Open Thread: Playoffs - Day Three (cont)
by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 9:38 PM PDT
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PrintWell, after a less-then-auspicious start to the game, this one has turned good. Boston once held a 5-1 lead, but the Angels have chipped away a little each inning. They closed the gap to 5-3, and had the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh, but thank goodness for Howie Kendrick, who struck out on a pitch that wasn't in the same zip code as the plate, but then Justin Masterson decided to play Wild Thing and walk a run in. But he struck Ayber out and we now head to the 8th, 5-4 Boston.
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Good, and yet I still can't stay interested.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
... Rays!
"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
Might be a good idea for Sox to add on
God, I wish Papelbon could go 2 innings but just get thru this inning and see what happens
May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.
Scrappy Doo in RF for the slegnA
"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
Radio side just said Hunter was lame.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Just one time, Red Sox...WIN!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Well, this one time, and then one more time.
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I'd be okay with that.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
Nice AB there, Cora
"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
Timothy Hutton in his BoSux cap....
and, I thought Hollywood celebrities only rooted on losers.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
No, not K-Rod!
I want to see him blow the save!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
No we don't
Not this game.
If it has to happen then do it in Boston with a walk off against him
May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.
Hey, I'm just rooting for second base...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Here comes K-Fraud
ass
"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
Wow: Scioscia's going to ask K-Rod
for a four-out loss.
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
right?
and coming in with a runner on?
"Lefty relievers are like the different Mountain Dew flavors. New ones keep appearing, and people are willing to buy, but in the end most of them suck." - Gallagher's Watermelons
Here is the ONE time I feel sympathy for the slegnA fans
When the local Massholes start chanting “Let’s go Red Sawks”
"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
covering2ndFAIL.gif
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
I have a confession:
I rooted for the Angels over the Giants in the 2002 World Series. When I think about it now, it makes me sick… but it was early in my fandom, and I didn’t have a whole lot of reasons to hate the Angels yet, and I didn’t want the Giants to win. I think I am forever doing penance for that decision.
no, you made the right decision
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
I did, too...
and, I’ve been a fan since ’68.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
same here
That was before I learned of Rev Halofan and his minions
"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
That's okay
Most of the Rev’s minions never heard of the Angels before 2002.
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
I did too.
But I’m still convinced they were less evil then than they are now.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
The Angels-A's rivalry
wasn’t particularly strong in the ’90’s through 2001. When the A’s first got good again in the Beane era, their primary rivals were the Mariners. I detested the Giants much more in 2002.
I did too.
I apologize for it now. It was before I was an A’s or Dodger fan… it was the last time I ever rooted for the Angels and it was when I realized that the team that I grew up rooting for (yeah, we had season Angel tickets when I was growing up. I pretty much stopped watching baseball after we no longer could afford them in the late 90s.) was not anything like the team that was playing, or the fans that were watching in 2002. The bandwaggon fans turned me off of them and it’s been a steady and sure ride to completely disliking everything about the team ever since.
And yet God continues to be interested in what he has to say
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
He's being set up
On Judgement Day, K-Fraud will mention to God all the things he’s said to him over the years. The Lord will smile, then, after whipping out his trusty A’s cap, will send him off to the 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
the good news...
he won’t be an Angel next year, or…
he will be. Both good news to me.
The bad news…. Billy Beane goes insane and signs him in free agency.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Look at that idiot celebrate an out
that he barely got.
May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.
Second base!! Aww...third base :-(
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Bring in Papelbon
I hate Boston’s middle relief
May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.
I laughed.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Francona has managed it oddly
Okajima vs. Vlad and Masterson vs. Figgins (Anderson, Teixeira) – no computies.
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
Whoo hoo!
Eat bitter come-from-ahead defeat, vile Sox fans!
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
Note: Infield should play back
You gotta know when you’re lucky to get out with a tie.
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
Which is worse
The Rally Monkey, or Sager’s clothes?
"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
Sager's clothes. Not even close.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
I don't see Craig Sager dolls at the grocery store
"Lefty relievers are like the different Mountain Dew flavors. New ones keep appearing, and people are willing to buy, but in the end most of them suck." - Gallagher's Watermelons
My money's on ultra-suede
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 3, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I need to find Craig's tailor...
I need that coat.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
I thought they were all re-possessed during the '80's
"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
date?
I’ve got a 3-year old and a soon-to-be born. I don’t date.
Escort services are much more convenient.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Escort services don't count as dates? Dang...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Dear God,
(if you listen to K-Rod, you can listen to me too). Please don’t let the Angels win after I sat through three and a half hours of this crap.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
Sorry K-Rod, I don't want my kids to see you.
I’m going to have to block you. (Brought to you by the Ad Council.)
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
You're awesome.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Right back atcha.
(I missed my cue earlier.)
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Way to take a pitch, GA.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
oh yeah
that helps
"Lefty relievers are like the different Mountain Dew flavors. New ones keep appearing, and people are willing to buy, but in the end most of them suck." - Gallagher's Watermelons
hahahahaahahahahahahahahahahaha
"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
GFAIL
"Lefty relievers are like the different Mountain Dew flavors. New ones keep appearing, and people are willing to buy, but in the end most of them suck." - Gallagher's Watermelons
Excellent
< twiddles fingers >
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 3, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions
OH well, this means K-rod can FAIL
Awesome
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
True, so true
And then it will be so much worse for the Slegnasnaf.
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on Oct 3, 2008 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
OK...
so (a) that goes down as a blown save for Papelbon, right? and (b) perhaps this game could net us a Papelbon blown save AND a K-Rod loss?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
That would be perfection
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
That's OK
Now the Sawks can get K-Fraud next inning
"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
will suck
if the Angels sign him
"Lefty relievers are like the different Mountain Dew flavors. New ones keep appearing, and people are willing to buy, but in the end most of them suck." - Gallagher's Watermelons
by scatterbrian on Oct 3, 2008 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
setting up a K-Rod loss
"Lefty relievers are like the different Mountain Dew flavors. New ones keep appearing, and people are willing to buy, but in the end most of them suck." - Gallagher's Watermelons
Dear God:
Thank you in advance for the home run by Big Papi
May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.
I'm literally rooting as hard as POSSIBLE for KRod to fail
Literally, literally, as hard as I root for the A’s
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
I'm never going to go to sleep, am I?
The funny thing is that Papelbon will get the “BS” next to his name in the boxscore.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
cut their f**kin' hearts out in extras...
really demoralize them for Game 3 in Boston!
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Off K-rod?
It’s like my dream!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
why are you in my dream?
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Oct 3, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
That was the most clutch pitching performance...
…even though that run scored.
NOW PLEASE SCORE OFF KROD!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
There's another stupid Rule
Papelbon gets a blown save because the schmuck ahead of him sucks so the only right thing to do is get Papelbon a win
May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.
Shouldn't Francona get the blown save
for not letting Papelbon pitch to Figgins?
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
That was cool.
I want one of those.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
You people are soft on Bostonians!
I blame the fluoride in the water.
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 3, 2008 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
LOL
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
WHY COULDNT THAT BE A HOMERUN??????????????
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dammit...
I thought that was gone.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
God, You lied to me
But that’s OK
Now get the runner in
May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.
I SCREAMED AND JUMPED OFF THE COUCH
CRAZY!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Coco in to pinch run
let’s go blown save
by SwisherThresher on Oct 3, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply actions
as long as it doesn't keep the angels from re-signing k-fraud for like $100m
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
lol i’m laughing at how loud the “lets go red sox” chants are for once instead of being really angry about them. This is so weird.
VERY weird...
…I think it proves to me how much I hate the Angels. Enough to root for the Red Sox.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Bad hitting, pyooook.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
More like the Greek God of FAIL
"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
You're awesome
"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
That was the shittest 2-1 swing ever
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
I'm so gonna hate myself in the morning...
for rooting so hard for the Sox. But, it’s not like I haven’t hated myself in the moring before.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Aybar just had a conniption fit.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Holy crap...OUT
Ed has money on the Sox
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Great seats, eh buddy
HE MISSED THE TAG! HE MISSED THE TAG!
"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 dunno... was he safe?
Looked like the glove hit the ground and his foot got back to the base. It’s hard to tell.
Looked safe to me.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
YES
FUCK YOU K-FAIL-ROD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
crap
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 3, 2008 10:11 PM PDT reply actions
HELLLLLLL YEAHHHH!
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
YesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Hahahhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
God, I love it
May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
IT’S LIKE FREAKING CHRISTMAS!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Los Angels Chokers of Choke-aheim.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
perfect
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Oct 3, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Hang down your head, like that!
Because you suck and you know you suck!
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
If Boston wins the World Series I blame all of you
especially salb, who should know better.
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 3, 2008 10:12 PM PDT reply actions
Who cares?
It won’t be the Angels
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
pretty green!
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
it's better than listening to all the
fair-weather angels fan brag about their team at work.
Hey buddy, I'm starting to count down my days in the Northeast.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Seriously, this is like a dream come true
If the A’s can’t make it, this is the NEXT BEST THING
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
As long as Tampa Bay wipes the floor with them
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on Oct 3, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That is an absolute necessity.
Otherwise I will not be able to deal with this whole rooting-for-the-Red-Sox thing.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Should never risk such a horrible result
Always root against Boston. Always.
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 3, 2008 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
But... but...
I can’t root for the Angels. I just can’t do it!
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
We're seriously tempting fate here.
Hard though, limited choices.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
I'm thinking fate will humor us
because we stuck with our awful A’s all year. We deserve some kind of reward for that, right?
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
No, that's just our lot in life.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
don't worry, FSU...
some crappy team from the NL will win the WS this year. The Dodgers, probably.
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by FoolshGame22 on Oct 3, 2008 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Phillies, baby!
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 3, 2008 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
personally, I hope the Rays sweep their way...
through the ALDS, ALCS and WS. But, that’s just me.
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by FoolshGame22 on Oct 3, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess it's clear we're Red Sox fans over Angels fans ;-)
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May my fingers snap off at the knuckles if I ever type that sentence
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by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 3, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Lil bit
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know why, but I can't stop laughing
by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 3, 2008 10:13 PM PDT reply actions
Me neither. I'm smiling ear to ear
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
It's true; Figgins really can outrun a baseball.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
The great thing about that homerun is that there will be no controversy about Coco being out or not.
K'rod is getting lit up in the ninth
It’s like music to my ears
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
So...like music, then? ;-)
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Kotsay is my new favorite player
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Now THAT's funny
I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 3, 2008 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I laughed.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
I was just about to post the same thing
May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.
Question
When ever the Angels have a home game they always mention “The Big A”. Are the talking about their manager the Big Ass or their Stupid Ass closer?
Ah, the red umbrella commercial.
First time I’ve seen it.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
God to K-Rod:
“Eh…Don’t call.”
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
God's cell gets no bars in podunk Anaheim
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by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 3, 2008 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
We won't get that call.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Would've loved to see Drew point at the ground and hoot and holler...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Repost from earlier thread
"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 10:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Beautiful
Whenever I see that shot without the FAIL, I think for a second “Angela Stadium? Who the hell is she?”
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on Oct 3, 2008 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the same thing.
You’d think they would’ve thought of that before they stuck the giant A in between the words.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate Boston. I hate LAA.
I dislike K-Rod more than both of them. Watching him blow it after he had such a great season… PRICELESS.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 3, 2008 10:20 PM PDT reply actions
Whoa, long time no see!
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
Yep. I miss this place :-(
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 3, 2008 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Priorities, man!
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
The monkey got spanked
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 3, 2008 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions