Race for the Playoffs - AL Central

unreal654 · 08-31-2007, 11:26 AM

Cleveland 76-57 .571 --
Detroit 72-62 .537 4.5
Minnesota 67-66 .504 9.0
Kansas City 59-73 .447 16.5
Chi White Sox 57-77 .425 19.5

The anticipation is killing me!

I think we can all count out Chicago, KC, and Minnesota at this point. Here's how the Indian's remaining schedule breaks down...

3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox
3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins
4 game series - home - L.A. Angels
3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox
3 game series - home - K.C. Royals
3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers
3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics
3 game series - away - Seattle Mariners
3 game series - away - K.C. Royals

28 games left... 16 home... 12 away...

The good news is the Indians have 12 games (6 and 6) left against the White Sox and Royals. They also get key series again Detroit and L.A. at home. It's crunch time, I really hope the fans come out and support the team during this important stretch. We can't let what happened in 2005 happen again. GO TRIBE!!!! 6 in a row and counting!!!

bedir than average · 08-31-2007, 01:39 PM

I think you missed a "home" game that the Indians have as part of the snowstorm make up games. That would be a double header in Seattle where the first of two the Indians wear the home unis and bat in the bottom of the 9th

Damnitmike · 08-31-2007, 07:26 PM

I think trying to predict this would just make me look silly....

I was going to say I wouldn't count out Minny, but I didn't realize they were 9 out....last time I looked they were 4-5.....

ChiTown is a shocker this year, eh.....WTH?

You got to love this game....just when you think you got it pegged, it will make you look like sh........................

unreal654 · 09-01-2007, 11:16 AM

3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox (8-5 W)
3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins
4 game series - away - L.A. Angels
3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox
3 game series - home - K.C. Royals
3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers
3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics
3 game series - away - Seattle Mariners
3 game series - away - K.C. Royals

1-0

Cleveland 77-57 .575 --
Detroit 72-63 .533 5.5
Minnesota 68-67 .504 9.5
Kansas City 60-74 .448 17.0
Chi White Sox 57-78 .422 20.5

Next Game:

Saturday, September 1
White Sox (57-78) -- Javier Vazquez, RHP (11-7, 3.89) @ Indians (77-57) -- Paul Byrd, RHP (13-5, 4.43)

unreal654 · 09-01-2007, 09:47 PM

3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox (8-5 W, 7-0 W)
3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins
4 game series - away - L.A. Angels
3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox
3 game series - home - K.C. Royals
3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers
3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics
3 game series - away - Seattle Mariners
3 game series - away - K.C. Royals

2-0

Next Game:

Sunday, September 2

Chi White Sox (57-79) at Cleveland (78-57)
J. Contreras vs. J. Westbrook

unreal654 · 09-02-2007, 08:30 PM

3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox (8-5 W, 7-0 W, 0-8 L)
3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins (5-0 W, 7-5 W, 6-2 W)
4 game series - away - L.A. Angels
3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox
3 game series - home - K.C. Royals
3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers
3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics
3 game series - away - Seattle Mariners
3 game series - away - K.C. Royals

Record: 5-1

Next Series:

at

Mon, Sep 3 2:10 pm EDT C. Sabathia vs. J. Santana (5-0 W)
Tue, Sep 4 8:10 pm EDT A. Laffey vs. K. Slowey (7-5 W)
Wed, Sep 5 1:10 pm EDT F. Carmona vs. S. Baker (W 6-2)

unreal654 · 09-02-2007, 08:32 PM

I like the matchups this series... classic ace vs. ace for game 1 and our two young arms for games 2 and 3.

Hopefully we can take 2 of 3 and keep rolling.

1Perry · 09-02-2007, 08:38 PM

Being that they are far more important for the Twins (not that all games now aren't for everyone still in it) hopefully the Indians can play with a little less pressure.

I hope the younger guys have paid attention to Lofton showing what a little patience can do for you.

unreal654 · 09-03-2007, 05:36 PM

Indians win 5-0 today... I checked the books and Johan is 0-5 this year in 6 starts against the tribe.

unreal654 · 09-04-2007, 08:39 AM

AL Central Standings
W L Pct GB
Cleveland 80 58 .580 --
Detroit 73 65 .529 7.0
Minnesota 69 70 .496 11.5
Kansas City 62 76 .449 18.0
Chi White Sox 59 79 .428 21.0

unreal654 · 09-06-2007, 11:40 AM

3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox (8-5 W, 7-0 W, 0-8 L)
3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins (5-0 W, 7-5 W, 6-2 W)
4 game series - away - L.A. Angels
3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox
3 game series - home - K.C. Royals
3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers
3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics
3 game series - away - Seattle Mariners
3 game series - away - K.C. Royals

Record: 5-1

Next Series:

vs.

Fri, Sep 7 10:05 pm EDT K. Escobar vs. J. Westbrook (3-10 L)
Sat, Sep 8 9:05 pm EDT E. Santana vs. C. Sabathia
Sun, Sep 9 8:05 pm EDT J. Weaver vs. A. Laffey

AL Central Standings:

W L Pct GB
Cleveland 81 59 .579 --
Detroit 75 65 .536 7.0
Minnesota 69 71 .493 12.5
Kansas City 62 77 .446 19.0
Chi White Sox 59 81 .421 22.0

Magic Number = 17

unreal654 · 09-14-2007, 06:48 PM

3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox (8-5 W, 7-0 W, 0-8 L)
3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins (5-0 W, 7-5 W, 6-2 W)
4 game series - away - L.A. Angels (3-10 L, 2-3 L, 6-1 W, 6-2 W)
3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox (6-2 W, 8-3 W, 4-7 L)
3 game series - home - K.C. Royals
3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers
3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics
3 game series - away - Seattle Mariners
3 game series - away - K.C. Royals

Record: 11-5

Next Series:

vs.

Fri, Sep 14 7:05 pm EDT B. Bannister vs. C. Sabathia (5-4 W)
Sat, Sep 15 7:05 pm EDT Z. Greinke vs. F. Carmona (W 6-0)
Sun, Sep 16 1:05 pm EDT B. Buckner vs. P. Byrd (L 7-4)

unreal654 · 09-14-2007, 06:51 PM

we have to take advantage of playing the Royals. A sweep going into the Detroit series would be ideal.

unreal654 · 09-21-2007, 05:24 PM

3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox (8-5 W, 7-0 W, 0-8 L)
3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins (5-0 W, 7-5 W, 6-2 W)
4 game series - away - L.A. Angels (3-10 L, 2-3 L, 6-1 W, 6-2 W)
3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox (6-2 W, 8-3 W, 4-7 L)
3 game series - home - K.C. Royals (5-4 W, 6-0 W, 7-4 L)
3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers (6-5 W, 7-4 W, 4-2 W)
3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics
4 game series - 3 away, 1 "home" - Seattle Mariners
3 game series - away - K.C. Royals

Record (since Aug. 31): 15-5

Next Series:

vs.

Fri, Sep 21 7:05 pm EDT J. Blanton vs. F. Carmona (W 4-3)
Sat, Sep 22 7:05 pm EDT D. Haren vs. P. Byrd
Sun, Sep 23 1:05 pm EDT R. Harden vs. J. Westbrook

Magic Number = 2

unreal654 · 09-21-2007, 05:26 PM

We are going up against 3 very talented pitchers this weekend. Hopefully they won't spoil our chance to clinch at home!

08-31-2007, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	Race for the Playoffs - AL Central Cleveland 76-57 .571 -- Detroit 72-62 .537 4.5 Minnesota 67-66 .504 9.0 Kansas City 59-73 .447 16.5 Chi White Sox 57-77 .425 19.5 The anticipation is killing me! I think we can all count out Chicago, KC, and Minnesota at this point. Here's how the Indian's remaining schedule breaks down... 3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox 3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins 4 game series - home - L.A. Angels 3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox 3 game series - home - K.C. Royals 3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers 3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics 3 game series - away - Seattle Mariners 3 game series - away - K.C. Royals 28 games left... 16 home... 12 away... The good news is the Indians have 12 games (6 and 6) left against the White Sox and Royals. They also get key series again Detroit and L.A. at home. It's crunch time, I really hope the fans come out and support the team during this important stretch. We can't let what happened in 2005 happen again. GO TRIBE!!!! 6 in a row and counting!!!

08-31-2007, 01:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	I think you missed a "home" game that the Indians have as part of the snowstorm make up games. That would be a double header in Seattle where the first of two the Indians wear the home unis and bat in the bottom of the 9th __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

08-31-2007, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Damnitmike Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 65	I think trying to predict this would just make me look silly.... I was going to say I wouldn't count out Minny, but I didn't realize they were 9 out....last time I looked they were 4-5..... ChiTown is a shocker this year, eh.....WTH? You got to love this game....just when you think you got it pegged, it will make you look like sh........................ __________________ Never argue with an idiot. First, they drag you down to their level. Then, they beat you with experience. Stop In To The Tribe Zone! Come Get Your Indians Toolbar! This Thing Rocks! Check it out Here!

09-01-2007, 11:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox (8-5 W) 3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins 4 game series - away - L.A. Angels 3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox 3 game series - home - K.C. Royals 3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers 3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics 3 game series - away - Seattle Mariners 3 game series - away - K.C. Royals 1-0 Cleveland 77-57 .575 -- Detroit 72-63 .533 5.5 Minnesota 68-67 .504 9.5 Kansas City 60-74 .448 17.0 Chi White Sox 57-78 .422 20.5 Next Game: Saturday, September 1 White Sox (57-78) -- Javier Vazquez, RHP (11-7, 3.89) @ Indians (77-57) -- Paul Byrd, RHP (13-5, 4.43) Last edited by unreal654; 09-14-2007 at 06:51 PM.

09-01-2007, 09:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox (8-5 W, 7-0 W) 3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins 4 game series - away - L.A. Angels 3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox 3 game series - home - K.C. Royals 3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers 3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics 3 game series - away - Seattle Mariners 3 game series - away - K.C. Royals 2-0 Next Game: Sunday, September 2 Chi White Sox (57-79) at Cleveland (78-57) J. Contreras vs. J. Westbrook Last edited by unreal654; 09-14-2007 at 06:52 PM.

09-02-2007, 08:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox (8-5 W, 7-0 W, 0-8 L) 3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins (5-0 W, 7-5 W, 6-2 W) 4 game series - away - L.A. Angels 3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox 3 game series - home - K.C. Royals 3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers 3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics 3 game series - away - Seattle Mariners 3 game series - away - K.C. Royals Record: 5-1 Next Series: at Mon, Sep 3 2:10 pm EDT C. Sabathia vs. J. Santana (5-0 W) Tue, Sep 4 8:10 pm EDT A. Laffey vs. K. Slowey (7-5 W) Wed, Sep 5 1:10 pm EDT F. Carmona vs. S. Baker (W 6-2) Last edited by unreal654; 09-14-2007 at 06:52 PM.

09-02-2007, 08:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	I like the matchups this series... classic ace vs. ace for game 1 and our two young arms for games 2 and 3. Hopefully we can take 2 of 3 and keep rolling.

09-02-2007, 08:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
1Perry Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,617	Being that they are far more important for the Twins (not that all games now aren't for everyone still in it) hopefully the Indians can play with a little less pressure. I hope the younger guys have paid attention to Lofton showing what a little patience can do for you.

09-03-2007, 05:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	Indians win 5-0 today... I checked the books and Johan is 0-5 this year in 6 starts against the tribe.

09-04-2007, 08:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	AL Central Standings W L Pct GB Cleveland 80 58 .580 -- Detroit 73 65 .529 7.0 Minnesota 69 70 .496 11.5 Kansas City 62 76 .449 18.0 Chi White Sox 59 79 .428 21.0 Last edited by unreal654; 09-05-2007 at 10:48 AM.

09-06-2007, 11:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox (8-5 W, 7-0 W, 0-8 L) 3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins (5-0 W, 7-5 W, 6-2 W) 4 game series - away - L.A. Angels 3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox 3 game series - home - K.C. Royals 3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers 3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics 3 game series - away - Seattle Mariners 3 game series - away - K.C. Royals Record: 5-1 Next Series: vs. Fri, Sep 7 10:05 pm EDT K. Escobar vs. J. Westbrook (3-10 L) Sat, Sep 8 9:05 pm EDT E. Santana vs. C. Sabathia Sun, Sep 9 8:05 pm EDT J. Weaver vs. A. Laffey AL Central Standings: W L Pct GB Cleveland 81 59 .579 -- Detroit 75 65 .536 7.0 Minnesota 69 71 .493 12.5 Kansas City 62 77 .446 19.0 Chi White Sox 59 81 .421 22.0 Magic Number = 17 Last edited by unreal654; 09-14-2007 at 06:52 PM.

09-14-2007, 06:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox (8-5 W, 7-0 W, 0-8 L) 3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins (5-0 W, 7-5 W, 6-2 W) 4 game series - away - L.A. Angels (3-10 L, 2-3 L, 6-1 W, 6-2 W) 3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox (6-2 W, 8-3 W, 4-7 L) 3 game series - home - K.C. Royals 3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers 3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics 3 game series - away - Seattle Mariners 3 game series - away - K.C. Royals Record: 11-5 Next Series: vs. Fri, Sep 14 7:05 pm EDT B. Bannister vs. C. Sabathia (5-4 W) Sat, Sep 15 7:05 pm EDT Z. Greinke vs. F. Carmona (W 6-0) Sun, Sep 16 1:05 pm EDT B. Buckner vs. P. Byrd (L 7-4) Last edited by unreal654; 09-21-2007 at 05:19 PM.

09-14-2007, 06:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	we have to take advantage of playing the Royals. A sweep going into the Detroit series would be ideal.

09-21-2007, 05:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	3 game series - home - Chicago White Sox (8-5 W, 7-0 W, 0-8 L) 3 game series - away - Minnesota Twins (5-0 W, 7-5 W, 6-2 W) 4 game series - away - L.A. Angels (3-10 L, 2-3 L, 6-1 W, 6-2 W) 3 game series - away - Chicago White Sox (6-2 W, 8-3 W, 4-7 L) 3 game series - home - K.C. Royals (5-4 W, 6-0 W, 7-4 L) 3 game series - home - Detroit Tigers (6-5 W, 7-4 W, 4-2 W) 3 game series - home - Oakland Athletics 4 game series - 3 away, 1 "home" - Seattle Mariners 3 game series - away - K.C. Royals Record (since Aug. 31): 15-5 Next Series: vs. Fri, Sep 21 7:05 pm EDT J. Blanton vs. F. Carmona (W 4-3) Sat, Sep 22 7:05 pm EDT D. Haren vs. P. Byrd Sun, Sep 23 1:05 pm EDT R. Harden vs. J. Westbrook Magic Number = 2 Last edited by unreal654; 09-22-2007 at 09:15 PM.

09-21-2007, 05:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	We are going up against 3 very talented pitchers this weekend. Hopefully they won't spoil our chance to clinch at home!