Discussion Thread XX (Season 20 thread for 2038 season) - Page 8

old timer · 08-11-2019, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcin

The Colonels took a 1-1 into the ninth on the road, but lose 2-1 as Bruce Sutter gave up a walk-off single to A-Rod. Heartbreaking loss, but I would rather get that close and lose than go down in the early rounds.

Sorry you lost, but I agree it's better to lose like that than to go early. It's too bad, because you almost got two straight after all those seasons of getting knocked out early.

old timer · 08-11-2019, 11:55 PM

In game 5, we were down 3-2 in the bottom of the 9th when Appling singled in Frank Baker who had doubled. In the bottom of the 10th, Appling hit a SF with 1 out and the bases loaded so we eked out another win, 4-3. I fully expect us to lose game 6 so we can play the maximum number of post-season games. It's our Hubbell vs Mathewson in game 6. We'll get to have our ace Keefe if it goes 7.

Schilling has now pitched in 4 post-season games and he started 1 game at the end of the season. He's been remarkably consistent - neither great nor bad, just good enough to get us a win.

Magus978 · 08-12-2019, 12:18 AM

How about a double championship win?

Blitzkrieg Boppers win their gold level series and go back to back after last week's silver series title.

Meanwhile...in a season of curse-breaking, the New York Patriots exorcised the ultimate of their demons. Their postseason one. New York defeated Pillsbury NoDough Boys 4 games to 2 to win their first ever championship!

Findest2001 · 08-12-2019, 12:26 AM

I won my first diamond championship today with my "K" theme team

old timer · 08-12-2019, 12:41 AM

Well, that was unexpected. We bombed the Bombers 11-1 and won it in 6! Our 2nd championship!!

Zimmerman got the MVP for the series. He had a very good season which almost didn't happen since I now have Appling playing 3B. But Lajoie started off pretty poorly at 1B so in May, I switched to Zimmerman and he didn't disappoint.

old timer · 08-12-2019, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Magus978

How about a double championship win?

Blitzkrieg Boppers win their gold level series and go back to back after last week's silver series title.

Meanwhile...in a season of curse-breaking, the New York Patriots exorcised the ultimate of their demons. Their postseason one. New York defeated Pillsbury NoDough Boys 4 games to 2 to win their first ever championship!

Congratulations on your series wins! It looks like you might need to change your sig now that your teams are doing so well.

bailey · 08-12-2019, 12:52 AM

The trio of Cy Young, Walter Johnson, and Pedro Martinez proved too much for the Texas Phenoms. Just as they each won 24 games during the regular season, they each won 3 games in the postseason, 1 each in each series.

Magus978 · 08-12-2019, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by old timer

Congratulations on your series wins! It looks like you might need to change your sig now that your teams are doing so well.

I just did

The Patriots are the one I care about the most, and to now have a championship with them is a huge relief.

Westheim · 08-12-2019, 01:23 AM

(screams incoherently)

old timer · 08-12-2019, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

(screams incoherently)

Congratulations!!

moalkha · 08-12-2019, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by brrrdt1

Moalkha, sorry to bounce your Oilers from the playoffs. While this is the Dolphins 9th consecutive playoff appearance at Perfect level, it is actually our first World Series appearance. Maybe the crucible that was the NC West prepared us well for the playoffs! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed.

Congratulations on winning the WS. You have a very good team.

Marleigh · 08-12-2019, 02:20 AM

Paragon City Heroes won their conference behind strong pitching and the hot bat of series MVP Tony Oliva, but lost the Silver Series 4-1, just couldn't hit or pitch well enough, the heart of my order hit under .200, and Bill Singer got his 1st loss of the playoffs. But promotion to gold awaits, I have 22k PP to spend on upgrades but not sure where i want to strengthen, I'd go for Barry Bonds at LF but the only one on the market is mine from another team

Bad News Bulldogs will remain in silver after losing in the WC, but next year they should be a much better team after pulling and selling brouthers from a collection diamond pack enabled me to complete all of the Reds collections. Vada Pinson was 3rd in MVP voting but will be replaced by 92 Vada Pinson.

Neuman Furshlugginers were beaten fairly easily 4-2 by the eventual champions, so can't be mad, a promotion to silver will be interesting to see how far a very light hitting silver line up can go

Edit:looking through the boxscores Charlie Morton was my absolute nemesis in multiple series, the only game he started which i won was when Kell got him ejected for fighting, taking one for the team.

X3NEIZE · 08-12-2019, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by old timer

Well, that was unexpected. We bombed the Bombers 11-1 and won it in 6! Our 2nd championship!!

Zimmerman got the MVP for the series. He had a very good season which almost didn't happen since I now have Appling playing 3B. But Lajoie started off pretty poorly at 1B so in May, I switched to Zimmerman and he didn't disappoint.

Congratulations!! Curious, which Bombers were you playing against?

old timer · 08-12-2019, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by X3NEIZE

Congratulations!! Curious, which Bombers were you playing against?

Thanks! We played the Brooklyn Bombers. They've won 120+ 5 straight years and won 3 straight WS, but their pitching is on the weak side. In other words, they've been winning because of their offense.

waittilnextyear · 08-12-2019, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by X3NEIZE

Congratulations!! Curious, which Bombers were you playing against?

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Originally Posted by old timer

Thanks! We played the Brooklyn Bombers. They've won 120+ 5 straight years and won 3 straight WS, but their pitching is on the weak side. In other words, they've been winning because of their offense.

Yeah, that was confusing for me to follow. lol

Somehow the Bombers were winning and losing at the same time. Glad it worked out for you both.

daves · 08-12-2019, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdog512

Saints win it!

Congrats. I have not seen Ruth at 1st. How well does he field the position?

08-11-2019, 11:55 PM	#142
old timer Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,278	In game 5, we were down 3-2 in the bottom of the 9th when Appling singled in Frank Baker who had doubled. In the bottom of the 10th, Appling hit a SF with 1 out and the bases loaded so we eked out another win, 4-3. I fully expect us to lose game 6 so we can play the maximum number of post-season games. It's our Hubbell vs Mathewson in game 6. We'll get to have our ace Keefe if it goes 7. Schilling has now pitched in 4 post-season games and he started 1 game at the end of the season. He's been remarkably consistent - neither great nor bad, just good enough to get us a win. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by old timer; 08-11-2019 at 11:57 PM.

08-12-2019, 12:18 AM	#143
Magus978 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Behind you. BOO! Posts: 1,851	How about a double championship win? Blitzkrieg Boppers win their gold level series and go back to back after last week's silver series title. Meanwhile...in a season of curse-breaking, the New York Patriots exorcised the ultimate of their demons. Their postseason one. New York defeated Pillsbury NoDough Boys 4 games to 2 to win their first ever championship! __________________ OOTP Streamer Affiliate who is also your FINAL BOSS. http://twitch.tv/GanbaMagus

08-12-2019, 12:26 AM	#144
Findest2001 All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 960	I won my first diamond championship today with my "K" theme team __________________

08-12-2019, 12:41 AM	#145
old timer Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,278	Well, that was unexpected. We bombed the Bombers 11-1 and won it in 6! Our 2nd championship!! Zimmerman got the MVP for the series. He had a very good season which almost didn't happen since I now have Appling playing 3B. But Lajoie started off pretty poorly at 1B so in May, I switched to Zimmerman and he didn't disappoint. __________________

08-12-2019, 12:52 AM	#147
bailey Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,127	The trio of Cy Young, Walter Johnson, and Pedro Martinez proved too much for the Texas Phenoms. Just as they each won 24 games during the regular season, they each won 3 games in the postseason, 1 each in each series. __________________

08-12-2019, 01:23 AM	#149
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08-12-2019, 02:20 AM	#152
Marleigh All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: UK Posts: 541	Paragon City Heroes won their conference behind strong pitching and the hot bat of series MVP Tony Oliva, but lost the Silver Series 4-1, just couldn't hit or pitch well enough, the heart of my order hit under .200, and Bill Singer got his 1st loss of the playoffs. But promotion to gold awaits, I have 22k PP to spend on upgrades but not sure where i want to strengthen, I'd go for Barry Bonds at LF but the only one on the market is mine from another team Bad News Bulldogs will remain in silver after losing in the WC, but next year they should be a much better team after pulling and selling brouthers from a collection diamond pack enabled me to complete all of the Reds collections. Vada Pinson was 3rd in MVP voting but will be replaced by 92 Vada Pinson. Neuman Furshlugginers were beaten fairly easily 4-2 by the eventual champions, so can't be mad, a promotion to silver will be interesting to see how far a very light hitting silver line up can go Edit:looking through the boxscores Charlie Morton was my absolute nemesis in multiple series, the only game he started which i won was when Kell got him ejected for fighting, taking one for the team. __________________ Last edited by Marleigh; 08-12-2019 at 06:59 AM.