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15th October 2008, 23:45
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17th October 2008, 03:16
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I could take losing this if it was just down to the fact that they had far better starting pitching - Beckett is hurt after all. But the fact that the Red Sox pitchers are making geeks like BJ Uptona and Carlos Pena look like Babe Ruth is really fucking me off.
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17th October 2008, 03:24
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17th October 2008, 03:44
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Tampa winning the World Series would be the biggest rags-to-riches story in baseball history. Bigger than the Amazing Mets, bigger than any last-to-first champion (Twins in 91 and probably a few more). Bigger than Boston ending their curse or the ChiSox winning in 2005. Bigger than the Cubs winning it if they ever do. And don't even bring up the two purchased Marlins championships or the D'Backs fluke in 2001 (not to mention MLB co-signing a loan so the club could meet operating expenses in 2000).
If Rays management is willing to cough up the dough this club is poised to win for the next 5-10 years. A dynasty built within. Heard on the radio that the Rays farm system has so much talent right now that nine minor league pitchers are major league ready for 2009. Nine! Most clubs are fortunate to have one or two ready for major leagues the following year. |
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17th October 2008, 23:40
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I've just watched the match from about the 4th inning, not knowing the score. Absolutely incredible comeback! Anything could happen now. Two more attempts with homefield advantage, but how do you come back from having effectively booked your place in the World Series, only to see it slip spectacularly through your hands?
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18th October 2008, 18:11
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Personally felt Kazmir should have stayed for another inning. It's not like he was going to pitch in 2-3 days. He would have had a full week's rest before the WS started. He was cruising. I know TB has a fantastic bullpen but when your starter is cruising you leave him in until he gets into trouble. Up 7 runs he had plenty of room to make a couple mistakes.
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20th October 2008, 06:37
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20th October 2008, 06:50
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Comparing the Tampa Bay Devil Rays with Manchester United is fucking pathetic, you are comparing one of the most storied and popular sporting franchises in the world to the Devil Rays possibly one of the worst franchises in baseball let alone sporting history. I hope Philadelphia beat them, just to put a frown on your face.
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20th October 2008, 06:58
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I said "Tampabay", wasn't particularly referencing just the Rays. Having lived here nearly a decade and being an avid sports fan I have enjoyed a Superbowl win, a Stanley Cup, and now the Rays are on roll, plus the Storm for what it counts. I was lucky enough to be born a born an bred Mancunian that as also enjoyed many great games and championships with United. There is very little difference in the feelings I experienced tonight or when the Bucs won the SB, and when United win a trophy. OK, 1993 was a bit special after 26 years without a title but most of the other successes are comparable. AND BTW - learn to distinguish between flippant sarcastic posts and serious analogizes. |
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20th October 2008, 07:17
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I wouldn't write the Bucs chances off. No one in the NFC looks particularly intimidating. The Bucs are young and getting better, the O-line is looking pretty good, and the D is regaining its former nasty. Of course people like to write them off, that left a lot with egg on their faces in 2003. |
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20th October 2008, 07:28
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This years Bucs are a pretty balanced team. The investment in O-line draft picks is really paying off. They are running the ball well and seem to be hitting a little passing from now Gracia is back, and they still have Galloway to come back from injury. The defense is dependable and ball hungry. Nothing like the 2003 team but they were a little special.
The NFC looks like a coin flip at this point and who knows what could happen if the SB ended up being HFA. |
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22nd October 2008, 02:02
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22nd October 2008, 03:05
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22nd October 2008, 03:57
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