Greatest Team of All Time 64 Team Tournament

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64 Teams
Two teams from each of the 30 current franchises
Four at large teams based on the 3rd best team from the four franchises that have won the most world series.
Matchups are randomly assigned to a single elimination bracket.
All matchups are best of seven, 2-3-2 format with a random team receiving home field advantage.

Let's begin!

Round 1

1969 New York Mets vs.

1998 San Diego Padres


1969 Mets(100-62) WON World Series(vs. Baltimore Orioles 4-1)
Top 5 WAR
SP Tom Seaver(7.2)
LF Cleon Jones(7.0)
CF Tommy Agee(5.2)
SP Jerry Koosman(5.0)
C Jerry Groate(2.5)

1998 Padres(98-64) LOST World Series(vs. New York Yankees 4-0)
Top 5 WAR
SP Kevin Brown(9.1)
LF Greg Vaughn(6.3)
SP Andy Ashby(4.6)
RP Trevor Hoffman(4.1)
2B Quilvero Vera(3.6)

Prediction: '69 Mets in 7

Amazin' Mets continue Amazin' Run, down 0-2[
Game 1

Highlight: Kevin Brown 1-2-3 inning in 7th, including 2 strikeouts
MVP: Kevin Brown 7 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K W(1-0)

Game 2:

Highlight: Greg Vaughn 3 run homer in the 7th
MVP: Greg Vaughn, 3-4, 3 RBI, 1 run, 1 HR


Game 3:

Highlight: Bud Harrelson RBI double with 2 on in the 6th
MVP: Bud Harrelson, 3-4 2B, RBI

Game 4:

Highlight: Art Shamsky solo homer in the 2nd
MVP: Jim McAndrew, 5.2 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

Game 5

Highlight: Don Clenderson 2 run homer in 6th
MVP: Jon Koosman 7 IP, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Game 6

Highlight: Tom Seaver retires 9 in a row 4th through 6th inning
MVP: Tom Seaver 8 IP 5 BB 6 K 0 ER

'69 Mets defeat '98 Padres 4-2

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1991 Minnesota Twins


vs. 1998 New York Yankees


'91 Twins(95-67) WON World Series vs. Atlanta 4-3
Top 5 WAR
SP Kevin Tapini(5.8)
RF Shane Mack(5.0)
SP Scott Erickson(4.5)
CF Kirby Puckett(4.3)
SP Jack Morris(4.3)

'98 Yankees(114-48) WON World Series vs. San Diego 4-0
Top 5 WAR
SS Derek Jeter(7.5)
RF Paul O'Neil(5.8)
CF Bernie Williams(5.3)
3B Scott Brosious(5.3)
SP David Wells(4.8)

Prediction: '98 Yankees in 5

'91 Twins stun '98 Yanks in 6
Game 1:

Highlight: Rick Aguilera retires 6 straight in 8th and 9th
MVP Kevin Tapini 7 IP 2 ER 5 H 0 BB 5K

Game 2:

Highlight: Shane Mack triples go ahead RBI in 7th
MVP Jack Morris 7 IP 2 ER 2BB 3K

Game 3:

Highlight: Yankees respond to 4 run t7 with 4 run b7
MVP: Derek Jeter 3-5 1 run 1 rbi

Game 4:

Highlight: Brian Harper 2 run homer in 6th
MVP: Chuck Knoblauch 1-5 2 RBI 1 R 2 double plays

Game 5

Highlight: Jorge Posada 3 run homer in 1st
MVP: Jorge Posada 1-3 HR, run, 3 RBI

Game 6

Highlight: Jack Morris pitches first 6 innings without giving up a run
MVP: Jack Morris, 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 BB 7 K

'91 Twins defeat '98 Yankees 4-2

Up Next...'15 Royals vs. '88 Dodgers

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2015 Kansas City Royals vs.


1988 Los Angeles Dodgers


'15 Royals(95-67) WON World Series 4-1 vs. NY Mets
Top 5 WAR
CF Lorenzo Cain(7.2)
3B Mike Moustakas(4.4)
1B Eric Hosmer(3.6)
RP Wade Davis(3.5)
LF Alex Gordon(2.8)

'88 Dodgers(94-67) WON World Series vs. Oakland in 5
Top 5 WAR
SP Orel Hershiser(7.1)
LF Kirk Gibson(6.5)
SP Tim Leary(3.6)
SP Tim Belcher(2.8)
CF John Shelby(2.5)

Prediction: '88 Dodgers in 7

Hershiser stumbles, '88 Dodgers still dominate in 6 games
Game 1:

Highlight: Volquez pitches 6 shutout innings
MVP: Edinson Volquez, 6 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 6 K

Game 2:

Highlight: '88 Dodgers build 7-0 lead through 3 innings
MVP: Kirk Gibson, 2-4, 1 run, 3 RBI, 2B

Game 3:

Highlight: 1 RBI triple by Mike Soscia in the 12th
MVP: Tim Belcher, 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 8 K

Game 4:

Highlight: John Tudor pitches 8 shutout innings
MVP: John Tudor, 8 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 7 K

Game 5:

Highlight: Kendrys Moralas go ahead RBI single in 8th
MVP: Edinson Volquez, 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K

Game 6

Highlight: Kirk Gibson 3 run homer in 3rd
MVP: Kirk Gibson, 1-4, HR, 1 run, 3 RBI

'88 Dodgers defeat '15 Royals 4-2

Up Next: '05 Astros vs. '95 Mariners...

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2005 Houston Astros vs.


1995 Seattle Mariners



'05 Astros(89-73) LOST World Series to Chicago White Sox 4-0
Top 5 WAR
SP Roger Clemens(8.2)
3B Morgan Ensburg(6.3)
SP Andy Pettite(6.2)
SP Roy Oswalt(5.9)
1B Lance Berkman(3.2)

'95 Mariners(79-66, strike shortened) LOST in ALCS to Cleveland 4-2
Top 5 WAR
SP Randy Johnson(8.6)
DH Edgar Martinez(7.0)
1B Tino Martinez(4.5)
CF Ken Griffey Jr(3.3)
RP Jeff Nelson(2.9)

Prediction: '05 Astros in 6

'95 Mariners blow 3-2 series lead, '05 Astros squeak by in 7

Game 1:

Highlight: Adam Everett hits go ahead single in 9th
MVP: Roger Clemens, 7.1 IP, 1 BB, 14K, 4 H, 1R

Game 2

Highlight: Jay Buhner single in 11th to put runners on 1st and 3rd
MVP: Jay Buhner, 3-5, 2 runs, 1 RBI

Game 3

Highlight: Alex Rodriguez double in 2nd
MVP: Chris Bosio, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 BB, 0 K, 6 H

Game 4:

Highlight: Craig Biggio's 2 home run night
MVP: Brandon Backe, 8.2 IP 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 6 H

Game 5:

Highlight: Randy Johnson 14 strikeouts and a shutout
MVP: Randy Johnson 9 IP CG, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 14 K

Game 6:

Highlight: Jason Lane walk off homer in 11th
MVP: Andy Pettite, 7.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 9 K

Game 7:

Highlight: Mark Ensburg and Jason Lane back to back homers in decisive 4th inning
MVP: Roy Oswalt, 8.2 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K

'05 Houston def '95 Mariners 4-3

Up next...'61 Yankees vs. '54 Giants

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1961 New York Yankees vs.


1954 New York Giants -

'61 Yankees(109-53) - WON World Series vs. Cincinatti 4-1
Top 5 WAR
CF Mickey Mantle(10.5)
RF Roger Maris(6.9)
C Elston Howard(5.3)
SP Whitey Ford(4.1)
SP Bill Stafford(3.8)

'54 Giants(97-57) WON World Series vs. Cleveland 4-0
Top 5 WAR
CF WIlly Mays(10.6)
SP Johnny Antonelli(7.5)
3B Hank Thompson(4.7)
SP Sal Maglie(4.2)
RP Marv Grissom(4.0)

Prediction: '61 Yankees in 6

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1961 New York Yankees vs.


1954 New York Giants -

'61 Yankees(109-53) - WON World Series vs. Cincinatti 4-1
Top 5 WAR
CF Mickey Mantle(10.5)
RF Roger Maris(6.9)
C Elston Howard(5.3)
SP Whitey Ford(4.1)
SP Bill Stafford(3.8)

'54 Giants(97-57) WON World Series vs. Cleveland 4-0
Top 5 WAR
CF WIlly Mays(10.6)
SP Johnny Antonelli(7.5)
3B Hank Thompson(4.7)
SP Sal Maglie(4.2)
RP Marv Grissom(4.0)

Prediction: '61 Yankees in 6

Mantle and Maris lead '61 Yankees to 5 game series win

Game 1:

Highlight: PH Johnny Blanchard 2 run homer in 12th
MVP: SS Tony Kubek 3-6, 2 2B, 3 RBI, Double Play

Game 2:

Highlight: Mickey Mantle 2 Homers
MVP: CF Mickey Mantle 2-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

Game 3

Highlight: Wes Westrum grand slam homer in 6th
MVP West Westrum 2-4 1 HR, 5 RBI, 1 R

Game 4

Highlight: Tony Kubek go ahead grand slam in 8th
MVP: Kubek 1-4 4 RBI, 1 R, GS HR

Game 5

Highlight reliever Bill turley forces double play to end game in B9
MVP Whitey Ford 6 IP 1 ER 5 H 0 BB 3 K

'61 Yankees def. '54 Giants 4-1

Up Next: '12 Rangers vs. '68 Tigers

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2011 Texas Rangers vs.


1968 Detroit Tigers


'11 Rangers(96-66) LOST World Series to St. Louis 4-3
Top 5 WAR
2B Ian Kinsler(7.0)
3B Adrian Beltre(5.6)
SP Mike Napoli(5.5)
SP CJ Wilson(5.0)
SS Elivis Andrus(4.2)

'68 Tigers(103-59) WON World Series vs. St. Louis 4-3
Top 5 WAR
SP Denny McLain(7.4)
C Bill Freehan(7.0)
SP Jim Northrup(5.9)
2B Dick McAullife(5.7)
LF Willie Horton(5.4)

Prediction: '68 Tigers in 5

'11 Rangers push '68 Tigers to the limit in 7 game thriller

Game 1:

Highlight: David Murphy go ahead homer in 8th
MVP: CJ WIlson 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 6 K

Game 2:

Highlight: Jim Northrup RBI Double in 5th
MVP: Jim Northrup 3-4 2 runs, 2 RBI, 2 doubles

Game 3:

Highlight: Don Wert 2 run homer in 1st
MVP: WIllie Horton 2-4 2 R 3 RBI HR

Game 4:

Highlight: Ian Kinsler 2 run homer in 8th
MVP: Adrian Beltre, 2-4, run, 3 RBI, HR

Game 5:

Highlight: Dick McAullife bases loaded double in 5th
MVP: Dick McAullife 2-5, 2 runs, 3 RBI, 2B

Game 6:

Highlight: Adrian Beltre 5th inning homer
MVP: Matt Harrison 5.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Game 7

Highlight: Willie Horton 3 run homer in 5th
MVP: Bill Freehan 2-2 2 runs, 4 RBI, 2 BB, 2 homers

'68 Tigers def. '11 Rangers 4-3

Up Next: '75 Reds vs. '67 Cardinals

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1975 Cincinatti Reds


vs.

1967 St. Louis Cardinals




'75 Reds(107-55) WON World Series vs. Boston 4-3
Top 5 WAR
2B Joe Morgan(11.0)
C Johnny Bench(6.6)
LF George Foster(4.8)
3B Pete Rose(4.1)
CF Ceaser Geronimo(4.1)

'67 Cardinals(101-60) WON World Series vs. Boston 4-3
Top 5 WAR
1B Orlando Cepeda(6.8)
C Tim McCarver(6.0)
LF Lou Brock(5.6)
CF Curt Flood(5.3)
SP Dick Hughes(3.9)

Prediction: '75 Reds in 7

Bring out the brooms! '75 Reds sweep '67 Cardinals.

Game 1:

Highlight: Gary Nolan pitches 8.1 scoreless innings
MVP: Gary Nolan 8.1 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

Game 2:

Highlight: George Foster 1st inning 3 run homer
MVP: Don Gullett, CG, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Game 3:

Highlight: Fred Norman pitches 5 hit complete game shutout
MVP: Fred Norman CG, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 5 H

Game 4:

Highlight: Pete Rose 6th inning 2 run homer
MVP: Pete Rose 4-5, 1 run, 4 RBI, HR

'75 Reds def. '67 Cardinals 4-0

Up Next: '57 Braves vs. '07 Diamondbacks

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1957 Milwaukee Braves


vs.

2007 Arizona Diamondbacks


'57 Braves(95-59) WON World Series 4-3 vs. NY Yankees
Top 5 WAR
RF Hank Aaron(8.0)
3B Eddie Matthews(7.7)
SP Warren Spahn(4.7)
SS Johnny Logan(4.1)
2B Red Schoedinist(3.9)

'07 Diamondbacks(90-72) - LOST NLCS to Colorado 4-0
top 5 WAR
SP Brandon Webb(5.9)
2B Orlando Hudson(4.3)
LF Eric Bynes(3.7)
SP Micah Owings(2.9)
RP Jose Valverde(2.2)

Prediction '57 Braves in 5

Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn dominate '07 Diamondbacks
Game 1:

Highlight: Brandon Webb strikes out Hank Aaron for 10th K in 8th
MVP: Brandon Webb, CG, 2 BB 10 K , 2 ER

Game 2:

Highlight: Del Crandell 3 run homer in 8th
MVP: Bob Buhl 7 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 5 BB 7 K

Game 3;

Highlight: Bill Bruton 2 RBI double in 7th
MVP: Hank Aaron, 3-5, 3 RBI, HR

Game 4:

Highlight: Eric Bynes RBI double in 8th
MVP: Randy Johnson, 7 IP 4 H 0 ER, 4 BB, 5 K

Game 5:

Highlight: Warren Spahn 4 H, 0 BB, 0 ER
MVP: Warren Spahn, CG, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB 6 K

Game 6

Highlight: Bob Buhl 1 hit shutout
MVP: Bob Buhl 8.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

'57 Braves win series 4-2

Up Next: '87 Cardinals vs. '75 Red Sox

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1987 Cardinals

vs.

1975 Red Sox



'87 Cardinals(95-67) LOST World Series to Minnesota 4-3
Top 5 WAR
SS Ozzie Smith(6.4)
1B Jack Clark(5.4)
SP Greg Matthews(3.5)
RP Todd Worrell(3.1)
SP Joe Magrane(2.9)

'75 Red Sox (95-65) LOST World Series to Cincinatti 4-3
Top 5 WAR
CF Fred Lynn(7.9)
RF Dwight Evans(5.1)
C Carlton Fisk(3.2)
LF Jim Rice(3.0)
OF Bernie Carbo(2.9)

Prediction: '75 Red Sox in 7

'87 Cardinals Sweep '75 Red Sox

Game 1:

Highlight: Doug DeCintes 2 run homer in 3rd
MVP: Bob Forsch, 7.1 IP, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

Game 2

Highlight: DeCintes 2 RBI double in 3rd
MVP: Greg Matthews, 7.2 IP, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Game 3

Highlight: Jack Clark 2 run homer in 5th
MVP: Willy McGee, 2-5, 3 RBI, 2 2B

Game 4

Highlight: Joe Magrane finishes complete game 3 hitter with flyout in 9th
MVP: Joe Magrane, CG, 3 H, 0 BB, 5 K

'87 Cardinals def. '75 Red Sox 4-0

Up Next: '73 A's vs. '04 Red Sox

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1973 Oakland Athletics vs.


2004 Boston Red Sox


1973 A's(94-68) - WON World Series vs. NY Mets 4-3
Top 5 WAR
RF Reggie Jackson(7.8)
CF Bill North(7.0)
3B Sal Bando(6.5)
1B Gene Tenace(4.7)
SS Bert Campaneris(4.6)

2004 Red Sox(96-66) - WON World Series vs. St. Louis Cardinals 4-0
Top 5 WAR
SP Curt Schilling(7.8)
SP Pedro Martinez(5.4)
DH David Ortiz(4.3)
CF Johnny Damon(4.3)
LF Manny Ramirez(4.1)

Prediction: '04 Red Sox in 7

Red Sox get demolished in 2nd straight series

Game 1:

Highlight: Reggie Jackson 2 run homer in 4th
MVP: Ken Holtzman, CG, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

Game 2:

Highlight: Vida Blue 8 K's
MVP: Vida Blue 7.1 IP, 1 ER, 8 K

Game 3:

Highlight: Ray Fosse 2 run double in 2nd inning
MVP: Catfish Hunter, CG, 2 ER, 8 K

Game 4:

Highlight: Manny Ramirez 2 HR's in 1st and 3rd
MVP: Manny Ramirez 2-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 BB

Game 5:

Highlight: Bill North go ahead HR in 5th
MVP: Ken Holtzman, 2nd win of series, 6.2 IP, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

'73 A's def '04 Red Sox 4-1

Up Next '14 Nationals vs. '86 Mets

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2014 Washington Nationals vs.



1986 New York Mets



'14 Nationals(96-66) LOST NLDS to San Fransisco 3-1
Top 5 WAR
3B Anthony Rendon(6.6)
SP Jordan Zimmerman(4.9)
SP Tanner Roark(4.5)
SP Doug Fister(4.5)
RF Jason Werth(4.0)

'86 Mets(108-54) - WON World Series vs. Boston 4-3
Top 5 WAR
1B Keith Hernandez(5.5)
CF Lenny Dykstra(4.7)
SP Ron Darlng(4.4)
SP Dwight Gooden(4.3)
SP Bob Ojeda(4.3)

Prediction: '86 Mets in 5

'86 Mets defeat upstart '14 Nationals in 7

Game 1:

Highlight: Roger McDowel 2 IP in relief for save
MVP: Dwight Gooden 7 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 6 K

Game 2:

Highlight: Jason Werth 2 RBI double in 3rd
MVP: Jordan Zimmerman, 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Game 3:

Highlight: Adam LaRoche 2 HRs
MVP: Adam LaRoche, 3-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI

Game 4:

Highlight: Bob Ojeda 9 K's
MVP: Bob Ojeda CG, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K

Game 5:

Highlight: Denard Span RBI double in 9th
MVP: Adam LaRoche, 2-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2B, HR

Game 6:

Highlight: Keith Hernandez 2 run go ahead homer in 8th
MVP: Sid Fernandez, 7 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K

Game 7:

Highlight: Danny Heep pinch hit two run homer in 7th
MVP: Ron Darling, 6 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

'86 Mets def '14 Nationals 4-3

Up Next: '80 Phillies vs. '82 Brewers

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1980 Philidelphia Philllies vs.


1982 Milwaukee Brewers


'80 Phillies(91-71) WON World Series vs. Kansas City 4-2
Top 5 WAR
SP Steve Carlton(10.2)
3B Mike Schmidt(8.9)
RP Tug McGraw(4.7)
2B Manny Trillo(3.4)
RF Bake McBride(3.2)

'82 Brewers(95-67) WON World Series vs. St. Louis 4-3
SS Robin Yount(10.5)
3B Paul Molitor(6.2)
1B Cecil Cooper(5.6)
CF Gorman Thomas(4.9)
LF Ben Oglive(3.5)

Prediction: '80 Phillies in 7

'82 Brewers edge '80 Phillies in tense 7 game series

Game 1:

Highlight: Steve Carlton 13 K's
MVP: Steve Carlton CG 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 13 K

Game 2:

Highlight: Ted Simmons 2 RBI double in 8th
MVP: Moose Haas, 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 2K

Game 3:

Highlight: Robin Yount 2 run homer in 3rd
MVP: Pete Vuckovich, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K

Game 4:

Highlight: Bake McBridge RBI single in 11th
MVP: Lonnie Smith 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 BB

Game 5:

Highlight: Jim Gantner 3 run homer in 3rd
MVP: Jim Gantner 1-2 2 R, 3 RBI, BB

Game 6:

Highlight: Keith Moreland RBI double in 12th
MVP: Lonnie Smith, 3-6, R, RBI

Game 7:

Highilight: Pete Vuckovich complete game
MVP: Pete Vuckovich CG, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K

'82 Brewers def. '80 Phillies 4-3

Up Next: '88 A's vs. '94 Expos

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1988 Oakland Athletics vs.


1994 Montreal Expos


'88 A's(104-58) LOST World Series to LA Dodgers 4-1

Top 5 WAR
RF Jose Canceco(7.3)
CF Dave Henderson(4.3)
SP Dave Stewart(4.5)
3B Carney Lansford(3.0)
SP Bob Welch(2.9)

'94 Expos(74-40, Strike Shortened) World Series Cancelled
LF Moises Alou(5.1)
CF Marquis Grissom(5.1)
RF Larry Walker(4.7)
SP Butch Henry(3.7)
SS Wil Cordero(3.1)

Prediction: '88 A's in 6

Injuries derail '94 Expos in 6 game loss to '88 A's

Game 1:

Highlight: McGwire and Canceco each have homers
MVP: Jose Canceco, 3-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR

Game 2:

Highlight: Randy Milligan 2 RBI double in 5th
MVP: Cliff Floyd, 2-5, R, 3 RBI

Game 3:

Highlight: Jose Canceco 3 run homer in 1st
MVP: Mark McGwire, 2-5, R, 3 RBI, BB

Game 4:

Highlight: Wil Cordero 2 RBI double in 1st
MVP: Butch Henry, 6 IP, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

Game 5:

Highlight: Dave Stewart, 3 H, 9 K in 7 IP
MVP: Dave Stewart, 7 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 K

Game 6:

Highlight: Jose Canseco homer in 4th
MVP: Dave Henderson 4-5, HR, 3 RBI

'88 A's def '94 Expos 4-2

Up Next: '77 Rangers vs. '70 Orioles

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1977 Texas Rangers


vs.

1970 Baltimore Orioles


'77 Rangers(94-68) 2nd in AL, Missed Playoffs
Top 5 WAR
SP Bert Blyleven(5.8)
3B Toby Harrah(5.7)
1B Mike Hargrove(5.5)
2B Bump Willis(5.4)
C Jim Sundberg(5.0)

'70 Orioles(108-54) WON World Series vs. Cincinatti 4-1
Top 5 WAR
SP Jim Palmer(6.4)
CF Paul Blair(5.9)
1B Boog Powell(5.1)
OF Merv Rettenmund(4.8)
RF Frank Robinson(4.8)

Prediction: '70 Orioles in 4

'70 Orioles sweep '77 Rangers despite close games

Game 1:

Highlight: Boog Powell RBI double in 9th
MVP: Jim Palmer, 8 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Game 2:

Highlight: Dave May 3 run homer in 1st
MVP: Dave May 1-3 3 RBI, HR, BB

Game 3:

Highlight: Mike Cellular CG, 3 H, 0 BB
MVP: Mike Cellular CG, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

Game 4:

Highlight: Boog Powell walk off single in 13th
MVP: Frank Robinson, 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 HR

'70 Orioles def. '77 Rangers 4-0

Up Next: 1909 Pirates vs. 2003 Marlins

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1909 Pittsburgh Pirates vs.


2003 Florida Marlins


1909 Pirates(110-42) WON World Series vs. Detroit 4-3
Top 5 WAR
SS Honus Wagner(9.2)
SP Howie Camnitz(5.6)
OF Fred Clarke(5.3)
2B Dots Miller(4.6)
SP Vic Willis(4.4)

2003 Marlins(91-71) WON World Series vs NY Yankees 4-2
Top 5 WAR
C Ivan Rodriguez(4.5)
SP Dontrelle Willis(4.4)
2B Luis Castillo(4.4)
SP Josh Beckett(3.8)
CF Juan Pierre(3.5)

Prediction: 1909 Pirates in 5

1909 Pirates beat '03 Marlins in close 7 games

Game 1:

Highlight: Ivan Rodriguez RBI single in 13th
MVP: Carl Pavano, 9 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB

Game 2:

Highlight: Dots Miller RBI Double in 8th
MVP: Howie Camitz, 9 IP, 1 ER, 3 K

Game 3:

Highlight: Bill Abstein bases clearing triple in 1st
MVP: Nick Maddox, CG, 3 ER

Game 4:

Highlight: Alex Gonzales 2 RBI double in 3rd
MVP: Carl Pavano, CG, 6 H, ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Game 5:

Highlight: Honus Wagner bases clearing double in 5th
MVP: Honus Wagner 1-5, 2B, 3RBI, Double Play

Game 6:

Highlight: Ivan Rodriguez 2 RBI Triple in 1st
MVP: Ivan Rodriguez, 2 RBI

Game 7:
'09 Pittsburgh 3, '03 Marlins 1

Note: I accidently cancelled the series in OOTP before I could get the image saved on my computer for game 7, but I know that was the score.

'09 Pittsburgh wins series 4-3

Up Next: '93 Braves vs. '97 Marlins

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1993 Atlanta Braves vs.


1997 Florida Marlins


'93 Braves(104-58)LOST NLCS to Philadelphia 4-2
Top 5 WAR
LF Ron Gant(6.5)
SS Jeff Blauser(5.7)
SP Greg Maddux(5.7)
RF David Justice(5.1)
SP Steve Avery(3.8)

'97 Marlins(92-70)WON World Series vs. Cleveland 4-3
Top 5 WAR
SP Kevin Brown(6.9)
C Charles Johnson(4.4)
SP Alex Fernandez(4.1)
LF Moises Alou(3.5)
RF Gary Sheffield(2.6)

Prediction: '93 Braves in 6

'93 Braves pitching staff clips expansion '97 Marlins

Game 1:

Highlight: Greg Maddux dominance
MVP: Greg Maddux 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 7 K

Game 2:

Highilight: Steve Avery 6.1 Scoress innings
MVP: Steve Avery, 6.1 IP, 4 H 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K

Game 3:

Highlight: Bobby Bonilla walk off single in 10th
MVP: Pat Rapp, 6 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Game 4:

Highlight: Charles Johnson walk off walk in 17th
MVP: Darren Daulton 3-8, R, 3 RBI, 3B, HR

Game 5:

Highlight: Ron Gant RBI Double in 9th
MVP: Ron Gant, 3-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI, R

Game 6

Highlight: Charles Johnson RBI Double in 3rd
MVP: Alex Fernandez, 7 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K

Game 7:

Highlight: Tom Glavine 7.1 shutout innings
MVP: Tom Glavine, 7.1 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

'93 Braves win series 4-3

Up Next: '08 Rays vs. '01 Mariners

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2008 Tampa Bay Rays vs.


2001 Seattle Mariners


'08 Rays(97-65) LOST World Series to Philadelphia 4-1
Top 5 WAR
1B Carlos Pena(5.1)
3B Evan Longoria(4.8)
SP James Shields(4.1)
SP Scott Kazmir(3.8)
SP Matt Garza(3.3)

'01 Mariners(116-46) LOST ALCS to NY Yankees 4-1
2B Brett Boone(8.8)
RF Ichiro Suzuki(7.7)
CF Mike Cameron(5.9)
1B John Olerud(5.2)
DH Edgar Martinez(4.8)

Prediction: '01 Mariners in 5

116 Win '01 Mariners run past '08 Rays 4-2
Game 1:

Highlight: Carl Crawford go ahead single in 9th
MVP: Greg Gross, 2-3, 2 R, BB

Game 2:

Highlight: Marc McLemore RBI double in 4th
MVP: Edgar Martinez, 2-3, 3 R, 3 RBI, 2 HR

Game 3:

Highlight: Eric Hinske go ahead homer in 13th
MVP: Eric Hinske 3-5 2 R 4RBI, 2 HR

Game 4:

Highlight: Mike Cameron 3 run homer in 1st
MVP: Mike Cameron, 2-4, R, 4 RBI, HR

Game 5:

Highlight: Bret Boone 3 run homer in 3rd
MVP: Bret Boone, 1-4, 3 RBI, HR

Game 6:

Highlight: John Olerud RBI double in 9th
MVP: Jamie Moyer, 6 IP, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

'01 Mariners def '08 Rays 4-2

Up Next: '83 Orioles vs. '86 Angels

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1983 Baltimore Orioles vs.


1986 California Angels



'83 Orioles(98-64) WON World Series vs. Philadelphia 4-1
Top 5 WAR
SS Cal Ripken Jr.(8.2)
1B Eddie Murray(6.7)
SP Scott McGregor(5.3)
SP Mike Boddicker(4.1)
CL Tippy Martinez(3.3)

'86 Angels(92-70) LOST ALCS to Boston 4-3
Top 5 WAR
SP Mike Witt(6.1)
CF Gary Pettis(5.1)
LF Brian Downing(4.4)
SS Dick Schofield(4.2)
SP Kirk McCaskill(4.2)

Prediction: '83 Orioles in 6

'83 Orioles overpower '86 Angels in 5 games

Game 1:

Highlight: Ken Singleton Walk off single in 14th
MVP: Cal Ripken Jr, 1-6, 1 R, 1 RBI, BB, 2 Double Plays

Game 2:

Highlight: Rick Dempsey 2 run homer in 7th
MVP: Rick Dempsey, 3-4, R, 2 RBI, HR

Game 3:

Highlight: Gary Roenicke, PH 2 RBI double in 9th
MVP: Scott McGregor, 8 IP, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Game 4:

Highlight: Doug DeCinces 2 run homer in 5th
MVP: John Candelaria, 7.1 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 5 K

Game 5:

Highlight: Todd Cruz homer in 6th
MVP: Mike Boddicker, 8 IP, 1 ER, 3 K
'83 Orioles def. '86 Angels 4-2

Up Next: '79 Pirates vs. '20 Indians

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1979 Pittsburgh Pirates vs.


1920 Cleveland Indians


'79 Pirates(98-64) WON World Series vs. Baltimore 4-3
Top 5 WAR
RF Dave Parker(6.7)
IF Phil Garner(4.1)
SP John Candaleria(3.3)
CL Ken Tekulve(3.2)
RP Jim Bibby(3.1)

'20 Indians(98-56) WON World Series vs. Brooklyn 5-2
SP Jim Bagby(8.9)
SP Stan Covelski(8.7)
OF Tris Speaker(8.5)
C Steve O'Neil(4.8)
OF Elmer Smith(4.1)

Prediction: '20 Indians in 6

'79 Pirates edge '20 Indians with 3 close game wins

Game 1

Highlight: Willie Stargell walk off homer in 10th
MVP: Bert Blyleven, 7.2 IP, 2 ER, 6 K

Game 2:

Highlight: Ray Caldell shutout complete game
MVP: Ray Caldell, CG, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Game 3:

Highlight: Don Robinson 8.1 IP Shutout
MVP: Don Robinson, 8.1 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 3 K

Game 4:

Highlight: George Burns go ahead RBI single in 8th
MVP: George Burns, 2-5, R, 4 RBI, 2B

Game 5:

Highlight: Tris Speaker 2 run homer in 8th
MVP: Stan Covelski, CG, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

Game 6:

Highlight: John Candaleria 6 shutout innings
MVP: John Candelaria, 6 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, BB, 2 K

Game 7

Highlight: Bill Madlock 2 run homer in 1st
MVP: Bill Madlock 1-5, R, 3 RBI, HR

'79 Pirates win series 4-3

Up Next: 1916 Red Sox vs. 2011 Brewers