knightni Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Vegas never saw this one coming, I bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 You'd think the networks were praying for Boston-Philly. They get the Rays who never even had a decent fan base at home til this year much less a national fan base. Nobody's gonna watch, folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 20, 2008 -> 01:45 AM) You'd think the networks were praying for Boston-Philly. They get the Rays who never even had a decent fan base at home til this year much less a national fan base. Nobody's gonna watch, folks. Sounds a lot like 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I won't watch an inning. I couldn't care less who wins this if I tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I like Charlie Manual and Jamie Moyer. I actually don't not like either team so I will watch and enjoy baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 20, 2008 -> 12:45 AM) You'd think the networks were praying for Boston-Philly. They get the Rays who never even had a decent fan base at home til this year much less a national fan base.Nobody's gonna watch, folks. They really didnt start to have a fan base until the playoffs started.There were alot of empty seats during the season from what I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I'm gonna watch unless Sunday Night football and MOnday Night football are good games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Oct 20, 2008 -> 09:23 AM) I like Charlie Manual and Jamie Moyer. I actually don't not like either team so I will watch and enjoy baseball. Have either of those two won a World Series? I was originally going to root for the Rays (to have another team win it all before the Cubs), but it'd be hard to root against two guys that have been around that long. Edited October 20, 2008 by Milkman delivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Alright, I’ll do the offenses first. 1B: Howard>Pena 2B: Utley>Aki 3B: Feliz SS: Rollins> Bartlett Rf: Werth>Baldelli/Gross Cf: Victorino LF: Burell>Crawford C: Ruiz/Coste DH: Stairs Bench: Bruntlett, Taguchi, Jenkins, Dobbs Advantage: Phillies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Oct 20, 2008 -> 10:03 AM) Have either of those two won a World Series? I was originally going to root for the Rays (to have another team win it all before the Cubs), but it'd be hard to root against two guys that have been around that long. Damn good reason to cheer for the Rays. I usually follow this heirarchy Sox > Al Central > AL Pennant Winner. About the only NL teams I may pick over any other AL team would be the Astros or Cardinals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 20, 2008 -> 12:45 AM) You'd think the networks were praying for Boston-Philly. They get the Rays who never even had a decent fan base at home til this year much less a national fan base. Nobody's gonna watch, folks. Beat me to it. Lowest WS TV ratings ever, book it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Oct 20, 2008 -> 12:13 PM) Alright, I'll do the offenses first. 1B: Howard>Pena 2B: Utley>Aki 3B: Feliz SS: Rollins> Bartlett Rf: Werth>Baldelli/Gross Cf: Victorino LF: Burell>Crawford C: Ruiz/Coste DH: Stairs Bench: Bruntlett, Taguchi, Jenkins, Dobbs Advantage: Phillies There is no way I can believe that. Rays in 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Oct 20, 2008 -> 11:03 AM) Have either of those two won a World Series? I was originally going to root for the Rays (to have another team win it all before the Cubs), but it'd be hard to root against two guys that have been around that long. The Phillies won in 1980 with Pete Rose on the team. So go Rays, though I'll be happy regardless of which team wins it. There are a lot of likable guys on both teams and I actually like both teams too. Once Boston was eliminated, I knew I would be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 QUOTE (rangercal @ Oct 20, 2008 -> 12:35 PM) There is no way I can believe that. Rays in 6 Pat Burrell has been better almost every year of his career. The only thing Crawford has over Burrell is stolen bases. Crawford was also injured for about 1/3 of this year, and didn't really have a good year in the time he was able to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxfan1986 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 pitching staff Hamels>Kazmir Myers Moyer Blanton Lidge>whoever the Rays have closing Phils middle relief And I say Rays in 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 i kinda want charlie to win it just because of the loss of his mother. but i want the rays to win it because it's the rays. i'm good either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Oct 20, 2008 -> 01:06 PM) pitching staff Hamels>Kazmir Myers Moyer Blanton Lidge>whoever the Rays have closing Phils middle relief And I say Rays in 6 The Phillies bullpen has been quite a bit better than the Rays has, though I do agree that with the analysis of the starting pitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Phillies in 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I love the Phillies- they're my next closest rooting interest to the Sox in any sport, save for maybe the Bears and Jordan Bulls. I can't see them pulling this one off, but I'll watch every pitch just to make sure. Baseball>All other sports, so why would October baseball not be more desirable than middle of the season NFL/preseason NBA/dawn of a new season NHL (combined, at that)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Rays in 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hope the Phillies win it. Can't stand the Rays fans and their stupid cowbells. Phils in 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I'm throwing my full support behind the Rays. The thought of Brett Myers getting a ring makes me sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (The Critic @ Oct 20, 2008 -> 12:59 AM) I won't watch an inning. I couldn't care less who wins this if I tried. I'm a baseball fan, so even if I don't care who wins in a particular year, I will watch. I've watched every world series since I was like 5, not gonna stop now. Same goes for any sport I'm a fan of. I don't care if it gets good ratings - doesn't affect me. The 'draw' of a Boston-LA world series, or some other big market combo, is irrelevant. It's still the world series, same as any other year. Edited October 20, 2008 by IlliniKrush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 QUOTE (rangercal @ Oct 20, 2008 -> 01:35 PM) There is no way I can believe that. Rays in 6 I should probably say that I’m a Rays in six guys too, but I'm still a little shaky on Crawford. That 5 for 5 game did a lot to change my mind, but Crawford's health is still a little shaky in my mind. Yeah, Burrell’s had a significant drop-off this year, but maintained healthy numbers in the playoffs. IO guess power was the key here. Given that the Phillies two best pitchers (Hamels and Myers) succeed mostly on keeping the ball on the ground, and Kazmir and Garza have an unfortunate tendency of putting the ball in the air. That was truly my toughest comparison. So, I’m not going to argue that you have a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Oct 20, 2008 -> 05:22 PM) I'm throwing my full support behind the Rays. The thought of Brett Myers getting a ring makes me sick. I kinda agree. Love when he was getting an attitude with reporters and he called them "retards" or something and the reporter asked, "How do you spell that?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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