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Offline Ripsnort

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« on: October 03, 2001, 01:28:00 PM »
With five games to go, Seattle needs two victories to tie the 1998 New York Yankees (114-48) and four to match the major league mark set by the 1906 Chicago Cubs (116-36).
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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2001, 02:06:00 PM »
One is doable.. the other would be a miracle.

Lou seems to be sticking to a planned rotation of players.  I think this record is not important enough for him to deviate from it.

My fingers are definately crossed.

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« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2001, 09:47:00 AM »
If they do match the Cubs mark, will there be an asterix much like when Maris eclipsed the Babe?  '06 Cubs played 154 games, '01 Mariners will play 162.  Personally, no asterix is necessary.  This years Mariners can't beat the '06 Cubs winning pct, and that IMO takes care of the 154 vs 162 game seasons.

edit only 152 games for the Cubs?  I thought they were playing 154 back then.  hmm...

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« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2001, 10:58:00 AM »
Hehehe.. either way... the record has stood for nearly 100 years.  There seems to be quite a few 90+ year records falling this year.  I only hope there's room for one more.

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« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2001, 11:37:00 AM »
If they do it, great, if not, it's ok.  Need to keep everyone healthy and get ready for the playoffs.  Would be considered a waste of a season if they didn't make it to the World Series.  

I'm just hoping for the A's to beat the Yanks.  I want to see Seattle/Oakland in the ALCS.

Oh my!!!  Seattle has 4 games remaining, with the Rangers coming in.  That should be 4 straight right there, and how's that for irony!  A-Rod will be on the field as the Mariners possible tie or break the single season record for wins.  Of course, he'll be in the wrong uniform!  Guess money is more important to Pay-Rod than winning!  (Just imagine if he had signed with Seattle again.  They might not have even lost 30 games all year adding A-Rod's production into the equation!!)
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« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2001, 11:46:00 AM »
Texas is not a given, we've got "Deep Bench" playing...Lou's resting alot of starters for the play-offs.
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« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2001, 12:00:00 PM »
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Texas is not a given, we've got "Deep Bench" playing...Lou's resting alot of starters for the play-offs.

Texas still doesn't have a pitching staff.  5.68 team ERA.  They lead the AL in hits and walks surrendered.  I'd take your reserves against their starting pitching staff any day.   :)
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« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2001, 12:45:00 PM »
SEATTLE HAS DONE VERY WELL THIS YEAR, BUT I WOULD BE WORRIED ABOUT THE A'S IF THEY HAVENT TIRED THEM SELVS OUT GETTING TO WHERE THEY ARE NOW THEY MIGHT BE A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH.

I JUST HOPE THE BRAVES GET HOT WITH THE BATS SOON...
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« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2001, 12:54:00 PM »
GO YANKS!!!


P.S. - Hey Rip...should I be expecting my Vodka soon??  ;)


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« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2001, 01:16:00 PM »
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Originally posted by YANKEE:
GO YANKS!!!

P.S. - Hey Rip...should I be expecting my Vodka soon??   ;)

Yankee

if you didn't handle accounts, I'd say something...   :p    ;)   aww, what the hell.  Don't give her any, Rip!  Bad Yankee for liking the Yankees!  Bad, bad, bad!
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« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2001, 01:51:00 PM »
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P.S. - Hey Rip...should I be expecting my Vodka soon?? ;)

You bet on the Mariners?

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« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2001, 02:03:00 PM »
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Originally posted by YANKEE:
GO YANKS!!!


P.S. - Hey Rip...should I be expecting my Vodka soon??   ;)


Yankee

Yes maam! Though I won't be there to personally deliver it  :(

What kind was it again?
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« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2001, 11:57:00 AM »
Hey Nifty...I can't help it....I have pinstripe Yankee blood running through my veins. It's in the DNA. YANKEES ROCK!!!


Rip,

I hope that the mourning period you had to undergo last year when the Yankees spanked the Mariners was as painless as possible.  :D

Absolute vodka is fine or I wouldn't mind a nice, dry Chardonnay either. Are we wagering again this year????

Sorry you can't be here in person  :( . Maybe next year. I'll raise a glass to you when I'm in the Sports Bar watching the game next weekend.  :)

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« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2001, 12:17:00 PM »
Yankee.. you may want to wait to see if the Yankees even get the chance to meet Seattle in the finals before making any bets on them ;)

Oakland is no push-over.

Personally... I'm visualizing an all west-coast AL Finals.

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« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2001, 12:19:00 PM »
BTW.. back to the original post...

Last night was win 114. A 16-1 thumping of the hapless Rangers.  The only Ranger run was a solo HR by A.Rod.

The game was made special when Jay Buhner hit a 420 foot shot to right center field.  Its great to see him finally trotting around the basis again.

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