Open Game Thread: NLCS: Dodgers vs. Phillies (Game 1)
by louismg on Oct 9, 2008 5:16 PM PDT
Email
PrintI hate to say this, but I still haven't forgiven the LA Dodgers for the 1988 World Series, and I probably never will. Even with the amusements of Manny Ramirez and the "what might have beens" of Andre Ethier, I'm not exactly throwing on the powder blues and planning for a night out at Chavez Ravine. But the Dodgers went from being a forgotten team in a horrible division prior to the All-Star Break to a high-octane contender, powered by Manny and his amazing dreadlocks. Now, they're assumed to have the momentum, despite having finished the '08 regular season with a record eight games worse than the Phillies.
As for the Phils, they come from a franchise that had a great 1980, and ... well, that's almost it. A Joe Carter home run doomed their last memorable playoff appearance, and you better believe Bud Selig is praying they don't make it to the Big Show this year, eliminating LA as a media market. But not us. We're hoping Joe Blanton and company get their shot (against the Rays, of course). Game 1 is in the hands of Cole Hamels, who will be facing off against Derek Lowe, who I don't recall being all that fond of during his time at Fenway. Game time is 5:22 Pacific.
192 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
It was the last time the Dodgers won a playoff series (before this year). Obviously they’re going to show it.
So your argument is that we should root for the Dodgers
so that they stop showing that clip in the future? :-)
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
lol sure! I’m rooting for them because I like them… but you can root for them for whatever reason you want :-D
Or not, that’s cool too!
:-) Good luck!
I’m off to a training session so I won’t be forced to pick an allegiance this evening…
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I hate that I have to root for teams I don't necessarily like
Stupid NL. Oh well, with lack of a better team, Go Dodgers.
I like the Phillies more...
But a Dodgers win will piss off Giants fans more. What’s an A’s fan to do?
Here's a thought...
Let’s think of it like college. An LA win helps their recruiting of players who want to be in California. A loss gives the A’s better chances. :-)
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
/WTF why would you walk Manny in the 1st?
Stupid Joe Buck and Tim McGarver, such a joke of a commentating crew.
< /Jennifer being Jennifer >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Phillies better hope Lowe sucks tonight
Hamels isn’t looking too good at the moment, but of course it is only the 1st inning. According to Fox this is the biggest game of his life, so obviously he’s just got them jitters.
Harry Kalas has an amazing voice.
I want him to read me a bedtime story.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Either scored on a Manny double off the wall.
For anyone actually running out of the box, it would have been a triple.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
It was time for Ryan to go.
I really wanted a “Closed for Winter” sign, but I couldn’t find one. Also, I have my avatars shut off.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I should probably shut off my avatars too.
Then I don’t have to see your depressing “closed” sign all over the thread. Angry Ryan was much better.
I can handle the "Fringe" commercials.
LOVE that show.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I love Olivia's hair. LOL
I don’t know how she keeps it looking so great when she’s running around and kicking ass.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Nooooo, Pat Burrell is the devil
although I’ll admit I used to have that very picture printed out and taped up in my closet. But that was before I found out Pat Burrell was the devil.
Spoke too soon
Knew it would happen. Too bad the ALCS is still on TBS. Frank will run rampant on our TVs tomorrow night.
I didn't think it was possible for Manny's hair to get more ridiculous.
And I was proven wrong, once again.
manny shoves traveling secretary and “shortly thereafter” the red sox trade him?
i thought it was well after that incident. either way, the shoving incident had nothing to do with why the red sox traded manny, so joe buck mentioning them together like that is a bit deceptive.
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
just checked
shoving: june 28
trade: july 31
i wouldn’t call that “shortly thereafter”…
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
woo hoo utley!
grab your crotch now, lowe you dumb bastard….
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
what does that number represent?
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
it’s not enough.
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
That was the least enthusiastic home run call ever.
“and this game is tied.” It’s like Selig paid them to be disappointed by the Phillies. Joe Buck is bad for baseball.
I just had a rally PB&J.
Thank me later, Philly phans.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I hope the ALCS is more exciting than this
It may be just my AL bias, but I’m not finding this game to be too interesting.
Shit.
Early start for Game 2 tomorrow. I’m going to miss it.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
why has he been anyways? wasn't he starting one of the games?
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 9, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
here’s a blurb about it I just found on mlb.com…
Most likely, Game 4 will be started by Lowe on three days’ rest. The way the series is scheduled, Lowe would pitch Game 1 on eight days’ rest and Game 4 on three days’ rest, but get his regular four days’ rest before pitching Game 7, if necessary.
Torre said the other candidates to start Game 4 are 20-year-old Clayton Kershaw and 42-year-old Greg Maddux, the latter seeming the least likely because Torre was so pleased with his versatility and resiliency coming out of the bullpen in Game 1 in Chicago.
“Greg gives us a great deal of variety because he can start, he can warm up quickly in the bullpen and he wills himself to do whatever we want him to do,” said Torre.
Anyone watching the 4-camera Fox feed from mlb.com?
…Interesting perspectives, no announcing, no commercials…you can play tv producer from your home computer. And it’s free, surprisingly enough. Will mlb.com be doing this for the full series/playoffs?
Oh, and I too have never forgiven the Dodgers in general and Kirk Gibson in particular.
I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"
i am since i don't have tv
but its kind of annoying to not be able to see the defensive play after the ball is hit
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 9, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, you're sometimes left trying to guess what happened from crowd reaction alone.
I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"
ya i have to compliment it with gameday or espn gamecast so that i actually know whats going on...but the pitch tracker is kinda cool
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 9, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Out? Really?
Rollins: “Not even close.”
Me: “That’s what I was thinking.”
Go Phils!
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 want both to win
I want the Phillies to win because they never do, and I want the Dodgers to win because of family ties and because I generally like the organization, although I dislike Manny and Kent.
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 9, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
"My" Dodgers.
Eek. Then again, I cheer for the Dodgers against the Giants. What a tangled web.
I'm here to talk about the past.
lol and I knew someone was going to comment on the “my” thing. But really, I wasn’t a fan of them before… 2003 or so, so those teams weren’t my Dodgers. But these guys are.
haha thank you. I guess I could go into more details but it’s basically just that I have been following them (along with the A’s, of course :D )since I started really getting into baseball.
I like Torre, but otherwise am all Phils
(I have family in Philly) and don’t care for the Kent-Lowe Dodgers or their lame-o organization.
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
Yep, that's pretty much where I sit.
Except no family in Philly. But have always liked Torre.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Manny is someone
that I don’t know whether to really like or really hate, and the reasons I would like him are for the same reasons I’d hate him. So I try not to think about him.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I've decided to be "that" guy
and root for whoever is winning. Honestly at this point I’m too far aboard the Rays bandwagon to care.
i really hope that there isn't a 'Manny' world series with the red sox and dodgers
or I am going to barf. I am already tired of hearing about manny being manny and all that, how much worse is it going to get when its his new team versus his former team with all the juicy implications?
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
woo hoo phillies win!
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 blame it on Torre for not starting Maddux
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 9, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Like I've been saying for the past 5 minutes.
Go Phils. Disregard the other comments where I may have stated otherwise.
nice game Phillies, I enjoyed it
especially after the slop in Cubs-Dodgers and especially Slegna-Sux
That sure seemed quick!
Look down, look up, ballgame!
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
A's fans should root for the Phillies
The A’s used to be in Philly…
And they have won 3 more World Series in Oakland than the Phillies have in their entire history
It should be a “thanks for the gift” rooting situation
don't forget the 1988 world series, firing depodesta after only two years...
otoh, the two teams that most hate the dodgers are the giants and angels, so really it’s a win-win.
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
That's some 20-year grudge you got goin'.
{Nods knowingly}
In my A’s-World Series post, I will touch on his homerun further. I still say it’s my dad’s fault.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
