MLB Playoffs: Division Series Day One
by Al Yellon on Oct 6, 2010 9:30 AM CDT
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PrintI'm not going to make any predictions here, because I don't have a real good handle on any of these series. The teams all seem pretty evenly matched. But here are a few brief comments on each series.
The Rangers have made the playoffs for the first time in eleven years. They did so with surprisingly good pitching, finishing fourth in the AL in fewest runs allowed, helped by the acquisition of Cliff Lee. Rays pitching was better -- finishing second in the AL -- and they scored just a few more runs than the Rangers. Lee will face 19-game winner David Price today.
There is a 30% chance of showers in Philadelphia for the late-afternoon start between the Reds and Phillies (5 pm EDT). The Reds led the National League in runs, HR, SLG and OPS. Phillies pitchers led the major leagues by shutting out their opponents 21 times. Which one will give way in this series? Roy Halladay, making his first postseason start, faces the Reds' Edinson Volquez.
I'd very much like to see the Twins win it all this year, and before they lost eight of their last ten games they looked like they were a pretty good shot to do it. Was that just an end-of-season letdown? The 2008 Cubs were 3-4 after they clinched the division, and were flat in the playoffs. Somehow, I don't think Ron Gardenhire will not properly prepare them. And the Yankees also limped home, losing eight of their last 11. CC Sabathia will face Francisco Liriano today.
After the jump, game times and TV information.
12:30 pm CDT: Rangers at Rays. Announcers: Don Orsillo, Buck Martinez and Marc Fein. MLB.com Gameday for Rays/Rangers
4:00 pm CDT: Reds at Phillies. Announcers: Brian Anderson, Joe Simpson and David Aldridge. MLB.com Gameday for Reds/Phillies
7:30 pm CDT: Yankees at Twins. Announcers: Ernie Johnson, Ron Darling, John Smoltz and Craig Sager (yes, since the Yankees are involved, it takes four announcers). MLB.com Gameday for Yankees/Twins
SB Nation game preview for Rays/Rangers
SB Nation game preview for Reds/Phillies
SB Nation game preview for Yankees/Twins
I would think one playoff discussion thread here would be enough for today, even with three games, but if it gets slow later and you need an overflow, post it in the FanShot section.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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I'm rooting for the Twins
but I have a feeling the Evil Empire will take #28.
You hate the Rays?
And did you do that on an actual typewriter?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
If you notice...
the rays are just barely into hate territory…probably their complaints over attendance woes pushed them off the dividing line of ambivalence.
Furthermore, I’d move the Phillies down to the “don’t care/marginally hate” sector.
And no, that’s not my original work.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Oct 6, 2010 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
And another thing...
If I were to believe the rumors about the entire reason why the Tampa Bay franchise even exists – that Steinbrenner basically strongarmed Baseball into placing the expansion team there so he could watch the Yankees in his hometown – then yes, I could harbor some hatred for the DEVIL rays.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Oct 6, 2010 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
The reason for the Rays
The Rays came into being because they built that damn Trop dome so that the White Sox and Giants would have an alternative so they could threaten Illinois and California with moving. Once the White Sox and Giants got their new stadiums, the politicians of St. Pete got pretty upset, arguing that they built this thing for a major league team and that MLB was illegally restraining trade by preventing a team from moving there. Lawsuits were threatened.
On top of that, MLB had a major collusion ruling go against them, and they owed Andre Dawson, Tim Raines and other players a ton of money. They didn’t want to pay it, so they decided to get someone else to pay it. So Colorado and Florida got franchises. That made St. Pete even angrier and more lawsuits were threatened. Then the owners lost a ton of money in the Strike of 1994 and wanted to make that money up, so they gave expansion franchises to Tampa Bay and Arizona.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 6, 2010 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Didn't know this.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
The Giants move to St Pete
was a done deal until MLB stepped in and stopped it. Of course, leaving San Francisco for St. Petersburg would have been the dumbest move since leaving New York for San Francisco.
It looked like the White Sox were moving to St. Pete for a while, but it never got as far along as the Giants did.
There were a whole bunch of teams supposedly moving to that place.
Actually, the White Sox just about up and left in 1987 before the Illinois legislature came in and created the ISFA, which built the Cell for them.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
What's a typewriter?
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Pretty funny, though.
And true. Although for me, I’d probably switch the Twins and Phillies positions.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I am torn
I want to see the Twins win because they are the Twins, but the Yanks are my #2/3 team (competing with the Royals). Rays belong in the far right lower hand corner along with the Phillies
Otherwise, fantastic find!
I was lucky enough to get Twins ALCS tickets for game two.
But I’ not holding my breath for them to get past the Yankees given their recent history. I have friends in Minneapolis area I bought them for and hope to go if it works. How I got a lottery email is beyond me.
I really don’t have a favorite. Will watch Reds because they are in our division and the Braves because of Bobby cox and DLee. Don’t care much about Giants but will see how Fontenot does. In the AL I have to go Twins all the way. I like their organization as much as any team in the playoffs.
Sandberg for manager!
I was born in Philadelphia, so, Go Phillies !!!
(we moved to Chicago when I was about 8 months old)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I was born just outside St. Paul, so, Go Twins!!!
(we moved to Ottawa, IL. when I was 2 in 1960)
Joe Girardi...2011 Chicago Cubs Manager...Maybe...50/50?
Adam Dunn..2011 Chicago Cubs First Baseman - 3 yrs/$42 mill with a club option for a 4th.
Oh...speaking of Ottawa...
…I also had a 1st cousin from Ottawa, who pitched for the Cubs back in 1986. His name is Guy Hoffman, a southpaw. My mom’s baby brother’s boy. His jersey number hanging from the flagpole at Wrigley musta blew away and I think someone stole his statue.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hoffmgu01.shtml
Joe Girardi...2011 Chicago Cubs Manager...Maybe...50/50?
Adam Dunn..2011 Chicago Cubs First Baseman - 3 yrs/$42 mill with a club option for a 4th.
I was born in Chicago, so Go Cubs!!!
Oh, wait.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al Yellon on Oct 6, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Your birthplace is geographically closest to Cincinnati
So by that measure, you should be rooting for the Reds.
I was born an hour away from the Twin Cities, and of course, I’m happily rooting for the Braves.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Should I buy you an "In Dusty We Trusty" shirt in red?
Chicago to Cincinnati: ~270 miles
Chicago to St. Paul: ~400 miles
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hey Al...did you pull for the Sox in '05 Series?
Joe Girardi...2011 Chicago Cubs Manager...Maybe...50/50?
Adam Dunn..2011 Chicago Cubs First Baseman - 3 yrs/$42 mill with a club option for a 4th.
"Pull" for them?
No. But I did go to the two games at the Cell. Great ballgames — I wasn’t about to let the World Series happen in Chicago without going!
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Northside? Southside? Risky, risky...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
*** phew ***
;-)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Well
I was born & raised on the South Side but never was a Sox fan…….always a Cubs fan of course.
The CEO of the Y at the time couldn’t believe I was a Cubs fan when he knew I was from the South Side. . . . LOL Of course he was a Sox fan………ugh….but he and I got along great otherwise. The best part was I beat him at Poker!
I was born in Dallas...
…but I’m mostly indifferent about the Rangers. My brother is one of the few big Rangers fans, so I suppose they’re my AL choice.
"You know, you should be a lot more careful crossing the street like that, otherwise you could die - if that bothers you."
When did you go to Germany?
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
It's a toss up in the AL
Personally I think it’s Rays/Yankees for the ALCS, but the Twins quietly put together a monster year, and were on a roll till they clinched. this one is tough, My head says Twins, but my gut says Yankees….So I’ll root for the underdog there….don’t think Texas gets past the Rays…
In the NL…It’s Phillies and who knows? Nobody else really impressed me…Both the Giants and Braves nearly coughed up the NL West/WIldcard respectively and I just don’t see the Reds as a serious contender for anything……They’re going to get swept in 3 by the Phillies…..
Reds getting swept
Continuing that proud playoff tradition of NL Central champs!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
What the hell is that design in the middle of home plate
On the ALDS logo? Looks like two overlapping wheat stalks – is Miller sponsoring the playoffs?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hrm
Looks like it’s supposed to be two overlapping fall leaves, one oak and one…I dunno what. “Special” oak, maybe?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
They wanted to use maple
but it kept shattering and nearly killing people.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Oct 6, 2010 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions 7 recs
They've used those leaves in the playoff designs the past few years
At least in 2007 and 2008 they did…still have those division t shirts…sigh
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Looking back through the logos
2006:
2007:
2008:
2009:
They’ve been concentrating on the “home plate” theme for the last three years, and they recycled the leaf emblem from 2008. They just changed the red leak to a blue one.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Ok you caught me
But I knew I’d seen it once before. Truth be told I like the design of the 2009 one. The color scheme is so bizarre on all of these though
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Wasn't meant to show you up
Just wanted to see how redundant they were getting.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
JERK!
You forget about these things so quickly though. Especially if you don’t see them again after the world series
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
I grew up in Oak Park, so I'm cheering for the Alds.
One of Lee Elia's 15%
by waiting4cubs on Oct 6, 2010 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Prepare to have your mind blown
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Every time I see this, I think it says AIDS
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Every time I see ALDS, I think of Al and Doggie Stalker...
…arguing about ticket sales, no doubt. ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Both Oak leaves
Left one is White Oak (Pin Oak). Right one is a Red Oak (Bur Oak).
I have PMS & a GPS -- which means -- I am a bitch, and I will find you.
by cub in louies nest on Oct 6, 2010 9:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
My guess is that they chose leaves because it's the "fall classic."
Loved and rec’d the theory about the maple though.
Look into my eyes!
Why not Ash leaves?
The only oak bat I know about was in the movie ‘The Natural’. Maple and Ash trees have leaves that are nearly identical in appearance so one or the other would seem more appropriate.
Might wanna look again
Ash leaves:
Maple Leafs:
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Over/Under 35,000 in Tampa today?
Joe Girardi...2011 Chicago Cubs Manager...Maybe...50/50?
Adam Dunn..2011 Chicago Cubs First Baseman - 3 yrs/$42 mill with a club option for a 4th.
I'll take the under
Unless they feature an Early Bird Special at the buffet.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
It doesn't count
If Evan Longoria and David Price buy half the seats.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Sold out? Holy crap! No bandwagon jumpers in Tampa, is there?
Joe Girardi...2011 Chicago Cubs Manager...Maybe...50/50?
Adam Dunn..2011 Chicago Cubs First Baseman - 3 yrs/$42 mill with a club option for a 4th.
still tix available in ATL
but they will sell out. Its been a few years and they appreciate the fact they are in the playoffs again. I think!
"Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical." -Yogi Berra
The stadium will be half-empty for the first pitch
And slowly fill up until about the 3rd inning. I doubt they’ll sell many SRO tickets, though.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
actually
SRO is sold out for both games. But you are right, the fans here are “casual” about there baseball, and the fact that I just bought tickets and there are still some available is proof. even the Rays sold out playoff seats a few days back.
"Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical." -Yogi Berra
You haven't looked at my profile, have you? :D
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I have now.
Ive ben here for 7 years now and I root against them every time I go, no matter if they are playing the Cubs or not. Its more for fun, I respect their team and dont hate them, but just cant make myself root for them. you going to game 3 or 4?
"Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical." -Yogi Berra
Note the past tense
I’ve been in the Upper Midwest for over a year now. Still can’t find it in my heart to root for the Twins, though.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
The Mini Soda Twins?
The “Mini Soda Spot” on MLB.TV has made just the mention of that team a real anathème
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I will be rooting for the Giants
on sunday, wearing my Cubs gear. I just love baseball and am going to have a good time at a playoff game. In the end, dont care who wins, just give me a good game. Too bad I dont have a Fonty jersey ;)
"Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical." -Yogi Berra
If it's a good game you want, I'd want to see just the Twins vs the Rays...
…in a best of 19 (5, 7, 7,) series. Or best of 21 if you want to keep the “11 wins to a title” angle.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I would love
to see a 8 wins to a title type playoffs – 3, 5, 5 - boom each game is now twice as meaningful
Rooting interests
I’m going for the twins, rangers, reds, and braves in the wild card round. From that group I want to see the rangers and the braves making it to the world series with the latter, DLee winning it. However, I’ll be ok with anyone except the yanks or phillies winning it all.
48 minutes of intensity
Daughter goes to school in Philadelphia and hates the Phillies.
I have hated the Yankees all my life. So that eliminates two teams!
Have recently come to really dislike the Reds … why is this a process of eliminating teams I dislike??
Stupid Yankees will probably win it all. Their existence is baseball’s only flaw.
One of Lee Elia's 15%
Rooting
For the Giants against the Rangers. They are the two teams who have waited the longest for a Series win. (except you-know-who)
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
The Indians?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Astros?
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 6, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't
Sneak anything by you guys. BTW, there are only four teams who have not won a pennant since 1945. One of course is the Cubs. Who are the other three?
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
Teams that have been playing since then?
Or do expansion teams count?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
All
teams including expansion teams.
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
Rangers, Nats, Ms
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I am confused
Do you mean ever won a world series or ever been to one ?
Astros started in 62 and have never won a WS. They are an older franchise than the M’s & Nats.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 6, 2010 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Won a pennant
The Astros won the 2005 NLCS.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
The Spiders?
I love these guys!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
ABY...
Anybody But Yankees.
Prediction: Yankees lose in first round, Girardi gets fired, Cubs hire him. But I’d still rather have Sandberg.
That's probably the only way Cubs get Giardi with a loss to Twins and firing. I doubt it though.
Sandberg for manager!
And the Twins would have to win by 5+ runs every game
With the finale being a 11-1 drubbing
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Girardi stays in NYC is my point
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
How do you figure?
Not contesting you, just interested in your point
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
his choice in starting pitching
over the last week – I dont have the exact rundown but following it at the time I was thinking, WTF – especially considering the Yankees dont have a winning road record against any of the other playoff teams in the AL –
one caveat is that they do have an overall winning record against the Twins, so there could be some scheming there.
I am going off of what I saw on ESPN last week in terms of records and just looking at his choices of starters…
If someone paints a field emblom
and no one is there to see it, does it really exist?
Tampa Bay: Sorry-ass excuse for a sports town.
Just win the next game...!
RE 4 announcers
I like what ESPN does for MNF, with three guys in the booth and someone on the field. Football is a sport that is stop and go like baseball but there are 22 people on the field and certainly most people are watching the quarterback and where the ball is. You need another guy or two looking at some of the individual battles or the line or something like that. In baseball, it’s just not true. Two is more than enough with one on the field to get stuff from dugouts
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Sager will be the one on the field
Johnson, Darling, and Smoltz will all be in the booth. I just hope the other two don’t talk over Smoltzie’s stories – he’s pretty good when he can get in a groove.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Sager roams the stands
And gets the pre- and post-game interviews on the field.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
These are the times I'm glad I don't have cable
Is Sager wearing another one of his god-awful looking jackets again?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I'm sure he will be
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Who I think will go and who I'd like to see go to the Series
Think: Twins and Phillies
Like To See: Rangers and Reds
As I said before 7 of the 8 teams are fine with me
I only hate the Yankees. My preference by a slight margin would be The Giants. I will go outside the box a bit on the winner and go with The Rangers. Having been in first place nearly the wholes season the seem a bit under the radar. I hear they have a great pitching coach
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
All depends on Josh Hamilton
And if they get a chance to play at home
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
I'm considering hoping the Yankees do well
because I"m starting to want Girardi to stay put in NY.
Look into my eyes!
I ALWAYS root against the Yanks
I like some of thier players, Jeter is an all time classic player, and the rest of the core 4. But still root against them. I would like to see the Twins do it only because they do it right. But my gut says the Rays ovey Philly in the Series. They will get even for 2 years ago.
"Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical." -Yogi Berra
I'll be honest.
I couldn’t care less who wins. I’ll probably root for whichever national league team makes it. It would be hard for me to root for the Braves though. Mainly because I hate that stupid chop.
Look into my eyes!
You and me both
Made even worse by the giant drum out in CF that some bozo pounds on during it.
Like the Braves, hate the Chop.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Not enough reason...
to want the Yankees to win. You can still root against NY and root for Girardi to stay there.
C'mon Twins!
I want to spend all my monies on tickets for a team I marginally pay attention to just to say I’m at the World Series.
Did I say that out loud…
Yes, and be happy about it
I wish the Cubs were run as well, top to bottom. Colleague is a Twinkies fan and he’s got an inside route to playoff tickets.
I hope they win it all (Thome MVP) if nothing more than to see the fans of the team 9 miles south go batshit crazy.
Just win the next game...!
Going to a World Series game is really cool.
I’ve been to five of them:
Game 4, 1980 WS in Kansas City
Games 3 & 4, 1982 WS in Milwaukee
Games 1 & 2, 2005 WS at the Cell
All well worth it.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I only have one WS ticket stub in my collection - 1979 Pirates v. Orioles
A lot of fun except for all that “We are family” crap…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
FYI Yankees post season roster
Not sure if this came up but Mitre made it and Gaudin did not. Yankees thus have two ex Cubs, Braves have two and an * ( Infante). Harden not on Rangers post season roster ( I think he was shut down), Blanco is in.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
I think that still gives the Yankees the most of any team...
… tied with the Braves, who have Lee and Farnsworth.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Two on, one out in the bottom half - TB off to a good start.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Bases clogged, one out.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Blew it... Could not score any runs - almost 2010 Cubs like.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Rangers up 2-0 going into bottom of the 2nd
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
After two, 2-0 for Tex.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Cruz hits a HR, 3-0 for Texas
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
After 2½ innings: Texas 3 - TB 0
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
TB go down quickly - after three still 3-0
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Molina with a solo shot, 4-0
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
After 3½ innings: Texas 3 - Tampa Bay 0
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
4 to zilch - sorry...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Being by yourself (for the most part) in a post-season game thread not involving the Cubs...
…means never having to say you’re sorry.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Even if I am talking to myself, I can remain polite... ;-)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
...
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Never happened to me....yet
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
and you're not a cat either, I assume...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
never been caught and I'm not a cat....yet
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
Now you've done it
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
hee hee hee
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Christine O'Donnell does not approve of this
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 6, 2010 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
The witch?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I think I have the wrong kind of plumbing
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Well, she turned me into a newt!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hehehehe
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
After four, Texas 4 and Tampa Bay nary a one
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Not sure who I'm rooting for, Rays or Rangers....
I would like to see both win.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
Rays aren't playing well today
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
No they are not. Texas is overpowering them.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I like the Rays but I am rooting for the Rangers
They have never gotten to a WS, They got rid of Hicks and they have a Maddux
Works for me. I voted in the poll for them to win it all. I noticed the percentage of people voting for the Rangers crept up a little since the start of the game.
I admit it is not easy rooting for a team from Texas but there are lot of players on the team I like
Andy White should get a ring.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 6, 2010 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Since moving to Texas
The Rangers have won 1 (one) playoff game.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Where were they before Texas?
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
Washington
As the Senators
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I had a feeling it was them
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
I had completely forgotten that.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Now I am confused
I thought the Twins were the Senators which they more or less where. I guess the Rangers were in DC for two expansion years in the early 60s
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 6, 2010 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
The franchise originated in 1961 as the Washington Senators, an expansion team awarded to Washington, D.C. after the city’s first American League team, the original Washington Senators, relocated to Minnesota and became the Twins. After the 1971 season, the Senators were moved to Arlington, Texas and became the Rangers the following year.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Rangers_(baseball)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
OK the Rangers were the expansion Senators who played in DC
from 1961-1971. The "real " Senators are the Twins.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 6, 2010 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Precisely
The original Washington Senators (founded 1901) moved to Minnesota on 1961 and became the Twins. The expansion Washington Senators (founded 1961) moved to Arlington, TX in 1972 and became the Rangers.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
In other words...
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
Not so fast...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
The only way for the Washington Senators to win was to LEAVE
DC. One of the more famous baseball tag lines. Washington- First in War, First in Peace, Last in the American League
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 6, 2010 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn, I hate factorials
Never understood the need for them. Also, I’m glad computers exist now.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Senators
I’ve never understood why they just didn’t leave the Senators in Wash. and put the expansion team in Minnesota.
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
Well funny you should mention that
Senators owner Calvin Griffith wanted OUT of DC. He complained that Blacks did not go to baseball games. He was a nasty racist in general which probably did not help.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 6, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty sickening.
Guess that’s why he moved to Minnesota instead of, say, Atlanta.
"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.
Now 5-0 on a double off the wall
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
After 5½ innings: Texas 5 - Tampa Bay 0
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
After 4½ innings: Texas 5 - Tampa Bay 0
I seem to be number challenged this evening.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
its the rays and rangers...
This will go to the las5 out of the 9th….TB can score runs on bunches so no way they’re out of this one
by nmcubsfan on Oct 6, 2010 2:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
After five full innings: 5-0 for the Texas ex-Senators
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Are you sure?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
God, I really hope so.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Who is going to have a better career Castro or Andrus? guess
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
Castro
Castro is a survivor who will have a VERY long career. Elvis will be great for the first few years ,but flame out and get fat & bloated with drugs and too many peanut butter & banana sandwiches.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 6, 2010 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
The CIA never went after Elvis
And failed.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
No his brother Yadiar Castro will take over
After he retires his other brother Jose will take over.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 6, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
And Jimi will OD, way too young
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
After (n + ½) innings: Texas n - Tampa Bay 0
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
1st Rays base runner since the 2nd inning
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
GO RANGERS
not sure why but ever since they played the Cubs this year I have liked them…I like the Uni’s I think
I like Nolan Ryan, Mike Maddux , Andres Blanco
Thin Elvis, Kinsler Lee and a few others.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 6, 2010 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
After 6 full innings: Texas 5 and Tampa Bay nuthin'
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Maddon wanders out to the mound - Pitching change imminent
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Price out - Qualles in
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
At the Stretch it is still 5-0
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Zobrist nails one, Texas 5 - TB 1
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Lee is still in and has been pitching well, IMHO
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
After 7 full innings, Texas 5 and Tampa Bay 1
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
All right - I finally get to watch
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
cool
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
100% accurate
A man in a hot air balloon is lost. He sees a man on the ground and reduces height to speak to him.
“Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?”
“You’re in a hot air balloon hovering thirty feet above this field,” comes the reply.
“You must work in Information Technology,” says the balloonist.
“I do,” says the man, “How did you know?”
“Well,” says the balloonist, “Everything you told me is technically correct, but it’s no use to anyone.”
“You must be in business,” says the man.
“I am,” says the balloonist, “How did you know?”
“Well,” says the man, “You don’t know where you are, you don’t know where you’re going, but you expect me to be able to help. You’re in the same position you were before we met, but now it’s my fault.”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
rotflolabtc
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Quick top of the 8th - after 7½, the score is still 5 to 1 - time is running out for the Rays
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
O'Day now pitching for Texas
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
...
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
O'day out - Oliver in
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
You know, I really, really wish I watching the Cubs against whomever instead of Texas vs. TB...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
After 8 full innings, the score is 5 for Texas and 1 for Tampa Bay
BTW: I wonder what empty innings are?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Texas goes down fast, last chance for the Rays coming up.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Opulence
I haz it
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Feliz does not look sharp today
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
2 walks to start the inning - pitching coach to the mound
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I think they showed a Rays fan under retirement age
Or maybe it was Benjamin Button. Hard to tell.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
First out on a long fly to right. Runners at 1st and 2nd
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
The TV graphics says two outs???
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Brignac spelled backwards is Cangirb
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Brignac strikes out to end the game - final score 5 to 1 for Texas
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Senators 5
White Sox Giants Devil Rays 1
F
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Go Phillies!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Neftali Marmol closes it out to save the game for the Rangers
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
No he never got the tying run to the plate
and there was base open. A pretender .
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 6, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I know why the Rays lost
The new issue of Sports Illustrated arrived in the mail today. Anyone want to guess who is on the cover…. David Price.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
Overflow thread?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Eh, we're still under 300 comments
Roll with it, I say.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Already posted it
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
MLB.com caption
“Edinson Volquez made 12 starts upon returning from Tommy John”
What, they didn’t want to mention his failed drug test?
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
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