In honor of it being less than 48 hours until pitchers and catchers report...what

[flvegan]

MLB* team could you safely bet the farm on NOT winning the World Series this year?





*You'll note that I DID include "MLB" meaning Major League Baseball in the United States to keep you smartasses from submitting teams like the Boston Bruins and the Dallas Cowboys.

[motely36]

1. I figure my O's won't be in the series

I'll be happy if they finish above last this year :)

[Tommy_Carcetti]

30. I recently had a dream the O's were in the postseason.

And as crazy as it sounds, I also remember having a dream in early 2003 that the Marlins were in the World Series, so maybe there's a chance.

[mcctatas]

2. I don't know a thing about baseball...

but I would have to go with the Brewers? (they still suck, right?)

[BeachBaby]

6. Babe.

They were in the playoffs last season. They most certainly DO NOT suck.

I mean, the Phils kicked their asses in the playoffs, but still. :rofl: :hi:

[mcctatas]

9. Damn...

well did they suck in recent history? What teams do suck? I miss football season!

[BeachBaby]

10. Ask TZ.

She's the expert on all things suck.

Okay - I really need to stop now. She lives within driving distance of me.

[TZ]

12. .

Okay just for that..I'm starting a thread just for you..:P

[Phillycat]

13. The Cubs are always a safe bet.

[mcctatas]

15. so the Cubs suck?

got it :)

[TZ]

16. Thats a given.

Even when they are good they still suck...:hide:

[KitchenWitch]

18. They are not called the "Loveable Losers" for nothing.

The Cubs not sucking would cause an irreparable tear in the space-time continuum.

[BeachBaby]

17. No, they don't suck.

They are actually fantastic - until playoff time. And then they fall apart.

They're like the Philadelphia Eagles of the MLB.

[TZ]

19. Oh thats right...

They don't suck they are choking dogs just like McNabb and Co...:hide:

[BeachBaby]

20. Yup.

As stated in my post. I will admit to under-pressure suckishness when proven. :P

[mcctatas]

25. So you're saying they have a fear of success?

perhaps we should get them some time on the couch to work through their issues :P

[BeachBaby]

28. It really is sad.

I'm not a Cubs fan, but they were the team to beat this year. IIRC, their W-L record during the regular season was the best in the NL, if not the entire MLB.

But playoffs came, and they crashed and burned in the first round. It was difficult to watch.

[BeachBaby]

3. I can't remember....

are the Nationals a college team, or MLB?

Zoot's gonna kick my ass right about now.

[TZ]

4. .

:grr:

[KitchenWitch]

5. The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Kansas City Royals.

[TZ]

7. Locking

Flamebait..:grr:

[MrCoffee]

8. That would be the Houston Astros

Go Stros!

[Phillycat]

11. Cubs.

[Crazy Dave]

14. Makes me wish I could get into the performance enhancing drug business

Times are tough but not for that industry

[madinmaryland]

21. Pittsburgh Pirates

[motely36]

23. dude, why the hell are you rooting for Pittsburgh

You live in MD! Root for a real team :eyes:

[madinmaryland]

27. Our last two WS wins were against the O's. So I'm rooting for the O's to make

the series so we can beat them again!!

:rofl:

[motely36]

29. lol...good luck with that

:rofl:

If either team, let alone both, makes the playoffs, I will buy you a beer.

:hi:

[Bertha Venation]

22. Sadly, the KC Royals.

I like the Royals.

[charlie and algernon]

24. Nationals, Pirates, Royals

[old mark]

26. Nats, Rangers, and Royals are probably safe bets to just miss the wild card. nt

[Blue_Tires]

31. yankees....yeah, i said it!

[TZ]

32. Wait let me show you how this is done: Boston Red Sox

:popcorn:

[BeachBaby]

34. Hey, sockpuppet....

stop stealing my flamewar thunder, will ya? Sheesh. :rofl:

[flvegan]

36. But that's a foolish bet not to be taken seriously.

Boston's a contendah!

[TZ]

37. So's Tampa Bay.

I think this is the year only one AL East team goes..:P

[BeachBaby]

33. Now we just need someone to cover the Sox.....

and this thread will get really good. :popcorn:

[flvegan]

35. The White Sox? Meh.

They're not THAT bad.

[BeachBaby]

38. The Sox I'm speaking of.....

are about as white as the lipstick I have on. :hide:

[TZ]

40. wow you like the undead look do you?

:hide:

[flvegan]

41. The Pawtucket Red Sox are a farm team.

And therefore not eligible.

[BeachBaby]

42. I will help you through your denial phase, babe.

[flvegan]

43. I figured you'd go for the easy money and pick the Phillies.

:popcorn:

[BeachBaby]

44. Put your popcorn away, honey.

There's nothing to see here. Truth be told, while I wouldn't put it past the Phils to get to the WS again this year, I don't expect them to actually win one until I'm about 65 years old.

[azmouse]

39. The Padres