http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/26/first-comes-shock-then-denial/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:39:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/26/first-comes-shock-then-denial/comment-page-1/#comment-1976 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:57:22 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbchbt/?p=1108#comment-1976 On the flip side, the White Sox were challenged by the Indians after holding a large division lead, almost missed the playoffs, and then went 11-1 in the playoffs.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/26/first-comes-shock-then-denial/comment-page-1/#comment-1975 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:39:54 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbchbt/?p=1108#comment-1975 Yeah, you definitely want to peak at the exact right time and storm into the playoffs on a big winning streak, having come from nowhere. That way, the players are hungry, and obviously they play better.
Worked GREAT for the Rockies in 2007.

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