Open Thread: NLCS Game Three
by Nico on Oct 12, 2008 4:42 PM PDT
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PrintIn a series most memorable so far for Brett Myers' hits, Chase Utley's walks, "Shane Victorino, RBI masheeeeeen!!!" and Manny being Manny, it's a must-win for the Dodgers as the NLCS moves to the insufficiently Mexican confines of Chavez Ravine.
Jamie Moyer, whose age/fastball velocity ratio currently sits at 45:81, takes the very hill he is over for the Phillies, while the Dodgers counter with right-hander Hiroki Kuroda. Philadelphia leads the best-of-seven series two games to none.
The starting lineups are below - first pitch is scheduled for 5:22pm PDT.
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You are correct, sir.
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
Ethier's good - but the A's can also reasonably hope
to get similar productivity out of Buck, Cunningham, or Sweeney so at least they let go a good player at a position of depth and possibilities.
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
Ethier's 2008 numbers
have been heavily inflated by hitting in front of ManRam.
He hits like .400 when hitting in front of Manny.
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Which is even more astonishing when you consider that
“protection” is a myth!
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
I really don't like the "Prepare to root for the Red Sox" ads
on the side of this blog.
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It's impossible for me to watch Exteme Makeover: Home Edition
without feeling like slitting my wrists within the first ten minutes.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
You and Cindi both
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
Jeannie Zalasko creeps me out
I don’t think she’s actually real.
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
You mean without going to the bathroom?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
These announcers are harping on Billingsley for not throwing at the Phils
And I know it’s an unwritten rule of baseball, but in the playoffs when runners get on they score. Retaliating is necessary sometimes, but not a close game in the playoffs.
Apparently I am. I asked our waitress to pick out in order by oldest my dad’s four sons. She tabbed me as the second oldest. I’M THE YOUNGEST!!!
I'm here to talk about the past.
In Soviet Russia, pal screws you!
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
He's bald too?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't worry, co_A, I get the joke.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
He might as well jump.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Pitching coach: "They're sitting on that changeup, you should probably stop throwing that."
Moyer: Uh, that’s my fastball.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Running the ball back to the infield.
Ah, little league.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
beer
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
It's always amusing when liwty asks a question
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
liwty
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
They should make it two states
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Or does it not matter, as long as Tampa advances?
by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 12, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions
scoot over and make room.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
I may be a minority of one around here...
…but I come from a long line of Red Sox fans (rooting for the Sox was a central part of my second-generation Jewish-American grandpa’s identity) and I always kind of liked them.
The vast recent expansion of Red Sox fandom to include all sorts of Yankee-fan-like boneheads who like to root for General Motors (c. 1950s….rooting for the Orioles is like rooting for today’s GM) has significantly cooled whatever 2nd-favorite-team fervor I once had for the Red Sox.
But I still kind of like them.
And baseball doesn’t belong in a dome.
OK.
I’ll shut up.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
General Motors has lost a lot of bandwagon fans in recent years
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing kills a non-A’s thread like a 5-run first inning from the team most of us don’t want to win.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I really don't care who wins.
I just want to see excitement.
And Manny’s reaction to any brawl (didn’t he like…not have Coco’s back back in June).
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No one's rooting for seven games? More baseball...
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Oct 12, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d like to see both series’ go 7.
I wonder if that has happened in LCS since they went to seven games.
I'm here to talk about the past.
1986 was memorable for that; also 1987;
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
1986's LCSes were INCREDIBLE
Unless you happen to have been Donnie Moore….
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
But not 1987. Not sure what I was thinking there.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
The '86 NLCS only went six
though it was a GREAT series.
It’s happened twice: 2003 (Marlins/Cubs and Yanks/Sox) and 2004 (Cards/Astros and Sox/Yanks)
I'm here to talk about the past.
Oh yeah
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
OK. I actually looked it up this time.
2003 and 2004 both had 7 game LCS’s
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
The 03-04 LCSs were just incredible.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Unless you're the wrong Alex Gonzalez
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You're a fiend.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
I'm rooting for 7 for this series
and the Rays to win the next 3 over there.
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I really thought Burrell had hit it out
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
Actually, no
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
Good
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Does Philly have its #5 starter in the pen for this series?
And if so, who is it? I can’t recall at the momentito.
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
Happ?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Yupp
And he’s up throwing.
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
I think Condrey was just in to pitch 2/3 of an inning
Then pinch hit for him and go to Happ for long relief. Makes sense.
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
He has a reputation of being a great guy,
very involved in the community. He’s always been one of my faves.
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
And in the case of Moyer, "always" is a long, long time!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
He's seven years older than Alan Embree
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Before he pitches 1.1 IP for us and allows 6 ER
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
Didn't Alan already do a variant of that
in that Texas game?
(the one before Ziggy broke the MLB scoreless record).
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My agreeing with Blicks? How so?
Or what happens to our already flailing economy when neither Blicks nor I do work we have to do?
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
"Kuroda has earned the respect of Manny Ramirez..."
I wonder what that’s worth on the open market!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahaha
too funny.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
I liked the way Victorino handled it -
never left the batter’s box, just said “throw at my ribs, not at my head”. Which begs the question: Which is more dangerous, when Kuroda throws at your ribs or when Moyer throws at your head?
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
Actually it _raises_ the question.
You’ve just instantiated one of my pet peeves!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew that bugged someone but I couldn't remember who
Now that I know, I’ll try to do it more often!
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
Yes, I thought it was very civilized
which made it all the more mystifying that the benches cleared – and about ninety seconds later, too.
by Englishmajor on Oct 12, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Victorino must think he's about a foot taller than he actually is.
That was way over his head.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
The Phillies can't afford to retaliate,
or they might be Happless.
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
I can hardly see Chris Meyer!
He looks just like a normal person.
Shouldn’t the reporter-in-the-stands be wearing some sort of distinguishing Suit of Many Colors?
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions
Dolly Parton reference? I like it.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It's safe in here, right?
The Cowboys SB nation site is on suicide watch. I’d just like to forget that game ever happened.
So… go… Dodgers?
I just looked: they lost to the Cards in OT!
Woo hoo!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Like the 4th Quarter of the Niners-Iggles game?
….or the last decade or so of Niners football in general?
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Even when Torre is leading by five runs...
…he looks like he just swallowed something awful!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply actions
I saw him at Dodgertown in Spring Training this year
and I was like, “Wow, this guy’s still alive?”
And yet, my pics of him got serious hits on Flickr… go figure.
I'm surprised they showed Henry Winkler!
I thought that Fonz jumped the shark years ago!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions
There's a person named Doobie?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
OK...I think I'm calling it a night.
I’ve got grading to do. And this is not a good enough game to justify my putting it off anymore.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 12, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions
I admire your discipline
I’m trying to write something, and I’m justifying having the game on TV because the noise might keep the raccoons away.
by Englishmajor on Oct 12, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't you have a raccoon to drop into my living room?
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
Can't you get your own racoons?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't need to
Apparently Euclid Ave. has its own supplier.
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
Is racoon trafficking not a crime?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
This is really, really good for the Dodgers going forward.
Why not let Happ do more innings? He IS, in fact, a starter, and this is a blowout and not a must-win for the Phillies. Save the pen for tomorrow.
Well, it helps extend the series. I’m betting series goes back to Philly 2-2.
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With a tie?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL - I think I'll take that bet!
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
Yes.
I wouldn’t bet anything ON it though. Just if I had to predict, it goes back tied.
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Considering there's three games in LA,
I think the odds of that are really low.
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
Lower than the Astros playing home games in Milwaukee?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Oops.
I keep thinking its 2 in Philly, 2 in LA, then 2 in Philly, then 1 in LA if needed.
I can never get numbers straight.
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I wish the Phillies had a pinch hitter named Roe
:-(
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
Does playing baseball make him less of a caveman?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Longest Pedro Feliz at-bat ever.
Did McCarver just say that he was too patient?
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Feliz looks OK to me when I watch him. I'd never know he was a terrible hitter without stats.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
The comments are...well...
Some people have too much time on their hands.
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
Like us?
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by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
When you mute AN, is it any different?
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
What?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
It is a bit curious, but they do have an off day between games 4 and 5 for some reason
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but tomorrow, who knows.
We all know how inconsistent Blanton can be.
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Blanton will come up big
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
He's unpredictable though.
I’m sorry. I like Cupcakes, but I don’t see a big coming-through twice in a row.
How many times did Rich Harden, who’s a MUCH better pitcher than Blanton, come through in the playoffs?
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Harden may be better, but he's not bigger
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
When I said Blanton would come up big,
I wasn’t commenting on how he would pitch.
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
Hope Blanton throws a bunch of meatballs
right down the middle belt high.
May The Red Sox and all their fans get food poisoning and all collectively crap their pants
He can do that.
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
McCarver: It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results
New Sig line!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
You're there, aren't you?
IIt's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
So you're not within arm's length?
Jennifer, I’m very disappointed in you.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I just saw that mlb.com segment on the A’s batting music, and they didn’t talk to Ryan.
I’m disappointed.
There was also a recent article in ESPN Magazine analyzing at-bat music all across the league, and every sentence had an asterisk next to it saying “This statistic doesn’t include the A’s, who do not have batting music.” Argh.
They added an extra word
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't blame the messenger
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
These statistics on accuracy in magazine journalism
Do not include ESPN the Magazine, which does not have fact-checkers or proofreaders.
by Englishmajor on Oct 12, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You should totally complain.
That’s a lack of respect for our boys. Especially Sweeney.
39 remarkable innings.
I wondered about Hannahan's Irish jig.
I thought the sound guys got bored or something, but it looks like he actually chose it. Okay, Hannah, whatever you want.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 12, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow that is non-performance
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 12, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
after watching Moyer in the NLDS
I kind of suspected that tonight might be ugly.
Well, Phillies, rest up tonight and get ’em tomorrow, you got Big Joe starting for you!
I want 7 games.
Since I really don’t give a flying eff who wins this one. I wanted Brewers; they got eliminated first round. So I really don’t care.
Just more baseball. Reminiscent to the Mets-Cardinals NLCS a few years back.
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Yay doubleheader tomorrow!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
Why does the Rays game have to be first?
I actually want to watch that one.
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It was nothing.
Some old guy lost his hat… that’s it.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Two formerly great second basemen
Well, actually one and Mariano Duncan.
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
AH! I missed the fight!
Although from these comments, it doesn’t sound like it was too thrilling anyway. I’ll have to check it out.
Jonny Gomes should have been at the Phillies game.
With which side though, who cares.
That would have been fun.
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
Victorino looks like he's playing "head and shoulders, knees and toes"--
keeps pointing at his head and his ribs.
Yeah, that was pretty boring. Silly boys. If you’re gonna clear the bench, you might as well throw a punch or two.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 12, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It was more of an "all out milling around"
No punches were thrown, but the barbs and slightly irritated looks were flying. It was like a boxing match between Ghandi and an Amish grandmother.
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
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