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Recap: That sucked.

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And Pena

I expect both to break out against Joe the Plumber in game 4!

by rays_world_champs on Oct 26, 2008 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanton is not a plumber.

He creates leaks and runs, not stops them.

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

by Blicks on Oct 26, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

What should he have done

The runner was in the way. There wasn’t enough time to sidestep, and you can’t get him out by nailing him in the back.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Oct 26, 2008 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brick....

It is obvious to anyone that has ever played the game, or understands it, that Longoria didnt have a play at the plate. I’m not even sure a perfect throw would have gotten the out, cause there wasnt an angle for the throw. Some fans are just fickle and lack a basic understanding of how the game is played.

by td32 on Oct 26, 2008 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pee Wee Herman was caught for jerking off in public in Sarasota......

That fact makes this image more horrifying .

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

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Oct 26, 2008 2:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In a freakin' adult theater.

What the hell else are you gonna do while watching porn in an adult theater?

by craig3410 on Oct 26, 2008 2:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go home to jerk off.......

idk……

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

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Oct 26, 2008 2:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we are tying it up tomorrow, btw

That would make it a 3 game series with 2 being in Tampa, thats how far this series is from being over.

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 26, 2008 2:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't blame Longoria

That ninth inning obviously sucked. I don’t blame Longoria but I wish he would have let that ball go – I think it would have rolled foul.

by slcgiant on Oct 26, 2008 2:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think many will blame him for that...

… but it’s his performance at the plate that’s in question.

But I do agree with R.J. here, you just can’t bench the kid. He hasn’t had a bad patch that’s he’s not rebounded from, and I’m hoping to hell it happens in Game 4.

Anyway I took my deep breath and realized that we’re still in the World Series and still have the better matchup in three of the possibly four games remaining… and that’s how many we need to win.

by AussieGriff on Oct 26, 2008 2:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, yeah

The only ball that left the infield in the 9th was thrown by Navarro and it sucks

now why don’t we suck it up, act like we still believe in a team that has accomplished so much and put this in the past like the players do.

They actually play the games, make the mistakes and have to live with it and guess what? They get over it, so we can we.

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 26, 2008 2:23 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

last time I checked

the home run derby happened around the all-star game…

only 2-1 in the important score

by AussieGriff on Oct 26, 2008 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wanted for 2009

A closer, and it ain’t Balfour

by sternfan1 on Oct 26, 2008 9:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who put the lead-off hitter on base? And who sent the ball into the outfield? And who sent the throw to the plate over the catcher’s head?

And honestly, I’m done blaming anyone for what happened, because stuff just happens sometimes… But it’s certainly not the time to single anyone out, especially the guy who was THE turnaround in the ’pen this year.

by AussieGriff on Oct 26, 2008 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true

singling out players for the reason we lost is stupid

by Roc on Oct 26, 2008 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A closer doesn't come in a game and fire one to the backstop with the winning run on base

No thank you to Balfour as a closer

This is the area, that left untouched will regress for ’09—bullpen

by sternfan1 on Oct 26, 2008 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You only show up when the Rays lose...

You need to quit being such a whiny little bitch

by td32 on Oct 26, 2008 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not true at all

i post everyday, although they have lost 4 of their last 6

by sternfan1 on Oct 26, 2008 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just ingnore him

He’s Randy Quaid from Major League. Only w/o actually liking the team. If you ask him we would have collapsed in July because none of our players (or coaches) are any good.

Too bad SBN doesn’t offer an “ignore button,” so we don’t have to listen to this clown.

by rglass44 on Oct 26, 2008 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait a minute

what did i say that’s so wrong?

Balfour is not a closer?

Maddon had ywo oppurtunities (ALCS Game 7 and WS Game 2) to ise him as one and chose not to

by sternfan1 on Oct 26, 2008 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maddon scoffs at your notion of a closer

Our “closer” that had a great season as a “closer” is in Cali because he stinks. Balfour would be fine in that role.

by rglass44 on Oct 26, 2008 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Having a set closer makes everything worse.

K-Rod loaded the bases in the playoffs and blew a game. Remember?

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

by Blicks on Oct 26, 2008 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's going to be solid as a closer

If he can throw his fastball for a strike nailing 99 and then mix in his slider no one will hit him.

by KazforPresident on Oct 26, 2008 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Career BB/9 Numbers

Balfour: 4.89
Jackson: 4.52

by rglass44 on Oct 26, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still dont understand

why one guy needs to be designated closer

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

by Blicks on Oct 26, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Edwin K'd 6 per nine and sucks.

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

by P Brady on Oct 26, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My problem with that argument is it's from Edwin being a starter

When Edwin came into relief against the BOSOX in the playoffs he came out throwing 99 and was a little wild, but unhittable.

First, Edwin could not throw 99 as a starter because he would throw out his arm. Second, Edwin has been getting better every season and I think if he was to work on becoming a closer in the offseason you could see him as a solid closer.

by KazforPresident on Oct 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sucks

I remember in HS there was always one team you feared, not because they were better but because you worried they would turn your bus over. I was just thinking “That was Philly” We will take the series but have to worry about the low class thugs.

by CharlieRay on Oct 26, 2008 10:45 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A few thoughts from the game

Why didn’t Joe PH for Gross? In the 7th, there were men on 2nd and 3rd with Moyer on the ropes and no outs. He leaves him in, and he grounds out. We still scored 2, but what might have happened had he PH for him. In the 9th, he let him hit again. Both of these situations were late-game and against lefties. Gross has struggled against lefties over his career and is in a terrible slump.

JP Howell was probably left in to start the 9th to keep Matt Stairs on the bench. Bruntlett vs the lefty is a lot better situation than Stairs verse the righty.

Manuel is retarded. Leaving Utley-Howard 3-4 is retarded. Howard won’t have a hit in a big spot in this series because of it.

by rglass44 on Oct 26, 2008 10:48 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maddon fucked up

No way around it. His loyalty to Gross is costing the team. There is absolutely no reason why he should have been hitting in those spots.

by matthan on Oct 26, 2008 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My notion of a closer

I know Price is not proven or seasoned but I would like to see him as closer for the rest of the games. I think he has it. Now I did not say next year when he will be a starter.

by CharlieRay on Oct 26, 2008 10:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have no problem with his BP usage last night.

I think we would have eventually seen Price, but with the game poised for extras no need to take Howell out there.

by rglass44 on Oct 26, 2008 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We got outplayed. There's no one person to blame for it.

I have a feeling Sonny will step up big time. I’d like to see Nando get a start, or at the very least, some playing time. The Phillies have shown they can cool off our bats, they’ve also shown they can’t handle our speed, put Nando in and give them more speed to worry about. Let’s force the issue like BJ did last night.

This shit ain’t over!

by floridaroar on Oct 26, 2008 10:54 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why the hell are we talking about benching Longoria when there is an OBVIOUS guy that NEEDS to be benched in Gabe Gross

Why the hell is that guy playing vs a lefty? Why oh why? We already lost the DH so starting Gross gave us another automatic out.

Gabe Gross should NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER hit against a lefty.

by matthan on Oct 26, 2008 11:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

See first comment in this thread, See GDT

It shouldn’t even enter into anyones mind in any way shape or form.

by matthan on Oct 26, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone who suggests Longoria should be benched needs to die.

Yea, and i haven’t seen it suggested, anywhere.

by walkoffwalk on Oct 26, 2008 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i woke up and realized we are down 2-1 with the pitching matchups

well in our favor

If Sonny beats Blanton like he should, this is a 3 game series with 2 in Tampa

Shields and Garza in Tampa

I have decided not to join the suicide party!

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 26, 2008 11:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is why I agree with stern's comment above

This is a must-win. Is it the end of the season if we lose? No. but it makes it significantly harder.

How do you not get more than one off of Jamie Moyer? That hurts.

by rglass44 on Oct 26, 2008 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

0-22

Thanks Carlos and Evan. Hopefully they go off now.

by rglass44 on Oct 26, 2008 11:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If i post that

all hell breaks loose

by sternfan1 on Oct 26, 2008 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cuz you wouldnt post that

you would say something like put Zobrist at 3B and Aybar at 1B for the rest of the series because Pena and Evan can’t play.

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 26, 2008 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

And i’ve said that where?

by sternfan1 on Oct 26, 2008 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

give me a break

how many times have you been down on this team

when all was good in the world(you were banned) didn’t you email RJ that BJ is terrible? 7 homers later……

by joeybw on Oct 26, 2008 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BJ Upton had a bad offensive season

I like RJ think he’s a great talent that we need to sign long term

by sternfan1 on Oct 26, 2008 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whatever you say, dude

I am not getting into a BOARD FIGHTZ over something stupid

GO SONNY

by joeybw on Oct 26, 2008 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hes a good choice

but I think if I had to choose a game 7 pitcher, I would still go to Garza

didn’t do that great last night(or as bad as his line says) but he can simply shut a offense down on any given day.

by joeybw on Oct 26, 2008 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahha

I didn’t even catch that one at first

rec’d

by joeybw on Oct 26, 2008 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You would have left this out:

“Hopefully they go off now.”

I also don’t have the same record of constant negative posts whenever possible. When you constantly play the role of agitator. People look at every post as you just trying to agitate.

by rglass44 on Oct 26, 2008 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you know where the term 'fan' comes frim?

I live and die with the rays, but i don’t baby them like most here

by sternfan1 on Oct 26, 2008 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

didnt Evan have like 2 horrible stretches already and busted out of them big time?

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 26, 2008 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This

Needs to happem.

These two can carry the offense like crazy. Let’s see it happen.

by rglass44 on Oct 26, 2008 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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