The Morning After

by R.J. Anderson on Oct 20, 2008 8:18 AM EDT Comment 60 comments

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I think Carl Crawford's reaction might have been worth all those losing seasons. Nobody deserves this more than Rocco and himself. Oh and the WS preview will come tomorrow. For today just celebrate and get sober, maybe.

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Did anyone else who went to the game

notice that when the Rays announcer was introducing the Rays lineup before Game 7, he introduced them as “American League Champions”? He totally left out the “East” in his introduction. Apparently, he knew something nobody else knew at the time. Awesome…

by rayweaver on Oct 20, 2008 8:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Worth enjoying forever

Everyone will have their heads held up high forever. Yes, I admit, I had my doubts. It isn’t like Boston is chopped liver. This team answered the bell and stepped up in a way few believed. But the few that did believe was them, and that is all that matters.

Savor this. Congratulations to everyone. I never thought this day would ever be here, let alone this quick. Thank you all.

Joe

by joedobr on Oct 20, 2008 9:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I had an awesome time last night!

The crowd was great the whole game. The crowd was completely opposite from Game 6, and I know it was because of what Garza was doing on the mound. I think there were definitely more Rays fans there for Game 7 based on who was still around for the celebration. There weren’t many empty seats after the game. Now let’s hope we pack the house with Rays colors for the WS. The last thing I want to see is an overwhelming shade of red in the stands.

John “My head is bigger than a house” Kruk and Steve Phillips have already picked the Phillies to win based on the bullpen matchup. So basically, the championship is a lock for TB. The Rays will win it all just to prove the four-letter network and every other naysayer wrong…AGAIN! F ’em all!!!! Go Rays!!!!!

by rayweaver on Oct 20, 2008 9:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Andrew Friedman to Ernie Johnson on the stage:

“send us the dry cleaning” priceless, im glad the mic caught that.

BOHICA

by Mr. Tonight TB on Oct 20, 2008 9:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This is awesome

I had to be in at work this morning at 8, and I still don’t care because I have permagrin. My co-workers probably think I’m sharing cheetos with JP Howell or something.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Oct 20, 2008 9:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats, guys!

Your Rays did to the Red Sox what the Rockies couldn’t do last year: beat them. Most of us at Purple Row have been rooting for the Rays throughout October.

"Never Surrender Dreams" - Inscription on J. Michael Straczynski's bench

Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!

by Russ Oates on Oct 20, 2008 9:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

early class after a Rays win

never good

I am up but I am not going at fucking all

My head is pounding and plus who needs class when you can just around your house thanking god and Jesus himself, Price

and Garza

and ill stop before I list the whole 40 man roster

Matt Garza is in the middle of having his 3rd testicle descend. He will be ready in time to win tonight though.

by joeybw on Oct 20, 2008 9:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

BTW, where do you go to school?

You’re in NYC, right?

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Oct 20, 2008 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

Brooklyn College

Matt Garza is in the middle of having his 3rd testicle descend. He will be ready in time to win tonight though.

by joeybw on Oct 20, 2008 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm at Rutgers, and had a 9:15 AM exam today

Let’s just say there wasn’t a whole lot of studying going on last night.

by Imperialism32 on Oct 20, 2008 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel for you.

I had an exam on Friday morning. It…ehh

Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?

by Blicks on Oct 20, 2008 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sucks, but i know the feeling

biochem exam this morning at 8:30.

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Oct 20, 2008 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What a core of young studs

Price, Garza, Kazmir, Upton, Longoria

FiNALLY, my hometown team comes through in a big GAME

GO RAYS!!!

by sternfan1 on Oct 20, 2008 9:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm so glad RJ unbanned you for this!

by rglass44 on Oct 20, 2008 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ticket prices

WORLD SERIES TICKET PRICING
Home Plate Club $500
Whitney Bank Club $350
Fieldside Box $225
Lower Infield Box $225
Lower Box $225
Press Level $225
Baseline Box $175
Loge Box $175
Outfield $150
Upper Deck $100

by Jason Collette on Oct 20, 2008 9:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think MLB set the price

IIs it sold out yet?

Rays getting well this playoffs

Possibly 10 home games

by sternfan1 on Oct 20, 2008 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully some of it goes into payroll

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Oct 20, 2008 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some will

But most will be put in the playoff purse, to be distributed to the playoff teams. We get a higher share than the Red Sox.

Lay off the stadium, Iwamura

by Orlando Rays on Oct 20, 2008 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

let's not start this again/already

the Rays can and will be a long-term successful franchise even without a large payroll. there’s just so much room to succeed in MLB by making smart decisions instead of spending money. yes, there will be player turnover, but when fans love the entire roster, they can deal with losing a few guys per year. heck, i think it’s already obvious there won’t be a set closer in 2009.

Beyond the Boxscore // Calling BJ Upton lazy is lazy.

by Sky Kalkman on Oct 20, 2008 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yea, MLB sets the prices.

Game won’t be sold out until about 5:15 today

by Jason Collette on Oct 20, 2008 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunate that the Rays get no weekend games

One would think that MLB would plan far enough in advance to have it so each team gets a weekend game, since there are a fair number of people who can’t really make weekday games.

I’m going to try getting tickets tonight. Might have to miss a day of work though if I can’t get Saturday tickets. I hope the Phillies Phans don’t throw batteries at me or something.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Oct 20, 2008 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The games are at 8PM

Do you work nights?

If you have a chance—GO

I saw Game 5 of the ’95 WS, ATL v CLE. Belle won it with a HR v Maddux

by sternfan1 on Oct 20, 2008 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I live in Orlando and if I get tickets I'm going

I don’t care if I drive straight to work from the game Wednesday night I’m not missing it.

by Jason Collette on Oct 20, 2008 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wanna carpool?

If I can get a ticket 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 20, 2008 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I have an inconsistent work schedule (when I have work, I have to work, and business is busy lately), so it’s tough to guarantee time off. I’ve been to the WS before (I saw Beckett shut down the Yankees at Yankees Stadium), but I’d really like to go to cheer on my team.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Oct 20, 2008 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And considering that tix for Philadelphia are starting around $500 a pop

I best be sure I can go to a game where I can get the time off.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Oct 20, 2008 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tickets last night were going for about $2 each

And if you were patient you probably could have gotten in for free.

by matthan on Oct 20, 2008 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I live in NYC

I’d be going to the game in Philly.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Oct 20, 2008 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My number didn't come up for Game 6 or 7 for the ALCS

and now I lose again for Games 1 and 2 for the Series. If i wasn’t so ecstatic that we were going to the Series, I’d be extremely depressed right now.

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Oct 20, 2008 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good lord...I've never been this messed up when I haven't drank

I stumbled into my place at, like, 1:30, my voice is gone, I am bruised and beaten from the moshpit in right field, and every second of it was worth it.

by ReasonableDoubt on Oct 20, 2008 10:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

I’m actually seeing people in Rays hats in Arkansas.

I thought this was diehard Cardinal or Royal country, with a smattering of Cubs fans thrown in.

by craig3410 on Oct 20, 2008 10:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cardinals almost 100%.

by RATW on Oct 20, 2008 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I sold 3 tickets last night for $8 total

You couldn’t give the tickets away yesterday. I was actually embarassed. I actually got the tickets because someone wanted to go to the game and just threw them on the ground (he couldnt’ sell them). I was lucky enough to be able to sell 3 of them for a total of $8.

Point being just go to the game and you should be able to get tickets.

by matthan on Oct 20, 2008 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That is insane

I think the Bucs game took away a lot of interested people. People can’t sell near the stadium during the World Series so buying on site might be tough. I think they have to be off the Trop’s block so they’ll be further down the street than what people are used to.

by Jason Collette on Oct 20, 2008 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Matthan -- What do you think demand will be for WS tickets?

What was it like for the first couple games of ALCS? (near the stadium)

I am only asking because I am buying tickets this afternoon and I was planning on buying some extra in case I could convince some friends to go, but if I won’t be able to resell them for face value I will just get enough tickets for the “for sure” people in my group.

Thanks

by RaysTheRoof on Oct 20, 2008 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would say the demand was pretty good

there were alot of people selling, but for way over face value. I would say you could definietly get minimum face for game 1 and at least 2x face for game 2 being on thursday. There were so many more people for game 2 last week.

I didnt win the lottery, nor did 3 of my friends who previously had. If any of your “for sure” or “maybe” group falls through, i would jump at the chance to buy tickets for face.

BOHICA

by Mr. Tonight TB on Oct 20, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

World Series

Keep in mind, for the World Series there will be far fewer seats available to the general public. MLB/corporate partners will get a good chunk of seats.

by RATW on Oct 20, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

very true

The only thing i could see limiting demand is the games being on wednesday and thursday. not friday and/or saturday. probably not going to make much difference. I think its going to be a tough ticket to find.

BOHICA

by Mr. Tonight TB on Oct 20, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The map on Stubhub of sections that have tix available on their site shows a drastic increase in Stubhub tix

well over what they were for the ALCS

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Oct 20, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Honestly I had a different experience

If you were willing to spend a few minutes scalping (not paying the first guy you talked to) then you could have easily gotten tickets to every game at face. I had numerous friends who paid significantly under face for every game of the playoffs. It just takes some time. The toughest ticket was Game 6 of the ALCS. The rest you could have gotten under face value.

Of course if you want 4 together or something like that it is a whole different animal.

My advice:

1. If you are trying to make money use craigslist or stubhub
2. If you are trying to buy tickets then just buy at the Trop. But be patient.

by matthan on Oct 20, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's a bit depressing. Thanks buzzkill.

by RATW on Oct 20, 2008 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good job

Actually, I’m not terribly suprised for three reasons. First, this message board alone showed that there was quite a bit of doubt going around, I’m sure most Rays fans didn’t want to be part of the inevitable celebration of the AL Champion Red Sox on our own turf. Oops.

Secondly, these kinds of stories aren’t getting any press. All I’ve heard about in the press is ’don’t have tickets? Stubhub. Oh BTW, Stubhub tickets are going for 4-5 times over face value.’ If I’m a Rays fan who hasn’t been lucky enough to make it to a playoff game yet and I go to stubhub and see that there’s no possibly way I can afford a pair of tickets, why in the hell would I think it’s a good idea to go to the Trop and buy tickets there from a roaming scalper? Most of the people going to the games either already have tickets or are trying to sell them.

Third, this area seems to be pretty resistant to scalping; I don’t know if I’ve ever heard so many people scream so loud collectively at the rip-off going on for Division Series tickets, a decent number (and by decent, I mean anywhere between five hundred to a thousand) seats were empty for every game I went to, which just shows that there are plenty of people in this area who simply would rather watch the game at a sports bar or at home before being price-gouged.

What would make ANYONE think that

by kericr on Oct 20, 2008 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"What would make ANYONE think that"

Sorry, itchy trigger finger.

Finishing that thought, what would make ANYONE think that in this economic client that they’re going to find 20-30 people to pay $1000 a piece for an upper-deck ticket?

by kericr on Oct 20, 2008 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

*climate

Damn, I suck at typing today.

by kericr on Oct 20, 2008 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A friend of mine had 4 extras he couldn't get rid of at face value

I agree with the Debbie Downer post below that a bunch of the bastards in this area gave up on this team on Sunday. I’m just glad I was there in person to watch all of those a-hole Boston fans have to eat their “f*ck sandwiches”.

by rayweaver on Oct 20, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A Sheriffs Officer got me 3 tickets for free

i was planning on just watching at home and he called me and said someone walking into the game had 3 extras and couldnt get rid of them, so he just handed to him, hoping he could find someone.

BOHICA

by Mr. Tonight TB on Oct 20, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Soooooooooooooo happy I finished my lab assignment BEFORE the game

No way I’m in shape to do it now…

Holy shit…we’re going to the World Series….holy shit…

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

by JMB on Oct 20, 2008 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

listening to This Will Be Our Year

by the zombies.

way better than what i listening to after saturday

by daveh33 on Oct 20, 2008 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And on the Eighth day God created ALCS Champions.........

Soon to be World Series Champions. Guys, words can not describe how I feel right now. I’m not sure it will all settle in until sometime during the offseason. What is awesome right now is that I have an opportunity to get World Series tickets. If I do, I am willing to run buck naked down Central Ave free of charge! GO RAYS!!!!!! It’s been a long time coming!!!!!!!!!!!

by TheUltimateBucFan on Oct 20, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Most Valuable Pirate

by rglass44 on Oct 20, 2008 12:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I knew the Rays could do it.

Thanks to everyone here and Rays fans in general for being so accommodating to all of us new bandwagoners, it isn’t easy to handle an influx of new “fans” but you’ve done so with grace and fiddle cats. Kudos.

I say bandwagoner in the most fondest of terms, because what the Rays are presently in the process of doing is making “lifelong fans.”

Now, although this season has turned out beyond anyone’s wildest expectations, there remains four more wins to make it the ultimate sports memory.

Go Rays.

by Omerta on Oct 20, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

by Jason Collette on Oct 20, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHAHAHAHA

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

by JMB on Oct 20, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That picture is priceless

Suck it Coco

by atlantaray on Oct 20, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey fuck you

you gay ass bandwagoners, how were the games during the regular season? oh wait yo don’t know because you never went to those game, you fucking pathetic ass bandwagon bitches…the Phillies will beat your pathetic team in 4….your bandwagonry makes me puke

by CanadianSoxFan on Oct 20, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

We love you too

by steve-o1285 on Oct 21, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You sound bitter

Is it the impending winter or the fact that you know the Leafs are going to lose 60 games this year? Let it go man every single real Red Sox fan I know has congratulated me on what a great series it was.

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 21, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs