Open Game Thread: ALCS Game Four
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 4:37 PM PDT
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Sometimes, it feels like you have to be a baseball blogger in order to open a game thread.
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
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts exactly
You’ll do just fine here.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drew leading off? Interesting.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Francona should have had Pedroia leading off
and Drew batting 2nd. It makes more sense to me.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boston's going down.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to last night's thread!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ilovegregsmith won't be here tonight
so it might be a little more tame.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine almost melted trying to load the threads.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Death to myspace!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine still hasn't recovered.
My browser keeps freezing.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, I hope so.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My friend is at this game
nevertheless, GO RAYS
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Your friend is rooting for the Sawx?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would go on a date with a man
if I got to go to this game, and if I wouldn’t have to put out.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, that doesn't count then.
She’s uninformed.
by lynnzgal on Oct 14, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't they make a movie about this?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sal, you're my favorite.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I miss Ry :(
Maybe I’ll sit here and listen to his batting music on repeat…
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by #14fan on Oct 14, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I Run This" by Birdman
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There was Dana Eveland again!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi everybody
let’s go Rays
BEAT THE SUX
by OaklandSi on Oct 14, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah! CARLOS!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was quick.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAAAHHHH!!!
LONNNNNNNG -ORIA!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I mean...the hit....
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoops.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by mikev on Oct 14, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is freaking AWESOME.
Looks like batting practice!
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gee, Cash.
Ya think? LOL
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hee hee
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Oct 14, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by xbhaskarx on Oct 14, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you mean
two run grand slam home run?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Oct 14, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAY CARL.
I love it.
LEAVE HIM IN! LEAVE HIM IN!
by mikev on Oct 14, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by xbhaskarx on Oct 14, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF's up with Sweaty Wake
it’s not even warm up here
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I don't even want to think about that
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And what's worse...
someone probably HAS slashed that exact pairing. The other day I saw Matsuzaka/Ortiz. :shudders:
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really wish I had cable...
or a TV, for that matter.
We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis
by #14fan on Oct 14, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Same here, re: the cable.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
I can’t stand listening to Joe Morgan. :(
by goldfish on Oct 14, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to have a TV...
Then I found out it didn’t like stairs.
We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis
by #14fan on Oct 14, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Oct 14, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Oct 14, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
BOOOOO!!!
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Phillies are playing tomorrow
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't ask for a better start
Sonnastine is looking goooood too.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Craig is crazy.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AH! Did everyone survive that play?!
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just got done crying
Why Evan why?!
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I gave in. I'm listening to 'I Run This' on repeat.
It’s making me so nostalgic… this summer was beauuuutyfullll :(
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No..bad Kotsay.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kotsay "strokes" a single
sure to be followed up by somebody fisting something, I’d imagine.
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's all stroking and fisting
with this TBS crew.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(not that there’s anything wrong with that)
"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 14, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
an earnie.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nicely done!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask and you shall receive!
I have that vibe going on today.
by lynnzgal on Oct 14, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by miggyk2 on Oct 14, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too easy.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I would go with Evan and Price or Garza.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Oct 14, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my second combo.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Oct 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chase! Cameron! I've missed you!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"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
by baseballgirl on Oct 14, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
877-CASH- NOW!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we represhent the top ten compainiesh in the timesh share indushtry
alaska A (now in Colorado)
by ak_A on Oct 14, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could someone tell me the score?
We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis
by #14fan on Oct 14, 2008 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by #14fan on Oct 14, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE THIS GAME.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm enjoying this!
AYE-BARRRR!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by baseballgirl on Oct 14, 2008 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Knuckler not knuckling, huh?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AWWWW RONNIE CLIPS!
I love ya, Ronnie. Even though you have doubled in size…
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What a pity strike out call
Way to have feelings ump!
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Oct 14, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by #14fan on Oct 14, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad your dog survived the move...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that T-Mobile commercial,
but I want to see the look on the wife’s face after what the son says.
by lynnzgal on Oct 14, 2008 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
37-0
When leading by 5 or more runs. I love you Rays.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They don't lose the game by that
Still 37-0
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sass it up!
Just not directed at me, haha.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
< refrains from offering a Lay >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've gotten used to it,
but all those soft drinks are horrible, so I’m weaning myself off.
by lynnzgal on Oct 14, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is Drew leading off?
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha...
“WHAT are they booing?”
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
by baseballgirl on Oct 14, 2008 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"What have you got?"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Cash... Nice
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa, that chocolate man commercial .... weird out.
alaska A (now in Colorado)
by ak_A on Oct 14, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE that!
I’d rip his arm off too!
by lynnzgal on Oct 14, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no you don't!
now you have to finish!
by lynnzgal on Oct 14, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think if he's wiggling chocolate fingers...
some stuff has already gone down.
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hungry.
Where’s a chocolate man when you need him?
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Um...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they talk about the 4-hour erection on that one?
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't think so, that's later in the evening for those
who can’t stay up that long.
alaska A (now in Colorado)
by ak_A on Oct 14, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh, the double entendre.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heading out for the evening...go Rays!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 14, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Have funs.
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on Oct 14, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I finally saw the physics professor/TV commercial!
Yeah, that’s pretty bad.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ohh, THAT was the joke.
Hmm.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We have an Ortiz Standee in the closet at my work
it’s a little scary.
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Oct 14, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He looks pretty decent tonight.
I was starting to wonder about his contract.
by lynnzgal on Oct 14, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha he hit the Boston lettering
on the scoreboard. Nice hit Crawford.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi fellow Rays fans!
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Oct 14, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha!
That couple they just showed could have been schmifty’s friend and her date. She looked totally clueless!
by lynnzgal on Oct 14, 2008 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Oct 14, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clinic.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I sure wish I could enjoy these games, rather than work.
{Leaves pity party, heads for home}
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This team is so likeable. Wonder how the series will do if it's Phils-Rays
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Oct 14, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually nearly his entire career was in the 1970s
Most notably Pirates and Phillies
by windyfelix on Oct 14, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by windyfelix on Oct 14, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEP!
I’ve had my lights off for every game though.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was until my son went to bed and wanted the hall light on
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Oct 14, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
absolutely love
the mlb.tv commercial reference at the top. classic…
by stranahanahan on Oct 14, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by baseballgirl on Oct 14, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be careful, it might spiral out of control any minute now.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking,
be careful what you wish for.
by lynnzgal on Oct 14, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I started drinking! Happy.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You stopped?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Way to cut to the quick, haha!
Very nice.
by lynnzgal on Oct 14, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jon Miller keeps saying that Carlos Peña
has a “wide stance”
by OaklandSi on Oct 14, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Is Carlos Pena the one that CarGon says he looks like?
:runs off to check what the yearbook said:
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that's it
Cargon says, People say I look like: Carlos Pena
by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is getting a bit pathetic
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Oct 14, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A walk?
Man, I was hoping for a grand slam home run.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Oct 14, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think any analyst saw
The Rays coming into Fenway and completely demoralizing the Sux.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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)
by ak_A on Oct 14, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by xbhaskarx on Oct 14, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Oct 14, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You made me look
That load time wasted 5 seconds of my life.
by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so tonight no new threads every 100 posts?
by OaklandSi on Oct 14, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Oct 14, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Syphon on Oct 14, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+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 0 recs
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?
by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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