MLB '11 - Page 8

Strangler Lewis · 06-13-2011, 02:17 PM

Looking at 1968 (the last season before divisional play) the fifth place teams in each league had records of 83-79, .512, 20 games out and 81-81, .500, 16 games out. Putting such teams in the playoffs would be NBA-like and gross. I would think the league would want to keep the divisions--perhaps even add three or four--to bury just how inferior some of these playoff teams are.

Alex · 06-13-2011, 02:57 PM

Not hiding it too much with these records all making the playoffs in the last decade:

82-80, 83-78, 84-78, 85-70, 86-76, 88-74 (3 times), 89-73

Strangler Lewis · 06-13-2011, 03:07 PM

The records are the records, but the mediocrity is diluted by the fact that bad teams are "division champions" or finish just a couple of games out in their "competitive" division.

Alex · 06-13-2011, 04:59 PM

Ah, yes. I see, I misunderstood you.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-13-2011, 07:54 PM

Which is what my original point was. From a marketing perspective, divisions make a lot of sense.

Kevy Baby · 06-15-2011, 08:37 PM

Texas Rangers draft paralyzed Georgia player; Houston Astros draft paralyzed pitcher

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The Texas Rangers drafted University of Georgia outfielder Johnathan Taylor on Wednesday in the 33rd round of baseball's amateur draft. The Houston Astros took Buddy Lamothe, a pitcher out San Jacinto College, in the 40th round.

Doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary until you know this: Taylor, a junior from Acworth, Ga., was partially paralyzed this spring when he suffered a broken neck in an outfield collision with teammate Zach Cone. Lamothe was paralyzed in a diving accident last month.

The whole feel-good story.

Alex · 06-15-2011, 09:49 PM

The feel bad story is Steven Selsky who was the next player drafted, essentially being told "as a baseball player you're slightly less valuable than a guy who likely will never walk again, now get out there and show some hustle."

Moonliner · 06-16-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Texas Rangers draft paralyzed Georgia player; Houston Astros draft paralyzed pitcher

The whole feel-good story.

They could both be starters for the Nats.

Strangler Lewis · 06-16-2011, 09:23 AM

And if they came to bat, most big league pitchers would still work the count full trying to nip at the corners with cutters.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-16-2011, 02:48 PM

They drafted these guys to make them feel better? Wouldn't that make you feel worse? "Hey, you're drafted! You're going to be a big baseball player! You're going to....oh wait no, you're totally f'd, and because of a freak accident! Sucks to be you!" Maybe I'm messed up in the head, but that would be my reaction. "Feel-good stories" just don't jive with me, I guess.

06-13-2011, 02:17 PM	#71
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Looking at 1968 (the last season before divisional play) the fifth place teams in each league had records of 83-79, .512, 20 games out and 81-81, .500, 16 games out. Putting such teams in the playoffs would be NBA-like and gross. I would think the league would want to keep the divisions--perhaps even add three or four--to bury just how inferior some of these playoff teams are. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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06-13-2011, 02:57 PM	#72
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Not hiding it too much with these records all making the playoffs in the last decade: 82-80, 83-78, 84-78, 85-70, 86-76, 88-74 (3 times), 89-73
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06-13-2011, 03:07 PM	#73
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	The records are the records, but the mediocrity is diluted by the fact that bad teams are "division champions" or finish just a couple of games out in their "competitive" division. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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06-13-2011, 04:59 PM	#74
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Ah, yes. I see, I misunderstood you.
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06-13-2011, 07:54 PM	#75
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Which is what my original point was. From a marketing perspective, divisions make a lot of sense. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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06-15-2011, 09:49 PM	#77
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	The feel bad story is Steven Selsky who was the next player drafted, essentially being told "as a baseball player you're slightly less valuable than a guy who likely will never walk again, now get out there and show some hustle."
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06-16-2011, 09:23 AM	#79
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	And if they came to bat, most big league pitchers would still work the count full trying to nip at the corners with cutters. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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06-16-2011, 02:48 PM	#80
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	They drafted these guys to make them feel better? Wouldn't that make you feel worse? "Hey, you're drafted! You're going to be a big baseball player! You're going to....oh wait no, you're totally f'd, and because of a freak accident! Sucks to be you!" Maybe I'm messed up in the head, but that would be my reaction. "Feel-good stories" just don't jive with me, I guess. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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