Bold Prediction Time....

[Mattso3000]

Here it is: The Twins are going to win the AL Central. :banger

[kelmac07]

Here it is: The Twins are going to win the AL Central. :banger

Matt...what are you drinking so early this morning? :r :r r

[Mattso3000]

The Central is terrible, the Twins are 6 back behind 3 choke artists, are always a second half team, and are finally starting to get healthy. Yeah, so I work nights and am drinking... doesn't mean this ain't happening!

[kelmac07]

While I agree this division is terrible...Mauer and Cuddyer HAVE to stay healthy and produce. Span hasn't done JACK this year and the pitching is getting no run support. Gonna take a total collapse of the Sox, Tribe and Tigers for this to happen.

[Wanger]

If they go out and get some help via trade, I might agree. They need a true frontline starter. Liriano has the stuff, but is far too inconsistent. Pavano is an innings eater, but isn't a stud. Baker shows flashes, but seems to get hurt at the wrong times. The other guys are young and/or inconsistent. And Morneau has to come back truly healthy and playing like he did at the start of last year. I'd love to be drinking the Bullseye Kool Aid, but unless they make a few changes/upgrades, I have a hard time seeing it. The Tiggers seem to own us this year. :(

[Mattso3000]

Gotta go and bring logic into it...just believe man, they are the only local team that doesn't always let us down. It'll happen.

[Wanger]

While I agree this division is terrible...Mauer and Cuddyer HAVE to stay healthy and produce. Span hasn't done JACK this year and the pitching is getting no run support. Gonna take a total collapse of the Sox, Tribe and Tigers for this to happen.

The Sox WILL collapse. They do every year, and always fold to the Twins. IT's a hump that Ozzie can't get them over. Who knows when Span will see the field again, with his concussion. He was playing well when he went down, but Revere has replaced him fairly well. Young hasn't done jack this year, but seems to be getting his bat on track. I never worry about Cuddy's health. Mauer is as fragile as a kid with brittle bone disease, it seems. But at least his starting to come around at the plate. As far as no run support goes, how about NOT giving up 27 hits and 20 runs in one game? :p

[Wanger]

Gotta go and bring logic into it...just believe man, they are the only local team that doesn't always let us down. It'll happen.

Dude, I'm a f'ing chemist. I live in logic. :p

[icehog3]

"Predictions" aren't bold....putting your money (or cigars) where your mouth is is bold. ;)

[Mattso3000]

Pretty much put $50 on the Twins every year...keeps thing interesting enough for me.

[icehog3]

Pretty much put $50 on the Twins every year...keeps thing interesting enough for me.

But if you are so certain they will pass the Indians, Sox and Tigers, why not up the stakes?

[Starscream]

"Predictions" aren't bold....putting your money (or cigars) where your mouth is is bold. ;)

Wanna bet on Cincy being above Chicago at the end of the season again, Admiral?:r

[icehog3]

Wanna bet on Cincy being above Chicago at the end of the season again, Admiral?:r

THAT would be bold! ;)

I am looking to bet a nicer 5'er that the Twins don't win the AL Central...the Twins are behind 3 choke artists, are always a second half team, and are finally starting to get healthy, so why wouldn't someone want that bet? :D

[Mattso3000]

Let's do it...you're on buddy. Not sure I like my odds on this one.

[jonumberone]

Not sure I like my odds on this one.

:confused:
Weren't you the one who made the prediction?

I like your chances!:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

So what if they win the division??? Talk to me if they win some playoff games:D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The Sox WILL collapse. They do every year, and always fold to the Twins. IT's a hump that Ozzie can't get them over. Who knows when Span will see the field again, with his concussion. He was playing well when he went down, but Revere has replaced him fairly well. Young hasn't done jack this year, but seems to be getting his bat on track. I never worry about Cuddy's health. Mauer is as fragile as a kid with brittle bone disease, it seems. But at least his starting to come around at the plate. As far as no run support goes, how about NOT giving up 27 hits and 20 runs in one game? :p


Do you remember 2008?

[Mattso3000]

:confused:
Weren't you the one who made the prediction?

I like your chances!:tu

I wouldn't have bet if I didn't think it would happen, just meant that the odds are against.

[icehog3]

Let's do it...you're on buddy. Not sure I like my odds on this one.

That's what I'm talking about....Kudos for stepping up, Matt. :)

[Wanger]

Do you remember 2008?

No I don't. :p

[jonumberone]

Since this prediction, the Twinkies have gone 7-22 :D

Just wanted to thank Matt, until his post, I think I had the worst prediction in CA history!
Thanks for taking the crown, buddy! :tu
Wear it proudly, as I did before you! :r

[icehog3]

I'll wait until the Twins are mathmatically eliminated to send my addy, Matt. ;) :r

[waffle]

I'll wait until the Twins are mathmatically eliminated to send my addy, Matt. ;) :r

So, after first pitch this afternoon?

[icehog3]

So, after first pitch this afternoon?

D'oh!

[357]

Bold prediction:

Lions make the playoffs.

Yes I'm drinking the Kool-Aid and the cornbread is in the oven.

[icehog3]

Bold prediction:

Lions make the playoffs.

Yes I'm drinking the Kool-Aid and the cornbread is in the oven.

You're obviously drinking something, Mike. :r

[357]

You're obviously drinking something, Mike. :r

I think if Stafford stays healthy they will be in the mix. I know that's a big IF.

[waffle]

I think if Stafford stays healthy they will be in the mix. I know that's a big IF.

At this rate he's turning into ole' Cracker shoulder Chad Heinne.... they both have cannons, if they don't get hit!

[Mattso3000]

I'll wait until the Twins are mathmatically eliminated to send my addy, Matt. ;) :r

:r:rAlready have it, Tom.:tu

[icehog3]

:r:rAlready have it, Tom.:tu

Could be the end of next week, Matt! :lr ;s

[Mattso3000]

It was a bad sign when they immediately lost 6 in a row after we made the bet. Wasn't expecting to win this one, just hoping to. Like Jim Carrey said in Dumb and Dumber..."so you're sayin' there's a chance!"

[357]

Tigers are looking better everyday. Fister is on fire.

[Mattso3000]

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A bet is a bet. Starting to like 357's bold prediction a lot better than my own.

[icehog3]

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A bet is a bet. Starting to like 357's bold prediction a lot better than my own.

Happy that my Tigers took over the Central, Matt. Less happy that your Twins took such a dump.

[larryinlc]

I thought this thread said "Bald" prediction time. Anyway, to tie it into baseball, I started losing my hair right at the time my Brewers were in the 1982 World Series. Now, their magic number is 2, which is nice to see, but I have no confidence that they'll go far in the playoffs. My second favorite team would be the Twins. I think I'll dig out my old homer hankies for good luck.

Larry

[357]

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A bet is a bet. Starting to like 357's bold prediction a lot better than my own.

Lions are 3-0. Heck Stafford got sacked 5 times, 3 by Jared Allen and popped right back up. Lions didn't look so hot in the first half being down 20-0, but they came back to win 26-23 in OT.

BTW, is there anyone in the NFL that can cover Calvin Johnson? :D He only has 6 TD receptions in the first 3 games. :tu

[Mattso3000]

Chris Cook actually did a solid job covering Calvin. Last 40 yard catch was against cedric griffin. Being down 20-0 against the Vikes is having them right where you want them this year. Tony Dungy had the quote of the day IMO, if the game is 30 min long, I have the Vikings winning the super bowl. Ha. Hopefully the kittens can take it to the pack this year. Rather see them win than the ****:n cheeseheads.

[yachties23]

I think if Stafford stays healthy they will be in the mix. I know that's a big IF.

Stafford should change his last name to "If he stays healthy" because it always follows Matt Stafford.

[357]

Chris Cook actually did a solid job covering Calvin. Last 40 yard catch was against cedric griffin. Being down 20-0 against the Vikes is having them right where you want them this year. Tony Dungy had the quote of the day IMO, if the game is 30 min long, I have the Vikings winning the super bowl. Ha. Hopefully the kittens can take it to the pack this year. Rather see them win than the ****:n cheeseheads.

Cook did alright. I think he interrupted 2 passes targeted toward Calvin. That said, I know at least one of the TD receptions Cook was on him. The last catch it wouldn't have mattered who was on him, save Shaq or Yao Ming.

CJ is 6'5" with 4.30 speed, 44" vertical, and amazing hands. He's truly a physical freak. What else is nice is that he's not one of the WR prima donnas. He's actually rather quiet; doesn't talk much at all.

[357]

Stafford should change his last name to "If he stays healthy" because it always follows Matt Stafford.

Strangely Vick doesn't seem to get that label, but he's hurt all the time.

[Mattso3000]

First TD was definitely vs. Cook, he had solid position and it just didn't matter. CJ is a bigger, stronger Randy Moss clone in his prime and he actually keeps his mouth shut and cares about football. He's scary good.

[icehog3]

Matt smacked me good after his Twins got smacked around since the end of July. 5 dandy cigars that will meet 5 fiery deaths.

Oliva Series V #4
Padilla Signature 1932 Toro
Skull and Bones Fat Man :dr
Don Pepin Garcia Blue

and a Hoyo de Monterray from his 1st box purchase in '99. Talk about yellow cello! :D

Thank you so much, Matt, and I wish the Twins better fortunes in 2012....say, 2nd place? ;)

[Mattso3000]

That was my last Hoyo from that box...Enjoy Tom, glad they got there okay.

[icehog3]

That was my last Hoyo from that box...Enjoy Tom, glad they got there okay.

Looking forward to it, Matt, I used to smoke a lot of those HdMs when I first got into handmade cigars. Looking forward to all the rest too, especially my first "Fat Man". :)

[Mattso3000]

NC HdM's were pretty much all I smoked for the first few years of actually getting quality cigars, still on of my favorites. This years S&B are better than last as well, more depth of flavor. Not just the power bombs that the WMD and MOAB were.

[357]

Bold prediction:

Lions make the playoffs.

Yes I'm drinking the Kool-Aid and the cornbread is in the oven.

You're obviously drinking something, Mike. :r

Muhahahahah!

Love me some Lions Kool-Aid :al

Well, what do I win? (besides a likely beating at the hands of the Saints)

[SteelCityBoy]

The Pirates will win the NL central! :rolleyes:

[icehog3]

Muhahahahah!

Love me some Lions Kool-Aid :al

Well, what do I win? (besides a likely beating at the hands of the Saints)

Me rooting for the Lions. :)

[Mattso3000]

Never thought I'd have to look at this thread again...

[357]

Me rooting for the Lions. :)

I'll take it! You gonna be sporting your "Honolulu Blue" and Silver tomorrow night?

Never thought I'd have to look at this thread again...

Sorry Matt. And Ken, I wouldn't bet the farm.

[icehog3]

I'll take it! You gonna be sporting your "Honolulu Blue" and Silver tomorrow night?





I don't have any Lions gear, Mike, but I am completely serious when I say I will be watching and rooting for the Motown Boys. :)

[357]

I don't have any Lions gear, Mike, but I am completely serious when I say I will be watching and rooting for the Motown Boys. :)

I remember their only playoff win since 1957. It was in 1991 against the Aikman/Emmitt Smith/Michael Irving/Jimmy Johnson Cowboys. The Lions whipped 'em and headed into Washington where the Redskins utterly destroyed my Leos.

Heck this is their first playoff game since 1999. I'm hoping for a miracle; the Saints aren't going to be an easy team to beat.

[icehog3]

I remember their only playoff win since 1957. It was in 1991 against the Aikman/Emmitt Smith/Michael Irving/Jimmy Johnson Cowboys. The Lions whipped 'em and headed into Washington where the Redskins utterly destroyed my Leos.

Heck this is their first playoff game since 1999. I'm hoping for a miracle; the Saints aren't going to be an easy team to beat.

Some might say Calvin Johnson IS a miracle..... ;)

[jonumberone]

Bump!

Are we going to get another prediction?

:noon

[icehog3]

I will go for it this year.

The Twins are NOT going to win the American League Central. :noon

[Mattso3000]

I will go for it this year.

The Twins are NOT going to win the American League Central. :noon

They're not out of it yet... :lr

[jonumberone]

They're not out of it yet... :lr

That's the spirit!! :D :banger :noon

[Stephen]

Bump!

Are we going to get another prediction?

:noon
The New York Football Giants will not make the playoffs this year.

[357]

Bump!

Are we going to get another prediction?

:noon

Detroit Tigers make the playoffs. Bold, not sure?

[jonumberone]

The New York Football Giants will not make the playoffs this year.

I think many Packer fans hope you're right! :D

Detroit Tigers make the playoffs. Bold, not sure?

Not bold, They have started their ascent to the top of that division. :tu

[357]

Not bold, They have started their ascent to the top of that division. :tu

They are 2 games under .500 against AL opponents....:D

[Stephen]

I think many Packer fans hope you're right! :D
Nah, we'll just take solace in the fact that we're returning the offense intact, including the reigning MVP and will field a much-improved defense (as it could've been much worse). That, and we've beaten the Giants two out of the last three meetings. What's that old saying about a blind squirrel and a nut? Look on the bright side; by the time the Packers come to town late November, you should be able to acquire tickets on the cheap. :D ;)

[jonumberone]

That, and we've beaten the Giants two out of the last three meetings. What's that old saying about a blind squirrel and a nut? Look on the bright side; by the time the Packers come to town late November, you should be able to acquire tickets on the cheap. :D ;)

The bold may be true, but if you look at the last 4 meetings, the record is 2-2, with both Giant wins coming in January.
The Packers can win all the November games, and the Giants can win all the January games.
That works for me. :D

[Stephen]

The bold may be true, but if you look at the last 4 meetings, the record is 2-2, with both Giant wins coming in January.
The Packers can win all the November games, and the Giants can win all the January games.
That works for me. :D
Well, since the Giants aren't even going to make the playoffs this year, I guess we'll just take that November win. :tu

[357]

Well, since the Giants aren't even going to make the playoffs this year, I guess we'll just take that November win. :tu

That is not a bold prediction. Super Bowl champs often miss the playoffs the following year.

[SteelCityBoy]

The Pirates will win the NL central! :rolleyes:

This may actually be the year it finally happens! I forgot all about this thread! We'll see if my Buc's can avoid a second half meltdown like in 2011. This years team feels different. We finally have the bats swinging now and if the pitching keeps it up this may be our year.... Finally!

[Mattso3000]

Just about quoted you on that earlier today, Ken! Good to see the Buc's playing well.

[357]

Detroit Tigers make the playoffs. Bold, not sure?

Looking bold now. Especially after the frustration of watching last night's game. :td

[357]

Bump!

Are we going to get another prediction?

:noon

How about Lions make the playoffs, for the second year in a row.

[357]

Here's another, The Wolverines are going to get trucked by the Crimson Tide. I know, not bold.

[Stephen]

Looking bold now. Especially after the frustration of watching last night's game. :td
Go Royals! I'd be excited about being in third place if the Twins and Indians hadn't fallen off the face of the Earth.

[Mattso3000]

How about Lions make the playoffs, for the second year in a row.

I'd say a bold call would be for the kitties to knock off the pack as Division Champs. Barring major injuries, they likely will make the playoffs again. If they find a consistent running game they should be one hell of a football team.

[BC-Axeman]

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[357]

I'd say a bold call would be for the kitties to knock off the pack as Division Champs. Barring major injuries, they likely will make the playoffs again. If they find a consistent running game they should be one hell of a football team.

I dunno. I don't think the Leos will win the division. The Pack and Bears are both improved, although I think the Lions are better than the Bears.

Remember last year you guys thought I was nuts. Heck I think the Lions COULD win the division this year. But, they are without both of they best running backs for 2-6 games Minimum. They sent their a CB competing for a starting spot packing due to off the field issues, their 1st round pick DT from last year is going to get suspended, their best DB is going to miss time, and they drafted a WR coming off an ACL in the 2nd round this year.

I guess that would make it really bold given how good the Pack was last year and the Bears making some nice acquisitions. You've almost talked me into saying it, even though I think their chances are about 30% of actually doing it.