ALCS Game #7: Red Sox vs. Rays, Sunday 10/19, 7:00 CT
by Al Yellon on Oct 19, 2008 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintTonight's game features a pitching rematch from Game 3, which the Rays won in a blowout. Prediction: the opposite happens tonight, and the Red Sox complete their third comeback from down at least 3-1 in the ALCS in the last five seasons.
Perhaps tonight, TBS will actually show the entire game. The explanation given in that link for last night's fiasco -- a blown circuit breaker -- doesn't explain why they wouldn't have been able to get a studio crew together, even a skeleton crew, to explain what was going on, rather than a crawl (which never made it to the HD feed).
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i hope the rays smear the red sox
so i can ride the jerks at work who were big red sox fans and had their fun at my expense two weeks ago .. let’s go Rays
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
You may want that...
… but I suspect the Rays are done, and not only that, the Red Sox are probably going to win in a blowout.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
i on the other hand am not sure about that
these rays have startled everyone from start to finish .. and i got a feeling they’re just young and dumb enough to go out and beat the pants off of the Red Sox
works for me, but i really don’t care .. the season ended for me two weeks ago
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
I already got my pay-back...
…with all those Dodger and Angels fans at work — None of which could name either teams’ full outfield or full starting rotation — total bandwagoners — just like the Lakers every year.
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
I did a 180º
I wanted the Rays to get to the World Series at first, but my desire for a Boston-Philadelphia World Series turned out to be stronger than wanting to see our generation’s (pardon the expression) 1969 Mets.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
I was cheering for the Rays, pretty hardcore
and now I feel like, “Meh”. I still would prefer the Rays, but ultimately want the Phils to win it all. I used to really like the Red Sox, and associated them with the Cubs and both teams’ history of losing, but now I feel like the Red Sox are more like the Yankees than anyone else. Not to mention the Celtics and Patriots. Yup, go Rays!
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I can't forget the decades of agony the Sox and their fans endured
To me, Red Sox Nation has earned the right to pop off and whoop it up for the next 88 years.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
Matt Garza
Tonight he gets the start for the Rays, and he’s kind of a goofy sort in the mold of a Kevin MIllar or our “Z”. This can either work for them or against them, depending on how Garza reacts to the adversity of a bad call or an error in the field. Will he be able to brush it off the way the Idiots did in 2004, or will he cave into his emotions and wilt under the heat?
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
I'm pretty over the Red Sox
and Boston sports in general. Time for them to go back to feeling pain.
But I fear Al is right.
The worst beer I had was pretty good.
Weird
On AFN it isn’t the TBS feed, it’s the “MLB International” Feed. O’Brien and Sutcliffe are my announcers. The mic’s have MLB logos on ’em.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
How short is Pedoria?
5’5?
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Apparently. Him and Fontenot should have a slugging contest.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
The Rays team and fans all look somewhat familiar tonight
as if they are expecting the worst.
Tommie Agee was out.
Blowing a 7-0 lead with only seven outs to go until you go to the World Series
really takes the wind out of your sails. We’ve been there, done that….
"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.
TBS? Yuk! I want this stuff back on Fox or one of the other networks.
I guess MLB doesn’t rate much with the networks anymore but the Owners need to have a little bit of pride before greed and put their playoff show case back on a network that can cover it right. At least have the league championship series back on one of the 4 major networks.
If it was on fox everyone would be complaining about something
I don’t really understand the hatefest against TBS. The Frank TV commercials are too much, but they are showing the games and I can watch them (except for last night, which I admit was not handled well).
by LT on Oct 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't stand..
…that “That’s Why I Love This Town” song. The Frank TV commercials are too much, and aside from Chip Caray, their broadcast team sucks. If TBS and/or FOX would hire Vin Scully to announce solo, I’d love their network forever — However, Vin’s probably over it by now
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
Vin Scully could never make it to all these games at his age
by LT on Oct 19, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
What are you talking about?
He announces ALL Dodger home games and ALL road games vs the NL west. He also announced every Dodger playoff game this season on radio. Like I said, “He’s probably over it by now”, but he could if he WANTED to — his age and health have NOTHING to do with his curtailed schedule, he enjoys more time w/ his wife — That’s it
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
You'd think after years of broadcasting Braves games...
…TBS would be more up to the challenge. They are pitiful!
I also agree the playoffs should be shown on network TV. My grandfather is ‘old-school’ and has never had cable — he’s a lifelong Cubs fan and he can’t watch the LDS or ALCS; again pitiful! At least he didn’t have to endure the pain of this year’s flop in the LDS.
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
I'm a broke-ass PhD student
and don’t have cable. I download all my shows, or just don’t watch TV. The only games I’ve been able to watch are the Fox games. Or I resort to going to the bar or a friend’s house. It’s plain stupid these games are not on network TV. Another thing I blame on Selig.
Dan
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good point, dan.
"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.
...and good point, calicubfan also :-)
"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.
Good point you make about pointing our our points, zevkal.
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Garza looking just fine...
…a few too many pitches, but it being Game 7 n all…I think Maddon would throw just about anybody out there. Better game than I thought it would be thus far.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Here's a fun one:
Pick one guy from each league to start a team with. Not to win a championship NOW, but instead to be the core and heart of your new team. Who do you pick? Here’s my choices:
NL – Evan Longoria – great defense, and has really proven himself in his first big league season
AL – Hanley Ramirez – five tool stud
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Furthermore
Hanley’s RZR (this year) is 6th amongst SS, and his VORP is 2nd only the Pujols in all of baseball.
Evan – much smaller sample size – is 4th amongst 3B, and his VORP is 3rd amongst all rookies (Geo #1).
Dan
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Good game. Rays seem to be hitting Lester pretty well tonight....
I guess I want the Rays to lose. I don’t like bandwagon Florida fans, and at least Boston has had some serious passionate fans throughout the year.
Also misery loves company…and I wouldn’t mind the Rays fans feeling the pain of being 7 outs from getting into the world series, and then blowing it….
But whatever…no biggie either way….
"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.
I don't care about the Rays' fans
because I know there are very few. I want the Rays to win for the players, for the guys that came into an organization that has been nothing but the butt of all jokes…and is now almost at the World Series. I mean, you look at guys like Crawford, Upton, Baldelli, Shields, and Kazmir, and I think every one of those guys have been there at least 4 or 5 years, with the exception of Shields. I like seeing the small market teams winning the right way – breeding their own.
Dan
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Rays Fans
Thank goodness there’s been a constant barrage of sound effects and Jumbotron cues, otherwise they couldn’t be trusted to cheer on their own team.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
A few of them have some strange jerseys on...I recognized one guy with a
Washington Redskins jersey.
"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.
There was some clown wearing a Dick Vitale costume
oh wait…that clown WAS Dickie V!
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
Notice how sparkling new...
…all those jerseys, shirts, and hats are in that crowd. I’ll bet some of those people didn’t even have time to cut off the tags.
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
Just remembered why I don't like Chip Caray
Harry’s grandkid is wont to overemote every single occurence.
“And that’s the fortieth piece of gum that Terry Francona has chewed…you have to wonder if his teeth can hold out much longer…”
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
100 pitches for garza.
"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.
David Ortiz in the serious slump
Missing hittable fastballs and swinging at pitches out of the zone. If he’s on then Boston is on top in this game.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
I can't believe Boston has just 1 hit
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
SHHHHHHHH
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
You need to stop talking, cali
You’re screwin’ it all up.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
What? You got $$$ on this? Closet Rays fan?
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
How can anyone watch a game with so much GD noise?
That’s the kind of thing that has driven me away from attending games in person. Cowbells, sound cues, Jumbotron commands to make noise – my God, whatever happened to going to a game and letting the on-field action do the talking?
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
Instant gratification society?
Gotta do somethin to bring in the families, fans, and television watchers.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
The LCD is the ruination of everything in this country
I liked it better 100 years ago when there wasn’t even a PA system and fans MADE themselves pay attention and learn how to follow the game. And if one couldn’t appreciate or understand it on that basic level, then the rest of us were better off without that person’s presence.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
Of course...
The 1908 New York Giants led the league in per game attendance with a whopping 11,375 per game. That was a record that stood until 1920.
The current record is the 1993 Rockies, with 55,000+ per game. Last year’s Yankees had 53,000 per game.
So… maybe baseball is doing something right. People sounded like they had better things to do in 1908.
The worst beer I had was pretty good.
I get it...let the masses decide what's right
Pontius Pilate, is that you?
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
So ... wait?
Are you Christ in this little drama you’re performing for yourself?
Go to bed, little boy. You bore me.
The worst beer I had was pretty good.
Strawman
Take the time to read what I posted and you’ll see that I am defeating (and pretty handily, I might add) your asinine assertion that a popular decision or a popular choice made by a majority is the correct one.
If you’re looking for a place to be right and win arguments, this probably isn’t the place for you.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
It pains me to speak ill to the Son of God like this...
But the only decision baseball owners want people to make is to hand over money or to put their eyeballs on games.
So, in this case, the popular decision IS the right decision. People like making money.
Perhaps you could get around to throwing the moneylenders out of the temple. I mean, you only have a little bit of time before the crucifixtion and all…
Say hi to Mary Magdalene for me. I think I still have one of her socks from the last time she was over.
The worst beer I had was pretty good.
No reason to argue, dudes.
The Cubs aren’t even playing.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
There is NEVER
a bad time to argue. There are always young people to educate!
The worst beer I had was pretty good.
Let it go bro
I think you’re taking his joking around a TAD too seriously
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
Imagine how many times ...
…Braves fans have heard it
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
Aybar hits a dong. 3-1 Rays.
The guy’s got 15 regular season homers in his career, and in the ALCS he’s hit 2, with 6 RBI, a .421 clip, and a 1.211 OPS. Hmmm.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
If the Rays win this game...
…I will be very impressed with their ability to put game 5 and 6 behind them, especially after the way they lost game 5. And, you factor in a young team would be doing it against the defending WS champs, and it is even more impressive.
We’ll see, it ain’t over yet.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Let's see how Tampa's BP handles PRESSURE
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
WTF
Gameday has Pedoria [NO OUT, IN PLAY]
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
He popped out to LF
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
and now a Tampa pitching change
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
Holy crap they got out of it
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Bases Loaded, two outs
This is some excellent baseball
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There is something wrong in the heads ..
.. of the Axe commercial agency .. The “edgy” factor has hit gross ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
You think a buncha pimply 12-year-olds
Use that stuff expecting women to ravage them?
The worst beer I had was pretty good.
Anytime I've ever seen anyone use that crap
Everyone’s response is “Ugh, who’s wearing that crap?”
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what is this, the 5th pitching change?
yow .. bases loaded ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
wow .. now THAT battery worked
batter struck out!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Got Him!!!
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HERE WE GO
TOP OF 9!!
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Ugly man Bay walks
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And the Rays take it
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
yay .. im just thrilled ..
at least it wasn’t the White Sux
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Oct 19, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
THAT'S IT!! SERIES SET!
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just sick to my stomach
I am now a Rays fan, can anyone blame me?
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 19, 2008 10:44 PM CDT reply actions
every expansion team in the ws
I am now a Rays fan, can anyone blame me?
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 19, 2008 10:45 PM CDT reply actions
even sicker..Segers suit
I am now a Rays fan, can anyone blame me?
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 19, 2008 10:45 PM CDT reply actions
Too bad he kills it with that terrible tie
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
I love it!!
A ratings NIGHTMARE for those asses at FOX
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
Yup.
And the Series doesn’t start til what, Thursday? Jerks.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Wednesday, isn't it?
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
fox and mlb really got screwed
nobody watches the rays and it’s absolutely hilarious how many rays fans claim to be lifelong diehard fans. I’ll be rooting for them because they were a wonderful underdog story, but i won’t care to watch the games. I’ll occasionally check the score online, in the meanwhile, screw you Fox and MLB.
by aznsensation on Oct 19, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I know the used to suck...
…but I wouldn’t call them underdogs, these guys are good and they are hungry.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
compared to last season
if you go from worst to first in one year, i consider that team the underdog story. I didn’t even think the Rays would be the White Sox.
by aznsensation on Oct 19, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think it's screwing at all.
It just goes to show that parity in MLB is fine and well. In the last ten World Series – including this year – there have been 15 different teams (Yanks 4x, Cards 2x, Red Sox 2x), and this year will crown its’ 8th different winner (Red Sox and Yankees won twice). For a professional sport that allows LESS teams in its’ playoffs than both NBA (16/30) and NFL (12/32), baseball only allows 8/30 teams in its’ post-season, yet we have seen 15 different teams in the last 20 World Series teams, and will crown its’ 8th different winner out of 10 champions. I like it.
Dan
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Then again...
…if you don’t like parity in MLB, then this is a different story.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yes... Ill tune in at the deciding game
I am now a Rays fan, can anyone blame me?
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 19, 2008 10:46 PM CDT reply actions
To bounce back...
…and play the way they did tonight, that club has moxie.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Yeah, give 'em credit.
I didn’t think they had it in them, especially the way the Red Sox have made a habit of comebacks.
The Rays have a couple of budding stars. They will be a force for many years if they can keep the core together.
And that’ll mean more postseasons of the Yankees sitting home.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
watch another team spray champagne and cry
I am now a Rays fan, can anyone blame me?
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 19, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions
Good job team.
A 100+ comment game thread. First time in weeks…(sniffle, sniffle)
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
OK now, be honest: who is not going to watch any WS games becasue of the two teams who will be playing?
Tommie Agee was out.
I never miss the Fall Classic..
…And you know all these peeps saying they won’t watch it won’t be able to resist a baseball game
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
well let's think about this...
All the games will be at 7 pm central time according to mlb. Wednesday, I dunno what’s on, but I think I’d find something more entertaining than a meaningless game 1. Thursday there’s college football. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday is more football. There series probably won’t get further than that as there hasn’t been a world series going to game 7 in a while. And yes I’d rather watch Auburn and West Virginia play football on Wednesday than a game 1.
by aznsensation on Oct 19, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
i meant the Aubrun-West Virginia game is on Thursday
by aznsensation on Oct 19, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, enjoy!
For me, seeing how I won’t see a baseball game for about 4 months, it could be Rays vs Marlins and I’d still watch. It’s baseball bro, i watch for the love of the game
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
I'm hoping to get WS tickets for Tampa Bay home games
I’ve been fortunate enough to win lottery drawing for Games 1 and 2 of the ALCS and every game of the ALDS. Not so lucky with ALCS 6 and 7, though.
I’m from the east coast and drive the 4 hours to watch the Rays.
I’m still a Cubs fan but adopted the Rays as my AL team (since I’m from South Florida). It does suck when I’m only one of maybe 15,000 fans at Tropicana Field. It’s better than a Marlins game, but nothing like a Cubs game.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
According to a Yahoo baseball blogger...
You wouldn’t have needed the lottery for Game 7 of the ALCS, you would’ve only had to show up outside the Trop….they couldn’t even find enough people in Tampa to give tickets away to outside the stadium.
im with you as the rays as my AL team
I used to live about 20 minutes from Tropicana, went to games between 98 and 02 and that place used to be almost empty, even the inagural season we went to see the white sox play and the place was almost empty
by truthaddict11 on Oct 20, 2008 5:53 AM CDT up reply actions
It's the f-ing WORLD SERIES, dood...
…I ain’t gonna miss it. I’m a baseball lover first, and Cubs lover in a very close second.
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This series reminds me of the Cards Tigers World series in '06
Did anybody watch this because I sure as hell didn’t. I feel as if the Rays will win it 4-1 without much trouble.
by aznsensation on Oct 19, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope you're wrong.
The last four WS have been boring and one-sided. It’d be nice to have a seven-game Series.
The ALCS was pretty good, after all, after being dull and one-sided through game four. A close, well-played 7-game WS could redeem this postseason.
Well, except for the Cubs’ participation.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I bet Cliff Floyd never dreamed of this..
…when he signed that dotted line
"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields
A new trend in post-season play--low payroll team gets into the World Series?
This year it’s Tampa Bay ($44M), last year it was Colorado Rockies ($54M).
For the record, Phillies payroll is $98M.
Tampa Bay Rays are a young, hungry team, many playing for pennies on the dollar compared to the higher-priced teams.
I often wonder if today’s higher-priced players have the drive to play post-season.
Sometimes I think the more a player makes the less he cares.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Oct 19, 2008 11:20 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Yet another reason...
… why breaking the bank to sign every high-priced free agent in sight isn’t necessarily the way to win championships.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
The Cubs provide financial security and stability with no-trade protection
to these high-priced free agents. If they don’t perform up to the hype, we’re stuck with them.
Another point, when young BJ Upton ($412K) failed to run out a double-play grounder, Maddon benched his lazy butt. Upton tested Maddon twice during the course of the year, getting benched both times.
Apparently, multi-millionaires don’t get benched.
I wonder if managers prefer leading young, unspoiled talent or high-priced Manny’s?
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
This is why...
…being able to be more selective in the FA market is much better than needed to shop every offseason. Also, I believe it is important to look at the character side of who you sign as a FA as well.
When you have guys come up through your system and they become stars, I just think they have more internal pride for the organization that drafted them, and nurtured them a long the way. Those guys should be supplemented with the right trades and FA signings and you are good to go – just like the Red Sox have done for long term success.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Oct 20, 2008 7:24 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Garza gets ALCS MVP
With a sub-2 ERA and two victories. Pena, Longoria, or Upton coulda won it, too. Man, I love their young guys.
Dan
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Game 7 incredible
Attending every home playoff game for the Rays game 7 seemed different. Like the tide that began in Game 5 stopped and put the pressure on the Red Sox.
After the Pedoria’s home run I looked at everyone around me and told them one run will not win this game.
Lester was pitching a perfect game through 4 until Aki (the second baseman for the Rays) finally roped a hit. Lester was nasty. Just frustrating. Kind of like what Lowe did to the Cubs. But for some reason the Rays stick there bat out and kept plugging away, it seemed that they abandon there approach and just starting trying to catch a break, Longoria’s double down the right field line to score Pena was such a poke. I am sure the announcers say he placed the ball there but it was a break plain and simple.
Matt Garza is a Zambrano type head case but not completely lost. I think that the coaching staff has the answer to this kid. He pitched even better then Lester over all. MVP, yes no doubt.
Joe Maddon learned from game 5. First off using 5 pitchers and stopping whatever momentum Boston was trying to generate was brilliant. He didn’t do it in Game 5. It was akin to Dusty not going out and getting Prior after the Bartman ball. Maybe just to talk with him and settle him down. Halt the momentum. That was the biggest error of that inning and it falls right to Dusty. Anyway am I still bitter? Yeah. Seeing how the Rays have reacted compared to the Cubs it just kills me.
Since I was a season ticket holder and bought them for the sole purpose to see the Cubs/Rays world series I hope the Rays finish off the Phil’s. To think that the Phillies think that their park is more brutal the Fenway Park is a joke.
I think the Rays will demolish the Phillies simply due to the fact that they beat Lester, Dice-K and Beckett. 3 pitchers that are far better then any 3 the Phillies can put up. Cole Hamel might be the same caliber but he’s young too.
Well we’ll see. That is why they play the games. I’ll be attending the first 2 home games. My first trip to any world series, which makes me sad it wasn’t the Cubs.
BTW yes I have a cowbell, no I don’t ring it but my wife does. Listen for the whistle that’s my thing.
Go Rays.
The Cubs will be great in 2008!
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