2034.07 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?"
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2034.07 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?"
On the latest episode of the GM's Corner Podcast hosted by Yellow Springs GM Ron Collins, his guest was BBA Commisioner and Las Vegas Hustlers GM Matt Rectenwald. You can listen to that here. I would encourage anyone reading this to listen if you haven't as it was a great conversation between the two GM's. But one quote stuck out, in particular, to everyone in Charm City.
"Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real? I don't know." - Matt Rectenwald
It's another line in a list of media being down on Charm City in 2034. While the quote isn't bashing the team and is just a question what what they are, it's obvious to read into that the commish is another Charm City doubter on the long list of them.
"Yes, I heard the quote," said GM Brandon Slouck. "I knew you guys were going to ask me about as you love 'controversy.'
"We respect him as a commissioner and GM. He's one of the best around and his word carries weight. But last I checked, wins and losses get you in the playoffs, not Pythagorean record. It's a nice tool to use for various reasons, but it's not the end all be all. When we talk wins and losses, we're up 9 games on Vegas, sitting pretty in the 1st Wild Card with a bunch of teams between us. He has plenty of season to catch us or for us to fall on our face and to answer his question how we think he feels, which would be to fall out of the picture. But right now, we are the better team. And you can print that."
When comparing the two teams, it's a wonder the Pythagorean record is so tilted toward Vegas while saying Charm City is over performing a bit. Run differential wise, they come in exactly the same. Charm City has scored a couple more runs, but Las Vegas has given up a few less. Regardless, Charm City, like most of the league, does expect Las Vegas to turn it up at some point and at least get a Wild Card spot. Though almost halfway through the season, at what point does a team not catching some breaks go from simply under performing to it just not being their year?
I can tell you with confidence everyone in the Charm City front office and locker room feels that 2034 is their year.
"Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real? I don't know." - Matt Rectenwald
It's another line in a list of media being down on Charm City in 2034. While the quote isn't bashing the team and is just a question what what they are, it's obvious to read into that the commish is another Charm City doubter on the long list of them.
"Yes, I heard the quote," said GM Brandon Slouck. "I knew you guys were going to ask me about as you love 'controversy.'
"We respect him as a commissioner and GM. He's one of the best around and his word carries weight. But last I checked, wins and losses get you in the playoffs, not Pythagorean record. It's a nice tool to use for various reasons, but it's not the end all be all. When we talk wins and losses, we're up 9 games on Vegas, sitting pretty in the 1st Wild Card with a bunch of teams between us. He has plenty of season to catch us or for us to fall on our face and to answer his question how we think he feels, which would be to fall out of the picture. But right now, we are the better team. And you can print that."
When comparing the two teams, it's a wonder the Pythagorean record is so tilted toward Vegas while saying Charm City is over performing a bit. Run differential wise, they come in exactly the same. Charm City has scored a couple more runs, but Las Vegas has given up a few less. Regardless, Charm City, like most of the league, does expect Las Vegas to turn it up at some point and at least get a Wild Card spot. Though almost halfway through the season, at what point does a team not catching some breaks go from simply under performing to it just not being their year?
I can tell you with confidence everyone in the Charm City front office and locker room feels that 2034 is their year.
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Re: 2034.06 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
Ah, how I love the smell of muckraking in the morning.
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Re: 2034.06 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
Is this the first article that was born from your podcast? Figured I'd do something different than the normal TN's I usually do.
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Re: 2034.06 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
I was going to write on about how much Ron loves me, but...meh...still not a rival
Charm City...I believe...nice little pitching rotation, Winston is mashing, its a good club
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Re: 2034.06 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
bcslouck wrote:Is this the first article that was born from your podcast? Figured I'd do something different than the normal TN's I usually do.
Probably the first from outside me.
It's fun ti see the podcast getting folks talking.
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Re: 2034.06 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
YS9 fans hold parties when Louisville loses...they had a lot of hangovers last sim.felipe wrote:I was going to write on about how much Ron loves me, but...meh...still not a rival
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Re: 2034.06 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
Well that makes sense. And it lets you know we are indeed listening.RonCo wrote:Probably the first from outside me.
It's fun ti see the podcast getting folks talking.
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Re: 2034.06 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
Hey now, I didn't say it WASNT for real....just thinking out loud.
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Re: 2034.06 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
Just stirring the pot.
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Re: 2034.06 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
Charm City's a bunch of bums.
No, I'm not bitter about two year ago at all! Why do you ask?!
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Re: 2034.07 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
41-20 since this TN.
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Re: 2034.07 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
I never saw this coming either. Didn't see the pitching working out like this. Also, Winson is amazing. Like best player in baseball amazing. Is it possible we've been UNDERvaluing him?
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Re: 2034.07 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
he was valued properly in the last AFBI podcast, we decided to give him the silk, Nebraska and egan awards in both leagues.Ted wrote:I never saw this coming either. Didn't see the pitching working out like this. Also, Winson is amazing. Like best player in baseball amazing. Is it possible we've been UNDERvaluing him?
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Re: 2034.07 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
Yeah. He's good.Ted wrote:I never saw this coming either. Didn't see the pitching working out like this. Also, Winson is amazing. Like best player in baseball amazing. Is it possible we've been UNDERvaluing him?
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Re: 2034.07 - "Charm City siting at 41-26. Is that for real?
So, I have listened to zero podcasts this year. Sorry gents. I'll catch up eventually. Diaz getting hurt (probably ending his career) and my team scuffling has me in a bit of a nadir for my Brewster interest/activity. I'll pick it up again soon I hope.usnspecialist wrote:he was valued properly in the last AFBI podcast, we decided to give him the silk, Nebraska and egan awards in both leagues.Ted wrote:I never saw this coming either. Didn't see the pitching working out like this. Also, Winson is amazing. Like best player in baseball amazing. Is it possible we've been UNDERvaluing him?
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