ALCS Open Thread: TAM (3) @ BOS (1)
by Scott Christ on Oct 16, 2008 7:14 PM EDT
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Do or die for the Red Sox, backed by Matsuzaka against Kazmir tonight. Matsuzaka is far better on the road (2.37/1.16) than he is at home (3.34/1.46), but he threw a great game one and the Sox couldn't ask for much better, really.
Kazmir went 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA in four starts against Boston this year.
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This is going to be interesting...
I hope Fenway clears out by the fifth tonight, personally, anyone else?
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
that won't happen
everyone is a HUGE Red Sox fan
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
BJ Upton, again.
The four Rays fans in Boston right now are stoked.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
Well
That took a while.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Kaz gets knocked up
But the Rays score quite a few runs as well. I’ll say the Sox win this one by two or three.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Love BJ Upton
Good to see the Rays didn’t screw him permanently after the ridiculous brouhaha about finding him a position.
Zartan says, "Sign Dan Johnson."
Dear Sprint guy
It’s hard to trust you as an innovative leader when your website doesn’t function properly 68% of the time.
every time I see someone using Sprint
it’s in the bad neighborhoods
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
it's the whole stupid nextel chirp thing
the walkie-talkie thing is free. i lived in a kinda bad neighborhood before i moved and it was crawling with ne’er-do-wells doing the nextel chirp.
In college when I took the bus through West Philly
that would be ALL i’d hear. so annoying
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Dear Sprint
Your 3G network thingy kind of sucks… although it’s been better lately.
Zartan says, "Sign Dan Johnson."
The Red Sox look washed up
I really liked them after the first round, too.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
His body completely sagged
The minute the ball left his hand.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Dear Ron Darling
I don’t think it’s the Sox sitting on Kazmir’s fastball.
I think maybe it’s the other way around.
This is awesome.
Imagine what would be happening if the wind wasn’t blowing in tonight.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
It would be blowing out?
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Good imagination.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
Pena and Upton
We offered Pena a minor league deal two years ago but he took a major league from the Rays. We wanted to draft Upton in 2002 with the 4th pick but the O’s rightly predicted he would be gone by then. So we drafted Loewen instead. WOOHOO.
Zartan says, "Sign Dan Johnson."
Besides Milwaukee-Tampa
Philadelphia-Tampa was probably the last thing Selig and co wanted.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I have a feeling Selig
would have loved to have Milwaukee in the WS
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Well, yeah
But not for league revenue purposes.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Booing Ortiz is pathetic
I don’t feel any pity for Boston fans.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
eh
He’s been atrocious.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
He was fine in the regular season
And has performed poorly in like ten playoff games. The guy won title for them in 2004. That’s like us booing Cal for 2000/2001.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
If Cal had stunk up the joint in the ALCS and we were used to him winning playoff games for us, Orioles fans probably would have. Let’s not kid.
Ortiz’s regular season really wasn’t that good either. I mean it was, but not for David Ortiz.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 16, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Haven't checked the stats recently
But didn’t he start off attrociously, suffer an injury, and then come back to post a .900 OPS? He must’ve hit around 28 homers too in 400 AB’s or so, right? I just think that the Sox fans booing him is emblematic of how arrogant they are.
I honestly don’t think that O’s fans would’ve gone as far as booing Cal, he was a God amongst men in Baltimore; I guess Ortiz doesn’t have that same status in Boston.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I don't really get booing your own players anyway.
but maybe that’s just me.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
I do
If they’re out there stinking it up.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 16, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think it's arrogance
An expectation of something more from David Ortiz (perhaps particularly while Manny just set single-postseason records) is more the issue.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 16, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
That is true
But Boston fans booing David Ortiz is still a sign of their arrogance. To me, they think that they’re entitled to only the best and the brightest in all facets of life. I’m not a big fan of Bostonians, though.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
yeah?
They expect their good team that’s built to win to win, not get embarrassed by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS. This damn game ought to have a mercy rule.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 16, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
We're coming from different places
I see it as asshole Boston residents thinking that they are entitled to the best simply because they are from Boston, not because their team is built to win. Ortiz should be untouchable after what he has done for that organization.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
it's ok
It appears Varitek takes the untouchable spot.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 16, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Boston fans are assholes
Most of them, anyway, but players stinking it up should get booed.
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
guys
Believe it or not.
The Rays have “legitimate starters.”
Buck Martinez says so.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
My girlfriend looked at the score and laughed
I think she hates the Red Sox too
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
ah, yes
Chuck Lamar, former architect of this team. Motherfucker please. He’s responsible for Kazmir (the Mets are more responsible for being that stupid), Crawford isn’t that great, and Baldelli’s career has been a disappointment for a variety of reasons.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
You know what I'm so tired of?
Hearing about how it doesn’t matter that Jason Varitek can’t hit anything because he’s such a good leader and such a good catcher. I’m not discounting those things or anything, but people need to get over it. Today on the way home from work I put on XM and Dibble and Kennedy are going on and on about how it doesn’t matter if he can hit because of everything else he is to the team and the pitching staff and how he holds them together. Then on the way home from the gym I put the game on and the Boston announcers are saying the same thing. Then I get home and put the TV on just in time to hear Buck saying the exact same thing! Oh and Dibble and Kennedy were saying, “It’s a testament to how important he is to the team that the players voted him into the All Star Game. They understand how special and important he is.”
Now I don’t know how much of that is true and how much of that is bullshit, but at this point I don’t even care. Why is everyone kissing his ass so much?
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
If that's case, why don't they sign Abe Lincoln?
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
He sure does!
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
"It doesn't matter that he's terrible
and no amount of defense and rah-rah and manly square jaw beard could make up for his hitting."
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 16, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree that he is overrated
But in his defense, he probably holds the clubhouse together. I’m sure with all the young guys and big egos on that team, a guy like Varitek is useful in keeping some semblance of order. C/SS are not premium offensive positions, and good teams can do without a big hitter behind the plate. Varitek can lead a pitcher through the game, and that is enough to get the hype machine going.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
How do we convince the Red Sox
to take Ramon off our hands, and in exchange give us a young arm, or Ellsberry?
We could get
ONE MILLION DOLLARS. And a shitty prospect.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Ellsbury's been tainted by the Red Sox
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
"in this division..."
THE RED SOX AND YANKEES HAVE NEVER BEEN BAD. EVER.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I heard Schilling was in the house tonight
They’re already getting nostalgic for 2004. Next thing you know Kevin Millar will parachute into center field.
B.J. Upton
Stolen from Draysbay.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Anyhooo...as the guy that got roundly panned for picking the Rays as the WS Champs
You’re welcome….flame away!
Thank you!
I’m proud of my call from from a month ago.
jesus christ
BJ Upton cannot be contained.
You suck it, Papelboner.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Why did Crisp hit the cutoff man
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I wish Chip Caray would stop pretending that anyone is dancing in the street in “the Tampa/St. Pete area.” They’re not.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I'm pretty sure most retirement homes are lights out by 8
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Hulk Hogan might be dancing in the street
With his weird man daughter.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 16, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure
He cheated on his wife with his daughter’s best friend.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
classy man
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Hulk Hogan's a pee-imp
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 16, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Varitek stinks
They REALLY REALLY need Ramon.
Get on the horn now, MacPhail.
He's a great leader
indispensable
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Good play by Gross
Not that he is athletic enough to make that catch, but a ball dribbling by would have been bad.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
That's why you don't boo Ortiz.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
well
That should take care of our booing Ortiz discussion, eh?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Perhaps they can boo Varitek next
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
DO I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?
We’re comparing David Ortiz hitting a home run off of Grant Balfour to the fucking Miracle on Ice? Shut up, CHIP.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Apparently if the Red Sox aren't in the series
it’s going to be canceled. Red Sox and Yankees are the only teams that matter.
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
And Cubbies
They’re the new Red Sox.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
They should go to Bradford in the eighth.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
although, i wouldn't be surprised to see Wheeler finish out the game.
Zartan says, "Sign Dan Johnson."
I could see that
Considering that he’d have a week off before his next game. Boston is in an awkward position with 5 through 1 coming up.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Come on Rays, wrap it up
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
OH FRANK CALIENDO
“THE DONALD” SAYS “YOU’RE FIRED”
I GET IT!!!!
GOOD TIMING ON A TONY SOPRANO IMPERSONATION, TOO. TOTALLY TIMELY.
YOU COCKSUCKER.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I do like these Brooke Shields commercials
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I'd like them better 25 years ago
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
This postseason pisses me off
I can’t believe the Phillies and Rays are ruining the Series that everyone wants to see
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Brewers - Angels?
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Dodgers and Red Sox
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Brewers/Angels have history.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
More insightful commentary from Buck Martinez
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Seriously, is there anyone more obnoxious in baseball
than Papelbon?
Jesus, he strikes a guy out in the 8th and he’s pumping his fucking fist! Come on, ChadBrad!
That's a cute couple they keep cutting to.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
HA!
Electificate!!!! BUSH SAYS STUPID THINGS
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I think that Frank Caliendo is funny
I just wish that they’d show more commercials of his show to really get his name out there.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
sarcasm noted
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Apply that to my Brewers/Angels series as well.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
oh boy
Tampa’s remembered that Boston knows how to win.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I believe.
Miracle. Magic. History. Sox. Boston. The Departed.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
can this be said
JD Drew is clutch as fuck
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Wow that sucks
Bring in ChadBrad
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
If one guy can reach
Boston is going to have the top of the order up against a worn out Wheeler or Howell. If they were to ever come back…
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
did Chip Caray say...
That there’s extra pressure on Dan Wheeler because he grew up a Red Sox fan?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
actually a thwarted comeback would be super awesome
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
That's what I was thinking
At least it gives us something to watch.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I hope the Rays win
I just want that smug as fuck shithole Papelbon to shut the fuck up and take his ass back to Mississippi or whatever the fuck he came from.
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
by exitfare on Oct 16, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
ahahaha, rec'd
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 16, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Great Casey at bat
u suk
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
no joy in Pudville
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 16, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Casey at bat
Fail.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I like the grit of the Red Sox
and how all of their helmets are dirty. They sure have character.
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
That was a bad play, he made a terrible stab
He went for a stroll instead of getting on his horse.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
This is great hitting by Boston
They are making Wheeler throw a ton of pitches, taking every borderline ball, and sitting on the fastball of their choice.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Crisp will get a pitch here.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
hopefully in the face
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
He is sitting on a fastball
Low and away, because he has gotten high and tight four straight pitches.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
No way Wheeler comes in to close it out
They’ll go with Howell over ChadBrad, though.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I know they won 97 games
and I don’t know what their pitching strategy is and I’m sure that Wheeler had his moments, but he ain’t got it tonight. Shoulda been taken out after Drew’s homerun. His pitches are all over the place. He’s clearly not focused. Just get one more strike on Coco…come on…you can do it.
Fuck.
FUCKKKKKKKKKK
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Crisp gets the first ball
That isn’t high, which he clearly cannot hit, and gets his equivalent of a home run.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Maddon is going to get skewered tomorrow. That was almost Grady-Pedroque.
Zartan says, "Sign Dan Johnson."
I think the logic was
We’re going to the world series, I want to give my closer confidence.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
WHAT
an at bat. Win, lose or draw. Jeez.
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Oct 16, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions
I have to agree
He was excruciatingly uncomfortable with that high fastball and was able to fight it off until he got something lower in the zone.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Now win it against Pap Smear
That would be sweet.
WHAT
an at bat, Bartlett
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Why wasn't Bradford in before Drew's home run?
That seemed like a good situation for, you know, a groundball pitcher.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
I said it above
But I think that Madden wanted to give his closer confidence going into the series. Inexperience.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Maddon? Madden?
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Maybe should have bunted him over?
That was a wasted at bat.
I'm loving the idea that Sox fans began leaving
maybe 3 innings ago.
best fans in baseball
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Uhhh
They’re diehard, they were probably going home to delve deeper into the boxscore.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Extra innings, guys
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
everytime someone says "Maddon"
I think of this classy guy
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
It's not that I want the Red Sox to win this
Because I don’t. But I would like to go to bed sometime soon. Some of us have jobs, Tampa Bay Rays!
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
hey remember when it was 7-0?
and the game was going to be over by midnight?
good times. good times.
That was when David Ortiz was bad
And deserving of boos.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
It was Yoooooooouk
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
No worries
It was hard to distinguish earlier who was booing Ortiz and who was bellowing “Youk.”
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Man
This is dangerous, if this guy gets one hanging curve.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Great pick up by Longoria
bad throw through
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Bad throw, worse catch at first
How did I get sucked into this game? I just wanted a quiet night at work, read my magazine when the rush was off (I work at a newspaper). But then the TV was on and…
I'd go ahead and walk him
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
That is why
I would take my chances with the number 8 hitter over a guy with a 3-1 count.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Red Sox can eat shit
At least the Rays will win it at home
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK
"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."
that's what happens when you have an extra chromosome
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Demoralizing right now for Rays' fans
But they won 2 of 3 at Fenway.
And they’re going home.
I like their chances.
Still, all in all, it was a pretty fucking good game to watch, as painful as the ending was.
That was an attrocious job by Maddon
He made a gut decision on Wheeler instead of thinking it through, then he allowed his pitcher to throw to a good hitter with a 3-1 count.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
God
Yes. Who are you to doubt El Dandy? I took a Tylenol PM in the 7th figuring it’d be over soon and I have to get up at 5:30. Oh well. Those in England now abed shall think themselves accurst! HOORAY!
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Oct 17, 2008 12:20 AM EDT reply actions
You know
I certainly don’t buy into the theory that the Red Sox are grizzled, mystique and aura miracle makers and the Rays are knock-kneed baby men, but watching the last three innings…it’d be hard not to draw that conclusion. Wow.
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Oct 17, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply actions
"The Rays must be COMPLETELY dejected"
Yeah, I bet they’re really bumming that they’re only up 3-2 returning to Tropicana.
Come on
I realize you’ve got to be negative about everything involved in a situation like this, but…come on.
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Oct 17, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
i call it like i see them
whose position would you rather be in? the sox or the rays?
i think we can all agree we’d rather be in the rays’ position.
it doesn’t take away from what was an incredible comeback. it simply points out that when you turn the page, there are still two more chances for the rays to win.
word
It was an INCREDIBLE comeback. But come on, the Rays are still up 3-2, at home, with their best starter going against an injured Beckett.
Zartan says, "Sign Dan Johnson."
Main Entry: de·ject·ed 1. cast down in spirits
You really think that’s inaccurate?
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Oct 17, 2008 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, it is accurate
And it’ll end the moment Shields take the field… if not earlier. Rob Neyer had an excellent on this whole entry on this “cast down in spirits” garbage. It’s not hidden behind insider content so I’ll post quote his post.
Between Friday morning and Saturday evening (and perhaps beyond), you’re going to hear a great deal about momentum. Me? I don’t put a great deal of stock in it. Not in baseball. If momentum’s so important, then how did the Red Sox come back from seven runs down in the first place? Shouldn’t they have just rolled over, those last few innings? Because the Rays had as much momentum, in both the series and the game, as you’ll see a team have. Does the Red Sox’s newfound momentum mean more, because they’ve been in this spot before? Perhaps. I’m smart enough to know there are things I don’t know. But in this case, what I don’t know will likely be smashed by the starting pitchers in Game 6.
Zartan says, "Sign Dan Johnson."
I agree
but they’re bummed. Carl Crawford said it was devastating. Probably irrelevant to whether they win tomorrow or not, but for real. I’d be bummed.
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Oct 17, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
hey look,
no question they’re bummed.
Clinching WS appearance > Losing Game 5.
I don’t think anyone’s arguing they’re not bummed. I’m just arguing that they’re not going to have a difficult time moving beyond last night.
Maybe at the end of the day, we’re agreeing and just arguing over semantics.
Probably irrelevant to whether they win tomorrow or not, but for real. I’d be bummed.
Sure, I don’t understand the point of your original response to Z then… you seem to be contesting his notion that the Rays are a strong position… we all agree that the Rays might be a bit bummed.
Zartan says, "Sign Dan Johnson."
My original response
was because he seemed to be arguing that it’s wrong to say they’re dejected. Apparently he’s just niggling over an adverb. Whatever.
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Oct 17, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll tell you
They probably are. They know as well as anyone else that the Red Sox have staged some miraculous comebacks.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 17, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
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