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Ltlabner · 09-12-2006, 03:54 PM

They might be able to live with 2 out of 3, but they are rapidly running out of time and they can't afford to keep giving up opportunities to gain ground...any ground.

A sweep is critical to any chance of being in this thing. 2 out of 3 prob will just be keeping the life support on but not really giving us a chance.

Reds Fanatic · 09-12-2006, 04:11 PM

They need a sweep. The problem if we only win 2 of 3 to get 2 1/2 games back is the other teams between the Reds and Padres. If they were 2 1/2 back with no teams between them they might still have a chance especially with 9 games left against the Cubs and Pirates. But if we are still 2 1/2 games back the problem is I don't think the Reds will catch the Marlins who are playing so well now that if the Padres collapse the most likely team to win the WC is Florida.

Natty Redlocks · 09-12-2006, 04:22 PM

We "needed" to sweep the Pirates. We "need" every win we can get. Honestly, I'm not worried as long as we still have 7 games left against the Magnificent Chicago Cubs.

joshnky · 09-12-2006, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reds Fanatic

They need a sweep. The problem if we only win 2 of 3 to get 2 1/2 games back is the other teams between the Reds and Padres. If they were 2 1/2 back with no teams between them they might still have a chance especially with 9 games left against the Cubs and Pirates. But if we are still 2 1/2 games back the problem is I don't think the Reds will catch the Marlins who are playing so well now that if the Padres collapse the most likely team to win the WC is Florida.

We still get to play 3 against Florida so we would control our own destiny with them. I'm just worried about Philly.

Red Rover · 09-12-2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshnky

We still get to play 3 against Florida so we would control our own destiny with them. I'm just worried about Philly.

Not only 3 with the Reds, but 6 with the Mets & 6 with the Phillys. I'm not worried about Florida or Philly, it's SD who has the easiest schedule along with the Reds.

Falls City Beer · 09-12-2006, 05:35 PM

I think 15-4 gets the Reds in the playoffs. I don't think they'll approach that record.

CaiGuy · 09-12-2006, 05:39 PM

We don't, but the Reds do.

Newport Red · 09-12-2006, 06:40 PM

The Reds cannot afford to lose a series from here on out.

goreds2 · 09-12-2006, 07:57 PM

Tonight on the pregame show, Jerry Narron stated he is concentrating on the division title. He kind of makes sense (no jokes please).

Would you rather be in 5th place trailing by 3.5 games

or

be in second place trailing by 5 games.

Is the game and a half worth the trade off?

goreds2 · 09-12-2006, 10:47 PM

Thats ONE! Reds win 5-4!

ol'Sparky · 09-12-2006, 10:56 PM

Redhook · 09-12-2006, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goreds2

Tonight on the pregame show, Jerry Narron stated he is concentrating on the division title. He kind of makes sense (no jokes please).

Would you rather be in 5th place trailing by 3.5 games

or

be in second place trailing by 5 games.

Is the game and a half worth the trade off?

It doesn't make sense to me. How is concentrating on the division going to help anything? The division is in the Cardinals hands. They can play average the rest of the way and easily win the division, especially since we don't play them anymore.

As for the wild card, we have a better chance on winning that solely based on the fact that we are less games out.

Concentrating on winning either the division or the wild card makes no sense. Winning as many games as possible and seeing how that stacks up at the end of the season makes perfect sense to me.

goreds2 · 09-12-2006, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redhook

It doesn't make sense to me. How is concentrating on the division going to help anything? The division is in the Cardinals hands. They can play average the rest of the way and easily win the division, especially since we don't play them anymore.

As for the wild card, we have a better chance on winning that solely based on the fact that we are less games out.

Concentrating on winning either the division or the wild card makes no sense. Winning as many games as possible and seeing how that stacks up at the end of the season makes perfect sense to me.

That makes perfect sense. "Just win baby"

BigREDSfaninKY · 09-13-2006, 01:29 AM

I can see Narron's logic in this, the Reds sit behind the Pads, Marlins (who the Reds have 3 games left with BTW), Phillies and Giants. That's 4 teams you hope lose so you can leap frog into the wildcard lead. That's a bit of a stretch, but I guess so is asking the Cards to lose. While that isn't out of the question with the way St Louis has been playing of late. Anyone know who the Cards have left on their schedule?

Tornon · 09-13-2006, 04:31 AM

The Cardinals have

5 with Houston
3 with San Francisco
3 with San Diego
& 7 with Milwaukee

09-12-2006, 03:54 PM	#16
Ltlabner 2009: Fail Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7,441	Re: Do We Need To SWEEP The Padres? They might be able to live with 2 out of 3, but they are rapidly running out of time and they can't afford to keep giving up opportunities to gain ground...any ground. A sweep is critical to any chance of being in this thing. 2 out of 3 prob will just be keeping the life support on but not really giving us a chance. __________________ a super volcano of ridonkulous suckitude. I simply don't have access to a "cares about RBI" place in my psyche. There is a "mildly curious about OBI%" alcove just before the acid filled lake guarded by robot snipers with lasers which leads to the "cares about RBI" antechamber though. - Nate

09-12-2006, 04:11 PM	#17
Reds Fanatic Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Piqua, OH Posts: 16,441	Re: Do We Need To SWEEP The Padres? They need a sweep. The problem if we only win 2 of 3 to get 2 1/2 games back is the other teams between the Reds and Padres. If they were 2 1/2 back with no teams between them they might still have a chance especially with 9 games left against the Cubs and Pirates. But if we are still 2 1/2 games back the problem is I don't think the Reds will catch the Marlins who are playing so well now that if the Padres collapse the most likely team to win the WC is Florida.

09-12-2006, 04:22 PM	#18
Natty Redlocks Recovering Cubs Fan Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 711	Re: Do We Need To SWEEP The Padres? We "needed" to sweep the Pirates. We "need" every win we can get. Honestly, I'm not worried as long as we still have 7 games left against the Magnificent Chicago Cubs.

09-12-2006, 05:35 PM	#21
Falls City Beer Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 24,098	Re: Do We Need To SWEEP The Padres? I think 15-4 gets the Reds in the playoffs. I don't think they'll approach that record.

09-12-2006, 05:39 PM	#22
CaiGuy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Redsland Posts: 828	Re: Do We Need To SWEEP The Padres? We don't, but the Reds do. __________________ Weathers' W/L when I am attending (2009): 0-1

09-12-2006, 06:40 PM	#23
Newport Red Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: End of the bench Posts: 738	Re: Do We Need To SWEEP The Padres? The Reds cannot afford to lose a series from here on out. __________________ "Hyperbole is the greatest thing ever" Redsland

09-12-2006, 07:57 PM	#24
goreds2 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH H - EYE OH Posts: 2,577	Re: Do We Need To SWEEP The Padres? Tonight on the pregame show, Jerry Narron stated he is concentrating on the division title. He kind of makes sense (no jokes please). Would you rather be in 5th place trailing by 3.5 games or be in second place trailing by 5 games. Is the game and a half worth the trade off? __________________ * Attended the 1990 and 2010 Reds Division clinchers * Watched the 2012 Clincher on FOX. Proud owner of a 1990 Dodge Class B Motorhome: A chick magnet! GO STEELERS www.tracyjonesonline.com Great YOUTUBE videos. Last edited by goreds2; 09-12-2006 at 08:17 PM.

09-12-2006, 10:47 PM	#25
goreds2 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH H - EYE OH Posts: 2,577	Re: Do We Need To SWEEP The Padres? Thats ONE! Reds win 5-4! __________________ * Attended the 1990 and 2010 Reds Division clinchers * Watched the 2012 Clincher on FOX. Proud owner of a 1990 Dodge Class B Motorhome: A chick magnet! GO STEELERS www.tracyjonesonline.com Great YOUTUBE videos.

09-12-2006, 10:56 PM	#26
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09-13-2006, 01:29 AM	#29
BigREDSfaninKY Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lebanon KY Posts: 151	Re: Do We Need To SWEEP The Padres? I can see Narron's logic in this, the Reds sit behind the Pads, Marlins (who the Reds have 3 games left with BTW), Phillies and Giants. That's 4 teams you hope lose so you can leap frog into the wildcard lead. That's a bit of a stretch, but I guess so is asking the Cards to lose. While that isn't out of the question with the way St Louis has been playing of late. Anyone know who the Cards have left on their schedule? __________________ Welcome Billy Gillispie to the Kentucky Wildcats - 2009 National Champs

09-13-2006, 04:31 AM	#30
Tornon Who, What, Where, When? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,533	Re: Do We Need To SWEEP The Padres? The Cardinals have 5 with Houston 3 with San Francisco 3 with San Diego & 7 with Milwaukee

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