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ALCS Game 7: Open Thread (cont.)

Rays now on the verge of ending it. 3-1 in the top of the 8th!

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Hola

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Overconfident intro.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1.

UNJINX that sh*t.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless he's a Red Sox supporter going for the reverse jinx

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sh*t?

I am so disappointed in you.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Youk's beard has gotten bigger.

I think it now houses Boston’s entire squirrel population. And their relatives from South Carolina.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm missing my purse.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pissing my murse.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So it's a protected ecosystem?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't figure out...

how much of his face is chin and how much is beard.

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller

by Christine on Oct 19, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

okay...

a lot of it is just chin:

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller

by Christine on Oct 19, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

rodentia

all of em

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on RAYS!!!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"on the verge"

I miss the Big Hurt.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if the pen has rules about

throwing the ball when two relievers are warming, kind of like bowling.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HFS.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'M FREAKING OUT

AND IT’S NOT EVEN THE A’S!!!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How much pressure on this poor kid????

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Which poor kid?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Price!!!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Price.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

saaaaame here. aggggh

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I have to ask.

Are you using CXZ? Because if you are having problems replying to the last thread in the string, and I’m assuming that’s the problem, you can hit R while the comment is highlighted to reply. That is, if you can’t see the REPLY on the bottom.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here, pitch.

Oh by the way, get an out and you win, allow any hit and you don’t.

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, seeing it play out

a matchup of Price-Drew with the bases loaded is an awful lot of pressure for a rookie with barely any experience. I’d have to say Maddon loses the chess match here, though Price has a great arm and could certainly get Drew. I’d sooner have seen Howell face Youkilis and Drew and then bring in Bradford.

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 19, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Makes sense

Esp. with the tying run on 1st with Youk up, and on 2nd now.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 19, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ya I agree, especially since Howell could have walked Youkilis as well as Bradford did

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drew is a money player

don’t like it.

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, Boras is his agent

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 19, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He can't opt out of this AB

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i might have a heart attack here…if the rays don’t get out of this..but if they do..i’ll be beat by sox fans..Ill take the beating!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'M STILL FREAKING OUT!

The W/L is in the hands of a rookie

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ya but he's a touted rookie

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Price has ice water in his veins.

He’s so calm he almost looks friggin bored on the mound.

  1. overall pick for a reason.

by mikev on Oct 19, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyway. Told ya.

HOLY SHIT THAT KID IS NAILS.

by mikev on Oct 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everyone relax.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm breathing along with Pam

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AAGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH i love him now! LOVE HIM!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yah baby!

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Oct 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AHHHHHHHHH!!@!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH!!!!!!!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW!!!!

Deeep breath.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Price is good...

I’d let him close it out.

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Oct 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WAS THAT A STRIKE!?!?!?!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHO CARES!?!?!?!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My thoughts exactly

What an at-bat for Price. The kid can pitch.

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure it was

The umpire said so

"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 19, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

KKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AHHHHHHH!!!! YAY!!!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok..I can leave now.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 19, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't leave!!!!!!!!!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

JD FAIL

"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 19, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Very nice, very nice

Enjoy your stroll back to the dugout, Red Sox.

by Englishmajor on Oct 19, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cool customer

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 19, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

They could have used him in Game 5.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

3 more outs...3 more outs...3 more outs

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Oct 19, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Three more runs...Three more runs...Three more runs

(for Tampa, of course)

"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 19, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is another reason why the Rays are going to be better next year

May The Red Sox and all their fans get food poisoning and all collectively crap their pants

by Trainman on Oct 19, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What are the others?

Upton’s health…Jackson in pen…

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

does he stay in for the 9th

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Oct 19, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He has to

He is better than anyone else they have I would think

May The Red Sox and all their fans get food poisoning and all collectively crap their pants

by Trainman on Oct 19, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who else do they have?

Jackson and Miller right?

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sonnanstine and Balfour

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You'll never convince me anyone else is a better option

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 19, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nor will I try.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was concerned when you said they're sticking with Wheeler/Balfour/Howell

That indicates Balfour

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me? No, I just said you were going to see some of those guys

because that’s their pen.

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 19, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that would be amazing

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I laughed

"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 19, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I KNOW!

I let it slide for a while, but now it’s fucking annoying. I’m sorry.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When?

And CONSTANTLY, errrr only when I’m replying to the end comment?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh, I'm not going through hundreds of replies in the last thread

Just to prove something pointless. It’s just a message board, people don’t need to rip someone to shreds over replying in the wrong spot.

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not every damn comment.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or possibly the subject line

while we’re all picking on ilovegregsmith :-)

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought she said her button was broken???

gah, I shouldn’t get in the middle of this. {hides}

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was dangerously close to a QOTM

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you bother me.

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no the button isn’t. my laptop is. it freezes alot when i try to post..and the keys stick on my laptop alot. I can’t afford a new one until after Christmas though

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the reply button is optional...

it’s not mandatory. there’s no rule about it. if you’ve got laptop troubles, just do the best you can with replying however you can. it’s not THAT hard to follow along. I see how it can annoy people but it’s not a huge deal sheesh :)

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller

by Christine on Oct 19, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks lol

seriously. you act like it’s intentional..I am trying to reply at the right time but honestly..it’s just issues with my laptop. Next season..I will have a new one

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no worries, darling. it's just the internet. nothing life or death here.

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller

by Christine on Oct 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, now I'M a bitch because I said something.

The reply button makes it easier to follow the conversation. That’s all. Imagine if no one used the reply feature.

And this was me TRYING to help.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are not, Jennifer

You rawk.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 19, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reply function rawks, too

If mine didn’t work, I think I would leave this site alone.

by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wasnt mad at anyone. ive just said alot that my laptop isnt working and i need a new one..but i cant get one just yet. im trying to keep things in line in here..im not trying to reply in the wrong spots and im not going to NOT come in here like someone said they wouldnt because i really enjoy all the energy and fun in here. its all good

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand. I love "seeing" new people here.

I, too, have problems with my laptop, especially when the thread gets over a few hundred comments.

Did you see my previous comment with the link? About the CXZR thing? Have you tried that? When the thick yellow line is at the comment, hit R.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I didn’t see that..cause yeah..alot of people are talking lol so i can’t read all the comments. Sorry. but i mean..i do apologize. I just didn’t like everyone jumping on my case when im not trying to do anything wrong..but i appreciate the help and i promise ill have a new laptop in time for the A’s season next year LOL

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ditto. sorry for being frustrated.

it just makes it harder to follow the conversation.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question:

When you link a previous AN post, how do you get it to gp directly to the comment you want? Never could figure it out.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Click the timestamp

then copy the link

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh!

{feels dumb}

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You don't even have to click on it.

Right click the timestamp. Copy shortcut. Paste.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Except, apparently, this game.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol and i appreciate it

but i don’t get on anyones case about anything and i don’t feel the need for people to jump on mine when I am just chatting and joking around..i am rooting for the same people as everyone else here lol

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mmm. That was beautiful.

I don’t know if it was a strike, but really, they can’t change it now, and I am completely okay with that.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

to be corny like Ellis..

the Price is right

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Oct 19, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So he's a corny cheeseball?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 19, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

add on here, please

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Oct 19, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

To your sentence?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jug runs desparately needed here

"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 19, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Getting implants?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My parents wanted to name me Morganna

but the kissing bandit thing kinda put a damper on that

by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a slutty name even without that

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yikes. Schmifty is easily better than any of those.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where did you grow up?

Reno?

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Close

Western Mass by way of Queens

by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I once saw a map of the Bay Area

that depicted everything east of Livermore as “Thar Be Dragons.”

On that map, I was pretty close :-)

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Queens definitely gives you that whole classiness factor, so fair enough.

by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's no hate here...

Which town are we talking about, Livermore, Reno or Queens?

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shhh

take that somewhere else.

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[lights torch]

Traitor!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rays pen empty

"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 19, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh boy, here we go

"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 19, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

here we go...lets go A's, err...rays

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Oct 19, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I stopped breathing because of this game.

If it was the A’s, I don’t know what would have happened. I would have completely fainted, probably

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's because of the A's

that I have been so calm tonight.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you've been well conditioned.

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller

by Christine on Oct 19, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If this were the A's, Mrs doctorK would've taken me to the emergency room long ago

"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 19, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eeeee.

Almost. There. [hides under desk]

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

please win please win please win please win please win

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hope Price gets the same generous strike zone...

that Okajima just got.

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Oct 19, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's David Price

He gets that call.

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 19, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm amazed. This is awesome.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bill Caudill is outraged

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 19, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, I don't...

but, it is a “hope.”

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Oct 19, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

remember ESPN will never allow the BoSox to lose...

i mean mlb

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Oct 19, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

(shallow breathing)

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have to pee so bad

Can’t move until the game is over too effing nervous.

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do it in the suit.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ring him up, blue

"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 19, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Recall last year

when Hoffman could not close it for the Padres, in the playoff game??

HIgh pressure.

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

must keep breathing. yes.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And a long exhalation.......

That’s how my yoga instructor talks

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's sad how I have to focus on that.

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok, I'm going back to housework

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 19, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GAHHHH

He should’ve been OUT! I’m getting so annoyed I can’t type!

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BS call on 2-2

That was both a strike (looking) and a swing. Both umps FAILed 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 19, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yep... hope that umpiring mistake isn't a game changer

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Oct 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

okay Kots, do your usual A's thing.

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Oct 19, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

lol

a pain we know so well

Play more Conan!

by oaklandSMASH on Oct 19, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DP for Kots...

I know he can do it.

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Oct 19, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not watching.

because I haven’t watched the whole game. I’ve just listened to it from the living room. I want to go out there now and see this but… I’m afraid I’ll jinx it since they’ve been winning while I HAVEN’T been out there. ugh baseball superstitions.

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller

by Christine on Oct 19, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kotsay for old A's-time sake DP Dp

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Oct 19, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hah… he helped out Rich’s stats as a Cub so much this year.

by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Play more Conan!

by oaklandSMASH on Oct 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Florida has some cute girls. I should go there.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

thank you

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 19, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you were in the crowd scenes, you're welcome

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a straight female...

and I normally think most of the girls in the stands are ugly and/or trashy but I’ve seen so many cute TB fans this series haha so I agree FL must have some cute girls: I should definitely not go there.

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller

by Christine on Oct 19, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

K is for Kotsay!!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SIDDOWN

"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 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

!!!

Play more Conan!

by oaklandSMASH on Oct 19, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's not a tumah!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 19, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't be mad, Mark.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH!!!!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for DEVINE

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Oct 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And Richmond

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Want a game-ending GIDP from FAILtek

"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 19, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That would be A+ the Best

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I  Kotsay

But it was time for him to sit. Go Rays Go!

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by louismg on Oct 19, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You apple Kotsay?

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should be two outs right now ... this is bullshit

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Oct 19, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Varitek up

His numbers are very McGwire/Canseco like © 1988 WS.
.053 AVG with 1 HR.

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by louismg on Oct 19, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

my heart.

it hurts.

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller

by Christine on Oct 19, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LETS GO RAYS!

I’m seriously shaking right now

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

VariteKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

"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 19, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH YEAH!!!!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yay!!!!!!!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 19, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on, Price...

Do this.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH so awesome!!!!!!!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 OUTS! Let's do this Rays!

Rays = A’s + LUCK and some SKILL

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yup

bring us luck SOON!

Play more Conan!

by oaklandSMASH on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sit down Tekker

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHH!HHHHH!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YESSSSS!!!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YE S YES YES YES

"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 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAAHAH

YES YES YES YES YES YES! RAYS WIN!

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

THERE IS A GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Zeus, no doubt

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Evidently non Youkilis any more

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 19, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HE IS CROM!!

Sorry, I am on the Conan kick right now

Play more Conan!

by oaklandSMASH on Oct 19, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sit Down Red Sox Nation!!!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OOOOOOOOOMGGGGGGGGGGGGG YEEEEEEEEEEEEEES I AM RECORDING THIS@!!!!!!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

World F'ing Series!

Yay Rays!

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by louismg on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOO

Someone’s gonna die in that pile!

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was positive all night.

That is for you #14fan.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awww...

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO RAYS!!!!!!!!!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm back

and the SUX are GONE!!!!!

by OaklandSi on Oct 19, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HALLELUJAH

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Oct 19, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was for me!

I feel better now!!!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No that was for me. This one's for you.

FUCK YOU BOSTON.

FUCK YOU RIGHT IN THE EAR.

by mikev on Oct 19, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

The ear. Ok, I'll go with that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I SO LOVE LIFE RIGHT NOW!!!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to Boston this december

I’ll have to remember to do that for you as soon as I find the ear of Boston.

Play more Conan!

by oaklandSMASH on Oct 19, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

have fun!!!!!!!!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEAH!!!!

WORLD F*ING SERIES!!!!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

why do I like Price as a closer better than Street?

oh, I know… because he’s good.

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Oct 19, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's a huge pile of baseball players.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

:fights urge to jump in:
…ha, not really.

by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Red Sox "Nation"

Please shut your MASSHOLES.

"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 19, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HOW AMAZING!!! HAHAHA GO RAAAAAAAYS

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No thanks.

I think 4 straight games with a homer/ four home runs in the series, with RBIs in a majority of the games. Alright you can take Garza if you’d like.

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!
SUX ARE OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All is right with the world!!!!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I really wish this was the A’s.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 19, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

someday

Play more Conan!

by oaklandSMASH on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep (looks down at shoes)

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

truly

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

next year??

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

rAys

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Oct 19, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And then they can go pee

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm really happy for the Rays.

Maybe they’ll get some fans now.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

cant we all just get along now?! hehehe hahahah gooooooooo raaaaaaaaaaays

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And I think I love Matt Garza

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AMEN!

How’s it feel, Chowderheads?

''Around the fifth inning of a night game, things get a little fuzzy. Double-vision sets in. Players begin turning orange.'' -Bruce Jenkins

by fridaynightfan on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And we get to keep Mark

So it’s a good baseball day all round!

by Englishmajor on Oct 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I AM IN HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finally, a non-A's World Series I will be able to enjoy

"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 19, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG I LOVE MATT GAAAAARZAAAAAAAAAA !!!!!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I get him first!!!

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 19, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't normally watch.

But I did tonight. And I’m glad.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good Sunday... Raiders win and Rays win...

what do they both have in common? Well, they both start with the letter “r.” But, beyond that… both underdogs going to world championship games this season. ;-)

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Oct 19, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Also, the Whiners lost

"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 19, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, that was great, too...

but, I couldn’t tie that in with the “r” commonality.

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Oct 19, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whiner ends in "R"

and they got a reverse win

Play more Conan!

by oaklandSMASH on Oct 19, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm shocked no one got hurt.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ME TOO!!!!

I was like, OMG…they’re going to be too hurt to play in the WS!!!!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wait a second

plenty worse pileups in football.

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That loud "ARGHHH" followed by a gunshot you just heard came from Fox Sports headquarters

And they can most sincerely suck it

"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 19, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

X100000000000000

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 19, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Rays!!!

"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all games and holes are created equal." --George F. Will

by anomaly_kat on Oct 19, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry you're bummed waddellCanseco ...

there’s always next year. :-(

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Oct 19, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

aren't you so glad you were wrong today??!!

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh. My. God. You don't even know!!!!!!!!!

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Oct 19, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey I was pro-Ray

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Sager, what's with the pinstripes

The Yankees weren’t in this one

"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 19, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or if you were Craig Sager.

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 19, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GARZA IS MY MVP CAUSE HE OOWNED THE SOX!!!!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wednesday's starting lineup:

Everyone who wasn’t injured in the pileup.

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 19, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Booze?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 19, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol i know i cant sleep tonight and i have work and exams tomorrow. damn!!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

same here.... I have three tests I need to study for... and a meeting I was supposed to be at...

I told them I had a “previous obligation” and ditched out and watched the Rays kick THE SUX OUT OF THE PLAYOFFS!!!
But now i have to work twice as hard..

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have three papers to write by Tuesday ;(

I keep getting distracted by all these online games. Ah!

by Kimberly on Oct 19, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good news:

1. Rays in the World Series!
2. We don’t have to look at the ugly Sox anymore!
3. No more TBS broadcasts!
4. And best of all: more years of MaEl!

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No more "fisted" comments

"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 19, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no more "feel of his tool in his hands'

(espn quote about Manny in the Tokyo games against the A’s — I nearly spit out my coffee)

by OaklandSi on Oct 19, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what a good day for baseball :D

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller

by Christine on Oct 19, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I forgot to post this


Ding Dong, the Sux are DEAD!!

Play more Conan!

by oaklandSMASH on Oct 19, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

beautiful

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 19, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I laughed

"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 19, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Image of the Month

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Oct 19, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

most cool

(but reminds me of u of arizona kicker last night)

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Oct 19, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't bring that up

still painful

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 19, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i can't even remember the last world series

when i didn’t hate at least one of the two teams involved.
of course i’ll be rooting for the rays, but mainly i’m just glad those other teams will not be participating.

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 19, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rays should bring back the "Devil Rays"

uniforms for the World Series. I like a uniform with green in it.

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or at the very least, one of the Rays being interviewed

should say, “I’d like to thank the Devil…”

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 19, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

This is for all..

the pelagic devil rays that never get to come to the stadium…

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I totally attribute this win to my black-cat curse on the Sox.

by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

this year the ray’s next year the A’s

by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 19, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

cuz I hate that Dirty Water!

oooh-oooh Boston you are GONE!

by vk on Oct 19, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

All we need in the AL EAST in 2009

Would be the following finish:
1. Tampa Bay
2. Baltimore
3. Toronto
4. Boston
5. New Yurk

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

okay, done and done

4. Boston 67-94
4. New York 67-94

…why only 161 games? Last game rained out, no need to wait and play it! The ultimate finish to a lost season.

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TB should win over 100 next year with Price in rotation

and some more experience

No fucking way Philly wins more than 1 game.

I personally hope the NL wins ZERO

May The Red Sox and all their fans get food poisoning and all collectively crap their pants

by Trainman on Oct 19, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I guessing TB in Six

Philly did a lot to raise their confidence.

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Oct 19, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope the Series goes 7.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Phillies aren't a pushover

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lol. Garza's trying to quiet everyone down.

“Shut up! I’m getting my MVP! Listen!”

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL i love Garza!!!!!!! im so excited. lol he is funny getting people to shush up

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeesh, even the owner is young

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 19, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's a purdy trophy.

Can we get one for the A’s? Pretty pretty please?

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shit, wrong spot

should’ve been one post up.

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay youth!

Maddon has a white mohawk

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

MVP Swooney?

My, my, my. I do dee-clare.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't care who the MVP is as long as we get there.

But as long as we’re picking, how about MaEl? Or Chavy. Oh, Chavy.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I cried after the win over the Twins in 06.

I don’t know how I would react after something like that. Faint, probably.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure I would implode or something.

I wouldn’t know how to handle that much A’s-related elation.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wanted to take a moment

to give Boston credit for battling back once again. They wore their crown well this year.

{unable to keep straight face}

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY MVP BABY!!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why don't they have a pitchers award for the ALCS

Best pitcher, then MVP for best player. I think the players that played all 7 games deserve some recognition over a pitcher that pitches 2 games. 2 games very well at that, but still how can you overlook Longo and Upton’s performance in the series?

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LDS doesn't even have an MVP. These guys should consider themselves lucky.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 19, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

I guess it’s the same reason I use for why I don’t think a pitcher should be MVP. Let alone a closer.

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Random ass time to be asking about a dude’s playlist…

by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not watching...

were they asking Garza about his playlist?

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller

by Christine on Oct 19, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Francona is so classy.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oooooooooooh i am recording all of this!!!!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I would be

If Family Guy and Dexter weren’t already on and recording.

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I'm totally excited!

I wanted to find more jinxes for the Sox, but they ended up jinxing themselves in the end

by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 19, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

y’all take care and enjoy this!!!!!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 19, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"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 19, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Amazing.

IN YOUR FACE BOSUX!!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I willl now admit

that half the times I saw Pedroia with his hat off, for a split-second I thought it was Harden.
:shudder:

by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Baldelli - "little baldy"?

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 19, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which is STILL a more appetizing image than Youkilis

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 19, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, Evan. Take off the goggles for the interview!

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least they weren't over his eyes.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Evan says everyone picked the Rays to finish last...

I picked them to finish 1st. Guess he didn’t see my picks.

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Oct 19, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Somebody get that kid an AN username.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dioner wants someone to hold him too

http://assets.espn.go.com/media/apphoto/13999ec0-49e2-43f8-8085-5123af601647.jpg

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just want somebody to love

Just need somebody to love.

by thesteve9x on Oct 19, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is anybody out there?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, they're all safe!

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 19, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And me.

Er, I’m playing Text Twist. 6-letter word: Adored. Perfect.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cindis!!!

-Cindi

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 19, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For a little bit more.

At least until Mad Men comes on.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 19, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

Wrong song, Jennifer.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I kind of thought it was from a song.

But then people replied like it was actually a question, so I thought I was wrong. I was confuzzled.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 19, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm so glad I get to watch ESPN

I was avoiding it the last two days because I didn’t want to hear all the crap about how Boston would win again, but I wanted to see the Cowboys get their butts kicked!

by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 19, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Argh, 12:30am here and I'm wide awake

Never gonna fall asleep. Will be fun getting up at 7 tomorrow and working a 10-hr day.

by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You should get fired and apply for unemployment.

That’s what I did.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I know I would win the unemployment claim, too

I handle all the claims at my work – no matter what, pretty much everyone wins.

by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have to pretty much set the place on fire to lose

an unemployment claim. I think MO’s laws are different. When I worked with UI, we won quite a few cases.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 19, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everyone, relax.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 19, 2008 9:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nah, I'm good. Boston is out.

I’m honestly OK with either Tampa or Philly winning it all.

by mikev on Oct 19, 2008 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would prefer the Rays though

After all this trouble. You had to preform CPR on me!!! I didn’t stop breathing for the Phillies, so I’m with the Rays on this one. GO RAYS!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 19, 2008 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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