GOG 2009 #04

by colin on Apr 16, 2009 2:14 PM PDT

We are now nine games into the season and the A's are beginning to show some familiar patterns. Young pitchers throwing surprisingly well… check. Chavvy missing games… check. Pathetic lack of power and frustrating at-bats with RISP… check. But, just in case you were going to stop watching games and assume that it all plays out like in your spreadsheet, let me remind you that there have been some baseball surprises in 2009.

One of those surprises is the Toronto Blue Jays team. While last year's team had a decidedly below average offense (not as bad as Oakland, of course), the Blue Jays have been hitting like crazy so far this year. I mean, Marco Scutaro has as many home runs as Jack Cust so far!

This offensive outburst has the Blue Jays sitting in first place of an AL East division that most people figured was going to be a three-way race between the Yankees, Rays, and Red Sox. So, are the Blue Jays legit? Will Halladay (who we don't have to face! yay!) and the rest of the pitching pick the team up when the offense inevitably slows? Or is this just an early season, small sample blip, with the hopes of Blue Jay fans destined to come crashing down (perhaps starting with a drubbing at the hands of our lovable muppets)?

GOG #04 :: Canada, eh! (32 points possible)

Three game series @ Toronto -- April 17-19

Update -- answers are added, in bold

Series outcome? [3 points] 2-1 Toronto
So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A's have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Toronto hits more HR
How many double plays do the A's fielders turn in the series? [3 points] A's turn 4 double plays
How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI [2 points each] 2 H / 2 R / 1 RBI
Does any A's player have 4 hit game in the series? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] definitely no
How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? [3 points] 12 outs (4 IP)
An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] no
David Purcey (Toronto's game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland -- IP/K/BB [2 points each] 3.2 IP / 2 K / 3 BB
Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Gallagher did not pitch
Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? [2 points each] 6 AB / 0 K / 1 H
Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] yes

Your responses are due by 4:07 pacific on Friday. I'll get the answers and scores up for GOG #03 probably sometime tomorrow. Guess away!

Results

Everyone was pretty well bunched on this one, with none of the astounding scores that we saw for the Red Sox series. Athletics fan and runner earns the dubious distinction of achieving the absolute minimum score possible on this GOG, 5 points below zero!

Overall scoring statistics

mean = 6.14894 points
standard deviation = 3.83904 points
mode = 5 points

via cfcp.uchicago.edu

Your Scores

Congratulations to this GOG's winner, OaktownPower. Also, nice work by mikeA, who jumps into a first place tie with our season-long leader micdog2001, for overall points.

name	place (this GOG)	score (this GOG)	# of GOGs	place (all GOG)	score (all GOG)	place (by AVG)	score by AVG
OaktownPower	1	13	3	16	26	16	0.236
swatnick	2	12	4	3	41	6	0.281
easyraider		12	4	5	37	9	0.253
Cutthemullet		12	1	36	12	1	0.375
JLeverenz	5	11	4	7	35	14	0.240
doctorK	6	10	4	33	16	41	0.110
train80		10	4	7	35	14	0.240
mikeA		10	4	1	46	2	0.315
stabbin_mcadams		10	1	39	10	4	0.312
sprtsnwyn		10	2	31	17	11	0.250
DCinWC		10	4	28	18	39	0.123
Kimberly	12	9	4	28	18	39	0.123
jasonthea		9	1	41	9	5	0.281
jay_sensei		9	3	17	24	20	0.218
asyouwish33	15	8	1	42	8	11	0.250
WaddellCanseco		8	3	14	28	8	0.269
colin		8	4	10	33	18	0.226
roscoe		8	4	20	22	32	0.151
designatedforassignment		8	3	33	16	35	0.145
nevermoor	20	7	4	9	34	17	0.233
baseballnut020		7	4	25	19	37	0.130
Future Ed		7	3	18	23	19	0.221
anomaly_kat	23	6	3	28	18	28	0.173
GoAs		6	4	13	29	24	0.199
FormerHuntsvilleStar		6	2	36	12	29	0.162
micdog2001		6	4	1	46	2	0.315
VORP is too nerdy	27	5	2	31	17	11	0.250
jeffro		5	1	43	5	31	0.156
Angry Sean		5	4	11	30	22	0.205
KMoAsFan		5	4	24	20	36	0.137
MaineAthletic		5	3	23	21	25	0.191
oblique		5	4	5	37	9	0.253
A'sfaninNC		5	3	25	19	27	0.183
NateHST	34	4	4	20	22	32	0.151
muffinpryde	35	3	2	39	10	34	0.147
SoCal As Fan		3	4	11	30	22	0.205
vegAN ryAN		3	4	15	27	26	0.185
brian.only		3	4	35	14	42	0.096
streetfan		3	4	18	23	30	0.158
diehardoaklandfan22		3	4	25	19	37	0.130
SLOtown	41	2	4	38	11	43	0.075
Rated-R Superstar	42	1	1	45	1	45	0.031
zaniac75		1	4	4	40	7	0.274
fruitattack		1	1	45	1	45	0.031
nateh37		1	3	20	22	21	0.212
gigglingone	46	-1	2	44	4	44	0.054
Athletics fan and runner	47	-5	2	47	-3	47	*****

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Lordy I'm bad at this....

1.Series outcome? [3 points] Tor 2-1
2.So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Tor
3.How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? [3 points] 7
4.How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI [2 points each] 5/4/3
5.Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] No
6.How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? [3 points] LOL…. 15
7.An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
8.David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland – IP/K/BB [2 points each] 5/3/5
9.Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
10.Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? [2 points each] 6/4/2
11.Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes

"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all games and holes are created equal." --George F. Will

by anomaly_kat on Apr 16, 2009 2:23 PM PDT reply actions

Okay, let's see if I can actually get some guesses in this time.....

Three game series @ Toronto — April 17-19

   1. Series outcome? 2-1, A’s
   2. So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? Toronto
   3. How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? 7
   4. How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI 4/1/2
   5. Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? Yes
   6. How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? 17
   7. An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? No
   8. David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland — IP/K/BB 5/7/7
   9. Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? Yes
  10. Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? 7/2/2
  11. Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? No

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 16, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions

GOG 4

1. 3-0 A’s
2. Toronto
3. 5
4. 3/1/0
5. No
6. 18
7. No
8. 5/7/5
9. No
10. 7/3/2
11. No

Say something funny.

by muffinpryde on Apr 16, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Jays
3. 4
4. 4/2/2
5. Yes
6. 18
7. Yes
8. 5/5/5
9. Yeah
10. 14/4/3
11. Yhup

Go A’s.

by NateHST on Apr 16, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions

First Time...

   1. Series outcome? [3 points] A’s 2-1
   2. So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] TOR
   3. How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? [3 points] 4
   4. How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI [2 points each] 4/2/1
   5. Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? [1 if right, 1 if wrong] NO
   6. How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? [3 points] 10
   7. An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
   8. David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland - IP/K/BB [2 points each] 4/3/5
   9. Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] YES
  10. Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? [2 points each] 12/4/2
  11. Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] YES

by asyouwish33 on Apr 16, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions

NOt sure why the cross out happened

but, keep the answers please!

by asyouwish33 on Apr 16, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions

   1. 2-1 A’s
   2. TOR
   3. 6
   4. 5/2/1
   5. Yes
   6. 17
   7. No
   8. 6/6/4
   9. Yes
  10. 7/4/1
  11. Yes

"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson

by nevermoor on Apr 16, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Toronto
3. 5
4. 3/1/1
5. No
6. 16
7. No
8. 6/8/5
9. Yes
10. 10/4/2
11. Yes

"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 16, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions

1.) 2-1, Athletics
2.) Blue Jays
3.) Five
4.) 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R
5.) Yes
6.) 15
7.) No
8.) 6 IP, 7 K, 4 BB
9.) Yes
10.) 8 AB, 3 K, 2 H
11.) Yes

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 16, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions

question 4

I was looking for Scutaro’s hits, not home runs. well, after game 1 the guess of 0 HR is wrong too

by colin on Apr 18, 2009 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions

2-1 A’s
Toronto
three
  4/2/3
  six innings worth of outs
  no
6/6/4
  yes
9/3/3
  no

Something clever

by SLOtown on Apr 16, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions

missing answer

for number 5. That’s ok though.

by colin on Apr 18, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions

doctorK's FAIL-picks

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Jays
3. 4
4. 3, 2, 1
5. No
6. 16
7. Yes
8. 4 2/3, 5, 4
9. Yes
10. 6, 3, 0
11. Yes

"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime

by doctorK on Apr 16, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions

My guesses

   1. Series outcome? Oakland 2-1
   2. So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? Oakland
   3. How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? 5
   4. How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI 0 HR, 1 RBI
   5. Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? Yes
   6. How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? 17
   7. An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? No
   8. David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland — 4IP/5K/4BB [2 points each]
   9. Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? Yes
  10. Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? 9 ab/3k/1h
  11. Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? Y

myspace music

by jeffro on Apr 16, 2009 3:32 PM PDT reply actions

My brain

Number 4 should be 2 h, 1 r, 1 rbi. Somehow I saw HR’s and RBI in the question. duh

myspace music

by jeffro on Apr 16, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions

first person

to predict that Oakland will hit more HR than the Blue Jays! Let’s hear it for regression to the mean!

(note: I am aware that regression to the mean would not predict any such thing)

by colin on Apr 18, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions

GOG hasnt been kind to me yet

2-1 A’s
Blue Jays
6
3/1/0
no
13
yes
6.1 /5/3
yes
8/2/1
no

"Chlorophyll?! More like bore-ophyll!"

by SoCal As Fan on Apr 16, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions

1. 3-0 Jays
2. Jays
3. 2
4. 6/4/5
5. No.
6. 14
7. No
8. 7/9/2
9. Yes
10. 11/6/0
11. Yes

The artist formerly known as HigherPie.

by vegAN ryAN on Apr 16, 2009 5:02 PM PDT reply actions

I seem to do better when I'm not confident in my picks, so here are some answers I'm not really sure about.

2-1 Oakland
BJs
6
4H/ 1R/ 2RBI
No
17 Outs
Yes
6 IP/ 6K/ 5BB
No
5AB/ 3K/ 1H
Yes

by Angry Sean on Apr 16, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions

Marco!

1. Series outcome? 2-1 Jays
2. Which team hits more HR in this series? Toronto
3. How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? 5
4. How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI 5/3/4
5. Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? No
6. How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? 19
7. An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? No
8. David Purcey … Predict his line against Oakland — IP/K/BB 5/6/7
9. Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? Yes
10 Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? 10/3/3
11. Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? Yes

by GoAs on Apr 16, 2009 5:49 PM PDT reply actions

1) 3-0 A’s
2) A’s
3) Five
4) 4/2/0
5) No
6) 18
7) No
8) 5/6/7
9) No
10) 7/3/2
11) Yes

What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.

by KMoAsFan on Apr 16, 2009 5:59 PM PDT reply actions

I am the Bobby Crosby of GOG

A bench player who swings and misses a lot.

1. Blue Jays, 2-1
2. Blue Jays
3. 5
4. 6/3/3
5. No
6. 15
7. No
8. 6/6/6
9. Yes
10. 9/4/2
11. Yes

What's G? Nothing but freakin' Gatorade. Geesh.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 16, 2009 6:01 PM PDT reply actions

Damn, missed the last one

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Tied
3. 5
4. 3/1/0
5. Yes
6. 19
7. No
8. 5/2/4
9. No
10. 6/3/1
11. No

by MaineAthletic on Apr 16, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

Picks...

1. Toronto 2-1
2. Toronto
3. 5
4. 2/1/1
5. No
6. 16
7. Nope
8. 5/6/4
9. Yes, which is probably not good.
10. 7
11. Yes

by train80 on Apr 16, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

I will always pick an A's sweep.

1.Series outcome? [3 points] OAK 3-0
2.So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] OAK
3.How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? [3 points] 6
4.How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI [2 points each] 5/4/3
5.Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
6.How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? [3 points] 16
7.An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
8.David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland – IP/K/BB [2 points each] 5/6/5
9.Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
10.Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? [2 points each] 10/4/3
11.Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] No

More Rajai Davis & less mount Davis

by Athletics fan and runner on Apr 16, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

and I came in dead freaking last.

ha.

More Rajai Davis & less mount Davis

by Athletics fan and runner on Apr 20, 2009 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions

Go A's!

1. Series outcome? [3 points] 2-1 A’s
2. So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Jays
3. How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? [3 points] 7
4. How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI [2 points each] 3 H / 2 R / 1 RBI
5. Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? [1 if right, – 1 if wrong] No
6. How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? [3 points] 15
7. An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? 1 if right, – 1 if wrong] No
8. David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland — IP/K/BB [2 points each] 6 IP / 9 K / 4 BB
9. Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
10. Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? [2 points each] 9 AB / 4 K / 2 H
11. Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes

by baseballnut020 on Apr 16, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

   1. Series outcome? [3 points] 2-1 jays
   2. So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? A’s
   3. How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? [3 points] 3
   4. How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI [2 points each] 5/2/0
   5. Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? no
   6. How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? [3 points] 15
   7. An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series?no
   8. David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland — IP/K/BB [2 points each] 6/5/3
   9. Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays?1 if wrong] yes
  10. Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? [2 points each] 4/0/0
  11. Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? [ yes

With stout hearts, and with enthusiasm for the contest, let us go forward to victory. ----Hero Defector Montgomery

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

Where's the results for GOG 3?

   1. Series outcome? 2-1 Toronto
   2. Toronto
   3. 2
   4. 2/0/0
   5. No
   6. 18
   7. No
   8. 6/7/3
   9. Yes
  10. 5/1/1
  11. Yes

by swatnick on Apr 16, 2009 11:23 PM PDT reply actions

not compiled yet

I’ll get to it tonight, but I have to get work done today… which of course is why I’m browsing through GOG responses right now

by colin on Apr 17, 2009 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions

BJs

1.Series outcome? [3 points] A’s 2-1
2.So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Blue Jays
3.How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? [3 points] 5
4.How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI [2 points each] 3/2/2
5.Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] No
6.How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? [3 points] 18 (are you counting errors as outs?)
7.An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] No
8.David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland – IP/K/BB [2 points each] 5.2/7/4
9.Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
10.Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? [2 points each] 8/4/0
11.Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes

by oblique on Apr 16, 2009 11:27 PM PDT reply actions

Here we go again

1) 2-1 A’s
2) Jays
3) 4
4) 3/2/1
5) No
6) 15
7) No
8) 6/6/4
9) No
10) 7/2/2
11) Yes

Thanks Colin!

by easyraider on Apr 16, 2009 11:30 PM PDT reply actions

   1. Series outcome? 2-1 A’s
   2. So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? Jays’s
   3. How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? 5
   4. How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI 4/3/1
   5. Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? No
   6. How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? 16
   7. An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? Yes
   8. David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland — 6/8/5
   9. Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays?Yes
  10. Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby?11/3/4
  11. Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? Yes

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Apr 16, 2009 11:51 PM PDT reply actions

#04 is #01 for me

Series outcome? [3 points] 2-1 Tor
So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Toronto
How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? [3 points] 5
How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI [2 points each] 4/2/2
Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] No
How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? [3 points] 15
An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? 1 if right, 1 if wrong] No
David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland - IP/K/BB [2 points each] 6/8/3
Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? [2 points each] 5/2/1
Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes

by Cutthemullet on Apr 17, 2009 12:16 AM PDT reply actions

inexplicable strikethroughs, AN's greatest flaw

by Cutthemullet on Apr 17, 2009 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions

You're a three-true-outcomes poster.

You either put up a (home) run-on, walk away, or end up with a bunch of strikethroughs.

by oblique on Apr 17, 2009 7:46 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

haha

nice

by Cutthemullet on Apr 20, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions

1. 2-1 Jays
2. Jays
3. 4
4. 3/1/2
5. No
6. 16
7. No
8. 6.1/5/4
9. Yes
10. 9/3/2
11. Yes

by Kimberly on Apr 17, 2009 12:41 AM PDT reply actions

bring back Scutaro!

   1. 2-1 Jays
   2. Jays
   3. 5 DP’s
   4. Scutaro 4H/ 2R/ 1RBI
   5. No
   6. 13 Outman Outs
   7. Yes
   8. David Purcey 5.1IP/ 6K/ 4BB
   9. Yes
  10. 7 AB/ 3K/ 1H for Bobby Crosby
  11. Yes

by stabbin_mcadams on Apr 17, 2009 12:44 AM PDT reply actions

I will throw these against the wall and see what I get

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Toronto
3. 5
4. 3/3/2
5. no
6. 15
7. no
8. 6/8/5
9. yes
10. 5/3/1
11. yes

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on Apr 17, 2009 5:49 AM PDT reply actions

you will get

perfect al dente pasta, every time

by colin on Apr 18, 2009 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions

1.Series outcome? 2-1 A’s
2.HR? Blue jays
3.DPs 5
4.Scutaro 5/2/2
5.4 hits No
6.Outman 16
7. Ryan no
8.Purcey – 5.2/5/5
9.Gallagher no
10.Crosby 2/1/0
11.1rst-Yes

by Future Ed on Apr 17, 2009 6:20 AM PDT reply actions

I think I did okay on #3, I'm sure it won't last

   1. Series outcome? 2-1 Jays
   2. So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? Blue Jays
   3. How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? 4
   4. How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI 5/2/4
   5. Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? No
   6. How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? 15
   7. An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? No
   8. David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland — IP/K/BB 6/6/4
   9. Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? Yes
  10. Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? 7/4/3
  11. Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? yes

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Apr 17, 2009 7:04 AM PDT reply actions

Go A's!

1. Toronto 2-1
2. Neither. They hit the same amount
3. 5
4. 2/1/0
5. No
6. 18
7. No
8. 4/3/3
9. Yes
10. Can I just answer “Too Many”? 8/3/1
11. Yes

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 17, 2009 7:40 AM PDT reply actions

Stupid GOG

   1. 2-1 Jays
   2. Jays
   3. 5
   4. 4/2/1
   5. No
   6. 16
   7. No
   8. 4/5/4
   9. yes
  10. 7/4/2
  11. yes

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on Apr 17, 2009 7:47 AM PDT reply actions

I'm mediocre to date!

1. Series outcome? [3 points] Blue Jays 2, Athletics 1

2. So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Blue Jays

3. How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? [3 points] 5

4. How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI [2 points each] 5/3/3

5. Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] No

6. How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? [3 points] 11

7. An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] No

8. David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland — IP/K/BB [2 points each] 5/5/5

9. Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes

10. Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? [2 points each] 7/3/1

11. Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong]
Yes

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Apr 17, 2009 8:12 AM PDT reply actions

We'll try not to let the ladies know that..

by oblique on Apr 18, 2009 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Here we go again

1. Oakland 3-0
2.Blue Jays
3.3
4. 3/1/0
5.no
6.16
7.no
8.5 1/3 6k’s 4bb’s
9.yes
10.9/2/2
11. no

"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on Apr 17, 2009 8:18 AM PDT reply actions

I'll try this

1. A’s win 2 of 3
2. A’s— counterintuitive, but they will be happy to leave cool of West Coast
3. 3
4. (I just picked him up in a fantasy league) 4 hits. No homers. 1 RBI
5. Are we talking about the A’s?? No, of course
6. 17
7. No
8. 6.1 5K 4W
9. Yes— they win one blowout and he mops up
10. 2/0/1
11. Yes, because Orioles come down to earth this weekend as well

by jasonthea on Apr 17, 2009 8:19 AM PDT reply actions

oops--

I misread the Scutaro— 2 runs scored. 4 hits/2R/1RBI

by jasonthea on Apr 17, 2009 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions

rock solid predictions

2-1 Oakland
Toronto
4
Scutaro :: 2H / 1R / 0RBI
no
15
yes
Purcey :: 4.1IP / 2K / 4BB
yes
Crosby :: 10AB / 3K / 2H
yes, we take 2 of 3 from Toronto, but Boston beats up 2nd place Baltimore, so the Blue Jays hang in there

by colin on Apr 17, 2009 8:21 AM PDT reply actions

I'm going to say A's sweep each time around

1. A’s Sweep
2. Toronto
3. 5
4. 6/2/2
5. YES
6. 17
7. Yes
8. 4/7/7
9. YES
10. 10/3/2
11. YES

by fruitattack on Apr 17, 2009 9:24 AM PDT reply actions

Go Oaktown...Glad we miss Doc.

   1. Tor 2-1
   2. Toronto
   3. 4
   4. 4/2/2
   5. No
   6. 13
   7. No
   8. 6/5/3
   9. Yes
  10. 8/3/2
  11. Yes

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 17, 2009 11:26 AM PDT reply actions

1. 2-1 Jays
2. Jays
3. 7
4. 4/2/2
5. No
6. 17
7. No
8. 6/7/5
9. Yes
10. 8/3/2
11. Yes

by roscoe on Apr 17, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions

We're not in Oakland anymore, Toto

Three game series @ Toronto — April 17-19

   1. Series outcome? A’s 2, TOR 1
   2. So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). Which team hits more HR in this series? The A’s breakout series!
   3. How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? 6
   4. How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI 5H/2R/2RBI
   5. Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? No
   6. How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? 3 strickouts
   7. An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? No
   8. David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far. Predict his line against Oakland 6IP/4K/4BB
   9. Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? Yes, 1 inning
  10. Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? 4AB/3K/1H
  11. Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? No

by streetfan on Apr 17, 2009 12:31 PM PDT reply actions

question 6

I actually meant “how many total outs are recorded while Outman is pitching” (i.e. his IP times 3). But maybe I got a little too clever while wording the question. I’ll kick you some points if he does indeed record 3 strikeouts

by colin on Apr 18, 2009 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Hopefully this is more accurate than past attempts

   1. Series outcome? 2-1 A’s
   2.Which team hits more HR in this series? A’s
   3. How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? 4
   4. How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? H 3/ R1/ RBI1
   5. Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? No
   6. How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? 18
   7. An exciting ninth inning :: No
   8. David Purcey 6IP/ 5K/ 4BB
   9. Any Gallagher sightings? Yes
  10. 4 AB/ 2K/ 1H for Bobby Crosby
  11. Yes

Some of the most violent things I’ve ever seen were at Raiders games. And I’ve been to jail. - leopold bloom

by designatedforassignment on Apr 17, 2009 12:36 PM PDT reply actions

hmmm...

   1. Series outcome? [3 points] 2-1 A’s
   2. So far in 2009, the Blue Jays have hit 17 HR, good enough for 2nd place in all of baseball (behind Texas). The A’s have hit 3 HR, putting them comfortably in last place. Which team hits more HR in this series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Jays
   3. How many double plays do the A’s fielders turn in the series? [3 points] 8
   4. How much damage does Scutaro inflict on his old team? Predict his H/R/RBI [2 points each] 7/4/3
   5. Does any A’s player have 4 hit game in the series? [1 if right, – 1 if wrong] No
   6. How many outs would Outman get if Outman could get outs? [3 points] 18
   7. An exciting ninth inning :: Does B.J. Ryan blow a save in the series? 1 if right, – 1 if wrong] No
   8. David Purcey (Toronto’s game 1 starter) has pitched 11.2 innings so far this year and has a Harden-esque 11.57 K/9 but also a totally insane BB/9 of 6.94! Predict his line against Oakland – - IP/K/BB [2 points each] 5/7/4
   9. Any Gallagher sightings? Does Sean get to pitch against the Blue Jays? [1 if right, -1 if wrong Yes
  10. Nomar and Chavvy, we need you back! :: How many AB/K/H for Bobby Crosby? [2 points each] 8/2/3
  11. Does Toronto still have at least a share of first place in the AL East by the time Oakland leaves town? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] No

by nateh37 on Apr 17, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions

Rollin North

1. 2-1 A’s – (I think this will be my guess the entire season… unless its an A’s sweep! Just a fan at heart (^-^)v )
2. Jays
3. 4
4. 3/1/1
5. No
6. 18
7. -
8. 5/6/5
9. -
10. 9/2/1
11. —

Love all the graphs, standings and stuff Colin! Thanks for doing this :)

by jay_sensei on Apr 17, 2009 3:31 PM PDT reply actions