The official 2008 MLB thread - Page 56

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Unbelievable!!! One more win!!!

Howard is heating up and Hamels is going tomorrow. It at least looks promising.

Unfortunately you need to sell a kidney to get a ticket on that legalized scalping agency known as stubhub.

I may try to get a group together and go to McFadden's though.

Not sure if they will do this again but they weren't letting anyone in McFadden's without a ticket to the game.

sterlingice · 10-27-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I really like the Fox guys.

Steve Szaben (SP?) is awesome. Great mix of humor and knowledge and he has great spots and guests. His weekly spot with Brandon Lang is can't miss for me.

Chris Myers is also really good.

I love Maddog's new show.

Galloway and Company is a show from Dallas that is really good and The Dan Patrick Show is good.

I also like the Max Kellerman show because he is such an over the top homer it is funny.

Don't know about Czaban. I tend to listen to Patrick for the 20 minutes in the morning when I'm on the way to work and I'm good with his show, most of the time.

The one thing that drives me nuts is that every sports talk show nowadays seems to think they need to comment on the world outside of sports. I don't need to know what happened on 24 last night, something you saw on youtube, or the all-but-2-paragraphs-of-his-column where Bill Simmons talks about crap that isn't sports. I'm kindof a purist like that- I don't want a random long sex scene interrupting my gratuitously violent action movies and I don't need nonsense pop culture when listening to sports talk

I'll have to check out a few others of those online if I can.

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Lathum · 10-27-2008, 02:21 PM

I agree with the non sports stuff.

My wife and I tape Dancing with the Stars every weak and I was waiting to watch the results show from the night before while watching PTI and from out of no where Tony Kornhole blurts out who got voted off and I was like, WTF??

Butter · 10-27-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

My wife and I tape Dancing with the Stars every weak

Freudian slip, FTW.

Lathum · 10-27-2008, 02:26 PM

lol, probably

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 03:08 PM

I was just thinking...this might have been the best sporting weekend for me for a long time...

Friday - Flyers win,
Saturday - Flyers win, Phillies win, Penn State wins
Sunday - Eagles win, Phillies win

Conversely....Pitt lost...Pens lost...and Steelers lost..

Very nice! I like!

Lathum · 10-27-2008, 07:48 PM

Jesus, Kazmir is getting pinched in the first inning

Lathum · 10-27-2008, 07:49 PM

fuck.

Time to put the MNF game on

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 07:52 PM

Great start!!

EagleFan · 10-27-2008, 08:07 PM

Go Phils!!!

If they can keep this up it'll be a GREAT night.

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 08:34 PM

Im just throwing this out there...

I hate Joe Buck...I swear it pains him that the Phillies are winning.

EagleFan · 10-27-2008, 08:40 PM

A little concerned about Hamels' hand.

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 08:42 PM

Hamels is tough...he'll be okay.

terpkristin · 10-27-2008, 08:55 PM

Man, it looks dreadful out there..
/tk

EagleFan · 10-27-2008, 08:55 PM

Nice play by Utley.

Lathum · 10-27-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

Man, it looks dreadful out there..
/tk

I agree, and IMO it's idiotic they are still playing in it. It's a deciding game of the world series, not some May game on a Monday

terpkristin · 10-27-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I agree, and IMO it's idiotic they are still playing in it. It's a deciding game of the world series, not some May game on a Monday

100% concur.

/tk

Lathum · 10-27-2008, 09:05 PM

and Kazmir gets pinched again

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 09:07 PM

I want to punch Joe Buck in the face.

EagleFan · 10-27-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

and Kazmir gets pinched again

When you are all over the place with your control you usually don't get the close calls.

Lathum · 10-27-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I want to punch Joe Buck in the face.

why?

He is 100% correct, Kazmir is getting screwed by the home plate umpire.

Maple Leafs · 10-27-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I agree, and IMO it's idiotic they are still playing in it. It's a deciding game of the world series, not some May game on a Monday

A very sick part of me wants to see the World Series end with an umpire waving off a game in the sixth-inning at 3 a.m.

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

why?

He is 100% correct, Kazmir is getting screwed by the home plate umpire.

This goes further than just this game and it extends to listening him call Eagles game.

Sometimes you don't get calls...I didn't hear Buck defending the Phillies when the umps blew that call on Moyers bunt or when JRoll got hit.

Lathum · 10-27-2008, 09:16 PM

I understand sometimes you dont get the call, but I can count 4 pitches that all were strikes and they were all called balls.

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I understand sometimes you dont get the call, but I can count 4 pitches that all were strikes and they were all called balls.

And you don't think that there were 4 pitches throughout this series that weren't called correctly for the Phillies? Or balls that were called strikes? In game 2 when Tampa threw that side arm pitcher...the umps were calling strikes a foot outside the plate.

Im not saying you are incorrect, but it isnt one sided.

Lathum · 10-27-2008, 09:20 PM

I'm sure there were, but when it is the same pitcher in the span of 4 innings that pitcher is getting pintched IMO.

We can agree to disagree on this. IT really doesnt matter as long as the Rays keep hitting into double plays

sterlingice · 10-27-2008, 09:21 PM

Still hard to win when you have to throw 5 strikes in the rain to get an out.

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Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 09:23 PM

I have a bad feeling all these runners left on base are going to come back to bite the Phils.

EagleFan · 10-27-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I understand sometimes you dont get the call, but I can count 4 pitches that all were strikes and they were all called balls.

Have you been watching the series? There has been lousy home plate umpiring this series. 4 blown calls is a low number for them this series.

Lathum · 10-27-2008, 09:26 PM

these delays to work on the field are getting ridiculous.

sterlingice · 10-27-2008, 09:28 PM

Let's see how the strike zone is this half inning. Typically, when conditions get bad, umps widen out the strike zone in an effort to speed things up. The exact opposite has happened tonight.

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EagleFan · 10-27-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

these delays to work on the field are getting ridiculous.

This could be a long game at this rate.

sterlingice · 10-27-2008, 09:28 PM

Um, yeah, bullcrap

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sterlingice · 10-27-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

The real question is this: is the umpire consistent? If so, you really can't complain.

I think that last pitch pretty much summed up how "fair" things have been this game

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Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 09:29 PM

For the fox tracker...is it where it crosses the plate or where the catcher catches it?

Lathum · 10-27-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

The real question is this: is the umpire consistent? If so, you really can't complain.

EDIT: Have just started watching so I really have no idea. Buck just says its inconsistent, but Buck is also a moron.

can I complain now?

EagleFan · 10-27-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I think that last pitch pretty much summed up how "fair" things have been this game

SI

It has been. He's not calling low but calling off the plate. That has been the same.

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 09:33 PM

Again shut the fuck up Buck. Both teams have to play under the same conditions.

sterlingice · 10-27-2008, 09:33 PM

Yes, Buck, Maddon should go complain about the field since he's behind...

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JetsIn06 · 10-27-2008, 09:34 PM

I'm confused...I thought I heard Buck say that if the game is called, they start over. Then I hear him say it's an official game. But then I hear him say Maddon should go complain...

So what happens if the game is called? Just start where they left off tomorrow?

EagleFan · 10-27-2008, 09:34 PM

So much for the "can't steal a base" arguement.

Lathum · 10-27-2008, 09:34 PM

I think Hammels is waiting for the home plate up to call one of those throws over to first a strike.

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JetsIn06

I'm confused...I thought I heard Buck say that if the game is called, they start over. Then I hear him say it's an official game. But then I hear him say Maddon should go complain...

So what happens if the game is called? Just start where they left off tomorrow?

It follows the same rules as the regular season...so as of now it is an "official" game.

molson · 10-27-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Yes, Buck, Maddon should go complain about the field since he's behind...

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Ya, I was wondering what the hell he was talking about...

Sorry if this was covered here on during the game - but do the umpires/mlb have any discretion to suspend the game or would the game being called automatically give the Phils the series? Tough spot. I guess they could hang out there until tomorrow.

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I think Hammels is waiting for the home plate up to call one of those throws over to first a strike.

Can you blame him? It can't hurt to try.

Big Fo · 10-27-2008, 09:36 PM

Fox just loves these puddle shots.

Dr. Sak · 10-27-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

I can't wait for the game to be called and Phils to win. What a shitshow.

Honestly...I want a title so bad...but I don't want it to happen that way.

JetsIn06 · 10-27-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

It follows the same rules as the regular season...so as of now it is an "official" game.

Right, but if it's called...it's over and the Phillies win? That's why I'm confused...why would Buck say Maddon should go out and complain? That would lose them the game.

sterlingice · 10-27-2008, 09:37 PM

Honestly, I wonder if baseball is hoping the Rays can tie it so they can go ahead and then put in a rain delay rather than calling the deciding game of the World Series based on rain

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JetsIn06 · 10-27-2008, 09:37 PM

PENA!

10-27-2008, 08:55 PM	#2764
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10-27-2008, 09:21 PM	#2777
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Still hard to win when you have to throw 5 strikes in the rain to get an out. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

10-27-2008, 09:28 PM	#2781
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Let's see how the strike zone is this half inning. Typically, when conditions get bad, umps widen out the strike zone in an effort to speed things up. The exact opposite has happened tonight. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

10-27-2008, 09:28 PM	#2783
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Um, yeah, bullcrap SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

10-27-2008, 09:33 PM	#2789
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Yes, Buck, Maddon should go complain about the field since he's behind... SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

10-27-2008, 02:21 PM	#2753
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I agree with the non sports stuff. My wife and I tape Dancing with the Stars every weak and I was waiting to watch the results show from the night before while watching PTI and from out of no where Tony Kornhole blurts out who got voted off and I was like, WTF??

10-27-2008, 02:26 PM	#2755
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	lol, probably

10-27-2008, 03:08 PM	#2756
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I was just thinking...this might have been the best sporting weekend for me for a long time... Friday - Flyers win, Saturday - Flyers win, Phillies win, Penn State wins Sunday - Eagles win, Phillies win Conversely....Pitt lost...Pens lost...and Steelers lost.. Very nice! I like!

10-27-2008, 07:48 PM	#2757
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Jesus, Kazmir is getting pinched in the first inning

10-27-2008, 07:49 PM	#2758
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	fuck. Time to put the MNF game on

10-27-2008, 07:52 PM	#2759
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Great start!!

10-27-2008, 08:07 PM	#2760
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Go Phils!!! If they can keep this up it'll be a GREAT night.

10-27-2008, 08:34 PM	#2761
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Im just throwing this out there... I hate Joe Buck...I swear it pains him that the Phillies are winning.

10-27-2008, 08:40 PM	#2762
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	A little concerned about Hamels' hand.

10-27-2008, 08:42 PM	#2763
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Hamels is tough...he'll be okay.

10-27-2008, 08:55 PM	#2765
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Nice play by Utley.

10-27-2008, 09:05 PM	#2768
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	and Kazmir gets pinched again

10-27-2008, 09:07 PM	#2769
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I want to punch Joe Buck in the face.

10-27-2008, 09:16 PM	#2774
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I understand sometimes you dont get the call, but I can count 4 pitches that all were strikes and they were all called balls.

10-27-2008, 09:20 PM	#2776
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I'm sure there were, but when it is the same pitcher in the span of 4 innings that pitcher is getting pintched IMO. We can agree to disagree on this. IT really doesnt matter as long as the Rays keep hitting into double plays

10-27-2008, 09:23 PM	#2778
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I have a bad feeling all these runners left on base are going to come back to bite the Phils.

10-27-2008, 09:26 PM	#2780
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	these delays to work on the field are getting ridiculous.

10-27-2008, 09:29 PM	#2785
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	For the fox tracker...is it where it crosses the plate or where the catcher catches it?

10-27-2008, 09:33 PM	#2788
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Again shut the fuck up Buck. Both teams have to play under the same conditions.

10-27-2008, 09:34 PM	#2790
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	I'm confused...I thought I heard Buck say that if the game is called, they start over. Then I hear him say it's an official game. But then I hear him say Maddon should go complain... So what happens if the game is called? Just start where they left off tomorrow?

10-27-2008, 09:34 PM	#2791
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	So much for the "can't steal a base" arguement.

10-27-2008, 09:34 PM	#2792
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I think Hammels is waiting for the home plate up to call one of those throws over to first a strike.

10-27-2008, 09:36 PM	#2796
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Fox just loves these puddle shots.

10-27-2008, 09:37 PM	#2799
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Honestly, I wonder if baseball is hoping the Rays can tie it so they can go ahead and then put in a rain delay rather than calling the deciding game of the World Series based on rain SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

10-27-2008, 09:37 PM	#2800
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	PENA!

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