MLB '08, Part Dos

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I'm not saying they suck, but when you have the best record in baseball you should be beating these teams at least 2 out of 3 times. It's weird, swept by the D-Rays, then they sweep the White Sox, and now this.

perhaps, and i may be going out on a limb here, but perhaps the white sox stink.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Here's my reasoning:

These two have yet to begin hitting the baseball with consistency. And we still kick ass without taking any names.

Oh...and toss in the best team ERA in baseball, a Gold-Glove infield, the emergence of future Hall of Famers Carlos Quentin and Alexei Ramirez, and the incoherent vocal stylings of Ozzie Guillen and we have a team that takes a morning dump all over the aging and fragile Red Sox.

I'd take the AL Central.

Let's do some comparisons shall we:

The two "worst" teams in the Central and East...record wise...are the Royals/Indians and Blue Jays/Orioles.

Of those 4 teams, which has the best chance of making a legitimate run at the playoffs? The Indians. Mark one down for the AL Central.

Next we compare the Tigers and Yankees. That's a wash because they both spend too much money on shitty, injury-prone players and neither team can pitch their way out of a paper bag. But can they both make a run at a playoff berth? Yes.

Next we compare the second place Devil Rays and the second place Twins. That's another wash. Two scrappy, young, well-managed ball clubs who are playing out of their heads.

So it all comes down to Sox vs. Sox. The two first place Sox.

Red Sox vs. White Sox...

Advantage AL central.

AL Central, due to logical reasoning, is the most loaded division in MLB.

that sort of logical reasoning could get you a cushy job with the bush administration.

this is the point in the show where i ask you if you've been drinking.

 

[phanan]

this is the point in the show where i ask you if you've been drinking.

I sure hope so.

 

[WildHoneyAlways]

perhaps, and i may be going out on a limb here, but perhaps the white sox stink.

They don't stink all the time.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

7-12 vs. AL east (1 team under .500)
6-6 vs. AL West (1 team under .500)
9-6 vs. 4 NL opponents under .500
0-3 vs. 1 NL opponent over .500
21-11 vs. AL Central (3 teams under .500)


these are your fearsome chicago white sox.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

7-12 vs. AL east (1 team under .500)
6-6 vs. AL West (1 team under .500)
9-6 vs. 4 NL opponents under .500
0-3 vs. 1 NL opponent over .500
21-11 vs. AL Central (3 teams under .500)


these are your fearsome chicago white sox.

These aren't the droids you're looking for, Headache.

Your mathematical and statistical prowess does nothing for me.

You are looking at splits from the PAST. As in games that have already happened. I like to focus on the future. As in games that have yet to transpire. As in games that we will win...easily. And a worlds championship that we will win...easily.

Steamroller.

Buzzsaw.

Buehrle.

GOodnight,

 

[bono_212]

It's almost time GAF.

Let's Get It On

 

[phillyfan26]

These aren't the droids you're looking for, Headache.

Your mathematical and statistical prowess does nothing for me.

You are looking at splits from the PAST. As in games that have already happened. I like to focus on the future. As in games that have yet to transpire. As in games that we will win...easily. And a worlds championship that we will win...easily.

Steamroller.

Buzzsaw.

Buehrle.

GOodnight,

So, let me get this straight:

Your argument that the AL Central is the best division in baseball is "look at the future?"

Your argument that the White Sox are going to win the championship is "look at the future?"

Guys, the Phillies are going to win the NL. Any analysis of that statement can be rebutted by "look to the future: the Phillies are going to win those games EASILY."

 

[phanan]

I think I see a retractable roof in GAF's future.

 

[Hewson]

I think I see a retractable roof in GAF's future.

Drugs are bad....mmmkay.

 

[phillyfan26]

Your mathematical and statistical prowess does nothing for me.

Facts and statistics just get in the way, guys.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

U.S. Cellular Field...You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy...

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

So, let me get this straight:

Your argument that the AL Central is the best division in baseball is "look at the future?"

Your argument that the White Sox are going to win the championship is "look at the future?"

Guys, the Phillies are going to win the NL. Any analysis of that statement can be rebutted by "look to the future: the Phillies are going to win those games EASILY."

Gum? Why would I want that? Why would I want bubble gum?

 

[phanan]

At least he's quoting Star Wars.

 

[No spoken words]

U.S. Cellular Field...You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy...

Now that's the first accurate thing you've said today.



Red Sox, to me, are the class of the AL and I'll believe they're not going to the WS when I actually see it.

 

[bono_212]

At least he's quoting Star Wars.

But as a real fan, should he be referring to it as US. Cellular Field?



Seriously, I hate that they changed the name of that park

 

[No spoken words]

But as a real fan, should he be referring to it as US. Cellular Field?



Seriously, I hate that they changed the name of that park

So fork over the $$$, buy the sponsorship rights, and call it "Quizno's Field".

 

[bono_212]

So fork over the $$$, buy the sponsorship rights, and call it "Quizno's Field".

Well aren't you just hilarious

A Cubs fan owning Comisky might not be the greatest idea ever

 

[No spoken words]

Well aren't you just hilarious

A Cubs fan owning Comisky might not be the greatest idea ever

Yes, I am.

Did you mean Comiskey?

 

[bono_212]

Yes, I am.

Did you mean Comiskey?

What have I told you about correcting my spelling

 

[No spoken words]

What have I told you about correcting my spelling

Just read the books I tell you to read and be happy you know me.

Yanks down 3-2 right now, bottom of the 3rd. Bases loaded, 1 dead.

 

[bono_212]

Just read the books I tell you to read and be happy you know me.

Yanks down 3-2 right now, bottom of the 3rd. Bases loaded, 1 dead.

You win.

You always do.

 

[No spoken words]

You win.

You always do.

Quizno's is the big winner here.

Also, I just want the Yankees to win, Ashley. That's all I want. Oh, and it's fun when the Cubs win, sure.

 

[bono_212]

Quizno's is the big winner here.

Also, I just want the Yankees to win, Ashley. That's all I want. Oh, and it's fun when the Cubs win, sure.

Quiznos truly does always win....and my life is all the worse for that

F'n Yankees I just hope if the Cubs lose today it's not badly...I don't know if the thread could handle it

 

[No spoken words]

Quiznos truly does always win....and my life is all the worse for that

F'n Yankees I just hope if the Cubs lose today it's not badly...I don't know if the thread could handle it

Watch how you talk about the Yankees or Bran dies.

 

[phanan]

F'n Yankees

That's the spirit.

 

[bono_212]

Watch how you talk about the Yankees or Bran dies.

If you strike him down he will become more powerful then you can possibly imagine


Yankees suck

 

[No spoken words]

If you strike him down he will become more powerful then you can possibly imagine


Yankees suck

Yes, the Yankees really suck, of course.

Stop quoting Star Wars, before I get the Yankees to loan me a WS ring so I can show it to you and say "You want.......this".

 

[bono_212]

Yes, the Yankees really suck, of course.

Stop quoting Star Wars, before I get the Yankees to loan me a WS ring so I can show it to you and say "You want.......this".

You know how bitter a person I am. It's only natural I hate the Yankees.

 

[No spoken words]

You know how bitter a person I am. It's only natural I hate the Yankees.

Save your hate for the Cardinals, the White Sox and White Sox fans.