2005 Pick: NL East

ctorg · 03-24-2005, 09:12 AM

Here's the 2005 version of the baseball polls. Pick the team you think will win the division. Like in real baseball, each of the division winners and a wild card will go to the playoffs and the Talk Sports forum will determine our pick for World Series champs in 2005.

spleen1015 · 03-24-2005, 09:59 AM

I can't pick against the Braves. I've done that a few times the last 13 years. So, I'll pick them every year until they don't win the division.

congobeast · 03-24-2005, 10:04 AM

Voting with my heart, not my head. I'd really like to see a team not from Atlanta win it; and I think the Muts will surprise some this year with all their Yankee emultation this off-season.

Luis_Rivera · 03-24-2005, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by congobeast

Voting with my heart, not my head. I'd really like to see a team not from Atlanta win it; and I think the Muts will surprise some this year with all their Yankee emultation this off-season.

Problem here is they're trying to emulate the 2001-present Yankees rather than the 96-00 team.

jaxmagicman · 03-24-2005, 10:06 AM

I am going to take the Braves in this one because I always pick against them and they always make me mad.

rdklein · 03-24-2005, 11:11 AM

Atlanta is supposed to be in the decline pretty much every year and Bobby Cox still finds a way to win the division.

As long as Bobby Cox is the manager, I'll be picking the braves.

ctorg · 03-24-2005, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by congobeast

Voting with my heart, not my head. I'd really like to see a team not from Atlanta win it; and I think the Muts will surprise some this year with all their Yankee emultation this off-season.

That would be nice. I'd love to see them pull it off. Atlanta is quite a machine, though.

andjbock · 03-24-2005, 11:32 AM

I think the Mets will finally get their **** together and win....or they will do the complete opposite. I don't think they'll be in the middle though.

Vris · 03-24-2005, 11:41 AM

Pick against the Braves. I dare you.

Chappy · 03-24-2005, 11:43 AM

Mahlins.

Chappy · 03-24-2005, 11:45 AM

You guys are all being fooled! Everyone's picked against the Braves for the last few years and they've won, so now that everyone's picking them, it's time for them to fall.

CommishJoe · 03-24-2005, 12:34 PM

I can't pick the Braves anymore then I could pick the Red Sox. So, I went with the Marlins.

rudel.dietrich · 03-24-2005, 12:56 PM

I went with the Marlins

What is up with no baseball 'experts' talking about the Braves lineup?

bulldog55 · 03-24-2005, 12:58 PM

Pedro is going to break down, Ishii will be a disaster and the Mets will be an expensive failure even for a team known for being an expensive failure. I'll keep picking the Braves until they lose.

TheRockCT · 03-24-2005, 01:36 PM

I picked the Braves but the offense is going to be suspect, so if they do keep the streak alive they are going to need a little luck and probably a midseason trade or two.

Incubus3000 · 03-24-2005, 01:48 PM

I think the Braves will have a better offense than most people are expecting. As it stands now, they project to get outstanding offensive production from everywhere but first base and the outfield corners--the easiest places to find good offense.

Just PLEASE give Langerhans a shot before Brian Jordan.

Gastric ReFlux · 03-24-2005, 01:50 PM

Washington Nationals. It's a Legend Lock.

kingcharlesxii · 03-24-2005, 03:21 PM

Braves
Marlins
Phillies
Mets
Nationals

Jason Moyer · 03-24-2005, 03:55 PM

I picked the Phillies. Bowa/Trillo are as good as anyone at turning 2. As bad as Luzinski has gotten with the glove, he's still a monster at the plate and Maddox should minimize the outfield deficiencies. No one holds down the corners like Schmidt and Rose - and I truly believe Schmidt is going to be the next Scott Rolen. And the pitching should be awesome this year...Carlton is the staff ace, but Bob Walk and Marty Bystrom project to having Mark Prior-like careers. With Nenn out of the game, Tugger might be the best closer in baseball. I can't imagine picking anyone else.

Slackker · 03-24-2005, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_Rivera

Problem here is they're trying to emulate the 2001-present Yankees rather than the 96-00 team.

The 2001-2004 Yankees? You mean the ones that have won the division all four years, along with an average of 100 games, and two pennants? We're talking about winning the division, so you cite a team that's won it all four years? Silly Red Sox fans. One World Series win in the last 75+ years and suddenly it's a great team.

As a Mets fan.. I'll take a team that finishes with the record of the 2001-2004 Yankees any day.

Unfortunately as a Mets fan I know that offseason hype doesn't usually pan out to a 90 win season. I'll be happy as long as they finish with 82 or more wins.

View Poll Results: Pick the winner
Atlanta Braves	61	70.11%
Florida Marlins	10	11.49%
New York Mets	8	9.20%
Philadelphia Phillies	4	4.60%
Washington Nationals	4	4.60%
Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

03-24-2005, 09:12 AM	#1
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03-24-2005, 10:04 AM	#3
congobeast Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 469	Voting with my heart, not my head. I'd really like to see a team not from Atlanta win it; and I think the Muts will surprise some this year with all their Yankee emultation this off-season. __________________ (The Boys of Summer) Cleveland Indians 1929-?? (All-Forum Baseball Dynasty) Pittsfield Hillies 2000-?? "I would walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball." Pete Rose

03-24-2005, 10:06 AM	#5
jaxmagicman Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Retired defloration-maker living in Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 7,801	I am going to take the Braves in this one because I always pick against them and they always make me mad. __________________ See ID Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with the permission of Minor League Baseball. All rights reserved.

03-24-2005, 11:41 AM	#9
Vris Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere where I don't know where I am Posts: 3,251	Pick against the Braves. I dare you. __________________ None Blog it.

03-24-2005, 09:59 AM	#2
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,009	I can't pick against the Braves. I've done that a few times the last 13 years. So, I'll pick them every year until they don't win the division.

03-24-2005, 11:11 AM	#6
rdklein All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The other side. Posts: 773	Atlanta is supposed to be in the decline pretty much every year and Bobby Cox still finds a way to win the division. As long as Bobby Cox is the manager, I'll be picking the braves.

03-24-2005, 11:32 AM	#8
andjbock Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somerville, MA, USA Bats: Right Throws: Left Posts: 3,640	I think the Mets will finally get their **** together and win....or they will do the complete opposite. I don't think they'll be in the middle though.

03-24-2005, 11:43 AM	#10
Chappy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,721	Mahlins. __________________ NPBL - Pennsylvania Freedom AFBL - North Carolina Aviators MLB-Pro - Kansas City Royals

03-24-2005, 11:45 AM	#11
Chappy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,721	You guys are all being fooled! Everyone's picked against the Braves for the last few years and they've won, so now that everyone's picking them, it's time for them to fall.

03-24-2005, 12:34 PM	#12
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	I can't pick the Braves anymore then I could pick the Red Sox. So, I went with the Marlins. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

03-24-2005, 12:56 PM	#13
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	I went with the Marlins What is up with no baseball 'experts' talking about the Braves lineup?

03-24-2005, 12:58 PM	#14
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,481	Pedro is going to break down, Ishii will be a disaster and the Mets will be an expensive failure even for a team known for being an expensive failure. I'll keep picking the Braves until they lose. __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular.

03-24-2005, 01:36 PM	#15
TheRockCT All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: TN Posts: 1,083	I picked the Braves but the offense is going to be suspect, so if they do keep the streak alive they are going to need a little luck and probably a midseason trade or two. __________________ GM, Vermont Emperor Penguins - POTD POTD Champions: 2011, 2012, 2013 GM, Monterrey Aztecs* - NABA *NABA Champions: 2013

03-24-2005, 01:48 PM	#16
Incubus3000 Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Heart Of Dixie Posts: 83	I think the Braves will have a better offense than most people are expecting. As it stands now, they project to get outstanding offensive production from everywhere but first base and the outfield corners--the easiest places to find good offense. Just PLEASE give Langerhans a shot before Brian Jordan.

03-24-2005, 01:50 PM	#17
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	Washington Nationals. It's a Legend Lock.

03-24-2005, 03:21 PM	#18
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03-24-2005, 03:55 PM	#19
Jason Moyer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 5,111	I picked the Phillies. Bowa/Trillo are as good as anyone at turning 2. As bad as Luzinski has gotten with the glove, he's still a monster at the plate and Maddox should minimize the outfield deficiencies. No one holds down the corners like Schmidt and Rose - and I truly believe Schmidt is going to be the next Scott Rolen. And the pitching should be awesome this year...Carlton is the staff ace, but Bob Walk and Marty Bystrom project to having Mark Prior-like careers. With Nenn out of the game, Tugger might be the best closer in baseball. I can't imagine picking anyone else. __________________ "I pretty much popped everything cold turkey. We were doing steroids they wouldn't give to horses." -- Tom House "I was very fortunate to have a pitching coach by the name of Tom House...Tom, I really miss those days that we spent in the weight room and out on the field working together." -- Nolan Ryan's HoF Induction Speech