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| scrappy_coco
July 28, 2010 11:19:40 AM
Entry #: 3537584
| Bye - #1 Township Bye - #2 Stockmens Bye - #3 Moes
#4 Rooster vs. #9 Mudhens/#10 Knights
#5 Stillwater vs. #8 Woodbury
#6 St. Anthony vs #7 Tri-City
Predictions on the first round of Skyline action?
Rooster will sweep the play-in team. Unfortunately there won't be much competition here.
Stillwater will take the first two from Woodbury. However, won't be easy games for Woodbury since Woodbury's pitching staff is pretty good at the top. Bullpen is shaky though. Loggers have been one of the better second half teams (UNLIKE TOWNSHIP).
St. Anthony and Tri-City both have very good top 2 pitchers which will make for a three game battle. I think Tri-City's hitters will eventually overcome St. Anthony and win in three.
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| scrappy_coco
July 28, 2010 11:26:48 AM
Entry #: 3537594
| I mean won't be easy games for Stillwater because of Woodbury's good starting pitching.
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| Small_Calves
July 28, 2010 11:45:04 AM
Entry #: 3537615
| Rooster sweeps in two.
It's going to be a good battle between St. Anthony and Tri City however I think Tri City will take it in three. Tri City is a solid young team and it should be fun to see how they turn out next season.
I have Stillwater over Woodbury in 3 games. Woodbury is going to play tough like they always do, but I feel Stillwater just has an overall better team. They have pretty good speed too especially towards the top of the lineup. Stillwater's center fielder can really run the bases well and swing it too so look out for him..he's my pick for MVP of this series.
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| brandonwarne52
July 28, 2010 1:11:20 PM
Entry #: 3537705
| Rooster Stillwater St. Anthony
I was more impressed with St. Anthony this year. They're a pretty good pitching ballclub.
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| Jeff Reboulets Ghost
July 30, 2010 12:11:48 AM
Entry #: 3539158
| You know, Stillwater has a lot of talent and the potential to be good, but sometimes I think their egos get in the way of playing sound baseball. I'm not saying that to be an ***hole, just an observation.
As for White Bear, there are obviously a lot of haters on this board. I don't know how or why they won the Skyline, but they did. So, if your team finished behind them in the standings, then blame yourselves for not beating them.
Don't know anything about the rest of the teams to give an opinion...
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| splendid splinter
July 30, 2010 7:53:23 AM
Entry #: 3539239
| Do not sell Moe's short in this.
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| scrappy_coco
July 30, 2010 9:38:39 AM
Entry #: 3539330
| I disagree with you numbers. I think the Loggers need a little more swagger/ego on the squad, showing up with a some bad ass attitude.
Solid win by the Loggers last night too. Great pitching by both squads.
Will Tri-City, Rooster & Stillwater sweep?
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| Tiny Arch
July 30, 2010 3:15:02 PM
Entry #: 3539731
| The Rooster and Stillwater may sweep, but I think Tri-City and St. Anthony will go three.
The question is then whether the #1 and #2 seeds will be rusty come the next round or whether the rest for the pitchers will be a big advantage? If I were Township or Stockmen's I think I'd want to have a scrimmage or two just to stay fresh.
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| TheRealOdell
August 1, 2010 2:03:37 PM
Entry #: 3540657
| Township has a non-conference game tonight against the Millers, look for Felipe Torres to make his first start of the season at 1st base...
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| scrappy_coco
August 2, 2010 8:33:07 AM
Entry #: 3541117
| Why would Township schedule a game against the Millers? They have enough embarrasing moments to come in the near future, why would they add another one to their list by getting schlacked by the Miller. They probably should have just stuck within the organization and played their triple-a affiliate, Robert St. Bombaderos.
So we have....
#1 Township vs. #6 St. Anthony St. Anthony appears to have some steam up their rear by firing back twice against Tri-City. Can they bring their fire against the not so feared, we took it lightly on them, Towners from Township?
#2 Stockmens vs. #5 Stillwater The obvious powerful bats of Stockmens are a huge threat here against the Loggers. Keep in mind that Stillwater did sweep Stockmens earlier in the season....
#3 Moes vs. #4 Rooster I'm not so sure if this will be as good of a series as paper shows it will be. Dynasties know how to win when it matters and unfortunately, Rooster just happen to cross paths with the man eating grizzly bear off of County Road 10, Moes.
You donkeys got anything to add to this guerilla warfare....
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| Small_Calves
August 2, 2010 9:35:23 AM
Entry #: 3541174
| I would have to agreee. Why would Township want to play the Millers. It doesn't make sense to get your confidence just absolutely crushed before playoffs. Township is in way over their heads this time. I don't think they understand that you can't win every game by being annoying like a little girl softball team. However, maybe this is good that they play the Millers because I'm sure the Millers will teach the young towners to simply shut the hell up! That being said...
#1 Township vs. #6 St. Anthony I think this will be a tough battle for both teams. Wouldn't take the Hogs lightly at all. They are a dangerous team and aren't ready to go down without a fight.
#2 Stockmen's vs. #5 Stillwater This is a series I would pay to watch. Both clubs are solid. I feel Stockmen's have the edge with the bats. However the Loggers did sweep Stockmen's during the season. Seeing how the Loggers have pulled out some late inning heroics this is going to be a very exciting three games.
#3 Moes vs. #4 Rooster Moes cannot take the Rooster lightly otherwise they will take advantage of the opportunity. Both squads have good pitching and hitting, so we will see how this one turns out. By the way Moe's did sweep the Rooster during the regular season...
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| Tiny Arch
August 2, 2010 1:56:20 PM
Entry #: 3541387
| I'll go with the Hogs getting past Township in 3. I think the Hogs pitching will be superior, which is why I give them the nod.
The winner between Stockmen's and Stillwater will be determined by the pitching performance of Stockmen's. Stockmen's can hit with most teams, but their pitching has been a question mark. If the pitchers are throwing first pitch strikes, Stockmen's will be hard for Stillwater to knock off. However, the tendency for nibbling and getting into bad pitching counts has been a problem for Stockmen's this season. The team with the most consistent pitching will win this series. It's a toss up.
Moes should be able to withstand the Rooster. Probably done in two, but the Rooster could surprise with one tightly contested win.
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| FatherGoblin
August 2, 2010 2:20:13 PM
Entry #: 3541408
| Anyone know when or where the Moes vs. Roosters games will be?
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| Husker
August 2, 2010 2:51:19 PM
Entry #: 3541442
| Info is now on league site
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| scrappy_coco
August 2, 2010 4:12:36 PM
Entry #: 3541572
| I'd like to welcome Moes, Stillwater and St. Anthony to the 2010 Amateur Class "A" State Tournament.
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| Jeff Reboulets Ghost
August 2, 2010 7:54:29 PM
Entry #: 3541722
| Some good matchups here. Stillwater has some good pitching, but the Irish have always had a pretty deep lineup. And from what I've heard, Rooster and Moe's both have good pitching will probably come down to who plays better defense and who can come up with the clutch hits.
Maybe Township scheduled the Millers to prepare for the playoffs against the best of the best, instead of thumping a helpless opponent and not getting much out of it. If I was coaching a team with a playoff bye, I would have handled it the same way they did. I'm sure St. Anthony will look a little less formidable coming off a game against Tonka.
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| Hogs Swine Flu
August 2, 2010 9:49:22 PM
Entry #: 3541824
| Shark week is over boys
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| Craftyleft15
August 3, 2010 11:38:22 AM
Entry #: 3542279
| why would township want to play tonka? maybe because no matter what if they want to win a state championship they gotta be the best. so what does it matter, if i had a choice i would play tonka, park, pub, gators, sham, only the top teams in the state. makes for a better game
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| scrappy_coco
August 3, 2010 1:43:00 PM
Entry #: 3542423
| judging by the fact that the score of that game hasn't been declared yet on this forum.... i'm going to assume they were embarrased.
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| brandonwarne52
August 3, 2010 1:54:30 PM
Entry #: 3542432
| Millers won 7-1 on a 5-hitter from Broxey.
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| TheRealOdell
August 3, 2010 2:07:54 PM
Entry #: 3542443
| I am hearing the same "Felipe was at mass all day" excuse from the Township guys, what a joke!
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| scrappy_coco
August 3, 2010 3:30:13 PM
Entry #: 3542523
| that makes them 3-6 in their last 9 games.... i guess i've seen worse.
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| Old Timer
August 3, 2010 5:07:02 PM
Entry #: 3542609
| Hey give Township a break! Perhaps they are like Park.
SLP started the season 7-10 but enter playoffs on a 18-4 stretch.....oh wait..Township is doing just the reverse never mind!
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| Free Baller 22
August 3, 2010 8:56:57 PM
Entry #: 3542752
| PREDICTIONS:
#1 Township vs. #6 St. Anthony Township owns the best record in the Skyline and shouldn't be taken lightly just because of their recent struggles. Despite what people are saying about their talent, they have a knack for winning close games and in this series that might be the difference. However, St. Anthony doesn't give you too much. They pitch the ball and play a pretty clean field. Very hard series to predict.
BOTTOMLINE: Township in 3
#2 Stockmens vs. #5 Stillwater Very interesting series indeed. Stockmen's obviously has the better team while Stillwater is 2-0 against them this year. Stockmens players such as Miller and Bjerken will need to lead the offense if Stockmens wants to advance. Put the pressure on Stillwater and they have been known to fold. If Stillwater wants to advance they need strong pitching as well contributions at the plate from their SS and CF as those two have been carrying Stillwater all year it seems.
BOTTOMLINE: Stockmens in 2 (Sorry Stillwater)
#3 Moes vs. #4 Rooster Matchup looks very close on paper but I feel like Moes has the better squad. Although their pitching isn't great, they seem to get outs when it matters and as always Moes' hitters are tough. The Moes team is also better than their record indicates as they have been missing players for a lot of their games. Look for a solidified lineup this time around. On the other end, Roosters' top two pitchers are fairly good and could potentially shut down Moes. A couple good hitters in the lineup and their catcher can keep Moes from running. Rooster has talent but has been underachieving all year with it. Don't look for the Rooster to turn it up now.
BOTTOMLINE: Moes in 2
- Eliminated Skyliner
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| TheRealOdell
August 3, 2010 9:23:00 PM
Entry #: 3542771
| Interesting note: Township scheduled their games Thursday, Friday and Saturday to coincide with Felipe's "no baseball on Sunday" rule
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| Hambino
August 4, 2010 7:13:45 AM
Entry #: 3542883
| Hogs should just bean Felipe every time he steps in the box. It might be the only way he doesn't homerun. Or will Felipe just steal his way around the bases?
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| TheRealOdell
August 4, 2010 12:24:49 PM
Entry #: 3543130
| Oh trust me... Felipe is not going to be stealing any bases... But he will be told to swing at the pitchout pitches, he's THAT good!
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| scrappy_coco
August 5, 2010 9:04:47 AM
Entry #: 3543858
| Power Rankings going in to tonights Final Round...
1. Moes 2. Stockmens 3. Stillwater 4. Township 5. Rooster 6. St. Anthony
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| Small_Calves
August 5, 2010 9:22:04 AM
Entry #: 3543877
| well power rankings huh...in the skyline?
power rankings...
1. Stockmen's 2. Moes 3. Stillwater 4. Rooster 5. Township 6. St. Anthony
...with Mudhens in the 7th spot
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| Hambino
August 5, 2010 10:36:01 AM
Entry #: 3543949
| Babe Ruth's Power Rankings...
1. Moes 2. Stockmen's 3. Rooster 4. Stillwater 5. St. Anthony 6. Township (w/Felipe)
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| TheRealOdell
August 5, 2010 10:50:58 AM
Entry #: 3543971
| where does T-ship rank without Felipe?
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| files
August 5, 2010 9:41:59 PM
Entry #: 3544466
| Stockmen's 3, Loggers 2
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| First Timer
August 5, 2010 10:25:46 PM
Entry #: 3544508
| Roosters- 14 Moe's- 3
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| scrappy_coco
August 6, 2010 8:44:42 AM
Entry #: 3544672
| Looks like moes brought their A game on the mound......
Any word on Township/St. Anthony?
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| Hambino
August 6, 2010 8:49:21 AM
Entry #: 3544676
| According to this Website in the Game Results tab...
St. Anthony 8 White Bear 3
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| scrappy_coco
August 6, 2010 10:12:36 AM
Entry #: 3544755
| Big surprise... they must have not have been cheering loud enough.
Power Rankings after Game 1...
1. Stockmens 2. Rooster 3. St. Anthony 4. Stillwater (facing elimination) 5. Moes (facing elimination) 6. Metro Knights (eliminated but still better than Township) 7. Township (facing elimination)
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| joejack
August 6, 2010 11:40:38 AM
Entry #: 3544842
| Website score is correct. Township kicked the ball around A LOT. And whined at the umps a lot.
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| TheRealOdell
August 6, 2010 11:47:44 AM
Entry #: 3544848
| I was at the game last night cheering on my beloved 2010 Skyline regular season champions... was there a lot of whining?
Simple answer: yes
Longer answer: one of the most commical missed calls of all time... pitcher fields the ball, hurries throw to first baseman, ball hits off of the 1st baseman's glove and rolls to the fence. Everyone in the stadium assumed he was safe. Umpire did not see the ball roll to the fence, nor did he see the first baseman run over and pick up the loose ball...
And to make matters worse the same umpire booted a hidden ball trick play because he was too busy looking at the ground...
were the calls the reason Township lost the game? of course not, I just believe the whining may have been justified for the first time in Township history )
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| joejack
August 6, 2010 11:58:47 AM
Entry #: 3544857
| Agreed, the missed call at first was very funny. Ump called him out turned around and started walking towards second, doesn't see the second baseman pick up the ball.
The hidden ball trick though, the baserunner lost his helmet, and called time to go back and get his helmet. So, time doesn't come back into play until the pitcher is on the rubber.
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| Hambino
August 6, 2010 12:13:29 PM
Entry #: 3544862
| I want to hear more about this little league hidden ball trick.
If in fact time was called for the runner to go back and pick up his helmet, but the pitcher never returned to the mound, play should not have resumed until the pitcher returned to the mound. If the pitcher never returned to the mound, how could play have been resumed?
Maybe I'm not understanding...
Sounds like a bunch of excuses because of the umps.
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| Tiny Arch
August 6, 2010 12:13:59 PM
Entry #: 3544863
| Wow...sounds like the Keystone Cops were playing in WB last night.
It was a very close game between Stillwater and Stockmen's.
Bottom of the 8th Stillwater was up 2-1 and Stockmen's got a lead-off walk. The runner steals second and then takes 3rd on an overthrow at 2nd. Then the runner comes home on a wild pitch to tie the game. Stockmen's get's a couple outs but has guys on 1st and 3rd and try the double steal. The guy gets in a run-down at 2nd and the guy from 3rd scores when the throw home is misplayed by the catcher. I believe both of Stockmen's runs were scored with no one actually getting a hit in the inning. Very bizarre but a win for Stockmen's none-the-less.
It came down to pitching and execution in the field for the 1st game. Game 2 tonight at McGuire field. These two teams are very evenly matched. I expect it to be a very close game once again.
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| scrappy_coco
August 6, 2010 12:28:12 PM
Entry #: 3544872
| looks like the critics have been right all along.... township is a joke.
will there be any game 3's? Can Moes, Township or Stillwater bounce back tonight and make it interesting?
I think Moes will get over their beating quickly and turn it around tonight. Stillwaters hearts were broken at the hands of their own last night, will they be in it tonight? Township, can they overcome the stress of the media?
DONKEYS!!!! (why hasn't OLDTIMER given his insight on the skyline yet???)
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| joejack
August 6, 2010 12:30:21 PM
Entry #: 3544873
| hambino you are understanding correctly. Pitcher never stepped back onto the mound, meaning the play never resumed. So, even if he was out, which it was a close play. It didn't matter.
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| TheRealOdell
August 6, 2010 12:49:22 PM
Entry #: 3544891
| Coco, is township eliminated? I am not familiar with this 3 game playoff system...
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| TheRealOdell
August 6, 2010 12:50:31 PM
Entry #: 3544893
| I didn't see the player lose his helmet, I just saw the umpire struggle to turn his head last night...
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| scrappy_coco
August 6, 2010 2:21:18 PM
Entry #: 3544992
| Township is 3-7 in their last 10 games now.....
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| Matty M
August 6, 2010 7:39:38 PM
Entry #: 3545212
| 2-0 St. Anthony in Top 4.
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| Matty M
August 6, 2010 8:04:37 PM
Entry #: 3545218
| 4-0 St. Anthony. Top of 6.
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| Matty M
August 6, 2010 8:26:13 PM
Entry #: 3545226
| 4-1 St Anthony. Top 7th.
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| Matty M
August 6, 2010 8:48:39 PM
Entry #: 3545237
| 8-1 St. Anthony. Top 8th.
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| joejack
August 6, 2010 9:32:14 PM
Entry #: 3545255
| Hogs sweep 8-6
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| Old Timer
August 7, 2010 12:53:09 AM
Entry #: 3545331
| "Old Timer" has not given any opinions as of late relating to the sky line because it is not even worth it....
....crap line..... generaly speaking a bunch of do not get it clubs with many do not get it players who have no idea what ball is like west of the river all the way from Green Isle and any where in between.
And.....Im done here.
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| Old Timer
August 7, 2010 12:57:21 AM
Entry #: 3545332
| Hidden ball trickery, "whining"
Need I say more other then everyone was pooping off about Westside and anyone who ever knew any thing about ball knew all along that Westside was a joke.....
Don't know details on any crap line teams so let me just say that perhaps the best team from the CL has a chance to make limited noise in the tourney.
Then again if a team like Westside can win the reg season how in the world can anyone simply whisper about how good this league is.
Seriously come on!!!!!!!
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| Hambino
August 7, 2010 7:25:54 AM
Entry #: 3545369
| Get out of here Old Timer. Nobody cares about your uneducated opinions on the Skyline. Do you stay up at night, in your parents basement, thinking of "great" one liners? Yeah Yeah we know you think the Skyline is a joke. Get over it!
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| Husker
August 7, 2010 5:10:25 PM
Entry #: 3545449
| I've had my fill with guys like OT.
I'm proud of our league & my team. I know we've never done better than 2nd way back in 2003 & Green Mill 2nd in 2008, but I have never felt the need to criticize teams....either for their success or shortcomings.
Bash us all you want, but Skyline teams will continue to do their best every game, and RESPECT all our opponents.
SGuys like OT & respect are strangers.
Stockmen's gets it.
See you toward the end of August.
Bill McGuire Stockmen's Irish
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| Hogs Swine Flu
August 7, 2010 9:39:27 PM
Entry #: 3545596
| Stole the series, but really wanted to steal White Bears 3rd base coaches watch
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| 3strikekid
August 8, 2010 7:47:23 AM
Entry #: 3545698
| I am definitely one of the people who is very sick of OT. I know that he is going to come back and say how "razzed up he is making all of us donkeys" but the fact of the matter is that he is too washed up to compete in class A ball but he cant let it go. Maybe he should spend a little less time on this forum and a little more time on Monster.com
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| Old Timer
August 8, 2010 11:51:46 AM
Entry #: 3545791
| Bill McGuire:
First of all my being tired of the skyline is from all the young pukes who come on to the site talking about "affiliated feeder" systems, "dynastys" and a host of other hog wash.
These comments certainly do not come from Stockmen's players. I have pitched against your club and have seen your team off and on for over 20 years.
I have absolutely no problem withy Stockmens and they are obviously the top team in the Skyline regardless of how one would look at it.
It is these other teams with young kids who come on to the site and talk this crap and that crap that I have grown tired of just like some growing tired from what I babble on here about.
Which again by the way let me remind everyone this is a "forum" and like so many other times before I type on here to create whatever I deem is prudent to a forum.
I have never shown disrespect to any club on the field unless they show some to the teams I have been on first. I also do my best to show class and character on the field whether I am coaching or playing.
The "forum" is not at a game or on the field inside or outside the white lines.
It is what it is and for those to make out of it whatever they want.
Bottom line is I may be a forum doneky to many but on many occassions players and teams from the skyline come on here and do basically the same thing I do most of the time which is talk out of their asses about non-sense......
because this is a forum.
Good luck to all teams including those from the skyline!!!!!
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| Old Timer
August 8, 2010 12:29:52 PM
Entry #: 3545807
| 3strikekid:
Lets not loose site of the fact that on many occassions players from skyline teams come on to the forum talking non-sense and say with all seriousness how good they think their teams and or the league is all the while doing basically what I do which is bash any and all comers here on the "forum."
Facts are facts the skyline is the worst of the four Class A leagues. That does not mean there are not many good players. It simply means there just are not that many good teams from this league year in and year out.
When these young and clueless players come on to the forum and talk all their gibberish about whatever they do so on a forum. Therefore they set themselves up for come backers from guys like me but certainly not limited to being from guys like me.....again on this "forum."
In the late 80's into early 90's the Park team was full of current college studs. We did not totally get it of course but one thing we did get is respect and when we saw teams that were good whether they were old or young we respected that.
We would win 1/3 from teams like Hamel, Jordan, Red Wing, Miesville, play hard sometimes give them games but most of the time we would get beat by guys 10+ years older then us.
After the games we knew they had the better team. Why would they not? They were older, were former college studs and back then in many cases as it was for B teams guys with affiliated big league experience.
My point is in today's society young people don't generally have any clue for respect. Consequently when these young kids from ok teams come on here and say what they say they mean it........I on the other hand only say what I say on here because it is a forum.
In closing when these young kids come on here typing whatever actually thinking their teams are legit and all the while not getting it they again set themselves up from whoever based on whatever as it pertains to what they write.
As far as me being washed up well I digress. There are many, many, many pitchers in town ball younger then me and not so much younger then me who have better stuff. Obviously at close to 42 I do well on the bump when I do because of other factors.......as far as getting people out most of the time there are not many town ball clubs in the entire state that I could not pitch for in some capacity....
....Im sure Park wold concur as I pitched for them for years and only gave up 2 through 7 against them this year. Im sure Shakopee would agree as 2/3 times I faced them this year I gave up nothing....Angels win out of the pen....and there are several other games like that this year.
Thanks for your opinionless though re: me being washed up but I guarantee unless you play for the Millers I would be able to fill a role on your team in order to help you win games.
Last but not least I may have washed up my welcome on the forum but I am hardly washed up on the field and frankly I could give a rip what you say.....I look forward to whatever you type because this is a forum to each their own!
Peaaace
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| Small_Calves
August 8, 2010 1:13:29 PM
Entry #: 3545826
| Township gets swept...They simply suck, enough said. I wonder if next year they will continue their softball chants while on the field, it obviously helped them win this year...
Congrats to Stockmens, Hogs, and Moes for making it to state this year. Good luck clubs represent the skyline well.
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| Pizzle
August 8, 2010 1:41:16 PM
Entry #: 3545836
| I really am going to miss their cheering after every called strike as if they have never seen a strike called before.
They should have an A squad and a B squad. They have 30 guys to make two even teams.
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| MOES BEERS
August 8, 2010 1:57:56 PM
Entry #: 3545842
| Hogwash is one word . . . withy? doneky? . . . run on sentences. Your submissions would make a Fourth Grade teacher frown.
Try writing your verbose submissions in Microsoft Word, spell check them, and then have someone proof read it. The proof reading is necessary because you still have not mastered the than/then distinction, which spell check won't find.
Conventional wisdom says that spelling has nothing to do with intelligence, but you refute that theory.
Any more thoughts on "today's society" would be much appreciated. A wealth of young players in the Skyline League could use guidance on their life's journey.
I created an account strictly to hate you.
You are the first "player" to submit his personal statistics- you're a TOOL.
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| splendid splinter
August 8, 2010 2:42:16 PM
Entry #: 3545867
| Moes Beers,
Thank you for saying what everyone is thinking.
OT, can you say tool?
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| Old Timer
August 8, 2010 11:08:44 PM
Entry #: 3546279
| "Tool"
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| scrappy_coco
August 9, 2010 2:24:31 PM
Entry #: 3546831
| RealOdell,
I was wondering if you ever found out how 3 game series' work?
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| TheRealOdell
August 9, 2010 4:16:33 PM
Entry #: 3546959
| heh, I did and so did the Township... wasn't the finish they were looking for. I am at peace with it though, the Hogs will represent the Skyline well and so will Moe's and Stockmen's. Its time to put our differences aside cheer on the Skyline!
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