While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2007 10:36 AM EDT in News

A couple weeks back I received an e-mail about a scholarship for college students who blog. I was intrigued, so I kept an eye on it. I entered my information the day it was due and received a polite e-mail this morning:

I'm a top 20 finalist.

Now I really need your help. The reason I was selected is because Over The Monster is an amazing community-oriented website. You, the readers, drive this website. Not me, nor Allen. I need votes to win this thing though, and anyone can vote.

Please, if you enjoy this website (or me ;)), head over to the following website and give me a vote. No registration required or anything. Just click my name (do I need to repeat it? I will anyway: RANDY BOOTH) and help me out.

To vote, click this link or the following image:

http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2007/10/08/vote-for-the-winner-of-the-2007-blogging-scholars hip/

Thank you!

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You got my vote

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

good luck randy

by Tippecanoe on Oct 8, 2007 10:55 AM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Thanks, guys.

(And, yes, Drugs, you will be awarded for your OTM winnings ... it just depends on how well I do ;))

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2007 10:58 AM EDT reply actions

Good Luck

Wow, that scholarship opportunity is sweet.

I wish you the best of luck.
&& you had my vote.

"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 8, 2007 11:15 AM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Off to a pretty good start.

We're doing pretty well.

Boo Damon. Cheer Bonds.

by illgamesh on Oct 8, 2007 11:17 AM EDT reply actions

Re: Win Randy Win

No problem! You got my vote! good luck with winning; you'd deserve it!!

by gosox on Oct 8, 2007 11:27 AM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Just voted...you are kicking arse Randy...

by cblesz @ Over the Monster on Oct 8, 2007 11:39 AM EDT reply actions

Randall

You just got my vote...Good Luck !!

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2007 11:51 AM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Thanks, everyone.

I think I can win if I can get just 5% of Red Sox Nation behind me :)

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2007 11:53 AM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

3% of RSN and 3% of Kossacks and you'll be all set.

I didn't realize you were still in school. (I feel old.) What are you studying?

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2007 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

I am a journalism major, of course :)

I'm actually the managing editor of the school paper, also, so I have a full plate when OTM, newspaper, work and classes are juggled. That's why Mr. Chace is the OTM MVP :)

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2007 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

I have my own full plate as well. School, work, as well as various "habits".

by Allen Chace on Oct 8, 2007 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Very cool

Good luck with the scholarship...

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2007 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Good Luck Randy...this site is run with the class and gravitas of a veteran...clearly you've got good instincts!

You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 8, 2007 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, Randy,

you & Allen do a good job with this blog. You got my vote. And in the unlikely event that the Tribe beats us, I will be rooting for you to roll over those guys. But I think we may just claw our way back into contention. In which case, sorry, but we're gonna have to smote you.

Yankee Ombudsman

by LateInningRelief on Oct 8, 2007 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Hey, Randy,

I posted this bit at PSA. Cleveland is making classic management mistakes. I don't get it. I would be sooo pissed right now if I were an Indians fan.

You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 8, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Jinx?

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2007 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Jinx?

I only thought about that after I wrote it...so shhhhhhh.

You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 9, 2007 2:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

You've got my vote. Best of luck to you. Thanks for running this site.

Jon Sagara DPfRoY!

by Jon Sagara on Oct 8, 2007 12:34 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Just voted! Interesting that your biggest competition is fellow SB Nation Blogger from San Frans website

by Realistic on Oct 8, 2007 1:31 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Am I the only one who is unsure of who to vote for?

by Allen Chace on Oct 8, 2007 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

How in the world

is the guy with the SF Giants blog walking away with this?

Yankee Ombudsman

by LateInningRelief on Oct 8, 2007 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

That hurts. That hurts here points to wallet

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2007 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

I voted for you, of course, but was sorely tempted by 'Liz Funk'. Liz Funk!

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on Oct 8, 2007 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Similarly hurt here. I drive this bus. :)

by Allen Chace on Oct 8, 2007 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

A couple of things.

First, RANDALL? RANDALL? I almost didn't recognize it.

Second, as of right now the SB Nation Giants blogger is winning :(

I bet he's juicing...

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Maybe he just works for Diebold.

by RSNexile on Oct 8, 2007 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Vote kids. Vote like your very life depended on it. (It does, btw. That's me outside your house in that unmarked van.)

Also, as an aside, I did not vote for him, obviously, but I have a ton of respect for Grant and what he does over at McCovey. Definitely the non-OTM blog on SBN that I enjoy the most. Super hilarious.

by Allen Chace on Oct 8, 2007 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Okay, how about this for a Faustian bargain:

If you guys all promise to root for the Yankees tonight, I'll post over at PA recommending everybody vote for Randy.

Mwah-hah-hah-hah...

Yankee Ombudsman

by LateInningRelief on Oct 8, 2007 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm rooting for the Yanks

And then in Game 5 I'm rooting for a 35-inning bean-ball war.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2007 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

The yanks just dropped Clemens.

"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 8, 2007 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

And Sizemore leads it off with a single shot into the stands. I'm so torn. I want them to lose, but I want them to get worn down, but I also want to beat them in the ALCS too just to rub their faces in it.

Also I think it's crap for Torre to get tossed. Can't think of a game where the MFY's lost and I thought "That was all Torre's fault."

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions

2-0

RBI single by Peralta.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: 2-0

I'd love a 50-inning Game 5. But, I'm OK with the MFY losing now. If the Sox are going to get past the Indians, they'll have to face Sabathia and Carmona twice regardless.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

"Under a new rule, Clemens now is ineligible for the AL championship series if the Yankees advance. He could return to the roster if New York reaches the World Series."

...........

???? What the hey? What is the point of this rule? Not that I care, frankly, I think that overall, Clemens has HURT the MFY since his return. He sure hasn't helped them. (barely able to contain my glee here)

But this rule ... you can play in the LCS, but you CAN play in the WS? Stupid rule, I think.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

The rule is there to keep teams from saying a player is hurt in order to change their postseason roster. It's a good rule.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

My vote's in...

... and best wishes to you, Randy.

Nice job on this site, by the way, to you and Allen. I only recently found this site, and have enjoyed the commentary here.

Go Sox!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

And what's this...

... an early 2-0 lead for Cleveland?

Gee, that's just awful.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

Re: And what's this...

BWAHAHAHHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Couldn't contain it. 8^)

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Jeez top of the 2nd

Wang looks terrible. 2 men on, No outs, down two. Mussina warming in the pen. Schoppach HBP to load the bases. Little bit of controversy about whether it was a botched bunt or not, and Wang gets pulled (I still laugh like a teenager when I type that).

So Wang leaves after 1 inning, with a WHIP of 5.00 and an ERA of 15.88. Making Gagne look good.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

Wang's out, Mussina in

Bases loaded, no one out ...

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

4-0

DP ball advanced 3B, and another RBI single.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: 4-0

Cy Wang with a stellar 19.06 ERA in the playoffs.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: 4-0

Hell, they'd have been better off with Fat Roger.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, I apologize, and...

... I realize this isn't the appropriate thread, but I am so enjoying what I'm seeing on my television, what with Mussina being passed over for the "better" Wang, and he's lasted.... ONE WHOLE INNING and three batters in the 2nd, and leaves the bases loaded.

ROFL

And why is Roger "Who ate all the pies" (love that bit) Clemens allowed to sit in the dugout? He's bringing bad karma to the MFY. (So let him stay)!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Hey, I apologize, and...

Well, I see I"m not alone on this...

LOL

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Hey, I apologize, and...

I thought about creating another thread, but I'm too lazy and I was worried I just look like I was talking to myself.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Hey, I apologize, and...

er...by thread I meant a diary entry.

Another walk. Mussina is lobbing lollipops.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Hey, I apologize, and...

The lollipop is Mussina's best pitch :)

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, Torre's job...

... is now on the rocky shores.

What a decision! I was sure they were going with Mussina.

See what happens when you think with your Wang?

;^)

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Well, Torre's job...

Yup, Wang came up really small tonight.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Rain's really coming down

Posada got lucky on that strike and gets a walk. Ducks on the pond for Judas.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Rain's really coming down

pop out in foul territory.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

4-1

on a Jeter RBI single, Blake just missed it.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: 4-1

Byrd has been in and out of trouble both innings. The Injuns are going to need a few more runs in this one. I think Byrd is gone at the next sign of trouble (hopefully, he'll go 4 or 5). Cleveland has an off-day tomorrow; all hands on deck.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

TBS talking heads...

... are at it again, just pining for the MFY to win.

Geez, guys, this is a NATIONALLY televised game - at least TRY to act impartial.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

Real pitcher's duel in this one!

Hahaaaa

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Real pitcher's duel in this one!

Byrd - 47 pitches through 2 innings. It doesn't look like he'll last long.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Real pitcher's duel in this one!

10 hits for both teams in 2 innings, as well.

How's Mussina's pitch count? (Can't get Gameday to work for some reason).

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Real pitcher's duel in this one!

28, after the first pitch to Lofton.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Real pitcher's duel in this one!

So he's starting to rack 'em up...looks like he's going high in the count to nearly everyone.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Real pitcher's duel in this one!

And as I hit 'Post' on that, Mussina records the 1st K.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

these TBS guys are a hoot

Hughes went 3 and 2/3's innings of two hit baseball.

Well give that man a Cy Young!

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

Re: these TBS guys are a hoot

Who ARE the 3 clowns in the TBS booth, anyway?

Good grief, if I were an Indians fan, I'd surely hit the MUTE button and listen to the radio broadcast. Trouble with doing that is, the radio is usually 1 pitch ahead of the TV.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Slappy

2 ABs - 2 3-pitch strike outs. There were quite a few boos after that K. A-Rod is now hitting .167.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Slappy

I don't get how the greatest hitter ever gets fooled on an 87 mph fastball.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Slappy

Maybe he has something else on his mind - opting out of his contract, strippers, who knows ...

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Can we vote more than once? Vote early and often? :)

by 3000miles on Oct 8, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

I tried, but not too hard, to figure out how. If you figure it out let me know. I suspect at least one other person has figured out how to get multiple votes in.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Hypothetically

You could vote from a separate IP address. So if you voted from home, you could vote from work, etc.

Hypothetically, of course.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Shoppach

starts it off with a ground rule double.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

Working the pitch count.. UP..

Ron Guidry thinks Mussina can go "a good long while, since he hasn't pitched in a while".

Gee, that's funny - that's the reason they gave for NOT STARTING Mussina!

MFYs are full of it.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

and Moose

walks his third batsman in two innings.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

Re: and Moose

fourth in 2.1 at least this one is intentional.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Pitch count going higher... higher...

... and remember, part of the rationale for starting Wang was that he was a sinker-ball pitcher, and it wouldn't hurt as much if he got tired.

LOL

BASED LOADED - hit that ball somewhere deep!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Are there ANY baseball fans in Arizona?

Check this out, just saw this on www.9news.com (Colorado)

If you want to see a NLCS game and are willing to travel, you might consider a trip to Phoenix.

The Arizona Diamondbacks told 9NEWS on Monday there were 12,000 tickets left for each game on Thursday and Friday. Tickets start at $25 for outfield reserve and go up to $200 for a club house box.

There are also 15,000 seats left for a game 6 and 20,000 left for game 7.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Are there ANY baseball fans in Arizona?

That's ridiculous. This is why expansion teams suck.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Are there ANY baseball fans in Arizona?

And this is in a stadium that seats 49,000.

Imagine that - nearly 1/3 of their seats are available at this late date.

Pathetic.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

12000/49000 = approx 1/4

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

6-1, Tribe

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

6-1

I love the IBB strategy it always seems to blow up in their face.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

Re: 6-1

Makes you wonder if Mussina asked the ump: "Do I have to actually THROW the pitches, or can we do it like in slow pitch softball, and just have him take the base?"

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: 6-1

He keeps pitching like this he'd be lucky to get a job coaching slow pitch at a Junior College.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow!

Judas' throw reached the cutoff on that weak single!

LOL

6-1!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

Mussina @ 65 pitches after 3 IP

ERA: 6.00

I love this game.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Mussina @ 65 pitches after 3 IP

heheheheheeeeee

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Next Mound Conference:

"Skip, why're you taking me out? I'm not tired."

"No, but the outfielders are."

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

5 pitch 5th for Byrd

Perez is already warming. It doesn't look good for the MFY (sniffle).

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

Bye Moose.

The outfield was complaining about having to run so much.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

Oh my gosh!

Did the TBS dweebs just say something NICE about the Indians?!?

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Run for the yanks. Thought the TBS guys were going to have to excuse themselves for a minute.

"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 8, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Cano single homer

just another 5 of those guys and you'll win.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Here comes Perez

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions

And now they're interviewing Bon Jovi

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

Re: And now they're interviewing Bon Jovi

Might as well, he knows about as much as TBS's guys.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

You got my vote, well some guy named Randall actually but hey, close enough. NY down by 4.
Geez the Indians are looking smart by not having CC go on 3 days rest. Bummer for us of course, he'll be tough on Friday.

by sydneysox on Oct 8, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

Bon Jovi

They're also very excited about Bon Jovi.

"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 8, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

Yanks fans exploded at a base hit

you'd think it was a grand slam.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

Good Lord

It was just a base hit... They need new announcers. These ones might soil themselves.

"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 8, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

Well Perez isn't impressing the skipper

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

50 bucks to the Jimmy Fund if

Jeter GIDP.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

Re: 50 bucks to the Jimmy Fund if

Where's my checkbook?

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: 50 bucks to the Jimmy Fund if

Now that's what I call intagibles ...

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Amen for the double play

"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 8, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

The Avon Lady now hitting .188

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

dane?

Okay, so... Why Dane Cook? Why have him endorse MLB? Its just wierd... to me anyway. And everyone in my house.

"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 8, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

TBS shows Torre

Commentator: "I wonder what he's thinking."

"You think I'll have enough time during the stretch to clean out my desk?"

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions

"on the brink of upsetting the yankees"

Upset? Um correct me if I'm wrong here, but aren't the MFY the WILDCARD?

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

TN Announcers

Oh, these TNT announcers have been complete dildos...they LOVE the Yankees and it is obvious...

by cblesz @ Over the Monster on Oct 8, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: "on the brink ..."

Honestly - does anyone know who these guys are on TBS?

I've gotta fire off a note to tbs.com - these guys are just plain awful.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't want to seem like a total jerk

...but I miss "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

Re: I don't want to seem like a total jerk

Well, I actually respect the MFY management for continuing this tradition.

By the way, in Colorado, they sing GBA, and then 'Take Me Out...'

It's a nice lift after "GBA".

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: I don't want to seem like a total jerk

Yankee stadium (at least last time I was there) they do both. But they only televise GBA.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

1-2-3 inning?

Would that be a dagger in the heart?

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions

Re: 1-2-3 inning?

Abreu K for 1 down...

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: 1-2-3 inning?

And a TBS orgasm for a solo home run.

Clowns.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

And what's ...

a Rod's post season BA? .180?

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

A-Rod with a solo homer.

At this rate, only 16 more innings to tie.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

Re: A-Rod with a solo homer.

Er, 3. Bad math.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

"A LONG SOLO HOMERUN FOR ALEX RODRIGUEZ AND THE YANKEES ARE WITHIN THREE..." Their excitement blew out my speakers...

"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 8, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

Good grief!

They're already lining up the MFY's 9th inning - as though Cleveland doesn't get to bat in the top ?

WHO ARE THESE GUYS? I WANT NAMES!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Good grief!

Or the 8th inning, for that matter.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Good grief!

If you really want names it's Chip Caray, grandson of Harry Caray, Tony Gwynn, and I think Bob Brenly is the other guy.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Good grief!

Thank you.

Has Gwynn gotten in a word edge-wise? Doesn't sound like it.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Good grief!

No. And Bob Brenly won't be in until the NLCS......... "Caray's booth won't lack for star power, given that Tony Gwynn will be beside him. But even Gwynn is a relative novice for a gig of this magnitude. (Bob Brenly joins them for the NLCS.)"

"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 8, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

TBS sux.

A-Dork's solo shot is the ONLY run given up by the Tribe's bullpen, and yet the 3 clowns in the TBS booth would have you thinking that the MFYs are winning the game.

Great googley-moogley these guys are awful.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

TBS caray quote...

"To be honest," Caray said, "we don't follow the Yankees, Angels, Indians or Red Sox on a daily basis and I wouldn't presume to know those teams as well as the hardcore, passionate fan that has followed them every day. But we are going to know what has happened." Yeah... you don't follow it. Bull.

"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 8, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions

You know....

... Phil Rizzuto (RIP) wasn't as much of a 'homer' as these two are.

I officially excuse Tony Gwynn from this criticism, for three reasons:

a) He's a good guy.
b) He knows the game
c) He hasn't been able to get two words in between Caray and Brenly.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: TBS caray quote...

Yeah Caray and Brenly are clearly Cub guys. Did TBS think this was the Cubbies year or something?

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Did I just hear

"this might be the season for the Yankees"?

Please, even Yankee fans aren't stupid enough to say this was "their season".

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Did I just hear

Okay, as in it might be over. Sounded like "this might just be the year they win the series again."

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Walking Sizemore

...if I recall correctly that didn't work real well last time.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

The last mound conference as Torre walked up

"Dead man walkin'"

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Lead off single in the top of the ninth.

Yet another single for the Tribe.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

"Joba Chamberlain, Ian Kennedy, Kei Igawa, Philip Hughes, all products of this Yankee farm system."

...one of these things is not like the others, one of these things is not the same...

by Allen Chace on Oct 8, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

farm system=George's habit of buying shitty free agents for too much money.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

I shouldn't say shitty. Igawa's 6.25 ERA is mighty respectable compared to the MFY "ace" performance in this series.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions

In fairness

Igawa REALLY sucked before spending time on the Yankees AAA club. He only sorta sucks now.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: In fairness

Eh, I think he still sucks (of course). He'll have a great season next year as the official "keep Joba, Hughes, and Ian Kennedy's innings down and serve no other purpose whatsoever" guy.

by Allen Chace on Oct 8, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

WHAT A CATCH BY DAMON!!!!

They've clearly never seen Coco at work.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions

Here we go ...

Borowski to face Cap'n Intangibles, Abreu, and Slappy ...

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Here we go ...

Holy crap. I realize Betancourt wets his pants at the mention of a save situation, but Borowski is like the last guy the Indians want out there.

by Allen Chace on Oct 8, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

bugger, 2 on, none out and they couldn't add to it.

by sydneysox on Oct 8, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions

On an up note

He can't GIDP this time.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions

It'll be interesting to hear...

... if the "fans" of the MFY boo heartily after the 3rd out.

OR perhaps if they boo after EACH out.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 8, 2007 11:34 PM EDT reply actions

Bye bye Jetes ...

Hopefully, you'll be fistpumping on the golf course soon ...

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions

Jeter: .176 AVG

What a "winner!"

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Driven.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Driven.

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa! That is too funny, Avon of all things!

by MassGal on Oct 9, 2007 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Sit down captain fist pump...2 more to go.

by sydneysox on Oct 8, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions

2 to go.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Abreu-the fatter, black, NY version of JD Drew

by sydneysox on Oct 8, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions

Abreu cuts the lead

Borowski blows

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

6-4

on an Abreu bomb

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

FUUUUUUCK!!! Sorry about the language--it seems appropriate here.

by sydneysox on Oct 8, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Thanks god Borowski isn't our closer, I'd have hives following this guy all the time.

by sydneysox on Oct 8, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

On the bright side, he's probably the best example ever of a guy who "encourages" his teammates to never take the foot of the gas on offense.

by Allen Chace on Oct 8, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions

2 away

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions

If this was April, Slappy would have gone yard

Instead it's October and two outs ...

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

0-1

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

0-2

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Ladies and Gentlemen our ALCS opponents:

The Cleveland Indians.

Yankees lose! Yankees lose! Yankees loooooooose!

Adios Joe.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

Sit down-Arod, say hello to Arte Moreno

by sydneysox on Oct 8, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

I "almost" feel bad for him. He's going to be vilified for all this (along with Torre), while old CI "OPS'd" .353 and made an error leading to an Indians run.

by Allen Chace on Oct 8, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Jug Ears just missed one

2 strikes ...

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions

Theeee Yankeees Loooseee!!!

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2007 11:42 PM EDT reply actions

Re: While the Sox wait, Randy needs your help

NY, done and dusted. At least I actually like the 4 teams left.

by sydneysox on Oct 8, 2007 11:42 PM EDT reply actions

Ditto

but I'm only rooting for the Sox!

I am so happy the Yankees are gone. I love hearing "it's a miracle they made the playoffs" from Yankee fans about the team. Uh, no it isn't they were supposed to run away with the league.

Go Sox!! Good Night All! I'm going to watch postgame stuff...

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2007 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I like the Indians

It's a pity we're going to wipe the floor with them.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:45 PM EDT reply actions

CC and Fausto

do not inspire cockiness in me.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: CC and Fausto

I said it before and I'll say it again. I'll take a Sabathia/Beckett match up any day. I don't have a good feeling about Carmona/Matsuzaka. But beyond that I think we're golden.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Usually I'm an optimist

But I'm not feeling overly confident about the ALCS. CC and Beckett were the two best pitchers in the league this year - I see them as a coin toss. Carmona has the advantage over Dice. We should destroy Byrd and Westbrook.

I think we have a good chance, but I see it going 7.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2007 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Re: Usually I'm an optimist

If we can take the counts deep their starters aren't going 7 innings, and the Indians bullpen is nothing compared to ours. They got a lot of mediocre kids, Betancourt and the worst closer in the postseason, Borowski.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 9, 2007 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions

Re: Usually I'm an optimist

The Yanks are also excellent at driving up pitch counts, and Carmona shut them down completely. Sabathia had an off-night in Game 1 - if he's on, he's one of the best in the business.

But I wholeheartedly agree about the pen. We should eat them alive.

I think the best reason for optimism is that Manny Ramirez is a bad man.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2007 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Re: Usually I'm an optimist

I think you're underrating their pen. Aside from Borowski, they've all been pretty good this year. Would I take them over our guys? No. But...

Rafael Perez, 60 2/3 IP, 62 Ks, 0.923 WHIP
Rafael Betancourt, 79 1/3 IP, 80 Ks, 0.756! WHIP
Aaron Fultz, held LHHs to .191 BA, .291 OBP
Jensen Lewis, 29 1/3 IP, 34 Ks, 1.227 WHIP

Yeah, Borowski and Tom Mastny are kind of pushovers, but we'll have our own (Gagne) to counter them.

It's going to be some tremendous pitching on both sides, methinks.

by Allen Chace on Oct 9, 2007 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Re: Usually I'm an optimist

I didn't have any stats at my fingertips, sort of wet finger in the air based on what little I've seen of them. Looking at that, mediocre is probably too strong a word, but Betancourt is their veteran and he has no postseason experience, neither does Perez, and he about fell apart out there yesterday.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 9, 2007 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Re: Usually I'm an optimist

I see Borowski's name still being slammed - - but didn't I hear last night (from the TBS clowns in the booth) that Borowski's save record is 17-0 when he has at least a 3 run lead? And now, after last night, it would be 18-0...

So, unless the game is very tight, he's pretty good, yes? Now, if it's a 1-run game and he's asked to close, then I like the Sox' chances. ;^)

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 9, 2007 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions

All Yankee teasing aside

To comeback from bottom of the division, down 14 games to become a playoff caliber team...they done good...just not good enough.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 8, 2007 11:55 PM EDT reply actions

Re: All Yankee teasing aside

hey man. quit screwing up the narrative. THE YANKEES LOSEEEEEEEEEE

by Tippecanoe on Oct 9, 2007 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Re: All Yankee teasing aside

They were always a 90+ win team, they just played like crap for the first 50 games. The problem was always going to be shutting down the better teams with that crap starting rotation.

by sydneysox on Oct 9, 2007 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions