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World Series

Post by Bash Brother » Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:29 pm

I suppose if Jeff Dubay gets a thread the World Series deserves one.
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Post by Indians forever » Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:04 pm

that is a sobering thought....

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Post by Bash Brother » Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:07 pm

Indians forever wrote:that is a sobering thought....
Now that was good.
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Post by Zamboni Guy » Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:24 pm

Some of the Minnesota ties to this World Series:

- Chris Coste, catcher for the Phillies is a native of Fargo and played his college baseball at Concordia College in Moorhead before joining the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the Northern League and eventually played 11 years of Minor League Baseball before playing in his first MLB game.

- Ben Zobrist, utility player for the Rays who got the start in right field for game one, played for the Wisconsin Woodchucks of the Northwoods League in 2003 while he was in college. The Minnesota-based league has teams in Duluth, Brainerd, St. Cloud, Rochester, Alexandria, and Mankato.

Not to mention these guys you may remember:
- Jason Bartlett, Rays
- Matt Garza, Rays
- Grant Balfour, Rays
- J.C. Romero, Phillies
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Post by OGEE OGELTHORPE » Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:24 am

Good game last night.

Is it just me or does Tim McCarver talk too much?

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Post by jancze5 » Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:40 am

Does anyone West of Punxatawny or Tampa even aware the World Series has started or is everyone else only worried about whether or not their team has the loot for CC Sabathia or Manny??

How bout' dem Twins go out and pony up some dough and bring in a real #1 in Sabathia. At least take a chance. You didn't pay Johan, can we pay this guy?
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Post by packerboy » Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:59 am

It will be a good WS with 2 very good teams going at it.

We will see some dominant pitching but also some good hitting.

Both teams can flash some leather.

Interesting, much has been made of the Garza, Bartlet/Young trade and about how TB really stuck it to the Twins.

Garza was 11-9 with a 3.70 ERA.The Twins already have 5 of him.

Bartlet is missed at SS and more than I figured but he hit .285 with 1 HR and 37 RBI... the Twins already have way too many of him.


The only former Twin who would have put them in the playofs now with TB is Grant Belfour.

But it will be a good world series and probably go 6-7 games.

I like these kind of WS. Just 2 good teams playing good baseball instaed of the circus that is Manny, Steinbrenner and that crap.

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Post by Govs93 » Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:06 am

I'm just thrilled that Jason Bartlett got us all a free taco.

It'll be nice to spend the evening in the restroom for a reason other than Mrs. Govs' cooking.

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Post by DMom » Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:15 am

Govs93 wrote:I'm just thrilled that Jason Bartlett got us all a free taco.

It'll be nice to spend the evening in the restroom for a reason other than Mrs. Govs' cooking.
:lol:

that's why she's my idol, send on her recipes :lol:

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Post by Zamboni Guy » Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:22 am

Rays took Game Two tonight by the score of 4-2 over the Phillies. James Shields was in control for much of the game for the Rays and the Rays bullpen took it from there holding on for the 4-2 win. The Phillies scored their two runs after the Rays were already up 4-0 in the late innings. Game Three will take place on Saturday in Philadelphia as 46 year old Jamie Moyer will face off against ALCS MVP Matt Garza. It also looks like weather could come into play on Saturday.
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Post by Indians forever » Fri Oct 24, 2008 7:34 am

it was a pretty good game to watch lst night. GO Rays!!!!

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Post by packerboy » Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:27 am

Its been good baseball without the side show that accompanies some of the other teams that usually play in October.

I like watching good pitching but the Philies have had some bad ABs with RISP.

You 'd think advantage Rays in Game 3 the way Garza has been pitching.

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Post by Neutron 14 » Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:47 am

Watching the Series is being ruined by all the political ads.

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Post by DMom » Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:49 am

Neutron 14 wrote:Watching the Series is being ruined by all the political ads.
TiVo, skip all of the ads.

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Post by Neutron 14 » Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:58 am

DMom wrote:
Neutron 14 wrote:Watching the Series is being ruined by all the political ads.
TiVo, skip all of the ads.
Your suggesting I wait till its over and then replay it??????

Sounds like an Obama fix... :lol:

oops, wrong thread....

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Post by EREmpireStrikesBack » Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:01 am

DMom wrote:
Neutron 14 wrote:Watching the Series is being ruined by all the political ads.
TiVo, skip all of the ads.
I just post during the commercials.

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Post by Bash Brother » Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:57 pm

The rays luck may be running out.
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Post by OGEE OGELTHORPE » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:10 am

Bash Brother wrote:The rays luck may be running out.
Way to go out on a limb.

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Post by packerboy » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:56 am

It could turn quick.

If they win tonight its back home for 2.

The Phillies big guns turned it around , TB could too.

Say, wouldn't it be great if 2 years from now, the Twins were in the World Series and playing in their new satdium on a day like we had yesterday?

Remember the Twins of '87 and '91.

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Post by Govs93 » Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:00 am

packerboy wrote: Say, wouldn't it be great if 2 years from now, the Twins were in the World Series and playing in their new satdium on a day like we had yesterday?
Crisp October weather, World Series baseball, the hometown team.... a couple of flasks full of Wild Turkey.


Yes, it would be Like a Dream Come True!

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Post by Can't Never Tried » Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:06 am

Govs93 wrote:
packerboy wrote: Say, wouldn't it be great if 2 years from now, the Twins were in the World Series and playing in their new satdium on a day like we had yesterday?
Crisp October weather, World Series baseball, the hometown team.... a couple of flasks full of Wild Turkey.


Yes, it would be Like a Dream Come True!

Ya gotta be kidding me !

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Post by Govs93 » Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:08 am

Can't Never Tried wrote:
Govs93 wrote:
packerboy wrote: Say, wouldn't it be great if 2 years from now, the Twins were in the World Series and playing in their new satdium on a day like we had yesterday?
Crisp October weather, World Series baseball, the hometown team.... a couple of flasks full of Wild Turkey.


Yes, it would be Like a Dream Come True!

Ya gotta be kidding me !
From what I've been told, it would be just like sitting at the Met (except with a big ol' HD scoreboard).

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Post by Can't Never Tried » Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:14 am

Govs93 wrote:
Can't Never Tried wrote:
Govs93 wrote:
packerboy wrote: Say, wouldn't it be great if 2 years from now, the Twins were in the World Series and playing in their new satdium on a day like we had yesterday?
Crisp October weather, World Series baseball, the hometown team.... a couple of flasks full of Wild Turkey.


Yes, it would be Like a Dream Come True!

Ya gotta be kidding me !
From what I've been told, it would be just like sitting at the Met (except with a big ol' HD scoreboard).
Govs did you ever go to a Vikes game at the met?
Better bring Cognac !! or Grog if your a cheapskate! :wink:

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Post by Govs93 » Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:22 am

Can't Never Tried wrote:
Govs93 wrote:
Can't Never Tried wrote:
Govs93 wrote:
packerboy wrote: Say, wouldn't it be great if 2 years from now, the Twins were in the World Series and playing in their new satdium on a day like we had yesterday?
Crisp October weather, World Series baseball, the hometown team.... a couple of flasks full of Wild Turkey.


Yes, it would be Like a Dream Come True!

Ya gotta be kidding me !
From what I've been told, it would be just like sitting at the Met (except with a big ol' HD scoreboard).
Govs did you ever go to a Vikes game at the met?
Better bring Cognac !! or Grog if your a cheapskate! :wink:
I was 7 when closed (ya old fart :lol: ), so I don't have a great recollection of any time there. Vaguely remember a couple of moments from a Twins game or two.

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Post by Can't Never Tried » Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:35 am

Govs93 wrote:
Can't Never Tried wrote:
Govs93 wrote:
Can't Never Tried wrote:
Govs93 wrote:
packerboy wrote: Say, wouldn't it be great if 2 years from now, the Twins were in the World Series and playing in their new satdium on a day like we had yesterday?
Crisp October weather, World Series baseball, the hometown team.... a couple of flasks full of Wild Turkey.


Yes, it would be Like a Dream Come True!

Ya gotta be kidding me !
From what I've been told, it would be just like sitting at the Met (except with a big ol' HD scoreboard).
Govs did you ever go to a Vikes game at the met?
Better bring Cognac !! or Grog if your a cheapskate! :wink:
I was 7 when closed (ya old fart :lol: ), so I don't have a great recollection of any time there. Vaguely remember a couple of moments from a Twins game or two.
COLD !!! that's all you would remember if you had been there!

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