2002 Playoff Discussion and Predictions

[Pat]

My post to follow...but I see Virginia winning it all.

[Jake]

Thought about that this morning. 16 men on the playoff roster basically kills them, but if it wasn't for that, I wouldn't say it would be that far fetched for them to put together a run. Still a some talent there. What a story that would have been...

[Pat]

Indy in 6 - The Curt Dodson injury makes this a little more interesting but Indy is just a better team all around. New Orleans bullpen is shitty, they aren't hitting like they have in years past, and RJ Curtis can't pitch right away.

Pawtucket in 5 - The Patriots dominated this season series and are ready to go. The Ole Mens injury is a decent blow, especially with how good the Slammers pen is, but I think they probably only lose one game.

Los Alamos in 4 - I say leave the roster as is. If UMD got a Brewmasters, or even an IL crown, we'd all be upset...him included. If Virginia gets out of round one, Clay wins.

Philly in 6 - I really don't like this for my squad. We are in a really big funk right now and with Tyler McLouth just coming off the disabled list, and ice cold, it causes a major trickle down in my lineup. Normally good to hit in the #2 vs. RHSP and #3 vs. LHSP, he is going down to the bottom half of both lineups. Zabel has been quiet this year, but like I said last year, this is a very impressive squad. Even with his injuries, they are my favorite to win it all.

[Jimmy]

Pawtucket vs Syracuse

Pawtucky in 6. Syracuse can hit and they have a great BP. Starting pitching is going to save the clown though. Simmons has a terrible bat in the post season so those lefty pitchers on Syracuse will breath a sigh of relief when he shows up to the plate. Still, there is just enough talent there to get Pawtucket(despite injuries) out of round one.

Indy vs New Orleans

Indy in 6. Indy is stacked. They hit better and pitch better. I'll give Dave the nod for experience but Bryant is going to get 2 wins that have little to do with post season know-how.

Los Alamos vs Virginia

LOS in 4. Nuff said.

Philly vs Washington

Washington in 7. Almost unpredictable. A close series, but WAS pulls it out over East LA. Defense and pitching is the name of the game for Washington. I like PHI bats better, he has several powerful righties that can change Washington's stars. Victor Alvarez is going to make things close. He loves the post-season. But home field wins it for Washington.

[Delandis]

As much as I'd like Bornstein to get another one, I'm going with Funclown's little boys. Starting pitching is too much there.

Indy in 5. I will hardly ever bet against a talent like Bryant.

Los in 4. #Winning...(Brining it back!)

Philly in 6. I just don't think Washington has the firepower to compete over a 7 game series with Philly. Both pitchers parks so I'll have to give the nod to Philly because of offense.