ALCS Game 2 Open Thread - Red Sox at Rays
by Freneau on Oct 11, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintLast night in the bottom of the 9th Chip Caray, one of my least favorite human beings ever, said two teeth-grinding things:
1) "It has struck midnight for Tampa's Cinderella". Yes, because this was a one game playoff and the Rays are now eliminated.
2) "Tonight, experience has trumped exuberance." The Red Sox scored their first run thanks to the oh so experienced Jed Lowrie, and escaped the eighth thanks to some dude named Masterton. I think both those guys go back to the Nomar Era.
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Cinderella also = team that lead the division most of the year
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
it can never just be about the game
which kills me, especially in baseball, which at the game-by-game level is pretty random
On another note
reading around a bit today, sounds like everyone is going after Furcal
I really really hope Dayton doesn’t overspend on that guy
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
But Daytons sick of losing!
That’s why they gotta keep Soria in the rotation and trade Billy Butler!
Check my new fanshot… apparenlty the Cubs are willing to accept “shaky right field defense” in order to accomodate a “middle of the order bad.”
Jim Hendry IS a dumbass…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
keep Soria in the bullpen
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
everytime I watch the dodgers...
i’m more and more amazed that anyone could give colletti credit
i realize this has nothing to do with anything, but… your mention of Hendry spurred me
You should know I love rippping on Snakeskin Boots as much as anyone
indeed, he made me almost forget about Hendry
Did Colletti actually come up? Did they show Nomar, Pierre, and Andruw Jones all sitting next to each other on the bench?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
my beloved fighting irish blew it...
my novel’s 0-20 something in terms of finding an agent, i’m forced to watch FOX and TBS (which isn’t bad, except for their “a-team” with Chipper) and my dissertation sucks
i need a rays win tonight
Wow...
A Notre Dame fan… I’m not sure how I should take your assaults on Cubs and Red Sox fandom now.
Then again, I’m an Oklahoma fan, not a good day for me either, but I doubt anyone’s going to sympathize.
If it makes you feel any better, my dissertation proposal isn’t even done yet.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I Liked Holtz
When he was at Arkansas, so it pained me greatly when he went over to the dark side.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Kazimir Is Really
Fighting his control so far.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Canseco detained for pregnacy drug running.
SAN DIEGO — Jose Canseco was held for nearly 10 hours by immigration authorities after agents said they stopped the former baseball star as he attempted to bring a fertility drug from Mexico.
Go Royals!
WHY WON'T THEY JUST LET HIM HAVE A BABY, JESUS
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Those Rays "mohawks" are incredibly ugly
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Bechett Served One
Up, and Longoria didn’t miss it.
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Sidney Bechett?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
That's What Happens
When I’m typing fast (for me), and not proofreading because I’m at work. Sidney was the guy in that grainy picture holding a bicycle horn or something, right?
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe that's a soprano saxophone
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
If "momentum can change with one pitch"
then, hey, maybe it doesn’t exist
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Is CoCo wearing his "Boyz in the Hood" Sox 'rag tonight?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Whodunit? I Was
Outside doing manly things with helicopters.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Fun When
Guys, like, hit the ball and run around.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Turn Out The
Lights?
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just on Gameday
But is Scott Kazmir the younger brother of Pat Burrell and Mitch Maier?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Beckett Is Pitching
Like Banny’s twin brother.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Must be the low gravity in the dome
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
AC's Blowing Out
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
On A Really
Bad night.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Pedroia tall enough to have a foursome with 3 implanted, butter-faced, Boston skanks?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
That's All About
The Benjamins.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
This game is destroying our National Innocence!
What happend to bunts, singles, and hit-and-runs?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Didn't They Try
That last night? It didn’t seem to work out.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
you think it's bad now
Imagine if David Eckstein was a legiitmately really, really good baseball player
You’d have Dustin Pedroia
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Ellsbury In RF
Almost put up Teahen numbers this year, but not quite.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad to see (elsewhere) that you also still have a bit of faith in Teahen
This year was as unlkucy as last year was lucky
I still tihnk he could OPS .790-.800 against RHP with a .350 OBP. Not great, but the Royals could use it.
Once defense is figured in, he was as “good” or better than JoGui this year, and that’s not counting his bad luck
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
+24
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
If it makes anyone feel any better
ProPS shows that Jason Bay (in Boston) was even luckier tha Mike Aviles this year
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Former Royal Great J. P. Howell is in line for the win, currently, right?
Man, the Royals must have received a great haul for him. Dayton Moore knows pitching, so he wouldn’t let a badass lefty like that go for nothing. Not when he signed Ron Mahay for two years.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Baseball Is All
About jumping and running and cars and stuff.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
is that even true? I mean, where are all the GMs beating down the doors offering corner outfielders for Rosa, et. al.?
The irrational part of me thinks DMGM wants to have an excuse to trade Greinke because Zack’s not one of his boys. He might be stuck with Gordon and Hochevar, but if he can get rid of Zack AND Butler during the same offseason, he can get rid of that horrible stench of failure from the Baird years.
That’s just my nasty side, though.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, Ellsbury's A
Douche; he’ll fit in fine here.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
Gameday here, what'd he do?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Fouled A Bunt
Attempt off his face.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
He's no Mitch Maier
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry -- can you delete it?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
better?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Post it anyway....
She is seriously hot, if it’s the one I remember…
I just thought I should makeup for my sin
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You know, I'm not sure that's actually her
I’ve seen this pic, and people think it’s her, but i don’t think it really is…
This is her
Same person?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
From what I've heard
the bikini girl is Lucy Pindar, some British model
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Howell Sure Sucks
At least Papi thinks so.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
cocky as hell
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
RamRam's Picture Is
The best.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
that is awesome, although not on par with his actual Gameday tiny, perfectly round Peanuts character head pic
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah... he just looks uncomfortable there
I think I kinda like Alex because he has so little visible charisma… Something really enjoyably bland about that. Maybe he’ll loosen up once he starts hitting better.
Although that pic doesn’t show it, he totally needs to get anchors tattooed on his forearms.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll just keeping typing to myself until I go to bed in 5 minutes
So… I was browsing around today… Somewhere a dude name “Jin Wong” (I think) is listed as the Royals guy in charge of statistical analysis… does he really exist? That name is totally made up, right?
if he does exist, shouldn’t RR be interviewing him?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Are Royals front office people ever allowed to be photographed in anything other than gold shirts?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm... interesting
maybe i’ll try to send him an email
Beyond the Boxscore has an interview with Dean Taylor coming up i know
Dean Taylor?
Can we submit questions?
“What do you value more, batting average or productive outs?”
"When you mentioned VORP to Dayton Moore, did he say ‘god bless you’ or ‘no, I didn’t order the Kung Pow, check with Mr. Glass’s secretary:’??
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry... I mixed two things
1) Who is Dean Taylor?
and
2) Can we submit questions like this if you inteview Jim Wong:
"What do you value more, batting average or productive outs?"
"When you mentioned VORP to Dayton Moore, did he say ‘god bless you’ or ‘no, I didn’t order the Kung Pow, check with Mr. Glass’s secretary:’??
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Oct 11, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, to both, presumably
although a lot of these dudes like doing phoe interviews, which i probably wouldnt want to do
Is That Like
A “faux interview”?
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Wong Is Probably
All about BA, BARISP, RBI, SF’s, Wins, ERA, Saves and most of all GWRBI.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Good night, all
my idiotic contributions end here… I look forward to hearing more about WONG in the coming days.
Hope this game ends up 23-15 Rays, w/ Howell still getting the W.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
H & R Just Saved
A GIDP by making the hitter do the equivalent of a sac bunt; brilliant !
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
Depends On The
Day.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I Could Play
Guitar, too? A skillion Schrute bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111111
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Good God, It's
Only the 7th? I still have to cook.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
Small Ball Rears
Its ugly head; Pena bunts against the shift leading off. It went mercifully foul.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 11, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
Wha?
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Sit Down, Jacoby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply actions
Justin "Bat" Masterson
Has to use that nickname.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions
One Of Wyatt
Earp’s compadres.
It was also a TV show I barely remember.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052445/
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Fister To 3B
On ball 4.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah, Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
The Tension Is
Building.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions
I Go To
Work at 0600, so it’s still early to me; 0845 here.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:43 AM EDT reply actions
Sorry, I Meant
2045, or 845PM. Or a date after I’m dead.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Wheeler Will Blow
This game.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:45 AM EDT reply actions
Or Never
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Life's A Bitch
Then…………………….
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Almost
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:49 AM EDT reply actions
They're Discussing Rubbed
Up balls now, and how well they’re rubbed. It’s been a long night.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions
Coach Fahring Told
Me that when I was 8, so it must be true.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Papelbon Gets Kucky
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions
Maybe I Did
Mean “kucky”.
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
rays are screwed if they don't score
oh jeez. unlucky. crawford laced that.
anyways, anyone trust edwin jackson with the game? haha. nope.
Rowdy Hardy Fan Club member.
Maybe Edwin Starr
“War, uh huh, good god, y’all; what is it good for. Absolutely nothin’;say it again.”
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Looks Like It's
Wheeler ’til the wheels come off.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Terrorist nuns
Sister Ardeth, 72, and Sister Carol, 60, returned to their Baltimore home to find letters and an e-mail from the Maryland State Police saying they were labeled as suspected terrorists.
Go Royals!
Kill Them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111111111111111111111-0e7510975-
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Isn't Price A
- overall pick?
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Price Should Throw
A strike; some of these goobers will get themselves out.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
so has there been a suspened ACLS game?
Go Royals!
Clipped The Front
Corner of the plate…………………….really………………………….swear to god!
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by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions
hahahaha
So I was looking up David Price since they kept saying how fast he came up and someone had edited this in alrady:
“Price made his major league debut with the Tampa Bay Rays on September 14, 2008, against the New York Yankees. He came in for 5⅓ innings of relief; he made his first major league start with the Tampa Bay Rays on September 22, 2008 against the Baltimore Orioles. He’s about to blow game two of the 2008 ALCS”
They were wrong, but it was still funny.
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Ladies And Gentlemen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Introducing Dioner Navarro and his flair for the dramatic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Houston-Phillie Went
16 innings, I think. I don’t know about the duration. I think Rose and Morgan both were in that game.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Oct 12, 2008 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Timlin Was A
Gas can in Seattle 10 yers ago. I can’t believe he’s pitching in the post-season.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Almost time for the most exciting play in baseball..
the walk off sac fly!
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Drew Ends The
Game with a shitty throw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111111111111111
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Best of 5, first 3 games in Boston.
Go Royals!
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