Comments on: Stat of the Day: Best records since the All-Star break

By: foolmaker

foolmaker — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:04:51 +0000

It pains me to admit it, but I owe Bud an apology. I was completely against the two WC system at first, but it has generated a ton of interest, and kept teams fighting till the bitter end. I’m still not a fan of the screwy one game playoff match, but overall the idea has been a big success. The next three weeks will be some exciting baseball.

By: willclarkgameface

willclarkgameface — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:48:22 +0000

Things are getting too crazy right now down the final stretch to even begin thinking about 2013.

How about the Brewers and Phillies at .500 and POSSIBLY in the mix for the postseason?

I mean, the Brewers would lose the play-in game easily and the Phillies wouldn’t get out of the first round, but it’s great to see them getting in the mix.

On the flip, those damn Pirates need to get their shit together. They aren’t hot and I just don’t see the playoffs happening. At this point I just want to see a +.500 records. DO IT PIRATES!

And GO O’s!

By: EK Ohio

EK Ohio — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:46:06 +0000

Let’s not forget about the Red Sox awesome 21-35 record. Here’s to Bobby V in 2013 and beyond!

By: indaburg

indaburg — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:43:07 +0000

I stand corrected. I just realized the .500 Phillies are only 4 games out of the WC so technically, they’re in contention. When the heck did that happen?

By: icanspeel

icanspeel — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:56:19 +0000

On top of that I am curious the combined record of opponents that the Phillies, Padres, Mariners have beaten, just to see if they are beating up on easier teams or not. Either way, I think some momentum goes into next year since the players on those teams learn how to win.

By: natstowngreg

natstowngreg — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:55:11 +0000

Ill-advised? Perhaps.

Insane? Definitely.

By: Lukehart80

Lukehart80 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:47:16 +0000

Perhaps.

By: indaburg

indaburg — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:36:48 +0000

What will be interesting to see is if the winning ways of those not currently in contention will continue through next year. If so, this bodes well for the Phillies, Padres, and Mariners.

By: nothanksimdriving123

nothanksimdriving123 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:30:19 +0000

So, like, are you suggesting that the $50,000 I bet on Cleveland and Houston meeting in this year’s World Series was perhaps ill-advised?

By: nothanksimdriving123

nothanksimdriving123 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:27:16 +0000

You had me until you mentioned Atlanta. Any Orioles fan not also cheering for the Nats should go stand in the corner for a time-out.

By: Lukehart80

Lukehart80 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:11:04 +0000

On the other end of things, the Indians are 15-42 since the break and the Astros are 12-44.

By: sanzarq

sanzarq — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:57:45 +0000

I’m with GAMEFACE!!

By: willclarkgameface

willclarkgameface — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:39:44 +0000

I don’t know. While Seattle is a huge 2nd half surprise, how many of us had Oakland in last place this year finishing a good 30 games out of 1st? I had no idea that they’d be able to pull this off with all the nonsense Bud is pulling with them and the ballpark issue.

Good for Oakland. It’s fascinating and I hope they not only make the playoffs, but get to at least the ALCS.

And I hope they play Baltimore!

And I hope Baltimore wins!

And I hope the World Series is Baltimore – Atlanta.

And I hope Baltimore wins!

GO O’s!

By: gammagammahey

gammagammahey — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:49:58 +0000

Aaron Sorkin better be on standby to write the screenplay for Moneyball 2.

By: icanspeel

icanspeel — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:44:50 +0000

Even though the Padres are probably out of it.. It’s crazy to imagine thanks to the 2nd wild card they are 7.5 games back and could be 6.5 if they finish a sweep of the Cardinals. It’s just another reason for a team to not give up even if they played as poorly as the Padres did early in the year.