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Open Game Thread: Playoffs Day Two

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Final Score: Rays 6, White Sox 4
Series: Rays lead 1-0
Next Game: Tomorrow at 3:00 PM
South Side Sox
DRays Bay

Longoria sewed this game up nicely with an incredible rookie performance, boasting two homeruns and three RBI's, as the Rays hang on to beat the White Sox to take the first game of the series.

Brewers vs. Phillies - 3:00PM
C.C. Sabathia v. B. Meyers

Dodgers vs. Cubs - 6:30PM
Billingsley v. Zambrano

Go baseball! And I think it's safe to say, GO RAYS!!!!

 

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And I think it’s safe to say, GO RAYS!!!!

With AssJack on the Sox, no way should any AN’er be pulling for them.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 2, 2008 12:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Absolutely true

We’ll see next round, but hopefully AssJack and company will be watching with us.

"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 2, 2008 12:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Question: Would anyone here trade Ryan Sweeney for Nick Swisher?

I know I sure as hell would. Wonder if Kenny W would?

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Oct 2, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i brought it up a few days ago

certain people were not into the idea. apparently swisher isn’t cute enough.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 2, 2008 12:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's exactly it.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 1:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's very strange

that Swisher went from a pitcher’s park to a hitter’s park and saw all of his stats take such a plunge.

by Soaker on Oct 2, 2008 12:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nope.

"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 2, 2008 3:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

admin folks couldn’t just move the current game thread to the front page?

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 2, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Believe me, you did not want me doing that.

Last time, it went shooting off into space and I haven’t seen the comments yet.

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 2, 2008 12:52 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

heh

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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 2, 2008 12:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha i love that manboy. Niiiiice! I love him too :) Glad I wore my Longoria jersey today. The guy is a hell of a natural talent. He is so fun to watch play! Let’s go Rays :) Only AL team that I can even staaaand that is playing in this postseason!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 2, 2008 1:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, and I think it's safe to say

This is the most exciting post-season game so far.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I LOVE IT!

And I have a CLEAR favorite…makes a difference.

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 2, 2008 12:52 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep

It’s not as exciting as when the A’s were in the play-offs a few years back. But I am so glad to actually care about one of the teams and the outcome of the series.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 12:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sounds like something my mom would've hit me for doing, if she caught me in the act

"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 2, 2008 12:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GO RAYS!

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

by pam5981 on Oct 2, 2008 12:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I want a Longoria shirt

I don’t want to feel like a bandwagon fan though :(

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What in the blue bleeding hell was AssJack doing trying to steal?

"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 2, 2008 1:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A better nickname

but sadly he failed, so AssJack it stays.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 1:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This thread is too quiet

Stop working and pay attention to the game. I’m bored.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Barely have enough time to check Gameday every couple minutes.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 2, 2008 1:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm laying in bed

Watching the game in HD, Ray would be so proud.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 1:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey!

Why aren’t you at school young man?

by lynnzgal on Oct 2, 2008 1:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh!

See, you didn’t miss anything!

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

I know!

I got out early, and practically ran from my class to my car to hear the start of the game.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 1:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well no wonder you're bored.

Get a job!

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

by pam5981 on Oct 2, 2008 1:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No Dibs?

FAIL, says Ray!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 1:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I should go get some

that sounds absolutely delicious.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 1:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

From tampabay.com
Pena update

Rays first baseman Carlos Pena left the game with what the team called “slightly blurred vision in his left eye” after scratching it at his home last night. A team spokesman said the injury is not considered serious and he is expected to play in Game 2 tomorrow.

Memo to Carlos Pena: Don’t use that new woodchipper without goggles again until after season. (I’m kidding. I have no idea how he scratched his eye).

by Soaker on Oct 2, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did anyone read Buster Olney this morning?

"• If the money can be worked out, a reunion of Jason Giambi with the Oakland Athletics might well happen in 2009. "

"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse

by kbtoyz on Oct 2, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Speculation

albe, one that AN has been making for quite some time.

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

Longo again!

What a day for him. 3/3 2 HRs 3 RBIs 2 Runs

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What a stud.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 2, 2008 1:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Longo only pawn, in game of life

"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 2, 2008 1:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Amazing.

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 2, 2008 1:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In one of these, courtesy Ozzie

Move over, little dog, big dog is movin’ in

"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 2, 2008 1:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lunch time!

Am I in the right place? I was seeing double-threads, and thought I was just seeing double. Especially after Longoria’s second at-bat.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Am in the doghouse too?

You could have at least told me. A warning. Something.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 1:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Down boy

WAIT – I’ll get you a milkbone.

"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 2, 2008 1:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought I could just hump your leg.

But that would probably be weird.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 1:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 2, 2008 1:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, I can't read, either,

because I didn’t notice an error until I read it like five times.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 2, 2008 1:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Does that mean

“I” am not missed? Damn.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 1:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Freakin meetings

Just when the thread starting getting good, too.

"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 2, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This giant red umbrella commercial confuses me.

The commercial might be memorable, but I’ve already forgotten the company it’s for.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 2, 2008 1:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

travellers insurance!

i love the big red umbrella and the dude in the bowler hat

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

it was so cute.

I was hoping it was a movie trailer somehow.

"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 2, 2008 3:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Success?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 1:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Buster and a Rays thread...

I so love AN today.

hook slide:

"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 2, 2008 3:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmmmm, this is odd.

I just opened my Quill box and in the bottom of the box is half of a clothespin.

by lynnzgal on Oct 2, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This Gonzo guy confuses me

Why should I listen to him? What makes his blog have any sort of significance in MLB? Who is he?

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 1:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's an actor.

He’s on Reaper currently. Also played in Coach Carter.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 1:46 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh.

I still don’t like him.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 1:46 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's better than Dame Cook.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 1:47 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i miss swish

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 1:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ok ok last one, but swish and dye? this is all kinds of awkward

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

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

didn't work for me

I’m interested in what it is though.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 1:47 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hahah

wow, can’t even begin to figure out what is going on here.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 1:50 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i just highly appreciate swishes face...its priceless

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 1:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Back to work, gANg

Shit.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dang

I was going to bring you a doggie bag

"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 2, 2008 2:50 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CJ Howell?

I think he means JP..

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I could see the confusion, though.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 1:50 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or CJ, whatevs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 2, 2008 1:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree with hitting him

but he should have hit him in the head.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

C'MON BULLPEN RAYS!

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 2, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

juan uribe

jesus, must every member of the white sox have ridiculous facial hair?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 2, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m just stopping by to say that Evan is amazing and I <3 him.

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tense situation.

Need an Indian accent.

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

by oblique on Oct 2, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what the hell is cabrera even angry about?

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 2, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

woo!

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 2, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow.

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

by oblique on Oct 2, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What's happening!

This is when Gameday is not so hot.

by lynnzgal on Oct 2, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Balfour and Cabrera were yelling at each other

for some unknown reason. Cabrera struck out swinging… Balfour was pleased.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 2, 2008 2:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't know what was going on

but Balfour would have been better off quietly taking his win in that battle back to the dugout.

by Soaker on Oct 2, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DAMN, what a performance!!!!!

You’ve got to me kidding me! Bases loaded, one out, and Balfour strikes out TWO PEOPLE to keep the lead. AWESOME!!!

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 2, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And told Cabrera to go sit the f*** down.

THAT was awesome.

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 2, 2008 2:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha

sure was awesome! Sucks to be Cabrera…gonna pop off out the mouth and not even back it up with anything. Great job Balfour!!!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 2, 2008 2:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lets go, brother of Justin

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

or not

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 2:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How awesome would it be if Evan hit another HR right now?

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

Evan betta', dum dum dum

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 2:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

too awesome

i love watching that man trot around the bases lol

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 2, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they smarted up, and are going to walk him

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

eh i would have walked him too lol

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 2, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I should have ordered myself a Longoria shirt/jersey when he was drafted. But I guess I couldn’t really since I didn’t know what number he’d be.

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that's how I felt when...

Larish was drafted by the Tigers. but I’m glad I didn’t because he’s changed his number about a million times since he’s been up/down.

"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 2, 2008 3:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like stolen bases. I can’t lie.

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you're like the sir mix-a-lot of small ball.

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 2, 2008 2:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can deal with the A’s not stealing though, because I dislike getting caught stealing almost as much as I like when they’re successful lol

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 2:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lol i got mine as soon as he did get himself a number lol him and Ryan Sweeney. The moment i found out their numbers i had jerseys and shirts done

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 2, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice. I should’ve done that lol

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 2:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lol it’s not too laaate! do it! Ok…wow I love Chavy..LOVE him..but I wish we had Longo too!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 2, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and a lifetime supply of ice cream..that’s the best deal i’ve ever heard

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 2, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let’s go Ray-ays, lets go! haha

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha!

My Gameday pictures are stuck on Balfour and Cabrera.

by lynnzgal on Oct 2, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did everyone go back to work?

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I went and took a shower

don’t know what happened to everyone else.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 2:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought my AN was broken :( It got very quiet.

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 2:33 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I may have misprogrammed the meteor to hit NorCal.

Although I hope that’s not the case… if it is, this very well might be my last comment.

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

COME ON!

I thought we gave you the precise coordinates of Angel stadium.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 2:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i do not like you mr. konerko

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How far has Swish fallen?

Dwayne Wise starting over him in the playoffs, not to mention Quentin is out, so he’s down on the depth chart…bring him back

McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there

by streetisclosedin08 on Oct 2, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

seriously, how much could the sox actually want for him? if we could trade for him

for a decent package, i might be inclined to do it. he’s kinda like jack cust light.

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 2:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

countingto4FAIL.gif

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 2, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoa.

I bet Wheeler wishes he would’ve given him the walk now.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 2, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ken griffey used to be the MAN too...how the mighty have fallen

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ya but randy johnson is turning like 100 soon

and that didn’t slow him down any

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 2:50 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

swisher sighting!

on deck with 2 outs.

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 2, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yay Rays! WOOOO!

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Game over!

Rays win! Rays win! Rays win!

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So I have to say I am pretty happy with the results of each first game.

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah Rays!!!!!

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 2, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

RAYS!!!

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 2, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!!!

I am so excited at least one of my teams is in the playoffs. I love the Rays. great game :) I had to watch the first part at the gym and it was so hard not to throw my arms up and cheer on the elliptical. the person next to me was a little bit scared for my mental health. luckily I watched innings 4-9 at home where I could be as insane as I wanted to be without feeling judged ;) my boy Kazzy is pitching tomorrow. I can’t wait. years of rooting for these lovable losers and it’s finally paying off! but I’m torn between being excited by the new fans and being annoyed by the bandwagoners. ah well :\

"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 2, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FAIL, Brewers.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm craving hot dogs.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 3:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

terrorist

"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 2, 2008 4:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha!

Fire that hot dog inventory manager now!

by lynnzgal on Oct 2, 2008 4:52 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy hell.

Shane was at third before the ball even hit the ground.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they dont call him the flyin hawiian for nothing

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 3:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There is a person behind the screen...

second row, first seat on the left side… wearing a white hat…. It very well could be Cousin Itt.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 3:33 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Go CC!

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

by pam5981 on Oct 2, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You spelled it right!

It’s no longer C.C.

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 2, 2008 3:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LEMURCONKERS!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 3:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hahahaha!!!

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 2, 2008 3:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I could honestly care less about who wins this series.

Either way I don’t think they’ll be able to compete with the winner of Dodgers/Cubs.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how much less could you care? could you care a lot less?

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 2, 2008 3:45 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

now i don’t know what to believe

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 2, 2008 3:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I heart the DH.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is Sabathia on 3 days rest again?

It’s going to bite him in the ass sooner than later.

Go Milwaukee anyway.

May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.

by Trainman on Oct 2, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They just answered that

4 straight start on 3 days rest.

I guess it was necessary to get to playoffs but it will also cost them and him IMO

May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.

by Trainman on Oct 2, 2008 3:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Phillies fans are dumb

Standing ovation for your shitty pitcher fouling off some pitches. congrats philadelphia, you’re dumb as hell.

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think they promted the crowd to "make noise"

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

damnit

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 2, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ouch

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That made me feel nothing

How can a series bring me no emotions!

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lol I had to come back to AN for just such a comment.

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 3:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

[mute]

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 3:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

However,

I am now singing “You can ring my beeeeelllllll, eeeeeeellllll, eeeeellllllllllllll…. ring my bell” after bell shot.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 3:57 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

from now on i'm going to call any bases-clearing hit a grand slam

“and it’s a grand slam double!”

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 2, 2008 3:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope this game is full of offense and goes back and forth and has a dramatic finish! That would be fun.

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did Howard just nuzzle Myers' neck?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What the hell is going on here?

Is there a Howard and Myers love affair going on?

by thesteve9x on Oct 2, 2008 4:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I used to call him Werthless when he “played” for the Dodgers.

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

geeze, i step way for a few minutes, and the Phillies get score happy

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

C'mon Princess.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 2, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Our post-season picks have all been perfect...

EXCEPT for the Brew Crew…FAIL

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 2, 2008 4:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Complete FAIL so far.

At least it’s only half over. They could potentially turn it around. Though maybe the three days rest is finally catching up to CC.

Also – did Longoria have 3 HR? I thought 2 HR and 3 RBI…?

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

by pam5981 on Oct 2, 2008 4:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FAIL baseballgirl

That was actually a spelling error, since I know how many HR’s he hit:

I spelled “two” T-H-R-E-E.

Whatevs. :-)

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 2, 2008 4:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice catch in the hat by the fan!

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 4:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love bad batting stances


Counsell


me

"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 2, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Counsell’s batting stance bugs me so much and I’m not really sure why other than that it looks funny. I don’t understand how people develop really unique stances. Like, when in their lives do they think “I’m going to try this way, it’s more comfortable” and then they end up hitting better? Seems so strange to me haha

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 4:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i think brad ziegler would like to argue

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 4:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Unique pitching deliveries don’t bug me lol just batting stances.

by drmmerchk on Oct 2, 2008 4:38 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In my case, it is simply because I'm not very good

(putting it mildly)

"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 2, 2008 4:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yayyy!

Baseball I can actually see!

by lynnzgal on Oct 2, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

maybe he needed less rest

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 2, 2008 4:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

See: Red Sox circa 2003, 2004, 2007

It can be done.

Although I far from enjoyed 2003 and 2007 (and 2004, because it led to the development of Sawx Nation)

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 2, 2008 4:47 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, I know it can be done.

It just usually happens to be done by teams I dislike. Stupid Red Sox.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 2, 2008 4:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I will pretend to passionately dislike the Brewers

since I was rooting for(and picked, especially with pitching matchups concerned) the opposition all those years with the exception of 2004 (Yanks v. Sox- although I picked the Yanks to win that one).

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 2, 2008 4:57 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thread is dead.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 2, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was a lovely nap.

I’m ready for game 3 now!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've also been waiting for Dodgers-Cubs

just checking in on Philadelphia occasionally. One thing about all those A’s Division Series appearances earlier in the decade, they were all outstanding series from the competitive standpoint and there was rarely even a dull game. This series seems like a real snoozer, kind of like the times the Rangers played the Yankees in the late ’90’s.

by Soaker on Oct 2, 2008 6:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sadly, they only got really exciting

after we took 2-0 leads. Granted, they were plenty exciting to us up to that point.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 6:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmmm, not sure I agree

In 2000 and 2002 the first two games were split.

2001, the first two games had the whole “postseason at Yankee Stadium after 9/11” atmosphere.

2003 included the bunt-off in the first game. That was about as good a game as any baseball fan could ask for.

by Soaker on Oct 2, 2008 6:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's what I get for writing before thinking

I was at Games 1 and 2 of the 2000 ALDS and I don’t recall anything terribly exciting about them (speaking only about the games, and from an objective point of view)
 
By contrast, the first two games of 2001 were pretty exciting, and not just for the 9/11 effect (though it helped).

Game 1 of the 2002 ALDS was a sloppy mess (and so I was I – drunk with too much sun), and Game 2 a 9-1 laugher.

Yes, the walk-off bunt was a beauty, but Game 2 was dominated by Zito (exciting for us).

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 6:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also being objective here

2000 had the story line of the who-the-hell-are-the-Green-and-Gold guys competing with the two-time defending World Champions from the Evil Empire. For non-A’s fans, the 2000 A’s had a little bit of 2008 Rays in them.

Yes, the 2002 ALDS was ugly, but you sensed that the teams were evenly matched, and it did come down to the last pitch.

I think the only real ALDS stinker for the impartial fan was the 2006 series vs. the Twins. Once the A’s beat Santana, it seemed like all the air came out of the Twins.

by Soaker on Oct 2, 2008 6:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can agree with you on that

On all accounts.

We cared the shit out of the Yankees two years in a row. Damn shame we couldn’t close one of them (or both). A part of me feels like that impacted the 2002 and 03 series more than we care to admit.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 6:36 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We scared, not cared.

I need to go home.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 6:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes, i thought so too on my "good days" when I

was recovering after those two series over the years…..with the Byrnes – Tejada fiasco sending me over the edge.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Oct 2, 2008 6:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Game 1 of the '03 ALDS

was the first (and only) playoff game I saw in person. It was absolutely amazing.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 2, 2008 6:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I set a record by seeing the A's lose playoff games

in Game 1 (‘02), Game 2 (’00), Game 3 (‘01), Game 4 (’00), and Game 5 (’03).

I was at wins in Game 1 (‘00 and ’03), so I’m not a total jinx. Just partial.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 6:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BTW, not disagreeing with you

Just seeing how good my memory was.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 6:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's a shame

Milwaukee is about to see it’s season go bye-bye. I kind of wanted to see what Prince would do for an encore.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Please stop posting that photo.

It is deeply disturbing.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 2, 2008 6:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm sorry

I think that’s why I keep posting it though.

And I thought you’d be the one to agree with that logic, for some reason.

Not sure if I should feel ashamed or disappointed.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 2, 2008 6:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LET'S GO DOD-GERS

We need a new game thread, btw.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 2, 2008 6:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs