Crazy Ebbets Field

[KG Erwin]

Only ten games into the 1947 season, I've already had my share of wild & weird games. What is it about Brooklyn, its field and its players that created such oddness? Now, it's April, so the unpredictable weather plays a big part in this, but, I swear, I've never seen anything like it. Errors, wild pitches, home runs by the most unlikely players, comebacks, heartbreaks, heroes, villains -- damn!

Is some strange karma creeping into PS, or is it just happenstance? I wonder sometimes.

Needless to say, I'm loving every inning of it. [;)]

[Bustoff]

It's definitely strange karma, KG. Enjoy it while it lasts.

I currently have a fictional association going where through the first 40 games, my team had a collective batting average of .227. The only thing that kept them from losing ALL of their games is a stellar pitching staff with the lowest ERA in the association. Still, they were deep in last place, and no matter what I did, these guys would not wake up. Then out of nowhere they started hitting the ball, and hitting it well. Within a 20-day span, they went from last place to second place, one game behind the league leaders. Team average is up to .240 and climbing. That's what I love about this game--it is completely, frustratingly, delightfully unpredictable.

For all I know, this may be a short-lived hitting spree--so I will have fun with it while I can.

[slider15]

Hey KG, I thought you said you were losing the desire to play anymore? Glad to see its back [;)]

[Jestre]

I recently started a 1901 historical league with the Brooklyn Superbas. Went 55-99 in 1901 with the worst pitching in the league, draft Addie Joss and George Mullin, started off 1902 with a 19-21 mark and since then have gone on a 23-4 tear to take over 1st place. With 9 of my next 12 games against teams that I am 13-14 against we shall see just how good my team is!!!!

[Bustoff]

Jestre...maybe they asked JoeBoo to come and take fear from bats. Did you see any cigars or rum missing from the dugout? [;)]