Today's playoff games discussion thread
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 6, 2008 6:45 PM CDT
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Wooo I was waiting for this!
Let’s wrap it up Rays!
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
Man...
watching the playoffs I can’t help but remember how obsessed Joe Morgan was with Craig Monroe in 2006.
To paraphrase, “The only questions is how good he is going to be.” Well, Joe, to answer your question, not very good at all.
The 2008 Craig Monroe = Akinori Iwamura and the 2008 Joe Morgan = Harold Reynolds.
by ghostofErikThompson on Oct 6, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions
City of Chicago this playoff season
1-6 greatness!
A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555
Congrats Rays!
I am so far on this bandwagon it’s not even funny!
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
lolololololol at chicago
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
It's official
Ranger = Only Team in Baseball to never win a playoff Series,
Congrats, the Rays are officially better than the Rangers.
"Oh well, McCain is pretty communist anyway,... we can be 70% communist with McCain,"-Sharky
Wow, I didn't think of that.
TRADE HAMILTON AND KINSLER FOR SANTANA!
/knee jerk.
"One man, five scoops." -- shroomer
Actually..
I think the Senators/Rangers and the Expos/Nationals are the only two franchises never to win a playoff series. The Rangers are, however, the only franchise never to play in an LCS. The Expos were in the NLCS when only the two division winners qualified for the playoffs.
"Everybody wants the most they can possibly get for the least they can possibly do." - Todd Snider
In 81
the Expos won a series over the phillies, I believe, when the first half winners played the second half winners in a playoff series due to a strike year. Still a postseason series win for them, versus zero for the Rangers.
"Oh well, McCain is pretty communist anyway,... we can be 70% communist with McCain,"-Sharky
Oops
Forgot about the best-of-three series that year due to the strike.
"Everybody wants the most they can possibly get for the least they can possibly do." - Todd Snider
Really?
Wow, you’ve never said that before. Make sure you post this at least once a day so we don’t forget.
In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love.
I never had said it before
Before I said they were the team with the least number of playoff wins.
They earned a new distinction last night when TBay won.
"Oh well, McCain is pretty communist anyway,... we can be 70% communist with McCain,"-Sharky
Oh, beg pardon
then, mr. poopy pants. I’m not holding my breath for the day when that will no longer be true. Right now we’d be doing well to lose another playoff series.
In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love.
Kind of negative, aren't you?
If you believe the predictions of the farm strength, we shouldn’t be too far from a Tampa Bay type turnaround.
"Oh well, McCain is pretty communist anyway,... we can be 70% communist with McCain,"-Sharky
Feeling a bit bitter this morning
I guess. I fully expect the team to improve next year, just because there is no way they will have as many injuries, and a new pitching coach has a chance to undo some of the damage that Connor seems to have done, along with all the talent on the way. I’d expect a win total in the low to mid 80s next year is possible, depending on offseason deals. 2010 looks good, and 2011 even better.
In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love.
Since the Red Sox/Halos are about to start
I thought I’d pass along this little tidbit I garnered from one of my Angels friends today. She is mad because Teixeira isn’t likely to re-sign with the Angels. And not because he dislikes the organization or the location, it’s because his wife can’t find friends there. Ha ha. I just thought that was interesting.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
Awww.
Poor Mrs. Teixeira. I’ve always imagined that it’s tremendously difficult to maintain a relationship if you’re a professional athlete or you are married/dating one.
That said, from a strictly baseball standpoint, that makes me ecstatic.
"One man, five scoops." -- shroomer
I actually think it's kind of lame
I’m all about putting family first, but come on. In the entire L.A. area, she can’t find friends?!? They’ve been there less than three months…shouldn’t she give it a little more time? Or is this just a lame excuse for him to not look like a jerk for not re-signing with the Halos.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Oct 6, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Well...
…according to MLB.com:
Mark and his wife, the former Georgia Leigh Williams, have a son, Jack Gordan and daughter Addison Leigh…They reside in Westlake, TX.
Westlake is significantly different from Los Angeles, and I wonder if they just don’t fit in there.
"One man, five scoops." -- shroomer
Ha, they'll fit in wherever the biggest check is
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
I still think three months is a hasty decision period
I mean, I’ve lived in different communities (without the safety net of a husband) and I know it’s tough to make new friends in a new city. If I’d judged any of my places of residence in three months, I’d never settle anywhere.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Oct 6, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I definitely see your point.
Maybe Mrs. Teixeira is just anti-social. :)
"One man, five scoops." -- shroomer
Maybe I came off too harsh
I have nothing against Leigh. Honestly, she seems like a very sweet person. And with two young children, it probably is hard to get out and meet new people. Plus, she was raised in the Deep South and is suddenly living on the West Coast. I suppose she can’t really give it another year or two and then expect her hubby to ask for a trade. This is her most logical out if she’s going to get one. So, maybe I see their point.
And, honestly, I’d be glad to see him leave Anaheim so we don’t have to see him 19 times a year.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Oct 6, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I remember when...
…Todd Stottlemyre wouldn’t re-sign in Texas because his wife hated DFW. Thank goodness for that;.
What the bailout does is help those who are concerned about the health care reform that is needed to help shore up our economy. Um, helping, oh, it's got to be about job creation, too. Shoring up our economy, and getting it back on the right track. So health care reform and reducing taxes and reining in spending has got to accompany tax reductions, and tax relief for Americans, and trade. -- Sarah Palin
Jeebus,
that quote in your sig makes my head hurt.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
why is that funny?
I’d put family over anything else…
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
OT - the "post picture thread"
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up: I’m gonna delete it tommorrow morning since I think we’re done with it and I’m sure nobody wants their mugs floating around the LSB archives forever. So if anyone wants to check back there for one last review, nows the time.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
Oh, and WOOO RAYS!!
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
by LSJ on Oct 6, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
ohh, poor Ed Hocuhli
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
That was an AWFUL call
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
But
i’m wondering if that is a rule like the ‘tuck rule’…
I don’t think that was a bad call as it is a bad rule…
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
Chris Berman is a beating now
I used to think he was greatness but now he is just tired schtick.
A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555
he's always sucked
get jamey to talk to you about him…
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
There's no way he still had control of the ball when his knee was down
That was a judgment call, and he blew it.
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
that's not the point
he explained it that if the ball is still in grasp as the knee hits, it’s down by contact. That has to be a rule by the NFL, or he will certainly called out again by Goodell…and probably demoted or suspended.
That just has to be some kind of rule, ’cause if not, that was one of the worst calls ever…
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
Well what I'm saying is
It wasn’t “still in his grasp.” He didn’t have control at all.
I mean, I don’t care because I don’t have a stake in this game. But, I think that call was blown. It was close, but it was blown.
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
I'm here
But…it has been dead in here. Must be Monday Night Football. Or something.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Oct 6, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been here most of the game
but I had to iron, and make my lunch, etc
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
Well here we go
Lesser of two evils, let’s go Red Sox only because I hate the Halos worse.
A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555
If it had been the ChiSox and the Angels...
…I’m not sure what I would have done…
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 6, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I get it, I quit but I get it...
A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555
The only way
You’ll ever find out is to go spelunking with them.
:)
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Oct 7, 2008 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Big break on the bounce into the stands for the Halos
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
WOW!!!
Tex flashing his gold glove there
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
BALL GAME!!!
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
Ballgame sir is reserved for the Rangers
Just game over
A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555
I got all Josh Lewiney for a minute there
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
I screamed like a girl
And then stopped when I realized it was the Red Sox winning, and just JUST the Angels losing.
That's a cajun yell I think
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
I think I yelled
“fuck the halos!”
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
Well if you screamed like a dude
I would be scared. :)
A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555
Why a squeeze bunt?
I still don’t understand??? All you need is a hard grounder or a sac fly? I mean, Delcarmen was throwing the high and inside fastball for THAT REASON – they were expecting the squeeze!
by aggierangerfan00 on Oct 6, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions
The infield is playing in as it is... with a man at third and one out.
Scioscia outplayed himself.
Hell… Buck Martinez knew the squeeze was on even before it happened.
by oc on Oct 6, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
So does this resolve some of the questions in our earlier discussion
…as to whether you’d have Scioscia’s douche ass and his “great” in-game managing or Ron Washington’s terrible decision making? Looks like Scioscia blew it in the most important game of the year to me.
Fuck the Angels and I hope that this is the last time we have to see Teixera and K-Rod in those gay ass uniforms.
I don’t want to see Tex 16 times a year
It would be 19 times a year
But yeah fuck the Angels
A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555
I wish I was gonna be home Friday night
to watch the Rays and Red Sox. Should be a great series. Isn’t there some drama between those two clubs?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
TB & BOS had a couple
of brawls, at least one bench-clearer – I remember listening to it on the way home from work on XM a couple months ago
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
That's what I thought
Definitely adds some tension to post-season action
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Oct 6, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Rays-Red Sox History
It goes back awhile. I’m pretty sure there was some history between the two teams back when Pedro was his dominant self in like 2000 or 2001.
oooh pent up tension!
potential brawls!
I’ll be a late arrival to the game/threads Saturday and Thursday, but it looks like I’ll be able to watch most of it. This is the series I’m most looking forward to.
I'll be gone Friday and Monday
But I’m in for Saturday and Tuesday.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Oct 6, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm in until early next week
Storage Networking World next week at the Gaylord, but I might take a laptop….
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
The Vikings just scored with the old
Have two WRs run to the same spot and hope one of them catches it.
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
Ha ha
Oh man…that would have been great.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Oct 6, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Read some comments on Halo Heaven.
The umpires screwed us, the manager is an idiot and should be fired immediately, the RF is dumb and has no arm, and one of the middle infielders is a fool with no range! I swear I’ve heard this before somewhere.
Yeah, it sounds really familiar
…hmm….
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Oct 6, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I really feel for ..
TEX <—- jerk
GMJ<—- highest paid 4th outfielder in history
and
Tori Hunter who couldn’t play for the Rangers because his kids friends would of made fun of him..
HAHA suck it Angels!!!
Steal Home R.I.P. 9/10/08
Ladies and gents...
Your 2008 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim!!!
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
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