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Jun 21, 2012 7:59 AM
This team could win the World Series and I still wouldn't be 100% certain about them.
Jun 21, 2012 7:59am
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vball10set

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Jun 21, 2012 8:37 AM
These two teams split their season series, and they're both in first place--all's good in the Great State of Ohio :cool:
Jun 21, 2012 8:37am
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tmac23

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Jun 21, 2012 9:28 AM
Need playoff game for Ohio CUP.
Jun 21, 2012 9:28am
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Jun 21, 2012 9:39 AM
tmac23;1207059 wrote:Need playoff game for Ohio CUP.
Chief Wahoo?

Oh great, another 23. :-)
Jun 21, 2012 9:39am
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Con_Alma

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Jun 21, 2012 11:26 AM
HitsRus;1206983 wrote:...and I wouldn't get too ectstatic either. They are neither as bad as they looked in Cinci...or as good as they looked the past series. Teams are going to be making deals in the next month that will tip the fragile balance in the division. It is important that the Tribe make the right moves....and I think ultimately what is done off the field in the next month may be as big as what the team itself does.
They are a .500 team ...maybe slightly above. Even significant off field moves won't change that to the point of making them a World Series contender.
Jun 21, 2012 11:26am
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Jun 21, 2012 11:46 AM
Con_Alma;1207185 wrote:They are a .500 team ...maybe slightly above. Even significant off field moves won't change that to the point of making them a World Series contender.
All they have to do is make the playoffs. Anything can happen after that. As long as they go in with 3 legit starters and some hitting they'd have a puncher's chance. Now do I think this will happen? No.
Jun 21, 2012 11:46am
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Jun 21, 2012 11:48 AM
Would love to sort out the season series with the Reds in October.
Jun 21, 2012 11:48am
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Con_Alma

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Jun 21, 2012 11:53 AM
BR1986FB;1207218 wrote:All they have to do is make the playoffs. Anything can happen after that. As long as they go in with 3 legit starters and some hitting they'd have a puncher's chance. Now do I think this will happen? No.
I don't disagree and I'm not saying this shouldn't be the goal and that moves should be made towards that.

"Anything can happen" doesn't change the fact that the talent level and depth of this team is one that's a slightly better than .500 long term performance. If, and that's a big if, the make the playoffs you only need 1 more game than your opponents to move on. People shouldn't be shocked, however, if they play .500 ball the rest of the year and don't even come close because Detroit's offense catches fire.
Jun 21, 2012 11:53am
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Jun 21, 2012 11:59 AM
Con_Alma;1207229 wrote:I don't disagree and I'm not saying this shouldn't be the goal and that moves should be made towards that.

"Anything can happen" doesn't change the fact that the talent level and depth of this team is one that's a slightly better than .500 long term performance. If, and that's a big if, the make the playoffs you only need 1 more game than your opponents to move on. People shouldn't be shocked, however, if they play .500 ball the rest of the year and don't even come close because Detroit's offense catches fire.
That's why they are going to have to add a starting arm and a bat with some pop. If they just "stand pat" thinking that, as constructed, they can win a title, they're delusional.
Jun 21, 2012 11:59am
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Jun 21, 2012 12:03 PM
BR1986FB;1207237 wrote:That's why they are going to have to add a starting arm and a bat with some pop. If they just "stand pat" thinking that, as constructed, they can win a title, they're delusional.
Of course, the problem with that is that with all the parity this year (only a couple truly good and a couple truly bad teams) and the extra wild card, it'll probably be a lot tougher for teams that are currently contenders to get the pieces they need because there probably won't be many teams in "freefall/sale" mode in a month.
Jun 21, 2012 12:03pm
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Jun 21, 2012 12:20 PM
BR1986FB;1207237 wrote:That's why they are going to have to add a starting arm and a bat with some pop. If they just "stand pat" thinking that, as constructed, they can win a title, they're delusional.
I don't think they believe they can win a title standing pat. I personally don't think they can win a title even if they add a bat and a starting arm. Even though "anything can happen" they just are not that good.
Jun 21, 2012 12:20pm
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Jun 21, 2012 12:21 PM
Laley23;1200042 wrote:Got them where we want them. Perfect set up to sweep at home and split the season series.
Smart man, that Laley.
Jun 21, 2012 12:21pm
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Jun 21, 2012 12:23 PM
Laley23;1207266 wrote:Smart man, that Laley.

Negged for lying
Jun 21, 2012 12:23pm
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Jun 21, 2012 12:24 PM
wes_mantooth;1207270 wrote:Negged for lying
Reps for truth
Jun 21, 2012 12:24pm
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Jun 21, 2012 12:59 PM
TBone14;1207222 wrote:Would love to sort out the season series with the Reds in October.

That would be so unbelievably awesome.
Jun 21, 2012 12:59pm
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Jun 21, 2012 1:39 PM
wildcats20;1207323 wrote:That would be so unbelievably awesome.
Bud Selig wouldn't allow it. Joey Crawford would be behind homeplate to ensure both teams didn't advance.
Jun 21, 2012 1:39pm
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Jun 21, 2012 1:49 PM
hoops23;1207377 wrote:Bud Selig wouldn't allow it. Joey Crawford would be behind homeplate to ensure both teams didn't advance.

Lol.....reps for truth when I can
Jun 21, 2012 1:49pm
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Jun 21, 2012 2:28 PM
Laley23;1207266 wrote:Smart man, that Laley.
and humble to boot...smh :rolleyes:
Jun 21, 2012 2:28pm
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Jun 21, 2012 2:37 PM
wes_mantooth;1207396 wrote:Lol.....reps for truth when I can
Slacker. I've already repped that statement!
Jun 21, 2012 2:37pm
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Jun 21, 2012 2:41 PM
Heretic;1207509 wrote:Slacker. I've already repped that statement!
As did I.
Jun 21, 2012 2:41pm
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Jun 21, 2012 5:20 PM
hoops23;1207377 wrote:Bud Selig wouldn't allow it. Joey Crawford would be behind homeplate to ensure both teams didn't advance.

And just lol'd at the snack bar at the golf course.
Jun 21, 2012 5:20pm