BASEBALL!

Hack · 09-23-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kobi

The BoSox meltdown continues. The Yankees helped us to maintain a 2.5 game lead in the wild card by spanking the Rays. But, the Angels are 2.5 games out as well now. I dont know where the heck the Angels came from.

We have 6 games left and basically need to win 5 out of the 6. Oy. We finish on the road with 3 in Yankee Stadium - I suspect this will not be pretty. And 3 in Baltimore who just cleaned the floor with us.

It is discouraging to see them have leads only to blow them late in the game. The hitting cant keep pace with the pathetic excuse of a pitching staff. Even the veterans are doing sucky now. Theo Epstein is going to have a lot to answer to for not getting us some quality replacement pitching down the stretch. Francona has been forced to piece together a rotation of youngins from triple AAA and reliever veterans who have been fading the entire second half of the season. Bard, once tried and true, has become a huge liability.

I think we have won 6 games in September and given away about 18. Sigh. Even if we manage to find ourselves in the playoffs, I dont think we have the ability to last longer than the first round.

I am pleased for the Tigers tho. What a pesky team they have become. Aside from Victor Martinez, is there anyone on that team that is old enough to shave? It would be great to see them in the World Series. I will be rooting for them.

lol...plenty of "oldtimers" on the Tigers -- Magglio Ordonez, Carlos Guillen (injured), Brad Penny (probably won't make the playoff roster because, well, he sucks).

I'm a lifelong Tigers fan. Can't wait for the playoffs!

Hack · 09-23-2011, 02:51 PM

And, mark my words....Kansas City Royals will be in the playoffs within the next three years. Their rookies and prospects are phenomenal.

foxyshaman · 09-23-2011, 04:15 PM

Thank you to my hard core baseball fans!!! I love reading your updates, thoughts, frustrations and mental musings regarding tobacco/chewing/smoking/seeds/pitchers/hitters. It makes me feel like I too have watched the games!!! Oh and Love Josh Hamilton, he reminds me of my favortist nephew... (I know no favorites in family, but...)

I am going to get a game in on Sunday... and if I am REALLY REALLY lucky, maybe two... hold me back I am getting dangerous!!!

Kobi · 09-23-2011, 05:43 PM

Tonights BoSox-Yanks game has been postponed due to weather. They will play a day-night doubleheader on Sunday instead.

Gotta love the drama eh? LOL.

Dominique · 09-23-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kobi

Tonights BoSox-Yanks game has been postponed due to weather. They will play a day-night doubleheader on Sunday instead.

Gotta love the drama eh? LOL.

I LOVE day/ night double headers.....18 innings of quality baseball.....UUUGH! However, I am quite sure they will make everyone leave and a whole new spin of the turn stiles for the second game (revenue, ya know)......Sunday is my final game this year

AtLast · 09-23-2011, 05:46 PM

I'm happy with the teams that are in so far- I am looking foreward to Detroit's play off games. Even if my scappers don't make it. I think AZ might give them some trouble if they end up doing battle for the NL WS contender, however. Have to see. The play offs can hold many suprises!! Last year there was a lot of folks that didn't believe my freaks would take it all.

Geez, the AL is full of some battles!! Hope I catch an AL game this weekend- BoSox.

OK, SF, tonight is critcal.... math/time is not on your side. Go freaks, GO!!

Dominique · 09-23-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AtLastHome

I'm happy with the teams that are in so far- I am looking foreward to Detroit's play off games. Even if my scappers don't make it. I think AZ might give them some trouble if they end up doing battle for the NL WS contender, however. Have to see. The play offs can hold many suprises!! Last year there was a lot of folks that didn't believe my freaks would take it all.

Geez, the AL is full of some battles!! Hope I catch an AL game this weekend- BoSox.

OK, SF, tonight is critcal.... math/time is not on your side. Go freaks, GO!!

OK ATlast we beat the Reds in the bottom of the ninth.....you need that for movement with the cards...all of the stacked decked has to fall.

Note to BH. I was thinking of you tonight. The rain stopped at 5 P.m. and the game went, it was a perfect night for a great game of base ball. Wished you were here. Lots of red shirts here....

AtLast · 09-24-2011, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow band

OK ATlast we beat the Reds in the bottom of the ninth.....you need that for movement with the cards...all of the stacked decked has to fall.

Note to BH. I was thinking of you tonight. The rain stopped at 5 P.m. and the game went, it was a perfect night for a great game of base ball. Wished you were here. Lots of red shirts here....

Well we lost to AZ - they clinched the west. Actually, I am happy for them- hell of a turn around for them this season. And the Giants August play really blew things up.

Our offense is just inconsistent and we leave too many on. Been happening all year. So many of our wins have been all pitching- games with a 1 or 2 lead. So many lost due to no run support- and I hate that all of our starters have win stats that really do not reflect their true pitching. Has to be so frustrating for both Cain and Lincecum. Pisses me off as they would be right up there with Verlander and Kershaw in the win category. But I also like both of those guys and it will be interesting which one gets the Cy Young for the NL. Thinking it will be Verlander.

I think the Braves will preval.

But I am jazzed about the play offs nonetheless.

Oh, realized that the Steelers will be on SNF- kewl, they are my team from way back, but I don't get their games unless they play Oakland or on MNF or SNF. Not as much of a pro football fan as I am with baseball. I like college ball more. But right now until the first week of November, baseball is the main event for me.

Damn, you and your partner have to come out next season for the SF opener vs. the Pirates!!! Really- take a vacation you two and come play in SF!! I'll set you up in my driveway in my RV- see, a private room with bath and everything!!!

macele · 09-24-2011, 06:48 AM

houston cleaned house, keppinger to the giants ... i would have much rather had bourn or pence. really like bourn.

and speaking of houston, isn't it crazy how berkman went to the yankees ... couldn't do nothing. but then to the cardinals and boom! and crawford going to boston. his bat just hasn't been the same.

Hack · 09-25-2011, 02:41 PM

Not that I will ever be a fan, but....

What the hell is happening to the Red Sox? The Rays are now just a half a game from catching them in the Wild Card? Wow.

macele · 09-25-2011, 04:08 PM

terry francona flip flops his batting line up so much, just crazy. by now he should have pretty much a set line up ... a few adjustments when players are hot or cold. but he has done it all season and still doing it. maybe that's his style and i just never noticed lol. drives me crazy.

boston's pitching is horrible. even if they do hang on to the wildcard, probable first round, done.

francona just doesn't know what to do. for a while there, middle of the season, good things. can't put the total blame on the coach, but he has the players to get it done. pitching, nahhh ... just ain't gonna get it done.

oneye · 09-23-2011, 09:49 PM

yes...if they can manage to KEEP them! that, to me, seems to be a great share of the problem. they get a good start...and then move on. i'm not a royals fan, but my brother is. so i pay some attention to what's going on out there in KC. i do, however, agree with your assessment if they build on what they've got right now. a lot of potential there.

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Originally Posted by Hack

And, mark my words....Kansas City Royals will be in the playoffs within the next three years. Their rookies and prospects are phenomenal.

bigbutchmistie · 09-23-2011, 11:05 PM

I am so glad the Rangers won the West WOOOO HOOOOOO!

oneye · 09-24-2011, 12:03 AM

did they clinch tonight? i watched the tigers game, naturally. but i never heard anything final about Tx.

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Originally Posted by bigbutchmistie

I am so glad the Rangers won the West WOOOO HOOOOOO!

Kobi · 09-24-2011, 12:40 AM

The division winners are all settled:

NY, Detroit, and Texas

Phillies, Brewers, and Arizona

WTG teams!

Wild cards still pending. BoSox benefited from both the Rays and Angels losing tonight. Magic number is 4 with 6 remaining. Rays are 2.5 behind and close out the season against the Yanks. Angels are 3.5 behind.

Braves are still ahead with 5 left. Magic number is 3. Cards are 3 behind and Giants 5 behind.

Will be an exciting sports weekend. Need another tv if I expect to keep up with baseball AND football.

Dominique · 09-24-2011, 07:10 AM

[QUOTE=Kobi;423715]

NY, Detroit, and Texas

Phillies, Brewers, and Arizona

WTG teams! I'll second that!!!

Wild cards still pending. BoSox benefited from both the Rays and Angels losing tonight. Magic number is 4 with 6 remaining. Rays are 2.5 behind and close out the season against the Yanks. Angels are 3.5 behind.

Braves are still ahead with 5 left. Magic number is 3. Cards are 3 behind and Giants 5 behind.

Will be an exciting sports weekend. Need another tv if I expect to keep up with baseball AND football.

For Sure....I remember, but now I know why, I used to see my dad sitting in front of the T.V, with a transistor radio and he'd tell you in the morning as he was in a great mood and cooking huge breakfast's...talk to me now...no talking all afternoon........And he wasn't kidding

In the words of Atlast......YEAH BABY!

bigbutchmistie · 09-24-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by oneye

did they clinch tonight? i watched the tigers game, naturally. but i never heard anything final about Tx.

Yes they did

I am so proud of them for last year and this year...

oneye · 09-23-2011, 09:56 PM

are you going to get to go to any of the games? betenoire and i are going to playoffs this coming week(end)...depending on who actually gets home field advantage. and, with the luck of the baseball gods, to the series, game 4 or 5. our tickets arrived this week. EXCITING!!!

and if penny makes the roster, i will be seriously blown away. he has NOT been at all impressive as far as i'm concerned.

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Originally Posted by Hack

lol...plenty of "oldtimers" on the Tigers -- Magglio Ordonez, Carlos Guillen (injured), Brad Penny (probably won't make the playoff roster because, well, he sucks).

I'm a lifelong Tigers fan. Can't wait for the playoffs!

betenoire · 09-23-2011, 10:04 PM

Just in case there were any doubts about where my loyalties lay.

*pokes Nick

oneye · 09-23-2011, 10:17 PM

oh right...use my own picture against me! just for that, no obama burger for you on game day! hahahahahaha!!

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Originally Posted by betenoire

Just in case there were any doubts about where my loyalties lay.

*pokes Nick

09-23-2011, 04:15 PM	#3
foxyshaman Member How Do You Identify?: spiritually minded dirt dog Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 898 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 2,592 Times in 663 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Thank you to my hard core baseball fans!!! I love reading your updates, thoughts, frustrations and mental musings regarding tobacco/chewing/smoking/seeds/pitchers/hitters. It makes me feel like I too have watched the games!!! Oh and Love Josh Hamilton, he reminds me of my favortist nephew... (I know no favorites in family, but...) I am going to get a game in on Sunday... and if I am REALLY REALLY lucky, maybe two... hold me back I am getting dangerous!!! __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Muriel Strode

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Hack Just a guy. How Do You Identify?: Just a guy Preferred Pronoun?: male Relationship Status: Sparkle's consort Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,458 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 807 Thanked 3,775 Times in 958 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	And, mark my words....Kansas City Royals will be in the playoffs within the next three years. Their rookies and prospects are phenomenal.

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Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,617 Times in 7,640 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	Tonights BoSox-Yanks game has been postponed due to weather. They will play a day-night doubleheader on Sunday instead. Gotta love the drama eh? LOL.

09-23-2011, 05:46 PM	#6
AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,827 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I'm happy with the teams that are in so far- I am looking foreward to Detroit's play off games. Even if my scappers don't make it. I think AZ might give them some trouble if they end up doing battle for the NL WS contender, however. Have to see. The play offs can hold many suprises!! Last year there was a lot of folks that didn't believe my freaks would take it all. Geez, the AL is full of some battles!! Hope I catch an AL game this weekend- BoSox. OK, SF, tonight is critcal.... math/time is not on your side. Go freaks, GO!!

09-24-2011, 06:48 AM	#9
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,230 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	houston cleaned house, keppinger to the giants ... i would have much rather had bourn or pence. really like bourn. and speaking of houston, isn't it crazy how berkman went to the yankees ... couldn't do nothing. but then to the cardinals and boom! and crawford going to boston. his bat just hasn't been the same.

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Hack Just a guy. How Do You Identify?: Just a guy Preferred Pronoun?: male Relationship Status: Sparkle's consort Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,458 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 807 Thanked 3,775 Times in 958 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Not that I will ever be a fan, but.... What the hell is happening to the Red Sox? The Rays are now just a half a game from catching them in the Wild Card? Wow.

09-25-2011, 04:08 PM	#11
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,230 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	terry francona flip flops his batting line up so much, just crazy. by now he should have pretty much a set line up ... a few adjustments when players are hot or cold. but he has done it all season and still doing it. maybe that's his style and i just never noticed lol. drives me crazy. boston's pitching is horrible. even if they do hang on to the wildcard, probable first round, done. francona just doesn't know what to do. for a while there, middle of the season, good things. can't put the total blame on the coach, but he has the players to get it done. pitching, nahhh ... just ain't gonna get it done.

09-23-2011, 11:05 PM	#13
bigbutchmistie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Since You Need A Label. Butch Relationship Status: Still Dreaming Of My Happily Ever After Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 4,009 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,950 Thanked 5,364 Times in 1,941 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I am so glad the Rangers won the West WOOOO HOOOOOO!

09-24-2011, 12:40 AM	#15
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,617 Times in 7,640 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	The division winners are all settled: NY, Detroit, and Texas Phillies, Brewers, and Arizona WTG teams! Wild cards still pending. BoSox benefited from both the Rays and Angels losing tonight. Magic number is 4 with 6 remaining. Rays are 2.5 behind and close out the season against the Yanks. Angels are 3.5 behind. Braves are still ahead with 5 left. Magic number is 3. Cards are 3 behind and Giants 5 behind. Will be an exciting sports weekend. Need another tv if I expect to keep up with baseball AND football.

09-24-2011, 07:10 AM	#16
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	[QUOTE=Kobi;423715] NY, Detroit, and Texas Phillies, Brewers, and Arizona WTG teams! I'll second that!!! Wild cards still pending. BoSox benefited from both the Rays and Angels losing tonight. Magic number is 4 with 6 remaining. Rays are 2.5 behind and close out the season against the Yanks. Angels are 3.5 behind. Braves are still ahead with 5 left. Magic number is 3. Cards are 3 behind and Giants 5 behind. Will be an exciting sports weekend. Need another tv if I expect to keep up with baseball AND football. For Sure....I remember, but now I know why, I used to see my dad sitting in front of the T.V, with a transistor radio and he'd tell you in the morning as he was in a great mood and cooking huge breakfast's...talk to me now...no talking all afternoon........And he wasn't kidding In the words of Atlast......YEAH BABY!