ALCS Open Thread: BOS (3) @ TAM (3)
by duck on Oct 19, 2008 7:49 PM EDT
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PrintSC must still be watching boxing, so you get my completely apathetic GameDay thread.
JON LESTER
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BAA
2008
33
33
16
6
0
2
2
210.1
202
78
75
14
66
152
3.21
1.27
.256
MATT GARZA
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184.2
170
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128
3.70
1.24
.245
OK, I give up on the formatting, but I wanted you to have the fanacy stats. Honestly, I guess if you stuck a gun to my head, I'd say GO RAYS. Right now, I'm much more interested in the MD-01 Congressional race, especially now that the Dodgers are toast. Have fun, y'all.
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I had just opened a window to make one
Good thing I checked.
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 I had a dollar
every time I did that, well, I’d have at LEAST 5 dollars.
That sounds much more impressive in my head.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
What the hell is up with Buck's hair?
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
If these pre-games weren't so flashy
and didn’t have music from hip up-and-comers like Bon Jovi, I probably wouldn’t watch.
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
I think that kid's going places
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
It's My Life
This ain’t a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for the faith-departed
I ain’t gonna be just a face in the crowd
You’re gonna hear my voice
When I shout it out loud
[Chorus:]
It’s my life
It’s now or never
I ain’t gonna live forever
I just want to live while I’m alive
(It’s my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just wanna live while I’m alive
It’s my life
This is for the ones who stood their ground
For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Tomorrow’s getting harder make no mistake
Luck ain’t even lucky
Got to make your own breaks
[Chorus:]
It’s my life
And it’s now or never
I ain’t gonna live forever
I just want to live while I’m alive
(It’s my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live while I’m alive
‘Cause it’s my life
Better stand tall when they’re calling you out
Don’t bend, don’t break, baby, don’t back down
[Chorus:]
It’s my life
And it’s now or never
‘Cause I ain’t gonna live forever
I just want to live while I’m alive
(It’s my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live while I’m alive
[Chorus:]
It’s my life
And it’s now or never
‘Cause I ain’t gonna live forever
I just want to live while I’m alive
(It’s my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live while I’m alive
‘Cause it’s my life!
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
I kinda prefer Runaway
or In And Out of Love.
Anything before “Slippery When Wet”. What an atrocious album.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Ahh his sensitive song
I prefer Livin on a Prayer. Always gets the karaoke crowds going.
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Uh, no.
As Bowling For Soup sang…
“Like Tommy and Gena
We’re living on a prayer!!!!!
(wait a beat)
Did you just say that?”
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
OK, I'll go there with Blaze of Glory
That song kicks ass. That and the acoustic version of “Wanted Dead or Alive”
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
on a steel horse I ride
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
That song is awesome.
I don’t care if I lose all metal cred for saying it, the acoustic version of Wanted KICKS ASS!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I'd be willing to trade in my metal cred
by saying that song rules
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
At least I'm not alone on this island
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I actually love Blaze of Glory
but I think it has something to do with my irrational love of one Young Guns II
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
Well doesn't that just suck
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
The sooner
we get the fuck away from these announcer just making shit up, the happier I will be.
Buck mentioned that you can tell these guys have a lot of adrenline going through them based on how Youkilis fouled a ball off…and then I gouched out my eyes.
spring breeze / the green field / tempts me to play catch
stop talking about the game and talk about Bon Jovi
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
You'd be better off
with a screwdriver in your ear. Then you CAN’T hear Buck, but can still watch the game.
You’re doing it wrong!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
But
the soothing sounds of Buck Martinez lure me in….
spring breeze / the green field / tempts me to play catch
Take Ambien much?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
or his hair tonight
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
So, is this game TBS, too?
And did it come on on time?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Steve Harvey is doing play by play tonight
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
To quote the posters on Over the Monster
“OMG HE DIDN’T SWING”
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Neither did the Cowboys today, apparently
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Tip your drinks and enjoy your waitresses....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Pedroia might win an MVP?
SRSLY?
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
did you know
he is very small. He’s so small. He’s like the Indian in the Cupboard. He’s a very small man, and that apparently the only interesting thing about him.
spring breeze / the green field / tempts me to play catch
he's also very good
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
He's also very tough
When he gets hit by a pitch he doesn’t even rub the spot!
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
he's made of dirt
he’s a gamer
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
he has a case
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Or what?
Bud Light? The clap?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
AGGHHH!!!!
OF what!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
he's a legitimate MVP candidate
He’s really very good. I wouldn’t vote for him, but he’s not David Eckstein.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I know
I just wish I hadn’t screwed up a pretty good punchline.
My tpying = teh suck
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Lester is smoking this team
Yankee fan Tom C. of House Building, Inc., said to me (and I might not get it exactly right), “It’s like a disease spreading from New York to Cleveland to Tampa.”
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I'm sensing the inevitability of a Red Sox victory
Unless we can make some last minute robo calls and accuse Youkliss of being a terrorist. Hey, it seems to be the McCain Palin strategy!
He does have that beard...
"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
Great hustle by Pena to score from first
on Longaria’s double. Also, gutty call by 3B coach to wave him around. Maybe the 3B coach should be the Rays’ manager?
Tie ball game!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
The Rays just have a ridiculous amount of depth
At Shortstop, if any one of their top four came over to Baltimore, they would hold shore up the position for the next six years.
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
The Rays have a major hole at 3B
Giving them Mora, and eating his contract to buy some time, would be awfully hard for that organization to turn down.
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 like saying
MIN needs a catcher
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Maybe they can give us one for Fahey
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Eh
I don’t see this inning developing.
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
Actually, I could see Varitek getting a sizzler.
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
Not with it being 1-2.
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 took you 10 games to get to this point?
I swear to God Chip and Buck and Ron are all getting razors in their candy apples for Halloween.
spring breeze / the green field / tempts me to play catch
He can call them all "Big game" whatever
as long as he stops saying “fisted.” For the love of God, STOP SAYING FISTED.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
Unless you're gonna show pictures
Yeah, I went there.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
that's over the line
even for me
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
I don't know this guy
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Stacey started it
:)
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
technically I guess Chip Caray started
Hey, by the way, the dude Fernando Guerrero dominated a full 16 days ago fought on the first televised fight of the Pavlik-Hopkins PPV last night and got blown out in the first by Daniel Jacobs (blue chip prospect from Brooklyn). I felt bad for him because he shouldn’t even have been in there, but hey, at least that dude’s gotten two decent paydays in a month.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, THAT'S a quick turnaround
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
it happens with low-level fighters
But really not when you take eight rounds of punishment two weeks prior.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
The Sox are going to have a real chance
In the next two innings.
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. He sucks. They should kill him.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
There are a lot of chumps on that team I’d say aren’t clutch, but Lester showed up. Varitek? Oh you suck, Varitek.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
i just like trashing lester and the red sox in general.
he’s a good pitcher. but he isn’t clutch. Man, you really like defending him.
Zartan says, "Sign Dan Johnson."
I like Lester
I don’t care what’s on his jersey. Good pitcher.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
hate any player with a red sox uni.
sort of like with you and the twins.
Zartan says, "Sign Dan Johnson."
I like Jason Marneau, Home Run Derby King
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Lester's value is plummeting
Quick, Andy, make an offer.
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
Chip and I
have very different ideas of what it means to “drive one.” For instance, I would not call Dioner Navarro’s pop fly to right field a drive.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
He doesn't know how to read balls
Off the bat, so he has to guess which word to use.
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 really like Matt Garza
but I am not looking forward to seeing the O’s face him for the next several years.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
I am not looking forward to seeing any of the Rays
And for that reason, I really can’t root for Tampa. I mean, I hate the Sox and all, but the Rays are going to be killing us for years to come.
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 exactly what you mean....
in that respect, this feels an awful lot like Game 7 of the 2004 ALCS to me.
I rooted like hell for the Sox that year.
I for one uneasily welcome our aquarian overlords.
Matt Garza scares the shit out of me
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
As well he should
He’d be scary even clean-shaven, but THAT chin noise? Hide the children…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
oof
Tough break on that hop. And I’ll be shat upon if the Red Sox need more voodoo magic goddamn it all.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
thought the same
Why bother at 116 pitches? You pay those relievers for a reason. If they can’t close a two-run lead, then you lost to a better team.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
of course
He should’ve had an out there. Shit happens.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
That is a hugggggge mistake
Hugggggge I said. The number nine hitter getting on to lead off is killer. Huggggggge. If only Crisp wasn’t terrible.
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
The Wheeler's coming off the cart
Why the fuck won’t the manager bring in ChadBrad?
Bradford is a strike and grounder machine.
Rays deserve to blow this one.
CHAD'S NOT A TRUE RAY.
WHEELER’S A TRUE RAY.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel bad for Tampa
They gave up so much for ChadBrad, yet they never use 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
Did RonDa just say
“he pitches to the peripherals of the strike zone?”?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
probably
He’s a gomer.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
PUT IN THE CHADSTACHE
Joe Maddon, you ass-bastard
spring breeze / the green field / tempts me to play catch
good lord
YOU GIVE THE RED SOX LIFE, THEY TAKE THE LIFE AWAY FROM YOU.
How long do you think he was waiting to use that one?
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
I've been waiting in the dumwaiter wating for someone to say "wonder" for like an hour
spring breeze / the green field / tempts me to play catch
Dear Coco Crisp,
I sincerely apologize. I thought that you were terrible. You’re actually not.
-Baltimo
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 was pulling for the Rays
But fuck em.
Wheeler is a choke artist
Fire Joe Maddon
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
Manager of the Year
Has choked managing the bullpen. Badly.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm convinced
That he only puts Wheeler in to try an instill confidence. Dumb.
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
In whom? The opposition?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
to quote my all-time favorite sports radio caller
IT’S NOT THE REGULAR SEASON, YOU DORK!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me
or does Wheeler look so scared he’ll need to change his pants between innings?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Wheeler should not be in there
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, joe has decided to manage tonight.
I was worried that he planned to let wheeler finish the game.
Zartan says, "Sign Dan Johnson."
not a true Ray
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
This is something Trembley would NEVER do
Give the ball to a bunch of youngsters over veterans.
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
Wheeler's no youngster
One of a handful of guys on this team that’s been in the playoffs before.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I was referring to Howell
Who could be left in two 5 outs.
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
ah ok
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
For 5 outs.
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
you know who they need right here?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Jamie's a LH specialist, obv.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
a specialist at getting them onbase
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Howell was the deer in the headlights
The other night at Fenway, wasn’t he?
honestly
I prefer real noise to that Thunderstix shit in Anaheim or this cowbell crap here. Learn to make your own noise and not be high school football fans with milk jugs full of pennies, you dorks.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I could write a novel
About how pathetic the Trop is.
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
And by the Trop
I mean the stadium and its 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
Have you been?
I’d have to say on my list of stadiums to visit it’s near the bottom.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
I see Hulk Hogan's 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
he's NASTY, baby!!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
What is his name?
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
Brian Knobbs
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently
He’s an avid Tampa fan.
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 both are
Hogan’s actually a GREAT supporter of the Lightning. Knobbs is just an asshole that swings from Hogan’s balls.
Arn Anderson once said of Knobbs and his partner, Jerry Sags, “Sags is actually tough. Knobbs is a jellyfish.”
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I could see that
Although Hogan may not have taken the hostilic approach, at least he looks tough. It might just be me, but that Knobbs guy does not look like he is in the best of shape.
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
he's always been a slob
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
and truly NASTY, baby!
TAKE ’EM TO PITTY CITY
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
CHAD BRADFORD
Accompanied by “Gimme Back My Bullets” no less. Best player ever.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Chadwick Lee Bradford!
He looks like a totally different person without the child molester ’stache.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
yet another reason for the Orioles to be allowed to have beards
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
They took his stache away!
He no longer possesses his source of strength!
This Dominoes pizza tracker
is amazing
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
He'll probably get injured walking to the plate
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
maybe someone can throw batteries at him
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
So, uh, Joe...
you don’t have to use the whole bullpen in one inning, dude.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Heh, from DRays Bay
FUCK YOU… YOU GODDAMN…uh….
what’s an ethnic slur for greeks?
by craig3410 on Oct 19, 2008 11:13 PM EDT
ANGELOS.
by R.J. Anderson on Oct 19, 2008 11:14 PM EDT
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
Markakis
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
superb
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
You owe me
a new monitor. :)
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
David Price
The 2nd best prospect in baseball.
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
Price, Shields, Kazmir, Garza — jesus they are going to be tough to beat for a long time.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
FEEL THAT FUCKING BREEZE
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
STRIKE 3!!
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
You know
after all the years of Orioles suckage, I don’t think my heart could take watching them in the playoffs. I’ve gone soft. I’m so nervous right now and I don’t even really care about these teams that much!
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
If the Orioles made the playoffs this fucking blog would explode.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
If the Draysbay can get that kind of traffic
I can’t even imagine the amount of hits this site would get per day.
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
about the same really
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
If it was the same
It’d only be because there are other online outlets for O’s fans. The Orioles honestly have a very large fanbase, it’s just asleep right now.
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
about the same as theirs is, I meant
Anyway I can live without the “yay we’re good again, I can pretend to care!” people.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Right
R.J. Anderson is great, but some of the people on Draysbay have something like 11k posts in two months. The gamethreads on that site become unmanageable.
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 they'd be like that here
I’d just start overflow threads like they do at BCB and AN, among others.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I might even learn to type
in preparation for it
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I am sure you'll have time for lots of prep
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
I've only got 15 years until retirement...
Over/Under – O’s make the playoffs before a kid born last month can legally drive.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
under
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Ever the optimist...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I say under
I went my entire 20s without the O’s in the playoffs. I’m not going to go my entire 30s as well.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
when the O's are in the playoffs again
I plan to drop everything and come to Baltimore and watch it all in person…but it probably won’t happen until I am back east….
But yeah, my head would explode
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
there's a chance
that sometime in the future my job will take me out of state and I have myself convinced that after living in the great state of Maryland my entire life that will be when the O’s finally get their shit together and I won’t be able to see it first hand.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
this was me in 1996 and 1997
Thanks for the move to Indiana, mom and dad!
"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
Good LORD
He blew a fantastic hitter away.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
So they bring in the rook
in Game 7, bases loaded, 2 out, game on the line…
and he strikes out JD Drew on 4 pitches.
Damn. You, sir, Mr. Price, you are good.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Did the Rays make the right choice
In taking Price over Wieters? Don’t use Navarro as a justification.
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
there's not a wrong choice here
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you just watch that AB?
And you can’t take Navarro out of consideration.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Navarro was shit
When the Rays took Price. Wieters has been undoubtedly the better prospect thus far; the decision, to me, come down to whether you like the longevity of a pitcher or a switch hitting catcher who is going to be above average defensively.
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
Navarro was a former decent prospect that had been passed around like a hooker in a one-horse town, but he was a guy they figured could play for a few years at the least.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Price was the right choice
Like Scott says, there’s not wrong choice, but I think you can never go wrong with choosing great pitching.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
No I agree
It’s just that the Rays were using Navarro as a stop gap for a real catcher, and Wieters could’ve been that guy. A decent analogy would be the O’s drafting a pitcher over a highly touted SS/1B this year.
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
Seems to me
Price is 3 outs away from pitching the Rays into the WS. Yeah, I think they made the right choice.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Right now
Sure, but a positional prospect will always take longer to develop than a fully mature pitcher. Especially if that positional player is a catcher who hasn’t called a game before.
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
They can put Barney in the dugout and let him call the game from there if the catcher hits like Wieters.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
You know what's hilarious?
If the Rays get in the World Series, I probably won’t even watch the games. I just wanted to see the Sox lose.
I love your attitude
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
you're a superb baseball fan
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
If the government could tap the frustration of Os fans
somehow turn it into an energy source, we could end our dependence on foreign oil.
by the way, while we're on a break
I continue to hate the fucking NFL.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
but did you see that Cowboys game?
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
no
We had the fucking Bears on five of the 11 TVs at the bar while their obnoxious ass fans hooted and hollered when they noticed something neato keen. I hate Bears fans.
A dog show was on another TV because the workers of the bar are having trouble figuring out the new TV setup.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
God I hate the Bears
not as much as the Cowboys though
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
You're a Lions fan
You have to to stay sane.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Flacco looked good.
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
2 fumbles????
He’s trying to his best Trent Dilfer imitation. Today was good enough.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Rays fans are like little lambs
They look like they just learned how to give high 5’s.
It’s cute.
the Rays are just shitting themselves
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
oh man
walk the leadoff guy. I’m SO nervous! What is my problem?
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
it's great, exciting baseball
It’s just damn fun to watch and it feels like anything could happen.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Just remember
there is only one October
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
who's left in the pen?
This is a rookie out there, people. Surely they need backup.
Kazmir was available
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
He isn't really a rookie though
Mentally, sure, but physically Price can hold up. As long as he can keep his cool the Rays will be fine…
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
Rays team is praying on the bench
Good GOD, that was strike 3!!!!
What’s the ump looking at? DOes he feel he has to do penance for calling Drew out?
he's the craptain
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Price is just dirty
Maybe he was just catching his breath at Durham this year…
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
Nah, that slider is the real deal
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Price is showing everything
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'm in a room full of Sox fans at work
ANd they are saying, “Here it is, double play, game over”
Nothing like confidence in the “Captain.”
At 1-2, Varitek is done
Should have pulled him; I guess you take the chance that he gets a fatty and ties it 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
Well
He is going to be a starter next year, and in that brief stint, he pulled out every single pitch he had and located them perfectly.
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 feel bad for Cubs fans
They are going to see like five expansion teams win before they even sniff the series.
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 the Rays do
That’s 3 in the last 12 years with D-Backs and MArlins. The Royals have won, the Jays have won, so that’s 5 in the last 21 years.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Well
I meant appeared. I was counting the Rockies as well, so that’s four.
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 we're talking appearances
throw in Milwaukee in ‘82. Now you’re at 6 expansion teams in the last 26 years, and that;s not even going back to the Mets in ’69. Must suck to be a Cubs fan.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Well
Considering that the last time the Cubs made the World Series was in 1945, you can list quite a few teams. I guess I was referring to teams that have recently made the Series.
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
yay Rays!
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
wow
This is less of a shock than Hopkins schooling Pavlik was last night to me, but it’s still wild. THE TAMPA BAY RAYS are going to the World Series.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Ah yes, the famed Oriole fan class I hear so much about
Oddly I felt good for the Rays at the end there. Dickie V enjoying the ol’ pigpile. They’re just good and they won. HUGE ones on Garza and Price. Kellen Winslow-sized ones. Great game. I got nothing to complain about. Two walkoff wins, including a seven-run comeback, and plenty of games in cold weather with the bench guys wearing hoodies.
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Oct 19, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a lot more mature than I was expecting.
Good luck with the Bruins this winter. :)
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Ok, enjoy your team's pennant
…oh wait.
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Oct 20, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
So in the last 25 years
EVERY team in the AL East has been in the WS, and only TB hasn’t won it, for obvious reasons.
And if the Orioles hadn’t been so long ago, 4 of the teams have done it in the last 15 years.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Honestly
Cubs fans must die seeing this shit.
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 just turned the volume up on the TV at work
and I’m hearing those fucking cowbells. That’s enough to drive anyone insane.
Cowbells?
Holy shit, that’s obnoxious.
But they’re winners, and I’m envious.
I am happy ChadBrad is going to the WS
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Dude Carl Crawford is going crazy
not that I blame him. Did you see him leap on the pile?
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
he was a UCLA recruit for basketball
And Nebraska for football.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 19, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
He is one of the guys
Who has been there for a loooong time and been through all the shit.
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
David slew Goliath
I can already see the headline in the Tampa paper.
David Price won this thing for them.
I'm so excited
to not have to see Frank TV commercials anymore!
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
And FOX is so not excited
To have a Philly/Tampa Bay series. Having Philadelphia in it isn’t that bad, but compared to the two L.A. teams, the two Chicago teams, and the Red Sox in the playoffs, it just doesn’t match 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
Philly's the #5 market in the US, yes?
I can’t imagine they are too upset. Sure, they dream about Cubs/Yankees or Boston/Dodgers, but this isn’t exactly Kansas City vs Milwaukee, now is it?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Philadelphia isn't bad
But sans Tampa Bay and Milwaukee, it was the smallest market in the playoffs. Having two of the three worst markets in the World Series probably wasn’t what FOX was dreaming of.
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
Who gives a half a fuck what Fox was dreaming of
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Oct 20, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
amen.
Phillies and Rays fans are desperate for this World Series thing, ratings will be fine.
"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
They were dreaming of YOU...
but YOUR TEAM let them down.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Agree that ratings numbers are the last thing on my mind
I just want good baseball, ratings be damned.
Garza, eh?
I figured they’d give it to Upton and his dongs; instead it goes to Garza and his ones.
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Oct 19, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
What is there to cry about as a Red Sox fan
You’re going to have the same team next year and have a relatively stacked farm.
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
In watching Garza's postgame interview....
it’s clear that Freddie Prinze Jr was born to play Matt Garza in “Unacclaimed Excellence: The Tampa Bay Rays Story”
if someone could track Freddie Prinze Jr. down
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
easy
http://www.wwe.com/inside/industrynews/freddieprinzejrjoinswweteam
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Oct 20, 2008 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
looks like someone has been knocked down a few notches
sort of like the Cowboys
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
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