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jmcclain19 · 07-20-2006, 01:41 AM

Ready for this boys and girls?

Here we are, nearing the two month mark remaining on the season, and the Reds are chasing the Cards for the Central Division Lead.

Just thought this would be as good a place as any to keep track of St. Louis' magic number.

Remember - everytime Cincinnati (or the 2nd place team should the Reds get overtaken) loses OR the Cardinals win, the number goes down.

That formula is as follows (For those keeping score at home)
Total Number of games - Wins by the 1st place team - Losses by the 2nd place team + 1

That would mean that thru the games finished on July 19th

162 - 53 - 45 + 1 = 65 with 67 games to go

WVRedsFan · 07-20-2006, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcclain19

Ready for this boys and girls?

Here we are, nearing the two month mark remaining on the season, and the Reds are chasing the Cards for the Central Division Lead.

Just thought this would be as good a place as any to keep track of St. Louis' magic number.

Remember - everytime Cincinnati (or the 2nd place team should the Reds get overtaken) loses OR the Cardinals win, the number goes down.

That formula is as follows (For those keeping score at home)
Total Number of games - Wins by the 1st place team - Losses by the 2nd place team + 1

That would mean that thru the games finished on July 19th

162 - 53 - 45 + 1 = 68 with 67 games to go

Nothing more disgusting than discussing a magic number for the Cardinals in July. Come on, Jmclain. You related to George Grande?????

Nugget · 07-20-2006, 01:50 AM

Why don't we start a magic number for the REDS?

Tornon · 07-20-2006, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcclain19

Ready for this boys and girls?

Here we are, nearing the two month mark remaining on the season, and the Reds are chasing the Cards for the Central Division Lead.

Just thought this would be as good a place as any to keep track of St. Louis' magic number.

Remember - everytime Cincinnati (or the 2nd place team should the Reds get overtaken) loses OR the Cardinals win, the number goes down.

That formula is as follows (For those keeping score at home)
Total Number of games - Wins by the 1st place team - Losses by the 2nd place team + 1

That would mean that thru the games finished on July 19th

162 - 53 - 45 + 1 = 68 with 67 games to go

I think you need to re-check your math there.. shouldn't their magic # be 65?

KronoRed · 07-20-2006, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nugget

Why don't we start a magic number for the REDS?

We need to get to 1st place for starters

jmcclain19 · 07-20-2006, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tornon

I think you need to re-check your math there.. shouldn't their magic # be 65?

Ha - you would be correct sir. There is a "it's takes a real engineer to screw up an easy math problem" joke in there somewhere.

Swampturkey · 07-20-2006, 01:36 PM

As a Cardinals fan, I kinda like this thread.

smith288 · 07-20-2006, 01:40 PM

This is a jinx thread.

BOO!

OldXOhio · 07-20-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Swampturkey

As a Cardinals fan, I kinda like this thread.

Isn't this thread something that's done on the Cardinals board every year, a tradition of sorts?

KronoRed · 07-20-2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smith288

This is a jinx thread.

BOO!

On them

RBA · 07-20-2006, 03:58 PM

This thread takes Redszone into a Defeatist Attitude. I don't like it. :thumbdown

smith288 · 07-20-2006, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBA

This thread takes Redszone into a Defeatist Attitude. I don't like it. :thumbdown

Alrighty...

jmcclain19 · 07-20-2006, 06:29 PM

Some of the reactions in this thread are HILARIOUS

There is no such thing as a "Magic Number" to the wildcard. Not until all three division slots are clinched. And given the NL West that could be during Game 162 of the season. Thus, the Reds are chasing the Cards, with the hope that when the chase ends, if they haven't passed the Cardinals, they happen to be the best team remaining. There is nothing defeatest or rooting for the Cards in watching that. Some Reds fans will want to know as the season winds down what else needs to be done to win the Division. I happen to be one of those fans.

But hey to each his own. If you want to stick your fingers in your ears and not pay any attention to what other teams in the division are doing, please feel free to pass over this thread in the future.

StillFunkyB · 07-20-2006, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smith288

This is a jinx thread.

BOO-YAA GRANDMA!

I fixed that for ya!

Eric_Davis · 07-20-2006, 07:58 PM

I've never advocated a thread to be closed, but I do on this one.

Just know I'll be wearing my REDS cap in St. Louis during the Mid-August series.

For good measure I'm bringing a "REDSZONE" sign to the Wednesday and Thursday games. (I'll probably not be close enough to be on TV,...behind home plate, 2nd deck.

07-20-2006, 01:41 AM	#1
jmcclain19 Smells Like Teen Spirit Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 6,486	Cardinals Magic Number Thread Ready for this boys and girls? Here we are, nearing the two month mark remaining on the season, and the Reds are chasing the Cards for the Central Division Lead. Just thought this would be as good a place as any to keep track of St. Louis' magic number. Remember - everytime Cincinnati (or the 2nd place team should the Reds get overtaken) loses OR the Cardinals win, the number goes down. That formula is as follows (For those keeping score at home) Total Number of games - Wins by the 1st place team - Losses by the 2nd place team + 1 That would mean that thru the games finished on July 19th 162 - 53 - 45 + 1 = 65 with 67 games to go Last edited by jmcclain19; 07-20-2006 at 01:55 AM. Reason: I no addum good

07-20-2006, 01:50 AM	#3
Nugget Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorthEast Posts: 1,002	Re: Cardinals Magic Number Thread Why don't we start a magic number for the REDS?

07-20-2006, 01:36 PM	#7
Swampturkey I Love Birds Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Louis Vicinity Posts: 500	Re: Cardinals Magic Number Thread As a Cardinals fan, I kinda like this thread. __________________ (Watching a couple kissing at Busch Stadium) “Well, he’s kissing her on the strikes and she’s kissing him on the balls.”---a classic "Shannonism" from Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon

07-20-2006, 01:40 PM	#8
smith288 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 7,197	Re: Cardinals Magic Number Thread This is a jinx thread. BOO! __________________ Did you like that?

07-20-2006, 03:58 PM	#11
RBA CELEBRATION TIME Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 13,939	Re: Cardinals Magic Number Thread This thread takes Redszone into a Defeatist Attitude. I don't like it. :thumbdown

07-20-2006, 06:29 PM	#13
jmcclain19 Smells Like Teen Spirit Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 6,486	Re: Cardinals Magic Number Thread Some of the reactions in this thread are HILARIOUS There is no such thing as a "Magic Number" to the wildcard. Not until all three division slots are clinched. And given the NL West that could be during Game 162 of the season. Thus, the Reds are chasing the Cards, with the hope that when the chase ends, if they haven't passed the Cardinals, they happen to be the best team remaining. There is nothing defeatest or rooting for the Cards in watching that. Some Reds fans will want to know as the season winds down what else needs to be done to win the Division. I happen to be one of those fans. But hey to each his own. If you want to stick your fingers in your ears and not pay any attention to what other teams in the division are doing, please feel free to pass over this thread in the future.

07-20-2006, 07:58 PM	#15
Eric_Davis Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 5,041	Re: Cardinals Magic Number Thread I've never advocated a thread to be closed, but I do on this one. Just know I'll be wearing my REDS cap in St. Louis during the Mid-August series. For good measure I'm bringing a "REDSZONE" sign to the Wednesday and Thursday games. (I'll probably not be close enough to be on TV,...behind home plate, 2nd deck. __________________ Rob Neyer: "Any writer who says he'd be a better manager than the worst manager is either 1) lying (i.e. 'using poetic license') or 2) patently delusional. Which isn't to say managers don't do stupid things that you or I wouldn't."

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