Author Topic: Playoff Charity Challenge (Read 2149 times)

bluestreak · « **Topic Start:** July 11, 2018, 05:06:22 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on July 11, 2018, 04:44:48 PM

Fangraph’s totall legitimate and not full of crap playoff odds still have us winning the division, so there’s that

I would bet my own money that the Nats will make the playoffs.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #1:** July 11, 2018, 05:09:41 PM »

Quote from: bluestreak on July 11, 2018, 05:06:22 PM

I would bet my own money that the Nats will make the playoffs.

What about the division? Frangraphs has us in the lead, which is even funnier when you consider that the Mariners (facing a similar deficit) only have a 2% chance.

Slateman · « **Reply #2:** July 11, 2018, 05:21:32 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on July 11, 2018, 05:09:41 PM

What about the division? Frangraphs has us in the lead, which is even funnier when you consider that the Mariners (facing a similar deficit) only have a 2% chance.

If we dont win the division, we ain't making a postseason

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #3:** July 11, 2018, 05:26:13 PM »

Quote from: bluestreak on July 11, 2018, 05:06:22 PM

I would bet my own money that the Nats will make the playoffs.

I would also bet Bluestreak's money on the Nats making the playoffs. Who wants to take Bluestreak's money?

varoadking · « **Reply #4:** July 11, 2018, 06:02:51 PM »

Quote from: bluestreak on July 11, 2018, 05:06:22 PM

I would bet my own money that the Nats will make the playoffs.

I'll gladly take a piece of that...

varoadking · « **Reply #5:** July 11, 2018, 06:03:25 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on July 11, 2018, 05:26:13 PM

I would also bet Bluestreak's money on the Nats making the playoffs. Who wants to take Bluestreak's money?

I'm in...get in line...

aspenbubba · « **Reply #6:** July 12, 2018, 06:54:08 AM »

Quote from: bluestreak on July 11, 2018, 05:06:22 PM

I would bet my own money that the Nats will make the playoffs.

I'll bet you a modest amount and the winner donates the money to his favorite charity

bluestreak · « **Reply #7:** July 13, 2018, 09:10:04 AM »

Quote from: aspenbubba on July 12, 2018, 06:54:08 AM

I'll bet you a modest amount and the winner donates the money to his favorite charity

Anyone else who wants this deal can have it. Nats miss the playoffs, I give money to the charity of your choice, Nats make the playoffs, you give a matching amount of money to mine (No political charities, please).

Who wants in?

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #8:** July 13, 2018, 09:36:14 AM »

Quote from: bluestreak on July 13, 2018, 09:10:04 AM

Anyone else who wants this deal can have it. Nats miss the playoffs, I give money to the charity of your choice, Nats make the playoffs, you give a matching amount of money to mine (No political charities, please).

Who wants in?

If you're doing this with AB, make sure you require that your donation go to the DNC.

aspenbubba · « **Reply #9:** July 13, 2018, 10:03:39 AM »

Quote from: GburgNatsFan on July 13, 2018, 09:36:14 AM

If you're doing this with AB, make sure you require that your donation go to the DNC.

Too funny!! We have already selected an amount and the respective charities and BS asked for no political charities which I honored. And yes I would have asked him to donate to the RNC.

varoadking · « **Reply #10:** July 13, 2018, 10:49:55 AM »

Quote from: bluestreak on July 13, 2018, 09:10:04 AM

Anyone else who wants this deal can have it. Nats miss the playoffs, I give money to the charity of your choice, Nats make the playoffs, you give a matching amount of money to mine (No political charities, please).

Who wants in?

I'm in...though I do recall not so long ago you would put money on the Nats winning the Division...

PM me with your suggested wager amount...if you lose...which you certainly will...you will be donating to https://www.bestbuddies.org/

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #11:** July 13, 2018, 11:50:06 AM »

Quote from: bluestreak on July 13, 2018, 09:10:04 AM

Anyone else who wants this deal can have it. Nats miss the playoffs, I give money to the charity of your choice, Nats make the playoffs, you give a matching amount of money to mine (No political charities, please).

Who wants in?

St Jude’s can always use more money, I’m in- pm me on the amount

spidernat · « **Reply #12:** July 13, 2018, 11:53:12 AM »

I know the Nats look like crap but I can't believe so many of you are pretty much giving up on them getting it together and winning the division (or rivals coming back down to earth).

Ray D · « **Reply #13:** July 13, 2018, 11:54:14 AM »

Quote from: spidernat on July 13, 2018, 11:53:12 AM

I know the Nats look like crap but I can't believe so many of you are pretty much giving up on them getting it together and winning the division (or rivals coming back down to earth).

Hey I'm back on the bandwagon after last night. Lose tonight, I'll give up again.

spidernat · « **Reply #14:** July 13, 2018, 11:57:31 AM »

Quote from: Ray D on July 13, 2018, 11:54:14 AM

Hey I'm back on the bandwagon after last night. Lose tonight, I'll give up again.

varoadking · « **Reply #15:** July 13, 2018, 12:11:23 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on July 13, 2018, 11:53:12 AM

I know the Nats look like crap but I can't believe so many of you are pretty much giving up on them getting it together and winning the division (or rivals coming back down to earth).

It's for a good cause either way...

dracnal · « **Reply #16:** July 13, 2018, 03:19:45 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on July 13, 2018, 12:11:23 PM

It's for a good cause either way...

I certainly want the Nats to hit the playoffs, but it does sound like folks betting against are picking some excellent causes. Kudos to all of you taking up the gauntlet and making a bet that will have real world positive consequences.

varoadking · « **Reply #17:** July 13, 2018, 10:06:44 PM »

Quote from: bluestreak on July 13, 2018, 09:10:04 AM

Anyone else who wants this deal can have it. Nats miss the playoffs, I give money to the charity of your choice, Nats make the playoffs, you give a matching amount of money to mine (No political charities, please).

Who wants in?

aspenbubba · « **Reply #18:** July 14, 2018, 08:20:11 PM »

Quote from: aspenbubba on July 12, 2018, 06:54:08 AM

I'll bet you a modest amount and the winner donates the money to his favorite charity

BS ,Do you want to increase the bet?

bluestreak · « **Reply #19:** July 14, 2018, 11:22:33 PM »

Quote from: bluestreak on July 13, 2018, 09:10:04 AM

Anyone else who wants this deal can have it. Nats miss the playoffs, I give money to the charity of your choice, Nats make the playoffs, you give a matching amount of money to mine (No political charities, please).

Who wants in?

So I’ve DM’d everyone with the details. The offer still stands for anyone else who wants in. I just ask if you’re going to do it post it here so we can give publicity to the worthy charities.

When the Nats make the playoffs all you guys will be donating to So Others Might Eat, a DC charity that combats homelessness. They do great work. My wife has worked with them extensively. Check out their work.

https://some.org/

NatNasty · « **Reply #20:** July 15, 2018, 12:29:01 AM »

Quote from: bluestreak on July 14, 2018, 11:22:33 PM

So I’ve DM’d everyone with the details. The offer still stands for anyone else who wants in. I just ask if you’re going to do it post it here so we can give publicity to the worthy charities.

When the Nats make the playoffs all you guys will be donating to So Others Might Eat, a DC charity that combats homelessness. They do great work. My wife has worked with them extensively. Check out their work.

https://some.org/

I'll bite (fantastic idea btw). I think they make the playoffs, but, if not, you'll be supporting T1 Diabetes research.

https://www.jdrf.org/

bluestreak · « **Reply #21:** July 15, 2018, 01:12:17 AM »

Quote from: NatNasty on July 15, 2018, 12:29:01 AM

I'll bite (fantastic idea btw). I think they make the playoffs, but, if not, you'll be supporting T1 Diabetes research.

https://www.jdrf.org/

Great!! That’s a great cause.

Mods can we separate the challenge for charities into a separate thread?

bluestreak · « **Reply #22:** July 17, 2018, 10:19:27 AM »

This is still available for anyone who wants it.

aspenbubba · « **Reply #23:** July 17, 2018, 10:59:32 AM »

Quote from: bluestreak on July 17, 2018, 10:19:27 AM

This is still available for anyone who wants it.

Would you think it would be OK to list the names and the charities who have placed a bet with you. No amounts please.

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #24:** July 17, 2018, 11:06:43 AM »

Quote from: bluestreak on July 17, 2018, 10:19:27 AM

This is still available for anyone who wants it.

I want to get in but I don't want to bet against the Nats. Any ideas?

Always looking for reasons to donate to charity. Great idea, btw.