A.L East race, so far one for the ages.

[blgridesagain]

• Dan Szymborski, ESPN. 7/2/15

If you were to describe the American League East in 2015 with just one word, "parity" would be a good choice.

There aren't any traditional juggernaut teams in the division, meaning we could be in for quite a division title race. As of Thursday morning, four teams in the AL East are within one game of the leader. The quartet of competitive teams -- sorry, Boston Red Sox fans, but your team is seven games back -- are unusually closely matched, and with the trade deadline at the end of this month, there are some big decisions for each team to make in the near future.

When I say unusually close, how unusual am I talking about? Looking back at past seasons, the previous time a division had a fourth-place team this close to the leader on the morning of July 2 was . . . well, never. It hasn't happened during the divisional era. To find a closer race, you have to go back to the 1962 American League standings, when the fourth-place Twins were just half a game out of the lead.


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Looks like we're breaking new ground....GO YANKS!

 

[Rick2583]

Lets talk again when we're heading into the final month. Right now its WAY to early.

 

[blgridesagain]

Lets talk again when we're heading into the final month. Right now its WAY to early.

"Let's talk again when we're heading into the final month".

?

Why should we we wait until the final month?
I must've missed something....., the current topic and point regarding this race is.... ➡It's an established fact that RIGHT NOW....today...here and NOW this is THE CLOSEST division race in history.

If you don't find this interesting or newsworthy....so be it.

You just can't wait for the Yanks to falter and fade.....can't you?


Lol

 

[totus44]

parity = weak division

 

[blgridesagain]

parity = weak division

Yanks + Baltimore = 4 games away from the best record in the league.
I guess the difference between a "weak" division and a "good" division on July 2 is four games.

And don't give me the Cardinals......the team with the BEST ML record rarely wins the WS in the past 10-20 years. LMAO.

I thought you could use a laugh.

 

[totus44]

weak, both the division and your analytical skills.

 

[Rick2583]

"Let's talk again when we're heading into the final month".

?

Why should we we wait until the final month?
I must've missed something....., the current topic and point regarding this race is.... ➡It's an established fact that RIGHT NOW....today...here and NOW this is THE CLOSEST division race in history.

If you don't find this interesting or newsworthy....so be it.

You just can't wait for the Yanks to falter and fade.....can't you?


Lol

Yeah, I live to see the Yankees fail. Seriously, the shit you come out with only confirms that you must have been dropped as a child............................................more than once.

 

[blgridesagain]

weak, both the division and your analytical skills.


I understand the A.L East has the THIRD best team W-L record.....but I'm talking about having a superior number of better teams than the other

Show me, tell me why the A.L. Central and West are stronger as a group.
A.L East has four teams with 42 wins and the last place team has 37.
Central has one team with 44 wins, one with 42, 39,37,34
West has one team with 47 wins, one with 41, 41, 36, 36


I still believe the A.L EAST is just as good from top to bottom at this point than the other A.L divisions and probably - imo - better.
I'm talking depth.....I know the best record resides in the A.L. West and I'm not exactly "scared" of the KC Royals. Lol.....what can I say?.....only my opinion.

 

[blgridesagain]

Yeah, I live to see the Yankees fail. Seriously, the shit you come out with only confirms that you must have been dropped as a child............................................more than once.

Let's wait until the final month before we determine if I was dropped as a child.

 

[Rick2583]

Let's wait until the final month before we determine if I was dropped as a child.

I think that's already been proven. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

 

[blgridesagain]

I think that's already been proven. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Newsflash✴You haven't exactly demonstrated to be Einstein JR.

 

[Rick2583]

Newsflash✴You haven't exactly demonstrated to be Einstein JR.

As long as your learning more about the game than I'm doing my job...............................................................................................................you're welcome.

 

[blgridesagain]

As long as your learning more about the game than I'm doing my job...............................................................................................................you're welcome.

Okay, I had a nice laugh.....now don't spoil it by actually believing what you said.
And......may I add, not to pat myself on the back, but I believe you just learned something when I posted the article stating this is the CLOSEST division race this late in a season amoung four teams since division play began.



Reading is good!

 

[Rick2583]

Okay, I had a nice laugh.....now don't spoil it by actually believing what you said.
And......may I add, not to pat myself on the back, but I believe you just learned something when I posted the article stating this is the CLOSEST division race this late in a season amoung four teams since division play began.



Reading is good!

This LATE in the season, this is the perfect example why others here say that you cherry pick, we're not even halfway through the season yet. This is like saying after 20 games that 4 of the 5 teams in the division are all 10-10. Its WAY to early in the season yet to point out such a ridiculous stat. As I pointed out earlier that if this is still the case after say 130-140 games now that would be something. Now don't get me wrong, I don't see any team in the east running away with the division & it may very end up come September 1st that all these teams are separated by 6-7 games, but lets wait & see what happens by then. This early, I really don't think anyone (except you) gives a rats ass. No offense.

 

[yankeesince59]

...but he's an "independent thinker"....lmao.

 

[blgridesagain]

This LATE in the season, this is the perfect example why others here say that you cherry pick, we're not even halfway through the season yet. This is like saying after 20 games that 4 of the 5 teams in the division are all 10-10. Its WAY to early in the season yet to point out such a ridiculous stat. As I pointed out earlier that if this is still the case after say 130-140 games now that would be something. Now don't get me wrong, I don't see any team in the east running away with the division & it may very end up come September 1st that all these teams are separated by 6-7 games, but lets wait & see what happens by then. This early, I really don't think anyone (except you) gives a rats ass. No offense.

So you really missed the whole point, and don't find it at least a bit newsworthy that this "late" in the season (July2 at the time of the writing), this is the closest four teams have been to each other since divisional play began.

Nothing--- you drew a blank. lol

Same boring mantra:
wait until the last month...it's a weak division and it doesn't matter if "they" win a mediocre or weak division.

Okay, thanks for the tip, I guess I can shut off my TV and radio until September.

 

[blgridesagain]

Speaking of thinking "independently".......
Lemme ask a couple of questions:
If there were four teams in the A.L. East with 47 wins and seperated by one game on this date, would that make it more interesting?

Would it make it more interesting or provide some guarantee the winner would have a better chance of advancing in the playoffs?

You're idea of thinking this is "cherry picking" because this happens to be THE latest date for such a situation is off base. IMHO.
It is what it is....and THIS is an actual significant date for such an occurance because it is THE latest point of any season of divisional play regarding the closeness of four teams.

What it be "cherry picking" if it were the same at the All-Star break?
Would THAT also be "cherry picking" and too "early" to recognize the uniqueness of the situation/standings?

We all know one or two teams may eventually pull away from the pack in the coming weeks and months...but this is about HERE and now....and it's historically close....and according to MY book, this is good drama and entertainment - today...not September or next year...LMAO. Enjoy the season and stop being a killjoy.

 

[yankeesince59]

..."turrible, simply turrible" (Charles Barkley voice)

 

[blgridesagain]

"This LATE in the season, this is the perfect example why others here say that you cherry pick, we're not even halfway through the season yet. This is like sayingafter 20 games that 4 of the 5 teams in the division are all 10-10"

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No, this is a perfect example of you cherry picking a stat ("after 20 games") for some strange reason to downplay and not appreciate the historical significance and situation which the article was pointing out.
Point/fact - up until NOW, there can only be ONE date, ONE point of the season when it is the LATEST for 4 teams to be within ONE game of each other, and as of now...THIS is the latest date.....not after "20 games". It may change today...it could remain longer...but THIS is the LATEST day.....not after 20 games...not after 50 games...but on July 2.....there's only ONE July 2 on the calendar.

Jeez.


Maybe you need to have 4 teams seperated by a one game on the last day of the season to enjoy this race...okay, fair enough, that would really be exciting.

 

[yankeesince59]

***voices***

 

[blgridesagain]

..."turrible, simply turrible" (Charles Barkley voice)

I don't understand what you find so "turrible"....looks as if I'm the only one who found it interesting and/or signidicant....or maybe you're just naysaying just for the sake of it?

Sure, I can understand some not being " excited" because the Yanks nor any other A.L. East team are lighting up the league....but it is currently the closest four team race in the history of division play at this point of a season.....and we're not talking about the first two months of the season.

Okay, let it ride.

 

[Rick2583]

"This LATE in the season, this is the perfect example why others here say that you cherry pick, we're not even halfway through the season yet. This is like sayingafter 20 games that 4 of the 5 teams in the division are all 10-10"

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No, this is a perfect example of you cherry picking a stat ("after 20 games") for some strange reason to downplay and not appreciate the historical significance and situation which the article was pointing out.
Point/fact - up until NOW, there can only be ONE date, ONE point of the season when it is the LATEST for 4 teams to be within ONE game of each other, and as of now...THIS is the latest date.....not after "20 games". It may change today...it could remain longer...but THIS is the LATEST day.....not after 20 games...not after 50 games...but on July 2.....there's only ONE July 2 on the calendar.

Jeez.


Maybe you need to have 4 teams seperated by a one game on the last day of the season to enjoy this race...okay, fair enough, that would really be exciting.

Holy shit, it really doesn't take much to get you excited does it. Be honest you frequently suffer from P.E. don't you?

 

[yankeesince59]

I don't understand what you find so "turrible"....looks as if I'm the only one who found it interesting and/or signidicant....or maybe you're just naysaying just for the sake of it?

Sure, I can understand some not being " excited" because the Yanks nor any other A.L. East team are lighting up the league....but it is currently the closest four team race in the history of division play at this point of a season.....and we're not talking about the first two months of the season.

Okay, let it ride.

...uhh, yeah, I read the news...and you've also brought it up about 5-6 fucking times...and I could give 2 shits about how tightly packed the A L East is...I don't care about any other team but the Yanx...and the simple fact is that this team is still "poorly constructed" and if Cashman had actually done something meaningful during the off season, the Yanx should be 5-10 games ahead of those other teams.
...your kumbaya broken record act is way past being old hat...and stop telling other people they should feel OK about the way things are.

 

[blgridesagain]

...uhh, yeah, I read the news...and you've also brought it up about 5-6 fucking times...and I could give 2 shits about how tightly packed the A L East is...I don't care about any other team but the Yanx...and the simple fact is that this team is still "poorly constructed" and if Cashman had actually done something meaningful during the off season, the Yanx should be 5-10 games ahead of those other teams.
...your kumbaya broken record act is way past being old hat...and stop telling other people they should feel OK about the way things are.

I referred to an article which pointed out this most cosest, latest (to this point) division race.....it wasn't about Yankee "kumbaya".

Do you ever enjoy and appreciate baseball seasons as they come along...or are you always this cantankerous whenever the Yankees are NOT running away with first place? Lighten up will ya?

I'm sorry, but as we speak, this is a VERY close race...and I can enjoy it.

Now dump a pail of water on me....but it won't work....Lol

 

[Rick2583]

This is just like the greatest thing....E V E R.

 

[blgridesagain]

...uhh, yeah, I read the news...and you've also brought it up about 5-6 fucking times...and I could give 2 shits about how tightly packed the A L East is...I don't care about any other team but the Yanx...and the simple fact is that this team is still "poorly constructed" and if Cashman had actually done something meaningful during the off season, the Yanx should be 5-10 games ahead of those other teams.
...your kumbaya broken record act is way past being old hat...and stop telling other people they should feel OK about the way things are.

"and the simple fact is that this team is still "poorly constructed" and if Cashman had actually done something meaningful during the off season, the Yanx should be 5-10 games ahead of those other teams.
...your kumbaya broken record act is way past being old hat...and stop telling other people they should feel OK about the way things are."
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That's YOUR opinion....and I hope you're aware the only relevant FACT of the matter is the Yanks are now tied for first place ◀ Taking THIS CURRENT state of affairs into consideration, methinks your tired old incessant crap about a "poorly constructed" Cashman team is not only boring.....but flies in the face of REALITY➡today!
Lmao

 

[Rick2583]

"and the simple fact is that this team is still "poorly constructed" and if Cashman had actually done something meaningful during the off season, the Yanx should be 5-10 games ahead of those other teams.
...your kumbaya broken record act is way past being old hat...and stop telling other people they should feel OK about the way things are."
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That's YOUR opinion....and I hope you're aware the only relevant FACT of the matter is the Yanks are now tied for first place ◀ Taking THIS CURRENT state of affairs into consideration, methinks your tired old incessant crap about a "poorly constructed" Cashman team is not only boring.....but flies in the face of REALITY➡today!
Lmao

Now I know who you are, you're Adam Sirois.

 

[blgridesagain]

Now I know who you are, you're Adam Sirois.

Remember the operative phrase of the day:
Yanks are a "poorly constructed" team.....which happens to be tied for first place.

Magnificently funny.

 

[yankeesince59]

[QUOTE="blgridesagain, post: 3663030, member:
Do you ever enjoy and appreciate baseball seasons as they come along...or are you always this cantankerous whenever the Yankees are NOT running away with first place? ol

Yeah I try to enjoy every season ...I just simply have a very low threshold for bullshit ...the same tah rah bullshit everyday...in nearly evey thread.... wake the fuck up this is not a good team.

 

[yankeesince59]

Remember the operative phrase of the day:
Yanks are a "poorly constructed" team.....which happens to be tied for first place.

Magnificently funny.

What's so funny about it jackass?

Remember the operative phrase of the day:
Yanks are a "poorly constructed" team.....which happens to be tied for first place.

Magnificently funny.

"and the simple fact is that this team is still "poorly constructed" and if Cashman had actually done something meaningful during the off season, the Yanx should be 5-10 games ahead of those other teams.
...your kumbaya broken record act is way past being old hat...and stop telling other people they should feel OK about the way things are."
______________________

That's YOUR opinion....and I hope you're aware the only relevant FACT of the matter is the Yanks are now tied for first place ◀ Taking THIS CURRENT state of affairs into consideration, methinks your tired old incessant crap about a "poorly constructed" Cashman team is not only boring.....but flies in the face of REALITY➡today!
Lmao

No, it's a fact