The Official 2008 MLB Playoffs Thread.

[Roxtar]

So, I want to see a Red Sox vs. Dodgers World Series, with the Sox coming out on top. Mainly because if the Red Sox beat the Dodgers in the WS, not only would the Yankees look stupid for firing Torre (one of the worst decisions by a GM EVER!) but I would just like to see the look on Manny's face.

The Angels run the bases better than any team in baseball, but last night they ran into a few outs (Vlad ran right threw a stop sign and essentially blew the game), Jacoby Ellsbury is on fire right now and Dice K is undefeated on the road. If the Angels lose on Friday kiss that series goodbye with Beckett slated for game 3.

Jon Lester? Wow.

The Brew Crew is in trouble unless C.C. somehow finds a way to pitch every single game.

The Rays will probably lose 1 game to the White Sox, but I hope the White Sox can pull it off.

Phillies? Yeah whatever...

And here...we...go!

[YankeesSuck]

lol not looking good for the Cubs so far.

How about J Bay Bay with the homerun last night. I had a good feeling about him going into the game. Lester was lights out, if Lowrie didnt make that error angels would of had 0 runs, and Lester could of gone 8 innings. Looking forward to Dice K even though he hasnt beat the Angels yet.

CC pitched got smoked bye Brewers.

[atreyu_2020]

I'm happy for Jason, I always said I wouldn't care if he got traded considering he deserved better than to be in baseball hell.

[SportsFan81]

watched the whole phillies game, a buddy of mine actually called that grandslam by Victorino. Rays should win in 4. Phillies win in 4. Angels in 5.

can anyone tell me whats going on with the Cubs? lol lost game 1 and losing pretty bad in game 2, havent seen any of the games but im tracking it on ESPN

[YankeesSuck]

the curse is alive :lol:

[Jaythrilla xX]

The Red Sox look good id like to see Manny vs. Boston in the world series

[AsHopeDies]

Cubs suck...


that is all

[MistaFista]

Cubs suck...


that is all

A little something I shopped for my Chicago branch:

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r379/UpNorth88/ThisYearReally.jpg

edit: Diasuke has an excellent chance to completely kill off the Angels home field advantage tonight. The key will be Ellsbury cont'd success at the top of the order and whether or not Peedy can get his bat going. Hopefully Sunday's game will be a clincher...b/c I have tickets!

[Jaythrilla xX]

Yea Daisuke is 9 and 0 on the road with a 2.37 sunday should be the clincher

[Jarlo]

2 Chicago teams and 2 LA teams are in the playoff run. Pretty neat.

Anyways... GO PHILS! That is all...

[Mr Larkin]

I think one of the guys calling the Sox game on tv is drunk... seriously "he went 3 for 6 and reached base all 5 times last night"

lol @ Torri Hunter

[Jaythrilla xX]

You cant be jumpin like that when ya get called out just to the dugout

[Mr Larkin]

You cant be jumpin like that when ya get called out just to the dugout

and then he the whole thing!

[Roxtar]

Beckett looks like shit right now, not his dominant post season self. Walking in a run in the first inning? Come on.

If he doesn't settle in I think Byrd is coming on for long relief and if thats the case, this series will be at 2-1 by the end of the night.

Edit: Wow! No one calls for a fly ball by Ellsbury and a good pitch to get out of a bases loaded jam turns into a three run bloop. 3-1 Sox. I just don't think it was meant for the Halos this year, sorry fellas.

Edit #2: Napoli just CRUSHED one over the green monster. Get Beckett the hell out of there, he doesn't have it tonight. If Byrd comes in this could get ugly for the sox. Ahh I fucking love playoff baseball!

[kirchow]

http://www.thesportsbros.com/images/categories/MLB_WhiteSox.gif

go got em, Danks!!!!!!!!!

and I know that our chances aren't to good, but the Cubs? wtf happened?!?!?!?!
no fight, no uprising, nothing!!!!!!!!!

[Mr Larkin]

They should just start the season with the playoffs and go from there.

[Roxtar]

No Mike Lowell tonight for the Red Sox, but with Jon Lester on the mound the Angels are in trouble.

This is a must win for both teams, Angels win or they're done and the Red Sox definitely do not want to play a game 5 in Anaheim.

[AsHopeDies]

Mike seemed more like a liability out there last night than an asset. I love Lowell, but he's just too beat up. Gimme Lowery, Cora, Pedroia, Youkillis or Youk, Lowery, Pedroia, Kotsay tonight and I'm confident in the Sox's chances.

[SportsFan81]

Phillies. Oh right.

[Roxtar]

Mike seemed more like a liability out there last night than an asset. I love Lowell, but he's just too beat up. Gimme Lowery, Cora, Pedroia, Youkillis or Youk, Lowery, Pedroia, Kotsay tonight and I'm confident in the Sox's chances.

I'd like to see Youk at 3B, Lowrie at SS, and Casey at 1B tonight to make up Lowell out of the line-up. If the Sox win this series and I don't know if they can make it all the way without Lowell's bat. I hope he can play.

[AsHopeDies]

Isn't he 0 for the playoffs?

[Roxtar]

Isn't he 0 for the playoffs?

So is Pedroia, but he's due for a breakout game. Casey is one of the better contact hitters on the team.

[AsHopeDies]

Agreed, but it's hard to say "we can't win without someone's bat" when we nearly swept the Angels with them going 0 for ever.

[Roxtar]

See ya later, White Sox! They're down 6-2 in the 9th. I think this is what we have coming...

NLCS - Phillies vs. Dodgers
ALCS - Rays vs. Red Sox

[SportsFan81]

Angels won 100 games, but they cant score in the post season?

Think the phillies can stretch the series to 7 games? I think it will be close but at the moment, i give the edge to the dodgers

[Roxtar]

Angels won 100 games, but they cant score in the post season?

Think the phillies can stretch the series to 7 games? I think it will be close but at the moment, i give the edge to the dodgers

They won 100 games because they play in the AL west. They were the only team in the league that was over .500. This is no surprise. It never is, they always have a padded record and look great heading into the playoffs and they choke every time.

I think Francona is making a mistake taking Lester out right now, he is LIGHTS OUT! I understand they want to rest him for game 1 of the ALCS but this game isn't over yet by any means.

FUCKING STUPID FUCK EDIT RETARD FRANCONA: I hate to say I told you so, especially to myself, but Tito takes Lester out because he was looking ahead to the ALCS and now its all tied up going into the 9th and the Angels have all the momentum. This is driving me insane...

[Unhinged]

I truly, intensely dislike the Red Sox. From the depths of my existence, I hope they lose to the Rays. If not in the ALCS, then in the Series to the Dodgers.

[Roxtar]

Wow! That was a hell of a game. The ALCS might as well be the WS. That seems to be the trend lately. The Rays and all of their fairweather fans can suck one. No one even showed up to their games until they started playing well. The Red Sox are a dangerous ball club in the post season, we don't know if the Rays are yet because this is their first crack at it. I just hope it's a good series.

I'll be rooting for the dodgers on the other end. I want to see Manny, Torre, D Lowe, and crew back at Fenway.

[BurkeWorld]

Fuckin' right, go Sox! Dodgers/Sox would be an awesome WS, but this game here was so good. I was both swearing, jumping for joy, swearing again, but finally they came through.

Jason Bay, Canadian hero, came up big.

~Burkey

[SportsFan81]

Larry Bowa vs. Charlie Manuel. LETS GET IT ON

[PattyWackit]

Wow! That was a hell of a game. The ALCS might as well be the WS. That seems to be the trend lately. The Rays and all of their fairweather fans can suck one. No one even showed up to their games until they started playing well. The Red Sox are a dangerous ball club in the post season, we don't know if the Rays are yet because this is their first crack at it. I just hope it's a good series.

I'll be rooting for the dodgers on the other end. I want to see Manny, Torre, D Lowe, and crew back at Fenway.

Not really, that was the case last year when the Indians Redsox series went to game 7 and everyone pretty much knew the winner of that series would roll over the rockies. You can't say that this year both NL teams are good

[Roxtar]

Not really, that was the case last year when the Indians Redsox series went to game 7 and everyone pretty much knew the winner of that series would roll over the rockies. You can't say that this year both NL teams are good

We'll see. I really don't think whatever NL team makes the series will hang, especially because AL has home field advantage again. But, hey, thats why they play the games right?

[kirchow]

its all up to the Red Sox now; they'd better get the fuckin job done

[YankeesSuck]

I didnt believe in the Rays against Chicago. Thought with more veterans Chicago would win. Nice try Angels will the squeeze play, fail.

This series could have a Red Sox/Yankees intensity to it. Maybe a fight especially if Coco plays.

[PossumLuver]

Dodgers/Sox in the world series? Hell no its gonna be Phillies and Sox and the Phillies are gonna win!

[SportsFan81]

Dodgers/Sox in the world series? Hell no its gonna be Phillies and Sox and the Phillies are gonna win!

I hope so. lol. Though the Dodgers would need to cool off FAST for the phillies to have a good chance

[Roxtar]

Dodgers/Sox in the world series? Hell no its gonna be Phillies and Sox and the Phillies are gonna win!

You need to lay off the cheesesteaks, boss. The Red Sox aren't going to lose to a NL team in the World Series with home field advantage. Beating the Rays is what they should be worried about. They have gone 7 games in their past two ALCS appearances, but...

The Red Sox are 8-0 against NL teams in the World Series this decade.

BOS 4 STL 0 (2004)
BOS 4 CR 0 (2007)

[overmind]

I'm predicting Boston/Philly. It's all going to come down to how Dice-K and Beckett pitch. They're 1-2 in the ALCS rotation which begins at Trop Field. I think Boston will easily beat any NL team.

[SportsFan81]

Sox experience vs. Rays inexperience a big factor here?

[Roxtar]

Sox experience vs. Rays inexperience a big factor here?

Small factor, momentum is what defines the playoffs. I'm a Sox fan, and I think the Rays win game one 9-2. I think they take advantage of Dice-K trying to nibble and he walks half of the line-up.

You can get away with that in the regular season but not in the playoffs, walks are so much more important.

I really hope I'm wrong. I wanted to see Dice-K as a game two starter. I would have slated it:

Game 1: Beckett
Game 2: Dice-K
Game 3: Lester
Game 4: Wakefield
Game 5: Beckett
Game 6: Dice-K
Game 7: Lester

Lester is the club's ace now and has been for a while.

[PossumLuver]

You need to lay off the cheesesteaks, boss. The Red Sox aren't going to lose to a NL team in the World Series with home field advantage. Beating the Rays is what they should be worried about. They have gone 7 games in their past two ALCS appearances, but...

The Red Sox are 8-0 against NL teams in the World Series this decade.

BOS 4 STL 0 (2004)
BOS 4 CR 0 (2007)

Oh shit who won tonight?????? PHILLIES!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol:

[SportsFan81]

expected to win at home really. Nice home runs though. If hamels pitches again, ( game 7 ), i give the edge to the phill's

[Roxtar]

Oh shit who won tonight?????? PHILLIES!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol:

Yeah, but they're not playing an AL team, I never said the Phillies wouldn't make it to the World Series, I said they aren't winning (and neither are the Dodgers) when they get there.

It could happen, but its doubtful. The AL has been the superior league as of late and they have home field advantage again this year. An NL team has a better chance of beating the Rays as they have World Series experience.

[PossumLuver]

Yeah, but they're not playing an AL team, I never said the Phillies wouldn't make it to the World Series, I said they aren't winning (and neither are the Dodgers) when they get there.

It could happen, but its doubtful. The AL has been the superior league as of late and they have home field advantage again this year. An NL team has a better chance of beating the Rays as they have World Series experience.

Who won again, they ARE winning the World Series whether you like to believe it or not, UNSTOPPABLE!!!!

[kirchow]

well, the Dodgers lost last night 8-5 and I was pissed, you got guys on two bases and the at bat could tie the game in the ninth .....oh well

at least the Red Sox took care of business down in Tampa Bay with a 2-0 win to start the series

[Roxtar]

Who won again, they ARE winning the World Series whether you like to believe it or not, UNSTOPPABLE!!!!

And that whole statement is based on what you want to happen. That means nothing, and it isn't based on any baseball knowledge. You're probably just some Philly homer. Good luck to the Phillies in the WS (if they wrap up the NLCS) they're going to need it.

[PossumLuver]

And that whole statement is based on what you want to happen. That means nothing, and it isn't based on any baseball knowledge. You're probably just some Philly homer. Good luck to the Phillies in the WS (if they wrap up the NLCS) they're going to need it.

Nah I don't even live in the states, I just know they are going to win.

[Roxtar]

We got a barn burner in Tampa! Papelbon coming in. This game is wild!

Edit: What a fucking joke. The home plate ump wanted to go home. He squeezed the shit out of Timlin, even though Timlin coming into a game is a death sentence for the Red Sox, he didn't deserve that. As soon as Timlin came in the strike zone was about as big as Barry Bonds' steroid balls. And Francona mismanaged the fuck out of that game. Yeah, leave Beckett in until he gives up 8 runs. Fucking Francona, "Everybody's friend, nobody's boss."

1-1 Heading to Fenway on Monday with Lester on the hill for the Sox.

[YankeesSuck]

Woot I'm going to game 4!

I dont even want to talk about the fucking ump. Price threw the ball in the same exact spot, he gave him a strike. That struck out Kotsay instead of a walk. Timlin gets a fucking ball. I'm glad they gave the ump shit. Timlin acually pitched ok. Not blowing it with a homerun or something. But there were 4 strike calls he was robbed on.

I know fucking Francona should of took him out. After Beckett the bullpen was lights out up till the 9th inning. We would of won if he got taken out with the lead. This team has to win each game in 9 innings. They cant get the job done in extras. Nobody seems to come up with a big hit. The pitching can only do it for so long.

Well I hope they can finish in 5. Not looking forward to more games in the Cowbell Dome. Seriously use your fucking hands. You dont see lame ass shit like that in Fenway. Any stadium really besides Anaheim. They are the next worst with the thundersticks.

[Roxtar]

Lester is getting buried right now! I bet Francona leaves him in to give up 8 ER's.. It's almost unbearable watching him chew 96 pieces of double bubble and mismanage a game in the playoffs. FUCK!

[SportsFan81]

2 - 0 Phillies early

Edit: 2 - 1 after an inning. How does Blanton throw that right down the middle when Ruiz wants it upstairs. FUCK

[Unhinged]

Ouch, Red Sox got smoked. I've learned not to count them out, so I will reserve any mild form of celebration until the Rays have won all 4. Until then, the Red Sox are, as always, a huge postseason threat and I have no doubts of their ability to catch some retarded luck and win 3 in a row.

[YankeesSuck]

Yeah last 2 ALCS we have been in deeper holes than this. But if Wakefield's knuckle ball isnt going tomorrow not good. Could be alot of long balls again. Well I'll be sitting 10 rows behind the Rays dugout. I'll try to get in their heads somehow lol.

I just dont know about a comeback this time if Beckett cant get his act together. I have confident in Wakefield big playoff pitcher.

[SportsFan81]

3 - 1 series lead baby.

[PossumLuver]

Damn Phillies won again, Worlds Series anyone?

[Roxtar]

Tim Wakefield broke mentally on that diving play that Crawford beat out. Then gives up another 2-run dinger. Rays up 5-0, and Francona once again pulls his starting pitcher after the game is out of reach. I can't stand watching him mismanage games any more.

Edit: So much for no ER's off of Sonnanstine all year, Cash just took him yard. 5-1 Rays bottom 3rd. This may no tbe over yet. Good thing Tito started Cash tonight, Tek would have grounded out or K'd.

Edit #2: 6-1 Rays...this is painful to watch.

[PattyWackit]

This isn't painful at all for me to watch, take that boston! (still pissed about last years alcs)

[Roxtar]

Imagine if the Bruins were any good? I think the whole plant would hate Boston.

Edit: 10-1 Rays, bases still loaded. Fucking pathetic.

[SportsFan81]

lol ZINGGG. Dont think they'll be a repeat. Worst to first Rays

[Unhinged]

Should be a great game thursday in tampa, if they can close out the bosox it will be party time in florida.

but i still think in the back of my mind that his series will go to 7.

[Roxtar]

The Red Sox have been down 3-0 and 3-1 in the ALCS the past two times they went on to not only win, but sweep the World Series, Tampa shouldn't count their eggs before they hatch.

[Soak A Toa]

The Red Sox have been down 3-0 and 3-1 in the ALCS the past two times they went on to not only win, but sweep the World Series, Tampa shouldn't count their eggs before they hatch.

QFMFT, but this is probably on everyone's mind

The Sox could just be breaking down; but, judging from their ALCS history, they're most likely now right where they need to be.

[YankeesSuck]

Imagine if the Bruins were any good? I think the whole plant would hate Boston.

They are good. :)
Should be a great game thursday in tampa, if they can close out the bosox it will be party time in florida.

but i still think in the back of my mind that his series will go to 7.
Uhh Thursday's game is in Boston.

Well sucky game to go to. But my seats were in the 4th row, down left field. Never sat that close before. Gotta believe they can come back again. That comeback against the Yanks was close to impossible. And last year against Cleveland they beat their top 2 pitchers Sabathia and Carmona. Dice K should win game 5. But will Beckett just get smoked again in game 6? Last year him dominating Cleveland in Game 5 started the whole comeback.

So not much excitement in the game besides Cash's homerun and Ortiz's triple lol. I hope that gets him going for game 5. And In the 8th inning these 2 Rays fans came down for closer seats. And right away everyone starting yelling shit to them. Someone called them bandwagon fans. 2 Rays fans and 3 Sox yelling at each other for 5 minutes. They took the seats right next to me. I didnt say anything right away. Then one of the Rays fans yelled shut the fuck up haha. And the other faggot brought out a stupid ass cowbell, the ones they gave out free in the Trop. I hate those stupid fucking things and I started giving the fags shit also. That was the worst thing he could do, bring a cowbell to Fenway. Dont remember exactly what I said, but I used the word pussy and faggot alot. And yelled out a loud you suck as they walked off. All the fans did in the area. Because he rang the bell for a minute straight. Peanuts were being thrown also it was funny shit. Then a security guard escorted them out for their own good. Because trust me there would of been fists thrown eventually. Dam wish I got a video, I was way too into yelling stuff.

[JerkyMyTurky]

Dice K is the Red Sox only hope of cooling down the Rays' red hot bats. I wouldn't be surprised if the Sox came back to win, but I'll be honest, I think the Rays are having one of those Cinderella type seasons, similar to how the Marlins won their titles. The Rays better try to finish it in 6, because a game 7 might add too much pressure for such a young team. I think the Rays are taking it though.

[Unhinged]

They are good. :)

Uhh Thursday's game is in Boston.



my bad. well, i stand by my prediction that the series will still go to 7.

[overmind]

There's a shitload of things working against Boston that makes me believe they won't come back. Ortiz stinks, Beckett's been terrible, no Manny, no Lowell, Ellsbury not hitting, Varitek is an automatic out these days, etc. The 04/07 teams were good, but the team they have now isn't a playoff team by any means. I don't see them winning this series.

[Mr Larkin]

I have front row tickets to the game in Boston on thursday. Right by the canvas, suck my dick.

[YankeesSuck]

You fucker haha have fun. If you see any Rays fans with cowbells give them shit, then take the cowbell away and smash it.

[Roxtar]

There's a shitload of things working against Boston that makes me believe they won't come back. Ortiz stinks, Beckett's been terrible, no Manny, no Lowell, Ellsbury not hitting, Varitek is an automatic out these days, etc. The 04/07 teams were good, but the team they have now isn't a playoff team by any means. I don't see them winning this series.

Hey, retard, I don't know if you've noticed but they eliminated the team with the best record in baseball in the ALDS and are about to play in game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday. They sure look like a playoff team to me.

[overmind]

Hey, retard, I don't know if you've noticed but they eliminated the team with the best record in baseball in the ALDS and are about to play in game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday. They sure look like a playoff team to me.

Lol, they eliminated the Angels because they went through the same thing Boston is now feeling, not because they were an overall better team. I'm a Boston fan and even I can admit that. Can you honestly tell me that after giving up 31 runs in 3 straight losses, 2 at their home park, to last year's worst team, makes them a World Series contender? Okayyyy. :err:

[Unhinged]

Obviously, the Ray's record last year has absolutely nothing to do with their performance now... Boston is losing to the AL East champions, not the shit stain Rays of years past. As a Sox fan (if you really are) you should know better than to say they are not a contender because they are playing badly at the moment.

[Roxtar]

Lol, they eliminated the Angels because they went through the same thing Boston is now feeling, not because they were an overall better team. I'm a Boston fan and even I can admit that. Can you honestly tell me that after giving up 31 runs in 3 straight losses, 2 at their home park, to last year's worst team, makes them a World Series contender? Okayyyy. :err:

The fact that they are one of the 4 teams still alive at the moment and are the defending World Series Champions makes them a contender. They will remain a contender until the last out is made. But that wasn't even the argument, you said they weren't even a playoff team, which is obviously wrong.

[overmind]

The fact that they are one of the 4 teams still alive at the moment and are the defending World Series Champions makes them a contender. They will remain a contender until the last out is made. But that wasn't even the argument, you said they weren't even a playoff team, which is obviously wrong.

What I meant by what I said was that if they have played the entire season the way they are playing right now, they would not be a playoff team. How they're playing this series makes me think their win over Anaheim was a fluke and LA should be playing Tampa. They're getting spanked by a young team that isn't much better than them, so should they make it to the WS? Probably not. Think of it any way you want to though, that's fine by me. Keep the faith I suppose.

[Roxtar]

What I meant by what I said was that if they have played the entire season the way they are playing right now, they would not be a playoff team. How they're playing this series makes me think their win over Anaheim was a fluke and LA should be playing Tampa. They're getting spanked by a young team that isn't much better than them, so should they make it to the WS? Probably not. Think of it any way you want to though, that's fine by me. Keep the faith I suppose.

Did you have the same attitude in 2004 when they lost game three of the ALCS 19-8 and went down 0-3 to the Yankees? Because after that I had the same attitude you have now, and I was proven wrong. And the same thing happened when they were down 3-1 to Cleveland last year.

I've learned not to count them out, regardless of how improbable a comeback may be.

[Stupified]

This is why the games are played rather than handed to the teams with winning records.

On another note.. Tampa Bay reminds me of the '04 BoSox. They'll probably take the series in 5 or 6.

[overmind]

Did you have the same attitude in 2004 when they lost game three of the ALCS 19-8 and went down 0-3 to the Yankees? Because after that I had the same attitude you have now, and I was proven wrong. And the same thing happened when they were down 3-1 to Cleveland last year.

I've learned not to count them out, regardless of how improbable a comeback may be.

2004, yea, not so much last year. I just can't see this team doing the damage we did in the other 2 years and i'm generally an optimistic person. Of course Dice-K, Beckett and Lester can all throw perfect games, Papi and Tek can hit for the cycle, and Ellsbury can hit 4 homeruns in the next game and maybe they'll be on to something. :lol:

[Eaglefan9727]

World Series....Philly vs. Tampa Bay....It wont be watched by many. Fox is most likely dissapointed with it.

[Stupified]

World Series....Philly vs. Tampa Bay....It wont be watched by many. Fox is most likely dissapointed with it.

At least we know baseball isn't rigged.

Like football. :ahhh:

[Roxtar]

2004, yea, not so much last year. I just can't see this team doing the damage we did in the other 2 years and i'm generally an optimistic person. Of course Dice-K, Beckett and Lester can all throw perfect games, Papi and Tek can hit for the cycle, and Ellsbury can hit 4 homeruns in the next game and maybe they'll be on to something. :lol:

Yeah, except the Sox probably need less than a third of those things happen to win. Kazmir is pitching tomorrow, the Sox bury him every time out. The Rays haven't been able to beat Dice-K yet. 3-2 and 3-1 are a whole different ballgame (no pun intended) especially with Beckett picthing the following game. You never know who is going to show up, but I am fairly certain of one thing; the Rays can't keep hitting like this, this isn't a Disney baseball movie and they are still playing at Fenway tomorrow.

Playoff baseball is all about momentum, which will be back to about 50-50 if they get the bats going and Dice-K does his thing for a W tomorrow.

That would make it 3-2 Rays going back to Tampa (much better than the last two times the Sox have seen the ALCS). And if you don't think Josh Beckett feels like he's got something to prove you're sorely mistaken. If the Sox win tomorrow I think we see some flashes of what Beckett was last post-season, at least enough to put the team in a position to force a game 7 if the offense supports him.

So, no, you are not an optimist. You sound like an average bandwagon Sox fan who knows nothing about baseball, or the team you claim to be a fan of. If the Sox win tomorrow, don't be surprised to see a young Tampa team fold under pressure. If not, good look to the AL East in the World Series and congrats to Maddon and the Rays.

Until then, I'm not throwing in the towel.

[PattyWackit]

I'd watch a phillies rays WS, its something new who gives a fuck about fox if its not the yankees or red sox in the WS. I didn't watch any of it last year for obvious reasons.

[overmind]

Yeah, except the Sox probably need less than a third of those things happen to win. Kazmir is pitching tomorrow, the Sox bury him every time out. The Rays haven't been able to beat Dice-K yet. 3-2 and 3-1 are a whole different ballgame (no pun intended) especially with Beckett picthing the following game. You never know who is going to show up, but I am fairly certain of one thing; the Rays can't keep hitting like this, this isn't a Disney baseball movie and they are still playing at Fenway tomorrow.

Playoff baseball is all about momentum, which will be back to about 50-50 if they get the bats going and Dice-K does his thing for a W tomorrow.

That would make it 3-2 Rays going back to Tampa (much better than the last two times the Sox have seen the ALCS). And if you don't think Josh Beckett feels like he's got something to prove you're sorely mistaken. If the Sox win tomorrow I think we see some flashes of what Beckett was last post-season, at least enough to put the team in a position to force a game 7 if the offense supports him.

So, no, you are not an optimist. You sound like an average bandwagon Sox fan who knows nothing about baseball, or the team you claim to be a fan of. If the Sox win tomorrow, don't be surprised to see a young Tampa team fold under pressure. If not, good look to the AL East in the World Series and congrats to Maddon and the Rays.

Until then, I'm not throwing in the towel.

I was kidding. :rollseyes

And bandwagon? yeah right. I was a Boston fan before 2004, and before that, they had a tendency to let me down year after year. Sure it's a different team, but they're still the Red Sox, so I'm going to be a skeptic until they get there.

Keep hoping little buddy. :bigwink:

[Jaythrilla xX]

I think you Boston fans have to be sick and tired of seeing Tim Wakefield, a 42 year old Knuckleballer just lobbing up shit over the plate and watching it fly over the fence. Im a Yankee fan and ive seen how many bad outings that guy has had. He is not a big game pitcher and lost you another big game in the playoffs. You gotta like your chances with Dice K tommorow and hopefully Beckett can redeem himself.

[Roxtar]

I think you Boston fans have to be sick and tired of seeing Tim Wakefield, a 46 year old Knuckleballer just lobbing up shit over the plate and watching it fly over the fence. Im a Yankee fan and ive seen how many bad outings that guy has had. He is not a big game pitcher and lost you another big game in the playoffs. You gotta like your chances with Dice K tommorow and hopefully Beckett can redeem himself.

Wakefield and Timlin are nothing but baggage. They've done a lot for the team in the past but they just can't get the job done anymore. Timlin coming into a game in the late innings is a death sentence. I would rather see Byrd in there, and that's not saying much for Timlin.

As far as Dice-K, I nearly have a heart attack every damn time he pitches. He always gets in jams but somehow it seems like he always pitches out of them. He's like Houdini, he's a hell of an escape artist.

[PossumLuver]

Told you that the Phillies are going to win the world series...:rolleyes:

[Roxtar]

Told you that the Phillies are going to win the world series...:rolleyes:

They haven't even played a single game of the World Series, it's a little too early for i-told-ya-so's.

[PossumLuver]

They haven't even played a single game of the World Series, it's a little too early for i-told-ya-so's.

True, but their one step closer.

[Roxtar]

Here we go, do or die for the Sox.

I'm thinking they beat up on Kazmir again and Dice-K holds down the fort working out of a couple jams, something like 5-2 Red Sox to force a game 6 back in Tampa.

I hope I'm right about this one.

Edit: BJ Upton hit another fucking home run. He had 9 HR's out of 162 games in the regular season. He just hit his 6th of the post season in 9 games. I'd like to cut one of those bats open. This kid couldn't put one over the fence to save his life during the season and all of a sudden hes Reggie fucking Jackson? What is going on here? FUCK!

Edit #2: Another 2 run HR...this is absolutely INSANE!

Edit #3: Another fucking HR... This just turned into the HR Derby. And theres a 25mph wind blowing IN from center field!

[Stupified]

These Tampa Marlins picked a good time to surge. Boston picked a hell of a time to slump.

[SportsFan81]

Ortiz HR has em back in it. Can the Soxs pull off a late inning rally?

Edit: 7 - 6

[Unhinged]

haha i knew it. comeback, probable win for the sox. can't wait for game 7, i know that's where this series is headed.

[Boxcar_Racer649]

Jesus Christ.... 7-7 going into the 9th
EDIT* ..and we're going to game six

[SportsFan81]

Annnnddddd....Momentum changer.

[Stupified]

That was fucking insane. Boston goes to Tampa with all the momentum, Tampa Dolphins go to the Trop knowing they blew a 7-run game.

[SportsFan81]

These Tampa Marlins picked a good time to surge. Boston picked a hell of a time to slump.


That was fucking insane. Boston goes to Tampa with all the momentum, Tampa Dolphins go to the Trop knowing they blew a 7-run game.

Rays. Tampa Bay Rays. Or am I missing something here?

[Roxtar]

That would make it 3-2 Rays going back to Tampa (much better than the last two times the Sox have seen the ALCS). And if you don't think Josh Beckett feels like he's got something to prove you're sorely mistaken. If the Sox win tomorrow I think we see some flashes of what Beckett was last post-season, at least enough to put the team in a position to force a game 7 if the offense supports him.

So, no, you are not an optimist. You sound like an average bandwagon Sox fan who knows nothing about baseball, or the team you claim to be a fan of. If the Sox win tomorrow, don't be surprised to see a young Tampa team fold under pressure. If not, good look to the AL East in the World Series and congrats to Maddon and the Rays.

Until then, I'm not throwing in the towel.

I was kidding. :rollseyes

And bandwagon? yeah right. I was a Boston fan before 2004, and before that, they had a tendency to let me down year after year. Sure it's a different team, but they're still the Red Sox, so I'm going to be a skeptic until they get there.

Keep hoping little buddy. :bigwink:

Annnnddddd....Momentum changer.

Sure looks like keeping my hopes up worked, "little buddy."

This was a HUGE momentum swing, this is bad news for a young Tampa club. How many posts did it take me to drill it into your head? You can never count the Red Sox out in October. I hate to say I told you so buuuuut....

[Stupified]

Rays. Tampa Bay Rays. Or am I missing something here?

I just think the Rays is a really gay name.

[YankeesSuck]

I cant believe that just happen. There was no hope and then BAM. Ortiz homerun holy fucking shit.

[Unhinged]

If I hear ONE Boston fan say "I told you so" if they win this series, I'm going to go off. If the Rays win, I will act with some class. Don't be typical fucking Sox fans and gloat when and if they win, that's one of the biggest reasons why I hate the red sox with a homicidal passion.

[YankeesSuck]

Ok I'll act like nothing happened.

[inrecop]

What happened YankeesSuck?


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[Roxtar]

If I hear ONE Boston fan say "I told you so" if they win this series, I'm going to go off. If the Rays win, I will act with some class. Don't be typical fucking Sox fans and gloat when and if they win, that's one of the biggest reasons why I hate the red sox with a homicidal passion.

Read this thread all the way through and you will understand why it's justified when some Sox fans say "I told you so." Some are unrelenting in their support and others are bandwagoners. You really can never count them out in October, and I happen to be one who honestly believes that. So to all of the naysayers, I TOLD YOU SO when I said they weren't ready to pack it up and start making tee times. And I'll be glad to say I told you so when Boston goes into Tampa with all of the momentum in the world and a young Tampa ball club folds under pressure.

I bet Josh Beckett is pretty fucking fired up right now, and like I said earlier, those bats have to cool off eventually and Boston's just woke up!

Let's hope this goes 7! Could be a classic.

[PossumLuver]

It doesn't matter because the Phillies will beat who ever makes it to the World Series.

[Unhinged]

God forbid Sox fans act out of character. Do what you will, it's not like I'm a rays fan.

[overmind]

Sure looks like keeping my hopes up worked, "little buddy."

This was a HUGE momentum swing, this is bad news for a young Tampa club. How many posts did it take me to drill it into your head? You can never count the Red Sox out in October. I hate to say I told you so buuuuut....

We still have 2 more games to win. Keep that faith alive. :bigwink:

[Roxtar]

We still have 2 more games to win. Keep that faith alive. :bigwink:

Now you're starting to come around! :bigwink:

[Eaglefan9727]

After the loss to the Red Sox tonight of 8-7. That might have damaged the young Tampa Bay team too much which will help the red sox win game #6 and then it will be down to a one game series and if that is the case. I would have to go with the experience between the 2 teams and that would be the Boston Red Sox winning game #7. I would now say it a "MUST WIN" for Tampa in game #6.

[Mr Larkin]

I was sitting front row by the tarp for game 5 in Fenway. The place was fucking nuts, it was awesome.

[SyDias]

I'm from Boston, Ma and while I never was a Sox fan and never claimed to be... I'll say this, we have many 'fair weather' fans here... I'd actually like to call them band wagoners... I remember back in the day during their, 'cursed' time! Fenway park was near empty, aside from a few individuals that never gave up on them. I only know a few fans that stuck it out to this day, because nearly 75% of their fans just started appearing after that first WS victory, back in what? 2004?

Any who, last night's game was amazing for them.. They deserved that win.

[YankeesSuck]

I was sitting front row by the tarp for game 5 in Fenway. The place was fucking nuts, it was awesome.
Aw hell yeah. I'm pissed I went to game 4 instead of 5. What do you think about all the morons leaving in 7th inning lol. They must feel like shit.

So same situation as last year again. Its just can Beckett come through this time.

[PattyWackit]

except 6 & 7 are in tampa this year, I know boston came back in 04 and 07 blah blah blah, but the rays bats havent cooled off this whole series they still put up 7 runs last game.. bostons bats finally did something and I GUESS you could say they have momentum but they are going on the road and if tampa plays like they have been boston is going to have to score probably 6 runs at least to win. or I could be completely wrong and it could be a pitchers duel with a 1-0 final score.

My prediction for tonights game: Tampa 6 Boston 4

[Roxtar]

I don't mean to speak too soon about a young Tampa club folding under pressure and a loss of momentum, buuuut...

[BurkeWorld]

I don't mean to speak too soon about a young Tampa club folding under pressure and a loss of momentum, buuuut...

V-Tek just popped out.. 4 - 2 lead is still good though going into bottom of the 7th.

C'mon Soooooox!

~Burkey

[SportsFan81]

And tampa blows another opportunity. Game 7 here we come.

[BurkeWorld]

Boston has it all but won now.. Momentum on their side, confidence, the slumping batters are now heating up, while the Ray's hitters are cooling off..

Boston takes game 7 by 3 runs is my prediction. :D

~Burkey

[Roxtar]

Boston has it all but won now.. Momentum on their side, confidence, the slumping batters are now heating up, while the Ray's hitters are cooling off..

Boston takes game 7 by 3 runs is my prediction. :D

~Burkey

You heard it here first.

[BurkeWorld]

You heard it here first.

Haha, and if I'm wrong, who cares. All in fun my fellow posters. I'll cheer for the Sox no matter what.

~Burkey

[Roxtar]

Haha, and if I'm wrong, who cares. All in fun my fellow posters. I'll cheer for the Sox no matter what.

~Burkey

I wasn't disagreeing with you. I've been saying this was going to happen for a few days now. From the 15th...

You never know who is going to show up, but I am fairly certain of one thing; the Rays can't keep hitting like this, this isn't a Disney baseball movie and they are still playing at Fenway tomorrow.

Playoff baseball is all about momentum, which will be back to about 50-50 if they get the bats going and Dice-K does his thing for a W tomorrow.

That would make it 3-2 Rays going back to Tampa (much better than the last two times the Sox have seen the ALCS). And if you don't think Josh Beckett feels like he's got something to prove you're sorely mistaken. If the Sox win tomorrow I think we see some flashes of what Beckett was last post-season, at least enough to put the team in a position to force a game 7 if the offense supports him.

So, no, you are not an optimist. You sound like an average bandwagon Sox fan who knows nothing about baseball, or the team you claim to be a fan of. If the Sox win tomorrow, don't be surprised to see a young Tampa team fold under pressure. If not, good look to the AL East in the World Series and congrats to Maddon and the Rays.

Until then, I'm not throwing in the towel.

I'm like fucking Nostradamus. Go Sox!

[CheeseMonkeys]

Shit, i need to start postin back in the sports forum. Game 7 tonight baby!

[Unhinged]

I've been calling a game 7 since the rays won game 3, I just knew it. Sox win the series, unbelievable fuckers. Fucking piss dick ass motherfucking cunt shit stains.

[322]

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/1005954/

[/Tilt/]

Boston, please be a little quieter when you count your chickens.

[Roxtar]

Boston, please be a little quieter when you count your chickens.

What time is the Yankees game on tonight?

[/Tilt/]

Congratulations. This year, the team you like has done better than the team I like. However, this has nothing to do with you guys assuming a game seven victory before it happens. Sheer arrogance. Everyone west of Vermont hates you.

[Stupified]

Joba drives drunk.

What a tongue twister.

[Roxtar]

Congratulations. This year, the team you like has done better than the team I like. However, this has nothing to do with you guys assuming a game seven victory before it happens. Sheer arrogance. Everyone west of Vermont hates you.

Grow up. Every team has fans like the ones you are describing, except no one points them out until said team has success. That's why there is a bunch of assholes calling all of the Ray's fans bandwagoners. I have no doubt that there were some loyal fans who were with them from the get go, like there is for every team.

I haven't assumed anything. There's still another game to be played. But history, momentum, and starting pitching give the edge to Red Sox here. Apparently you haven't been reading this thread since the ALCS started. Not all Red Sox fans are ignorant retards who know nothing about baseball. Just like not all Yankees fans are as bitter as you appear to be.

Here's to hoping for a good game tonight!

[/Tilt/]

Grow up. Every team has fans like the one you are describing, except no one points them out until said team has success. That's why there is a bunch of assholes calling all of the Ray's fans bandwagoners. I have no doubt that there were some loyal fans who were with them from th get go, like there is for every team.

I haven't assumed anything. There's still another game to be played. But history, momentum, and starting pitching give the edge to Red Sox here. Apparently you haven't been reading this thread since the ALCS started. Not all Red Sox fans are ignorant retards who know nothing about baseball. Just like not all Yankees fans are as bitter as you appear to be.

Here's to hoping for a good game tonight!
I have to grow up? You're the one who is talking about the Yankees. What the fuck does this have to do with the Yankees?

I agree that not all Red Sox fans are ignorant retards who know nothing about baseball. In fact, I know 2 or 3 who aren't.

Yeah, sure I'm bitter. But it's only because I have to put up with Massholes all day at my college. I really haven't met one who is humble.

[Roxtar]

I have to grow up? You're the one who is talking about the Yankees. What the fuck does this have to do with the Yankees?

I agree that not all Red Sox fans are ignorant retards who know nothing about baseball. In fact, I know 2 or 3 who aren't.

Yeah, sure I'm bitter. But it's only because I have to put up with Massholes all day at my college. I really haven't met one who is humble.

Well I'm sorry you base your opinion of Red Sox fans on a bunch of cocky idiots at your college who probably don't know their asshole from their elbow when it comes to baseball - Those are bandwagoners. It's become cool to hate the Red Sox because of their recent success, just like everyone used to hate the Yankees. It's ridiculous. I just want to see a good game tonight, hopefully with the Red Sox winning the pennant, if not, I'll root for Tampa Bay and the AL East in the World Series.

Only about an hour and 20min. to the first pitch. It can't get here soon enough!

[SportsFan81]

I really hope the rays win.

[/Tilt/]

Well I'm sorry you base your opinion of Red Sox fans on a bunch of cocky idiots at your college who probably don't know their asshole from their elbow when it comes to baseball - Those are bandwagoners. It's become cool to hate the Red Sox because of their recent success, just like everyone used to hate the Yankees. It's ridiculous. I just want to see a good game tonight, hopefully with the Red Sox winning the pennant, if not, I'll root for Tampa Bay and the AL East in the World Series.

Only about an hour and 20min. to the first pitch. It can't get here soon enough!
Yeah I'm sorry I'm so bitter. If it's any consolation I've hated the Red Sox since well before '04. I want to see a good game, also.

[Roxtar]

Dustin Pedroia reminds me of Mighty Mouse. He would be my favorite player in the MLB even if he played for the evil empire. He is the definition of a "dirt dog." He's like Trot Nixon, but he can handle the stick much better and he has a way better glove.

This has been an exciting series! My praise to both teams! This is what baseball is all about. Go Sox!

Edit: this is the epitome of a pitching duel. I don't know if the Red Sox have it in them to put up another run, but they have the top of the order coming up.

I'll keep my fingers crossed. This is a hell of a game though, all we could ask for.

[overmind]

It's safe to say the offense is dead when you're making Matt Garza look like Nolan Ryan. Not looking good my friend.

[BurkeWorld]

Nothing like taking a pitch with an 0 - 2 count with bases loaded.

GG Red Sox, we'll get 'em next year. :)

Good luck in the WS all Tampa fans.

~Burkey

[PossumLuver]

Hah I knew Boston wouldn't make it, GG though... I guess.

[SportsFan81]

RAYSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

Phillies are gunna win though

[Rootraz]

Even though my Sox didn't pull through, I'll remember this as a great, very intense series. Go Rays for the series.

[Unhinged]

The Red Sox are vanquished.


But they made it a hell of an entertaining series. Both ballclubs had their moments, Boston proved once again that it's harder than hard to knock them out.

[DarcSystems]

Congratulations. This year, the team you like has done better than the team I like. However, this has nothing to do with you guys assuming a game seven victory before it happens. Sheer arrogance. Everyone west of Vermont hates you.

Hey, remember that early celebration that the Rays were doing, when they were talking about their ride to the world series right before the sox came back and won that game?

Yeah...talk about counting your chickens.

[Techoverload]

And the rays win it..................From worst to first.........

GO RAYS

[Stupified]

Decent game, but Boston didn't deserve it. They were outplayed pretty much the entire series except for the last 3 innings of game 5. This game was completely mismanaged by Tito, from not pinch hitting for Varitek on 3 seperate occasions to not pinch running Ellsbury for ANYONE. Weak offenses need to manufacture until something clicks. Such a lazy effort by everyone.

And how fitting that Varitek's last at-bat in Boston is a strikeout by a minor leaguer? :lol:

[DarcSystems]

Boston didn't deserve it? What the hell does that mean? They played baseball and they won some games. They deserved every win they got.

[Stupified]

Boston didn't deserve it? What the hell does that mean? They played baseball and they won some games. They deserved every win they got.

They didn't deserve to win the series is what I was getting at. The better overall team won, no denying that.

[judomats13]

HA HA to all the crying red sox fans, maybe in another 25 years.

[SportsFan81]

Well a lot of people will be mad its not Sox/Dodgers. But i couldn't care less. PHILLIES BABYYYYY

[PattyWackit]

HA HA to all the crying red sox fans, maybe in another 25 years.

or they could take the yankees approach and spend a fuck load of money in the offseason and win it all in 09. but lets hope not, the Indians need to stop being cheap fucks and get it done!

[Dr. Mubang]

Im a Tigers fan, but moved down here to Tampa a couple of years ago. I was glad to see the Rays beat the Red sox. Their fans have become as annoying as the yankees fans were a few years ago, and they needed to get knocked the fuck out.

On another note, The Rays stadium "tropicana field" is ugly as shit on the inside. After being spoiled with Comerica park in Detroit, going to Tropicana field is a fucking joke. It's the worst professional sports stadium I have ever been to. I realize that Tampa needs to have a dome because it rains all summer, but they should have made it retractable, and they should have designed the inside much better. There has been talk about building a new stadium and now that they are going to the WS maybe it will happen.

I hope the Tigers take something from the Rays and make their team competitive next year. What a let down having the 3rd highest payroll in MLB and coming in last in the AL central.

[SportsFan81]

its hard to fund a new stadium when no one comes to your home games. Besides, theyve only been in the league for what, 10 or so years?

[AsHopeDies]

or they could take the yankees approach and spend a fuck load of money in the offseason and win it all in 09. but lets hope not, the Indians need to stop being cheap fucks and get it done!

I think the Yankees approach is actually spending a fuck load of money and not making the playoffs.

[DarcSystems]

HA HA to all the crying red sox fans, maybe in another 25 years.

Haha, what? Who's crying? We made it to, and almost won the ALCS against a better team. That's awesome. Not to mention in the last 4 years we've won 2 world series.

25 years, eh? Where does that figure come from?

What is it with everyone always hating Boston/New England teams? I know we're good, but jesus, you don't have to make it so obvious by hating us for kicking your teams asses. HAHA.

But seriously, what's with the hate? Did we steal your lunch money? The world cheered when Brady was injured. How unsportsmanlike is that? Who cheers when a great football player suffers an injury that puts him out for the season? People who are clearly afraid of him. ;)

Same with the Red Sox. The only reason you hate them is most of your teams can't top them. You only make it more obvious by cheering when they fail. It's actually kind of flattering. :lmao:

[SportsFan81]

Hate the Sox
Hate the Patriots






The Celtics...I dont mind.

[PossumLuver]

The world cheered when Brady was injured. How unsportsmanlike is that?

Its about as unsportsmanlike as the Patriots cheating.

[/Tilt/]

So the small market team has beaten the big market team. My question to you all is this good or bad for baseball?

[Roxtar]

So the small market team has beaten the big market team. My question to you all is this good or bad for baseball?

Parity is always a good thing, it keeps sports interesting. Good for the MLB, bad for FOX. The ratings for this World Series are going to be terrible.

[Just a nobody]

I don't mean to speak too soon about a young Tampa club folding under pressure and a loss of momentum, buuuut...
i dont really like being a dick like this, but your pompous additude this entire thread is making me do it

HAHAHAHAHA THE SOX FUCKING LOST. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


What is it with everyone always hating Boston/New England teams? I know we're good, but jesus, you don't have to make it so obvious by hating us for kicking your teams asses. HAHA.

But seriously, what's with the hate?
i really dont hate new england teams, im just tired of seeing them win. let someone else win. that ontop of the fans acting like their fucking awesome because they like a team. im a phillys fan and would really like to see them win, but if the rays win ill be happy too. not as happy, but happy to see boston not win for a change
Its about as unsportsmanlike as the Patriots cheating.
lulz

[beardo]

finally tampa has something to show. ive been a fan of them since they joined the league, although nobody believes me.

indians are number 1 in my heart though!

[Roxtar]

finally tampa has something to show. ive been a fan of them since they joined the league, although nobody believes me.

indians are number 1 in my heart though!

You're from Hawaii, you claim to be a loyal Rays fan second to only the Indians, and you have a White Sox avatar?

I smell bullshit.

[YankeesSuck]

I'm more pissed at Garza spitting all game than losing, wtf is his problem? And that dickhead got series mvp, over Upton and Longoria fuck no.

Acually when our payroll is $133,440,037 vs the Rays $43,820,598 we should be in the world series. Not taking anything away from all the young talent they developed on that team. I watched the Rays give the Sox fits for years even when they had bad records every season. And knew they would be good someday. But I never pictured this happening. Kind of like Eli Manning beating the Patriots.

[MiKe]

I'm just glad Boston's out. I'm a Yankee fan, and since they blew it hardcore my only hope for happiness this year was seeing the Sox lose...wait a second..............what the fuck am I doing in the Sports section?

[Roxtar]

i dont really like being a dick like this, but your pompous additude this entire thread is making me do it

HAHAHAHAHA THE SOX FUCKING LOST. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

My pompous attitude? I don't know where you're getting that from.

This has been an exciting series! My praise to both teams! This is what baseball is all about. Go Sox!

This is the epitome of a pitching duel. I don't know if the Red Sox have it in them to put up another run, but they have the top of the order coming up.

I'll keep my fingers crossed. This is a hell of a game though, all we could ask for.

^If you think that's pompous I have to wonder whether or not you even know what the word means.

I made an honest prediction and I was incorrect. Like I said, now I will root for the Rays/AL East in the World Series. And I'll take your opinion with a grain of salt, after all, you're just a nobody...

[PossumLuver]

Phillies vs. Rays tonight, my money is on the Phillies. Rays are looking good though, but I don't think they have as much experience as the Phillies do.

[Roxtar]

Phillies vs. Rays tonight, my money is on the Phillies. Rays are looking good though, but I don't think they have as much experience as the Phillies do.

Hamels pitching tonight gives the edge to the Phillies, even at the Trop Dome. If they Phillies win tonight they steal home field advantage, but as we saw in the Rays' last series that doesn't seem to matter. I'll be rooting for the Rays to pull it off either way. I'll be interested to see if Upton can keep going yard.

[SportsFan81]

I like Lidge to close this one out for the phillies, 3 - 2.

[YankeesSuck]

Phillies in 6. I dont know how that Rays bullpen beat us. Perhaps if we had you know who, no forget it. The Rays pen isnt looking good though. We beat up on Balfour, Wheeler wasnt great except for game 2. He pitched 3 long innings and that hurt him. He is their main closer. Unless Price steps up big they arent winning. Phillies have a better overall bullpen I think. We will see if that matters.

[Dr. Mubang]

Phillies vs. Rays tonight, my money is on the Phillies. Rays are looking good though, but I don't think they have as much experience as the Phillies do.


What does experience have to do with anything? The White sox and Red sox had a lot more experience than the phillies and the rays beat both of them.

The American league is far better than the national league, as displayed in inter-league play over the last several years. If you faggots would actually take the time and compare the bullpens, instead of making uneducated assertions, you would clearly see that the rays have a FAR superior bullpen, with the ONLY exception being the closer. The ERA's of the rays main relief pitchers are much better than the Phillies main relief pitchers, and the rays pitchers faced American league hitting.

Rays 4 games to 1.

Edit:

The Phillies were 4-11 in interleague play this year, and the Rays were 12-6

[PossumLuver]

What does experience have to do with anything? The White sox and Red sox had a lot more experience than the phillies and the rays beat both of them.

The American league is far better than the national league, as displayed in inter-league play over the last several years. If you faggots would actually take the time and compare the bullpens, instead of making uneducated assertions, you would clearly see that the rays have a FAR superior bullpen, with the ONLY exception being the closer. The ERA's of the rays main relief pitchers are much better than the Phillies main relief pitchers, and the rays pitchers faced American league hitting.

Rays 4 games to 1.

Edit:

The Phillies were 4-11 in interleague play this year, and the Rays were 12-6

Doesn't matter Phillies will dominate, just like they dominated the Dodgers.

[Dr. Mubang]

Doesn't matter Phillies will dominate, just like they dominated the Dodgers.


You're living in la la land! The Dodgers barely even made it to the playoffs. The Phillies got past the Brewers and the Dodgers, and the Rays got buy the White sox and Red sox, both of which would have beat the Phillies.
If you ever decide to check back into reality, how about providing some valid material to support your allegation.

[Just a nobody]

Phillies? Yeah whatever...


You need to lay off the cheesesteaks, boss. The Red Sox aren't going to lose to a NL team in the World Series with home field advantage.

Yeah, but they're not playing an AL team, I never said the Phillies wouldn't make it to the World Series, I said they aren't winning (and neither are the Dodgers) when they get there.



Read this thread all the way through and you will understand why it's justified when some Sox fans say "I told you so." Some are unrelenting in their support and others are bandwagoners. You really can never count them out in October, and I happen to be one who honestly believes that. So to all of the naysayers, I TOLD YOU SO when I said they weren't ready to pack it up and start making tee times. And I'll be glad to say I told you so when Boston goes into Tampa with all of the momentum in the world and a young Tampa ball club folds under pressure.


I don't mean to speak too soon about a young Tampa club folding under pressure and a loss of momentum, buuuut...

Parity is always a good thing, it keeps sports interesting. Good for the MLB, bad for FOX. The ratings for this World Series are going to be terrible.

i rooted for the phillies the whole way through but didnt put every other team down. you seem to enjoy putting down philly and seeing the red sox as the greatest team to ever play baseball. but im not too mad about you're little "you're just a nobody" insult. while i root for the phillies in the world series, you'll have to wait a whole year before the red sox can have the chance to play in the world series

[Roxtar]

i rooted for the phillies the whole way through but didnt put every other team down. you seem to enjoy putting down philly and seeing the red sox as the greatest team to ever play baseball. but im not too mad about you're little "you're just a nobody" insult. while i root for the phillies in the world series, you'll have to wait a whole year before the red sox can have the chance to play in the world series

I wasn't putting down the Phillies, I was putting down the National League. It was assumed, and not by you (by PossumLover), that the Phillies would win the World Series after the NLDS, that was a long time ago. I have no problem with the Red Sox not playing in the big dance, obviously I would rather see them win it. Too bad, they're out and now I'll root for for the AL East representative Rays. Game 1 tonight, let's hope for some good baseball, you pompous asshole.

[PossumLuver]

You're living in la la land! The Dodgers barely even made it to the playoffs. The Phillies got past the Brewers and the Dodgers, and the Rays got buy the White sox and Red sox, both of which would have beat the Phillies.
If you ever decide to check back into reality, how about providing some valid material to support your allegation.

The proof you seek will surface tonight after the Phillies win.

[Roxtar]

The proof you seek will surface tonight after the Phillies win.

You can post that after they win 4 games.

[Just a nobody]

I wasn't putting down the Phillies, I was putting down the National League. It was assumed, and not by you (by PossumLover), that the Phillies would win the World Series after the NLDS, that was a long time ago. I have no problem with the Red Sox not playing in the big dance, obviously I would rather see them win it. Too bad, they're out and now I'll root for for the AL East representative Rays. Game 1 tonight, let's hope for some good baseball, you pompous asshole.
i felt like you were attacking the phillys, my bad. and if possumlover wasnt a phillys fan i would have said the same thing to him haha. he talked a lot through this thread too, but he supports my team lol

[PossumLuver]

You can post that after they win 4 games.

Looks like were up 2 nothing top of the 3rd.

[Roxtar]

Looks like were up 2 nothing top of the 3rd.

Oh shit! I didn't know you played for the Phillies. What position?

Edit: Possum where you at? Your Phillies are 2 outs away from stealing home field advantage... Never mind, you're probably not watching the game. ;)

Lidge just thre 7 straight sliders for 2 strikeouts...wow!

[PossumLuver]

Aww shit, I think the Phillies won.

[SportsFan81]

I like Lidge to close this one out for the phillies, 3 - 2.

did i call that shit or what?

[PossumLuver]

did i call that shit or what?

Haha I was actually going to say something about that, nice call man.

[Roxtar]

Hell of a ball game, ay gentleman? I'm enjoying this post-season. I hope this one goes 7.

[Dr. Mubang]

Nothing has changed, I said the rays would win 4 games to 1. The Rays also lost the first game to Boston. The Phillies other 3 pitchers are not nearly as good as Hamels, although I do like Blanton from his oakland days. Not that is a fucked up team. The Oakland A's have had some of the best talent in the last 8 years and keep giving it up, especially pitching. Here are some examples:

Barry Zito
Tim Hudson
Mark Moulder
Dan Haren
Rich Harden
Cory Lidle
Aaron Harang
Joe Blanton
Chad Gaudin

[PossumLuver]

Calling the game tonight, 5-3 Phillies.

[SportsFan81]

6 - 5 Phillies. They finally connect with RISP and myers gives up some early runs but holds them in check

[PattyWackit]

Longoria is going deep, thats all i predict haha.. I'll be happy for either team honestly

[Just a nobody]

did i call that shit or what?

no, that was some other guy

[Dr. Mubang]

Ahhemm..., where are all the phillies lovers now?

[Stupified]

If Philly were an AL team, they don't even make the playoff picture.

And unless they get some kind of insane momentum at home, this is Tampa's series to lose.

[SportsFan81]

still can't get runs home from second and third. FUCK.

[KakUMei]

The Phillies still have home filed advantage so don't count them out just yet.

If the Rays can take game 3 in Phili then I think they ride the wave of momentum and finish it off in 5.

If not, I see the series going 7.

[PossumLuver]

The Phillies lost on purpose as to not make the Rays look that bad. I have a feeling they will dominate their home games.

[Roxtar]

The Phillies lost on purpose as to not make the Rays look that bad. I have a feeling they will dominate their home games.

How old are you? Jamie Moyer is going to get lit up like a store window in game 3. So unless the Phillies can put up big #'s on offense they're in trouble, and will most likely go down 2-1.

[PossumLuver]

How old are you? Jamie Moyer is going to get lit up like a store window in game 3. So unless the Phillies can put up big #'s on offense they're in trouble, and will most likely go down 2-1.

26, not that it really matters. Its cool I'm just seeing how angry I can get people by being extremely pompous and cocky. Don't take everything I say to heart because I am an asshole, and the Phillies are wiping their asses with the "Sunshine" Ray's jerseys. Fo Real.

[YankeesSuck]

Was that Big Game James first big game? Get ready Phillies fans for a spit show by Matt Garza.

[ts3000]

can i just say that i HATE taylor swift?

thanks.

i hate her.

[SportsFan81]

Ruiz's HR put em up 2-1

[YankeesSuck]

yeah keep spitting garza you fag

[SportsFan81]

Moyer pitched more then I expected. see if we can hold em into Madson/Lidge


4 - 2

Edit: That 1st base ump fucked up.

Edit2: Groundout RBI. 4 - 3.

Edit3: Upton is a fagget. 4 - 4.

Edit4: 5 man infield. bottom 9th. PLEASE hit a pop up. based loaded no outs.

[/Tilt/]

Wow what a game. I don't care too much who wins, so it's good to see a good game.

[PossumLuver]

Pretty crazy game, Howard finally stepped up with home run.

[JuliaAguilar]

Watching game 4 right now, wtf was that call at 3rd? Fucking umps, Longoria had him out by a mile.

[SportsFan81]

the pitcher should have tried for the double play, not the out at third.

1 - 0 PHI up. Blanton looking good so far.

[JuliaAguilar]

Yeah he should have, but it was still a BS call. Rays need to start showing up and playing baseball though.

[SportsFan81]

Dammit Blanton.

2 - 1 after a Rays HR.

[/Tilt/]

Iwamura equals teh suck.

[JuliaAguilar]

Tonight, yes. Goddamnit.

[SportsFan81]

...yes howard

[JuliaAguilar]

Oh for fuck's sake.

[SportsFan81]

seriously? Hinske? pinch hit HR...

Edit: wow....lulz. Blanton

[Dr. Mubang]

I'm never opening my mouth about a sporting event again. FUCK! Good thing I'm a Tigers fan. Of course, they came in last place in their division, so..it's maybe not so good after all. Fuck you Rays! Also fuck these Direct TV commercials that are on every five seconds.

[SportsFan81]

annnd its a rout.


10 - 2

[Warka]

yeah babyyy

looks like the phillies will finish the rays off at home since cole hamels is pitcing. this is going to be great.:)

[PossumLuver]

Damn 10-2 phillies, they raped tonight. Tomorrow is a very important game, can't wait.

[silasp.silas]

yeah babyyy

looks like the phillies will finish the rays off at home since cole hamels is pitcing. this is going to be great.:)

hell yeah man

[SportsFan81]

if, let me rephrase, WHEN they win tonight, its gunna be madness down here in philly. Broad Street and Center city is gunna be nuts.

Hamels is pitching. And only god saves more than Lidge.

[PossumLuver]

if, let me rephrase, WHEN they win tonight, its gunna be madness down here in philly. Broad Street and Center city is gunna be nuts.

Hamels is pitching. And only god saves more than Lidge.

If they win tonight, there will be riots in Philadelphia. I can't wait to see the videos of it!

[EFast]

I Just really do not like the phillies. All phillies fans are quiet when they suck, and nobody wears anything Philadelphia, but as soon as they make the world series, everyone has their phillies gear on. After they lost their one game for the next day nobody wore anything Phillies. They are quiet when the Phillies suck, but once they become good, everyone jumps on the bandwagon.

[SportsFan81]

I Just really do not like the phillies. All phillies fans are quiet when they suck, and nobody wears anything Philadelphia, but as soon as they make the world series, everyone has their phillies gear on. After they lost their one game for the next day nobody wore anything Phillies. They are quiet when the Phillies suck, but once they become good, everyone jumps on the bandwagon.

lol please. They were interviewing Rays fans earlier.

"how long have you been a fan?"

ummm. Since September. lol gimme a break. talk about bangwagoners.

and its called fair weather fans. And not all phillies fans are like that, most are die-hard fans. Where do you live btw?

[Roxtar]

I Just really do not like the phillies. All phillies fans are quiet when they suck, and nobody wears anything Philadelphia, but as soon as they make the world series, everyone has their phillies gear on. After they lost their one game for the next day nobody wore anything Phillies. They are quiet when the Phillies suck, but once they become good, everyone jumps on the bandwagon.

Every team has fans like that, but no one calls them out until they have some success.

[Warka]

I'm really excited for this game tonight!!

[overmind]

Looks like Tampa Bay will go back to having 3 fans soon.

[kirchow]

I Just really do not like the phillies. All phillies fans are quiet when they suck, and nobody wears anything Philadelphia, but as soon as they make the world series, everyone has their phillies gear on. After they lost their one game for the next day nobody wore anything Phillies. They are quiet when the Phillies suck, but once they become good, everyone jumps on the bandwagon.

I gotta say- that's dead on. People that I didn't even know liked the Phillies have started sporting their gear and it's kinda annoying.

Looks like Tampa Bay will go back to having 3 fans soon.

Same with this team. I never knew there was any Tampa Bay Rays fans in my school and then they start winning. I guess I really shouldn't even be using the word "fans."

[PossumLuver]

Woot Phillies are gonna win tonight, I'll put money on it like I havent before!

[SportsFan81]

doesnt look like the games going to finish tonight.

[JuliaAguilar]

Wow that field is horrible right now, and this just in they're finishing tomorrow. Really glad to see the Rays tie it up though, because (while it would probably be bullshit and unfair as hell to do) I could see the umps calling it a win for the Phillies, which would have been a shitty way to end it, in my opinion, and not just because I'm a Rays fan.

And to clarify, it might seem like I'm a bandwagoner, but truthfully, I hadn't followed baseball since the early nineties, and I moved down here to Florida and caught baseball fever from my boyfriend. Right place, right time, I guess, and I probably would have become a fan regardless.

This is just frustrating for all involved, the Rays were just getting back into the game, and the Phillies were probably thinking they were winning the series tonight. Stupid rain.

[YankeesSuck]

Yeah if anything this could get the Rays back in this series. I would pissed if I was a Phillies fan. Because you lose Hamels for the rest of this game now. Yea the last thing they wanted to do is give the Phillies the win with only 6 innings played.

[silasp.silas]

If they win tonight, there will be riots in Philadelphia. I can't wait to see the videos of it!

If they win, there will be riots in Philadelphia. I can't wait to be apart of it and see the videos of it!

[kevinsmith]

Well, no resolution today either, still too much rain.
This may go down as one of the more odd Series.

Watching Sunday's game and the announcers were talking about the plethora of bad calls made me laugh. You know the umping is bad when the announcers are willing to call them on it.

[JuliaAguilar]

Umps have been horrible this series, no doubt about it. I'm still not quite sure where the strike zone is in this series lol.

Screwy fucking weather too, this is why it's great to be in Tropicana Field, domes for the win.

[kevinsmith]

Umps have been horrible this series, no doubt about it. I'm still not quite sure where the strike zone is in this series lol.

Screwy fucking weather too, this is why it's great to be in Tropicana Field, domes for the win.

It's a different strike zone depending on the team at bad. ;)

As for domes...yeah, sorry, but your dome sucks. Whomever thought it was a good idea to pain the ceiling the same color as the ball needs to be shot. I'm surprised more teams don't do like Arizona did and have a retractable roof...it's a lot of money but it prevents rain delays and what not.

[JuliaAguilar]

They're trying to get a new stadium built, which would be nice, but apparently a lot of the old fogies with sticks up their asses don't want it. Dumbasses, a new stadium with more seating would only help the economy, the Trop is fun to visit but it doesn't feel like baseball indoors.

People will find anything to bitch about though, granted it's a lot of money to go into it the stadium but it's a hell of a lot nicer for a team that's just proven they belong in MLB.

[Just a nobody]

i could have gone to the game last night but didnt. my aunt is dating one of the philly's announcers who used to play for the phillies. he had two tickets he was gonna give to my grandparents but they couldn't make it. he asked my dad but he said no. well, i gave him an earful for his decision, but i guess it turned out for the best seeing the rain delay. ill be in philly tomorow though to watch the game and riot if *ahem* i mean, WHEN, they win.

[xvar888]

God fucking damnit.

[Warka]

wow this is amazing. everyone in my neighborhood is going crazy lol. cant wait to go to the parade!!!!

I LOVE YOU PHILLIES!!!!1:):):boink::D:D:wah:<----tears of joy

[Just a nobody]

PHILLIESSSSSS
FINALLY we get a championship
friday is gonna be fucking awesome parade

[PossumLuver]

Phillies are gonna win!

Did I call it or what? Sorry Roxtar, you were proven wrong, I just simply know more about baseball than you.

[Roxtar]

Did I call it or what? Sorry Roxtar, you were proven wrong, I just simply know more about baseball than you.

I doubt you know more about baseball than me, considering you never gave a single reason for your prediction, but good call none the less. Talk about a fucking circus, huh? A 3-inning game to win the title is sort of anti-climactic. I wish it would have been an entire game, for Phillies' fan's sake. Oh well.

On to the off-season who stays who gos insanity!

[PossumLuver]

I doubt you know more about baseball than me, considering you never gave a single reason for your prediction, but good call none the less. Talk about a fucking circus, huh? A 3-inning game to win the title is sort of anti-climactic. I wish it would have been an entire game, for Phillies' fan's sake. Oh well.

On to the off-season who stays who gos insanity!

I was just bustin your balls, but you didn't have any confidence in the Phillies at the beginning of the NCLS and I knew that they were going to make it to the series. Oh well I hope they have close to the same team so they have a chance of doing it again.