mmmmmbeeer Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Let's just assume that in their 6 remaining games Cleveland goes 4-2, which is actually below the winning% they've been playing at in the 2nd half. That would put them at 96 wins on the season. The only way the Sox could not have "choked" away their 15 game lead would have been to finish the season with 111 wins, only 5 wins short of the best mark ever set in baseball. Even a 10 game lead would have been a 106 win season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Yep. I'm also noticing the "pessimists" of the site haven't been around much in the last 3 days. Don't think they'll be around for the next 4 either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 And some more math; With wild-card candidates Boston and New York playing each other next weekend, if the Sox win three of four in Detroit, they are assured of winning at least the wild card. That's because the Sox then would be 97-62 and the best the Red Sox and Yankees could be heading into the weekend would be 95-64. Because Boston or New York will then lose at least two, the wild-card winner would be at best 96-66. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Sep 26, 2005 -> 04:16 AM) And some more math; It's nice to have that in our back pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2005 @ Sep 26, 2005 -> 08:21 PM) It's nice to have that in our back pocket. Like they say, it doesn't matter HOW you get there, so long as you get there. Winning the division isn't automatically going to give us a better chance at making the World Series than if we win the Wild Card. We have a better record in away games to home games anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Sep 26, 2005 -> 04:23 AM) Like they say, it doesn't matter HOW you get there, so long as you get there. Winning the division isn't automatically going to give us a better chance at making the World Series than if we win the Wild Card. We have a better record in away games to home games anyway. True, but I still think it's important for the confidence and psyche of the team to go in as divison winners. We've had the lead from day one. I think it would take away a little something to back in through the WC. To win the division, especially after everything that's happened the last six weeks, would be an absolute shot in the arm for this team heading into the playoffs. And, I don't care what our road record is, I would most certainly rather open up with games 1 and 2 at the Cell than games 1 and 2 in Boston, New York, Or Anaheim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Sep 26, 2005 -> 06:10 AM) Is it more important for them, or is it more important for you? Both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Either route can be successful. The wild card brings lower expectations, a we're just happy to be here looseness. The best record in the frickin' AL, brings a certain swagger, but the bullseye on the back. It all depends on how it gets spun. I think it's rather overblown actually. I'd rather be playing the AL East winner than the West. I'll bet the players have a favorite, although I doubt they will say it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Wouldn't it be funny if the major pessimists on this site who were railing against the Sox with exclamations of "The season is over!", "They'll miss the Playoffs!" or "Cleveland AL Central Champs and Boston WC champs" were banned for the first playoff game only. A symbolic gesture to say the bandwagon didn't have time to go back and pick them up before the first ALDS game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Sep 26, 2005 -> 08:32 AM) Wouldn't it be funny if the major pessimists on this site who were railing against the Sox with exclamations of "The season is over!", "They'll miss the Playoffs!" or "Cleveland AL Central Champs and Boston WC champs" were banned for the first playoff game only. A symbolic gesture to say the bandwagon didn't have time to go back and pick them up before the first ALDS game. I think you have your browser pointed towards the wrong White Sox message board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Sep 26, 2005 -> 08:43 AM) I think you have your browser pointed towards the wrong White Sox message board On the other board they are planning how to get an older friend to buy them beer when the Sox clinch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 If Boston can't sweep 4 from Toronto and New York also can't sweep 4 from Baltimore, we will need even less wins to clinch a playoff spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Sep 26, 2005 -> 07:43 AM) I think you have your browser pointed towards the wrong White Sox message board My post should have been in green, as it was meant all in jest. But I do agree about the "other board" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I have been impressed with the offense over the last few days. Hopefully they will keep hot going into the post season. The pitching wont be a problem in the playoffs. It will be the ability for our offense to score runs. If they hit like they did over the weekend the possiblities are endless. Kazmir goes against the Injuns I think on Wednesday. That will make it tough. He is a hard throwing lefty and should give them fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Sep 26, 2005 -> 09:31 AM) I have been impressed with the offense over the last few days. Hopefully they will keep hot going into the post season. The pitching wont be a problem in the playoffs. It will be the ability for our offense to score runs. If they hit like they did over the weekend the possiblities are endless. Kazmir goes against the Injuns I think on Wednesday. That will make it tough. He is a hard throwing lefty and undefined give them fits. Unfortunately, "should" is the key word. The way the Indians have been playing lately, who knows? But, they will hear me cheering in the Pulp Dome from Texas this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Sep 26, 2005 -> 09:49 AM) Unfortunately, "should" is the key word. The way the Indians have been playing lately, who knows? But, they will hear me cheering in the Pulp Dome from Texas this week. I agree. They handled Santana and Zito pretty well. But the D-Rays have been pretty pesky, moreso than the Royals at least :headshake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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