Baseball - September 2006

WHose better? Battle of the Bay

2006-09-23 11:14:10 · 12 answers · asked by nvpizzite 3

in mlb

2006-09-23 10:26:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here's the facts, since MLB switched to the 8 team divisional format in 1995 (note that there is a distinction between best record and home field advantage...a wild card team may have a better record, but never have home field advantage):

--> Of the 44 Divisional Series, the team with the best record has only won 19 of the series. The team with the poorer record has won 23 of the series (2 of the series involved teams with the same record). The underdog certainly favors a 5 game series.

--> Of the 22 league championship series, the team with the best record has won 13 times. The favorite certainly favors a 7 game series.

--> Of the 11 World Series, the team with the best record has only won 4 times. Though one can argue records aren't truly indicative of the team's ability once you cross over and play the opposing league.

Seems to me that the current playoff format isn't working. Teams slug it out over 162 games, then chance dictates whether they advance past 1st round.

2006-09-23 10:20:44 · 10 answers · asked by The ~Muffin~ Man 6

My boss at work claims that he, and most of his teamates can drive a softball 400 feet. He's almost forty, not in the best shape of his life, and just plays on some joe schmoe beer league team. Is this true or do you think he's just an effing liar?

2006-09-23 10:00:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just curious.

2006-09-23 08:53:48 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can someone give me a Cliff's Notes sumary of the Angels this season, best players, current standing, etc. I am attending a game and would like to know a few facts about them before I go. Thanks for the help!

2006-09-23 08:44:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

mine are....
SF GIANTS!!! [[baseball]] are my all time favorite...
TEXAS LONGHORNS!....hook em HORNS [[football]]
Kings [[basketball]]....

just wondering=]

2006-09-23 08:43:49 · 16 answers · asked by baseballgirl<3 2

The yankees are SO last century.
When will they wake up and realize that they haven't won a world series in the 21st century?

2006-09-23 08:25:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-23 08:08:46 · 21 answers · asked by HOT RYAN 2

They are just trying to be funny when they say their team is better than our legendary team of superstars, right? They can't be serious. Maybe just very stupid.

2006-09-23 07:46:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-23 07:25:00 · 12 answers · asked by ~Bruce~_~Bruce~ 3

I have a friend who's son is a fan of pitcher Matt Smith of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. We are trying to figure out where you would send the fan mail. I looked at the phillies web site but cannot find any info. Please help!!

2006-09-23 07:17:27 · 4 answers · asked by rye252000 3

why or if not who and why

2006-09-23 06:50:41 · 20 answers · asked by Kevin 5

now that they are out of the playoffs they seem to have remembered how to win.to little to late.what will boston fans do when big poopi doesnt win the mvp?will theo continue to cry about the evil empire?will redsoxfan blow another gasket?stay tuned!

2006-09-23 06:49:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a vintage baseball bat - "Mclaughlin-Millard, Inc. Northern White Ash, Adirondack 302, Dolgeville New York" with "Flexible Whip Action" inscribed to the right. It is a "Mantle Type Personal Model, Ligninized". Also, "Reg. U.S. PAT. OFF." above the McL/Millard.
Can anyone help me with the value and perhaps history of this bat, I have dated it to 1958 - 1960. It is in good shape, but in need of sanding.
Thanks!

2006-09-23 06:37:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Damon cf
Jeter ss
Abreu rf
Arod 3b
Matsui lf
Giambi dh
Sheffield 1b
Posada c
Cano 2b

Could be the most balanced, most potent lineup in the history of the game. Pitching will be plenty good enough to win WS#27
Thank you very much.

I can't think of a reason for pinch hitter, but we'll have Bernie and Melky.

2006-09-23 06:15:23 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-23 05:08:53 · 13 answers · asked by marin l 1

I am a true Cardinal fan but the way they have been playing lately makes me ask. Does anyone think they will make it to the playoffs this year?

2006-09-23 05:01:17 · 14 answers · asked by couchP56 6

I don't hardly see any white people in sports today,why? basketball is all black,football ismore then 80 percent black players,boxing is hispanic and black? baseball most players are hispanic?The met team is 90 percent blacl and hispanic,same for the yankies.The mets mannenger is black,the yankies is hispanic? What the hell is wrong with white men today?Are they a bunch of p_u_ss_i_e_s,playing with dolls?

2006-09-23 04:32:19 · 11 answers · asked by lord_jim115 1

2006-09-23 04:15:29 · 16 answers · asked by charlie u 1

Who do they need to sign, what do they need to do to get better?

2006-09-23 00:48:20 · 7 answers · asked by Why_so_serious? 5

The first thing I want to say is I'm not suggesting that they're throwing the games, but do you think the Sox are'nt playing their best game so Ozzie gets the heave-ho? He's been a little rough on them lately.

2006-09-22 23:48:45 · 6 answers · asked by sluggo1947 4

poeple say softball is for wimps actuly it real;ly hard to drive a bigger ball and the pitchers can be fast and its hard to get the ball from outfiel to second or thrid. So people should watch a game and see what its really about .POeple should stop calling it a game 4 lesbos

2006-09-22 22:58:19 · 7 answers · asked by spazywaffles 3

I know Soriano is a given, but anyone else?

2006-09-22 22:10:24 · 5 answers · asked by Why_so_serious? 5

2006-09-22 20:33:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a Yankee fan who can't stand the Mets and their obnoxious, overly optimistic fans. But the way they are playing, do you think any team can stop them in the postseason?

2006-09-22 19:39:44 · 10 answers · asked by FrozenCloud 3

They haven't won a world series in the 21st century.

Not to mention a-rod choking big time.

2006-09-22 19:00:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-22 18:44:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Dmitri Young was one of them.

10 points for the first correct answer,

2006-09-22 18:34:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a O's fan all the way and I think we have a great team but cannot contend do to our division (NYY BOS TOR) we are in. Does anyone agree? Give me your opinion.

2006-09-22 18:18:13 · 9 answers · asked by julian192001 3