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Yelloncard_tiny by Al on in News Comment 147 comments

The Cubs failed to advance, but that doesn't mean we can't follow and have a little fun with the NLCS, and the ALCS too.

So -- I challenge all of you to pick the winners of the league title series, and there will be cool prizes for the winners, one per league.

Let's keep this simple. Pick the winner, one for each league. Now, obviously, that will mean many people will get them right.

So, there will be two tiebreakers:

  • First tiebreaker: pick the number of games to win each series
  • Second tiebreaker: pick the total number of runs scored in each series
I'll close off the comments in this post just before the first game, which is Rockies/Diamondbacks on Thursday, October 11 at 7:30 pm CT. Have fun and good luck!

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my picks
Boston in six. 80 total runs.

Rockies in six. 43 total runs.

This is Harry Carray, goodbye from Wrigley Field and So Long Everybody.

by mrcubsfan on Oct 9, 2007 8:28 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this should be fun.......
Rockies in 5......total runs 75

Indians in 6......total runs 53

You gotta believe!!!

by bolson1076 on Oct 9, 2007 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prediction
Indians in 6-75 runs
Rockies in 6-75 runs
Hey.....Cubs win!!!

by Hammer on Oct 9, 2007 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Picks
Boston in 7. 75 runs.

D-Backs in 6. 55 runs.

I am not sure if TBS/Fox is enjoying the match-ups!

by gdog on Oct 9, 2007 8:31 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My picks
Arizona in 5 with 62 runs total.

Boston in 6 with 57 runs total.

by BrownE34 on Oct 9, 2007 8:33 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what??? the cubs didn't advance???
anyways...

rockies in 6. 44 runs

red sox in 5. 78 runs

"If you'da been thinkin you wouldn't 'a thought that." ~~ "Squints" Palledorous

by rm463 on Oct 9, 2007 8:39 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ALCS/NLCS
Rockies in 7 with 48 runs total.

Boston in 5 with 76 runs total.

by adam316 on Oct 9, 2007 8:39 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Random stab in the dark...
Indians in 6 - 48 runs

Rockies in 5 - 46 runs

by MadHatterBlues on Oct 9, 2007 8:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My guess
Red Sox in 6   54 Runs

Rockies in 6    45 Runs

by AndHart120 on Oct 9, 2007 8:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mine
Indians in 7 - 63 Runs

Rockies in 6 - 48 Runs

GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today! "I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

by Galvan316 on Oct 9, 2007 9:01 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My offering:
Indians in 6. 48

D-Backs in 6. 45

"Just because you've had enough/ doesn't mean you wanted too much." -Dean Young

by Kegler on Oct 9, 2007 9:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mine
Boston in 5 - 53 Runs
Rockies in 7 - 53 Runs

by skibum1537 on Oct 9, 2007 9:04 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well lets see
Red Sox in 6 with 62 runs scored.

Rockies in 6 with 92 runs scored.

"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07

by RynoHoF on Oct 9, 2007 9:05 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MY PICKS
Which means of course that this has no chance of happening

RED SOX in 5 - 64 runs scored
ROCKIES in 7 - 50 runs scored

AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike on Oct 9, 2007 9:06 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

picks
Rockies in 5: 50 total runs
Indians in 7: 67 Total runs

by Dillthethrill on Oct 9, 2007 9:09 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

tony412's picks
Red Sox in 6  -  53 Runs Scored
Rockies in 7  -  44 Runs Scored
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Oct 9, 2007 9:12 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mine
before I go look at everyone elses

D-Backs in 5 run 43

Indians in 7 runs 37

keeping mediocrity at bay

by flyball on Oct 9, 2007 9:17 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...
Diamondbacks d. Rockies in five games...48 total runs in the series...

Red Sox d. Indians in four games...48 total runs in the series.

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!

by Tater01 on Oct 9, 2007 9:17 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kyle's Picks
Indians in 7 - 59 runs

Rockies in 5 - 44 runs

"You know what? You want a job? Go out and earn one." Sweet Lou

by Kyle Turney on Oct 9, 2007 9:18 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Zambranofan's picks
Indians in 7, 54 runs
Diamondbacks in 6, 61 runs
Geo! (clap-clap-clap) Soto! (clap-clap-clap)

by zambranofan on Oct 9, 2007 9:20 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my picks
Rox in 5
Sox in 6

ALCS runs 38
NLCS runs 32

by lohroffc on Oct 9, 2007 9:23 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my picks
Colorado in 6 / 55 runs total
Cleveland in 7 / 70 runs total

by MissouriHawk on Oct 9, 2007 9:29 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Goat Whisperer's Picks
Sox in 7 - 72 runs
Col in 5 - 35 runs
PERRY!!!!

by Goat Whisperer on Oct 9, 2007 9:31 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My picks.....
Cleveland in 7 - 51 runs total
Rockies in 6 -   54 runs total
n/t

by LT on Oct 9, 2007 9:45 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Los Picks Correctos
Rockies in 5/60 runs

Red Sox in 7/65 runs

"The more i practice, the luckier i seem to get" -Yogi Berra

by ChiCubsFever on Oct 9, 2007 9:48 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Correct Picks
Rockies in 4 - 36 runs
Red Sox in 4 - 12 runs

Rockies in 6 - 45 runs

by frustratedfan on Oct 9, 2007 9:54 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So which is it?
Rockies in 4, or Rockies in 6?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Oct 9, 2007 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I get it.
Don't make a WS pick now -- I'm going to run a separate contest for the World Series after the LCS are over.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Oct 9, 2007 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Picks
Rockies in 5 - 41 runs

Indians in 6 - 66 runs

by dls12004 on Oct 9, 2007 9:55 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My Picks
Rockies in 6 - 32 runs
Indians in 7 - 35 runs

by JakeH on Oct 9, 2007 10:00 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Give me
Indians in 6, total Runs 47

DBacks in 7, total Runs 68

by DartmouthCubsFan on Oct 9, 2007 10:04 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's go cubbies...oh wait..
Boston in 5 - 40 total runs

Colorado in 5 - 55 total runs

by omphaelos on Oct 9, 2007 10:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay.....
Rockies in 4, total runs 26
Boston in 6, total runs 53
"I'm a Cubs fan. I'm very, very patient." -- from a Shoe cartoon.

by No Southern Belle on Oct 9, 2007 10:11 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ummm
Rockies in 6. 42 runs.

BoSox in 5. 47 runs.

WS: BoSox in 6.  65 runs.

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Oct 9, 2007 10:21 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

tcjhawk's picks
Red Sox in 6  54 Runs

Rockies in 5 55 Runs

by tcjhawk on Oct 9, 2007 10:32 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hector's Picks
Rockies in 4.  31 runs.
Indians in 5.  60 runs.

by HectorVillanueva on Oct 9, 2007 10:36 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

jamie's picks
Boston in 6. 45 runs
Rockies in 5. 42 runs

by jamie on Oct 9, 2007 10:46 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Swami says...
Rockies in 4---total of 44 runs

Red Sox in 6---total of 61 runs

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 9, 2007 10:53 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My picks
Rockies in 7, 78 total runs

Red Sox in 6, 55 total runs

by Qixotl on Oct 9, 2007 11:00 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's try...
Rockies in 6 - 72 runs
Indians in 7 - 56 runs

Price Is Right rules on the tiebreakers?

by chuckworth on Oct 9, 2007 11:06 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hows about
Rockies 5 - 42
BoSox 6 - 53
The traffic lights turn blue tomorrow...

by Cant Knock the Hustle on Oct 9, 2007 11:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My Choice

D-Backs in 6, 56 runs
Indians in 7, 65 runs

Everyone picks Rockies, but I want to be different lol. Actually I think the long wait cooled the hot Rockies.

by CubbieSolidarity on Oct 9, 2007 11:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks
Rockies in 6 -- 59 runs

Red Sox in 6 -- 49 runs

"This field, this game...it reminds us of all that once was good, and it could be again." ~ Terence Mann

by chr15 on Oct 9, 2007 11:14 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

picks
Rockies in 7---60 runs
Red Sox in 5---48 runs
PERRY!

by Cubby4life3 on Oct 9, 2007 11:17 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks
D-backs in 6 -- 55 runs
Sox in 5 -- 43 runs

by gharp on Oct 9, 2007 11:26 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shot in the dark....
Boston in 7. 72 runs
Rockies in 6. 54 runs

by Tangled Up In Blue on Oct 9, 2007 11:26 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Guesses
D-backs in 5, 40 runs
Red Sox in 5, 57 runs

by BruceR on Oct 9, 2007 11:36 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My picks.
Sox in 6 - 60 runs
Rockies in 7 - 70 runs
"Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?"

by Jettero2112 on Oct 9, 2007 11:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Guess
Indians in six--47 runs
Rockies in six--66 runs
The artist formerly known as JoshinLA

by Josh77 on Oct 9, 2007 11:53 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Winner right here!!
Indians in 6...68 runs

Rockies in 4...17 runs

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 9, 2007 11:54 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mine
sox in 6-66 runs
D-backs in 6-75 runs

mvp's- beckett and drew

WhErE's My CuBs?!?!

by tbizzle83 on Oct 9, 2007 11:56 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picky pick pick
The Evil Diamondbacks from in Six games. 65 runs scored.

The Politicially Incorrect Indians in 7. 72 runs scored.

The Cubs lost the 1984 pennant on my 9th Birthday. Top That!

by brokenland on Oct 9, 2007 11:58 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Blackhawks lost the Stanley Cup
on Stadium ice on my 9th birthday; 5/10/73.
Our grandparents used to say, "I hope the Cubs win the Series before I die". Now teenagers are saying it. Let's change that next season!

by blackhawk24 on Oct 9, 2007 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Picks
Red Sox in 6.  62 runs
Rockies in 5.  55 runs
Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!

by Ihatethecards on Oct 9, 2007 12:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks here...
Rockies in 5. 58 runs
Red Sawx in 4. 67 runs
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaritas

by Kinky Reggae on Oct 9, 2007 12:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pick
Rockies in 5 - 55 runs

Redsox in 5 - 62 runs

by drodd on Oct 9, 2007 12:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks
Rockies/5/60
Indians/6/50
Los Cachorros!

by Laven on Oct 9, 2007 12:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Subject
Indians in 6, 67 runs

Magic fairy dust-sprinkled Diamondbacks in 5, 61 runs

by park on Oct 9, 2007 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks

Indians in 5.  40 runs

DBacks in 7. 61 runs.

by salparadise23 on Oct 9, 2007 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picking Fun
Red Sox in 6 - 48 runs.

Rockies in 6 - 52 runs.

"2007. Our year. Our beer." - G. Heileman Brewing Co., Milwaukee, WI.

by ilovepie on Oct 9, 2007 1:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My picks
Indians in 6.  51 runs.
Rockies in 5.  49 runs.

by bjcub on Oct 9, 2007 1:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Im probably way off here
Roxs in 6 - 59 runs
Indians in 7 - 84 runs

by sheamcmurray on Oct 9, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Prediction
Rox in 7 - 74 Runs
Boston in 6 - 69 runs
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Oct 9, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks
Rockies in 5, 60 runs
Indians in 7, 65 runs
"Any employee wishing to miss work because of death or serious illness please notify the office by 11 AM on the day of the game."

by vtcub on Oct 9, 2007 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok
Rockies in 5 -- 50 total runs
Boston in 6 -- 58 total runs

Tim

by ttagaris on Oct 9, 2007 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My Picks
Rockies in 7 ... 79 runs
Indians in 5 ... 64 runs

by davis9 on Oct 9, 2007 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My Picks
D-Backs in 7...52 runs

Boston in 5...51 runs

by cubswin14 on Oct 9, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Your guess is as good as mine...
maybe even better.  But, here it goes:

Rockies in 6; 52 total runs

Indians in 7; 67 total runs

by snowyman28 on Oct 9, 2007 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mine..
indians in 6, 70 runs scored

dbacks in 7, 55 runs scored.

by Rezze21 on Oct 9, 2007 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

from minnesota
D-Backs in 6...30 runs

Boston in 5...51 runs

by mn fan on Oct 9, 2007 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My picks
Dbacks in 6, 56 runs

Tribe in 6, 53 runs

by billybuck on Oct 9, 2007 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mine
cleveland in 6 - 65 runs
rockies in 5 - 58 runs

by blueballs on Oct 9, 2007 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks
Red Sox in 6-52 runs
Rockies in 5-49 runs
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Oct 9, 2007 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here goes
Dbacks in 5 just missing the sweep.  Total runs scored 27.

RedSox in 4 with 36 total runs.

I also predict that Joe Torre and Dusty Baker become fishing buddies

I also predict that Mark Grace will get a Cubs tattoo in the lower diamond of his back.

by 1060 W Addison on Oct 9, 2007 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks
Boston 7- 69 runs
Rox in 6- 49 runs

by okiecubbie on Oct 9, 2007 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks
BoSox in 5, 57 runs total.
Snakes in 5, 49 runs total.

And my best: 345 days 'til the Cubs clinch the '08 division!

Our grandparents used to say, "I hope the Cubs win the Series before I die". Now teenagers are saying it. Let's change that next season!

by blackhawk24 on Oct 9, 2007 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks
Red Sox in 6-52 runs
Rockies in 5-49 runs
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Oct 9, 2007 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I posted my picks twice
Im an idiot.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Oct 9, 2007 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you win...
... you only get one prize!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Oct 9, 2007 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Picks
Indians in 6 - 57 runs
Rockies in 7 - 77 runs

by USCKB on Oct 9, 2007 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Red Sox in 7 - 79 Runs
Colorado in 5 - 52 Runs

might as well close this poll now...

It WILL Happen!!!....but not this year...

by Chanman25 on Oct 9, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here's mine
Indians in 6 - 61 runs
Rockies in 7 - 67 runs

by sackings108 on Oct 9, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My Wild, Hairy Picks
D-BACKS IN 6 - 79 RUNS

'BLOODY' RED SOX IN 6 - 61 RUNS

"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Oct 9, 2007 4:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my prediction
Red Sox in 7 - 70 runs
D-Backs in 6 - 50 runs

by getbusywinnin on Oct 9, 2007 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my picks:
Rockies in five, 67 runs
Indians in seven, 58 runs
Worst to First in 2007, brought to you by Lou, Sori, A-Ram and D-Lee.

by drewishdrewid on Oct 9, 2007 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to make picks...
... even though, if I win, the prize will go to whoever then comes in second.

Rockies in six; 55 total runs
Indians in seven; 41 total runs

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Oct 9, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here goes nothing...
Boston in 6 - 55 runs
Colorado in 6 - 55 runs

by bergs55 on Oct 9, 2007 4:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mine
Indians in 7, 65 runs
Colorado in 7, 48 runs
Dinosaurs? "Didn't exist. You can't say there were dinosaurs when you never saw them." -Carl Everett

by NDcubsfan on Oct 9, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here are my picks!
Indians in 7 - 44

Arizona in 6 - 39

"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"

by HIGGY on Oct 9, 2007 4:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here are my picks
Arizona in 6 33 runs
BoSox in 5  35 runs

by mmancubfan on Oct 9, 2007 5:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here are the right picks
bosox in 5---40 runs

rockies in 5---35 runs

Here comes the nasty leftie to shut it down in the 9th......Clay Rapada!!!!

by cubsluver22 on Oct 9, 2007 5:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

go cleveland
indians in 6 - 64 runs
rockies in 5 - 63 runs

by mantras on Oct 9, 2007 5:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmm everyone hates the D'Backs/
No me
D'Backs in 6 62 runs
Cleveland in 6 53 runs

AUGIE!!!

"It's the Cubbies. There's always a vibe. It's the greatest vibe in baseball." Greg Maddux on Cub fan's optimism even after the 06 debacle.

by jessica on Oct 9, 2007 5:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

reply
DBacks in 7, 73 total runs
Red Sox in 5, 61 total runs

by kanderber on Oct 9, 2007 5:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The way I see it..

Boston in 7..58 runs scored in series
Arizona in 6.. 47 runs scored in series
Cubspizza

by quarryfan on Oct 9, 2007 5:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NLCS/ALCS
Red Sox in 7 with 68 runs scored
Rockies in 6 with 61 runs scored

we should have had an over/under 2 games snowed out.

Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.

by CubbieCurt on Oct 9, 2007 5:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

7's wild
Rockies in 7 - 77 runs
Red Sox in 7 - 77 runs
"1958-NL MVP; 1959- NL MVP; 1960-GOLD GLOVE SS"

by letsplaytwo on Oct 9, 2007 5:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hmmmm...
Rockies in 6.... 78 runs
Red Sox in 6.... 57 runs
big hitter....the Lama - Carl

by bh714 on Oct 9, 2007 5:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks
D-backs in 7, 66 runs
Sox in 6, 58 runs

by Reddevil on Oct 9, 2007 5:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My absolutely, totally wild guesses
It should be an exciting, if not heartbreaking Cubless NLCS.  Snakes beat the Rockies in an extra inning (at least 12) 7th game. 57 total runs.

ALCS is youth vs. experience.  Sabathia vs. Beckett.  I say that the youth will be served.
Indians beat the BoSox 4 games to 2.  37 total runs.

Al,

Thanks for running this site, and thanks for running the contest.  

May the luckiest man/woman win!

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Oct 9, 2007 5:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's another...
Red Sox in 5, 54 runs
D-backs in 6, 64 runs

by AboutTheCubs on Oct 9, 2007 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As I see it
Arizona in 7, 51 runs
Red Sox in 6, 46 runs
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." except in the post season - Thank you MLB!

by BigJohnAZ on Oct 9, 2007 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Akbeck98's Picks
Rockies in 6  - 61 runs
Red Sox in 7 - 72 runs

by akbeck98 on Oct 9, 2007 6:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My picks
BoSox in 6.  42 total runs.

Rockies in 7.  50 runs.

by deutschegirl on Oct 9, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I never win anything...
D'back in 5. 41 runs
RedSox in 6. 47 runs

TBS has lowest ratings ever.

Frank TV is cancelled after 3 episodes.  Al is hired to replace Frank.

I can't wait for 2008!

by LAcarl519 on Oct 9, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Chip's picks
Colorado in 5.  44 total runs.
Cleveland in 7. 58 total runs.

Skipped down to the bottom so I don't know how this compares with other's guesses.  Sorry if I duplicated anybody; I assure you the numbers were plucked out of the air.

And by the way, Dish Network, thanks for adding TBS in HD *AFTER THE CUBS SERIES IS OVER*.  I guess it might have been in time for tonight's Game 5 in Phoenix.  Now, how about picking up WGN's HD feed?

by ChipSet on Oct 9, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

predictions
boston in 6  49 runs total
rockies in 7 84 runs total

by tootle on Oct 9, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Davewillie's Picks
DBacks in 6    35 runs
Red Sox in 7   46 runs

by davewillie on Oct 9, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lemon20Pie chimes in.
Rockies in 5 - Total runs 45
Red Sox in 5 - Total runs 48

by lemon20pie on Oct 9, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

predictions
Indians in 7, 61 runs
Rockies in 6, 72 runs

by gitel81 on Oct 9, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My gut tells me.
Indians in 7 games; Total Runs = 60

DBacks in 7 games: Total Runs = 60

Hey Lou, we're long overdue.

by deadcatbounce on Oct 9, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my predictions
redsox in 4 - total runs 42
dbacks in 6 - total runs  64

by hiphopgamer26 on Oct 9, 2007 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cmf0203 predictions
Diamondbacks in 5:  24 runs

Indians in 6: 32 Runs

by cmf0203 on Oct 9, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Low scoring, eh?
Guess you're not expecting Borowski to pitch much:)
Give Dempster away...let Marmol close!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 9, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Predictions...
Rockies in 6 = 49 runs

Indians in  6 = 64 runs

The fat lady may be warming up...but she's not singing yet!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 9, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Predictions//Guesses
 
Rockies in 5 games  -- 48 runs

Indianas in 6 games -- 54 runs

by Heldtski on Oct 9, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My take
Rockies in 5 - 58 runs
Indians in 5 - 51 runs

Indians in 6 - 71 runs

MARQUIS! YES, MARQUIS!

by thekansasian on Oct 9, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Last line...
would be the world series
MARQUIS! YES, MARQUIS!

by thekansasian on Oct 9, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LCS
Rockies in 6 -  42 runs
Red Sox in 5 - 32 runs

by MissouriKev on Oct 9, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks
RSox in 6 51 runs
DBacks in 7 63 runs

by JFCubFan on Oct 9, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My picks.
Red Sox in 6. 43 runs.
Rockies in 6. 51 runs.
CUBS WIN! CUE THE ORCHESTRA!

by Keith on Oct 9, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here goes nothing...
Indians in 7 - 67 runs
Rockies in 5 - 42 runs
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Oct 9, 2007 10:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll give it a shot.
Cleveland in 6, 68 runs
Colorado in 7, 75 runs
Before each game, please remember to feed the bats.

by Cool Hand on Oct 9, 2007 11:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let me give this a shot.
Cleveland - 6 : 59 Runs
Colorado - 7 : 72 Runs
"It's a good situation here: things can't get any worse. The only way to go is up!" Larry Bowa

by VivaLosCubs on Oct 10, 2007 12:12 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Predictions
Cleveland in 7, 63 runs
Colorado in 6, 60 runs

by TORCO on Oct 10, 2007 7:12 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My Picks
Rockies in 5- 36 runs (playing tight 1-run games here)

Boston in 6- 72 runs

by ak123 on Oct 10, 2007 7:45 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GreenCubsMan's picks:
Boston in five.
44 total runs.

Rockies in six.
49 total runs.

by greencubsman on Oct 10, 2007 8:21 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here Goes
I looked and honestly believe I am not duplicating any above.

D-Backs in 7, 74 Runs
Indians in 6, 68 Runs

by N Oakley on Oct 10, 2007 8:29 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another wild guess
Arizona in 5: 48 runs.

Boston in 5: 52 runs.

by simonuk on Oct 10, 2007 8:34 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pick
Red Sox in 6: 52
D-Backs in 7: 84

by paulsbeard on Oct 10, 2007 8:54 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my picks
BoSox in 6: 49 runs
Rockies in 6: 65 runs
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Oct 10, 2007 10:55 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My uneducated guess
Indians in 7- 68 runs scored
Rockies in 6- 49 runs scored

by qccub on Oct 10, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here goes nuthin
Rox - 6 - 42 runs
Sox - 6 - 58 runs

by Dr Eamus Catuli on Oct 10, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if my calculations are correct
Indians in 6: 62
Diamondbacks in 5: 41

by Mr Snrub on Oct 10, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my picks
Rockies in 6 - 66 runs
Indians in 7 - 50 runs
I can't believe I'm batting 9th again -Ted Lily

by NIUcubbie on Oct 10, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and here it is
NLCS
Rockies in 5: 38 runs
ALCS
Boston in 7: 55 runs

by CubbieBeerFan21 on Oct 10, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here you go
Indians in 7   72 runs

Rocks in 6   59 runs

"Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel, No Doubt About It!"

by scottsdalecubs on Oct 10, 2007 11:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boston and Colorado in the WS???
Since there is no baseball (or any sports for that matter) I was bored in my hotel room IN LOUISVILLE and decided to read up on BCB.  I was mainly focused on the Contest results because I am interested to see who everyone thinks is going to win.  That said, I decided to take all that data and break it down in a spreadsheet and do some analysis.  (Really, I had nothing better to do).  I made a column for User, Series, Team, Games, and Runs.  I am actually surprised by how close everything came out.  I am posting 3 different analysis: Predicted winner, Avg number of games and runs, and avg runs per game.

Predicted Winner               
Arizona          41  32%  Boston        74   57%
Colorado      88  68%  Cleveland    55   43%
Grand Total  129 100%  Grand Total 129    100%

Avg games and runs predicted           
Arizona     6 and 54    Boston     6 and 55
Colorado 6 and 54    Cleveland   6 and 58

Avg Runs per game
Boston         9.62
Cleveland    9.09
Arizona         9.02
Colorado     9.48

So Based on the above stats, we would have Boston and Colorado in the WS.

I cut off at the post by scottsdaleirish

by 1060 W Addison on Oct 11, 2007 12:08 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Clarification
The avg runs per game is for both teams based on who wins the series.  I.E if Boston wins then the two teams combined would have averaged 9.62 runs per game based on our predictions.

by 1060 W Addison on Oct 11, 2007 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Re
CLE in 6.  73 runs.
COL in 5.  41 runs.

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by Jed Taylor on Oct 11, 2007 4:50 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

picks
Cleveland in 7 80 runs
Rockies in 5 70 runs

by BadGuy on Oct 11, 2007 7:06 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks
Rockies in 6  43 runs scored

Red Sox in 5  55 runs scored

Neifi, we hardly knew ye.

by Krande on Oct 11, 2007 8:35 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rocks & Sox
Rockies in 7, 82 total runs Sox in 5, 32 total runs
Ya gotta love a team with a shortstop named TheRiot ...

by StampMe on Oct 11, 2007 9:35 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Arizona & Boston
Diamondbacks in 5 - 41 runs
Red Sox in 5 - 47 runs

by WBdogs1 on Oct 11, 2007 12:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Predictions
Diamondbacks in 6 total runs 51.

Indians in 7 total runs 45

"It's a pier 9 brawl!..."

by rrobinson on Oct 11, 2007 1:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The prediction thread is closed!
Thanks for playing and good luck!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Oct 11, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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