[.cnI redruM]

I tend to think the Phils will take the NL WC. They have an easier schedule than the 'stros and are on the proverbial roll. Letting The Cards lunch on the Padres is a travesty at best. MLB should make it a requirement that a team achieve a minimum of a 0.500 record to make the playoffs, provided another club with >0.500 is available to fill the slot.

[ken5050]

I would have thought so also..but last night's game is hard to figure..Phils got a gift, and gave it right back..they quit..they had a HUGE chance to open grounds on the Fish, AND close on the Braves, and they blew it..THat was a game they had to have.. and they didn't..

[SCALEMAN]

Letting The Cards lunch on the Padres is a travesty at best. MLB should make it a requirement that a team achieve a minimum of a 0.500 record to make the playoffs, provided another club with >0.500 is available to fill the slot.

Interesting point. We might have a situation where a team actually wins the WS and have a losing record.

I do have to point out that the Pods have a winning record against the Cards this year. Anything goes in a short series. I haven't looked at pitching stats yet, but will get around to it.