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SPchief · 08-31-2014, 02:05 PM

Let's get back sole possession tonight.

WhawhaWhat · 09-16-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I'm just glad he's ok.

That sound of the ball contacting his face... Yikes.

Got a sweet scar and some new chompers too.

KCUnited · 09-16-2014, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Playoff Dates
9/29 AL Play In Game*
9/30 AL Wild Card Game
10/2 ALDS Away
10/3 ALDS Away
10/5 ALDS Home
10/6 ALDS Home
10/8 ALDS Away

The 29th could be one of the bigger days in KC sports history. Potentially a Wild Card Play In Game at Kauffman in the afternoon and MNF at Arrowhead that night.

Wow, that's wild. What scenario would cause this to happen, KC is tied for the 2nd WC spot?

**alnorth** · 09-16-2014, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Wow, that's wild. What scenario would cause this to happen, KC is tied for the 2nd WC spot?

Yes, either that or tied with Detroit for the division.

Some team somewhere usually has to play a 163rd game every season.

edit: never mind on division, that game would be in Detroit. Not sure what our home field advantage tiebreaker is for Seattle or Oakland.

edit2: We have the tiebreaker on Oakland, and Seattle has the tiebreaker on us. I refuse to believe that Cleveland matters. So, I think the only way we play a 163rd game in KC is if we are tied with Oakland for the 2nd wild card.

WhawhaWhat · 09-16-2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

Yes, either that or tied with Detroit for the division.

Some team somewhere usually has to play a 163rd game every season.

edit: never mind on division, that game would be in Detroit. Not sure what our home field advantage tiebreaker is for Seattle or Oakland.

If the Royals are playing that day, I would sell my MNF ticket so I can watch the Royals game in it's entirety instead.

**alnorth** · 09-16-2014, 12:42 PM

By the way, if Toronto got red-hot and we ended up with a 3-way tie or 4-way tie for the 2 wild card spots, then things get weird. It would take 2 days to break that tie under MLB's current tiebreaker procedures, so the AL Wild Card game would have to be pushed back to 10/1 for starters.

ChiefsCountry · 09-16-2014, 12:47 PM

It would be ironic as hell if the A's were the team we had to play on the same day as MNF. They were the team the Royals played when the MNF opener against the Chargers had two games at the Sports Complex.

**alnorth** · 09-16-2014, 01:18 PM

Just for fun, here is the craziest tiebreaker scenario that is somewhat-reasonably possible. In this scenario, it would actually be possible for KC or Detroit to play 165 regular season games, and it would also impact the ALDS schedule.

Scenario:

KC, Detroit, Toronto, and Seattle all finish 89-73. Oakland finishes 90-72, and secures the first wildcard. 2nd wild card is a huge messy tie. KC and Detroit are also tied for the AL Central division lead. (if those 5 win/loss records are mathematically impossible, then adjust everyone down a game)

9/29: KC @ DET for the AL Central. Let's say KC loses. (shocking, I know). KC is not yet eliminated despite that loss. KC now needs to battle for the 2nd wild card.

One of the three teams (probably Toronto if they win all those AL East games that they'd have to) is given a choice: 2 games at home, or 1 on the road. Lets say Toronto chooses 1 on the road. Seattle probably gets 2nd choice and they pick 2 at home.

9/30: KC @ SEA. KC wins, Seattle is eliminated.

10/1: TOR @ KC. KC wins, and is now the 2nd wild card.

The regular season is finally over, the playoffs begin.

10/2: The AL Wild Card game is KC @ OAK.

10/3: ALDS

Almost every other scenario is either too unlikely, or would have a simpler procedure, this is the one which would lead to maximum chaos.

Archie F. Swin · 09-16-2014, 02:36 PM

Dan Duffy is throwing his simulated game right now.
— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) September 16, 2014

**Dartgod** · 09-16-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

Dan Duffy is throwing his simulated game right now.
— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) September 16, 2014

I hope we win!!

WilliamTheIrish · 09-16-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

I hope we win!!

I'll bet we hit into 4 dp's.

WilliamTheIrish · 09-17-2014, 07:09 AM

Glad we could parlay that exciting win on Monday night into a 1 game losing streak.

**ChiTown** · 09-17-2014, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Glad we could parlay that exciting win on Monday night into a 1 game losing streak.

It's who we are. Dick Teases with limited talent.

Three7s · 09-17-2014, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

It's who we are. Dick Teases with limited talent.

They need to win every game the rest of the way to make the playoffs, imo. They won't do that. I think they just don't have enough talent at the plate to get it done. I felt that way before the season started.

**Bowser** · 09-17-2014, 07:16 AM

Just has the feel of it all slipping away. Even our hold on a wild card spot in tenuous, especially considering how the offense is performing in clutch games.

**ChiTown** · 09-17-2014, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Three7s

They need to win every game the rest of the way to make the playoffs, imo. They won't do that. I think they just don't have enough talent at the plate to get it done. I felt that way before the season started.

To make the Playoffs? Are you serious? No, not even close. I think they need to win 9 of their last 11 to win the Central, as they have pissed that away by losing 5 of 7 to the Sox's (I'm counting today vs Sale as a loss). To gain a WC, I think they have to go 7 and 4, and that's possible. SEA finishes with 9 of their last 12 on the road vs LAA, Astros and Blue Jays, and 3 at home vs the LAA. If they go 8-4 with that schedule, I'll kiss a fat ladies ass. I like our chances to win 7 games if we can come out of our hitting coma.

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alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57166239	By the way, if Toronto got red-hot and we ended up with a 3-way tie or 4-way tie for the 2 wild card spots, then things get weird. It would take 2 days to break that tie under MLB's current tiebreaker procedures, so the AL Wild Card game would have to be pushed back to 10/1 for starters. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $2238752	It would be ironic as hell if the A's were the team we had to play on the same day as MNF. They were the team the Royals played when the MNF opener against the Chargers had two games at the Sports Complex.
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09-16-2014, 01:18 PM	#517
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57166239	Just for fun, here is the craziest tiebreaker scenario that is somewhat-reasonably possible. In this scenario, it would actually be possible for KC or Detroit to play 165 regular season games, and it would also impact the ALDS schedule. Scenario: KC, Detroit, Toronto, and Seattle all finish 89-73. Oakland finishes 90-72, and secures the first wildcard. 2nd wild card is a huge messy tie. KC and Detroit are also tied for the AL Central division lead. (if those 5 win/loss records are mathematically impossible, then adjust everyone down a game) 9/29: KC @ DET for the AL Central. Let's say KC loses. (shocking, I know). KC is not yet eliminated despite that loss. KC now needs to battle for the 2nd wild card. One of the three teams (probably Toronto if they win all those AL East games that they'd have to) is given a choice: 2 games at home, or 1 on the road. Lets say Toronto chooses 1 on the road. Seattle probably gets 2nd choice and they pick 2 at home. 9/30: KC @ SEA. KC wins, Seattle is eliminated. 10/1: TOR @ KC. KC wins, and is now the 2nd wild card. The regular season is finally over, the playoffs begin. 10/2: The AL Wild Card game is KC @ OAK. 10/3: ALDS Almost every other scenario is either too unlikely, or would have a simpler procedure, this is the one which would lead to maximum chaos. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry Last edited by alnorth; 09-16-2014 at 01:25 PM..
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