Open Game Thread: Playoffs Day One

by baseballgirl on Oct 1, 2008 12:47 AM PDT Comment 463 comments

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 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 up reply actions 0 recs

there must be a way they can both lose

there just MUST be

"The Athletics at Fremont" is soooooooo bad

by ArakSOT on Oct 1, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Besides catastrophic injuries sustained in a bench clearing brawl, no

by asfansince1989 on Oct 1, 2008 11:18 AM PDT up reply 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 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 actions 0 recs

Quick note/question/favor

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

Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.

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

By the way, the "scary" Angels offense was 10th in the AL in runs scored

Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.

by PaulThomas on Oct 1, 2008 9:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That should scare Angels fans

by thejd44 on Oct 1, 2008 9:43 AM PDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Not just for started

worked for Goose too.

by asfansince1989 on Oct 1, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

is that considered Sfugly?

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

Dude. Stole the words right outta my mouth!

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

I don't.

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

Hella don't?

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

I'm working...damn it all to hell

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

(Photo from Deadspin)

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

Oh Cameron....

Wow, he usually catches everything.

Bring back Hammer.

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

I've never pitched with a lead in the postseason.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Aw. Thanks.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

3-0

Gallardo is looking wild, 5 BB so far.

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

Me too, bbg.

I'm here to talk about the past.

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

apocalyptic even

by drmmerchk on Oct 1, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

I might be able to deal with that.

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

Craig Counsell is on the Brewers?

Learn something new every day.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 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.

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

Agreed. Gallardo pitched well too

the defense behind him just decided to crap the bed.

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

If you count pitching well being wild and inconsistent.

I don’t see 5 BB in the first 3 innings being good.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fail.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Okay, now this is getting good.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Fuck you Princess Fielder

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by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs

Well, at least they made it interesting.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply 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 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 actions 0 recs

I hope Manny Ramirez has a great night.

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by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply 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 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Hamels' voice is really high.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bwahahahahaha

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

(ahem) Dave Stewart (ahem)

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

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

The playoffs will consume way too much of my life.

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

Well, my October life

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

Frank TV must die.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

If I had a lot of money, I'd buy a 30-second spot on a playoff game and show this

"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 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If I had a lot of money, I'd buy the A's a power hitter

'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 1, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If I had a lot of money, I'd buy that meteor and make it hit Angel Stadium tonight.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Make sure it spares drmmerchk and family

"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 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

With the rest of my lots of money, I will program the meteor to avoid A's fans.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol thank you!

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 1:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It would make a great plug for AN.

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

I care more about Brewers/Phillies

than I do Cubs/Dodgers.

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

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

Send the ball OUT of Wrigley.

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

I don't have much of a preference in this series.

At this point, I just want to see some offense.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Mark Derosa.

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

An 18 inning 18 run game.

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

I want a walk-off GS as well.

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by Blicks on Oct 1, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I want every clinching game

to end in walk-off home runs.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

*preferably in EVERY game

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is to hoping K-Fraud

Sets a record of blown saves in the post-season.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Doubtful.

Unless Lou is a stat whore.

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

I don't like the Dodgers leaving the bases loaded part.

Although the game is fun.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

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

Awww, Rich. :(

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

No, just the sight of him sitting in the dugout is enough to get that response from me.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's the game 3 starter, don't feel too bad for him.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm so looking forward to that!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

I have Swish and Harden

Go figure.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

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

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

Does anybody know if Blanton is in the rotation for the Phils?

Or is he in the bullpen for the NLDS?

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

In all honesty

It’s probably for the best.

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

I'd trust him pitching maybe the 6th or 7th.

I think he can be effective in that respect.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs

My son said he has something weird in his mouth,

I told him it was just Manny being Manny.

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

Make that 7 BB

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

So you actually got to see him?

Yeah, I bet it was weird.

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

Ooh, pictures?

Link, please? :)

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Ahhhhhh

Thanks!

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Nice! Thankie! I miss those thighs!

That tongue’s not bad either!

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

hahaha awesome

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, its not just his pitching thats missed.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply 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 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 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Wow! That sucks!

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

Thats astounding!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

something about g.slams, dodgers, and post season that irritates me.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Oct 1, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs

Dale :( Where art thou...

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

over here, in the wading pool.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Oct 1, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Did the Cubs end up leaving Gaudin off the PS roster?

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Looked it up myself

He was indeed left off the roster, poor Gaudin.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs

Why should it be?

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Why are we looking so far into this?

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha, you'd think uniwatchblog would have a file on this or something, but I don't see one

My brother is very very very into uniform details, and I think some of it rubbed off on me.

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's more like they're using dark blue for the Cubs...

…when they don’t really wear that dark a blue.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What happened?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Manny jacked one

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Manny lifted one.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Manny discombobulated one.

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

Manny being Manny

by OaklandSi on Oct 1, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

well at least I got Vince Scully to listen to.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Oct 1, 2008 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You should have seen it

It was majestic.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I still want to shave his head.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He probably wants to shave yours too.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Would that be Manny being Manny?

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

Yes.

I was going to respond to whatever you said with Manny being Manny. You beat me to it.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

Where can I get whatever drugs you just took?

That Colorado stuff sounds good.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You slay me.

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

my cat has not faired well with the move either.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Oct 1, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs

Edmonds broke the ivy.

Bad boy.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Looks like he'll have to come in during the offseason and fix it.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He should hire the A's fan in the B of A commercial.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A's fans don't owe the Wrigley Ivy anything!

ANYTHING!

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So true.

I was just picturing the damage he could do with those clippers.

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

Is that a euphemism?

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

I have a few ideas.

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

I thought of something

and it’s gross.

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

I don't know anyone that calls it

“breaking the ivy”

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Samardzija is throwing at the ground

Jitters must be getting to him

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:16 PM PDT reply 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.

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

Contender for Simile of the Month

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs

Redundant, redundant, redundant.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

And you never know when Dick Stockton could suddenly change contexts mid-game

and start talking about tennis.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs

The man gets hungry.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But we're watching baseball.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know

This is the last time I stick up for Dick Stockton.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

One night of Stockton was more than enough for me

Jon Miller has this series on 1050 (working with Rick Sutcliffe)

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

As long as he doesn't say "...one swing of the bat...".... I'm ok.

"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 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I liked Dick Stockton

When he was doing ice skating, and was still alive.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 1, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd forgotten how much I dislike Dick Stockton

In a game and a half I’ve already heard him make mistakes on the count at least 5 times. And every time he says “grand slam home run,” Bill King rolls over in his grave. Stockton is either overmedicated or just not paying attention. God help me, I’m looking forward to Tim McCarver!

by skigurl on Oct 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The guys look really squished in the booth.

Hopefully they just sit like that when they’re trying to fit into the camera shot…

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I love Tony Gwynn...

…but one of them is Tony Gwynn…

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

what?

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

I mean he's taking much space in the booth.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I read that all wrong

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's large.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ronnie Darling is always getting squished out of the shot

I think it’s in his contract or something.

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If my last name was Darling....

I’d change my middle name to “,”.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I call him that in my head

(I see him most of the year – Mets announcer on SNY)

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jennifer, Darling...

Some might read that as your name actually being “Darling Jennifer”. I guess that would have the same effect…

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Darling went to Yale

…and he still says “he shoulda went on that pitch.” From Glen Kuiper I expect it. But Darling, darling, you should know better!

by skigurl on Oct 1, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, when he sits next to Keith Hernandez, he sounds like a Rhodes scholar no matter what he says.

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

AHHHHH!!!

There is still one game to go!

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Baseball overload!

We love it, we love it, we love it!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I want to watch the Rays/White Sox

Why oh why is it the early game tomorrow?

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is what Gameday is for.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll be in class

With no internet. I’ll probably make it home in time for the last few innings.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's not the same.

For the first few years of my A’s fandom, that’s the only way I would follow games. Sad, really.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know,

but its all I’ve got. At least the boss is in Spain, so I can watch without him bugging me.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gameday is a mixed blessing.

It’s nice to know what’s going on, but I always hated those moments waiting for more detailed results after “in play, run(s)” or “in play, out(s) recorded.” At least it has video clips now.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What about the times it just hang ups?

You know something tragic just happened, you just don’t know what.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

It has a classic way of describing crazy plays, though, such as “Kendall scores on defensive indifference” or however it described the sulk-off.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dodgers owning tonight

Russell Martin solo shot

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I think someone just died reaching for that HR.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Manny disgusts me.

Look at that uniform.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey! There's that weird thing my son was talking about!

What the hell is that thing?

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mouth piece

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

his Mike Pelfrey imitation

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um . . . why?

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

To protect his teef

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So he bites down when he hits?

Causing damage to his teeth?

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holy crap

Manny Ramirez has been using an electronically designed mouthguard that according to dentist Dr. Gary Lederman “puts the jaw into its optimal position to improve performance by reducing stress, improving metabolic rate and oxygenating the muscles.”

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow, is it coated with steroids too?

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"oxygenating" doesn't even seem like it should be a word

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And yet . . .

Okay, nevermind.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting!

And a little weird.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm pretty sure there was an article in march or april about a's players wearing that mouthguard

i don’t remember all the names, but i’m pretty sure travis buck was involved.
and it sure did wonders for him.

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 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it only works

If you’re good to begin with.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i thought the difference was

buck cut his hair and manny didn’t, but the talent thing is another plausible explanation.

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 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hair is definitely tied directly to talent.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

travy being travy requires long hair.

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 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, Travy being Travy

good phrase, we gotta use that

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Too bad we won't see him again till February :(

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe someone will see him at a bar

I’m sure it will apply pretty well there

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah. The Samson theory.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

3 more outs...

…until panic takes hold in Chicago.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Edmonds' fly ball last inning

didn’t make it into the seats because he broke the ivy earlier. Wrigley’s getting back at him.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And that one

almost hit him in the head, he’s looking silly out in CF tonight.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's so sad that Frank TV is the flagship show for TBS.

Also super annoying, the commercials will get so old.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I like "My Boys"

but it finished already this season.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would rather they show commercials for a show that has already finished

Than the Frank TV commercials.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me too.

Reminds me of my Cubs fan friend.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not a Bobby fan.

But I seriously heart Mike and Kenny.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kenny is hilar!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

fixed:

the commercials ~~will get~~ are already so old

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's only the first day of the post-season

and you know they will show them for the entirety of it. Why God why?

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Commercials sponsored by Best Buy:

after two days of Frank TV ads, remotes will be thrown at TVs all across the country, causing a sharp increase in demand for new TVs. Winner: Best Buy. Loser: everyone else.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

QOTM!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope my TV is covered by Frank TV induced rage

Cause my TV may not survive this post-season.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

fixed again

the commercials ~~will get~~ ~~are already~~ have been so old for a year

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do I not get something?

How did he get his own show? When he’s on Fox NFL Sunday, I always leave the room or turn the channel.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

When did Maddux become a reliever?

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

When he got over the hill.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My dad just walked into the room and saw Maddux on the screen and said

“What is this dork doing here?! I didn’t know he was still alive!”

by schmifty on Oct 1, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just now...

The rotation is Lowe, Billingsley, Kuroda and either Saito or Broxton.

He may be aged, but I’m still a little surprised, since Saito and Broxton have zero starts between them this season.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is absolutely ridiculous

Why would they rather use relievers that haven’t really had much experience starting over one of the most experienced starters on their roster?

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

what?

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 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

but also

where did you hear this?

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dodgers.com

Dodgers finalize postseason roster

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My bad...

I read that wrong about Saito and Broxton. They are up for closer.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alright, that's what was confusing

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Game over.

This game thread is getting really long. Onto game 3!

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Can we get a new thread?

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can has a new thread?

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've been in this thread all day.

It’s cozy.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I say we go for the record.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What's the record?

and is it even fair to call it a record if it’s 3 games a day vs. 1 game as per usual?

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

To answer my own question

It really doesn’t matter.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The record is WAY up there.

No way we come close. New AN kills my computer when comments get over 200.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just had a flashback to Old AN,

when the comments would get threaded after 400 or so. That was annoying.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kills mine too

Nico’s front page ’09 roster thread became nigh unloadable.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 1, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

we're nowhere near the record

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 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aww, k. I can see where it would become a problem.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did you see those dumbasses high-fiving in the stands?

THAT’S why I don’t high-five.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Lol

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Baseball will cause me to fail out of school

I can’t even start my hw because I’d rather watch baseball.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Time for the meteor game!

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If a meteor really falls

I’m calling witchcraft.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn, these games are moving right along.

It’s on time!

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm distracted by Buck's tie.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice color scheme there

Pink and purple, how adorable.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did the tie have gold shooting stars on it?

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We can only hope.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's Baisley!

…er, paisley. (Maybe. I didn’t really get a good look at it.)

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

More like Pansiley

/lame joke

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

At first I thought you were talking about Travis.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of Travis....

I was looking through Getty a few days ago…. What do you think of those shoes with that suit?

http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xt/80937746.jpg?v=1&g=editorial11&s=1

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry.

Larger photo

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yikes.

I think he should hire us as his fashion consultants.

Huston looks good, though. Snappy.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the suit and the shoes...

but not together.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, me too.

But it’s all about the outfit.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He actually did a really good job with the suit.

The tie and the suit compliment his hair and eyes. A woman definitely helped him pick the suit out. The lady at the store, his mom, girlfriend, someone.

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And you know we would never work as his consultans.

Us: “Naked?”

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Really, Trav, that's what the dignitaries do in Japan."

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"You'd be insulting them if you DIDN'T go naked."

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hot tub action!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Just eat this sushi and we'll get you ready to go. Trust us."

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love how far this hypothetical situation is going.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Ryan and Daric are going naked. You're going to look silly with pants on."

“They’re all going to laugh at you!”

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Silly me

I thought this madness would end once our season did.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Have you been here for an offseason?

The madness never ends.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like how they're acting like Mike Lowell being out since Sept. 26th is a long time.

It was less than 2 weeks ago!

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey, Robert Patrick!

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by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

haha!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ew it's still 82 degrees outside

and is muggy as all hell.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Out in the valley?

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Out in Martinez/Pleasant Hill

Depends which valley you’re talking about, but I’m assuming we talked about both being from Norcal before.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah. I'm sorry.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh good lord,

John Lackey is growing something on his face. That man is the definition of fugly.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You know, I didn't think it was possible for Lackey to get uglier,

but that scruffy beard-like substance changed my mind.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 1, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Way to commit journalistic suicide.

I believe it’s all the rage this post-season.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rooting for LAA is making my stomach hurt

But rooting for Boston would consign me to hell.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 1, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's such a moral dilemma for me.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm...I'd like the Red Sox to go down in this series...

…but then again, seeing John Lackey get lit up in this game would be nice…

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If it were Lackey vs. Beckett

I don’t think I could watch that game, I hate both of those pitchers so effing much.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really liked Beckett in 2003...

…pitching that 2-hitter to clinch the World Series for the Marlins at Yankee Stadium. Unfortunately that led him to where he is now…

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

For me it comes down to the fact that I hate

Sciosca more.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

alright, almost forgot about this game.

boston audio too tinney on mlbaudio so I am with angels broadcast.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Oct 1, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I really like Teixeira

but I have a hard time with him on the Angels.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I know, that seems wrong!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

well he'll be in pinstripes soon enough

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 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Which brings up the hair dilemna again.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How so?

He’s clean cut.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oops! Manny on the brain.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha

Manny could be on the move also.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, and I got that convo mixed up in my head with this one, my bad.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's a long thread,

easy mistake to make.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hint?

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just got home from work

Someone mentioned there was some sort of sporting event thingy going on today. Anyone here about it?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ping pong.

by thesteve9x on Oct 1, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uh, Jason, there are about a million Cub fans at your door.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Uh, Don, that's Jayson

Oh, hehe, thanks, Nico.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anybody aroudn for a BOS-LAA thread?

by oakinboston on Oct 1, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What does it look like?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

weeeeeee

more beers for me

by oakinboston on Oct 1, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

er

beahs for me

by oakinboston on Oct 1, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beahs and beahs.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So a guy walks into a thread.

Ouch.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Did you hit your head?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We've been here all day.

we’ll be here all week.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

AHHH!!!

My eyes!!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

haha!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

WTF was that?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno...

…but I’m not distracted by Chip Caray’s tie anymore…

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The ridiculous clothes are Sager's signature

by Soaker on Oct 1, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe if I watched more NBA on TNT...

…I would be desensitized to those suits by now…

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 1, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can you say clash!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ow! My eyes!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WOW

paisley tie too!

by oakinboston on Oct 1, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is there an echo?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

HE needs fashion help.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He needs Tim Gunn!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holla at your boy!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wtf?

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Omg! Scary!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Red Sox vs Angels

It is hard for me to watch this game, I hate both teams so much that, although I will enjoy seeing oneof them lose, I will still be upset when one of them wins.

GO RAYS!

Is that Embry warming up?....... NOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

by iljackb on Oct 1, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i joined Over The Monster to see what red sox ppl were saying

im drunk. im sorry.

i feel like throwing up

by oakinboston on Oct 1, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Go throw up at Over the Monster.

We don’t want to clean up after you here.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 1, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But do throw up,

you’ll fel betr.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

pls take me back

[sobs]

[throws up]

by oakinboston on Oct 1, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holds hair

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

:)

made my day

[hugs toilet]

by oakinboston on Oct 1, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best druken break up make up line ever:

“Charlie, you f’in bitch!!! Let’s work this out!”

(High Fidelity)

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Oct 1, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Quite possibly my fav movie ever.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

+10000000000

It actually is something I think about if I really want to consider someone I just met a new friend or not: have they seen The Ref and High Fidelity and what do they think of them.

I just wish I could make an edited version to skip about 15 minutes or so when the girlfriends father passes and the movie loses all humor for a few.

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Oct 1, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shit! Is that contagious??

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 1, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank god you guys are here.

I turn on the game and find myself wishing that a plane crashes into the stadium. Then I change channels and see the f’in Boise state team on the aweful blue turf on ESPN. Bad sports are everywhere tonight.

And to make it worse, Mrs. Aces is out of town for the week, so no drinking until the kids are in bed…

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Oct 1, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs