July 19, 200323 yr Hey everyone, I just found this board and can't believe I never knew about it before. Glad to join you, and go Fish!!! Anyways, here's a little something Ive got to say... Over the past few seasons, we've always hovered somewhere around the .500 mark for the good part of the season. We've always been a .500 team, and nothing better or worse really. And I've noticed that in each of the past 3 seasons, the highest mark the team was ever at was 5 games over. Not once have we been able to get over that hump. 2000: 13-8 2001: 39-34 2002: 20-15 Now, once again we are creeping up on that mark. And I think once we eclipse it and get to six games over, I will really feel good about the chances of making the wild card. Anywhere below five games over just isn't enough breathing room imo. And I have a feeling that once we get over the hump, we'll take off!! Can't wait to go to the game on Sunday, and hope I can go to tonight's game as well!
July 19, 200323 yr Good post D, I agree and welcome. It does seem that this team lacked the killer instinct necessary - in the past. But I think this year is different. And we are doing it without our best pitcher, and right now our most vital offensive player. This, in a strange way, could be a good thing though as it develops a team concept...we'll see.
July 19, 200323 yr nice to have you around DTrain. These next few series are gonne be H-U-G-E. It seems like everyone we play in the next few weeks all have playoff aspirations, though I know it's still early. Cubs, Expos, Braves, Phils, DBacks, Cards, Dodgers, we play 'em all. Everybody's looking to make a move. The nice thing is we'll face most of them at home. :thumbup
July 19, 200323 yr I think the worst is over. The stretch that determined our identity as either a pretender or a contender really helped us as we went 6-3. And although the worst part is over, it doesn't mean the rest is easy by any means. I honestly think tonight is going to be a hard win to pick up, but the sold out crowd might pump them and Brad Penny up. I know I'll be there (hopefully). BTW: Welcome! lol
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