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Open Game Thread: Playoffs Day One

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Hang on...with no baseball break, we go right into the playoffs with three incredible series today, starting at noon.

First up:

Brewers vs. Phillies - 12:00 PM
Gallardo v. Hamels
Final Score: Phillies 3, Brewers 1
Series: Phillies lead 1-0
Next Game: Tomorrow (10/2) at 3:00PM

(Note that the 9:30-10AM start that they gave the A's/Minnesota in 2006 wasn't good enough for this year's teams - /bitter rant, onto playoff fun!)

The Brewers

It took until the very last day of the season, but the Brewers won the wild card and found themselves in the playoffs for the first time since many of our AN crowd was even born. (The rest were wearing really, really bad clothes.) Highlights of the Brewers include Ryan Braun with his 37 homeruns, Price Fielder with his 34 homeruns, and Mike Cameron (25) and J.J. Hardy (24). Jealous yet? Did the A's even have 37 homeruns all year? As for the starting pitching for the Brewers, things look rather thin. As of the latest report, Sheets will not be throwing in this series, and is out most likely the rest of the season, and C.C. Sabathia has already been taxed to get to this point, so expect more work from him, Bush, and Suppan. I would certainly expect Sabathia to throw on three days' rest again, and I would expect the success or failure of the series to be directly linked to the starting rotation.

The Phillies

 The Phillies bring Ryan Howard to play in the series with his MLB-leading 48 homeruns and 146 RBI's (again, did we have 48 homeruns and 146 RBI's all year?), but he isn't the only one that can hit. The Phillies lead the NL in HR's, and are second in runs scored. They also sport Brad Lidge, who is lights-out coming in from the 'pen, which is certainly an advantage up against the battle-torn bullpen of the Brewers.

baseballgirl note:

It looks like a battle between a well-prepared, well-rehearsed Phillies team, and an exhausted, spent, but absolutely on fire and hungry Brewers crew, and it should make for a great series right out of the gate. I'm rooting for the Brewers.

Dodgers vs. Cubs- 3:30 PM
Lowe v. Dempster

The Dodgers

Adding Joe Torre as a weapon this season didn't yield immediate results, as many thought the skipper was only highlighted with the Yankees behind him, but with the addtion of Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers have turned it up; plowing over Arizona and securing the top spot in the NL West, and looking at another chance to make their mark in the playoffs. Derek Lowe, who has backed up his number one slot with an amazing year, will take the mound for the Dodgers in Game One facing off against Ryan Dempster. The Dodgers led the league in ERA, but Zambrano and (healthy) Harden loom in the second and third game. However, the Dodgers, and their late-season revamping of the team, look to neutralize the great pitching and storm the gates of the NLCS.

The Cubs

The Cubs haven't won a World Series in 100 years. None of their current players can own that, and it would take three or four generations to even remember it, but it's there all the time; the Stomper-size elephant in the room during every pitch, every game, every time it looks like the Cubs will be somebody and go somewhere. This year, they have a great team, but you can't help but wonder; what will happen to derail the postseason train this time? Most pressing to A's fans, I would think, is how Rich Harden, who could barely string two starts together for the A's in five seasons, will hold up under the playoff pressure.

baseballgirl note:

For me, this is THE series. I love all the possible story-lines here; the all-SoCal playoff option; the all-Chicago one on the other end, Manny; the closest stadium to me, Torre back in the playoffs, and two of the most historic and well-known NL teams facing off for all the glory. I think this one will be fun. My hunch says Dodgers, but this one is a free-for-all, and I hope it's great.

Red Sox vs. Angels- 7:00 PM
Lester v. Lackey

The Red Sox

Neither the Red Sox nor the Angels are a stranger to October, and there's not much to say that hasn't been rehashed over and over during the last few years. But this Red Sox team is a little bit different; despite the pitching, the lineup, the manager, the experience, Manny being Manny will be Manny for another playoff team this year. And I think that's going to hurt the Red Sox.

The Angels

Man, this is one scary team. As if their beefed-up lineup wasn't doing all the right things anyway, they had to go out and bring Teixeira on board, my former favorite player, who is dead to me now. They are a scary offensive team, but more scary is their starting pitching, who by and large, has been incredible this year. We could talk about their closer's year, as well, but I want to file that away in 'more lucky than good; I'd save sixty games too if I was hand-picked a hundred save opps', and I would like nothing more than K-Rod's numbers outside his save total to be exploited in the late innings.

baseballgirl note:

Don't kid yourself. Despite the 10PM East Coast start, there won't be a baseball fan there (except perhaps fans in New York, who have all moved on to the Giants and the Jets), who won't be bleary-eyed at work on Thursday morning because they watched baseball all night. I despise both teams; both have caused the A's a tremendous amount of heartache over the years, and no one will cheer louder than I if the Rays manage to hang onto their own series and bounce one from the playoffs. I have to go Red Sox here; I will never root for the Angels.

Ready? Go.

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Well dang girl!

Much as I hate ‘em, gotta cheer for the Red Sox. I know I should support my league, but I just can’t. If it was anyone but the Angels.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 1:16 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe because I'm here on the East Coast...

…and just plan tired of the Red Sox, but I hope Boston loses.

Note I didn’t say I hope the Angels win. I just want the Red Sox to lose. And then the Angels get trounced by the Rays.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 4:58 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope the Cubs lose.

You think “Red Sox Nation” is bad, Cubs Nation will be MUCH worse.

The “Cubs Nation” bandwagon is bad enough with them losing.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 6:53 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I kind of agree

But don’t fans usually jump on a bandwagon of a team that is winning? Surely long-time Cub fans deserve some credit. But I hear what you’re saying. I always wondered how Red Sox fans could be so overwhelmingly obnoxious, and that was before 2004. Strangely, my experience is that they are somehow less obnoxious now. Maybe the same would apply to the Cubs Nation if they finally win one.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 6:58 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

When the Cubs started winning regular season in 2007-2008

Mainly 2008 - the bandwagon expanded.

Long-term Cub fans (one of my best friends is one) definitely deserve the credit, but the bandwagon will be obnoxious if the Cubs win the series.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 8:26 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nothing could possibly be worse than Red Sox Nation

Here’s why a Cubs victory wouldn’t be near as bad—the Chicago fans have embraced the lovable loser persona, as embodied in the eternally happy party that is the Wrigley bleacher scene. Boston before ’04, by contrast, sported the angst-ridden Calvinist ethic, embracing their crushing defeats like so much confessional penance.

When lovable losers finally win, good tijmes are had by all. When insufferable whiners finally win, they remain insufferable, when toxic superiority added to the noxious brew. Did I mention that I hate Boston?

I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 1, 2008 8:37 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I dunno, from what I've seen

the loveable loser persona is no longer as true as it used to be be. Cubs fans I’ve run into seem to be getting increastingly angst ridden, obsessed with finally winnign a WS.

ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524

by rfloh on Oct 1, 2008 2:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1, plus i'm a Cardinals fan, so its a double whammy

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 1, 2008 8:42 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed

Cubs fans are just like Red Sox fans except more frat-boy ish even, if thats possible. Yuck.

Gas to Chicago- $23.87 A's/White Sox Tix- $28 Watching the A's whipping the Sox in July 05'- Priceless

by WiscoFan on Oct 1, 2008 10:23 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hard to root for either Boston or Anaheim

So I will just watch that series quietly…. These are some incredible matchups today, and the Rays don’t even play until tomorrow. Great write-up, bbg.

by Alberto on Oct 1, 2008 6:57 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i hope for 5 18-inning games

that thrash both rosters severely so that whoever faces the winner in the ALCS will be able crush them.

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by DMOAS on Oct 1, 2008 2:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed. At least one 18 inning game please. The more the better.

Preferably the clincher, please, so they’re extra tired.

Wasn’t the 2005 Braves/Astros game 18 inning game was the longest game in playoff history?

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 2:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice:
the Stomper-size elephant in the room

Didn’t know how you would be able to work that in. Good work.

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by pam5981 on Oct 1, 2008 8:09 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Quick note/question/favor

Any chance you could note who the starting pitchers are for each game?

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by PaulThomas on Oct 1, 2008 8:13 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here ya go

Gallardo v. Hamels (MIL/PHI)
Lowe v. Dempster (LAD/CHC)
Lester v. Fugly [Lackey] (BOS/LAA)

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 8:25 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ha! "Fugly"!

Sounds like the Cousin Oliver of the Addams Family.

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Oct 1, 2008 11:20 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Starting pitchers up...

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 9:55 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great write up, BBG...

Once again, I don’t need any site other than AN for good baseball…

I blame Englishmajor.

by McFood on Oct 1, 2008 8:15 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I fear this will be one of those postseasons

Where every team I adopt loses. I’m rooting for the Phillies, Cubs, Rays, and I’m even going to debase myself by pulling for the Angels—I just loathe Boston so much. But I’m 0-2 irooting against the ChiSox here in the early going, and I fear I’m on the cusp of running the table of defeat.

Malaise is coming back in style.

I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 1, 2008 8:31 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really, really dread coming home from class tonight

I do not want to be leaving Lincoln Park at about the same time as a bunch of dumbass drunken Cubs fans are leaving Wrigley. Ugh.

by thejd44 on Oct 1, 2008 8:59 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I will never root for the Sux

I’m hoping for an exhausting ALDS that goes the distance and makes the winner unable to compete in the ALCS.

by OaklandSi on Oct 1, 2008 9:07 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LDS predictions... add your own

Phillies over Brewers
Cubs over Dodgers

Red Sox over Angels
Rays over White Sox

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Oct 1, 2008 9:25 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why do people think so highly of the Dodgers?

I’ve heard people call them the “hottest team in baseball” since acquiring Manny. Aren’t they something like 6 games over .500 in that time? That’s not exactly amazing. They had a losing record in August.

by thejd44 on Oct 1, 2008 9:40 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like the way they set up for a short series....

Lowe has been excellent the last 6 weeks and Billingsley can shut down anyone when he is goign right.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 1, 2008 12:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oaktownpower continues his streak

of responding to every “why are people falling for the espn / national sports media hype?” comment.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 1, 2008 12:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What the hell did that have to do with ESPN?

I was answering a question about the Dodgers. My god…nice reach though.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 1, 2008 12:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why?

Let’s see, BPro have their third order pythag wins total, ie wins adjusted on offensive and defensive components, and strength of schedule at 88 wins, better than the Brewers, and Phillies, both with 86 wins. Don’t like adjusting for strength of schedule? Their 2nd order wins total, ie wins adjusted based on offensive and defensive components is 91 wins; the only teams better than that are the Rays and the RS.

Their pitching is outstanding. They have a very good rotation with Lowe, Billingsley, Kuroda, and a fantastic bullpen.

And Manny improves their offense. Their offense as currently constituted projects as pretty good.

ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524

by rfloh on Oct 1, 2008 2:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Short series = scary.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 9:52 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Teixeira = scary

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 9:52 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Scaaaarrrrry

Well, just his face.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 9:58 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Has anyone noticed that Saunders is looking just like him?

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 10:00 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So that's the secret of good starting pitchers

They look so fugly and/or scary that causes batters to look away during the delivery. Brilliant!

by asfansince1989 on Oct 1, 2008 11:28 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

is that considered Sfugly?

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by DMOAS on Oct 1, 2008 2:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Go Brewers

Going to the game Saturday in Milwaukee. Not having a playoff team in 26 years has led the city to go nuts in the last week or so. The Brewers season has made the A’s year a little easier to digest for me personally. Almost forget how good we’ve had it as A’s fans seeing our team make it so often in the last 8 years compared to the Brewers or other franchises.

Gas to Chicago- $23.87 A's/White Sox Tix- $28 Watching the A's whipping the Sox in July 05'- Priceless

by WiscoFan on Oct 1, 2008 10:26 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rooting for the Cubs, Philies, Boston (for now)

Cubs because of Harden. Philies because Blanton is probably gonna no-hit someone in the playoff now that he’s gone from the A’s, and Boston because TB is in the same division, and may know better how to beat Boston than LAAA.

by asfansince1989 on Oct 1, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Process of elimination

(And, yes, of course, that’s my favorite of the various processes.)

- Boston: unacceptable, mostly for loutish fans
- Slegna: self-evidently unacceptable
- White Sox: even with Thome (one of my favorite all-time players) and Dye on the team, the Asshat Factor mitigates against rooting for them
- Tampa: nice story, but that dome …
- LA: I love Manny, but … I’m too much of a San Franciscan to root for LA
- Brewers: I suppose if I were a consistent hobgoblin, Bud Selig’s stewardship of MLB should turn me off of baseball itself; but his “former” ownership of the Brewers taints the franchise in my irrational rooting eyes
- Cubs: yeah, Sawx Nation redux waiting to happen

I guess I’m rooting for the Phils.

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Oct 1, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's irrational... but I feel the same way.
- Brewers: I suppose if I were a consistent hobgoblin, Bud Selig’s stewardship of MLB should turn me off of baseball itself; but his "former" ownership of the Brewers taints the franchise in my irrational rooting eyes

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Oct 1, 2008 2:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like Boston over the Red team

I think the Ray’s have the best chance against the Sox at home.

by asfaninpismobeach on Oct 1, 2008 12:04 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Ray's *WHAT* ??????

Don’t leave me hanging like that!! I have to know!!!

by mikev on Oct 1, 2008 2:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm conflicted on who to root for in this game

I really like Hamels, but part of me wants the Brewers to win the series. I guess I’m more excited for the Cubs/Dodgers series and the Rays/White Sox series.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 12:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eee! So much baseball today!

3 games in a row… sweet. It’d be better if one of them involved the A’s, but at this point, I’ll take what I can get.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 12:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Me too :-)

I do heart the playoffs.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 12:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But do you hella heart them?

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 1, 2008 12:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dude. Stole the words right outta my mouth!

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 1, 2008 12:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha...I hella heart Dan Meyer.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 12:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 1, 2008 12:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is it just me that's bitter?

Sentences like, “Jason Kendall, who has thrown very well this year”, or “Rich Harden, who has been awesome this year” just piss me off.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 12:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's not just you.

Seeing ex-A’s do well is very conflicting… I get bitter, sad, nostalgic, angry, and/or happy for them (the order depends on how much I liked the player in the first place).

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 12:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, with a few of them, I'm like...

“WHY COULDN’T THEY HAVE DONE THAT FOR US!!!!”

The ones who did well for us (Giambi, Tejada, etc) I have no problem with; it’s players like Kendall and Harden that I struggle with. I wished for years for them to succeed, and they do, but with the all-wrong team.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 12:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i’m rooting for the rays, brewers, and phillies (yes i realize the brewers and phillies are playing each other), in that order, and against the other five teams.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 1, 2008 12:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Where is everyone?

Does no one watch the playoffs?

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If you're working, whay are you posting comments?

Shut up; i just came here for a second.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 12:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's classic.....

UIt is up in NY too….Hey, rememebr the Mets choke? Oh..and how bout the Red Sox still in it? Double salt in the wound.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 1, 2008 12:43 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it will be even more faily

if beckett is unable to pitch because of his oblique injury.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 1, 2008 12:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Im rooting for whoever wins the Cubs-Dodgers series...

I like watching both teams and it would be exciting to have the Cub in there….and fun to have the Dodgers in there since Im 15 minutes away from the Stadium.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 1, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh Cameron....

Wow, he usually catches everything.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 1, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was a mess....really bad time to make an E

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 12:52 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is there a good time? Well, besides with an 11-0 lead. Unless it’s during a perfect game.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 1:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wasn't an error

but it should’ve been – that mis-play was almost Emil Brown-ish.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 1, 2008 1:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not scored an error

Not many CF’s make that play – though Cameron should’ve – he took a bad route to the ball.

"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey

by JJ on Oct 1, 2008 1:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The phillies lead in the postseason for the first time since 1993

wow.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

isn't that less wow than if the brewers had taken the lead?

they haven’t had a postseason lead in decades.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 1, 2008 12:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No.

The Phillies were in the playoffs last year and didn’t lead once. That’s more amazing to me.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 1:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah i know, i was just trying to say that “since 1993” isn’t what makes it interesting.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 1, 2008 1:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you're a lovable loser!

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 1, 2008 1:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aw. Thanks.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 1:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have..

in little league, I’m sure I blew that lead.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 1:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Neither have the Rays

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 1:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There's only one October!

WOOO!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 1:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not since Oct 20, 1982

Sixth inning, Game 7 of the World Series. They scored two runs to take a 3-1 lead, only to see St. Lous score three in the bottom half to reclaim the lead. And that was that.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 1:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3-0

Gallardo is looking wild, 5 BB so far.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just realized that I don’t even have a faint dislike for either of these teams. How refreshing. How boring.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, it's boring.

I’m looking forward to the next game. And then the final game, where I hate BOTH teams.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 1:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Me too, bbg.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 1:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here's hoping a meteor crashes into LAAAAAAAA stadium and lands right on the Rev's head

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 1, 2008 1:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There isn't a lot to cheer for in that game, I agree.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 1:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Extra innings and carnage.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 1:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep. And a ALCS loss

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 1:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would agree… but I’m going to be there so it will have to be something not so… apocolyptic lol

by drmmerchk on Oct 1, 2008 3:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How about a few really tiny meteors

One each for Lackey, K-Fraud, Scioscia, Youkilis, Lowell (I’m still pissed about him destroying Piazza’s shoulder), Bat Boy Papelbon, and Rev Halofan.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 1, 2008 4:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I might be able to deal with that.

by drmmerchk on Oct 1, 2008 4:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do the Phillies fans have homer hankies?

Haha, well, they didn’t work, whatever they are. First hit for the Brewers.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Perfecto is broken up

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 1, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pretty amazing playoff start

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 1:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the 3b dream team of counsell and grafanino

is why ryan braun spent over a month in AAA last year despite hitting like 20 home runs in spring training.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 1, 2008 1:36 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least Counsell allows us to once again

experience the spectacle that is one of the oddest batting stances in recent memory. It’s like he’s standing in front of the carnival arcade, at the “Ring Bell, Win Prize” booth, wielding his sledgehammer, and this time he’s really gonna ring that bell and impress his girl, by gum.

I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 1, 2008 2:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or maybe, it was because Ryan Braun's

D was even worse than when he was finally promoted to MLB to play horrific D at 3b. So horrific that they moved him to another position the next season.

ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524

by rfloh on Oct 1, 2008 2:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This thread is slooooow.

But this game isn’t particularly thrilling, either.

Brian Anderson’s in the booth? What, did he desert the White Sox already?

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why isn't Ray Durham starting?

Better defense, better bat, than Slick Rick.

This isn’t “let the kids play” time. Rickie’s and Hall’s errors cost the Brewers 3 runs. Gallardo pitched well.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AMAZING start by Hammels.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed. Gallardo pitched well too

the defense behind him just decided to crap the bed.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 2:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

THAT is true...how awful for him.

This game could easily be 0-0.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 2:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hahaha...where did that come from?

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 2:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just have to say it every so often.

No, it was for the Brewers’ shortstop trying and failing to get the out at 2nd. Diving stop, but couldn’t pick up the ball.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 2:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Indeed.

Took long enough!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 2:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wonder if Corey Hart still wears his sunglasses at night

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 1, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow...that was a LOT of pitches...

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bring on Dodgers/Cubs!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ME TOO!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoo hoo, Phillies win!

You know, the Phils fans need to enter the conversation about how fan bases react when their long reigns of futility finally end. Red Sox fans responded by becoming more whiny and insufferable than ever. I believe Cubs fans, if given the chance, will embark on a period of drunken celebration akin to a college like George Mason winning the NCAA Hoops championship, and after their hangovers fade they’ll go back to being happy-go-lucky losers.

In 1980, the Phillies went into the year without ever having won a championship, and they were backed by what most observers would categorize as the most bitter, negative fan base in all of sports. After they finally broke through (I can still see Tug McGraw at the apex of his two inch vertical leap), the Phils became the team that…is backed by the most bitter, negative fan base in all of sports. It’s in the blood.

I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 1, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gooooo Brewers!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 2:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great recollection

He struck out Willie Wilson to end it. It’s been 25 years for Philadelphia (not just baseball, but any major professional sport – 1983 Sixers); I almost shudder to think how they will react. I actually almost want to see it happen now. Almost.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 3:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bwahahahahaha

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 3:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

(ahem) Dave Stewart (ahem)

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by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ya know...if it wasn't for that sloppy one inning

The BrewCrew may have pulled that one out.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Made this for last year's post-season threads

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 1, 2008 3:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

That’s AWESOME!!!!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

okay, now the REAL games can start!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I care more about Brewers/Phillies

than I do Cubs/Dodgers.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 4:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m going to the Angels/Red Sox game tonight with my family. I don’t know how much I’m going to be annoyed all night but it will probably be a lot.

by drmmerchk on Oct 1, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha...there's NOTHING good about that matchup!

But hey! playoff game!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In this Bank of America commercial,

why is the A’s fan the one with the shrub? It probably is appropriate, though, that Kiefer’s voiceover says “a little out there” right as they show the A’s fan…

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on Manny, you're playing for a contract.

Send the ball OUT of Wrigley.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I actually like both teams...

Why can’t it be Dodgers/Angels and Cubs/Red Sox…that would be EASY!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Besides the 3-run homerun? ;-)

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Errr...two run

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Who hit it?

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 1, 2008 4:34 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mark Derosa.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 4:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, besides that. I want LOTS of offense.

From both sides. Seesawing leads. Extra innings, maybe. Too much good pitching yesterday and today (if that’s possible).

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 4:34 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes, that.

And the same for the Sox-Angels. Although they should probably go to at least 23 innings.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 4:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd like a repeat of the sulk off, preferably in the deciding game

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 1, 2008 4:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Random scenario:

say it’s tied in the bottom of the 9th (or 10th/11th/12th), the Cubs have the bases loaded, and the batter hits a fly ball that hits off the top of the outfield wall (or something)—basically, it’s unclear if it’s a home run or a double. The Cubs would win either way, because it’s obviously a hit, but do you think Lou (or whoever) would make the umps go to instant replay? That could be interesting.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 4:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Doubtful.

Unless Lou is a stat whore.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 4:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Depends – if the batter has a incentive clause in his contract for post-season HRs, you can be sure he’ll be clamoring for a review.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 1, 2008 4:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Make it even more interesting

Let’s say the difference between HR and double is the difference between the game’s total runs being Over or Under the runs scored betting line.

That’s exactly what happened in that game some years back when Robin Ventura hit what looked like a walkoff grand slam for the Mets, but he stopped running the bases to celebrate between first and second. Scored a single, one run scored, bettors who chose Under win.

I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 1, 2008 5:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This game has already been more interesting

Derosa’s homer, and Dodgers leaving the bases loaded. Me likey so far.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like it just fine

But I don’t like anything LA.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 4:38 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ouch.

I’m deeply wounded.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:50 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I guess I could change that to say

LA baseball teams, or just So-cal baseball teams in general because I don’t like the Padres either.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 4:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There is SO much baseball on today!

I LOVE triple-headers!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What, did you just see his arm fall off?

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 1, 2008 4:57 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's more that I'm feeling sorry for myself,

because I still miss him and wish he hadn’t been traded.

Game 3 will be quite bittersweet.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 5:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll still wear my Harden shirt

even if it’s got the wrong team on the front.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

:(

All but TWO of my A’s shirts are of people who are gone. Chavy and Huston are left… well, until this offseason.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 5:36 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shit!

I forgot Travis Buck!

Travis, Chavy, Street, Kotsay, Swish, Harden, Zito. I’m buying a Swooney and Staplehead. Yes, they will say that.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 5:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

NICE! I want to see that when you get them.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't quote me on this

but I don’t think he’s starting in NLDS

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't think he is either.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You're both right

linky

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 1, 2008 5:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks

I was just at that page, I should have checked before I closed it

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In all honesty

It’s probably for the best.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's probably true.

Well, maybe he’ll get in some innings in relief.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 5:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If Manny signed with the Yankees

1. Would they make him cut his hair?
2. Would he do it?
3. And why would I give a shite?

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 1, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1. Yes
2. No
3. It’s Manny being Manny! Who doesn’t love that? He’s just so damn Manny.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dumpster has 6 BB in 4 2/3 innings

I’m honestly surprised he’s still got a shut out going.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You were a fun jinx!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't throw me in the jinx category

Along with SI, the goat, and any other ridiculous excuses Cubs fans have.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

d'aw, Richie on the bench

I went to see him pitch for the Cubs last week. It was weird.

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, it was a lot of obstacles, but eventually it worked out

I’m finding out that Rich Harden pictures are an even bigger draw on Flickr than David Wright pictures. I got 1,500 hits the day I uploaded my Harden shots. Course, the most popular ones are the ones involving him bending over.

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 5:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sure, here you go!

Cropped ones on my photobucket account: here

Fullsize everything on my flickr account: here

This is my non-bending fave:

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 5:25 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You're welcome!

I thoroughly considered the viewing angle when picking out my seats… haha.

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 5:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ohhhhh Rich.

Seeing him in a Cubs uni makes my heart hurt.

I like the ones of him batting and chilling on first base with Delgado. And all the ones of him adjusting his belt… trademark move.

Great pictures. I miss him.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 5:45 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I miss the Rich Harden trot

His trot in between the mound and the dug out was awesome.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:46 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hahaha!

I made my dad watch a Harden start with me recently, and when they showed Rich trotting back to the dugout, my dad was like “OH MY GOD! Is he hurt?? What’s wrong? His running is all messed up!”

I was like uhh… that’s just how he runs! :)

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 5:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aw, thank you!

What makes it kinda suck is, I’ve never seen him on the A’s.

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 5:47 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, that sucks.

He’s always fun to watch. My highlight from a few years ago was going to a special Extra Innings with Huston and Rich. Aaaahhh.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 5:52 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy crap

Well, I guess you have to say Demp had it comin’

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy cow

What just happened?! I’ve been watching baseball all day, and I change the channel for one second—boom, 4 runs.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That would be a grandslam (shudder) homerun.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If it were the A's in that situation...

…it would have been Crosby instead of Loney and he would’ve struck out swinging at a pitch 3 feet off the plate.

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Oct 1, 2008 5:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or is awesome!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm kind of torn,

I have one dear friend who’s a Dodgers fan and one who is a Cubs fan.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 5:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha...last Dodger GS was Dusty Baker!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry, POST SEASON GS..

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL @ that commercial...

“protecting her from life’s dangers… like shallow water,” made me think of Dale.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i may have to buy a small tv.

had no idea the playoffs were completely blacked out on mlbtv even though i subscribed for years but just never needed it for post season.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Oct 1, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think you can watch it on mlb.com

TBS has something crazy going on there with four different camera angles…

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 5:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe I'm unnecessarily picky when it comes to these details...

…but shouldn’t the shade of blue behind the “CHC” be the same as the shade of blue behind “LAD” in the score graphic?

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 5:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think Dodger Blue and Cubs Blue might be two slightly different colors

Dodger Blue was picked up by the Mets, so Mets Blue should be identical to Dodger blue… I’m not sure how Cubs Blue differs. Slightly darker, maybe?

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 5:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i got off my lawn chair, carefully set the lap top down

laid on the floor, closed my eyes, and projected myself to Wrigley Field…..i sensed a tell tale taste of a hot dog whilst in a semi trance and the white blur of the ball arcing into the stands.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Oct 1, 2008 6:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You slay me.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just got into an argument over at Trueblue about the A's signing Furcal.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Oct 1, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is that a euphemism?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, he really did break off a piece of the ivy in center field,

but it can be a euphemism if you want it to be. I have no idea what it would be a euphemism for, though. I’m sure you’ll think of something.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have a few ideas.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Keep it PG

There may be someone younger than I am out there.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll keep it in my head

but I really wish I could get the image OUT of my head.

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 6:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I want to hear KenKo say his name.

I’d quiver like the hyenas in the Lion King when someone says Mufasa.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I had to rewind the game

Just to see how it is spelled. I don’t even want to attempt to say it.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Quick question; just checking:

When Dick Stockton says “grand slam homerun” is that like saying “stupid idiot”? Yes, I’m still talking about Dick Stockton.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 1, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't think so

It’s describing the type of home run. Because taken out of context grand slam could be referring to tennis.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or Denny's for that matter

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 1, 2008 6:37 PM PDT