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TOPIC: State Rankings for fun |
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| MNBBALL
August 6, 2012
2:00:26 PM
Entry #: 3958179
| 1. Minnetonka 40-4. Favorites every year to win it all
2. Angels 22-11. Have 4 serious pitchers and staff to make deep run.
3. Stockmens Irish 25-7. Defending champs, was it a fluke or are they for real?
4. Capitals 21-17. Best team in deep St. Paul league. Have the hitters do they have enough pitching?
5. Park 32-14. Lost some vets but still scary
6. Shamrocks 17-10. Always solid to make a good showing in the tournament
7. Lakers 17-18. Youthful team upset Tonka last year, pitching is a concern.
8. Merchants 16-10. Suprising team that demolished Patriots and on a roll. Sneaky pick
9. Bloomington 18-16. Down year compared to past couple. Still have a ace that can get them to game two.
10. River Pirates 10-8. St. Thomas kids always scrappy and can beat you in a variety of ways.
11. Hogs - Have good pitching but can they outslug opponents?
12. Rooster - Upset Shark to get back to the tourney, solid club but lack dominant arms.
Prediction: Tonka over Angels
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| Limplifter
August 6, 2012
3:27:46 PM
Entry #: 3958252
| So, these are the matchups then?
River Pirates vs. Lakers
Bloomington vs. Hogs
Rooster vs. SLP
Merchants vs. Shamrock
Correct?
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| MNBBALL
August 7, 2012
12:08:40 AM
Entry #: 3958503
| Lakers vs River Pirates = A match-up of youth. I expect a lot of stolen bases and small ball. Lakers win a close one 4-3.
Round 2: Minnetonka vs Lakers = Lakers upset Tonka last year but there will be no Gotham pitching this year to bail them out. Tonkas offense is too much in this one 8-4.
Hogs vs Bloomington = I smell a pitchers duel in this one with Bandits ace Gist winning 4-2.
Round 2: Angels vs Bandits = Angels 1-2 combo of Naegli/Morshing vs Bandits Christopherson/Post will be a great match-up. Hometown crowd plays a factor but Angels veterans come through late in comeback win 6-4.
Park vs Rooster = Although Park lost some veteran leadership way too much firepower from them as two home runs are the difference here 7-4.
Round 2: Angels vs Park = Great pitching match-ups in a low scoring game. Angels and there pitching staff is a tad better than Parks here. Who ever makes the errors will be the difference, could go either way. Angels 4 Park 2.
Shamrocks vs Merchants = My gut tells me to go with the Shammies and there steady play in state the past 5 years. Merchants have been hot lately and I will roll with them in another nail biter 5-4.
Round 2: Irish vs Merchants = Stockmens are the defending champions and have a deep staff and the hitting to repeat. Theres a team every year that surprises us and Merchants were my sneaky pick and will stick with them in a extra innings shocker 6-5.
Round 3: Minnetonka vs Merchants = Merchants luck runs into a buzz saw as Millers are rested and hungry. Too much Tonka talent 7-3.
Round 3: Angels vs Park = I see this game being one of the best of the tourney vs two veteran teams. I like the Angels to come back once again in late inning heroics 8-6.
Title game: Minnetonka vs Angels = Tonka wins in the semi finals as Saladberger goes deep to break open the game. Millers staff is too much Tonka 6 Angels 2.
Losers bracket: Angels beat Park once again in in another close game 10-7.
Tonka wins championship again 9-5 as Angels blow too much pitching vs Park. Minnetonka wins there 11th class A title game and retires into the sunset as the best franchise of all time moving on to class B or C.
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| MNBBALL
August 7, 2012
12:16:27 AM
Entry #: 3958509
| Correction: long day....... Capitals vs Park
Round 2: Park vs Capitals = Capitals are the top dog in St Paul and have a high powered offense and have a lot of old Rosetown sluggers . Probably a offensive shoot-out here but see the core of Park getting the job done 9-7.
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| D.Schildgen
August 7, 2012
9:41:53 AM
Entry #: 3958630
| Mnbball you have been right on in the Park National, so it's tough to go against you here. Should be an interesting 1st weekend with the new single-elimination format. Sounds like a blast. There will be beer sold the 1st weekend. Come out and support Class A Baseball. Players on any Class A team can get in for $6 a game, or $10 for all 16 games. My North Side math tells me that is about 63 cents per game. It is OUR tourney, let's get Class A guys to come out and watch baseball.
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| Limplifter
August 7, 2012
5:38:49 PM
Entry #: 3958943
| So, let me make sure I understand your predictions.....
No St. Paul or Skyline teams will remain in the State Tournament after August 12?
Haven't seen a ton of games this year but curious about one thing.... could you fill me in on how the all-star games went? Seems like St. Paul/Skyline is probably worthy of an occasional win?
I realize the Riverview website shows that their teams have had success against other class A teams but realistically I see Shamrocks/River Pirates shutting down the offenses of the teams they play and Stockmens deserves some credit here.
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| Shooter McGavin
August 8, 2012
5:44:41 AM
Entry #: 3959098
| what would you know Limpy? you haven't gotten a prediction right this decade
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| Limplifter
August 8, 2012
4:08:06 PM
Entry #: 3959458
| what are your predictions Hammer?
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| Shooter McGavin
August 8, 2012
4:55:01 PM
Entry #: 3959493
| Final Four will be:
Minnetonka
Mpls. Angels
Capitals
Shamrocks
how they get there is irrelevant, book it.
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| Shooter McGavin
August 8, 2012
5:00:15 PM
Entry #: 3959499
| Capitals over Tonka in the final aaaaaaaaaaaaand book...............it
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| Jeff Reboulets Ghost
August 8, 2012
8:16:30 PM
Entry #: 3959583
| The Angels were my preseason pick, and I'm sticking with them. Last year, they ran into the Millers' buzz saw the opening weekend and got bounced. The bracket breaks down more favorably this year, though Bloomington or St. Anthony could pose a challenge with their good pitching. Really, in single elim, you're only as good as that day's starting pitcher. Should be interesting I have to imagine it's all hands on deck in that first round game, leaving the no. 1 seeds with a significant advantage on Sunday.
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| Baby Jesus
August 8, 2012
8:45:04 PM
Entry #: 3959598
| First time posting this year and thought i would contribute to the bantor.
River Pirates beat Lakers then lose to Minnetonka.
Bloomington beats Saint Anthony then upsets Angels.
Saint Louis Park beats Rooster then lose to Capitals.
Merchants beats Shamrocks then lose to Stockmens.
Past two state champions square off in finals. Minnetonka is the better team and wins.
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| MyTeamIsOld
August 9, 2012
9:25:47 AM
Entry #: 3959776
| Hammer, Bold Prediction On the Caps winning it all, a 4-6 record on the year versus other state tourney teams.
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| Shooter McGavin
August 9, 2012
2:23:00 PM
Entry #: 3960022
| Bold is my middle name me boy
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| ustbaseball21
August 9, 2012
3:17:34 PM
Entry #: 3960078
| Hammer Bold J? That doesn't make any sense..
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| Shooter McGavin
August 9, 2012
4:18:45 PM
Entry #: 3960112
| of course it doesn't make sense since that's not my name water head
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| ustbaseball21
August 9, 2012
4:45:14 PM
Entry #: 3960125
| oooooooooooooh. Whewph, that was a close one. Glad that got cleared up...
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| BobOrr
August 10, 2012
12:03:12 PM
Entry #: 3960471
| If either or you were Bold you would use your real names. Thats right I'm Bob Orr
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| ustbaseball21
August 10, 2012
2:32:44 PM
Entry #: 3960564
| Nice to meet you Bob!
Did you know that's the same name as a hockey player who played for the Bruins in the 70's? Any relation?
My name's Mike Bolton btw...
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| SSPobserver
August 10, 2012
5:42:11 PM
Entry #: 3960647
| Mike Bolton,
Damn shame what they did to you and Samir at Initech.
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| ustbaseball21
August 10, 2012
9:06:21 PM
Entry #: 3960725
| well, just like my pal Peter, every day that I worked that Initech was worse than the day before. Therefore, everyday you would see me that's the worst day of my life.
Yeah, it's messed up, I know. And it's Michael actually. Everything was fine until that no-talent-ass-clown got famous and started winning Grammy's.
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| BobOrr
August 11, 2012
7:35:46 AM
Entry #: 3960793
| Whooo? As for the Bruins star, no relation. Only similarities are on the ice.
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| MNBBALL
August 11, 2012
2:48:19 PM
Entry #: 3960928
| River Pirates take down the Lakers 6-3. Game ends with bases loaded and umpire calls a strikeout on a could/should of been HBP.
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| Limplifter
August 11, 2012
4:14:08 PM
Entry #: 3960949
| Bandits 8-2 over Hogs.
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| Limplifter
August 11, 2012
4:18:31 PM
Entry #: 3960950
| If Shamrocks win today I see them beating Stockmens.
Enough pitching depth to compete
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| Rats16
August 11, 2012
11:02:28 PM
Entry #: 3961040
| River Pirates 6 Lakers 3
Bloomington 8 Hogs 2
Park 6 Rooster 5
Merchants 11 Shamrocks 4
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| Amateur
August 12, 2012
4:11:36 PM
Entry #: 3961191
| A few updates:
Millers dominate Pirates 7-0.
Angels defeat Bandits in walk-off fashion.
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| SlickWitIt
August 12, 2012
5:18:13 PM
Entry #: 3961214
| I believe Millers won 10-0 and their pitcher threw a no no...can anyone confirm this?
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| Semi Pro
August 12, 2012
7:03:25 PM
Entry #: 3961245
| Millers 10 run Pirates in 7...Mellek throws no-no..
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| Shooter McGavin
August 13, 2012
1:07:57 AM
Entry #: 3961434
| Capitals over St. Louis Park 9-3
Stockmen's over Metro Merchants 16-9
looks like a great weekend coming up, the 4 best teams from each league, should be one hell of a Friday night.
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| Flare man
August 13, 2012
8:07:38 AM
Entry #: 3961484
| Let's get this party started yo!
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| MNBBALL
August 17, 2012
8:41:53 PM
Entry #: 3964088
| Minnetonka 5 Stockmens 1
Time for Tonka to move on to greener pastures.
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| MNBBALL
August 18, 2012
6:34:46 PM
Entry #: 3964310
| Friday
Minnetonka 5 Stockmens 1
Capitals 5 Angels 4
Saturday
Angels 10 Stockmens 4 in losers bracket
Minnetonka 16 Capitals 0. ho hum...lots of homers
Angels vs Capitals winner will take on the soon to be 11 and final time Class A Champions Sunday at noon. Congrats but its time to move on Tonka safe to say were all bored with your domination.
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| JamesOne
August 18, 2012
8:51:14 PM
Entry #: 3964337
| I am a newbie here. The Millers won't be in Class A after 2012 because? Sorry if this is old news
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| goloa
August 18, 2012
9:45:10 PM
Entry #: 3964357
| angels win over caps. tripleheader. long day at the park but enjoyable. millers appear to have the eye of the tiger this year. i suspect only 1 game tomorrow, / ciao
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| Big d
August 18, 2012
10:35:00 PM
Entry #: 3964371
| Sounds as if MN bball is a little bitter with the Millers. Stop whining ya baby!
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| Amateur
August 19, 2012
4:43:44 PM
Entry #: 3964548
| Millers win
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| Irish17
August 20, 2012
12:53:17 AM
Entry #: 3964714
| Congrats to the Millers on a stellar season and State Championship. Also congrats to the other teams that made the final 4 on a great tourney. Thanks to all of the volunteers that give up two weekends during the summer and many hours in the offseason preparing and planning the tourney every year.
Dan Cosgrove
Stockmen's Irish
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