Open Thread: Playoffs - Day Three
by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 2:21 PM PDT
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PrintWhite Sox at Rays - 3:07PM
M. Buehrle v. S. Kazmir
Rays lead series 1-0
South Side Sox
DRays Bay
Most of AN is pulling for the Rays in the race; and despite its lousy TV schedule, I think Game One yesterday was far and away the most interesting of the playoffs so far. Between Longoria's rookie postseason performance and Balfour's amazing back-to-back strikeouts, highlighted by ordering O-Cab back to the dugout after answering his challenge, that game kept me entertained from first to last pitch. I look for more of the same today, but any way the Rays want to win is fine by me. Lineups have just been posted; looks like Pena is back and will be starting at first, and there is a reported Swisher sighting.
Red Sox at Angels - 6:37PM
D. Matsuzaka v. E. Santana
Red Sox lead series 1-0
Over the Monster
Halos Heaven
If you aren't a fan of the Angels (and hello, this is AN!), the only way Game One could have been more satisfying would have been to see K-rod giving up a slam to lose the game. But errors in the field and on the bases are almost just as fun, as the Angels are poised to lose their eleventh straight post-season game against the Red Sox, and ninth overall. With a straight series loss, I think we may be able to shed the "Choke-land" moniker over at Halos Heaven; at least we won a lot of playoff games before losing the clinchers. But there is a long way to go; I would say that the despite how good Dice-K has been this year, the pitching matchup favors Santana and the Angels tonight. They are a good team; and they haven't owned the Red Sox this year only to be dispatched so easily in the playoffs...have they?
Almost all of AN in agreement now: GO RAYS GO!
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ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
Hahaha...I really tried to represent everyone :-)
I did root for them in the one-game playoff, feel better?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Well, the bad news is I lost my job today.
My former employer lost a major contract and, well, I had the least seniority. I’m not that upset… the meds I’m on ROCK, btw.
The good news is I can now watch the playoffs all day and not worry about my productivity at work.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Mine never left
"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'm okay with that. It's fun for me.
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So...many...jokes...
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Sorry to hear your loss
Little does your former employer know how much extra bandwidth they’ll now have.
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 3, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks. Dude.
I had over 600 songs in my iTunes. That doesn’t include any television shows, either. And I had almost a gig of photos on there, too.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Awww...Jennifer! I'm so sorry!
Do you have anything lined up? Do you want us to get some savvy posters from AN to scour the web for you? ;-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
I think I'm going to sit around in my underwear for a day or two.
We’ll see what happens from there.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I did that for a few days after I lost my job
Hell, I’m still doing that and it’s been months since I lost my job.
I took EVERYTHING that wasn't bolted down.
Even the plants. No one else appreciated the plants. Think they’ll notice?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
So I finally got my "free" 2-liter Pepsi today from Lucky.
Except I had to pay 24 cents for it. False advertising!
Fosse and Liotta
Charles and Kinsella. Man.
Go Rays!
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
Swish is in LF today.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
That's what the lineups say on Gameday.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
I'll allow it
But I was talking about the bat he was doodling on in the dugout yesterday.. but whatever makes you feel better.
**New thread set to open at 7PM**
Didn’t want you guys to have to wade through comments if I couldn’t get back to AN in time!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Who are you, NSJ? ;-)
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
Very funny :-)
It’s not my day…I’m just here for the playoff die-hards, I being one of them.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
(sorry NSJ)
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
Yay, made it back in time to see Kazmir!
And Swish, of course.
Ugh...I wanna leave the office!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
I was looking forward to a new episode last night.
Stupid politics, getting in the way of my TV shows.
I know!
and on the West Coast the 9 o clock time slot was not filled by the debates. Stupid East Coast.
That might be the best playoff moment I can remember not involving the A's
Cabrera: Kicks dirt
Balfour: Looks quizzically at him, like What?
Cabrera: F*** you
Balfour: What the f*** is your problem?
Cabrera: Throw the ball over the plate
Balfour: How’s this?
(Cabrera strikes out)
Balfour: Sit the F*** down.
Classic and freakin awesome.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
It really did.
Those two homeruns combined with those two strikeouts gave the fans a little bit of everything.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
I found a video for you.
His face gets really red towards the end of the video. He looks really uncomfortable.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I noticed it more at the end.
I’ll share my Lexapro, RyRy.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Aw. That was cute.
He shouldn’t have worn a red shirt, considering his face was about the same shade as it for most of the video. And he has so much hair! Weird.
Can’t live without his iPod, doesn’t really read books (that should be changed), and if he wasn’t playing baseball, would be playing some other sport—yeah, we need to expand your horizons, Ryan.
I can accept 08 as a rebuilding year with glee....
if the Angels are swept out of the first round….again!
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Boy me too...
Somehow it doesn’t matter so much when the team that beat you doesn’t win a game in the post-season. Last year was fab.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Doesn't it though?
I love bringing up playoff wins in the last three years with my Angel’s friend. It’s a tradition that should definately go forward.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
And they're like, "Choke-land! You've lost playoff series back to back to back!"
I’m like…um…at least we actually won games!
Yeah, much more fun now.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
At least we made it out of the ALDS in 2006..
They have been absolutely terrible since winning it all.. to the tune of 2-8 in play-off games.
Watching Kazmir is painful..
I watched almost all his starts this year live or on Tivo…the dude goes at leats 2-2 on everyone…and throws more high outsid fastballs to righties…He has some great stuff, but boy is he maddening to watch
Bring back Hammer.
That's how he pitches EVERY start..
It is so painful to watch. Dude topped six innings ONCE since June 11th….Just brutal.
Bring back Hammer.
Considering the amount of granny's so far...
…I’d consider him LUCKY to get out at 2-0
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
He prompted that reaction a lot yesterday himself
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Sure....but bounce back is an ok 5 innings.
The dude is mental and refuse to throw his slider.
Bring back Hammer.
They changed that comment after the highlight
and said it was a change. Also, changeup gri in his glove form center field camera….and it broke away form righty..def not his slidepiece.
Bring back Hammer.
He's likely to be an A soon.
He’d fit right in.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
SO MUCH WORSE.
Honestly, I think that’s the best they could have hoped for there.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
I wonder what would happen
if someone popped the top of the dome. Like a balloon, I hope.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Hee! It's the weirdest stadium I've ever seen...
…and I went to Minnesota last year too!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Ouch indeed...too soon? :-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
So did the Crocodile Hunter.....
it didn’t turn out so well.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
When I see Mark Buehrle,
I always think of when he would match up with Mulder and the games would be under 2 hours, which seemed to happen mostly on fireworks nights. Oh, Mulder… he was fun to watch. Except in the last half of ’04. Shudder.
why should we tell you?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
idon'tknow
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Only the coolest thing ever.
But like I would tell you.
Like what I did there? I turned your user name against you.
Every time I hear the announces mention St. Petersburg...
I start thinking of the Czar and his ministers….
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
What's the diference between a Czar
and a Tsar?
"We get two outs, and I was sure, and I had a plan, and I shook Tek off," Schilling said. "And I get a big 'What if?' for the rest of my life."
by Imaseasonticketholder on Oct 3, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I think of Anastasia.
I think I’m her.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
because you scream in vain?
the a’s will do that to you.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
And Kaz
always looks at his feet or the dirt after his outside fastballs. It aint the dirt holmes, you do the same thing every start.
Bring back Hammer.
Please, why walk Swisher?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Haha...I'm sure he didn't mean to.
I could probably pitch to Swisher. I’m SURE I could pitch to Crosby.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
when did dye learn to hit baseballs?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Then he certainly wasn't a product
of the Oakland school system.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I think TBS paid Kazmir to slow down the pace of the game
Because they knew Buehrle would pitch too fast.
Does anybody here like to go look at the other teams blogs?
I personally like to read the comments that the pissed off fans make especially when the A’s just beat them
by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 3, 2008 3:50 PM PDT reply actions
I'm saving my visit to Halo's Heaven until after the Angels are swept
out of the playoffs. I never comment…..just relish the bitterness and hatred.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Who's the announcer with Reynolds?
He sounds like the guy who does the Red Sox games with Rem Dog.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I thought so....
I’ve always liked him. My wife watches the Yankee’s play all the time. The only time I can stomach watching them play the Sox is when I have the Sox feed. They crack me up.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Someone must have told Harold Reynolds
that it’s Field Turf now, not Astroturf, like he kept saying yesterday. Heh.
It seems that Buehrle is just pitching straight down the middle.
He’s just pounding the strike zone.
Isn't it really weird watching a team like the Rays
And when they’re down two runs, it’s conceivable and almost likely that they will come back, because their offense doesn’t consist of Jack Hannahan and you know… Bobby Crosby, Cliff Pennington, Eric Patterson, Matt Murton, Daric Barton.
Maybe it’s just me.
No....it isn't.
I get the same sense of foreboding every time the other team scores. It inevitably spells doom.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I choose to heckle AJ every night
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Only two games today?
I see the Heckler still lives…..or at least, I hear the Heckler still annoying the crap out of people.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Why would you schedule playoff games
with travel days on the weekend? MLB is amazing….
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
They don't want to compete with football?
Just a thought. When is the first round going to be switched to 7 games? You play 162 games and finish in first only to lose 3 in a row and be done? Unreal.
by A'sfansince1970 on Oct 3, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Agree.
I think they’re put off by the fall weather. But still, all the rounds should be best of seven. Start the season a few days earlier if you have too.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
How about we beat you with a hard stick instead?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
[sings]
“Midwest Hemorrhoid Treatment Center…. Don’t suffer in silence!”
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
That reminds me....
To all of you who are interested in better living through chemistry….Viagra + Vicodin = Porn Star. You can’t consummate the act and the feeling just won’t go away.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
The White Sox need to be so much more patient at the plate.
They know Kaz is struggling, yet they’re either swinging, or check swinging at every pitch now.
Swish can still hit!!!
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Every time I see that Jeter commercial,
I rejoice anew that the Yankees aren’t in the playoffs. So really, having that ad played so much isn’t such a bad thing.
I like to watch it in slow mo, fast mo, and every other mo there is
I wasn’t aware there was other mo’s until I watched that commercial in a different mo.
Where did everyone go?
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
That's so not allowed.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
I'm here.
I’m starting a protest on the same commercials being shown over and over
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Oh, see it would help to know what people are referring to
if I had watched much post-season on TV…I’ve been at work so just relying on you guys and Gameday for info.
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Blessing in disguise, then.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
YEAH!!!!!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!!!!!
Why doesn’t the crowd seem loud?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Put it on the board...
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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
Think the White Sox are haunted by the 1st inning?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
If they aren't, they should be.
They should have capitalized on the opportunity. The bases were loaded twice in the inning and only 2 runs scored.
WOO HOO!!!!
I’ll bring the popcorn!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
I don't know what's worse,
having the Viva Viagra song stuck in my head or that stupid Snow Patrol song.
I HATE the Viagra commercial
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
If I have an erection lasting more than four hours,
I’m definitely telling my doctor – heck, I’m telling everybody!!!
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'm up 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
I knew I'd get a rise out of you
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
Okay, new thread SHOULD be open at 6:30
Everyone can hop over for the Angels game.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
He's a typical Australian
They all do that.
Trust me, Being a Kiwi, I have had to endure it.
For the most part they are very cocky
May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.
TBS and MLB have a live feed online
but the cameras are set, so they don’t follow where the ball goes or anything. That is stupid
If you would have told me after the first..
that Kazmir would be in line for the win, I would have laughed at you.
Only more like a bird.
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 feel kinda bad for the chicken, but 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
I feel like I am the completely wrong demographic for this right now with all the Viagra commercials.
It's just one of her multiple personalities.
Don’t be afraid.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
Beane offseason mission
find the A’s version of a Iwamura/Ramirez at 2b/SS/3b..honestly, these guys went for very cheap and no bidding wars..is it that difficult? with the extended overseas prescence, please find a player or two like this.
Jennifer, sorry to hear about your job
I’m coming up on the one-year anniversary of my layoff. Even when you weren’t especially attached to the job in question, it sucks. And what sucks more is being laid off at the beginning of the offseason, instead of in April! However, when one door closes another one always opens…
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
You're assuming I could get a job.
Maybe I could become a prostitute.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Photo's will do....
He’ll need to see your qualifications. In detail.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
You busy the next four hours or so?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Sure.
Mind if I smoke?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
What if I'm on fire?
Is it all right then?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
That's how most girls do it.
After the verbal berating I just don’t feel like much of a man anymore.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Notice that Chicago has pretty much scored in one inning
Then the offense is non-existent for the rest of the game.
So I was listening to ESPN Radio
and thought they said Chris Singleton was the color commentator. Did I imagine that, or does former A Chris Singleton really work for ESPN?
Also, I thought I saw some water falling from the sky. What’s that called again? Rain, or something?
ESPN Radio has been having guests it seems
Because Michael Kay did one of the games last night I believe.
armophobia is so uncool. :-(
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
Huh? I meant like the bash brothers.
by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 3, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
You're going to have to learn the humor on here.....
it ranges from the subtly nuanced to the ridiculously infantile.
As you can see…..I’m in the juvenile range.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
{pant, pant, pant} Yes?
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
This costume party commercial (for Captain Morgan I think)
reminds me of Swish and Cupcakes—plug and socket. Heh heh.
Veeeevaaaaa
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Do you think that if Carlos Quentin hadn’t broken his hand, the White Sox might actually be dominating right now?
by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 3, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply actions
Bad call.
Very bad call. Dye is going to have leather marks from where he was hit with the glove.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
hm admittedly,
from that angle in real time it is a bit more difficult. all about the angle on that one
If I'm ever able to afford new glasses,
I’m getting glasses just like Joe Maddon’s.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Wooo!
Okay, I’m glad the Rays are up 2-0, but now with 3 of the series at 2-0, we’re getting about 76 mentions per hour of the ’03 ALDS. Brutal.
Now it's time to watch the Angels FAIL! Yeah
by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 3, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions
Does anyone else think
A Phillies/Dodgers NLCS sounds boring? But I’m biased and like the AL much better.
NEW THREAD OPEN!!!!
Thought we could use this for the next game.
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/10/3/627819/open-thread-playoffs-day-t
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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