2009 MLB Season Thread

AJ_II

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Then congratulations on your clinching of 4th place -- 2 game lead with 2 to play and you have the tiebreaker.

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If the Rocks win today, it all comes down to Sunday at Chavez Ravine. I truly hope the Rocks can pull another victory out of the hat. I would love for the last day of the season to mean something to a Giants fan.


I'll take what I can get.:(
 

Jon

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I would like to see the Rockies clinch the division in front of the Dodger faithful. They're playing their regulars all series so if should be good.
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Back to square 1 in the AL Central. The 1 game season starts tommorow.

Detroit W + Minnesota L = Detroit division champs
Detroit W + Minnesota W = Tiebreaker @ Minnesota on Tuesday
Detroit L + Minnesota L = Tiebreaker @ Minnesota on Tuesday
Detroit L + Minnesota W = Minnesota division champs
 

Aaron

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Back to square 1 in the AL Central. The 1 game season starts tommorow.

Detroit W + Minnesota L = Detroit division champs
Detroit W + Minnesota W = Tiebreaker @ Minnesota on Tuesday
Detroit L + Minnesota L = Tiebreaker @ Minnesota on Tuesday
Detroit L + Minnesota W = Minnesota division champs

Interestingly, the tie-breaker game would be on Tuesday because the Vikings-Packers game is on Monday Night... and the NFL refused to swap sites. Don't mess with the NFL.
 

IdRatherBeSkiing

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Interestingly, the tie-breaker game would be on Tuesday because the Vikings-Packers game is on Monday Night... and the NFL refused to swap sites. Don't mess with the NFL.

Given Favre + The Packers visiting and the hype they are laying on this game ... not a big surprise.
 

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OH H.....EYE OH

goreds2

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OH H.....EYE OH
Winner take all

Results of the seven previous one-game tiebreakers in MLB history.

Date To determine Result
Sept. 30, 2008 AL Central White Sox 1, Twins 0
Oct. 1, 2007 NL Wild Card Rockies 9, Padres 8, 13 innings
Oct. 4, 1999 NL Wild Card Mets 5, Reds 0
Sept. 28, 1998 NL Wild Card Cubs 5, Giants 3
Oct. 2, 1995 AL West Mariners 9, Angels 1
Oct. 6, 1980 NL West Astros 7, Dodgers 1
Oct. 2, 1978 AL East Yankees 5, Red Sox 4
 

goreds2

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OH H.....EYE OH
Tigers vs Twins division title game tomorrow: 10/6/2009


The game is being televised by TBS.


Tigers @ Twins (home feed) NA 5:07PMET XM 176

Tigers @ Twins (away feed) NA 5:07PMET XM 177

Tigers @ Twins (national feed) NA 5:07PMET XM 140

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AJ_II

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I gave up after ten minutes, but I do remember talking about the Atlanta Braves attendance at some point this year. I remember talking about how the fans don't really support the team all that well, especially in the playoffs. In any case, I saw this article on ESPNY and thought I would pass it along.

Baseball Tonight Clubhouse: Let's talk about some things - MLB - ESPN

You weren't reporting anything new then, nor are you now. That's been the knock on Atlanta for over 15 years now.

I believe we were talking Florida and Atlanta a month or so ago. You said the demise of Atlanta this season would ultimately be their fan support, or lack thereof. I wondered why you didn't claim the same for Florida, since they routinely finish in the cellar of attendance stats every year. That's all...never disagreed that the Braves have crappy fan support.

That said, Atlanta still finished above average in both total and average attendance - MLB Attendance - Major League Baseball Attendance - ESPN
 

goreds2

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Reds and Astros news:

Dusty Baker may not be as safe in Cincinnati as the Reds' strong finish would suggest. Owner Bob Castellini reportedly has his eye on the Cardinals tandem of manager Tony La Russa and pitching coach Dave Duncan. ... Another former Cubs manager, Don Baylor, is being mentioned as a candidate for the vacancy in Houston, but general manager Ed Wade is trying to sell Jim Fregosi to owner Drayton McLane. ...

Rogers' MLB whispers: Is Dusty Baker's job safe in Cincinnati? -- chicagotribune.com