LedZeppfan77 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) How it will work. All invited. You will pick one team in each division and you will get a point for every win for that team. You will also pick two wild card teams in each league and their points will count if and only if they get in. Then for having predicting the playoffs 50 pts for each correct winning team in a series, both divisional and pennant series. 100 pts for correctly picking the world series champion. 100 pts for correctly picking the the two teams that will be in the series also. If their is a one off playoff game between two teams and you have that team that wins, an extra 25 pts. I will ask the mods if they will lock the thread on March 30th? Ask that we post comments and have baseball talk on a separate thread so it will be easy to look up and calculate the scores. So this will be the thread to make your picks. I expect a few questions early, but after the picks start to roll in, we discuss in another thread, perhaps we create a new baseball thread for the new season? Have to go see if the old one has a year on it. To get points in the post season the teams you pick only will get you points. If none of you teams make it, no points. Edited February 22, 2014 by LedZeppfan77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Rick, jb126 already started a thread for the 2014 MLB season, in case you didn't know. Anyways, on to the picks: NL East Champs: Atlanta Braves NL Central: Pittsburgh Pirates NL West: LA Dodgers NL Wild Cards: Washington, St. Louis AL East Champs: Boston AL Central: Detroit AL West: Oakland AL Wild Cards: Cleveland, Baltimore World Series Prediction: Dodgers & Tigers Of course, my Series predictions are subject to change, depending on who gets in to the postseason, which is where I ask you Rick, will this thread be bumped up before the start of the postseason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 I will use your format. I have edited to answer your question. If there is major disagreement we can change it NL East Washington Nationals NL Central Cincinnati Reds NL West LA Dodgers NL Wild Cards Arizona and Atlanta AL East Baltimore Orioles AL Central Detroit Tigers AL West Oakland A's AL Wild Cards Seattle and Kansas City World Series Prediction Baltimore and LA Dodgers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I thought we would have one contest for most regular season wins from the combined teams picked and then a separate for the playoffs, once we see who actually gets in? I will make my picks in mid-late March. Good luck everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 I thought we would have one contest for most regular season wins from the combined teams picked and then a separate for the playoffs, once we see who actually gets in? I will make my picks in mid-late March. Good luck everyone! Lets see how many more participants we get. We can always have a second contest too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 I am going to add one more option on the contest. Pick the Cy Young winner in each league and get 100 pts. each. My picks are Tillman of the O's and Fernandez of Marlins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 NL Cy Young: Kershaw AL Cy Young: Verlander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 NL Cy Young: Kershaw AL Cy Young: Verlander Good picks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I'm in Rick.....I'll do my picks tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 I'm in Rick.....I'll do my picks tonight. Good to know. No hurry. You have until the 30th. But that is it so all be on notice. And we are picking the Cy Young winners also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 NL East Champs: Phillies NL Central: Cardinals NL West: Giants NL Wild Cards: Dodgers and Mets AL East Champs: Baltimore AL Central: Detroit AL West: RANGERS AL Wild Cards: Royals and Tampa World Series Prediction: Phillies vs RANGERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 10 days til opening night... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 AL: East: Boston Central: Detroit West: Texas Wild Cards: Yankees, Angels NL: East: Atlanta Central: St. Louis West: Los Angeles Wild Cards: Cincinnati, San Fransisco World Series: Boston, St. Louis World Champs: St. Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Okay, here goes (btw, Spring Training gave me nothing to go on so I'm totally guessing here) AL East - Boston Central - Detroit West - Texas Wild Cards - Baltimore and Oakland NL East - Atlanta Central - St Louis West - Los Angeles Wild Cards - Washington and San Francisco World Series - Detroit and Los Angeles (Detroit wins) Cy Young AL - Yu Darvish NL - Clayton Kershaw Ten days!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 the Dodgers played the diamondbacks here in Sydney last night ...... http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/more-sports/pitcher-clayton-kershaw-carries-los-angeles-dodgers-to-historic-win-against-arizona-diamondbacks/story-fnibbyyv-1226862075167 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 the Dodgers played the diamondbacks here in Sydney last night ...... http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/more-sports/pitcher-clayton-kershaw-carries-los-angeles-dodgers-to-historic-win-against-arizona-diamondbacks/story-fnibbyyv-1226862075167 Thanks for posting this! It's so cricket-like in its writing... "innings" to refer to a singular inning and "LA are" instead of "LA is" as it would be written here. Brings a new joy to reading about my favorite sport. Love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Thanks for posting this! It's so cricket-like in its writing... "innings" to refer to a singular inning and "LA are" instead of "LA is" as it would be written here. Brings a new joy to reading about my favorite sport. Love it!! hi ebk I watched a bit of the game. some cricket players and fans are not happy about the game being played at the SCG ( Sydney cricket ground ), as it made a state game move elsewhere.... but apparently the premier thought it would be good pr for us, and also generate money, so.... I know a 92 year old ex australian cricket team member who is a bit miffed ( they could have used another stadium ). oh well. glad you enjoyed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 hi ebk I watched a bit of the game. some cricket players and fans are not happy about the game being played at the SCG ( Sydney cricket ground ), as it made a state game move elsewhere.... but apparently the premier thought it would be good pr for us, and also generate money, so.... I know a 92 year old ex australian cricket team member who is a bit miffed ( they could have used another stadium ). oh well. glad you enjoyed it Somebody is always going to grumble in these situations...you can't please everyone. They'll get over it. The Premier is right; it is a good pr opportunity. I totally forgot about the Aussie games. Do these games count in the standings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I totally forgot about the Aussie games. Do these games count in the standings? They only count in the Spring Training standings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 They only count in the Spring Training standings... Nope. They count. The season has started...in a fashion. I hate Bud Selig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 ^^ Hmmm, I had no idea these Aussie games were part of the regular season, thanks for the clarification. So the season has "officially" started and what an underwhelming way to start. A major brainfart by Bud... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 ^^ Hmmm, I had no idea these Aussie games were part of the regular season, thanks for the clarification. So the season has "officially" started and what an underwhelming way to start. A major brainfart by Bud... If you want to take the game internationally, then this is the way to go. Better to play games at the start of the season than in the middle of it, too disruptive or, at the end when the players have probably had enough and need a rest. I have no problem with them playing at the SCG and I'm a Cricket tragic and have enjoyed watching the games, it's live on Free TV so that's a bonus. The historical significance of this game goes back to the Goldrush days 100 years ago when the first Baseball game was played in Oz. To be fair dinkum and really play a "World Series", then play other nations. Btw, Australia's national team defeated the Diamondbacks 5-0 at the SCG last Friday night. Looks like the "Brooklyn" Dodgers are setting themselves up for another win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 If you want to take the game internationally, then this is the way to go. Better to play games at the start of the season than in the middle of it, too disruptive or, at the end when the players have probably had enough and need a rest. I have no problem with them playing at the SCG and I'm a Cricket tragic and have enjoyed watching the games, it's live on Free TV so that's a bonus. The historical significance of this game goes back to the Goldrush days 100 years ago when the first Baseball game was played in Oz. To be fair dinkum and really play a "World Series", then play other nations. Btw, Australia's national team defeated the Diamondbacks 5-0 at the SCG last Friday night. Looks like the "Brooklyn" Dodgers are setting themselves up for another win. ( and strider ) apparently the cricketers are only upset because a sheffield shield match couldn't be played there, and perhaps the baseball could have been played at, say, ANZ or elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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