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Matt Garza pitches well, 6 Innings, 1 ER, 83.74 Spits Per 9, 5 Strikeouts, 3 walks Jay Pee and Edwin Jackson provide solid relief. . Jon Lester....definitely, 5.2 Innings, 8 hits, 4 ER. Paul Byrd was Paul Byrd and was treated as such.

Math:

B.J. Upton + Evan Longoria  = Rest of AL East Crying

Pena + Rocco = Smiles

Crawford = Varitek Headache

Navi = Base Hit Automation Robotical Apparatus 8000

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<3 Rays

I chose the right team to follow for this season.

by lailaihei on Oct 13, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How sweet it is...

I love seeing the “Fenway Faithful” booing and making an early run to the exits.

Advantage: Rays.

by billso on Oct 13, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I haven't heard

Fenway that quiet in a long time (probably ever :D)

In reference to how good the Steelers have been in their history: "No one is even close to them."- Steal Home

by hinduplaya on Oct 13, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Rays are too awesome.

The road to hell is paved with Mariners.

by Taylor H on Oct 13, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really loved

Listening to the announcers refer to the fans leaving early as “Fenway Faithful.” Not sure whether they were intentionally twisting the knife, but it sure felt good to me.

by NY Tyler on Oct 13, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you guys

Indians fan here, rooting for the Rays to take it all.

by salome from LGT on Oct 13, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was just fucking awesome

CAN I HAZ 6 MOAR WINZ AND A PRETTY TROPHY?!?!

Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth

by JMB on Oct 13, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

really? i thought he wanted to go year to year

give the man what he wants right now! the man has hit 5 key HR’s in the playoffs with a bum shoulder!

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

5 key HR’s in the playoffs

This thinking leads to bad contracts. But do it.

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he isnt even healthy right now and still is better than everyone else right now

give beejus the money this offseason, so i dont have to worry about lossing him in the future

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am sure they are tried a few times

I wonder how much they are willing to pay. 24 year old stud who is at his best in the playoffs…..doesn’t come around everyday.

by joeybw on Oct 13, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My first question would be 'how much have they offered already?'

Then I ask ‘how much more will it take?’

I know BJ wants to get paid, but I’d hope that he’d consider taking merely enough to be filthy rich and not try to hold out for enough to be filthy stinkin God-Damn rich. The Rays won’t pay him that kind of money.

by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fortunate for us now but not in the future

this is what landed Carlos Beltran in NY. Beltran went nuts in the playoff’s and than got paid out the ass.

by Dbullsfan on Oct 13, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not for the Royals, though.

Also, we’re not the Royals.

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya but he was going to be a FA after that

bj has like 4 or 5 years left with the rays

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BJ UPTON FOR ALCS MVP!

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I lied, it terrifies me.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Oct 13, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rolen was able to return to form for the first half of 2006

only to see the shoulder give out again.

I’m not saying he can’t stay healthy, but they are often a reoccurring injury.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Richie Sexson came off a torn labrum to run a .263/.369/.541, 39 HR as a right-handed hitter in Safeco year.

He dropped to .264/.338/.504 the next year, but that’s because he sucked, not because of the labrum injury recurring. BJ’s tougher than Sexson, he can come back from it.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Oct 14, 2008 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can not rec this any more

Hopefully the increased revenues from this and next year will be enough for us to extend a realistic offer to BJ. I think he enjoys playing for this team/Maddon, but with the way the fans have treated him, I’m not fully confident that he’ll opt to stay. Here’s to hoping the FO makes him a rich man this offseason.

by NY Tyler on Oct 13, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woops

that think was not intended to have a strike through it.

by NY Tyler on Oct 13, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where does BJ want to play?

Does he want to stay in CF or does he have visions of ever moving back to the MIF?

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He wants to play in the middle of the field

But I think he knows deep down that he’s an exceptional CF now.

by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does he really?

I hadn’t heard him say that at any point this season, but I have to suspect that he is aware that he is a far above average CF and a decidedly average IF. Not to mention, his arm would be completely wasted if he weren’t playing the outfield.

by NY Tyler on Oct 13, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He said it last year when they moved him to CF after coming off the DL

And I don’t think he’d be an adequate IF at all. As a matter of fact, I think he’d be terrible. He flat out did not improve in his ability to play the infield once he got above A-ball. The mere fact that he refused to change positions cost him almost 2 years in the majors.

by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is more money in being a IF'er

ask Soriano. He wanted to stay at 2B for that very reason. A 2B with 50 HR potential is worth more than an OF’er with 50 HR potential, in the minds of GMs. Defense be damned.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who knew a guy could amass the 10th bet FIP

in the American League and be well on his way to the HOF?

If only Buck Martinez ever watched a Toronto Blue Jays game, he might have saved himself the embarrassment.

Lester wasn’t even the best LHP in his league, either.

I especially enjoyed Caray telling us how Crawford was waiving at….the double off the wall.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I loved that Caray flub.

I notice he’s not nearly as excited when it comes to our homeruns, despite one actually leaving the park. Oh and crediting LaMar while not mentioning Friedman all series? Sweet.

by R.J. Anderson on Oct 13, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah,

it’s pretty obvious which side he wants to win. Anything the Rays hit, he is excited about the routine play the Red Sox just made. When the Saux hit it, it is the greatest single offensive feat in the history of the game.

It happened in the Angels series too.

We over at VEB are pulling for you guys.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It happens anytime the Bosox or the Yankees are playing

They are always just the most astounding, awesomest teams to ever grace the sport of baseball.

by salome from LGT on Oct 13, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

salome from skinny legs and all was a lot sexier

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 13, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"crediting LaMar while not mentioning Friedman"

Serious? I must have missed it, thank god. Inexcusable.

by RATW on Oct 13, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was awful. Friedman and Silverman were in the stands, all Rays garb, cheering after the Pena HR, not one mention.

Earlier in the game Caray said: “It’s a shame the men and women who help build teams can’t be around to see their fruits of labor. Chuck LaMar blah blah blah.”

by R.J. Anderson on Oct 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What exactly did he do to put this team on the field?

lamar that is

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 13, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I keep saying this

This is not a compliment. Yes, Lamar deserves credit for a lot of the talented youth on this team. But he deserves credit because he could do absolutely nothing with what he had, and his team got decimated year after year after year as a result.

It’s not like the Rays have 10 years of 1st rounders on their roster. The only thing Lamar did for this current incarnation of the Rays is stockpile the farm system by losing tons of games.

by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the Kazmir trade

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Oct 13, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not saying Kaz is awful

But in terms of what he’s contributed to this team and it’s success, it’s been limited. Except for May and early June, He’s been hurt and he’s struggled. I’m sure he’s injured, and I’m sure he’ll be back next year, or the year after if it’s a long-recovery injury, as the same old Kaz.

by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but those 6 starts he reeled off were incredible... we know what he is capable of

BOSSMAN and Kaz are my fave Rays players… and neither has been 100%, and yet we have seen flashes of what they are capable of… Kaz in May and BOSSMAN now.

by daveh33 on Oct 13, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he can gut his way through his problems anymore this season

Upton is saying he feels better, and it sure looks that way. Kaz looks like he’s getting worse, not better. I don’t think he starts if the Rays make the WS, I think he and Price switch. I think even he knows that his days are numbered.

by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The entire series.

I think the ALCS is the last time Kaz starts a game this year.

by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

curt schilling bloody sock?

I have to trust Madden in this matter…. Kaz may show up big for us… he may show up with a bloody bong the day of his start and just pitch his heart out, and the team could really get behind that.

by daveh33 on Oct 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to come right out and say it.

I think he gets shelled in game 5, and that ends his season. Maddon is loyal, but he’s not stupid.

by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we will see.

i think he pitches at least one good/great game between now and uh, the “end”

by daveh33 on Oct 13, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

numbered?

I highly disagree. To the max consult me later for more eraeasons

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 13, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nobody's saying he deserves ZERO credit.

However Friedman has assembled most of this team.

by R.J. Anderson on Oct 13, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

has everyone forgotten this bullpen?

by daveh33 on Oct 13, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BAM THIS ALL THE WYA

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 13, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Phillies having some problems

Dodger Stadium is rocking tonight.

Oh Utley.

by RATW on Oct 13, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Quote from OTM
I wasn’t kidding in the thread. Rays: We get 2 outs rather than 3 in our innings, and you let us use DP, Youks, and Bay in the lineup over and over and over. I’m pretty sure we’d have a better shot. Much more balanced in that Rays’ lineup.

They’re not in full-panic mode over there; but they’re damn close.

by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

The Rays showed they were playoff ready in September when they refused to give up the division, and the Sox showed that they were concerned about this team when they effectively conceded the division after the 2nd home game in the last series of the year. You play a team 18 times in a year, pry the division title from them, then you meet them in the playoffs? The team that wins the series isn’t going to rely on veterans or clutch or intangibles. The team that wins the series is going to be the team that is the best team.

by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Experience Vs Exuberance.

That’s what they’re billing it as.

by floridaroar on Oct 13, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually I translated it from this:
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by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha.

Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 14, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Robothal talking about Kazmir

saying he is a question for Game 5 or 6, the mysterious unnamed scout (man, that guy gets around!) says he has arm issues that doesn’t let him finish on his slider (which he never throws anymore) and his fastball.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We've been guessing that for a while.

Whatever happens happens, Price or Garza can probably step in if need be.

by R.J. Anderson on Oct 13, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly, if that's the case

Skip Sonny tomorrow. Use him after the off-day. Then Shields on normal rest game 9.

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We've all said it

Carrol says Rossenthal’s talking out of his ass, so we’ll see.

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt he's hurt

I take issue with any insinuation with him not pitching again in the playoffs. Granted the Sox are like the worst team for him to pitch against. Maybe sit him for this series and hope the extra rest would allow him to pitch well IF we make the WS.

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I talked to a scout, and he said that Erik Hinske's excess grit and hustle is rubbing off on BJ

And that it’s a pain-relieving agent, and BJ’s rubbing it into his shoulder, which is why he’s playing so good right now.

by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do you guys think the rest of this series will shake out?

I am optimistic about tomorrow, but do not want to act like a Sox fan, and say we have a “guaranteed win”.

Not sure what to think about games 5 and six.

by plasticman on Oct 13, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i say we take 2 of the next 3

…my initial prediction is looking pretty good… i even said they would take one from us at home, and we would take one at fenway, and the rays in 6…. i’ll stick with that. i don’t think we take all 3 at fenway, though that would just be incredible

by daveh33 on Oct 13, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

in my prediction i was forgetting the 3 in a row at fenway… so change to “…take at least one at Fenway”… :-)

by daveh33 on Oct 13, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

thank god the format isn’t like the NBA. Although, we still get the pointless off-days. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HOW does anyone justify basketgballers not playing every deay

give me a fuckking break

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 13, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean it's more tiring than baseball

But the endless offdays in the playoffs are just about $$$

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No kidding.

1 playoff game a week.

by floridaroar on Oct 13, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All i gotta say is

i just recently stopped drinking (lik emins aog0 and GO FUCKINGGGG RAYSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

IM TAlking 2 more wins to the mofoin series

he fucking series yo

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 13, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thank you i think i will

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 13, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm new here

And I approve of this post.

- Kudos to the Rays from Viva El Birdos.

by rencelas on Oct 13, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks man but we want 6 more wins!

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From BP NLCS game 4 roundtable

This is so money:

Will Carroll (8:36:17 PM PT): Matt Stairs is cool. I once joked after he strained a calf that “Matt Stairs has muscles?” and he sent me a picture of his calves.

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no way in hell people can still doubt this team anymore

beckett is the best postseason pitcher right now…we beat him

lester is the best pitcher in the league right now…we beat him

um i wonder what they will say next to try and doubt us?

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OT: but phillies winning right now 7-5 bottom of the 8th 2 outs

would we be favored against the phillies in the WS?

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya thats what i was thinking just wanted others opinion

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Replying to the title of this thread.

Jon Lester is a very good pitcher: he pitched well throughout the season, and against the Angels in the playoffs. His stuff wasn’t working today, and he left a bunch of fastballs up in the zone to be clobbered. It can, and does, happen to every pitcher. Lester also has pitched way more innings this season than at any point in his career, and could well be experiencing fatigue.

Only an idiot like Buck Martinez would proclaim Lester “the best pitcher in baseball.” That distinction would more accurately go to Roy Halladay.

Matt Garza was really good today (although he should have been lifted after 6). Considering how Delmon Young has panned out for Minnesota this season, that trade is looking like a steal for the Rays.

"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.

by 0157H7 on Oct 13, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Get Bent

“Calgary Rays”

by kericr on Oct 13, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and beckett is supposed to be the best postseason pitcher right now and look how he did

and yes he might now be him self right now, but kaz is also pitching like shit lately which it looks like he might also not be healthy

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He really only got touched up in one inning

His biggest problem was he missed a few spots and his PC.

As far as Garza pitching the 7th. the only reason to pull him facing the bottom of the Sox lineup was if you were thinking about skipping Kaz’s next start. His PC was okay. He had the black-hole that is the Sox 8-9-1 hitters up. Let him pitch now, what are you saving him for. Save the Bullpen.

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a joke dude, chill

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 14, 2008 6:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like Big Papi's book, bro.

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Oct 14, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

after tomorrow it might be above 7!

god i hope that his knuckleball doesnt show up tomorrow, if he doesnt get that thing working it is going to be 3-1 series lead

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

calling aaron boone...

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

God I should be asleep

I just don’t want to. I’m so freakin jacked right now. This rules.

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if we win the ws this year i wont be able to sleep for a long long time

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hopefully papelbum lol

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A whole helping of arms

They don’t have a bunch of long guys like we do.

Masterson would probably go 2, Lopez 1, Timlin :) hahahah

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

masterson was a starter earlier this year

so i think if needed he could go 3 or 4 innings

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 13, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This

He could probably go 6 if they really wanted to stretch it.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Oct 14, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wtf?

did i get de-modded? i lost my hide/delete powerz

by daveh33 on Oct 13, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

doesn't matter i guess

when did it go? was it something i said? i didn’t diss hockey at all

by daveh33 on Oct 13, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No?

I figured you were joking about wanting to be a mod. If you actually want to I’ll give them back.

by R.J. Anderson on Oct 13, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not really.

Just hiding anything inappropriate but funny. Deleting anything inappropriate and unfunny.

by R.J. Anderson on Oct 13, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

tbgagging the dead is onlyt appropiraete in COD4

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 14, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

youlre lost if you yocant find it

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 14, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's a fanshot.

We need your in-depth analysis of Game 3 in a fanpost.

by kericr on Oct 14, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my indepth is basically bme yelling woooooooo for a while

go BJ, go longo, and Rocoo reayd to bge wrttien off with eh 3runner thats what im saying and how bout mr. spitman with the shutdown even with runner s on

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 14, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

fanshot is what i do

i fear the wrath of patyy o’ noshow

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 14, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

do you need one?

if not, then i don’t need to… i dont want to have to change my pw again either

by daveh33 on Oct 13, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have seven, but one is never here and the other two are usually the ones causing problems.

We really don’t need one, but it’s not like I wouldn’t trust 99% of the community as mods.

by R.J. Anderson on Oct 14, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This gamewatching on mlbtv is $$$$

No buck, no McCarver. I can listen to scully and control my own angles. Love it.

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

for those that are interested

Scully can be found at wnsr.com. Thank me later.

by rglass44 on Oct 13, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mms://wmc1.liquidcompass.cc/KPSIAM?MSWMExt=.asf

by walkoffwalk on Oct 13, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

look in the dugout. a good behind the pitcher shot. some other stupid angle.

by rglass44 on Oct 14, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

even garza spit angles?

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so what do you guys think would be the type of money that bj upton is worth/what he wants?

how long of a contract is he worth and how long?

they really should resign him and soon

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

rj said earlier in this post he might be willing to sign for the right offer

not sure what that would be though

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

8 yr 100m

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 14, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 14, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this bithces

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 14, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

agreed

I don’t know which one scares me more. Neither?

by rglass44 on Oct 14, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

neither

if we beat the red sox, we wouldve already beaten the favorite for the ws so we could definetly beat both team

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

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

Phils seem similar to ChiSox don't they

except younger and faster, and with a better closer… big power… one strong lefty starter…. but with speed

good thing is we don’t face Manny

by daveh33 on Oct 14, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but every other starter?

and their lineup isn’t that good outside of Burrell and Utley.

by rglass44 on Oct 14, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i fear Howard

… in a close game i fear Howard more than any bosox batter

by daveh33 on Oct 14, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why?

He’s not that good.

by rglass44 on Oct 14, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's big

and he hits the ball hard and in all directions… like Los and Chris Davis…

by daveh33 on Oct 14, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and strikes out almost every 3 ABs

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

more like back to back to back HRs off of kaz

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if kaz were to pitch good against them we could sweep them

but that is a huge IF

so matt stairs would be their DH?

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

gnite alllllllllll

go fuckin rayyyys all they motfoin wayyyyy

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 14, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

bj upton is the youngest player with 5 HRs in one postseason

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i dont either

so should willy aybar start at DH tomorrow since he has owned wakefield this year?

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

doesnt aybar have like 2 HRs this year off of knuckle ballers?

i believe the other knuckleballer he faced was RA dickey

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why hate the Beej.

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Oct 14, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya he kinda closelined him when he did it too

i wish that the ball popped out when he did it, it wouldve made it more awesome

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spring Training.....

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Oct 14, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dont mess with helliot!

he will break your wrist with his mighty knock you down power!

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vs. the Astros it was Carl Demonte Crawford.

Nice try though.

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Oct 14, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

As the Asian Kid says down the hall "Get the F outta here!"

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Oct 14, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that guy looks like he was just hit by a truck

for a much shit that some of you guys give cc on here, he has been a key guy for us since he came back.

much better than shitske and zobrist

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

<img src=“http://”http://www.flickr.com/photos/54044313@N00/2340243900/" title=“Carl Crawford by Dbullsfan, on Flickr”>Carl Crawford"/>

by Dbullsfan on Oct 14, 2008 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah i think he was gonna jump and then last second he was all

‘fuck that, i’m gonna bowl this ‘captain’ right over’

by daveh33 on Oct 14, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

man im just going to imagine that it is coco crisp

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was what cc might have been thinking

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow the rays now have 4 guys hitting .308 in the alcs

aki,upton,longo and cc

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just odd that 4 guys are all hitting the same average in a series

i have never seen that before

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whats our batting average with runner is scorinf position during the playoffs now?

when you think .500 is the best a team can do and they are currently playing in the ALCS for a chance to advance to the WS, you have to stop and think that the future of that team is going to be amazing. GO TB RAYS!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 14, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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