09-30-2005, 02:10 PM
If the ChiSox really wanted to eliminate one of the Yankees/Bosox from the playoffs, all they have to do is lay down vs. the Tribe this weekend...as an added enticement to be swept, lose all three and the White Sox will get the Angels (and not the Yanks/Sox winner) in the opening round...
If Cleveland sweeps the Sox, they're in and will play the eventual East champ, which could go to a tiebreak Monday if the Red Sox take 2 of 3 as VLH suggested above...
You can bet MLB is well aware of this and will have their "integrity cops" out in full force this weekend... :lol:
From an unbiased fans' perspective, I'm pulling for the Tribe and Bosox to each win two of three this weekend, setting up two days of tiebreakers next Monday (Yanks v. Sox for the AL East title) and Tuesday (Yanks/Sox loser vs Cleveland for the Wildcard)...
That would allow for a nice seamless transition into hockey season next Wednesday... :thumb:
If Cleveland sweeps the Sox, they're in and will play the eventual East champ, which could go to a tiebreak Monday if the Red Sox take 2 of 3 as VLH suggested above...
You can bet MLB is well aware of this and will have their "integrity cops" out in full force this weekend... :lol:
From an unbiased fans' perspective, I'm pulling for the Tribe and Bosox to each win two of three this weekend, setting up two days of tiebreakers next Monday (Yanks v. Sox for the AL East title) and Tuesday (Yanks/Sox loser vs Cleveland for the Wildcard)...
That would allow for a nice seamless transition into hockey season next Wednesday... :thumb: