Chicago White Sox
Optimism is high in Chicago's US Cellular Field this year. The White Sox shouldn't have any problem scoring runs. The potent lineup includes CF Yunel Andujar, 2B Evan Henry, 1B Yusmeiro Owen, LF Everth Henriquez, DH Fred Bieser, and C Slick Shumpert.
However, this is tempered by the questions concerning the pitching staff. Will the young pitchers Bernard Brooks, Diory Andino, Darrell Swan, Rafael Azocar, and Dave Loiselle progress? Will the staff respond to last year's dismal season?
Key Players added: SP Rodrigo Rivera, SP Don Fleming, DH/C Fred Bieser, and IF/OF Glenn Aspromonte
Key players lost: Xaiver Russell, Michael Newsome, Dustin Peters, Stan Hodges
Big trade: Xavier Russell for Fred Bieser and Rodrigo Rivera
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
AL East - Preview
Boston Red Sox
With new management in town the Red Sox have started the roster turnover needed to make the team a sustainable winner. Traded away are big names John Tebeau, Kevin Edmunds and Brett Kerr in return for numerious propects. the focus of the trades was to improve the future pitching of the team as management belives that is the key to winning championships. With the many departures allows for the playing of many young players. Noted rookies include Will Taylor, Vicente Franco, Brent Wunsch, Sammy Vega, Benjamin Carew, Alex Kyung, Jesus Miranda and Welington Balboa. As management continues to turn over the roster other young players will have the oppertunity to show that they belong on the ML team. Even with all the turnover and terrible record last year, management expects this group to compete in every game but is expecting about 70 wins for the club.
Cleveland Indians
Key Player Lost – Stubby Swann – he declined his option then wanted to file for free agency. I didn’t have the money to keep him, that will be a big loss.
Key Player Added – Not a single player addition can make up for losing Stubby Swann. No major additions either.
Transactions: Revamped bullpen with some new faces. No good way to make-up for losing Stubbby. Also bringing up Bruce Liddi from the minors should be a nice boost for the lineup.
Rookie – as mentioned above, adding Bruce Liddi will hopefully prove to be a big plus for the team. Solidifies an infield position to give some consistency.
Outlook – expect a solid season from the lineup again, but the pitching is definitely a question mark. I expect to be somewhere near the playoff race, although it might be as a wild card. I expect the offense will carry the team this year, but will need good performance from the bullpen and at least passable pitching.
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a team in transition this season. Gone are veteran players SS/3B-Glenn Aspromonte and CF-Pascual Perez (free agency) as well as veteran RHP-Alex Kennedy and C-Martin Cook (traded).
The team did sign three veterans in SP-Art Harvey, C-Cory Williams, and LF-Marv Sauveur; and, it traded for two prospects in CF-Michael Swindell (who made the ML team) and SS-Enrique Bazardo (low-A) who is still a few seasons away from his Camden Yards debut.
The goal this season is to let ML rookies 3B-Ralph Bay and CF-Michael Swindell gain experience while meshing with the other members of the team's young nucleus (SP-Roy Leonard, SP-Vernon Sewell, etc). ..all that, while trying to avoid a 114+ loss season (which would be 200 in two seasons).
It will be a struggle in the AL East as the Indians are always the team to beat and the young and hungry Yankees have improved a lot in the off-season as well. Adding to the dilemma...is the fact that other teams like Kansas City, Minnesota and Oakland made some big moves to get better this off-season too...so it will be a chore to avoid losing 100+ games in the always tough American League this season.
The Orioles hope to have a great draft this year as they have 4 of the top 69 picks...including #15 overall. The team is also looking to sign an International free agent or two this season to expedite the rebuilding process.
GM Terry Swayne has gone on record to say that “No one on our team is untouchable. We will consider trading anyone in our organization as long as it makes financial sense and makes us a better team. Our goal is to become an elite organization in this league. One that will be good for a long time and win multiple Championships. We want to build a dynasty here in Baltimore and we will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to accomplish that.”
With new management in town the Red Sox have started the roster turnover needed to make the team a sustainable winner. Traded away are big names John Tebeau, Kevin Edmunds and Brett Kerr in return for numerious propects. the focus of the trades was to improve the future pitching of the team as management belives that is the key to winning championships. With the many departures allows for the playing of many young players. Noted rookies include Will Taylor, Vicente Franco, Brent Wunsch, Sammy Vega, Benjamin Carew, Alex Kyung, Jesus Miranda and Welington Balboa. As management continues to turn over the roster other young players will have the oppertunity to show that they belong on the ML team. Even with all the turnover and terrible record last year, management expects this group to compete in every game but is expecting about 70 wins for the club.
Cleveland Indians
Key Player Lost – Stubby Swann – he declined his option then wanted to file for free agency. I didn’t have the money to keep him, that will be a big loss.
Key Player Added – Not a single player addition can make up for losing Stubby Swann. No major additions either.
Transactions: Revamped bullpen with some new faces. No good way to make-up for losing Stubbby. Also bringing up Bruce Liddi from the minors should be a nice boost for the lineup.
Rookie – as mentioned above, adding Bruce Liddi will hopefully prove to be a big plus for the team. Solidifies an infield position to give some consistency.
Outlook – expect a solid season from the lineup again, but the pitching is definitely a question mark. I expect to be somewhere near the playoff race, although it might be as a wild card. I expect the offense will carry the team this year, but will need good performance from the bullpen and at least passable pitching.
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a team in transition this season. Gone are veteran players SS/3B-Glenn Aspromonte and CF-Pascual Perez (free agency) as well as veteran RHP-Alex Kennedy and C-Martin Cook (traded).
The team did sign three veterans in SP-Art Harvey, C-Cory Williams, and LF-Marv Sauveur; and, it traded for two prospects in CF-Michael Swindell (who made the ML team) and SS-Enrique Bazardo (low-A) who is still a few seasons away from his Camden Yards debut.
The goal this season is to let ML rookies 3B-Ralph Bay and CF-Michael Swindell gain experience while meshing with the other members of the team's young nucleus (SP-Roy Leonard, SP-Vernon Sewell, etc). ..all that, while trying to avoid a 114+ loss season (which would be 200 in two seasons).
It will be a struggle in the AL East as the Indians are always the team to beat and the young and hungry Yankees have improved a lot in the off-season as well. Adding to the dilemma...is the fact that other teams like Kansas City, Minnesota and Oakland made some big moves to get better this off-season too...so it will be a chore to avoid losing 100+ games in the always tough American League this season.
The Orioles hope to have a great draft this year as they have 4 of the top 69 picks...including #15 overall. The team is also looking to sign an International free agent or two this season to expedite the rebuilding process.
GM Terry Swayne has gone on record to say that “No one on our team is untouchable. We will consider trading anyone in our organization as long as it makes financial sense and makes us a better team. Our goal is to become an elite organization in this league. One that will be good for a long time and win multiple Championships. We want to build a dynasty here in Baltimore and we will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to accomplish that.”
Monday, September 12, 2011
Welcome – Season 5
The fifth season of Gary Carter is starting, finally. I have already said this, but I’m sorry for the waiting before the two seasons. It was supposed to be a quick rollover, but instead I had to look for new owners.
Now, that all the teams have been taken, we are ready to play ball.
I would like to welcome the new owners, ferg63 (Boston Red Sox), jmuhtoff (Milwaukee Brewers), desanders (Chicago White Sox) and a returning owner, shesaid (Chicago Cubs).
The rules are the same. You can read them on the blog if needed. Also, Minnesota has to win 70+ games this season or he will have to leave. Rules are made to be followed.
Good luck to all of you!
Ben
Now, that all the teams have been taken, we are ready to play ball.
I would like to welcome the new owners, ferg63 (Boston Red Sox), jmuhtoff (Milwaukee Brewers), desanders (Chicago White Sox) and a returning owner, shesaid (Chicago Cubs).
The rules are the same. You can read them on the blog if needed. Also, Minnesota has to win 70+ games this season or he will have to leave. Rules are made to be followed.
Good luck to all of you!
Ben
Friday, September 2, 2011
Minnesota Case
Case
The Minnesota Twins have broken the 200+ loses rule over two seasons, with a total of 207.
Rule
More than 200 losses over a two year period and the owner will be asked to state their case as to why they should be allowed to stay. If allowed to stay the owner must reach 70 wins or be replaced.
Minnesota Comment
My horrendous start made it a virtually certainty that I will break that barrier. My team has improved since I cleaned out the ML staff earlier this season. Hopefully, you see that I am an active owner and will be allowed to continue. Some problems can't be fixed in 1 season. . . I'll have to be more aggressive in the off-season to get up to 70 wins.
Final Decision
I was hoping to never have to apply this rule, but now I have to deal with it. Rules are made to be followed. I have taken the time to look at what Minnesota has done since he joined the world in day one. I have also asked people for their comments on Minnesota.
For my part, I have found that his team records have dropped since the first season, from 90 wins in season 1 and 51 wins in season 4. The good thing is that Minnesota seems to be an active owner in this world. Since the first season, he has made 19 trades, signed 8 IFA and drafted some nice prospects. I can see there that Minnesota’s owner care about his team.
Also, his minor team’s records are very good over the past seasons. This means that there should be some potential in his young players. In the last season, he has signed some FA at the start, move some players with trades, and promote young players to his ML team. I’m sure that all this has been done to try winning more game and avoid breaking the rule. Honestly, I think that his intentions to have a winning team are real.
So, the rule will apply. Minnesota owner will stay for the next season, but will have to win 70+ games to be allowed to continue in the world.
Some Facts
Trades:
• 5 in S1
• 1 in S2
• 6 in S3
• 7 in S4
IFA
• 2 in S1
• 1 in S2
• 4 in S3
• 1 in S4
History
• 90-72 in S1
• 71-91 in S2
• 66-96 in S3
• 51-111 in S4
He has a winning minor league records.
He has made some activities in FA market in season 4.
He has made some promotion in the ML to try winning some more games.
Anonymous Comments
"Being in the NL I haven't kept up with many AL teams so I can't offer an opinion on whether or not dh0220 has been a "bad" owner.. What I do think is he's been with us since Day 1 and I don't recall any shady trades or claims of him running out guys with 0(0) stamina. He wasn't neglecting his minors (they all had winning records) so I see no reason why would we kick him from this world. This HBD simulation isn't very consistent. How many 100+ win teams get beat in their first playoff series ??? Happens all the time in HBD.. I added more talent to my team before this year, stayed relatively healthy, my young guys were a year older and yet I lost 11 more gms than last year which makes no sense.. Same thing could have happened in Minnesota. I think we need to keep as many Gary Carter "veterans" in this world as long as possible.. That's my long winded opinion.. "
"That is always a tough call. The guy has been here since season one and made playoffs and has gradually declined. I would put him on probation and say 1 more 100 loss season and he gets the boot. That way he can call up some minor leaguers and not do a first class tank job and may stay several seasons if he turns it around. "
"Don't know him personally so I look at his "record". He is a HOF'er and I can relate to him a little. I lost over 100 games this season and sometimes that happens when you are building a team. For these reasons he should stay. "
"I'm OK with letting either stay another season. "
"I've never interacted with him. Looking at his minor league results, he seems to have some talent since each team has a winning record. I'd lean towards giving him one more year to get it together. "
"I don't know enough about him to have an opinion. However, I think if you do not enforce a rule, then you are going to have a hard time enforcing that rule or any other rules the next time the situation arises. You should not have rules if you are not going to enforce them no matter who the owner is. "
"Knowing he was that close to the loss threshold, he should have put much more effort into this season. And it looks like he did just the opposite. I'd jettison him, I think. "
"I think that he should GO. 36 carear seasons and only 6 seasons over .500. He has 18 seasons in which he lost over 100 games. Either he doesn't try to win or doesn't get the game. "
"I have not had a real opportunity to observe him as an owner, but Minny should have been able to win more than 51 games this year. "
"Not sure if my opinion counts, but he has progressively lost more and more games each season, and he's played .400 ball in 36 seasons overall. Either he doesn't get it, or he's a tanker. "
"I vote he goes. I had to make moves I didn't want to this season to ensure I didn't break the 200 game mark. He broke it. He goes. "
"I personally would say bye bye to dh0220. He has 2 teams, neither of which can must a .400 win%. IMHO, to lose 200 games over 2 seasons means you don't have a clue or are trying to stockpile players. He is difficult to trade with too (unresponsive). "
"I'm ok with him staying on one more season. "
"Im okay with him, He hasnt ran the team very well. but then again, he may have started with a poor team. I didnt think the trades he did helped his team much including the one with me. I think he's gotten royally ripped of on a few trades and the people in the world have done him any favors by not vetoing.. So he's have to win 70 next season? If so, I dont see it happneing.. "
"Rules are rules I guess...but he seems harmless for the most part. "
"I'd let him stay another season. He has tried bringing in some ML talent to avoid that situation. "
"Here is my thinking- based on nothing but how hard it is to find owners- does he check his team most ever day? does he bid on international free agents? does he set his draft picks? In your opinion, is he trying to do the right thing with his team? If the answer is yes to all of these then I say keep him!"
The Minnesota Twins have broken the 200+ loses rule over two seasons, with a total of 207.
Rule
More than 200 losses over a two year period and the owner will be asked to state their case as to why they should be allowed to stay. If allowed to stay the owner must reach 70 wins or be replaced.
Minnesota Comment
My horrendous start made it a virtually certainty that I will break that barrier. My team has improved since I cleaned out the ML staff earlier this season. Hopefully, you see that I am an active owner and will be allowed to continue. Some problems can't be fixed in 1 season. . . I'll have to be more aggressive in the off-season to get up to 70 wins.
Final Decision
I was hoping to never have to apply this rule, but now I have to deal with it. Rules are made to be followed. I have taken the time to look at what Minnesota has done since he joined the world in day one. I have also asked people for their comments on Minnesota.
For my part, I have found that his team records have dropped since the first season, from 90 wins in season 1 and 51 wins in season 4. The good thing is that Minnesota seems to be an active owner in this world. Since the first season, he has made 19 trades, signed 8 IFA and drafted some nice prospects. I can see there that Minnesota’s owner care about his team.
Also, his minor team’s records are very good over the past seasons. This means that there should be some potential in his young players. In the last season, he has signed some FA at the start, move some players with trades, and promote young players to his ML team. I’m sure that all this has been done to try winning more game and avoid breaking the rule. Honestly, I think that his intentions to have a winning team are real.
So, the rule will apply. Minnesota owner will stay for the next season, but will have to win 70+ games to be allowed to continue in the world.
Some Facts
Trades:
• 5 in S1
• 1 in S2
• 6 in S3
• 7 in S4
IFA
• 2 in S1
• 1 in S2
• 4 in S3
• 1 in S4
History
• 90-72 in S1
• 71-91 in S2
• 66-96 in S3
• 51-111 in S4
He has a winning minor league records.
He has made some activities in FA market in season 4.
He has made some promotion in the ML to try winning some more games.
Anonymous Comments
"Being in the NL I haven't kept up with many AL teams so I can't offer an opinion on whether or not dh0220 has been a "bad" owner.. What I do think is he's been with us since Day 1 and I don't recall any shady trades or claims of him running out guys with 0(0) stamina. He wasn't neglecting his minors (they all had winning records) so I see no reason why would we kick him from this world. This HBD simulation isn't very consistent. How many 100+ win teams get beat in their first playoff series ??? Happens all the time in HBD.. I added more talent to my team before this year, stayed relatively healthy, my young guys were a year older and yet I lost 11 more gms than last year which makes no sense.. Same thing could have happened in Minnesota. I think we need to keep as many Gary Carter "veterans" in this world as long as possible.. That's my long winded opinion.. "
"That is always a tough call. The guy has been here since season one and made playoffs and has gradually declined. I would put him on probation and say 1 more 100 loss season and he gets the boot. That way he can call up some minor leaguers and not do a first class tank job and may stay several seasons if he turns it around. "
"Don't know him personally so I look at his "record". He is a HOF'er and I can relate to him a little. I lost over 100 games this season and sometimes that happens when you are building a team. For these reasons he should stay. "
"I'm OK with letting either stay another season. "
"I've never interacted with him. Looking at his minor league results, he seems to have some talent since each team has a winning record. I'd lean towards giving him one more year to get it together. "
"I don't know enough about him to have an opinion. However, I think if you do not enforce a rule, then you are going to have a hard time enforcing that rule or any other rules the next time the situation arises. You should not have rules if you are not going to enforce them no matter who the owner is. "
"Knowing he was that close to the loss threshold, he should have put much more effort into this season. And it looks like he did just the opposite. I'd jettison him, I think. "
"I think that he should GO. 36 carear seasons and only 6 seasons over .500. He has 18 seasons in which he lost over 100 games. Either he doesn't try to win or doesn't get the game. "
"I have not had a real opportunity to observe him as an owner, but Minny should have been able to win more than 51 games this year. "
"Not sure if my opinion counts, but he has progressively lost more and more games each season, and he's played .400 ball in 36 seasons overall. Either he doesn't get it, or he's a tanker. "
"I vote he goes. I had to make moves I didn't want to this season to ensure I didn't break the 200 game mark. He broke it. He goes. "
"I personally would say bye bye to dh0220. He has 2 teams, neither of which can must a .400 win%. IMHO, to lose 200 games over 2 seasons means you don't have a clue or are trying to stockpile players. He is difficult to trade with too (unresponsive). "
"I'm ok with him staying on one more season. "
"Im okay with him, He hasnt ran the team very well. but then again, he may have started with a poor team. I didnt think the trades he did helped his team much including the one with me. I think he's gotten royally ripped of on a few trades and the people in the world have done him any favors by not vetoing.. So he's have to win 70 next season? If so, I dont see it happneing.. "
"Rules are rules I guess...but he seems harmless for the most part. "
"I'd let him stay another season. He has tried bringing in some ML talent to avoid that situation. "
"Here is my thinking- based on nothing but how hard it is to find owners- does he check his team most ever day? does he bid on international free agents? does he set his draft picks? In your opinion, is he trying to do the right thing with his team? If the answer is yes to all of these then I say keep him!"
Teams Power Ranking - Season 4
National League
1. Philadelphia Phillies (+23)
2. Pittsburgh Pirates (+22)
3. New York Mets (+14)
4. Houston Astros (+11)
5. Milwaukee Brewers (+10)
6. San Francisco Giants (+4)
7. Washington D.C. Nationals (+3)
8. St. Louis Cardinals (+2)
9. Los Angeles Dodgers (0)
10. San Diego Padres (-1)
11. Atlanta Braves (-6)
12. Arizona Diamondbacks (-11)
12. Florida Marlins (-11)
12. Montreal Expos (-11)
13. Chicago Cubs (-12)
14. Cincinnati Reds (-22)
American League
1. Cleveland Indians (+17)
2. Tampa Bay Rays (+14)
3. Colorado Rockies (+10)
3. Seattle Mariners (+10)
4. San Juan Tiburones (+9)
5. Anaheim Angels (+8)
6. Detroit Tigers (+6)
6. Oakland Athletics (+6)
7. Texas Rangers (-7)
7. Chicago White Sox (-7)
8. Toronto Blue Jays (-10)
9. Kansas City Royals (-11)
10. Baltimore Orioles (-13)
11. Minnesota Twins (-15)
11. New York Yankees (-15)
12. Boston Red Sox (-17)
1. Philadelphia Phillies (+23)
2. Pittsburgh Pirates (+22)
3. New York Mets (+14)
4. Houston Astros (+11)
5. Milwaukee Brewers (+10)
6. San Francisco Giants (+4)
7. Washington D.C. Nationals (+3)
8. St. Louis Cardinals (+2)
9. Los Angeles Dodgers (0)
10. San Diego Padres (-1)
11. Atlanta Braves (-6)
12. Arizona Diamondbacks (-11)
12. Florida Marlins (-11)
12. Montreal Expos (-11)
13. Chicago Cubs (-12)
14. Cincinnati Reds (-22)
American League
1. Cleveland Indians (+17)
2. Tampa Bay Rays (+14)
3. Colorado Rockies (+10)
3. Seattle Mariners (+10)
4. San Juan Tiburones (+9)
5. Anaheim Angels (+8)
6. Detroit Tigers (+6)
6. Oakland Athletics (+6)
7. Texas Rangers (-7)
7. Chicago White Sox (-7)
8. Toronto Blue Jays (-10)
9. Kansas City Royals (-11)
10. Baltimore Orioles (-13)
11. Minnesota Twins (-15)
11. New York Yankees (-15)
12. Boston Red Sox (-17)
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Looking at the NL Wild Card Race
We've covered the AL Wild Card Race already, so let's get into the NL race. There are four teams within eight games of each other battling for the last two spots, but two of the teams could be in trouble if they don't turn out some wins pretty quickly.
* San Francisco Giants - The Giants are currently one game up on Montreal for the first place wild card spot. They are also only two games behind the San Diego Padres for the NL West division lead. They will split their final 20 games down the middle with 10 on the road and 10 at home. A big three game series with the Expos that could shake up the race a bit starts tomorrow afternoon (8/12 - PM cycle). SanFran won't have a chance to control their division destiny until the next to last series of the season when they hook up the Padres, in the Bay.
* Montreal Expos - Les Expos have gone wire-to-wire in 2nd place in the NL North this season. With the Phillies coming out of the gates on fire, the division race was all but confirmed as over. Since then, the Expos have focused on the wild card and are in good position to seal the deal. After a three game road trip to San Francisco, Montreal will come home for seven games, hit the road for four more, and then finish at home with six straight. With 13 of the last 20 games at home, the Expos can breath a little easier, considering they are only two games over .500 at home.
* Houston Astros - The Astros are sitting at six games behind Montreal for the final playoff spot and with only 21 games left, there is plenty of work to be done. With a total of 13 home games in the last 20, including the last 10 in a row, the 'Stros could be an unexpected bump in the road. But first, they must get past the Brewers in Milwaukee for a three game set. Whoever loses this series can go ahead and consider themselves out of the playoffs.
* Milwaukee Brewers - After finishing their current series at San Diego, the Brew Crew will come home for six games against the aforementioned Astros and Cincinnati. After that, the schedule is not so kind. With 11 straight road games, Milwaukee is certainly facing an uphill battle. If things can't get any tougher, they finish the season with an away series against Montreal and then a home series with Philadelphia. Are Robin Yount and Paul Molitor still available?
* San Francisco Giants - The Giants are currently one game up on Montreal for the first place wild card spot. They are also only two games behind the San Diego Padres for the NL West division lead. They will split their final 20 games down the middle with 10 on the road and 10 at home. A big three game series with the Expos that could shake up the race a bit starts tomorrow afternoon (8/12 - PM cycle). SanFran won't have a chance to control their division destiny until the next to last series of the season when they hook up the Padres, in the Bay.
* Montreal Expos - Les Expos have gone wire-to-wire in 2nd place in the NL North this season. With the Phillies coming out of the gates on fire, the division race was all but confirmed as over. Since then, the Expos have focused on the wild card and are in good position to seal the deal. After a three game road trip to San Francisco, Montreal will come home for seven games, hit the road for four more, and then finish at home with six straight. With 13 of the last 20 games at home, the Expos can breath a little easier, considering they are only two games over .500 at home.
* Houston Astros - The Astros are sitting at six games behind Montreal for the final playoff spot and with only 21 games left, there is plenty of work to be done. With a total of 13 home games in the last 20, including the last 10 in a row, the 'Stros could be an unexpected bump in the road. But first, they must get past the Brewers in Milwaukee for a three game set. Whoever loses this series can go ahead and consider themselves out of the playoffs.
* Milwaukee Brewers - After finishing their current series at San Diego, the Brew Crew will come home for six games against the aforementioned Astros and Cincinnati. After that, the schedule is not so kind. With 11 straight road games, Milwaukee is certainly facing an uphill battle. If things can't get any tougher, they finish the season with an away series against Montreal and then a home series with Philadelphia. Are Robin Yount and Paul Molitor still available?
Looking at the AL Wild Card Race
Down to around the 20 game mark left in the season and the AL Wild Card Race is getting tight. There are five teams within six games of each other and Baltimore is at 1o back. With that big of a margin, the Orioles are most likely out of it, unless they go on the greatest run in the history of baseball. So, with that being said, let's look at the five teams gunning for the two wildcard spots.
* Texas Rangers - The Rangers are sitting at 78-62 and two games up on Kansas City for the first wildcard spot as of this post. The Ranger are currently in Detroit finishing up a series and will then travel to Minnesota for a three game set, before going back home to Arlington for a 14 game home stand. They finish the season with three games at Tampa Bay.
* Kansas City Royals - The Royals are 76-64 and two games behind Texas, but also two games up on Colorado and Anaheim and four up on Oakland for the last wildcard spot. The Royals schedule isn't as kind as the Rangers though, as they will play 13 of their last 22 games away from Kauffman Stadium.
* Colorado Rockies - While Kansas City might not have the most ideal situation to end their season, the Rockies have really been hit hard by the schedule fairy. The Rockies will play their final 17 games of the season on the road!
* Anaheim Angels - The Angels have almost the reverse fortune of the Rockies with a solid dose of home games. After they finish their current series in Kansas City, the Angels will find themselves at home for 14 games. They will then head to Seattle for three games before coming back home to wrap up the season against Colorado.
* Oakland Athletics - The A's are holding on by the slimmest of margins right now, but with a series against the Angels, in Anaheim, quickly coming up, the A's will know their fate for the season. The A's have an even split of home and away games to finish the season with 10 each. The bad news for the A's is that they are currently 3 games under .500 on the road.
* Texas Rangers - The Rangers are sitting at 78-62 and two games up on Kansas City for the first wildcard spot as of this post. The Ranger are currently in Detroit finishing up a series and will then travel to Minnesota for a three game set, before going back home to Arlington for a 14 game home stand. They finish the season with three games at Tampa Bay.
* Kansas City Royals - The Royals are 76-64 and two games behind Texas, but also two games up on Colorado and Anaheim and four up on Oakland for the last wildcard spot. The Royals schedule isn't as kind as the Rangers though, as they will play 13 of their last 22 games away from Kauffman Stadium.
* Colorado Rockies - While Kansas City might not have the most ideal situation to end their season, the Rockies have really been hit hard by the schedule fairy. The Rockies will play their final 17 games of the season on the road!
* Anaheim Angels - The Angels have almost the reverse fortune of the Rockies with a solid dose of home games. After they finish their current series in Kansas City, the Angels will find themselves at home for 14 games. They will then head to Seattle for three games before coming back home to wrap up the season against Colorado.
* Oakland Athletics - The A's are holding on by the slimmest of margins right now, but with a series against the Angels, in Anaheim, quickly coming up, the A's will know their fate for the season. The A's have an even split of home and away games to finish the season with 10 each. The bad news for the A's is that they are currently 3 games under .500 on the road.
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