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Monday, July 20, 2020

CONTEST! Win Some 2020 Bowman or 2020 Series 2!

**THE CONTEST HAS BEEN EDITED TO REFLECT THE NEW 16-TEAM PLAYOFF FORMAT**

PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK to see the amendments to the contest and resubmit your new predictions!

Original Post:

Welcome back baseball! We've missed you!

I've read a lot about the scarcity of 2020 Topps Series 2 and 2020 Bowman in the wild.  I too was having trouble finding any until I finally caught some luck on my most recent Target run. I grabbed some of each, and I'd like to share my luck with the blog world. If you haven't found any, this is your chance to grab some at no cost! 

I'm excited for the start of baseball season. Plus, this blog is long overdue for a contest, so let's get this going! There will be two separate components to this. One involves *some* skill and lots of luck, and one simply asks for participation. BOTH win prizes!


For the first part, all you to need to do is correctly predict as many of the 10 playoff teams that you can for the 2020 MLB Postseason. It's that simple. Whoever has the most correct predictions will win. If a tie breaker is needed, I will look to see which participant has the most teams in their correct playoff spot. With this in play, there is value to correctly picking who will win the division and who will get the first and second wildcard spots. If, for some reason we need another tie breaker, I'll randomize it. 

In order to enter, just submit your predictions on the comments section in the format below:

AL East Champion:
AL Central Champion:
AL West Campion:
AL Wild Card #1:
AL Wild Card #2:

NL East Champion:
NL Central Champion:
NL West Campion:
NL Wild Card #1:
NL Wild Card #2:

The last day of regular season games is September 28th, and I'll announce the winner shortly thereafter. Make sure to fill in your blog name with your submission so I know how to find you!

The person with the most correct answers will win themselves a factory sealed fat pack of 2020 Bowman baseball!


Now for those of you who suck at predicting the future, like me, don't worry. I'll also be entering ALL participants into a drawing to win one 2020 Topps Series 2 Jumbo pack!


As long as you submit your predictions in the comments before the end of the day on Sunday 7/26, you've earned yourself (1) entry into the drawing. 

There are two ways you can earn additional entries:
  1. "Pimp" the contest on your blog - in order to qualify for this, please drop a comment on this post letting me know that you did so. 
  2. Subscribe to the blog! This one is for newcomers only. If you've already subscribed, sorry! I'd really like to add some new followers. If you don't currently follow me, please do so! 
So, everyone has the opportunity to get up to two submissions, and new subscribers can get three.

The contest will close on Sunday, Sunday, July 26th at 11:59 PM EST. I will use random.org and randomize the list of entrants 21 times. The winner will be announced on 7/27.

Thanks for checking it out. I hope this adds some fun to the start of the 2020 season and hooks some great people up with some great cards. 


45 comments:

  1. Fun contest.

    Heres my predictions if the entire season is played out
    AL East Yankees
    AL Central White Sox
    AL West Astros
    AL WC#1 Twins
    AL WC#2 Angels (yup, Mike Trout will play in 1 playoff game this year)

    NL East Braves
    NL Central Reds
    NL West Dodgers
    NL WC#1 Phillies
    NL WC#2 Nationals

    I will work on pumping this week and leave a comment when completed.

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    1. Pimped

      http://collectingcutch.blogspot.com/2020/07/big-pimpin.html?m=1#comment-form

      Delete
    2. Hey Brian, Thanks for the submission! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

      Delete
  2. Let's do this... Play Ball!

    AL East- NY Yankees
    AL Central- Twins
    AL West- Astros

    NL East- Braves
    NL Central- Reds
    NL West- Dodgers

    AL Wild Card- White Sox/Athletics

    NL Wild Card- Mets/Phillies

    I'll get this out on JOHN'S BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL.Blogspot.com as soon as I can.

    Good Job!

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    1. John,

      Thanks for the submission to the contest! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

      Delete
  3. AL East Champion: Rays
    AL Central Champion: Twins
    AL West Champion: Astros
    AL Wild Card #1: Yankees
    AL Wild Card #2: Athletics

    NL East Champion: Braves
    NL Central Champion: Reds
    NL West Champion: Dodgers
    NL Wild Card #1: Brewers
    NL Wild Card #2: Nationals

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    1. Thanks for the submission! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

      Delete

  4. AL East Champion: Yankees
    AL Central Champion: Indians
    AL West Champion: Astros
    AL Wild Card #1: Rays
    AL Wild Card #2: Athletics

    NL East Champion: Braves
    NL Central Champion: Reds
    NL West Champion: Dodgers
    NL Wild Card #1: Brewers
    NL Wild Card #2: Phillies

    Thanks!

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    1. Thanks for the submission! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

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  5. I'm so happy to actually be able to do this!


    AL East: Yankees
    AL Central: Twins
    AL West: Astros
    AL Wild Card 1: A's
    AL Wild Card 2: Angels

    NL East: Mets
    NL Central: Cubs
    NL West: Dodgers
    NL Wild Card 1: Phillies
    NL Wild Card 2: Reds

    Anything can happen in 60 games!

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    1. Trevor, Hey Brian, Thanks for the submission! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

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  6. Very nice contest and prizes! I'm now subscribed, too. I found out about this from Kerry's "Cards On Cards" blog. I expect I'll pimp your contest on my blog sometime in the next couple of days. My predictions:

    AL East Champion: Yankees
    AL Central Champion: Twins
    AL West Campion: Astros
    AL Wild Card #1: Rays
    AL Wild Card #2: Blue Jays

    NL East Champion: Braves
    NL Central Champion: Brewers
    NL West Campion: Dodgers
    NL Wild Card #1: Cardinals
    NL Wild Card #2: Phillies

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    1. Thanks for following, I subscribed to you as well! Thanks for the submission! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

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  7. Shooting from the hip...
    Heres my predictions:
    AL East Orioles
    AL Central Twins
    AL West Athletics
    AL WC#1 Red Sox
    AL WC#2 Yankmees

    NL East Phillies
    NL Central Cardinals
    NL West Dodgers
    NL WC#1 Braves
    NL WC#2 Mutts

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    1. Dawgbones, Thanks for the submission! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

      Delete
  8. Great contest! Pimp coming by tomorrow.

    AL East Champion: Rays
    AL Central Champion: Twins
    AL West Champion: Astros
    AL Wild Card #1: Yankees
    AL Wild Card #2: A's

    NL East Champion: Nationals
    NL Central Champion: Reds
    NL West Campion: Dodgers
    NL Wild Card #1: Braves
    NL Wild Card #2: Cubs

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    1. Alex, Thanks for the submission! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

      Delete
  9. I followed!

    AL East Champion:Yankees
    AL Central Champion:Twins
    AL West Champion:Astros
    AL Wild Card #1:Rays
    AL Wild Card #2:Angels

    NL East Champion:Braves
    NL Central Champion:Reds
    NL West Champion:Dodgers
    NL Wild Card #1:Nationals
    NL Wild Card #2:Brewers

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    1. Thanks for following, I subscribed to you as well. Thanks for the submission to the contest! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

      Delete
  10. AL East Champion: Yankees
    AL Central Champion: Twins
    AL West Campion: Astros
    AL Wild Card #1: A's
    AL Wild Card #2: Rays

    NL East Champion: Braves
    NL Central Champion: Reds
    NL West Campion: Dodgers
    NL Wild Card #1: Nationals
    NL Wild Card #2: Brewers

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    1. Fuji, Thanks for the submission to the contest! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

      Delete
  11. AL East Champion:Yankees
    AL Central Champion: White Sox
    AL West Campion: Astros
    AL Wild Card #1: A's
    AL Wild Card #2: Indians

    NL East Champion: Braves
    NL Central Champion: Cubs
    NL West Campion: Dodgers
    NL Wild Card #1: Cardinals
    NL Wild Card #2: Brewers

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    1. Brett, Thanks for the submission to the contest! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

      Delete
  12. Supposedly they're going to vote on expanded playoffs in a matter of hours, but here you go:

    AL East Champion: Yankees
    AL Central Champion: Twins
    AL West Campion: Angels
    AL Wild Card #1: Astros
    AL Wild Card #2: Rays

    NL East Champion: Mets
    NL Central Champion: Cardinals
    NL West Campion: Diamondbacks
    NL Wild Card #1: Braves
    NL Wild Card #2: Dodgers


    https://cardsoncards.blogspot.com/2020/07/three-pwes-and-contest-plug.html

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    1. Kerry... You saw the future. Thanks for the submission to the contest. Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

      Delete
  13. AL East: Rays
    AL Central: Twins
    AL West: Astros
    AL Wild Card #1: Yankees
    AL Wild Card #2: White Sox
    NL East: Braves
    NL Central: Reds
    NL West: Dodgers
    NL Wild Card #1: Nationals
    NL Wild Card #2: Diamondbacks

    Your contest has been pimped! - https://diamond-jesters.blogspot.com/2020/07/thoughts-predictions-and-musings.html#comment-form

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    1. Matt, Thanks for the submission to the contest and the pimp! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

      Delete
  14. Thanks for the cards! Followed the blog, and plugged the contest here: https://borosny.blogspot.com/2020/07/who-will-ghosts-be-cheering-for.html

    AL East Champion: Yankees
    AL Central Champion: Indians
    AL West Champion: A's
    AL Wild Card #1: Rays
    AL Wild Card #2: Red Sox

    NL East Champion: Braves
    NL Central Champion: Cardinals
    NL West Champion: Dodgers
    NL Wild Card #1: Brewers
    NL Wild Card #2: Phillies

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    1. Bo, thanks for the follow and the pimp. Thanks for the submission to the contest! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

      Delete
  15. AL East: Yankees
    AL Central: Twins
    AL West: Astros
    AL Wild Card 1: Athletics
    AL Wild Card 2: Rays

    NL East: Nationals
    NL Central: Cubs
    NL West: Dodgers
    NL Wild Card 1: Braves
    NL Wild Card 2: Phillies

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    1. Thanks for the submission to the contest! Due to today's announcement regarding the new 16-team playoff, everyone will have to resubmit their predictions. Please check out the most recent post on my page to update your picks!

      Delete
  16. Well...MLB just expanded the playoffs for this year. Looks like we all might have to pick 6 more playoff teams!

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