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That would seems to increase my chances of both Oakland and Cleveland making the playoffs, which would be excellent. I hope they do.

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Is it a bad thing that I saw "Will the Sox collapse" and assumed you were talking about the Red Sox and said "looks like it."

That game against Chicago on Labor Day is hurting them.

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With 6 games left still against the indians its possible.

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I assumed you were talking about the Red Sox and said "looks like it."

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Yes it does. But to me, it's been nothing short of amazing that they've been able to hang on as long as they have with mediocre starting pitching(read no ace) and no bullpen.

I'm just hoping that by the time they reach the last series with the Yanks, the Sox won't need a sweep to win it.

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Is it a bad thing that I saw "Will the Sox collapse" and assumed you were talking about the Red Sox and said "looks like it."

That game against Chicago on Labor Day is hurting them.

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Ha I didnt even realize the same thing was happening to bosox. I thought they were cruisin for some reason.

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the answer is no. and it's not even close.

they'll take the WC away from boston though.

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they'll take the WC away from boston though.

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nh.

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6 versus CLE and 7 versus MIN. Plus 4 at DET.

Looking at that schedule it wouldn't be shocking if the Sox missed out on the playoffs.

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6 versus CLE (10-3) and 7 versus MIN (6-5). Plus 4 at DET (12-3).


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I'm not worried about the opponents at all -- I'm worried about the way they've been playing. They're playing like Jerry Manuel is still managing.

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no, they wont

theyre 4.5 up with 16 games left,if they win one big game theyre set. its not happening.

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6 versus CLE (10-3) and 7 versus MIN (6-5). Plus 4 at DET (12-3).


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I'm not worried about the opponents at all -- I'm worried about the way they've been playing. They're playing like Jerry Manuel is still managing.

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I wouldn't put too much into less than 15 games against a single team in terms of splits. CLE, MIN, and DET are all at least decent teams; if you're not beating KC it's likely that you'll have trouble with these three teams. I guess my point is that for as poorly as the White Sox are playing, if they were playing some sorry teams they would still be able to pick up the division title pretty easily. Not necessarily the case with these three teams (particularly MIN & CLE whom the Sox have 13 against).

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6 versus CLE (10-3) and 7 versus MIN (6-5). Plus 4 at DET (12-3).


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I'm not worried about the opponents at all -- I'm worried about the way they've been playing. They're playing like Jerry Manuel is still managing.

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I wouldn't put too much into less than 15 games against a single team in terms of splits. CLE, MIN, and DET are all at least decent teams; if you're not beating KC it's likely that you'll have trouble with these three teams. I guess my point is that for as poorly as the White Sox are playing, if they were playing some sorry teams they would still be able to pick up the division title pretty easily. Not necessarily the case with these three teams (particularly MIN & CLE whom the Sox have 13 against).

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They're playing awful lately. If they don't turn it around, they're in trouble. If they closer to thier capability, they shoudl have no problem taking enough games from these teams to win the division.

That said, as a lifelong Sox fan, I'm very worried.

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Lets look at Clevelands scheldule. 7 games versus Kansas City, 6 Games versus the Sox, and 3 games versus Tampa Bay. Cleveland WILL make the playoffs.

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With 6 games left still against the indians its possible.

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cleveland is 5 back in the loss column. the white sox magic number is 4.5. surely they can get 5 chicago wins/cleveland losses combined.

the division is all but wrapped up.

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Um, the White Sox magic number is 13. They've been tanking for a while and the division is still very much up for grabs.

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diehard indians fan here, the answer is no. although, it will be close.

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theyre not going to lose it. the division is pretty much wrapped up, if chicago wins even 2 out of 6 games with cleveland its over. they can end it in one series, this is one or two games away from being completely over.

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theyre not going to lose it. the division is pretty much wrapped up, if chicago wins even 2 out of 6 games with cleveland its over. they can end it in one series, this is one or two games away from being completely over.

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Ugh, I wish I had the same confidence. I honestly think it's a lot closer than you think. Especially if we lose today. The thought of 2.5 ... *shudder*

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theyre not going to lose it. the division is pretty much wrapped up, if chicago wins even 2 out of 6 games with cleveland its over. they can end it in one series, this is one or two games away from being completely over.

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Ugh, I wish I had the same confidence. I honestly think it's a lot closer than you think. Especially if we lose today. The thought of 2.5 ... *shudder*

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Still 3.5 baby. At least we know Cleveland can't leave Wednesday with the division lead! [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
Must see TV starting tomorrow night...