35thstreetswarm Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, manbearpuig said: Yeah they might stop if they are cheating (probably not since they literally got caught recent) but if they are not, then you kind of motivate them by accusing them. Seems pretty cut and dry ha Here's the thing--bulletin board motivational material works well if you really believe you're being treated unfairly. Like, being called a cheater when you're not a cheater. But many of these guys are CONFIRMED CHEATERS, and the rest are playing for what they know is the scarlet-lettered cheating organization. Now maybe they're just irredeemable sociopaths who have blocked the whole episode out of their minds, but I can't believe cheating is a conversation they want to be having in the middle of a series, or an accusation they're excited to defend against, or something that allows them to gin up too much righteous indignation. The reality of it all has to creep in there somehow. This was the most interesting thing I took from my many interactions with Astro fans over my last week in Houston. They all by and large have some feeling of shame, and it takes the edge off a lot of the smack talk you expect from opposing fans. They put on a tough act and try to play the heel, but if you actually bring up the cheating and press them on it they kind of look down at the ground and try to change the subject. They know the cheating is b.s. and just desperately want it all to go away. The players may be the same way, and if so I love the idea of using it to our advantage. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 minute ago, 35thstreetswarm said: Here's the thing--bulletin board motivational material works well if you really believe you're being treated unfairly. Like, being called a cheater when you're not a cheater. But many of these guys are CONFIRMED CHEATERS, and the rest are playing for what they know is the scarlet-lettered cheating organization. Now maybe they're just irredeemable sociopaths who have blocked the whole episode out of their minds, but I can't believe cheating is a conversation they want to be having in the middle of a series, or an accusation they're excited to defend against, or something that allows them to gin up too much righteous indignation. The reality of it all has to creep in there somehow. This was the most interesting thing I took from my many interactions with Astro fans over my last week in Houston. They all by and large have some feeling of shame, and it takes the edge off a lot of the smack talk you expect from opposing fans. They put on a tough act and try to play the heel, but if you actually bring up the cheating and press them on it they kind of look down at the ground and try to change the subject. They know the cheating is b.s. and just desperately want it all to go away. The players may be the same way, and if so I love the idea of using it to our advantage. Definitely fair. Now let's keep the hitting going and take it back to Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, manbearpuig said: Definitely fair. Now let's keep the hitting going and take it back to Houston. Agreed. That would be an awful lot of pressure. They'd really need to tune up those cameras and set the buzzers to 11 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I hope Jose Ruiz drills Altuve tomorrow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, ron883 said: I hope Jose Ruiz drills Altuve tomorrow 1. I hope there are zero situations where Jose Ruiz is in the game tomorrow. 2. I certainly hope Jose Ruiz does not throw a fastball at Jose Altuve in a situation where he's actually in the game and putting a baserunner on before Brantley and Bregman. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I hope the Sox K Altuve 3 times tomorrow on their road to a perfect game 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: 1. I hope there are zero situations where Jose Ruiz is in the game tomorrow. 2. I certainly hope Jose Ruiz does not throw a fastball at Jose Altuve in a situation where he's actually in the game and putting a baserunner on before Brantley and Bregman. Up 20-0... Do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I'm in favor of anything that brings the Astros past to light. If MLB won't hold them accountable, at least the players and fans can continue to remind everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Joc putting one deep into the stands on a PH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Let the Astros think about something other than their real task at hand, and let the broadcasters remind everyone how they cheated their way to a title. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, ChiSox59 said: Probably would have been best to leave this thought to himself, honestly. Seems to have become a major talking point of the series now. BUt not sure it matters too much either way. Just win. I agree with this. Not a huge deal but it seems silly at best (accuse past cheaters of cheating again? cmon) and bad for baseball at best (not a good motivational ploy here without proof; it's just not). At worst, if it's true, give some proof or don't bring it up. I would say the commish can't be happy with Game Four storyline bringing up the Astros cheating again. I mean THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN STRIPPED OF THE TITLE. Case close and they weren't Sox should have leaked to the media they suspect stealing signs and let the media run with that while denying all comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: LOL Went from "I don't even know who you are" to "rain fire" real fast. And we know how that ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: LOL Fuck the Ashoes and fuck all their trashy fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Most insecure fanbase in baseball and it's not even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 3 hours ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: I really wish you would lay off the stupid OK Boomer comments. It's like you are saying his comment is age related or that you are saying he is making a stupid comment because of his age. Either way it's ageism and if we don't allow racism or insulting comments regarding creed or gender or sexual orientation why do we allow age related biases ? A stupid thing to do or say is stupid regardless of age . Plenty of people of all ages makes mistakes and say weird things. Couldn't you have just said explained a reason for disagreeing with Gammons rather than make fun of his age ? Can an admin be banned for being verbose, cruel and ridiculous every single day here? Who owns this site? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 No game, guess Ill go troll some Astros fans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Baseball isn't football. You can be too fired up. This could really work in the Sox favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Schwab took quite a beating from White Sox Twitter this past summer after he talked a lot of shit, he hasn't gotten over it lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 29 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: LOL Dusty doesn't know him and he shut his boys down last night. Tepera is a genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG23SoxFan Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 26 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: LOL Always have to laugh at this stuff...so if Tepera said nothing were they going "take their foot off the gas"? This idea that by Tepera saying something gives them extra motivation is comical. They weren't trying to win these playoff games prior to Tepera's comment, but now they mean business lol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 3 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: I am sorry the phrase bothers you, Glad to see a heartfelt apology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 33 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: LOL I’d rather they pitch McCullers against us at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 39 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: LOL Looking up who this guy is, he looks like the Astros version of WhiteSoxDave. Do with that what you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 48 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: LOL LOL is right. Best way to communicate that somebody's *not* in your head is to talk loudly about how little you know, think, or care about them. Just ask the Cubs fanbase, they've perfected this little passive aggressive move for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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