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Padres at Cubs 5/12/09
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#106
05-12-2009, 10:53 PM
<!--quoteo(post=37534:date=May 12 2009, 09:52 PM:name=KBwsb)-->QUOTE (KBwsb @ May 12 2009, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Does anyone understand this formula, of which we're supposedly the best in MLB?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It factors in the strength of schedule. Without looking it up, I'm guessing we've played a lot of games against teams with winning records.
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#107
05-12-2009, 10:55 PM
Good win all around.

I still want Peavy.
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05-12-2009, 10:55 PM
<!--quoteo(post=37534:date=May 12 2009, 09:52 PM:name=KBwsb)-->QUOTE (KBwsb @ May 12 2009, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Does anyone understand this formula, of which we're supposedly the best in MLB?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


From the link "+The basic formula is 25% team winning percentage, 50% opponents' average winning percentage, and 25% opponents' opponents' average winning percentage."

Kind of a weird take on strength of schedule. Unfortunately to me it appears to be comparing apples to pomegranates.
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#109
05-12-2009, 10:58 PM
This site should help explain it.
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05-12-2009, 11:02 PM
<!--quoteo(post=37540:date=May 12 2009, 08:58 PM:name=Butcher)-->QUOTE (Butcher @ May 12 2009, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->This site should help explain it.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Yep, seems clear to me now. Thanks Butch.
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05-12-2009, 11:12 PM
<!--quoteo(post=37530:date=May 12 2009, 09:49 PM:name=Clapp)-->QUOTE (Clapp @ May 12 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Last year at this time...

Exact same record of 18-14.

Cards were 21-12, 20-13 now.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I still think Brewers are going to be more of a threat than the Cards.
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05-12-2009, 11:15 PM
<!--quoteo(post=37548:date=May 12 2009, 10:12 PM:name=alpha)-->QUOTE (alpha @ May 12 2009, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=37530:date=May 12 2009, 09:49 PM:name=Clapp)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Clapp @ May 12 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Last year at this time...

Exact same record of 18-14.

Cards were 21-12, 20-13 now.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I still think Brewers are going to be more of a threat than the Cards.
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I'm still unimpressed with their pitching overall, though I think their pen is much improved. It could get pretty interesting if they decide to add a solid starter at the deadline again though. They have a lot more trade chips than we do.
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05-12-2009, 11:23 PM
<!--quoteo(post=37550:date=May 12 2009, 10:15 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ May 12 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=37548:date=May 12 2009, 10:12 PM:name=alpha)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (alpha @ May 12 2009, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=37530:date=May 12 2009, 09:49 PM:name=Clapp)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Clapp @ May 12 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Last year at this time...

Exact same record of 18-14.

Cards were 21-12, 20-13 now.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I still think Brewers are going to be more of a threat than the Cards.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm still unimpressed with their pitching overall, though I think their pen is much improved. It could get pretty interesting if they decide to add a solid starter at the deadline again though. They have a lot more trade chips than we do.
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The difference now from in the past though is that their tradable parts are pretty much on their MLB roster. They don't have too much left to deal outta their farm, so to add an arm, they'd potentially have to be taking away from somewhere else on their MLB club.
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05-12-2009, 11:24 PM
<!--quoteo(post=37553:date=May 12 2009, 09:23 PM:name=ruby23)-->QUOTE (ruby23 @ May 12 2009, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=37550:date=May 12 2009, 10:15 PM:name=rok)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rok @ May 12 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=37548:date=May 12 2009, 10:12 PM:name=alpha)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (alpha @ May 12 2009, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=37530:date=May 12 2009, 09:49 PM:name=Clapp)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Clapp @ May 12 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Last year at this time...

Exact same record of 18-14.

Cards were 21-12, 20-13 now.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I still think Brewers are going to be more of a threat than the Cards.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm still unimpressed with their pitching overall, though I think their pen is much improved. It could get pretty interesting if they decide to add a solid starter at the deadline again though. They have a lot more trade chips than we do.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The difference now from in the past though is that their tradable parts are pretty much on their MLB roster. They don't have too much left to deal outta their farm, so to add an arm, they'd potentially have to be taking away from somewhere else on their MLB club.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

They still have Gamel and Escobar, both who are very high on the BA prospect list. After dealing LaPorta I doubt they would deal another one of those guys though.
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#115
05-12-2009, 11:42 PM
<!--quoteo(post=37529:date=May 12 2009, 10:48 PM:name=Butcher)-->QUOTE (Butcher @ May 12 2009, 10:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=37524:date=May 12 2009, 09:46 PM:name=Rappster)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rappster @ May 12 2009, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=37515:date=May 12 2009, 09:43 PM:name=Butcher)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Butcher @ May 12 2009, 09:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=37509:date=May 12 2009, 09:40 PM:name=Rappster)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rappster @ May 12 2009, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=37506:date=May 12 2009, 09:38 PM:name=Butcher)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Butcher @ May 12 2009, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=37505:date=May 12 2009, 09:37 PM:name=Rappster)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rappster @ May 12 2009, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Criminy, Butch...<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Do you have an answer to my question or are you here for your monthly "you guys don't know how to be real fans" visit?
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No...I don't have an answer for your ridiculous, meaningless, little point...

Stop constantly looking for what's wrong with this team, and show some fucking balance...
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Did you even read my post before responding?
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Oh please...save your crap.

Tortured soul...tortured soul.
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Sorry I wanted to know about what Bradley did. Since you've pointed out my faults as a fan, I now recognize that what I did was wrong.
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So...Is this a real pissing contest between you two or just breaking balls?
I'm 100% fine with this. I'm just glad there's an actual plan in place that isn't, "Let's load up on retreads and hope we get lucky." I'm a little tired of that plan.



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