9th Annual Almost the Easiest World Series Contest on the Web - Winners!!!

My apologies for the delay in getting the Championship post up, it's been a busy week.  But man what a great series and holy moly what a great game 7.  Well if your a Nationals fan, and it just so happens that our Grand Prize winner is!  One man picked the Nationals to win it all, so all the tie breaks are moot, unless those of you who picked the Astros want to figure out who came closest.

Anyway the correct prediction and tie breaks would have been

Nationals over the Astros, in 7, 22 Home Runs!  And other than missing the opponent Kirk came damn close to a correct prediction to the outcome.

CaptKirk42 - Nats over Twins 7 games 24 HRs

Vrooomed - Astros over Braves, in 6, 18 HRs

Sportzcommish - Astros over Dodgers in 6 with 20 homers between them.

RAZ - Astros over Dodgers, 7 games, 21 HRs.

Ben Morris - Astros over Brave, in 7, 18 HRs

Fuji -  Astros over Dodgers, in 6, 17 HRs

Matt - Astros over Dodgers, 5 games, 12 HRs - PIMP

FiresNBeers - Astros over Braves, in 6, 15 HRs

KMack - Astros over Dodgers in 5 games. 13 HR's.

Scribbled Ink - Astros over Dodgers in 6, 30 HRs

jlcre2003 - Astros over Dodgers in 7, 14 HRs

Nachos Grande - Astros over Dodgers, again. 7 Games, 28 HRs

Ray - Astros over dodgers in 6, 15

defgav - Astros sweep Dodgers, 10 HRs

It's clear from the entries that the favorites to make it to the end were the Astro and Dodgers.  Had the Astros won RAZ would have taken home the prize.  Besides getting a full set of 1990 Classic, Kirk will also get a nice selection of Nationals cards I can find laying around.

But let's not forget that if you remembered to submit an entry you've still got a shot at the door prize which was more Classic cards and a nice stack of cards from your favorite team.  As in previous contests I added all the names of those who entered, people that promoted the contest and remembered to tell me get an extra entry, into a list randomizer over at random.org and then randomized the list 3 times.  Let's see who won.

Dion who writes Dion'sIPAutosOnly blog, an Angels fan that will get a nice stack of Angels as well as the complete 1990 Classic Travel set.  I'll be sending out emails to both our winners later to get make sure I have current address for both of them and hopefully get prizes out in the next couple days.

Thanks again to everyone who played this year.  Don't forget I'll have my 10th Annual, yep it's a big one, Super Bowl contest later this year!!  Also I've got some plans for the blog, not big plans, but plans to get back to blogging on a more regular basis, so stay tuned.

Again congrats to the winners!!!

9th Annual Almost the Easiest World Series Contest on the Web - Game 7 Update

Wow what a crazy World Series and what an insane game 6.  That being said I figured I'd do a little house cleaning and post an update going into Game 7 tonight on who's still in the running.  Since no one correctly predicted the match up we have to move to total games in the series.

Kirk was the only participant to pick the Nationals as the winner, but most of the field picked the Astros to take the the whole thing and of those of you that picked the Astros we had 4 that correctly predicted the game would go 7, and as of right now there have been a whopping 19 Home Runs.  This isn't the Price is Right so the person who guessed the closest to the correct number after tonight's game over or under wins.  right now it really looks like race between Ben and RAZ if the Astros win.

Again thanks to everyone who played and I'll have an announcement either later tonight or in the next couple days.  I have jury duty unfortunately to deal with too.

CaptKirk42 - Nats over Twins 7 games 24 HRs

Vrooomed - Astros over Braves, in 6, 18 HRs

Sportzcommish - Astros over Dodgers in 6 with 20 homers between them.

RAZ - Astros over Dodgers, 7 games, 21 HRs.

Ben Morris - Astros over Brave, in 7, 18 HRs

Fuji -  Astros over Dodgers, in 6, 17 HRs

Matt - Astros over Dodgers, 5 games, 12 HRs - PIMP

FiresNBeers - Astros over Braves, in 6, 15 HRs

KMack - Astros over Dodgers in 5 games. 13 HR's.

Scribbled Ink - Astros over Dodgers in 6, 30 HRs

jlcre2003 - Astros over Dodgers in 7, 14 HRs

Nachos Grande - Astros over Dodgers, again. 7 Games, 28 HRs

Ray - Astros over dodgers in 6, 15

defgav - Astros sweep Dodgers, 10 HRs

Almost the Easiest World Series Contest on the Web 9 - League Championship Break Down

Wow what an interesting round of baseball.  The Nats swept the Cards, and the Astros finally took out the Yankees.  I'm going to be rooting for the Nats in this one.  No offense to Astros fans or the bulk of you who picked the Astros to win.  I just love rooting for the underdog.  Lets just hope all that time off hasn't cooled them down. 

It would have been a very different landscape had the Yankees been able to take the series, but as it is we have a David and Goliath match up here.  The bulk of the picks were for the Astros and rightfully so, but one man picked the Nats to go all the way.  Not only picked the Nats but picked them early.  Way to go CaptKirk42

Nobody that picked the Astros picked the Nationals as their opponent is it'll come down to games and dingers to decide that winner if the Astros take the series.

Enjoy the World Series and thanks to all those who played I'll be back after the series to announce the winners.

The finalists:

CaptKirk42 - Nats over Twins 7 games 24 HRs

Vrooomed - Astros over Braves, in 6, 18 HRs

Sportzcommish - Astros over Dodgers in 6 with 20 homers between them.

RAZ - Astros over Dodgers, 7 games, 21 HRs.

Joseph P.S. Inzirillo III - Yankees over the Dodgers in 7. 32 HR

Ben Morris - Astros over Brave, in 7, 18 HRs

Fuji -  Astros over Dodgers, in 6, 17 HRs

Matt - Astros over Dodgers, 5 games, 12 HRs - PIMP

FiresNBeers - Astros over Braves, in 6, 15 HRs

KMack - Astros over Dodgers in 5 games. 13 HR's.

gregory - Yankees over Braves in 6, 22 HRs.

Scribbled Ink - Astros over Dodgers in 6, 30 HRs

jlcre2003 - Astros over Dodgers in 7, 14 HRs

Nachos Grande - Astros over Dodgers, again. 7 Games, 28 HRs

Ray - Astros over dodgers in 6, 15

PapaG321 - Yankees over Dodgers in 6, 14HR (PapaG321 TCDB)

defgav - Astros sweep Dodgers, 10 HRs

9th Annual Almost the Easiest World Series Contest on the Web - Wildcard and Divisional Series Round-up

What a great series of baseball. Three game five's and if the Ray had pulled out the upset that would have decimated our contest.  But the Dodgers going out definitely took it's toll.  Here are the picks, if you're in red you're out.  I'll have an update after the League Championships.  Thanks to everyone who played.

CaptKirk42 - Nats over Twins 7 games 24 HRs

Vrooomed - Astros over Braves, in 6, 18 HRs

Sportzcommish - Astros over Dodgers in 6 with 20 homers between them.

davidhandberry - Braves over Astros in 6, 11 homers

RAZ - Astros over Dodgers, 7 games, 21 HRs.

Greg Zakwin - Dodgers over Astros, 6 Games, 13 HRs

Joseph P.S. Inzirillo III - Yankees over the Dodgers in 7. 32 HR

Ben Morris - Astros over Brave, in 7, 18 HRs

sandyrusty - Dodgers over Astros in 6, 22 HR

Unknown - Braves over Yankees in 7 24 hr

Fuji -  Astros over Dodgers, in 6, 17 HRs

Matt - Astros over Dodgers, 5 games, 12 HRs - PIMP

AdamE - Dodgers over Astros. 6 Games. 22 Home Runs.

FiresNBeers - Astros over Braves, in 6, 15 HRs

KMack - Astros over Dodgers in 5 games. 13 HR's.

gregory - Yankees over Braves in 6, 22 HRs.

Scribbled Ink - Astros over Dodgers in 6, 30 HRs

jlcre2003 - Astros over Dodgers in 7, 14 HRs

Nachos Grande - Astros over Dodgers, again. 7 Games, 28 HRs

hockey kazi - Dodgers over Yankees 6 games 21 HR

Jeff S - Twins over Dodgers 7 games , 18 HR

Ray - Astros over dodgers in 6, 15

PapaG321 - Yankees over Dodgers in 6, 14HR (PapaG321 TCDB)

Dion's IP Autos only - Dodgers over Astros in 7 with 28 HR.

bbcardz - Dodgers over the Yankees in 6 games with 25 HRs. PIMP

defgav - Astros sweep Dodgers, 10 HRs

Johnnys Trading Spot - Braves over Astros in 6, 29 dingers.

9th Annual Almost the Easiest World Series Contest on the Web - Official Entries Post

Sorry for the delay.

Here are the official entries into this year's contest.  We had 27 entries this year. Not too bad.  Looks like the overwhelming favorite with you guys is the Astros.  I also had someone post as Unknown, I left them in, but obviously I have no idea who that is so unless someone claims that entry very quickly I'll disqualify it.   Other than that I wish every one good luck and I'll have an update after the divisional series are over.


CaptKirk42 - Nats over Twins 7 games 24 HRs

Vrooomed - Astros over Braves, in 6, 18 HRs

Sportzcommish - Astros over Dodgers in 6 with 20 homers between them.

davidhandberry - Braves over Astros in 6, 11 homers

RAZ - Astros over Dodgers, 7 games, 21 HRs.

Greg Zakwin - Dodgers over Astros, 6 Games, 13 HRs

Joseph P.S. Inzirillo III - Yankees over the Dodgers in 7. 32 HR

Ben Morris - Astros over Brave, in 7, 18 HRs

sandyrusty - Dodgers over Astros in 6, 22 HR

Unknown - Braves over Yankees in 7 24 hr

Fuji -  Astros over Dodgers, in 6, 17 HRs

Matt - Astros over Dodgers, 5 games, 12 HRs - PIMP

AdamE - Dodgers over Astros. 6 Games. 22 Home Runs.

FiresNBeers - Astros over Braves, in 6, 15 HRs

KMack - Astros over Dodgers in 5 games. 13 HR's.

gregory - Yankees over Braves in 6, 22 HRs.

Scribbled Ink - Astros over Dodgers in 6, 30 HRs

jlcre2003 - Astros over Dodgers in 7, 14 HRs

Nachos Grande - Astros over Dodgers, again. 7 Games, 28 HRs

hockey kazi - Dodgers over Yankees 6 games 21 HR

Jeff S - Twins over Dodgers 7 games , 18 HR

Ray - Astros over dodgers in 6, 15

PapaG321 - Yankees over Dodgers in 6, 14HR (PapaG321 TCDB)

Dion's IP Autos only - Dodgers over Astros in 7 with 28 HR.

bbcardz - Dodgers over the Yankees in 6 games with 25 HRs. PIMP

defgav - Astros sweep Dodgers, 10 HRs

Johnnys Trading Spot - Braves over Astros in 6, 29 dingers.

9th Annual Almost the Easiest World Series Contest on the Web - Final Reminder.

Just one last plug and push to remind anyone out there that hasn't signed up yet you have until noon Alaska time, 4pm EST,  Saturday October 5th to get your entry in.

Go HERE to sign up and don't forget to spread the word for an extra door prize entry.

Almost the Easiest World Series Contest on the Web - Friendly Reminder Numero Uno

Just a reminder that my 9th Annual World Series contest is still open if you want to join in the fun.
Go HERE to enter.  You have until Saturday Oct 5th Noon Alaska Time, 4pm EST to make your pick.

9th Annual Almost the Easiest World Series Contest on the Web - Official Sign-up Post!!

Well I may have been MIA blogging for most of the year, but I wouldn't miss either of my annual contests.  Like years past I just want you to tell me who's going to win the World Series.  Of course there's a very good chance more than one player will pick the correct team so we'll have to have a few tie-breakers as well.

So for those who haven't played before or those that need a refresher here's how it's going to work.

Just tell me who's going to win the World Series, and for tie breakers tell me the opposing team, the number of games in the series, and total home runs (which should be astronomical this year) that will be scored during the series (the sum of both teams totals for all games played).  Your entry should look something like this.

Brewers over Twins, in 5, 23 HRs

Your choices this year are:
National League:
Milwaukee Brewers
Atlanta Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
Washington Nationals
LA Dodgers

American League:
New York Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays
Minnesota Twins
Houston Astros
Oakland Athletics

This year I'm a little better prepared and have already picked out the grand prize for the lucky winner.
A complete 1990 Classic Trivia card set.

One disclaimer about the prize.  The original packaging is in rough shape and all the playing pieces are missing.  Not only that but the size is unruly to ship, so the winner will recieve the three cello wrapped packs, but I will remove the packaging for shipment.  Additionally the winner will reciveve a nice stack of cards from their favorite team(s).  This may also include some autos or relics, depends on what I have lying around.

But wait there's more!! Like contests past everyone is entered into a drawing for my door prize.  This year.  That door prize is the 1990 Classic Travel edition set!! Sense a theme here?

Again the packaging is in pretty bad condition and to make it easier on me for shipping the two cello packs will be removed to send out.  The door prize winner will also receive a nice stack of their favorite team(s).  Plus if you promote this contest on your blog, twitter, facebooks groups, or any other social media, you will recieve a second door prize entry.  Just one per person though and make sure to leave a link in the comments so it can be verified.  The door prize winner will be chosen by adding all the entries to a list randomizer at random.com and randomizing the list 3 times.  Person at the top of the list wins.

The playoffs start in just a couple days, but I'm going to leave the contest open to noon on Saturday October 5th at noon Alaska time 4pm EST.

Alright good luck everybody!