GOG #35: ALCS - - A's vs. Tigers

by AsGirl on Oct 9, 2006 7:10 AM PDT Comment 22 comments

GOG #35: ALCS -- A's vs. Tigers

Series outcome (Please specify):
Who is named ALCS MVP?
Tigers starter to have the best series:
The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K:
HR hit by the A's:
Runs scored in the highest scoring game:
A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB:
Athletic to score the most runs:
Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP:
NLCS outcome (Please specify):
Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series?
Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse)
Team to commit more errors:
Better series -- Kendall or Pudge?
Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning?

Please note: If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player. Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder: Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-8). Up to 4 points for question #9 & 10 (2 points for each part). In questions 11-15, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Tuesday.

LET'S GO A's!!!!!

PS:
I know I haven't posted the results of the last few GOGs. I'm extremley sorry about that. I'll have them ready at the end of the ALCS!

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Here I go...

1. Series outcome (Please specify): A's 4-2
2. Who is named ALCS MVP? Milton Bradley
3. Tigers starter to have the best series: Kenny Rogers
4. The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 2/3/6
5. HR hit by the A's: 5
6. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 9
7. A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 4/3/2
8. Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
9. Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Bondermen/4
10. NLCS outcome (Please specify): Mets 4-1
11. Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? yes
12. Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) No
13. Team to commit more errors: Tigers
14. Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Kendall
15. Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

"I think he'll fit right in with our team concept" "That reminds me, I was going to ask you. What exactly *is* our team concept?"

by EglAthltcsFan on Oct 9, 2006 7:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

go A's

1. Series outcome (Please specify): A's in six
2. Who is named ALCS MVP? Nick Swisher
3. Tigers starter to have the best series: Nate RObertson
4. The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 1/2/3
5. HR hit by the A's: 4
6. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 13
7. A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 3/0/1
8. Athletic to score the most runs: Milton Bradley
9. Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Loaiza/4IP
10. NLCS outcome (Please specify): Cards in 7
11. Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? No
12. Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) Yes
13. Team to commit more errors: A's
14. Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Pudge
15. Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

by Nick86 on Oct 9, 2006 7:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Marco Scutaro is the new Mr. October.

Series outcome (Please specify): OAK in 6
Who is named ALCS MVP? MARCO!!!
Tigers starter to have the best series: Rogers
The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 1/5/5
HR hit by the A's: 9
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 18
A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 6/3/2
Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Robertson/4.2
NLCS outcome (Please specify): STL in 7
Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? Yes
Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) Yes
Team to commit more errors: DET
Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Kendall
Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? No

"I guess more players lick themselves than are ever licked by an opposing team." ~ Connie Mack

by Flyin As on Oct 9, 2006 9:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

More playoffs!

1. Series outcome (Please specify): A's 4-2
2. Who is named ALCS MVP? Thomas
3. Tigers starter to have the best series: Bonderman
4. The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 2/5/6
5. HR hit by the A's: 8
6. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 9
7. A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 5/3/2
8. Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
9. Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Robertson/4.1
10. NLCS outcome (Please specify): Mets 4-3
11. Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? Yes
12. Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) No
13. Team to commit more errors: Tigers
14. Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Kendall
15. Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? No

by kinselofant on Oct 9, 2006 9:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Reverse woofing mojo time

# Series outcome (Please specify): Tigers 3-1
# Who is named ALCS MVP? Bradley
# Tigers starter to have the best series: Verlander
# The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 1/3/8
# HR hit by the A's: 5
# Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 11
# A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 4/4/2
# Athletic to score the most runs: Bradley
# Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Loaiza/3.2
# NLCS outcome (Please specify): Mets 3-1
# Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? No
# Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) Yes
# Team to commit more errors: Tiges
# Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Pudge
# Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

"It's time to blow this team up." - Oaktoon, July 2006

by Ozzz on Oct 9, 2006 9:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This is a seven-game series

You need four to win.

When the lights...go down...in the city...

by senork on Oct 9, 2006 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know, but it's so hard to type...

..."Tigers 4-1".

Oh, there it is.

"It's time to blow this team up." - Oaktoon, July 2006

by Ozzz on Oct 9, 2006 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

my picks

1. Series outcome ( Tigers 4-2 ):
2. Who is named ALCS MVP? Sean casey
3. Tigers starter to have the best series: Verlander
4. The Gambler's series -- 2/3/4:
5. HR hit by the A's: 4
6. Runs scored in the highest scoring game:9
7. A's killer Polanco's series -- 9/4/0:
8. Athletic to score the most runs: Kotsay
9. Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Haren /4 Innings
10. NLCS outcome ( Cards in 7):
11. Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? Yes
12. Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) Yes
13. Team to commit more errors: A's
14. Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Pudge
15. Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

Lets go Oakland! Check out my blog:http://sportsrus33.blogspot.com/

by bballfanr33 on Oct 9, 2006 9:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ALCS

1. Series outcome (Please specify): A's 4-3
2. Who is named ALCS MVP?: Chavez
3. Tigers starter to have the best series: Rogers
4. The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 2/4/9
5. HR hit by the A's: 7
6. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 15
7. A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 6/4/3
8. Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
9. Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Robertson/4.2
10. NLCS outcome (Please specify): Mets in 5
11. Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series?: yes
12. Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse): yes
13. Team to commit more errors: Tigers
14. Better series -- Kendall or Pudge?: Kendall
15. Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning?: yes

A's 2006 record when I attend: 13-8

by peanut gallery on Oct 9, 2006 10:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A's do it!

1. Series outcome (Please specify): A's in 6
2. Who is named ALCS MVP? Frank T
3. Tigers starter to have the best series: Rogers
4. The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 2/5/6
5. HR hit by the A's: 8
6. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 13
7. A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 9/5/1
8. Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
9. Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Harden/5
10. NLCS outcome (Please specify): Cardinals in 6
11. Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? Zito
12. Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) No
13. Team to commit more errors: Tigers
14. Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Kendall
15. Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

Something clever

by SLOtown on Oct 9, 2006 10:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GOG #35: ALCS -- A's vs. Tigers

1. Series outcome (Please specify): A's 4-1
2. Who is named ALCS MVP? Scutaro
3. Tigers starter to have the best series: Bonderman
4. The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 1/3/2
5. HR hit by the A's: 5
6. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 12
7. A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 5/2/1
8. Athletic to score the most runs: Swisher
9. Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Verlander/4.1
10. NLCS outcome (Please specify): Mets 4-2
11. Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? No
12. Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) No
13. Team to commit more errors: Tigers
14. Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Pudge
15. Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? No

When the lights...go down...in the city...

by senork on Oct 9, 2006 11:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

AAAAHHHHH!!!!

Series outcome (Please specify): Tigers in 6
Who is named ALCS MVP? Ordonez
Tigers starter to have the best series: Rogers
The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 2/4/8
HR hit by the A's: 5
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 14
A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 6/4/2
Athletic to score the most runs: Bradley
Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Loaiza/4.2
NLCS outcome (Please specify): Mets in 6
Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? Yes
Is there a walk off game? Yes <Covers Face>
Team to commit more errors: Detriot
Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Pudge
Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

by AsGirl on Oct 9, 2006 11:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I Never Pick The A's To Lose.

Series Outcome: A's in 6
Who is named ALCS MVP? Nick Swisher
Tigers starter to have the best series: Bonderman
The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 2/5/5
HR hit by the A's: 10
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 13
A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 5/3/1
Athletic to score the most runs: Kotsay
Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Loaiza/5
NLCS outcome: Cardinals in 7
Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? Yes
Is there a walk off game? No
Team to commit more errors: Los Tigres
Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Kendall
Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

"It ain't easy chasing a dang Hall of Famer!" -Nick Swisher, reffering to his older brother, Frank Thomas

by The Lonesome Undertaker on Oct 9, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I have no idea who wins this series, but I'll try

1. Series outcome (Please specify): A's in 6 bitches!!!
2. Who is named ALCS MVP? Chhhhhhhavy! (Eric Chavez)
3. Tigers starter to have the best series: Verlander
4. The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 1/2/3
5. HR hit by the A's 6
6. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 12
7. A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 6/1/1
8. Athletic to score the most runs: Swisher
9. Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Harden/3.2
10. NLCS outcome (Please specify): Mets in 5
11. Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? Yes! (Zito)
12. Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) Nope
13. Team to commit more errors: Ligers
14. Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Pudge
15. Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Sure

by Philip Christy on Oct 9, 2006 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

These are sure to win.

1. Series outcome (Please specify): A's 4-3
2. Who is named ALCS MVP? D'Angelo!
3. Tigers starter to have the best series: Bonderman
4. The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 2/7/8
5. HR hit by the A's: 9
6. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 16
7. A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 7/5/2
8. Athletic to score the most runs: Payton
9. Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Robertson/4.1
10. NLCS outcome (Please specify): Mets in 6
11. Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? Yes
12. Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) No
13. Team to commit more errors: Tiggers
14. Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Pudge
15. Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

Certum est quod certum reddi potest.

by oblique on Oct 9, 2006 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Simple

1. Series outcome (Please specify): A's 4-0
2. Who is named ALCS MVP? Eric Chavez
3. Tigers starter to have the best series: Kenny Rogers
4. The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 1/4/7yes
5. HR hit by the A's: 7
6. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 6
7. A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 2/1/1
8. Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
9. Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Robertson/4
10. NLCS outcome (Please specify): Mets 4-2
11. Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? No
12. Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) No
13. Team to commit more errors: Tigers
14. Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Kendall
15. Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 9, 2006 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GOG shed his grace on thee

1.    Series outcome (Please specify): A's 4-2
2.    Who is named ALCS MVP? Milton Bradley (clap clap clap-clap-clap)
3.    Tigers starter to have the best series: Rogers
4.    The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 2/4/10
5.    HR hit by the A's: 5
6.    Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 12
7.    A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 8/4/4
8.    Athletic to score the most runs: Milton Bradley (clap clap clap-clap-clap)
9.    Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Verlander/4
10.    NLCS outcome (Please specify): Cards 4-2
11.    Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? Yes
12.    Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) Yes
13.    Team to commit more errors: Detroit
14.    Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Pudge
15.    Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

The Green and Golden Road to Unlimited Devotion

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 9, 2006 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Beat the kitties!

Series outcome (Please specify): A's sweep

Who is named ALCS MVP-Bradley

Tigers starter to have the best series:Rogers

The Gambler's series -- 1start/3ER/7K

HR hit by the A's:7

Runs scored in the highest scoring game:10

A's killer Polanco's series -- 5H/3RBI/1SB

Athletic to score the most runs:Thomas

Shortest outing by a starting pitcher --Robertson/5IP

NLCS outcome (Please specify):Cards 4-2

Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series?no

Is there a walk off game?no

Team to commit more errors:Kitties

Better series -- Kendall

Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning?yes

by lerei on Oct 9, 2006 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

World Series here comes the A's

Series outcome (Please specify): A's in 6
Who is named ALCS MVP? Nick Swisher
Tigers starter to have the best series: Rogers
The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 2/5/9
HR hit by the A's: 8
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 14
A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 7/2/1
Athletic to score the most runs: Nick Swisher
Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Robertson 4 2/3
NLCS outcome (Please specify): Mets in 6
Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? Yes
Is there a walk off game? No
Team to commit more errors: Detroit
Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Pudge
Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

by natebball on Oct 9, 2006 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Lets go A's

1. Series outcome (Please specify): A's in 7
2. Who is named ALCS MVP? Milton Bradley
3. Tigers starter to have the best series: Bonderman
4. The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 2/4/11
5. HR hit by the A's: 6
6. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 8
7. A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 13/6/0
8. Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
9. Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Harden/4
10. NLCS outcome (Please specify): Cards in 6
11. Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? No
12. Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) No
13. Team to commit more errors: Detroit
14. Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Pudge by a landslide
15. Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on Oct 10, 2006 6:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

game 1 & 2 - section 108

Series outcome (Please specify): Tigers in 7
Who is named ALCS MVP? Ordonez
Tigers starter to have the best series: Rogers
The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: who's the gambler? 2/5/8
HR hit by the A's: 6
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 11
A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 8/3/2
Athletic to score the most runs: Bradley
Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Loaiza/3.2
NLCS outcome (Please specify): Cardinals in 6
Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? No
Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) No
Team to commit more errors: Tigers
Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Pudge
Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? Yes

Live forever or die trying.

by oaklandpete on Oct 10, 2006 8:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm done tossing the coin...

;)

Series outcome (Please specify): A's 4-2
Who is named ALCS MVP? Eric Chavez
Tigers starter to have the best series: Magglio Ordonez
The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K: 1/2/5
HR hit by the A's: Nine
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: Nine
A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB: 5/2/2
Athletic to score the most runs: Kotsay
Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP: Nate Robertson/4
NLCS outcome (Please specify): Mets, 4-2
Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series? Yes
Is there a walk off game? (For better or for worse) No
Team to commit more errors: Tigers
Better series -- Kendall or Pudge? Kendall
Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning? No