The Rays Are Going to the American League Championship Series
by R.J. Anderson on Oct 6, 2008 8:19 PM EDT
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Fiddle me this, fiddle me that, thank you Rays for this appearance of Monsieur J. Fiddle Cat.
I hope this day never ends.
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Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
That was hilarious. I love it.
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Sign Bonds!
YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOOOOOAAAAAAAARRDD....YES!!!!!!!!!!!
FUCK YES FUCK YES FUCK YES FUCK YES FUCK YES FUCK YES FUCK YES FUCK YES FUCK YES FUCK YES
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
oh yeah...almost forgot
9=8 is done. 9=4 is done.
9=2
LET’S GET IT DONE
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by JMB on Oct 6, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Garza is going through Maddon's good wine.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Garza is not crazy.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
The Yankees had a better record than the White Soxs.
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The Yankees were probably the third or fourth best team in the AL.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Oct 6, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't care about any of that.
I just want to make sure that Yankees fans know that they still lost.
They're going to come back with a vengence next season.
Luckily, we should have a whole year of Longoria, a healthy BJ, a significantly better CC, Garza should be better and Price will out pitch Jackson. So hopefully we can finish with a similar record with the uptick in competition.
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The AL East is going to be even more unreal next year.
Rays, Red Sox, Yankees and Blue Jays are all good teams already, Orioles should be a lot better.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Oct 6, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes. Baltimore should be a lot better. Wieters is a monster. Adam Jones (sorry) should add offense to his already
stellar defense.
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It's entirely possible the Yankees finish last nest year.
Not likely, but possible.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Oct 6, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
It's much more likely they finish first though.
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Oh, I don't know.
They’ve got some serious holes, and the Rays and Red Sox don’t. They’ve got a lot of collapse potential, too.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Oct 6, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
In what alternate universe might the Orioles finish ahead of the Yankees?
Are you assuming they sign CC AND Tex?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
They need pitching badly, but the hitting and defense should be better.
At least they have Tillman on the way. God dammit.
They'll sign either Sheets or Burnett and maybe both.
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Oh, wrong subthread. Thought you were talking about the Yankees.
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The Yanks with Hughes, Kennedy, Joba, AJ, and CC would be ridiculous.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by .Taylor on Oct 6, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Omg room on the bandwagon can i come?!?!?!?!?
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
Welcome aboard laddie
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
That's racist
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
But serisouly
Congrats; I can’t really stomach any more of the Rays winning, though. It was cute for a little bit, now reality is setting in.
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
Get used to it. Our core is locked up for the next 6 years.
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Oh and our front office is amazing.
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I am acutely aware of that.
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
Congratulations to my RaysBay friends
Here’s hoping Boston wins tonight and our teams play a fantastic series.
Gary
(semi-resident Boston fan)
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
The real World Series could be good if you guys can get in
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
I like our odds
With Lester pitching against Lackey.
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
Friday's game
If we host, does anybody know what time? HOw about Saturday?
Hey guys...
As a Sox fan (White..not Red) I just want to say good luck the rest of the way. You’ve got a hell of a fun team and I’d be a hell of a lot happier having lost to the WS Champs.
So congrats, enjoy and all that…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 6, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
This is impressive.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by .Taylor on Oct 6, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
White Sox fan here
You guys simply outplayed us.
Good luck and I hope you win it all. Sincerely (down with the Red Sox).
It was a good season.
Anybody catch this on South Side Sox?
LOL Tubby Hall…
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That's pretty rad.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by .Taylor on Oct 6, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't get it...
I'm laughing at the superior intellect.
by Orlando Rays on Oct 7, 2008 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Go here
http://palehose8.blogspot.com/2008/10/regarding-first-shot-in-dark.html
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by JMB on Oct 7, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Destiny Be With You
Some here in the other corner of America compare you to the ‘95 M’s. But I think this only applies to the general storyline. Though we sucked about twice as long before getting it going.
We had Randy Johnson and precious little else of note for a pitching staff. Bosio and Belcher? We had a high scoring offense, but it was an Earl Weaver offense that relied on the bomb. Good pitching can deal with that in a short series as Cleavland showed. You also have a more balanced offense, a better overall defense, more depth and a FAR better ‘pen. We didn’t even have a Big League pen.
You guys can do it.
Think of how good it will feel to make Chowd Nation cry. Their tears will taste so sweet.
Why sweat the petty stuff when you can pet the sweaty stuff?
Take away one Edgar double....
and you’d likely have YOUR Tampa Bay Mariners.
The ‘95 team really wasn’t that good, they just caught the proverbial lightning in a bottle……and the Angels fully melted down.
The ’08 Rays really are that good.
Why sweat the petty stuff when you can pet the sweaty stuff?
the tears of unfathomable sorrow
this is what we must choke out of boston.
by HAHAHA OH WOW on Oct 6, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Arthur Rhodes and Jeff Nelson are not happy with you right now
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
HOW DO I WATCH THIS GAME?
I was stuck in class following the action on my phone!
Where can I watch this?
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mlb.com prob. has it for a while.
by HAHAHA OH WOW on Oct 6, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Angels...don't suck
I want to see Boston fly to LA and then have to fly all the way back down here for game 1.
I am glad they didn't chant 9 = 8 this time. it was corny when they chanted it last time.
lets go rays!
ESPN got the meaning of the phrase wrong. They thought it was a handshake.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by .Taylor on Oct 6, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey all
Mets fan here: Congrats on the series win. The Rays are the only reason I’m still following baseball right now, they’re easily the best story and the most fun team to watch this year, so I’m hardcore on the bandwagon for the next few weeks. I hope they crush the souls of the Sox and their fans the way the Sox did to the Yankees in ‘04. Just promise that if they do, you all won’t become as insufferable as those bastahds up north.
ps…you’re welcome for Scott Kazmir. I’m gonna go stick my head in the oven now.
to be fair
our GM at the time was the less qualified of the Duquette brothers, which is really saying something. That’s kinda like having the less qualified of the Bush brothers as your gov….oh wait, never mind (I kid, I kid…besides, who am I to make fun of anyone’s governor when mine was Elliot Spitzer).
No, but seriously, Duquette was our GM for 2 months and managed to make the 2nd worst trade in franchise history. Any chance we can get a do-over?
It's a beautiful thing
A beautiful, beautiful thing.
our beautiful season still has a lot left
Anywhere from 4-14 games. Only way it will be 4 is if we sweep!
Yeah, I am feeling pretty damn confident in the team that just won their 100th game of the season.
Show must go on!!!
Here's to whatever Scott Kazmir decides to do when he pitches next! (hopefully something good)
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by .Taylor on Oct 6, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Lowell will not be in the ALCS
big bat out and Beckett seems hurt also
So, go….. I can’t even say it
Go not Angels
I know he was supposed to good
even really good
but jesus, when did he become the best pitcher? He is just always dominant.
This can’t last……can it?
Hey guys
Is it me, or is Justin Masterson just not clutch tonight?
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
Wow
Think Shields/K-Fraud can keep this going?
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
Had that been the Rays..
my TV would be in a million little pieces.
I won’t survive an elimination game.
Ground ball/ deep fly ball scores him though
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
The baseball gods must want a Redsox vs Rays ALCS
Especially after that failed squeeze attempt
by TheUltimateBucFan on Oct 6, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
I have a better chat and it goes like this....
FUCK THE REDSOX
by TheUltimateBucFan on Oct 6, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
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BEAT THOSE SOX
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
One set of sox down
One to go
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so what does that say for stubhub, ebay, etc?
by TheUltimateBucFan on Oct 6, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
You would get them anyway
I can’t beat money plus a $75 giftcard for food. I’ll just have to rely on connections
Seriously, their could be a sea of red at the ALCS in OUR house. It is consuming me...
by TheUltimateBucFan on Oct 6, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck them
We’ll take care of business in OUR house.
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you had better believe it
BOSSMAN’s showing today has left no doubt in my mind that he is back… or at least, throwing caution to the wind.
Doubt a "sea of red"
But they will be there…they’re everywhere. They invaded LA for cryin out loud. We’ll just have to make this the worst experience of their lives, that’s all.
Figures
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.
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I remember when they thought the NL West was the best division
Yeah….um…FAIL
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Lucky Red Sox
Stick the sqeeze play up your ass Scocia
If we keep going we do
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
I'm not a fan
of the 2-3-2 format
Puts too much pressure to sweep thise home games
Because we've never won in Boston this year
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NEVER FORGET DAN JOHNSON!!!
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
I knew this day would come
We ARE the two best teams in the AL after all.
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
So fucking true
At this point, you guys are a bit better than us. But it should be a very even series, with 2 great teams. I’m hoping Maddon will put the squeeze bunt on at least once, because I don’t think I ever laughed this hard at a baseball game. I know it won’t happen, but it would be lovely.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 6, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
From a Rockies fan...congrats on advancing to the ALCS today!
Very much enjoyed the game today and B.J. Upton=WOW! Best of luck to you all and BEAT BOSTON! Your team wants it more and will appreciate it more!
"A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done."
~Vince Lombardi
"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "
~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)
by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 6, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
Mets fan here
I’ve had the Rays as my adopted AL team since March when I picked them to win, er, 85 games (people thought I was nuts even for that prediction). What they’ve done this season is the coolest story baseball has had in years (since the 1969 Mets, maybe?) and it would become even cooler if they knocked off the New Evil Empire.
GO RAYS!!!!
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
Congrats to you Cowbell ringing mohawk having MFers!!!!!
I am happy you guys get to enjoy a potential WS.
I hope your team of young dipshits beats the hell out of BoSox
It was great baseball, and the Rays killed my guys
But next year Q will return, and the White Sox will have revenge. =)
Mainly I wanted to say congrats and just throw some jabs. You guys have a great team and would love to see them do some damage.
Salute!!!!!
"We're the bitch of Chicago, we're the Chicago bitch."
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