This series isn't what it used to be.

 

It hasn't been the same since we won the World Series. It used to be "this is the big series since neither team is going to ever win anything and hasn't won anything since the early 20th century", but since we won it all, it doesn't have nearly the same luster. That and the fact that this is the 13th season of the series has made it a bit less than it was. I don't mind it though, at the end of the game it's still just 6 games against a team not even in our league. With that said, I still hate the stupid, silly Cubs fans so winning these games is always a nice plus.

It hasn't been the same since we won the World Series. It used to be "this is the big series since neither team is going to ever win anything and hasn't won anything since the early 20th century", but since we won it all, it doesn't have nearly the same luster. That and the fact that this is the 13th season of the series has made it a bit less than it was. I don't mind it though, at the end of the game it's still just 6 games against a team not even in our league. With that said, I still hate the stupid, silly Cubs fans so winning these games is always a nice plus.

 

i admit i used to be a big time Cubs hater. would watch NL games to merely root against the Cubs. Now I don't even care at all about that team.

i admit i used to be a big time Cubs hater. would watch NL games to merely root against the Cubs. Now I don't even care at all about that team.

 

I still hope they lose because their fanbase is a joke, but especially this year I don't pay nearly as much attention to them as I used to. I've finally figured out that caring about them is a waste. They're not worth the time of day until they do something in the postseason.

It hasn't been the same since we won the World Series. It used to be "this is the big series since neither team is going to ever win anything and hasn't won anything since the early 20th century", but since we won it all, it doesn't have nearly the same luster. That and the fact that this is the 13th season of the series has made it a bit less than it was. I don't mind it though, at the end of the game it's still just 6 games against a team not even in our league. With that said, I still hate the stupid, silly Cubs fans so winning these games is always a nice plus.

Perfectly said.

The resurrection of Pods has really been an amazing thing, and I'm enjoying every minute of it.

 

Prancer has been the Man-swer

 

What has been very important these last 3 wins, is the 6, 7, 8 hitters [bA, Getz [Nix on Sat.] and Beckham] showing life. They've hit .300 [9 for 30], with 6 BB's, 8 Runs and 6 rbi's. I really like how lately Getz and Beckham are approaching their AB's [going with the pitch, not trying to overswing, making contact, working counts].

 

I like Steve Stone's comments about how teams will get tired of pitching him away if he keeps going to RF, then when they come inside, Gordon will be able to get his rips.

AWESOME game be Danks...certainly his bst since the end of last season.

The resurrection of Pods has really been an amazing thing, and I'm enjoying every minute of it.

 

And I just found out today that Podsednik's one of the best defensive left fielders in baseball.

 

No, it's not a joke. His plus/minus as a left fielder was actually the highest among all left fielders from 2005-2007. I was like, no f***ing way.

 

At one point, Pods' Plus/Minus was higher than Rowand's in center field.

Pods

Danks

 

It's nice having a leadoff guy that can get a bunt down again.

Getz is quietly hitting waaaay better, and his D has still remained solid.

 

I love his swing. He always tries to make solid contact and square that ball up.

Yay.

 

It was all good today

This was John's best performance since #163. I'm still not sold on Jose yet. But it's really nice when you feel your team has a considerably better than 50% chance of winning when 3 of your 5 starters take the mound.

What has been very important these last 3 wins, is the 6, 7, 8 hitters [bA, Getz [Nix on Sat.] and Beckham] showing life. They've hit .300 [9 for 30], with 6 BB's, 8 Runs and 6 rbi's. I really like how lately Getz and Beckham are approaching their AB's [going with the pitch, not trying to overswing, making contact, working counts].

 

I like Steve Stone's comments about how teams will get tired of pitching him away if he keeps going to RF, then when they come inside, Gordon will be able to get his rips.

 

Its amazing how much easier it is to turn over the line up when 3-4 guys aren't automatic outs.

The resurrection of Pods has really been an amazing thing, and I'm enjoying every minute of it.

 

Me too. I was against the signing of Pods. Was anybody on here in favor of it?

Pods is shutting up the naysayers. I don't want to jinx him, but what a great season he's had so far.

Met Shawn Marion after the game today, out at Moe's Cantina. Seems like a real nice guy, posed for photos etc

Me too. I was against the signing of Pods. Was anybody on here in favor of it?

Pods is shutting up the naysayers. I don't want to jinx him, but what a great season he's had so far.

 

I was in favor of it.

At the start of the season I would've laughed and rolled my eyes if you suggested signing Pods. After seeing Lillibridge bomb hard, and Wise and Anderson being hurt at the same time, it had gotten to the point where we had to sign him, so I wasn't opposed. I didn't expect him to last this long though and I'm surprised at how solid he's been.

Getz is quietly hitting waaaay better, and his D has still remained solid.

 

I love his swing. He always tries to make solid contact and square that ball up.

 

Getz is beginning to look like a keeper at 2B, especially if Ozzie continues to manage here for the next few seasons. Unless Beckham regresses at 3B, I don't see him moving.

 

Me too. I was against the signing of Pods. Was anybody on here in favor of it?

Pods is shutting up the naysayers. I don't want to jinx him, but what a great season he's had so far.

 

I was on it for the simple logic that a healthy Pods was better than Wise and Lillibridge.

I was on it for the simple logic that a healthy Pods was better than Wise and Lillibridge.

 

Living here in Colorado, I got to see Pods playing sporadically for the Rockies last year, and frankly, I thought he was DONE. I held my tongue when we acquired him, but I thought it was EXTREME desperation on the Sox' part. Happily eating crow now.

 

Living here in Colorado, I got to see Pods playing sporadically for the Rockies last year, and frankly, I thought he was DONE. I held my tongue when we acquired him, but I thought it was EXTREME desperation on the Sox' part. Happily eating crow now.

 

It WAS extreme desperation on the Sox's part. But it's been a glowing success so far, and kudos to Pods for stepping up his play.

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It WAS extreme desperation on the Sox's part. But it's been a glowing success so far, and kudos to Pods for stepping up his play.

 

And he really is a good guy, who's easy to root for. I'll go so far as to say he deserves his wife's hotness.

And he really is a good guy, who's easy to root for. I'll go so far as to say he deserves his wife's hotness.

 

Nah ... he's good, but he's not that good!

Nah ... he's good, but he's not that good!

 

I'm sure he has a rotten personality.

Nah ... he's good, but he's not that good!