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Open Thread: World Series Game 5 - Rays @ Phillies

The Phillies find themselves at home with a 3-1 series lead, with their best pitcher on the mound and a chance to secure their first World Series title since 1980.  The weather forecast is calling for a chance of light rain, with winds and temperatures in the mid-40s. This is all adds up to some of the most favorable homefield conditions the Phillies can ever expect.

It's Hamels versus Kazmir...will it be the Phillies vanquishing the young upstarts? Or will it be the start of an epic comeback from the young guns, who will attempt to bring the series back to Tampa for at least one more game? Who knows...but that's why we watch the games...

Lineups:

1. A. Iwamura, 2B J. Rollins, SS
2. C. Crawford, LF J. Werth, RF
3. B. Upton, CF C. Utley, 2B
4. C. Pena, 1B R. Howard, 1B
5. E. Longoria, 3B P. Burrell, LF
6. D. Navarro, C S. Victorino, CF
7. R. Baldelli, RF P. Feliz, 3B
8. J. Bartlett, SS C. Ruiz, C
9. S. Kazmir, P C. Hamels, P

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I'M THE FIRST ONE HERE!!

WOOT!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1983?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No, 2

I’m 3. The next comment will be 4.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fore!

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

by oblique on Oct 27, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

High Five!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 27, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

awww... you got rid of your smiley!!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry, I'll bring it back soon

Just needed a change of scenery for a little while….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 27, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True statement.

They lost on 1983 to the Orioles. My bad.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Oct 27, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has the game started yet?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GO RAYS!!!

I don’t want to go into baseball withdraw yet!!!!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I still believe in the Rays

But they have a long LONG way to go in this series. Pena and Longo need to step it up BIG time.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crawford looked safe to me, but he shouldn't have hesitated.

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

by oblique on Oct 27, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Rays are going down!

You can almost feel it……………

by mrod on Oct 27, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Welcome back.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 27, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HI!!! BOTH OF YOU!!!

I don’t know why I’m so excited… I feel HORRIBLE!!! I just came down with the FLU!!! Be glad that this is virtual…. be VERY glad…

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry. I'm not doing so well either.

I started feeling ill yesterday and it hasn’t gotten better today. I blame you.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 27, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

{virtual sneeze}

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, and sorry you're not feeling better.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks, you too.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 27, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm leaving in an hour. I want the Rays to be kicking some ass by then.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 27, 2008 5:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Com'mon Scott! Chill baby.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 5:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The strike zone is a little inconsistent to start tonight

He called that ball 4, but called one in the same spot strike 2 earlier in the at-bat.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 5:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

not yet.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

now?

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 27, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

still not

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

Feliz up with 2 on, 2 out. Phils 2-0.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOW, inning over.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright, the carnage is temporarily over.

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

by oblique on Oct 27, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

now that I know the phils scored, I may as well watch

but that’s almost a decent cushion for Hamels.

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 27, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sit down Howard!

Must be a familiar feeling by now.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 5:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on...

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

by oblique on Oct 27, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh shit.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 27, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh boy...

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

by oblique on Oct 27, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew.

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

by oblique on Oct 27, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I almost feel like throwing Kazmir out there

is like throwing up a white flag. I mean his starts all start out like this.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FREE TACOS TOMORROW!

I’ll be hitting up all the taco bells in the area for sure.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 5:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kazmir = FAIL

He’s becoming their Zito: The “#1 guy” in theory who is their #4 guy in fact.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

National Anthem...

…(kinda late) John Oates did the best rendition I’ve seen in a long time.

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Oct 27, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

headfirst slide into 1B = desperate

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hamels' pitch count is at 9.

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

by oblique on Oct 27, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Venezuelan catchers are the new Puerto Rican catchers…

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Popping up.

STOP IT.

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

by oblique on Oct 27, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let me get this straight:

You’re a 30+ HR guy and no one is playing defense on the left side of the infield so…you drag a bunt? Is this what the Black Sox scandal World Series looked like?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Desperate times call for desperate measures

Pena is struggling horribly, but I also think that this is no way to get out of a slump. The Rays are showing their weaknesses right now, and I don’t like it.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no problem with him bunting if he wants

But then bunt it to the left side for God’s sake! (Or my sake.)

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he bunts to the left side you're giving him your sake?

What are you gonna drink then?

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he remembered that he's actually Carlos Pena

and not whoever was inhibiting his body for the past 2 seasons?

by mikev on Oct 27, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you hear that? a 13+ ERA in the 1st inning for Kazmir

Maybe he should just skip the first and come out in the second

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 27, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Like have someone else start

Sort of like an closer, but we’ll call it an opener. I bet it’d help Kazmir greatly.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

everything going Phillies’ way… sheesh. Need a mojo crusher!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's because the Rays

are merely shadows of their former selves.

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

by oblique on Oct 27, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LET'S GO RAYS!!!

The Dirty Canuck of the now.

by Blicks on Oct 27, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for the Rays to SCORE!!!!!

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 27, 2008 6:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what inning is it?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4

The Dirty Canuck of the now.

by Blicks on Oct 27, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and it's raining

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

rain delay?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, it's been raining off and on here tonight

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

then how come the thread's so slow?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cuz I'm playing Type Race on facebook...

and eating dinner.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

meaning, everybody's given up hope and left.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I'm actually rooting for the Phillies

but if the Rays win I’ll be okay since it means more baseball!

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what's the score?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1 - 2 Phils

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just tuned in....and I'm disappointed.

I like the Phillies’ alternate home unis. They’re not gonna wear ’em this series, though.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 27, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good strategy

Who says Kazmir’s a bad pitcher, that throw was amazing to maybe knock Hamels out.

by GoA's on Oct 27, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kazmir happy

they’re in an NL park tonight… hit Hamels’ fingers and ice him out there on first.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

woo hoo Werthless!

Get ’im Kaz!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's mainly the hair.

Which would, according to Rex Hudler, make him an Athletic.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 27, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hair, build...

from the back, they’re brothers.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think of Buck as being somewhat shorter/thicker… hmm :runs off to check rosters:

by schmifty on Oct 27, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My thoughts exactly.

Werth looks taller than Buck to me.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 27, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh yeah, see...

it’s just “freakishly tall” to me.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it had been Ry or Harden, I could've!

Other than that, I just have general size/shape memorized.

by schmifty on Oct 27, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, pssssst...

Have you gotten your Ryan shirt in the mail yet?

by Kimberly on Oct 27, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AAARGH I forgot to even order one!!

Thanks for the reminder! Have you ordered yours?

by schmifty on Oct 27, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your welcome!

I ordered mine two weeks ago I think, or whatever day it was when Jennifer got hers. I’m expecting it by the end of this week.

by Kimberly on Oct 27, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tad wet there, no?

Do we get to see Bud do a Bowie and wear no rain gear to show how great the weather is?

Where is Bud, btw? Haven’t seen him in an age?

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 27, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, you will definitely see Bud

if the Phils have the lead after the top of the 5th is completed and then there’s a rain delay. There is zero chance of a rain-shortened game handing the Phils the trophy. They’ll have a 13 hour rain delay and resume it at 11 a.m. if that’s what needs to be done.

by Soaker on Oct 27, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone have a pitch count for Kazmir?

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

84

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hamels cold and wet...

will be interesting to see how he pitches the top of the 5th (if the rain doesn’t interfere)

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I really like that he is still on base

Even though Kazmir is basically cashed, it’s a good thing cause Hamels will be tired and cold. The first couple batters next inning need to capitalize on this fact.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so much for "mist"

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 27, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

David Price was in the bullpen wearing a hoodie, running back and forth to warm up

We’ll know he’s getting serious when he starts hitting the side of beef they have hanging out there.

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's not rebar...

…but you don’t want to get Howard mad at you when he’s in the on-deck circle!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 27, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

{{{{{{ breathe }}}}}}

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 27, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish I could!!!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice job

by Eveland Kazmir.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Holy shit it’s windy!

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That wind looks pretty brutal

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How is Baldelli at first?

How is he not at second. I mean if that were Barry Bonds, little Joe Buck would not be able to shut up.

by RLangford on Oct 27, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least the guys wearing them

don’t look as foolish as Scutaro did in Detroit a couple years ago.

by Soaker on Oct 27, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That Utley guy is pretty good...

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

On second look, he might actually have gotten the leg

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He tripped him up a bit

Unless he tripped a bit on his own. Doubtful.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They need to delay this game

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

the weather is too big a factor… but they’ll wait for puddles in the infield.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

left the but there by accident.

okay….“but, I have to remove my bolo tie, polka dot shirt, bandana round my neck, and a stupid sht eating country grin.”

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Oct 27, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a great concept!

Sign up Carey and Deschanel and you’ve got a HIT!!!!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 27, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that's a "The Yes Man" joke

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is great!

Battling the weather! It’s what playoff football is all about!

(Just lookin’ on the bright side…)

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 27, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Evening, gANg

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you're here!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I'm here.

But yeah.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yo

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hola

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 27, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's a puddle in front of 2nd!

CALL THE GAME! Extend the series!

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They'd either give the Phillies a rain-shortened win (highly unlikely)

since their up by a run in the bottom of the 5th, or pick the game up another time.

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please don't make me look that up.

Let’s make it easy: no.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you put it that way, we're not sure whether to believe you

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's an official game already. Phillies win.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That looked like a strike

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't wait to see

a soccer style slide across the outfield for a catch.

by GoA's on Oct 27, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It'd be pretty impressive if the OF raised his shirt above his nipples while making that catch.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget

1. Arrests outside strip clubs
2. 16 games in the regular season
3. A team in Jacksonville

by Mark H on Oct 27, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't leave the strip club

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m so confused… I thought we were talking about soccer??

Soccer players tend not to get arrested at strip clubs, they just invite the hookers over to their house. And then get caught.

by schmifty on Oct 27, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't have my TV on

I assume there’s rain?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So, like, alot?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless there was alcohol involved

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well what do you think the moisture is, water?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay vodka!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

40 degrees warm with bright rain.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's just say that it's appropriate that this shabbos...

…is Parshas Noah!

(little joke there for the MotT)

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 27, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right.

What’s a cubit?

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also Norwegian standards

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia!

by Kimberly on Oct 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kazmir struck Burrell out looking,

not once but twice.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So there's a man at first and two out?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Kazmir was really getting squeezed.

Actually, there have been a ton of bad calls so far this series. Lots of blatant mistakes, too.

by RenoTy on Oct 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Quick question,

Why does the umpire get to determine the strike zone? I never understood that

by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

like we would tell you.

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Oct 27, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because if the pitcher got to it wouldn't be nearly as fair

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by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The ump doesn't, technically

although the height has to vary batter to batter.

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its his job,

and I question how well he is doing it tonight.

by lynnzgal on Oct 27, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rather poorly, I'd say

Though consistently squeezy for both sides.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He shouldn't. I'd replace him with a machine....like Fox Trax

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In fact I'd replace all people with machines if I could. Animals too.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And vegetables

Especially swiss chard.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And lettuce. I hate lettuce.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget salad

You could have a robot Butler serve it.

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a great vegetable.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, it's my favorite

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm confused

You want to replace all people with chard? Or all chard with machines?

by Englishmajor on Oct 27, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I just want to replace the Swiss

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With Austrians?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's all right then

Robot chard makes Alice Waters cry.

by Englishmajor on Oct 27, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fox Trax -- is that like Moose Tracks?

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're not saying Moose...

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I vote for stadium poll

Granted it would be biased, but if you wanted your team to win, you’d damn well better show up.

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by DMOAS on Oct 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would slow down the game considerably

but make the game more democratic, and as an American I love democracy. Now will there be a popular vote that means nothing? And also an electoral college that decides it all anyway? Oh sorry, this isn’t politics.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

An internet poll would also be technologically possible, but would favor the Cubs

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So do we wait for absentee ballots?

Each pitch could take at least a week.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oooh! Early voting!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's awesome. I don't have to care about the election any more.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like All Star Voting

I’d just vote for the A’s 163 times.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Slacker

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or more if chads were involved

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't get me started on recounts

The season would be 5 pitches long.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which would be either the most controversial walk or strickout of all time

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about first letting Simon Cowell...

….say nasty things about each pitch prior to the popular vote?

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 27, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

quick question but not a quick answer

has to do with the early days of the game, and the evolution of the Umpire’s responsibilities… but, officially, he doesn’t establish the strike zone.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even though Kazmir had strike 3 twice there

I would have pulled him last inning. I said this to my roomy an inning ago that Kazmir is ready to light the fuse and implode.

Go Rays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beat the Inferior League

by Trainman on Oct 27, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I always forget -- it's the home plate ump, not the crew chief, who calls a rain delay, right?

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What the HELL is wrong with the strike zone?????

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 27, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT?!?!?!

i cant see the game!! is it that bad??!?!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's waiting for you to call it back!

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...

I leave work at 4. Oh look, a train! It’s loooooooong.

Almost home. Phone rings. It’s my son’s mom! Hi!

COME AND GET YOUR SON!

I go. Lots of talking.

I get home, 3 hours after leaving work.

And there’s a delay????

Cool

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that sounds fun...

maybe… better than what I’ve been doing, anyway.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My son has interesting timing.

He was born during Monday Night Football.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good. A baseball fan.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only.

Sigh.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's not a baseball fan!?!?!?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is.

He just prefers….football.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why give him a choice?

My friend was a Tottenham Hotspur fan as a child. His father told him it’s either Arsenal or leave the house. He’s been an Arsenal fan for the past 41 years.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

{gags}

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you "talked" during the World Series?

She couldn’t give you a “pass” for one damned night?

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's hard to reason with a shrieking woman.

I think she’s shrinking, too. Oh wait that was me.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh I wasn't thinking "reason"

I was thinking “disappear”… not like she doesn’t know where you are.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah she'd find me.

She used to live here.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't you go to a bar....that allows children?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there such a place?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Applebees?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking a real bar.

Anyways, I left him with his mother. Hope he survives.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What caused this explosion of yelling and shrieking?

If you don’t mind me asking. If you do mind me asking, sorry.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tell him "No football for you!"

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did.

I think it might work.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too.

I can relate to that.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are they bunting when all pitches are balls?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If an infielder can camp under it for a "routine play" -

Ironically, he can be in the outfield and the “infield fly rule” can still be invoked.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What if Ruiz had hit a pop up in the 9th inning of Game 3 that Zobrist had camped under?

Technically, Zobrist was still the RF. Would it have been in infield fly?

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm...good question

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone needs to track down Alameda Greg

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My guess is that anyone who is set up

on the infield to start the play would count as an infielder. (Unless they accidentally commit a “fielder’s balk” like Ricky Peters nearly did.)

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does he have to go to the referee and declare himself eligible first?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crosby would have to take him out and let someone else catch it

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Balfour!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 27, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What is the rain delay rule for WS?

Same as reg season? That doesn’t seem fair…i’ll be PISSED if the Rays lose 2-1 without getting to hit 6-9.

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 27, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh heh you said hit 6-9

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm here too!!!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's still waiting for the naked gymnastics pics

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So was Victoino, from that last shot of him in CF

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Victorino, that is

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

By "he", he means, "I"

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You too?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you trying to make me cry?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're not crying yet?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

my eyes hurt too much to cry.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you think I'm being serious????

wow.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We always think you're serious

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

look up serious, then read all the things I write.

you’ll se the gap in your logic eventually.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was kind of funny.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not really, but if you thought so....

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, good! i was worried there for a second!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WaddellCanseco

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That will never happen.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly,

I’m okay with either team wining at this point.

by lynnzgal on Oct 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Then you'll probably be satisfied

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought I wouldn't care either, but I'm a little sad so I guess I do.

either that or I’m caught up in the hype about hearing the cowbells one more time

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 27, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh stop!

You all know what I meant.

by lynnzgal on Oct 27, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I had to scroll up to see what you said in the first place

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's back?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He does the Red Sox post game show

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't everyone?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You shove your hands down Victorino's pants?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It could work for 67MARQUEZ and lynnzgal, but after that I think it would get pretty crowded

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually,

between my legs. Best place, believe me.

by lynnzgal on Oct 27, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I sleep that way

when my hands are cold. It’s cute really.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do you know?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How warm do your hands get when you shove them down VIctorino's pants?

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Depends on what inning it is.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or someone else's

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FIRE

I ruled out earthquakes, since well, they’re on the east coast.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ya, it trumps fire in this situation

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i would take scissors or paper.

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Oct 27, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have to choose one or the other

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is absolutely pouring

OMFG that was the worst call ever. THAT WAS NOT A STRIKE IN THE LEAST!

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone heard of a RAIN DELAY!?!?!?

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 27, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miller said the strike zone grew.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I smiled sheepishly.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good.

I was going for that exact reaction.

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What really needs to happen here

is a Rays solo home run. Tie game, suspend it, send everybody home, resume at a convenient time tomorrow. No need to phony up a 14-hour rain delay (or alternately, hand the victory to Philadelphia).

by Soaker on Oct 27, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I just realized why I hate Victorino

and my reason is really stupid.

My buddy is married to this awful lady, and at the company softball games, wifey flirts all over this guy who looks like Victorino.

See, I now realize that’s not really Victorino’s fault…

by schmifty on Oct 27, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hahahaahahahaaha....that's really funny

Don’t know why, but hilarious

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, well, this was a really productive session, schmiffty

See you next thread?

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll examine why I used to call Mike Piazza "Mike p-FAT-za"

I still haven’t come to terms with the feelings behind that one.

by schmifty on Oct 27, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't try to do this all at once

You need time to process all of this.

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But... Mike Piazza was never fat!

Do I have… displaced eating disorders?! ::sobs maniacally::

by schmifty on Oct 27, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK Pena, knock one out right here.

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

by oblique on Oct 27, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Actually this a great time to steal, the pitcher needs to throw the ball,

 then the catcher need needs to catch and throw accurately and quickly a very wet ball

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by DMOAS on Oct 27, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

worth the risk

odds are stronger that the ball goes into the outfielder

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by DMOAS on Oct 27, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good call

He stole it easily

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

These guys are tough

But to absorb the shock of a baseball actually going into you somehow…that’d be a lot to take, even if you’re a “gamer.”

by Mark H on Oct 27, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miller keeps saying quagmire.

I don’t like it.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This would be a good game for Wade Boggs, wouldn't it?

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

by oblique on Oct 27, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wade Boggs hit on my aunt in a bar

many moons ago (while married). Skeevo.

by schmifty on Oct 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOW the home run

Awful plate umpire

"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

by LongTimeFan on Oct 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hi LONG TIME FAN!!!!!!!

:-)

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 27, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHY ISN'T MADDON PROTESTING THIS GAME!?!?!?!

This is ridic!!!!

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You and Buck agree!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know...stopped clock, etc...

this isn’t baseball! This is crazy!

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 27, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if the rays were the yanks?

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Oct 27, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

need to tie it up first

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by DMOAS on Oct 27, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha....why can't the WS be in CA?

It was 90 degrees today, and I’m not kidding

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 27, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the dome in Tampa is available

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 27, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

California's a small market

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hamels with the soft lighting...

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe he's dreamy

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by DMOAS on Oct 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

McDewy

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tie game.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

base hit please!!

upton can’t be held at 3rd because he’ll probably over run it

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by kapers on Oct 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now call it.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

like I said

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

now take a break

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by DMOAS on Oct 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES YES YES

Call the game quick!

by thesteve9x on Oct 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YAY RAYS

Okay, now call the game.

by mikev on Oct 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah -- tie game!!

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

by oblique on Oct 27, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OK NOW delay the damned game!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 27, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did you see the grimace on his face

says it all about the conditions

by GoA's on Oct 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hydroplaned, he did.

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEAH!!!!!!

PENA!!!

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 27, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

His mudder was a mudder

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's interesting fodder

(Pardon my grammar)

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 27, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, now get the players off the field, please

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

by Nick on Oct 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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