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General Category => Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions => Topic started by: John Kim on September 01, 2007, 08:07:04 PM
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For those who have been following the latest development in MLB games, I can't really get by without expressing my frustration here. A team that was leading the Wild Card in the American League a week ago with 2 games ahead of NY Yankees, and only 1 game behind the lead in the AL West division, is now facing a fatal collapse after 8 games losing steak since then; 2 losses against Texas Ranges followed by 3 against LA Angles, 1 against Cleveland Indians, and now 2 against Toronto Blue Jays including today's game. It is team's season high losing streak, and if my gut feeling is right they will lose 4 more in the next 4 days; 1 more in Toronto tomorrow and then, yes, 3 in New York! And who knows, they may lose another 3 against Detroit right after that. I've been following their games rather closely and what I've observed so far is akin to a miracle. It looks like either they've totally lost their confidence all of sudden, or they're looking for every possible way to lose for some reason. The biggest problem is the pitching. All of their ace pitchers have lost last week; even the most reliable Miguel Batista lost today, 1-2. They have been allowing quite many runs every game and one pitcher's problem seems to have infected another like a disease. The best was Batista who pitched well today, but Seattle's offense simply went flat.
Mariners had 11 losing game streak last year or two years ago, but what's ahead of them in this year is even more damaging.
They are indeed playing like a bunch of high school boys.
My blood pressure has been skyrocketing...and finally decided to root for another team from now on. Perhaps Angeles will triumph all the way.
Question:
What is the longest losing streak in the history of MLB game?
Oh, my, my,.... :-[ :-\ :'(
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I'm a NL guy myself who roots for the Cards, but I have a soft spot for the Mariners because of Ichiro. I haven't checked the Mariners lately, but last time I did, it seemed Jeff Weaver kinda turned himself around after doing abysmally.
Perhaps they can reverse the downward trend. Baseball is funny like that. You never know what might happen.
Hang in there!
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If you want long term frustration, talk to a Giants fan - like me!
My bet is that the Marriners aren't going to lose all their games in N.Y. I just have a hunch about that. I think it's the Yankees who are going to have a stunning collapse at the end. Then again, I'm always hoping that. You mentioned that Batiste lost, but it was only by one run. With a bit more offense, the Marriners would have won that game. I agree with sbugala; hang in there.
Barry
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But there are really tough games waiting for the Mariners in the following week - three in NY, 3 in Detroit. These teams will pound them with all their strengths because they are both hanging in there for the AL Wild Card lead. What disappoints me most is that when one or two players go slump others can make up for it but if all of them are going downhill there is no fix. That's what's happening here. Look at the pitching, look at the batting. What about the poor management?Mariners are in a free fall in every aspects. Worse still, they can't have enough rest for the time being, not until they come back home 9/10. But by then their fate for the post season will already be determined.
Well, my guess may turn out to be wrong and I hope it will. But what's the point? Even if they manage to move to the postseason it's hard to imagine they will make through ALCS, let alone World Series.
John,
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Can I say here that i hope Tottenham Hotspur start picking up some wins in the English Premiership.
Ivor
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Can I say here that i hope Tottenham Hotspur start picking up some wins in the English Premiership.
Ivor
Ivor,
Yes I can understand your concern, but I think Derby fans are the real ones who need to be worried after being humiliated by Liverpool 6-0. Looks like thier not quite ready for the Premiership?
It's nice to see Man City doing well so far...
Vatz
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I agree, Vatz. I'm not worried, just annoyed.
Ivor
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I'm not worried, just annoyed.
Ivor
Me too. Whatever happened to Gustav Mahler? ???
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Whatever happened to Gustav Mahler?
It's Labor Day weekend, and he's at either a Mets or Yankees game.
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Whatever happened to Gustav Mahler?
It's Labor Day weekend, and he's at either a Mets or Yankees game.
Whew! That's a relief!
Well done, Barry.
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Since I am from Taiwan, Everytime I see Wang my blood got stirred up. Go Wang! Go the Yankees! ;D
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Just remember, at the start of the year, the Cardinals couldn't buy a win. Now, they're playing some decent baseball, and are capable of winning the NL Central Division. Some timely hitting and decent pitching could lead to some good things.
The AL West just seems soooo weird to me since there are only four teams in the division. How does that balance out, I wonder?
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Mariners lost again today. 9 consecutive losses. Beginning tomorrow they are up against Yankees for 3 games. Guess what? Three more losses seem a sure thing for this team. 12 consecutive losses...wow (Mariners's longest losing streak is 11). That will be the end of their season.
Who's fault is this? I put my blame on the manager & its owner...they should have prepared for this tight schedule in this most critical time of the season. Instead, they taxed their pitchers for too long and now see what's happening in the bullpen.
John,
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Good news is that (almost miraculously) all of Yankees, Angels and Tigers lost today. So, Mariners still remain 2 games behind NY, 2 games ahead of Tigers in the Wild Card. If only they can beat Yankees 3 straight times starting tomorrow... :-\
Let's get back to GM!
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Sorry, who's that Gustav something you mentioned?
Ivor
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Oh, I just meant we should get back to the subject of Gustav Mahler, and forget about MLB on this forum.
BTW, Mariners won today, 7-1!!! That's against Yankees! 9 game losing streak is over! Mariners are streaky team so this might be a beginning of a new winning streak.
John,
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Gus- tav Mah- ler. Hm. No, you've lost me there.
Ivor
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Gus, the Audi mechanic?
(http://www.germanautocenter.com/gallery/Mechanic.gif)
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaah, hi i i i i i i i i m !! Right, I'm back up to speed.
Ivor
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The Mariners are free falling with no breaks. In the last 11 games they won only one game and right now they are third in the AL wild card after they lost to Detroit. But two weeks ago they were the top in the AL WC, only one game behind Angeles. There is worse to come; the last 8 games of their season are against Indians and Angeles! They are by far the WOST MLB team I've ever seen. The manager along with the lame Sexon must be fired. So must be ace pitchers except for Hernandez. The whole team must be ahamed of themselves. The season is over for the Mariners. And here is my word to them, "BOOOOOOOOO!!!"
John,
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hey John,
An Airbus A-380 is coming to SFO in early October (I ain't missin' that!). When are you guys going to tour your "Dreamliner"s?
Barry
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Barry,
Don't fly on A380!! It's way~~~~too big to be accommodated at normal airports with safety. Go for Dreamliner instead! It will be in public service starting May 2008. It's flight test is scheduled to begin in Nov. 2007.
Believe me, Mariners will lose MOST (if not all) of the remaining games and end up being below A's. Their loss against Yankees a few days ago signaled beginning of yet another losing streak and it's coming. There is NO leadship, NO team spirit in this club and they are playing like a bunch of 10 year old kids. I really feel for Ichiro; he should have not renewed his 5 year contract with this team. He deserves to play in Angeles or Yankees. I'd break the contract and go to another team if I were him.
John,
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John, may I refer you to para 1 of your reply #15 ;)
Ivor