Pennant Race - Saturday

The Lachmann Division is still too close to call and there is a distinct possibility of a tie.

Joe has 30 points and can only add to that total with either Papelbon (RP) or Qualis (RP), both relief pitchers. If neither pitches, he will get -1 from C.J. Wilson. Pending other players today, Joe is most likely at a 1-5 record for the week. If he is going to move off of that record, going down seems more likely than up.

John sits at 42 points and has Aaron Laffey (CLE) pitching tonight. A 4 point game out of Laffey would virtually guarantee that John will finish ahead of 5 other teams and secure a 3-3 record - good enough for a tie with Joe. Something in the 10-15 range would probably get him to 4-2 which would probably be enough to win the division outright.

In today's games, John needs to root for and Joe needs to root against (about in order):
Aaron Laffey - SP/CLE
Chris Carpenter - SP/STL
Ryan Franklin - RP/STL
Bobby Jenks - RP/CHW

Joe needs to root for and John needs to root against:
A.J. Burnett - SP/NYY
Matt Garza - SP/TB
David Aardsma - RP/SEA
Troy Tulowitski - SS/COL
Justin Upton - OF/ARI

I'll make updates to this post tonight if I am able.

UPDATE 9:50pm

Laffey gets 7 points - hand counted a few other key players. The Lachmann division is almost certain to finish in a tie. This would be the first ever one-game playoff in the history of the league.