tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post3132236354608256484..comments2024-03-28T03:53:32.251-05:00Comments on Althouse: "Over the decades, teams falling apart during a pennant race have always made for darkly compelling viewing."Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-12282453868695173282011-09-23T15:34:29.703-05:002011-09-23T15:34:29.703-05:00Oh wait, is this another Herman? My bad if that i...Oh wait, is this another Herman? My bad if that is what you were referring to!Fred4Preshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574159710712259945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-39431052271297263872011-09-23T15:33:28.424-05:002011-09-23T15:33:28.424-05:00ndspinelli said...
Fred, Were you driving a "...<i>ndspinelli said... <br />Fred, Were you driving a "tan Cierra" in Fargo?<br /><br />9/23/11 3:24 PM</i><br /><br /><br />Did you mean Sierra? <br /><br />And the answer is no. I don't do tan vehicles (or Government Motors). <br /><br />I do not want to dis North Dakota. It is a great state. I like the rolling plains and the bad lands. I would like to go back and shoot some pheasants.Fred4Preshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574159710712259945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-68781255164325859872011-09-23T15:24:20.279-05:002011-09-23T15:24:20.279-05:00Fred, Were you driving a "tan Cierra" in...Fred, Were you driving a "tan Cierra" in Fargo?ndspinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446291993043775612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-84834838398378162662011-09-23T15:23:03.726-05:002011-09-23T15:23:03.726-05:00ChipS, You're absolutely correct about Ct. bei...ChipS, You're absolutely correct about Ct. being a combat zone between Sox/Yankee fans. My mom's family were big Sox fans, my dad's were even bigger Yankee fans. I got to listen to some great radio announcers[Gowdy, Allen, Rizzuto]. However, here's a quirky little known fact. The first year the Mets played they were trying to establish a base in Ct. No commercial tv station would pick up their telecast so they put their games on what was called back then "educational" tv. I would watch some games. What was interesting was since there were no commercial breaks you could hear Bob Murphy and Ralph Kiner just casually chatting between innings.ndspinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446291993043775612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-3117110991142971672011-09-23T15:16:24.559-05:002011-09-23T15:16:24.559-05:00The '51 Dodgers had a 13.5 game lead on August...The '51 Dodgers had a 13.5 game lead on August 11 and ended up losing to the Giants (on the legendary <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_Heard_%27Round_the_World_%28baseball%29" rel="nofollow">Shot Heard 'Round the World.</a>Wikitorixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15314409978492328057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-67506616237301665002011-09-23T14:29:30.383-05:002011-09-23T14:29:30.383-05:00Maris. Sorry Roger. You deserve to have your nam...Maris. Sorry Roger. You deserve to have your name spelt right.Fred4Preshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574159710712259945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-11783753665722722442011-09-23T14:28:24.314-05:002011-09-23T14:28:24.314-05:00Fargo had a big sign for Roger Marris when I drove...Fargo had a big sign for Roger Marris when I drove through it last month. <br /><br />Pretty much that is about all Fargo has going for it. Sorry Likes, I tried to get into it. I even saw a few decent old buildings and neon signs, but it looked overall pretty bleak.Fred4Preshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574159710712259945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-16997392187022162872011-09-23T14:22:39.421-05:002011-09-23T14:22:39.421-05:00I am not a Sox or Indians fan, I just hate the Yan...I am not a Sox or Indians fan, I just hate the Yankees. It is really that simple.Fred4Preshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574159710712259945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-54254665079626111432011-09-23T14:22:26.525-05:002011-09-23T14:22:26.525-05:00By the way, Professor, if we're gonna talk bas...<i>By the way, Professor, if we're gonna talk baseball, how about this: 50 years ago this day - Roger Maris hit his 61st home run. Only man to hit more than 60 without 'roids. At a time when baseball was THE national pastime, not the second tier sport it has become.<br /></i><br /><br />The only problem with this is also determining how many pitchers were on PEDs while pitching to the likes of Sosa, McGwire and Bonds.Known Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029003649395214104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-1422698694131766562011-09-23T14:21:30.072-05:002011-09-23T14:21:30.072-05:00Dear Red Sox,
I've enjoyed our time together...<i>Dear Red Sox, <br /><br />I've enjoyed our time together, but lately you've become a real downer. Too much drama and depression. Too much negative energy. I need to break it off now, before I get sucked into the same old sturm und drang. Really now, hadn't we worked all that out years ago? I'm going to hang with Mr. Brady and his gang. You'll have to face your latest existential crisis without me. <br /><br />I'll touch base when you get back on your meds and return to the 21st Century. <br /><br />Your friend, Tom.</i><br /><br />You're a shitty fan, Tom.<br /><br />Imagine being a Pirates fan.Known Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029003649395214104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-13903610026737524432011-09-23T14:20:53.280-05:002011-09-23T14:20:53.280-05:00E.M. Davis said...
Classic! But then, I'm an I...<i>E.M. Davis said...<br />Classic! But then, I'm an Indians fan, I'd prefer they beat the Yankees.<br /><br />They looked good. Hopefully, they'll be even better in 2012.<br /><br />Makes you yearn for the good old days of Jake Taylor, Ricky "Wild THing" Vaughn, and Willie Mays Hayes.</i><br /><br />Or the good old days of 2007, when they beat the Yankees and were one win from the World Series.Known Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029003649395214104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-82025795636759206442011-09-23T14:16:55.143-05:002011-09-23T14:16:55.143-05:00By the way, Professor, if we're gonna talk bas...By the way, Professor, if we're gonna talk baseball, how about this: 50 years ago this day - Roger Maris hit his 61st home run. Only man to hit more than 60 without 'roids. At a time when baseball was THE national pastime, not the second tier sport it has become.Tom from Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12184321679809771623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-48211687112946069972011-09-23T14:13:36.977-05:002011-09-23T14:13:36.977-05:00Dear Red Sox,
I've enjoyed our time together...Dear Red Sox, <br /><br />I've enjoyed our time together, but lately you've become a real downer. Too much drama and depression. Too much negative energy. I need to break it off now, before I get sucked into the same old sturm und drang. Really now, hadn't we worked all that out years ago? I'm going to hang with Mr. Brady and his gang. You'll have to face your latest existential crisis without me. <br /><br />I'll touch base when you get back on your meds and return to the 21st Century. <br /><br />Your friend, Tom.Tom from Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12184321679809771623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-32934702325975820602011-09-23T14:00:31.702-05:002011-09-23T14:00:31.702-05:00As Yogi would say: "One word - starting pitch...As Yogi would say: "One word - starting pitching."<br /><br />Both teams have been devastated by injuries to their rotations.Steve M. Galbraithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01728237625873443198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-9787701492900429512011-09-23T13:59:11.428-05:002011-09-23T13:59:11.428-05:00The Rays have a home series against the Jays this ...The Rays have a home series against the Jays this weekend, while the Sawx have to play the Yanks. They could be tied on Monday.<br /><br />That would be deliciousJohnBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573266332717684171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-67838123506371904852011-09-23T13:30:00.701-05:002011-09-23T13:30:00.701-05:00E.M. Davis said...
Classic! But then, I'm an I...E.M. Davis said...<br />Classic! But then, I'm an Indians fan, I'd prefer they beat the Yankees.<br /><br />They looked good. Hopefully, they'll be even better in 2012.<br /><br />Makes you yearn for the good old days of Jake Taylor, Ricky "Wild THing" Vaughn, and Willie Mays Hayes.Curious Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440726941494085334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-42172222259714549272011-09-23T12:43:40.355-05:002011-09-23T12:43:40.355-05:00Classic! But then, I'm an Indians fan, I'd...<i>Classic! But then, I'm an Indians fan, I'd prefer they beat the Yankees.</i><br /><br />Indians fan here too, watched them take out the White Sox 11-2 last night at the Jake. (Not calling it Progressive Field)<br /><br />They looked good. Hopefully, they'll be even better in 2012.Known Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029003649395214104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-22061094267770481182011-09-23T12:42:29.532-05:002011-09-23T12:42:29.532-05:00Ron Santo must be in the Hall of Fame.
Certainly ...<i>Ron Santo must be in the Hall of Fame.</i><br /><br />Certainly more deserving that Jim Ed Rice. <br /><br />Santo had 68.5 WAR (wins above replacement) for his career. RIce had 40.5, and Santo played one less season.<br /><br />Career OPS+ is close — Santo at 125, Rice at 128.Known Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029003649395214104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-44026328813823307642011-09-23T12:41:02.797-05:002011-09-23T12:41:02.797-05:00BOSTON SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BOSTON SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Trooper Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978703998566102194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-63273449067233528952011-09-23T12:40:23.679-05:002011-09-23T12:40:23.679-05:00Oh and one more thing.Oh and one more thing.Trooper Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978703998566102194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-29750237009595242162011-09-23T12:39:53.698-05:002011-09-23T12:39:53.698-05:00Hey insufferable is my default position.
That is ...Hey insufferable is my default position.<br /><br />That is if you ask me to suffer fools gladly.<br /><br />And anyone who roots for the Red Sox or the Braves is by definiton a fool.Trooper Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978703998566102194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-59839409284122121742011-09-23T12:30:14.412-05:002011-09-23T12:30:14.412-05:00I think the Red Sox bookending a brilliant few mon...I think the Red Sox bookending a brilliant few months in the middle of the seasons by horrible first and last months would be really funny.<br /><br />I remember how distraught Red Sox fans were in April as their beautiful season was slipping away faster than than people could get mugged in the parking lot, then the great run up the rankings to put a scare in the Yankees, only to fade out again when it really matters. <br /><br />Classic! But then, I'm an Indians fan, I'd prefer they beat the Yankees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-38783677272319410112011-09-23T12:16:10.852-05:002011-09-23T12:16:10.852-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.sorepawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897026983666453798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-65351181581429761262011-09-23T12:12:04.439-05:002011-09-23T12:12:04.439-05:00Ebert sucks!
That is all.Ebert sucks!<br /><br />That is all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-44257769579575835812011-09-23T12:10:48.612-05:002011-09-23T12:10:48.612-05:00The complete collapse of the pitching staff has be...The complete collapse of the pitching staff has been almost breathtaking to watch (and depressing). If Lester doesn't win tonight, the Yanks will sweep them.Widmerpoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280383007248563653noreply@blogger.com