Baseball thread

[metal overlord]

Who else here is any fan of baseball? I figured to make this since I didn't see a baseball thread when I did a search. Please keep it freindly.

I myself am a huge White Sox fan. What about you guys?

[Vipercussionist]

Yes! Sox Win!!!

White Sox!
White Sox!
Go go White Sox!
Let's go go go go White Sox!

Yeah!!!!
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Who else here is any fan of baseball? I figured to make this since I didn't see a baseball thread when I did a search. Please keep it friendly.

I myself am a huge White Sox fan. What about you guys? No no, RED Sox . . . RED . . . Sox!! L0L!! You've just made a mistake about the COLOR is all!! L0L!!!

Silly metal overlord, you must have been in a hurry when you made this thread!! Imagine such a mistake as picking the WRONG color!! HA HA!!!

So, corrected,

GO RED SOX!!
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[GRUNTERSDAD]

Root for the RAYS, or you'll be sorry. No fluke here boys.

[metal overlord]

Root for the RAYS, or you'll be sorry. No fluke here boys.

If the Sox and Cubs both choke, that'll be the team i'll be rooting for, but, that hasn't happened yet.

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Viper knows where its at, lester is ridiculous

[Vipercussionist]

Viper knows where its at, lester is ridiculousLester IS ridiculous, but it's obvious the Rays are to be reckoned with. I'd be mad as hell, but not surprised if they took it all.

I also wanted to see the Dodgers do well to give SteinBonehead and the Yankees something to think about in the off season after not resigning Torre. But now that Manny has been Manny and defected with his defects I hope they fall on their faces. All due respect (and it IS much) to Joe Torre, one of the BEST the game has ever seen.

And how can you not like Pinnella and the Cubs?? But it doesn't look too good as they're down 2 to the Dodgers already.

But of course, I bleed RED into my Sox, so, sans the post season workhorse Schilling but still with our newest "ace" Lester, Daisuke, and Beckett the third game "ace" and the proven post season bullpen commodity Jonathan Papelbon things are looking pretty good in the "Bay" state.
(yeah, I MEANT to word it like that)
Jason Bay has been the PERFECT addition to the Red Sox. No, he's not a HOF hitter like Mini Mind Manny, but he's a total ball player and has brought peace and a contagious work ethic to the Red Sox clubhouse.

My hopes for a Red Sox - Cubs world series aren't dead yet. So we'll see, it's Post Season, and you can NEVER tell!!

GO SOX!! (the red ones)
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[razorx]

Go PHILLIIES!!!!!!!!!

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Yeah Viper I bet you did the same little celebration I did when Torre signed with the dodgers, that was an idiot move by Steinbrenner and co., he is one of the best. And you have to love Bay he is the anti-Manny. Two things i'm worried about: The Rays like you, and Jed, who started off soo hot but now seems like he strikes out every other at bat, I think if he can put the ball in play more he'll get real hot but he keeps striking out in clutch spots (regular season). Our bulpen looked like a worry but Masterson completley solidified it and Okie and Manny returned to form.

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Yeah Viper I bet you did the same little celebration I did when Torre signed with the dodgers, that was an idiot move by Steinbrenner and co., he is one of the best. And you have to love Bay he is the anti-Manny. Two things i'm worried about: The Rays like you, and Jed, who started off soo hot but now seems like he strikes out every other at bat, I think if he can put the ball in play more he'll get real hot but he keeps striking out in clutch spots (regular season). Our bulpen looked like a worry but Masterson completley solidified it and Okie and Manny returned to form.

I was SHOCKED when they threw him out with yesterday's stale cannoli!! MAN!! And Gerardi's a nice guy n' all, but he's no Joe Torre. The Dodgers made it to the Post Season, proof enough that it was a mistake, but Steinbonehead ain't too bright and he'll go to his grave believing he made the right move.

Yeah, Lowri's bat HAS cooled off, but that's the beauty of the Red Sox, it's someone different all the time, you don't have to rely on just one or two guys. Everyone takes a turn at being the big gun for the evening. I'm gonna miss Lowell, as much of a trooper as he is, I don't see him making the complete post season. :(

HA HA !! Ray's are down 2-1 as we type!! (I'll root for the white sox JUST for this series) L0L!!
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[metal overlord]

My god the White Sox bull ben BLOWS!

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I was SHOCKED when they threw him out with yesterday's stale cannoli!! MAN!! And Gerardi's a nice guy n' all, but he's no Joe Torre. The Dodgers made it to the Post Season, proof enough that it was a mistake, but Steinbonehead ain't too bright and he'll go to his grave believing he made the right move.

Yeah, Lowri's bat HAS cooled off, but that's the beauty of the Red Sox, it's someone different all the time, you don't have to rely on just one or two guys. Everyone takes a turn at being the big gun for the evening. I'm gonna miss Lowell, as much of a trooper as he is, I don't see him making the complete post season. :(

HA HA !! Ray's are down 2-1 as we type!! (I'll root for the white sox JUST for this series) L0L!!
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.And unfortunately they won, up 2-0, now its our turn tonight. If D-Mat controls the walks hes gonna be nasty, like always, I love the postseason! Yeah and Lowell is clearly in pain every thing he does, gotta love him, but I think JD looks good.

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.And unfortunately they won, up 2-0, now its our turn tonight. If D-Mat controls the walks hes gonna be nasty, like always, I love the postseason! Yeah and Lowell is clearly in pain every thing he does, gotta love him, but I think JD looks good.
EXCELLENT!!!

Red Sox beat the Angels 7-5!! Up 2-0 now in the ALDS and BACK to Fenway!!! Good work by J.D. Drew with that clutch 2 run homer and I'll be damned, Jason Bay homered in BOTH games!!

Manny WHO?? HA HA!!
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[Vinnysimmo]

No baseball thread is comte without this:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=om_yq4L3M_I

[Vipercussionist]

No baseball thread is complete without this:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=om_yq4L3M_I

OR This!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbBPDU8gmG4
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[zzdrummer]

Yes Vipah game 2 was great, Jd and Bay launching bombs, lets finish it off tonight with ace 1A on the mound...looks like the Rays are gonna lose so we have a cahnce to rest before next series to.

[metal overlord]

how bout them WHITE Sox!

[Vipercussionist]

how bout them WHITE Sox!
DAAAAAHHH!!!! DAMN, DAMN, DAMN!!!!

The WHITE Sox won but, the RED Sox lost, so all is NOT right with the world!!

Oh well, Game 4 tomorrow, let's hope we BOTH win tomorrow!!
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[GRUNTERSDAD]

Did I hear the White Sox fans, the other Chicago losers, say Congratulations to The Tampa Bay Rays. A little louder boys.!!!!!

[metal overlord]

Did I hear the White Sox fans, the other Chicago losers, say Congratulations to The Tampa Bay Rays. A little louder boys.!!!!!

Yeah, you guys played well.
Sox bull pen is god awful.


Good luck in the next round.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Thank you baseball fan. We suffered 9 years with a bull pen that couldn't find the mound much less the strike zone.

[FourOnSix]

Go PHILLIIES!!!!!!!!!

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[2bsticks]

Red Sox vs. The Rays Sox in a tough 7 game series. Experience wins it.

[Vipercussionist]

Red Sox vs. The Rays, Sox in a tough 7 game series. Experience wins it. TOUGH series!! DAMN!! I was hoping the Rays would be knocked out in Round 1!! Amazing season they've had! (My wife says they're ALL on Steroids!!) L0L!

No such luck. I'll wager it'll go the full 7 games too, there will be no free ride here.

Kind of a shame that NONE of the Chicago teams passed to the LCS.

If we break the Rays, I'm thinking it'll be the Red Sox vs Manny Ramirez, Francona vs Torre. That TOO will be very interesting should it come to pass.

Only time will tell.

GO SOX!!
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[metal overlord]

I can't believe the two best teams in baseball are out, the Angels and Cubs. First round too!

[jangus]

I root for the Tigers, the biggest disappointment of the season.

[Vipercussionist]

I can't believe the two best teams in baseball are out, the Angels and Cubs. First round too!
I don't see the Angels as being one of the best teams in baseball. They ARE a great team, but I think they are not as good as their numbers suggest.

If they were in the AL east they would NOT look so good, it's their division that makes them look so good on paper. Their division is the WEAKEST division in baseball, and they're an above average team. Basically the big fishes in the small pond.

Do you really see them being so dominant in the AL east against the Rays, Yankees, Jays not to mention the Red Sox??

No way to prove it, but I really believe in this assessment of the Angels.
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[burnthehero]

I usually don't care at all for teams outside of Texas, but my heart sunk when the Cubs lost. I can just imagine the high hopes those fans had this year. And then for their beloved team to go out in the first round. Ouch.

But I'm really rooting for the Rays. They've gone from being the worst team in the league last year to probably winning the whole thing this year.

[metal overlord]

I don't see the Angels as being one of the best teams in baseball. They ARE a great team, but I think they are not as good as their numbers suggest.

If they were in the AL east they would NOT look so good, it's their division that makes them look so good on paper. Their division is the WEAKEST division in baseball, and they're an above average team. Basically the big fishes in the small pond.

Do you really see them being so dominant in the AL east against the Rays, Yankees, Jays not to mention the Red Sox??

No way to prove it, but I really believe in this assessment of the Angels.
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True, but the Cubs came in with 97 wins and the Angels has 100 wins or so, which was the best record in the league, right?

Thats what I was told, at least.

[metal overlord]

I usually don't care at all for teams outside of Texas, but my heart sunk when the Cubs lost. I can just imagine the high hopes those fans had this year. And then for their beloved team to go out in the first round. Ouch.

But I'm really rooting for the Rays. They've gone from being the worst team in the league last year to probably winning the whole thing this year.


Yeah, alot of my friends are Cubs fans and their hearts were broken, too.
"Theres always next year" they all say, still.

[Vipercussionist]

True, but the Cubs came in with 97 wins and the Angels has 100 wins or so, which was the best record in the league, right?

That's what I was told, at least. Oh yeah, the best RECORD, but not one of the best teams because of it. They got that record beating up on the AL west teams which really sucked this year.

I'm just saying they're not as good as that record would lead you to believe.
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[zzdrummer]

Allright so I haven't been on today and I'm a little late but I now have an official man crush on Jed Lowrie...
For teh saaawx, as said before tough series coming up with the Rays, gonna be entertaining for all of baseball, I am excited.

[Vipercussionist]

Allright so I haven't been on today and I'm a little late but I now have an official man crush on Jed Lowrie...
For teh saaawx, as said before tough series coming up with the Rays, gonna be entertaining for all of baseball, I am excited.
Yeah, and how about Jason Bay??? He's been a BIG factor in the post season for the Red Sox.

The Angels gave me indigestion, the Rays are gonna give me a heart attack!!! This is gonna be a TOUGH series man!!

Let's hope the planets line up for the Red Sox!

This is one time I DON'T wanna hear MORE COWBELL!!
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Yeah, and how about Jason Bay??? He's been a BIG factor in the post season for the Red Sox.

The Angels gave me indigestion, the Rays are gonna give me a heart attack!!! This is gonna be a TOUGH series man!!

Let's hope the planets line up for the Red Sox!

This is one time I DON'T wanna hear MORE COWBELL!!
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Two homers, would be three without the ball going into teh stands, and a series winning run...Yeah, I think we'll take that...And how about Johhnay Lestahh with the 22 ining streak of shutout postseason baseball?

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Yeah, and how about Jason Bay??? He's been a BIG factor in the post season for the Red Sox.

The Angels gave me indigestion, the Rays are gonna give me a heart attack!!! This is gonna be a TOUGH series man!!

Let's hope the planets line up for the Red Sox!

This is one time I DON'T wanna hear MORE COWBELL!!
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Two dongs, almost three without the hop in the stands, and a series winning run? Pretty damn solid. And how about Lestahh 22 inning postseason shutout streak?

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Two dongs, almost three without the hop in the stands, and a series winning run? Pretty damn solid. And how about Lestahh 22 inning postseason shutout streak? Ya know, I've always been a Lester fan, (I still got two #62 shirts, and I'm still wearing the #62 Striking Out Cancer wristband) but MAN, has HE stepped UP!!!
I had NO idea he was gonna be THIS good!!
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[Vipercussionist]

Well, thank goodness, the LA Dodgers lost today, and the Red Sox won game one of the ALCS!!

VERY difficult game!! There was nothing easy about the game!! Dice-K stepperd it up though, for sure, nice job!!
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[Vipercussionist]

Most disturbing.

The Rays have managed to get 2 wins to the Red Sox' ONE!! I'm quite upset about all the men left on base!!

Becket AND Lester were not NEARLY on their games.

I'm very depressed as I hoped Lester would be a shoe-in for a win as was NOT the case.

I also figured out why BJ Upton hits for such power, HE'S THE SUPER HERO FROZONE FROM THE INCREDIBLES!!!!!!

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2006/02/26/3gcklhx9.jpg. .http://www.superherohype.com/nextraimages/SuperIce.jpg
BJ Upton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frozone

It's either humor, or I'll have a nervous breakdown!!
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Most disturbing.

The Rays have managed to get 2 wins to the Red Sox' ONE!! I'm quite upset about all the men left on base!!

Becket AND Lester were not NEARLY on their games.

I'm very depressed as I hoped Lester would be a shoe-in for a win as was NOT the case.

I also figured out why BJ Upton hits for such power, HE'S THE SUPER HERO FROZONE FROM THE INCREDIBLES!!!!!!

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2006/02/26/3gcklhx9.jpg. .http://www.superherohype.com/nextraimages/SuperIce.jpg
BJ Upton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frozone

It's either humor, or I'll have a nervous breakdown!!
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Insanely disturbing, like I shut off the drums after the seventh, and played until now without even checking the score...Again, that or I'll have a nervous breakdown.
I think B.J.'s power came from the becket grooved fastball and Lester's in the same spot. And did you see the pitch to Longoria from Beckss...ohhh lordy 85 mph and right down the middle, I play small high school ball and I maybe coulda taken that yard..

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Gotta love my Rays. I'm not getting excited yet but love what's happening. I'll wait until it's over and then jump up and down. "No expectations, No Disappointments."

[metal overlord]

Gotta love my Rays. I'm not getting excited yet but love what's happening. I'll wait until it's over and then jump up and down. "No expectations, No Disappointments."

I was very impressed with that 9-1 win.

Even though I'm a die-hard White Sox fan, lets go Rays!

Red Sox have been there, done that. The Rays haven't even been into the World Series yet! (Although, I really want to see the Cubs win the World Series though)

[Vipercussionist]

I was very impressed with that 9-1 win.

Even though I'm a die-hard White Sox fan, lets go Rays!

Red Sox have been there, done that. The Rays haven't even been into the World Series yet! (Although, I really want to see the Cubs win the World Series though)

no, No, NO!! NO MOAR COWBELL!!!!

Red Sox!! All the WAY!! And let's meet the Phillies in the World Series!!

GO Red Sox!!!
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[GRUNTERSDAD]

Well the way tonights game is going and the fact that the last game could be played in Boston, after a night off, there may not be anymore cowbells.

[FourOnSix]

the flyin hawian strikes again

[Vipercussionist]

the flyin hawian strikes again UGGGGHHH!!!! *dispair*

It's do or DIE time!! I'm hoping it's business as usual with taking it to the wire as the Red Sox ALWAYS seem to do. (nothin's ever easy in Red Sox Nation)
They managed to win BOTH other ALCS series when down by 3, so let's see if history repeats itself again. *crosses fingers*

I really don't know if it's in the cards though, the Rays are playing so hard and so good it's unbelievable.

We'll see . . .

GO RED SOX!!!
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[FourOnSix]

phillies won the pennant


hell yes

[Vipercussionist]

Phillies won the pennant


hell yes Seconded!! Manny is OUT of the playoffs, that makes me happy. Though I feel bad for Joe Torre, he deserves better.

Now if the Red Sox can just get going . . .
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[bonzolead]

The Rays have never been to the World Series so I hope they can pull it off.My beloved Tigers fell apart this year they have a lot of work too do.As long as it the American League wins I'll be happy.

Bonzolead

[metal overlord]

The Rays have never been to the World Series so I hope they can pull it off.My beloved Tigers fell apart this year they have a lot of work too do.As long as it the American League wins I'll be happy.

Bonzolead

I really wish the Tigers will win again, too. (Not over my White Sox or Cubs though). Theres a few teams in baseball, other than Chi teams, that I do like.

[Vipercussionist]

WOO HOO!!!

The Red Sox live to play again!!

Deficit of 7 runs all the way to the 6th inning, and they brought it back from the brink!!

Red Sox WIN 8 to 7!!!!

Biggest run deficit ever overcome in any ALCS series, EVER!!

See ya in TAMPA!!
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[FourOnSix]

WOO HOO!!!

The Red Sox live to play again!!

Deficit of 7 runs all the way to the 6th inning, and they brought it back from the brink!!

Red Sox WIN 8 to 7!!!!

Biggest run deficit ever overcome in any ALCS series, EVER!!

See ya in TAMPA!!
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in any post-season clinching game period

[metal overlord]

WOO HOO!!!

The Red Sox live to play again!!

Deficit of 7 runs all the way to the 6th inning, and they brought it back from the brink!!

Red Sox WIN 8 to 7!!!!

Biggest run deficit ever overcome in any ALCS series, EVER!!

See ya in TAMPA!!
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I was so mad I broke my remote when they won it. I threw it at the wall and only the 2, 8, and guide buttons work now =(

[zzdrummer]

Oh my lanta what a game, that i witnessed while asleep on my couch! JD is insane! To Tampa!

[Vipercussionist]

I was so mad I broke my remote when they won it. I threw it at the wall and only the 2, 8, and guide buttons work now =( Thank you for being so emotionally involved!! L0L!!!

I was pretty DAMN happy, and to quote Joe Castiglione "Can you believe it?!!?!!"

I'll be gigin' Saturday night, but you can bet one eye will be on the club's TV set!! And you can be I'll bet wearin' the colors too!!

GO RED SOX!!!!!
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[Vipercussionist]

OK,

Once again the Red Sox are down to the wire, it's Do or Die time AGAIN! AGAIN they must put up, or go home.

I feel they are in a very precarious place and the pendulum could swing either way.

Did the Sox turn the tides to favor them with the spectacular win in Game 5 on Thursday?
Have they mentally stricken the Rays, hopefully fatally, giving the Red Sox an advantage?
Will the starting pitching (Josh Beckett) bring his "A" game?
Is Beckett physically ABLE to bring his "A" game?
Will Big Papi's bat continue to swing successfully continuing his otherworldly post season Clutch Hitting status?
Will playing at The Trop be too much negative vibe for the Sox to overcome?
Will the cowbells interfere with the Red Sox ability to concentrate?
Will the "been here, done this before" status make Game 6 no big deal?


Will "Big Game James" step up and fill the open shoes that his name suggests?
Will the Ray's bats continue to pound the outfield bleachers?
Will the stress of Game 5's loss weigh enough on their minds to induce silly errors from trying TOO hard?
Will The Trop boost the Rays to give them the added psychological edge?
Will the young and eager beat the veterans with experience?
Will these uncharted waters be too unfamiliar and cause a distraction to The Rays?

These and many more questions will be answered tonight.

GAME 6 of the American League Championship Series.
TONIGHT!! Go RED SOX!!

no More COWBELL!!

[Vipercussionist]

OMG!!!!!!!

Red Sox WIN!!!!!!!

Force a GAME 7!!

"Can you believe it??"

I'm so glad I recorded the game, I was playing tonight and couldn't watch, but the place went NUTS when the Sox WON!!!
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[GRUNTERSDAD]

All cowbell tonight. Time to get the bats going again. GO RAYS.

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All cowbell tonight. Time to get the bats going again. GO RAYS.
I fear the Rays "Fair Weather Fans" were a bit taken aback by the circumstances. (see picture below)

How is it there's not a single last years green Rays jersey in the crowd? I'll tell you why, they've never SEEN a baseball game until this year. Where were the Ray's Fans when the Rays SUCKED and NEEDED fan support?? Where were the Ray's Fans when the Trop was called "Fenway South" because there were so many Red Sox fans in attendance?
This is the new "Pink Hat" this year.
http://images.footballfanatics.com/productImages/_203000/FF_203126_s.jpg
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[That Guy]

I'm starting to get sick to my stomach GD. I almost can't watch the game tonight becuase its going to drive me crazy.

[metal overlord]

I'm starting to get sick to my stomach GD. I almost can't watch the game tonight becuase its going to drive me crazy.

Yeah, when your a die-hard Red Sox hater like me (Sorry Vipercussionist), it's tough to watch.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

First of all, this part of Florida is transplant land. Most residents are from some other region or state that have moved here. The Boston fans that were in attendance were locals wearing Boston gear because its easier to root for a winner than to admit they lived here. As for the lack of old jersies, I guess the Boston fans that flipped flopped, had to buy new gear so that again, they could root for the winner. Fair weather is a good depiction for the fans, since the Boston fans rooting for Tampa now are also fair weathered. If the Rays don't win another game this year, they have proven to be a worthy competitor now and not just a door mat. If memory serves they did win the division this year. More cowbell. Another reason for the change of jersies is the change of name. Tampa Bay Rays. No longer the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The fans are into it enough to change jersies with the team and not wear old gear.

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First of all, this part of Florida is transplant land. Most residents are from some other region or state that have moved here. The Boston fans that were in attendance were locals wearing Boston gear because its easier to root for a winner than to admit they lived here. As for the lack of old jersies, I guess the Boston fans that flipped flopped, had to buy new gear so that again, they could root for the winner. Fair weather is a good depiction for the fans, since the Boston fans rooting for Tampa now are also fair weathered. If the Rays don't win another game this year, they have proven to be a worthy competitor now and not just a door mat. If memory serves they did win the division this year. More cowbell. Another reason for the change of jersies is the change of name. Tampa Bay Rays. No longer the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The fans are into it enough to change jersies with the team and not wear old gear. Although your explanation almost makes sense, I find it hard to believe EVERY fan would buy a new jersey, you mean to tell me ALL of them found it distasteful to wear LAST YEAR'S jersey? What are the ODDS!!

As for Red Sox nation, it is well documented that it has popularity second to NONE in Florida and most other states. Even BEFORE they were a winning team.
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It was funny watching them not how to watch a game last night, a pitch right down the middle called strike, boos because they wanted to show their into it. Now Game 5's crowd, ridiculous, thats what happens when none of the rich people go to say they went you get the Fenway magic, great picture in The Boston Globe today of a very verrrrry flabby guy without a shirt on trying to rile the crowd up down 7-0.

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Although your explanation almost makes sense, I find it hard to believe EVERY fan would buy a new jersey, you mean to tell me ALL of them found it distasteful to wear LAST YEAR'S jersey? What are the ODDS!!

As for Red Sox nation, it is well documented that it has popularity second to NONE in Florida and most other states. Even BEFORE they were a winning team.
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OK you win I quit.............

But to use your explanation, none of last years fans are there this year or there would be old jersies. I have hats and jersies from the first year that I wouldn't wear now. I'm not sure what your point is. I'm rooting for my team, you're rooting for yours. I guess you don't have a choice living in Rhode Island where there are no teams.

[That Guy]

"Biting my friggin nails already," and its only the pre-game show.

[That Guy]

Friggin home run in the 1st. This is why I'm going to be in the hospital tonight with a coronary.

[That Guy]

RAYS WIN!!!! RAYS WIN!!! OMG THE RAYS WIN!!!!! WORLD SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going to go have a heart attack now.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

MORE COWBELL MORE COWBELL



MORE COWBELL

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READ 'EM AND WEEP RED SOX NATION

[That Guy]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GRUNTERSDAD]

ALL OF THAT EXPERIENCE COULDN'T BEAT A BUNCH OF KIDS.

HA HA HA HA HA

[That Guy]

I have refrained from commenting on this thread because it would do no good........ UNTIL NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RAYS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I hope the worst, most arrogant fans in baseball enjoy their off season.

[That Guy]

YA! Have a good rest BOSTON! Enjoy your bus ride home.

[That Guy]

Isn't this worth the wait GD? We watched this team from the bottom and followed them to the top. No bandwagoners here!

[That Guy]

Now, if we could only get these transplants to follow thier sorry ass team back to Boston all would be well here in the south. Get the hell outta my house!

[Vipercussionist]

Congratulations Rays fans!!

Garza was AMAZING and deserved the win!!

Well, I'll be rooting for the best team to WIN the world series!!

So, GO PHILLIES!!!
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[GRUNTERSDAD]

From worst to FIRST. Last years champs are this years Chumps.
If they had only kept Babe Ruth.

[Vipercussionist]

From worst to FIRST. Last years champs are this years Chumps.
If they had only kept Babe Ruth. Chumps don't MAKE it to the playoffs, I'm sure you remember that feeling.

Next year everyone will be healthy, I'm sure it'll be a better year than even this one.
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[GRUNTERSDAD]

Always with the "next year" blah blah blah. We had injuries also so I guess we'll be stronger, but we were strong enough THIS YEAR.

[nhzoso]

LOL, Rays fans...who would have thunk it.. Only an unknowledgable dork would still bring up babe ruth...LOL I was gonna say congrats but you guys sound like bigger asses then the fans you so hate. Hey how about supporting the team when they lose too?? I feel bad for the real fans in Philly who have to listen to the queer cowbells for 2 more games. If it was not for transplanted fans TB would not even have a team, you hear more fans from the other team (any team) at all their games except when they are winning of course.. Fairweather Rays fans...good luck but I think the Phillies will sweep your sorry asses under the rug. Then you can go back to bingo and shuffleboard. Curious to see what the ratings will be for this one.

[2bsticks]

Red Sox will re-load for next year, great ownership, great farm club. They also pushed the Ray's to the limit despite all their injuries. Nothing to be ashamed of sox fans, besides we have a real Baseball Park. What a dump The Trop is.

Good luck to the Ray's, they beat us fair and square and I think they are going to put the Phillies away in 5.

See you next year!

[michael drums]

I just find it interesting that the first year they take off the word "Devil" from their name, and just call them the Tampa Bay Rays...

they go all the way to the World Series.

Hmm...

a point to ponder, I'd say.

Congrats, Rays! Hope you beat those pesky Phillies.

Good Luck! ;-)

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Red Sox will re-load for next year, great ownership, great farm club. They also pushed the Ray's to the limit despite all their injuries. Nothing to be ashamed of sox fans, besides we have a real Baseball Park. What a dump The Trop is.

Good luck to the Ray's, they beat us fair and square and I think they are going to put the Phillies away in 5.

See you next year!

When were you last in the Trop??

[2bsticks]

This past March, went to a game with my son who is living in Tampa. No complaints with the ticket price and air conditioning is nice but that's all I can say about the place.

[metal overlord]

Yeah! My most die hard hated team is OUT!!!


Go Rays!!!


I don't think I've ever rooted this hard for a non Chicago team, but oh well. Lets go Rays. Tampa better be getting those BROOMS ready for the SWEAP.

[That Guy]

If it was not for transplanted fans TB would not even have a team.

I would rather go without a team than have to deal with them.

[Vipercussionist]

Always with the "next year" blah blah blah. We had injuries also so I guess we'll be stronger, but we were strong enough THIS YEAR. Yeah, the Rays never did THAT!! They LOVED being in the basement last year!! L0L!!!!
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[nhzoso]

I would rather go without a team than have to deal with them.


Hence the fairweather fan comment. We all know Rays fans would rather do just about anything than root for their team. Unless they are winning of course!

[FourOnSix]

no one givin' the phils any props? wow.


that's alrite, they haven't got the respect they've deserved all year and it hasn't hurt them one bit yet.

[That Guy]

Hence the fairweather fan comment. We all know Rays fans would rather do just about anything than root for their team. Unless they are winning of course!

hahaha... maybe next season you'll be happier. In the mean time I will be drinking some ice coldies on the beach until the World Series starts. Damn, I gotta take time out of my bleak existence to watch it. Those darn Rays really messed up my lifestyle. Hey, do you wanna come hang out with your so-called fairweather friends? Cuz I gotta tell ya.. its 85 degrees out and the water is great.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

hahaha... maybe next season you'll be happier. In the mean time I will be drinking some ice coldies on the beach until the World Series starts. Damn, I gotta take time out of my bleak existence to watch it. Those darn Rays really messed up my lifestyle. Hey, do you wanna come hang out with your so-called fairweather friends? Cuz I gotta tell ya.. its 85 degrees out and the water is great.

Yeah me too. I hate fishing all year round, looking at bikinis all year round, not shoveling snow, or washing the salt and cinders off of my car. Damn I have to go to a game. The bottom line is, we do have a team, a team that beat all of the other teams. This year is this year, last year was last year, and next year is next year. Our team will be in the WORLD SERIES THIS YEAR while you poor sports are crying in your beans and waiting for another tea party. Get over it. We won. You lost. Such big babies. Sounds like 7th grade all over again. Put on your snowmobile suits and go get some fresh air.

[crdirtRider856]

no one givin' the phils any props? wow.
Frikkin "sports fans"....: P



After all, their cheerleaders have nuthin on the "proper" teams.

[crdirtRider856]

I hate fishing all year round, looking at bikinis all year round, not shoveling snow, or washing the salt and cinders off of my car. Damn I have to go to a game.

Sounds like 7th grade all over again. Put on your snowmobile suits and go get some fresh air.

LMAO!!!..I cant wait to be an "Ole Man"....When things like this actually affect my thoughts . BTW - What happened to your avatar? I suddenly feel like I am missing something.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

When you do turn "Ole" come on down to Gods Waiting Room and I'll show you around.
But I'm still young, and smart enough to know when I get beat by a better team to say congrats and move on. After all the fish and the bikinis are out there waiting.
The Cheerleader avatars will resume at the end of the World Series.

[Vipercussionist]

When you do turn "Ole" come on down to Gods Waiting Room and I'll show you around.
But I'm still young, and smart enough to know when I get beat by a better team to say congrats and move on. After all the fish and the bikinis are out there waiting.
The Cheerleader avatars will resume at the end of the World Series. Well, I hope you remember I said this:

on 10-20-2008, at 01:01 AM
Re: Baseball thread

Congratulations Rays fans!!

Garza was AMAZING and deserved the win!!
I'm a die hard Red Sox fan, but I know good baseball when I see it. They were also very lucky to be 100% healthy in the post season to be able to USE all of that talent to their advantage. But that's the way it goes, the baseball gods smiled at the Rays this year.
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[razorx]

Yeah! My most die hard hated team is OUT!!!


Go Rays!!!


I don't think I've ever rooted this hard for a non Chicago team, but oh well. Lets go Rays. Tampa better be getting those BROOMS ready for the SWEAP.

We shall see about that. GO PHILLIES!!!!

[GRUNTERSDAD]

The year that Tampa won the Superbowl they elimanted the Eagles to get there.
The year that Tampa won the Stanley Cup they eliminated the Flyers to get there.
Are we beginning to see a pattern?

[razorx]

The year that Tampa won the Superbowl they elimanted the Eagles to get there.
The year that Tampa won the Stanley Cup they eliminated the Flyers to get there.
Are we beginning to see a pattern?

This year the sequence will change!

[nhzoso]

I may move south someday because to be honest these winters really suck, but I will always be a Boston fan through and through. And for the record I don't have a problem congratulating a team that wins but when the fairweather fans come and start talking about the losing teams fans well, thats just chicken shit in my eyes. How about being a humble winner ?

Anyway congrats to the rays, their pitching held up even after one of the biggest chokes in MLB history. That game was one of the best I have ever seen, but to be honest if I did not just get out of an Australian Pink Floyd concert (which was amazing by the way) I probably would have turned the game off after the 6th inning.

Would love to see Philly win as I think they deserve it more but I think the Rays are just to strong, TB in 5

[crdirtRider856]

When you do turn "Ole" come on down to Gods Waiting Room and I'll show you around.
But I'm still young, and smart enough to know when I get beat by a better team to say congrats and move on. After all the fish and the bikinis are out there waiting.
The Cheerleader avatars will resume at the end of the World Series.

Cool!, Thanks for the invite, I may be there sooner than you know. You, my friend-are living the life and I do envy it a bit.
Anyway, you should see it around here. As you may know, sports fans in this area are a little bit nuts. I cant go across the street without seeing some kind of Go Phillies banner or lawnsign or car decoration or whatever else you can think of. I guess its cool...til they lose and turn everyone into a pissy negatist that wont stop complaining about it. And yes it is a pattern. Just wait, you ll see.lol

But I guess-GO PHILLIES! (and I m awaiting more good avatars...)

[FourOnSix]

Lets go Rays. Tampa better be getting those BROOMS ready for the SWEAP.

what's that, i think i misheard you. i believe you said that the rays were going to SWEEP the phillies. Did i read that correctly, or was that a typo?

[razorx]

what's that, i think i misheard you. i believe you said that the rays were going to SWEEP the phillies. Did i read that correctly, or was that a typo?

Thats what im talking about!

[metal overlord]

Aye it's only game 1. Not much you can tell from game 1.


Go Rays!

[metal overlord]

Yeah, im a little late but Rays win!!!

Next games tomarrow, right?

[crdirtRider856]

They won...Holy Shi!!! Cool, we ll see whats to come from here.....

[michael drums]

Well...


Not to change the subject(World Series) but...


I just played in a 2-day golf tournament, today and yesterday, on the eastern shore of Maryland with, the ever unassuming, Harold Baines. The great hitting player of the 80s' and 90s'(with the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, and Cleveland Indians). And the current 1st base coach of the Chicago White Sox.

Just a great guy, who hasn't forgotten where he came from (St.Michaels, Maryland). I had a really fun time running around in the golf cart for 2 days with him. Trying to keep my composure, have fun and trying to play decent golf at the same time.

Well, I guess, 2 outta 3 ain't bad. Ughh...I played horribly, though, on Saturday, it was just an awful day. 30+ mph winds, with heavy-steady rain for most of the back nine holes. Temps in the mid 50s'. Tough day!

But, we made the best of that 5 1/2 hour round. Though NOT in our scores. :-( Today was a complete opposite of yesterday. Beautiful blue skies. 65 degrees. Almost no wind to speak of. Much better round for all!

Anyway, it was just a great experience playing two days of golf with a SUPER nice, well-grounded guy... # 3 Harold Baines.

Thanks Harold! Hope we can tee it up again sometime. ;-)

[Vipercussionist]

Phillies are 3-1 in the series, what now?? And they're at HOME tonight!!

Phillies in 5??

What's up with Pena and Eva?
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[GRUNTERSDAD]

Well...


Not to change the subject(World Series) but...


I just played in a 2-day golf tournament, today and yesterday, on the eastern shore of Maryland with, the ever unassuming, Harold Baines. The great hitting player of the 80s' and 90s'(with the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, and Cleveland Indians). And the current 1st base coach of the Chicago White Sox.

Just a great guy, who hasn't forgotten where he came from (St.Michaels, Maryland). I had a really fun time running around in the golf cart for 2 days with him. Trying to keep my composure, have fun and trying to play decent golf at the same time.

Well, I guess, 2 outta 3 ain't bad. Ughh...I played horribly, though, on Saturday, it was just an awful day. 30+ mph winds, with heavy-steady rain for most of the back nine holes. Temps in the mid 50s'. Tough day!

But, we made the best of that 5 1/2 hour round. Though NOT in our scores. :-( Today was a complete opposite of yesterday. Beautiful blue skies. 65 degrees. Almost no wind to speak of. Much better round for all!

Anyway, it was just a great experience playing two days of golf with a SUPER nice, well-grounded guy... # 3 Harold Baines.

Thanks Harold! Hope we can tee it up again sometime. ;-)

University of Maryland, Eastern Shore if my Baltimore Orioles history serves me. Great player.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I think the cowbells have been silenced unfortunately for we Rays Fans.

[nhzoso]

hmmmm the bandwagon seems to be getting lighter as it looks like The Rays may be turning back into a pumpkin sooner than thought. Guess it's back to the beach and rooting for whichever florida NFL team that is doing good this week...LOL

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Tampa is the only team to root for on this side of the state.
Miami I don't think sells out its home games.
And we do have a Stanley Cup hockey team also.
I can remember the year that the Marlins won the World Series, they didn't even sell out the
playoff games.

[michael drums]

University of Maryland, Eastern Shore if my Baltimore Orioles history serves me. Great player.

Well,

actually, he was drafted right out of high school(St. Michaels High School) by the Chicago White Sox, in the 1977 amateur draft. He played for 22 YEARS!

And did you know that Harold ended the longest game in history with a homerun against the Brewers in 1984? That game was over 25 innings and 8 hours 6 minutes long! The bat Harold used is kept at the Hall of Fame.

Very cool guy! Pretty good golfer too, I might add.

[metal overlord]

Phillies are 3-1 in the series, what now?? And they're at HOME tonight!!

Phillies in 5??

What's up with Pena and Eva?
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that will change soon enough

[michael drums]

It ain't over...


till it's over!


I bet it goes back to the "Trop".

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Baseball, Boys of Summer, Dirt, Sweat, Heat, Salt Stained Lucky Hats.
Philadelphia, Cold, Rain, 38 Degrees, Snow?, Postponed.
Domes, Air Conditioning, Perfect Field, Playing Conditions
Domes, What a great idea.

[Vipercussionist]

Baseball, Boys of Summer, Dirt, Sweat, Heat, Salt Stained Lucky Hats.
Philadelphia, Cold, Rain, 38 Degrees, Snow?, Postponed.
Domes, Air Conditioning, Perfect Field, Playing Conditions
Domes, What a great idea. Well, the grass is always greener isn't it??

Excepting there IS no Grass in the Trop!!!

Even the Rays organization is going to build a REAL outdoor field. It'll only need about 6000 seats though, because if the Rays lose they'll be right back to only the die hard fans of which there ain't many of.

Seriously, it bodes well for all of the MLB if the Rays win, even the Pink Hats will figure it out eventually if they follow the game religiously.
I'm still rootin' for the Phillies though!
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[GRUNTERSDAD]

A new stadium is on hold because the citizens of this area are opposed to letting the little rich boys from New York have any more tax money for private endeavor until the Trop is paid for. They can't afford it themselves and if they push this thru the legislation like they did the Trop. they won't even need 6000 seats. Just enough for an owners box and the St. Pete city council.

[Vipercussionist]

A new stadium is on hold because the citizens of this area are opposed to letting the little rich boys from New York have any more tax money for private endeavor until the Trop is paid for. They can't afford it themselves and if they push this thru the legislation like they did the Trop. they won't even need 6000 seats. Just enough for an owners box and the St. Pete city council. HA HA !!! I'm really not as much of a traditionalist as I made it sound. I really don't mind the Trop, I actually LIKE the idea of the comfort for the fans AND the players.

It's a really quirky place to play, but they've made rules to govern the silly stuff that can happen, so it's equal for both teams.

I hope someone takes the dome idea and does the movable playing surface like they did for Cardinal Stadium (http://gosw.about.com/od/sportsandrecreation/ss/cardinalstadium.htm). Real grass, indoor climate control, with an opening dome for nice weather. The best of BOTH worlds!!
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[metal overlord]

Baseball, Boys of Summer, Dirt, Sweat, Heat, Salt Stained Lucky Hats.
Philadelphia, Cold, Rain, 38 Degrees, Snow?, Postponed.
Domes, Air Conditioning, Perfect Field, Playing Conditions
Domes, What a great idea.

Hurricanes....................

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I shall be the first to Congratulate all of the Phillies fans on a great year and an almost great World Series. Hats off to my Rays going from worst to first. Bring on some hockey.

[That Guy]

Congrats Phil's. Its too damn cold to go to the beach.. lol.

[crdirtRider856]

YYYYAAAAYYYYY!!!

Good job Phillies! S'bout time....Btw, the weather here sucks right now....Micheal G or Mrchatter probably got a little bit a snow the other day, Drumsword probably already has....I hate winter.

[michael drums]

Congrats, Phillies! Well Done! Good heads up play, Chase Utley.

And Congrats to the Phillies fans!

[drumbum1977]

Baseball is not a sport IMO....well niether is pingpong and that's an olympic sport somehow.

[Vipercussionist]

Baseball is not a sport IMO....well niether is pingpong and that's an olympic sport somehow. Fortunately your OPINION on this subject means nothing to the rest of the world.
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[GRUNTERSDAD]

I am proud to agree with Vipercussionist on this matter. How in the world can you think this is not a sport.

From Wikipedia...
Sport is an activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. Sports commonly refer to activities where the physical capabilities of the competitor are the sole or primary determiner of the outcome (winning or losing), but the term is also used to include activities such as mind sports (a common name for some card games and board games with little to no element of chance) and motor sports where mental acuity or equipment quality are major factors.

[Vipercussionist]

I am proud to agree with Vipercussionist on this matter. How in the world can you think this is not a sport.

From Wikipedia...
Sport is an activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. Sports commonly refer to activities where the physical capabilities of the competitor are the sole or primary determiner of the outcome (winning or losing), but the term is also used to include activities such as mind sports (a common name for some card games and board games with little to no element of chance) and motor sports where mental acuity or equipment quality are major factors.Thanks for your support GD!!

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[Vipercussionist]

'Bout time!! Pitchers and catchers in about a week!!!

The dreary days of winter are coming to an end!!

Been watching the MLB channel??

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I wish I had the MLB service...

[Vipercussionist]

I wish I had the MLB service... WOAH!! That's just not RIGHT!!

Florida is like a MECCA of baseball with all the Spring Training going on down there, I'd complain to those who supply such things if I were you!!

It's a free part of the package here!! W00T!!

[michael drums]

Well...


I guess he REALLY IS...


A-Fraud!!


Ughhh...

[zzdrummer]

Well...


I guess he REALLY IS...


A-Fraud!!


Ughhh...

As a Red Sox fan, maybe being naive, really didn't see that one coming. Tough blow to the sport but I cannot wait for more Balco chants at the Fens this year.

[Derek]

Just now saw this thread. I'm out here in Dodger country and bleed Dodger Blue (and admit it now matter what the season).

[Vipercussionist]

Really, A-Roid was our last chance to get rid of Bonds from the top of the heap. It seems the numbers are unrealistic without the help of PED's

NOW who will be able to get to the top LEGITIMATELY and get Bonds out of there????

Poor Hank . . . It's just not fair to HIM!!!!!!

[michael drums]

Really, A-Roid was our last chance to get rid of Bonds from the top of the heap. It seems the numbers are unrealistic without the help of PED's

NOW who will be able to get to the top LEGITIMATELY and get Bonds out of there????

Poor Hank . . . It's just not fair to HIM!!!!!!

Ehhh...

It's alright Viper. Hank will ALWAYS be on a higher level than Bonds.

Aaron is the TRUE homerun king! He had/has class and just let his God-given talent propel him to greatness...WITHOUT cheating.

Quite simple, really. ;-)

[Baddstuff]

as a Yankees fan I was ecstatic when the Yankees got A-Rod. Boy, how that changed! Right after he opted out I would have been just as ecstatic if the Yankees had let him go. We lose with him and we can lose without him and have less headaches doing it. The guy is a total headcase. How can someone with all that money and talent be so damned insecure and so useless in the post season?

And if he left his wife for Madonna then he's a damn fool as well. Madonna? Please! And now this steroid thing. I wouldn't be surprised if deep down he is happy he got caught because now the pressure of being the clean savior of baseball is off his back. He handles pressure like I handle burning coals with my bare hands. Even when he's supposedly telling the 'truth' he's full of crap. I'm sick of this guy and have no problem having the Yankees dump him. What a phony!

[Vipercussionist]

as a Yankees fan I was ecstatic when the Yankees got A-Rod. Boy, how that changed! Right after he opted out I would have been just as ecstatic if the Yankees had let him go. We lose with him and we can lose without him and have less headaches doing it. The guy is a total headcase. How can someone with all that money and talent be so damned insecure and so useless in the post season?

And if he left his wife for Madonna then he's a damn fool as well. Madonna? Please! And now this steroid thing. I wouldn't be surprised if deep down he is happy he got caught because now the pressure of being the clean savior of baseball is off his back. He handles pressure like I handle burning coals with my bare hands. Even when he's supposedly telling the 'truth' he's full of crap. I'm sick of this guy and have no problem having the Yankees dump him. What a phony! As a Red Sox fan, I thank you for your honesty. I really was hoping he was the second coming of Arron. It would have been great for Baseball had he been clean and re-broke the record.

At least he didn't LIE about it like most of the others. Giambi just came clean and in no time his name was restored to normal.

The others like Bonds, Clemens, Sosa, McGuire and Palmeiro have sullied their names beyond repair, but their RECORDS still stand. And of course the effects of time will dull the urgency of the cheating they did to get there, almost making it legit. THAT'S what worries me!

In 20 years there will be no real way to TELL who was legit or not without research. And what 10 year old looking at the old stats will be researching that deeply, I'd say probably NONE!!

Sad as hell. I'll remember Hank, but the new generations will have to read deeply into things for the true story.

[Baddstuff]

funny thing is I really wanted to like Alex but the more I saw and heard him I just got turned off by him. I wanted him to be the guy to be the all-time home run king, the clean home run king that is but now that's out the window. In my book Hank Aaron is the HR king and all these steroid fiends are simply making Aaron's accomplishments that much more exceptional. It's a shame what is happening to baseball.
hey Vipercussionist- imagine if Alex had ended up with Boston instead of New York!

[Vipercussionist]

funny thing is I really wanted to like Alex but the more I saw and heard him I just got turned off by him. I wanted him to be the guy to be the all-time home run king, the clean home run king that is but now that's out the window. In my book Hank Aaron is the HR king and all these steroid fiends are simply making Aaron's accomplishments that much more exceptional. It's a shame what is happening to baseball.
hey Vipercussionist- imagine if Alex had ended up with Boston instead of New York! OH!! That would have been horrible with this new information. I wonder how the Yankees will fair with all the money they've spent and now all of this added pressure to perform. They're gonna be under a MICROSCOPE for the entire season now, like it wasn't bad enough already. I feel bad for Girardi, the pressure will be ENORMOUS to bring home the title. He'll most likely take the fall if they don't.

I guess we'll see!! it's almost TIME!!

[Baddstuff]

yeah, I'm excited about seeing them play in the new park. On TV that is, i don't know if I can afford their prices, ha ha. If the Yankees don't make the playoffs this year with the talent they have then Girardi will get canned. On paper there is no way this team can miss the playoffs and even advance. The heat is most definitely on!

[michael drums]

Well...


to be perfectly honest, A-Fraud only told the truth because he was backed into a corner, after he lied to Katy Couric, on CBS News. And he saw the Maguire, Palmiero, Clemens, etc... attempts at lying which came back to bite them each where the sun don't shine.

I really can't find any sympathy for someone that's paid 40+ millon dollars a year, and thinks he has to cheat to stay in the game.

This steroid crap REALLY sucks, man! :-(

No matter what sport it is.

I repeat...


UGHHH....

[Vipercussionist]

OK, so now A Fraud is having health issues?? Is it because he's off the JUICE??

Did he have very little health issues for so long because he WAS on the juice for so long?

It is said it helps you get by injuries much quicker.

Massive FAIL!!

I'm so damned disappointed in him!! The only worse scenario would have been if he HAD ended up with the Red Sox.

[Art Vandelay]

Yankee haters unite, might as well cheer for Toronto right guys

Anyone catching the Canada vs. USA world baseball classic this saturday?

[metal overlord]

Eh, another year, another Cubs choke. I know they will, they'll get to the playoffs (maybe) and blow it, if they don't before then.

[Vipercussionist]

Eh, another year, another Cubs choke. I know they will, they'll get to the playoffs (maybe) and blow it, if they don't before then.
C'mon man, cheer up!! Red Sox fans used to think that way too, so I feel your pain, but hopefully it's be a Red Sox - Cubs World Series!!

They can choke THEN of course!! L0L!!!

[metal overlord]

C'mon man, cheer up!! Red Sox fans used to think that way too, so I feel your pain, but hopefully it's be a Red Sox - Cubs World Series!!

They can choke THEN of course!! L0L!!!

I'll be rooting for my White Sox, but they aren't anything special this year. Last year they barely made it. I got my life dose of the Whities in the 2005 World Series, which I can surely say I was happy.


But, I'm going to root for the Cubbies this year, 'less they play the Sox, of course.

[FunkyJazzer]

It's really weird. You guys have no idea how small baseball is over here in the UK. I don't think I've ever seen an actual baseball pitch anywhere in this country, and I've never played the game. Is there a sport that's really big here that doesn't go on much over the pond? What about rugby? Mind you, America has "football" football, which is pretty similar to rugby I suppose.

AND SOCCER :D

[metal overlord]

It's really weird. You guys have no idea how small baseball is over here in the UK. I don't think I've ever seen an actual baseball pitch anywhere in this country, and I've never played the game. Is there a sport that's really big here that doesn't go on much over the pond? What about rugby? Mind you, America has "football" football, which is pretty similar to rugby I suppose.

AND SOCCER :D

Is there actually somewhere where soccer isn't big? Lol.

A big sport in the UK that isn't so much popular here? I don't know. Crickett?
I don't know what sports are popular in the UK, so I can't say.

[FunkyJazzer]

Is there actually somewhere where soccer isn't big? Lol.

A big sport in the UK that isn't so much popular here? I don't know. Crickett?
I don't know what sports are popular in the UK, so I can't say.

Yeah Cricket is pretty big over here at certain times. What the golf scene like over there? Lol.

[metal overlord]

Yeah Cricket is pretty big over here at certain times. What the golf scene like over there? Lol.

Huge...
Like, maybe to some bigger than baseball or football, to others maybe a bit short but still pretty big.

[FunkyJazzer]

Hmm interesting. Golf seems to be a very very popular "activity" here, and as a sport, it has like 2 or 3 major televised events per year.

I enjoy other cultures. I want to go to America.

Sorry, waaaay off topic.

[michael drums]

Uhhh...

Not to continue "off-topic" but, YES!


Golf is HUUUUGGGEEE here in the U.S.! Thanks to Mr. Woods. ;-)


Now...back to baseball.

[metal overlord]

Hmm interesting. Golf seems to be a very very popular "activity" here, and as a sport, it has like 2 or 3 major televised events per year.

I enjoy other cultures. I want to go to America.

Sorry, waaaay off topic.

We're actually not as bad as most sterotype us as, actually. America is actually a really nice place.


Anyway, any bets on who will make it to the playoffs this year?
The Cubs maybe, jst maybe could survive this season. But, probably choke in the first round.

It's still a little to early to tell, but, I just want to see peoples thoughts/opinions on who will be the team to beat this year.

[zzdrummer]

We're actually not as bad as most sterotype us as, actually. America is actually a really nice place.


Anyway, any bets on who will make it to the playoffs this year?
The Cubs maybe, jst maybe could survive this season. But, probably choke in the first round.

It's still a little to early to tell, but, I just want to see peoples thoughts/opinions on who will be the team to beat this year.

Whats the Cubs rotation like past Zambrano and Harden? There going to get solid bats, especially if D-Lee stays healthy, I really like him.

[Nick5]

I did not know there were so many great baseball fans on this forum.
Here is a picture I took after completion of Game 5 of the World Series. I still can't believe my Fightin' Phil's won the World Series.
IMGhttp://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e297/NickP5/IMG_0487.jpg

[nhzoso]

I like the Red Sox chances this year again, I think Tampa will come back down to earth and finish 3rd or 4th in the AL East. I love this time of year. Most people who don't get Baseball never will, most have to grow up with it to really appreciate it. I do wish it was more competitive though like the NFL is, maybe someday the Royals and Pirates will actually have a shot but I won't hold my breath. GO SOX!

[Vipercussionist]

I like the Red Sox chances this year again, I think Tampa will come back down to earth and finish 3rd or 4th in the AL East. I love this time of year. Most people who don't get Baseball never will, most have to grow up with it to really appreciate it. I do wish it was more competitive though like the NFL is, maybe someday the Royals and Pirates will actually have a shot but I won't hold my breath. GO SOX!
They'll need a cap to make it more competitive. Not necessarily a salary cap, but a team spending cap, kind of like the NFL.

Big market teams like the Yanks, Angels and Red Sox with the big budgets POTENTIALLY can get all the best players (though it seems to not always work out for the best as the Yankees have shown and just MIGHT show again this year).

It would make for more competition throughout the teams.

[Vipercussionist]

OK, the season is well under way and the teams are building up steam for a run!

I'm kind of stunned to see the Yankees and their playing this year, they're NOT playing up to potential, they have no bullpen and if they don't pull it together it's going to be a waste of 1.5 BILLION dollars in the building of the NEW Yankee Stadium.

Could they have maybe taken 1.5 BILLION and repaired the OLD Yankee Stadium over time? You know, the Stadium with ALL the important baseball karma ever made in the history of baseball? Where there were people actually IN the seats rooting for the home team? Seems like just last year the Yankees had FANS in the seats at MOST of the games at home. This year the epic rivalry of the Boston Red Sox vs the New York Yankees gets only a smattering of fans in the "House That Ruth Didn't Build".

Seems like EPIC FAIL to me! Even as a Red Sox fan I would like to see the Yankees do a LITTLE better than this.

Where will baseball be without Yankees Red Sox?

Congrats to the Tampa Bay Rays for again proving they are for real and not an aberration of luck. They will most likely see the post season again this year their present record not withstanding. They still give the Red Sox fits, that's for sure!!

I expect the Dodgers from the NL west to be a MAJOR problem in the post season now that Manny has to prove himself again. We'll see how long he can keep THAT up! I feel REALLY good that Jason Bay has come to Boston and be a positive force in the Red Sox lineup displacing the Cancer that was Manny. Too bad, Manny is probably the MOST gifted hitter in baseball, but he'll always find a way to drag the team down eventually. Hopefully for the Dodgers he'll last the two years I predict he has left before he retires to spend all of the ridiculous money he's made for himself, ON himself. Maybe he'll do the right thing for those remaining two years and play the game right and finish his career looking good.

OK baseball fans, what's YOUR take on all of this? Any added stuff from YOUR perspective?

LET'S TALK SOME BASEBALL!! It's what we drummers DO to relax before and after playing drums!!

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22037&stc=1&d=1226002883

[nhzoso]

Well as a diehard Red Sox fan I must admit I love seeing the Yankees struggle and waste money, and history tells me as it should any Sox fan that they will be right in the thick of it by the end of the season.

That new stadium is a joke, $2500 seats?? Are you kidding me did someone tell them there is a recession WTH?

Was watching Sox/Yankees game in Fenway (greatest park on the planet) a few weeks ago and Jeter hit a foul ball just over 1st base and this guy yells out "Hey thats a homerun in your park" LOL The whole section was cracking up...

I am pretty confident the Yanks will have to lower prices to get their real fans back in the seats.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Breaking News. Ha Ha. Manny Ramirez gets suspended for 50 games for using a banned substance. So long pay check.

[zephead19]

I'm definitely out numbered on this forum but... GO YANKS!!!

[Vipercussionist]

Breaking News. Ha Ha. Manny Ramirez gets suspended for 50 games for using a banned substance. So long pay check.
Yeah, don't ya just LOVE it?? L0L0L!!!

Stay tuned . . . if Manny is involved it'll GUARANTEED be a cluster #@$K!!
More stupidity will ensue EVERY time Manny is involved.

He didn't even FIGHT it, so I would say it's even worse than it seems. He's hoping if he takes the punishment without a fuss they won't dig any further. He was cited as taking a FEMALE infertility drug, a known agent for off-setting the negative effects steroids!!

Yeah, it's gonna get REAL interesting!!

MannyWOOD . . . MannyDID!!

HA HA HA !!!!!

[GRUNTERSDAD]

MannyWOOD . . . MannyDID!!

HA HA HA !!!!!

Hilarious.....

[razorx]

I read about what happen to Manny it's a shame for him but good for me. Now i don't have to worry about him when the Dodgers come to Philly. :+D

[Vipercussionist]

Report: Ramirez had elevated testosterone level (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-dodgers-ramirez-steroids)

Just a little bit more info. Seems he changed his "defense" after he found out how much they REALLY knew.

Again, I'm sure even MORE will come to light as time goes on.

[Vipercussionist]

Retired Pitcher Curt Schilling's View on the Steroid Era (http://38pitches.weei.com/)

[Vipercussionist]

A little more insight to the real Manny:

Big Papi sounds off on Manny (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-ramirez-ortiz)

This shows a bit of how older acquaintances see him. Not in a good light either.

[Bruce M. Thomson]

Jays-Number # 1 and holding. They beat the Yankees last night; Can they keep it going? Lets get some fans out the dome and root, root, root for the home team

Doc Halliday is a surgeon on the mound but the main difference; Cito Gaston and the hitting. Gruntersdad, Tampa always give us a hard time but maybe between us we can keep the Yanks and Redsox at bay and duel it out at he end of the season.


Go Jays!

[Vipercussionist]

Jays-Number # 1 and holding. They beat the Yankees last night; Can they keep it going? Lets get some fans out the dome and root, root, root for the home team

Doc Halliday is a surgeon on the mound but the main difference; Cito Gaston and the hitting. Gruntersdad, Tampa always give us a hard time but maybe between us we can keep the Yanks and Redsox at bay and duel it out at he end of the season.


Go Jays!
I remember when beating the Yankees was a big deal. Does it men so much anymore? It seems the Rays are the formidable foe in the AL East. Standings be damned as of yet. It's always much different as the season goes on. Key players on different teams get hurt and it makes a difference in the standings as teams try to make the bench do the work of the everyday players.

The Red Sox have a heavy duty bullpen so far. It's been the difference, especially with Papi not hitting, Youk has been out, Dice-K still is out, Pedroia had a few days off with an injury, Lowell still is just getting by with the hip surgery and the shortstop position has been a crap shoot. It's been interesting to say the least, but the Red Sox are still doing alright. I'm hoping it all comes together soon and the REAL push will be on!!

Go Red Sox!!!!

[Bruce M. Thomson]

I remember when beating the Yankees was a big deal. Does it men so much anymore? It seems the Rays are the formidable foe in the AL East. Standings be damned as of yet. It's always much different as the season goes on. Key players on different teams get hurt and it makes a difference in the standings as teams try to make the bench do the work of the everyday players.

The Red Sox have a heavy duty bullpen so far. It's been the difference, especially with Papi not hitting, Youk has been out, Dice-K still is out, Pedroia had a few days off with an injury, Lowell still is just getting by with the hip surgery and the shortstop position has been a crap shoot. It's been interesting to say the least, but the Red Sox are still doing alright. I'm hoping it all comes together soon and the REAL push will be on!!

Go Red Sox!!!!
It was a big deal because A.J Burnett was a Jay and was learning from the Doc but then bolted for the Yanks, unfortunately we got trounced last night.
The Redsox and Yanks are both still formidable but I think we get a few injured pitchers back soon and that will help out, all Cito wants is for the pitchers to keep them close for 6 innings and let the batters do the rest, a little relief and a close and Bob's your uncle. Sounds like American League Baseball to me. I'm sure that they will be competitive during the season but I can not expect them to land on top, if they do then that would be extra gravy. For all you Redsox fans out there "Pawk ya car in Havard yard.

[Vipercussionist]

It was a big deal because A.J Burnett was a Jay and was learning from the Doc but then bolted for the Yanks, unfortunately we got trounced last night.
The Redsox and Yanks are both still formidable but I think we get a few injured pitchers back soon and that will help out, all Cito wants is for the pitchers to keep them close for 6 innings and let the batters do the rest, a little relief and a close and Bob's your uncle. Sounds like American League Baseball to me. I'm sure that they will be competitive during the season but I can not expect them to land on top, if they do then that would be extra gravy. For all you Redsox fans out there "Pawk ya car in Havard yard.
HEY!! I'm cawlin' the CAHPS on ya!!!!! I'll get your CAH TOAD!!!!

HA HA HA !!!!

[Vipercussionist]

Amazingly enough, the Red Sox have taken first place. They're SOOO not hitting on all cylinders. Big Papi only has ONE home run!! Does that mean everyone else is having issues too?? The Yankees are a close second and only one game back but the Jay's n' Ray's will be staying in back for a bit it seems.

I suspect the Yankees to come up quickly if things keep going the way they are now. They're playing really well right now, so we'll see how it goes in the next few days!!

[zephead19]

Amazingly enough, the Red Sox have taken first place. They're SOOO not hitting on all cylinders. Big Papi only has ONE home run!! Does that mean everyone else is having issues too?? The Yankees are a close second and only one game back but the Jay's n' Ray's will be staying in back for a bit it seems.

I suspect the Yankees to come up quickly if things keep going the way they are now. They're playing really well right now, so we'll see how it goes in the next few days!!

watch out for da YANKEES!!! (close to unbeatable in the last 15 games)

[The Colonel]

Thank you, Papi, for all the wonderful memories. The '04 ALCS will be one of my happiest sports memories forever. And I salute you for all of your amazing contributions.

Now please sit down on the bench (or get sent down to Doube A and figure out whatever it is you call a swing). You are killing me. I keep watching, waiting, hoping you'll go 3-4 with a few dingers and I can say "See? He's fine!" but no. Night after night of 0-3's and 0-4's with 3 Ks and leaving 10+ on base. You are killing me. 6th in the lineup is no good. You need to leave the lineup. You make us a National League team (where the pitchers hit...)

Tito, please - everyone knows what you're doing - that you're loyal to your players to a fault, but eventually Theo's gonna have to force your hand. This is sad to the point of ridiculousness. Bill Simmons put it best when he said (and I paraphrase) "[it's] gotten to the point where it's like your son is the worst player on his little league team and you know it and you know all the other kids make fun of him. Just sad"

We are now tied for 1st with the Yankees - which is surprising considering we have an 8-man lineup and 7.5 players on the field (Nick Green are you kidding me? Can you please get to and stop a baseball please? The .5 missing depends on who is pitching...which leads to...)

Lester and Beckett have ERAs hovering around the 6.00 mark and Dice-K actually lowered his ERA by giving up 3 earned in 5 innings today... Wakefield (who I have always loved and defended) is the ace of the staff right now with 6 Ws and the only starter with an ERA below 4 (3.99). Papelbon decides (probably at the behest of his agent...) to change his mechanics in the offseason to "aleviate stress on his shoulder" and now he's blowing saves and giving up two-run homers every appearance... Penny has had great run support, and looks like some decent trade bait (great performance last time out while being sick)
I look forward to Smoltzy getting in there in June and we have to have Buchholz in there soon too, yeah? He's destroying AAA hitters now - he's definitely ready.

Being the admitted homer that I am - I made it a point to always take the Red Sox player in my fantasy leagues if they were available. (fortunately Papi was never available) and offensively - along with the other players from other teams - my offenses are all near the top - and they're all tops in Runs and Average - but damnit do *all of my pitching stats suck*...Ridiculous. I lead one league in Ks and other than that I'm at or near the bottom of the pile in Wins, and definitely at the bottom in ERA and WHIP...just horrendous... And not just my Sox guys - but Kazmir (what's up Kaz?) and everyone else on my roster... Oh - and Manny's on all of my teams somehow as well - gone for 50 games....F you, Manny...Enough fantasy...

Everyone's on Papi (as they should be) but Pedroia hasn't hit a home run since his first at bat of the season. Thankfully he's hitting about .340 and is is a defensive monster, but let's get a crack or two huh? (I actually benched him on one of my fantasy teams for a while because I also have Orlando Cabrera and Aaron Hill - who knew they'd be putting up these ridiculous #s?)


When Manny left we shoulda said "Adios" to Lugo as well. After we all knew he was a bust, I thought we kept him around because he and Manny were such good friends....Well...Manny's gone and we still know Lugo can't field, throw, hit, and he's not the speedster he once was...Not sure if I'd call him a "baseball player" anymore... More like "The pedestrian formerly called a baseball player" - like Prince!


You know how we became awesome in '04? We traded to upgrade our defense. We need to do that again. We need a really solid SS. Might've had one with Lowrie, but he's out for a while (originally "season ending surgery" but I thought I heard somewhere that he might be okay around August...?)

Good to see Tek coming alive at the plate.
Good to see Jacoby starting to reach some of that potential he teased us with when he first came up. 22 game hitting streak. Now what's up with the 6 caught-stealing's?

AND I LOVE YOU JASON BAY. You are everything I could want in a Red Sox player. Great hitter, great fielder - hustles, class act. Can we please sign you to a Forever deal? again: I love you.



Anyway - despite all of that - we're somehow in 1st (tied with the Yankees, who suddenly have a determined Alex Rodriguez). We crush at home and disappear on the road. Let's change our pre-game routines at the hotels, huh guys? Fortunately after Minnesota we get to beat up on the Blue Jays (that Cinderalla season lasted about a month, huh? 9 losses in a row) We need another series with the Yankees too - now that Rodriguez is back it'd be a nice wake-up call.

[Vipercussionist]

Thank you, Papi, for all the wonderful memories. The '04 ALCS will be one of my happiest sports memories forever. And I salute you for all of your amazing contributions.

Now please sit down on the bench (or get sent down to Double A and figure out whatever it is you call a swing). You are killing me. I keep watching, waiting, hoping you'll go 3-4 with a few dingers and I can say "See? He's fine!" but no. Night after night of 0-3's and 0-4's with 3 Ks and leaving 10+ on base. You are killing me. 6th in the lineup is no good. You need to leave the lineup. You make us a National League team (where the pitchers hit...)

Tito, please - everyone knows what you're doing - that you're loyal to your players to a fault, but eventually Theo's gonna have to force your hand. This is sad to the point of ridiculousness. Bill Simmons put it best when he said (and I paraphrase) "[it's] gotten to the point where it's like your son is the worst player on his little league team and you know it and you know all the other kids make fun of him. Just sad"

We are now tied for 1st with the Yankees - which is surprising considering we have an 8-man lineup and 7.5 players on the field (Nick Green are you kidding me? Can you please get to and stop a baseball please? The .5 missing depends on who is pitching...which leads to...)

Lester and Beckett have ERAs hovering around the 6.00 mark and Dice-K actually lowered his ERA by giving up 3 earned in 5 innings today... Wakefield (who I have always loved and defended) is the ace of the staff right now with 6 Ws and the only starter with an ERA below 4 (3.99). Papelbon decides (probably at the behest of his agent...) to change his mechanics in the offseason to "aleviate stress on his shoulder" and now he's blowing saves and giving up two-run homers every appearance... Penny has had great run support, and looks like some decent trade bait (great performance last time out while being sick)
I look forward to Smoltzy getting in there in June and we have to have Buchholz in there soon too, yeah? He's destroying AAA hitters now - he's definitely ready.

Being the admitted homer that I am - I made it a point to always take the Red Sox player in my fantasy leagues if they were available. (fortunately Papi was never available) and offensively - along with the other players from other teams - my offenses are all near the top - and they're all tops in Runs and Average - but damnit do *all of my pitching stats suck*...Ridiculous. I lead one league in Ks and other than that I'm at or near the bottom of the pile in Wins, and definitely at the bottom in ERA and WHIP...just horrendous... And not just my Sox guys - but Kazmir (what's up Kaz?) and everyone else on my roster... Oh - and Manny's on all of my teams somehow as well - gone for 50 games....F you, Manny...Enough fantasy...

Everyone's on Papi (as they should be) but Pedroia hasn't hit a home run since his first at bat of the season. Thankfully he's hitting about .340 and is is a defensive monster, but let's get a crack or two huh? (I actually benched him on one of my fantasy teams for a while because I also have Orlando Cabrera and Aaron Hill - who knew they'd be putting up these ridiculous #s?)


When Manny left we shoulda said "Adios" to Lugo as well. After we all knew he was a bust, I thought we kept him around because he and Manny were such good friends....Well...Manny's gone and we still know Lugo can't field, throw, hit, and he's not the speedster he once was...Not sure if I'd call him a "baseball player" anymore... More like "The pedestrian formerly called a baseball player" - like Prince!


You know how we became awesome in '04? We traded to upgrade our defense. We need to do that again. We need a really solid SS. Might've had one with Lowrie, but he's out for a while (originally "season ending surgery" but I thought I heard somewhere that he might be okay around August...?)

Good to see Tek coming alive at the plate.
Good to see Jacoby starting to reach some of that potential he teased us with when he first came up. 22 game hitting streak. Now what's up with the 6 caught-stealing's?

AND I LOVE YOU JASON BAY. You are everything I could want in a Red Sox player. Great hitter, great fielder - hustles, class act. Can we please sign you to a Forever deal? again: I love you.



Anyway - despite all of that - we're somehow in 1st (tied with the Yankees, who suddenly have a determined Alex Rodriguez). We crush at home and disappear on the road. Let's change our pre-game routines at the hotels, huh guys? Fortunately after Minnesota we get to beat up on the Blue Jays (that Cinderalla season lasted about a month, huh? 9 losses in a row) We need another series with the Yankees too - now that Rodriguez is back it'd be a nice wake-up call.
MAN!! You got a lot going on in your post, a lot I AGREE with!!! Yeah, '04 was just about the greatest sports moment of all time, It doesn't get any better than that. I still get chills watching it. The only thing CLOSE was the '72 Bruins against the Blues, the Bobby Orr years, yeah, that was CLOSE bit still not as good.

I gotta say, Papi either figures it out, or he's gotta sit or rehab somewhere. The Red Sox HAVE to have a full 9 men playing their hearts out with SUCCESS in order to make this season happen. A single piece of dead wood is gonna KILL them eventually.

Yeah, the pitching has baffled me, two KILLER pitchers, Beckett and Lester are struggling BADLY, and from my point of view, for no REAL reason!! Unless something is being hidden, they're not HURT or SICK or anything, they're just SUCKIN'!! Dice-K has a most peculiar way of getting through a season, I don't LIKE it, but so far he's always gotten it done come end of the season. It's just tough to WATCH.

Shortstop . . . I LONG for the days of Orlando Cabrera or even Alex Gonzalez, especially Cabrera who seemed to swing a mean bat. But the steady and seemingly superhuman defense supplied by Gonzalez would be a massive improvement right now. With Lowell being a bit slower than normal yet, it's a bad thing to have BOTH pieces of that side of the infield not supplying the 100% coverage needed. I would never sit Lowell as he's EARNED his keep, even as he heals. But with three guys vying for Short, one on the DL, one not quite healed yet, and one too "Green" to make the grade it seems as though a permanent fix should be thought about here.

Manny?? I don't miss him at ALL!!! I'm surprised he never got his ass handed to him by another player in the Red Sox clubhouse. His hitting prowess aside, he IS a cancer. Good riddance.
All this team needs is 8 more Jason Bay's to take the field and we'd have a dynasty that would quit only at his retirement. Bravo to the Red Sox for THAT move!! my it come to pass that he stays and retires a Red Sox!

I'm lovin' that Tek is back, in full force, let's hope the long season doesn't take it's toll on his age.

Petey and Ellesbury are doing just fine, if this is as good as it gets from them, I'm OK with it. but I know Petey will swing better, he's a streaky hitter, so it'll come out in the wash.

However, all of that being said . . .
I still trust that Tito and Theo will figure it all out. They don't have a 100% record of doing EVERYTHING right, but I'm willing to put MY trust in them. They're the ones who brought TWO rings to us in 4 years. I would have NEVER thought it possible, and they pulled it off. I'd be happy with a ring every FIVE years or so, wouldn't you? That seems a reasonable expectation, NO?? Well, we all gotta relax a LITTLE bit as really, they're ahead of schedule a bit, so, not to worry, not to worry.

[metal overlord]

This baseball seasons been pretty boring for me, for some reason.
Haven't been watching much lately.

[razorx]

It's been exciting for me. I'm looking forward to a phillies yankees world series with the phillies coming out on top of course.

[michael drums]

Well,


If anyone knows me personally, they know that I CAN'T STAND THE YANKEES!! Hate's a strong word, but you can use it here to explain how I feel about them.

But...


I gotta give it to Derek Jeter. He's accomplished a great feat. Becoming the leading hitter in Yankees history. And that's saying something. Gehrig, DiMaggio, Ruth, Mantle, Mattingly, etc...ALL have less hits as a Yankee than DJ.

Among all his other accolades, you just gotta give it up for Derek Jeter. And as a Cal Ripken disciple, my hat's off to you DJ.

Well Done!! ;-)

[Vipercussionist]

Well,


If anyone knows me personally, they know that I CAN'T STAND THE YANKEES!! Hate's a strong word, but you can use it here to explain how I feel about them.

But...


I gotta give it to Derek Jeter. He's accomplished a great feat. Becoming the leading hitter in Yankees history. And that's saying something. Gehrig, DiMaggio, Ruth, Mantle, Mattingly, etc...ALL have less hits as a Yankee than DJ.

Among all his other accolades, you just gotta give it up for Derek Jeter. And as a Cal Ripken disciple, my hat's off to you DJ.

Well Done!! ;-)

Yes, Jeter is a class act and a helluva ball player. HOF for sure, and WELL deserved, Yankee or NOT!! L0L!!!!

Onward to the POST SEASON!!!!

Go Red Sox!!!!

[jon e rotten]

fear the REDBIRDS!

that's all

[Vipercussionist]

I'm SOOOO surprised the Yankee fans have not posted!!

What's THAT about??

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Although the Yankee fans are glad they won, they are just as bored with it as the rest of us. time for a salary cap.

[Vipercussionist]

Although the Yankee fans are glad they won, they are just as bored with it as the rest of us. time for a salary cap.

I agree, a cap is needed for sure, though most Yankee fans I talk with have a THOUSAND reasons why they don't WANT or don't NEED a salary cap. A THOUSAND rationalizations, a THOUSAND excuses.

The ONLY reason a Yankee fan WOULDN'T want a cap would be . . . NOT having the huge advantage by being able to BUY their own all-star team.

Unless the entire league is renamed the Yankee league, talent had better be spread around a bit.

[sufc.loyal]

Baseball. dont get that game, now football or what you would call soccer is a proper sport.

A good surpporters game.

[KnockOut86]

The Yankees don't have "fans", just a very very expensive bandwagon.

The Phillies will get 'em next year!