HFLR Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 AL Cy Young Race 1. Johan Santana (237.2 IP, 21-2, 2.35) Wow! Let's go cubbies, you can win the division JR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 Wow! Let's go cubbies, you can win the division JR! Lou's starting to smell it now, H! Seattle and Oakland going at it, New York and Toronto still in it, Philadelphia, the Mets and Houston still have a shot. The Angels are are long shot, but are mathematically still in it. 9 games left. 2 teams in (LAD, Minnesota), and 9 teams fighting for the other spots. It's been a fun season. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 ..... It's been a fun season. You know the great thing about it is that its not a fun season just for you. It has been one hell of a fun and entertaining season for everyone who has been following this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 You know the great thing about it is that its not a fun season just for you. It has been one hell of a fun and entertaining season for everyone who has been following this. I hope so, V. I've changed nothing in the way I play a season each year, I just decided to share it. It's really impossible to know if many people do follow, but I certainly hope the ones that have been following have enjoyed it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierrick Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Really looking for U to clinch the division JR ! What's your schedule for the last 9 games ? Have you any idea of your magic number anyway ? Keep it going Man don't let your fans down (yeah I really said "fans" !) :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 Really looking for U to clinch the division JR ! What's your schedule for the last 9 games ? Have you any idea of your magic number anyway ? Keep it going Man don't let your fans down (yeah I really said "fans" !) :cheer: lol, thanks, pierre. Here's the upcoming schedule with the team matchups: Sept 21-23 vs Pittsburgh (9-3) Sept 25-27 @ Florida (1-2) Sept 28-30 @ Cincinnati (11-4) Not necessarily a tough schedule, but 6 of those last 9 games are on the road, and Florida totally suprised me way back in May. Being up only 1 1/2 games, I can feel myself tense up with each pitch, and each at bat. Literally. I've played every single game, made every strategy move, personnel changes, roster and pitching changes, and so on. I came back from 9 games down at the All-Star Break, and it took 2 months just to break even with Houston. When I click the game on, it's a go. No looking back. I just don't want to lose it now. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jai13 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 magic numbers are as follows Seattle 9 Toronto 8 Chicago Cubs 9 Philadelphia 9 Oakland (WC) 7 New York Mets (WC) 10 How bout we all vote for Cy young MVP etc as if we were the MLB writers :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 magic numbers are as follows Seattle 9 Toronto 8 Chicago Cubs 9 Philadelphia 9 Oakland (WC) 7 New York Mets (WC) 10 How bout we all vote for Cy young MVP etc as if we were the MLB writers Thanks, jai13. I could have used a good analyst during the season. Voting and sports writers are also welcome. Lou might need a therapist here in the next week, depending how the Cubbies play. Seriously though, thanks for the headsup. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 [align=center]SEPTEMBER 20TH INTERVIEW WITH LOU PINIELLA[/align] [align=center] [/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 [align=center]CUBS WIN WILD ONE AT WRIGLEY[/align] [align=center]*After storming back from a 7-2 deficit, Pittsburgh took the lead in the top of the 9th, but the Cubs would rally back*[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]*Chicago takes a 2 game lead in the NL Central*[/align] [align=center]PIT @ CHI - Boxscore/Play by Play[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliesphan18 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 They intentionally walked the bases loaded? With no outs?!?!? What were they trying to do, get a triple play?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 They intentionally walked the bases loaded? With no outs?!?!? What were they trying to do, get a triple play?! Yep, strange. I guess the CPU figured with a runner on 3rd and nobody out, a force at home was the best bet to save the game. lol, but who knows. I was so pissed when I lost the 5 run lead. One of those games where you can't stop the CPU no matter what you do. Soriano was 0-4 when he hit the triple with Murton on first. It's about time he did something. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jai13 Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 my god talk about being clutch first hit of the game gets an RBI and ten scores the winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 my god talk about being clutch first hit of the game gets an RBI and ten scores the winner Yeah, Soriano has been gawd awful for the last month. Just 2-20 in his last 4 games, and probably just as bad since the beginning of September. His average has declined from around .265 to barely hitting .240. Talk about timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 [align=center]STANDINGS - SEPT 20TH, 2007[/align] [align=center]NATIONAL LEAGUE[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]*NL WILD CARD*[/align] [align=center]New York Mets -- Houston Astros - 2 Games Back Atlanta Braves - 9 Games Back[/align] [align=center]AMERICAN LEAGUE[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]*AL WILD CARD*[/align] [align=center]Oakland Athletics -- New York Yankees - 2.5 Games Back LA Angels - 3.5 Games Back Texas Rangers - 4.5 Games Back [/align] [align=center]**All Wild Card teams have 8 games remaining, with the exception of the Oakland A's (7 games remaining)**[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 [align=center]FLOYD, SORIANO HOMER AGAIN, CUBS EDGE CLOSER TO PLAYOFFS[/align] [align=center]*Houston 9-12 in September, Cubs take 3 game lead in Central*[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]PIT @ CHI - Sept 22 Boxscore/Play by Play[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Great job on that 3 game lead. Looks like the playoff time is looming in the air in Chicago. Way to rally from that yearly year deficit Jay. Great job. BTW, I really like this idea JR (the one with Soriano's name). Its very nicely implemented. Looks like you have a never ending bucket of resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 Great job on that 3 game lead. Looks like the playoff time is looming in the air in Chicago. Way to rally from that yearly year deficit Jay. Great job. Thanks, V. It's taken every bit of the schedule since the All-Star Break to pull it off and get the lead in the Central. The Astros have cooled off in September, finally. With 7 games to go, it's not totally over. I've lost 4 or 5 straight before, so I'm not taking anything for granted until I see that "x" beside Chicago in the standings. With that said, I go up against Pittsburgh tonight (for the series sweep), and I have 2 at Florida and then 3 more against the Reds. So, in all, it's looking more positive than it is negative. The Mets and the Dodgers are two of the toughest teams I've played all year, and it's possible they will meet in the post season. It should be an exciting playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCaray Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 You had better win the World Series because I think there is a link between your dynasty, and the Cubs real season. No pressure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 You had better win the World Series because I think there is a link between your dynasty, and the Cubs real season. No pressure though. I've got little voodoo Chicago Cubs dolls on my PC desk, trust me, it's not fate. Seriously though, not being a real Cubs fan, I jumped on when Piniella arrived in Chicago, I had a feeling it was going to be special this year, hence the Cubs dynasty. It's been a blast both dynasty and real life though, and albeit a weak division, it's hard not to like what they're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 [align=center]PIRATES AVOID SWEEP, CUBS LOSE GROUND IN CENTRAL[/align] [align=center]*Houston wins, Cubs up 2 games in NL Central*[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]PIT @ CHI - Sep 23 Boxscore/Play by Play[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Boy thats a tough loss. BTW, what are the wild card standings? I am guessing Houston is leading the wild card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 The Mets are red hot. They've won 7 straight and are now only 2 games behind Philadelphia. They could actually take the East. But to your question, Houston is actually 3 games behind New York in the Wild Card. With as good as the Astros have been all year, they may not even make the post season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 The Mets are red hot. They've won 7 straight and are now only 2 games behind Philadelphia. They could actually take the East. But to your question, Houston is actually 3 games behind New York in the Wild Card. With as good as the Astros have been all year, they may not even make the post season. Very surprised about that WC leader. Looks like this is all the more reason for you to win the division, eh JR? :wink: Its truly going to be a very exciting finish to a wonderful season. EDIT: Just saw your updated standings on the previous page. Didn't realize that the Mets and the Phillies were up in the win columns by that much. With the final week, its looking more and more like the wild card may not be up for grabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 [align=center]American League[/align] [align=center]West[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]*Seattle is 16-7 in September, playing the best they've played all season. Their last 6 games are at home, facing a depleted Cleveland (64-92) team, then hosting Texas (80-76) for the last series of the season *Oakland had the division in the bag, but with a 14-16 August and an even worse September (8-14), they've pretty much played their way out of a division title. Only leading the Wild Card by 1 1/2 games, the Yankees are doing some serious knocking on their back door. They travel to Boston (77-79) for two games, then back home to face the Angels for 3 to end the season. *The Angels never quite got over the hump, but are still very much alive. Only 2 1/2 games out of the Wild Card, a playoff spot is still possible, but not likely, with their remaining 6 games on the road. (@ Tex, @ Oak)[/align] [align=center]Central[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]* Behind Cy Young Candidates (1) Johan Santana (21-3, 2.35) and (3) Carlos Silva (18-7, 3.25), and a potent offense led by Mauer (.334, 23, 98), Morneau (.286, 22, 87), and Torii Hunter (.279, 22, 85), the Twins pushed their way past Detroit in early August and haven't looked back. They'll face the Tigers at Comerica for 3, then finish off the regular season with 4 games at Fenway. *Detroit led the Central for the first few months of the season, but were outlasted by Johan Santana and the Twins. Still mathematically possible to get in, the Tigers are 3 1/2 games out of the Wild Card, taking a shot at Minnesota for 3 games in Detroit, then traveling to Chicago (AL) to end the season.[/align] [align=center]East[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]*Boston came out strong in the East, with Toronto and New York always a step behind. A 9-18 August did them in, allowing the Bluejays and Yankees to fight for the top spot. *Contrary to Boston's woes, the Yankees are right on track to make something happen in the last week of the season. New York posted a 17-11 July, and an 18-10 August, and now find themselves only 1 1/2 games out of the Wild Card race. With only Tampa Bay (68-88) and Baltimore (75-81) on the schedule as road games, New York is all but in.[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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