And So It Begins
by baseballgirl on Oct 22, 2008 9:03 PM PDT
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PrintDespite a less-than-auspicious first inning by Scott Kazmir, who allowed two early runs and wriggled out of quite a bit of trouble (he would allow 3 runs in his 6 IP), the game did not turn into the slugfest it might have been. Instead, the Rays’ bullpen gave us a genuine pitching duel, as Kasmir and his replacements matched Cole Hamels almost pitch for pitch. Hamels went seven, but only allowed two runs; the difference in the game-- this game was one swing from tied from the fifth inning on. Contrary to the League Championship Series’, only two homeruns were hit tonight; one by Crawford, one by Utley.
Clinging to their 3-2 lead for most of the game, the Phillies’ pitching took it all the way to Lidge, who absolutely destroyed the heart of the Rays’ lineup in the bottom of the ninth to secure the road win. Crawford put up a valiant at-bat at the end, but was finally retired.
And what a game it was. If you like baseball, this series might be a dream come true. When all was said and done tonight, both teams left baseball fans wanting a little bit more. I’d like six more games like this, please.
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I miss it already. :-(
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
Carry on my wayward son.
There’ll be peace when you are done. Lay your weary head to rest… don’t you cry no more.
[breaks it down]
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Good song.
I’m excited that I actually know a few of the ones you’re quoting.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 22, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
You looked pretty spry for a 66 year old jumping over that rope
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
SWANS
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Days On The Green
I saw Led Zep/Judas Priest/Rick Derringer in summer of ‘77. Went to a few of them in ’78. Rolling Stones/Santana/Eddie Money/Peter Tosh on Mick’s 36th birthday. The really good one was Aerosmith/Foreigner/Pat Travers/Van Halen/AC-DC. (What the hell was Foreigner doing there?) There was another good one in ‘78 that had Ted Nugent, Blue Oyster Cult, AC-DC, and Cheap Trick (I think I’m leaving someone out – can’t remember). A few years later there was The Who & The Clash. Those were great times for concerts.
Root for the Giants? Not even if they're playing al-Qaeda!
I can smile at the old days
I was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
It has a better ring that Carry on my San Leandro son
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I suppose it'll be Carry on my Fremont son now
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
It's the next city from Hayward
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought you picked it randomly
I was born and raised there. Parents and most of the fam still live there.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Cool
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Utley homered in the 1st
So that makes 2 with Crawford’s.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Plus the people scoring at home
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Fixed it...announcers were wrong in the ninth & I forgot
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
by baseballgirl on Oct 22, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
hey! both you AND zigfan are here! woot!
I wish I had more time, and my head wasn’t splitting open with my 5th headache in a row!!
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
what would that do? make my headache worse?
are you trying to make me suffer, or are you offering a miracle cure?
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
I'll try it, but if it doesn't work, or makes it worse,
I’ll hunt you both down and you will both be VERY sorry. VERY VERY sorry.
So lets hope it works, ok?
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
take care of what? hunting you guys down?
I’ll only do that if my headache doesn’t go away.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
you want me to chase after you anyway?
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Those work
I just realized I haven’t had a migraine in a long time. Cool.
I'm here to talk about the past.
What is the difference between Excedrin Migraine and Excedrin Extra Strength?
Nothing!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I was told not to take that, for whatever reason.
Apparently whatever is splitting open my skull is not a “full” migrane, so I’m not supposed to take migrane medicene.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
... would you mind beaming over some of your magical sprite?
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
never mind. i found a coke.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
also, pinch the webbing between your left thumb and index finger
There’s a pressure point in there somewhere that relieves headaches too.
Need to apply a good amount of pressure though.
just one of those things you pick up.
A chick I knew a long, long time ago knew all kinds of that weird pressure point stuff.
I remember the hand one because it works.
so your cure of headaches is...
drink a soda and pinch your finger? I like the way you think. I hope it works though. It is REALLY bad. If it’s not gone by tomorrow, I’m going to stop by the doctor. I HOPE IT’S NOTHING SERIOUS!! To be honest, I’m a little worried… it hasn’t gone away for 5/6 days. ugh.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
That doctor thing sounds like a good idea
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
not really. I mean, it's not like it's a cureall.
caffeine helps, and pressure points help.
If you’ve had a headache for a week, you may wanna call a doctor. Seriously.
Now you guys are making me scared!!!
{shivers} my friends say it’s because I’ve been staring at a computer screen too long.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
fine. I'll go tomorrow. Happy?
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
and I'll tell you if it's anything bad
but only if you care.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Your RX might have changed.
Or you could be sitting funny at the computer.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Good stuff, Jennifer
I almost called you Jen. Weird.
I shorten everyone’s name at work. Well, I ask first.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Good. :)
Because I don’t know I could answer to that. Plus, it makes me insecure.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Thank Jen.
No Jennie. I don’t do “nies”.
Besides I am going for less typing. Fat fingers and all.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I get bad headaches.
I usually take a hot shower and let the water beat down on my head and back. Then I take lots of drugs, stuff my nose full of Mentholatum and sleep for a few hours.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
and I'll try that too. But I really need to go.
Talk to you guys later!!!!
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Some of the drugs you can take for headaches actually
has caffeine in them.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I've taken tylenol and and motrin
aond something else that I can’t remember the name of. No dice. It hasn’t gotten any better at ALL.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Caffeine gives me ocular migraines. Makes my left side go numb. Pretty freaky shit.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
And I thought I was suffering...
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
You want to know about he electricity usage too?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
and they can also be bad. very, very bad.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
and do you punish them when that happens?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
People are fucking crazy. They are going crazy in a town hall meeting about a sex offender/former murderer.
Leave the guy alone, he served his time. So annoying how people are branded in our “modern” society.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
What is your point? I understand it is a horrible crime, but to further ostracize him after he has served his prison sentence is cruel.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
He should just pay the parking tickets
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Dunno, there's really no good answer here without specifics.
I can completely understand people flipping out over a murderer/sex offender. I can also understand somebody serving their time and getting out.
We're only modern by today's standards
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 22, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay so I just went to your blog.
From what I gather you are teaching in Japan. Is this the traditional program being offered to college students, “Go to Japan/China and teach us english.”? Seems like a pretty sweet deal. Anyways if that is your daughter running around in one of the videos, please make sure she learns Japanese. She will hate you when she is older if she is not taught a second language at such a young age.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
By the way, I was totally kidding about the Christmas invite thing
I’m actually part of the JET Program, the biggest one in Japan. You need a degree and some desire to get to know Japan. It’s a grueling interview process, and pretty competitive. But it’s awesome.
As for the language, she’s learned a few words so far, but we’d actually like her to learn Spanish (I’m fluent in Spanish and learning Japanese now).
au contra ire
Wow, to be trilingual would be amazing.
I hope Japan is treating you well!
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
How strange, I go to CSU Sacramento.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
What's worse is when people are branded sex offenders
for statutory rape. Thanks to our modern, enlightened laws, a 20 year old who has sex with a 17 year old (and depending on where you are, you may not even have to know the other party was underage) can be essentially stripped of all rights (including the right to vote for politicians who don’t believe in stripping people’s rights for minor mistakes in judgment).
Criminal laws should be drafted by experts with no input from the general public (or, worse yet, legislators) other than, maybe, picking among 2 or 3 options.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
Or when 2 minors have consensual sex and the older of the 2 gets charged with stat rape. Figure that one out.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
the profusion of "cabbage" in politics ensures that we remain a government of slaws, not men
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
It truly is the worst system ever invented
Except, of course, for all the other ones.
"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson
Pitching for both teams was excellent
considering the strike zone was very tight.
As a casual Phillies Fan (I grew up near there) it’s very troubling that I could get Ryan Howard out right now.
Anyone hear Buck say buddy-boy?
That was from when he was on Conan O’Brien around the ASG this year and they were talking about how Buck had said something during the previous year’s ASG that Conan had wanted him to say. It was some abnormal phrase but I forget it now. Anyways Conan had asked him this time to use buddy-boy (pronounced budday-boyyy) during the ASG this year but Buck never did until tonight around the 8th inning I believe. I found it funny, wonder if anybody else made the same connection I did.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Great Game Indeed!
Baseball Girl is correct, game 1 was a lot of fun to watch. I did not have an opinion about favoring or disliking either team….it was just a good baseball game. I particuarly liked listening to the main announcer on tv….John Miller?
Jon Miller's on the radio.
Joe Buck does the play-by-play on FOX.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 23, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
this was a very good game!
I really enjoyed watching it — and hope the rest of the series is as good.
Even though I'm rooting for the Phillies
I am rooting harder for a tied Series tonight. Ah, the beauty of not hating either team.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I think the Phillies really needed Game 1
after Hamels there is a real drop off in starter quality, while the Rays have overall a better starting rotation.
Yep
I wonder if they considered throwing him on short rest twice so that he could throw Games 1, 4, and 7 instead of just Game 1 and Game 5.
"Some of the men didn't wait for the women and children to jump off the sinking ship that is our season." - 67MARQUEZ
by notsellingjeans on Oct 23, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
It's probably their best chance of winning
He’s hugely better than all their other starters. As it is, the two games he pitches are virtual must-wins for the Phils, because they’re not likely to win 3 of 5 games where they’re at a starter disadvantage. 2 is doable.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
Agree - would like five or six more games like last night
although with Rays winning 4 of them!
I really did enjoy the game – just good baseball, just what I wanted.
And I agree with OaklandSi above..I think the rest of Rays staff is stronger than Phillies.
But, we shall see.
"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
No love for Big Joe?
And Moyer has been great all year. Joe I think will pitch as good as Hamels, keep them in the game. Same with Moyer. I don’t think TB has that much better of a rotation. I think the Phillies are a complete team. Go Phils! I met my wife in Philly so have more interest in the Phillies winning, although I like the small marketness of the Rays.
by A'sfansince1970 on Oct 23, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions
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