Saturday, April 26, 2008
Top 5 Worst Single Season Wins
Bottom 5 Franchises – Lifetime Wins
Top 5 Franchises – Lifetime Wins
Austin Deuce Droppers 735
Top 10 Owners – Lifetime Wins
kilgore 724 7 seasons
dilo 684 7 seasons
erffdogg 652 6 seasons
rwilson 649 7 seasons
northerngaul 636 7 seasons
VegasBombers 628 6 seasons
SLOBS 617 6 seasons
josepaco 548 6 seasons
dreyf 499 6 seasons
keebo00 446 6 seasons
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Minor League World Series Analysis
AAA
#1 Las Vegas Slobs (100-44) vs #4 Cincinnati Reds (84-60)
This seems to be an unlikely match up for a WS, but it is the way the ball bounces sometimes that propels a team onward. The Slobs powered their way in with pitching while the Reds with hitting. The Slobs feature their AAA Cy Young and Fireman of the Year award winners. Expect a lot of close games in this series.
Offense: Edge to the Reds - Season Avg: Slobs: .284 Reds: .309
Defense: Edge to the Slobs - Season Avg: Slobs: .986 Reds: .984
Pitching: Edge to the Slobs - Season Avg: Slobs: 4.57 Reds: 5.40
Coaching: Edge to the Slobs
Key to Victory: Whoever gets the timely hits or lucky bounces will win this series.
Odds: No Line
Although it seemingly shows the Slobs as the better team, the Slobs has not shown they can hit consistently with their unimpressive .284 season and .222 post season totals.
Game 1: Reds 1 Slobs 4
Game 2: Reds 5 Slobs 2
Game 3: Reds 6 Slobs 2
Game 4: Reds 3 Slobs 4
Game 5: Reds 4 Slobs 8
Game 6: Reds 6 Slobs 2
Game 7: Reds 3 Slobs 4
Slobs 4 to 3
AA
#2 Rochester Flurries (86-58) vs #2 Omaha Larrupin Lous (95-49)
The Flurries bring their AA Cy Young award winner and a runner up while the Lous have 2 runner ups. This could well be the best minor league WS match up. Although the hitting edge extremely favors the Lous, post season play has seen the Flurries out hit everyone and just the reverse in the pitching. This series could very well boil down to home field advantage. Expect a couple close games and a couple blowouts on both sides.
Offense: Edge to the Lous - Season Avg: Flurries : .296 Lous: .321
Defense: Even - Season Avg: Flurries : .980 Lous: .981
Pitching: Edge to the Flurries - Season Avg: Flurries : 4.34 Lous: 4.53
Coaching: Even
Key to Victory: The key to any teams success is who can pitch, hit and play defense the best consistently. Both teams in essence do that.
Odds: Lous 2 to 1
Lous are favored due to their season record only.
Game 1: Flurries 5 Lous 6 13 innings
Game 2: Flurries 17 Lous 7
Game 3: Flurries 3 Lous 2 14 innings
Game 4: Flurries 3 Lous 4
Game 5: Flurries 5 Lous 7
Game 6: Flurries 19 lous 15
Game 7: Flurries 7 Lous 6 14 innings
Flurries 4 to 3
Hi A
#2 Monterrey Corn Dogs (95-94) vs Cincinnati Reds (104-40)
What box scores will look like in this WS should be long and exciting. This series could boil down to which pitching staff can best keep the ball in the park.
Offense: Edge to the Reds - Season Avg: Corn Dogs: .322 Reds: .330
Defense: Edge to the Reds - Season Avg: Corn Dogs: .972 Reds: .982
Pitching: Edge to the Corn Dogs - Season Avg: Corn Dogs: 5.06 Reds: 5.25
Coaching: Edge to the Corn Dogs
Key to Victory: Reds pitching must shut down the Corn Dogs power hitters. Corn Dogs pitching must shut off the Reds hitting attack and hold down the free bases.
Odds: Corn Dogs 3 to 1
Although the break down shows an even match up and the Reds with a better record. Gamblers Anonymous says the Corn Dogs two Silver Sluggers will make the difference.
Game 1: Corn Dogs 9 Reds 11
Game 2: Corn Dogs 1 Reds 3
Game 3: Corn Dogs 7 Reds 10
Game 4: Corn Dogs 9 Reds 10
Reds sweep
Lo A
#1 Rochester Flurries (119-25) vs #1 Chicago Cubs (95-49)
Could have a good match up with the Lo A AL and NL Cy Young award winners going head to head in game 1! However, the Flurries put 3 great runner ups in the rotation after that. The name of the game in this series is pitching and the Flurries has tooooooooooo much. I wouldn't expect the Cubs to score many runs as the Flurries didn't give up many and a 1.34 team WHIP doesn't help.
Offense: Edge to the Cubs - Season Avg: Flurries : .321 Cubs: .327
Defense: Edge to the Flurries - Season Avg: Flurries : .985 Cubs: .969
Pitching: Edge to the Flurries - Season Avg: Flurries: 3.70 Cubs: 4.89
Coaching: Edge to the Flurries
Key to Victory: Cubs must be flawless to win, Flurries just need to do what they do best.
Odds: Flurries 5 to 1
Game 1: Cubs 6 Flurries 3 Where was pitching match up?
Game 2: Cubs 8 Flurries 7
Game 3: Cubs 1 Flurries 2
Game 4: Cubs 6 Flurries 12
Game5: Cubs 3 Flurries 25
Game6: Cubs 3 Flurries 8
Flurries 4 to 2
Rookie League
#1 Texas Rangers (57-19) vs #1 Pittsburgh Pirates (65-11)
Both teams led their respective leagues in almost every category. The difference between the two is maturity. Most of the Rangers are youngsters just out of high school where the Pirates are college grads or junior college.
Offense: Edge to the Pirates - Season Avg: Rangers: .328 Pirates: .367
Defense: Even - Season Avg: Rangers: .972 Pirates: .974
Pitching: Edge to the Pirates - Season Avg: Rangers: 5.74 Pirates: 4.28
Coaching: Even
Key to Victory: Pitching must shut down the strong offenses, the team that does will win. Expect high scoring games.
Odds: Pirates 3 to 2
Game 1: Rangers 6 Pirates 10
Game 2: Rangers 6 Pirates 8
Game 3: Rangers 2 Pirates 6 13 innings
Game 4: Rangers 11 Pirates 7
Game 5: Rangers 11 Pirates 6
Game 6: Rangers 10 Pirates 13
Pirates 4 to 2
#1 Las Vegas Slobs (100-44) vs #4 Cincinnati Reds (84-60)
This seems to be an unlikely match up for a WS, but it is the way the ball bounces sometimes that propels a team onward. The Slobs powered their way in with pitching while the Reds with hitting. The Slobs feature their AAA Cy Young and Fireman of the Year award winners. Expect a lot of close games in this series.
Offense: Edge to the Reds - Season Avg: Slobs: .284 Reds: .309
Defense: Edge to the Slobs - Season Avg: Slobs: .986 Reds: .984
Pitching: Edge to the Slobs - Season Avg: Slobs: 4.57 Reds: 5.40
Coaching: Edge to the Slobs
Key to Victory: Whoever gets the timely hits or lucky bounces will win this series.
Odds: No Line
Although it seemingly shows the Slobs as the better team, the Slobs has not shown they can hit consistently with their unimpressive .284 season and .222 post season totals.
Game 1: Reds 1 Slobs 4
Game 2: Reds 5 Slobs 2
Game 3: Reds 6 Slobs 2
Game 4: Reds 3 Slobs 4
Game 5: Reds 4 Slobs 8
Game 6: Reds 6 Slobs 2
Game 7: Reds 3 Slobs 4
Slobs 4 to 3
AA
#2 Rochester Flurries (86-58) vs #2 Omaha Larrupin Lous (95-49)
The Flurries bring their AA Cy Young award winner and a runner up while the Lous have 2 runner ups. This could well be the best minor league WS match up. Although the hitting edge extremely favors the Lous, post season play has seen the Flurries out hit everyone and just the reverse in the pitching. This series could very well boil down to home field advantage. Expect a couple close games and a couple blowouts on both sides.
Offense: Edge to the Lous - Season Avg: Flurries : .296 Lous: .321
Defense: Even - Season Avg: Flurries : .980 Lous: .981
Pitching: Edge to the Flurries - Season Avg: Flurries : 4.34 Lous: 4.53
Coaching: Even
Key to Victory: The key to any teams success is who can pitch, hit and play defense the best consistently. Both teams in essence do that.
Odds: Lous 2 to 1
Lous are favored due to their season record only.
Game 1: Flurries 5 Lous 6 13 innings
Game 2: Flurries 17 Lous 7
Game 3: Flurries 3 Lous 2 14 innings
Game 4: Flurries 3 Lous 4
Game 5: Flurries 5 Lous 7
Game 6: Flurries 19 lous 15
Game 7: Flurries 7 Lous 6 14 innings
Flurries 4 to 3
Hi A
#2 Monterrey Corn Dogs (95-94) vs Cincinnati Reds (104-40)
What box scores will look like in this WS should be long and exciting. This series could boil down to which pitching staff can best keep the ball in the park.
Offense: Edge to the Reds - Season Avg: Corn Dogs: .322 Reds: .330
Defense: Edge to the Reds - Season Avg: Corn Dogs: .972 Reds: .982
Pitching: Edge to the Corn Dogs - Season Avg: Corn Dogs: 5.06 Reds: 5.25
Coaching: Edge to the Corn Dogs
Key to Victory: Reds pitching must shut down the Corn Dogs power hitters. Corn Dogs pitching must shut off the Reds hitting attack and hold down the free bases.
Odds: Corn Dogs 3 to 1
Although the break down shows an even match up and the Reds with a better record. Gamblers Anonymous says the Corn Dogs two Silver Sluggers will make the difference.
Game 1: Corn Dogs 9 Reds 11
Game 2: Corn Dogs 1 Reds 3
Game 3: Corn Dogs 7 Reds 10
Game 4: Corn Dogs 9 Reds 10
Reds sweep
Lo A
#1 Rochester Flurries (119-25) vs #1 Chicago Cubs (95-49)
Could have a good match up with the Lo A AL and NL Cy Young award winners going head to head in game 1! However, the Flurries put 3 great runner ups in the rotation after that. The name of the game in this series is pitching and the Flurries has tooooooooooo much. I wouldn't expect the Cubs to score many runs as the Flurries didn't give up many and a 1.34 team WHIP doesn't help.
Offense: Edge to the Cubs - Season Avg: Flurries : .321 Cubs: .327
Defense: Edge to the Flurries - Season Avg: Flurries : .985 Cubs: .969
Pitching: Edge to the Flurries - Season Avg: Flurries: 3.70 Cubs: 4.89
Coaching: Edge to the Flurries
Key to Victory: Cubs must be flawless to win, Flurries just need to do what they do best.
Odds: Flurries 5 to 1
Game 1: Cubs 6 Flurries 3 Where was pitching match up?
Game 2: Cubs 8 Flurries 7
Game 3: Cubs 1 Flurries 2
Game 4: Cubs 6 Flurries 12
Game5: Cubs 3 Flurries 25
Game6: Cubs 3 Flurries 8
Flurries 4 to 2
Rookie League
#1 Texas Rangers (57-19) vs #1 Pittsburgh Pirates (65-11)
Both teams led their respective leagues in almost every category. The difference between the two is maturity. Most of the Rangers are youngsters just out of high school where the Pirates are college grads or junior college.
Offense: Edge to the Pirates - Season Avg: Rangers: .328 Pirates: .367
Defense: Even - Season Avg: Rangers: .972 Pirates: .974
Pitching: Edge to the Pirates - Season Avg: Rangers: 5.74 Pirates: 4.28
Coaching: Even
Key to Victory: Pitching must shut down the strong offenses, the team that does will win. Expect high scoring games.
Odds: Pirates 3 to 2
Game 1: Rangers 6 Pirates 10
Game 2: Rangers 6 Pirates 8
Game 3: Rangers 2 Pirates 6 13 innings
Game 4: Rangers 11 Pirates 7
Game 5: Rangers 11 Pirates 6
Game 6: Rangers 10 Pirates 13
Pirates 4 to 2
Monday, April 21, 2008
Ramblings of an idiot..
It was a great season for all I think. Most of the owners chipped in with quips, barbs and some memorable quotes throughout the season (though the NL more than the AL). I can understand the AL being a bit on the quiet side though, looks like a dog-eat-dog world over there and they need to concentrate. We have a great core of owners and I hope you all come back. Some awards that should be handed out:
Most Improved Team AL: Texas Rangers
Most Improved Team NL: (tie actually) Houston Astros and New York Mets
Most Disappointed Team AL: Minnesota Twins (1st to last in a heated division or was it the name change?)
Most Disappointed Team NL: Milwaukee Brewers (thought they could over take Chicago)
Most Futile AL: (tie)Rochester Flurries and Salt Lake City Multiple Spouses
Most Futile NL: Pittsburgh Pirates
*note: The Flurries may have set a record going 21 - 32 in 1 run games. Is that futile or frustrating? hmmmm turn that around and your in the playoffs and maybe the division winner.
Next season division profile:
AL North: This could be anyones division next year, they are all on an even keel.
AL East: Yankees all of a sudden has lots of competition.
AL South: DD's and CD's better not get complacent, your rivals are knocking on the door.
AL West: If the Slobs slip, there are 3 teams ready to pounce.
NL North: Ok, so it could take a while to knock the Reds off their perch, but Rule V and multi million dollar salaries could eventually take their toll. The Brewers could over take the Cubs next year.
NL East: Once the whipping post for the rest of the NL suddenly has teams no one wants to face. It will be a battle as to whom comes out on top next season.
NL South: Watch the Heat be in the middle of this slugfest next year.
NL West: 4 teams that can win it all.
Predictions for next year (and don't hold me to this!!!):
AL North: Could be any of the 4, I like the 'Cudas though
AL East: Flurries (sorry rwilson, more massages will be needed)
AL South: egads...DD's again and 2 of the wild cards also, which 2 of the 3 will it be?
AL West: Any of the 4, I like the Queerbaits and or the Logs
NL North: Reds of course and the Stangs as a wild card...someone may need to rebuild a bit.
NL East: 4 horse race...no favorite not because I am in this division either
NL South: Swingers with the Heat a close second..yeah, they are getting poised
NL West: Lous...surprised?
Most Improved Team AL: Texas Rangers
Most Improved Team NL: (tie actually) Houston Astros and New York Mets
Most Disappointed Team AL: Minnesota Twins (1st to last in a heated division or was it the name change?)
Most Disappointed Team NL: Milwaukee Brewers (thought they could over take Chicago)
Most Futile AL: (tie)Rochester Flurries and Salt Lake City Multiple Spouses
Most Futile NL: Pittsburgh Pirates
*note: The Flurries may have set a record going 21 - 32 in 1 run games. Is that futile or frustrating? hmmmm turn that around and your in the playoffs and maybe the division winner.
Next season division profile:
AL North: This could be anyones division next year, they are all on an even keel.
AL East: Yankees all of a sudden has lots of competition.
AL South: DD's and CD's better not get complacent, your rivals are knocking on the door.
AL West: If the Slobs slip, there are 3 teams ready to pounce.
NL North: Ok, so it could take a while to knock the Reds off their perch, but Rule V and multi million dollar salaries could eventually take their toll. The Brewers could over take the Cubs next year.
NL East: Once the whipping post for the rest of the NL suddenly has teams no one wants to face. It will be a battle as to whom comes out on top next season.
NL South: Watch the Heat be in the middle of this slugfest next year.
NL West: 4 teams that can win it all.
Predictions for next year (and don't hold me to this!!!):
AL North: Could be any of the 4, I like the 'Cudas though
AL East: Flurries (sorry rwilson, more massages will be needed)
AL South: egads...DD's again and 2 of the wild cards also, which 2 of the 3 will it be?
AL West: Any of the 4, I like the Queerbaits and or the Logs
NL North: Reds of course and the Stangs as a wild card...someone may need to rebuild a bit.
NL East: 4 horse race...no favorite not because I am in this division either
NL South: Swingers with the Heat a close second..yeah, they are getting poised
NL West: Lous...surprised?
Saturday, April 19, 2008
AA Playoffs
AL
Washington sweeps the DD's and currently sweeping the Slobs. OOh what an upset as the Senators couldn't win at home.
St Louis eats the Corn Dogs 3 games to 2 as home field ruled the series, but finding a chilly reception in Rochester. Flurries chill the 'Cudas.
Slobs vs Flurries should be a great series!
AA Line2: No Line
AA Line: Washington 4 to 5 odds for an upset bid.
*note: These were good odds
NL
Houston lose to the Reds in 5 as home field ruled this fantastic close series.
Omaha sweep the Buccos, but then Pirate management left the cupboard bare.
AA Line: Reds as 4 to 1 favorites.
*note: Line holds even though the Lous whitewashed the Reds in game 1
AA WS Line: Flurries vs Reds 3 to 2 odds. Reds 4 to 1 favorites
Washington sweeps the DD's and currently sweeping the Slobs. OOh what an upset as the Senators couldn't win at home.
St Louis eats the Corn Dogs 3 games to 2 as home field ruled the series, but finding a chilly reception in Rochester. Flurries chill the 'Cudas.
Slobs vs Flurries should be a great series!
AA Line2: No Line
AA Line: Washington 4 to 5 odds for an upset bid.
*note: These were good odds
NL
Houston lose to the Reds in 5 as home field ruled this fantastic close series.
Omaha sweep the Buccos, but then Pirate management left the cupboard bare.
AA Line: Reds as 4 to 1 favorites.
*note: Line holds even though the Lous whitewashed the Reds in game 1
AA WS Line: Flurries vs Reds 3 to 2 odds. Reds 4 to 1 favorites
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