f*** the ratings. This is about BASEBALL HISTORY. Money and greed ruin everything.

 

oh no doubt

florida is undefeated in postseason baseball... well i mean undefeated in series.

These teams are better matched then i ever could of predicted. That being said, i think we'll see a noticeable difference towards the back of the Phillies rotation

f*** the ratings. This is about BASEBALL HISTORY. Money and greed ruin everything.

No one should really care about MLB ratings anyway other than Bud Selig and a couple guys in his office. For the NBA and NFL, ok, their ratings matter more, because they have a shorter season and longer playoffs, so a much greater %age of their revenue comes from playoff ratings and advertisements. The biggest bulk of MLB's revenue is the money raised by playing 162 games and having 35,000 people pay to see them in person while a few hundred thousand or more watch or listen to them.

man itd be tight for the rays to have a nice comeback

These teams are better matched then i ever could of predicted. That being said, i think we'll see a noticeable difference towards the back of the Phillies rotation

Cole Hamels in games 1, 4, 7, with the Phillies also at home for games 3 and 5 is a pretty dangerous setup for the Rays.

Cole Hamels in games 1, 4, 7, with the Phillies also at home for games 3 and 5 is a pretty dangerous setup for the Rays.

Do you really think they'll let Hamels go three times? Haven't they already announced Blanton as the 4th starter? It makes perfect sense if Hamels can manage though. And Myers's start will be more then servicable.

Do you really think they'll let Hamels go three times? Haven't they already announced Blanton as the 4th starter? It makes perfect sense if Hamels can manage though. And Myers's start will be more then servicable.

I think that the only thing that stops him from going 3 times is if they have a 2-1 lead or better after 3 games. Hell, if it's 2-1 it's still a judgement call, because putting them up 3-1 with game 5 still in Philly would be damn fine shape for the kill, and having him go in game 5 risks it going 2-2 and losing the home field advantage they'd have stolen.

 

If You're down 2-1 after 3 games, you pitch Hamels in game 4. If you're down 3-0, then it's elimination time, and would you go with Blanton facing a sweep?

Wow. Phillies win. I'm shocked.

Wow. Phillies win. I'm shocked.

I'm not. I think the games that Hamels start are the only ones where the Phillies have the clear advantage. So, i'm pretty much wrote this one off. That being said if "Big Game" James doesn't come through the Rays are in a bit of a predicament.

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/doubl...tropicana_field

 

This is funny, the picture especially got me

I hope the Phillies kick the Rays asses.

I know it works and allows him to constantly square up the ball, but I hate Utley’s swing. I don’t know if it’s to handsy or something it just bothers me.

I am the opposite, I love his swing.

I am the opposite, I love his swing.

 

I'm with you. Short, compact, and to the point.

I'm with you. Short, compact, and to the point.

I guess maybe i'm more of a style than substance kinda guy.

I guess maybe I'm more of a style than substance kinda guy.

 

Ahh.

 

Closet Cub fan, eh?

 

 

 

Ahh.

 

Closet Cub fan, eh?

 

 

 

i feel like you just kicked me in a very unpleasant place.

i feel like you just kicked me in a very unpleasant place.

 

The back of a Volkswagen?

What the Hell was that song they played during rays intros?

Hahah at the Phillie fans chanting "EEEEVVVAA" at Evan Longoria

What the Hell was that song they played during rays intros?

The fish one, yeah. It sounded really kiddy so i'm guessing Wiggles or some other Barneyesque extravaganza. It was a bit curious, because i understand that the Philly fans have a tradition of getting on the opposing teams nerves, but i never heard of the home teams stadium/staff actually getting in on the act.

Moyer is pitching a textbook game. It's awesome, just a pleasure to watch.

4-1 bottom of 7th,let's go Philly!!!

Wow, Moyer did not deserve this....

I really thought that last dribbler was going to go foul. This World Series has been very disappointing, as neither team is playing at a high level.