May 31, 201214 yr [and up to the ASB] I'm not gonna bring up last year, that's not cool. Let's focus on the next 5 and a half weeks. It's going to be a very, very difficult schedule, arguably one of the hardest in the MLB from now til the break. And, well, here it is: @ Phillies [3 games] 6/1-6/3 (Day off) vs Braves [3 games] 6/5-6/7 vs Rays [3 games] 6/8-6/10 vs Red Sox [3 games] 6/11-6/13 (Day off) @ Rays [3 games] 6/15-6/17 (Day off) @ Red Sox [3 games] 6/19-6/21 vs Blue Jays [3 games] 6/22-6/24 vs St. Louis [3 games] 6/25-6/27 (Day off) vs Phillies [3 games] 6/29-7/1 @ Brewers [4 games] 7/2-7/5 @ St. Louis [3 games] 7/6-7/8 That's a total of 34 games until the break. Now, I think that 20-14 is possible in these 34 games, and I believe that going 20-14 would be great, and probably best case scenario. I don't expect to pull off another record similar to what we had in May. 21-8 was incredible, and if we push that over the next 29 [26 in June] + the following 5, that's 24-10, I'd guess. Which would be way beyond expectations to me [yes, 4 wins more than what I predict is way beyond expectations, but look at the schedule]. Naturally, it all depends on pitching match-ups. We start off Buehrle/Kendrick on Friday, Nolasco/Hamels on Saturday, Zambrano/Blanton on Sunday. This series, in all honesty, could go 2-1 either way. Post up your predictions of what you think we can do. Be biased, be optimistic, be negative, be logical, do what you wish. I believe 20-14.
May 31, 201214 yr The Orioles, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are all heavy hitters, but have sub-par pitching. Our pitching staff is one of the better ones in the game right now, so hopefully we can contain them. Our bats are aroung the middle of the pack. If we can stay consistent, I like our chances there. The Rays, I think are a fairly balanced team, could go either way. Braves, and Cardinals - depends on which Braves and Cardinals show up... Brewers and Philly, I'm not too worried about. I think we "should" go 22-12, but probably 20-14 or 19-15 is more like it.
May 31, 201214 yr Author The Orioles, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are all heavy hitters, but have sub-par pitching. Our pitching staff is one of the better ones in the game right now, so hopefully we can contain them. Our bats are aroung the middle of the pack. If we can stay consistent, I like our chances there. The Rays, I think are a fairly balanced team, could go either way. Braves, and Cardinals - depends on which Braves and Cardinals show up... Brewers and Philly, I'm not too worried about. I think we should go 22-12, but probably 20-14 or 19-15 is more like it. We don't play the Orioles, so ... outside of that, I like your posting.
May 31, 201214 yr I say the couple of AL East teams are heavy hitters, but they also face crappy pitching, so who knows...
May 31, 201214 yr The Orioles, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are all heavy hitters, but have sub-par pitching. Our pitching staff is one of the better ones in the game right now, so hopefully we can contain them. Our bats are aroung the middle of the pack. If we can stay consistent, I like our chances there. The Rays, I think are a fairly balanced team, could go either way. Braves, and Cardinals - depends on which Braves and Cardinals show up... Brewers and Philly, I'm not too worried about. I think we should go 22-12, but probably 20-14 or 19-15 is more like it. We don't play the Orioles, so ... outside of that, I like your posting. Good call....don't know what I was thinking.
May 31, 201214 yr I think that something like 8 of the wins in May were decided by 1 run. A couple more by 2 runs. While it's not an exact science, the Pythagorean expectation for the month was a 16-13 record, which was based on the run differential. The Marlins seemed to have some luck on their side. I think that for June they will be a little below .500, because the competition is relatively stronger.
May 31, 201214 yr The Orioles, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are all heavy hitters, but have sub-par pitching. Our pitching staff is one of the better ones in the game right now, so hopefully we can contain them. Our bats are aroung the middle of the pack. If we can stay consistent, I like our chances there. The Rays, I think are a fairly balanced team, could go either way. Braves, and Cardinals - depends on which Braves and Cardinals show up... Brewers and Philly, I'm not too worried about. I think we "should" go 22-12, but probably 20-14 or 19-15 is more like it. How are there 34 games in June?
May 31, 201214 yr Author The Orioles, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are all heavy hitters, but have sub-par pitching. Our pitching staff is one of the better ones in the game right now, so hopefully we can contain them. Our bats are aroung the middle of the pack. If we can stay consistent, I like our chances there. The Rays, I think are a fairly balanced team, could go either way. Braves, and Cardinals - depends on which Braves and Cardinals show up... Brewers and Philly, I'm not too worried about. I think we "should" go 22-12, but probably 20-14 or 19-15 is more like it. How are there 34 games in June? 34 games til the all-star break. Read my OP, sir.
June 1, 201214 yr is this even a question? 34-0. do it. edit: i'll allow room for one nolasco meltdown. 33-1.
June 1, 201214 yr Author What's the longest wining streak in baseball history? My Google isn't working. The 1916 Giants once went a span of 27 games without a loss, but they went 26-0-1. If you want straight wins, then the Cubs in 1935 Cubs won 21 straight.
June 1, 201214 yr Post up your predictions of what you think we can do. Be biased, be optimistic, be negative, be logical, do what you wish. I believe 20-14. Prediction (not based on anything but gut): @ Phillies [3 games] 6/1-6/3 [Marlins win series 2-1] (Day off) vs Braves [3 games] 6/5-6/7 [Marlins take series 2-1] vs Rays [3 games] 6/8-6/10 [Marlins lose series 1-2] vs Red Sox [3 games] 6/11-6/13 [Marlins take series 2-1] (Day off) @ Rays [3 games] 6/15-6/17 [Marlins lose series 1-2] (Day off) @ Red Sox [3 games] 6/19-6/21 [Marlins win series 2-1] vs Blue Jays [3 games] 6/22-6/24 [Marlins win series 2-1] vs St. Louis [3 games] 6/25-6/27 [Marlins win series 2-1] (Day off) vs Phillies [3 games] 6/29-7/1 [Marlins lose series 1-2] @ Brewers [4 games] 7/2-7/5 [Marlins win series 3-1] @ St. Louis [3 games] 7/6-7/8 [Marlins lose series 1-2] Total: 19-15
June 1, 201214 yr I'd be content with .500 baseball in this stretch. 46-39 at the All-Star Break sounds alright to me. That's still in contention after a tough stretch of games and it'd set us up to be buyers at the trade deadline. Over .500 would be wonderful too, of course.
June 1, 201214 yr What's the difference between winning a series and taking a series? I'd set the over/under around 16-18. I'd be pleased with anything at or above .500, personally.
June 1, 201214 yr I'd set the over/under around 16-18. I'd be pleased with anything at or above .500, personally. Agreed.
June 1, 201214 yr What's the difference between winning a series and taking a series? I'd set the over/under around 16-18. I'd be pleased with anything at or above .500, personally. A game. In other words, the season!
June 1, 201214 yr The Orioles, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are all heavy hitters, but have sub-par pitching. Our pitching staff is one of the better ones in the game right now, so hopefully we can contain them. Our bats are aroung the middle of the pack. If we can stay consistent, I like our chances there. The Rays, I think are a fairly balanced team, could go either way. Braves, and Cardinals - depends on which Braves and Cardinals show up... Brewers and Philly, I'm not too worried about. I think we "should" go 22-12, but probably 20-14 or 19-15 is more like it. How are there 34 games in June? 34 games til the all-star break. Read my OP, sir. Sorry Good Sir, there is no mention of said all star exhibition in the relevant post. I refuse to be taken into to another Urine soaked quarrel with a man of your diminished stature. Good day sir.
June 1, 201214 yr The Orioles, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are all heavy hitters, but have sub-par pitching. Our pitching staff is one of the better ones in the game right now, so hopefully we can contain them. Our bats are aroung the middle of the pack. If we can stay consistent, I like our chances there. The Rays, I think are a fairly balanced team, could go either way. Braves, and Cardinals - depends on which Braves and Cardinals show up... Brewers and Philly, I'm not too worried about. I think we "should" go 22-12, but probably 20-14 or 19-15 is more like it. How are there 34 games in June? 34 games til the all-star break. Read my OP, sir. Sorry Good Sir, there is no mention of said all star exhibition in the relevant post. I refuse to be taken into to another Urine soaked quarrel with a man of your diminished stature. Good day sir. Ha! There sure alot of silly people in the world. He quotes a post from one user, questions the validity of information in another post, then acts like its your fault when you correct him. HA I say again! What a Goose! HA!
June 1, 201214 yr [and up to the ASB] I'm not gonna bring up last year, that's not cool. Let's focus on the next 5 and a half weeks. It's going to be a very, very difficult schedule, arguably one of the hardest in the MLB from now til the break. And, well, here it is: @ Phillies [3 games] 6/1-6/3 (Day off) vs Braves [3 games] 6/5-6/7 vs Rays [3 games] 6/8-6/10 vs Red Sox [3 games] 6/11-6/13 (Day off) @ Rays [3 games] 6/15-6/17 (Day off) @ Red Sox [3 games] 6/19-6/21 vs Blue Jays [3 games] 6/22-6/24 vs St. Louis [3 games] 6/25-6/27 (Day off) vs Phillies [3 games] 6/29-7/1 @ Brewers [4 games] 7/2-7/5 @ St. Louis [3 games] 7/6-7/8 That's a total of 34 games until the break. Now, I think that 20-14 is possible in these 34 games, and I believe that going 20-14 would be great, and probably best case scenario. I don't expect to pull off another record similar to what we had in May. 21-8 was incredible, and if we push that over the next 29 [26 in June] + the following 5, that's 24-10, I'd guess. Which would be way beyond expectations to me [yes, 4 wins more than what I predict is way beyond expectations, but look at the schedule]. Naturally, it all depends on pitching match-ups. We start off Buehrle/Kendrick on Friday, Nolasco/Hamels on Saturday, Zambrano/Blanton on Sunday. This series, in all honesty, could go 2-1 either way. Post up your predictions of what you think we can do. Be biased, be optimistic, be negative, be logical, do what you wish. I believe 20-14. P.S. The top line is the line that proves Mike was talking about up to the ASB.....Ha! Goose! I crack myself up!
June 1, 201214 yr The Orioles, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are all heavy hitters, but have sub-par pitching. Our pitching staff is one of the better ones in the game right now, so hopefully we can contain them. Our bats are aroung the middle of the pack. If we can stay consistent, I like our chances there. The Rays, I think are a fairly balanced team, could go either way. Braves, and Cardinals - depends on which Braves and Cardinals show up... Brewers and Philly, I'm not too worried about. I think we "should" go 22-12, but probably 20-14 or 19-15 is more like it. How are there 34 games in June? 34 games til the all-star break. Read my OP, sir. Sorry Good Sir, there is no mention of said all star exhibition in the relevant post. I refuse to be taken into to another Urine soaked quarrel with a man of your diminished stature. Good day sir. Ha! There sure alot of silly people in the world. He quotes a post from one user, questions the validity of information in another post, then acts like its your fault when you correct him. HA I say again! What a Goose! HA!
June 1, 201214 yr The Orioles, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are all heavy hitters, but have sub-par pitching. Our pitching staff is one of the better ones in the game right now, so hopefully we can contain them. Our bats are aroung the middle of the pack. If we can stay consistent, I like our chances there. The Rays, I think are a fairly balanced team, could go either way. Braves, and Cardinals - depends on which Braves and Cardinals show up... Brewers and Philly, I'm not too worried about. I think we "should" go 22-12, but probably 20-14 or 19-15 is more like it. How are there 34 games in June? 34 games until the break.
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