alfdogg 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 I included the Astros in the poll because that division is still pretty wide open and the Cardinals and/or Cubs could still overtake them. I'm think I'm safe in saying the Giants and Braves will win their divisions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 Let's go, Phil-lies :: clap clap clapclapclap :: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 I voted Phillies. The Marlins are playing over their heads, and the Phillies just brought up some good minor league talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 Ok, everyone here probably knows by now that I am a Marlins fan and I started a topic on them winning the wild card the first week of July (when it looked improbable), BUT here is why I truly believe it will happen... Al you are right, the marlins are playing over their heads right now, but that's the best thing for them. That might sound crazy, but they, as a team, are at that magical place right now where they think they are unbeatable. Ramon Castro, 13th inning walk-off homerun Tuesday. Mike Mordecai, 11th inning walkoff homerun Wednesday after Urbina blew the save in the 9th. No matter what the situation, I think this team is so young that they feel they can win. That's half the battle right there. They won't give up, quit, or die until the last out is recorded. You would think you'd be able to say that about all teams, but it's not always the case. This is the Marlins year, I can feel it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 Well, I'm still hoping for the Expos (so I won't be voting in the poll), but their horrible road record is hurting them. I'll be happy, though, if anyone but Florida wins it, but I'll probably be pulling for either the Phillies or the Cubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 d-backs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 It took the Marlins playing over their heads and the Phillies playing like shit for them to take over, so I am still going to guess Phils recover and win. And in the next two months Chase Utley becomes a Philadelphia legend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 I'm going to be cheering for the Marlins, they seem to be another young team that is succeeding like the Royals are. Plus, they just won two games in a row on a HR. And Jack McKeon was a former Royals manager in the 70s. Go Marlins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 I've said it before, but if the Marlins make the playoffs, life is not fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteakGrowsOnUecker 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 My sentimental pick is the Marlins because I love everything that Dontrelle is doing but I think the Phills are going to get paste them in the long run. Pat Burrell and Placido Polanco are absolutely red hot right now, as well as Thome with that HR he blasted a few nights ago. The main problem with the Phillies is their bullpen. Jose Mesa has looked like a train wreck recently, which brought back freightening memories of Wild Thing Mitch Williams. They did get Mike Williams from the Pirates but his ERA is astronomical too. The Marlins have the same issue though with Urbina the other night blowing a save. If Dontrelle doesn't get out of his small slump that he's been in the past couple of games, than the rest of the team might follow suit with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 I have no fear about the Phils bullpen. While their ninth innings have been interesting, the rest of the bullpen has been terrific all year. Pleasac (1.44 ERA, no ER allowed since June 4th) Wendell (2.01 ERA) Cormier (1.43 ERA, take out his first outing of the season he has a 0.73 ERA) Adams (2.28 ERA) They will be able to pick up the slack. And Mike Williams has been solid since his first shaky week with the club (1 ER in his last 7 appearances, 7 1/3 innings). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteakGrowsOnUecker 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 They need to use Mike Williams instead of Jose Mesa then because lately its been over 50% chance that he's going to give up somewhere between 1-3 runs. I'm all for the Phills I just hope that Mesa doesn't cost them to many games that they should've won because they had him in when they should have had Williams in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2003 They already pulled Mesa from the role. They are going by committee for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2003 Well, I'm still hoping for the Expos (so I won't be voting in the poll), Yeah, I forgot to put the "other" option. My bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2003 I voted for Arizona, but now that I think about it I think Philadelphia gets it. Maybe Houston could, because they won't be winning the division, that's for sure! Go Cubs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2003 Well Williams got his first save for the Phillies as they take back the wild card league. And Chase Utley goes 3-4 in his re-debut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
