2009 MLB Playoff Thread - Page 10

RomaGoth · 10-27-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

It's a COLUMNIST putting together a column that's almost entirely built around Ryan Howard. He's not reporting a timeline of fact. To add to that line and say "by the way, A-Rod also tied that record the next day" would be completely out of place.

He brought up A-Rod in the context of showing how Howard has driven in a similar level of runs in much fewer games. Again, the column is about how good Howard is.

The fact that you're using this as support for how "fucking journalism in this country is a joke" is laughable.

I am not going to research every crappy article written in the past week covering all aspects of our society, just to make a point that you are obviously missing.

Did we all forget that this is a message board and that different opinions are ok? Fuck.

DaddyTorgo · 10-27-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

I'm no Yankee fan, but I do think A-Rod gets the shaft a lot.

I don't think anyone's questioning whether or not A-Rod gets a lot of shaft...we all agree that he does.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 10-27-2009, 03:44 PM

But whose?

Logan · 10-27-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

I am not going to research every crappy article written in the past week covering all aspects of our society, just to make a point that you are obviously missing.

I figured you were researching every crappy article written since you uncovered a World Series prediction by some guy in Seattle (yes, Seattle).

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RedKingGold

Also, does Myers make the post-season roster? I doubt it. I think the Phils are pretty much done with him.

Myers made the roster, Cario didn't.

Let me shed a tear for the Yankee player that got over looked

JetsIn06 · 10-27-2009, 07:57 PM

I just found out that I'm going to Game 5 of the series! This will be my first world series game. I've been to a few ALDS games at Yankee Stadium, Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS (Boone game-winning homer), and now I'll knock another item off the bucket list, as long as it gets to Game 5.

RedKingGold · 10-28-2009, 07:57 AM

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Rollins picks Phillies in 5 games

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Jimmy Rollins made his prediction on 'The Jay Leno Show'

Rollins' teammates are used to his swagger

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Earlier this season, Jimmy Rollins predicted that the Phillies and Yankees would meet in the World Series.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jimmy Rollins has done pretty well making predictions. His latest is sure to rile up New York Yankees fans.
"Of course we're going to win," he said on "The Jay Leno Show" on Monday night, two days before Game 1 of the World Series. "If we're nice we'll let it go six (games), but I'm thinking five. Close it out at home."
The Yankees were not moved by Rollins' boast, dismissing the Philadelphia shortstop's comment Tuesday.
"He's been Nostradamus, that's what I heard," Yankees catcher Jorge Posada said. "He's been (making) a lot of good predictions, so we've got to take that away from him."
Earlier this season, Rollins forecast the Yankees and Phillies would meet in the Fall Classic this year.
"He predicted we'd play them in the World Series about seven years ago, too," Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said. "You make enough predictions, I guess you'd be right most of the time, right?"
Most of the time. Try all of the time, so far.
Rollins got into the soothsaying business before the 2007 season when he exclaimed the Phillies, not the Mets, were the team to beat in the NL East. He backed it up with an MVP season as Philadelphia surged into first as New York collapsed.
And last year, Rollins said the Phillies would win 100 games. They got 92 of them in the regular season and 11 more in the playoffs en route to the World Series title.
Rollins' teammates are used to his swagger, and are not bothered by the bulletin board fodder.
"That's just Jimmy," Phillies slugger Ryan Howard said. "He loves that spotlight. He loves putting that type of -- I guess I don't want to say pressure -- but just putting that kind of attention on himself and on our team. Obviously, with those comments, you know here in Yankee Stadium, you know they're going to be all over him. And you know what? He wants that. He relishes that moment."
Then why didn't he go further a call for a sweep?
"I think it would be very tough to take four. You figure one game they're going to find a way to win," Rollins said during Tuesday's media session. "That's the way it is."
Teammate Chase Utley has his own plans for Rollins if he's right again.
"I think if this one sticks I think I'll take him to Vegas with me," Utley said.
Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

I love it.

Jimmy Rollins predicts Phillies to win in 5 games on 'Leno' show - MLB - SI.com

Dr. Sak · 10-28-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JetsIn06

I just found out that I'm going to Game 5 of the series! This will be my first world series game. I've been to a few ALDS games at Yankee Stadium, Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS (Boone game-winning homer), and now I'll knock another item off the bucket list, as long as it gets to Game 5.

I went to Game 4 last year. Great experience.

I think this year I'll be making the trip out for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. To at least tailgate and probably head to the bar for the games.

miked · 10-28-2009, 08:19 AM

So when I came home last night, the wife had the Phillies/Yanks game on, I never checked anything so I thought it was game 1. I saw CC with a 3-2 deficit in the 8th and figured it was the real deal. Watched the Yanks come back off of Lidge in the 9th with some singles and SBs. Then Ruiz hits a double in the 11th or so to give the Phillies the lead and I go to eat dinner...come back game over. I thought this was game 1, so I go to check the final stats online and realize the series starts today. Figured out the wife was flipping channels and landed on MLB network which was showing some old game. Bummer.

RomaGoth · 10-28-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

I figured you were researching every crappy article written since you uncovered a World Series prediction by some guy in Seattle (yes, Seattle).

Nah, I happened to see it on my home page, otherwise would have never known about it.

Dr. Sak · 10-28-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

I figured you were researching every crappy article written since you uncovered a World Series prediction by some guy in Seattle (yes, Seattle).

I guess we can't blame THIS guy...he is a Canadian writer...

RomaGoth · 10-28-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I guess we can't blame THIS guy...he is a Canadian writer...

Hmmm, I wonder how the Yankees players have aged so well, considering they have been a part of all 26 world series championships.

Dr. Sak · 10-28-2009, 10:50 AM

I was actually talking about them saying that Rollins plays second.

RomaGoth · 10-28-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I was actually talking about them saying that Rollins plays second.

Heh, I didn't even catch that. Good thing I am not a journalist!!

Philliesfan980 · 10-28-2009, 07:44 PM

Phillies looking good so far. Lee is locked in. Should be a close one either way, but Sabathia looks hittable tonight.

Dr. Sak · 10-28-2009, 07:45 PM

Phils need to stop swinging at balls.

Philliesfan980 · 10-28-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Phils need to stop swinging at balls.

Victorino is chasing, but that's nothing really new. It's hard to tell this team to stop being aggressive at the plate, because that's what makes them so successful.

Dr. Sak · 10-28-2009, 07:47 PM

Point taken.

Philliesfan980 · 10-28-2009, 07:49 PM

On the plus side, it the way this game is moving, maybe it won't be 4.5 hours like most of the playoff games have been.

Eaglesfan27 · 10-28-2009, 07:51 PM

Yes! Utley with the solo shot.

Philliesfan980 · 10-28-2009, 07:51 PM

Great AB by Utley.

Dr. Sak · 10-28-2009, 07:53 PM

If I am not mistaken, Utley scored the first run of the 2008 World Series by at HR too.

Philliesfan980 · 10-28-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

If I am not mistaken, Utley scored the first run of the 2008 World Series by at HR too.

He did.. I think it was a solo shot down in TB. I think it was the first hit by the Phils too last year.

Logan · 10-28-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

On the plus side, it the way this game is moving, maybe it won't be 4.5 hours like most of the playoff games have been.

Let's revisit this once the 7th inning hits.

JS19 · 10-28-2009, 08:23 PM

Definitely leaning towards the Phils here. As horrible as it may be coming from a Mets fan, as I watch the game I start to remember that I actually like quite a few of the Philly players, pretty much just the way they go about the game (Utley, Werth, Victorino, Howard).

Philliesfan980 · 10-28-2009, 08:24 PM

I know I'm nitpicking, but I really hope the Phils upgrade at 3b next year. Feliz is just awful, and quite frankly, his much hyped defense is a little overrated in my book.

Philliesfan980 · 10-28-2009, 08:27 PM

Also, while I'm complaining, baseball really needs to at least think about shortening the season. Both teams really deserve better than to play in conditions like this. By the 8th inning, this field is going to be an absolute mess.

Screw the records, stop the season around 9/10, and start the playoffs around 9/15. Starting the WS on 10/28 is crazy.

Dr. Sak · 10-28-2009, 08:35 PM

That's a double play

mckerney · 10-28-2009, 08:36 PM

DOUBLE PLAY!

Eaglesfan27 · 10-28-2009, 08:36 PM

Clearly a double play. Hopefully, the umps get this right.

JS19 · 10-28-2009, 08:36 PM

Great play by Rollins here, these guys should be embarrassed beyond belief if they fuck this up.

Good to see they got it right..... I've been thinking this for years, but fucking up a call like that, IMO, just shows umps really aren't paying as much attention as they should be.

Dr. Sak · 10-28-2009, 08:36 PM

Nice! Good job Umps!

Denial Of Freedom · 10-28-2009, 08:37 PM

Selig just let out a nice sigh I'm sure.

Philliesfan980 · 10-28-2009, 08:38 PM

Awesome from my point of view, but really stupid from Matsui's point of view. There's no reason for him to be wandering off 1st in any situation there.

Eaglesfan27 · 10-28-2009, 08:46 PM

Wow. Another great AB by Utley.

Denial Of Freedom · 10-28-2009, 08:46 PM

Sweet, WTG Utley

Dr. Sak · 10-28-2009, 08:47 PM

Chase Utley you are THE MAN

Mr. Sparkle · 10-28-2009, 08:48 PM

Chase Utley must be going as Pat Riley for Halloween.

Eaglesfan27 · 10-28-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sparkle

Chase Utley must be going as Pat Riley for Halloween.

If he keeps hitting like that, he can go as whatever he wants.

Dr. Sak · 10-28-2009, 08:54 PM

Ibanez looks bad at the plate.

RedKingGold · 10-28-2009, 09:03 PM

LOL at the Lee catch.

Dr. Sak · 10-28-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RedKingGold

LOL at the Lee catch.

"Nice catch Lee, don't ever fuckin do it again"

Big Fo · 10-28-2009, 09:04 PM

The look on Lee's face and the way he caught that pop-up cracked me up.

sabotai · 10-28-2009, 09:05 PM

That Lee catch had me laughing too.

Philliesfan980 · 10-28-2009, 09:06 PM

10:05 in the 7th. Not bad at all.

Here's to hoping the Phils can score a few here so maybe (I know, I'm getting greedy) we can put Durbin out there in the 8th and/or 9th and save Lee's arm for game 5.

RedKingGold · 10-28-2009, 09:11 PM

Feliz should have bunted there

Dr. Sak · 10-28-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RedKingGold

Feliz should have bunted there

At least take a few pitches.

RedKingGold · 10-28-2009, 09:14 PM

RE: God Bless America singer.

I'd hit it. She's got sexy jaw lines.

cuervo72 · 10-28-2009, 09:14 PM

Why do they ask the crowd to remove their caps? God Bless America isn't the anthem.

Jon · 10-28-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

10:05 in the 7th. Not bad at all.

Having seen and been to enough Yankee games --the slowdown usually begins around this time. The first 7 innings go by fast, and then the next 2-3 take the same amount of time.

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10-28-2009, 08:19 AM	#459
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Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Clearly a double play. Hopefully, the umps get this right. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

10-28-2009, 08:36 PM	#481
JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	Great play by Rollins here, these guys should be embarrassed beyond belief if they fuck this up. Good to see they got it right..... I've been thinking this for years, but fucking up a call like that, IMO, just shows umps really aren't paying as much attention as they should be. Last edited by JS19 : 10-28-2009 at 08:38 PM.

10-27-2009, 07:57 PM	#456
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	I just found out that I'm going to Game 5 of the series! This will be my first world series game. I've been to a few ALDS games at Yankee Stadium, Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS (Boone game-winning homer), and now I'll knock another item off the bucket list, as long as it gets to Game 5.

10-28-2009, 10:50 AM	#463
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I was actually talking about them saying that Rollins plays second.

10-28-2009, 07:44 PM	#465
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	Phillies looking good so far. Lee is locked in. Should be a close one either way, but Sabathia looks hittable tonight.

10-28-2009, 07:45 PM	#466
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Phils need to stop swinging at balls.

10-28-2009, 07:47 PM	#468
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Point taken.

10-28-2009, 07:49 PM	#469
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	On the plus side, it the way this game is moving, maybe it won't be 4.5 hours like most of the playoff games have been.

10-28-2009, 07:51 PM	#471
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	Great AB by Utley.

10-28-2009, 07:53 PM	#472
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	If I am not mistaken, Utley scored the first run of the 2008 World Series by at HR too.

10-28-2009, 08:23 PM	#475
JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	Definitely leaning towards the Phils here. As horrible as it may be coming from a Mets fan, as I watch the game I start to remember that I actually like quite a few of the Philly players, pretty much just the way they go about the game (Utley, Werth, Victorino, Howard).

10-28-2009, 08:24 PM	#476
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	I know I'm nitpicking, but I really hope the Phils upgrade at 3b next year. Feliz is just awful, and quite frankly, his much hyped defense is a little overrated in my book.

10-28-2009, 08:27 PM	#477
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	Also, while I'm complaining, baseball really needs to at least think about shortening the season. Both teams really deserve better than to play in conditions like this. By the 8th inning, this field is going to be an absolute mess. Screw the records, stop the season around 9/10, and start the playoffs around 9/15. Starting the WS on 10/28 is crazy.

10-28-2009, 08:35 PM	#478
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	That's a double play

10-28-2009, 08:36 PM	#479
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	DOUBLE PLAY!

10-28-2009, 08:36 PM	#482
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Nice! Good job Umps!

10-28-2009, 08:37 PM	#483
Denial Of Freedom n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chester, VA	Selig just let out a nice sigh I'm sure.

10-28-2009, 08:38 PM	#484
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	Awesome from my point of view, but really stupid from Matsui's point of view. There's no reason for him to be wandering off 1st in any situation there.

10-28-2009, 08:46 PM	#485
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Wow. Another great AB by Utley. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

10-28-2009, 08:46 PM	#486
Denial Of Freedom n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chester, VA	Sweet, WTG Utley

10-28-2009, 08:47 PM	#487
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Chase Utley you are THE MAN

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10-28-2009, 08:54 PM	#490
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Ibanez looks bad at the plate.

10-28-2009, 09:03 PM	#491
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	LOL at the Lee catch.

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Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	The look on Lee's face and the way he caught that pop-up cracked me up.

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sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	That Lee catch had me laughing too.

10-28-2009, 09:06 PM	#495
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	10:05 in the 7th. Not bad at all. Here's to hoping the Phils can score a few here so maybe (I know, I'm getting greedy) we can put Durbin out there in the 8th and/or 9th and save Lee's arm for game 5.

10-28-2009, 09:11 PM	#496
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Feliz should have bunted there

10-28-2009, 09:14 PM	#498
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	RE: God Bless America singer. I'd hit it. She's got sexy jaw lines.

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