****OFFICIAL WORLD SERIES THREAD****

[raildogg]

Originally posted by: bigj3347

Originally posted by: raildogg
who cares about this series

don't hate cuz the yankees choked.

not hating. but this series isnt even close to matching the intensity of the last series, and at times it simply is boring.

yanks-sox was never boring and drew much more attention. so in my mind, the ws is over. but not officially

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: Brule

If salary determined championships the Yankees would win easily every year over the Mets. Bellhorn is making $450,000 a year and has been the WS MVP so far. Look at the player stats and their salaries and see if they match up. Manny takes a big chunk of Boston's payroll ($25 million) yet hasn't been dominating. (he's playing better than most realize though)

Dead on with the pitching needing to improve. Last night's game consisted of Boston's early lead changing the game completely. Schilling could throw more strikes and high fastballs, knowing a solo shot wouldn't be enough. It also took small-ball out of the equation. It's still surprising there were no bunts to test out Curt's ankle. Mueller was playing in most of the game. His being out of position and worried about the bunt didn't help on his errors as he's an above average 3rd baseman. (brought in for defense initially)

It's not surprising that Torre nor LaRussa bunted to "test" out Schilling's ankle, that's Bush League ball. Torre and LaRussa have too much respect for the game, and Curt Schilling, than to stoop down to the "oh he's injured let's take advantage of it to win" level. They are going to play with what got them there, and that's hitting and playing good ball, mano y mano. Schill's best vs Card's best, none of this bunting sht. Play the game the right way, or don't play it all.

 

[geecee]

Originally posted by: raildogg
not hating. but this series isnt even close to matching the intensity of the last series, and at times it simply is boring.

yanks-sox was never boring and drew much more attention. so in my mind, the ws is over. but not officially

Yeah, it seems as if the Yankees or the Sox would have rolled over this Cards team. They just seem very listless and from watching the first two games, the outcome has never seemed to be in doubt (and I'm definitely not a Sox fan). I suppose I can take solace in the fact that the Yankees may have been the first team to lose a 7 game series after being up 0-3, but at least they lost it to the best Sox team in the modern era. Assuming, of course, that the Sox do actually win.

All hope is not lost for the Cards though. In the NLCS, the Cards played much better at home (home team won all their games in NLCS) and they've got 3 in a row now at home. If they really do pick it up the next couple of nights, they might get the momentum going their way and have a chance after all. Especially if Schilling really doesn't pitch again this series.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: bigj3347
^ agreed. Did anybody else see the ESPN Sportscenter clip about Pujols? I just saw it tonight and can't help but think professional sports these days could use more people like Pujols. He's hitting HRs and bidding on Disney World vacations for kids with Down Syndrome Foundations. I'm a Red Sox fan but other than my Red Sox, I gotta say I admire Pujols and the Cardinals. Classy orginazation and players. Compared to cocky, full of ego major leaguers like Sheffield, Bonds, and Arod, I'll take Rolen, Edmonds, and Pujols over those guys any day. Red Sox in 6 :beer:

Amen! I agree 100%

-Kevin

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: raildogg

Originally posted by: bigj3347

Originally posted by: raildogg
who cares about this series

don't hate cuz the yankees choked.

not hating. but this series isnt even close to matching the intensity of the last series, and at times it simply is boring.

yanks-sox was never boring and drew much more attention. so in my mind, the ws is over. but not officially

Omg you are a noob. Do you even watch baseball?? Boston came back and won 3 games in a row... dont you think the Cards can do that also... especially at HOME!?

-Kevin

 

[Brule]

Originally posted by: SP33Demon
It's not surprising that Torre nor LaRussa bunted to "test" out Schilling's ankle, that's Bush League ball. Torre and LaRussa have too much respect for the game, and Curt Schilling, than to stoop down to the "oh he's injured let's take advantage of it to win" level. They are going to play with what got them there, and that's hitting and playing good ball, mano y mano. Schill's best vs Card's best, none of this bunting sht. Play the game the right way, or don't play it all.

Bunting against any pitcher who's not good defensively is common. I personally find all "small ball" and "productive outs" to be boring and not a good move against today's talented teams. That said, if the Cards are up a few runs toward the end of the game I expect them to bunt for hits or sacrifice against Pedro or any Boston pitcher. (did once against the shift game 1) The fact they didn't against Schilling is more about being down 2-0 than any ethical issues or bush league play.

 

[SP33Demon]

Ok why does Cardinal Stadium feel like we're at a carnival? lol

 

[Ikonomi]

Is it just me, or is the World Series not getting nearly as much attention as it seems like it should? The last series were so much more exciting, I think.

 

[SP33Demon]

MANNY WITH THE BOMB!!! Boston up 1-0 top 1st

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: Ikonomi
Is it just me, or is the World Series not getting nearly as much attention as it seems like it should? The last series were so much more exciting, I think.

Well, the Red Sox/Yankee game 7 did get an 88 share. Hard to live up to that!

 

[SP33Demon]

MANNY GUNS WALKER AT THE PLATE! End of inning!

 

[drum]

wow hopefully pedro can find his control

 

[Brule]

Originally posted by: SP33Demon
MANNY GUNS WALKER AT THE PLATE! End of inning!

He's been overlooked this postseason. The media can shove it, thanks Manny.

Looks like it'll be a great game. Hope you (Sox, Cards, and BB fans) enjoy it like I am. So sick of rainouts....

 

[Syringer]

PEDRO is a JACKASS. He slapped Larry with his glove when he was done. What a classless load of sh!t he is.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: Ikonomi
Is it just me, or is the World Series not getting nearly as much attention as it seems like it should? The last series were so much more exciting, I think.

For the 2nd year in a row the Sox/Yankees series was the REAL world series.

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: Syringer
PEDRO is a JACKASS. He slapped Larry with his glove when he was done. What a classless load of sh!t he is.

STFU NYY Troll, that's what ballplayers do

 

[Anubis]

hahahah suppan got schooled

 

[geno]

Suppan is a MORON!!!

 

[Wag]

Why did Suppan stop!?!?

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: geno
Suppan is a MORON!!!

 

[geno]

Originally posted by: Wag
Why did Suppan stop!?!?

Because he's an idiot.

 

[Wag]

If the Sox win, Suppan might become the next Buckner.

He'll have to move out to the boonies, and even then he'll have people come just to pee on his house.

 

[SP33Demon]

2-0 Sox on Trot's clutch 2 out RBI single whoohoo! SUPPAN'S ON THE TAKE?!

 

[Wag]

Bellhorn was a little pissed there.

 

[Mojoed]

LOL, who would have guessed Ortiz and Manny would be the defensive stars of the game through 5 innings? I certainly wouldn't have. Ortiz threw an absolute strke to Mueller and just got Suppan.

Edit: Woo Trot!!