tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post9198652941709581791..comments2024-03-28T07:19:18.670-07:00Comments on the joy of sox: September Begins: It's A WC Raceallanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-69384917710092038692008-09-02T11:19:00.000-07:002008-09-02T11:19:00.000-07:00It's kind of surprising that the coolstandings.com...It's kind of surprising that the coolstandings.com percentages (also used by the ESPN standings) still hold out a 19% chance for us to win the division. I think that's largely because of our RA/RS differential of +137 compared to Tampa's of +98. Theoretically, that means we've been unlucky and should have won more games than them. But then again, the Angels are only at +59, albeit in a much weaker division.<BR/><BR/>I am all right with the WC, and I'm reasonably confident we'll take it. The White Sox and Twins will continue to beat up each other, maybe with some help from the Spiders, and I think we can play .600ish the rest of the way, winning 15 of the last 25, maybe more. Tampa may slip a little -- I'd predict we'll come in 2-3 games behind them.<BR/><BR/>In terms of dealing with injuries and such, I am hoping for that same evenhandedness that is our organizational philosophy. The situation now is not unlike last year, when there was concern the Yanks would overtake us. But there's no reason to feel compelled to win the div at the expense of denying players rest and even DL time so that they can be ready for October. I can't say how far we'll get, but we can at least be assured of having the best chance available to do well. What else can you ask for?Zenslingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06040836002694584468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-32621575488778329632008-09-01T20:04:00.000-07:002008-09-01T20:04:00.000-07:00Like 9Casey said, I will hold out some thin reed o...Like 9Casey said, I will hold out some thin reed of hope for the Division. It ain't over til it's over. Or til the fat lady sings. Or something like that.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720293202890878993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-52879049279237117202008-09-01T15:19:00.000-07:002008-09-01T15:19:00.000-07:00Hey Jere, welcome back. How'd the move go?Hey Jere, welcome back. How'd the move go?laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-905827591719634352008-09-01T14:11:00.000-07:002008-09-01T14:11:00.000-07:00But if you assume we go 6-0 it'll be a different s...<I>But if you assume we go 6-0 it'll be a different story.</I><BR/><BR/>But does anyone really think either side is going to sweep? It's much more likely that the Red Sox end up 4-2, 3-3 or 2-4.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-17127031182043739392008-09-01T14:06:00.000-07:002008-09-01T14:06:00.000-07:00If you assume we split the 6 with them, well sure,...If you assume we split the 6 with them, well sure, looks like we're not winning the div. But if you assume we go 6-0 it'll be a different story.Jerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448619048422750447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-66948531070757717212008-09-01T13:54:00.000-07:002008-09-01T13:54:00.000-07:00MFY win 13-9.MFY win 13-9.Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421785398444449007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-67458594591233557012008-09-01T12:15:00.000-07:002008-09-01T12:15:00.000-07:00not that it REALLY matters but i heard it was food...not that it REALLY matters but i heard it was food poisoning, and it was youk, beckett, and coco that had it.<BR/>read it on SoSH so it MUST be true (kidding!)<BR/><BR/>i wonder where they ate? perhaps at the sausage stands just outside the park? mmmmmmmmmmnixon33https://www.blogger.com/profile/03283528172781996570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-30036329211378039432008-09-01T12:03:00.000-07:002008-09-01T12:03:00.000-07:00Wild one in Detroit...MFY - 443 0 - 11 12 1DET - 1...Wild one in Detroit...<BR/><BR/>MFY - 443 0 - 11 12 1<BR/>DET - 110 6 - 8 10 2<BR/><BR/>Bottom of the 4th.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809080115678512743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-15462038749979739482008-09-01T11:57:00.000-07:002008-09-01T11:57:00.000-07:00Last year's ITYS<A HREF="http://wmtc.blogspot.com/2007/10/boston-red-sox-win-2007-american-league.html" REL="nofollow">Last year's ITYS</A>laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-31882324304953431632008-09-01T11:54:00.000-07:002008-09-01T11:54:00.000-07:00L is out today, but I can predict her reaction to ...<I>L is out today, but I can predict her reaction to my realization: "AFT".</I><BR/><BR/>I'm not gloating or anything. Not winning the division is a disappointment, for sure. But we haven't played that well, consistently. <BR/><BR/><I>If yankee fans and players haven't coceded the wild card , how can we can concede the divison...</I><BR/><BR/>Hopefully that's not our barometer!<BR/><BR/>But if Sox fans want to hope for the division, there's nothing wrong with that. If we get it, you can all give me a big fat I TOLD YOU SO, like I gave everyone else last season. (When we never fell out of 1st place!)laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-60642734041315504622008-09-01T11:01:00.000-07:002008-09-01T11:01:00.000-07:00Let's hear it for realism! While the divison would...Let's hear it for realism! While the divison would be awesome, I'll agree it's a long shot.<BR/><BR/>When I was making my pick for the Yankee E-day, I looked over all of BOS, TB and MFYs schedules for the rest of the year and yeah, looks like it will take quite a bit of a slide by TB to get Boston the division. But hey, once we're in October that's all that counts.timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041184236514293677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-31897992881216511252008-09-01T10:28:00.000-07:002008-09-01T10:28:00.000-07:00Yeah, I think after yesterday, the only way the So...Yeah, I think after yesterday, the only way the Sox are winning the division is a double sweep of the FKR. A man can hope, but I don't think that's gonna happen. You know what, a 5-1 might do the trick, even though it still leaves us 1.5GB.<BR/>Anyway, the next time TB plays against Chicago or the Twins, I'll reconsider who I'm rooting for.A Conformerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312939307696267987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-15955190837945012332008-09-01T09:59:00.000-07:002008-09-01T09:59:00.000-07:00Glad I'm not a Yankee today... One in Detroit, the...Glad I'm not a Yankee today... One in Detroit, then they fly to Tampa, then from Tampa all the way to Seattle, then to LAAAAAA.<BR/><BR/>Of course, tomorrow I will become a temporary Yankee fan for three days. I don't find it tough to do, I just find it weird. Last year I'd have liked to see Tampa beat New York... Now I want New York to beat Tampa. Strange things happening all around us!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809080115678512743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-10171513439628161462008-09-01T09:04:00.000-07:002008-09-01T09:04:00.000-07:00Mike: "You know what they say, 'When the occult ha...<A HREF="http://www.soxaholix.com/tp/2008/08/a-thin-watery-p.html" REL="nofollow">Mike</A>: "You know what they say, 'When the occult hand serves you gruel, eat it and shut the fuck up.'"allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-31969385575996071882008-09-01T08:21:00.000-07:002008-09-01T08:21:00.000-07:00If yankee fans and players haven't coceded the wil...<I>If yankee fans and players haven't coceded the wild card , how can we can concede the divison</I><BR/><BR/>Ummm. They are insane -- and we possess at least a dollop of common sense? ... That's all I can come up with at the moment.<BR/><BR/>I know the 2007 Mets led the NL East by 7 games on September 13. Tampa blowing the AL East is certainly <I>possible</I> -- they lead by 5.5 and many more than 6 to play -- but I wouldn't put much money on it. Actually, I wouldn't put any money on it, but I'll watch and hope.<BR/><BR/>L is out today, but I can predict her reaction to my realization: "AFT".allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-80447682137832310512008-09-01T08:00:00.000-07:002008-09-01T08:00:00.000-07:00If yankee fans and players haven't coceded the wil...If yankee fans and players haven't coceded the wild card , how can we can concede the divison.....It ain't over yet9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.com