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Just now, RZNJ said:

 

That's not what I'd expect you to listen to.

Anyway, getting back to the division...I keep flip flopping on this...ultimately, winning in the postseason is what matters most.  I do believe SG is correct, having that first round bye is one less opportunity for you to lose a series.  

It's also really nice to be able to have one to hold over Yankees fans, too.  Going head to head with them and coming out on top would be pretty great.

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48 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

Correct. It would be right there alongside the meaningless 2016 banner.

I'm assuming you were just this close to turning in your fan card after the Andino game in '11. Since, you know, people were happy in a non-sanctioned way.

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Just now, DrungoHazewood said:

I'm assuming you were just this close to turning in your fan card after the Andino game in '11. Since, you know, people were happy in a non-sanctioned way.

Have you met DirtyBird?  Dude's as happy as a dead pig in sunshine.  Doesn't get more upbeat and cheerful than him.

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3 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

That's not what I'd expect you to listen to.

Anyway, getting back to the division...I keep flip flopping on this...ultimately, winning in the postseason is what matters most.  I do believe SG is correct, having that first round bye is one less opportunity for you to lose a series.  

It's also really nice to be able to have one to hold over Yankees fans, too.  Going head to head with them and coming out on top would be pretty great.

Who said I listened to it?   I did actually listen to about the first 30 seconds.  
 

P.S.  I think winning the AL East means something.

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1 hour ago, DirtyBird said:

"THEY" meaning the 2023 World Series Champion Texas Rangers.

Heck, there isn't even a 1983 AL Champs banner next to the WS  banner in this pic. Thank you for illustrating my point.

I wasn’t trying to refute you or anyone, just showing the available banners. I think this photo is from 2012-2014, because it doesn’t show anything from 2014 or 2016.

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2 hours ago, Malike said:

I'm certain that Texas is embarrassed to have the 2023 Wildcard banner right next to the 2023 World Series Champion banner.

Do they even bother with the WC banner in that situation?  I wouldn’t.  

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5 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Do they even bother with the WC banner in that situation?  I wouldn’t.  

Good thing you added “in that situation”. Had you not, the guy would have had no clue what you were saying and posted a pic of a WC banner from a completely different situation.

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