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Open Thread: Playoffs - Day Three

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White 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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BBG,

You’re the best.

by lynnzgal on Oct 3, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GO WS GO

ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524

by rfloh on Oct 3, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That sucks.

[sends Jennifer entire cake + tub of extra frosting]

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats too bad.

I hope you are able to find something else quickly.

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

You think Ryan needs a maid?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, he is basically one-handed now,

so I’m sure he could use all the help he can get.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahem.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh that's right!

Ry needs your help, and you can watch the playoffs with him!

by lynnzgal on Oct 3, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My mind is already in the gutter.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

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

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

I'm okay with that. It's fun for me.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...many...jokes...

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

by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was too easy.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

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   0 recs

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.

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

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

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

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.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great! I have someone to sit around with!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

:-( Very sorry...

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

by oblique on Oct 3, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So I finally got my "free" 2-liter Pepsi today from Lucky.

Except I had to pay 24 cents for it. False advertising!

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fosse and Liotta

Charles and Kinsella. Man.

Go Rays!

I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.

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

Swish is in LF today.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Really? That's new!

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

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

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

by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's kind of personal.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's my coping mechanism.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

**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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who are you, NSJ? ;-)

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

by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

(sorry NSJ)

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

by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[high fives all in sight]

[loosens tie and leaves office]

by oakinboston on Oct 3, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh...I wanna leave the office!

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was looking forward to a new episode last night.

Stupid politics, getting in the way of my TV shows.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know!

and on the West Coast the 9 o clock time slot was not filled by the debates. Stupid East Coast.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Balfour and Cabrera get in a brawl tonight.

And Balfour makes him sit the f*** down again.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swish!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I found a video for you.

Click Ryan’s name.

His face gets really red towards the end of the video. He looks really uncomfortable.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I noticed it more at the end.

I’ll share my Lexapro, RyRy.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe we can start him out on audio books.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or audio short stories.

He probably doesn’t have a particularly long attention span.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kaz is struggling right now

Probably shouldn’t have plunked Cabrera right off the bat.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's looking wild.

This inning might end up being his downfall pitch count wise.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was luck.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What a flukey hit that was

Longoria’s reaction was great, “WTF was that”

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He prompted that reaction a lot yesterday himself

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same old.

5 inning pitcher…..course he may not get that far today

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He can still bounce back here.

He’s lucky he has a pretty solid offense behind him.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure....but bounce back is an ok 5 innings.

The dude is mental and refuse to throw his slider.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He threw it to Ramirez

and he got a Sac fly out of it.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Word

I stopped paying attention. Probably should if I’m going to talk about stuff.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what Steve said.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch....

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch indeed...too soon? :-)

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Notice I said devil rays

and not rays, because I meant the animal, not the manimal.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I don't think I can swim in the tank

So my heart shouldn’t get stabbed by a stinger.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

idon'tknow

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[pst!]

[yourusername]

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only the coolest thing ever.

But like I would tell you.

Like what I did there? I turned your user name against you.

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

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I think of Anastasia.

I think I’m her.

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-2 to another batter...

Shocker

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT!

A one-pitch at bat?!

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

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.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please, why walk Swisher?

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

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

I don't think he meant to

He has no control over his own pitches today.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want to pitch to Crosby

I would throw under hand to make him feel better.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Certainly not.

He went to the school of Hardnox, they teach baseball at a young age.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kazzy sucks.

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is that Our

bradford warming up?

"...in baseball you wear a cap." -- george carlin

by Hot Cup Joe on Oct 3, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man, he is lucky...

That pitch to Konerko was piped.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ChadBrad!

I wonder if he’s pitched in the 2nd 3rd inning before…

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think TBS paid Kazmir to slow down the pace of the game

Because they knew Buehrle would pitch too fast.

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

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   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice throw!

That was a thing of beauty
/sarcasm

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It is.

Don Orso.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

Orsillo

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Orsillo

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice!

Way to go Navarro!

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone must have told Harold Reynolds

that it’s Field Turf now, not Astroturf, like he kept saying yesterday. Heh.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by NateHST on Oct 3, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can never count the Rays out.

They seem to always be coming back and winning games.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Also only 2 games tomorrow

Travel day for AL tomorrow.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gah!

This is worse than Frank TV: I have the “Viva Viagra” song stuck in my head. Shoot me now.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hold your tongue.

Frank TV is much much worse.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[sings]

“Midwest Hemorrhoid Treatment Center…. Don’t suffer in silence!”

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

we were close this year

and then the all star break happened

by NateHST on Oct 3, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where did everyone go?

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

by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I just had dinner with my daddy.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't wanna know

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I went to another baseball board

if you want to try to tarnish my reputation with such accusations.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's so not allowed.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We know.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

action36.com?

adamandeve.com?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blessing in disguise, then.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clutch Aki!

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They aren't using their inside voice!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aw. They're so happy.

That’s cute.

Iwamura’s hair, on the other hand…

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet!

Go small market low payroll R-A’s! Beat the stupid White Sox into submission!

by A'sfansince1970 on Oct 3, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Oct 3, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Again, this game is exciting

Frustrating at first, but now it’s getting exciting.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Think the White Sox are haunted by the 1st inning?

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOO HOO!!!!

I’ll bring the popcorn!

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know what's worse,

having the Viva Viagra song stuck in my head or that stupid Snow Patrol song.

by lynnzgal on Oct 3, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I HATE the Viagra commercial

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

vivaaaaaaa

VIVAAAAAAA

think im going to add it to my itunes

by oakinboston on Oct 3, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Oct 3, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Oct 3, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Oct 3, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Trainman on Oct 3, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by NateHST on Oct 3, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If you would have told me after the first..

that Kazmir would be in line for the win, I would have laughed at you.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Oct 3, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We found AJ a new Halloween costume.

He hardly has to do anything to pull it off.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Oct 3, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GO RAYS GO

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I am not bringing them good luck at the moment

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Meow!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel like I am the completely wrong demographic for this right now with all the Viagra commercials.

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4 hrs!!!!

who ISNT part of that demographic?

by oakinboston on Oct 3, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're not?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm cowering in the corner

but at least that personality can’t get it up.. hehehe

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Asfan4ever723 on Oct 3, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Beautiful

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like JP.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Englishmajor on Oct 3, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

U-Haul?

I’m thinking just my car.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only because I won't be able to afford CA housing.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently not high enough,

judging by the deserted developments.

by lynnzgal on Oct 3, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're assuming I could get a job.

Maybe I could become a prostitute.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should I send my references?

LOL

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like your thinking

Picture resume. The wave of the future of prostitution.

by thesteve9x on Oct 3, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[tries to find panoramic camera]

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But I do love the public transportation.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woooooooooow

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2008 5:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo! lead off triple!

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lol! Annnnnd . . .

back to the Viagra references!

by lynnzgal on Oct 3, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Depends,

can I watch baseball at the same time?

by lynnzgal on Oct 3, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

As long as its not around me.

by lynnzgal on Oct 3, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Oct 3, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs