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contest notes: every time a new post goes up...points are closed for the previous round - with one exception. any new follower can pick up a point. just leave a comment that you're a new follower and i'll be glad to kick it in.
the cards in this post are the prizes for second place, and
top 3 spots get a fistful of cards from their favorite team - and player if i have that availability)
THANKS to everyone who participated in Round 1. I got turned on to a couple of new blogs that i'm now following, and i hope you new followers will enjoy the future posts here.
trivia about one of the round 1 prizes: Josh D. made a joking comment about the philip rivers card. truth be told, i'm not a big football fan and i rarely collect football cards - except for the heroes of my youth (purple people eaters, butkis, deacon jones) - but i was absolutely shocked to see that card being offered for sale from $10 - $15 on the nets. that's how a football card ended up being in the tier of first prizes.
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Round 2.
PLEASE ANSWER ONE QUESTION FOR ONE POINT. YOU MAY ANSWER BOTH FOR TWO POINTS:
(you may not choose a currently active player for your answer. dead players are ok)
1. you're the manager. it's game 7 of the world series. choose one pitcher (living or dead, but not active) to send to the mound for all the marbles. who? one bonus point for why.
2. you're the manager. it's Game 7, bottom of the 9th, and down by one run. one man on first and two out. you can send anyone to the plate. who? one bonus point for why.
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THANKS for playing.
I will answer the second question. Matt Kemp will be up at the plate. He is a solid 2 strike hitter and can drive a bomb to right center. In a tight situation the other team will have its best closer on the mound. Kemp will dominate the at-bat. Beast mode never sleeps.
ReplyDeleteextra points dude: one extra for being the first comment. one for the first guy to suggest a Dodger in either role. 4 points this round.
Deletetotal points: 6
I can't believe I haven't entered this one, I've been following for like, ever!!
ReplyDelete1. Jamie Moyer, cause he's my favorite pitcher, he would confuse the batter beyond belief, and it would be awesome to see him become the oldest pitcher to win a world series.
2. I'm assuming the same rules apply (dead or alive but not active) Mickey Mantle, cause he'd come through for you with a clutch homer in classic style as only the Mickster could.
Thanks,
Dawgbones
better late than never, buddy.
Deleteor how about tim wakefield being an old knuckleballer?
you cant go wrong with mantle in the world series.
2 points !!
DeleteFor my pitcher, I'm going to send Satchel Paige to the mound, because you said anybody, and Satchel deserves the chance to show the world he's the best.
ReplyDeleteFor my batter, oh, I'd definitely send Jeff Badass Baker to the plate. Just kidding. I'd like to say Kaline, but I'm going with Kirk Gibson, Mr. World Series clutch. I can almost count on a hit from the guy, and maybe he can knock it into the stands and the came can just be over.
good challenge for paige. we can all see how he does.
Deletegibby !!! no Dodger fan can argue against him for a choice.
points: 7
Delete1. Bob Gibson. It's hard to argue with the modern era single-season ERA leader, higher mound or not.
ReplyDelete2. I'll take another Cardinal, Mark McGwire, because of his HR-per-AB record. I might have to take Babe Ruth if a righty is pitching though.
excellent choice with gibson
Deleteinteresting choice with mcgwire..hmmm
points: 4
welcome to the contest
1. Trevor Hoffman. The man was one of the greatest closers of all-time... and Mariano Rivera didn't qualify.
ReplyDelete2. I actually was gonna go with who Dhoff said, Kirk Gibson. Are we allowed to say the same one? If not, Joe Carter.
yup..we can double up - why not? however, joe carter already proved he can come through in that moment, so he's a good choice as well.
Delete4 points !
Delete1. Glavine ! he did some good stuff during a previous world series so he will do it again !
ReplyDelete2. Robert Eenhoorn, would be nice to have seen a Dutch guy for once :-)
go dutch !!
Deletepoints: 6
1. walter johnson, probably. although it was not quite as you describe, the big train won game 7 of the 1924 series by coming in as a reliever in the 9th inning. he got out of a 'winning run on third - one out' jam, and pitched a total of 4 scoreless innings before the senators finally won the game.
ReplyDelete2. ty cobb, because you know that he would pretty much kill you if it meant he didn't make the last out of the series. secon choice is roy gleason. because his career batting average was 1.000.
points : 4 thanks for joining in
Deletegreat picks with old time baseball. and cool WS story about johnson!
1. Nolan Ryan. High K rate, good "clutch" stats, and willing to fight Robin Ventura if necessary.
ReplyDelete2. Assuming the guy on first has decent speed, you basically need any sort of an extra-base hit. So I would pick someone from the list of 2B+HR leaders. That gives lots of good options (Winfield, Brett, ARod, Murray, Thome), but I think I would go with Manny Ramirez for the sheer entertainment value. In his hey-day he could rake as good as anyone in history. I consider him "inactive" now. :)
I do collect NFL, but there is no way I'm paying $10 for that Rivers. :-)
points: 8
Deletelol on ryan always ready to punch up ventura.
yup -- u got my point of the guy on first. a single wont score him. manny's an interesting pick
1.Lance Lynn, because he's my favorite pitcher and how big he is it has to be scary for the hitter.
ReplyDelete2.Carlos Beltran. The dude can hit even if it's a lefty or a righty it does not matter. The pitcher is just going to have a tough time getting to him.
i never would have thought of beltran, but not a bad choice.
Deletepoints: 7
1. A lot of options, but I'm going Greg Maddux because he had such phenomenal control and walked so few.
ReplyDelete2. Two isn't even a question in my mind. The greatest player ever: Babe. Ruth. Highest career WAR ever, and he hit bombs.
points: 7
Deletemaddux...hmmm
babe ruth was my pick as well.
extra point for that. :)
1) I think I would send Goose Gossage to the mound. In his prim he was as dominating as a closer could be and never let the presssure get to him.
ReplyDelete2) There are so many good answers to this one but to go with a new name, how about Ted Williams, all the guy ever did was hit and hit and hit. One of the greatest hitters of all time.
points: 8 !! points leader, i believe
Deletei dont know how teddy ballgame slipped my mind. excellent choice
I hop we can double up, because I would take Bob Gibson on the mound, he had some crazy numbers and could easily go the whole game.
ReplyDeleteBatting I would take Reggie Jackson, can't go wrong with Mr. October
whoa, u've got 8 points also
Deletegood point about gibson pitching the whole game.
mr fricken october. i dont wanna face him, but always want him on my team.
digging these answers, everybody. some cool picks out there.
ReplyDelete1. Pedro - Cause it's Pedro freakining Martinez, what other explination do you need.
ReplyDelete2. Carlton Fisk - Cause he can wave them fair.
welcome to the contest ! points: 4
Deletelol on fisk. u dang right.
1. I think I`d probably take Bob Gibson because he would not be scared of the moment having been there several times before and because he was as dominant as anyone ever has been.
ReplyDelete2. Tough question, but I`d probably take Barry Bonds, because he`s the best hitter I`ve ever seen. He could hit the long ball or at the very least get on base and put that tying run in scoring position.
welcome, nathan. points: 4
Deleteur about the fourth to pick gibson. wow.
as a Dodger fan, i cannot accept bonds as an answer. minus 25 points. :P
1. John Smoltz - His post season record speaks for itself.
ReplyDelete2. Edgar Renteria - 2 World Series winning hits. Enough said...
welcome as well, scott.
Deleterenteria is another pick i didnt think of. nice.
4 points, dude
Delete1. I'd take Sandy Koufax in his prime. There was no one better at preventing runs during that time....plus he only allowed 6 ER in 57 innings in the postseason in real life.
ReplyDelete2. Down by one, I want someone with power and contact ability to at least hit a double. A lot of people come to mind, but I'd go with Hank Aaron, the 1.116 career postseason OPS pushed him past Mays for this ranking.
dan, welcome. 4 points.
Deletekoufax, excellent choice.
hammerin hank, excellent as well. great picks.