Playoffs 2008: ALCS - Red Sox/Rays

Sorry you’re still sick.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on Oct 10, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

This game started out so promising

for both sides, and it’s still 0-0! :(

by snakecharmer on Oct 10, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 10, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 10, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And yet at least 4 walks

and couldn’t capitalize. :(

by snakecharmer on Oct 10, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don’t these guys know that we have TBay Ray cups and Kishi has a TBay Ray hat?? Come on, Rays, let’s go!

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on Oct 10, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 10, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What is Dice-K's pitch count?

Any chance he’ll finish the no-hitter?

by snakecharmer on Oct 10, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

89 after...

Oh, never mind. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 10, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Base hit!!!

Never mind my previous question. :D

by snakecharmer on Oct 10, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gosh dangit!!!

Dice-K out of ANOTHER jam! Two on nobody out… the Rays HAD to score there….

by snakecharmer on Oct 10, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 10, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

2 on, no out to start the inning again!!

C’MON, RAYS…….

by snakecharmer on Oct 10, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 10, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Game 1 goes to Boston

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Azreous on Oct 11, 2008 1:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You win this round...

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I wonder

how long Boston has had that uniform number font. It’s unique but not gimmicky.

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 20, 2008 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

I bet you spent your entire off-season thinking that one up.

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by soco on Oct 20, 2008 8:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 21, 2008 2:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate the overuse of "must-win game," but...

This is about as close as it gets for Tampa Bay.

by Azreous on Oct 11, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

if they go into Boston down two games, it’s hard to imagine they’ll be able to come home without being knocked out.

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

Either way, they’ll need to win at least one in Boston.

"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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tied game

on a Longoria home run.

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice

Both sides scoring with two outs 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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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).

by Azreous on Oct 11, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Azreous on Oct 11, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Azreous on Oct 11, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hell

While we’re daydreaming, let’s put Pujols at first.

by Azreous on Oct 11, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can we

resurrect Lou Gehrig while we’re at it?

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or

maybe Dimaggio.

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by mrssoco on Oct 11, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Longoria scores 4-3!!

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Crawford picked off!!

WTH? You fail.

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bwah wah waaaaaaaaaaah

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I need

more FrankTV commercials.

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Man

home run city tonight.

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I do so enjoy

watching Beckett get knocked around.

by Azreous on Oct 11, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I've

always liked him.

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Azreous on Oct 11, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dunno why you feel the need to justify it.

You like him more than I do. I don’t dislike him. Simple as that.

by Azreous on Oct 11, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

HOME RUN CITY

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It really his home run city

5-4, Pedroia with #2..

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And now the quest begins.

Scott Kazmir: Journey for Five Innings

Look for it in theaters.

by Azreous on Oct 11, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think

the teaser is running in front of “Sex Drive.”

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it may need another title ;)

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Welp.

As fun as Homerunapalooza is, I’m heading off to watch the Suns’ outdoor exhibition. Should be interesting.

by Azreous on Oct 11, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

In Palm Springs?

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Indian Wells.

Supposed to be like 65 degrees and windy, so it’ll be fun to see how screwed up things get.

by Azreous on Oct 11, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It can't rain at Indian Wells!!

/geek

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Like Golf! VIP GOLF.

;)

We're having a renaissance, so stick around.

by mrssoco on Oct 11, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man

I feel like I’m not apart of the cool kid’s club cos I don’t get all these Sports Night references.

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

But do I

want to be?

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

I dunno

“the mighty BENgals of Cincinnati?”

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

....

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 0 recs

But...but...

it’s all I know!

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Ah damn

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by mrssoco on Oct 11, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have

like three books to read, Full Metal Jacket and a boatload of “Mad Men” to watch.

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh

That was the first thing I thought of when I saw they were playing an outdoor game 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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Geez

close enough. Have fun!

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wowza

5-5… another solo shot.

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This is getting

straight up RIDICILUS

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do you like Mike and Ikes?

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by mrssoco on Oct 11, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tied game with another home run

ADAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WE BUILT THIS CITY

ON HOOOOOOOOOOME RUUUUUUNS

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, phooey.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on Oct 11, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MAAAAN

More frickin’ homers.

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

7 HRs ties a postseason record

Bets on if they break it tonight?

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I say

they will.

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ball four from Balfour.

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes

Yes. I did that.

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+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 0 recs

-1 on the +1

That cannot be condoned. ;)

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What?

Whyyyyyy?

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Too obvious :)

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh I'm sorry

but quoting TV shows is good enough.

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

But

puns are for all!

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Noooooooooooooooooo

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

I mean

if anything I should get a -1 for self-promotion.

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

-1

by Azreous on Oct 12, 2008 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Bob Melvin: Black Denarian in disguise.

by nargel on Oct 12, 2008 5:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tie game again!!!

Shockingly, not via the HR.

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Triple!! RBI!!

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Apparently

the two teams forgot to invite their pitchers to the game tonight.

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

8-6 now!

Eeee!

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

52-minute fifth inning

Don’t think this one will be over much before midnight either.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 11, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fo sho

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 11, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

NOOOO!

My youth! Aww. Sadness.

We're having a renaissance, so stick around.

by mrssoco on Oct 11, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

But

you’re too late.

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 12, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by soco on Oct 12, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by mrssoco on Oct 12, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by soco on Oct 12, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Give me names to try

And I’ll join you.

(I also like their English tea cookies.)

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A quick

search reveals both Keebler’s and Franz have a version of the frosted animal cracker.

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by soco on Oct 12, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What?

…What?

This is an outrage.

by Azreous on Oct 12, 2008 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uh-oh

Two on, no outs for the Red Sox. Come on, Tampa!

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by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice double play ball

That’s a start.

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by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tie game

On a wild pitch, and a lousy underhand toss by Navarro.

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by kishi on Oct 11, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The way this game

has been going, the Rays will probably score right away.

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And then

more FrankTV.

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by soco on Oct 12, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

After that:

Everybody Love Raymond reruns.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Which doesn't

make any sense, since TBS brands itself as “Seriously Funny.”

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by soco on Oct 12, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cold

bean dip? Gross.

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by soco on Oct 11, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Almost a double

Bounced just a bit foul.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

DWEEEW

:)

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by mrssoco on Oct 12, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

As Drew flies out to Upton

I feel like we’re involved.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The day

our Drew manages to fly out to our Upton, I’ll drive down to Chase Field and punch everyone in the throat.

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by soco on Oct 12, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!”

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by mrssoco on Oct 12, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+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 0 recs

Ground rule double

for Mr. Crisp.

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by soco on Oct 12, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You know

That sounds funnier with a British accent.

(At least, in my head.)

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by mrssoco on Oct 12, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Personally

I think everything’s better if it’s read by Stephen Fry.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

AGREED!

Or Jim Dale. (Though Fry will always win in my heart, Pyshing Daisies gives just a bit to Dale.)

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by mrssoco on Oct 12, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pushing PUSHING Daisies

Pyshing? Really? It isn’t even that late!

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by mrssoco on Oct 12, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice K to end the top of the ninth

Time for a walkoff.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Runner on for the Rays

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

P.S.

I’d also like to see Papelbon take the L.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Double P.S.

What’s up with your mascot? That thing is just weird.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And yet still doesn't freak me out

Like the Dodger’s does.

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by mrssoco on Oct 12, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dodgers mascot?

I didn’t even realize they had one.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't they have a freaky green monster dude?

Or am I mixing them up with someone else?

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by mrssoco on Oct 12, 2008 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Freaky green monster dude?

Are you thinking of the Phillie Phanatic?

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by mrssoco on Oct 12, 2008 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tampa’s mascot looks pretty muppet-y, too.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What is the point of this?

To scare the pitcher? I don’t get it!

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by mrssoco on Oct 12, 2008 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

The White Sox sort of looks similar

Green and weird, at least.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

K

Going to extra innings.

Dang.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Weirder than our bobcat?

by snakecharmer on Oct 12, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

Because our bobcat, at least, has a recognizable species.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am not comfortable with Upton's fielding techniques

I am surprised to say I feel more comfortable with our Upton than with theirs!

by snakecharmer on Oct 12, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Attention Sager

It is actually 2008, you might want to update your look.

Much love, The TV viewing public

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by mrssoco on Oct 12, 2008 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow. That was unfortunate.

by isoldout on Oct 12, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

For the Rays.

Not Papelbon.

by isoldout on Oct 12, 2008 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Trouble.

Two consecutive walks. Red Sox have two on, one out.

by Azreous on Oct 12, 2008 1:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This game is a classic.

by isoldout on Oct 12, 2008 1:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by soco on Oct 12, 2008 1:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Runners advance!!!

2nd and 3rd, 1 out!

by snakecharmer on Oct 12, 2008 1:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Got Back Just in Time

Let’s go Upton!

Gravity Says: Believe in Aaron Rodgers

by Gravity on Oct 12, 2008 1:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This cowbell

is getting on my nerves.

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by soco on Oct 12, 2008 1:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.”

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A typical Upton..

anxious and down 0-2….

by snakecharmer on Oct 12, 2008 1:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

GAME

Gravity Says: Believe in Aaron Rodgers

by Gravity on Oct 12, 2008 1:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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by soco on Oct 12, 2008 1:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

SAC FLY!!!

Series tied!!!

by snakecharmer on Oct 12, 2008 1:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by mrssoco on Oct 12, 2008 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Whoot

by isoldout on Oct 12, 2008 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That was a pretty good game

If interminably long. I was starting to wonder if it would end by midnight, Arizona time.

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by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 2:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by kishi on Oct 12, 2008 3:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

As a note

Boston did have the second best home record in the majors, but first best wasn’t Anaheim. It was Tampa.

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

boston leaves a runner on second

But the more important point: anyone else think Phil should go as Matt Garza for Halloween?

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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…

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Ah, missed that

Thanks.

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.”

by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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…

by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice work

By Garza, getting Varitek on strikes, then Cora to fly out – the lead is still intact.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice job to get out of trouble there

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rays threatening

Second and third, no outs. Come on!

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

4-0 Rays

I am Jim McLennan, and I approved this message.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Upton!

Woooh!

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Longoria!!! 5-0!

by snakecharmer on Oct 13, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

5-0!

Longoria with a no doubter.

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Looks like the Rays bought their bats with them

Not bad, especially when the wind is blowing in at Fenway.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow

B.J. Upton now sports a 1.226 OPS in the post season, if my math is right.

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Hooray Tampa Bay.

That is all.

by Azreous on Oct 13, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Booing?

I didn’t hear much booing. But I did just take off headphones.

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

The announcers said the crowd was booing as Varitek popped out.

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

What was with that hop on the throw?

Especially since there was no way they were going to get Upton.

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, Upton

Bad baserunning there, that was a beautiful bunt.

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Seriously?

Lester had a four pitch first inning? I’m sure they felt pretty optimistic after that.

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This totally makes up for

The Dodgers winning yesterday.

We're having a renaissance, so stick around.

by mrssoco on Oct 13, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Definitely much more enjoyable!

by snakecharmer on Oct 13, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Game!

2-1 lead for Tampa!

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by kishi on Oct 13, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well that was fast!!!

Home run Tampa, 2-0!!!

by snakecharmer on Oct 14, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hahahahaha

Back-2-back HRs!!

Think the Rays have Wakefield’s number?

by snakecharmer on Oct 14, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by kishi on Oct 14, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boston breaks the shutout

5-1 in the bottom of the third.

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by kishi on Oct 14, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs