nobody wins or loses this argument until I see the last five world series winners and how good statistically their bullpen was.

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There are certainly more edumacated people than me in statistics so work this one out for me:

If each playoff is completely random does it increase your chances by appearing in multiple years. Isn't each year a 1:12 chance (approximated)?

Isn't this like the coin flip example where there is a 1:2 chance of an outcome each and every time?

If this is true, wouldn't the best use of resources be to load up in one year to cut down on the randomness of a particular year (and I don't subscribe to it being completely random)?

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O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

Not sure what the stats would say but the Cards bullpen in 2011 was hit or miss...bailed out a lot of early exits from the starters but also blew a lot of late inning leads/ties.

Oh, and they had Edwin Jackson starting games.

What I've learned today is that the board is better when both teams suck.

Should be a great August here then.

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

Actually, I expect the pitching to be better. I expect they will sign Price, or another quality starter this winter to go along with Arietta and Lester at the front end of the rotation. Ramirez should be back to 100% which he has not been all year and he's an exceptional relief pitcher when healthy. But the greatest improvement will be from the young position players who will benefit from a full season in the majors and learning the rotations around the league/ making adjustments.

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Go Cubs!!!!

So it looks like the Cubs offense can make up for some bullpen issues after all.

Weird how the bullpen portion of a baseball game isn't played in a vacuum.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

it was VERY warm yesterday

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O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

Your passive aggression is cute.

Two blown ninth inning leads in four games, and you are still thumping your chest?

You probably know less about baseball than any poster on this site.

Fanboy status confirmed.

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Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

I'm a Sox fan and I can distance my bias from the facts:
- Joe Maddon is a good Manager and I'd love to have him manage my team
- The Cubs are going to be in the Wildcard race and I believe they have a good chance of getting in

I also agree that there' a lot of overblown hype on the Cubs. I do not think they're remotely close to winning anything this year, but they're certainly closer than the White Sox.

Carry on with the pissing matches.

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Eh?

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

Well you certainly have shown you cannot be the judge of that.

Simple facts are that I probably know more than but a few posters on this board. While you're smoking up to pass the hours of your mundane life, I'm enjoying some MLB Network with legal beverages.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

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Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

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I'm going to bounce from the spot for awhile but I will be back at some point to argue with you about this hoops stuff again. Playoffs have been great this season. See ya up the road.

I'm out.

IMU tossing out personal shots like Kawinis Club members during a Independence Day parade.

I enjoy your baseball posts, but I think you may need to reassess your understanding of the word "mundane."

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life in the swinging suburbs for single socialite

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O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

What's that a euphemism for?

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There are only two examples of infinity: The universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the universe.

We're solely discussing 'stay-at-home' entertainment options. A Mr. Mom would have way more of that than I, but no matter if you have 16 hours at home or 4, you need to find a way to wind down and relax.

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I'm going to bounce from the spot for awhile but I will be back at some point to argue with you about this hoops stuff again. Playoffs have been great this season. See ya up the road.

I'm out.

Any and all entertainment options are on the table.

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You really need to smoke a blunt...your opinion on marijuana is absurd ..you are like a 75 year old brainwashed bible thumper . You are too young to be so confused n set in your ways.

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I don't think the Giants will run away with this thing.

I've smoked before. Several times. And the most recent time wasn't all that long ago.

But it isn't something to do. It is something you maybe do while you're doing something else. And even then...little to no payoff.

If you're that bored where smoking up sounds like an activity...I'm sorry your life isn't more rewarding.

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IMU dropping personal shots all over the place!

Can he be stopped?

IMU says nothing but nice things about the folks on this board when we have a gays outing. Most of you would be quite flattered by how highly he thinks of you.

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Hawaii (fuck) You

FIXED

Lies! I've never even been in the backseat of my hot hatch.

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