like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 21, 2012 7:59am
This team could win the World Series and I still wouldn't be 100% certain about them.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jun 21, 2012 8:37am
These two teams split their season series, and they're both in first place--all's good in the Great State of Ohio 
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tmac23
Posts: 27
Jun 21, 2012 9:28am
Need playoff game for Ohio CUP.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jun 21, 2012 9:39am
Chief Wahoo?tmac23;1207059 wrote:Need playoff game for Ohio CUP.
Oh great, another 23.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Jun 21, 2012 11:26am
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.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.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 21, 2012 11:46am
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.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.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Jun 21, 2012 11:48am
Would love to sort out the season series with the Reds in October.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Jun 21, 2012 11:53am
I don't disagree and I'm not saying this shouldn't be the goal and that moves should be made towards that.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.
"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.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 21, 2012 11:59am
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.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.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jun 21, 2012 12:03pm
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.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.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Jun 21, 2012 12:20pm
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.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.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 21, 2012 12:21pm
Smart man, that Laley.Laley23;1200042 wrote:Got them where we want them. Perfect set up to sweep at home and split the season series.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 21, 2012 12:23pm
Laley23;1207266 wrote:Smart man, that Laley.
Negged for lying
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jun 21, 2012 12:24pm
Reps for truthwes_mantooth;1207270 wrote:Negged for lying
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 21, 2012 12:59pm
TBone14;1207222 wrote:Would love to sort out the season series with the Reds in October.
That would be so unbelievably awesome.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 21, 2012 1:39pm
Bud Selig wouldn't allow it. Joey Crawford would be behind homeplate to ensure both teams didn't advance.wildcats20;1207323 wrote:That would be so unbelievably awesome.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 21, 2012 1:49pm
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
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jun 21, 2012 2:28pm
and humble to boot...smh :rolleyes:Laley23;1207266 wrote:Smart man, that Laley.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jun 21, 2012 2:37pm
Slacker. I've already repped that statement!wes_mantooth;1207396 wrote:Lol.....reps for truth when I can
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jun 21, 2012 2:41pm
As did I.Heretic;1207509 wrote:Slacker. I've already repped that statement!
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 21, 2012 5:20pm
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.