Open Game Thread: ALCS Game Four
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 4:37 PM PDT
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Don't be fooled: in their last two trips to the ALCS, the Red Sox rallied from 3-0 and 3-1 deficits. That's not to say that they have an uncanny ability to win with their backs against the wall. It's just that Red Sox teams of recent vintage have been really, really good. This series won't be over until the final out is recorded.
LET'S GO RAYS!
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Excellent first comment!
Cheering for the right team, and graciously thanking our host for the evening. Well done!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Drew leading off? Interesting.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think Francona should have had Pedroia leading off
and Drew batting 2nd. It makes more sense to me.
Boston's going down.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
Welcome to last night's thread!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I see we're off to an early start tonight
"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
I hope so
My laptop was sweating bullets by the time the game ended last 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
Mine kept pointing the browser at adult websites for some reason
like myspace…
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Mine still hasn't recovered.
My browser keeps freezing.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Your friend is rooting for the Sawx?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
If so, schmifty needs a new friend
"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
"Then you are prejudiced, because you think of him as your Red Sox fan friend, and not your friend."
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Actually, she is only going cuz she got invited as a date.
She really didn’t want to go because she doesn’t like sports. But she will be cheering for the Sox, vaguely.
Didn't they make a movie about this?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
And you mine.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Is it a 5:22 start or something like that?
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
What's the name of that song?
My neighbor likes driving up and down the street, playing that song… over and over and over and over… until he got pulled over by a policeman and carried off.
We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis
The Red Sox shouldn't feel very confident
Putting Wakefield out there, he’s pretty inconsistent, he could have a great night, or an absolutely terrible night. On that note it’s dinner time, don’t miss me too much.
The guy who caught a HR ball last night
looked like Dana wearing a Rays uni.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
YEAAAHHHH!!!
LONNNNNNNG -ORIA!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
YAY EVAN!!!!
I’ll just say it and get it out of the way real quick:
FUCK THE RED SOX.
Okay. Back to our PG13 blog.
YES
Put your foot on the thoat of the Massholes right from the start
"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
PENAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
two run grand slam!
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
Do you mean
two run grand slam home run?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Split the difference: Three points!
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
LOL I had pulled back the DVR to re-watch Pena's HR
and then I catch up to realtime and they’re showing fans catching a ball in a DIFFERENT spot in the Monstah Seats. I was laughing so hard I beat up my hand with the remote.
LOL
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
He's been hanging out with Youkilis too much
Ewwwww
"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
And what's worse...
someone probably HAS slashed that exact pairing. The other day I saw Matsuzaka/Ortiz. :shudders:
+1
Same here, re: the cable.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I'm looking forward to this series ending (with a Rays win, of course)
That way, we will be spared Chip Caray’s use of “fisted” for every ball hit off the handle, etc.
"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
I used to have a TV...
Then I found out it didn’t like stairs.
We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis
Does it know about the PH homer last night?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I can see the lights from Fenway from my apartment.
The lights…they look sad.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
This is fun.
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 only wanted to do the open thread for the joke.
Thanks for indulging me.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
There was a joke?
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
Hahaha...
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
by baseballgirl on Oct 14, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
BOOOOO!!!
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
The Phillies are playing tomorrow
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
1-2-3, nothing across for the sux
"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
I gave in. I'm listening to 'I Run This' on repeat.
It’s making me so nostalgic… this summer was beauuuutyfullll :(
an earnie.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
I can haz GIDP plz?
"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
If you could have any pitcher and any position player on the Rays roster, who would it be?
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Evan and Scott.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
I think I would go with Evan and Price or Garza.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Pena and Bradford
Wait – what?
"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
That was pretty.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
"It's all going the Rays' Way"
I like that :-)
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
Is anybody seeing this JG Wentworth commercial?
Might the worst of a bad lot.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Worse than VIVAAAAA
unpossible
"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
YES!!!!!!
I Would have known that, but my radio met an untimely demise, along with the TV. Moving sucks.
We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis
On the bright side, your computer made it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I LOVE THIS GAME.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
I'm enjoying this!
AYE-BARRRR!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
WOOHOO, another bomb
So, what is Joe Morgan saying about how it is necessary to manufacture runs to with in the post-season?
"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
Best game EVER!!!!
STAY FAIR!!!!
IT DOES!!!!
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
It's just for your birthday
We all chipped in and bribed the Red Sox to throw the game!
by Englishmajor on Oct 14, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Knuckler not knuckling, huh?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
This is BP!
They should’ve had Wake float some of that 65-mph crap over the plate in the HR Derby; Hami would’ve been able to lift one out of Yankee Stadium after all.
You know what would be really funny next year? Having Ziggy throw the HR Derby
Of course, he’s going to be in the AL bullpen for the All-Star Game, but I’ll bet he can bounce back.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Him and Devine both should be in the AL bullpen.
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
This is really a lot very fun.
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 have to go and pick up dog food
Before my dog chews my leg off. Hope the Ray’s kick the Sux’s butt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis
Glad your dog survived the move...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I love that T-Mobile commercial,
but I want to see the look on the wife’s face after what the son says.
Okay folks, where I am it's almost 9 p.m.
I’ve got a sorta daiquiri (rocks, not frozen) with Brugal Dominican rum.
What’s everyone else drinking?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm not even eating or drinking anything weird tonight.
Sad, I know. I wanted to eat Lays chips with feta cheese on top, but we’re out of the chips, so i just ate the feta straight up.
< refrains from offering a Lay >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Coke Zero is nasty, but less nasty than Diet Coke
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm pretty much weaned
I virtually never drink soda any more — maybe one every 2 weeks or something. At this point the massive infusion of sugar makes me feel really weird.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Coke Zero is deeelicious!
Although they did a good job of setting me up to like it; the first time I’d ever heard of it was when Coke promoters were handing me a free bottle on my way out of Camden Yards.
Why is Drew leading off?
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
Hahaha...
“WHAT are they booing?”
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
"What have you got?"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Kevin Cash... Nice
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
Well, not nice, because its a Sux score, but bleh.
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
The part where he wiggles his chocolate fingers ....
OK, I’m not going there.
"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
Viagra adv out here on the Pacific Coast
at 5:58PM…plenty of grade schoolers watching, and this statement is spoken:
Ask your doctor, if your heart is healthy enough for sex
Okay kids, why is that important??
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Oct 14, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions
Typical East Coast Bias
"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
don't think so, that's later in the evening for those
who can’t stay up that long.
alaska A (now in Colorado)
Ahh, the double entendre.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
Heading out for the evening...go Rays!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Have funs.
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
Time to go home
GO RAYS!
"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
Ohh, THAT was the joke.
Hmm.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
That's hysterical that "Francona's theory" ist that Papi isn't using his legs in his swing
seeing as all the sports news programs have already been illustrating that very theory for months.
Insightful!
Earlier in the season, I was under the misimpression
that (despite his ok numbers) Sonnanstine actually sucked – in fact, he’s pretty decent.
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
Haha!
That couple they just showed could have been schmifty’s friend and her date. She looked totally clueless!
I like BJ Upton.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
I suppose I'd be willing to make roster space for him
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
Clinic.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
This team is so likeable. Wonder how the series will do if it's Phils-Rays
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
I'm holding out faith for a Dodger comeback.
At least enough to make it to Game 7.
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
I believe the Rays have a great chance at winning the World Series this year
If it’s Rays/Phils I just feel that Phils don’t stand a chance against this team, the Rays will be able to subdue Howard, Utley, Rollins, Victorino.
Ronnie just talked about "Dave Cash"
the Sox dude is KEVIN… Dave Cash is a guy that Ronnie played with in the 80’s, my dad says
Actually nearly his entire career was in the 1970s
Most notably Pirates and Phillies
this team is a powerhouse
It’s going to be very tough for the rest of the AL to beat Tampa in next 2-3 yrs— at least until they start to lose people to market forces. This is the best young team in this league— and perhaps the entire sport— in a generation at least.
The Rays were smart with the market.
Longoria, Kazmir, and Shields are locked up to VERY team friendly contracts. I don’t see Crawford leaving Tampa, he’s been with team for a LONG time, even though he might walk after 2010 to FA.
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
So, is everyone sitting in the dark?
Because, you know, Anderson Cooper told us to turn out the lights while we watch Game 4. And you can go online and register to win a TV… so you can use more energy! Sweet.
This game is the most fun EVER!!!!
And man, is that crowd ever quiet!!!! :-)
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
This thread's kinda quiet, too. After last night's threads I don't know if that's good or bad!
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
I am not in any way trying to tip it in that direction.
Last night’s thread’s kind of scared me.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
This is a blow-out, and we're all rooting for the same team
On the other hand, I just poured my 2nd drink of the night.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I started drinking! Happy.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
You stopped?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
They're all thinking about how much they paid for their seats
vs. how little enjoyment they’re deriving from the game.
by Englishmajor on Oct 14, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
hot
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
by baseballgirl on Oct 14, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Or at least a grand slam
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
funny you mentioned that...
why just before tonight’s game I was paging through my personal baseball journal of ak_A’s notes to self…..and on Sept. 30th entry….“i predict that if the rays and sox meet, rays will surprise everyone in fenway, except for myself.”
alaska A (now in Colorado)
LOL
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
New thread open
Should take us to the end of the game, unless ilovegregsmith shows up..
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
You lie
Premature ethreadulation.
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
Weird!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/10/14/635250/open-game-thread-alcs-game
Why isn’t it appearing on the front page?
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Maybe only the people who salb has deemed worthy can see it?
by Englishmajor on Oct 14, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The emperor's new threads.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Nico scolded me.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Your butt still sore?
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
This Game Is Awesome!
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
+10000
Love the Boston fans filing out. “Bye!!!!!”
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
by baseballgirl on Oct 14, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm back and this is fucking awessome.
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
I'm glad TB went for two after the TD
touchdown+FG =11
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Oct 14, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
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