World Series

[gettysburgfreak]

As disappointed as I am about the Red Sox being knocked out, I am still planning on watching the World Series. I would like to see Phili win it as they historically are bigger losers than the Rays. Your thoughts?

[longknocker]

I guess the Rays since I pull for the underdog in most cases and they were in last place last year. "Cinderella Story" and all.

[taltos]

Hoping for the Rays since there has always been bad blood between Boston and Philly teams.

[zmancbr]

Lemme just say I am so happy that the red sox and yankees are both out of it. :D

It is time that both teams faded into oblivion for awhile lol... I bet the Yankees will, but the red sox will probably stay a top tier team for awhile...

In this series I would route for the phils. I think they have earned it and I love an underdog. Plus I want the NL to win...but I won't be sad if either of them win!:tu

[Ace$nyper]

I'm pulling for my Phillies!

GO PHILS!!!!!


To be honest, I'm so happy for the Rays and proud of them, just choke please lol.

[chippewastud79]

I really don't care who wins it all, I just hope it is a competitive and exciting Series. I guess if I were forced to pick I would go with the Rays because of the "Rayhawks". :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

go rays! my cousin plays for them:D

[yourchoice]

What is this World Series you gentlemen are talking about? :rolleyes:














GO PHILS!!!

[TripleF]

Pulling for the HOME TEAM..........

Goooooooooooooooooooo RAYS!!!!

[DrDubzz]

Don't like the phillies, or any other team from that city, I'll be pulling for the Rays

however, in reality, I don't care

[CoventryCat86]

As disappointed as I am about the Red Sox being knocked out, I am still planning on watching the World Series. I would like to see Phili win it as they historically are bigger losers than the Rays. Your thoughts?

Being a big baseball fan and seeing this thread, I had all kinds of things to say but you summed it up PERFECTLY here in far less words than I could ever condense my post to so I'll just stop now.:D

[King James]

will be watching tomorrow night....go Rays!

[icehog3]

I was hoping for the drama of Manny Ramirez Vs. The Dodgers.

Philles Vs. Rays? I don't really care, and doubt I will watch any of the Series until one team has 3 wins.

[elderboy02]

Go Rays!

[gettysburgfreak]

go rays! my cousin plays for them:D



Who is it? That must have been difficult rooting for the White Sox when the Rays played them.

[cigars_n_scotch]

Don't like the phillies, or any other team from that city, I'll be pulling for the Rays

however, in reality, I don't care ^^^You must be a Dallas fan!! :r


<----I think you all know who I'm rooting for! Go PHILS! Game 1 is tonight, Hamels has it in the bag!!

[icehog3]

<----I think you all know who I'm rooting for! Go PHILS! Game 1 is tonight, Hamels has it in the bag!!

What does he have in that bag, and are the umpires aware of it?


;) :r

[boonedoggle]

I suppose I just want to see an exciting series.

[rizzle]

Go Rays!

[Gophernut]

I suppose I just want to see an exciting series.

I agree. It would be nice for a change.

[hotreds]

I like what Damon Runyon called it: The World Serious. Gotta root for the upstarts!

[gnukfu]

I always cheer for the American League....unless the Yankees are representing ...Go Rays!

[CBI_2]

GO
RAYS!!!

They will keep the Tampa area's streak alive of beating Philly teams on the way to a championship.

[Goz]

Gotta go with the national league. Go Phillies

[Starscream]

Gotta go with the national league. Go Phillies

I'm pullin for the NL, but I don't think they'll pull it off

[shade]

Go Phillies!!! WooHoo!

[cigars_n_scotch]

Quick question, just started watching the game and noticed the "ray tank" in right-center field that holds 20 cownose rays.

What is someone hits a HR in the tank while a ray is swimming at the top? Has it been done? Just thought about this. I would bet PETA would have a field day with that. (just a hypothetical crazy question)

By the way, UTLEY JUST HIT A 2 RUN SHOT into right field!!!!

[Ace$nyper]

PHILS UP 2 FIRST INNING HOORAY!

[AD720]

HERE WE GO PHILLIES!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Who is it? That must have been difficult rooting for the White Sox when the Rays played them.

He is Ben Zobrist. Yeah it was very hard. But its just the rays now. so im safe and sound rooting for them now!

[VirtualSmitty]

He is Ben Zobrist. Yeah it was very hard. But its just the rays now. so im safe and sound rooting for them now!

That's awesome. He's actually playing right field tonight.

[Starscream]

I like what Damon Runyon called it: The World Serious. Gotta root for the upstarts!

My 6 yr old son calls it the World Serious.:D

[rack04]

Must support the NL. Go Phils.

[gettysburgfreak]

Howard is looking lost at the plate, taking some hideous hacks.

[NCRadioMan]

I can't get used to that camera angle. Fox just has to be different. :rolleyes:

[jbonnefsc]

My friends were at the game, hardcore Rays fan. One guy has never missed a Playoff game at home...


Since Rays' lost game one 2 hours ago, I'm calling them about every 15 minutes or so to make certain they didn't drive off the sunshine skyway, or into the bay, or something...

[icehog3]

My friends were at the game, hardcore Rays fan. One guy has never missed a Playoff game at home...


Since Rays' lost game one 2 hours ago, I'm calling them about every 15 minutes or so to make certain they didn't drive off the sunshine skyway, or into the bay, or something...

Your friends, or the Rays? ;) :r

[Ace$nyper]

My 6 yr old son calls it the World Serious.:D
You've done darn well in 6 short years!

GO PHILS! Just 3 more!!!:tu

[rizzle]

Quick question, just started watching the game and noticed the "ray tank" in right-center field that holds 20 cownose rays.

What is someone hits a HR in the tank while a ray is swimming at the top? Has it been done? Just thought about this. I would bet PETA would have a field day with that. (just a hypothetical crazy question)

By the way, UTLEY JUST HIT A 2 RUN SHOT into right field!!!!
I've never seen it happen but you know it has. Good observation.:ss

[Rudy351]

Any phillies fans going to game 5 on Monday? Me and Stevedmatt will be tailgating from 2:oo till game time.

GO PHILLIES !!!!!!!

[gnukfu]

Any phillies fans going to game 5 on Monday? Me and Stevedmatt will be tailgating from 2:oo till game time.

GO PHILLIES !!!!!!!

Oh man that's great! Enjoy!

[ProfesserX]

Rays to win in a who cares serries.
Great story however down there in Tampa.

[spectrrr]

I gotta root for the Rays. yeah they beat the Sox :( :( :( , BUT they earned their victory, so I'm hoping they go all the way. (I will not be watching the games however)

[elderboy02]

That was a good game last night!

[VirtualSmitty]

That was a good game last night!

Sure was. Go Rays go!

[Ace$nyper]

Back to back Phillies homers!!!

4-1 :D

[yourchoice]

Just got back from watching the game at a friends house. WOW! What a crazy game.

GO PHILS!

[shade]

What a bizarre finish. Bases loaded, no out swinging bunt against a five player infield. :dance:

[VirtualSmitty]

That was a pretty insane finish to the game. I hope p-nut wasn't watching!

[AD720]

What a finish last night!

South Philly is going to be insane today, Eagles @ the Linc, Phils at CBP and The Who at the F.U center (ok, ok The Wach). The news said total attendance should be about 105,000!

[AD720]

What a finish last night!

South Philly is going to be insane today, Eagles @ the Linc, Phils at CBP and The Who at the F.U center (ok, ok The Wach). The news said total attendance should be about 105,000!

I forgot, Flyers in town too!

[Rockestone]

I agree. I hope it goes to 7 games and is decided by one run in the 10th inning.

[Starscream]

Eagles won earlier today, The Who is in concert this evening, and the Phillies are looking good to win game 4. Philadelphia look out!!!

[AD720]

Another great game last night!

Lets go Phils!

If they win this thing at home South Philly is going to be unreal.

[zmancbr]

Another great game last night!

Lets go Phils!

If they win this thing at home South Philly is going to be unreal.

I bet.... I could only imagine how fun that party would be! :D

[rizzle]

I'm afraid this one is over. Pena and Longo have gone stone cold at the plate, the defense that has been simply awesome all year suddenly looks very suspect, and our pitchers can not get ahead in the count.

Unfortunately I think the big stage and the pressure that comes with it is finally starting to come home to roost with these young guys. And Philly just looks damn good. Other than stranding a bunch of runners, they've been outstanding.

Oh well, got to take it one game at a time though. Anything can still happen.

[cigars_n_scotch]

I'm afraid this one is over. Pena and Longo have gone stone cold at the plate, the defense that has been simply awesome all year suddenly looks very suspect, and our pitchers can not get ahead in the count.

Unfortunately I think the big stage and the pressure that comes with it is finally starting to come home to roost with these young guys. And Philly just looks damn good. Other than stranding a bunch of runners, they've been outstanding.

Oh well, got to take it one game at a time though. Anything can still happen.

Don't be afraid, embrace reality!! Just messing with ya, but yes it's over! Tonight with Hamels on the mound we're going to seal the deal and win the 2008 World Series! Howard is back and hitting well, Rollins is connecting with the ball, the middle and end of our lineup continue to come through (minus Burrell) and our pitching has been outstanding! You have to love the PHILS!! Tonight I'll be in the city and it's going to be CRAZY!! I cannot wait.

[Blueface]

Don't be afraid, embrace reality!! Just messing with ya, but yes it's over! Tonight with Hamels on the mound we're going to seal the deal and win the 2008 World Series! Howard is back and hitting well, Rollins is connecting with the ball, the middle and end of our lineup continue to come through (minus Burrell) and our pitching has been outstanding! You have to love the PHILS!! Tonight I'll be in the city and it's going to be CRAZY!! I cannot wait.

I hope it is isn't over.
Lets see how these young Rays handle the pressure down 3-1.

BTW, didn't that umpire see half that glove disappear up the guys behind and yet called him safe?:r

[AD720]

BTW, didn't that umpire see half that glove disappear up the guys behind and yet called him safe?:r

There have been a number of questionable calls, but at least they have gone both ways. In addition to the close call at second there was the is it a balk/isn't it a balk.
Going the other way - Burrell getting called out looking on a ball that almost took his head off and Rollings getting hit but not getting a base, the checked swing that the HB ump called but the first base ump didn't...

The craziest thing has been the size of the strike zone and that has definitly been going both ways.

[Parrotheadduff]

2-2 in the bottom of the 6th when the umps finally smartened up and stopped the game due to rain. Game 5 resumes Tuesday night weather permitting.

[AD720]

2-2 in the bottom of the 6th when the umps finally smartened up and stopped the game due to rain. Game 5 resumes Tuesday night weather permitting.

From where I'm sitting it's not looking to promising that the weather is going to permit.

[rizzle]

At least Hamels is done. :al

[Starscream]

From where I'm sitting it's not looking to promising that the weather is going to permit.

Any weather update in Philly?
AS of this afternoon?

[TheRealJason]

Fox Sports is reporting that it will be delayed until Wednesday.

I kinda think Philly got jobbed on the deal...

[cigars_n_scotch]

Weather update in Philly is it's Raining! Actually snowing here! Craziest thing I have seen in this area in years. Tonight's game will not be played in my opinion. It's 39 degress, with wind chill in the high 20's, and it's been raining/snowing all day long. The game will be played perhaps Wed. or Thurs., but who knows since baseball just makes it up as they go anyways as you saw last night.

As a Phillies fan, that game was the most emotional and difficult to watch.

[gettysburgfreak]

The Phillies got jammed plain and simple. The conditions they were playing in was a joke, in all my years playing baseball I had never seen a game go in conditions like that. Bud Selig got what he wanted, to see the Rays tie the game and get him off the hook for calling the game.

[Starscream]

The Phillies got jammed plain and simple. The conditions they were playing in was a joke, in all my years playing baseball I had never seen a game go in conditions like that. Bud Selig got what he wanted, to see the Rays tie the game and get him off the hook for calling the game.

Not sure if that's true, but it does look that way. I thought that myself too. Waited until the Rays tied up the game to call it.

[Starscream]

45 min until restart.

Go Phillies!

[AD720]

Oh my god!!! :):d:d:d:d:d:d:d:d

[gettysburgfreak]

Congrats to the Phillies, at least the Rays did not win

[Starscream]

Go Phillies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Salutes to you!:salute:




To all you Rays fans: :fu
:D








maybe next year my Reds can make it to the Series. 18yr drought going on in Cincy.

[Ace$nyper]

Phillies!!!!!!!

[yourchoice]

I am speechless

[Lee]

Woo Hoo!! Way to go Phillies!!! :D

[shade]

:dance::chr:dance:

:ss:ss:ss

The Victory cigar today will be so sweet. Way to go Phils!

[AD720]

Looks like Geoff Jenkins is a LAdC fan!



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[Gophernut]

Awesome pics!

Congrats to all the Phillies fans! :chr:chr
My Twins haven't been there in a while, but I still remember how sweet a feeling it was!

[zmancbr]

Congrats to all the Phillies fans! It must be quite a long and rewarding wait to win one again after so long...:tu

Now if I can get my damn Rockies to do anything besides lose consistently lol...

[Ace$nyper]

Thanks for the well wishes!

My best friend is down in Argentina, teaching and just saw this. He's converted the whole town to a bunch of die hards.

Go Phils!

Going to be at the latter half of the parade tomorrow.

[CBI_2]

Congrats Phillies and their fans from a Rays fan. They deserved it. They sure outplayed the Rays. Still an awesome year for my guys. :D

[AD720]

Congrats Phillies and their fans from a Rays fan. They deserved it. They sure outplayed the Rays. Still an awesome year for my guys. :D

Absolutely. The Rays played great ball and had an awesome season, what a turnaround from last year!