Recap

by R.J. Anderson on Sep 23, 2008 11:18 PM EDT Comment 31 comments

I do not have the fancy playoff magic number chart thingy that Brady does, but I do know the number is down to dos. If the Rays simply split the series in Detroit or sweep Baltimore and take one in Detroit the division is ours. Or Boston could just lose once (or twice) and do the work for us, but that's too nice to come true.

The B lineup spotted the Orioles a 5-1 lead and a Ben Zobrist triple acted like a spark to a five run 8th. Owner Stuart Sternberg was in attendance and nearly had a heart attack during the rally (h/t: dropkicknu for the pic):

Two more.

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I would pay to have Howell narrate my life.

by R.J. Anderson on Sep 23, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

I got kicked out the last thread after writing out the Tampa members of the BBWAA. Instead, just go to this link:

http://www.bizofbaseball.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1765&Itemid=111

Yes, that dumbass Gary Shelton is a member. I have no idea why the Tribune needs 8 badgeholders. And there’s a guy from a newspaper I’ve never even heard of (Florida Times Union).

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Sep 23, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Wow, almost as silly as the Heisman voters.

by RATW on Sep 23, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rec'd.

That’s extremely useful.

by R.J. Anderson on Sep 23, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tom Jones - St. Petersburg Times

Patrick will be pleased.

by RATW on Sep 23, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Patrick still checks the site?

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

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Sep 23, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Times Union

Jax newspaper. One of the oldest in the state.

Boom. Outta Here.

by WillisDaddy on Sep 23, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

what an excellent fucking picture

by mittens on Sep 23, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

im still speechless

The good news is too obvious for even me to say but the bad news is I don’t know if I trust Talbot or Niemann for these last 5 games or next season

by joeybw on Sep 23, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I posted on the ESPN board a few days ago

that 97-65 would do it, well that is what would clinch us the division, unless Paul Byrd wants to give us a early gift.

by sofladude77 on Sep 24, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i know who wants to give us a gift

by daveh33 on Sep 24, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A couple of interesting tidbits from the AP:

- First time in franchise history we’ve ever swept a doubleheader
- We’ve now used 9 starters this season, all of whom are 25 and under.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Sep 24, 2008 12:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Shields is 26

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 Sep 24, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe they screwed up

The AP article said under 26, maybe they meant 26 and under.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Sep 24, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was awesome

Got my pic taken with Stu and Todd Kalas, called Millar a “scab,” heckled Huff’s two good defensive plays, and saw two GREAT wins. If the guys that took the pics sends them to me I will be quite pleased and post them.

Excellent night!

by rglass44 on Sep 24, 2008 1:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Here it is

I had an excellent time at the game, and hope to see you in Tampa next week!

by razorgirl on Sep 26, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol nice my pic made the front page

by dropkicknu on Sep 24, 2008 1:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

do you feel validated

by Acadien on Sep 24, 2008 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Everything is in reach

Could clinch East tonight (wow)
Just 2 back of the Angels now
5 games left against shitty teams, 100 is still in reach!

by joeybw on Sep 24, 2008 10:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If we get 100 I don't know what I'll do

by rglass44 on Sep 24, 2008 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

look at pictures of fiddle cats and get ready for the ALDS?

Well, that’s what I would do.

by joeybw on Sep 24, 2008 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I got in fr Baltimore earlier this morning

and just wanted to say that there were a ton of Rays fans at the game last night. I am not sure what it looked like on TV but in the stadium it seemed like everywhere you went you say someone wearing a Rays shirt. We didn’t out number the Baltimore fans but I was quite suprised at how many people were rooting for the Rays. I am sure quite a bit of them were band wagoners but who cares. I saw nearly as many Rays fans yesterday as I did in a couple of road spring training games.

Great win the Zobrist triple and Longoria homeruns were huge in game two, I thought Niemann did a really good job in relief of Talbot. Talbot was okay, his fastball got crushed but his change-up was filthy. He still needs a third pitch if he wants to be successful though.

All in all great trip, was excited to be able to take the 7 hour trip home afterwards with a sweep, made it a little easier.

by Dbullsfan on Sep 24, 2008 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs