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October 6, 2008 Playoffs Open Thread

All AL action today.

White Sox/Devil Rays at 4:07 Cardinals time. This one features two 25-year-old pitchers. Gavin Floyd goes for the Sox; he's the Phillies prospect with the big curveball who failed five or six big league trials in a row before winning 17 games (and outperforming his peripherals by a ton) this year.

The Devil Rays trot out Andy Sonnanstine, who is to old pitchers' skills what Travis Hafner was to old players' skills. He doesn't strike anybody out; he doesn't walk anybody; his fastball has been knocked out of the air by birds in flight. But when you walk less than forty batters in almost 200 innings and you have something vaguely resembling major league stuff you'll be successful, at least for a while. If you want to see what everyone was hoping Joel Pineiro would turn into this year, Sonnanstine's a good visual.

The late game, at 7:37, has the Angels bringing John Lackey into Boston, where he'll face Jon Lester. Winner gets to standardize the spelling of his first name.

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They're technically the "Rays"

but I don’t mind that you called them the Devil Rays, team shouldn’t be able to just change their name whenever they feel like it…

by salukihoops on Oct 6, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he knew that

I agree, teams shouldn’t be able to just change their names when they feel like it, or say they are from a different city than they play in

go rays

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They should be stuck with the crappy name

they were given by some committee just so that they could get a franchise in the league?

I mean, it’s not like when the Reds changed their name to the Redlegs for political reasons. And it isn’t like they are going back.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 6, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoops

I did know that, but old habits die hard. Thanks for the notice.

by DanUpBaby on Oct 6, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you owe 'em a dollar

A few dollars, maybe? Nice to see you joining the team, Dan. Always look forward to your blogs.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, it's two dollars

I don’t think DanUp ever signed up on the OctobRay Bandwagon. Although, I guess since he kinda just showed up recently (and for some reason the Recommended FanPost vanished from the front page) we could add him as a late season acquisition. Maybe as an injury replacement?

Anyway, I’m not sure we can back-date the membership for him to take advantage of the 50% discount when saying that awful, awful name. But I’m sure something could be worked out that would be beneficial to both DanUp and the OctobRay Bandwagon.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he is a college guy

does he get a student discount ? That would make up for a bit of the membership discount.

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Oct 6, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well.......

the membership was free. And the money for saying such an awful thing doesn’t go to us, it goes to the Rays organization. But, I think they we’re so excited to have some more fans on board (well, fans that we’re either 12 with blue mohawks or 100 years old with blue hair) they were willing to give us a discount. Plus, with no membership fees we’re basically operating without any type of profit as it is…….

Let’s think in terms of DanUp’s strengths. He’s an English major. I assume he can write (I have read some of it and it seems to be true). And he seems to be creative. Plus, we know he’s super sorry and REALLY wants to be a part of OctobRay. Hmm……. (thinking)

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*more cowbell to help you think*

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haiku?

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

got to be the series

With the two most entertaining managers.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2009 free agent class

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2007/12/2009-mlb-free-a.html

not a whole lot to choose from for the MIF. Lopez may be the best option at 2nd

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson

by Bahamaredbird on Oct 6, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

break out your cowbells!

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the Sox fans are clapping

It’s just that awesome.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no kidding

Though it might be for the home bullpen making their way down.

Still, there’s no mass exodus.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that makes more sense

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

more?

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

eh, whichever

i was just seeing who else was in here.
go rays!

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*gives you more cowbell anyway*

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Easy, guys..

I put my pants on just like the rest of you — one leg at a time. Except, once my pants are on, I make gold records.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Angels v. Red Sox!

Everyone stock up on food, water, and flashlights. = in it for the long haul.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

...seriously?

Chicago Sun-Times: “6: Inches of water covering the floor of the visitors’ dugout at Dodger Stadium late Saturday night after some Cubs took bats to nearby water pipes.”

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that can't be real

can it? i mean, was it “cubs fans” instead of “actual cubs”? either way that’s just stupid.

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's the Sun-Times, so...

Here it is, crappy formatting and all.

The death theme prevails as well.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And here:

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/telander/1204157,CST-SPT-rick06.article

’’Don’t go that way!’’ a Cubs PR person warned me as I started to take the short- cut through the dugout to the Cubs locker area for the postgame interviews. Indeed, there was about six inches of, uh, water undulating across the gray floor, being battled by clubhouse assistants who were trying to squeegee the stuff back from whence it sprang.

by davethebutcher on Oct 6, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another nice quote:

It was from angry Cubs bats bashing the plumbing to smithereens? Nice, very nice. At least we know the carcass can get up off the ground and stagger about and do harm to metal pipes.

From holy water to sewage water. Nice.

by davethebutcher on Oct 6, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

claaaaaaasssss. emphasis on 'ass'.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just emailed that article to a friend of mine

who is a big cub fan and lives in Washington D.C. He’ s one of the good one’s. Big baseball fan, not one of the losers you often see. Anyway, I couldn’t print his response on here even if I wanted to. Although, I’m not sure if he had heard about the story before or not, I think “gutless assholes” pretty much sums it up.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whooohoooo!!!! I’m new here, came from the ESPN boards….bunch of idiots, but the cubs fans are kinda nice, I’m the token cards fan there.

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

besides, my profile on ESPN is being gay, and I can’t make any new blogs….so my current blog is one from when Welle got beat by the Brewers and Tony was all mad…and I was under the influence of something..so I was really really mad.

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lester

at 54 pitches after the 3rd.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m not a troll, don’t worry…I’m just probably twice as young as you.

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, I find these boards a little odd, the only thing close to these that I have posted on is the Sportsnation boards on ESPN, they’re on the back burner mostly on the website.

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do you guys get the funny quotes under your screen names?

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Click on your profile

and the click on “Edit Your Profile”.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

edit your profile

You know, you might want to lurk a bit more while you get the hang of posting and such. I lurked for something like a year (well… I’m slow), and I stress that VEB is not like a lot of other internet boards in terms of the level of discourse, what’s funny and what’s not, and which posts you can let loose in and which posts demand a more thoughtful comment. It’s a gem, it’s got great people from top to bottom, and you might enjoy it a lot more with some exploration.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I lurked for a while…I fondly remember Erin Andrews pictures slowing down the board on one night.

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you happen to lurk the next day to see what the reaction was to those Erin Andrews pics?

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I did not…I just remember that the board took a really really really long time to load..she needs a larger rear end…what happened?

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and I wonder why nearly all the female posters mysteriously disappeared....

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From lboros

“certain members of the community were uncomfortable with the direction the erin andrews worship was going – i thought their complaint was legitimate, and i asked other members of the community to be respectful and stop posting the pictures.”

by davethebutcher on Oct 6, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, it was put to an end

to put it nicely.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did anyone get kicked from VEB?

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what does that have to do anything?

Larry “suggested” the pics end, and they ended. Why would anyone get kicked off?

Seriously, though. I’m not sure what your angle is. But, you sure have gotten plenty of attention in you’re first stop at VEB which is all because you found it necessary to tell us you’re persona or whatever on the ESPN boards was “gay”.

Just take the advice you’ve received as genuine and you’ll be fine. There isn’t a knee-jerk reaction around here to tip-toe around, but there is a protocol. Remember, this isn’t a public forum. There are moderators, a site owner, and a community watch system that ultimately calls the shots about what they want here and what they don’t.

And in case you wondered, here are the Community Guidelines

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok, cool…thanks…by the way, the reason I might have thought someone might have gotten kicked was because as you and the guidelines say: There is an owner, and a community watch system, and a moderator.

And, I usually don’t use offensive terms or scream obscenities at the Cardinals, so that won’t be a problem in the future.

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What time did this game start?

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nm

I think it was 7:37.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At some wierd time, like 7:37

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I'm down with that

unless he hits one out this at bat

"The strike zone was slightly amorphic today." - Joe Maddon

by random on Oct 6, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so much for the caveat...

"The strike zone was slightly amorphic today." - Joe Maddon

by random on Oct 6, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, that's a lot of curveballs

Didn’t expect to see four in a row…guess neither did Bay

"The strike zone was slightly amorphic today." - Joe Maddon

by random on Oct 6, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Regarding Lester walking off the mound after thinking he thought he struck Tex out….did you guys see the play when Lester, Anderson, and Varitek all walked towards their perspective dugouts in Game 1, but the ump didn’t call strike 3…I thought that was hilarious

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When did Lester become Koufax

the way TBS is playing him up, you’d think he was the most dominate LHP in the history of the game. Even as he has 2 guys reach almost every inning, they are just marveling at how amazing he is pitching (please ignore that high pitch count and the baserunners).

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 6, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

His idol must be Josh Beckett

because if he was paying attention, Beckett put on a clinic last night.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

does anybody have a recommended radio feed?

i’m listening with mlb audio, and i was wondering if any of the feeds are better than others. i know nothing about sawx or angels broadcasters. thanks in advance if anybody knows.
someday i will be able to afford cable… someday…

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn

Sox waking up.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard he's behind global warming, too.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You'd think all that wiffing would cool things down.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah, but if he stinks too

It makes holes in the ozone layer.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do you dislike Howie? I find it funny, but I don’t know why.

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, Howie went hitless until late last night if I remember correctly, I don’t know about the defensive end….Caray really annoys me with his lack of seeing how far a ball goes or if its fair or foul so I am less interested tonight.

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Mike Lowell wouldn't have been able to make this

play because he’s injured."

Ken Boyer wouldn’t have been able to make that play either, because he’s dead.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 6, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

neither would Skip Caray.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Skip still might be able to call this game better

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Oct 6, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not to take anything away from cancer survivors

But I’m taking a sip every time they mention it.

(I tried it with mentions of Vlad’s GIGANTIC ZONE but I realized I’d be too smashed to type.)

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it is good to know one's limits

The Angels really need to come back and win this series. My body (and my wallet) would appreciate it.

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Oct 6, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The repetitive Vlad strike zone comments remind me of last year when Al always said “I talked with Mike Socia and he said ‘Much of what kennedy does doesn’t show up in the box score…’”

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Harry

would be more entertaining…

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm so tired...

of seeing this dump on tv every october, i really hope the rays beat the sawx and quickly…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, i'm not really interested in the prospect of the sawx in the world series again

though i find it hard to hate them as much as i used to. they just know how to run a baseball organization.
that said i will root hard for the rays no matter what.
i say we trade skip and kennedy for evan longoria and convert him to a second baseman, make it happen MOone. a guy can dream, can’t he…

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm surprised to hear...

your dislike for them is decreasing, i rooted for them to get over the hump and beat the yankees pre-2004, i can remember feeling so bad for those fans when aaron boone beat them in ‘03, but i just can’t take it anymore, they have become exactly what they hated about the yankees all those years, exuding arrogance, somehow they’ve become the be all and end all of baseball fandom thanks to decades of failure and a historic ballpark (see cubs, chicago), and finally getting it done a couple of times has just pushed it all over the limit…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Along with the idea of “the nation”

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I must say though, every pitch of the Stl. vs Boston series earlier this year was nail-biting agony, those fans get into it quick.

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i mean, i totally see what you are saying

the “nation” silliness, the bandwagon fans, etc are annoying, yes. and i’m sure my hate will be inflamed once again if they beat the angels and then go on to beat the rays. maybe it’s just because i’m jealous that they have the best of all worlds, it seems. they have strong player development to balance their admittedly huge (just not as huge as the yankees) budget. maybe i’m just talking crazy talk because it seems like the angels are going to lose so i’m looking for a more positive way to see things. wouldn’t be my first time with the crazy talk.

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bandwagon-ness

I think the part that bothers me about the BoSox the most is the bandwagon aspect of things. I’m not living in St. Louis and when the BoSox beat the Cardinals in the World Series in 2004, I probably saw one or two hats a week, but once the World Series rolled around, you couldn’t go to a bar without seeing 15-20 Red Sox caps. When the ChiSox won a year later and the Cardinals the year after that…the same did not occur. Really…it was the biggest bandwagon ride I’d ever experienced.

by stlfan on Oct 7, 2008 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cardinal Nation

is used quite frequently…is that wrong too?

The Red Sox have a lot of fans…a lot of them came out of the proverbial closet in October 2004, but still, they have a lot of fans. That aspect of their team/organization doesn’t bother me.

The fact that many of them are insufferable does for some reason.

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just don’t enjoy the idea of calling Red Sox nation THE Nation. To say that they are America’s team is absolutely absurd and insulting.

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

you don’t hear “red sox nation”

instead you hear “THE nation”

by adiueordie on Oct 6, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess I haven't heard it called "The Nation"...

so I don’t know of what you speak.

They are however, probably the most popular team in MLB.

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you watched Baseball Tonight and SportCenter at all this year, you would have heard it 4 times in 10 minutes….right after they finished analyzing all the Tampa Bay vs Red Sox brawls like they were Mike Tyson fights.

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

there's the rub

clearly they invented the concept of the historic franchise with the broad and loyal fanbase. yup. no other teams have that. just “the nation”. totally agree with you guys on this part.

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and just in case... everything but my last sentence was supposed to be

sarcastic. i’m lazy tonight and not being very clever.

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i understood

i’m fluent in sarcasm, knew exactly what you were saying.

by adiueordie on Oct 6, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think i'm mostly just sick of hearing about them.

unfortunately the continue to be very very good, so that’s not going to go away any time soon. i don’t really hold it against the players. i oscillate between hating manny ramirez and thinking maybe he’s just some eccentric genius and a breath of fresh air. other than him, i didn’t really ever hate any of their players. although youk’s weirdo batting tics kind of annoy me.

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do Brendan Ryan’s ticks annoy you?

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha. no. he licks his shoulder. that's just so wacky that i laugh.

he doesn’t hold or sway the bat all funky like youkilis.

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i actually like most of their players

the obvious exceptions being youkilis, crisp, papelbon and schilling

by adiueordie on Oct 6, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fenway is a great park

A fun place to watch a game unless your wearing the opponents colors. They actually really like the cardinals fans because of 04

"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."

by Bahamaredbird on Oct 6, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Make 'em pay

for the serenade, Torii….

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that goes right along with everything else...

what is the point of slowly chanting your opponents’ name? and didn’t they stael that from the yankee fans as well, who had the “pe-dro” chant?

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're from Boston...

Descendants of the people who revolted over English taxes, but willingly pay the highest taxes in the country.

I’m done trying to figure ’em out…

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha! see, taxes are patriotic now...

ok, no more politics, honest! i seriously still have nightmares about the suppan commercial and the stupidness it caused on VEB… never again.

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The revolution was about a bunch of RICH Boston people wanting to create their own taxes, not the scum that is the normal Bostonian..read 1776, its quite funny when you actually visualize what things were like

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you

Bat Masterson.

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m going to have to change my avatar, BigdJC has the same picture….however, mine has the priceless look of Lidge….maybe I can find one of Andy Pettite?!?

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

all of a sudden this is a ball game.

a 2 run deficit is not insurmountable, guys. i know you don’t like hitting anything but singles… but seriously. get it done.

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah...

Nice goin’, Sawx fans. :)

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

woot!!

come on angels, take this to 5 games

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Somebody tell me again

why Papelbon wasn’t in the game! A ridiculous decision by Francona.

by chuckb on Oct 6, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

31

and if he can go in the 9th, he could’ve gotten the last out of the 8th. That 1 inning save myth — the save was needed in the 8th.

by chuckb on Oct 6, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he went 2 last night didn't he?

maybe tito doesn’t think he has 4 outs in him tonight…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

atta boy!

How about Vlad crutching it all the way home on that hit? They’re going to have to prop him up for his next at-bat.

by DanUpBaby on Oct 6, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm reminded of "The Weight" by The Band...

“My bag was sinkin’ low…and I do believe it’s time…”

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love watching Napoli hit

What a beautiful, unbalanced swing. He’s like a cartoon slugger.

by DanUpBaby on Oct 6, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

that’s really creepy!

by chuckb on Oct 6, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's... really creepy.

i think? i’m really not even sure how that makes me feel. bravo.

by mattybobo on Oct 6, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The head bobbing scares me a little

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

She must be listening to Electric Funeral, it would explain the hair….YES, 18 year old kids still listen to that music!!!

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which is better, TBS camera work, or the telescopic lenses in DC?

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's like

“Snap throw to first….”

Shot of fans on top of the monster

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 6, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Their standard view of the game

doesn’t feel cluttered with the scroll bar…check out ESPN’s Monday Night Football.

The bar at the top of the screen doesn’t seem to take up much of the screen, and presents all the relevant information.

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they haven't nailed it down yet...

but one this is for certain, their HD quality blows that of ESPN and FOX clear out of the water…it’s fantastic…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard it was state of the art….in 1990.

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was actually serious...

espn HD is terrible, and fox is only slightly better…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah,

But they just don’t cut enough to footage of the stars of “Prison Break” watching the game for me.

by DanUpBaby on Oct 6, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn’t Frank supply you with enough entertainment?

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's amazing

Is there any doubt, at this point, that the amount of time FrankTV ads have run during the NLDS is going to be greater than the amount of time actual episodes of FrankTV lasts on the air before it is mercifully cancelled?

by DanUpBaby on Oct 6, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, it is on season number 2.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

althougth I do think that its funny that of all the impressions he does

it’s only when he does Jason Alexander that i know immediately who he’s doing.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

when does the nlcs start...thursday?

you’ll get your share then…but seriously, it’s bad that the cardinals world series run makes me think of “prison break”…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thursday night

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i remember in 04

seeing this image constantly in the seats at busch

by adiueordie on Oct 6, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I almost made a comment about that

about 1 minute ago, but I tend to embrace that moment since it distracts me from what took place on the field.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am glad that I didn’t watch the Cards a lot that year, or what happened would have been much more heartbreaking.

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok, time for another soap box moment...

how in god’s name is nbc going to give him conan o’brien’s time slot when he takes over “the tonight show”? he is terrible, there are so many people that would have been better, but whatever…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Conan is for the younger generation….like me…I really like him, but I tend to love Leno more.

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i love conan, too...

and i’m glad he’s getting the tonight show gig, i’m saying nbc could have done much better than jimmy fallon for the 11:35 slot, fallon is terrible…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

honestly

I think the only thing Fallon might be good at is the late show. It’s the only showbiz job where you’re supposed to burst out laughing at inopportune moments.

by DanUpBaby on Oct 6, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

very true...

he is the best at laughing at his own jokes…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Conan

but I think his shtick works much better in the late-late spot. I’ll probably just keep watching Letterman, anyway.

by DanUpBaby on Oct 6, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've grown real tired of Letterman

he’s really lost a lot since his days on NBC.

And I do like Conan. He’s silly and i really like silly. But, my favorite is Jimmy Kimmel.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Letterman jumped the shark

when he became too involved in the election this year. If people wanted that, they’d watch Nightline.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 6, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

letterman is yet another celebrity that i used to really like, and that continues to ram his politics down my throat ill-advisedly. maybe eventually they’ll learn that being famous does not = people giving a damn what they actually think.

by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nah

Craig Ferguson is da bomb. Does remind me of Letterman on NBC, except filthy and Scottish(-American).

Just… on way, way too late.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

could not agree more

the best part about Ferguson is I can laugh even when i can’t understand what the hell he is saying. It is Craig Ferguson, so I can just assume it is funny.

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Oct 7, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

i’m afraid conan’s going to tone it way down in the earlier time slot

by adiueordie on Oct 6, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but they're not even committed

once Conan leaves his time slot there’s like a couple of months before he takes over the Tonight Show. In the meantime, Fallon will be doing Conan’s show but it will only be broadcast ON THE INTERNET until they feel he’s up to speed.

No timetable at all!!! Well, hate to break it to ya Jimmy, that time table is actually “Never”.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I used to love conan

but his show is getting very repetitive, hopefully he gets some new writers when he goes to the tonight show. as for jimmy fallon…i will be avoiding NBC late night from now on.

by davethebutcher on Oct 6, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

camera screw ups, chip yelling and dick stockton screwing everything up that its actually funny

and I’d still take TBS any day of the week over FOX and ESPN.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe things would be better if the Braves were playing….

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that would be fitting wouldn't it?

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Scot Shields a FA?

If so, go get ’em Mo!

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pure filth.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Angels don't score here

some non-descript white rookie will hit a walkoff HR for the Saux.

Or Jason Bay.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 6, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

non-descript white rookie...

that is gold…the city of boston wouldn’t tolerate anything else…i kid, i kid…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it is funny

because it is true

mostly kidding

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Oct 7, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How is the Angels bench this bad?

It’s almost as bad as ours. They carry 7 players who are exactly the same person.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 6, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is Masterson still pitching?

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because Tito used a lot of the pen yesterday

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's ready for another 20 hours!

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I keep getting beat to my points

ditto.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how about some more extra innings?

gotta get all the baseball we can before the long cold winter

by adiueordie on Oct 6, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder

what kind of numbers Bay would have put up if he played for someone other than the Pirates all these years.

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, I know the Rays are the VEB team of the postseason

but, would you guys be upset by the Angels making the W.S.?

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not at all...

any AL team that plays like an NL team is fine by me, plus they’re a classy organization…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really enjoyed watching the Angels this year

I was not alive for the Whitey ball era, but I find the Angels level of play invigorating, and if that was what the 80’s was like, except with about 100 more stolen bases, then WOW!!!

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

for chist's sake.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wth happened

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

welp

Time for another Red Sawx Team of Destiny.

by DanUpBaby on Oct 6, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and he was out

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

smartest manager in baseball, right?

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure Tony would have gone with the lefty squeeze though.

he tends to play that stuff a little traditionally.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my god...

you have to bunt that ball man, that is unacceptable…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, how many times have the Angels run into outs this series?

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

does "constantly" count as an amount?

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes it does...

Especially when it involves a hunter.

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another terrible decision by a manager

once again, where the hell was Papelbon? You’re going to lose the game w/ your best guy in the pen?

And Scioscia, not only does he squeeze w/ a lefty at the plate, but w/ his fastest runner on third. He can score on a lot of balls other guys can’t score on — shallow fly balls, grounders in the infield to 1st or 3rd, wild pitches, whatever. What an idiotic decision!

by chuckb on Oct 6, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hurt You

by The Sounds

by TNTinCO on Oct 6, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

very nice

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Found it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwWfU18boOI

“The newest Geico Caveman Motorcycle commercial featuring The Sounds "Hurt You” from the album Dying To Say This To You! www.myspace.com/thesounds "

by davethebutcher on Oct 6, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Sounds "hurt you"

"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."

by Bahamaredbird on Oct 6, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohh

Don’t do it JD… I always defended you here in St. Louis!

by DanUpBaby on Oct 6, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So you're the guy...

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, basically what Scoscia was saying in that situation

is that he had zero faith in his offense to get the run home.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Aybar and Figgins

neither one of you can make get a hit, let alone you Aybar..you can’t make contact!

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 6, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa?

Who’s this new announcer in the press box? Verducci?

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tex.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I have to say this

HOLY CRAP!!!! WHAT A PLAY!!!!!

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

game

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Geez Louise

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There it was

non-descript white guy to non-descript white guy. Gotta love it. Boston, you’re my home.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 6, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

all that till that 9th inning

Man. Man!

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boo Red Sox..

Hooray Beer!!!

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

help us Tampa Bay

You’re our only hope.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thank you

We’ve placed information vital to the survival of the rebellion into the memory systems of Troy Percival. Maddon will know how to retrieve it.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, most won't agree

but that was a pretty damned good series

by chuckb on Oct 6, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I found myself enjoying it

Even at midnight.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

of a game that started at 6 o'clock.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

after the two other games I found myself watching

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best well played series (aside from running mistakes) I've watched in a long time

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought it was a great series

unfortunately, it was mostly decided because a 100 win season threw 2 games away.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 6, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now, tomorrow

I’ll get to hear about how this was one of the greatest postseason games ever…. :(

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

as a tennessee student/fan...

i can tolerate orange, but damn…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he is

the most self-confident man in America.

by DanUpBaby on Oct 6, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neither can I

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

THe Red Sox are good BUT...

it just sickens me how so many teams CHOKE when they play the Red Sox in October.

We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.

by KYCards on Oct 6, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

red sox advance to alcs

i have a bad feeling about this…

by adiueordie on Oct 6, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hypnotizing

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder

if the partying ever gets old…

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know we hate the red sox

but I’m glad for Jason bay

I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2

by punchinjudy on Oct 6, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

Anyone who escapes the Pirates…

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously?

i’m soooo making an “i like baseball” sign to bring to busch next year

by adiueordie on Oct 6, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Scoscia is so overrated.

He pulled the ULTIMATE bonehead move I have seen in the playoffs in awhile. They gave this game away out of sheer stupidity.

I’m going to say Red Sox will win over Tampa in 6 games.

We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.

by KYCards on Oct 6, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rays in 5

I don’t think they know they should lose

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Rays are going to shock the world...

and blow Boston out of the water…I hope

For some reason, I don't enjoy watching Big Mac hit #62, but I fondly remember Ray Lankford blasting the ball out of the park in the same game. He had one sweet swing!!

by miniboscorino on Oct 6, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bloody sock, bloody jersey

bays hand was spiked. everytime he touched his jersey it left some blood. Look for that on ebay next week

"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."

by Bahamaredbird on Oct 6, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if only cardinals players

bled a little more, they might have made the playoffs this year

by adiueordie on Oct 6, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

when you slide head first into home plate, bad things happen.

Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Tackle Box on Oct 6, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I missed that. wow.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 6, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah i just switched to it.

one of my fantasy leagues i’m up by three points, have NOS WR lance moore. opponent has NOS WR robert meachem. trying to hang on for the win and move to 5-0 on the year.

by adiueordie on Oct 6, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Drew...

Hail hail to Old Purdue!

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 6, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2 punt return td's...

to go along with his 2 lost fumbles…wild night…

by LukeMP1186 on Oct 6, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i have warner

last week was ridiculous.

472 Passing Yards
2 Touchdowns
3 Interceptions
3 Fumbles Lost

by adiueordie on Oct 6, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up