I did this for the Central race back when it was, you know, a race when Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Milwaukee all still had playoff hopes. The Brewers kind of decided they didn't want a real pennant race so nobody needed my cheat sheets for the division. Let's take a look at the playoff teams shall we??
*Editors note: I had this ready to post 3 days ago just in case Atlanta didn't choke away their lead...ok they did but I'm not wasting all that work...enjoy*
part 1: Philadelphia
part 2: Milwaukee!!
part 3: Arizona
part 4: St Louis...again
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Your guide to the NL playoffs part 4: Atlan.....uhhh: St. Louis
I did this for the Central race back when it was, you know, a race when Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Milwaukee all still had playoff hopes. The Brewers kind of decided they didn't want a real pennant race so nobody needed my cheat sheets for the division. Let's take a look at the playoff teams shall we??
Well after the insane events of Wednesday night turns out this one was done already.
St. Louis
I'm still posting my Atlanta preview in a bit....they can read it over Daquiris in Jamaica
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Well after the insane events of Wednesday night turns out this one was done already.
St. Louis
I'm still posting my Atlanta preview in a bit....they can read it over Daquiris in Jamaica
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What a night
The final playoff preview(s) will be up soon but what a way to end the regular season. If you went to bed before 10pm central time you missed out on probably the craziest string of events I've ever seen in my years as a baseball fan.
In summary:
Brewers had a rather uneventful game clinching the 2 spot and avoiding the Phillies
With the 6 division winners decided, the Wild Cards races went crazy.
The Rays and Red Sox were tied in the AL, while the Braves and Cardinals were tied in the NL with both the Sox and Braves trying to avoid epic collapses. While neither controlled their own destiny, they both were in good position to at least push it to a playoff in Atlanta's case and take it outright in Boston's case.
Yeah that didn't happen.
Let's start with the NL.
The Cardinals made quick work of the Astros putting up 5 in the first and letting Chris Carpenter cruise on a 2-hitter to put the pressure on the Braves.
The Braves took a 3-2 lead into the 8th against the Phillies with their vaunted bullpen against a team playing for nothing but avoiding injuries and were at least poised to force a playoff. The Phillies loaded the bases in the 8th then Raul Ibanez struck out.
Oh well, the Phillies have nothing to play for right.
Or not.
Chase Utley comes up with a sacrifice fly in the 9th off Craig Kimbrel after a hit and 2 walks. Kimbrel walks another but gets out of the 9th with the score still tied.
10th, 11th, and 12th go by without any action and the Cardinals standing by with the champagne waiting.
Enter Scott Linebrink.
Phillies score, Braves don't. Cardinals celebrate!!
How about the AL??
Oh boy.
Yankees take a 7-0 lead over Tampa Bay into the 8th inning while the Red Sox and Orioles were in a rain delay with the Red Sox up 3-2.
That's when things really went nuts.
Tampa scores 6 in the bottom of the 8th to cut the lead to 7-6.
Bottom of the 9th the Rays are down to their last out when .108/.178/157 Dan Johnson steps up to the plate. He gets to a 2-2 count, and down to his last strike rips one into the right field seats to tie the game and send it to extra innings.
Meanwhile Red Sox/Orioles resume playing.
Nobody scores, still 3-2 Red Sox going into the 9th. Still at worst a Thursday playoff if they hold on and a Wild Card if they hold on and the Yankees can take care of the Rays.
12th inning in Tampa: with 1 out Evan Longoria does the mirror image Dan Johnson and lines one into the left field seats, Rays win Rays win!!
Ok so Boston is still ahead, looks like a playoff Thursday with Papelbon about to finish the O's. Adam Jones strikes out, Mark Reynolds strikes out, one more and we'll see you Thursday.
Or not.
Chris Davis doubles.
Nolan Reimold (who??) doubles with two strikes and two outs to score Davis.
Game tied.
Robert Andino singles to left, Reimold scores.
Red Sox are done, Braves are done.
Oh my, that really just happened!!
hope I got the timeline right, did I miss anything??
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In summary:
Brewers had a rather uneventful game clinching the 2 spot and avoiding the Phillies
With the 6 division winners decided, the Wild Cards races went crazy.
The Rays and Red Sox were tied in the AL, while the Braves and Cardinals were tied in the NL with both the Sox and Braves trying to avoid epic collapses. While neither controlled their own destiny, they both were in good position to at least push it to a playoff in Atlanta's case and take it outright in Boston's case.
Yeah that didn't happen.
Let's start with the NL.
The Cardinals made quick work of the Astros putting up 5 in the first and letting Chris Carpenter cruise on a 2-hitter to put the pressure on the Braves.
The Braves took a 3-2 lead into the 8th against the Phillies with their vaunted bullpen against a team playing for nothing but avoiding injuries and were at least poised to force a playoff. The Phillies loaded the bases in the 8th then Raul Ibanez struck out.
Oh well, the Phillies have nothing to play for right.
Or not.
Chase Utley comes up with a sacrifice fly in the 9th off Craig Kimbrel after a hit and 2 walks. Kimbrel walks another but gets out of the 9th with the score still tied.
10th, 11th, and 12th go by without any action and the Cardinals standing by with the champagne waiting.
Enter Scott Linebrink.
Phillies score, Braves don't. Cardinals celebrate!!
How about the AL??
Oh boy.
Yankees take a 7-0 lead over Tampa Bay into the 8th inning while the Red Sox and Orioles were in a rain delay with the Red Sox up 3-2.
That's when things really went nuts.
Tampa scores 6 in the bottom of the 8th to cut the lead to 7-6.
Bottom of the 9th the Rays are down to their last out when .108/.178/157 Dan Johnson steps up to the plate. He gets to a 2-2 count, and down to his last strike rips one into the right field seats to tie the game and send it to extra innings.
Meanwhile Red Sox/Orioles resume playing.
Nobody scores, still 3-2 Red Sox going into the 9th. Still at worst a Thursday playoff if they hold on and a Wild Card if they hold on and the Yankees can take care of the Rays.
12th inning in Tampa: with 1 out Evan Longoria does the mirror image Dan Johnson and lines one into the left field seats, Rays win Rays win!!
Ok so Boston is still ahead, looks like a playoff Thursday with Papelbon about to finish the O's. Adam Jones strikes out, Mark Reynolds strikes out, one more and we'll see you Thursday.
Or not.
Chris Davis doubles.
Nolan Reimold (who??) doubles with two strikes and two outs to score Davis.
Game tied.
Robert Andino singles to left, Reimold scores.
Red Sox are done, Braves are done.
Oh my, that really just happened!!
hope I got the timeline right, did I miss anything??
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Your guide to the NL playoffs part 3, Arizona
I did this for the Central race back when it was, you know, a race when Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Milwaukee all still had playoff hopes. The Brewers kind of decided they didn't want a real pennant race so nobody needed my cheat sheets for the division. Let's take a look at the playoff teams shall we??
part 1: Philadelphia
part 2: Milwaukee!!
Arizona Diamondbacks
part 1: Philadelphia
part 2: Milwaukee!!
Arizona Diamondbacks
Monday, September 26, 2011
you can trade a manager??
The Florida Marlins essentially traded 2 minor leaguers to the Chicago White Sox for manager Ozzie Guillen.
Immediately after finding out this was possible the Kansas City Royals traded manager Ned Yost to the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets.
In return the Royals will receive fertilizer.
When approached for comment GM Dayton Moore said "you guys said Ned wasn't worth sh*t, ha I win!!"
Ken Macha could not be awakened for comment.
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Immediately after finding out this was possible the Kansas City Royals traded manager Ned Yost to the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets.
In return the Royals will receive fertilizer.
When approached for comment GM Dayton Moore said "you guys said Ned wasn't worth sh*t, ha I win!!"
Ken Macha could not be awakened for comment.
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Your guide to the NL playoffs part 1, Philadelphia
*Editor's note, I accidentally posted an unfinished version of this earlier if you read that forget that ever happened....enjoy!!*
I did this for the Central race back when it was, you know, a race when Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Milwaukee all still had playoff hopes. The Brewers kind of decided they didn't want a real pennant race so nobody needed my cheat sheets for the division. Let's take a look at the playoff teams shall we??
First up, Philadelphia
I did this for the Central race back when it was, you know, a race when Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Milwaukee all still had playoff hopes. The Brewers kind of decided they didn't want a real pennant race so nobody needed my cheat sheets for the division. Let's take a look at the playoff teams shall we??
First up, Philadelphia
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Central champs
apologies to my friends at black heart gold pants
I'm totally stealing this tonight
dance dance dance Brewers fans!!!
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I'm totally stealing this tonight
dance dance dance Brewers fans!!!
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Quick hit: magic number 2
So with the Cardinals bullpen meltdown on Thursday the Brewers magic number is down to 2 and would take events of epic proportions to not win the division.
Odds of the Brewers going 0-6 at home at their current .693 record: .000837 or .0837% or roughly 1 out of every 1200 times (and keep in mind the competition is below average so that percentage should probably be even lower)
Odds of the Cardinals going 6-0 at their current .551 (they have 3 at home and 3 on the road and I don't want to get too deep into this so we're going with that) is .027983 or 2.7983% about 1 out of every 37 times.
So your cumulative probability using these numbers is....
.0000234
That's about 1 out of every 42,700 chances
Get the champagne ready kids
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Odds of the Brewers going 0-6 at home at their current .693 record: .000837 or .0837% or roughly 1 out of every 1200 times (and keep in mind the competition is below average so that percentage should probably be even lower)
Odds of the Cardinals going 6-0 at their current .551 (they have 3 at home and 3 on the road and I don't want to get too deep into this so we're going with that) is .027983 or 2.7983% about 1 out of every 37 times.
So your cumulative probability using these numbers is....
.0000234
That's about 1 out of every 42,700 chances
Get the champagne ready kids
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
quick hit, the Pirates are still the Pirates
Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Cardinals took the Pirates to 67-82 ensuring a 19th consecutive losing season. I hate to pile on but...
Their season ended on October 14, 1992 after a game 7 loss to Atlanta.
Want to know what has happened since then??
Their season ended on October 14, 1992 after a game 7 loss to Atlanta.
Want to know what has happened since then??
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Around the infield episode 4
When we last left our light hitting infielders they had sold their soul to the ghost of Craig Counsell.
Having used up all the magic Counsell had given to them the gang has struggled ever since.
Scene: Miller Park parking lot late after Saturday night's game....
Having used up all the magic Counsell had given to them the gang has struggled ever since.
Scene: Miller Park parking lot late after Saturday night's game....
Friday, September 9, 2011
For those that aren't yet annoyed by my Brewers posts
Get ready for some football stuffs
Welcome Packers in 11
or disown me....you know, whatever
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Welcome Packers in 11
or disown me....you know, whatever
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Back off Nyjer
Wow, and to think I was working on other stuff as the game ended. Then Nyjer Morgan had to get on Twitter.
Oh boy.
Yes the Cardinals took the series. Yes the Brewers are going to the playoffs. And T-Plush blew up.
And it didn't end with him chucking his chaw.
Was this really necessary??
seriously??
oh wait there's more
Not sure we'll ever know who said what but I really don't want to see the Nyjer that got bounced from Pittsburgh and Washington show up in Milwaukee now.
Gotta keep your head man.
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Oh boy.
Yes the Cardinals took the series. Yes the Brewers are going to the playoffs. And T-Plush blew up.
And it didn't end with him chucking his chaw.
Was this really necessary??
seriously??
oh wait there's more
Not sure we'll ever know who said what but I really don't want to see the Nyjer that got bounced from Pittsburgh and Washington show up in Milwaukee now.
Gotta keep your head man.
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Monday, September 5, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Googling the Brewers
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Googling the Astros
The Cardinals series preview according to Google was quite popular, let's look at the Astros.
*looks at Astros lineup*
Who??
Anyway, let's get this train wreck started.
*looks at Astros lineup*
Who??
Anyway, let's get this train wreck started.
Oh no!!
omg, swept by the Cardinals
lead is down to 7 1/2
we're totally gonna blow this
*jumps off bandwagon*
*bruises wrist*
aaaaaaahhhhhhhh.....this is the worst pain anyone has ever experienced!!!
That's it. It's over. Goodbye cruel world!!
*Jumps out apartment window*
(2nd story window)
*sprains ankle*
nooooooooo!!
worst pain ever!!!
ooh, time for Big Brother
yay
go Brewers
*update* Big Brother has been pre-empted by a Vikings preseason game
&*%$&*!!!!!!
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lead is down to 7 1/2
we're totally gonna blow this
*jumps off bandwagon*
*bruises wrist*
aaaaaaahhhhhhhh.....this is the worst pain anyone has ever experienced!!!
That's it. It's over. Goodbye cruel world!!
*Jumps out apartment window*
(2nd story window)
*sprains ankle*
nooooooooo!!
worst pain ever!!!
ooh, time for Big Brother
yay
go Brewers
*update* Big Brother has been pre-empted by a Vikings preseason game
&*%$&*!!!!!!
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