This is interesting

by iluvlamp on May 4, 2006 7:32 PM CDT

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/stats/rpi?sortColumn=sos

I knew the Brewers had a tough schedule thus far, but the amount of percentage points is wild. They have an SOS of .550. Clearly tops in the leagues. I would hope that this will predict a record endeing up at +90 wins if they can beat the slobs. BUT, we also play in a awefully tough division. We shall see!!!

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mets

notice where the overhyped mets are on that list...

Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on May 5, 2006 8:18 AM CDT reply actions

indeed

an interesting list, sort of like baseball's rpi. i hope they take this into consideration when determining playoff bids.

everyone else sucks

by Griswald on May 5, 2006 8:50 AM CDT reply actions

haha

that would be nice. As y'all probably know, this is a big reason why the Crew does so well in the Prospectus rankings that Jamie has mentioned a couple of times.

I think I tinkered around with these numbers before last season, and found that Milwaukee's SOS in '04 was among the highest in baseball. Not that it would've mattered much with the '04 team...

by Jeff Sackmann on May 5, 2006 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions

prediction

NL Central STANDINGS on 6/1
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Astros     30-23

Brewers    30-23

Cardinals  30-23

Reds       29-24

Cubs       24-28

Pirates    18-36

Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on May 5, 2006 2:48 PM CDT reply actions

cincinnati

what's the deal with that team? why are they playing so well, is it just strength of schedule or are they legit?

everyone else sucks

by Griswald on May 5, 2006 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions

the reds

went 4-1 against the astros and cardinals recently. that is not strength of schedule.

Come worship at the Church of Baseball with Sister Daedalus!

by Daedalus on May 5, 2006 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Ack! A Reds fan!

Quick, call the exterminator! We've got Reds! :)

I'm sure the Reds will have a great year, they're this year's version of the 2005 White Sox, etc. etc. etc. I'm sure they don't have a date with destiny for fourth place in the division. :)

Nice web site, though.

"C'mon, boys, let's get 'em some RUNS!" --- Daron Sutton, pretty much every game of the 2005 season.

by roguejim on May 6, 2006 6:39 AM CDT up reply actions

i agree

i know it's only a little over a month into the season but from what i've seen, they look like they could really challenge in the division.

everyone else sucks

by Griswald on May 6, 2006 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions

They may be better than I had predicted

but I just can't imagine that Bronson Arroyo is really. this. good. It might be his first time around the league...I don't know. I had the Reds pencilled in at about a .500 team, and they may be a bit better than that, but I 'm not convinced I should change my mind just yet.

by Jeff Sackmann on May 6, 2006 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions

especially with a division this good

if the division really is this good. i think a .500 record in the central is respectable, which is where i also see the reds ending up.

everyone else sucks

by Griswald on May 6, 2006 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Jeff

Commenting on Arroyo like that ensures a 21-4 season.:)

by iluvlamp on May 6, 2006 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions

I know, I know

but still, I don't believe it. Not in that ballpark, not anywhere, certainly not once the NL is used to him.

Point taken, however.

by Jeff Sackmann on May 6, 2006 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Q

by xialine007 on Jul 21, 2006 3:58 AM CDT reply actions

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NL Central Standings

	PCT	STRK
Chicago Bleed Cubbie Blue	.000	Lost 0
Cincinnati Red Reporter	.000	Lost 0
Houston The Crawfish Boxes	.000	Lost 0
Milwaukee Brew Crew Ball	.000	Lost 0
Pittsburgh Bucs Dugout	.000	Lost 0
St. Louis Viva El Birdos	.000	Lost 0