Best Team Tourney - First Round Seeding #4

Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-15-2003, 01:48 PM

The team recaps of the next bracket:

#33 overall seed - 1942 New York Yankees (103-51)

This was the last season played primarily with the real stars, as WWII would take away most of the real players for the next three years. The Yankees breezed to a pennant in the AL, but were dominated by the Cardinals in the World Series. Joe DiMaggio (21-114-.305), Charlie Keller (26-108-.292) and Joe Gordon (18-103-.322) were the team's hitting stars, and Tiny Bonham (21-5, 2.27) led an extremely deep pitching staff. This team is as strong as its record indicates, and will not be an easy one to beat.

#96 overall seed - 1954 New York Giants (97-57)

This is the club that shocked the Indians in the World Series, thanks to some timely pinch-hitting from reserve Dusty Rhodes (15-50-.341). Willie Mays (41-110-.345) is the anchor of this team, which also got strong hitting from Al Dark and Hank Thompson. Johnny Antonelli, Ruben Gomez, and Sal Maglie were the nucleus of the NL-best pitching staff. This team also looks like a solid qualifier.

#161 overall seed - 1931 New York Yankees (94-59)

This Yankees team played in the shadow of one of the best teams ever (and one of my picks for the final round), the 1931 Athletics. Nonetheless, they stand a solid chance of qualifying simply on the basis of their hitting - their 1067 runs scored is the most ever in a season. Babe Ruth (46-163-.373) and Lou Gehrig (46-184-.341) both had superlative seasons, and they had plenty of table setters such as Joe Sewell, Ben Chapman and Bill Dickey. Their pitching wasn't much, but Lefty Gomez was solid, and this team doesn't really need that much in the way of pitching.

#224 overall seed - 1932 Washington Senators (93-61)

This is a strange team. Not bad, just strange. A team with no power hitters (Heinie Manush led them in homers with 14) in a power-hitting era, a team without much pitching depth, and whose only really famous player was shortstop Joe Cronin, it seems strange that they finished as high as third in the AL. However, they were a team filled with singles hitters and journeymen having their best year - they seem to be a team that could qualify, but I don't think I'll be picking them to do so. I could see them qualifying or finishing last - they are hard to figure.

#289 overall seed - 1992 Toronto Blue Jays (96-66)

A chance for redemption, after that dismal performance by the '85 Jays. Although their pitching doesn't look as strong as the '85 crew, the hitting, led by Joe Carter and the venerable Dave Winfield, was undoubtedly stronger. Maybe this can be the team to get the Blue Jays' franchise into the next round. In reality, this was the first Canadian world champion ever.

#352 overall seed - 1901 Brooklyn Superbas (79-57)

This third-place team had the highest batting average in the NL in 1901 (.287), but they nonetheless seem to just be taking up space in the bracket. What do Wild Bill Donovan, Frank Kitson, and Jay Hughes have in common? That's right - none of them were really ever stars, and they are the starting rotation of this team. Jimmy Sheckard (11-104-.353-42 steals) did have a big year, but he looks more like a lone bright spot than a reason for hope. Sorry, all you Superba fans out there..... (for some reason, that sounds like a crappy car name - "introducing, the 2003 SUPERBA! now with non-exploding fuel tanks!")

#417 overall seed - 1956 Cleveland Indians (88-66)

With three 20-game winners and a solid hitting corps anchored by Vic Wertz, this team could be a dark horse candidate to sneak into the next round. In reality, this team finished nine games behind the eventual world champion Yankees, and does not really look like a team for the ages. However, fourth place does not seem out of reach for this bunch, if they can overcome their lackluster team batting average of .244.

#480 overall seed - 1980 Los Angeles Dodgers (92-71)

This was the team that lost to the Astros in a one-game playoff, setting the stage for one of the wildest playoff series ever between Houston and the eventual champion Phillies. (Does anyone else remember that fifth game, where there was that long discussion about a blooper back to Nolan Ryan that he either caught or trapped? I think Bake McBride was the hitter...) Anyway, Steve Garvey, Ron Cey and Dusty Baker had their predictable good seasons for Los Angeles that year, and they had several steady but unspectacular pitchers. This team should certainly be better than the '76 Dodgers, but I'd have to call them a bit of a longshot to qualify.

All right, now quickly, my predictions:

1942 Yankees
1931 Yankees
1954 Giants
1992 Blue Jays
1956 Indians
1980 Dodgers
1901 Superbas
1932 Senators

I hate picking all those New York teams again, and I have no real sense for the bottom of this bracket, but there it is. Of course, it should be unnecessary to remind you that three of my four qualifying picks from last round made it, and the fourth was the Mets, who I called as a 50-50 shot.

Anyway, I won't be able to sim until tonight or tomorrow, so take some time and make your comments - they are welcomed (although I reserve the right to mock and ridicule you when my picks are better than yours....)

Dark Horse · 03-15-2003, 05:48 PM

Ecks keep it up! This would've made a great website. Heck! This would make a great article for SI, Sporting News or ESPN.

i'm waiting for the 80 and 86 Astros and the 94 Expos.

And in this bracket, go Blue Jays!

NYJuggalo45 · 03-15-2003, 06:12 PM

4 NY teams and 2 Dodger teams essentially, I think all 4 are going thru

Shorty · 03-15-2003, 09:09 PM

Eck, when you going to finish Seedings 2 & 3?

Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-15-2003, 09:28 PM

What? 2 and 3 are done - I'm doing 154-game schedules so that each team plays 22 games against each other team.

Shorty · 03-15-2003, 09:29 PM

I'm stupid.. lol, I never checked to notice there was more than 1 page on those threads..

Jake · 03-15-2003, 10:24 PM

Is there a website so we can check where our favorite teams are seeded? I'd like to see some Padre action!

Dr.K · 03-15-2003, 11:25 PM

Eck, I've just written a scouting report on the 1901 Superbas and this kid Jimmy Sheckhard looks great and with Wee Willie cranking the hits and good defence from Dahlen at short and a decent staff I think the Superbas may suprise!! Well done on your project best of luck!!!

Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-16-2003, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jake
Is there a website so we can check where our favorite teams are seeded? I'd like to see some Padre action!

No, sorry, I'm a little technically impaired, so there's no website.

But there are three San Diego Padre teams in the tournament - the highest seed is the 1998 team at #202, with the 1984 Padres at #443 and the 1996 Padres at #490. Unfortunately, none of them is playing anytime soon - the first bracket that will include them is something like the 46th.

blubbla · 03-16-2003, 12:52 AM

My top picks are the same as Eckstein's -- which could well be the kiss of death after my Blue Jays flop with group #3!

Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-16-2003, 12:07 PM

May 1st - There have been some surprises in the first month of the bracket. First of all, for much of the month, all eight teams were within a few games of one another, and for about a week, the New York teams were in 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th. Just when I thought the baseball gods were getting revenge for the last bracket, things returned to normal in the last week of April, leaving us with these standings as of today:

1931 Yankees 15-10
1956 Indians 15-10
1901 Superbas 14-11
1992 Blue Jays 14-11
1932 Senators 11-14
1980 Dodgers 11-14
1942 Yankees 10-15
1954 Giants 10-15

If the two last place teams (the top two seeds from this bracket) don't get it together, they will displace the 1949 Cardinals (#128 seed) as the highest seeds knocked out in the first round. However, it's obviously much too early to tell anything for sure, so I'll just move on and list the individual leaders:

Batting: Babe Ruth, '31 Yankees, .402
OPS: Roberto Alomar, '92 Jays, 1.060
Home Runs: Willie Mays, '54 Giants, 6
RBIs: Lou Gehrig, '31 Yankees, 21
Runs Scored: Jimmy Sheckard, '01 Superbas, 22
Stolen Bases: Jimmy Sheckard, '01 Superbas, 10
Longest Hitting Streak: Joe Kelley, '01 Superbas, 16
ERA: Lefty Gomez, '31 Yankees, 1.20
Strikeouts: David Cone, '92 Jays, 44

I was only going to do a month this morning, but now I have to see if either of the top seeds are going to make it out of last.....

Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-16-2003, 01:00 PM

June 1st - Who was the idiot who said Brooklyn wasn't going to make it in this bracket? Oh...... that was me. Oops.

1901 Superbas 30-22
1931 Yankees 29-23
1954 Giants 28-24
1992 Blue Jays 26-26
1942 Yankees 25-27
1956 Indians 25-27
1932 Senators 24-28
1980 Dodgers 21-31

This looks like it will be the best race so far. The Giants were really able to turn it around this month, and really every team except for the Dodgers has looked strong at some point this season, and even the Dodgers are only 5 games out of qualifying position.

The individual stat leaders:

Batting: Babe Ruth, '31 Yankees, .393
OPS: Babe Ruth, '31 Yankees, 1.012
Home Runs: Willie Mays, '54 Giants, 11
RBIs: Willie Mays, '54 Giants, 42
Runs Scored: Roberto Alomar, '92 Jays, 41
Stolen Bases: Jimmy Sheckard, '01 Superbas, 17
Longest Hitting Streak: Jimmy Sheckard, '01 Superbas, 18
ERA: Lefty Gomez, '31 Yankees, 1.84
Wins: Don Liddle, '54 Giants, 11
Strikeouts: David Cone, '92 Jays, 94

Dr.K · 03-16-2003, 01:42 PM

I told ya the Superbas would surprise. Jimmy Sheckard is great!!!

Go Brooklyn!!!!

Dwolfson20 · 03-17-2003, 04:14 AM

I'm picking the '56 Indians to make a big comeback and move to the next round.

Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-17-2003, 10:03 PM

July 1st - We're now past the halfway mark in what has been easily the most competitive and interesting bracket so far. The standings as of today:

1931 Yankees 45-35
1901 Superbas 44-36
1954 Giants 41-39
1992 Blue Jays 40-40
1942 Yankees 39-41
1980 Dodgers 39-41
1932 Senators 36-44
1956 Indians 36-44

The biggest surprise of June? The 18-10 month for the Dodgers, making them the first L.A. team to actually make a creditable showing in the tournament. After the dismal '76 and '59 teams' finishes, this is good news for Dodger fans. Also, Jimmy Sheckard put together a 28-game hitting streak - by far the longest I've seen yet in the tournament. Other than that, we just have a great race shaping up - as of today, no team is out of a qualifying position by more than 4 games, nor is any team in a qualifying position by more than 6. Truly, anyone could win, anyone could come in last in this bracket.

The individual leaders:

Batting average: Roberto Alomar, '92 Jays, .389
OPS: Willie Mays, '54 Giants, 1.025
Home Runs: Willie Mays, '54 Giants, 18 (Oddly, Ruth has only 10.)
RBIs: Willie Mays, '54 Giants, 67
Runs Scored: Roberto Alomar, '92 Jays, 63
Stolen Bases: Jimmy Sheckard, '01 Superbas, 29
Longest Hitting Streak, Jimmy Sheckard, '01 Superbas, 28
ERA: Bob Welch, '80 Dodgers, 2.07
Wins: Lefty Gomez, '31 Yankees, 14
Strikeouts: Herb Score, '56 Indians, 143

Things to watch for in July: will Babe Ruth (10 homers) or Lou Gehrig (12) make a run at the league lead? Will the Dodgers continue their surge? Can Mays (currently at .365) make a Triple Crown run?

Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-18-2003, 12:56 AM

August 1st - Things are finally starting to stratify in the standings for this bracket, and the news isn't too good for Jays fans:

1954 Giants 61-46
1931 Yankees 59-48
1901 Superbas 58-49
1942 Yankees 57-50
1992 Blue Jays 53-54
1980 Dodgers 50-57
1932 Senators 45-62
1956 Indians 45-62

As the New York teams pulled to the top of the standings, Willie Mays is making a serious Triple Crown bid. His 25 homers tower over the rest of the bracket (Babe Ruth is now second with 15), he leads comfortably in RBIs with 90 (Joe Gordon of the '42 Yanks is second with 78), and he is a mere two points behind batting leader Roberto Alomar, .380-.378. While Toronto and the Dodgers still have some hope of making the next round, they are going to have to get it together quickly if they are to avoid elimination.

metsgeek · 03-18-2003, 03:14 AM

Come on, Superbas!! Hang in there!

Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-19-2003, 04:04 AM

September 1st - Only 18 games to go, and it looks like two teams are in for sure, two are out for sure, and the other four are fighting over the final two spots:

1954 Giants 79-57
1901 Superbas 77-59
1942 Yankees 72-64
1931 Yankees 69-67
1992 Blue Jays 69-67
1980 Dodgers 65-71
1956 Indians 59-77
1932 Senators 54-82

We're heading into the home stretch here.... I'm going to pause the sim and play it out one game at a time if things are really close at the end.

KWhit · 03-19-2003, 10:46 AM

Come on Blue Jays and Dodgers!

I really hate the Yankees.

Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-19-2003, 11:32 AM

With about a week to go in the season, the Yankees and Jays are still tied for the last spot. I'm going to sim it out slowly, but won't have time to do so until the weekend.

Stay tuned.....

03-15-2003, 09:28 PM	#5
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	What? 2 and 3 are done - I'm doing 154-game schedules so that each team plays 22 games against each other team. __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.

03-15-2003, 09:29 PM	#6
Shorty All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 992	I'm stupid.. lol, I never checked to notice there was more than 1 page on those threads.. __________________ Here we go Redlegs here we go!

03-16-2003, 12:07 PM	#11
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	May 1st - There have been some surprises in the first month of the bracket. First of all, for much of the month, all eight teams were within a few games of one another, and for about a week, the New York teams were in 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th. Just when I thought the baseball gods were getting revenge for the last bracket, things returned to normal in the last week of April, leaving us with these standings as of today: 1931 Yankees 15-10 1956 Indians 15-10 1901 Superbas 14-11 1992 Blue Jays 14-11 1932 Senators 11-14 1980 Dodgers 11-14 1942 Yankees 10-15 1954 Giants 10-15 If the two last place teams (the top two seeds from this bracket) don't get it together, they will displace the 1949 Cardinals (#128 seed) as the highest seeds knocked out in the first round. However, it's obviously much too early to tell anything for sure, so I'll just move on and list the individual leaders: Batting: Babe Ruth, '31 Yankees, .402 OPS: Roberto Alomar, '92 Jays, 1.060 Home Runs: Willie Mays, '54 Giants, 6 RBIs: Lou Gehrig, '31 Yankees, 21 Runs Scored: Jimmy Sheckard, '01 Superbas, 22 Stolen Bases: Jimmy Sheckard, '01 Superbas, 10 Longest Hitting Streak: Joe Kelley, '01 Superbas, 16 ERA: Lefty Gomez, '31 Yankees, 1.20 Strikeouts: David Cone, '92 Jays, 44 I was only going to do a month this morning, but now I have to see if either of the top seeds are going to make it out of last..... __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.

03-17-2003, 04:14 AM	#14
Dwolfson20 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not St. Louis Posts: 2,872	I'm picking the '56 Indians to make a big comeback and move to the next round. __________________

03-17-2003, 10:03 PM	#15
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	July 1st - We're now past the halfway mark in what has been easily the most competitive and interesting bracket so far. The standings as of today: 1931 Yankees 45-35 1901 Superbas 44-36 1954 Giants 41-39 1992 Blue Jays 40-40 1942 Yankees 39-41 1980 Dodgers 39-41 1932 Senators 36-44 1956 Indians 36-44 The biggest surprise of June? The 18-10 month for the Dodgers, making them the first L.A. team to actually make a creditable showing in the tournament. After the dismal '76 and '59 teams' finishes, this is good news for Dodger fans. Also, Jimmy Sheckard put together a 28-game hitting streak - by far the longest I've seen yet in the tournament. Other than that, we just have a great race shaping up - as of today, no team is out of a qualifying position by more than 4 games, nor is any team in a qualifying position by more than 6. Truly, anyone could win, anyone could come in last in this bracket. The individual leaders: Batting average: Roberto Alomar, '92 Jays, .389 OPS: Willie Mays, '54 Giants, 1.025 Home Runs: Willie Mays, '54 Giants, 18 (Oddly, Ruth has only 10.) RBIs: Willie Mays, '54 Giants, 67 Runs Scored: Roberto Alomar, '92 Jays, 63 Stolen Bases: Jimmy Sheckard, '01 Superbas, 29 Longest Hitting Streak, Jimmy Sheckard, '01 Superbas, 28 ERA: Bob Welch, '80 Dodgers, 2.07 Wins: Lefty Gomez, '31 Yankees, 14 Strikeouts: Herb Score, '56 Indians, 143 Things to watch for in July: will Babe Ruth (10 homers) or Lou Gehrig (12) make a run at the league lead? Will the Dodgers continue their surge? Can Mays (currently at .365) make a Triple Crown run? __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.

03-15-2003, 01:48 PM	#1
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	Best Team Tourney - First Round Seeding #4 The team recaps of the next bracket: #33 overall seed - 1942 New York Yankees (103-51) This was the last season played primarily with the real stars, as WWII would take away most of the real players for the next three years. The Yankees breezed to a pennant in the AL, but were dominated by the Cardinals in the World Series. Joe DiMaggio (21-114-.305), Charlie Keller (26-108-.292) and Joe Gordon (18-103-.322) were the team's hitting stars, and Tiny Bonham (21-5, 2.27) led an extremely deep pitching staff. This team is as strong as its record indicates, and will not be an easy one to beat. #96 overall seed - 1954 New York Giants (97-57) This is the club that shocked the Indians in the World Series, thanks to some timely pinch-hitting from reserve Dusty Rhodes (15-50-.341). Willie Mays (41-110-.345) is the anchor of this team, which also got strong hitting from Al Dark and Hank Thompson. Johnny Antonelli, Ruben Gomez, and Sal Maglie were the nucleus of the NL-best pitching staff. This team also looks like a solid qualifier. #161 overall seed - 1931 New York Yankees (94-59) This Yankees team played in the shadow of one of the best teams ever (and one of my picks for the final round), the 1931 Athletics. Nonetheless, they stand a solid chance of qualifying simply on the basis of their hitting - their 1067 runs scored is the most ever in a season. Babe Ruth (46-163-.373) and Lou Gehrig (46-184-.341) both had superlative seasons, and they had plenty of table setters such as Joe Sewell, Ben Chapman and Bill Dickey. Their pitching wasn't much, but Lefty Gomez was solid, and this team doesn't really need that much in the way of pitching. #224 overall seed - 1932 Washington Senators (93-61) This is a strange team. Not bad, just strange. A team with no power hitters (Heinie Manush led them in homers with 14) in a power-hitting era, a team without much pitching depth, and whose only really famous player was shortstop Joe Cronin, it seems strange that they finished as high as third in the AL. However, they were a team filled with singles hitters and journeymen having their best year - they seem to be a team that could qualify, but I don't think I'll be picking them to do so. I could see them qualifying or finishing last - they are hard to figure. #289 overall seed - 1992 Toronto Blue Jays (96-66) A chance for redemption, after that dismal performance by the '85 Jays. Although their pitching doesn't look as strong as the '85 crew, the hitting, led by Joe Carter and the venerable Dave Winfield, was undoubtedly stronger. Maybe this can be the team to get the Blue Jays' franchise into the next round. In reality, this was the first Canadian world champion ever. #352 overall seed - 1901 Brooklyn Superbas (79-57) This third-place team had the highest batting average in the NL in 1901 (.287), but they nonetheless seem to just be taking up space in the bracket. What do Wild Bill Donovan, Frank Kitson, and Jay Hughes have in common? That's right - none of them were really ever stars, and they are the starting rotation of this team. Jimmy Sheckard (11-104-.353-42 steals) did have a big year, but he looks more like a lone bright spot than a reason for hope. Sorry, all you Superba fans out there..... (for some reason, that sounds like a crappy car name - "introducing, the 2003 SUPERBA! now with non-exploding fuel tanks!") #417 overall seed - 1956 Cleveland Indians (88-66) With three 20-game winners and a solid hitting corps anchored by Vic Wertz, this team could be a dark horse candidate to sneak into the next round. In reality, this team finished nine games behind the eventual world champion Yankees, and does not really look like a team for the ages. However, fourth place does not seem out of reach for this bunch, if they can overcome their lackluster team batting average of .244. #480 overall seed - 1980 Los Angeles Dodgers (92-71) This was the team that lost to the Astros in a one-game playoff, setting the stage for one of the wildest playoff series ever between Houston and the eventual champion Phillies. (Does anyone else remember that fifth game, where there was that long discussion about a blooper back to Nolan Ryan that he either caught or trapped? I think Bake McBride was the hitter...) Anyway, Steve Garvey, Ron Cey and Dusty Baker had their predictable good seasons for Los Angeles that year, and they had several steady but unspectacular pitchers. This team should certainly be better than the '76 Dodgers, but I'd have to call them a bit of a longshot to qualify. All right, now quickly, my predictions: 1942 Yankees 1931 Yankees 1954 Giants 1992 Blue Jays 1956 Indians 1980 Dodgers 1901 Superbas 1932 Senators I hate picking all those New York teams again, and I have no real sense for the bottom of this bracket, but there it is. Of course, it should be unnecessary to remind you that three of my four qualifying picks from last round made it, and the fourth was the Mets, who I called as a 50-50 shot. Anyway, I won't be able to sim until tonight or tomorrow, so take some time and make your comments - they are welcomed (although I reserve the right to mock and ridicule you when my picks are better than yours....) __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.

03-15-2003, 05:48 PM	#2
Dark Horse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas! Posts: 2,633	Ecks keep it up! This would've made a great website. Heck! This would make a great article for SI, Sporting News or ESPN. i'm waiting for the 80 and 86 Astros and the 94 Expos. And in this bracket, go Blue Jays! __________________ A Justafan Fan LBA Geo Bahn Rock Hounds fan of the ISLANDIAN PRO ALLIANCE

03-15-2003, 06:12 PM	#3
NYJuggalo45 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,045	4 NY teams and 2 Dodger teams essentially, I think all 4 are going thru __________________ This space for rent

03-15-2003, 09:09 PM	#4
Shorty All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 992	Eck, when you going to finish Seedings 2 & 3? __________________ Here we go Redlegs here we go!

03-15-2003, 10:24 PM	#7
Jake Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 55	Is there a website so we can check where our favorite teams are seeded? I'd like to see some Padre action!

03-15-2003, 11:25 PM	#8
Dr.K Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 368	Eck, I've just written a scouting report on the 1901 Superbas and this kid Jimmy Sheckhard looks great and with Wee Willie cranking the hits and good defence from Dahlen at short and a decent staff I think the Superbas may suprise!! Well done on your project best of luck!!!

03-16-2003, 12:52 AM	#10
blubbla Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Herscher, IL Posts: 2,457	My top picks are the same as Eckstein's -- which could well be the kiss of death after my Blue Jays flop with group #3!

03-16-2003, 01:00 PM	#12
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	June 1st - Who was the idiot who said Brooklyn wasn't going to make it in this bracket? Oh...... that was me. Oops. 1901 Superbas 30-22 1931 Yankees 29-23 1954 Giants 28-24 1992 Blue Jays 26-26 1942 Yankees 25-27 1956 Indians 25-27 1932 Senators 24-28 1980 Dodgers 21-31 This looks like it will be the best race so far. The Giants were really able to turn it around this month, and really every team except for the Dodgers has looked strong at some point this season, and even the Dodgers are only 5 games out of qualifying position. The individual stat leaders: Batting: Babe Ruth, '31 Yankees, .393 OPS: Babe Ruth, '31 Yankees, 1.012 Home Runs: Willie Mays, '54 Giants, 11 RBIs: Willie Mays, '54 Giants, 42 Runs Scored: Roberto Alomar, '92 Jays, 41 Stolen Bases: Jimmy Sheckard, '01 Superbas, 17 Longest Hitting Streak: Jimmy Sheckard, '01 Superbas, 18 ERA: Lefty Gomez, '31 Yankees, 1.84 Wins: Don Liddle, '54 Giants, 11 Strikeouts: David Cone, '92 Jays, 94 __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.

03-16-2003, 01:42 PM	#13
Dr.K Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 368	I told ya the Superbas would surprise. Jimmy Sheckard is great!!! Go Brooklyn!!!!

03-18-2003, 12:56 AM	#16
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	August 1st - Things are finally starting to stratify in the standings for this bracket, and the news isn't too good for Jays fans: 1954 Giants 61-46 1931 Yankees 59-48 1901 Superbas 58-49 1942 Yankees 57-50 1992 Blue Jays 53-54 1980 Dodgers 50-57 1932 Senators 45-62 1956 Indians 45-62 As the New York teams pulled to the top of the standings, Willie Mays is making a serious Triple Crown bid. His 25 homers tower over the rest of the bracket (Babe Ruth is now second with 15), he leads comfortably in RBIs with 90 (Joe Gordon of the '42 Yanks is second with 78), and he is a mere two points behind batting leader Roberto Alomar, .380-.378. While Toronto and the Dodgers still have some hope of making the next round, they are going to have to get it together quickly if they are to avoid elimination. __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.

03-18-2003, 03:14 AM	#17
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	Come on, Superbas!! Hang in there! __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

03-19-2003, 04:04 AM	#18
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	September 1st - Only 18 games to go, and it looks like two teams are in for sure, two are out for sure, and the other four are fighting over the final two spots: 1954 Giants 79-57 1901 Superbas 77-59 1942 Yankees 72-64 1931 Yankees 69-67 1992 Blue Jays 69-67 1980 Dodgers 65-71 1956 Indians 59-77 1932 Senators 54-82 We're heading into the home stretch here.... I'm going to pause the sim and play it out one game at a time if things are really close at the end. __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.

03-19-2003, 10:46 AM	#19
KWhit Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 413	Come on Blue Jays and Dodgers! I really hate the Yankees. __________________

03-19-2003, 11:32 AM	#20
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	With about a week to go in the season, the Yankees and Jays are still tied for the last spot. I'm going to sim it out slowly, but won't have time to do so until the weekend. Stay tuned..... __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.