BASEBALL!

[foxyshaman]

I am thoroughly enjoying everyone's opinions!! And thoughts. Keep 'em coming, I like reading them!!

(I do however like me some Texas ball)

<humming happy tune>

[AtLast]

OK! Today is the start day!! It looks like I will be able to watch re-runs, teach today... I am a dumby with recording.

Sooooooo.. I have to avoid any scores until I watch. I'm in PST zone.

GO TIGERS!

GO D-BACKS!!!

[Dominique]

Originally Posted by AtLastHome

OK! Today is the start day!! It looks like I will be able to watch re-runs, teach today... I am a dumby with recording.

Sooooooo.. I have to avoid any scores until I watch. I'm in PST zone.

GO TIGERS!

GO D-BACKS!!!

You didn't save the manual? Thats what I did.....how do think I survive

[Kobi]

Well the Rays continue to roll along. The Yanks/Tigers rain delay is getting annoying.

And Terry Francona is out as the Red Sox manager. Apparently, from all the news conferences tonight, it was his decision to leave as he felt the team and organization needed a new voice. I'm bummed. Didnt always agree with his decision but I thought he was a good man and a good role model.

[ruffryder]

Originally Posted by macele

my predictions:

american league ...

rangers over rays
tigers over yankees

tigers over rangers

national league ...

phillies over cardinals
brewers over diamondbacks

brewers over phillies

world series ...

tigers over brewers

sounds good!

Goo Tigers or Rangers.

[Starbuck]

Originally Posted by Kobi

And Terry Francona is out as the Red Sox manager. Apparently, from all the news conferences tonight, it was his decision to leave as he felt the team and organization needed a new voice. I'm bummed. Didnt always agree with his decision but I thought he was a good man and a good role model.

No way!! I loved Francona! I will surely miss him. Others I know think he got a better deal. I don't know about that but I do know that we'd better get a good skipper!

[Starbuck]

I really don't like that Terry Francona will no longer be managing the Red Sox next season. I mean, come on! A World Series Championship in 2000 and 2004 and the team does great all season and injuries down the line combined with lukewarm bats equals his leaving the team? He is a classy gentleman and I give him props, but WHY?? May I ask? I guess I'm still stuck on this. Perhaps we should ask Wally the Green Monster.

[foxyshaman]

So did anyone else catch the fan catch in game one of the Texas series?? I laughed out loud, I am sure my neighbors heard me. I was able to watch three games today... one I taped from yesterday.

What happened to CJ Wilson? I was not expecting him to tank.Interesting pitching. Lots of rain. Lots of "holy hanna" how did that just happen? And lots of fast forwarding through the pitch breakdown.

I have come to the conclusion that I am drawn to individual players and not the teams. I was self analyzing (not always good for a simple fox like me) and came to that conclusion. It happens that I like many of the Texas players, but am not committed to their progression through the playoffs.

I am enjoying the Phillie/Card series. It was a good game tonite. Opening pitching was ALL OVER.

I look forward to analysis (if any) and some chatter.

[Kobi]

Brewers are up 2-0 over the Diamondbacks. They are looking pretty strong and unbeatable right now.

Phillies and Cards are tied 1-1. Phillies are looking strong but Cards did manage to pull out last nights game. I am still rooting for the Cards but they will have to play exceptional ball or hope the Phillies pitching staff tanks. Pesky hitters.

Tigers evened the series against New York. Yanks were looking a lil tired yesterday or water logged from playing in the rain again. Valverde made it interesting as usual. I still think the youth of the Tigers will play to their advantage. I am also thinking the loss of the travel day due to the rainout will play in Detroits favor.

Rangers/Tampa Bay are tied 1-1. I still like Tampa's chances here. Tampa seems to have a lot of enthusiasm and get it done when they have to. Rangers are looking a lil flat to me and I dont see the hunger that I did in last years playoffs.

Between baseball and football yesterday, I am recovering from a sports od.

[Starbuck]

Damn, I hope this isn't any indication how the Rays/Texas series is going to go.....

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays made quick work of the Texas Rangers, beating them 9 - 0.

This Texas fan places her head in her hands and shakes her head slowly...

[macele]

gotta give it to the rays, they prepared.
matt moore worked hard, simple game. good for him.
you know he is on cloud nine.
but i don't see price or shields fairing as well.

for all those players that have never played in the post season,
way to go, ... what a feeling.

francona seems to be a gentlemen. gentlemen, like the ladies, always know when to go.
as a coach, you always want to know when it's time to move on.
and it's not always just the coaches fault. sometimes the players just don't mesh.
evidently the players aren't listening to the coach, if they need a "new voice". happens.

[macele]

i haven't read anything, if the white sox have chose a coach yet.
terry francona might go there. hope not lol. not a white sox fan.
ozzie guillen went to the florida marlins, last i heard.

[AtLast]

So, what happened to the Rangers??? YIKES!!

And then the Tigers v. Yankees opener was rained-out! How will that be taken care of?

OK, tomorrow....

[Dominique]

Originally Posted by macele

gotta give it to the rays, they prepared.
matt moore worked hard, simple game. good for him.
you know he is on cloud nine.
but i don't see price or shields fairing as well. Hi everybody. Here I come with my important baseball facts. The Rays have the Fifth best defense ever in baseball. So yes...they are prepared.

for all those players that have never played in the post season,
way to go, ... what a feeling. As they say, every child dreams of this moment.

francona seems to be a gentlemen. gentlemen, like the ladies, always know when to go.
as a coach, you always want to know when it's time to move on.
and it's not always just the coaches fault. sometimes the players just don't mesh.
evidently the players aren't listening to the coach, if they need a "new voice". happens.

This is the thing that sickens me about baseball. These players make more money than the manager, and then they *don't listen*....Terry Francona is also from Pittsburgh, like Jim Leyland. He's very well respected (I think through out baseball too) Terry will land on his feet.