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Keep The Faith
My Red Sox, my wonderful Red Sox look like CRAP this month! I don't think I've even worn my hoodie yet this season, well it's not been cold enough, that's beside the point! Where's Big Papi's, Salty's, Pedroia's, Drew's, Ellsbury's bat when we need them?? Well they can only do so much when the pitchers are throwing high cheese. We gotta keep the faith Bo Sox fans! :praying: And as much as I HATE HATE HATE to say it, the Yankees need to win over the Rays to help us out.
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The Giants really started to falter last month. Now I'm wondering if the Cards will overcome Atlanta!! I think Detroit and Arizona could be the WS match-up. We shall see. The play-offs will be something! Come on, Red Sox!! |
can I share a baseball warm and fuzzy???
Yesterday was our last home game for the season.
Un be known to the crowd, at every gate was players and coaches. ALL of them were inside the gates. The gate we went in had among others Derek Lee and Micheal Mchenry. This was a show stopper. Theres Mike with a bucket of dirty batting practice balls signing them and giving them to kids. Smiling away. Two little boys wanted Mom to take their picture with him. Micheal was so cool about it. Mom had a little girl in diapers in her arms. Mike gives the oldest of the boys his CATCHERS mask to put up to his face, and he picked the other little guy up AND held the little girl! It was a family portrait. Damn, I had tears in my eyes! Also at my gate was pitcher Daniel McCutcheon, and he had on mullet wig and a pirate beard and moustache.....he was a photo opp for all of the kids too! The players gave away the shirts off their backs and auto graphed them at the end of the game. The bandwagon fans all left, but the DIE HARDS, all went down to the lower level and ovated them (I thought this was nice) the players took off their hats, signed them tossed them into the crowd and stood there clapping for us......Truely fan appreciation. |
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This is so sweet. I do enjoy hearing about players who appreciate their fans and go a little extra to make it known. Hopefully they will comeback next year and be contenders cuz they looked mighty good there for a while. The Sox finally won the second game of the doubleheader and hold a 1 game lead in the wild card. They open in Baltimore tonight for the final series of the season. Baltimore wiped the floor with us last weekend. The Yanks and Rays start their final series tonight. Feels funny to say.....go Yanks! We will need their help to get in. On a brighter note, Jacoby Ellsbury became the first Boston player ever to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases in the same season. Rally hats and clothes time. |
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Yeah- I'm a gushy when it comes to seeing what I used to feel as a kid at the ballpark. I loved going to games with my folks and siblings. It is a family memory that is very warm to me. It could be any kind of activity for any family, but I feel so blessed that I had these kinds of things in my childhood. I shook hands with Willie Mays when I was 8 or 9 and with Willie McCovey, too. John Montefusco was another hero of mine as well as Mike Kruckow and Duane Kuiper, now our "hometown" announcers. The Giants players are always talking about how they appreciate the fans- even during times my guys have not done well. Many do a lot of community service, especially "The Beard," closer Brian Wilson. He bought 1000 gloves personally and handed them out at an event for kids that are in little league this year that just don't have $ to buy a new glove. he chatted them up and played catch. Yes, some of these guys make a lot of money, but a lot of them do get very involved in community organizations and activities and things like AIDS/HIV benefit drives and for the American Heart Association and cancer research. This is a cool story, Yellowband! Oh, and Kobe... I think the BoSox are getting that birth- very soon! |
i'd like to shake the hand that shook willie mays hand! (smile)
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baseball is really the only pro sport i follow, ...
other pro's i don't usually go past checking the scores. thru my 20's, national league all the way, with an exception of baltimore (ripken fan). but i've come to appreciate the american league lol. i'm just a baseball fan. i see that you all are! Boston vs Tommy Hunter Tampa Bay vs Hector Noesi St. Louis vs Wandy Rodriguez Atlanta vs Cliff Lee |
Sox lost last night....so whats new.....and the Rays beat the Yanks. So we are now tied for the wildcard. 2 games left. |
I got to watch me some Texas ball last night. The last two innings. I was happy. I was happy to catch Feliz pitching. The commentators were saying he has been unpredictable this year. <sigh> I wish I had had more time to watch. But I love watching what I can when I can.
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Yeah- I'm a gushy when it comes to seeing what I used to feel as a kid at the ballpark. I loved going to games with my folks and siblings. It is a family memory that is very warm to me. It could be any kind of activity for any family, but I feel so blessed that I had these kinds of things in my childhood.Well, for me, it was my Dad and I. He was a true student of the game. Baseball is what we did, every summer. I'm glad you understand. This is a cool story, Yellowband!I hope we keep Micheal, You are absolutely right, what these baseball players give back, we never hear about. But they do give! Hey Atlast, Thanks for having this thread. It's been the second best part of my baseball season this year.(f) BTW We renewed our season tickets (half season, same seats) 5 months till spring training. Lets all pull for the BO SOX! [QUOTE] |
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Yeah- I'm a gushy when it comes to seeing what I used to feel as a kid at the ballpark. I loved going to games with my folks and siblings. It is a family memory that is very warm to me. It could be any kind of activity for any family, but I feel so blessed that I had these kinds of things in my childhood.Well, for me, it was my Dad and I. He was a true student of the game. Baseball is what we did, every summer. I'm glad you understand. This is a cool story, Yellowband!I hope we keep Micheal, You are absolutely right, what these baseball players give back, we never hear about. But they do give! Hey Atlast, Thanks for having this thread. It's been the second best part of my baseball season this year.(f) BTW We renewed our season tickets (half season, same seats) 5 months till spring training. Lets all pull for the BO SOX! It has been really fun for me, too. YES... GO BOSOX!!! Come on guys, clinch that birth!! Hey all, pretty soon we will be able to chime in on what teams that are in might be going all the way! I keep thinking in the NL, the Tigers, but, the D-Backs are really doing the "come-back" thing quite well. Trppy that their manager played for the Tigers. Plus, Williams from the Giants is on their coaching staff. Now, I have to say those Rays are kicking too. And the Cards seem to want in! Like I said, I like their manager a lot, too. Even when he was with the A's out here- a team I don't like much. Yanno, cross-Bay rivals- even though I actually live in the East Bay. But I have been a Giants fan since I was 7. Kewl- more season tickets for you! |
OK, checking in with my baseball buds to see what is happening with the BoSox???
I did way too much yard work today, feel asleep when I was "just going to rest my eyes," and I haven't checked scores yet. Turned on the tube- the Giants last series vs. the Rockies going on- so eventually, I will get a run down on the remaining play-off births. Or is it only 1, now? Sorry, had a couple of restless nights with pain wake-ups.. kind of in a fog. Feeling sad about this being the last Giants games this season- but know that they were not up to snuff this time. What can ya' do!! I always miss my Dad and brother this time of year- it is around their birthdays and my brother played AAA for awhile in the Giants farm system back in the day. Never made it to the majors, but he and my Pop had a lot to do with my love for the game. But, my Mom loved it too. And one of my sister, now also deceased. Jeannie was a hell of a second base!! Total tomboy like me. Good tennis player, too. So- be seeing ya' all during the play-offs. Yikes, since my team isn't in them, I will have to figure out how to support the teams you like- and of course, there will be conflicts... phooey!!! Let's just Play Ball!!! |
Sox Win!!
Good news Red Sox fans! The Bo Sox won tonight 8-7 over the Baltimore Orioles to remain tied with the Rays for the AL Wild Card.
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boston/baltimore - lester/simon
tampa bay/ny yankees - price/undecided atlanta/philadelpia - hudson/blanton st. louis/houston - carpenter/myers carpenter can put a shut out on the board. not good for atlanta. but good news! philly did have hamels pitching in the final game, but pulled him and put blanton on the mound. big plus for atlanta. braves can hit him well. boston and tampa, i don't know. maybe a toss up? i'm with boston though. crawford fan. for the national league, i'm going with the winner between the braves and cardinals. for the american league, i'm going with the tigers. 3,4,5 spots ... pujols, holliday, berkman. awesome! espn and espn2 will show atlanta, boston, and st. louis games. my nephew is playing fall baseball. he plays for the giants lol. (lil extra info for atlast) |
I dont ever remember a situation where the wildcard in both leagues was tied going into the last game of the season. Thats kind of cool. Does anyone remember how they break ties if it ends up that way? I thought it was a 1 game playoff between the two contending teams but I'm not sure. Someone told me the American league has a 1 game playoff while the National league uses a 3 game playoff. It's kind of incredible to be in this position on the last day of the season. One can only hope Lester fairs better today on 3 days rest than he has this month on 5 days rest. September hasnt been kind to him thus far. He is 0-3 with a 10.54 era and barely made it out of the 3rd inning in a few games. But, such is the life of a BoSox fan. |
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I dont ever remember a situation where the wildcard in both leagues was tied going into the last game of the season. Thats kind of cool. Does anyone remember how they break ties if it ends up that way? I thought it was a 1 game playoff between the two contending teams but I'm not sure. Someone told me the American league has a 1 game playoff while the National league uses a 3 game playoff. It's kind of incredible to be in this position on the last day of the season. One can only hope Lester fairs better today on 3 days rest than he has this month on 5 days rest. September hasnt been kind to him thus far. He is 0-3 with a 10.54 era and barely made it out of the 3rd inning in a few games. But, such is the life of a BoSox fan. How right you are! The morning shock jocks were talking about this while I was at the gym. MLB has actually scheduled tenative games. should tampa and boston have a tie breaker it will be a 4p game et at Tropicana field on Thursday Thursday @ 8p et at Bush stadium (if needed) will be the Braves and the Cards. All the way down to the wire!!! sorry, typing on phone....what a mess....but you get the drift! |
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But I loved the game. I have my PVR set to record one tonite, but I don't remember which one. But to a simple fox like me, who doesn't have a favorite team, every game is good. :hangloose: |
That BoSox game was something else! Really hoping they can keep together for one more game at least.
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WHAT's the score....I know baseball is in progress.....
They asked me to be professional today, so I don't dare march out there and take faux news off and surf for baseball..... Help me!:vigil: |
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tampa is on espn tonight too.
switching back and forth ... atlanta - espn2 boston - espn tampa - not sure games at 6:00 central time st. louis - espn2 at 7 central |
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Thanks for the rescue......getting my butt home in ten minutes.....They know what time of the year it is...they were so sweet when they asked me to behave......:danglecarrot: they tossed in two cigars! ETA: Cybering one to you Starbuck! |
The BoSox meltdown is complete. They lost tonight to Baltimore with 2 out in the ninth, courtesy of Papelbon giving up 2 runs. Tampa Bay and the Yanks went to 12 innings before Longoria put an end to it. Yanks used like 12 pitchers - one I swear was the ballboy. So Tampa is the wildcard in the American league. And St. Louis pulled off the impossible and beat out the Braves. Exciting finish but I am glad it is over. Congrats to all the winners on a job well done. Next up, I believe, is Tigers vs Yanks; Tampa vs. Texas; Cardinals vs Phillies; Brewers vs Diamondbacks. Think I'm rooting for the Tigers and Cardinals. |
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Down with the Yankees. |
Damn about the BoSox!
Last season game for SF today- they lost.... but it was a fan appreciation day and the guys obviously see we love the hell out of them! Yikes! The Cards are in. And the Brewers. Hummmmm.... thinking about a Cards vs. Tigers WS. Two cities in the US that have had such awful financial times. The WS brings a lot of commerce into cities. But, part of me wants AZ in it... then there are the Phillies with Doc.... I am a National League fan, so I will be rooting for the NL tean in the WS. But, I think the play-offs in both leagues are going to be something. Wouldn't it be something if the Rangers got back in! WOOT.. its play-off time!!! |
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I'd like to see Jim Leyland and the *Furs* as Hack called them And anybody but the Brewers! |
well damnnn Red Sox. :overreaction: I don't like the Yanks, so yay!! :cheer: Why is everyone calling them the BoSox. Is that something new?? Cause I don't like it. LOL
As far as the Rays, hmmm. I just don't know if I can get myself to like any FL team, even though I relocated here. . hmm hmmm. Although, I wouldn't mind catching a Rockies/Marlins game sometime out here but I'd be rooting for the Rocks. |
Exactly....P.S. I've occasionally heard them referred to as BoSox over the years, being I was born and raised here.
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I'm not sure where BoSox originated. Might have been a sport announcer thing but I grew up with the name and that was back in the 60's. Was BoSox and ChiSox back then. Ok maybe we New Englanders are just lazy spellers. Scorp, I'm not sure what you are referring to when you say : "Thankfully the Yankees are out too, so I don't care who wins now..." The Yankees won the division and are very much in the thick of things. Opening tomorrow night I believe against the Tigers. Did I misunderstand what you meant? I'm still sticking with the Tigers to make the WS. Maybe the Cards or the Diamondbacks too. Heck as long as it is a good bunch of fall baseball, I will be happy. Am very glad fantasy baseball is over. Got my 3rd place cyber trophy LOL. Gees it was a freakin long season. |
Play-off schedule
2011 MLB Postseason Schedule**
** subject to change AL Division Series Game Matchup Day Date Time ET TV Gm 1 DET @ NYY Fri Sep. 30 8:37 PM TBS Gm 2 DET @ NYY Sat Oct. 1 8:37 PM TBS Gm 3 NYY @ DET Mon Oct. 3 8:37 PM TBS Gm 4* NYY @ DET Tue Oct. 4 TBD TBS Gm 5* DET @ NYY Thu Oct. 6 TBD TBS AL Division Series Game Matchup Day Date Time ET TV Gm 1 TB @ TEX Fri Sep. 30 5:07 PM TBS Gm 2 TB @ TEX Sat Oct. 1 7:07 PM TNT Gm 3 TEX @ TB Mon Oct. 3 5:07 PM TBS Gm 4* TEX @ TB Tue Oct. 4 TBD TBS Gm 5* TB @ TEX Thu Oct. 6 TBD TBS NL Division Series Game Matchup Day Date Time ET TV Gm 1 STL @ PHI Sat Oct. 1 5:07 PM TBS Gm 2 STL @ PHI Sun Oct. 2 8:07 PM TBS Gm 3 PHI @ STL Tue Oct. 4 TBD TBS Gm 4* PHI @ STL Wed Oct. 5 TBD TBS Gm 5* STL @ PHI Fri Oct. 7 TBD TBS NL Division Series Game Matchup Day Date Time ET TV Gm 1 ARI @ MIL Sat Oct. 1 2:07 PM TBS Gm 2 ARI @ MIL Sun Oct. 2 4:37 PM TBS Gm 3 MIL @ ARI Tue Oct. 4 TBD TBS Gm 4* MIL @ ARI Wed Oct. 5 TBD TBS Gm 5* ARI @ MIL Fri Oct. 7 TBD TBS American League Championship Series Series Date Network Air Time (ET) ALCS Game One Saturday, October 8 FOX TBA ALCS Game Two Sunday, October 9 FOX TBA ALCS Game Three Tuesday, October 11 FOX TBA ALCS Game Four Wednesday, October 12 FOX TBA ALCS Game Five* Thursday, October 13 FOX TBA ALCS Game Six* Saturday, October 15 FOX TBA ALCS Game Seven* Sunday, October 16 FOX TBA National League Championship Series Series Date Network Air Time (ET) NLCS Game One Sunday, October 9 TBS TBA NLCS Game Two Monday, October 10 TBS TBA NLCS Game Three Wednesday, October 12 TBS TBA NLCS Game Four Thursday, October 13 TBS TBA NLCS Game Five* Friday, October 14 TBS TBA NLCS Game Six* Sunday, October 16 TBS TBA NLCS Game Seven* Monday, October 17 TBS TBA World Series Series Date Match-Up Network Air Time (ET) Game One Wednesday, October 19 AL Champion at NL Champion FOX TBA Game Two Thursday, October 20 AL Champion at NL Champion FOX TBA Game Three Saturday, October 22 NL Champion at AL Champion FOX TBA Game Four Sunday, October 23 NL Champion at AL Champion FOX TBA Game Five* Monday, October 24 NL Champion at AL Champion FOX TBA Game Six* Wednesday, October 26 AL Champion at NL Champion FOX TBA Game Seven* Thursday, October 27 AL Champion at NL Champion FOX TBA * if necessary |
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I DON'T CARE WHO WINS!!!! :thumbsup::cheerleader::freak: JUST GIVE ME SOME GOOD BALL!!!!!!!!!! That's all I'm asking... not much, not much at all. |
Now that my favorite team, the Red Sox are done for, I'm rooting for the Texas Rangers! They are the closest team to me and I've been to several games. So go Texas!
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But, the pjillies... UGH- it is really hard when your real team is out of it! I ought to just watch and enjoy the games. Have to be honest, I don't want the Yankees to get to the WS. Really would like to see teams that are never in it get to that level. Rangers had never been last year and Nolan Ryan is someone I think of as a real baseball player. Decisions, decisions... |
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 |
i hope i'm wrong, ... i hope the cardinals beat the phillies.
if cards can win, they can beat the brewers. i like prince fielder and i like the cards as a whole. so this would be hard to choose who i would cheer for. i'd like to see pujols get a ring. in the american league, i'm tigers all the way. we all know defense wins championships. i think that's the tigers. |
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I couldn't agree more Go Tigers. Speculation, and projection on my part....I wonder if Jim leyland wins a world series, if he will once and for all Retire and come home to his family and beautiful wife Katie. He often talks about how much he misses his family, but his wife wants him to do what he loves and she supports being away is part of his job. He's emotional, he cries when he speaks of his family and his love of them. After all, thats who this is all for. Back to baseball. |
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> |
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!!! |
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