World Series Game #5: Rays vs. Phillies, Monday 10/27, 7:30 CT
If the World Series should end tonight -- and with Cole Hamels going for the Phillies, the home team should be favored -- it will, despite having a couple of close and well-played games, go down in history as yet another one-sided series with little drama. The teams get my thanks tonight for going with the same pitching matchup as in Game #1, saving me the trouble of retyping.
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Oh, wow. I'm first and I don't care.
I just wish we had Upton and Rollins.
"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 27, 2008 5:06 PM CDT
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I'd even settle for one of the two.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 7:44 PM CDT
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It is kind of sad to think that this is potentially the last MLB game until 2009...
One season-162 heart attacks!
by cubswgnrocks on
Oct 27, 2008 5:39 PM CDT
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+1
The thought just depresses me. BTW, don’t look at the counter on the main page…that has the same effect.
by Cap'n Awesome on
Oct 27, 2008 6:03 PM CDT
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Look on the bright side...
The Hot Stove can’t really heat up until the off-season. That’s when we will be able to see if Hendry is going to do anything constructive.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 7:45 PM CDT
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That's exactly what I'm waiting for
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by AceCubbie on
Oct 27, 2008 8:12 PM CDT
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I hope the Rays win the next two games.
I love watching a seventh game world series unless my team is in it and so far I have never had to worry about that.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on
Oct 27, 2008 6:02 PM CDT
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worst
world series in my life and i’m not saying that cause were not there.
I BELIEVE!!!! GO CUBBIES!!!!!!!!!!
by cubsluver22 on
Oct 27, 2008 6:23 PM CDT
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In your life?
I’m not sure how you’re qualifying worst, or how old you are, but three out of the last four winners have swept, making for very little drama.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
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guess its
better than a royals-pirates series but not by much. just extremely boring to me.
I BELIEVE!!!! GO CUBBIES!!!!!!!!!!
by cubsluver22 on
Oct 27, 2008 8:32 PM CDT
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meh....
I am just so depressed right now I might just watch this game..
2009 Cubs: Well, Seems so far away..
by Chanman25 on
Oct 27, 2008 7:17 PM CDT
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I'm so disgusted with the playoffs;
I’ve been wishing winter will come soon. Never in my life have I wished for winter.
THAT is how pitiful the fall has turned out!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 7:24 PM CDT
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I'm here for the duration. Can we do a Roll Call, jsut to relive old times?

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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 7:35 PM CDT
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I'm here,
but I may read my book if this game is as boring as last night.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 7:36 PM CDT
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I'll be in and out tonight.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 7:46 PM CDT
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Here for a bit
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on
Oct 27, 2008 8:36 PM CDT
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Just got here;
traveling and just got the wireless internet connection to work
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
by Weeghman Park on
Oct 27, 2008 8:38 PM CDT
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I know that pitching is king, but I'd trade Lilly for Victorino in a heartbeat.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 7:48 PM CDT
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I'm sure Philly fans
hate the silly Rocky theme FOX is playing. I mean, I love the movie and own the soundtrack…but it’s like talking about the goat or Bartman for the Cubs, I imagine.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 7:53 PM CDT
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Yeah, I'm sure they get tired of that and booing Santa Claus...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 7:56 PM CDT
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It's called a rosin bag.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 8:24 PM CDT
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Yeah, I'm sure they get tired of that and booing Santa Claus...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT
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SBN and I are not getting along very well right now...
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by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 8:30 PM CDT
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I can't believe...
…the Fox commentators are explaining what the Designated Hitter is.
I hope they’ll clue me in to what that round, white thing the guy on the hill keeps throwing is.
by sniffy the bee on
Oct 27, 2008 8:17 PM CDT
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It's called a rosin bag.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT
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I didn't think that you were referring to Rocky
But I wasn’t sure . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on
Oct 27, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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meh...bold statement
Philly fans are much worse than Yankee fans
2009 Cubs: Well, Seems so far away..
by Chanman25 on
Oct 27, 2008 8:58 PM CDT
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Chase Utley can have my babies.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:00 PM CDT
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I don't think that he is properly equipped for the job...
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by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 9:05 PM CDT
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Yeah, nor am I, so
I’m not sure how the…nevermind, damnit.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:07 PM CDT
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He's pretty good
but isn’t that going a little bit overboard? Maybe I just don’t get it.
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
by Weeghman Park on
Oct 27, 2008 9:07 PM CDT
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I don't think that he is properly equipped for the job...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 9:24 PM CDT
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Wow you're really
typing double double tonight tonight.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:27 PM CDT
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I would hate to be a pitcher and have the name "Balfour"
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
by Weeghman Park on
Oct 27, 2008 9:14 PM CDT
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I cannot stand baseball in cold weather.
I remember my first game on the JV team in high school. I was playing third, and living in Minnesota, it is still damn cold out when baseball season starts. We all had turtlenecks, hats, football warmers around our waists, etc. to keep warm. I got a liner right at me and it hit the soft spot in my glove…it hurt so much because of the cold I whipped my hand (throwing the glove and ball)…and my short stop barehanded the ball and threw the guy out. I looked like an idiot, but damnit, my hand was frozen with pain.
Dan
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:14 PM CDT
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The worst part about March baseball in Indiana
was hitting with wooden bats. My coach used to call it “bees in the bat handle.”
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
by Weeghman Park on
Oct 27, 2008 9:16 PM CDT
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This is nasty for the umpires.
The weather is really unplayable, but the last thing they want to do is have the Phils win 2-1 with a game shortened by rain — especially the clincher.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 9:25 PM CDT
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Yeah, it would be like when someone wins a rain-shortened Indy 500
Feels like they need an asterisk
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
by Weeghman Park on
Oct 27, 2008 9:26 PM CDT
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They shouldn't be playing in this
someone is going to get hurt
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
by Weeghman Park on
Oct 27, 2008 9:31 PM CDT
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Its the World Series.....
Put up or shut up
by Galvan316 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:32 PM CDT
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OOO Galvan with the snooty remark
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:32 PM CDT
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LOL
I will have to agree though, the tarp should have been on 2 innings ago.
by Galvan316 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:33 PM CDT
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I think this is great, actually.
A lil’ rain never hurt anybody. And I doubt the players are going to want to sit, get cold for 2 hours, and wait for this to start up again.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:35 PM CDT
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What if the Rays tie the game and they end up suspending it?
Anybody remember that ever happening?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:35 PM CDT
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My guess
If the Rays tie it up…
Rain delay
by Galvan316 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:36 PM CDT
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But what if it doesn't stop raining....
would it be a suspended game if the game is tied?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:37 PM CDT
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I'm not sure.
If you don’t play the bottom of the 6th, does the game revert to the 5th (it used to), or is it now suspended?
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by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 9:41 PM CDT
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Sounds like it will be suspended....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:44 PM CDT
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If they can't play tomorrow, do they go to TB, play it before game 6, and maybe not need game 6?
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by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 9:47 PM CDT
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THIS IS SO AWESOME
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:37 PM CDT
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We all know
If this game was at Wrigley… and we where up 3 -1 It would have to be a blizzard for us to leave
by Galvan316 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:37 PM CDT
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A blizzard?
More like a earthquake, bomb threat, or some type of airborne, biological weapon.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:38 PM CDT
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Even then,
I think people STILL stay!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:39 PM CDT
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I mean...
…I COULD use my sweatshirt as a gas mask…
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:39 PM CDT
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What did all of the fans do when the Earthquake hit right before the game?
I don’t remember.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:40 PM CDT
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Whoo hoo!
Good for the Rays!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:38 PM CDT
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Think about their choices now...
1. Rays don’t score now. Put tarp on field, can’t resume. Phils win WS while sitting in clubhouse.
2. Rays tie score. Phils don’t score in bottom of 6th. Suspended game. Do you continue tomorrow using the same tickets as tonight? Go to TB, play last threes innings, Phils win, game 6 never happens, and refund the tickets?
3. If the Rays take the lead and the Phils don’t tie in the bottom of the 6th, they can put the tarp on, call it a game, and get the ticket revenue from game 6.
No-win situation. They should have stopped the game in the 4th.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 9:39 PM CDT
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I'm pretty sure #1 is exactly how the WS will NEVER, EVER play out.
by NittanyCub on
Oct 27, 2008 9:41 PM CDT
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I would guess if the game is suspended
it would be finished in Philly tomorrow and if the Rays win, game 6 would be in St. Pete on Wednesday. I would guess they would treat it just like if tonight was rained out and honor the tickets for game 5.
Of course that would be the logical thing to do and this IS MLB so who knows!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:42 PM CDT
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That was my point
they should have done something when there would still have been viable options. Now just about anything that happens is going to have someone crying in their beer that is wasn’t fair to their team. They are now already on the literal slippery slope.
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
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I don't think there is any way in hell this game doesn't end tonight.
I am certain the city of Philly is more than ready for a celebration.
It will be delayed for as long tonight as possible…
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:43 PM CDT
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I think mother nature may have a say in it....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:45 PM CDT
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There's nothing like being in the library
and hearing 3 Phillies fans yell obscenities; all three in sync.
… which caused me to come here and giggle. Oh Phillies fans, what obnoxiousness do you have left in those brains of yours?
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Oct 27, 2008 9:40 PM CDT
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I knew PSU let anyone into college.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:41 PM CDT
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I guess Brewers fans are top-notch.
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Com'on, I had to get at least a lil' LOL outta ya, didn't I??!!
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:44 PM CDT
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It was a good one
Man, this weekend was just something different, by the way.
by NittanyCub on
Oct 27, 2008 9:45 PM CDT
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If you're not at a BCS bowl game in two months it is a lost season.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:50 PM CDT
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If they lose a game, it won't be good news for my immediate health.
by NittanyCub on
Oct 27, 2008 9:51 PM CDT
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Go PSU
I hope they win the whole thing.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on
Oct 27, 2008 10:04 PM CDT
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Who are you and what have you done with my Badger
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 10:06 PM CDT
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Hey, we ain't going anywhere
It’s good for the Big11Ten, and Paterno’s a class act.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on
Oct 27, 2008 10:07 PM CDT
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Thanks Shanghai!
We’ll see what happens.
Last Saturday was insane, by the way. I’ve been here for three years, and I’ve never seen downtown the way it was that night.
Check out that first picture. A lot of the students were maced by the officers, who were spraying it into crowds. Rightfully so, things were escalating really fast.
by NittanyCub on
Oct 27, 2008 10:09 PM CDT
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I gotta show you a picture after we upset OSU
gimme a minute to find it and upload it.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 10:11 PM CDT
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I found a video of two nights ago
Here. They got it a little later in the night; at around 12:30-1:00, AT LEAST five blocks were covered in students. I still can’t get over how ridiculous it was.
… and how stupid some of the students are over here. Jesus christ, get in a fight with each other before destroying property. Dumbasses.
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Oct 27, 2008 10:14 PM CDT
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Ah, the mob mentality
And they whine when the police try to maintain order. Making it worse, my ass — they’re trying to stop wanton destruction of private property.
That blonde girl in the beginning looks very scared.
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by Shanghai Badger on
Oct 27, 2008 10:18 PM CDT
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Reminds me of State Street after the MSU game in 1993
When Bucky clinched a Rose Bowl berth for the first time in 30 years. The game was played late at night because it was in Tokyo, and the city waived the bar closing time.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
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Oct 27, 2008 10:14 PM CDT
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Here it is. Obviously the stadium erupted. Look at all the fans on the field!
Ohio State was the defending national champions, had not lost a game in over a year and a half (I think 19-0), and Wisco beat them with a 80 yard TD catch by Lee Evans with five minutes left in the game. I’m in the back, looking like I’m 20, cuz I was. The guy is was roommate, his sister, a friend, and my girlfriend at the time (clockwise).
Dan

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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 10:24 PM CDT
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Hear?
Hey, it's a new century!
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Oct 27, 2008 9:46 PM CDT
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When you become perfect
Then you can correct anyone else…. Okay :)
anyway.. as stated before By Galvan316:
anyway.. as stated before By Galvan316:""My guess If the Rays tie it up…
anyway.. as stated before By Galvan316:""My guess If the Rays tie it up…Rain delay"
by Galvan316 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:47 PM CDT
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And I dont know what the hell happened there
by Galvan316 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:48 PM CDT
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I must have gotten some bad stuff
Damn
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Oct 27, 2008 9:51 PM CDT
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I was just kidding!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:48 PM CDT
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So what I man
Just joking around :)
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Oct 27, 2008 9:48 PM CDT
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Damn
So was I man…
Just joking around damn Computer
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Oct 27, 2008 9:49 PM CDT
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Are you talking to yoursef?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:50 PM CDT
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I tend to yell at the TV!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:51 PM CDT
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Should we start the "rain, rain, go away" dance?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:49 PM CDT
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They'll be finishing this when the sun comes up
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
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Oct 27, 2008 9:45 PM CDT
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I think Soriano would have thrown him out from LF on that shallow hit
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
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Does anyone else think that this is poectic justice for Fox?
They are the ones who insist on dragging out the playoffs with all of the off-days so that they have a better lead-in to November sweeps.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
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Oct 27, 2008 9:50 PM CDT
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Guess what,
next year we get the joyful time of watching the WS in November! What great fun that will be, in the snow, in Chicago!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:52 PM CDT
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Can someone find the actual rule now for rain delays?
I’m having a hard time explaining it to myself.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 9:51 PM CDT
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If it rains, they stop they game until it stops raining?
Hey, it's a new century!
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Oct 27, 2008 9:52 PM CDT
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That's what I'm thinking.
How can you honestly cut short this type of game— a WS Champ clincher? Or any playoff game for that matter? Now I’ve researched this, and I’m pretty sure that’s some sort of law against humanity. Believe me. I just read it somewhere.
by NittanyCub on
Oct 27, 2008 9:54 PM CDT
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It is mentioned in Aristotle's treatise: The Nature of Baseball
“The Spartans did have many occasions when weather would affect the ability of the players to demonstrate their prowess to the satisfaction of the spectators who would then in unison yell "Boooo” which was a bastardization of an arcaic Catalan word “boose” which meant “get outtahere now”." In those occasions a yearling cow would be sacrificed and based on the shape and color of the entrails either the game would be suspended to be replayed on the next equinox or all the players would be sacrificed and all records of the game would be stricken from the official records.
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
by Weeghman Park on
Oct 27, 2008 10:00 PM CDT
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But there has to be some reasonable limit as to how long they wait before suspending it
but I don’t think it is rule specified. It will be Bud’s judgment which doesn’t exist in our reality.
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
by Weeghman Park on
Oct 27, 2008 9:54 PM CDT
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After the game starts, it's in the hands of the crew chief of the umpires.
Before the game, MLB decides in the playoffs (the home team decides in the regular season.)
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:57 PM CDT
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Yes, but realistically the crew chief will be talking this over with Bud before making any decision himself
But he would be the entity to announce the decision
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
by Weeghman Park on
Oct 27, 2008 10:02 PM CDT
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That makes sense.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 10:29 PM CDT
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In the regular season, there is a minimum waiting time, which I think is 90 minutes
for the first delay and 45 minutes for any subsequent delay. There is no maximum; it is at the sole discretion of the crew chief.
In the WS, it is probably Bud’s (or Bob DuPuy’s) decision.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 10:07 PM CDT
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According to the interview with Bob DuPuy,
1. The game is currently in a rain delay.
2. If they are unable to resume tonight, the game will become a suspended game.
3. The ideal situation would be to finish the game tomorrow (have no idea about tickets), but the weather forecast is worse for tomorrow.
4. If they can’t play tomorrow, they will play Wed. He did not say whether that would be in Philly or TB, or what would happen to game 6. My guess is that there is no official rule, and that the commissioner will wing it.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 9:56 PM CDT
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Can you remember this situation happening before?
I can’t.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:58 PM CDT
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The Cubs won last year with this rule.
They were down to the Pirates, scored to go ahead, the game was suspended, and they held on to win the next day. With the old rules they would have lost, with a revert to the last official, full inning.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 10:01 PM CDT
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Sorry, I meant in the playoffs.
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by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 10:29 PM CDT
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I can remember playing in some rain, but not this much.
There was a WS in which game 7 was rained out (before starting) twice. With the old fields, they wouldn’t have even tried to continue after the third or fourth inning.
Apparently, they were hoping that they could play through because tomorrow’s forecast is worse.
I’m just glad that the Phils won’t win by rain-out even though I’m rooting for the Phils. I want to see a celebration on the field.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Oct 27, 2008 10:04 PM CDT
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Here's what I found out, too...
…under the old rules, tonight’s game would have been won by the Phills, because it would have reverted back to the last complete inning, when the Phills were up 2-1. Now, however, the new rules essentially eliminate ties and “official” games from not being completed. So tonight’s game, if the rain delay does not end, becomes suspended, picking up exactly where it left off, until its completion.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 10:00 PM CDT
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Whoo hoo for the new rules!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 10:30 PM CDT
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Anyone else listening to MLB Home Plate on XM?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 9:53 PM CDT
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I don't see how this wouldn't be an advantage for the Rays
If this is suspended, they (probably, I’m sure) don’t have to worry about Hamels pitching anymore, except for maybe Game 7— if there is one. He might have been getting a little tired, but still; rather 6 innings from Cole hamels than 7-9 innings from Cole Hamels.
by NittanyCub on
Oct 27, 2008 10:00 PM CDT
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Have I showed you this site?
It’s been my favorite resource for all things college football for about four or five years. You’ll love it. And it updates FAST after games.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 10:02 PM CDT
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That's pretty cool
I’m gonna put that on my feed. They have a buttload of articles over there
by NittanyCub on
Oct 27, 2008 10:04 PM CDT
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The best weekly sources are...
…the CFN top rankings, where they give their “actual” rankings of how good someone is…for instance, is Minnesota really the 17th best team in the country? HELL NO. Their rankings are basically informed power rankings of the best of the best. I also like the Calvacade of Whimsy, which is very funny, and then the bowl predictions.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 10:08 PM CDT
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It doesn't look like Hamels will get the 5 win record...
…unless the Phills score to go ahead in the next half inning, and hold on to win.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 10:02 PM CDT
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I don't put much stock in post-season records, anyway
The big fuss about “all-time” — considering how relatively recent additional rounds are, the records don’t mean all that much.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on
Oct 27, 2008 10:08 PM CDT
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Monday Night Football guys,,,
say that the game has been officially suspended… will be picked up tomnorrow in the 6th
by MillsChC on
Oct 27, 2008 10:19 PM CDT
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With that, I'm off to try and study before trotting back home
See you folks later
by NittanyCub on
Oct 27, 2008 10:20 PM CDT
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I guess this WS will be the most lame WS in my memory.....boring and stilted....
…with crazy viewing hours….
"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 27, 2008 10:21 PM CDT
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Maybe they're going after fans with insomnia?
Who knew they were such a ratings bonanza?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 10:34 PM CDT
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ESPN concurs on their site
And I’m too lazy to link it, since most are probably leaving.
Night, all.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on
Oct 27, 2008 10:21 PM CDT
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MLB needs to shorten the season back to 154 games...
This is getting ridiculous. Every spring a dozen teams start the year playing with snow mounds on the field. And now the playoffs extend to the beginning of friggin November. LOOK at those weather conditions in Philly. Imagine if the World Series were being played at Wrigley tonight. I just checked out the window and it’s snowing !!!
Shorten the season Bud. You and your greedy bastard owners can make up the lost dough somewhere else.
"Not that I don't feel like I'm part of the team, by no means, but when you get that nice celebration coming into the dugout and you're getting your ass hammered by guys, it's no better feeling than to have that done.'' -- Matt Stairs (aka The Professional Hitter)
by MDBNIU on
Oct 27, 2008 10:21 PM CDT
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Just wait until Minnesota opens up its new park, sans roof!
Fuckin’ idiots. And I can say that, cuz I’m from Minnesota.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 10:26 PM CDT
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It's not even going to have a retractrable roof?
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
by Weeghman Park on
Oct 27, 2008 10:27 PM CDT
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Nope, their billionaire owner won't pay for it.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on
Oct 27, 2008 10:35 PM CDT
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No, no, and no.
It will ahve a “canopy” for fans…but not the field. Minnesota is stupid.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 10:36 PM CDT
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Yep
It took Minnesota many years to get a new ballpark. As I understand it the park is being built to more modest specs, ala Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. The issue of a retractable roof was shot down very early on because it would have made the overall project cost way more than what there was a willingness to shell out. Of course that decision will come back to bite the Twins in the ass. But the real issue is that this is yet another case of crisis in leadership by Bud the Dud Selig. It’s INSANE to be playing baseball games from March 31st to November 1st. Shorten the regular season 8 games. Also, shove more twi-light doubleheaders on the schedule. That way the teams get two gate receipts for the twi-lighters and we can shave a couple extra days off the calendar.
"Not that I don't feel like I'm part of the team, by no means, but when you get that nice celebration coming into the dugout and you're getting your ass hammered by guys, it's no better feeling than to have that done.'' -- Matt Stairs (aka The Professional Hitter)
by MDBNIU on
Oct 27, 2008 10:37 PM CDT
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Mike, if you saw the location they are putting that stadium into...
…it wouldn’t have fit a large 7-Eleven and a parking lot. It is right next to the Target Center (Timberwolves), and is gonna be squeeeeeeezed in there. I’ve heard a lot of the amenities are gonna be real tight.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 10:40 PM CDT
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It used to be a parking lot, now that I think about it...
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Oct 27, 2008 10:40 PM CDT
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AND THEY NEED to enforce reg. season rules...
and if tampa ton’t like it F Tampa
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on
Oct 27, 2008 11:58 PM CDT
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Too Much Greed
Going back to the 154-game schedule would be a great idea, but the owners would lose 4 home games each during the regular season. They are way too greedy to give up that revenue. How about starting these World Series games at 7:35 PM EASTERN, not central? How much TV revenue is gotten from individual episodes of 7:30 PM eastern shows syndicated shows like Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Entertainment Tonight, and EXTRA?
At the very least, schedule these games to start no later than 8:05 PM eastern, if the local affiliates really must get their revenue from the game shows and entertainment news shows that lead into prime time? Both of these World Series teams are in the eastern time zone. I don’t think their fans would complain about that.
"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray
by memphiscub on
Oct 28, 2008 8:12 AM CDT
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Game will be resumed...
tomorrow at 7pm CST. Haven’t paid attention enough to who’s starters are scheduled to go for Game 6, or which ones have the most rest… but you gotta think that the Phillies would go with their’s for the final 3 innings or more of the resumed game, if it could mean a WS title.
by MillsChC on
Oct 27, 2008 10:29 PM CDT
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Weather forecast for Philly tomorrow night looks icky
Hopefully they’ll be able to get a few innings in.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on
Oct 27, 2008 10:32 PM CDT
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This actually could be good for the Rays.
I bet David Price is the “starter”, and goes hard. That alone is worth the price of re-admission.
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 10:38 PM CDT
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*F* the rays...
They should be setting tee times right now…….there are 6 UMPIRES how sucked fox DICK right now who should be…….
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on
Oct 27, 2008 11:37 PM CDT
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aSTRIC THE RAYS NOW....JUST LIKE MCGUIRE ANDD SOSA...
THEY WERE DONE AND DON’T DESERVE ANY MORE CHANCES
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on
Oct 27, 2008 11:43 PM CDT
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GAME WAS OVER PERIOD....
Those conditions where the RAYS scored were NOT conditions any regular season game would have ever been played in…………..MLB F%$ccked up royalyy……
Sorry67 4 and 1/2 wewre played…B4 adverse conditions……………ML B is i9n serious trouble…ass this 45 yr old fan says WRONG
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on
Oct 27, 2008 11:40 PM CDT
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SORRY....shoulda ended after 5.......
BIAS
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on
Oct 27, 2008 11:59 PM CDT
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As we can see...and a leson to your children....
LIFE IS NOT FAIR…….
No excuse for any 6th inning baseball……
Philly has every right to be pisssed off….rule sez….4 andd 1/2 innings…series over….UMPIRES CAUSED THE TIE……….
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on
Oct 27, 2008 11:35 PM CDT
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sOYnaraya...anfd addios....
LIFE IS NOT FAIR AND NEITHER IS MLB……
I QUIT
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on
Oct 27, 2008 11:46 PM CDT
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Talk about nactivist judges,...
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on
Oct 27, 2008 11:48 PM CDT
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Sorrry...Al......You HAVE to agree.....
if not…..well…like I said…MLB ain’tt fair….just like life…..
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on
Oct 27, 2008 11:49 PM CDT
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Drunk much?
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 27, 2008 11:52 PM CDT
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apply YOURLOGIC...
c’mon…d polit….u do it all the time
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on
Oct 27, 2008 11:54 PM CDT
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I hd the hi def advantage,,,,
looked like a snowstorm in the 6th…..
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on
Oct 27, 2008 11:56 PM CDT
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Drunk n bloggin'! I love it, kc
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by dtpollitt on
Oct 28, 2008 12:32 AM CDT
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NO APOLOGIEESS.....
The Phillies were WRONGED…
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
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Oct 27, 2008 11:53 PM CDT
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Both teams were wronged.
The game should never have been started. For a possible clinching game, they shouldn’t have put themselves in the position where they might have to suspend — there’s no way they EVER would have called such a game short of nine innings.
Even if that meant waiting a couple of days for better weather, they should have waited.
Just wait till next year when we could be playing into November.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on
Oct 28, 2008 7:38 AM CDT
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+1
I know no one can control the weather. The truth is the deeper into October and (yes, November) for next season you go, the better the chances are for inclement weather. I think MLB should consider itself fortunate that one of these teams play in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a domed stadium.
Why start something you know you can’t finish in all likelihood? Let’s say the game hadn’t been tied in the top of the sixth. The Phillies would have won the World Series in a rain-shortened game. That would have been terrible for the game. As it turned out, the Rays tied it, and we have a suspended game. That still isn’t good for baseball. To echo the sentiment, the game never should have started.
"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray
by memphiscub on
Oct 28, 2008 8:33 AM CDT
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Bud's Presser....
1)The guy looks old…like nursing home old, tapioca pudding old. On top of that, he is a terrible public speaker and appeared to have a grumpy disposition through the whole thing. I am now convinced that he is a puppet ruler and that the owners are really running baseball. From appearance alone, I would not want this guy being the face of my company.
2)There was no real reason for him to have the umpires in the presser other than to take some of the heat off of him. His body language was as such since several times he looked at them when explaining the situation. Several times he had the appearance of trying to deflect attention off of him and put it on the umpires, the weather, etc.
3)I agree with his decision that he was not going to call the game even if the Phils were winning when the delay started. I don’t think that the Phillies wanted to win a WS that way. However, if you play devil’s adovacate, the potential does exist in the regular season for a called game to affect the post season (i.e. a team misses playoffs by one game, home field advantage by one game, division by one game but wins the wildcard, etc). So, I guess the luxury of having off days and no other teams involved but those playing allows one to bend the rules.
"Sports are a crazy business. If there was a template, we'd all be champions, right? But there's one winner and 29 or 30 losers; one guy wins, everybody else is tied for last. That's the way it works" -- Mark Cuban
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