nitetrain8601 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Well according to the news last night, Selig said he would've postponed the game regardless if the Rays tied it. I'm guessing I'm the only one who watched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 It's a bad situation for MLB, but I think Bud and the boys made the right decision in saying it was going to go 9 no matter what. You can't have a WS game, much less the clinching game, go anything less than 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 08:51 AM) It's a bad situation for MLB, but I think Bud and the boys made the right decision in saying it was going to go 9 no matter what. You can't have a WS game, much less the clinching game, go anything less than 9. No kidding. I was thinking last night if they delayed the game, and then awarded the Phillys the title the next day how subdued the celebration might be. Either way I think this is going down as one of the most boring WS I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 07:59 AM) Well according to the news last night, Selig said he would've postponed the game regardless if the Rays tied it. I'm guessing I'm the only one who watched. I heard this too, and agree that it would have been the right thing to do under the circumstances, even though it would have been completely contrary to the established rules of baseball, which, as written, would made the Phillies the winner of the official game, set, and match. Its hard to believe that this scenario had never come up or been contemplated before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalls2598 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 ....................and the game has now been pushed to Wednesday night. Longest 6th inning ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 http://deadspin.com/5069963/time-to-play-g...ipped-bud-selig Looks like the Phils aren't overly thrilled with Uncle Bud!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 The only thing I don't agree with is the waiting until tomorrow night to finish the game. This is an obvious move that was assisted by the Fox network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Ideally, this'll be a lesson for MLB/FOX about proper baseball scheduling. Stop pushing the games back as late in the month as possible. It only gets colder. Heck, how about an earlier start time as well? 6:30 sound good to anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 07:47 PM) Ideally, this'll be a lesson for MLB/FOX about proper baseball scheduling. Stop pushing the games back as late in the month as possible. It only gets colder. Heck, how about an earlier start time as well? 6:30 sound good to anyone else? With two EST teams, these games should of been starting at 7 EST, not 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 11:19 AM) No kidding. I was thinking last night if they delayed the game, and then awarded the Phillys the title the next day how subdued the celebration might be. Either way I think this is going down as one of the most boring WS I've ever seen. So true,I've dozed off watching these games...2 boring teams playing subpar baseball,still I hope the Phillies knock off the "Devil" Rays...I bet the ratings must be horrific for Fox,lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Am I the only person on earth that has thought that this has been an interesting series? And that the Phillies have played at a semi-high level and the Rays just won't go away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 29, 2008 -> 04:42 AM) Am I the only person on earth that has thought that this has been an interesting series? And that the Phillies have played at a semi-high level and the Rays just won't go away? You may be. I see a shell of the team that was the Rays, and a Phillies team that cannot bring in runners, but are winning mostly based on the ineptitude of their competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I remember when there was a World Series. So long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Just a side note, what makes it a World Series? What hubris we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Ok, so was that a 46 hour rain delay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Tampa's been just terrible in this series. From their 3/4/5 hitting to their awful defense to some horrific managing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 29, 2008 -> 05:46 PM) Tampa's been just terrible in this series. From their 3/4/5 hitting to their awful defense to some horrific managing. Who was worse, them or the 06 kittens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 30, 2008 -> 12:47 AM) Who was worse, them or the 06 kittens? The 05 Astros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Balfour gives up the go-ahead run. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 29, 2008 -> 05:48 PM) The 05 Astros No, their opponent was just better. The Stros were actually in every one of those games and really didn't blow anything by stupid mistakes. They just flat out got outplayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 29, 2008 -> 07:50 PM) No, their opponent was just better. The Stros were actually in every one of those games and really didn't blow anything by stupid mistakes. They just flat out got outplayed. The Astros defense in Game 2 was pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 30, 2008 -> 12:50 AM) No, their opponent was just better. The Stros were actually in every one of those games and really didn't blow anything by stupid mistakes. They just flat out got outplayed. Oh I know...I've always thought it was interesting how everyone thinks our starting pitching dominated in the World Series. In actuality, Garcia was the only one who really pitched lights out. Houston just couldn't get a hit with RISP after the 8th inning in Game 3. I would say that the Tigers implosion was worse, as those errors were just pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 29, 2008 -> 07:49 PM) Balfour gives up the go-ahead run. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Gotta be happy for Baldelli he has gone through a lot. I thought he jammed himself, but he got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) good job ripit05 (his AIM screen name) Edited October 30, 2008 by fathom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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