Post Season Chat

[PhilaVa]

Me neither. All he said was what we were thinking. Don't blame him at all.

Uh, he also kinda slapped the fans in the face on his way out, that's why some people hate him....but he played hard for us, I just wish our management didn't blow so much.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

Uh, he also kinda slapped the fans in the face on his way out, that's why some people hate him....but he played hard for us, I just wish our management didn't blow so much.
I really didn't see it that way. To each his own though.

[PhilaVa]

I really didn't see it that way. To each his own though.

A lot of people didn't appreciate the Baseball Heaven comment, me being one of them...

[Nittany Tar Heel]

A lot of people didn't appreciate the Baseball Heaven comment, me being one of them...
Well, it is a great baseball town and they never say anything bad about their team. They pay to win and everything....heavan may be a strong term for it, but it's a great environment. The players rave about it....I don't know that would be taken personally regarding Philadelphia....different towns

[DaveBrownisgod]

What a play!

Tavarez may be the most emotional player I have ever seen.

[ryr8828]

Heaven, I'm in Heaven......

[pdorazio00]

Well, it is a great baseball town and they never say anything bad about their team. They pay to win and everything....heavan may be a strong term for it, but it's a great environment. The players rave about it....I don't know that would be taken personally regarding Philadelphia....different towns

Exactly. Just because he thinks St. Louis is heaven doesn't disrespect Philly. I moved from Jacksonville to San Diego, and think SD is heaven. Doesn't mean I don't like Florida. Marlon just ripped one off the wall.

[JRoll]

Exactly. Just because he thinks St. Louis is heaven doesn't disrespect Philly. I moved from Jacksonville to San Diego, and think SD is heaven. Doesn't mean I don't like Florida. Marlon just ripped one off the wall.
Rolen put the life into this team. He's POTG for this game and MVP of the series is tough but most likely Pujols if the Cards hang on.

[DaveBrownisgod]

A lot of people didn't appreciate the Baseball Heaven comment, me being one of them...
I guess it was for the best because he has flourished into the dominant player he is today in "heaven". But the way I look at it is that some players aren't thick skinned enough to take the critique they get when they are in a market like Philly or New York, where the fans and media will get on you when you through a slump. He enjoys a good pat on the back from the town and just never having to hear about anything negative. I don't think I could be a fan like that, but as was previously stated, to each his own.

[I Roll Hard]

What a play!

Tavarez may be the most emotional player I have ever seen.
He also might be the biggest cheater this side of Sammy Sosa. Throwing at peoples heads, pine tar(or whatever it was) on his hat. Dispicable.

[PhilaVa]

I guess it was for the best because he has flourished into the dominant player he is today in "heaven". But the way I look at it is that some players aren't thick skinned enough to take the critique they get when they are in a market like Philly or New York, where the fans and media will get on you when you through a slump. He enjoys a good pat on the back from the town and just never having to hear about anything negative. I don't think I could be a fan like that, but as was previously stated, to each his own.

Clap Clap Clap....if you suck, I'm not going to cheer you on to get better, thats not my job. But he did play his ass off, I would have never said a bad word about him.

[PhilaVa]

National League Championship Series Game 7

St. Louis Cardinals 5 - Houston Astros 2 - Final

(W) - Jeff Suppan (2-1) - 6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

(L) - Roger Clemens (2-1) - 6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 0 BB, 2 K

(S) - Jason Isringhausen (3) - 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

St. Louis Wins NLCS Best of Seven 4-3

St. Louis Cardinals Advance to the 2004 World Series

[thomeismyhomie]

Just walked in for the final half-inning. Not quite the excitement of the Sox/Yanks series, but this was a great one as well. I'm happy for Rolen. That was the biggest hit of his life.

[PhilaVa]

The Sox are going to throttle Heaven....no doubt in my mind.

[JRoll]

Just walked in for the final half-inning. Not quite the excitement of the Sox/Yanks series, but this was a great one as well. I'm happy for Rolen. That was the biggest hit of his life.
I'm still in the running for the title in the predictions. My 2 teams are still alive.

[I Roll Hard]

Anyone think this was Clemens last game of his career?

[DaveBrownisgod]

Clap Clap Clap....if you suck, I'm not going to cheer you on to get better, thats not my job. But he did play his ass off, I would have never said a bad word about him. I never doubted Rolen when he was on the field, he gave his all whenever he was playing, no doubt. My question about him when he was here is whether or not it was him or Francona that decided he should have every Sunday off and things like that, we will never know what it was. Wheteher Francona decided since he was the best player (excluding Schilling) to give him off once a week, or if Rolen decided that since the team wasn't going anywhere that he wasn't going to play every day. Either way I like Rolen the player, he is a great 3rd baseman and swings the bat very well. He had a great season and I continue to wish him well and wish he would have stayed in the red pinstripes.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

The Sox are going to throttle Heaven....no doubt in my mind.
The Sox staff is awfully beat up......I don't know

[DaveBrownisgod]

I'm still in the running for the title in the predictions. My 2 teams are still alive.
Mine are too.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

I'm still in the running for the title in the predictions. My 2 teams are still alive.
Mine are, too. And I was in 1st coming in!

[JRoll]

Mine are, too. And I was in 1st coming in!
Quite a few got eliminated in this round...Phila, Thome and some others.

[thomeismyhomie]

I'm still in the running for the title in the predictions. My 2 teams are still alive.
Hey man, I'm happy I'm out. Simple as that.

[DaveBrownisgod]

The Sox are going to throttle Heaven....no doubt in my mind.
My original picks had St. Louis beating the Sox in the series, so I am not changing my mind now. Besides, who knows what the Sox have left that can pitch; Schilling pitched a great game on a bum ankle, but I don't know if even he can do that again unless he gets some time to heal that ankle. And now Francona will have to actually manage with pitchers hitting for themselves, and LaRussa is a great manager.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

6 series...I'm off by 4 games.

I'm proud of that.

[JRoll]

6 series...I'm off by 4 games.

I'm proud of that.
I called both these series in 6...So I was off by 2 games total.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

My original picks had St. Louis beating the Sox in the series, so I am not changing my mind now. Besides, who knows what the Sox have left that can pitch; Schilling pitched a great game on a bum ankle, but I don't know if even he can do that again unless he gets some time to heal that ankle. And now Francona will have to actually manage with pitchers hitting for themselves, and LaRussa is a great manager.
The Francona factor is huge.

I hope it doesn't go 7, he'll have to give Manny and Ortiz the day off for it.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

I called both these series in 6...So I was off by 2 games total.
I'm saying 4 games in the first 2 rounds total. All 6 series.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

LOOK - A PHILLIE HAS THE NL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY!!!!!



RUN BILL RUN!!

[DaveBrownisgod]

6 series...I'm off by 4 games.

I'm proud of that.
Nice job, I had the Sox series dead on (againt the Twins though), but I didn't give the Astros enough credit.

[pdorazio00]

The Francona factor is huge.

I hope it doesn't go 7, he'll have to give Manny and Ortiz the day off for it.


Game 7 is in Boston

[JRoll]

I'm saying 4 games in the first 2 rounds total. All 6 series.
5 for me in the first 2 rounds with 1 wrong...I picked Minnesota and that's all I got wrong.

[DaveBrownisgod]

The Francona factor is huge.

I hope it doesn't go 7, he'll have to give Manny and Ortiz the day off for it.
LMAO, I have it going 7 in my picks.

Someone refresh my memory on the WS rules; do they use a DH in the games in Boston? For some reason I thought I remembered the DH being ditched in the WS.

[PhilaVa]

The Sox staff is awfully beat up......I don't know

Lets think about Cardinals pitching staff vs. Boston hitters....

[JRoll]

LMAO, I have it going 7 in my picks.

Someone refresh my memory on the WS rules; do they use a DH in the games in Boston? For some reason I thought I remembered the DH being ditched in the WS.
DH is used in Boston not in St. Louis as per Interleague rules.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

LMAO, I have it going 7 in my picks.

Someone refresh my memory on the WS rules; do they use a DH in the games in Boston? For some reason I thought I remembered the DH being ditched in the WS.
DH in Boston, Francona embarrassing himself in St. Louis

[PhilaVa]

Quite a few got eliminated in this round...Phila, Thome and some others.

My World Champ is still alive...

[JRoll]

My World Champ is still alive...
Damn...forgot about that.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

Lets think about Cardinals pitching staff vs. Boston hitters....
Cards staff has been great all year....don't know how they're doing it, but they're getting outs.

The Yanks staff wasn't exactly blowing people away either.

[pdorazio00]

LMAO, I have it going 7 in my picks.

Someone refresh my memory on the WS rules; do they use a DH in the games in Boston? For some reason I thought I remembered the DH being ditched in the WS.

DH in AL parks

[PhilaVa]

Cards staff has been great all year....don't know how they're doing it, but they're getting outs.

The Yanks staff wasn't exactly blowing people away either.

Yanks Staff > Cards Staff

[Nittany Tar Heel]

Yanks Staff > Cards Staff
Cards lineup > Sox lineup

Cards lineup > Yanks lineup

[DaveBrownisgod]

I am going to head off to bed at a decent hour tonight, don't know what to do the next few days without baseball playoffs, guess I will figure something out. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the well wishes some of you sent to me today, before I left. :cool:

Talk to you all later.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

I am going to head off to bed at a decent hour tonight, don't know what to do the next few days without baseball playoffs, guess I will figure something out. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the well wishes some of you sent to me today, before I left. :cool:

Talk to you all later.
World Series in 45 hours...you don't have to wait that long.

[PhilaVa]

Cards lineup > Sox lineup

Cards lineup > Yanks lineup

I'll counter with 2 good starts by Schilling, if that happens then no doubt the Sox win this series. Going to find out if those hitters can hit the knuckleball in game one....

If Wakefield is on that knuckleball can put you in a funk as a hitter for a couple of days...

[pdorazio00]

I imagine Francona will sit Millar in STL, and have Ortiz play 1st.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

I'll counter with 2 good starts by Schilling, if that happens then no doubt the Sox win this series. Going to find out if those hitters can hit the knuckleball in game one....

If Wakefield is on that knuckleball can put you in a funk as a hitter for a couple of days...
If Schilling makes 2 good starts, he's not human. His ankle might just fall off at some point.

Not that I'd put it past him.

[PhilaVa]

I imagine Francona will sit Millar in STL, and have Ortiz play 1st.

That's a no brainer...

[Nittany Tar Heel]

G'night gentlemen....I think I might actually sleep tonight.

[PhilaVa]

2004 World Series

St. Louis Cardinals v. Boston Red Sox

Game 1 - Tonight - St. Louis Cardinals at Boston Red Sox - 7:30 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Woody Williams (2-0) 2.84 v. Tim Wakefield (1-0) 8.59

Game 2 - Tomorrow - St. Louis Cardinals at Boston Red Sox - 7:30 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Jason Marquis (0-0) 7.36 v. Curt Schilling (2-1) 4.86

Game 3 - Tuesday - Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals - 8 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Pedro Martinez (1-1) 5.40 v. Matt Morris (0-1) 5.29

Game 4 - Wednesday - Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals - 8 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Derek Lowe (2-0) 2.92 v. Jeff Suppan (2-1) 2.84

[ryr8828]

I'll counter with 2 good starts by Schilling, if that happens then no doubt the Sox win this series. Going to find out if those hitters can hit the knuckleball in game one....

If Wakefield is on that knuckleball can put you in a funk as a hitter for a couple of days...
The no stride swings of Pujols and Edmonds are ideal for use against a knuckleballer. I imagine Cody McKay will be pitching batting practice. Look for Wakefield to get bombed.

The Cardinals have done ok against Schilling in the past, i think they can adjust to the change of styles.

Not that I'm predicting they'll win 2 in Boston, I don't think they will.

[PhilaVa]

The no stride swings of Pujols and Edmonds are ideal for use against a knuckleballer. I imagine Cody McKay will be pitching batting practice. Look for Wakefield to get bombed.

The Cardinals have done ok against Schilling in the past, i think they can adjust to the change of styles.

Not that I'm predicting they'll win 2 in Boston, I don't think they will.

This series is a great matchup, Sox Pitching vs. the great St. Louis lineup. Cardinals Pen is better then the Yankees pen as far as matchups.

My Key to the series...St. Louis Pitching vs. Boston hitters, whoever wins this matchup, wins the series.

[thomeismyhomie]

This series is a great matchup, Sox Pitching vs. the great St. Louis lineup. Cardinals Pen is better then the Yankees pen as far as matchups.

My Key to the series...St. Louis Pitching vs. Boston hitters, whoever wins this matchup, wins the series.
Agreed Phila. My key to the series is Foulke vs. Izzy. These games are going to be close cause the two teams are so evenly matched.

Advantage: Sox

[PhilaVa]

In other baseball news...

Iowa just beat Penn State 6-4

[thomeismyhomie]

In other baseball news...

Iowa just beat Penn State 6-4
LOL...what a damn joke that game was

[Nittany Tar Heel]

In other baseball news...

Iowa just beat Penn State 6-4
Let us never speak of it again.

[PhilaVa]

Let us never speak of it again.

Yeah, but talk about hitting bottom, I mean, damn...

[PhilaVa]

No Steve Kline...in my key to the series St. Louis Pitching vs. Red Sox Hitters, advantage just slipped to the Red Sox side.

Lineup for Game One...

Renteria, ss
Walker, rf
Pujols, 1b
Rolen, 3b
Edmonds, cf
Sanders, dh
Womack, 2b
Matheny, c
Taguchi, lf

at

Damon, cf
Cabrera, ss
Ramirez, lf
Ortiz, dh
Millar, 1b
Nixon, rf
Mueller, 3b
Mirabelli, c
Bellhorn, 2b

Woody Williams v. Tim Wakefield

Couple Notes...

Taguchi in LF at Fenway, Sanders is the DH...Womack must still be bothered with his injury as Renteria will lead off.

Jason Varitek is not starting!

[thomeismyhomie]

Man, no Varitek. Tough call there, but I suppose you have to give up a little bat cause you dont want the Cards getting free bases on passed balls.

[PhilaVa]

Man, no Varitek. Tough call there, but I suppose you have to give up a little bat cause you dont want the Cards getting free bases on passed balls.

Well you know he'll be in there as soon as Wakefield leaves the game, so the longer he is out the better for the Red Sox I guess you could say.

I like the move...if the Wakefield doesn't have his pitch working then the team might get a spark from Tek coming into the game.

[thomeismyhomie]

Well you know he'll be in there as soon as Wakefield leaves the game, so the longer he is out the better for the Red Sox I guess you could say.

I like the move...if the Wakefield doesn't have his pitch working then the team might get a spark from Tek coming into the game.
Definitely. Man, I am pumped for this series big-time!

Give me a prediction on a surprise pitcher/hitter who'll play a big role in this series.

Pitcher: Bronson Arroyo
Hitter: Reggie Sanders

[PhilaVa]

Definitely. Man, I am pumped for this series big-time!

Give me a prediction on a surprise pitcher/hitter who'll play a big role in this series.

Pitcher: Bronson Arroyo
Hitter: Reggie Sanders

Yeah, me too, you don't have to work tonight?

Pitcher: Pedro Martinez
Hitter: Johnny Damon

Btw, why don't you 'donate' some money to your poor friend...

[thomeismyhomie]

Yeah, me too, you don't have to work tonight?

Pitcher: Pedro Martinez
Hitter: Johnny Damon

Btw, why don't you 'donate' some money to your poor friend...
Nope...no work. Shitty part is I wont be here to chat though. We're going to watch the game at a friends house so I can watch the Miami/NCState game as well.

Money is on the way.....ATM charge of 40 rep points....LOL...JK

[PhilaVa]

Nope...no work. Shitty part is I wont be here to chat though. We're going to watch the game at a friends house so I can watch the Miami/NCState game as well.

Money is on the way.....ATM charge of 40 rep points....LOL...JK

You're a good man....I'm going to go play in the Arcade do to your good will....Have fun tonight, see you later on then...

[thomeismyhomie]

You're a good man....I'm going to go play in the Arcade do to your good will....Have fun tonight, see you later on then...
You know...for my good will....you could always give up that Duck Hunt trophy :)

[PhilaVa]

You know...for my good will....you could always give up that Duck Hunt trophy :)

Whoa, where did all your money go? you can have it, I dont' think it's that hard of a score to overtake, I haven't even tried to beat it since I put it up but I'm sure it can be beat...

[thomeismyhomie]

Whoa, where did all your money go? you can have it, I dont' think it's that hard of a score to overtake, I haven't even tried to beat it since I put it up but I'm sure it can be beat...
I changed my...whatever you call it...what do you think? I didnt like Seasoned Veteran so I changed it to Speaker of the House...since I have nothing better to do but give my opinion about EVERYTHING...LOL

[PhilaVa]

I changed my...whatever you call it...what do you think? I didnt like Seasoned Veteran so I changed it to Speaker of the House...since I have nothing better to do but give my opinion about EVERYTHING...LOL

Ah yes...didn't catch that, I haven't been to the store, what else can you buy?

[thomeismyhomie]

Ah yes...didn't catch that, I haven't been to the store, what else can you buy?
There's the thing I did, you can also change your username's color, make it bold, make it italicized as well. The most interesting part I saw was that you can actually go and change someone else's description. That would be hilarious. You could change JRoll's from Seasoned Veteran to "Phila's bitch"...LOL.

[PhilaVa]

There's the thing I did, you can also change your username's color, make it bold, make it italicized as well. The most interesting part I saw was that you can actually go and change someone else's description. That would be hilarious. You could change JRoll's from Seasoned Veteran to "Phila's bitch"...LOL.

Now, I think that's pretty obvious to everyone anyway, do I really need to make it official and waste my money? Na...

[thomeismyhomie]

Now, I think that's pretty obvious to everyone anyway, do I really need to make it official and waste my money? Na...
LOL...very true

[PhilaVa]

And here we go as they announce the teams...

Tony LaRussa (BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO)

[PhilaVa]

What on earth is that mascot, horrible Mascot...can't they just have someone dressed up as a big red sock?

[ryr8828]

What on earth is that mascot, horrible Mascot...can't they just have someone dressed up as a big red sock?
Wally the Green Monster.

Fredbird can kick his ass anyday. He'd spur and peck him into submission, along with a few well placed wing shots.

[PhilaVa]

Wally the Green Monster.

Fredbird can kick his ass anyday. He'd spur and peck him into submission, along with a few well placed wing shots.

Lets not get into a mascot fight, you know we would win that...maybe the only thing we could win...

[PhilaVa]

Senor October strikes again...

[Nittany Tar Heel]

Senor October strikes again...
Anyone know if Nomar had his nuts placed in a vice before filming that "Thanks, beautiful" commercial for Gatorade or if he just went ahead and had them removed entirely?

I mean, it doesn't appear as if he has a use for them...

[PhilaVa]

Anyone know if Nomar had his nuts placed in a vice before filming that "Thanks, beautiful" commercial for Gatorade or if he just went ahead and had them removed entirely?

I mean, it doesn't appear as if he has a use for them...

Well, considering who he is married too, I hope he is using them, or she is, or something like that....You nasty fool, look what you made me say..

[Nittany Tar Heel]

Well, considering who he is married too, I hope he is using them, or she is, or something like that....You nasty fool, look what you made me say..
LOL

Never really saw much in Mia Hamm, to be honest...

However, her Tarheel leanings do get her points!

[PhilaVa]

LOL

Never really saw much in Mia Hamm, to be honest...

However, her Tarheel leanings do get her points!

Eh, she is a female who plays soccer and she isn't ugly in the face, that'll do for me...and for NomaH too, bet he is loving this WS man...

Uh, comments on the game?

[Nittany Tar Heel]

Eh, she is a female who plays soccer and she isn't ugly in the face, that'll do for me...and for NomaH too, bet he is loving this WS man...

Uh, comments on the game?
Woody Williams is being anally violated. Not much else to say.

[PhilaVa]

YIKES...three walks to start an inning, how many times do you see that...

Looks like Arroyo and Varitek will be in this game very soon.

[PhilaVa]

Woody Williams is being anally violated. Not much else to say.
What do you have to say now....?

[ryr8828]

Wakefield has been anally violated by his lack of control and the lack of Boston D.

[PhilaVa]

Wakefield has been anally violated by his lack of control and the lack of Boston D.
Cardinals fans...dumb stupid cardinals fans...

Long Bullpen game, at this point advantage Boston.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

What do you have to say now....?
Nothing different.

I didn't say the game was over, just that Woody was getting used.

[PhilaVa]

Nothing different.

I didn't say the game was over, just that Woody was getting used.
Interesting, we've got a one run game....nevermind, we've got a tie game.

Hey, RYR, how do you see who has stolen money from you? And if said money is in the bank can they still steal it from you?

[JRoll]

Interesting, we've got a one run game....nevermind, we've got a tie game.

Hey, RYR, how do you see who has stolen money from you? And if said money is in the bank can they still steal it from you?
You damn unstealable money person :mad:

[ryr8828]

Click on store at the top bar on the page, then click on actions.

[ryr8828]

I don't know if they can steal it if you have it in the bank or not.

[ryr8828]

Cardinals fans...dumb stupid cardinals fans...

Long Bullpen game, at this point advantage Boston.
Care to rethink that?

[PhilaVa]

Care to rethink that?

Yup, was just thinking that, thought boston had the advantage with Arroyo v. Haren on the mound, Haren has been good / Lucky and Boston isn't helping itself out so far, we've got a good game....

JRoll, it's a bitch trying to steal money from me and failing eh?

Ryr, so if you try to steal money and fail what happens?

[ryr8828]

Yup, was just thinking that, thought boston had the advantage with Arroyo v. Haren on the mound, Haren has been good / Lucky and Boston isn't helping itself out so far, we've got a good game....

JRoll, it's a bitch trying to steal money from me and failing eh?

Ryr, so if you try to steal money and fail what happens?
You lose rep when you steal, I think you lose money if you fail.

[PhilaVa]

You lose rep when you steal, I think you lose money if you fail.

I love the feature where you earn money for Arcade titles, I keep beating my own score in radial snake, now I've got 2000 dollars in the bank. jRoll, back off or I'll smack you.

I'm saving up to buy S-B.net, how much?

[JRoll]

I love the feature where you earn money for Arcade titles, I keep beating my own score in radial snake, now I've got 2000 dollars in the bank. jRoll, back off or I'll smack you.

I'm saving up to buy S-B.net, how much?
I'd like to see you try, bring it on lipstick boy :D

[ryr8828]

Chris wants $2000 for sports boards.com, sports boards .net is not for sale at this time.

[PhilaVa]

I'd like to see you try, bring it on lipstick boy :D

I don't get it, what determines whether you are successful or not?

[PhilaVa]

Yet another reason I'm glad the Yankees are gone, don't have to listen to that Ugly dude who sings god bless American every game in NY...

[PhilaVa]

Not a good sign for the Cards, not only is Womack injuried and do they have to play Marlon anderson probably for the rest of the series, but King vs. Ortiz doesn't look like a good matchup at all for them..

[JRoll]

Not a good sign for the Cards, not only is Womack injuried and do they have to play Marlon anderson probably for the rest of the series, but King vs. Ortiz doesn't look like a good matchup at all for them..
Any time Marlon Anderson is playing in a World Series game, it is not good :)

[JRoll]

Any time Marlon Anderson is playing in a World Series game, it is not good :)
At least Marlon hit the ball there, better than our Marlon did at times this year :rolleyes:

[JRoll]

Damn, Ramirez's cleat got caught in the grass on his slide causing him to drop the ball and allowing the tying run to score.

[PhilaVa]

At least Marlon hit the ball there, better than our Marlon did at times this year :rolleyes:
Yeah well, if the Cards win the world series, I want a peice of that trophey sent to the Phillies now that half their Infield is Phillies produced.

Not a good inning there from Manny, he needs to make up for it with his Bat.

[JRoll]

Yeah well, if the Cards win the world series, I want a peice of that trophy sent to the Phillies now that half their Infield is Phillies produced.
I second that motion.

[PhilaVa]

I second that motion.
Or at least a couple of those flagie things...

[JRoll]

Or at least a couple of those flagie things...
The ones from the trophy?

[JRoll]

JRoll easily would've made that play that Renteria just got an error on :D

[PhilaVa]

BellHORN....Ding!

[JRoll]

BellHORN....Ding! What a shot off of the foul pole!

GO SOX!!

[PhilaVa]

What a shot off of the foul pole!

GO SOX!!
That sounded weird...someone check the foul poll for cork!

I'm glad it he hit it off Tavarez...

[pdorazio00]

Hell of a game. Hats off to the Sox. Not sure if Schilling will have it tomorrow

[PhilaVa]

Damn good game, lets hope that all of the games are as good as this one was..

[JRoll]

Damn good game, lets hope that all of the games are as good as this one was..
I sure hope they are, this could be as good as the 2002 Series.

[PhilaVa]

2004 World Series


Boston Red Sox Lead St. Louis Cardinals 1-0

Game 1 - Boston Red Sox 11 - St. Louis Cardinals 9 - Final
(W) - Keith Foulke (L) - Julian Tavarez

Game 2 - Tonight - St. Louis Cardinals at Boston Red Sox - 7:30 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Matt Morris (0-1) 5.29 v. Curt Schilling (2-1) 4.86

Game 3 - Tuesday - Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals - 8 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Pedro Martinez (1-1) 5.40 v. Jeff Suppan (2-1) 2.84

Game 4 - Wednesday - Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals - 8 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Derek Lowe (2-0) 2.92 v. Jason Marquis (0-0) 7.36

[PhilaVa]

Lineup for game two...Red Sox lead 1-0

In Fenway Park..

Renteria, ss
Walker, rf
Pujols, 1b
Rolen, 3b
Edmonds, cf
Sanders, lf
Womack, 2b
Matheny, c
Anderson, dh

at

Damon, cf
Cabrera, ss
Ramirez, lf
Ortiz, dh
Varitek, c
Millar, 1b
Nixon, rf
Mueller, 3b
Bellhorn, 2b

Morris v. Schilling

Notes:

Looks like Womack is good to go, but I don't understand Anderson as the DH, the Cards do not have anyone better to put in as their DH?

Schilling was reported as having trouble with his ankle today and had to have it worked on again today, should be interesting to see if he is good to go or not.

[PhilaVa]

Here we go, game two is underway....thought Rent might just come out and bunt right away...

[PhilaVa]

Schilling through the fist half innning, the cardinals made him work for it but no bunt, my guess it will come from womack.

Rent had a good AB to start the game...great catch to end the inning.

Why o Why is Curt Schilling pitching to Scott Rolen in the World Series and the Phillies are not involved.

[Enyalois]

Schilling through the fist half innning, the cardinals made him work for it but no bunt, my guess it will come from womack.

Rent had a good AB to start the game...great catch to end the inning.

Why o Why is Curt Schilling pitching to Scott Rolen in the World Series and the Phillies are not involved.
I like the commentery about how his parents called Francona wishing him luck for all he did for Scott in Philly. What the fuck did they do for Philly!

[PhilaVa]

I like the commentery about how his parents called Francona wishing him luck for all he did for Scott in Philly. What the fuck did they do for Philly!
I must have missed this...but didn't Francoma sit Rolen on Scott Rolen day. That was nice of Terry....guess the parents thought that was good.

[PhilaVa]

Matt Morris seems to have trouble when he gets ahead of the hitters, thats very odd, nice stroke by Tek into the corner there, sox lead this one early...Tek tore a hole in his pants, I bet that is cold as shizit.


I'm going to say Womack bunts when he comes up....

[Enyalois]

They need to work on their communication skills. Twice in the last three games.

[PhilaVa]

They need to work on their communication skills. Twice in the last three games.
Well, anyway, I was wrong...womack hit and run, I really think the Cardinals should test Schilling off the mound.

[Enyalois]

Well, anyway, I was wrong...womack hit and run, I really think the Cardinals should test Schilling off the mound.
Yeah, I was gonna make a donation too if you were right.

[PhilaVa]

Yeah, I was gonna make a donation too if you were right.
Uh, you can make a donation anyway....

[PhilaVa]

Matt Morris, exit stage left....

He did pretty well, except for the fact that he couldn't get through five.

Cardinals Pen already looks tired.

[PhilaVa]

Good lord, stop stop stop the madness, where is the phuckin defense?!?

[JRoll]

Good lord, stop stop stop the madness, where is the phuckin defense?!?
Mueller had it, LOL.

[PhilaVa]

Mueller had it, LOL.
Another four error game, and they are up 4-1...those 'experts' wrong again.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

Good lord, stop stop stop the madness, where is the phuckin defense?!?
And this is WITHOUT Ortiz flailing around at 1B.

Yikes.

[JRoll]

Another four error game, and they are up 4-1...those 'experts' wrong again.
I'm not so sure who you can call an 'expert' anymore, I mean Merril Hoge is considered an 'expert' so that word has no meaning anymore.

[PhilaVa]

I'm not so sure who you can call an 'expert' anymore, I mean Merril Hoge is considered an 'expert' so that word has no meaning anymore.
IMO, Kruk is a moron for talking about how the Cardinals should nail Cabrera...

this is the world series, Matt Morris should be focused on getting outs, not on getting someone back...

[JRoll]

IMO, Kruk is a moron for talking about how the Cardinals should nail Cabrera...

this is the world series, Matt Morris should be focused on getting outs, not on getting someone back...
You do know that Morris isn't in anymore right?

[PhilaVa]

You do know that Morris isn't in anymore right?
Uh, yes...I was talking about what Kruk had to say about it last night...

Jason Marquis is pitching, and he is showing no sign of his Brave-itis.

[JRoll]

Uh, yes...I was talking about what Kruk had to say about it last night...

Jason Marquis is pitching, and he is showing no sign of his Brave-itis.
Brave-itis = choking in the postseason :D

[PhilaVa]

Uh, yes...I was talking about what Kruk had to say about it last night...

Jason Marquis is pitching, and he is showing no sign of his Brave-itis.
Whoops, nevermind, two walks, very Brave like...

[JRoll]

I wonder if J.D. is still happy that he was traded to the Braves? LOL.

[PhilaVa]

Now it's TImlin vs. Rolen, good googly moogly, stop the madness.I hope Ed Wade is watchin...

[JRoll]

Now it's TImlin vs. Rolen, good googly moogly, stop the madness.I hope Ed Wade is watchin...
The manager who was Phils manager when the trade happened just came out to take out Timlin, LOL.

[PhilaVa]

The manager who was Phils manager when the trade happened just came out to take out Timlin, LOL.
This is all just too depressing, next thing you know Marlon Anderson will be at the plate...LoL....lol?

[JRoll]

This is all just too depressing, next thing you know Marlon Anderson will be at the plate...LoL....lol?
I wouldn't doubt that, LOL.

[PhilaVa]

I wouldn't doubt that, LOL.
Get the Foulke out of here...

[JRoll]

Get the Foulke out of here...
It'll be so nice when Wagner is healthy next year so we have a dominant closer.

[PhilaVa]

It'll be so nice when Wagner is healthy next year so we have a dominant closer.
It would be funny if Foulke was a Phillie, you know every out, as the opposing player walks back to his dugout someone would yell that...

'Get the Foulke out of here'

[JRoll]

It would be funny if Foulke was a Phillie, you know every out, as the opposing player walks back to his dugout someone would yell that...

'Get the Foulke out of here'
You're absolutely right. It would be like "EVERYBODY HITS....WOOHOO!"

[PhilaVa]

2004 World Series

Boston Red Sox Lead St. Louis Cardinals 2-0

Game 1 - Boston Red Sox 11 - St. Louis Cardinals 9 - Final
(W) - Keith Foulke (L) - Julian Tavarez

Game 2 - Boston Red Sox 6 - St. Louis Cardinals 2 - Final
(W) - Curt Schilling (L) - Matt Morris

Game 3 - Tuesday - Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals - 8 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Pedro Martinez (1-1) 5.40 v. Jeff Suppan (2-1) 2.84

Game 4 - Wednesday - Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals - 8 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Derek Lowe (2-0) 2.92 v. Jason Marquis (0-0) 7.36

[JRoll]

2004 World Series

Boston Red Sox Lead St. Louis Cardinals 2-0

Game 1 - Boston Red Sox 11 - St. Louis Cardinals 9 - Final
(W) - Keith Foulke (L) - Julian Tavarez

Game 2 - Boston Red Sox 6 - St. Louis Cardinals 2 - Final
(W) - Curt Schilling (L) - Matt Morris

Game 3 - Tuesday - Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals - 8 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Pedro Martinez (1-1) 5.40 v. Jeff Suppan (2-1) 2.84

Game 4 - Wednesday - Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals - 8 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Derek Lowe (2-0) 2.92 v. Jason Marquis (0-0) 7.36

3-0 lead possible for Boston with Pedro pitching?

[PhilaVa]

I'm going to say it, I don't think we'll be coming back to Boston...

[JRoll]

I'm going to say it, I don't think we'll be coming back to Boston...
Especially if Lowe pitches like he did in Game 7

[JRoll]

Damn Phila...how are you getting that much money??

[PhilaVa]

Damn Phila...how are you getting that much money??
Keep breaking my own records in the arcade...

[JRoll]

Keep breaking my own records in the arcade...
Money whore :D

[PhilaVa]

Money whore :D
I'm not denying it...

[thomeismyhomie]

I'm not denying it...
Well, about the game....how's this for being whipped already?

I go out with this girl tonight for the first time. We decide to see a movie. I miss Game 2. I also want to see The Grudge...think I got my way? No. We went to see Surviving Christmas...it was funny, but what the hell...LOL

[JRoll]

Well, about the game....how's this for being whipped already?

I go out with this girl tonight for the first time. We decide to see a movie. I miss Game 2. I also want to see The Grudge...think I got my way? No. We went to see Surviving Christmas...it was funny, but what the hell...LOL
You missed a great game 2 man...but since you were with a girl, I think you get a pass on it :D

[thomeismyhomie]

You missed a great game 2 man...but since you were with a girl, I think you get a pass on it :D
I got to see Varitek's big hit but that was about it...but trust me, she's worth it.

[JRoll]

I got to see Varitek's big hit but that was about it...but trust me, she's worth it.
I can just imagine...I'm workin on someone right now who thinks men suck, so I might be able to win her over :)

[PhilaVa]

Ok Ladies, here we go, Game 3, Boston Leads 2-0.


Lineups..

Damon, cf
Cabrera, ss
Ramirez, lf
Ortiz, 1b
Varitek, c
Mueller, 3b
Nixon, rf
Bellhorn, 2b
Martinez, p

at

Renteria, ss
Walkers, rf
Pujols, 1b
Rolen, 3b
Edmonds, cf
Sanders, lf
Womack, 2b
Matheny, c
Suppan, p

Notes: I hate tony Larussa, other then that I got nothing else to say.

[PhilaVa]

Omg, Omg...did I just hear a 'boooo' from heaven....


I'm shocked, ashamed, who do they think they are?

[Enyalois]

Shit, I almost forgot the game was on tonight until I saw this.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

Ok Ladies, here we go, Game 3, Boston Leads 2-0.


Lineups..

Damon, cf
Cabrera, ss
Ramirez, lf
Ortiz, 1b
Varitek, c
Mueller, 3b
Nixon, rf
Bellhorn, 2b
Martinez, p

at

Renteria, ss
Walkers, rf
Pujols, 1b
Rolen, 3b
Edmonds, cf
Sanders, lf
Womack, 2b
Matheny, c
Suppan, p

Notes: I hate tony Larussa, other then that I got nothing else to say.
Phila,

Did you ever update the prediction standings?

[SU Nittany Tide]

That was the longest introduction in the history of sports....come on, the bat boys?

[PhilaVa]

Shit, I almost forgot the game was on tonight until I saw this.
Its the freakin world series man...

[PhilaVa]

Phila,

Did you ever update the prediction standings?
Damn, forgot, I'll try to do it tonight, if not i'll have ti done by tommorrow.

Totally forgot about that.

[Enyalois]

Its the freakin world series man...
Well, I just got home did my 2nd round of the Tournament and had the 6ers on.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

Its the freakin world series man...
I wasn't watching either. ESPN said it was going to be an hour delay....I'm glad I checked.

[PhilaVa]

Well, I just got home did my 2nd round of the Tournament and had the 6ers on.
Did you win? I'll have to wait till later tonight to get my tourney on, but I fully expect to advance.

[Enyalois]

Did you win? I'll have to wait till later tonight to get my tourney on, but I fully expect to advance.
Yeah, I drew games I'm not the best at, but luckily I don't think Bronco goes in the arcade alot.

[PhilaVa]

Yeah, I drew games I'm not the best at, but luckily I don't think Bronco goes in the arcade alot.
Well maybe I'll see you in the later rounds then...

LoL, that was funny, McKaver said that and Manny like it was on cue.

[Enyalois]

Well maybe I'll see you in the later rounds then...

LoL, that was funny, McKaver said that and Manny like it was on cue.
I know. Everytime something like that happens I always wonder if there is some scritping to the game.

[PhilaVa]

Cardinals fans with Babe Ruth pictures...


http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_SM/0018-0312-1008-5438_SM.jpg

LAME!

[Nittany Tar Heel]

Suppan just pulled a Buckner.

Dear lord.

[PhilaVa]

Suppan just pulled a Buckner.

Dear lord.
Then made a mental error on the mound....

[PhilaVa]

2004 World Series

Boston Red Sox Lead St. Louis Cardinals 3-0

Game 1 - Boston Red Sox 11 - St. Louis Cardinals 9 - Final
(W) - Keith Foulke (L) - Julian Tavarez

Game 2 - Boston Red Sox 6 - St. Louis Cardinals 2 - Final
(W) - Curt Schilling (L) - Matt Morris

Game 3 - Boston Red Sox 4 - St. Louis Cardinals 1 - Final
(W) - Pedro Martinez (L) - Jeff Suppan

Game 4 - Wednesday - Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals - 8 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Derek Lowe (2-0) 2.92 v. Jason Marquis (0-0) 7.36

[Nittany Tar Heel]

2004 World Series

Boston Red Sox Lead St. Louis Cardinals 3-0

Game 1 - Boston Red Sox 11 - St. Louis Cardinals 9 - Final
(W) - Keith Foulke (L) - Julian Tavarez

Game 2 - Boston Red Sox 6 - St. Louis Cardinals 2 - Final
(W) - Curt Schilling (L) - Matt Morris

Game 3 - Boston Red Sox 4 - St. Louis Cardinals 1 - Final
(W) - Pedro Martinez (L) - Jeff Suppan (S) - Keith Foulke

Game 4 - Wednesday - Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals - 8 PM - FOX
Projected Starters - Derek Lowe (2-0) 2.92 v. Jason Marquis (0-0) 7.36
Well, just as I said at this point in the Boston-NY series, this one is on ice, gentlemen.

[PhilaVa]

Well, just as I said at this point in the Boston-NY series, this one is on ice, gentlemen.
I think this one is...

[PhilaVa]

Lord, seeing the replays over and over I feel bad for Suppan.

[JRoll]

I think it might be over fellas.

[JRoll]

The Phillies must have been playing in Red Sox unis that inning, I can't believe the Sox didn't get any runs there.

[PhilaVa]

2004 World Series

Boston Red Sox defeat St. Louis Cardinals 4-0

2004 World Champions - Boston Red Sox

Game 1 - Boston Red Sox 11 - St. Louis Cardinals 9 - Final
(W) - Keith Foulke (L) - Julian Tavarez

Game 2 - Boston Red Sox 6 - St. Louis Cardinals 2 - Final
(W) - Curt Schilling (L) - Matt Morris

Game 3 - Boston Red Sox 4 - St. Louis Cardinals 1 - Final
(W) - Pedro Martinez (L) - Jeff Suppan

Game 4 - Boston Red Sox 3 - St. Louis Cardinals 0 - Final
(W) - Derek Lowe (L) - Jason Marquis (S) - Keith Foulke

[JRoll]

This team deserved a World Championship.

[thomeismyhomie]

This team deserved a World Championship.
Unbelieveable. Damn am I glad that I got to see this in my lifetime. I know the list of great players for Boston could go on forever, but how about Keith Foulke? Man, he was big.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

This team deserved a World Championship.
Should we compile a list of how the Phillies are different now?..........











nah, let's wait.

[JRoll]

Unbelieveable. Damn am I glad that I got to see this in my lifetime. I know the list of great players for Boston could go on forever, but how about Keith Foulke? Man, he was big.
Ortiz came up big a lot too.

[thomeismyhomie]

Ortiz came up big a lot too.
LOL...really?

[PhilaVa]

LOL...really?

I believe you'll find my two players to the series whip the shit out of your two players...go look beotch.

[thomeismyhomie]

I believe you'll find my two players to the series whip the shit out of your two players...go look beotch.
Ok jackass, I said "surprise" guys....you picked Pedro and Damon....oooohhh going out on a big limb there buddy

[PhilaVa]

Good lord, I'm not even sure I would want the Phillies to win, i don't want to watch our owners and Wade get the trophey.

[PhilaVa]

LoL, did you guys see Pedros face...lol...

[thomeismyhomie]

Good lord, I'm not even sure I would want the Phillies to win, i don't want to watch our owners and Wade get the trophey.
LOL...figures my 2,000th post would be bitching at Phila...

[thomeismyhomie]

LOL...figures my 2,000th post would be bitching at Phila...
what an ignorant fucking question to ask

[JRoll]

LOL...figures my 2,000th post would be bitching at Phila...
It just goes with about 1,000 of your other posts, LOL.

[I Roll Hard]

What is this bitch thinking? Shut up about the Free Agents. They just won the fucking World Series!!! They don't give a shit about the off season right now.

[thomeismyhomie]

What is this bitch thinking? Shut up about the Free Agents. They just won the fucking World Series!!! They don't give a shit about the off season right now.
Exactly...it isnt her fault, but thats fucked up making her ask that question

[I Roll Hard]

Exactly...it isnt her fault, but thats fucked up making her ask that question
Yeah, I was thinking about that when I was writing it... Somebody along the line of people making these questions has to say... "Hey, maybe we shouldn't be asking this right now? It might be a little out of line." Apparently Fox doesn't have people that are smart enough to think that.

[thomeismyhomie]

Yeah, I was thinking about that when I was writing it... Somebody along the line of people making these questions has to say... "Hey, maybe we shouldn't be asking this right now? It might be a little out of line." Apparently Fox doesn't have people that are smart enough to think that.
Reminds me of Brent Musberger asking Ken Norton Jr. about his father abandoning him right after the Cowboys won the SuperBowl. Then there was the Pete Rose/Jim Gray thing

[thomeismyhomie]

I still love Schill...what a fuckin warrior he was

[PhilaVa]

Schilling is a god in Boston, he should be in Philadelphia damnit.

[I Roll Hard]

Great answer from Schilling to the could he pitch in game 6. "I'm gonna take the 5th. I'm just gonna go out and drink and enjoy this."

[thomeismyhomie]

Schilling is a god in Boston, he should be in Philadelphia damnit.
Let's not even go there...Wade....bastard

[PhilaVa]

Reminds me of Brent Musberger asking Ken Norton Jr. about his father abandoning him right after the Cowboys won the SuperBowl. Then there was the Pete Rose/Jim Gray thing

Yeah, pete rose thing was stupid, b/c of how much of a fraud he is / was anyway. And the players didn't talk after the game...lol

[Nittany Tar Heel]

Schilling is a god in Boston, he should be in Philadelphia damnit.
Please stop...


Freakin' Terry Francona has a fucking ring...........God hates us

[thomeismyhomie]

Please stop...


Freakin' Terry Francona has a fucking ring...........God hates usHey guys, come on. Sure they got Schilling...the possible Cy Young winner and post season God....we still got Millwood

[I Roll Hard]

Please stop...


Freakin' Terry Francona has a fucking ring...........God hates us
I swear to God if one person ever even mentions curse, tortured, etc. in Boston in the next 20 years that person needs to be shot. 3 World Championships in 4 years. I hate that city.

[thomeismyhomie]

You know what guys? I was thinking all night tonight, that I hoped STL was going to come back and win this series.

Then I saw the players celebrate and now I realize it was there time to shine, and I couldnt be happier

[I Roll Hard]

You know what guys? I was thinking all night tonight, that I hoped STL was going to come back and win this series.

Then I saw the players celebrate and now I realize it was there time to shine, and I couldnt be happier
I agree, but I still hate Boston, the cite. They've had they're championships lately. When is Philly gonna get theres.

[thomeismyhomie]

I agree, but I still hate Boston, the cite. They've had they're championships lately. When is Philly gonna get theres.
We'll be in the hunt next year. It just goes to show you how damn hard it is to win the series though. I mean, look at the Yankees.

[thomeismyhomie]

We'll be in the hunt next year. It just goes to show you how damn hard it is to win the series though. I mean, look at the Yankees.
Holy shit! Awesome point by Francona. Just like I said after game 4 of the NY series. If Dave Roberts doesnt steal 2nd, Boston loses and the Yanks are in the series.

[I Roll Hard]

I heard that. I don't remember that though. Must have been huge though.

[thomeismyhomie]

I heard that. I don't remember that though. Must have been huge though.
You dont rememeber that? Oh man, that was a huge play. Remember it happened two games in a row, pretty much?

[thomeismyhomie]

BTW, anyone still against getting Lowe next year...lol?

[Nittany Tar Heel]

BTW, anyone still against getting Lowe next year...lol?
At this point, he'll cost $448 billion so, still yes.

; )

What are we going to do with our staff though? Oy vey.

[thomeismyhomie]

At this point, he'll cost $448 billion so, still yes.

; )

What are we going to do with our staff though? Oy vey.
LOL...I was thinking the same thing

[JRoll]

BTW, anyone still against getting Lowe next year...lol?
If we would take Milton's money, then no way, he would be a great addition to the staff.

[PhilaVa]

LOL, Schill just called out Phils management on ESPN...YES!!!

[thomeismyhomie]

If we would take Milton's money, then no way, he would be a great addition to the staff.
UNC was right though...his value just went through the roof compared to what it was after the season

[Nittany Tar Heel]

LOL, Schill just called out Phils management on ESPN...YES!!!
Whoa...I left the room....what did he say?

[PhilaVa]

Whoa...I left the room....what did he say?

He was talking about Francona being fired for stupid reason by people who don't know a thing about baseball.

[thomeismyhomie]

He was talking about Francona being fired for stupid reason by people who don't know a thing about baseball.
That was a great little tribute to Boston there on SportsCenter. Reliving those moments from the Yankees games....damn...I'll never forget those moments for as long as I live. Could you even imagine what it would feel like to be as die hard about Boston as we are about Philly, and have that happen. Unreal.

[JRoll]

That was a great little tribute to Boston there on SportsCenter. Reliving those moments from the Yankees games....damn...I'll never forget those moments for as long as I live. Could you even imagine what it would feel like to be as die hard about Boston as we are about Philly, and have that happen. Unreal.
Hopefully we get to see a WS Championship for the Phils this decade

[PhilaVa]

That was a great little tribute to Boston there on SportsCenter. Reliving those moments from the Yankees games....damn...I'll never forget those moments for as long as I live. Could you even imagine what it would feel like to be as die hard about Boston as we are about Philly, and have that happen. Unreal.

Boston Sucks.

[thomeismyhomie]

Boston Sucks.
Thanks for ruining my "moment"

Jackass :)

[PhilaVa]

Someone pinch Varitek, he seems not to realize he just won the World Series.

Boston Suck Ass!

[FreezeC2]

Scotty-poo really came up huge didn't he?

[kwahraps]

Hopefully we get to see a WS Championship for the Phils this decade
Or century . . . .

[Nittany Tar Heel]

Scotty-poo really came up huge didn't he?
Oh well, I'm sure everyone in Heaven will give him a big hug.

[PhilaVa]

Scotty-poo really came up huge didn't he?
0-27 in the WS and LDS.

Watching Boston win just doesn't make me feel good about the Phillies at all, makes me feel even more horrible about how bad our management is, and I can't see our team coming together like that and winning, now it's all up to the manager I guess, but our new manager will be picked by our management, doh.

[ryr8828]

Rolen's been playing hurt for 2 months. He has huge guts. His defense was worth it.

Never did get his swing right after the time off at the end of the season.

[PhilaVa]

Rolen's been playing hurt for 2 months. He has huge guts. His defense was worth it.

Never did get his swing right after the time off at the end of the season.
If anyone knows, its us, all it is....is sour grapes. There is no reason he should be in a Cardinals uni right now.

[DaveBrownisgod]

0-27 in the WS and LDS.

Watching Boston win just doesn't make me feel good about the Phillies at all, makes me feel even more horrible about how bad our management is, and I can't see our team coming together like that and winning, now it's all up to the manager I guess, but our new manager will be picked by our management, doh.
They at least have a chance to make this thing right now. But, knowing management like I think I do, who's ready for 3 or 4 years of Terry Pendelton or John Russell.

[PhilaVa]

They at least have a chance to make this thing right now. But, knowing management like I think I do, who's ready for 3 or 4 years of Terry Pendelton or John Russell.
I actually like Pendelton, wouldn't mind him as the manager, I really don't want to see Fergosi, I don't know what it's just a feeling I have. Leyland would be nice too but I find it doubtful that he wants to come back to managing.

what happen to Manual..lol?

[DaveBrownisgod]

I actually like Pendelton, wouldn't mind him as the manager, I really don't want to see Fergosi, I don't know what it's just a feeling I have. Leyland would be nice too but I find it doubtful that he wants to come back to managing.

what happen to Manual..lol?
I just think with a team that is supposed to be on the brink of being a competitor like we are needs someone with management experience, which Pendleton doesn't have. I believe I read in yesterday's Inquirer that Manual was still one of the front runners for the position (behind Grady Little and in front of Fregosi, I think); that was until they announced Leyland, who instantly became the front runner. Leyland has said that he knows that he wants to be back behind the bench, now that he has been away for 5 years he misses it and the fire still burns. The thing that has me worried is actually Colorado; the WIP morning idiot reported that the Rockies hold his rights, since he retired with 2 years left on his contract, and they said that they were not contacted to seek permission to interview Leyland, not to mention what kind of compensation they were seeking.

I guess this (my ramblings) should be moved to the new manager thread, sorry.

[PhilaVa]

I just think with a team that is supposed to be on the brink of being a competitor like we are needs someone with management experience, which Pendleton doesn't have. I believe I read in yesterday's Inquirer that Manual was still one of the front runners for the position (behind Grady Little and in front of Fregosi, I think); that was until they announced Leyland, who instantly became the front runner. Leyland has said that he knows that he wants to be back behind the bench, now that he has been away for 5 years he misses it and the fire still burns. The thing that has me worried is actually Colorado; the WIP morning idiot reported that the Rockies hold his rights, since he retired with 2 years left on his contract, and they said that they were not contacted to seek permission to interview Leyland, not to mention what kind of compensation they were seeking.

I guess this (my ramblings) should be moved to the new manager thread, sorry.
No, this is ok, you can talk about it where ever the conversation seems to be going on...and right now this is here, I was thinking about just merging the two threads anyway.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

I just think with a team that is supposed to be on the brink of being a competitor like we are needs someone with management experience, which Pendleton doesn't have. I believe I read in yesterday's Inquirer that Manual was still one of the front runners for the position (behind Grady Little and in front of Fregosi, I think); that was until they announced Leyland, who instantly became the front runner. Leyland has said that he knows that he wants to be back behind the bench, now that he has been away for 5 years he misses it and the fire still burns. The thing that has me worried is actually Colorado; the WIP morning idiot reported that the Rockies hold his rights, since he retired with 2 years left on his contract, and they said that they were not contacted to seek permission to interview Leyland, not to mention what kind of compensation they were seeking.

I guess this (my ramblings) should be moved to the new manager thread, sorry.
They announced yesterday that the Rockies are full of shit. We're fine as far as Leyland goes.

[PhilaVa]

They announced yesterday that the Rockies are full of shit. We're fine as far as Leyland goes.
Somehow I do not think that was the exact quote...

[Nittany Tar Heel]

yeah, they said Colorado Rockies

[PhilaVa]

yeah, they said Colorado Rockies
Good lord, I don't know what to think anymore, first I heard Jim doesn't want to manage anymore, now he is interested. Can our management get this correct, can they?

[PhilaVa]

2005 Major League Baseball Playoffs

NLDS Game 1

San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, October 4th, 2005 - 1 PM - ESPN

Game 2 - Thursday, October 6th, 2005 - 4 PM - ESPN2

ALDS Game 1

Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox , Tuesday, October 4th, 2005 - 4 PM - ESPN

Game 2 - Wednesday, October 5th, 2005 - 7 PM - ESPN

ALDS Game 1

New York Yankees at Anaheim Angels, Tuesday, October 4th, 2005 - 8 PM - FOX

Game 2 - Wednesday, October 5th, 2005 - 10 PM - ESPN

NLDS Game 1

Houston Astros at Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, October 4th, 2005 - 4 PM - ESPN

Game 2 - Thursday, October 6th, 2004 - 8 PM - FOX

[PhilaVa]

Yes folks, it's back. For those who were here to enjoy it last year. Oddly enough the matchups I just posted are very similar to last year. St. Louis is playing at the same time as last year, the braves and astros too along with the Red Sox.

[Rip]

Angels vs. Braves.

Braves in 6.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

2005 Major League Baseball Playoffs

NLDS Game 1


Houston Astros at Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, October 4th, 2005 - 4 PM - ESPN

Game 2 - Thursday, October 6th, 2004 - 8 PM - FOX


sigh

[HamelsToe]

I just don't want Boston to win.

Spare me lord from the agony.

[Savoy Special]

Go Red Sox!!!

[HamelsToe]

Go Red Sox!!!
You're fucking me

Right?!

[Nittany Tar Heel]

I just don't want Boston to win.

Spare me lord from the agony.
Last year I was happy for Boston.

This year, I care for no one in the AL. In the NL, I'd be mildly pleased to see the Cardinals win since my buddy's a huge Cardinals fan and mildly pleased to see the Padres win since I was in San Diego this summer and thoroughly enjoyed my time and the people there. Unfortunately, they have no chance.

Looks like I'm headed for a boring baseball postseason. Viva la hockey.

[PhilaVa]

I'm not sure how interested I'll be this year. I love playoff baseball and last year was great the way it went down but I could care less if the Red Sox win again. I was pulling for them last year but they've got one now so i don't care. They are probably the team I will still root for b/c I like to watch them, schilling and such. If Rolen was playing I would be going for the Cardinals.

I'll see how I feel when the games start. Not sure who I hate more, the Astros or Braves.

[HamelsToe]

Last year I was happy for Boston.

This year, I care for no one in the AL. In the NL, I'd be mildly pleased to see the Cardinals win since my buddy's a huge Cardinals fan and mildly pleased to see the Padres win since I was in San Diego this summer and thoroughly enjoyed my time and the people there. Unfortunately, they have no chance.

Looks like I'm headed for a boring baseball postseason. Viva la hockey.
I hate bandwagons, and Boston made the world's largest bandwagon last year during the world series, because they were the "underdogs"

Fuck that, go Phillies. People say "i'm a red sox fan cuz the phillies can't win"

Yea, it's called hard times, part of being a fan, you fucking assholes, you're hurting the game more than Barry Bonds

That's why I wasn't happy for Boston.

[Savoy Special]

You're fucking me

Right?!
Uh oh. I might have to explain the word OPINION again. We all have a right to ours. I am a Sox fan. I'm glad you feel strongly about whoever you like. Good for you. That's a team I happen to respect and like very much. And I'll be rooting for the leftover Phillies and all the rest of those boys this season. GO RED SOX!!!

[moses]

I hate bandwagons, and Boston made the world's largest bandwagon last year during the world series, because they were the "underdogs"

Fuck that, go Phillies. People say "i'm a red sox fan cuz the phillies can't win"

Yea, it's called hard times, part of being a fan, you fucking assholes, you're hurting the game more than Barry Bonds

That's why I wasn't happy for Boston.
Agreed. I absolutely hate Boston and its fans. Fucking cry babies. "We haven't won since 1918! Boo hoo." Fuck them. They've won 3 of the last 4 Superbowls AND have the Celtics in town who have won plenty of championships. They can take the alleged curse they had and go fuck themselves with it.

I don't even know if that makes sense. Whatever...

[moses]

Uh oh. I might have to explain the word OPINION again. We all have a right to ours. I am a Sox fan. I'm glad you feel strongly about whoever you like. Good for you. That's a team I happen to respect and like very much. And I'll be rooting for the leftover Phillies and all the rest of those boys this season. GO RED SOX!!!
What do you mean by "I'm a Sox fan."

See, I'm a Yankees-Hater. But I also dislike the Red Sox. I could accept that. But actually being a Red Sox fan?

Well, I guess it isn't that far off from me saying "Scott Rolen is my favorite player."

[HamelsToe]

Agreed. I absolutely hate Boston and its fans. Fucking cry babies. "We haven't won since 1918! Boo hoo." Fuck them. They've won 3 of the last 4 Superbowls AND have the Celtics in town who have won plenty of championships. They can take the alleged curse they had and go fuck themselves with it.

I don't even know if that makes sense. Whatever...
I'm glad someone agrees with me

Even worse is the people in Philly who root for them, and know shit about the team, like the kid who was behind me in Boston last year, who thought Manny was the full time DH and Kevin Millar was a switch hitter.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

I hate bandwagons, and Boston made the world's largest bandwagon last year during the world series, because they were the "underdogs"

Fuck that, go Phillies. People say "i'm a red sox fan cuz the phillies can't win"

Yea, it's called hard times, part of being a fan, you fucking assholes, you're hurting the game more than Barry Bonds

That's why I wasn't happy for Boston.
I was by no means a Red Sox fan...I was just happy to see them roll the Yankees and to end the drought. Their bandwagon has grown unbearable though.