Who will be easier to catch - SF or Atlanta?

[Gaddabout]

Beltran certainly can't hurt that lineup. I just can't believe they gave up Wheeler to get him. I guess it's probably the right thing because it's do-or-die time for what's otherwise a very strong Giants roster.

 

[Ronin]

It gives the Giants a power bat in the middle of the batting order.

The prospect of a major trade is why I didn't vote in this thread. It was premature before the trading deadline. Now, it sure tilts it . . . unless the Braves pull one off, too.

Gives the a giants a what bat?
Im sorry i haven't heard of a "power bat" since barry bonds was this team.

Beltran is doing wonders for the giants offense as of to date....what is he like 1 for 30 since joining the giants.

 

[Dback Jon]

Caught the Giants!!

1.5 back from Atlanta

 

[JS22]

Even if the Giants stabilize and go on a little run it's nice to see that the Dbacks are only 1.5 behind the Braves. Should be a fun final 50 games or so.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Caught the Giants!!

1.5 back from Atlanta

Even if the Giants stabilize and go on a little run it's nice to see that the Dbacks are only 1.5 behind the Braves. Should be a fun final 50 games or so.

We're most likely going to have to deal with the Brewers and/or Cardinals as well - if we don't win our division. Gonna be a great few month of baseball here in the desert!!!!

 

[Dback Jon]

Wild Card Standings...
Team - Record, Games Back, Games Left
Atlanta Braves 63 48 -- 51
Arizona Diamondbacks 61 49 1.5 52
San Francisco Giants 61 49 1.5 52
St. Louis Cardinals 58 52 4.5 52
Pittsburgh Pirates 54 54 7.5 54
Florida Marlins 55 55 7.5 52
New York Mets 55 55 7.5 52
Cincinnati Reds 54 56 8.5 52
Washington Nationals 53 56 9.0 53
Colorado Rockies 51 59 11.5 52
Los Angeles Dodgers 50 59 12.0 53
San Diego Padres 47 64 16.0 51
Chicago Cubs 45 65 17.5 52
Houston Astros 36 74 26.5 52

 

[crisper57]

Remaining Games

Braves Opponents
Mets 9
Marlins 9
Cubs 7
Giants 4
D-Backs 3
Nationals 6
Dodgers 3
Phillies 6
Cardinals 3


Giants Opponents
Phillies 3
Pirates 3
Marlins 3
Braves 4
Astros 7
Padres 9
Cubs 3
D-Backs 6
Dodgers 6
Rockies 7


I think both teams have about an equally difficult road ahead of them. Maybe Atlanta has a slightly harder road because they still have the Phillies for 6 more games that could easily derail their wildcard dreams.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Braves Opponents
Mets 9
Marlins 9
Cubs 7
Giants 4
D-Backs 3
Nationals 6
Dodgers 3
Phillies 6
Cardinals 3


Giants Opponents
Phillies 3
Pirates 3
Marlins 3
Braves 4
Astros 7
Padres 9
Cubs 3
D-Backs 6
Dodgers 6
Rockies 7


I think both teams have about an equally difficult road ahead of them. Maybe Atlanta has a slightly harder road because they still have the Phillies for 6 more games that could easily derail their wildcard dreams.

As I mentioned, I would not rule out the Brewers and/or Cardinals... I think each of those teams has an equal, if not greater chance of beating out the Braves in this race. So, if we don't win our division, it might well come down to a tussle with one of those 2 teams vs the Braves...

 

[crisper57]

Fine, Just for You 82...

As I mentioned, I would rule out the Brewers and/or Cardinals... I think each of those teams has an equal, if not greater chance of beating out the Braves in this race. So, if we don't win our division, it might well come down to a tussle with one of those 2 teams vs the Braves...

Brewers Remaining Games:
Astros 3
Cardinals 9
Pirates 9
Dodgers 4
Mets 3
Cubs 6
Astros 3
Phillies 3
Rockies 2
Reds 3
Marlins 3

Cardinals Games:
Marlins 4
Brewers 9
Rockies 3
Pirates 9
Cubs 6
Dodgers 3
Reds 3
Braves 3
Phillies 4
Mets 3
Astros 3

 

[82CardsGrad]

Brewers Remaining Games:
Astros 3
Cardinals 9
Pirates 9
Dodgers 4
Mets 3
Cubs 6
Astros 3
Phillies 3
Rockies 2
Reds 3
Marlins 3

Cardinals Games:
Marlins 4
Brewers 9
Rockies 3
Pirates 9
Cubs 6
Dodgers 3
Reds 3
Braves 3
Phillies 4
Mets 3
Astros 3

LOL... Thanks crisper!

 

[crisper57]

LOL... Thanks crisper!

No worries. Their remaining schedules are damn near mirror images of each other, so I think this race will come down to the head-to-head series between the two. If one team dominates the other, it might help our wildcard chances as well.

 

[Dback Jon]

Thanks Crisper

 

[Mulli]

:iwin:

 

[Dback Jon]

Next 2 series:

Dbacks: LA(3), Houston(4)
Giants: Philly(4), Pittsburgh (3)
Braves: @Mets(3), @FLA (3)
Cardinals: @FLA(4), Brewers (3)

 

[82CardsGrad]

Next 2 series:

Dbacks: LA(3), Houston(4)
Giants: Philly(4), Pittsburgh (3)
Braves: @Mets(3), @FLA (3)
Cardinals: @FLA(4), Brewers (3)

The D-backs, BY FAR, have the easiest schedule and a great chance to make a serious move!

 

[Dback Jon]

Philly wins 3-0 over SF

 

[82CardsGrad]

Philly wins 3-0 over SF

YES!!