The 2016 FGM Playoffs Unfold

[Flash]

After a competitive season that saw the improvement of several franchises, the 2016 FGM playoffs are upon us.  The race to the playoffs were highlighted by some spirited deadline deals, some last minute free agent additions, and waiver wire activity. 

In the American League, the :OAK: are matched up against the :TEX:.  Both teams are led by FGM veterans in Miller Time and rcankosy, and it figures to be a very competitive battle between two AL West teams!  The :OAK: begin their quest to become FGM's first back-to-back champion as they defend their 2015 World Series Championship.  The :TEX: look to improve on their Cinderella run of a year ago--a run that saw them reach the AL Conference Finals.

In the National League, the :STL: return to the playoffs under the guidance of a new GM in RyanJames5.  The :STL: are a former FGM champion, having won in 2013.  The 2016 :STL: come into the Wildcard Round with the second best regular season record as they finished three games behind NL Central :CHC: with a record of 126-30-0.  They will be heavily favored over the :NYM:. The :NYM: had a change in leadership during the season, and under the guidance of speedster18431, the :NYM: look to defy the odds and advance to the NLDS.

The other teams involved in the playoffs will be:

American League Division Champions

AL Central -- :CHW:
AL East -- :BAL:
AL West -- :SEA:

National League Division Champions

NL Central -- :CHC:
NL East -- :PHI:
NL West -- :SF:

Congratulations to all!!! :win:

[papps]

Congrats to everyone who made the playoffs!!!  Looking forward to an exciting finish!!!   :win: :win: :winner: :winner: :afro:

[jpmanchester]

That was an intense end to the season :STL:  :toast:. Nice work everyone!

[speedster18431]

Im happy in the dance  :toast:

[joeshmoe]

Im happy in the dance  :toast:

The Mets have a nice opening lead to this week!  Oakland and Texas could be in for a real brawl.

[Flash]

As we begin play on Wednesday, August 24th....Could we be witnessing a major development in the FGM's NL Wildcard Round???  Can anyone hear the whispers?   :bla: "Upset, upset, upset". :bla:

American League
Texas Rangers 95-60-0 AWAY ---- Oakland Athletics HOME 106-49-0
          439.22                                       597.03

National League
New York Mets. 107-51-0 AWAY ---- St. Louis Cardinals HOME 126-30-0
        706.5                                             382.79

Still a lot of time left....Stay tuned! :bacon: :taco: :bacon:

[jpmanchester]

Mets are looking good!!

[Flash]

As we begin play on Thursday, August 25th.  The :TEX: have jumped into the lead and the :STL: are closing the gap.

American League

Texas Rangers ------ Oakland Athletics
      860.45                625.87   

National League

New York Mets ------ St. Louis Cardinals
    1003.19                 805.27   

[Flash]

It's down to the final day of the Wildcard Match-Up, and here's where we stand:


American League

Texas Rangers ------ Oakland Athletics
      1039.1                    1471 

National League

New York Mets ------ St. Louis Cardinals
    1504.5                        1330.3

[BHows]

Should be interesting finishes in both leagues:
National
Mets have a 174 pt. lead with two starters available for the finale. The Cards have no starters available on Sunday. Can they have a big day at the plate?

American
Oakland has a 400+ point lead and Luis Perdomo on the mound Sunday. Texas has 2 remaining starts and 4 SP available. Which 2 will he choose and will the big bats be able to overcome the deficit?

Good luck to all!