2007 MLB World Series Thread

[Fallon]

Sox secured home field throughout the playoffs, very happy about that!

[lleeder]

What did they pick? Extra day of rest?

[Fallon]

"The Red Sox chose Division Series B, which means they will open their Division Series against the Angels on Wednesday, have an off-day on Thursday and play Game 2 on Friday.

The Red Sox-Angels series will be played over an eight-day span, as compared to the seven days the Yankees-Indians would have to play their series if it goes to the five-game limit."

[Bama]

Indians v. Cubs in the series.

You heard it here first.

[Bulldogcakes]

Yanks vs Padres World Series.

[cougarjake13]

Yanks vs Padres World Series.

ahh we dont need to see that one again

[sailor]

and this will be the only time the mets are mentioned in this thread.

[cougarjake13]

and this will be the only time the mets are mentioned in this thread.

yeh unless either they come back or the nats come back

[Bulldogcakes]

and this will be the only time the mets are mentioned in this thread.

Cruel. So cruel.

[sailor]

yeh unless either they come back or the nats come back

Cruel. So cruel.

you guys are ruining it.

i seriously do feel bad for the mets fans, tho.

[cougarjake13]

you guys are ruining it.

i seriously do feel bad for the mets fans, tho.

ahh we're used to it

[Bossanova]

Yankees over the Cubs



dammit that hurt me

[cougarjake13]

indians over cubs in the battle of long term lacking of world series wins

[Bama]

Everybody else pick the cubs so we can jinx them.

[cougarjake13]

Everybody else pick the cubs so we can jinx them.

fuck baseball

[Bama]

fuck baseball

I thought that a few days ago but it gets easier. I promise.

[cougarjake13]

I thought that a few days ago but it gets easier. I promise.

nothing ever will heal this pain





maybe a giants win tonight will help

[Bama]

nothing ever will heal this pain





maybe a giants win tonight will help

Wow. You are in for one shitty day.

[cougarjake13]

Wow. You are in for one shitty day.

yes




yes i am

[cougarjake13]

Wow. You are in for one shitty day.

at least you've shared in my misery

[MHasegawa]

i hope philly wins the NL pennant and get swept in the world series

[sailor]

edit: the rockies and padres have a play-in game monday.

[cougarjake13]

edit: the rockies and padres have a play-in game monday.

ass clowns

[IMSlacker]

I'll pick the Diamondbacks over the Yankees a la 2001.

[cougarjake13]

I'll pick the Diamondbacks over the Yankees a la 2001.

no
no
no


i dont wanna see any repeat world series and no one else does either


im willing to bet other than the fans of teams that are still in it most people would want to see the cubs finally break through or maybe the indians

[IMSlacker]

no
no
no


i dont wanna see any repeat world series and no one else does either


im willing to bet other than the fans of teams that are still in it most people would want to see the cubs finally break through or maybe the indians

Just trying to counteract all of you Cubs jinxers.

[epo]

edit: the rockies and padres have a play-in game monday.

Note to Rockies: You are welcome.

[lleeder]

I can't wait for the play in game. One game for a spot, so exciting.:clap:

[Bulldogcakes]

I'll pick the Diamondbacks over the Yankees a la 2001.

Nah, D-Backs are too young. But they are the ONLY team in the entire NL with 90 wins, and thats just ridiculous. The Cubs stink, the Phillies stink despite their run to get in.

I like the Padres, but I can't believe they have to play the Rockies now just to get in.

[cougarjake13]

Nah, D-Backs are too young. But they are the ONLY team in the entire NL with 90 wins, and thats just ridiculous. The Cubs stink, the Phillies stink despite their run to get in.

I like the Padres, but I can't believe they have to play the Rockies now just to get in.

like i said indians over cubs

[barjockey]

Note to Rockies: You are welcome.

Colorado wins tonite. Mile high home advantagehttp://forums.statfox.com/forum/avatar.php?userid=6922&dateline=1189728688

[cougarjake13]

Colorado wins tonite. Mile high home advantagehttp://forums.statfox.com/forum/avatar.php?userid=6922&dateline=1189728688

time for some new blood

[epo]

Colorado wins tonite. Mile high home advantagehttp://forums.statfox.com/forum/avatar.php?userid=6922&dateline=1189728688

I'll be pulling for Colorado tonight as they are such a great story....but Peavy is gonna be tough to beat.

[cougarjake13]

I'll be pulling for Colorado tonight as they are such a great story....but Peavy is gonna be tough to beat.

but how mnay innings can he go ???

i think in the last time the rockies faced peavy he was dominant but the rockies won the game after he left

[Bulldogcakes]

Just found the game after looking all over the place for it.

TBS-Ch 8 on Time Warner in Queens.

I love these games, one game for a ticket to the post season. Nothing beats playoff baseball, plus you get to see Peavey pitch, who's one of the best in the game. If you're not watching this game, you're just not a big baseball fan. Not including the Met fans, I'm sure the nerves are still too raw for them. But this is good stuff.

[Marc with a c]

mets should trade glavine for peavy

[Bulldogcakes]

Damn! My Yanks-Padres World Series is going down the tubes even faster than most of my other predictions.

[Bulldogcakes]

WOOOO-HOOOO!!! ADRIAN GONZALEZ! GRAND SALAMI!!!!

4-3 Padres! My WS is back on track!

[skyscraper]

I'm in a tough spot here. I am a Phillies fan, I want the Padres to win, but I don't want them to get hot. I want them to scrap and claw and have to fight for their existience, but they have just pulled ahead of the Rockies. Can't have them gaining momentum.
Even if they do, the Phils have plenty of momentum of their own, not to mention a few days to rest those weary muscles. Whoever wins tonight, bring it!

[cougarjake13]

phuck da phillies

[TheMojoPin]

Nah, D-Backs are too young. But they are the ONLY team in the entire NL with 90 wins, and thats just ridiculous. The Cubs stink, the Phillies stink despite their run to get in.

I like the Padres, but I can't believe they have to play the Rockies now just to get in.

Yeah, those Cubs stink. Those same Cubs who have the best record in all of baseball the last 4 months except for the Yankees. Boy, they suck.

And man, teams that don't have 90 wins sure are terrible. 3 teams have 89 and 1 has 88. Guess their seasons would have been good if only they had won that magical single game. But hey, no need to worry, the teams that win at least 90 games always lock it down and win it al-, OH, SORRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

[Marc with a c]

first glance that ball looked like it got out.

[led37zep]

first glance that ball looked like it got out.


Don't know if you caught it but one of the announcers kepy referring to that big fat woman in the outfield as a man. I enjoy that.

[Marc with a c]

Don't know if you caught it but one of the announcers kepy referring to that big fat woman in the outfield as a man. I enjoy that.

that was odd.

great end of season/start of post season tonight.

[Marc with a c]

jorge julio? season over for colorado.

[epo]

jorge julio? season over for colorado.

Nobody can blow a game like Jorge Julio.

Note to the Rockies: Sit on Hoffman's changeup as you can catch up to his fastball.

[Marc with a c]

Nobody can blow a game like Jorge Julio.

Note to the Rockies: Sit on Hoffman's changeup as you can catch up to his fastball.

nice, hopefully clint hurdle is fat sunny and he reads this before hoffman comes in the game.

[Bama]

jorge julio? season over for colorado.

No kidding!

Three batters. 2 runs. No outs.

[epo]

nice, hopefully clint hurdle is fat sunny and he reads this before hoffman comes in the game.

But what if Bud Black is Lleeder?

Very confusing!

[Marc with a c]

clint hurdle is fat sunny!!!

what a crazy game!!!
turn on tbs if you arent watching

[Bama]

OH. MY. GOD.

Trevor Hoffman has NOTHING.

[JPMNICK]

Colorado takes it

and holliday is hurt

[Marc with a c]

why not walk carrol to have a force at home?

[Marc with a c]

hoffman is so un clutch.

[Bama]

He didn't touch the plate!

[JPMNICK]

hoffman is so un clutch.

people try to argue with me he is better than Mariano

his post season ERA is over 3

[Marc with a c]

He didn't touch the plate!

no he didnt, but the rockies got fucked on that homerun/double earlier.

[JPMNICK]

holiday locked up the MVP with the game tonight

[epo]

Clint Hurdle and/or Fat_Sunny can just send me my fee for the scouting report. It's been nice doing business with the Colorado Rockies.

[Bama]

Exciting finish, but San Diego just got ROBBED.

[epo]

Exciting finish, but San Diego just got ROBBED.

I wouldnt' go that far....as there were runners on 2nd & 3rd....and Hoffman had absolutely nothing.

[TheMojoPin]

I guess it's a make up for the shitty HR call earlier that they ruled a double, but man, he so did not touch the plate.

Ah well. If the Cubs make the 2nd round against the Rockies, the Cubs get home field advantage.

[TheMojoPin]

I wouldnt' go that far....as there were runners on 2nd & 3rd....and Hoffman had absolutely nothing.

Yeah, they were teeing off on Hoffman and odds are it would end that inning anyways. Plus the robbery of the homerun earlier...baseball has its way of balancing things out.

[JPMNICK]

the catcher did a perfect job of blocking the plate, he def did not touch it

[scottinnj]

Bring it on Colorado. We Have the NL MVP (J-Roll) and the NL RBI King (Howard)

Sucks it's an afternoon game. I so wanted to be at Chickie's and Pete's.

Thank God for XM. I'll probably be up in Monmouth County or some hillbilly town down by Salem where I won't be able to get the AM signal from Philly.

[JPMNICK]

14/15 to finish the season is damn impressive

[TheMojoPin]

the catcher did a perfect job of blocking the plate, he def did not touch it

Yeah, but since it was Michael Barrett, he still fucked up the catch.

Pretty cool to see Colorado pack in the fans for this. They need to send notes to the Atlanta fans about remembering playoff games.

[Bama]

Colorado might have scored anyway or they might not.

Point is ... if I was a Padres fan right now I would be PISSED OFF!

I like the Rockies. Good to see them in the playoffs and all. Still. Wow.

[Marc with a c]

ramon fucking ortiz got the win, peavy got shelled, scott hairston with the go ahead home run and jamie carroll with the game winning hit.

what a weird game.

[TheMojoPin]

Colorado might have scored anyway or they might not.

Or the umps call that home run earlier like they should have and the Rockies win this game without it ever going past 9 innings.

It's baseball.

The balance was maintained.

All is as it always was.

[JPMNICK]

Colorado might have scored anyway or they might not.

Point is ... if I was a Padres fan right now I would be PISSED OFF!

I like the Rockies. Good to see them in the playoffs and all. Still. Wow.

if you are a padre fan you should be asking how you blow a lead with your closer on the mound. you are up by 2 and only need 3 outs

[JPMNICK]

Or the umps call that home run earlier like they should have and the Rockies win this game without it ever going past 9 innings.

It's baseball.

The balance was maintained.

All is as it always was.

thats a level head for a cubs fan

[epo]

Bring it on Colorado. We Have the NL MVP (J-Roll) and the NL RBI King (Howard)

.

Actually Holliday took the RBI title from Ryan Howard tonight with 137 and might have done the same with the MVP as well.

[TheMojoPin]

They only have 2 angles of the slide...the one from the backstop shows that Holliday's hand slams into Barrett's foot and Barrett's foot backs up over the plate, but Holliday's hand is obscurred. If his hand is pushing Barrett's foot back like it looks like, it very likely touches the plate.

Both angles suck.

[scottinnj]

Or the umps call that home run earlier like they should have and the Rockies win this game without it ever going past 9 innings.

It's baseball.

The balance was maintained.

All is as it always was.


Good luck against Arizona Mojo. I'd love to have the Phillies play you guys for the pennant.

[TheMojoPin]

if you are a padre fan you should be asking how you blow a lead with your closer on the mound. you are up by 2 and only need 3 outs

And arguably the greatest closer of all time.

[TheMojoPin]

Good luck against Arizona Mojo. I'd love to have the Phillies play you guys for the pennant.

I don't think there are any Rockies fans here, but the Philly fans are in full force, so fuck the Mountain Boys. See you in the 2nd round...I hope!

[Bama]

I'm a Rockies fan by default now.

I'm sure Mets fans are with me.

[JPMNICK]

I don't think there are any Rockies fans here, but the Philly fans are in full force, so fuck the Mountain Boys. See you in the 2nd round...I hope!

i hope to see the cubs in the world series against the Yanks. I think that would be an awesome and highly rated series. Wrigley vs Yankee Stadium in late October. what would be better than that

[scottinnj]

Actually Holliday took the RBI title from Ryan Howard tonight with 137 and might have done the same with the MVP as well.


Howard has 47 HRs though.

No way will he beat out J-Roll for the MVP. More doubles and triples.

[Marc with a c]

And arguably the greatest closer of all time.

in non clutch spots perhaps.

you can lump him right in with wagner, and benitez as closers that put up great numbers but cant finish in big games.

[epo]

Howard has 47 HRs though.

No way will he beat out J-Roll for the MVP. More doubles and triples.

Didn't Holliday win the Batting Title & the RBI title? Couple that with the 14 of the last 15 wins....and you've got a pretty compelling argument.

Not that Rollins doesn't have merit either...but Holliday performed on a huge stage tonight and delivered when it mattered. I don't care...I don't have a dog in this fight.

[Marc with a c]

Didn't Holliday win the Batting Title & the RBI title? Couple that with the 14 of the last 15 wins....and you've got a pretty compelling argument.

Not that Rollins doesn't have merit either...but Holliday performed on a huge stage tonight and delivered when it mattered.

holliday also doesnt have tthe likes of utley and howard in his lineup.

and im not sure if coors field is a factor, as compared to philly.

[scottinnj]

holiday locked up the MVP with the game tonight

Nope.

[KnoxHarrington]

I'm rooting for the Phillies to be on the same side as Ronnie B.

Remember, the path of Ronnie B leads to living like a gentleman and looking like a million bucks.

[scottinnj]

I don't think there are any Rockies fans here, but the Philly fans are in full force, so fuck the Mountain Boys. See you in the 2nd round...I hope!

I hope so too, I love Chicago. Second City rules. Found nothing but love when I was over the road and had a load going that way.

[TheMojoPin]

Nope.

I think he did. He was sorta injured and won bleeding. They love that kind of story.

[scottinnj]

Where is the post game? CW Channel 57 went for two hours longer when the Phils won. Looks like the post season on TBS is going to suck if we cut away from such a decisive game to go to "Sex in the City" reruns.

[scottinnj]

I think he did. He was sorta injured and won bleeding. They love that kind of story.

Yeah, but Jimmy Rollins promised us a post season this year at the end of spring training before game one. That's writing a biiig check he eventually cashed.

[TheMojoPin]

Where is the post game? CW Channel 57 went for two hours longer when the Phils won. Looks like the post season on TBS is going to suck if we cut away from such a decisive game to go to "Sex in the City" reruns.

No kidding. This is complete bullshit.

[Bama]

It wasn't the Braves so they don't care.

[scottinnj]

It wasn't the Braves so they don't care.

I hate the Braves. I hate the Mets but respect them. The Braves....just plain hatred.

For no legit reason either. I just see red when they show up on TV or at Citizen's Park.

Braves=Yech!

[TheMojoPin]

It wasn't the Braves so they don't care.

The Braves' coverage would have been even shorter. If they can't even sell out the stadium in the playoffs, why cut into valuable rerun time slots?

[Kevin]

And arguably the greatest closer of all time.

in non clutch spots perhaps.

you can lump him right in with wagner, and benitez as closers that put up great numbers but cant finish in big games.

Yea honestly.. He can stick all of those saves and that save record up his ass.. He has shit the bed in big spot after big spot his whole career.. He blew that game yesterday that would have clinched it for them .. Giving up a hit to TONY GWYNN JR??? Seriously.. Tony Gwynn JR?? You can have him and all those fogazi saves.

[Bulldogcakes]

in non clutch spots perhaps.

you can lump him right in with wagner, and benitez as closers that put up great numbers but cant finish in big games.

Which is sort of the whole point of a closer, isn't it? Anyone who think he is better than Eckersley, Mariano, or Sutter in his prime is either lost or blind.

Part of it with Hoffman is the type of pitcher he is. His out pitch is the change, and while thats a great pitch to get swings and misses, its also very much a 'feel' pitch. If he is a little off, doesn't get steady work, has any tension, or even just some cold weather where he can't get a good grip and it becomes a BP fastball. I think thats why he craps the bed in big spots.

[Bulldogcakes]

I love this Rockies/Phillies matchup. The two hottest teams play each other in the first round. Thats good stuff, and you'll have to like the winner to get out of the NL based on the last few years.

[Earlshog]

Yanks vs Padres World Series.\

nailed that one :wink:

[ralphbxny]

This was an awesome game. I hope the whole playoffs are this good.

[AJDELAWARE]

Im working on getting tickets for tomorrows Phils game...should be a wild wild wild wild wild post season.

Its amazing that The Mets and and the Padres both didnt make it in, but thats what happens.

[K.C.]

Im working on getting tickets for tomorrows Phils game...should be a wild wild wild wild wild post season.

Its amazing that The Mets and and the Padres both didnt make it in, but thats what happens.

I got tix to the first two home games. Should be unbelievable.

As for the playoffs:

NLDS
Phils over Rocks
D-Backs over Cubs

ALDS
Angels over Sox
Yanks over Indians

NLCS
Phils over D-Backs
Yanks over Angels (finally)

World Series
Yanks over Phils 4-1

Truly hope it doesn't end that way, but the Yankees have a pretty substantial juggernaut of a team right now. That's the paper pick.

Who knows, though...anything can happen.

[AJDELAWARE]

I went to Saturdays home game, and it was amazing, even though they lost, the energy in that stadium was mind blowing. Best game ive ever been to.

[Bulldogcakes]

nailed that one :wink:

hahahah! I still have my Yanks!

But then again, they haven't played yet.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Saux vs Cubbies

for the suffering Cubbie Fans


but I feel it will be a let down and be Yanks vs Rockies or Injuns vs Rockies

:king:

[J.Clints]

I cant wait to see the Mets vs .......Oh Yea I forgot.........Sorry

[Bossanova]

I cant wait to see the Mets vs .......Oh Yea I forgot.........Sorry

You fucking prick fuck hayseed fuck cunt

[J.Clints]

You fucking prick fuck hayseed fuck cunt

LOL Too Soon?

[Bossanova]

LOL Too Soon?

Just a bit

[J.Clints]

Just a bit

LOL sorry sweety

[Kevin]

I cant wait to see the Mets vs .......Oh Yea I forgot.........Sorry

You fucking prick fuck hayseed fuck cunt

LOL Too Soon?

Just a bit

LOL sorry sweety

Time Machine to April 28th...

I cant wait to see the Reds vs ....... In the playoffs.....Oh Yea I forgot.........Sorry

Too soon???

[Bossanova]

I cant wait to see the Mets vs .......Oh Yea I forgot.........Sorry

You fucking prick fuck hayseed fuck cunt

LOL Too Soon?

Just a bit

LOL sorry sweety

Time Machine to April 28th...

I cant wait to see the Reds vs ....... In the playoffs.....Oh Yea I forgot.........Sorry

Too soon???

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[J.Clints]

Time Machine to April 28th...

I cant wait to see the Reds vs ....... In the playoffs.....Oh Yea I forgot.........Sorry

Too soon???

Way to be original.Reds sucked all year. Mets blew up. I prefer to have no hope.

[J.Clints]

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Fuck you prick. Go make a block. You ass.

[Bossanova]

Way to be original.Reds sucked all year. Mets blew up. I prefer to have no hope.

I thought it was original:clap:

[Kevin]

I thought it was original:clap:

Yea.. because i took a time machine to april....

Oh forget it..

[Bossanova]

:drunk:Yea.. because i took a time machine to april....

Oh forget it..

[BoondockSaint]

I'm going to go out on a limb here but I think that they were dropping subtle hints today that Frank Caliendo might have a new tv show.

[BoondockSaint]

I'm sick of Dane Cook, too.

[Marc with a c]

first glance looked safe

[Bossanova]

He was safe, and yes get rid of Dane. I always think of baseball when I think of him

[led37zep]

I'm sick of Dane Cook, too.

I was thinking the exact same thing when that last promo came on. He just needs to go away for a little while.

[epo]

Is it me or have these announcers on TBS been awful?

This guy doing play-by-play with Steve Stone is just attrocious.

[Bossanova]

Today not so good. I didnt mind the Rockies- Padres one so much

[epo]

Today not so good. I didnt mind the Rockies- Padres one so much

That was just a great baseball game.

[Bossanova]

That was just a great baseball game.

Very true

[epo]

Question: Why would an American League team only carry 10 pitchers on their roster for the playoffs? It's not like they do alot of double-switching like in the NL.

Wouldn't the advantage be in carrying an extra pitcher or two for position players you aren't gonna use?

[RingWraith]

I really hate the fact that a crappy station like TBS has ALDS/NLDS games. But what can you do?!

[BoondockSaint]

Beckett looked decent.

[BoondockSaint]

I'm so sad that Ron Darling has time to do this game.

[ChrisTheCop]

Beckett looked decent.

no homo?
ha, but seriously, could you be more understated?

like when ron and dave were talking about guys that say, "i wouldnt throw her out of bed"
instead of "she's gorgeous".

A complete game shut out = fantastic. not just "decent".

[BoondockSaint]

no homo?
ha, but seriously, could you be more understated?

like when ron and dave were talking about guys that say, "i wouldnt throw her out of bed"
instead of "she's gorgeous".

A complete game shut out = fantastic. not just "decent".


Calm down, I was being sarcastic.

[ChrisTheCop]

I really hate the fact that a crappy station like TBS has ALDS/NLDS games. But what can you do?!

Agreed. With the exception of Frank Thomas, I thought the announcers/pundits were bland and mostly uninformed.

[ChrisTheCop]

Calm down, I was being sarcastic.

I cant calm down!
Its Christmas morning!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and new years eve is right around the corner!

but ok.:thumbup:

[ChrisTheCop]

I'm going to go out on a limb here but I think that they were dropping subtle hints today that Frank Caliendo might have a new tv show.

SUBTLE??? are you KIDDING ME???!!!
they were practically showing him every...oh wait....

sarcasm again??? i catch on fast.:smoke:

[KnoxHarrington]

I turned on the Yanks-Indians game and was heartened and pleased to hear that the Indians fans have picked up on the "Yankees suck" chant for themselves.

[Bossanova]

I turned on the Yanks-Indians game and was heartened and pleased to hear that the Indians fans have picked up on the "Yankees suck" chant for themselves.

Hearing Yankees suck chants and watching the Phillies shit the bed has been nice for this Met fan

[Marc with a c]

there has been a ton of first inning homeruns so far in the playoffs.

[lleeder]

there has been a ton of first inning homeruns so far in the playoffs.

Thanks for that insightful commentary.

[BoondockSaint]

Kaz Matsui - Hitting Machine.

[Bama]

I've discovered some new information so I want to revise my World Series prediction.

Rockies-Indians

You heard it here first.

[scottinnj]

The NL pennant race is going to be real exciting now.

(Did I use too much sarcasm in that sentence? I wanted to be subtle about it)

[scottinnj]

Hearing Yankees suck chants and watching the Phillies shit the bed has been nice for this Met fan


Well, after a whole week of wondering which golf course to go to for a Mets autograph, today must have been a break in the boredom for you.

[epo]

The NL pennant race is going to be real exciting now.

(Did I use too much sarcasm in that sentence? I wanted to be subtle about it)

Why not? Colorado and Arizona are two good teams.

[cougarjake13]

I've discovered some new information so I want to revise my World Series prediction.

Rockies-Indians

You heard it here first.

yeh my indians cubs prediction isn going to happen so i am on board with this one also

[TheMojoPin]

If the Red Sox don't make it, I predict that this will be the lowest rated WS ever.

[lleeder]

If the Red Sox don't make it, I predict that this will be the lowest rated WS ever.

I hope this doesn't have a negative impact on Frank Caliendo's career. :tongue:

[Bama]

I would really like to see an Indians-Rockies World Series. I can be happy if either team wins. First time in a long time for that.

[cougarjake13]

If the Red Sox don't make it, I predict that this will be the lowest rated WS ever.

well it won't take much to beat the astros white sox debace which i think is the current lowest rated ws

[cougarjake13]

I would really like to see an Indians-Rockies World Series. I can be happy if either team wins. First time in a long time for that.

so you werent happy to see the red and white sox finally end their streaks ???

[Bulldogcakes]

A Cleveland-Colorado World Series?

Somewhere a FOX TV exec is jumping off a bridge

[Bama]

so you werent happy to see the red and white sox finally end their streaks ???

Rooted for both of them. Couldn't root for the Cardinals or the Astros.

The Rockies are one of the few NL teams I don't hate. Now that I think about it - the Indians are one of the few AL teams I don't hate.

[TheMojoPin]

Rooted for both of them. Couldn't root for the Cardinals or the Astros.

The Rockies are one of the few NL teams I don't hate. Now that I think about it - the Indians are one of the few AL teams I don't hate.

Why do you "hate" so many teams? Do the Braves even have a real rivalry with anyone?

[cougarjake13]

Why do you "hate" so many teams? Do the Braves even have a real rivalry with anyone?

well when they were in the west maybe the giants


and now in the east they have the mets and phillies

[TheMojoPin]

and now in the east they have the mets and phillies

Is there any kind of history involved with these teams outside of them just being tossed together by new divison boundaries? I mean REAL rivalries, with actual passion and bitterness and history.

I remember talking to Brewers fans this season who were really trying to act like the showdown between the Cubs was the result of some kind of storied rivalry between the teams, and it was just pathetic. The Brewers are still basically an American League team that just got dumped in the NL. There's no history of any kind outside of sharing a divison for like a decade or so and being in the same region of the country. Whooooopedee-doo.

I hate the Cardinals. I hate the Mets. I hate the White Sox. Those teams have some fucking ugly and crazy heated history with my team...why would I randomly hate a team, like, say, the Rockies? Or the Rangers? Or even the Brewers? Hate implies passion, dammit.

[Kevin]

Is there any kind of history involved with these teams outside of them just being tossed together by new divison boundaries? I mean REAL rivalries, with actual passion and bitterness and history.

I remember talking to Brewers fans this season who were really trying to act like the showdown between the Cubs was the result of some kind of storied rivalry between the teams, and it was just pathetic. The Brewers are still basically an American League team that just got dumped in the NL. There's no history of any kind outside of sharing a divison for like a decade or so and being in the same region of the country. Whooooopedee-doo.

I hate the Cardinals. I hate the Mets. I hate the White Sox. Those teams have some fucking ugly and crazy heated history with my team...why would I randomly hate a team, like, say, the Rockies? Or the Rangers? Or even the Brewers? Hate implies passion, dammit.

What is your pos on the Yankees?? Just a mere heavy dislike??

[scottinnj]

Hearing Yankees suck chants and watching the Phillies shit the bed has been nice for this Met fan


Yeah, a real pick-me-up after getting thrown off the golf course looking for Delgado's autograph.
Waka Waka!

[cougarjake13]

Is there any kind of history involved with these teams outside of them just being tossed together by new divison boundaries? I mean REAL rivalries, with actual passion and bitterness and history.

I remember talking to Brewers fans this season who were really trying to act like the showdown between the Cubs was the result of some kind of storied rivalry between the teams, and it was just pathetic. The Brewers are still basically an American League team that just got dumped in the NL. There's no history of any kind outside of sharing a divison for like a decade or so and being in the same region of the country. Whooooopedee-doo.

I hate the Cardinals. I hate the Mets. I hate the White Sox. Those teams have some fucking ugly and crazy heated history with my team...why would I randomly hate a team, like, say, the Rockies? Or the Rangers? Or even the Brewers? Hate implies passion, dammit.



well prior to the braves coming over there was no real rivalry

but in the late 90's and early 00's when the mets were actually good and the braves prevented us from winning some division titles and one nl pennant yeh theres def a rivalry betw them now

[TheMojoPin]

What is your pos on the Yankees?? Just a mere heavy dislike??

I really don't hate the Yankees and I never have. Players will float around the league that I can't stand, and a lot of them tend to gravitate towards the Yanks, but it's not like I've ever hated the team. I appreciate the history and impressive championships over the course of the game. The teams I hate all stem from direct rivalries with my team and their long histories. Along those lines, I really have zero reason to hate the Yankees.

[MHasegawa]

micah owings is a pretty good athlete, above pitchers standards- Hitting, decent baserunning and fielding, he's about as gifted as any position player.

[epo]

These Rockies are insanely hot. Clint Hurdle is turning every situation into gold right now.

[epo]

I remember talking to Brewers fans this season who were really trying to act like the showdown between the Cubs was the result of some kind of storied rivalry between the teams, and it was just pathetic. The Brewers are still basically an American League team that just got dumped in the NL. There's no history of any kind outside of sharing a divison for like a decade or so and being in the same region of the country. Whooooopedee-doo.


I hate the Cubs. It's not because of some rich history, but rather I hate the Cubs fans that come to Miller Park with their stupid "Wrigley North" signs.

The teams I hated as a kid where the White Sox (I vividly remember the Phil Garner/Terry Bevington fights) & those bastard Twins!

As the NL dump....the Brewers went because Minnesota didn't wanna go. That's great with me as I think NL baseball is so much better to watch as a fan anyways.

[Bama]

Ok, this is just getting stupid.

The Rockies are not this damn good.

[Marc with a c]

As the NL dump....the Brewers went because Minnesota didn't wanna go.

and the NL has loved having them before this year.

[TheMojoPin]

I hate the Cubs. It's not because of some rich history, but rather I hate the Cubs fans that come to Miller Park with their stupid "Wrigley North" signs.

I hate fans of certain teams, but that rarely translates to the team itself. I loathe a lot of Reds and Astros and Red Sox fans, but that doesn't extend to the teams.

[TheMojoPin]

Ok, this is just getting stupid.

The Rockies are not this damn good.

Why not? They're playing a team that somehow got to where it is despite it being that they should be about 4 games under .500.

[epo]

I hate fans of certain teams, but that rarely translates to the team itself. I loathe a lot of Reds and Astros and Red Sox fans, but that doesn't extend to the teams.

At least we aren't Reds fans with that new signing of the great Dusty Baker.....3 years too! That should be just enough time to ruin Harang, Arroyo & Bailey.

[epo]

Why not? They're playing a team that somehow got to where it is despite it being that they should be about 4 games under .500.

Mojo....there is no reason for the bitterness....it's ok, we know the Cubs are done.

:unsure:

[TheMojoPin]

Mojo....there is no reason for the bitterness....it's ok, we know the Cubs are done.

:unsure:

The Cubs lost because they played like ass. But the Diamondbacks are playing so far above their heads it really is freakish and was destined for playoff implosion at some point. They've given up WAY too many runs over the season.

[Marc with a c]

if anybody is still awake this has turned into a good game. arizona has the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the 8th.

[BoondockSaint]

if anybody is still awake this has turned into a good game. arizona has the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the 8th.

Only a communist wouldn't be up watching this.

[scottinnj]

I was just gonna go to bed when that bomb went off and made this a ball game.

[scottinnj]

Let's see if the Dbacks can pull this out.

Don't bring out those brooms just yet Colorado!

[scottinnj]

Only a communist wouldn't be up watching this.

All the commies root for Atlanta.

[scottinnj]

That sucks. Broken bat. Could've been a hit.

[scottinnj]

two broken bats. This guy pitches hard!

[BoondockSaint]

Swinging 3-0? Dumbass.

[scottinnj]

One away and wouldn't be wild if the Dbacks tie it up?

[Doogie]

Am I the only one that finds those fucking rally rags hack and just retarded??

[Doogie]

It just annoys me to know that Kaz Matsui will see the World Series before David Wright.

[scottinnj]

What a way to go...grounding out on a check swing.

[scottinnj]

Am I the only one that finds those fucking rally rags hack and just retarded??

Yes, except when it's in Citizens Bank Park. Then I love it for some reason.

[Doogie]

What a way to go...grounding out on a check swing.

Ahhhh, I see that more as nerves and playoff inexperience. Better than going down without even swinging ALA Carlos Beltran last year...

[BoondockSaint]

21 out of 22. Amazing.

[scottinnj]

All I know is I want to hang Craig with that 1972 era tie of his.

[Doogie]

He looks like a muppet the way he is holding that mic

[scottinnj]

21 out of 22. Amazing.

No kidding. One of the most overlooked stats this year. Absolutely incredible.

[scottinnj]

So Indians/Sox still have at least 2 more games to go right? Which means that Colorado will have at least 4 days off before the Series, vs. at best 2 for whoever wins the AL Pennant, right?

[BoondockSaint]

So Indians/Sox still have at least 2 more games to go right? Which means that Colorado will have at least 4 days off before the Series, vs. at best 2 for whoever wins the AL Pennant, right?

World Series Game 1 is the 24th so the Rockies have 8 days off.

[Doctor Z]

21 out of 22. Amazing.

It definitely is incredible. Who the fuck in their right mind saw Colorado even MAKING the playoffs, nevermind SWEEPING THEIR WAY THROUGH IT?! Not a single person on the face of the Earth, that's who.

[Kevin]

World Series Game 1 is the 24th so the Rockies have 8 days off.

I would say that its a bad thing but that didnt seem to hurt them last series.

[scottinnj]

Oh God look at our Bill Giles.


I just want to shoot myself right now.

While honoring the Rockies, can you get us some PITCHERS YOU DOUCHE!

[Kevin]

It definitely is incredible. Who the fuck in their right mind saw Colorado even MAKING the playoffs, nevermind SWEEPING THEIR WAY THROUGH IT?! Not a single person on the face of the Earth, that's who.

I did.. I posted just that in this very thread...































Then deleted it..

[Doctor Z]

Can you even IMAGINE what this Rockies team must feel like? They must have honestly FORGOTTEN what losing feels like. In over a month, they've lost ONCE! They ONLY know winning right now. The thought of a loss is incomprehensible.


Too bad they're gonna be harshly reminded when they get destroyed in the World Series.

[Kevin]

Can you even IMAGINE what this Rockies team must feel like? They must have honestly FORGOTTEN what losing feels like. In over a month, they've lost ONCE! They ONLY know winning right now. The thought of a loss is incomprehensible.


Too bad they're gonna be harshly reminded when they get destroyed in the World Series.

They are going to get swept...

[BoondockSaint]

Too bad they're gonna be harshly reminded when they get destroyed in the World Series.

Everyone said the same thing about the Cardinals last year. How'd that turn out?

[Doctor Z]

Well, once Detroit realized they couldn't cheat anymore, they got nervous.

[Kevin]

Everyone said the same thing about the Cardinals last year. How'd that turn out?


They played a AL Central team that got hot then realized they were not that good...

That wont be the case this year...


Wait..

[Doctor Z]

The NINE DAY layover probably isn't gonna help either.

[TheMojoPin]

The Rockies are going to destroy either AL team...especially if it ends up being the Indians.

They have so much goddman momentum it's not even funny.

[Doctor Z]

Like the Yankees' momentum after going up 3-0 against the Sox? Or the Cardinals' momentum, after limping into the playoffs in 2006?

"Momentum" doesn't exist in October. Especially after 9 days of heavy drinking.

And as much as it pains me to admit it, the Rockies are simply no match for the Red Sox.

[TheMojoPin]

Like the Yankees' momentum after going up 3-0 against the Sox? Or the Cardinals' momentum, after limping into the playoffs in 2006?

And then the Cardinals did nothing but win IN the playoffs. And as opposed to the Yankees, the Rockies have yet to give up a loss. The Red Sox are the best match up of the two AL teams, but to think they're just going to walk all over the Rockies is basically completely removing yourself from reality.

[Doctor Z]

Now I don't know if I want to be wrong or right.

[barjockey]

Cleveland 7- Bost 5:dry:

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Lets go Team

:king:

[ralphbxny]

The Opie Curse is alive and well!

[Doctor Z]

Manny Ramirez is a class act. (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w_id=605874&w=mms%3A//a1503.v108692.c10869.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/10869/v0001/mlb.download.akamai.com/10869/2007/open/tp/archive10/101607_boscle_ramirez_hr_tp_350.wmv&pid=mlb_tp&gid=2007/10/16/bosmlb-clemlb-1&vid=7758&mid=200710162269538&cid=mlb&fid=mlb_tp400&v=2&mType=w&urlstr=&mUrl=&type=v_free&_mp=1)

[Fallon]

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[Bama]

Go Rockies.

[lleeder]

Garko is such a douche Cleveland deserves to lose. He said that Cleveland is louder than Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park. He also said that Champagne tastes just as sweet on the road.

[cougarjake13]

Go Rockies.

ditto

[Bama]

I hate that stupid green monster.

[A.J.]

I hate that stupid green monster.

Me too.

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/images/community/y2006/wally_275x260b.jpg

[cougarjake13]

sawx in 5

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I want Rockies in 6


Reality Check is Saux in 5 or 6

:king:

[Bama]

Rockies in 3.

[cougarjake13]

Rockies in 3.

3 days ???


as in thats when the world series starts ???

[underdog]

Can someone explain the hoopla over Byrd taking HGH?

From all the reports, he received it before it was banned by the MLB. And most of it was with a prescription. Who the fuck cares? Its obviously really helped him. I don't know if he would have been able to bounce from team to team like he did without it.

[Bossanova]

Can someone explain the hoopla over Byrd taking HGH?

From all the reports, he received it before it was banned by the MLB. And most of it was with a prescription. Who the fuck cares? Its obviously really helped him. I don't know if he would have been able to bounce from team to team like he did without it.

The same reason every other guy who took the stuff before the ban have been drug through the mud. I can see people being upset that they used the stuff to cheat the game, but it was not banned.

[cougarjake13]

Can someone explain the hoopla over Byrd taking HGH?

From all the reports, he received it before it was banned by the MLB. And most of it was with a prescription. Who the fuck cares? Its obviously really helped him. I don't know if he would have been able to bounce from team to team like he did without it.

its the new cool thing to jump all over these guys that are suppossedly not legit



i cant wait til that report comes out and we see all the names

[Bama]

3 days ???


as in thats when the world series starts ???

3 games.

That's how hot they are right now.

[cougarjake13]

3 games.

That's how hot they are right now.

the red sawx will still find a way to come back and win

[Bossanova]

Sox in six.

[underdog]

The same reason every other guy who took the stuff before the ban have been drug through the mud. I can see people being upset that they used the stuff to cheat the game, but it was not banned.

I don't get how its cheating if its not banned.

If someone takes some sort of legal supplement and gains an advantage from it, but its something that wasn't available to the old players, is that cheating? The players are gaining advantages from their diets and training programs that weren't available to the older players. Is that cheating?

This is why I don't get all the Bonds haters. He took something that the major leagues weren't banning to gain an advantage; something just about every player would do in his position. I feel its only cheating if its against the MLB rules.

[Bossanova]

I don't get how its cheating if its not banned.

If someone takes some sort of legal supplement and gains an advantage from it, but its something that wasn't available to the old players, is that cheating? The players are gaining advantages from their diets and training programs that weren't available to the older players. Is that cheating?

This is why I don't get all the Bonds haters. He took something that the major leagues weren't banning to gain an advantage; something just about every player would do in his position. I feel its only cheating if its against the MLB rules.

I completely agree, I guess I made no sense.

[underdog]

I completely agree, I guess I made no sense.

I wasn't really arguing with you as much as I was arguing with the random people I've made up.

[Bossanova]

I wasn't really arguing with you as much as I was arguing with the random people I've made up.

No, i know. I was just noticing how I didn't make sense in my previous post

[Tenbatsuzen]

Can someone explain the hoopla over Byrd taking HGH?

From all the reports, he received it before it was banned by the MLB. And most of it was with a prescription. Who the fuck cares? Its obviously really helped him. I don't know if he would have been able to bounce from team to team like he did without it.

Problem #1 - a dentist prescribed it to him. Said dentist has now lost his license.

Problem #2 - he claimed it was for a pituitary disorder.

Problem #3 - He got it from a pharmacy that's under investigation.

[underdog]

Problem #1 - a dentist prescribed it to him. Said dentist has now lost his license.

Problem #2 - he claimed it was for a pituitary disorder.

Problem #3 - He got it from a pharmacy that's under investigation.

Well, he's just a good ol' liar, then.

But it wasn't against MLB rules. Where's the problem?

[ralphbxny]

Rockies in 6...But I think Sox in 7!

[Gvac]

Sox in 5.

But I hope it goes 7.

I can't believe how much I dislike the NFL nowadays. I'll be really sad when the baseball season's over.

At least there's hockey.

[BoondockSaint]

Sox in Six. Manny will hit a walk off home run and finish rounding the bases on Christmas Eve.

[Bossanova]

Sox in 5.

But I hope it goes 7.

I can't believe how much I dislike the NFL nowadays. I'll be really sad when the baseball season's over.

At least there's hockey.

Yeah at least you can watch my former defensemen you prick. Boston in 6

[Bossanova]

What the hell is this intro

[HBox]

Am I the only one who finds Eric Karros' 80s Wall Street power hairdo incredibly ridiculous?

[Bossanova]

Am I the only one who finds Eric Karros' 80s Wall Street power hairdo incredibly ridiculous?

I stare at it everytime he is on camera

[HBox]

Oh boy, a free taco from Taco Bell. Can they also give me something to make my shit solid again afterwards?

[BoondockSaint]

I wonder what Challenger the eagle is up to these days?

[JimBeam]

Wow I just saw the stats.

Beckett's bringing it huh ?

Youklis was bustin' ass on that hit by Ortiz.

[BoondockSaint]

I hate these in game interviews.

[underdog]

Do the Rockies normally wear jerseys like they are wearing tonight?

Its like a vest and everyone is wearing shirts underneath. They look weird.

[Hottub]

I am officially protesting the pajama look uniform. See the baggy pants thread.



PM from ChrisTheCop

"I'm working overtime."

[joeyballsack]

Please don't bring in gagne.

If they don't I like Becketts chances with a 7 run lead

[Marc with a c]

Do the Rockies normally wear jerseys like they are wearing tonight?

yes.

this is nuts.

[Fezticle98]

Please don't bring in gagne.

If they don't I like Becketts chances with a 7 run lead

It's just a matter of time until we see the human victory cigar. He's a lock for 9th inning mop up duty.

How many minutes has Beckett been sitting on the bench during this huge rally?

[joeyballsack]

I have never seen a meltdown of this caliber. If the Red Sox weren't the team benefiting I would feel bad for the Rockies.

[mikeyboy]

This could be the momentum stopper for the Rockies.

[Snoogans]

I have never seen a meltdown of this caliber. If the Red Sox weren't the team benefiting I would feel bad for the Rockies.

even if this was against the Yankees, though id be pissed, I would still openly mock the Rockies and the entire AAAA Lea.. I mean National League

[lleeder]

This could be the momentum stopper for the Rockies.

Yeah I feel the same way. I kinda thought whoever wins game 1 sweeps the series. Red Sox in 4.

[Fezticle98]

This could be the momentum stopper for the Rockies.

I don't know. I think the game might still turn on an error in judgement by a 3rd base coach.

[epo]

Is this over yet? Are we there yet? When is it gonna end?

[joeyballsack]

Do I finish listening to this blowout or listen to Ron & Fez at midnight.

What a conundrum.