RESEARCH POLL RESULTS FINAL DAY (BQ inside)?

Here are the much anticipated research poll results. As you may have noticed, I took a 7 day survey asking what your favorite team is. I compiled all the data, and here is what I got. Thank you everyone for your kind responses so far :]

Number of Fans per Team:
1. New York Yankees – 35
2. Boston Red Sox – 27
3. New York Mets – 14
4. Atlanta Braves – 13
- Philadelphia Phillies – 13
6. Chicago Cubs – 11
- San Francisco Giants – 11
8. Los Angeles Dodgers – 10
- Minnesota Twins – 10
- St. Louis Cardinals – 10
11. Tampa Bay Rays – 7
12. Detroit Tigers – 5
- Texas Rangers – 5
- Toronto Blue Jays – 5
15. Chicago White Sox – 4
- Colorado Rockies – 4
- Houston Astros – 4
- Oakland Athletics – 4
19. Cincinnati Reds – 3
- Cleveland Indians – 3
- Florida Marlins – 3
- Los Angeles Angels – 3
- Milwaukee Brewers – 3
- Pittsburgh Pirates – 3
25. Kansas City Royals – 2
- San Diego Padres – 2
- Washington Nationals – 2
28. Baltimore Orioles – 1
29. Seattle Mariners – 0
30. Arizona Diamondbacks – 0
Total Fans Surveyed: 217

Obviously these aren’t COMPLETELY accurate, because I do know 1 or 2 Orioles and Dbacks fans out there. But this just gives you an idea of how large each fanbase is.

Percent of Fans per Fanbase:
New York Yankees – 16.1
Boston Red Sox – 12.4
New York Mets – 6.5
Atlanta Braves – 6.0
Philadelphia Phillies – 6.0
Chicago Cubs – 5.1
San Francisco Giants – 5.1
St. Louis Cardinals – 4.6
Los Angeles Dodgers – 4.6
Minnesota Twins – 4.1
Tampa Bay Rays – 3.2
Detroit Tigers – 2.3
Texas Rangers – 2.3
Toronto Blue Jays – 2.3
Chicago White Sox – 1.8
Colorado Rockies – 1.8
Houston Astros – 1.8
Oakland Athletics – 1.8
Cincinnati Reds – 1.4
Cleveland Indians – 1.4
Florida Marlins – 1.4
Los Angeles Angels – 1.4
Milwaukee Brewers – 1.4
Pittsburgh Pirates – 1.4
Kansas City Royals – 0.9
San Diego Padres – 0.9
Washington Nationals – 0.9
Baltimore Orioles – 0.5
Arizona Diamondbacks – 0
Seattle Mariners – 0

Once again thank you all for participating in this 7-day marathon. I will post these results tomorrow as well, and will also keep it posted on my profile. MAKE SURE YOU STAR THIS QUESTION, SO IT GETS SPREAD AROUND Y!A. I want everyone to get a chance to see it :]

BQ: Just so this question doesn’t get deleted I’ll ask a BQ. On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the greatest), what are your team’s chances of making the playoffs this year?

It’s the final day everyone, keep spreading the word around. And for future reference, these results will be on my profile :] Thanks again for participating, and also for your kind responses.

RESEARCH POLL RESULTS DAY 1 (BQ inside)?

Here are the much anticipated research poll results. As you may have noticed, I took a 7 day survey asking what your favorite team is. You may have also noticed, I was able to finish a day earlier :] I compiled all the data, and here is what I got.

Number of Fans per Team:
1. New York Yankees – 35
2. Boston Red Sox – 27
3. New York Mets – 14
4. Atlanta Braves – 13
- Philadelphia Phillies – 13
6. Chicago Cubs – 11
- San Francisco Giants – 11
8. Los Angeles Dodgers – 10
- Minnesota Twins – 10
- St. Louis Cardinals – 10
11. Tampa Bay Rays – 7
12. Detroit Tigers – 5
- Texas Rangers – 5
- Toronto Blue Jays – 5
15. Chicago White Sox – 4
- Colorado Rockies – 4
- Houston Astros – 4
- Oakland Athletics – 4
19. Cincinnati Reds – 3
- Cleveland Indians – 3
- Florida Marlins – 3
- Los Angeles Angels – 3
- Milwaukee Brewers – 3
- Pittsburgh Pirates – 3
25. Kansas City Royals – 2
- San Diego Padres – 2
- Washington Nationals – 2
28. Baltimore Orioles – 1
29. Seattle Mariners – 0
30. Arizona Diamondbacks – 0
Total Fans Surveyed: 217

Obviously these aren’t COMPLETELY accurate, because I do know 1 or 2 Orioles and Dbacks fans out there. But this just gives you an idea of how large each fanbase is.

Percent of Fans per Fanbase:
New York Yankees – 16.1
Boston Red Sox – 12.4
New York Mets – 6.5
Atlanta Braves – 6.0
Philadelphia Phillies – 6.0
Chicago Cubs – 5.1
San Francisco Giants – 5.1
St. Louis Cardinals – 4.6
Los Angeles Dodgers – 4.6
Minnesota Twins – 4.1
Tampa Bay Rays – 3.2
Detroit Tigers – 2.3
Texas Rangers – 2.3
Toronto Blue Jays – 2.3
Chicago White Sox – 1.8
Colorado Rockies – 1.8
Houston Astros – 1.8
Oakland Athletics – 1.8
Cincinnati Reds – 1.4
Cleveland Indians – 1.4
Florida Marlins – 1.4
Los Angeles Angels – 1.4
Milwaukee Brewers – 1.4
Pittsburgh Pirates – 1.4
Kansas City Royals – 0.9
San Diego Padres – 0.9
Washington Nationals – 0.9
Baltimore Orioles – 0.5
Arizona Diamondbacks – 0
Seattle Mariners – 0

Thank you all for participating in this 7-day marathon. I will post these results for the next 2 days, and will also keep it posted on my profile. MAKE SURE YOU STAR THIS QUESTION, SO IT GETS SPREAD AROUND Y!A.

BQ: Just so this question doesn’t get deleted I’ll ask a BQ. Who is the MVP of your favorite team this far into the season?

Greinke seeks better command — and better results — in Sunday’s start

Greinke seeks better command — and better results — in Sunday’s start
The general consensus points to Zack Greinke’s recent struggles as stemming from a lack of command. Greinke isn’t so sure. “It’s not perfect,” he said, “but it’s not awful. I’m just not finishing innings. I’m not making perfect pitches when I need to, and I’m getting beat.”

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Greinke seeks better command — and better results — in Sunday start

Greinke seeks better command — and better results — in Sunday start
CINCINNATI | The general consensus points to Zack Greinke’s recent struggles as stemming from a lack of command. Manager Ned Yost says it’s a “little streaky,” while pitching coach Bob McClure points to “crucial situations” where Greinke needs to “command the ball a little better.”

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