I thought you were going to use Old English today? ;)

Rays all the way

Jimmy Baseball. Deep down, I think he may be a real HOF candidate, and winning it all with the Cubs and coming back next year, anywhere, and hitting a few more homers might be enough to get him in. All the gold gloves, the home runs, and maybe two WS wins with two different teams? I would love to see him catch fire in the playoffs and make at least one spectacular catch per game.

Also, the Cubs winning now means they don’t win for another 100+ years, right?

I went for the Rays, but I’m really pulling for the Dodgers in the NL. I actually like Manny, and I’d love to see Boston fans get all pissy if he goes on and wins a World Series for another team. I’m a fan of Billingsley and Kemp also.

That being said, I think it’s going to be hard for a lot of baseball fans to root against the Rays. They spend very little money, don’t have much fan support, have been very bad for a long time, and finally realized that they had to draft well and develop their own guys to be competitive. And that they did. Go Rays.

both for the same reason…
It would seriously piss off the insufferable Cub fans around here.

I’ve liked the Angels as my favorite American League team for quite some time now, and ever since seeing a game in person last year at Angels Stadium, the fascination grew even more.

However, my second choice is the Rays. They might even have eeked out the Angels this year if they hadn’t of changed their stinkin’ name for no reason at all. Might be petty, but when you’re vying to be my non-Cardinals/American League team, you can’t go and do stupid things like change your name for no damn good reason and expect me to just accept it.

I would have been rooting for an Upper Midwest Series (Twins-Brewers), JUST because it would have had the suits at ESPN and Fox looking for windows to jump out of…but since that is not a possibility, I’ll go with the Rays, even though that is the most hideous stadium in existence today, I think you have to admire how they have managed to pull themselves up and not only stand toe to toe with the fat cats in the A.L. East, but come out on top.

although i find it odd that more people dont root for the St Louie kid and his Phillies…as much as it would pain me to see Pujols loose out to him in the MVP i wouldnt mind seeing the Phils reign in a world series, and my brother-in-law is a very good friend to one of them so that makes me a little biased too…

i have liked the Rays ever since a friend of mine was drafted by them and love the way they have treated their farm system…i dont know why i liked the Dodgers i guess Torre has something to do with it and the fact that they sat their high priced veterans so the more talented kids could play. i like Manny as a hitter but i think he quit on his other team which is disgraceful. and they have another local boy in DeWitt i like it when Missouri kids show up in the Show!!!

The Cubs and Red Soxs is fine with me. Red Soxs fans are insufferable and I am afraid that Cubs fans will become the same if they win.

Hi, does anyone know what TBS does if one of the games goes long into the next scheduled one (e.g., Cubs play past 10pm into the Red Sox game).

I remember FOX used to put one of the games on FX so no one misses out their team. I surely hope TBS has such a backup plan

I support any team that dislikes the Cubs as much as I/Cards Fans do. Therefore, I support the White Sox. Think about it. Potentially 3 of the last 4 WS winners could be one of the Cubs biggest rivals, and the Cubs can’t do it in 100 years?!? Even better if the ChiSox beat the Cubs in the WS. Man, I don’t like the Cubs.

However, I wouldn’t mind seeing Tampa Bay win it all this year. WHY OH WHY DO THEY HAVE TO PLAY EACH OTHER IN THE ALDS?!?!?!

gotta root for the cubbies first round opponent. i predict manny ramirez will hit mlb’s first 5 run home run.

1. I loathe the whole fascination with underdogs.
2. I’m still beating my “their fans are worthless” horse.

My Series of Choice:

1. LA vs LA
a. I love storied teams. Baseball is not the NFL, screw johnny come latelys, it’s all about history and tradition…dating back to the 1800s. The dodgers are in the top 5 to me when it comes to storied franchises..
b. I have no issues with the Angels…I liked baby weaver in the stands of Busch in 06.
c. It’s no combination of Cubs/Sox/Rays/Phillies
d. As already stated, Alyssa Milano.

2. ChiSox vs Dodgers
a. The enemy of my enemy is my friend and the Black Sox hate the cubs as much as us. People that are Cards fans only since 04 usually don’t understand this. They think “chicago” and have a knee jerk reaction of “rivalry”. Cubs fans are torn who they hate more, us or them…(usually us)
b. It’s no combination of Cubs/Sox/Rays/Phillies

I hate the Cubs. I have to because I’m a Cards fan, and that’s what we do. On the other hand, I hate the Brewers more. Seriously, I hate them.

So in the NL, I’m rooting for the Dodgers, but I’ll be happy to see anybody (including the Cubs) but the damn Brewers. In the AL, I’ll go with the Rays.

I cheated and looked at the results before I voted. Then, I voted for the Phillies because I can’t believe the (pardon my language) Cubs and Brewers were ahead of anyone but the Red Sox (because the world hates them more thank the Yankees now.

the Rays. However, I agree with several of the pros RB put up about a couple of teams. One in particular that he left out would be how fitting it would be for Junior to finally get to play in a WS. That is the one and only reason I would put forward in the White Sox favor.

Other than that, I’ve always liked Torre, but I really don’t care to see Manny become even more of a hero. If not for the cockiness they displayed all year, I could go for the Brew Crew.

1. - Rays (obvious reasons, all the past futility)
2. - Dodgers (best franchise in the NL behind the Cards)
3. - Angels (love Mike Sciosca and that organization)
4. - Phillies (the people of Philadelphia really need a winner)
5. - White Sox (great to see Junior get a ring)
6. - Red Sox (normally 8th on this list, but…)
7. - Cubs (I dislike the Cubs organization and fanbase, but…)
8. - Brewers (I hate about half the guys on the Brewers roster)

Gorgeous! My head and my heart told me to vote for Tampa Bay, but something else heard her name ands took over decision making.

if the dodgers or phillies win the world series, it seriously jeapordizes The Mang’s chances for MVP

with a neutral viewpoint, however some where along the line I end up pulling for some teamfor no certain reason.. I have never pulled for an American League in the WS but this year could be a first if the Rays make it. However I’ll probably stick with the NL team whoever wins. Old habits are just hard to break.

they’re saying peavy may be available this winter. That would be nice.

I don’t particularly like them or hate them, but they can do two positive things:

1. Annoy Cubby fans all to hell by beating the North Side Anointeds’ in the playoffs; and
2. Bring a Ring to the NL Central, thereby putting pressure on Cardinal ownership to do a better job.

The most important thing, of course, is to see some team stomp the Red Sox in humiliating fashion, preferably in Fenway Park.

Runner up Rays

I voted Rays to win it all. (it is their destiny since i was stung by a sting ray during vacation)

in the NL i want to see the Dodgers play the Brewers (i dont like the shirt untucking, homer walking, Brew Crew, but i hate the Phils more)

oh, and we need more pics of Alyssa ;)

NO NL CENTRAL TEAMS!!!!!!!!!

We are still the only team in the NL Central to win a World Series in their ‘new’ ballpark. (Eat it, Wrigley!)

In fact, if you look around the National League, the Cardinals, the Dodgers, the DBacks and the Marlins are the only teams to win a World Series in their current parks.

Let’s keep it that way. Dodgers, American League or Bust.

As for as personal preference, I’m rooting for the Rays in the American League…although I am torn because I really would like Ken Griffey Jr. to play in a World Series.

for those of you who want to follow the action here or w/ any of our sbnation friends.

And I live in the ChiSox viewing area here in Iowa, although this is a “Cub town”. So, Go Sox. I don’t think they have a chance, really, but I’ll pull for them. I’m no fan of Guillen, though. That is for certain.

Cards will probably sign him during the offseason with an incentive based contract.

1. Rays – they are the underdog, they really don’t have any superstars, just a solid, competitive team that works hard. Plus, garza looks insane. gotta give him props for that

2. Angels – while I hate the AL, this year I’ll be pulling for the Rays and Angels. I am a huge Whitey Herzog fan, and this is where he went after the Cards. I also like Vlad Guerrero quite a bit. I am tempted to lower them though due to their stupid LAA claim

3. Phillies – these guys are the ones I’m pulling for in the NL. the Phillies haven’t done a whole lot lately, just kind of underachieved I guess. not sure why I’m pulling for them, other than I can’t pick a team from the NL Central, and I don’t like the Dodgers all that much

4. Dodgers – well, I kinda lied. I think they are a pretty interesting team and could surprise. or could be swept by the cubs

5. White Sox – my grandpa’s favorite team, he was a diehard fan and went to most of the games when he still lived in Chicago (and was alive). I would put them at #4 but I agree with Red Baron, Ozzie is a first rate asshat. I do like Alexei Ramirez though, 4 grand slams by a rookie is totally ridiculous. runner up for AL rookie of the year. I also like Quentin (it may be interesting to see him come back in the second round of the playoffs if they make it) and Jenks a lot.

6. Cubs – I like underdog teams, and it will shut everyone up. I don’t want to be around all the dejected cubs fans either if they lose

7. Brewers – I love Miller Park, but that’s about it. lame manager, so lame he got fired 2 weeks ago. I hate Ryan Braun, and most of the rest of the guys are overrated. I do like CC though.

8. Red Sox – I wouldn’t say their fans are all that knowledgeable really. sick of hearing about them. nuff said.

Because I want to hear this legend call one more World Series and because of Tommy!

OT: OK. This is kind of mean, but Chris Duncan is the Cardinal for the month of October on the 2008 Cardinals calendar, so I’m chosing to not acknowledge the month of October this year. (I buy the calendar to show my Cardinal support at the office and to look at cute baseball players.) Do I stay with Eckstein and the month of September or skip ahead to Yadi and the month of November?? Man, I hope CDunc doesn’t read this site…

I wrote a fan post yesterday that had some tables in it but I can’t seem to get it to translate over to the site. I’ve had trouble with this before and I think that the html coding I used is correct. In fact, it has worked on other sites because I tested it. I know we’re supposed to be using CSS over here now or something… but I admittedly don’t even know what that is…

P.S. I voted for the TB Rays. Their team just has so many fine young players. Perfect example of the importance of player development.

Not sure why this stood out to me, but I was just looking at the Brewers post-season roster and it occurred to me they only have one Latin position player (backup catcher Mike Rivera). I find this almost amazing in today’s baseball but it really doesn’t mean much. Just a “hmmmm” kinda thing.

but listening to Uecker is gold!

the worst case scenarios for me are if the red sox beat the angels or if the brewers beat the phillies

their own announcer doing the play-by-play on TBS.

My grandparents were from Chicago. My parents were from Chicago. I grew up in St. Louis. Thus my allegiance for the Cards. If you look at the crowd shots of the Cubs games, you see alot of the elderly fans. People who have waited their whole lives to see the Cubs win the World Series. For these people, I want the Cubs to win. So they can say they actually lived to see it. But its a loooog road in the playoffs, & at the time of this post, their not off to a good start!