Hello all you baseball fans. So I did this last year and I wanted to do this again this year, but it would of left only like a few hours over a day to get predictions in. Also I have fallen on some hard times and old Yoda just doesn't have the funds to do what he originally wanted to do. So the payout may be delayed a bit, but I can promise you that the winners WILL receive their prize. I hope that doesn't discourage anyone from playing. I thought about it and I have come up with something. So if your not familiar with my MLB Challenge let me explain.
Basically I want to know who is going to win the World Series. Putting your favoritism aside who do you think will win the World Series. Now last year there was a week or so before the playoffs started to get your predictions in. But since the final two teams weren't decided till the 162nd game that left one day to get your predictions in. So this years installment of my MLB Challenge is posing the same question but you have till the League Championship series starts to get your predictions in. The first League Championship series is scheduled to start on October 8th with the National League starting the following day. (With all the rain we have been getting I would say that it is subject to change) So that leaves at least one full week to get your predictions in. And I'm changing the rules just a bit. You have to tell me who goes to the World Series for the National League, who goes for the American League, and (here is the change) who wins the World Series and by how many games. So be sure to try and watch as much baseball between now and then and leave your favoritism to the side and try and make the best prediction you can!
The deadline for the entries is October 8th. The times have yet to be released but you have till first pitch of the first game to get your predictions in. Any predictions after that, I'm sorry will not be accepted, no exceptions. Also like last year I will pick two winners. How do I do that? Well I will be checking this thread each and every day numerous times. I will copy down everyone's prediction on a piece of paper. And again like last year I will keep everyone informed of who is still in the running for a prize. And once we have the World Series Champion I will check it against the predictions. And if there are more than 2 people that correctly predict the outcome then what I will do is write them down each on their own piece of paper. I will put them in my 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies ball cap and without looking pick out two names. I know, kind of lame, but that's the fairest way I can think of. I just want to make this fun and share the playoffs with everyone that plays, like last year. We had a blast (at least I did) going back and forth with banter after each game and talking about it. Now if only one person predicts correctly then only that person will win a prize. And if nobody predicts correctly then I will see if anyone predicted the correct teams to go. I'll let everyone know exactly what I will do as the day approaches. You won't be left in the dark, I promise.
Now what can you win? Like I said in the first paragraph I just can't do what I originally intended to do. I'm sorry, but I got to take care of responsibilities first. But with the introduction of the AWESOME MLB golf balls I thought that they would be a fitting prize. So the winners will receive 1 sleeve of the MLB golf balls of their choosing. I think the Philly ones are perfect! And again I must say, the delivery of the prizes may be delayed, but you WILL get your prize. And while I'm thinking of it just in case, like last year don't bother trying to edit your predictions once you have submitted them. I know, your only winning a sleeve of balls, but you never know. I copy down everyone's prediction on a piece of paper and I double check it after I copy it. You won't win any dispute. Sorry but I got to say that.
That's it folks. Who wins the World Series and by how many games. This is my favorite time of the year. I always look forward to the baseball playoffs. Yes, even when my team isn't in it. So lots of luck to everyone that plays. Let's see those predictions everyone. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to PM me. Just don't PM me your predictions. They must be in a post. Thanks everyone and have fun! (WOW!! I just posted this and realized how long this is. LOL. Sorry everyone.)
Master Yoda
Edit - Sorry but no more entries will be accepted. Good luck to all participating. And look for Yoda's MLB Challenge 3, next year.