All-Star Game Open Thread and Prediction Contest

by royalsreview on Jul 15, 2008 3:27 PM EDT in Events

**Announcing the 2008 Royals Review ASG Prediction Game!**

Prize: The Winner will receive their very own Royals Review t-shirt!

The Game: Correctly predict which players WILL NOT APPEAR in the ASG.

Method: 1) Submit four guesses/players below. Each exact combination becomes locked when it is claimed (Navarro/Kinsler/Young/Soria, for example, can only be made by one person). 2) Submit a game score prediction, with a winner. This will be used as a tiebreaker. Obvious scratches, like Kerry Wood, Alfie Soriano and David Ortiz, are not eligible. There are no rules about balancing between leagues. You can pick whomever you want.

Method2: This is where it gets slightly more complicated. For each submission, we will use the following metric for awarding points: 3.5 pts for an unused position player, 2 pts for an unused pitcher, -1 pt for a wrong guess. There is some strategy involved here because there will almost certainly be a few pitchers on each side who do not appear. Position players are a riskier proposition, but will earn you more points if you hit on them correctly.

So in sum, submit four names and a game score prediction. Your exact combination becomes your own when you post and the game score prediction is the tiebreaker.

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Here are the eligible reserves.

AL Position Players: Navarro, Varitek, Morneau, Kinsler, Young, Crede, Guillen, Longoria, Drew, Quentin, Sizemore

AL Pitchers: Duchscherer, Halladay, Kazmir, Nathan, Papelbon, Rivera, Rodriguez, Santana, Saunders, Sherrill, Soria

NL Position Players: Martin, McCann, Gonzalez, Uggla, Guzman, Tejada, Ramirez, Wright, Hart, Ludwick, McLouth

NL Pitchers: Cook, Dempster, Haren, Lidge, Lincecum, Marmol, Volquez, Wagner, Webb, Wilson, Wood, Zambrano

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mine

1) Dempster
2) Sherrill
3) Crede
4) Ludwick

Game: AL wins 8-3

by royalsreview on Jul 15, 2008 3:37 PM EDT 0 recs

My guesses (correct me if I do it wrong)

not appearing:

1) Saunders
2) Zambrano
3) Crede
4) Ludwick

Game AL wins 7-3

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Jul 15, 2008 3:39 PM EDT 0 recs

how dare you half steal crede & ludwick!

by royalsreview on Jul 15, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up 0 recs

Hey, I was considering them beforehand

But I can’t say that your choice didn’t influence me.

I can’t believe YOU entered you own contest.

Consider this my “Ozzie Guillen picking Mark Redman in order to show up the Royals” moment.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Jul 15, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up 0 recs

gotta play

by royalsreview on Jul 15, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up 0 recs

i would like to see some past data on if pitchers are really less likely to appear...

anyway, i’m gonna play it safe

1) dempster
2) kazmir
3) sherill
4) cook

AL wins 5-3

I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Jul 15, 2008 3:45 PM EDT 0 recs

without looking at other guesses

1. Sherill
2. Ludwick
3. Guzman
4. Saunders

AL wins 6-5

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by marbotty on Jul 15, 2008 3:45 PM EDT 0 recs

Mine

1. Sherril
2. Guzman
3. Wilson
4.Marmol

Game AL wins 7-2

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Jul 15, 2008 3:49 PM EDT 0 recs

wilson was my #5

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by marbotty on Jul 15, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up 0 recs

a slightly above average closer?

no way he makes it in this game. No way.

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Jul 15, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up 0 recs

if we can change

im taking out guzman and putting in lincecum

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Jul 15, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up 0 recs

i wonder if francona will play the yankees all game

I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Jul 15, 2008 3:50 PM EDT 0 recs

crede as a defensive replacement for Arod late wouldn't be a bad idea

but i doubt he would do it

by royalsreview on Jul 15, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up 0 recs

I think it would be a terrible idea!

It would hurt my t-shirt odds.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Jul 15, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up 0 recs

My predictions

1. Sherrill
2. Wilson
3. Marmol
4. Crede

AL wins 6-4

by DarthYoshi on Jul 15, 2008 4:03 PM EDT 0 recs

1) dempster
2) wilson
3) saunders
4) kazmir

AL wins 6-4

"So whattya say, should we clean this place up?" - Tom Cruise

by DyeFan187 on Jul 15, 2008 4:03 PM EDT 0 recs

Wilson/Varitek/Guzman/Sherrill

AL 9-6

by Slim Intoxicado on Jul 15, 2008 4:07 PM EDT 0 recs

Mine

1. Scherril
2. Soria
3. Ludwick
4. Crede

I know, lame right?

Al 10-5

by Randa4life on Jul 15, 2008 4:10 PM EDT 0 recs

Guzman
Guillen
Sherrill
Wilson

AL 4-2

by PopeSoria on Jul 15, 2008 4:11 PM EDT 0 recs

Varitek
Santana
Dempster
Ludwick

NL 6-4

by ZeppelinDZ on Jul 15, 2008 4:15 PM EDT 0 recs

here we go...

TPJ
TPJ
TPJ
TPJ

AL wins 6-3. Soria pitches a 1-2-3 seventh.

where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 15, 2008 4:26 PM EDT 0 recs

i'm actually going with...

Saunders, Sherrill, Marmol, Guzman

AND AL WINS 6-3…

Still no TPJ though

where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 15, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up 0 recs

Marmol
McLouth
Soria
Cook

AL 6-4

by Gopherballs on Jul 15, 2008 4:27 PM EDT 0 recs

Um

Saunders, Martin, Soria, Haren

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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 15, 2008 4:28 PM EDT 0 recs

Oh yea

AL 11 NL 6

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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 15, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up 0 recs

the excitement is building

by royalsreview on Jul 15, 2008 4:29 PM EDT 0 recs

i'm giddy

where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 15, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up 0 recs

The Winner

Sherrill
Guzman
Tejada
Zambrano

AL 5-2

by BrRoyal on Jul 15, 2008 4:31 PM EDT 0 recs

my guesses

1) Crede
2) Kazmir
3) Uggla
4) Quentin

AL 4-1

WE'RE GOING ALL THE WAY TO THIRD PLACE, BITCHES!

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 15, 2008 4:33 PM EDT 0 recs

my winning picks

1. Saunders
2. Guzman
3. Longoria
4. Marmol

AL 9-3

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Jul 15, 2008 4:35 PM EDT 0 recs

what inning do you guys think will soria pitch...

in a just world he would pitch the eighth; but, that’s not happening… i say the sixth.

where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 15, 2008 4:37 PM EDT 0 recs

or seventh.

where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 15, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

i definitely think he wil pitch

i think seventh too

by royalsreview on Jul 15, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up 0 recs

yeah, i think soria seventh, nathan eighth, rivera ninth would be the way to go...

although i’m secretly hoping he uses papelbon in the eighth and he blows it for the AL.

where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 15, 2008 4:46 PM EDT 0 recs

my pick

tejada
sherril
hart
cook

NL 6-4

by RoyalFlush on Jul 15, 2008 4:53 PM EDT 0 recs

the picks

Lincecum, Guillen, Sherrill, Kazmir

by sconieroyal on Jul 15, 2008 5:00 PM EDT 0 recs

oh yeah

AL 5-2

by sconieroyal on Jul 15, 2008 5:00 PM EDT 0 recs

All pitchers

Sherrill
Santana
Saunders
Wilson

AL wins: 5-4

by MkeRoyal on Jul 15, 2008 5:35 PM EDT 0 recs

My guess

Sherrill
Duchscherer
Cook
Wood

by raefzilla on Jul 15, 2008 5:37 PM EDT 0 recs

also

AL 7-4

by raefzilla on Jul 15, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up 0 recs

Mine...

Long time reader, first time poster…figure I register, get these right and win a shirt.
1. Ludwick
2. Wilson
3. Crede
4. Soria
AL wins 4-2

by RoyalPug on Jul 15, 2008 5:40 PM EDT 0 recs

that's looks like a loser to me...

no shirt for you.

where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 15, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up 0 recs

agreed

I should have picked Lincecum instead of Soria…seeing as how he’s been hospitalized and all

by RoyalPug on Jul 15, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up 0 recs

Here we go...

1. Crede
2. Sherrill
3. Saunders
4. Navarro

AL 8-6

by Top Ramen on Jul 15, 2008 5:45 PM EDT 0 recs

Just a guess

Guzman
Lincecum
Martin
Sherrill

AL 6-3

Who cares about RBI's, how many HDB's you got?

by kcscoliny on Jul 15, 2008 6:03 PM EDT 0 recs

here goes

1. Marmol
2. Wilson
3. Guillen
4. Guzman

NL 7-5

by I need more Esteban on Jul 15, 2008 6:17 PM EDT 0 recs

Pick pick pick-a-roos

1. Tim Lincecum
2. Brandon Webb
3. Scott Kazmir
4. Ryan Dempster

AL 5-2

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 15, 2008 6:31 PM EDT 0 recs

did i win?

where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 15, 2008 6:52 PM EDT 0 recs

good contest!

Sherrill
Varitek
Wilson
guillen

AL 7-3

Soria pitches to McCann & Ludwick in the 7th, giving up 1 foul ball, and recording 2 K’s.

MVP – A.Rod after going 2-3 with a HR, 1B and 3 RBI, furthur confusing the NY fans as to whether or not they should love or hate the guy.

by GoBabies!! on Jul 15, 2008 7:41 PM EDT 0 recs

what to do

All Star game
MASH the movie
Caddyshack

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Jul 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT 0 recs

Yogi Is What's

Right in baseball and the world.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Jul 15, 2008 8:37 PM EDT 0 recs

Steinbrenner Bought The

Yankees for $10M when the minimum wage was $1.60/hr in KS; I think he’s done OK on that investment.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Jul 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT 0 recs

Soria Gets No

Mention as a lights out closer at the end of the game.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Jul 15, 2008 8:41 PM EDT 0 recs

somehow i'm not surprised

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up 0 recs

yep...

you could see that coming…

where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up 0 recs

my dad just came up to remind me that hte game was on

and I’m so pissed. That’s the first thing he told me.

WE'RE GOING ALL THE WAY TO THIRD PLACE, BITCHES!

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 15, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up 0 recs

Saw that

More saves than Mariano and no mention.

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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up 0 recs

Fething hell

Back from lifeguarding, no one died, a couple kids bled, and I feel like a truck ran over me. What a day.

1) Sherrill
2) Wilson
3) Kazmir
4) Guzman

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jul 15, 2008 8:45 PM EDT 0 recs

fail

I’m so pissed off right now. I almost don’t want to watch the fucking game now.

WE'RE GOING ALL THE WAY TO THIRD PLACE, BITCHES!

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 15, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up 0 recs

Ah, look at it this way...

if Soria doesn’t get in, we can say “well he would’ve been better than [pitcher x],” and if he does get in he’ll be his usual awesome self and 10 million people will wonder who the hell this awesome pitcher is.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up 0 recs

quick...pick a winner & score for the tiebreak before the game starts

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 15, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up 0 recs

Crap

AL 10-5

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jul 15, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up 0 recs

just in time!

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 15, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up 0 recs

oh, and naturally

the yankee fan friend that I rant about this to doesn’t SEE why I’m so pissed off, because “it’s about the popular players.”

Sigh.

WE'RE GOING ALL THE WAY TO THIRD PLACE, BITCHES!

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 15, 2008 8:47 PM EDT 0 recs

and that it's something I should just deal with

well I’m tired of fucking dealing with it.

WE'RE GOING ALL THE WAY TO THIRD PLACE, BITCHES!

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up 0 recs

don't worry...

we will get our vindication when the overrated douce papelbon blows the game in the eighth.

where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up 0 recs

See above

and always remember that Joakim Soria is a total badass.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jul 15, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up 0 recs

Clifford is sitting them down

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 15, 2008 8:50 PM EDT 0 recs

When Did Lee

Grow the res “S” on his chest?

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Jul 15, 2008 8:51 PM EDT 0 recs

OK, That's "Red"

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Jul 15, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up 0 recs

maybe during his time in fayetteville....those hogs are crazy

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 15, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up 0 recs

it's because hes the home team starting pitcher at Yankee stadium

therefore it’s LIKE he’s a Yankee. Quick, let’s all show him love and throw money at him!

I’m so bitter right now it isn’t even funny :( I’m going to go look at the all hottie all stars. Maybe it’ll make me feel better about things.

WE'RE GOING ALL THE WAY TO THIRD PLACE, BITCHES!

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 15, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up 0 recs

think about October

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Jul 15, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up 0 recs

Ichiro Was Going

For it; he actually has good power, he just doesn’t use it much.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Jul 15, 2008 8:55 PM EDT 0 recs

i caught a glimpse of the pregame with the hall of famers, question: was george brett wearing a Royals hat ? or did he just remove it for the national anthem?
I didnt turn to the game until sheryl crow was almost finished

by no games on tv in kirksville missouri on Jul 15, 2008 8:55 PM EDT 0 recs