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ALCS Game #3: Red Sox/Rays, 3:30 CT, and NLCS Game #4, Dodgers/Phillies, 7:20 CT

MLB.com Gameday for Red Sox/Rays -- game time 3:30 pm CT

Today's Starting Pitchers
Jon Lester
J. Lester
Red Sox
vs. Matt Garza
M. Garza
Rays
16-6 W-L 11-9
3.21 ERA 3.70
152 SO 128
66 BB 59
14 HR 19
vs. TB -- vs. Bos

Baseball-reference.com game preview for Red Sox/Rays

MLB.com Gameday for Phillies/Dodgers -- starting time 7:20 pm CT

Today's Starting Pitchers
Derek Lowe
D. Lowe
Dodgers
vs. Joe Blanton
J. Blanton
Phillies
14-11 W-L 9-12
3.24 ERA 4.69
147 SO 111
45 BB 66
14 HR 22
vs. Phi -- vs. LA

Baseball-reference.com game preview for Dodgers/Phillies

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I don’t see the Sox losing with Lester on the mound…and especially with Garza throwing against them. I watched him a lot in Minnesota, but never really took a liking.

And throwing Lowe on three days’ rest looks like a smart move from Torre so far. A bad Lowe is better than a good Blanton, right?

Looks like the two teams I don’t want to win are gonna tonight. Good thing Heroes is on and I just downloaded Entourage.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 13, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Is anybody else sick and tired...

…of that horrible “That’s why I Love This Town” song on TBS. I HATE IT!!

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Oct 13, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

I haven't had the sound on for TBS or FOX since the playoffs started

can’t stand the commercials or the announcers. I’ve listened to every game on one of the XM radio feeds and synced it with the TV.

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 13, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm thinkng about doing a scene-by-scene

of Heroes tonight. Anyone? I mean, no one’s been talking about baseball in these gamethreads, anyway…

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 13, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions  

please create a separate fanpost for that

it’s bad enough trying to understand Stockton – and you want to add in commentary about Heroes? Might as well throw in a bunch of stuff about Lost as well.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Oct 13, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh com'on ballhawk

You and I have been here long enough, I’d like to think you know I’m joking! These game threads have been empty, and I was just messin’ around.

And LOST rules, but if you wanna talk THE WIRE, I’ll go all night.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 13, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

now you got me thinking...

maybe these non-Cubs game threads could be ‘branded’ ahead of time, i.e. assigned a theme.

for example, every post has to include a relevant quote from Seinfeld. Or written as a famous broadcaster would mangle say it (Santo, Caray, Kiner etc.). Or WWDD (what would DeNiro do)…

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Oct 13, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like it.

Some movie theme, television show, maybe a Styx-related game thread?!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 13, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

well, let's see...

I think “Grand Illusion” was already used for the Cubs/Dodgers series… (he said with a forced, painful smile…)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Oct 13, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can you say...

…player development?

Boy, its nice to see a team that develops young, talented hungrey players just go out and kick some ass.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Oct 13, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Imagine if Josh Hamilton hadn't messed up

Him sitting in RF for them right now would look awful nice.

Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #12 5-1 (1-1). Next up at Texas. Jeremy Maclin can still win the Heisman.

by nji232 on Oct 13, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well

I’m glad to be wrong.

Devil Rays shelled the Sox, 9-1, and Lowe just threw some shit in the dugout, he’s so pissed about giving up 2 runs in the first. Go Blanton!

dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 13, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

RotoAuthority

looks at Dempster’s fantasy value.

http://www.rotoauthority.com/2008/10/ryan-dempster-e.html

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 13, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I hate seeing Juan Pierre's little head in any MLB uniform

But I love seeing him thrown out stealing.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Oct 13, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

I like watching him throw a baseball.

It’s like watching my elementary students throw.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 13, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

He made it look not even close.

I thought he was supposed to be speedy to make up for his lack of hitting and weak arm.

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 13, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah. I thought so too. He actually had another hit taken away from him by Dobbs.

I don’t think the Dodgers want him next year, but I believe he has 3 more years on his contract.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Oct 13, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I never noticed before that his head is so small

he has to wear his regular cap to get his batting helmet to fit.

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 13, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like Furcal, but I'm jealous that we don't have him. Now Manny is up with two on and

no one out. Shoot. I never liked the Dodgers (to say the least) and I lived in LA for a long time. They nauseate me. Please stop the Dodgers from scoring….

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Oct 13, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

This just in

Manny is awesome. I think he is 7-8 now with runners in scoring position in the playoffs

Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #12 5-1 (1-1). Next up at Texas. Jeremy Maclin can still win the Heisman.

by nji232 on Oct 13, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Probably one of the best hitters in the MLB today (with Pujols)

…and the prettiest mouth guard in all of baseball….

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Oct 13, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Score tied on a Park wild pitch. 1st and 3rd in the 6th with 2 out....

and Geoff Jenkins up to pinch-hit….and here comes a new pitcher….

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Oct 13, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Casey Blake gives the Dodgers the lead

This is gonna be a good game

Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #12 5-1 (1-1). Next up at Texas. Jeremy Maclin can still win the Heisman.

by nji232 on Oct 13, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

only if the Dodgers lose in the bottom of the 9th on a heartbreaker.

Maybe Juan Pierre can make a throwing error in the top of the 9th to let in the winning run…

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Oct 13, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Poor Scottie Eyre....

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Oct 13, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Check that; I thought there were already 2 outs.

Is this inning ever going to end?

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 13, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

It did because of Utley.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Oct 13, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well at least they walked manny this time

I hope the Dodgers hit a granny right here. Sorry I know they beat us, but I really like that team.

Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #12 5-1 (1-1). Next up at Texas. Jeremy Maclin can still win the Heisman.

by nji232 on Oct 13, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm interested why you would like them.

Manny? Juan Pierre? Kemp?

I think they have some cool young players….Loney, for example.

I like their manager. And I love Vin Scully. But that’s about it.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Oct 13, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Manny is a good player

But I’m more just in awe of him. Furcal is such a fun player to watch. Broxton is also fun when he pitches. Joe Torre has to actually manage now, turns out he is pretty good at it.

Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #12 5-1 (1-1). Next up at Texas. Jeremy Maclin can still win the Heisman.

by nji232 on Oct 13, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah. Torre is good....I'm wondering if Lou is even close....

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Oct 13, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

As much as I respect Lou

he is not the former Yankee I would choose to be managing the Cubs now of those two

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 13, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll admit to being a late arrival to the Joe Torre bandwagon

I thought he slept through a good portion of those Yankee championship years, but he proved how good he was at the end and again this season.

Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #12 5-1 (1-1). Next up at Texas. Jeremy Maclin can still win the Heisman.

by nji232 on Oct 13, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

What a play by Utley

This is good baseball. Don’t care who wins; just enjoying the game now.

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 13, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Absolutely. Great play and he dived to the bag for the DP. Classy.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Oct 13, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looks like Pat Sajack has a good seat tonight...

“he started that swing yesterday and just finished it tonight”
“he had a little extra angry on that swing”
two gems in 2 minutes from Vin

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 13, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Matt F'n Stairs

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Oct 13, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions  

The faster it comes in...

…the faster it goes out.

That ball was smoked!!!

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Oct 13, 2008 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even though I think Philly and Tampa have the better teams...

…I just realized I want to see the Dodgers and Red Sox advance to the World Series.

Why? Because I can’t wait to see Manny jack one out of Fenway. Fox is definitely going to have to have their crowd noise mikes on 6 second delay…

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Oct 13, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

Fox is definitely rooting for a Boston/LA final as well… though they could probably live with a Bos/Phi final

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Oct 13, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think Manny's a f-ing dog.

One of the top three hitters of my generation – Bonds, Gwynn, Manny – but there’s no f-ing way he was injured this year with the Red Sox. Just no way. Read the Simmons article, I’m not sure if I dislike Boras or Manny more after that.

The smaller the market, the better, at least for me. Let’s go Phils and Rays.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 13, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh, it's Boras - without a doubt.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Oct 13, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

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