Isn't the magic number a combo of our wins and Cubs losses?cards2468 wrote:The Magic Number is simply a number that represents how many wins your team needs to make it to the playoffs. It's no different than saying at the start of the season "If we win 162 games we'll get into the playoffs." If the Cubs choose to contribute by losing, all the better, but the magic number represents what's in our control.
MAGIC NUMBER: 0. CLINCHED!!!
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Yes, but let's not backdoor this. I say win 45 straight and silence the critics.heyzeus wrote:Isn't the magic number a combo of our wins and Cubs losses?cards2468 wrote:The Magic Number is simply a number that represents how many wins your team needs to make it to the playoffs. It's no different than saying at the start of the season "If we win 162 games we'll get into the playoffs." If the Cubs choose to contribute by losing, all the better, but the magic number represents what's in our control.
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As long as they're the 2nd place team, yes.heyzeus wrote:Isn't the magic number a combo of our wins and Cubs losses?cards2468 wrote:The Magic Number is simply a number that represents how many wins your team needs to make it to the playoffs. It's no different than saying at the start of the season "If we win 162 games we'll get into the playoffs." If the Cubs choose to contribute by losing, all the better, but the magic number represents what's in our control.
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If 45 is the combo of our wins and Cubs losses this season has really sucked.heyzeus wrote:Isn't the magic number a combo of our wins and Cubs losses?cards2468 wrote:The Magic Number is simply a number that represents how many wins your team needs to make it to the playoffs. It's no different than saying at the start of the season "If we win 162 games we'll get into the playoffs." If the Cubs choose to contribute by losing, all the better, but the magic number represents what's in our control.
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JackofDiamonds
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It's a number that says, if we win this many games, we are mathematically certain to make the playoffs. Our wins combined with the losses of any other team that's not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs affect this number.
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But is it serious?
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JackofDiamonds
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Not yet, Leroy. 39 to go.
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Cubs lose.
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Don't tempt fate, guys...
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It's funny that we're dismissing superstition, but are steadfast on a "magic" numbercards2468 wrote:superstition is for the Cubs... I believe in being good, that's how you win.omaha_red wrote:i don't like this thread
