Playoffs 2008: ALCS - Red Sox/Rays
by snakecharmer on Oct 19, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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With half of the teams now out of the post-season and only the Championship Series to play until the World Series, my thoughts are to keep one thread open per series. Depending on the activity level, we will adjust how future gameday threads are opened and handled. We hope that, with increased interest in the Championship Series' results, that these threads will continue to draw knowledgeable and well-meaning baseball fans from all over. Note, however, that these open threads are not to be misconstrued as a place where visiting fans can gloat about their teams' successes; please take excessive celebratory remarks home.
Game 7: 10/19, 5:07pm AZT, TBS
Series Tied 3-3
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I really cannot think of anything interesting to say tonight. Yesterday's game wasn't pretty for either team, though it was of course worse for Tampa Bay. Boston left 12 men on base, while Tampa Bay managed only 4 hits and and 2 walks all night. Both of their runs came on solo HRs. James Shields just couldn't control the game, and Josh Beckett returned to dominant form.
Tonight features a rematch of Game 3 starters, which the Rays won 9-1. The Rays scored 5 runs off of Lester and 4 more off of Byrd. Garza pitched well that game, allowing only 1 run. Tampa Bay had best be hoping for a repeat performance offensively and pitching-wise, or else their season is over. Boston has the momentum on their side now, and I think I heard last night they are 9-0 in elimination games in recent years.
Like I said, I really don't have anything creative to say tonight, heh. But there's good news already - the game is on the air!!
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Thanks :(
I’m seeing a GI doctor on Monday who I hope will help straighten out my stomach…
by snakecharmer on Oct 10, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
So far
Quite a bit quicker, and quieter, than the NLCS game today.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
1-0 Boston
Rays still haven’t got a hit yet? Ouch.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
And yet at least 4 walks
and couldn’t capitalize. :(
by snakecharmer on Oct 10, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Still hitless after six
A no-hitter seemed unlikely after the first inning, where Dice-K walked the bases loaded – heck, a shutout seemed unlikely. But here we are, nine outs left… Beginning to cheer for him to do it, frankly; it’ll be the first time I’ve actually watched a full no-hitter unfold.
Not looking good for the Rays
They need to get out of this jam, and get their own bats working, or home advantage will have been snatched away by the Red Sox.
Part 1 of wish - granted!
They definitely need to start hitting… Oddly enough, Dice-K hadn’t faced the Rays at al this season. I hope they have better luck against the bullpen.
by snakecharmer on Oct 10, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
aRGH
Double play.
Come on, guys!
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Disappointing
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Not quite what I was looking for.
Still, long series. And as much as I’d dislike seeing Boston win another World Series, I’d rather see them there than the Dodgers any day of the week.
Not starting off well for Tampa
Top of the first, two outs, and Kazmir’s given up a walk, two hits, and another walk, and Boston’s up 2-0 with two on.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Good morning
Snaaaaaaaaaaaaaakepit!
Not looking so good for Tampa as kishi (damn yous!) write essentially what I was about to.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Mua-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Victory- paltry and meaningless- is mine!
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
You win this round...
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Weird
Youkilis is playing third. Has he been doing that all the postseason with Lowell out?
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
I wonder
how long Boston has had that uniform number font. It’s unique but not gimmicky.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
And speaking of fonts
Tampa Bay’s uniform looks like it was made in MSPaint.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Your face
looks like it was made in MSPaint.
OH!!
"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber
Wow
I bet you spent your entire off-season thinking that one up.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
What..?
The offseason just got started!!
Nah. I was out of town and away from the ‘Pit for a week. These days I’m blogging football and politics more than baseball.
"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber
Tied game
on a Longoria home run.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Come on, guys
Someone needs to hit Coco Crisp with a pitch, right? Isn’t that what we’re all waiting for?
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
I'd be okay with it
but only if they take out Toucan Sam too.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Beckett
strikes out the side around a base hit.
Both pitches past the 40-pitch mark through two. Kazmir’s over 50. Might be a short outing for both at this rate (although in the case of Kazmir, that’s not that unprecedented).
Sometimes
I daydream Pedroia was a Diamondback.
And as I write that he belts a home run.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
I got to watch a couple of his games in college.
My best friend in high school loved all things ASU athletics, so I tagged along a couple times.
It was obvious he was good, but there was no way we thought he’d be this big of a contributor. A .370+ OPS? Near 20/20? All-star? No way.
I do like seeing players like that succeed, though.
Well yeah
that’s why I retroactively daydream about it. Another former Sun Devil, Ian Kinsler, would also be awesome.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
I like it.
I bet Pedroia could play third. Put Kinsler at second to fill the O-Dawg hole. Maybe put Reynolds at first, I dunno.
That’d be a scary infield.
Can we
resurrect Lou Gehrig while we’re at it?
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Or
maybe Dimaggio.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Let's get Buck Bokai, too
We’re going to have a crowded infield.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Aww
Its nice to see Upton doing something. And hey, we are actually watching two of the sibilings of our team, which I guess is good enough to make me watch this game. :)
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
Tie game again
Let’s go, Rays!
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
4-3!
Woooh!
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Bwah wah waaaaaaaaaaah
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
I need
more FrankTV commercials.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Man
home run city tonight.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
I've
always liked him.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
I don't really have anything against him,
But he’s wearing a Red Sox uniform, and since the Red Sox are overexposed, I’m forced to hear about his postseason exploits much too frequently.
Ditto
I had no problem with him when he was a Marlin – I rooted for him, of course, that World Series! – but as a Red Sox… meh.
by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry?
There are some Red Sox that are annoying, but the dude is a good player. Not his fault the media has a hard-on for his team.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Dunno why you feel the need to justify it.
You like him more than I do. I don’t dislike him. Simple as that.
I just find it
a little weird. I understand what you’re saying, but whatevs.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Welp.
As fun as Homerunapalooza is, I’m heading off to watch the Suns’ outdoor exhibition. Should be interesting.
In Palm Springs?
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Indian Wells.
Supposed to be like 65 degrees and windy, so it’ll be fun to see how screwed up things get.
Of course it won’t rain at Indian Wells! We have other plans!
/ditto
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Oct 11, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
That reminds me,
I have to do a thing for my video guy….
by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Man
I feel like I’m not apart of the cool kid’s club cos I don’t get all these Sports Night references.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
That's 'cuz you're not
But you could be if you wanted to be….
by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
But do I
want to be?
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Depends
on how much you want to be like your wife, myself and 4 Corners Fan.
by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno
“the mighty BENgals of Cincinnati?”
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
....
It doesn’t count as a cool kids reference if it’s not actually applicable to the situation and/or episode. :)
by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
But...but...
it’s all I know!
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
And it's a start!
But it still doesn’t count. :P
by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
You know
There is an easy solution to that and it is right next to the TV
… Just saying
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
This is getting
straight up RIDICILUS
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Tied game with another home run
ADAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
WE BUILT THIS CITY
ON HOOOOOOOOOOME RUUUUUUNS
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Ball four from Balfour.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
+1
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Oct 11, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
-1 on the +1
That cannot be condoned. ;)
by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
What?
Whyyyyyy?
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Oh I'm sorry
but quoting TV shows is good enough.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Hehe, well it's more obscure
and less groan-worthy.
But I concede that I am outvoted on that one. :)
by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
A pun
takes more work, though. References are about the easiest form of comedy, and hence are worth less unless it’s an obscenely good one.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Er
I don’t mean that to sound mean, but erm…yeah.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
LOL
It’s okay, I know what you mean. But the more obscure they are, the funnier they are to the people who get them.
by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
But
puns are for all!
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
I am all in favor of puns
I love puns, my grandfather was a punster, I am one of the few in my family who appreciates them.
But that one was meh. :)
by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Noooooooooooooooooo
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
But, but, but. It’s a pun! Puns must always be approved!
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Oct 11, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean
if anything I should get a -1 for self-promotion.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Apparently
the two teams forgot to invite their pitchers to the game tonight.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
I guess they both had plans
for the 6th inning on that did not include pitching?
by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
5th inning finally over
Guess Home Run City doesn’t want to host the Dioner Party.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Wow
Powell’s sure got a swagger as he leaves the game.
But, then again, if you strike out David Ortiz looking, you’ve probably earned it.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
8-7
I think our Upton has a better arm than their Upton.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Looked like our Upton there, though
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
When I went out to grab some dinner, I was sitting next to a guy in a Boston jersey. I was polite and didn’t gloat when the Rays scored. He did not feel like returning the favor, though.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Also
In response to the tragic news that Mother’s Cookies is going out of business, I felt the need to buy some frosted circus animal cookies. I recommend the same for everyone else.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
I know
So disappointing. I feel like I should but several bags to stock up.
The guys at the register at the grocery store were equally distraught. Apparently someone had already brought it up to them- that explains why they were mostly sold out.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Does your sister know about this? She will be distraught.
Does nothing last?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Oct 11, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
But
you’re too late.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
No, I'm not
Even if you’ve already purchased some, I strongly endorse the idea that you go purchase more.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
I mean
you’re too late to save them.
Though, as I pointed out to my wife, sure that company may be going out of business, but that doesn’t affect the other companies that make the same thing.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
But, there is nostalgia to Mother's
Those bags were like crack in my house. We couldn’t leave them in the pantry or they would be GONE.
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
I did my part
I blame everyone else in the country.
And Mother’s Cookies are pretty identifiable. I’m not aware of any other brand that has the same sort of frosting on their cookies.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
I think
only a taste test will settle this. I, for one, will sacrifice myself for the glory of science.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Give me names to try
And I’ll join you.
(I also like their English tea cookies.)
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Uh-oh
Two on, no outs for the Red Sox. Come on, Tampa!
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Nice double play ball
That’s a start.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Tie game
On a wild pitch, and a lousy underhand toss by Navarro.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
The way this game
has been going, the Rays will probably score right away.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
True
And then the Red Sox’ll get the run back in the top of the ninth, and the Rays’ll get a walkoff homer.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
And then
more FrankTV.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
After that:
Everybody Love Raymond reruns.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Which doesn't
make any sense, since TBS brands itself as “Seriously Funny.”
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Cold
bean dip? Gross.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
Almost a double
Bounced just a bit foul.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
As Drew flies out to Upton
I feel like we’re involved.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
A part of me wants to know if they are watching together
Or at least if they are exchanging obnoxious texts. “My brother is kicking your brother’s ass!”
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
+1
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Oct 12, 2008 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Ground rule double
for Mr. Crisp.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
You know
That sounds funnier with a British accent.
(At least, in my head.)
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
Personally
I think everything’s better if it’s read by Stephen Fry.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
AGREED!
Or Jim Dale. (Though Fry will always win in my heart, Pyshing Daisies gives just a bit to Dale.)
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
Pushing PUSHING Daisies
Pyshing? Really? It isn’t even that late!
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
Understandable
I do love that show.
Though Jeeves and Wooster did increase my fondness for Fry and Hugh Laurie. As a sidenote, I find it strange to listen to Laurie’s natural accent, because most of the things I’ve seen him in, he’s not using it.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
It's like the Diamondbacks are still playing
“Upton misjudged it. Or maybe he lost it.”
“I don’t know if Upton ever picked up on it. He was playing it like a regular fly ball.”
From the few times I’ve seen him play, I think BJ has similar problems in the field as Justin. Except he doesn’t seem to have quite as much speed on defense, or the arm to help make up for it.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Nice K to end the top of the ninth
Time for a walkoff.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Runner on for the Rays
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Another K for Upton
Two outs.
Guys, really, if you could finish this here, that’d be great. I have to leave in about ten minutes, and for some reason I get terrible reception for the game in the car.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
P.S.
I’d also like to see Papelbon take the L.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Double P.S.
What’s up with your mascot? That thing is just weird.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
And yet still doesn't freak me out
Like the Dodger’s does.
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
Dodgers mascot?
I didn’t even realize they had one.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Don't they have a freaky green monster dude?
Or am I mixing them up with someone else?
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
Freaky green monster dude?
Are you thinking of the Phillie Phanatic?
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
AH!
That one! Scary. Looks like what a muppet would look like if they let Jim Henson go crazy on LSD. shiver FREAKS. ME. OUT.
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
Tampa’s mascot looks pretty muppet-y, too.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
What is the point of this?
To scare the pitcher? I don’t get it!
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
That's the Philly Phanatic
but someone else has a monster kind of like him too.
by snakecharmer on Oct 12, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
The White Sox sort of looks similar
Green and weird, at least.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
I am not comfortable with Upton's fielding techniques
I am surprised to say I feel more comfortable with our Upton than with theirs!
Attention Sager
It is actually 2008, you might want to update your look.
Much love, The TV viewing public
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
I really
could care less about what happens at this point, but I feel like I should finish watching it since I’ve already invested 5+ hours.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
This cowbell
is getting on my nerves.
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
It was even worse when we were at the game
Sometimes, you just have to tell Christopher Walken, “No, it doesn’t need more cowbell.”
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooo
We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.
You know, as long as it isn't against my team
All celebrations on field make me smile.
They look like they would either be amazing to be in the middle of or genuinely petrifying.
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
That was a pretty good game
If interminably long. I was starting to wonder if it would end by midnight, Arizona time.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Fun Fact
Looking over the Yahoo Sports division series predictions, in every series*, the team that they said had an advantage in “intangibles” lost. Which proves one (or both) of two things: either intangibles aren’t that important, or Yahoo Sports just isn’t very good at predicting these things. They got two of the four series right, so Yahoo Sports is just about as accurate as flipping a coin**.
*In the Angels-Red Sox series, they claimed both teams were tied for intangibles. Seriously, guys? Your metric for estimating a completely made up stat is so finely tuned that you couldn’t give the imaginary edge to one side of the other?
**Offer not valid in Tom Stoppard plays.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
As a note
Boston did have the second best home record in the majors, but first best wasn’t Anaheim. It was Tampa.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Oh! :)
Thanks!! I had forgotten about that, and didn’t see it in the article I was reading. Will fix… thanks!
by snakecharmer on Oct 13, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
boston leaves a runner on second
But the more important point: anyone else think Phil should go as Matt Garza for Halloween?
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Only if
He can find baseball cleats with nine-inch heels. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
1-0, Tampa!
Though I’m pretty confused on the play. Ground out to second, and the runners advance two bases? No error mentioned. I should probably go turn on the TV in the other room…
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Passed ball just before that
Put the runners on second and third.
by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, missed that
Thanks.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Pausing briefly
I decided it was time for a break from updating my movie-review site, when I realized I was Googling the term, “Ninja vampire busters.”
When computer’s finally achieve sentience, I think Google’s going to be the one in the back saying that maybe humanities just not worth dealing with.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
i imagine the Google servers
Being like Marvin, sighing deeply as they are asked to deliver yet another set of search results for “Britney Spears nude.”
by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
And, there
That’s today’s contribution towards traffic-boosting keywords for SB Nation. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Must say
I like Garza’s pitches. Nice, late movement on the fastball, and he then can also drop a 12-6 curve on the batter. I was also surprised to see not Rays pitcher won more than 14 games this season. Aces are clearly vastly over-rated…
And as I write that
Kotsay clobbers one to put men on second and third with one out. Looks like the Rays lead might not be very long-lived.
Nice job to get out of trouble there
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Rays threatening
Second and third, no outs. Come on!
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Upton!
Woooh!
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
5-0!
Longoria with a no doubter.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Looks like the Rays bought their bats with them
Not bad, especially when the wind is blowing in at Fenway.
Wow
B.J. Upton now sports a 1.226 OPS in the post season, if my math is right.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Impressed
With how loud the crowd is, even though the Red Sox are five down. I think if it was us in that scenario, Chase would be as quiet as tomb.
Maybe not during a playoff game, though.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Oct 13, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
From what I remember of the NLCS
And Game 2, the crowd were pretty quiet from when the Rockies took the lead in the fifth, until we came back in the bottom of the ninth. And that was only a one-run deficit. I mean, don’t the Fenway crowd realize they only have a 6.6% Win Probability? :-)
by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Booing?
I didn’t hear much booing. But I did just take off headphones.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Not booing
Actually into the game – cheering on their starter as he struck out Iwamura to end the inning.
by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
The announcers said the crowd was booing as Varitek popped out.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Didn't see that
They were certainly cheering for Lester. I can understand them booing the offense, who have clearly not been getting it done today, but their starting pitcher allowing five earned runs in five innings, seems as much responsible for the current hole.
by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
What was with that hop on the throw?
Especially since there was no way they were going to get Upton.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Oh, Upton
Bad baserunning there, that was a beautiful bunt.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Seriously?
Lester had a four pitch first inning? I’m sure they felt pretty optimistic after that.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Looking good for the Rays
Still five up, into the seventh inning, and a leadoff double for Iwamura sends the Red Sox to their next relief pitcher.
This totally makes up for
The Dodgers winning yesterday.
We're having a renaissance, so stick around.
I fixed it for you
This totally makes helps make up for the Dodgers winning yesterday.
Personally, I’d rather have a Red Sox-Phillies series than a Dodgers-Rays one. I’m pretty much in “anyone but the Dodgers” mode at the moment.
by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Game!
2-1 lead for Tampa!
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Probably
I mean, it’s on the back of his jersey, right?
In three starts against Tampa this year, he went 0-2 with a 5.87 ERA. Not the guy I’d want starting, personally, if I was a Boston fan.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Boston breaks the shutout
5-1 in the bottom of the third.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Wow. And tonight's movie reference is...
The Rays have come to Boston to chew bubble-gum and kick ass.
And they are all out of bubble-gum.
wow!
stunning is all I am going to say lest I jinx them
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
And the runs just keep on coming
9-1 to the Rays now, bases loaded, still only one out. The last six hitters have all reached safely.
Did I say six?
Make that seven, as Tampa hit double-figures.
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
10-1
come on Jim! Gotta keep up here
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Navarro
that name is familiar…. one of ours?
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
Briefly
We got him from the Yankees as part of the first RJ trade, but immediately – like, within 24 hours – spun him off to LA as part of the Sean Green deal.
Yes, another All-Star player who slipped through our clutches. :-(
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
11-12-2
can’t get the chicago song of 25 or 6 to 4, but I’m liking those numbers for the Rays
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
wow
that’s all I can say
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
I think you did already :-)
It would take something pretty special to jinx them now. A ten-run lead with three innings left? I haven’t checked Fangraphs, but I am thinking their Win Probability must be pretty close to 100%!
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
99.9%
At the start of the seventh. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
99.9%
Not bad for a bunch of upstarts from Tampa!
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
The Rays have no idea how they have upset the natural order of things...
If they win this series the programmers at ESPN will not know what to report on, especially with Tony Romo’s current injury status.
Rockin' October
Fox execs
Must also be sharpening the razor-blades at the thought of a Rays-Phillies World Series. Not quite the Cubs-Red Sox ratings bonanza they wanted!
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank goodness!
I would have to move to the Yukon or something to get away from the hype THAT would have generated
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
They're probably thanking their lucky stars its not a Colorado-Arizona NLCS..
Ahhh…Those were the days.
Rockin' October
Seems like it was
a long time ago, doesn’t it?
sigh…….
So, when spring training start?
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully not for a while
I have a lot of non-baseball related tasks to get through on this end first!
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I need a clock...
Kind of like that one that shows when George Bush’s last day in office is.
Rockin' October
I think we'll be adding a countdown to Opening Day and/or spring training
On the site, but it’s likely polite to wait until the playoffs are over. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Meh
Ortiz scores on the out
11-2
99.2% now.
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
Don't get over-optimistic
The out is worth more than the run at this point, so it’s still 99.8%, I’m pleased to say. :-)
Oh, hang on: Bay singled, so it’s 99.7%.
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a little strange watching a Red Sox game and hearing the crowd so quiet...
I could get used to this.
Rockin' October
Can't blame them
They’ve been outscored 20-3 at Fenway so far. Can’t be many back-to-back games that has happened…
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Only twice before in playoff history
Has any team conceded nine or more runs in three consecutive post-season games. The 1999 Indians – ironically, against Boston – and the 1969-70 Twins.
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Good call
He was indeed, going 1-for-18 as they went down 3-2. The Indians did at least score 18 runs over those three games, though conceded a monstrous 44 thanks largely to a 23-7 clobbering in Game Four.
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the whole
world could get use to that!
The Red Sox Nation thing wore out fast. they’ve become the yankees lite, imo.
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
They're like your drunk inlaws that show up drinking Keystone light...
and peeing on the neighbors car. The sexy neighbor, not the one that gripes about the hedges.
Rockin' October
roflol!
good one
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm waiting for one of the announcers to blame it on the fact..
that Mike Lowell isn’t playing.
Rockin' October
and only
1 strike out
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Ted Williams would have caught that ball...
When I squint my eyes real tight Carl Crawford looks a little like Ken Griffey Jr.
Rockin' October
Really?
Was it smacked all the way to the ALCOR facility here in Scottsdale? :-)
What, too soon?
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
12-2
TB seems intent on keeping this lead in double digits
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
13-2
and the beat(ing) goes on
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Middle of TB's line up
is 9-10 so far
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
Crawford 5-for-5
Only the seventh five-hit game in postseason history, and the first by a non-Yankee since 1999. One of the others came in the 23-7 BOS-CLE game mentioned above, by Mike Stanley.
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's the other six
1 Derek Jeter 2006-10-03 ALDS 1 NYY DET 2 Hideki Matsui 2004-10-16 ALCS 3 NYY @BOS 3 Mike Stanley 1999-10-10 ALDS 4 BOS CLE 4 Marquis Grissom 1995-10-07 NLDS 4 ATL COL 5 Paul Molitor 1982-10-12 WS 1 MIL @STL 6 Paul Blair 1969-10-06 ALCS 3 BAL @MIN
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
7 walks to Tampa
and only one to Boston
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
The Red Sox are
Making a game of it. Putting some respectability on the score: they have actually outscored Tampa Bay 3-2 over the past two innings.
That will be the headline in tomorrow's Boston Globe
Boston outscores Tampa 3-2 in the final two innings.
Rockin' October
Momentum is clearly on Boston's side
Who can possibly stop them now?
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick! Trade him to Tampa!
The Red Sox will love us for it!
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
It's double-reverse irony
Buckner cost his team what looked like a sure thing. Hence, the Red Sox only hope is to have his namesake playing for the opposition.
That’s my excuse, and I’m sticking to it, anyway…
by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
And there we go
Tampa and Philadelphia both 3-1 up on their richer, more TV ratings friendly opponents. Not a bad night…
another good night
of baseball
"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 14, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions
That was fantastic
No other way to put it. I left the house when the Rays were up 5-1, and it was 11-1 when I next checked the score. Awesome.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
Just another reason to cheer for the Rays
Because it will embarrass Cubs fans even more. I guess.
"And a note to self that we must tread carefully if we wish not to give gratuitous offense, and even more carefully if we do wish to give it."
-Stephen Fry