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It's August 1
« on: August 01, 2008, 03:20:01 pm »
and past the trading deadline.  So, where do the good guys stand?

The Astros are 50-57 a .467 winning percentage with the 10th worst record in baseball.  They are making a run at the playoffs.  The current wildcard leaders are the Crew and the Cards with a .550 winning percentage which would equal 89 wins.  Assuming the Astros need to match that they would have to go 39-16 the rest of the way which is a .709 winning percentage.  In order to get to .500 for the season they will have to go 31-24 the rest of the way a .564 winning percentage.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2008, 10:33:18 pm »
And the draft pick signing deadline is quickly approaching too.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2008, 11:02:42 pm »
and past the trading deadline.  So, where do the good guys stand?

The Astros are 50-57 a .467 winning percentage with the 10th worst record in baseball.  They are making a run at the playoffs.  The current wildcard leaders are the Crew and the Cards with a .550 winning percentage which would equal 89 wins.  Assuming the Astros need to match that they would have to go 39-16 the rest of the way which is a .709 winning percentage.  In order to get to .500 for the season they will have to go 31-24 the rest of the way a .564 winning percentage.
"Wildcard leaders"?? You're such a pessimist. Here's someone with a more realistic perspective:
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...We think we have a chance. And so we decided we weren't ready to give up on this season."
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2008, 11:30:17 pm »
.2% chance of getting to the playoffs, according to ESPN

Who decided what level of precision to use when pulling numbers out of their ass?
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2008, 11:48:32 pm »
and past the trading deadline.  So, where do the good guys stand?

The Astros are 50-57 a .467 winning percentage with the 10th worst record in baseball.  They are making a run at the playoffs.  The current wildcard leaders are the Crew and the Cards with a .550 winning percentage which would equal 89 wins.  Assuming the Astros need to match that they would have to go 39-16 the rest of the way which is a .709 winning percentage.  In order to get to .500 for the season they will have to go 31-24 the rest of the way a .564 winning percentage.
I thought The BBGs would have to recruit Jesus and the Holy Ghost for the Astros to make the playoffs. But that was before the Astros got Latroy Hawkins.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2008, 01:54:33 pm »
  Barring a terrorist attack on the mid west, the Astros stand out of the playoffs.

  Things I'm interested in watching:   Whether Roy can put together a good 2nd half.   If Backe can do the same and solidify his spot for next year.  If Wolf will pitch his way into a contract.   What Bourn does from here on out.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2008, 03:06:09 pm »
  Things I'm interested in watching:   Whether Roy can put together a good 2nd half.   If Backe can do the same and solidify his spot for next year.  If Wolf will pitch his way into a contract.   What Bourn does from here on out.
And whether Carlos Lee can catch one of those running dogs at an away game in Milwaukee, and devour it prior to taking LF for the start of the bottom half of the 6th inning.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2008, 07:35:13 am »
And whether Carlos Lee can catch one of those running dogs at an away game in Milwaukee, and devour it prior to taking LF for the start of the bottom half of the 6th inning.

No way he fights off Prince and/or CC to get there first.  They've been licking their chops for years/weeks (respectively) now.  I bet Fielder would drop his whole vegetarian gig for one mouthful of a six-foot chorizo.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2008, 01:10:18 am »
Only 6 back in the loss column...

Alot of people were bitching about the Wolf and Hawkins deals, but you gotta hand it to Drayton. He cares about trying to put good product on the field.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2008, 02:18:00 am »
Only 6 back in the loss column...

Alot of people were bitching about the Wolf and Hawkins deals, but you gotta hand it to Drayton. He cares about trying to put good product on the field.

Nothing to see here BBGs...

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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2008, 06:20:52 am »
...you gotta hand it to Drayton. He cares about trying to put good product on the field.

Fine. Whatever. He should care more about trying to put a good team on the field.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2008, 08:23:31 am »
Fine. Whatever. He should care more about trying to put a good team on the field.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2008, 08:24:40 am »
Only 6 back in the loss column...

Alot of people were bitching about the Wolf and Hawkins deals, but you gotta hand it to Drayton. He cares about trying to put good product on the field.

STFU, please
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2008, 12:31:51 pm »
STFU, please

??? You serious? I thought you were not one of those people I'm referring to.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2008, 12:59:11 pm »
??? You serious? I thought you were not one of those people I'm referring to.

just go away. does not matter to me what you post. just leave.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2008, 01:00:08 pm »
just go away. does not matter to me what you post. just leave.

You've got issues friend.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #16 on: August 05, 2008, 01:08:23 pm »
You've got issues friend.

yep. millions of them with you and a few other idiots.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2008, 03:00:47 pm »
You've got issues friend.

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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #18 on: August 05, 2008, 03:02:47 pm »
rent: Jackass

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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #19 on: August 05, 2008, 03:19:19 pm »
rent: Jackass

Haha, tell me what was wrong with what I posted in this thread?
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #20 on: August 05, 2008, 03:26:34 pm »
Haha, tell me what was wrong with what I posted in this thread?

Did I say you posted something wrong?  Quit being so damn sensitive and grow a little bit of thicker skin.  It will help you around here, as will a little bit of sense of humor too.

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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #21 on: August 05, 2008, 03:27:11 pm »
Did I say you posted something wrong?  Quit being so damn sensitive and grow a little bit of thicker skin.  It will help you around here.

My B, thought you were calling me a Jackass.
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« Reply #22 on: August 05, 2008, 03:28:40 pm »
My B, thought you were calling me a Jackass.

If I were, I'd say it directly to you.  Trust me.  Quit being so damn defensive and lighten up Francis.

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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #23 on: August 05, 2008, 03:49:09 pm »
Can I nominate "This user is currently ignored." for POTW?
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #24 on: August 05, 2008, 03:55:18 pm »
Haha, tell me what was wrong with what I posted in this thread?

I think it has more to do with your spray and pray posting style and idiotic fantasy baseball opinions than anything else. But hey, you lost me after your first post, so maybe I just don't like you.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #25 on: August 05, 2008, 04:27:49 pm »
Maybe that's it for me too. Or maybe it was his day-long showing his ass on draft day
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #26 on: August 05, 2008, 04:31:18 pm »
Maybe that's it for me too. Or maybe it was his day-long showing his ass on draft day

Don't be coy Jim.  You know it's all of the above.
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Re: It's August 1
« Reply #27 on: August 06, 2008, 10:15:00 am »
Maybe that's it for me too. Or maybe it was his day-long showing his ass on draft day
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