ALDS Game One: White Sox @ Rays
Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays, Oct 2, 2008 2:37 PM EDT
| James Shields - RHP - Tampa Bay Rays | ||||||
| IP/GS | K/IP | BB/IP | HR/IP | SwSt% | GB% | tRA |
| 6.5 | 0.74 | 0.19 | 0.11 | 9.6 | 45.9 | 3.97 |
| Javier Vazquez - RHP - Chicago White Sox | ||||||
| IP/GS | K/IP | BB/IP | HR/IP | SwSt% | GB% | tRA |
| 6.3 | 0.96 | 0.29 | 0.12 | 10.6 | 38.4 | 3.58 |
I might puke.
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It's not a candle, it's a fuse!!!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
But Javier Vasquez is a:
Choker.
Communist.
man who went on 3 Days Rest for2 weeks.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
let's light him up like he was the Wicker Man!
"I tell you what? It doesn't suck!" - Jonny Gomes
by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 2, 2008 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
from espn
The right-hander was 5-4 with a 3.43 ERA at the end of May but faded after that point, going 7-12 with a 5.41 ERA over his final 21 starts.
Vazquez’s last three outings were particularly bad. He lost all three while posting a 13.50 ERA, never lasting through the fifth.
Vazquez is 5-4 with a 4.36 ERA in 12 career starts versus Tampa Bay, and 1-2 with a 3.54 ERA in three starts this season. Crawford is 11-for-26 (.423) with three doubles and two triples against him, but Pena is 2-for-17 (.118) with 10 strikeouts.
CC is batting 5th.
Not so cool. I hope his timing is back. I know it took Evan what? about three days to find his groove?
"I tell you what? It doesn't suck!" - Jonny Gomes
by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 2, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions
I don't think evan played in any games prior to starting for the rays
At least CC played in a couple
Yeah, good point.
"I tell you what? It doesn't suck!" - Jonny Gomes
by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 2, 2008 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
huh?
"I tell you what? It doesn't suck!" - Jonny Gomes
by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 2, 2008 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Tell Garret Anderson... I mean Carl to chill out until he gets his timing right.
There is a huge difference between a major league playoff pitcher and single, at best pitcher, for the Phillies or Pirates.
"I tell you what? It doesn't suck!" - Jonny Gomes
by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 2, 2008 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
While Crawford voiced his displeasure with batting lower in the order, saying he felt like he had to "prove himself all over again", Maddon felt the move was necessary, particularly for Thursday's Game 1.
by R.J. Anderson on Oct 2, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a shock
This is the man that whines anytime he’s not batting 2nd.
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
by JMB on Oct 2, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
To his credit
In the Times, CC did say something today about how most of Maddon’s calls seem to be proven right, and so he was just going to go with it. That’s paraphrasing, but at any rate, it was refreshingly un-whiny.
Yeah Vazquez will be the worst pitcher we face in the playoffs
Maybe not in terms of overall talent, but in terms of their ability at the moment they take the ball. This dude is really really really fading.
Funny point.
My work says “anyone missing today from work without a doctor’s note shall be considered unexcused and could potentially lead to his or hers own termination from this company. It is not acceptable to miss work for a Tampa Bay Rays game.”
You know I missed about accumatively 10 days over the past three years to Rays games, and all the sudden they are in the playoffs and now people care. This is funny to me.
"I tell you what? It doesn't suck!" - Jonny Gomes
by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 2, 2008 12:44 PM EDT reply actions
I like for the first time in my life
all I hear about on the news and radio is about the Rays. This is awesome! I mean in comparison to last year where the Rays were put to the back burner after July 15 because the Bucs were starting training camp.
This season has been great! I mean, really awesome.
"I tell you what? It doesn't suck!" - Jonny Gomes
by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 2, 2008 12:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
If someone could do it (im leaving for the game right now)
but i’d be shocked if his tra wasn’t significantly higher the second half of the season. he has really been pitching poorly
Those type of splits aren't doable at this point.
by R.J. Anderson on Oct 2, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, they might be.
I’ll ask Matthew about the possibility.
by R.J. Anderson on Oct 2, 2008 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Packed out today on a weekday.
I guess the economy, gas prices, and travel time from Tampa to St. aren’t as bad as people once perceived.
"I tell you what? It doesn't suck!" - Jonny Gomes
by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 2, 2008 12:51 PM EDT reply actions
It's beautiful out today as well.
But this is more of a beach town than a baseball one.
by R.J. Anderson on Oct 2, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
now, just wait until winning baseball is in our culture.
A few times this year and a lot of times last year, I would hang out at the beach in the morning. Have lunch near downtown then go to the Trop. You can incorporate the two. If you have a boat, you dock it at the pier, walk to the trop. It’s a nice night. Hell, boating from Tampa to St.Pete SO MUCH quicker then 275.
"I tell you what? It doesn't suck!" - Jonny Gomes
by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 2, 2008 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
alright folks,
I am off to work. Go Rays! I am TeVoing this sucker. Go Rays!
"I tell you what? It doesn't suck!" - Jonny Gomes
by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 2, 2008 12:57 PM EDT reply actions
omg this is actually happening
omfg, all those years of horrible play, i didnt know when I would ever see the day.
Please win.
David Byrne said it best
“Well, how did I get here?” Then knocks head with hand.
Have fun today – no cowbells please!
O/U Hits Allowed by Shieldsy - 0.5?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
White Sox
Orlando Cabrera SS
Dewayne Wise LF
Jermaine Dye RF
Jim Thome DH
Paul Konerko 1B
Ken Griffey Jr. CF
Alexei Ramirez 2B
A.J. Pierzynski C
Juan Uribe 3B
Javier Vazquez P
Rays
Akinori Iwamura 2B
B.J. Upton CF
Carlos Pena 1B
Evan Longoria 3B
Carl Crawford LF
Cliff Floyd DH
Dioner Navarro C
Gabe Gross RF
Jason Bartlett SS
James Shields P
I'm new to this whole "playoff baseball" thing
How many Octobers were there again?
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
....but the annoying guy on the TV said that there's just one
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
by JMB on Oct 2, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
O/U 2.5 HRs by B.J. Upton (CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP)?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I SAY HE GETS 7, THAN BEATS UP KEN GRIFFEY JUNSUCK WITH ONE HAND TIED BEHIND HIS GLISTENING BACK.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
GTG watch the game
CAN I HAZ 11 MOAR WINZ AND A PRETTY TROPHY?!?!?!
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
HAROLD REYNOLDS!
MAN I LOVE THE GUY! I HATED ESPN FOR FIRING HIM. NOW HES ON TBS AT THE RAYS GAME!
lol poor Granderson
He was supposed to go to WS right? He is just sitting there talking about the Rays/Sox game
curtis granderson just called us the devil rays.
by walkoffwalk on Oct 2, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Enjoy
Everyone have some fun today!!!!! Time to leave my office for a bigger TV, a beer, and to put my laptop way off in the corner to keep a half an eye on work.
It's Pitch F/x with a funny name
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
You just blew my mind
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
ah damnit
I have to uh use the bathroom for something not so quick but the game is too close. Man if this is a close game, I may literally shit myself.
And, I have already went too far.
Let's get it on!
This is pretty freeking sweet! The moment we all wanted is finally here.
If you’re nervous now, that’s because you’re not soaking it in…
RELAX! This is only the first game of the first series, there’s a LOT more baseball to play after this!!!
Welcome to Raystober!!!: Where 9=8 turns into 9=1!!!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
damn Jason Bay btw
Early in the game, he looked all scared and afraid to mess up. Didn’t look like he could play in October. Then, he hits the go ahead homer. I hate that bastard!
There's a game today?
I’m rooting for you guys to meet Boston in the next round.
Go Rays
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
I think Ervin Santana will tie it tomorrow
and the Sox will take the next 2, but its ok, we will just have to take care of them ourselves
Granderson hates the trop.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Would you rather be stuck with FOX?
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
THE HOUSE THAT MCGRIFF
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
My class this afternoon was cancelled
so we could all watch the game and write a paper on the Ray rise to the top. I love postseason baseball!!!
If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.
My schedule works out perfectly for this game.
by R.J. Anderson on Oct 2, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
We were supposed to have a class assignment that couldnt be made up today,
so I was going to go, but try to cut out early.
If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.
need a lot of those three-pitch outs
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
Yeah, agreed
But you don’t gotta SAY it!!!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
SHIELDS + CHANGEUP = K
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
WOW
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
if he keeps getting that call, Shields will be unhittable
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
LOW PITCH COUNT INNINGS = FUN
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
10 pitch inning
thats how you shut em down
by Matt Slowinski on Oct 2, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I counted 9, but I'm old and miss things
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
dye grounded out on a 2-1, after two three pitch batters, i believe
by Matt Slowinski on Oct 2, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was a 1-1 count.
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
9=3
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
Question:
Why do I pay for MLB.TV for the post season when every game will be blacked out?
"Rickey Henderson, pick up the phone, man, it's me... you"
so you can listen to the games
They don’t advertise you can watch post-season games unless you are an international customer. My advice – get a proxy IP that is overseas
by Jason Collette on Oct 2, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, RJ...any idea what would a pitcher's tRA be if he pitched an inning and got 3 ground-outs? or a 9 ining game and got 27 groundball outs.
They were all in love with Dye and they were drinkin' from a fountain that was pourin' like an avalanche comin' down a mountain.
I'm laughing at the superior intellect.
After winning the season series
I’m not really a pessimist.. I just knew after the Tigers game that the White sox would win.
why?
Shields would only throw 8 pitches if it was them?
Out of those 2 teams, only Liriano scared me
Don't mean to get off topic but..
I think Baker is going to be better than Liriano next year
"Rickey Henderson, pick up the phone, man, it's me... you"
No TBS, CC never hit Leadoff\
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Give 'em a break
They’ve only had a week to prepare for this.
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
He wants to be Jeter.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Is he HAPPY AS HE
HELL.?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
but the Eagles are the ones I dislike the most
after all they once had a court office for unruly fans
The Rays are in the playoffs..
I can’t sit down. I’m too excited.
My KIDS are more excited than I am!!!
There’s few things as enjoyable to a Rays fan as having their 5 and 3 year olds chanting “Boo White Sox!”
I should have got them cowbells! =)
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
To be Honest...
I thought the announcers would be SO MUCH worse than what they have been!
Let’s take the small victories where they are…
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
zap zap zap good one reynolds
go away percival
CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Man.
I loved Ken Griffey Jr.’s baseball game for the N64. I had an older friend who beat me by over 100 once.
Once again....WOW
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
Junior looked bad by that change.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
The over/under is 18
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
James shields ist sehr gut!
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
WOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blake
USF--Class of '09
Longlorious!!!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
OH SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
OH SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Heeeeeeeee's BACK
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
CHICKS DIG THE LONGO BALL.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
LONGO!!!!
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
CC swungh at 3 sttraight balls? I'm shocked.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Evan! Without the Mohawk??
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
man that looked like carl hasnt seen pitching in 2 months...
go away percival
That was ugly
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
I'm amazed that TBS hasn't mentioned Friedman's name.
Like no mention of the front office. This is stupid.
I think the national picture is something like:
1. The Rays have been bad for a long time
2. Being bad like that gets you a lot of high draft picks
3. Any dummy can put together a good team eventually if you get enough draft picks.
Of course, if this were true, we’d be amazed this season by the 4-0 Detroit Lions.
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
The Pirates are embarking on their fifth straight playoffs appearance.
by R.J. Anderson on Oct 2, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
The Kansas City Royals are 3 time champs
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
and how nice is it to see Navi
after all that Michel Hernandez crap? And a future good hitter but not currently in Jaso
Rays buzz words:
Rays Tank, Decade of Losing, Mohawk, Catwalk, 9=8, Friedman/Silverman, Longlorius…
CHW DEFENSE = AWESOME
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
this is some shit aint it. man im gonna be sad when October ends
I am going to be so anxious for February. I love me some baseball
by HAHAHA OH WOW on Oct 2, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Even if the Rays ever get a new park
they will never have as big as a home field advantage as the Trop
Hey RJ, Graham emailed me back...If a pitcher throws a perfect game, with 27 groundouts....his tRA would be 1.72
Should have pretended you could get a walk off, Gross.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
That was a breaking ball?
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
I'll still take Gabe Gross over Nathan Haynes EVERY time!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
Who the hell wouldn't?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Pena hurt? Or gameday being dumb?
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
ummm...that's not good
No Pena?
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
4-6-3
Calling it here
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
Congrats on the postseason guys
Crawford and Longoria healthy at the right time for sure, is Percival @ 100%?
Dammit!
Tom and Jerry’s on and my kids just left the room to watch the cartoons….
I need to beat my kids more!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
Whatever Pena has, Shields musta caught it.
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
Y'all need to RELAX!!!
It’s the THIRD INNING.
Are you Rays fans or not? The game doesn’t start until the 7th inning!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
He's fine... This is par for the course.
Besides, I’m barely drunk yet!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
Are you Rays fans or not?
This is most ironic coming from you.
by R.J. Anderson on Oct 2, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks!
Irony is my calling card. =)
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
But if the White Sox don't take a lead, HOW can the Rays win dramatically?
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
Did without him for a month...
Par for the course. Adapt and overcome!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
Aki's out if the 3B doesn't drop it.
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
A fly out ties it...
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
STOP TRYING TO BE JETER
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
That was just horrible by Upton
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
Nice throw, nice run
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
Woo Rays!
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
HOLY SHIT LONGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I hate those two douchebags, its gonna be painful listening to games in chicago
by HanleysHitters on Oct 2, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
What was that pitch?
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
as long as there wasn't someone next to you going BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP
then you’re good
Blake
USF--Class of '09
LONGO AMG!!!
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Wait...3-2 Count? wtf is dis CC?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
See?
All I had to do was turn off Cartoon Network and make the kids watch the game again!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
Damn. Vasquez is hanging them high
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
CC had a nice cut
and a much better AB than the first time
plz keep the 1 run lead this time, Shields
Longoria is overrated
Beginners luck.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Don't get too attached
Bradford didn’t come free…
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
This thread is heavy on three words and less comments...
Come on people! EXPRESS yourselves with more than four letter words!!!
This is HISTORY in the making! IT COUNTS, make your words count too!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
Yeah!
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
by ColeFitz on Oct 2, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
didn't 9=8 used to mean this: Play hard for 9 innings = one of the 8 playoff spots.
now it’s 9 players playing hard for 9 innnings…
...He scratched his eye working around the house.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Peña: scratched eye, blurry vision. Expected back tomorrow.
per Rays Radio
I'm laughing at the superior intellect.
heres to hoping Shields is back
nothing serious on Pena, got something in his eye at home or something
Apparently the radio crew didn't.
I’m stuck with radio for now.
I'm laughing at the superior intellect.
I remember last year
When they first went to TBS. I got screwed, no cable so I had to listen to all the games online.
The stats are against us
Plus we only have a few guys capable of hitting playoff pitching.
by putupyourDUKES on Oct 2, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
He can hit, the other guys can't
Experience doesn’t matter if you have talent.
by putupyourDUKES on Oct 2, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Darin Erstad has experience.
Shoulda dealt for him.
by R.J. Anderson on Oct 2, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a question of talent, not experience.
by putupyourDUKES on Oct 2, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Never lost one either
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Ozzie Guillen played his last game in a Devil Rays uni...
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
Evan may get to bat next inning!
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
I'm sure Vasquez is thrilled
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
B.J. needs to follow Aki with extra bases.
by R.J. Anderson on Oct 2, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
BJ needs to stop thinking he's jeter
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Explain why Beej Idolizes Jeter, then.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
They ask if they bite or sting
didn’t the australian wildlife dude take a ray sting to the chest and die?
by HanleysHitters on Oct 2, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Harold Reynolds is no amateur biologist, is he?
This thread is bogging down, when does the new one begin?
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
lol @ Pierzynski for trying to steal
Old catchers shouldn’t steal bases.
I'm laughing at the superior intellect.
But did he punt at Nebraska?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
New GDT
http://www.draysbay.com/2008/10/2/626983/gdt-part-two
http://www.draysbay.com/2008/10/2/626983/gdt-part-two
http://www.draysbay.com/2008/10/2/626983/gdt-part-two
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
hey since were ahead, its official
start pouring through the dome!
or get some base runners on for Longo, yeah that one sounds more likely
With all the young talent the rays have
I wouldnt be suprised to see them in the postseason for many years to come
Is a Rays/Marlins worldseries too much to ask for next year?
Worst tv ratings ever, but it’d be fun
by HanleysHitters on Oct 2, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

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