Astros vs. Braves Playoff Thread

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PoPPeR

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Originally posted by: DevilsAdvocate
Originally posted by: PoPPeR
Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
I'm not implying anything.

BTW, the Astros have won 2 of them in this series also, like, you know.


ETA - The Braves' 96 wins don't mean crapola if they don't make it any further. :)
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Have you seen their team? Did you see the expectations at the beginning of the season? They weren't supposed to finish higher then third. I'd say this was a successful season regardless of what happens in the playoffs. There's a reason Bobby Cox is going to win manager of the year, it's not like management gave him a team like the ones he got in the past.
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Nah... Mgr of the year should be LaRussa. His team was projected third.
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Psh, he was playing in an incredibly strong division (on paper at least). I don't think anyone thought he had a bad team. The Braves though... didn't they go like 1-10 in the preseason too. They were horrible

 
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raystorm

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Originally posted by: PoPPeR
Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
I'm not implying anything.

BTW, the Astros have won 2 of them in this series also, like, you know.


ETA - The Braves' 96 wins don't mean crapola if they don't make it any further. :)
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Have you seen their team? Did you see the expectations at the beginning of the season? They weren't supposed to finish higher then third. I'd say this was a successful season regardless of what happens in the playoffs. There's a reason Bobby Cox is going to win manager of the year, it's not like management gave him a team like the ones he got in the past.
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I'd certainly say it was a success. As a Mets fans I watch every Braves game to keep tabs on the competition and while they overachieved (much like the 2000 Mets that somehow made it to the world series) they were picked to finish way behind the Phillies. Bobby Cox used smart managing to take advantage of every situation and the poor play of the rest of the NL East.


wow.. 12 runs.. no way the 'stros can screw this up.
 
ElFenix

ElFenix

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Originally posted by: ifesfor
Jessssh, the Braves play like the Expos!!!

OMG Im bashing my own team lol!

OMG(2) I just realise i dont have a team anymore!!!
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when the braves failed to sell out turner field the first two games of the series i think they realized no one cares anymore
 
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CHfan4ever

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Im paying the beer to everyone on this board if the Braves do a comeback and win this game! :beer:
 
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manly

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Originally posted by: DevilsAdvocate
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PlatinumGold - ready to cry Uncle? ;)
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Cue up PlatinumGold marveling at how the Braves are the epitome of consistency, winning umpteen straight division titles and exiting the playoffs early yet again. :D
 
SmoochyTX

SmoochyTX

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Originally posted by: PoPPeR
Originally posted by: DevilsAdvocate
Originally posted by: PoPPeR
Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
I'm not implying anything.

BTW, the Astros have won 2 of them in this series also, like, you know.


ETA - The Braves' 96 wins don't mean crapola if they don't make it any further. :)
Click to expand...
Have you seen their team? Did you see the expectations at the beginning of the season? They weren't supposed to finish higher then third. I'd say this was a successful season regardless of what happens in the playoffs. There's a reason Bobby Cox is going to win manager of the year, it's not like management gave him a team like the ones he got in the past.
Click to expand...

Nah... Mgr of the year should be LaRussa. His team was projected third.
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Psh, he was playing in an incredibly strong division (on paper at least). I don't think anyone thought he had a bad team. The Braves though... didn't they go like 1-10 in the preseason too. They were horrible
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You're reaching back to pre-season? That's kinda sad at this point. You should just say "Congratulations" and be done with it.

Go Stros!!!
 
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PoPPeR

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Originally posted by: ElFenix
Originally posted by: ifesfor
Jessssh, the Braves play like the Expos!!!

OMG Im bashing my own team lol!

OMG(2) I just realise i dont have a team anymore!!!
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when the braves failed to sell out turner field the first two games of the series i think they realized no one cares anymore
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no, if you look at attendance you have to go WAYYY back. Didn't the Braves not sell out their last home game in the last world series they were in? Now that's just straight up pathetic of Atlanta.

 
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PlatinumGold

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Originally posted by: manly
Originally posted by: DevilsAdvocate
12-3

PlatinumGold - ready to cry Uncle? ;)
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Cue up PlatinumGold marveling at how the Braves are the epitome of consistency, winning umpteen straight division titles and exiting the playoffs early yet again. :D
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why should i cry? i'm not a mets fan, or a phillies fan for petes sake.

i'd still rather follow the braves than the mets or phillies or even the marlins who won it all last year.
 
SmoochyTX

SmoochyTX

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Originally posted by: PoPPeR
Originally posted by: ElFenix
Originally posted by: ifesfor
Jessssh, the Braves play like the Expos!!!

OMG Im bashing my own team lol!

OMG(2) I just realise i dont have a team anymore!!!
Click to expand...

when the braves failed to sell out turner field the first two games of the series i think they realized no one cares anymore
Click to expand...
no, if you look at attendance you have to go WAYYY back. Didn't the Braves not sell out their last home game in the last world series they were in? Now that's just straight up pathetic of Atlanta.
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The Braves didn't sell out then. The Braves FINALLY sold out tonight.

I'm glad there were more people in their stands tonight to see the Astros win.

Go Stros!
 
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PoPPeR

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Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
Originally posted by: PoPPeR
Originally posted by: DevilsAdvocate
Originally posted by: PoPPeR
Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
I'm not implying anything.

BTW, the Astros have won 2 of them in this series also, like, you know.


ETA - The Braves' 96 wins don't mean crapola if they don't make it any further. :)
Click to expand...
Have you seen their team? Did you see the expectations at the beginning of the season? They weren't supposed to finish higher then third. I'd say this was a successful season regardless of what happens in the playoffs. There's a reason Bobby Cox is going to win manager of the year, it's not like management gave him a team like the ones he got in the past.
Click to expand...

Nah... Mgr of the year should be LaRussa. His team was projected third.
Click to expand...
Psh, he was playing in an incredibly strong division (on paper at least). I don't think anyone thought he had a bad team. The Braves though... didn't they go like 1-10 in the preseason too. They were horrible
Click to expand...

You're reaching back to pre-season? That's kinda sad at this point. You should just say "Congratulations" and be done with it.

Go Stros!!!
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I never said anything about the Astros. In fact I said the Braves deserved to lose. You guys are the one coming in here making jokes about their desire to win, i'm merely defending them. And how does the division series have anything to do with a discussion about the manager of the year award?
 
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/me puts away his now antique, '95 World Championship t-shirt.

It was all my fault. I spilled some steak sauce on my sleeve. :(
 
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PoPPeR

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was it a sellout tonight? I recall the Fox announcers saying people showed up, but it wasn't packed. Wouldn't surprise me if 1/3 of them were Astros fans either. Felt like the Cubs were at home last year when they played @ Turner Field
 
raystorm

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Originally posted by: PlatinumGold

why should i cry? i'm not a mets fan, or a phillies fan for petes sake.
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Listen up pal.. Mets fans do NOT cry. We BITCH about our team on talk radio! :D
 
ElFenix

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Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
Doing a little dance for the Astros' win. Would anybody like to join me?????

Go Stros!!!!
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:camera:?
 
SmoochyTX

SmoochyTX

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Originally posted by: DevilsAdvocate
Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
Doing a little dance for the Astros' win. Would anybody like to join me?????

Go Stros!!!!
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<--- happy dancing :)
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<-----Super Happy Dancing going on here! Wooohooo!!!!

Go Stros!!!
 
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CHfan4ever

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:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:
:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:
:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

2 out to go!!!!
 
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