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UCBrownsfan
08-22-2012, 11:38 PM
Pretty crazy, but with a Reds win and Astros loss tomorrow, they will be officially out for the division with 36 left to be played.
Australian Red
08-22-2012, 11:41 PM
They were 'realistically' out of it 3 months ago :thumbup:
scott91575
08-23-2012, 04:47 AM
They were 'realistically' out of it 3 months ago :thumbup:

They were realistically out of it in spring training.
jhiller21
08-23-2012, 05:20 AM
The Astros would have to win 36 games in a row, and the Reds lose 36 for them to win the division. This is hardly news, the 'Stros blow.
Captain13
08-23-2012, 08:23 AM
The Astros would have to win 36 games in a row, and the Reds lose 36 for them to win the division. This is hardly news, the 'Stros blow.

And if the Reds were to drop 36 in a row that would mean both Pit and Stl would have 6 wins and would have to go 2-28 or worse in their remaining games. I'm guessing they have 6 games remaining between them, meaning one of those teams would have to win 3 or more...so the Astros could finish 36-0 and still are already eliminated. That all being said, it will be fun to watch the Reds start "eliminating" teams as early as tonight.
jback76
08-23-2012, 08:26 AM
As nice as that sounds, I will feel much better when it's the Cards and Pirates who are mathematically eliminated.
bounty37h
08-23-2012, 09:21 AM
Whew, had too many seasons where it was us eliminated already, so loving this teams and the success!!
BungleBengals
08-23-2012, 10:06 AM
The Astros would have to win 36 games in a row, and the Reds lose 36 for them to win the division. This is hardly news, the 'Stros blow.

It is going to suck next season when they move to the AL and we don't get those easy wins against them.
Captain13
08-25-2012, 11:59 PM
Astros gone...Cubs next. With a magic number of 9 this could be done in 5 days. I say it will take seven. I have officially guessed Saturday Sept. 1 as the day the Reds eliminate the Cubs.
Who Dey Time
08-26-2012, 12:06 AM
After tomorrow, 6 of our next 12 are against the Astros. That should make the worriers chill if only for a few seconds.
HometownHero
08-26-2012, 12:11 AM
Houston is still alive for the Wild Card. In the words of Justin Bieber, Never Say Never!
Captain13
08-26-2012, 12:28 AM
Houston is still alive for the Wild Card. In the words of Justin Bieber, Never Say Never!

Or in the words of Black Sabbath, Never Say Die.

That may not make sense, but any Sabbath title is 10x better than any Beiber quote.
BluegrassRedleg
08-26-2012, 12:53 AM
I once hated the Astros. Just pity them now.
Captain13
08-28-2012, 06:56 AM
Magic number for eliminating the Cubbies is 5.
Captain13
09-03-2012, 09:52 AM
Eliminated the Cubs for best record in National League. 2 down 13 to go. Next up, the Rockies; magic number 4. In theory this could be done Tuesday, I am going to guess it happens Wednesday.