Open Thread - World Series Game 1
by baseballgirl on Oct 21, 2008 11:40 PM PDT
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PrintIn a somewhat ironic twist, the only blemish on closer Brad Lidge’s record this season occurred in a game that didn’t count. But, as most of us remember from the fifteenth inning of the "This Time It Counts" game, Lidge is actually the pitcher responsible this year for handing the American League their annual home field advantage in this October Classic.
All that to say: The Rays will host the series tonight in Tampa Bay against the visiting (but well-rested) Phillies.
This is not the series that national television wanted. After all, where are the Yankees? The Red Sox? The Dodgers? The Cubs? In desperation, the Angels? A young upstart team (and franchise as a whole) from Tampa Bay; housed in a stadium that looks like a tipped-over cupcake on the outside, and the Metrodome on the inside; where stadium parking was free barely more than a year ago (I know, I was there), where fans were scarce up until the playoffs, and where the city is just getting used to a baseball team? And this team is playing a team from Philadelphia; a city full of sports, but not championships?
Where is the drama? Where are the traded players battling it out to justify next year’s salary? Where is the mystique? The undercurrent of story lines? How can we watch the best of the NL play the best of the AL and (gasp!) enjoy it?
I plan on enjoying the hell out of the 2008 World Series. Not because it’s the last gasp of baseball before a long, cold, dark winter (although it is); not because I have any emotional attachment to a player or a team on the field, but simply because it’s a World Series with two great baseball teams, who have worked their tails off to be in this position; who never said die, who never let another team be better when it counted.
Plus, we have some legitimate power hitters on both sides of the field, and we have some good pitchers to watch. And did I mention that Taco Bell is giving away free World Series’ tacos?!?!?! All that is necessary for this dubious promotion is for someone to steal a base. Why not just give away the tacos? Or give away tacos for every time Joe Morgan calls someone ‘gritty’? That might be tougher than it sounds; I believe Pedroia is done with baseball for the winter.
Tonight’s game features the unhittable Cole Hamels matching up against Scott "If I pitch one great game once in a while, no one will notice my other starts" Kazmir. I would recommend that the Rays find a way to score against Hamels; the Dodgers never did.
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Go Phils!
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 22, 2008 1:06 AM PDT reply actions
Make that two!
There is one storyline that I like: the ancient versus the infant.
The Phillies have been around since 1883 (although they were known as the Quakers their first two seasons); the Rays entered the league a mere 115 seasons later.
Philadelphia is hardly a storied franchise; this is only the club’s sixth WS appearance. By comparison, it took the A’s only twenty-two seasons to win as many pennants, and that’s since arriving in Oakland. The Phillies know all about the Athletics; after all, they lived in their shadow for a half-century. While Connie Mack led his club into eight Fall Classics from 1905-1931 (winning five) the “other” team from Brotherly Love made it to the championship round twice: a five-game loss to Boston in 1915, and a sweep to the Yankees in 1950.
The Phillies finally won it all in 1980, but in their two appearances since then, they lost in five games to Baltimore in 1983, and to Toronto in six in 1993. And surely they have seen and heard about this nearly as much as A’s fans have about Gibson:
At least Oakland recovered to win it all the next year. It took the Phillies until 2001 to even post another winning season!
(OK, that was longer than I expected…haha, TWDS, yeah whatever)
I'm here to talk about the past.
I love the fact that the UPenn mascot is the "Fighting Quakers"
/tangent
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
No kidding?
Was there any kind of public debate? Or did the Quakers just not care enough to fuss about it?
Root for the Giants? Not even if they're playing al-Qaeda!
Not all American Quakers are pacifists
Nixon was from a non-pacifist sect, for instance. And the debate over participation in the Revolution led to a schism among Quakers in Philadelphia between those who supported participating in the Revolution and those who opposed it on pacifist grounds.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Nadia is the bomb. Shannon Miller too.
I’m just talking skill here; not looks.
39 remarkable innings.
Yeah, I knew what you meant.
Although in ’84, I was 17, and MLR was definitely crush-worthy to me.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I was 21, so I had to worry about the legal aspect ...
"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
The children on this site make us old guys feel, well, old
"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
Ouch.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
I expect the series to go at least 6 games
and possibly 7. I also don’t have a strong feeling over one or the other winning. I do, however, expect to see some good baseball — and I’m excited to be able to watch the games!
Well said, BBG.
I also plan on enjoying the hell out of it. The media talks about what great baseball fans New York and Boston has, but the minute their teams are out of it, “click”, they switch off their TV’s. That’s not being a baseball fan, that’s only being a fan of your team. What if this turns out to be one of the best, most dramatic World Series in a hundred years? All they’ll be able to say is “I wasn’t watching because the ____’s weren’t in it.” Not me. I love the post season, and this one has turned out perfect so far, with the Angels getting stomped, then the Red Pox getting their hearts broken. I think I’ll be rooting for the Rays to complete their dramatic worst-to-first turnaround, but other factors, such as one team getting too big of a lead, or getting the advantage because of a blown call, or bad sportsmanship by one team, may cause me to switch my allegiance during the Series. In any case, I’ll be hoping for seven close, well-played games.
I blame Englishmajor.
I totally agree about NY/Boston fans.
"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
I need to get to a Taco Bell.
Every time someone steals a base? Lots of free tacos.
Rollins, Victorino, Crawford, Upton, and a bunch of others. Nice.
Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?
I haven't had Taco Bell in eons.
Which is saying a lot. I ate there so often a few years ago that I collected my mail there.
Now I’m craving, but I will stick to my home-cooked, non-authentic Mexican food, burnt and all.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Rest vs. Rust?
Anyone remember the Rockies last year? They got a ton of rest before the WS…and then promptly got blown out. Hopefully the Phils don’t face the same fate, even though I’m rooting for the Rays.
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
Go World Series!
I’m looking forward to this series, too. Not just cause I have liked the Rays for a long time..they remind of our guys in many ways….but because I think it will be good baseball. And that is what is all about. Not the big names/big money/ big drama stuff..but just good baseball.
And often, baseball writers rise to the occasion too, and I do appreciate that.
Check out Monte Poole and Rick Hurd in today’s Tribune.
( can’t post links right now, site seems to be down) Maybe a World Series DLD is in order?
GO RAYS!
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
Hurd and I can’t link Poole’s for some reason.
Can you tell I really do not feel like working today?
Chances are I won’t be around for the game, so I guess I gotta get in here while I can.
I'm here to talk about the past.
you're not going to be here?!?!!?
How could you?
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
My kid comes first, gang.
But if he fakes on me, I’ll be here.
Come on though, there’s always mikev.
I'm here to talk about the past.
My dad is in Disneyland today.
I know, weird.
Not really. He took his great-grandson.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I'm looking foward to it too!
and yes, I ate your volcano taco. Sorry, but it was good!
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
I don't have a horse in the race
either winning is fine by me
"The Athletics at Fremont" is soooooooo bad
This may be the best summation of my feelings about the Series this year
I plan on enjoying the hell out of the 2008 World Series. Not because it’s the last gasp of baseball before a long, cold, dark winter (although it is); not because I have any emotional attachment to a player or a team on the field, but simply because it’s a World Series with two great baseball teams, who have worked their tails off to be in this position; who never said die, who never let another team be better when it counted.
I am absolutely thrilled that for once, there are no teams in the Series that I loathe to the very core of my existence, so I can actually just sit back and enjoy some baseball. Here’s hoping for a 7-gamer with every game tightly contested.
As for the TV networks – fark ’em. Maybe they should try promoting the game overall instead of just cramming Sawx/Yanks down our throats.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
I just loved the way baseball fans
responded to an ESPN radio host who tried to get callers to say that they lost interest in the World Series since neither the Sux nor the Yanks were in it…he ended up changing the subject to football
Link to comment, which is toward the bottom of the thread
Baseball writers on the World Series
Check The DailyFix at the Wall Street Journal for more stories.
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
The Rays gives me hope
Seeing how they can turn around like that with young pitchers, gives me hope that the A’s can do the same if they would just play the game the team is suppose to play. The A’s doesnt have any power, it is time to bunt more and use the speed they have. i am really tired of seeing 2 on no out and then only to have a double play follow to end the threat
Sacrifice hits this season
Rays: 23
A’s: 30
It’s really amazing how much information is out there that people just don’t use. This took me 15 seconds to look up.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
I was doing it in class while trying to continue paying some attention...
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
maybe Wreckonized was saying
since the A’s (128 HR) don’t have power like the Rays (180 HR) that the A’s should bunt more? or not :-)
Oddly enough I had to add up those HR’s myself, the offical team sites only have player stats, not team stats right now. i guess I could have looked elsewhere.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
There's not much hope in giving away outs
Yeah, bunting them to second and third in front of Barton’s strikeout and Crosby’s pop up gives us a much more satisfying experience.
Root for the Giants? Not even if they're playing al-Qaeda!
finding another upton/longoria wil be tough
the rest is doable IMO
more than enought sp/bp options
iwamura/bartlett i wouldnt consider a championship caliber combo, but they play steady defense, decent hitting…why cant crosby/ellis be just consistent and healthy!!
i’d take suzuki over navarro long term, heck rays are navarro’s 4th team
anyone couldve had pena as a scrap heap FA
A’s have the pitching and defense taken care of…big problem is the hitting of course
by Asfan4ever723 on Oct 22, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
All I want out of that choice
is for Gallego to do a good enough job to last for 6 or 7 years, so that he can still be on the team when Inoa makes the majors, and then for the team to get involved in a benches-clearing brouhaha, and Gallego to be the guy who has to grab Inoa and keep him out of the thick of things.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
There's a Leggo Gallego Inoa joke waiting to be made there somewhere
But I can’t manage it at the moment.
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 22, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
They hired you to...
talk about the past, be optimistic about the future, and entertain me on a daily basis!
39 remarkable innings.
hire lansford, rickey...
mcgwire as the strength coach
hendu as controneo’s radio replacement
I ... LIKE 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
it made me laugh and want to cry at the same time.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
I am SO excited.
if my #1 team can’t be in the series, I’m glad my #2 team is. GO RAYS!!!
"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
It's like Rodney Dangerfield once said,
You gotta look out for number one. But don’t step in number two.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Does anybody know if this game is on any other channel besides Fox?
I don’t get Fox on my TV!!!!!
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
MLB.com has it...
Get 4 different camera angles on one screen.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
No, I watched the ALCS Game 6
when TBS was out….Was kind of cool.
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
what do you click on?
it tells me I have to pay/log in or something…
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
I thought FOX games were usually blacked out on MLB.com
Did that change for the WS? And how don’t you get one of the biggest national channels?
It's not the actual game telecast...
Just four angles without announcers form the Fox telecast….They have had it up on all the games
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
The link that has the "Fox Feeds"
I just opened it without logging in and it has 4 different camera angles working already.
Here is the URL when Im in that page.
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep..that link works..just closed and then clicked it and took me right to it.
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
LINEUPS!
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
Ugh....terrible line and so played out...
“They dropped the devil from their act and the baseball Gods delivered them to the promised land”
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i'm willing to go along with that, as long as god never lets the duke blue devils win anything.
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
I think 8:22 or 8:27 or something like that
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Still have player intros to do...
And then nat anthem, etc…..No way it starts by 5:22
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Id guess 5:40?
Still have to annoucne the players/lineups on field, etc
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
They're saying 8:35 EDT, so that means about 8:42
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone let me know when the game really starts, please.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Phillies have Coste at DH
Howe Macha Geren would never do that.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
I like cowbell. It's like the A's drums
I also like that heckler guy
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Also like the traditional A's cowbells
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
They give them away at 3-D movies
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Backstreet's Back All Right!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow this is awful
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Oct 22, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha Justin Timberlake apparently is having a slightly better career post BSB.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Hey, you're making me feel old again.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I was expecting a dirtier rejoinder. You disappoint me.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that how he lost his member?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
And we're off!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy Receding Hairline, Batman!
Andy Bernard does not lose contests. He wins them. Or he quits them. Because they're unfair.
Haha, there are a lot of sad 20 year old girls who used to want to rape that man. Now he looks like a clown version of their father.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
That was the momentum the Rays needed.
Analysts will look back on the BSB singing the national anthem in game one and say, “That’s the reason the Rays won it all.”
I do have some BSB on the iPod.
I’m firing that bitch up.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I have BSB too.
I stole borrowed it from a friend. Lemme see if I can find it… I’ll just call it Rays mojo music.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Rays Win!! Rays Win!! The poll, that is. Let's get to the first pitch so I can get to bed before midnight
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
Id rather have the Backstreet Boys back than
fucking Frank Calliendo. Ugh, thought he was gone with TBS.
Bring back Hammer.
Have to admit I watched a bit of Frank TV last night
It was way below even my low, low expectations. I lasted about 20 minutes before shutting it off and I think I chuckled once.
Entertainment Weekly gave the show a D
I have to admit that pleased me.
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi Dr. Nick
oops
Andy Bernard does not lose contests. He wins them. Or he quits them. Because they're unfair.
Something about Joe Buck just infuriates me
I want to see what he looked like as a kid, I think it would be something like a blond version of Paul from The Wonder Years.
I already have the Rays radio broadcast going on XM
Buck and McCarver on TV and Morgan on terrestrial radio. Arrrggh, however did we reach this point.
I was really depressed the other day, so I went back and read the 2006 ALDS game 1 thread.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
I had a 100 question mid-term that day, which i finished in 10 minutes.
On my drive home from school Big Hurt hit his solo shot. I lost my voice by the time I was home to watch the rest of the game. (10 Min drive)
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Yeah, I left half my test blank
and sped home to watch it. I jumped off my couch when Big Hurt hit that first home run. I was such a nervous wreck that whole time.
Were the first 500 comments all
“AHHHHHHHHH!! AHHHHHHHHH!! AHHHHHHHHH!!” ??
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I was depressed yesterday...
so I looked at a gallery of people with crazy eyebrows. It helped.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I like the brows that are shaved off, and tattoed on.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
I have issues with eyebrows.
Lindsay Lohan is on the top of my list.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Does she have weird eyebrows?
I never noticed.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't use "decent" to describe the first photo...
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
at least you didn't make a mess.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Another commercial break
just start the game
These are BIG $$ spots here....
Especially in East COast where it is Prime Time.
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Why does it matter who the umpires are?
by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 22, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions
Hey, whoa. Is this a baseball game?
Do they still allow that? I thought this was just going to be three hours of commercials.
Does anybody work with computers here?
I’ve got a problem, and I can’t watch the game!!!! Any video/audio that I bring up sort of plays in hyperspeed, and everything sounds like Alvin and the Chipmunks. While it’s kinda funny, I can’t listen to my online radio or watch anything!!! HELP!!!!
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
With the problem stuff...
does everything play in Media Player?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
yep, everything transfers over to Windows Media.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
just trying something out....
What version of Media Player?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
ummm......
I don’t know, but my computer’s from 2003/2004.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Hmmm...
I don’t know where to find it from an older version, but somewhere there is a “Play Speed Settings” tab. On mine, it’s under “now playing” and “enhancements”. Then some stuff comes up at the bottom and you can pick slow, normal, or fast. See if clicking normal changes anything.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
okay! I just restarted my computer, so I'll go change the setting to normal or slow.
If not, I’m off to a friends house!! (once I find a friend in the area)
Thanks!
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Pretty sure they're chanting "Let's go A's."
I mean, why wouldn’t they? Our A’s are just so loveable. It’s only a minor detail that they’re not actually playing right now.
Ball 3 was a strike, and strike 2 was a ball
Ball 4 was definitely a ball, though.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
What happened to not being here?
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
tell me, then!
I’m bored because I can’t watch the WS!!! WHY is it only on one channel!??!!?
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Why would Fox let it be shown on another channel?
That would be among the worst business decisions ever. Did that link not work for you on mlb.com??
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
nope. I explained above -- everything sort of goes really fast
with weird colors, then goes away. It’s my computers issue, because I tried other videos and the same thing happened.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Prob just a video issue...
It happens…try a restart and see if that works.
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll try that... be back!!!
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Someone hates Kazzy
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
by baseballgirl on Oct 22, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
We arent friends...
Chase and I are now though.
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
LL's calling him Dr. Zoinks.
Which works for me, considering his real name looks to be completely unpronouncable.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Would he really pull an outside slider? Or is Kazmir just going to jam him with fastballs?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He soo rarely throws the slider, it is maddening...
Fastball/Change so much of the year. Maybe he will bring it out more now.
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess....
But at some point he has to trust it is healed yea?
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
You'd imagine so, but obviously you'd have to be close to him to
Whoo hoo Chase!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
i hate to say it...
but i called that
just not on here
"Never in your wildest alcoholic dreams could you conjure up a game like this!" Ken Korach
by jackcustismyhero32 on Oct 22, 2008 5:45 PM PDT reply actions
So who thinks he fisted that one?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Since they mentioned Canarsie, I think it's an old Brooklyn Dodgers thing
although A’s fans used to bring them to the Coliseum, too.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'd love a 7-game series
but not if they’re going to play the theme from Rocky whenever the Phillies score.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Disney = ABC...
Wouldnt count on that.
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by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I was more talking about Disney World being in Florida. Kind of the same situation with the Rocky statue being in Philly.
wow
"Never in your wildest alcoholic dreams could you conjure up a game like this!" Ken Korach
by jackcustismyhero32 on Oct 22, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions
I don't think that was Hammels's fault -- he seemed to break to 1B in time
Was Howard just playing too deep? If he’d tossed it earlier would Hammels have gotten to the bag first?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Turn the volume up.
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
For this inning, yeah
But Howard might have to play closer in against Iwamura from now on.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Sorry -- from now on I'll just call him Cole
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Is his middle name Robby?
That’d be cool.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Can I call him Coal?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Can I call him Coal?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Not Jason
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
His real name is Colbert. Just thought you would like to know :)
by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 22, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that pronounced
cole-BEAR?
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
Buck says the Phillies' scouting report said that Kazmir can be wild early in the game
They need scouts to report on that?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He can also be left-handed
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
He may be their fourth best starter right now
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Can't argue there....
Threw great in Game 5 of ALCS I guess….but he is painful and frustrating to watch.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
He's like Eveland with 4 more MPH
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Haha..not exactly the most postive comment I have heard.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
The problem with Kazmir (among others)
is that even when he’s GOOD he’s 20 pitches per inning, gone after 5+.
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
they had him
"Never in your wildest alcoholic dreams could you conjure up a game like this!" Ken Korach
by jackcustismyhero32 on Oct 22, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions
No, that's first base
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I actually kind of like it...
Feels more straight over the top to me than over to the right.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
"Never in your wildest alcoholic dreams could you conjure up a game like this!" Ken Korach
by jackcustismyhero32 on Oct 22, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Not what I was imagining, but that works.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
More like a 6-4-3, but I'm not picky.
Any double play will do.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
SWEENEY!!! Reading about the team makes me realize how much I miss them...
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Well, probably not me...
since I’ve been camped out in his yard since I got fired.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
As long as it doesn't hurt overmuch...
I’m in!!
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
"Sweeney toughed it out the rest of the season, then had his finger repaired by an A's physician this month. "
Ruh roh, Raggy.
Yeah, the writing could use some work.
This sentence, for instance, is missing a key word:
Showing he can produce despite being 100 percent physically has helped give him a leg up when it comes to a possible regular job next season.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
He was a leg down too?
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
Ooh! No, I haven't seen this. I'm a bad stalker.
Oh, Ryan. Nice to hear he’s going for the Rays.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Victorino is very fast, and that was a pretty close play even with a nearly perfect throw
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Also, Upton caught it a little flat-footed
That could have influenced the decision to go for it.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
It's not that simple -
racing to his right into the left-center field alley, yes. Coming in getting momentum for the throw, no. I wouldn’t have sent him, only because the bases were loaded and the #2 hitter coming up. Man on third only, bottom of the order? I’d send him on that.
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
why did he not just knock the catcher down
(miss the plate) and hip hop around in a limping rage?
alaska A residing in colorado.
hey, and i just tuned in, saw the score and then voted
in the poll for the phils. if the rays take the lead, i will go back and vote for them.
alaska A residing in colorado.
have you no sense of loyalty?
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
There was a commercial for the MLB network (I think)
and it showed Kurt for like half a second, when he was heading home after his walk-off homer.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not expecting the Rays to win against Hamels, but they should win the other 4
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
I would like to see Blanton do well, but I think the Rays will win that game
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
Well, hello everybody.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
what they said
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
-1
HA!!!
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
We'll have to keep an ion that
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That's such a pessimistic view
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
Sal!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi Sal
Have the good citizens of Massachusetts stopped trying to do violence to themselves yet?
by Englishmajor on Oct 22, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You are quite popular.
Or else there’s nothing happening in the game and everybody’s just bored.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
You know what would be mean?
If we said “high”.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I want a cool job too!
Or just a regular job. That would be good.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I just applied to be an A's reporter
But I doubt they’ll accept me, considering I’m just a converted fan.
fingers crossed though! (but I don’t know why they would need one now….)
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Don't answer that!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
just realized that was the wrong word.
I just meant I’m a fan who’s pretending I can write so I can meet the players (one specifically…)
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Nice save
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I had a job once.
Unemployment is way better
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Sal's wife is a physicist?
He’s like that genius on NUMB3RS and his hot Tamil girl friend?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I won't be all that upset if the Rays don't win the series. I think they will, but I'm just happy they got here.
The thought of the Sox beating them in the playoffs was so stressful. Now I can just sit back and enjoy baseball.
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
It would be kinda nice for the Phillies to win more than once per 100 years
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought I'd feel that way
But I kinda miss having someone to hate.
I'm here to talk about the past.
How about Fox?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I was just happy that the Angels laid an egg
by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 22, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Those are the Ducks
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
and friends, you know sunshine biscuits are made from the finest flour
and cool, clear, pure water but right now we got a lil gal on the banjo playin “keep on the sunnyside”. seriously, i agree, either way, the satisfaction though, was the redsox downfall.
alaska A residing in colorado.
Howard could bunt for a double to SS
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
And there's no downside
Considering how much he K’s, why not take an RBI single/double?
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
Tough bunt with Longoria on third though....
Not easy to place tht between pitcher and 3B if not used to bunting.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
But you don't need to deaden the ball
In fact, the harder you hit it, the more likely you are to get to 2B
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Still not a ton of room for error with a lefty throwing hard
I can see it when the shift is totally on…a lot harder there though for a guy who never bunts.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but as Nico pointed out, Howard Ks as often as Cust
and Longoria was standing 5 feet from 3rd. Although Kazmir falls off towards 3rd, it’s not easy for him to move towards 3B, pick up a bunt, and throw home — he’d have to backhand it or toss it underhand. Longoria would have a weird angle, too, to throw to the plate. So if Howard bunts it on the ground, and it goes more than, say, 35 feet, it’s an RBI and probably a single.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yea, I see that....
Just not especially confident in Howard being able to place it in that zone…..
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Pena could - maybe Howard is not so versatile.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
You mean the left side of the field?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
No, because Longoria wasnt in the shift
with a guy on third.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
This game could just as easily be 5-0 right now
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
You mean if the Phillies had scored three more runs?
Or if they hadn’t scored any and the Rays had scored five?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
You'll never know...
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
And it looks as if the Phillies
are about to pay for lost opportunities.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Yes, but Old=/= Knowledge
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Youth only has a shelf life of...
however long it is till you’re not young
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't remember that.
I thought it was about a lion. Or was that Born Free?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
ok, when baseball is over, we need to meet back here once a week for Pop Culture
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
Don't know. My mom sang that song to me.
Never got to see the movie.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I sang Christmas songs
regardless of month
Probably confused the poor kid
I'm here to talk about the past.
Michael Jackson?
Yeah.
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
Hey! I'm older than that song.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
That was the greatest welcome of all time.
Thanks, guys!
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
We should do that every game thread
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon Melvin.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Pedro Feliz is really good.
That was like vintage Eric Chavez.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Eric hasn't aged like a fine wine
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
He has, however, inspired me to drink quite a bit
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
2 PA's, 2 DPs
BJ averaged about 1 GIDP every 11 games this year
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That's abbr.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Wild...
But how bout 9 HR all season….then 7 in the playoffs.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I know
Victorino hit 14 this season, twice what Upton did, and no one is worried about him as a power threat this Series.
But that’s because Upton is pretty likely to hit 40 in a season before his career is over.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Not twice, duh, but, uhh, more
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Exactly a bunch, right?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I will now spend the next 3 innings explaining how I confused 9 for 7
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Speaking of which, did you see that
Pete van Weirdo is retiring?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I didn't see that
Of course, without cable, I missed ESPN’s 3-hour “Pete van Weirdo: A Retrospective” special.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
You're lucky - without cable, you've missed van Weirdo himself
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
So that's 16?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
hate?
I hate lots of things, but I don’t particularly hate either of these teams.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
true. We failed with the hate generating.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Heyy. I'm in your sig line.
That makes 2. Only 5000 more to go.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
you just noticed?
your comment summarized Unicorn’s awesomeness, so I had to use it! Thanks for your unintended genius!
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
I'm not always the most observant person.
And my genius is always intended. It just takes special readers to appreciate it. ;)
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
yay! I'm special!! and Unicorn's awesome!!
(I had to sub in Unicorn so people would know who I’m talking about).
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
read the sigline. The "unicorn's awesome" was just because I felt like it.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
If you wanted hate, you should have been praying the Red Sox got in. Imagine the tone of THAT thread
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
I would take Rays over hate-filled thread any day.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
He hasn't really had a terrific four innings, has he?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
He did gun Victorino out at the plate.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
In the Metrodome, that ball bounces 30 feet in the air
I prefer Tampa’s turf.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
What's painted on the CF turf -- a star? a ray?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Starreally?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Starray starray night...
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
What movie is this one from?
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
This is a baseball game
Put on your glasses.
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
NEW THREAD OPEN!!!!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/10/22/640880/open-thread-world-series-g#comments
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
Hey, albino physics prof is back!
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Since it's a commercial, I'm going to brag a bit
I got to go inside the Orbiter Discovery today. There is no “door” into the cockpit (called the forward bay). You wear a bunny suit (reminding me of my silicon valley days) and crawl thru hatches. Pretty awesome experience. It’s currently in it’s hangar, getting ready to roll out to the launchpad in January. It was a good day. Didn’t hurt that I got to spend about 45 mins chatting with the hottest looking guy on the Orion program. Yes, a very good day.
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
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