07-01-2010, 12:34 AM
<!--quoteo(post=103675:date=Jun 30 2010, 01:55 PM:name=KBwsb)-->QUOTE (KBwsb @ Jun 30 2010, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Add that to the fact that we're 11-18 in one-run games, which is about the worst record in that category in the majors. Since most baseball people consider one-run games to be a sign of pure luck, it's safe to say that Jim has been pretty unlucky.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I can recall reading that records in one-run games was one of the best indicators of a playoff team in most years. In addition, my understanding was that good teams - teams with better overall records than their competition - tend to win more one-run games than they lose.
Based on your statement regarding luck, these teams aren't necessarily better, they are just luckier.
Should someone tell Ricketts, he doesn't have to worry about improving the 2011 Cubs? He just has to make them luckier.
It ain't luck, the 2010 Cubs just suck.
I can recall reading that records in one-run games was one of the best indicators of a playoff team in most years. In addition, my understanding was that good teams - teams with better overall records than their competition - tend to win more one-run games than they lose.
Based on your statement regarding luck, these teams aren't necessarily better, they are just luckier.
Should someone tell Ricketts, he doesn't have to worry about improving the 2011 Cubs? He just has to make them luckier.
It ain't luck, the 2010 Cubs just suck.