MLB Postseason

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Ephesos Law Bringer Member # 4153	written Friday, October 14 2005 21:42 Profile Homepage #0 Seeing as there was a thread for the AFL finals back at the end of August, I thought it would be fitting to post a topic regarding the MLB playoffs in the U.S. Also, I haven't started a General thread in a while, and I thought I'd join in on the fun. (After all, if Thuryl can post alcohol-induced philosophical debates, I can indulge in some sports babble) Simply put, who is destined for World Series greatness? My vote, as always, rests with the Cardinals. (EDIT: Don't say it. Just don't.) World Series Matchup (as of Sunday the 24th): -Houston Astros v. Chicago White Sox, Chicago leads series 2-0 (I thought about making a poll, but since the playoffs aren't all that long, and since two teams will be eliminated by the end of next week, a poll would be pretty much doomed due to inflexibility) [ Sunday, October 23, 2005 18:41: Message edited by: Ephesos ] -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 \| Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00
M. Too Sexy for my Title Member # 5654	written Friday, October 14 2005 22:23 Profile #1 Okay, How much did it suck the Yankees loss???. It was the most depressing game of my life. I wanted to hit Sheffield and Krosby on the face when they knock over each other (if you can call it that). And I have never hated A-Rod so much as I did after that double play. It's not like I'm a Yankee fan because I live in New York. I've always been, and the one thing I was excited about living in the Bronx was being so closed to the Yankee Stadium, every year I have that little hope of watching the parade and those idiots just keep losing and losing. God, I don't even wanna talk about it, I get soooo mad. But Anyways, If I must choose between the remaining teams, I'd like the White Sox to win. Yeah the Angels have more Dominican players and I like Vladimir and all but they beat the Yankees so I'm obligated to hate them. [ Friday, October 14, 2005 23:01: Message edited by: Marlenny ] Posts: 1035 \| Registered: Friday, April 1 2005 08:00
Jumpin Salmon ? Man, ? Amazing Member # 5755	written Friday, October 14 2005 22:53 Profile #2 As a Red Sox fan, I'm not that shocked that the Yanks bombed. They aren't a good team, and like the Sox had some pretty bad pitching problems. As far as the rest, Chicago White Sox will win the world series in 6 games. maybe 5. It is destiny. Red Sox won in 1916. White Sox won in 1917. Red Sox again in 1918. Nothing for 85 years except high hopes and dashed dreams. Now the cycle begins anew, so put your wagers in now for the 2006 World Series. Red Sox vs Braves (after Braves take the Cubs in 7), Sox win in the 7th game. Edit - Umm, not that I pay attention to this stuff at all... this message sponsored by red sox nation [ Friday, October 14, 2005 22:54: Message edited by: Jumpin' Salmon ] Posts: 4114 \| Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00
M. Too Sexy for my Title Member # 5654	written Friday, October 14 2005 23:02 Profile #3 quote: Originally written by Jumpin' Salmon: As a Red Sox fan, I'm not that shocked that the Yanks bombed. They aren't a good team, and like the Sox had some pretty bad pitching problems. this message sponsored by red sox nation Don't get me started Salmon. I might hate them right now, but I'll defend them till death. If you wanna talk about a bad team, the Red Sox (85 years without winning) are def at the top of the list. You take out Manny and David, and the whole team falls apart. Yes we have bad pitching and not a good year, but we are sooooo a good team. Posts: 1035 \| Registered: Friday, April 1 2005 08:00
Ephesos Law Bringer Member # 4153	written Friday, October 14 2005 23:21 Profile Homepage #4 quote: Originally written by Marlenny: Okay, How much did it suck the Yankees loss???. Uh... in case you didn't notice, pretty much everyone who isn't a Yankees fan hates them with a fiery passion. Best team money can buy. (Thus, it was really funny to watch them flounder early in the season) EDIT: It's kind of like the Astros in the NL. We all hate them, because they won't die. Just like roaches. Go Cards! [ Friday, October 14, 2005 23:22: Message edited by: Ephesos ] -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 \| Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00
Jumpin Salmon ? Man, ? Amazing Member # 5755	written Friday, October 14 2005 23:29 Profile #5 I guess if you have 200 million dollars to burn, you can get anything right? The charm of the Red Sox is that they are in the hunt almost every season, and they almost never exceed the salary cap. They manage to attract excellent players with things other than huge salaries, and are always ready to discard players that only play for big money. It was not a mistake to get rid of Lowe, Martinez, or Garciaparra, since the Sox are a team, and not a collection of huge egos. That said, I happen to like some of the guys that are currently taking George's money. Bernie is a standup guy, and Hosada is, well, mysterious. But Alex is a [censored] and his true colors showed last post-season when he knocked the ball out of the glove. That was disgraceful. But no use chatting over an ended season, both teams had excellent records given the injury levels. We just got beat by much better teams. After all, the Angels had Orlando Cabrerra. Now he's a guy I wish the Sox had held onto... Edit - the best thing about Red Sox fans is that they never ever say "I hate the Red Sox," but we sure do get disappointed sometimes. I still have the hat I was given in 1976 at the first game I attended. Not in great shape, but I'll never retire it. this message sponsored by your local juice dealer [ Friday, October 14, 2005 23:31: Message edited by: Jumpin' Salmon ] Posts: 4114 \| Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00
Spring Shaper Member # 5450	written Saturday, October 15 2005 01:30 Profile Homepage #6 This is baseball, right? I played it for my school on Thursday (13th). I hit a home run, and we won that match. In one innings, agianst a very bad team, we got the whole team to keep taking walks. We ended up scoring 23. -------------------- I'll put a Spring in your step. Polaris Posts: 2396 \| Registered: Saturday, January 29 2005 08:00
M. Too Sexy for my Title Member # 5654	written Saturday, October 15 2005 07:31 Profile #7 quote: Originally written by Jumpin' Salmon: I guess if you have 200 million dollars to burn, you can get anything right? The charm of the Red Sox is that they are in the hunt almost every season, and they almost never exceed the salary cap. They manage to attract excellent players with things other than huge salaries, and are always ready to discard players that only play for big money. It was not a mistake to get rid of Lowe, Martinez, or Garciaparra, since the Sox are a team, and not a collection of huge egos. That said, I happen to like some of the guys that are currently taking George's money. Bernie is a standup guy, and Hosada is, well, mysterious. But Alex is a [censored] and his true colors showed last post-season when he knocked the ball out of the glove. That was disgraceful. But no use chatting over an ended season, both teams had excellent records given the injury levels. We just got beat by much better teams. After all, the Angels had Orlando Cabrerra. Now he's a guy I wish the Sox had held onto... Edit - the best thing about Red Sox fans is that they never ever say "I hate the Red Sox," but we sure do get disappointed sometimes. I still have the hat I was given in 1976 at the first game I attended. Not in great shape, but I'll never retire it. this message sponsored by your local juice dealer I swore not to get into another baseball conversation/argument in my life and here I go. I don't hate the Yankess; I'm just soooo dessapointed at all the roockie mistakes we made. I happened to like Boston, Hell I love David and Manny (sometimes Damon). However, that was before I moved to NY and was put down by my aunt's bf, my cousin, and my aunt herself just becuase I happened to like the Yankees unlike them. I agree about Alex; I remember watching the game and being: that's f---ked up. Posada is def one of my favs, and it was soooo sad to watch Bernie leave. I'm not going into the defending the team cuz you'll never stop being a Red Sox fan or change your views about the Yankees, and I won't change mine eithers. Which is one of the reasons I think some debates are pointless. Posts: 1035 \| Registered: Friday, April 1 2005 08:00
Sir David Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire! Member # 919	written Saturday, October 15 2005 07:39 Profile #8 I love how we're already as into this as we get with politics... I support the Yankees but honestly, unless ultimate frisbee beomces an official sport, I'll never care much about athletics. I like Matsui, I'm not a fan of Jeter, and that's all I have to say. -------------------- And though the musicians would die, the music would live on in the imaginations of all who heard it. -The Last Pendragon Polaris = joy. In case of emergency, break glass. Posts: 3351 \| Registered: Saturday, April 6 2002 08:00
Sturg Master Member # 4614	written Saturday, October 15 2005 09:02 Profile Homepage #9 The Cardinals are going to win in 6 games against the White Sox. That's my prediction. I'm actually quite glad that the Yankees are out. You have to give someone else a chance sometime. :P -------------------- -ben4808 For those who love to spam: CSM Forums RIFQ Posts: 3360 \| Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00
Ephesos Law Bringer Member # 4153	written Saturday, October 15 2005 10:04 Profile Homepage #10 Yeah, it's really nice to see the richest team in baseball get bombed out of the postseason by the Angels. Just like how Boston got swept out of the postseason. As a Cards fan, seeing that was intensely gratifying, in a "now you can remember what it's like" way. The Cardinals will beat the Astros in 5, and then beat the White Sox in 5. 'Tis my current prediction, as long as Morris holds up against Clemens today. EDIT: Groan, I'm wrong already. [ Saturday, October 15, 2005 19:42: Message edited by: Ephesos ] -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 \| Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00
Drakefyre Triad Mage Member # 7	written Saturday, October 15 2005 13:20 Profile Homepage #11 David - this is Pike's year to win Club Nationals. I guess you would be a GOAT fan? -------------------- "At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool." - Menander ==== Drakefyre's Demesne - Happy Happy Joy Joy desperance.net - We're Everywhere ==== You can take my Mac when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the mouse! Posts: 9436 \| Registered: Wednesday, September 19 2001 07:00
VCH Shaper Member # 247	written Saturday, October 15 2005 13:24 Profile Homepage #12 Ah baseball ... maybe one day it will become a sport. :P -------------------- I stop rubber at 160km/h, five times a week. CANUCKS RESPEK! My Style The Knight Between Posts. Posts: 2395 \| Registered: Friday, November 2 2001 08:00
Ephesos Law Bringer Member # 4153	written Saturday, October 15 2005 14:39 Profile Homepage #13 It is with a heavy heart that I report a 4-3 loss by the Cardinals. The Astros now lead 2-1 in the series. And to make matters worse, the (self-censored)s nearly took out our 3rd baseman (turned out to just be a bruise, thankfully). We nearly came back... -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 \| Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00
Sturg Master Member # 4614	written Saturday, October 15 2005 19:04 Profile Homepage #14 Too bad the game was in Houston. Otherwise, ol' Pujols would have had another home run. And how about that throw from their replacement third baseman? I could have thrown that guy out. But then he did make a nice play to end the inning. -------------------- -ben4808 For those who love to spam: CSM Forums RIFQ Posts: 3360 \| Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00
Ephesos Law Bringer Member # 4153	written Saturday, October 15 2005 19:42 Profile Homepage #15 Hey, don't knock Luna. He hasn't had a game in weeks. And at least Nuñez is ok... I swear, the Astros can't not play dirty. Yeah, if it was at Busch, Taguchi would've had a 2-run homer and we would've won. And Mabry would've had a home run in the 9th, instead of just a double. Oh well, tomorrow is another day... and Suppan should be able to scrape a win together. He's had enough rest, anyway. Even if we can't win tomorrow, Carpenter will win the next one, and then it's back to Busch (where we'll clean up the series, just like last year). FURTHER UPDATE: The White Sox beat the Angels 8-2, putting the Sox one game away from a pennant. -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 \| Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00
Jumpin Salmon ? Man, ? Amazing Member # 5755	written Saturday, October 15 2005 22:20 Profile #16 Everything is falling into place nicely. The White Sox are yawning past the Angels and the NL is too busy injuring themselves to worry about scoring runs or winning games. Excellent... this message sponsored by my bookie Posts: 4114 \| Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Sunday, October 16 2005 00:09 Profile #17 Ordinarily I'm a Cubs fan, but I'm enough of a pragmatist to put my support behind the Sox in their quest to win it all. They've favorably surprised me already, and I see no reason why they shouldn't be able to take home the championship. -------------------- *Stughalf* "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 \| Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
Sturg Master Member # 4614	written Sunday, October 16 2005 12:13 Profile Homepage #18 Well, bottom second in today's game and the first hit just made by the Astros. Maybe a double play coming up... No, I was not bashing Luna, just making a comment. It seems Taguchi is out and Sanders back in today. Yay! -------------------- -ben4808 For those who love to spam: CSM Forums RIFQ Posts: 3360 \| Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00
Ephesos Law Bringer Member # 4153	written Sunday, October 16 2005 22:19 Profile Homepage #19 Yay Sanders, too bad we lost... Astros lead 3-1 in the series. In other news, the White Sox are in the series. Good for them. I hope they dance on Houston's grave if they beat us. Anyway, Carpenter starts next, and then it's back to St. Louis... we still have a chance! -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 \| Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00
Sturg Master Member # 4614	written Monday, October 17 2005 18:02 Profile Homepage #20 Ahead in this game, though, albeit by a precarious one run. Well, I think the Cards even deserved to lose that game because of bad attitudes. They can still win though. EDIT: Never mind. 3-run homer. Lance Berkman. Darn, darn, darn. :mad: -------------------- -ben4808 For those who love to spam: CSM Forums RIFQ Posts: 3360 \| Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00
Ephesos Law Bringer Member # 4153	written Monday, October 17 2005 20:18 Profile Homepage #21 Ahem... we DID win. Long may King Albert reign! Back to Busch! (Translated: 3-run home run in the top of the 9th, 2 outs, by none other than Albert Pujols!!!!) -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 \| Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00
Sturg Master Member # 4614	written Tuesday, October 18 2005 17:25 Profile Homepage #22 Wow, man, that was amazing. Just amazing. The Astros give up three runs after being one out from the pennant. I hope the Cardinals can pick up their play and actually be ahead late in the name now. -------------------- -ben4808 For those who love to spam: CSM Forums RIFQ Posts: 3360 \| Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00
Ephesos Law Bringer Member # 4153	written Wednesday, October 19 2005 19:42 Profile Homepage #23 I'd just like to say that I'm going to continue to update this thread, even though... (shudder)... All I have to say is... go White Sox. (And, I hate the Astros with a fiery passion) -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 \| Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00
Jumpin Salmon ? Man, ? Amazing Member # 5755	written Wednesday, October 19 2005 20:39 Profile #24 Come....join the dark side. It makes it much easier to predict outcomes. Go Cubbies!!! Oops. I meant White Sox. Sigh. The most under appreciated team in the windy city. 14 gets you 10 when you pick the total, running at 7.5, almost sounds like Vegas is moving on to game two already. White Sox lead Series 1-0, Final score of 5-2. this message sponsored by los vegas, leave your money behind Posts: 4114 \| Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00**