The Good Phight World Series Prediction Contest
by David S. Cohen on Oct 30, 2008 11:46 PM EDT
34 comments
[Update: We have a winner - char6587. Second place goes to eddieot. Details at the end of the comments. Congratulations!]
The excitement is bubbling around these parts. And everyone's got an opinion about how the series is going to turn out. Here's your chance to turn your opinion into Phillies merchandise: The Good Phight World Series Prediction Contest.
Each of the items below is worth 1 point, except for the ultimate series prediction which is worth 3 points. The winner is the entrant who gets the most points (ties are decided by random drawing). The winner will receive one Phillies knit hat and one Phillies 2008 t-shirt (either NL champs or World Series champs).
Late addition second prize!! Our second place predictor will receive a FREE pair of Phillies cufflinks, courtesy of Cufflinks.com!!
All items are for the World Series only.
- Cole Hamels' wins:
- Ryan Howard home runs:
- Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total):
- Chris Coste plate appearances:
- Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances:
- JA Happ innings pitched:
- Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning:
- Brad Lidge saves:
- So Taguchi hits:
- JC Romero walks (to opposing batters):
- World Series outcome (victor and # of games):
Good luck!!
[Limit one entry per screen name. I'll take the latest entry if you enter multiple times. Entries close at first pitch.]
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Cole Hamels’ wins: 2
Ryan Howard home runs: 1
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 8
Chris Coste plate appearances: 9
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 3
JA Happ innings pitched: 6
Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 8
Brad Lidge saves: 3
So Taguchi hits: 0
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 5
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phils in 6
"When you get that nice celebration coming into the dugout and you're getting your ass hammered by guys - there's no better feeling than to have that done." - Matt Stairs 10/13/08
Gold... Pure Gold...
by foos05 on Oct 22, 2008 10:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Predictions
I am being optimistic.
Cole Hamels’ wins: 2
Ryan Howard home runs: 3
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 5
Chris Coste plate appearances: 2
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 3
JA Happ innings pitched: 2
Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 3
Brad Lidge saves: 3
So Taguchi hits: 0
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 2
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phils in 5
by Carlos del Vaca on Oct 22, 2008 10:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole Hamels’ wins: 2
Ryan Howard home runs: 2
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 6
Chris Coste plate appearances: 10
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 2
JA Happ innings pitched: 3
Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 5
Brad Lidge saves: 3
So Taguchi hits: 1
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 4
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phils in 7
by wildcatlh on Oct 22, 2008 10:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 3
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 2
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 7
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 9
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 3
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 4
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 6
8. Brad Lidge saves: 3
9. So Taguchi hits: 1
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 5
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phillies 7
by MikeD. on Oct 22, 2008 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
Ryan Howard home runs: 2
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 5
Chris Coste plate appearances: 8
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 2
JA Happ innings pitched: 1
Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 4
Brad Lidge saves: 3
So Taguchi hits: 0
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 5
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phils in 5
by eddieot on Oct 22, 2008 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
Ryan Howard home runs: 4
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 4
Chris Coste plate appearances: 2
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 2
JA Happ innings pitched: 2 1/3
Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 2
Brad Lidge saves: 2
So Taguchi hits: 0
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 4
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phils in 7
by hoag55 on Oct 22, 2008 11:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole Hamels’ wins: 2
Ryan Howard home runs: 4
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 6
Chris Coste plate appearances: 5
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 3
JA Happ innings pitched: 4
Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 7
Brad Lidge saves: 3
So Taguchi hits: 1 (and it wins a game!)
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 3
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phils in 5
by David S. Cohen on Oct 22, 2008 11:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
Ryan Howard home runs: 2
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 7
Chris Coste plate appearances: 5
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 2
JA Happ innings pitched: 1
Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 9
Brad Lidge saves: 3
So Taguchi hits: 0
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 2
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phils in 6
by WhiteyFan on Oct 22, 2008 11:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole Hamels’ wins: 2
Ryan Howard home runs: 3
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 5
Chris Coste plate appearances: 5
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 5
JA Happ innings pitched: 1
Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 2
Brad Lidge saves: 4
So Taguchi hits: 0
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 3
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phillies in 6
by lethal on Oct 22, 2008 11:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 2
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 4
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 5
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 2
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 3
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 2
8. Brad Lidge saves: 2
9. So Taguchi hits: 1
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 2
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): PHILLIES! in FIVE!
by char6587 on Oct 22, 2008 11:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 2
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 3
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 5
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 4
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances:3
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 2
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 4
8. Brad Lidge saves: 2
9. So Taguchi hits: 0
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 2
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phillies in 6!!!
by anyone can play guitar (except me) on Oct 22, 2008 11:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 2
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 4
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 12
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 2
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 4
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 6
8. Brad Lidge saves: 2
9. So Taguchi hits: 0
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 1
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phillies in 6!!!
by Philly the Kid original on Oct 22, 2008 12:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 2
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 2
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 5
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 5
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 2
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 2
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 7
8. Brad Lidge saves: 3
9. So Taguchi hits: 0
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 2
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): sillies, 6
by tired_of_losing on Oct 22, 2008 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 2
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 4
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 8
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 4
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 3.1 IP
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 8
8. Brad Lidge saves: 1
9. So Taguchi hits: 0
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 2
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Rays in 6 (just because I want me some awesome cufflinks—my gut says Phillies in 6)
by bugbear on Oct 22, 2008 12:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 2
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 2
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 5
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 9
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 3
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 2.1 IP
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 8
8. Brad Lidge saves: 2
9. So Taguchi hits: 1
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 1
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phillies in 6
by TwoTonsOfIrony on Oct 22, 2008 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Winner!
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 2
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 6
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 5
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 3
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 2.2 IP
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 8
8. Brad Lidge saves: 1
9. So Taguchi hits: 0
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 3
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Rays in 6
by FuquaManuel on Oct 22, 2008 12:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 2
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 3
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 7
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 3
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 2
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 3.1 IP
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 7
8. Brad Lidge saves: 3
9. So Taguchi hits: 1
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 0
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): phils in 6
by gperih on Oct 22, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 2
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 2
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 6
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 2
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 3
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 6
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 3
8. Brad Lidge saves: 4
9. So Taguchi hits: 1
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 1
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phils in 5
by pjnc2003 on Oct 22, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
Ryan Howard home runs: 2
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 3
Chris Coste plate appearances: 6
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 1
JA Happ innings pitched: 1.2 IP
Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 6
Brad Lidge saves: 2
So Taguchi hits: 0
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 3
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phillies in 6
by Euge416 on Oct 22, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 1
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 5
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 9
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 2
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 1
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 7
8. Brad Lidge saves: 3
9. So Taguchi hits: 0
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 2
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phils in 6
by JasonB on Oct 22, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole Hamels’ wins: 2
Ryan Howard home runs: 2
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 5
Chris Coste plate appearances: 3
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 3
JA Happ innings pitched: 4
Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 5
Brad Lidge saves: 4
So Taguchi hits: 1
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 2
World Series outcome (victor and # of games):Phillies in 6
After Game 6 The Curse of Billy Penn will be shattered and...we party
by XxBleedGreen5xX on Oct 22, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Predictions
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 1
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 3
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 10
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 2
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 0
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 7
8. Brad Lidge saves: 2
9. So Taguchi hits: 0
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 4
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Rays in 6 games
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by Crashburn Alley on Oct 22, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
Ryan Howard home runs: 3
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 4
Chris Coste plate appearances: 10
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 3
JA Happ innings pitched: 2.7
Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 10
Brad Lidge saves: 2
So Taguchi hits: 0
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 3
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): 4-3 Phils
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 22, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Predictions
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 2
2. Ryan Howard home runs:3
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total):5
4. Chris Coste plate appearances:12
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances:3
6. JA Happ innings pitched:3
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning:5
8. Brad Lidge saves:2
9. So Taguchi hits:1
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters):1
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games):Phillies!!! in 6
by rzemble on Oct 22, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
Ryan Howard home runs: 2
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 5
Chris Coste plate appearances: 7
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 3
JA Happ innings pitched: 2
Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 9
Brad Lidge saves: 2
So Taguchi hits: 2
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 2
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phillies in 6
by taco pal on Oct 22, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1. Cole Hamels’ wins: 1
2. Ryan Howard home runs: 4
3. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 5
4. Chris Coste plate appearances: 3
5. Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 3
6. JA Happ innings pitched: 4
7. Innings in the field played by Pat Burrell following the seventh inning: 7
8. Brad Lidge saves: 1
9. So Taguchi hits: 1
10. JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 3
11. World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Rays in 5.
by quakerfan on Oct 22, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pool
Hamels Wins 2
Howard HR’s 3
Shane/Jimmy SB 6
Coste PA 5
Stairs PH 3
HAPP IP 2
Burrell Post 7 5
Lidge saves 2
Taguchi hits 1
Romero Walks to OB 1
WS Outcome Phillies in 6
by suffering on Oct 22, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole Hamels wins: 2
Ryan Howard home runs: 1
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 4
Chris Coste plate appearances: 8
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 2
JA Happ innings pitched: 2
Innings in the field played by Patt Burrell following the seventh inning: 6
Brad Lidge saves: 3
So Taguchi hits: 0
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 2
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phillies in 6
by dpb132 on Oct 22, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Running Total Thus Far
I figured I’d update where the totals stand thus far:
Cole Hamels wins: 1
Ryan Howard home runs: 0
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 0
Chris Coste plate appearances: 4
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 0
JA Happ innings pitched: 0
Innings in the field played by Patt Burrell following the seventh inning: 0
Brad Lidge saves: 1
So Taguchi hits: 0
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 0
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): 1-0 Phils
On to Game 2!
"When you get that nice celebration coming into the dugout and you're getting your ass hammered by guys - there's no better feeling than to have that done." - Matt Stairs 10/13/08
Gold... Pure Gold...
by foos05 on Oct 23, 2008 9:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Running Total Thus Far (after Game 2)
Cole Hamels wins: 1
Ryan Howard home runs: 0
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 0
Chris Coste plate appearances: 4
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 0
JA Happ innings pitched: 0
Innings in the field played by Patt Burrell following the seventh inning: 2
Brad Lidge saves: 1
So Taguchi hits: 0
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 0
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Tied at 1-1
On to Game 3!
"When you get that nice celebration coming into the dugout and you're getting your ass hammered by guys - there's no better feeling than to have that done." - Matt Stairs 10/13/08
Gold... Pure Gold...
by foos05 on Oct 24, 2008 12:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Final tally
Here’s the final totals for the categories. Nothing too interesting in the categories I picked, unfortunately. Except, of course, for the outcome!
Cole Hamels wins: 1
Ryan Howard home runs: 3
Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins stolen bases (combined total): 0
Chris Coste plate appearances: 4
Matt Stairs pinch hit appearances: 1
JA Happ innings pitched: 0
Innings in the field played by Patt Burrell following the seventh inning: 2
Brad Lidge saves: 2
So Taguchi hits: 0
JC Romero walks (to opposing batters): 0
World Series outcome (victor and # of games): Phillies in 5
by David S. Cohen on Oct 30, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Char6587 wins!
And the winner . . . char6587 with 6 points.
Two tied for second place: Carlos del Vaca and eddieot. By rule, ties are decided by random drawing, and the tie goes to eddieot.
More details to follow tomorrow. In the meantime, if you are char6587 or eddieot, get in touch with me at dsc25@yahoo.com
by David S. Cohen on Oct 30, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You may win the cufflinks still!
If I don’t hear from eddieot (I’ve posted and emailed him) by Monday of next week, they’re yours. Stay in touch.
by David S. Cohen on Nov 5, 2008 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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