Surprised Clemson is #1, and that Auburn jumped Oklahoma to the 2 spot and leaving Oklahoma at #3. I would have gone Oklahoma, Clemson, Auburn for 1-2-3.
Alabama at #5 pretty much means they're a lock for the playoff, I think.
If I'm Tampa,I'm negotiating with MLB to move to Las Vegas.
TRAITOR!
Well, if the top 4 all win they're definitely out, so far from a lock.
Wisconsin or Oklahoma need to lose.
I follow the ACC. I have no idea what to expect from that Championship game. Clemson has the superior team. However, they play down to their opponents all the time. Miami plays up to their opponents all the time. Both QBs are highly unpredictable. I suspect Miami's injuries will be a big factor. They don't have the depth like Clemson.I think one of Clemson, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin lose.... especially think Wisconsin loses.
Still not entirely sold on Clemson, and think Miami really has a chance in that game when a lot of people are giving them no chance. Although they did lose to an under .500 PIT team so what the hell do I know.
But yeah, obviously will be out if all 4 ahead of them lose.... Most interesting scenario to me would be if only Auburn loses, who gets in between Auburn and Alabama?
I follow the ACC. I have no idea what to expect from that Championship game. Clemson has the superior team. However, they play down to their opponents all the time. Miami plays up to their opponents all the time. Both QBs are highly unpredictable. I suspect Miami's injuries will be a big factor. They don't have the depth like Clemson.
You can't take a 3 loss Auburn team.
My prediction:
* SEC Champ
* ACC Champ
* If Bucky or Okie loses, Bama gets in.
* If both Bucky and Okie loses, Bama is definitely in. I have no clue who's the 4th.
I'm no a Bucky fan, but I think people are seriously underestimating the Cheeesheads and overrating the Bucknuts. 9.5 points is a huge spread. It should be a close game.Auburn favored by 2.5
Clemson by 9.5
Ohio State by 6.5
Oklahoma by 7
For anyone else curious.
I'm no a Bucky fan, but I think people are seriously underestimating the Cheeesheads and overrating the Bucknuts. 9.5 points is a huge spread. It should be a close game.
I bet Georgia beats Auburn. Beating a team twice in a month ... the second being on a neutral field will be tough.
Not a big baseball fan but shouldn't you trade Avi now when his trade value at his highest? Is he really part of your future? It's hard to imagine Avi repeating this season. Abreu sounds like a good mentor. And would the Sox get that much in return for a future DH?Personally I hope the Sox keep Abreu. I think they've gotten enough of a return of prospects, while also anticipating the #4 pick in June - where they don't need to keep gutting this thing.
Abreu seems like an excellent mentor for Yoan Moncada, and probably will be for Luis Robert as well.
On top of that, if you completely gut the offense, it's going to be hard to build back up a good offense, even if these top prospects do pan out.
I'm of the opinion that the Sox should try to sign Abreu to a 4 year deal. As for Avi - let him play it out and look in to re-signing him if he continues to hit .300+ in to next season.
Not a big baseball fan but shouldn't you trade Avi now when his trade value at his highest? Is he really part of your future? It's hard to imagine Avi repeating this season. Abreu sounds like a good mentor. And would the Sox get that much in return for a future DH?
I always forget the other part of the equation in any trade scenarios. What team will give up anything of value if the asset being traded isn't valued by the original team? Someone told me a good trade is when it feels bad for both sides. You're giving up something good for something good.Sure. But keep in mind. While the Sox and Sox fans are skeptical of Avi because of his high BABIP, other teams will feel the exact same way. I don't think they will get a lot for Avi at this point.
well according baseball rumors chi is talking to the bost , it appears that the red sox is looking to trade for Jose Abreu . it was was that the white sox in a possible Arb will have to pay J Abreu 17 + mil .Not a big baseball fan but shouldn't you trade Avi now when his trade value at his highest? Is he really part of your future? It's hard to imagine Avi repeating this season. Abreu sounds like a good mentor. And would the Sox get that much in return for a future DH?