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09-13-2012 09:12 PM #1
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Magic Numbers and teams the Orioles have eliminated
Now that the Orioles have ended their losing streak and the past 3 weeks have seen the great job by SteveA and his recounting of the past 14 season, I thought a new thread to look forward to everyday might be needed. Something I never thought I would say or read this year would be the following: The Orioles Magic number to make the playoffs and teams they have already eliminated are as follows as of this minute (the magic number listed is only as it relates to the Orioles):
Indians: Eliminated
Twins: Eliminated
Red Soxs: 3
Blue Jays: 5
Royals: 4
Mariners: 8
Tigers: 15
White Soxs: 16
Rays: 16
Angels: 16
Yankees (Win the Division): 20
A's (Top Wildcard Spot): 21
Texas (Best Record in AL!!): 25
I apologize in advance if my math was off, feel free to correct or comment.Last edited by csgordos; 09-15-2012 at 01:04 PM.
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09-14-2012 12:42 PM #2
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Someone explain magic numbers to me please.
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09-14-2012 12:46 PM #3
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The magic number is the number of combined Oriole wins and losses by the other team to eliminate that team from having a better record.
So, if our magic number for the Red Sox is three, any combination of Oriole wins and Red Sox losses adding up to three will guarantee the Orioles will have the better record this year.
And I can't wait for that!
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09-14-2012 01:43 PM #4
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Frobby, You may get your wish tonight. Unfortunately, the Red Soxs lost last night and didn't help us with the Yankees. These are updated as of this morning.
Indians: Eliminated
Twins: Eliminated
Red Soxs: 2
Blue Jays: 4
Royals: 3
Mariners: 7
Tigers: 15
White Soxs: 16
Rays: 16
Angels: 16
Yankees (Win the Division): 19
A's (Top Wildcard Spot): 21
Texas (Best Record in AL!!): 24
Tonight I am rooting for the Indians, Rays, Mariners, Royals & Twins. And obviously the O's!!!Last edited by csgordos; 09-15-2012 at 01:02 PM.
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09-16-2012 08:57 PM #5
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Congrats, Frobby. The O's eliminated the Red Soxs tonight. Let's hope by Tuesday after the game that we have eliminated the Royals, Jays, & the Mariners.
Originally Posted by csgordos
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09-16-2012 09:51 PM #6
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Posting this to make sure I subscribe to this thread.
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09-18-2012 08:42 AM #7
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Last night's win eliminated another team: KC Royals
Indians: Eliminated
Twins: Eliminated
Red Soxs: Eliminated
Royals: Eliminated
Blue Jays: 1
Mariners: 2
Tigers: 11
Rays: 11
Angels: 13
White Soxs: 14
Yankees (Win the Division): 17
A's (Top Wildcard Spot): 18
Texas (Best Record in AL!!): 21
Hopefully tonight the Orioles (not the Yankees) eliminate the Blue Jays and the Mariners. Go O's!!
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09-18-2012 08:43 AM #8
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The Yankees can't eliminate the Mariners tonight. Originally Posted by csgordos
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09-18-2012 08:51 AM #9
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But the Orioles can. Originally Posted by Can_of_corn
He's hoping the Yankees lose, thus not eliminating Toronto, but the Orioles win, thus eliminating both.
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09-18-2012 08:52 AM #10
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That would indeed be the ideal scenario. Originally Posted by glenn__davis
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09-18-2012 08:57 AM #11
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Music to my ears. Which reminds me: Originally Posted by csgordos
It never gets old reliving that.
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09-19-2012 07:02 AM #12
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As a reminder as per my opening statement: The below chart is as it relates to the teams catching the Orioles and purely the Orioles magic number. As an example the Jays could still mathematically tie the Yankees but not the Orioles. So as it pertains to this thread the Orioles have Eliminated the Jays and Mariners last night (technically this morning!!)
Indians: Eliminated
Twins: Eliminated
Red Soxs: Eliminated
Royals: Eliminated
Blue Jays: Eliminated
Mariners: Eliminated
Rays: 9
Tigers: 10
Angels: 12
White Soxs: 13
Yankees (Win the Division): 16
A's (Top Wildcard Spot): 16
Texas (Best Record in AL!!): 19
Rooting hard for the Blue Jays today and tonight. Hoping to go to bed tonight with the Orioles in first place alone on Sept. 19th.
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09-19-2012 07:40 AM #13
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Wow! Is it possible to marry a video? Lol!! Originally Posted by ShaneDawg85
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09-19-2012 07:58 AM #14
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Its very difficult to sweep a double header, so I'll be very happy with the Yanks and Jays splitting the DH, and us beating the King tonight and claiming a half game lead in the AL East! Originally Posted by csgordos
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09-19-2012 08:13 AM #15
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If the Yankees split today, can the O's be alone in first place with a win?
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