Anybody watching the World Series this year?

[kentuck]

First time in a long time that I have been interested in baseball.

Boston vs St Louis. Do you have a favorite?

[elleng]

1. No horse in this race, unfortunately.

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. No

Not since the strikes, especially the second one. And stadium politics makes it even less desirable.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

102. Ironically, baseball has had the longest streak without a strike out of the 4 major pro sports.

Although 1994 without the World Series was quite a doozy, I'll admit.

Thankfully, this guy helped the game's image come back pretty well the following year:

[groundloop]

133. Oh, yeah.... Cal's great

I was lucky enough to meet him once, I attended a youth coaching clinic he put on. His brother Billy was there too, what a contrast. Cal is totally straight laced and Billy is a total cutup.

And As far as this years Series, while I don't have a horse in the race any longer, I kinda' like both teams that are in the series so I'm watching from the perspective of nothing but an avid fan. Kinda' fun that way.

[Electric Monk]

3. GD SOP

No posts about Israel/Palestine, religion, guns, showbiz, or sports unless there is really big news.

[pintobean]

12. The World Series is big news

[Electric Monk]

19. That it happens and two teams play in it? No, it isn't big news, nevermind it being really big news.

[kentuck]

20. The World Series is not a big sports story??

Hmmmm..

[pintobean]

21. Not to you maybe.

They call it the WORLD Series for a reason.
Trash the thread if it bothers you so much.

[Electric Monk]

22. There's a group for it if you want, and the GD SOP is pretty clear.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1206

re: WORLD, what teams from other continents are eligible to compete?

I love how you're consistently wrong, no matter the issue being discussed.

[pintobean]

24. "Electric Monk is not currently hosting any forums or groups."

A good portion of the world is watching.

[Electric Monk]

25. So you'd be cool with a bunch of Olympics threads all over GD? Luge, bobsled, hockey, biathalon, etc

I somehow doubt it, even though that gets many more viewers worldwide.

There's a reason sports has its own group and GD lists sports in the SOP.



edited to add: pintobean is not currently hosting any forums or groups. either.
(since you brought that up)

[joshcryer]

42. Erm, we had Phelps threads.

We had Usain Bolt threads.

We had McKayla Maroney threads.

We had World Cup threads.

Yes, in General Discussion.

No one complained about those.

I think if the discussion is noteworthy then it should be allowed.

[Electric Monk]

69. Ok, sure, because he won a ton of medals already. How does that compare to: "R U Watching?"

There are plenty of reasons for Sports to be on the list for GD SOP exceptions. This is a pretty good example of one.

[joshcryer]

70. I think there should always be some wiggle room.

I would agree though that if there were dozens of World Series threads it'd be an issue (except for right after a team wins; those get posted but sink very quick and the distraction is temporary, maybe an hour). Sometimes its best to just have a hands off policy when it comes to these things.

[KamaAina]

132. Olympics threads are all over GD

because the Winter Games are being held in uber-homophobic Russia.

[pintobean]

121. "consistently wrong"

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12593812

Not nearly as funny as your meta witch hunt spanking, but pretty funny.

[Electric Monk]

130. Skinner said *one thread* about baseball was fine. Enjoy your *one thread* about baseball. nt

[cui bono]

27. Haha... that is a really weak argument. They call it the WORLD series for no reason at all.

What other nations participate?



That's hilarious.

I'm not trying to poke fun, but it really is funny. I really laughed out loud quite a bit.

[pintobean]

31. A lot

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_Major_League_Baseball_players_by_nationality

[cui bono]

37. Wrong.

What nation's teams are play in the National League or the American League?

[pintobean]

40. None

Did I claim there were?

[Agschmid]

165. Nope you didn't... but people sure seem to like slamming you eh?

On behalf of the people with not much else to do... PLAY BALL!

[joshcryer]

44. 209 FIFA teams, 16 WBC teams.

It's a mostly American sport with some Asian states and some Latin American states participating.

If there were more demand for it I would of course agree that it should be more encompassing, but as far as "number of games played and viewers watching" it is the most watched baseball show in the world (it even beats the World Baseball Classic in that vein).

[joshcryer]

48. Wow, I just learned, MLB = most attended sport on Earth.

Major League Baseball has the highest attendance of any sport in the world: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sports_attendance_figures

[Elwood P Dowd]

72. You know absolutely nothing about baseball.

Its been called the World Series for 110 years. For several decades the USA was the only country in the world that even had professional baseball players or a professional baseball league. The championship series, starting in 1903, was called The World Series because the winner was the best professional baseball team in the world. It was strictly an American sport. Today there are several countries playing the game, but none of them have anything remotely close to the talent in the Major Leagues or an organization anywhere remotely close to Major League Baseball. That talent is now combined from several countries but the majority of the players are still Americans.

Why change the name when anybody other than an idiot knows that Major League Baseball is the ultimate when it comes to that sport. The greatest players in the world, either Americans or otherwise, choose to play Major League Baseball.

[cui bono]

73. You just proved my point completely. Thank you.

And the other poster already agreed there are no other nations with teams in the National League or American League. What other leagues make it to the World Series then? The playoffs are between those two leagues.

So there is no reason to call it the World Series since it's purely an American competition for American teams and leagues. So of course the greatest players come here to play, where else are they going to go pro and make that kind of money? They also get scouted, so they are sought after and brought here.

Hahaha... I don't know why you are getting so bent out of shape about it. Lol. omg... this is too funny.

So anyway, now you can see I do know about baseball. I even know how to score a touchdown and make a slam dunk.

[Elwood P Dowd]

75. I don't think I've ever read a more stupid and insane post about professional baseball.

Last edited Thu Oct 24, 2013, 04:32 AM - Edit history (1)

If other countries want to compete in Major League Baseball, then why don't you go help them get their team started. You can be the first to attempt it. Until then, the best professional baseball team in the world is the winner of the MLB World Series, and anybody other than an idiot knows it. Put down the bong and go to bed.

Edit to Add: It is also not financial possible to have Major League Baseball teams all over the world. A 162 game schedule already has teams flying from New York to LA on Friday, to Toronto on Monday, and to Miami on Thursday. Imagine flying to China on Friday, to Australia on Monday, and to Europe on Thursday. When the road trip is over, then you fly back to New York and play a game the next day. Trying to make Major League Baseball international like you want would kill it. Hell, for over 80+ years Major League Baseball teams were all located in the eastern part of the country. Financially, the only possible foreign expansion out of the USA and Canada would be Mexico.

[cui bono]

81. You obviously missed my point if you think I'm advocating teams from other countries

getting involved. I have no idea how you could possibly get that out of my post.

[pintobean]

76. Nations don't have teams.

Your question was:

What nation's teams are play in the National League or the American League?

Aside from really weird wording of the question, the answer is none, because there are no national teams. It's the Toronto Blue Jays, not the Canadian Blue Jays.

[cui bono]

80. Exactly. That's why it's not really a World series, which is why I said it's called the World series

for no reason.

You are right about the Toronto Blue Jays. When did they join? I would bet it was after they named the World Series.

You guys are really uptight about sports, which are supposed to be fun.

[pintobean]

98. I don't get uptight about sports.

I agree with Elwood, and I find your ignorance amusing.

Of course, we do have the Washington Nationals and their long history of representing this nation.

I'm wondering if you think the same way about the NHL.

[broiles]

129. Do the Toronto Blue Jays count? Seems they are from Canada.

[penultimate]

174. heh... There is Canada :P

It really would make more sense to call it the North American Series...

There is Toronto and there used to be that Montreal team called the Expos.

[Agschmid]

164. I agree this is big news. I went to my first world series game... it happens once a year.

It might not be news to you, but many of us are excited about it and feel it fits in with the GD SOP.

Sorry you feel that way.

[pangaia]

103. GO CARDS!!

After last night.. oopps...

But that is such a gorgeous ball park!!!

[Old and In the Way]

112. It is, indeed, a great place to see a game.

There's so much history and quirkiness to Fenway. I've seen some really memorable games there...Roger Moret pitching a 1 hitter against the Sox (Richie Allen's weak infield hit spoiling that), Reggie Jackson hitting a couple of rocket shot homers into Right Field - I just missed snagging one, and a Bill Lee game where he used his "Euphous Pitch" that really messed up a few hitters. And I'll never forget being on Landsdowne St. for the the 75 WS game against Cincinnati when Carlton Fisk hit that barely fair homer over the Green Monster - the place went absolutely nuts.

The thing that surprises people on their first visit to Fenway is how small it really is...TV seems to make the park look larger than life.

PS...one of my earliest memories of the Sox was them playing the Cards in the '67 WS. Man, what a bummer...Bob Gibson and Steve Carlton were absolutely awesome...

[pangaia]

122. Great memories.

I have never been to Fenway. It's on my bucket list.
Hopefully next summer.

[B2G]

4. Go Cards!

Sure hope it doesn't snow.

[Initech]

23. Go Cardinals!!!

[City Lights]

5. Not me. nt

[Boomerproud]

6. I won't be watching, but I'm rooting for Boston.

n/t

[GreenPartyVoter]

185. Same here. The guys in the house are watching, though.

[shenmue]

7. My team didn't even make the playoffs

I think I'll just root for, eh, someone.

[malaise]

8. Glad the umps overturned that awful call

No favorite.

[kentuck]

9. Yep. He never had the ball.

Good job by the umps.

[malaise]

11. Yep and now it's 3-0 Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

[pangaia]

105. aaarrrrhhhggghhh )(*&^%$#

Just pullin' your chain...

[malaise]

106. LOL - I have no horse in this race

but I hate stupid errors

[malaise]

18. Way too many errors from Cardinals

Damn!

[Vashta Nerada]

10. Only if I want to be bored.

[Divine Discontent]

63. bb bbuuutt...

you're talking about the World Series on the internet! LOL... totally jokin' with ya. I can understand the boredom. I love it, but I know if baseball ain't your dish, then it would painful to watch! ha

[pangaia]

107. Especially the way FOX broadcasts the game.

Close up of pitcher. Close up of batter. Close up of pitcher. Close up of batter. Close up of pitcher. Close up of batter. Close up of manager looking serious. Close up of pitcher. Close up of batter.
OOpps missed the wind up.
Smack. oopps missed it.. zoom in on the ball, tighter.. 'ooohh I am so good with the zoom dial. I just love myself." Quick cut to second.. Opps missed it. "Ellsbury is breaking for home!!" Huh, where.. Quick cut to the plate !! 'He's out!!'' Huh? oopps missed it. Now super slo-mo replay. So slo I can go get a beer before they are done.

I LOVE baseball !!!
Coverage just sucks...

[pintobean]

111. I love their coverage

compared to TBS, who covered the National League playoffs.

Joe Buck is no Jack Buck, but he's one of the best.

[pangaia]

123. I don't get TBS so had to watch the NL playoffs on mlb.com

The part I don't like, no matter who is broadcasting, but especially fux, is the visuals rather than the announcers.

[pintobean]

126. Yeah, I get that.

I guess they think it adds to the intensity of the game. I find all those close-ups disturbing, and I often have to glance away. Otoh, it beats the old days, when they covered a game with 3 cameras - one in the upper deck behind the plate and one at each dugout.

[Kolesar]

13. I was hoping the Detroit Tigers would make their city proud ... eom

[etherealtruth]

15. So was I!

They did well (i 'spose) ... but, it really would have been nice to have that kind of excitement in the city.

[tallahasseedem]

14. No Phillies, no Series.

[KoKo]

16. BoSOX...!

Got it on now. Only thing is that Faux News Sports reporting...SUCKS!

[pangaia]

108. It REALLY REALLY sucks.

See my post #63 above for my brilliant reporting on SUCKS coverage.

[theHandpuppet]

17. Bored with watching Boston and St Louis

Won't be watching; I was hoping for something different and interesting this year.

[TheCowsCameHome]

26. Sox.

So far, so good.

[immoderate]

28. I lost interest in baseball when the Dodgers left Brooklyn.

--imm

[nadinbrzezinski]

30. You and my mom should talk

LMAO

[RagAss]

33. Wow...I was born that year.

[immoderate]

38. Worked for you too?

I keed.

--imm

[RagAss]

41. LOL.

[TheCowsCameHome]

47. They left?

Actually, I've been pretty busy lately.

[elleng]

49. LOVE YOU, imm!!!

So did I!

[bluestate10]

56. What year was that? I have only known the LA Dodgers. I heard about Brooklyn, mostly about

Branch Rickie and Jackie Robinson, but didn't read on when the Dodgers left Brooklyn for LA.

[Brother Buzz]

146. Same year the Giants joined them on the West Coast

Say Hey!

[pangaia]

109. Did you read Dorris Kearns Goodwin's book?

It's really priceless.
I grew up going to Yankee Stadium and Ebbets Field, and occasionally the Polo Grounds.

When she talks about walking beneath the overpass between the parking lot and Jones Beach, I can just spell that urine smell.
WOW!

[chillfactor]

29. no interest in the series what-so-ever....

I consider it a waste of my time when so many challenges are facing our country....

[bigwillq]

36. Aren't you a ball of fun.

Yes, there are more pressing issues. But nothing wrong with watching a game, doing a crossword puzzle, playing in the leaves, going bowling, etc.

[pintobean]

43. Chill needs to chill. /nt

[TheCowsCameHome]

46. Funny, they have no interest in you, either.

How weird is that?

[Hippo_Tron]

53. You realize they have sports in countries that are way worse off than we are, right??

You can't spend every single waking moment of your life trying to save the world. Everyone needs a break, and for some people sports provide that. If it's not your thing, I understand.

[bigwillq]

32. Yes

I am watching.

I would prefer that St. Louis wins.

[ChazII]

34. Another "Go Cards!" n/t

[FSogol]

35. Rooting for the Cards I guess, although I am sick of them beating up

on the Nats.

[petronius]

39. Not me. Baseball isn't my thing, and anyway I'm vastly too intellectual and

enlightened - superior, one might say - to watch a bunch of grown men play a game...

(Plus, I'm too busy with a bottle of Scotch and the 4th season of Sons of Anarchy on Netflix.)

[darkangel218]

96. Lmao!!!

[dgibby]

45. Yep. Go Boston! n/t

[frazzled]

50. Sheesh, people aren't interested if their team isn't in it?

That seems weird to me. I don't think that happens with, say, the Super Bowl.

And that leads me to an assumption. See, I never watch the Super Bowl, and not just because my team isn't in it. I don't have a team. It's just that I hate football.

But I do like baseball pretty much (though I don't have the patience for a whole long game these days). So I tune in to the playoffs a bit and now the series. I don't watch the whole game, but I check in.

My assumption is that people just don't much like baseball all that much these days ... unless their team is in it, I guess.

Do you watch the NBA playoffs and finals if your team isn't in it?

[Fawke Em]

51. Yup and was at Fenway Saturday.

Sadly, not at the game, but in the area.

BoSox are kickin' ass right about now.

[ScreamingMeemie]

52. No...but I promised someone I would root for their team.

Hard to do.

[Hippo_Tron]

54. I hate to sound bitter, but I don't much care for big name teams like the Sox and the Cardinals

They get constant coverage on SportsCenter and after watching it every day (not my choice, they put it on at lunch at the office) I get sick and tired of hearing about them. If the media would cover all teams equally or AT LEAST cover them based on merit, I'd be less resentful. True, the Yankees are the absolute worst in this regard, and at least they didn't make the playoffs this year.

When an underdog from a small market gets into the World Series, I'll be more excited.

[B Calm]

55. Get back with me whenever the White Sox play in

the World Series.

[KharmaTrain]

89. We'll Be Waiting A While...

...sadly the wrong Sox are in the Series again. I usually throw on my 2005 World Series DVD this time of the year. The only solace of a team that lost 99 games last year...the cubbies were just as awful. At least I've seen a World Series winner in my lifetime...

And as far as this Series...Go Cards!! (lots of friends in St. Louis)

[Gemini Cat]

99. I have faith that we won't wait that long.

Last year's melt down in September was harder than this year's complete melt down. At least this year I didn't have expectations past May.

[Chisox08]

137. I'm hoping that the White Sox are following the Red Sox pattern

Fall apart at the end of the year, followed by being in last place the next year. Then they will make the World Series the year after that.

[jberryhill]

57. How many countries are competing this year?

[snot]

58. Nope.

Sports: another opiate of the masses.

[delta17]

88. It is entertainment.

No different than watching a movie, going to a concert or a play, or reading a book.

[longship]

59. Yes! Detroit (my home town) Tigers.

But they were honestly beat by the great 2013 Boston Red Sox.

But damn! Detroit needed this one! Bostonians will understand because they are another great baseball city.

I kept thinking back to the 1968 season. I was 20. And just like now, in 1967 the city was set on fire. Sic transit Gloria mundi.

May the best team win. I very may watch, although I'd rather watch the 68 series on DVD.

[Old and In the Way]

113. As a Red Sox fan, I would have been more than OK if Detroit had won.

I knew how much it would have meant to the city of Detroit. Boston's year would have been extraordinary, even if they had lost to Tampa or Detroit in the playoffs, given the fiasco's of the past 2 years. You guys have awesome pitchers in Verlander and Scherzer, but what's up with Prince? He seemed to mail it in. That flop and tag out at 3rd on the rundown is going to be a classic GIF.

[pangaia]

140. Oh yea. That belly flop was priceless !!!

[kentuck]

147. It was a classic!

We will see in every World Series for the rest of our lives!

[pangaia]

148. That and the pop up that Yadi and Wainwright watched drop.

Pure Little League. :&gt )

[kentuck]

153. And they just looked at each other like two ashamed kids...

That was great!

[Southside]

60. Let's Go Mets!!!

NY bias, only watch when NY/NJ teams are playing.

2014 is our year!....2015 maybe?.... Ok 2016!

[SheilaT]

61. World Series?

It's the end of October. Don't they do that at the beginning of the month?

Personally, I'm looking forward to additional league expansion. so that the World Series gets played in November, around Thanksgiving. And teams are absolutely not allowed to play indoors. Nope. Outdoors, as God intended baseball to be played.

[Divine Discontent]

62. a favorite?

yes, any moment of the game Yadier Molina screws up. lol

[adirondacker]

64. New York Boston fan here. Go Sox! nt

[NutmegYankee]

65. Go Red Sox!

[Grey]

66. No......

[TeamPooka]

67. Go Sox

[sheshe2]

68. Boston here~

[villager]

71. A's / Pirates would've been a lot more interesting...

n/t

[jberryhill]

74. No, you are the only one

Network and baseball execs are puzzled by the fact that all available data shows there is only one person watching, so it must be you, and you alone.

[Jim Lane]

77. Red state team versus blue state team, easy call.

OK, it may be a little easier for me because I grew up in Massachusetts, but still... for those of you who don't care about baseball, just root for the Red Sox on political grounds.

[Live and Learn]

78. Californian here, so it hurts

but gotta go for Boston.

Nothing to do with how the St. Louis blew us away in the last game, of course.

[mtnester]

79. Yes, and wondering when the Cardinals will show up

[darkangel218]

82. I dont know much about baseball, but why is it called World Series if its just in the US?

[AngryOldDem]

84. Most likely because back in the day the U.S. was the only nation that had organized baseball.

That's my guess, although now I think the term is antiquated, especially since Japan and Latin America are very much contenders. You do hear "Fall Classic" used, but I think World Series is here to stay.

It would be cool, though, if there could be a true "World" Series, like the little leaguers play.

[darkangel218]

86. The only sport games i like are soccer and gymnastic.

Just because I grew up with them. Nothing against baseball.

[AngryOldDem]

87. I can take or leave baseball, myself.

I've gotten into football over the past couple years, and enjoy the Olympics when they come around.

[darkangel218]

90. Football? Umm.. do you mean the real one, or the American version?

[trumad]

92. Prefer the American version

They score points.

[darkangel218]

93. Hehehe .. true that!

however, soccer is more technical , and not relying on size.

you need to frequent more English pubs. and hang around soccer lovers

[trumad]

94. Oh don't get me wrong---I love soccer.

And I've been in plenty of English Pubs to watch games. It's fun.

Grew up on the American version.

[darkangel218]

95. What/how we grew up in/like seems to shape us and stay with us forever.

I'm the same.

[AngryOldDem]

155. American.

Although with all the controversy over brain injuries, I'm beginning to feel a bit guilty over that.

[pangaia]

110. OOppssie. You asked the WRONG question.

[darkangel218]

131. Lol!!

[Capt. Obvious]

118. Wow, no one's every asked that question before

And I forgot that we annexed Canada.

[AngryOldDem]

83. Definitely routing for the Sox.

1) I live in Cincinnati Reds country. 'Nuff said.

2) Boston -- and by extension, New England -- has had a rough year. They deserve something to cheer about.

And for those who object to this thread in GD: Get over yourselves.

[PeteSelman]

85. No. I hate both teams.

And baseball is barely a blip on my radar.

[abigailronald]

91. Anybody watching the World Series this year?

i am very Busy.. A lot of work i have to d.. I will Miss these series i'll try to see them online

[gopiscrap]

114. welcome to DU

[Justice]

97. Red Sox!

[Tommy_Carcetti]

100. Yeah. Go Cardinals. I guess. Rah. Rah.

Given that the Sawx are division rivals to my Orioles, can't stand to see them win it. I actually liked their fanbase a lot before they got all cocky after 2004, but now they are nearly as insufferable as Yankee fans. Mind you, I said "nearly." I don't think any fanbase will ever dethrone the Yankees fanbase in terms of sheer obnoxiousness.

That being said, the Cardinals won it just two years ago. I would rather see a fresh team play to win it all, one that hasn't celebrated in recent years. Preferably one from Baltimore named after an orange and black bird. Or maybe one from my current state, Florida, named after a sea creature.


Mainly, I'm following it because it's baseball, and baseball is the greatest sport that has been and will ever been invented by man. Not the most exciting match-up for me this year, though.

[delta17]

116. I grew up in Boston.

Sometimes I miss the pre-04 fan base. It was mostly a blue collar crowd. The obnoxious ones are mostly college kids from out of state. You used to be able to get cheap bleacher seats too, but that crowd was pretty rough. It is kind of annoying seeing pink Sox hats all over the country, knowing they didn't tough it out through the hard times.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

117. Maybe I'm being a little too hard on Sox fans.

Those that were there through thick and thin before 2004, and who were some of baseball's most dedicated and knowledgeable fans, are still probably there, rooting for the Red Sox just as they always have.

Unfortunately, now they just happen to be surrounded by a bunch of pink hats and douchebags who don't know shit about the game.

[delta17]

120. No, I completely understand.

Winning a few rings is great, but it does bring out the bandwagon fans. Most of the pink hatters don't really understand the history and traditions of the game. I think loyal fans of small market teams are probably the best fans in the game.

[graywarrior]

101. Sox

[mikeysnot]

104. when your team is perennially eliminated

from playoff contention in April, it is hard to get excited about BB...

[gopiscrap]

115. I watched some of it while eating dinner last night

I love the Red Sox

[Capt. Obvious]

119. Go Sox! Repeat of 2004

The Cardinals - losing the game the Cardinal way.

[Blue_Tires]

124. Both teams are lowlife SCUM

But out of loyalty I typically pull for the NL team (i.e., the league that plays "real" baseball, along with being the first to integrate)

[kentuck]

125. I predict that whomever wins Game 2 tonight will win the Series.

[kentuck]

162. Rosenthal strikes out the side in bottom of ninth!

Cards win Game 2!

[pintobean]

163. Those kids sure can throw some fire.

Man, they're fun to watch.
Now to St. Louis and the sea of red. It's not just the people in the stadium, this whole town turns red during the series.

[Nika]

127. I am rooting for Boston to win. They are my favorite team.

[msanthrope]

128. As a Yankee fan, I am rooting for the Cards. nt

[cali]

134. Bill "Spaceman" Lee is why I'm rooting for the Sox

He was pitching when I was young, living in Boston and a baseball fan who went to games at Fenway. Loved the Spaceman, loved watching him pitch.

He ended up living the next town over in the remote Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.

[bobGandolf]

135. Boston....not just a fair weather fan..

Went through the bad times too. Would love to see them pull off a last place to first place in one year!

[Chisox08]

136. No because the wrong Sox are in it.

[DefenseLawyer]

138. My favorite is any team that is playing the Cardinals

In typical Cardinal fashion the team and their fans spent the day after getting crushed whining about being cheated.

[pintobean]

149. I haven't heard anything like that.

There was plenty of embarrassment, but I haven't heard anyone whining about being cheated.

[DefenseLawyer]

150. Then you weren't paying attention

They accused Lester of doctoring the baseball. Google "Lester cheating" to find plenty of stories ( and cardinal fans whining)

[stopbush]

139. No. Fuck the Red Sox and their stupid fucking beards. Pedroia sucks.

[KoKo]

152. Oh...Come On..Blech. BoSox have been underdogs for Decades...I'm glad

to see the UnderDogs be Winners.

I love the "Grow Beard Thing."

What's your problem? It's Just Sports!

[Xithras]

141. Once it became clear that the Giants were out, I was simply rooting for the Dodgers to lose.

After the Card's took care of L.A., my season was over

[Upton]

142. Me too..

the post season for me has been all about anybody but the Dodgers. Brandon Belt was right all along..

[Xithras]

143. What did Belt say?

Sorry, I'm not sure what you're referring to?!

Unless he said "We're screwed until Zito leaves", in which case he was 100% right

[Upton]

145. Belt, when asked about the Dodger's $230 million payroll:

“All I can say is, you can’t buy team chemistry."

And though it did buy LA the NL West, their conquerors, the Cardinals, 2013 payroll is only $116 million..

[Crewleader]

144. For You Kentuck

Red Sox ready









Today's Cartoon

RED SOX

[kentuck]

154. Thanks Crew!

I should clarify, I suppose? I like the Cardinals and I like the Reds and I like the Detroit Tigers. Whenever the Red Sox are playing anyone else, I would probably pull for the Red Sox.

[Bluzmann57]

151. Yes, of course

I love baseball and am (reluctantly) pulling for the Cardinals.

[panader0]

156. I let Jeannie watch the "Twilight Zone" marathon.

She lets me watch the World Series. GO GIANTS! With the Giants out I just want good games. That 8-1 score last night was not a great game.

[elfin]

157. Not since the Tigers lost. Eom

[gopiscrap]

158. Yes I am

why are so many wearing beards

[kentuck]

159. It's like a throwback ...

...to an earlier time.

[kentuck]

160. The Cards pulled a double steal!

And then, after a sacrifice fly, the Sox throw wildly to third and another run scores. Cards ahead.

[jon10]

161. nope nt

[pintobean]

166. Ready for game 3

Let's go Cards.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

167. No favorite but

Baseball is my favorite sport, so yes!

[pintobean]

168. That's a winner!

On a tripping call?

[Pretzel_Warrior]

175. sweet! when you see how close the play was at the plate

he definitely would have beat a throw without 3rd baseman legs sticking up and tripping him. Good call by umps.

[dog_lovin_dem]

179. I'll take it!!

If it had happened in any other game, there wouldn't be any question about the call. Plus, I'm a Redbirds fan, so I'm thrilled!

[Blue_In_AK]

169. Not this year or any year.

Baseball is BOR-ING.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

176. tonight's game was anything but boring.

watching guys run up and down a court for 2 hours trading hoops only to have it come down to the last 5 minutes and 10 timeouts to end the game? BORRINGGG

[Blue_In_AK]

177. But at least they're not just standing around for most of the game.

[kentuck]

170. I had never seen "interference" determine the outcome of a game?

Never.

[msanthrope]

171. I think the technical call is 'obstruction.' nt

[yewberry]

172. Uhh, yeah.

The commentators were saying that it was interference regardless of intent. No intent.

Gawd, I hate being a Red Sox fan. (I was born there; it's the law.)

[fishwax]

178. that was a crazy finish

[WorseBeforeBetter]

173. Ben Affleck v. Jon Hamm.

Either will do.

[ourfuneral]

180. Football and Hockey

Both forms of b-ball are boring.

[pintobean]

181. Play ball!

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

182. Watching MNF tonight

No one in the stands at St. Louis. They must be watching the World Series instead.

[pintobean]

183. Ortiz finally makes an out.

[kentuck]

184. If Sox hold on and win this game...

It's going to be a tough road for the Cards.

[RebelOne]

186. Nope. Baseball bores me. n/t