beck72 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Looking back at the last 3 series winners, each had a very strong finish in September [and early Oct. in 2004]. Boston was 21-11 in Sept/oct. In 2003, the Marlins were 18-8. And the Angels were 18-9 the last month. I like how the sox have started Sept. Strong pitching, hitting up and down the lineup, good defense. I also like how the Sox have been able to get early leads and then get some bench players in to rest the regulars. the guys stay fresh that way, while staying sharp. This would be a nice way to finish the year and head into the playoffs. Keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 We've also been playing subpar teams ...just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 QUOTE(SnB @ Sep 3, 2005 -> 02:44 PM) We've also been playing subpar teams ...just saying We'll see soon enough if the sox are loading up on a team that's a little down now, by the evidence of the full Sept. record. But a strong finish couldn't hurt. And Detroit isn't the patsy it has been in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 (edited) "on a team that's a little down now" Before the Sox series, their offense was scoring runs by the tons, yet now, they are inable to score more than 4 in 2 games. And Detroit isnt that bad a team IMO. Edited September 3, 2005 by Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 QUOTE(Felix @ Sep 3, 2005 -> 03:08 PM) "on a team that's a little down now" Before the Sox series, their offense was scoring runs by the tons, yet now, they are inable to score more than 4 in 2 games. And Detroit isnt that bad a team IMO. Detroit's pitching has been down for a bit now. They were among the top five in ERA. Seeing how they were near .500 for a while, they are in a "down" mode now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Osuna Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Reality check: 2-0 does not a "strong September" make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin57 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Your comment about a strong September being critical to success in the post-season is dead on. Remember the last time the Sox were in the playoffs? Their overall record was good, but the offense went to sleep for at least the second half of September ... and it kept sleeping as they were swept by Seattle. It's too early to tell how they'll look. Those games with Cleveland still loom large in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 QUOTE(SnB @ Sep 3, 2005 -> 09:44 AM) We've also been playing subpar teams ...just saying ok mrs. harrelson. But I'm sure Boston, Fla and Ana did not play all elite teams in sept. Just saying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 QUOTE(Antonio Osuna @ Sep 3, 2005 -> 04:50 PM) Reality check: 2-0 does not a "strong September" make. Who said it did? This is about the last 3 WS champs who did have strong Sept. The Sox keep up this kind of play [12-3 and 9-1 wins] and it'll be a strong Sept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 QUOTE(Antonio Osuna @ Sep 3, 2005 -> 09:50 AM) Reality check: 2-0 does not a "strong September" make. Come on man, we're on pace to go 30-0 in September! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Each of the last 3 teams have been Wild Card winners also. And while I don't know for sure, I'd guess that they had a bit of compitition for the Wild Card spot, so they had to play well to get in and kept it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Sep 3, 2005 -> 02:14 PM) Each of the last 3 teams have been Wild Card winners also. And while I don't know for sure, I'd guess that they had a bit of compitition for the Wild Card spot, so they had to play well to get in and kept it going. On the other hand...it's just as easy to offer up the example of the Cardinals of last year, who took it fairly easy down the stretch all things considered...then got into the playoffs and took out the Dodgers and Braves before running into the Red Sox juggernaut. There's no formula to how a team should be in order to win in October. With the Marlins in 03, don't forget that they had the best record in baseball from the moment they switched managers. It's not a question of who's hottest going into the playoffs. With a 3-0 lead last year, the Yankees looked pretty damn hot. There is no magic formula. The only thing that matters is whether or not you can win 11 games. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoelessinva Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I don't care who they are playing. Heck, they could be playing the Stickney Little League All-Stars for 3 series in September. As long as they get used to the feeling of winning and continue to build their confidence before October. That is all that matters. WIN, BABY! And WIN often. Learn to love the feeling and EXPECT that you will win each and every day! That is where the confidence swells and how WS winners are born! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 3, 2005 -> 01:49 PM) Come on man, we're on pace to go 30-0 in September! HELL YEAH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the People's Champ Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 QUOTE(shoelessinva @ Sep 3, 2005 -> 06:04 PM) I don't care who they are playing. Heck, they could be playing the Stickney Little League All-Stars for 3 series in September. As long as they get used to the feeling of winning and continue to build their confidence before October. That is all that matters. WIN, BABY! And WIN often. Learn to love the feeling and EXPECT that you will win each and every day! That is where the confidence swells and how WS winners are born! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HEY, I WAS ON THE STICKNEY LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STARS...........TREAD LIGHTLY!!! J/K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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