Why this weekend is so crucial: Long-term supremacy

by A'sFan36Yrs on Sep 25, 2009 8:27 AM PDT

The real battle with the Angels this weekend is for longer-term bragging rights. Since the A's arrived in Oakland, they've played better baseball than their wandering SoCal rivals by almost every conceivable measure, and over any significant timeframe. However, that unbroken record is now in jeopardy.

Taken decade-by-decade, Oakland has consistently outclassed Cal/Ana/LAA. In each of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, the A's enjoyed more wins, more playoff appearances, and more World Series appearances. This decade, they've both made 5 playoff appearances, although the Slegna will get their 6th next month.

As this decade draws to a close, one key battle still up-for-grabs: Most Wins in the 00s. Before this season began, the A's held a comfortable advantage for the decade of 815 to 803 wins. However, due to our early season woes, LAA caught up to us on July 10th, and as of today, they hold a slim 893-888 advantage. An Oakland sweep this weekend puts us only 2 wins back with 6 to play-3 of which are against the Angels.

Let's Go Oak-land!

		OAK	LAA
Playoff Appearances	70s	5	1
	80s	3	2
	90s	2	0
	00s	5	5
WS Appearances	70s	3	0
	80s	2	0
	90s	1	0
	00s	0	1
Wins	Since '68	3,472	3,333
	70s	838	781
	80s	803	783
	90s	773	738
	00s	888	893

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I appreciate your enthusiam

but the number of wins in the decade (assuming we’re going to count 2000-2009 as a decade and not 2001-2010) is completely irrelevant.

Even if I buy into your theory, the Angels won a World Series during this decade and made more playoff appearances. I would say that’s more important than the total number of wins. By your standard, they “win” the decade.

by bear88 on Sep 25, 2009 9:28 AM PDT reply actions

Exactly. Total Wins per decade are totally irrelevant.

There are differing opinions on me. According to Iglew "DFA is PT with a sense of humor. PT is DFA with introspective self-doubt. I like them both" but according to sirbed Im "The Stats Killer"

by designatedforassignment on Sep 25, 2009 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions