I think that the playoffs are wide open this year. Cleveland and River Cities finished only four games apart. While the gap was bigger in the Adams League, that was primarily due (IMHO) to the incredible depth of my starting pitching. For example, Seattle's fifth starter Chad Nelligan went 13-6 with a 3.66 ERA (3.18 CERA). In contrast, Saskatoon's #5 Brad Buckley was 7-9 with a 5.68 ERA. As the 2001 Mariners learned to their chagrin, having a good backend of the rotation doesn't mean diddly squat in the playoffs.
I generally think the playoffs are a coin flip. But, I think the coin is even more evenly balanced now than in most years. Others agree?
P.S. Fantastic injury description this sim:
Brooklyn Wolves: B. Manning was injured when his car skidded off the road due to poor weather conditions. The Diagnosis: teeth knocked out. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.
Woot...100 Wins!!!!
ReplyDeleteGoing with a 24 man roster for the first round! Got not choice, dammit!
ReplyDeleteI think that the playoffs are wide open this year. Cleveland and River Cities finished only four games apart. While the gap was bigger in the Adams League, that was primarily due (IMHO) to the incredible depth of my starting pitching. For example, Seattle's fifth starter Chad Nelligan went 13-6 with a 3.66 ERA (3.18 CERA). In contrast, Saskatoon's #5 Brad Buckley was 7-9 with a 5.68 ERA. As the 2001 Mariners learned to their chagrin, having a good backend of the rotation doesn't mean diddly squat in the playoffs.
ReplyDeleteI generally think the playoffs are a coin flip. But, I think the coin is even more evenly balanced now than in most years. Others agree?
P.S. Fantastic injury description this sim:
Brooklyn Wolves: B. Manning was injured when his car skidded off the road due to poor weather conditions. The Diagnosis: teeth knocked out. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.
For purely selfish reasons, with no offense against Mack, I will be openly rooting against Seattle in this postseason. So, go Saskatoon!
ReplyDeleteI've already got five titles, Michael. You're solidly in the rear view mirror as is.
ReplyDelete[Cue cries of "But I won four titles in a ROW," as if that were more impressive. Hogwash.]
(grin)