The 2007 MLB Playoffs - Finally Clear

[SrA Husker]

National League Wild Card Play-in Game:
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/sdg.gif at http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/col.gif (monday)


NL and AL Divisional Best-of-5 Series:
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/laa.gif at http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/bos.gif (starts wednesday)

http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/nyy.gif at http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/cle.gif (starts thursday)

http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/chc.gif at http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/ari.gif (starts wednesday)

Wild Card at http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/phi.gif (starts wednesday)



Congratulations to the field of 9!

[T Park]

how awesome is the playoff game!!!

These could be the best playoffs ever.

[Tippecanoe]

i cant wait to see the cubs. i hope they win the NL

[Melmart1]

I am rooting for Red Sox from AL and Phillies from NL.

[Condemned 2 HelLA]

Angels and either the Phillies or Padres.

[Xylus]

Red Sox vs Diamondbacks for all the marbles.

[Cry Havoc]

World Series 2007

Cubs vs. Angels

/homer

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

This is the first time in a long time that I'm excited for every series.

[DOMINATOR]

hoping for Angels vs. Rockies or Pads finale

[Tippecanoe]

red sox vs cubs. that was my dream matchup in 03. better late than never.

[T Park]

Rockies vs Indians.


What the hell, why not :lol

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

No, no.

Must see the Cubs get to the WS against the Angels, push it to 7 games, then blow a 5 run lead(all runs scored with two outs and 3-2 counts to every hitter) in the 9th and lose.

Perfect.

[T Park]

Must see the Cubs get to the WS against the Angels, push it to 7 games, then blow a 5 run lead(all runs scored with two outs and 3-2 counts to every hitter) in the 9th and lose.

eh

let it be the Indians.

They haven't won a WS since like 1917.

Let the Cubs literally be the only ones in the last century to not have a WS.

[SequSpur]

yankees will win. best record since all star break tools.

I hope the rockies win.

dbacks out of the NL

[ducks]

rockies are peaking at the right time
won like 14 out of the last 15 games

they are hot and full of confidence

[Burn531]

yankees will win. best record since all star break tools.

I hope the rockies win.

dbacks out of the NL

Cause that means a lot in the playoffs.

[Erect as a Bull]

I agree with Elliott. I'm hardly ever excited about every series but Damn I'm stoked.

Yankees/Rockies in the World Series.
Damn I would love that.
My fav team vs my fav NL team.

I'd root for the Yankees hands down but It be sweet to see the Rockies in it.

and LMFAO!!!!!!!! @ the pathetic fucking Mets.
Priceless.

[MajorMike]

Go Rockies and Stillwater native MVP Matt Holliday

[Thunder Dan]

I just don't want to Sox in the World Series. I'm sick of them and their fans. Nobody gave a shit about that team until 2003 and now they name themselves the nation. What a bunch of horse shit. They have just become a team to tell others you don't like the Yankees.

Indians $61,000,000 payroll and 96 wins
Yankees $196,000,000 payroll and 94 wins

The Indians do it the right way. They have 1/3 the payroll of the Yanks and 2x the talent. Go Tribe

[tlongII]

Angels and Cubs.

[MajorMike]

I just don't want to Sox in the World Series. I'm sick of them and their fans. Nobody gave a shit about that team until 2003 and now they name themselves the nation. What a bunch of horse shit. They have just become a team to tell others you don't like the Yankees.


Hello... same with the scrubbies.

[Thunder Dan]

The only team that has a legit following is the Yankees, however most of the people who like the Yankees a) are not from NY b) don't really care about baseball anyways c) just jump on a bandwagon because they don't have the gull to stick with a team during down years.

All these reasons are why Red Sox Nation is a crock of sh#t. Back when Mo Vaughn played, nobody cared about them. They were not on T.V. twice a week. They didn't lead SportsCenter off with who was elected President of Red Sox Nation. Nobody cared and why is a mystery. They were in the playoffs. They were a good team. But they didn't win the ring, and that is why this "Nation" is a crock.

It's not a knock on the Chicago fans or Boston fans, it's the fans that all of a sudden proclaim to be Boston or Chicago fans just because they are braindead. I'm sick of it. Once your team is knocked out, go be the braindead peons of our society and root for the Cubs, Yankees, Red Sox, Celtics, and Lakers when your team is knocked out just because they have history.

[leemajors]

go clev. i don't have a horse in the race, but i'd like to see them take out the yanks!

[Dirk Nowitzki]

Keep in mind that Boston has placed the Yankees on a curse. Yankees last series win...2004 alds against the Twins. They have lost 3 consecutive playoff series since. Indians pitching I feel could give them a huge edge. I feel like the Rockies (assuming they win tonight) or the Phillies could be that cinderalla team. All in all, I am PUMPED for the playoffs. Boston/New York is a matchup id love to see but I wouldnt mind seeing the Angels or Indians rep the al. In the NL Phillies,Cubs, and the Rockies (if they lose tonight then replace them with the Padres) are teams I wouldnt mind seeing. Dbacks had their fun in 2001 so I would like to see someone else go. :lol Should be a fun postseason!! :clap :clap :clap

[midgetonadonkey]

I think it will be the Indians and Diamondbacks in the series. Indians taking it all.

[DarkReign]

Angels or Indians....I'll go with the Tribe seeing as the Halos suck away from their house.

NL...hmm, I dont know shit about the NL.

So its Tribe vs (insert NL team here) in the WS.

[midgetonadonkey]

The only team that has a legit following is the Yankees, however most of the people who like the Yankees a) are not from NY b) don't really care about baseball anyways c) just jump on a bandwagon because they don't have the gull to stick with a team during down years.

All these reasons are why Red Sox Nation is a crock of sh#t. Back when Mo Vaughn played, nobody cared about them. They were not on T.V. twice a week. They didn't lead SportsCenter off with who was elected President of Red Sox Nation. Nobody cared and why is a mystery. They were in the playoffs. They were a good team. But they didn't win the ring, and that is why this "Nation" is a crock.

It's not a knock on the Chicago fans or Boston fans, it's the fans that all of a sudden proclaim to be Boston or Chicago fans just because they are braindead. I'm sick of it. Once your team is knocked out, go be the braindead peons of our society and root for the Cubs, Yankees, Red Sox, Celtics, and Lakers when your team is knocked out just because they have history.

You just accurately described PeeWee's Lovechild.

[T Park]

I think it will be the Indians and Diamondbacks in the series. Indians taking it all.


Id be more than happy with this.

Indians fans deserve a championship its been a VERY long time.

Also the DBacks being there would mean the Cubs crashed and burned again :lol

[Thunder Dan]

OK if the Indians make it to the World Series and lose God officially hates Northeast Ohio sports fans.

-Ohio State loses in both championship games to Florida
-Cavs get swept
-Indians..

the only thing screwing this up is the Browns, but they screw eveything up anyways

[T Park]

The Browns are 2-2 and just waxed Baltimore!!

Im jealous as a Rams fan :lol

[resistanze]

Wow Matt Holliday FUCKED that flyball up.

Tie game 6-6, what a game?

[TheSanityAnnex]

Wow Matt Holliday FUCKED that flyball up.

Tie game 6-6, what a game?And Brady Clark has fucked up two plays in centerfield. Damn I wish Cameron and Bradley were playing.

[TheSanityAnnex]

A great game indeed though.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Heath Bell has been amazing.

[TheSanityAnnex]

Bell, clutch. Let him keep pitching.

[FromWayDowntown]

Curious that Black would go with Cameron in CF now and not to begin the game.

[DOMINATOR]

Curious that Black would go with Cameron in CF now and not to begin the game.
cuz he probably can't swing a bat.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

God, I love the playoffs.

[sa_kid20]

and on to the 12th! i hope all the playoff series are as good as this!

[SrA Husker]

God, I love the playoffs.

Shit, and MLB wants us to believe this is a regular season game...

[FromWayDowntown]

Nice job by Herges.

[resistanze]

Rockies bettter get Julio out of the game :lol

EDIT: OMFG :lmao

[sa_kid20]

Rockies bettter get Julio out of the game :lol

EDIT: OMFG :lmao

what timing :lol

[ducks]

manager of rockies played it like a 9 game inning
earlier I said extra innings would kill rockies


lets go rockies

screw the paddress
rockies are healthy
let them win

[TheSanityAnnex]

Fuck you ducks and fuck the Rockies.

What everyone failed to realize during their winning streak is that they were playing teams that had basically thrown in the towel.


Hairston is the epitome of clutch.

[sa_kid20]

time to put on the rally hats for the rockies!

[resistanze]

It's a god damned shame the Padres got hit with key injures. With their pitching they probably would've come out of the NL (Still might if they make it).

[ducks]

the padress are hurt
they are not the better team right now
they should not be the team that advances

[ducks]

It's a god damned shame the Padres got hit with key injures. With their pitching they probably would've come out of the NL (Still might if they make it).
yeah their ace sure was on fire tonight giving up all those runs to the overrated rockies and their winning streak

[resistanze]

Damnit this game isn't gonna let me go to bed.

[ducks]

fuck it
tod park it
and kiss the padress good bye

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Holy sheet.

[TheSanityAnnex]

Hoffman is not the epitome of clutch. :lol

[SAtown]

Helluva game

[ducks]

Holiday Is The Fucking Mvp

[sa_kid20]

damn whats up with Trevor Hoffman?

[resistanze]

This game just shat all over the impending playoffs.

[ducks]

Hoffman is not the epitome of clutch. :lol
padress pitching sure is awesome tonight :smokin

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Hoffman is not the epitome of clutch. :lol

Tulo and Holliday are no slouches, though. :lol

[ducks]

T. Hoffman relieved J. Thatcher taking thatcher out was fucking stupid he was killing the rockies
- K. Matsui doubled to deep center
- T. Tulowitzki doubled to deep center, K. Matsui scored
- M. Holliday tripled to deep right, T. Tulowitzki scored

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

This game just shat all over the impending playoffs.

It's just the beginning.

[ducks]

padress are chickens for walking helton

why not stike him out?

[resistanze]

Rockies win. What a game.

[ducks]

It's just the beginning.
no the playoffs will not be this good

[ducks]

Fuck you ducks and fuck the Rockies.

What everyone failed to realize during their winning streak is that they were playing teams that had basically thrown in the towel.


Hairston is the epitome of clutch.
DUCKS WILL HAVE the last word :smokin

[T Park]

wow

thats prob the most amazing playoff game i've ever seen...

[ducks]

Bot 1st: Colorado
- T. Helton hit sacrifice fly to deep center, K. Matsui scored, T. Tulowitzki to third, M. Holliday to second

- G. Atkins singled to left center, T. Tulowitzki scored, M. Holliday to third


Bot 2nd: Colorado
- Y. Torrealba homered to deep left


Top 3rd: San Diego
- A. Gonzalez homered to deep right, B. Giles, J. Peavy and S. Hairston scored

- B. Clark grounded into fielder's choice, K. Greene scored, J. Bard to third, G. Blum out at second


Bot 3rd: Colorado
- T. Helton homered to deep right center


Bot 5th: Colorado
- M. Holliday singled to center, T. Tulowitzki scored


Bot 6th: Colorado
- K. Matsui hit sacrifice fly to center, S. Smith scored


Top 8th: San Diego
- B. Giles doubled to deep left, G. Blum scored


Top 13th: San Diego
- S. Hairston homered to deep left, B. Giles scored


Bot 13th: Colorado
- T. Tulowitzki doubled to deep center, K. Matsui scored

- M. Holliday tripled to deep right, T. Tulowitzki scored

- J. Carroll hit sacrifice fly to right, M. Holliday scored

[resistanze]

It's just the beginning.
If the playoffs is half as good as this game was, I'll start watching baseball regularly again.

lol @ Holliday probably not touching home plate.

[sa_kid20]

Wow it really looked like Holliday never touched the plate!

[TheSanityAnnex]

He didn't touch homeplate. Too bad there is no instant replay. What fucking bullshit.

[ducks]

wow

thats prob the most amazing playoff game i've ever seen...
that will be a espn classic

[ducks]

He didn't touch homeplate. Too bad there is no instant replay. What fucking bullshit.
sourgrapes forum

[TheSanityAnnex]

DUCKS WILL HAVE the last word :smokinDucks needs to implement instant replay.

[TheSanityAnnex]

sourgrapes forumEvery other sport has implemented it forum.

[ducks]

He didn't touch homeplate. Too bad there is no instant replay. What fucking bullshit.
had the pitcher striked him out he would have been out

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Helluva face plant.

Honestly, it looked like the ump looked for the mark in the dirt before calling him safe.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

padress are chickens for walking helton

why not stike him out?

Because Todd Helton is not Jamey Carroll.

[TheSanityAnnex]

had the pitcher striked him out he would have been outAre you that stupid? He was out, simple as that.

In a game such as this, and for future playoff games, INSTANT REPLAY NEEDS TO BE USED.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

He didn't touch homeplate. Too bad there is no instant replay. What fucking bullshit.

The only thing that might have happened on the angle we couldn't see is it looked like Barrett's foot might have pushed Holliday's foot onto the base.

Maybe?

[ducks]

I bet todd would have chocked

[T Park]

it looks like his hand grazed over it with the catcher's foot

[TheSanityAnnex]

This is payback for Bradley talking shit a few games back...........

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

The only thing that might have happened on the angle we couldn't see is it looked like Barrett's foot might have pushed Holliday's foot onto the base.

Maybe?


It's clear that the ump didn't see it either.

[TheSanityAnnex]

it looks like his hand grazed over it with the catcher's footThe only thing his hand grazed was a catcher's spike.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

I bet todd would have chocked

Entering tonight.

.320 BA in 2007.

73K/553 AB

Stop. Please.

[TheSanityAnnex]

Good game none the less. Wish they had instant replay like every other league.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

It's clear that the ump didn't see it either.

I'll agree to that, too.

[Trainwreck2100]

Padres got screwed. Have fun in the offseason Hoffman

[TheSanityAnnex]

I'm used to this being a Chargers, Padres, Kings fan. What's new.

[ducks]

Are you that stupid? He was out, simple as that.

In a game such as this, and for future playoff games, INSTANT REPLAY NEEDS TO BE USED.


so now you are like the suns fans wanting to change the rules after the fact because the padress choked against the brewers

they controlled their own destiny and choked

they are like the suns

[TheSanityAnnex]

I admit, I am the only one who's ever advocated instant replay in baseball :rolleyes

[ducks]

Entering tonight.

.320 BA in 2007.

73K/553 AB

Stop. Please.


I have watched him choke several times
he comes thru ok
last year he sucked
this year he played little better

[ducks]

padress can thank the mets they are not the worse chokers missing the postseason

[TheSanityAnnex]

I'll keep thanking the umps.

[TheSanityAnnex]

Makes me wonder if this was Winter's friend behind the plate.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

I have watched him choke several times
he comes thru ok
last year he sucked
this year he played little better

The best players in the game don't get hits six times out of 10.

[ducks]

even if they called him out
I bet the rockies would have ending it in the 13 and won

[Erect as a Bull]

Damn I love it
FUCK YOU PADRES.
Its nice to see the Rockies in the Playoffs.

I got tickets go games 3 and 4 vs the Phillies.
Good shit.

They fucked up that HR call anyways.
Padres got what the deserved.

A great start to October.

[ducks]

The best players in the game don't get hits six times out of 10.

they should since they like to take steriods

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Didn't watch the game, but how in the hell did they not call that a home run? The ball careened 50 ft in another direction after hitting the railing.

It's a push on the missed calls.

[TheSanityAnnex]

Seventh inning is quite a bit different than the 13th inning wouldn't you agree?


All said, this loss is squarely on Hoffman..............I'm just bummed to see it end on a bogus call.

[ducks]

I want either the diamondbacks or the rockies to face the yankees in the ws
with yankees losing

IT would be funny to have the yankees lose to the 2 expansion teams in the ws

[ducks]

Seventh inning is quite a bit different than the 13th inning wouldn't you agree?


All said, this loss is squarely on Hoffman..............I'm just bummed to see it end on a bogus call.
it might not have gotten that far had the gave the rockies a home run there

[TheSanityAnnex]

it might not have gotten that far had the gave the rockies a home run therehttp://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smirolleyes.gif

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Sure, and a two run lead is different than a one one run lead.

Still, it does suck when the final play is a blown call.

[ducks]

so are the padress going to fire their manager for not advancing in the playoff game like the chargers?

[TheSanityAnnex]

Still, it does suck when the final play is a blown call.That's all I'm really saying. To see our star player basically get his ACL blown by an ump, and then have to deal with this makes me want to never watch an umped game again.

[ducks]

Seventh inning is quite a bit different than the 13th inning wouldn't you agree?


All said, this loss is squarely on Hoffman..............I'm just bummed to see it end on a bogus call.
I think not peavy is the one that gave up yikes 6 runs :smokin

[ducks]

That's all I'm really saying. To see our star player basically get his ACL blown by an ump, and then have to deal with this makes me want to never watch an umped game again.
so it was the ump fault he lost his temper and charged the ump and made his manager tackle his player?
wow what a powerfully ump

[TheSanityAnnex]

so it was the ump fault he lost his temper and charged the ump and made his manager tackle his player?
Esentially...........yes. How many other times has an ump instigated a player to that extent?


Back to the topic: Can't put this loss on Peavy after his team rallied back on the road in Colorado and had the Padres up by two. Ducks, I've always cut you slack because you rooted for the Chargers, but I'm beginning to see why everyone else on this site calls you a fucking retard.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Ducks, I've always cut you slack because you rooted for the Chargers, but I'm beginning to see why everyone else on this site calls you a fucking retard.

That's on you.

He roots for the Spurs, too, and we didn't wait nearly this long to figure that out.

[TheSanityAnnex]

I haven't been here and read the Spurs forum as much as you all have. I feel your pain.

[TheSanityAnnex]

Back to my life of rooting for my "always screwed in someway" teams. Go Chargers, Go Padres, Go Kings.

[ducks]

I do not mind the padress but I wanted a competivate series and rockies will give the phillies a more competivate series

peavy pitched by far his worse outing against the rockies in his life he is part of the team and part of the reason they lost
this loss is not all on hoffman

[TheSanityAnnex]

this loss is not all on hoffmanWas that not him pitching? :lmao
Are closers supposed to have a three run cushion before it becomes their fault? :lmao
Did he also not blow the game against the Brewers?:lmao
Hoffman sure has been the man this year when it counts. :lmao


Ducks :lmao

[ducks]

Esentially...........yes. How many other times has an ump instigated a player to that extent?


Back to the topic: Can't put this loss on Peavy after his team rallied back on the road in Colorado and had the Padres up by two. Ducks, I've always cut you slack because you rooted for the Chargers, but I'm beginning to see why everyone else on this site calls you a fucking retard.
joe crawford
but duncan did not charge the ref and his manager did not have to tackle his ass

[ducks]

Was that not him pitching? :lmao
Are closers supposed to have a three run cushion before it becomes their fault? :lmao
Did he also not blow the game against the Brewers?:lmao
Hoffman sure has been the man this year when it counts. :lmao


Ducks :lmao
why in the hell was he in the game then

blame the manager and fire him

[Erect as a Bull]

Quit your fucking bitching.
What about that HR by the Rockies that would have made it 7-5? but the Umps fucked it up.

Either way Hoffman would have got the final out.
Its not like that was the tying run and you would have still won.

At worse it would have went to extras but the Umps fucked up that HR call so they made up for it. :lol

[TheSanityAnnex]

Yeah, cause Bud Black threw the pitches and holds the record for all time saves. Just log off ducks.

[TheSanityAnnex]

Quit your fucking bitching.
What about that HR by the Rockies that would have made it 7-5? but the Umps fucked it up.

The umps had a meeting and decided it wasn't a homerun.
There was no meeting for the "final game deciding call of the fucking game that went 13 fucking innings".

I watched the replay of the ball that wasn't called a homerun, nothing led me to believe their call was wrong...................unless of course you bought the interview of the 400 pound season ticket holder lady who was brought to her seat in a wheelchair.

[Erect as a Bull]

The umps had a meeting and decided it wasn't a homerun.
There was no meeting for the "final game deciding call of the fucking game that went 13 fucking innings".

I watched the replay of the ball that wasn't called a homerun, nothing led me to believe their call was wrong...................unless of course you bought the interview of the 400 pound season ticket holder lady who was brought to her seat in a wheelchair.

LMAO @ the 400 pound season ticket holder. :lol

Then it would have just been 2 outs and a runner on 2nd Tied at 8.
The game would have just went on longer and Rockies would have still won. :elephant:

But thats not the only bad call in the game. It all somewhat evened out.

But its football time Saniety.
Time to watch your dominating Chargers get to work. :elephant

[T Park]

To see our star player basically get his ACL blown by an ump, and then have to deal with this makes me want to never watch an umped game again


I would think Adrian Gonzalez is more of a star player than Milton Bradley.

But had Bradley shown more restraint he would've been there.

Yes the ump was at fault, but Bradley should've held back.

Hard I know, still, you gotta hold it together a tad better...

[T Park]

Rockies V Phillies

who wins?

Im leaning twords Phillies in 5.

That series is gonna have alot of 9-8 multi homer games.

[TheSanityAnnex]

I would think Adrian Gonzalez is more of a star player than Milton Bradley.

But had Bradley shown more restraint he would've been there.

Yes the ump was at fault, but Bradley should've held back.

Hard I know, still, you gotta hold it together a tad better...
I don't know about you, but if someone calls me a fucking piece of shit unprovoked I'm not going to sit there with my hands in my pockets...........especially if its coming from a person who has no business and is paid to have no business saying such.

[Erect as a Bull]

I don't know about you, but if someone calls me a fucking piece of shit unprovoked I'm not going to sit there with my hands in my pockets...........especially if its coming from a person who has no business and is paid to have no business saying such.

Your a fucking Piece of shit :lol

Just playing.
I agree with that on Milton.
That was BS but funny at the same time.

I like to provoke people though ;)

but for an Ump to do that is unprofresional and he should be fired.

[T Park]

I don't know about you, but if someone calls me a fucking piece of shit unprovoked I'm not going to sit there with my hands in my pockets...........especially if its coming from a person who has no business and is paid to have no business saying such


I just be the bigger man and let him get hauled off.

You can't let it affect you to the point of where you get thrown out of the game and affect your team.

Him doing all that, could have cost his team the playoffs.

[slayermin]

I think it's gonna be the Yankees vs. Phillies in the World Series. Should be fun.

[bresilhac]

Who wouldn't want to see the Red Sox and Cubs in a colossally historic World Series? That would be truly incredible.

[Erect as a Bull]

Who wouldn't want to see the Red Sox and Cubs in a colossally historic World Series? That would be truly incredible.

That would Incredibly piss me off and would have Gay written all over it. :lol

[FromWayDowntown]

I don't know about you, but if someone calls me a fucking piece of shit unprovoked I'm not going to sit there with my hands in my pockets...........especially if its coming from a person who has no business and is paid to have no business saying such.

That's the same mentality that cost the Suns two players against the Spurs -- putting one's own pride ahead of the team's best interests. I guess Milton Bradley can be satisfied that his pride is still intact, but his teammates would probably prefer that Milton be dealing with the scars of being called a name while still playing baseball into October.

Selfish.

[Spurminator]

The Rockies are a Team of Destiny. I can't imagine them losing a series. It's their year.

[IceColdBrewski]

Also the DBacks being there would mean the Cubs crashed and burned again :lol


I don't understand the obsession Cards fans have with the Cubs. Some of them can't seem to go more than 3 posts without bringin up the Cubs. What's with the penis envy? Is it because Cubs fans are more passionate about their team? Is it because the Cards will never be as universally loved as the Cubs no matter how much they win? One of you Cards fans is gonna have to explain it to me, because I just don't understand the inferiority complex.

[Whisky Dog]

That's the same mentality that cost the Suns two players against the Spurs -- putting one's own pride ahead of the team's best interests. I guess Milton Bradley can be satisfied that his pride is still intact, but his teammates would probably prefer that Milton be dealing with the scars of being called a name while still playing baseball into October.

Selfish.

I think he lost more pride getting his knee blown out by his own manager than he would have just ignoring the insult and reporting it to MLB along with the 1st base coach. People that are that easy to bait are just asking for something like that to happen.

[Cry Havoc]

I think he lost more pride getting his knee blown out by his own manager than he would have just ignoring the insult and reporting it to MLB along with the 1st base coach. People that are that easy to bait are just asking for something like that to happen.

Yup.

Reacting before thought leads you to a lot of trouble in life.

The parallels between this incident and the Phoenix - Spurs series are pretty numerous.

Grow up, be the bigger person, and move on. It's not like the ump took a swing at him or put his personal safety at risk. MB could have completely ignored him or at least been PARTIALLY controllable. His manager HAD to tackle him to get him to stop. Even then, he was pissed. There's no call for ever losing your cool like that, least of all not in the middle of a sporting event. Seriously. People deal with much worse every day.

[ducks]

I don't know about you, but if someone calls me a fucking piece of shit unprovoked I'm not going to sit there with my hands in my pockets...........especially if its coming from a person who has no business and is paid to have no business saying such.
so you would not care if might cost your teamates and your fans posteason success and a shot at a title
PRETTY DAMM SELFISH

[Jimcs50]

Here is my prediction:




http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/bos.gif

vs

http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/chc.gif



This World Series would be the biggest ratings bonanza of recent history. The 2 lovable loser franchises going at it for all the marbles.

[IceColdBrewski]

Here is my prediction:




http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/bos.gif

vs

http://assets.espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/chc.gif



This World Series would be the biggest ratings bonanza of recent history. The 2 lovable loser franchises going at it for all the marbles.

Cubs vs Indians would be even better. Can't really call the Red Sox "lovable losers" any more. Cleveland on the other hand...

Anyone but the Diamondbacks as far as I'm concerned. After listening to so many Suns fans run their mouths about the Spurs all offseason, I don't see how any self respecting Spurs fan can root for a Phoenix area sports team.

[Jimcs50]

Cubs vs Indians would be even better. Can't really call the Red Sox "lovable losers" any more. Cleveland on the other hand...

.


I think ratings wise, Boston-Chicago would be huge compared to any other matchup.

[Spurminator]

It's going to be Rockies vs. Angels and the ratings are going to be horrible.

[DOMINATOR]

It's going to be Rockies vs. Angels and the ratings are going to be horrible.
i'd watch that over cubs/redsox

[Xylus]

Anyone but the Diamondbacks as far as I'm concerned. After listening to so many Suns fans run their mouths about the Spurs all offseason, I don't see how any self respecting Spurs fan can root for a Phoenix area sports team.
That has to be the most childish statement I've seen in this topic. Grow the fuck up. The only Suns fans that have ran their mouths are trolls, and most of you feed into them, anyway. Blame yourselves for the rampant infestation of da_suns_fanisms.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Maybe I'm just weird, but when my teams are out of it, I kind of just like to enjoy the sport itself and root for good games.

I'm kind of pulling for Cubs-Red Sox simply because it'd be the best baseball story in ages, but the Rockies advancing to the Series would also be a great story.

But other than that: Seeing the Indians and Red Sox rotations out-duel themselves for complete games, the Angels and (to a lesser extent) Diamondbacks go small-ball, the Phillies try to outscore the Eagles with three MVP-quality players, A-Rod try and break out of his postseason funk and playoff baseball in Colorado are just some of the story lines I'm watching for.

Oh, and this made me laugh, so I'm posting it here.

http://www.comedycentral.com/motherload/index.jhtml?ml_video=104542

[Thunder Dan]

Maybe I'm just weird, but when my teams are out of it, I kind of just like to enjoy the sport itself and root for good games.

I'm kind of pulling for Cubs-Red Sox simply because it'd be the best baseball story in ages, but the Rockies advancing to the Series would also be a great story.

But other than that: Seeing the Indians and Red Sox rotations out-duel themselves for complete games, the Angels and (to a lesser extent) Diamondbacks go small-ball, the Phillies try to outscore the Eagles with three MVP-quality players, A-Rod try and break out of his postseason funk and playoff baseball in Colorado are just some of the story lines I'm watching for.

Oh, and this made me laugh, so I'm posting it here.

http://www.comedycentral.com/motherload/index.jhtml?ml_video=104542


I get how the Cubs would be a good story but how would the Red Sox be a good story? They have the 2nd largest fan base in the AL behind the Yanks, so I can see the Yankees being a "good story" as far as ratings is concerned. It's not like the Red Sox haven't won a World Series in the last 5 years. The Red Sox, Cubs, and Yankees all have payrolls over 150million. Here is your good stories: Colorado-which is making it's first ever playoff appearance, Philly which hasn't been there since the early 90's, Chicago for obvious reason, and Cleveland because the city has yet to win a championship since 1964. Obviously I'm a Cleveland fan so my opinion is slanted, but the only good story would be Cubs/Indians and let one of the two fan bases actually win something or Colorado/Cleveland just because they have the 2 smallest payrolls or if your a MLB exectutive you might want Yankees/Cubs just to rake in cash..

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

I get how the Cubs would be a good story but how would the Red Sox be a good story? They have the 2nd largest fan base in the AL behind the Yanks, so I can see the Yankees being a "good story" as far as ratings is concerned. It's not like the Red Sox haven't won a World Series in the last 5 years. The Red Sox, Cubs, and Yankees all have payrolls over 150million. Here is your good stories: Colorado-which is making it's first ever playoff appearance, Philly which hasn't been there since the early 90's, Chicago for obvious reason, and Cleveland because the city has yet to win a championship since 1964. Obviously I'm a Cleveland fan so my opinion is slanted, but the only good story would be Cubs/Indians and let one of the two fan bases actually win something or Colorado/Cleveland just because they have the 2 smallest payrolls or if your a MLB exectutive you might want Yankees/Cubs just to rake in cash..

Um...

http://redbirdnation.blogspot.com/walker402x504.jpg

[Thunder Dan]

Um...

http://redbirdnation.blogspot.com/walker402x504.jpg


alright second

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

And even with the Red Sox' win a few years ago, I still think the historical significance of two of baseball's oldest franchises is still fun. Of course, it's lost some of the fun it'd have been before the Sox won, but still...

That's not taking away from the other franchises. Phillies, Indians and Yankees would all be historically significant in some way. There's good stories all throughout this post-season, which makes it that much more fun for me as a baseball fan.

And as far as the payroll argument goes, I'd expect the problem a smaller-market team fan would have with that, and while I have my own issues with skyrocketing payrolls, you can't argue with the fact that those with ginormous payrolls still have great players on their rosters.

Through my eyes, the game will be enjoyable any which way it falls out.

[IceColdBrewski]

That has to be the most childish statement I've seen in this topic. Grow the fuck up. The only Suns fans that have ran their mouths are trolls, and most of you feed into them, anyway. Blame yourselves for the rampant infestation of da_suns_fanisms.

It's not just the trolls. It's the majority of Suns fans in general. Go to any Suns forum, and about 75% of them refuse to give the Spurs any credit whatsoever. They'd rather say that the Suns were robbed. Or that Donaghy rigged the series. Or that the Spurs cheated by "winning dirty." The list goes on.

That's just the tip of the iceberg. There's much more. Like Suns fans throwing things at Spurs players after game 5. Suns fans calling in bomb threats to the Spurs Hotel while in Phoenix. I grew up in Arizona and know all about Phoenix area sports fans. My disdain for all things Phoenix goes back to when Steve Kerr was playing at U of A. ASU fans taunted Kerr about his father's recent murder with chants of "Where's your dad?" And just a few short years ago, they taunted Lute Olson about his wife dying of cancer. Real class acts living in Phoenix. :rolleyes

Now, are all Suns fans like this? Of course not. And if you're not one of them, you have no reason to give a shit. I was born and raised in Arizona for 13 years. And I've seen my share of Phoenix sports fans in action. So you'll have to excuse me if I don't do cartwheels over the thought of a Phoenix area sports team winning a major championship anytime soon.

[T Park]

I don't understand the obsession Cards fans have with the Cubs. Some of them can't seem to go more than 3 posts without bringin up the Cubs. What's with the penis envy? Is it because Cubs fans are more passionate about their team? Is it because the Cards will never be as universally loved as the Cubs no matter how much they win? One of you Cards fans is gonna have to explain it to me, because I just don't understand the inferiority complex

Don't quite understand the whole "rivalry" thing there do ya?

[SrA Husker]

Don't quite understand the whole "rivalry" thing there do ya?

There's a difference between rivalry and obsession. Take note how I haven't mentioned the Cardinals since they were eliminated - I moved on, because it's more important to support my team than blast another.

[MajorMike]

There's a difference between rivalry and obsession. Take note how I haven't mentioned the Cardinals since they were eliminated - I moved on, because it's more important to support my team than blast another.


Which is exactly why you don't obsess over teams you aren't playing in football this week in the college section, right?

You are just one big walking contradiction.

Oh and its not obsession, its hate. F*ck the scrubbies and their legions of bandwagon fans.

[Jimcs50]

Beckett was absolutely nails last night.

108 pitches 83 for strikes

8 Ks 0 walks

3rd career playoff shutout, one behind ML record of Christie Matheson


Is this guy the most dominant right handed pitcher in the playoffs?

:smokin

[MajorMike]

I don't understand the obsession Cards fans have with the Cubs. Some of them can't seem to go more than 3 posts without bringin up the Cubs. What's with the penis envy? Is it because Cubs fans are more passionate about their team? Is it because the Cards will never be as universally loved as the Cubs no matter how much they win? One of you Cards fans is gonna have to explain it to me, because I just don't understand the inferiority complex.

Cards fans hate the scrubs. Cards fans are good knowledgable people. scrubs fans have been down for so many years, taking it in the wazoo, that when they even start to be the slightest bit good, they act like completely spoiled children that are ADD; running around doing the little "nyah nyah nyah" dance. Not even knowing what the phrase "act like you been there before" means... because unless they are 99 years old, they haven't been there before. The reason there are a supposed 'hidden throng' of scrubbie fans is because they are the original 'lovable losers.' Everyone loves to love a annual loser. Exactly like Billy Crystal in City Slickers when he wore the scrubs hat. That was the entire purpose. He was the big city guy that couldn't seem to do anything right, so they put him in a scrubbies hat. All of a sudden he had an identity. StL will never have the 'lovable loser' bandwagon fans that the scrubs have because, they aren't a loser franchise.

Your inference about how scrubbies are more universally loved than the Cards is quite amusing. So, I guess now you are going to go be a Lakers fan and give up on the Spurs because they are more universally loved, right? Hell, at least the Lakers have won a championship or two in the past 100 years or so. Go like a team because they are popular, it suits you.

Penis envy... that's a good one. How does one with more WS Titles than any other club but the Yankmees have envy of anything about a club that has the longest championship drought in all of professional sport?

Go D-Backs.

[SrA Husker]

Which is exactly why you don't obsess over teams you aren't playing in football this week in the college section, right?

You are just one big walking contradiction.

Oh and its not obsession, its hate. F*ck the scrubbies and their legions of bandwagon fans.

The only times I've mentioned other teams is when they started the smack talk - plus, it's different as it is a team the Cubs are actually playing soon. And I don't say they suck, I just blast their arguments.

[Jimcs50]

Trivia

The last pitcher to open a playoff series for the Red Sox with a shutout?

Babe Ruth in 1918

:smokin

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Trivia

The last pitcher to open a playoff series for the Red Sox with a shutout?

Babe Ruth in 1918

:smokin

Kevin Youkilis = Stuffy McInnis?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Cleveland Plain Dealer looks at Indians' intro music (http://blog.cleveland.com/top_entertainment/2007/10/cleveland_indians_designated_h.html)

[midgetonadonkey]

The Yankee Jap is getting ripped.

[DOMINATOR]

go tribe... F the yanks.

[midgetonadonkey]

go tribe... F the yanks.

Fuck the yanks!

[midgetonadonkey]

And all Yankee fans.

[resistanze]

Yankees are getting their salad tossed...

[midgetonadonkey]

Yankees are getting their salad tossed...

That's what those faggot Yankees like.

[SAtown]

Does Cleveland have a gay slogan like they had for the Cavs?

[misterx91578]

Does Cleveland have a gay slogan like they had for the Cavs?


you call something gay but if my sig has suck you have a problem what a hypocrite

[Erect as a Bull]

:lol Yankees

[SAtown]

you call something gay but if my sig has suck you have a problem what a hypocrite

wtf are you talking about?

[misterx91578]

wtf are you talking about?


opps sorry i had you confused with someone else