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thehef · 11-14-2011, 08:22 PM

75 vs 76 Reds is a close one, but I'd go with the 75 version. Although the 76 team was a little better offensively, the 75 version had a more-stable starting staff, and a bullpen that was one the best ever (Borbon, Eastwick, McEnaney, and Carroll all had sub-3.00 ERA's and could all close). That was reflected in the 75 team having more wins (108 to 102) than the 76 team.

Agree w CB Dave on replacing the 08 Dodgers, but although 77 vs 78 Dodgers is close, I'd go with the 77 version due to Garvey, Cey, Baker, and Smith each hitting 30+ homers, and the team as whole hitting 34 more dingers than the 78 team... The 77 team fielded at a better clip, and won 3 more games, for what that's worth.

Agree with CB Dave on the Royals. That 77 team won 102 games, 11 more than the 85 champs.

Not sure about the 70 A's; they only won 89 games and missed the playoffs. The 71 A's, though, won 101 games - several more than any of that era's A's champ teams.

I would give some thought to the 71 Orioles over the 70 team only because of the four 20-game winners on the 71 team. Tough call, though.

11-14-2011, 08:22 PM	#3
thehef Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,382	75 vs 76 Reds is a close one, but I'd go with the 75 version. Although the 76 team was a little better offensively, the 75 version had a more-stable starting staff, and a bullpen that was one the best ever (Borbon, Eastwick, McEnaney, and Carroll all had sub-3.00 ERA's and could all close). That was reflected in the 75 team having more wins (108 to 102) than the 76 team. Agree w CB Dave on replacing the 08 Dodgers, but although 77 vs 78 Dodgers is close, I'd go with the 77 version due to Garvey, Cey, Baker, and Smith each hitting 30+ homers, and the team as whole hitting 34 more dingers than the 78 team... The 77 team fielded at a better clip, and won 3 more games, for what that's worth. Agree with CB Dave on the Royals. That 77 team won 102 games, 11 more than the 85 champs. Not sure about the 70 A's; they only won 89 games and missed the playoffs. The 71 A's, though, won 101 games - several more than any of that era's A's champ teams. I would give some thought to the 71 Orioles over the 70 team only because of the four 20-game winners on the 71 team. Tough call, though.