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kidphilly · 04-09-2012, 03:37 PM

Phils will average over 2 runs per game; maybe 2.1

case44 · 04-09-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cash Register

Random Predictions
Washington Nationals finish over .500
Texas Rangers attract 3,000,000 fans for first time in franchise history.
Home run display at Marlins Ballpark is removed by the end of the season.

The Nats certainly have a chance to do that, particularly if the Braves or Marlins falter. As for the Rangers drawing 3 mil, it certainly could happen, but I'm not counting on it. Fans in Arlington are still complacent during the weekdays. And I expect the Marlin home run display to stay intact for a while.

filihok · 04-10-2012, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackShoe

In fact, do not see them winning their division, the Rangers look like repeaters. Wild card and early playoff elimination looks likely.

Based on what?

Ridgerunner · 07-06-2012, 08:28 AM

It seems that most of us messed up with Philly, but otherwise we don't look really bad.

case44 · 07-06-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The Cash Register

Texas Rangers attract 3,000,000 fans for first time in franchise history.

And then I recently said:

"As for the Rangers drawing 3 mil, it certainly could happen, but I'm not counting on it. Fans in Arlington are still complacent during the weekdays."

And now?

They're drawing better than I've expected and they certainly have a real good shot at it this time. That'd be neat to see.

Grandstander · 07-06-2012, 12:00 PM

I'm still working on my predictions. They should be ready to go in about three months.

My system takes longer, but what is sacrificed in speed is compensated for with accuracy.

bobtn · 07-06-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by filihok

There are a few good teams. Yankees, Red Sox, Rays, Tigers, Angels and Rangers in the AL. The Phillies in the NL.

A few terrible teams. Astros, Mets, Pirates, Padres in the NL and Mariners, A's, Orioles in the AL.

I'l be quite surprised if any teams outside of the good teams I mentioned in the AL make the playoffs.

Interesting to look back on this. I did not expect the Phils to be last, but I did think Nats had enough to take division even if Phils were healthy, and I thought 2nd would be a battle.
Truthfully, only Phils injury not known 3 months ago is Halladay.

I expected Mets to be about .500, not terrible. They played well under Collins year 1 given the injury list, and with Wright and Davis coming back, I expected improvement. I did not think Dickey would be this good, but I expected a few more wins from Niese at this point.