Baseball anyone?

[bunny nose]

Is anyone interested in baseball? I grew up playing softball and have always loved watching baseball. I get so into the games sometimes, I just get so caught up in it.

DH and I are trying to do a stadium tour. It has always been my dream to go to all the stadiums. I love walking into a new ballpark. Its amazing to see how each one is unique unto itself. So far we have been to 9 stadiums. We are revisiting Phildelphia this year since they opened a new ballpark last year.

I am a diehard Yankee fan. Always have been. One thing I hate are people who claim they are Yankee fans until they start losing. Can we say bandwagon jumpers? LOL Its happens here in NY alot. Since 1995 when the Yankees finally started doing really well again it seems as if everyone was a fan. Now this year that they are having problems and not doing so well, all of a sudden those same people are Met fans. Or even better- now they are NY fans. What's up with that? I've been a fan through thick and thin. Oh- DH is a diehard Met fan. It makes for some interesting times at home. Especially during the 2000 world series. LOL

Anywho- any other fans out there?
Karen

[jennylou]

I'm a Dodgers fan. I grew up in Southern CA. Now, I live in Ohio and DH is an Indians fan. I root for them, unless it's interleague play and they are playing the Dodgers or any team that could effect the Dodgers. :p DH took me to an interleague game a couple of years ago, at Jacobs Field. It was the Indians vs the Dodgers. People in that stadium did not like me. Think I shouldn't have worn my Dodgers gear? :D BTW...Dodgers won. :D

[Photobug]

Red Sox fan here, but I promise to play nice if you will bunny nose. ;)
DH has always wanted to do a stadium tour, too. We may be going to Camden Yards on vacation this year. Two years ago, we went to Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame. We had a blast.

[bunny nose]

Of course I'll play fair. ;) Hey- I have a huge crush on Johnny Damon :p

We went to Fenway a few years ago and I loved it. I think it was the year the monster seats were first there. That stadium is beautiful! Have you ever done the ballpark tour there? I think it cost us $6 each. It was great. They take you everywhere, even on the field, in the dugout, and what I couldn't wait to do- go out to the monster. It was awesome. I'll have to scan one of my pics in so you can see.

We've been to Camden Yards, another beautiful stadium. I always say I love Fenway for its old time feel, and Camden for its newer feel. They also have a ballpark tour that is very good. They also take you on the field and into the dugout. I get the chills every time I do one of these tours. Whatever you do, don't go to the Babe Ruth Museum, such a waste of time and money. Spend time at Inner Harbor- you'll love it.

Let me list where we have been: Yankees, Mets, Boston, Baltimore, St Louis (have togo back when new stadium is built), Wrigley, Philadelphia ( going back in a couple of weeks), Marlins, and Tampa Bay. There is a slight chance we may get to Detroit this year. Now that I am pregnant though, I guess our stadium tour will have to be put on hold. ;)

So- I think the Yankees are a game and a half out. Honestly, I don't think they stand a chance this year. I've been saying that since the beginning of the year. Everyone is getting old and worn out- hey you can't win forever. At least this proves that you can't "buy" a world series as so many have said they do.

Ok- I've rambled on and on. It for now! ;)
Karen

[shopaholic]

White Sox fan here. Its mostly my SO that is the huge fan...but I figured since I am forced to watch/listen to games...I might as well know what is going on :)

[tigger8402]

Deffinatly a hometown girl and love the orioles even though they have been sucking lately. It is crazy how many baseball "fans" come out of the wood work when DC got the nationals. I have been to one nts game so far this year and will be going to another at the end of august. I have loved baseball/softball for as long as i can remember. My brother played tball/baseball since he was like 5, my dad and grandmother always watch baseball on tv so its always just been around.

My bf and i would love to hit every stadium eventually. So far we have only been to camden yards and rfk. when he was younger he went to something in tx (he doesn't remember) so we aren't counting that. We want to do them all together, no if only we could hit to lotto and be able to afford to go.

[Sposa06]

I'm a die-hard Mariners fan and always have been! (Hey, bunnynose, I think Steinbrenner is trying to reassemble our '95 team!) I know this isn't our year, but with Ichiro, Richie Sexson, Adrian Beltre, Jeremy Reed, Mike Morse, Raul Ibanez, Willie Bloomquist and Jose Lopez on our roster, the next couple of years will *definitely* look up!

My dad and I have always wanted to do a baseball stadium tour - we might, after I graduate this spring.

[bunny nose]

(Hey, bunnynose, I think Steinbrenner is trying to reassemble our '95 team!)

That's funny- I didn't even think of that. LOL You are right though. I gotta tell ya- Ichiro scares me everytime he gets up to hit. He is such a good player, another one Steinbrenner will go after in 10-15 years cause he thinks he might still be good. He's good at doing that- going after the big names when they are just a little past their prime. But he gives up guys like Alfonso Soriano- I'll never understand that one.

Randy Johnson pitched a really good game last night. Won 4-0 and he had a no hitter going into the 6th or 7th I believe. DH, the diehard Met fan in my life, put the curse on. He said, "Hey honey, your team got a no-no going" And with that the next pitch was a hit. He does it all the time, I wanted to kill him. LOL Did Boston win last night? Haven't had time to look yet.

Oh- I should also add to my stadium list the minor league ballparks I've been to: Staten Island Yankees, Trenton Thunder (Yankee affiliate), St Lucie Mets, and Tampa Yankees. The first three I've seen games at- the last I was only there for spring training. I love doing this stadium tour, it is so exciting. I love showing off my photo album to friends. I still have to hit RFK though. We were trying to this year, but neither DH or I are working- so money is a little tight. And yeah, I agree- you gotta do it together. DH had been to the Marlins before we met, I told him it didn't count he had to go again.

Well, it for now!
Karen

[Linz]

Braves fan here. My dad has been a Braves fan ever since they were the Milwakee Braves - his side of our family is from Wisconsin. His very first game he ever went to with his dad when he was 5 was a Braves game. So it was pretty much be a Braves fan or die in our family! lol.

I also played softball growing up, from the ages of 5 - 16.

I LOVE BASEBALL.

FH thinks it's hot when I yell at the players or the umpires while we watch the games. lol.

[Abby'sMom]

Another Oriole fan here. :)

The A's run a close second.

Haven't been to many games at all this year b/c of DD, but hoping to catch the O's in Oakland next month!

[bunny nose]

FH thinks it's hot when I yell at the players or the umpires while we watch the games. lol. - That's great! I wish my DH felt the same way. He seems to not like it that I love sports. Leave it to me to find the one guy who wouldn't be turned on by that. We were just in Florida for a few weeks. I wanted to go to a Marlins minor league game in Jupiter. We never went, instead he took me to the mall. I hate shopping. I get so pissed sometimes.


So- Manny Ramirez wants to be traded. Oh my! I read that one of his problems is loss of privacy up there in Boston. What does he expect? To be a great player and not be out there? Sometimes I think people really don't know what they are getting themselves into. I mean he grew up steps from Yankee Stadium- he has to know whats involved. What team is going to pick up that paycheck though? Not many can afford to take his contract. We will see this weekend- trade deadline is midnight July 31.

Karen

[catch]

I'm an underdog fan! :D

This year, I'm cheering for the Yankees. They've improved lots and I think that's because I've been cheering for them :p

Last year, I cheered for the Yanks as well, even though I knew that Boston was going to win. They just wanted it more last year.

The year before, I cheered for the Marlins, all season long! And I live in the Bronx, that was rough.

Before that, I cheered for the Mets. I grew up in Queens and usually consider myself a Mets fan, except for when I'm trying to "help" another team. :D

My FH is a diehard Yankees fan. We have tix for the Yanks vs Angels game tonight. Pretty psyched!

[Kristy]

Huge White Sox fan here :) I'm a South Sider by birth, and I'll die before I ever root for the Scrubs, I mean Cubs ;)

[bunny nose]

Huge White Sox fan here I'm a South Sider by birth, and I'll die before I ever root for the Scrubs, I mean Cubs
I hear ya on that. I would never root for the Mets. I almost died in 1986 when the Series was Mets against Red sox. I had noone to root for. Oddly enough, that's the year I started liking football alot. Coincidence? :p

catch I'm the same way with basketball. I like the sport but never really had a favorite team. I would find one team or another to cheer for. But DH is a diehard Nets, so I have swayed that way. No swaying in baseball though. ;) You live in NY- I'm sure you hear all those people who are diehard Yankee fans until they start not playing well, like this year. All of a sudden they are Met fans, no matter how bad they are doing. Then they consider themselves NY fans. Ugh, I hate people like that. I called my BIL out on that this year cause that is exactly what he is doing. Now he hates me- his birthday is next month- I'm getting him a Mets shirt. LOL I asked him one day, "So what you are saying is that if you lived in California you would cheer for 5 teams. Correct?" He said, "No only one." So I said, "Well then how come more than one in NY?" He got pissed and walked off. LOL I don't mind people like you who admit to not really liking one team over the other, just the ones who say they are diehards until the team goes bad.

Have fun at the game tonight. Look for the Road Trippers- they are super nice. I met them at Shea during the Yankee-Met series. DH even got on the show.


Have a great weekend all!
Karen

[catch]

bunny nose, you see, I do have a favorite basketball team, the Nets as well :D

FH and I were discussing the 1986 series the other day. He said that's the only time he ever rooted for the Mets, anti-Boston. As for me, I remember that day as the day I learned how to spell my name, lol. My dad had bought me a big Woody Woodpecker coloring book and I didn't want my brother (who was watching the game with our dad) to take it. I was 5 :p

And I totally know what you mean about those people who only root for teams only when they're winning. Drives me insane!! I remember in high school, I was into the Yankees in 1996 and my friends thought I was a "tomboy", just because of that. But then come October, they were all "let's go Yankees". It would drive me nuts! I brought it up once and they told me that I didn't invent "being into baseball" :rolleyes: LOL! The following Spring, they had forgotten all about baseball, til October came around again.

Yanks lost tonight, 4-1. Disappointing. There was a very annoying couple sitting right behind me rooting for the Angels. I didn't mind the rooting so much, except that they were making fun of the Yanks whenever they weren't rooting. Why is that necessary? Yeah, whenever the Angels struck out, I let out a whoop, but that's mostly because of a good play the Yanks made, not because the Angels were getting struck out. The girl was all "thanks A-Rod for striking out, you're a gem!" That's not even a good line!! lol :D I had to turn around and roll my eyes at her, I couldn't help it. When the game was over and the Angels had won, she and her bf were all high fiveing each other. Who does that anymore? And at Yankees stadium when you've been rooting for the opposing team. They're lucky they weren't sitting in the bleachers with the creatures, lol.

Oh, and next to us, were a couple of Super Fans. Those are always fun. "here you go, here you go, here you go! strike him out Two-Five, strike him out!" Hilarious. Good times.

[kemaji]

I'm a Giants fan and have been since I was little. It's a bit rough because I don't see any of their games anymore since I moved to Ohio. I'll be going to a Dodgers - Rockies game at the end of the month and they are in the same conference as the Giants, but it just isn't the same.

[bunny nose]

How crazy is that? And he says he never intentionally used the substance. So does that mean someone slipped it to him? :rolleyes:

What roll models these guys are. :rolleyes:



catch - I saw some of the game Friday- they didn't look too good out there. But hello on Saturday and Sunday. DH was dying- he hates the Yankees. Two come from behind wins. WOW!


Karen

[Cali*Girl]

I grew up with a father who was a HUGE baseball fan and then I married a big baseball fan...so I sort of have no choice. I grew up between San Francisco and Oakland, but the A's have always had a special place in my heart. I've been in the Philadelphia area, where we like our heartbreaker sports teams. I root for the Phillies, even when they make stupid trades. (Don't get me started about Ed Wade.) Speaking of stupid trades...I'm a closet Atlanta fan since my Johnny is there now.

[catch]

I'm very disappointed in Palmeiro. I love how he used the word "intentionally" like 5 times. Yeah, whatever. I also love how Barry Bonds says he's not gonna return this season. He's probably at some rehab detoxing. The worst part is how these guys break records that legitimate players broke years ago. Real players, that actually played the game honestly and fairly. Pisses me off :mad:

I'm sure Jose Canseco is off somewhere laughing his butt off, lol.

And it sucks that these guys are role models. My older brother was a huge Palmeiro fan when we were kids. I used to love that 'stache too ;) Sucks.

[Cali*Girl]

Well, if your personal trainer hands you a pill and says "Take this vitamin" (wink, wink)...you can honestly say you weren't intentionally taking steroids, can't you?

One thing my DH noticed tonight...a lot of the guys who are suspected of doing steroids have been injured this year. It's just interesting to note.

[bunny nose]

One thing my DH noticed tonight...a lot of the guys who are suspected of doing steroids have been injured this year. It's just interesting to note.

Interesting isn't it? Last year Jason Giambi went through that. At first they said it was a parasite that he picked up while playing in Japan. Kevin Brown had the same problem- but he was sick right after getting back from Japan- not three months later like Giambi claims. Then it turned into cancer, then we heard nothing more. He lost a lot of weight last year too- said he stopped eating McDonalds- yeah OK. Its really amazing how all these big names are getting sick though. :rolleyes:

Karen

[Sposa06]

I'm very disappointed in Palmeiro. I love how he used the word "intentionally" like 5 times. Yeah, whatever. I also love how Barry Bonds says he's not gonna return this season. He's probably at some rehab detoxing. The worst part is how these guys break records that legitimate players broke years ago. Real players, that actually played the game honestly and fairly. Pisses me off

I totally agree! I HATE the fact that Sosa, McGwire, Bonds and their ilk get all this attention and are heralded as great baseball players ... they juice up and hit home runs. They are NOT great baseball players! It's been so much fun to watch Ken Griffey, Jr.'s career come back as all the other big men lose the steroid bulk and dry up. Bret Boone had to quit taking steroids and, instead of hitting home runs, spent the first half of the season hitting long fly balls. Steroids made the difference for him, and these other guys as well. I HATE that they are in the record books. Griffey, on the other hand, has always been a natural athlete ... because of that, he rested on his laurels and didn't train properly. Now that he's taking care of himself, he's a great ballplayer again.

Also, Mariners pitcher Ryan Franklin has just been suspended for 10 days for failing a drug test.

[catch]

I'm glad there's people like Giambi who admit to the steroids, get help, come back and still play good. Not as good as before, but still good.

I'm glad they're catching these guys. But 10 days of suspension doesn't seem like enough. FH thinks that the humiliation of it all and losing the fans respect will be the best punishment for these guys. I think I agree.

Last night, FH and I were watching the induction of Wade Boggs and Ryan Sandeburg into the Hall of Fame. Did anyone watch it? I barely recognized them! Sandeburg used to be hot, now he's bald with a flabby neck, lol :D Awesome players though. Boggs was always a fave of mine. They both seem so down to earth.

[catch]

Sposa06, Ken Griffey was always a favorite of mine also, back when he was in Seattle :)

[Freckles]

Life-Long Red Sox Fan. The love for the Sox has been passed down generations in my family. I cried like a baby last year when we beat the Yanks after being down 3 games, and then again when we FINALLY won the World Series. It was bittersweet, because I felt so sad at the thought of my Aunt & Uncle who rooted for them every year like crazy we're not with us to witness the glory. It seems silly to miss my dead relatives even more during baseball season, but I do. :o We have always had season tickets, and I grew up loving my time spent at Fenway. The Paw Soxs in RI are fun too.

I have attened games at Fenway, Shae Stadium, Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, Comiskey Park, and The BOB in AZ.

~~~~~~~~~~~
Random comments:
I love Papi, I am thrilled that Manny is staying, and I miss Pedro.

As to the steroid problems---I agree that it is a shame how this has tainted the era of baseball that I have grown-up watching. I have been a Barry Bonds fan for years, since he is my hubby's favorite player and I hate what he has allegedly done to achieve the level of greatness that he has....

I can't get over Palmeiro fo whatever reason I believed him at the hearings in March, so I am very disappointed. And now Seattle Mariners pitcher Ryan Franklin has received a 10-day suspension under the terms of Major League Baseball's steroids policy as well. :rolleyes:

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Read this on Yahoo! Sports today:

Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., a former pitcher who's in the baseball Hall of Fame, said the Senate will hold hearings this fall on legislation that would mandate two-year suspensions for any professional athlete in a team sport who tested positive for steroids.

``The hard line is for the good of the kids,'' Bunning said on ``Fox News Sunday.'' ``We don't want children, high school or college players, trying to boost their ability to make it into the major leagues.''

Not sure how I feel about that. 10 days feels like little punishment, but 2 years seems like a lot. But if it keeps players off steroids, then I guess it's just better for the sport (and all sports).

Here's the article:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-drugs-congress&prov=ap&type=lgns

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Congress might intervene in steroid testing program
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2127848

[Cali*Girl]

Just a thought...

If you tested positive for drugs in any other job, you'd most likely lose it. I, in fact, would probably not teach again. With that being said, 10 days is a slap on the wrist and 2 years is a punishment, in my opinion.

[catch]

Hmmm...I guess I hadn't really thought about it that way. I just thought that from 10 days to 2 years felt like an awful lot. But what you said makes sense.

[Cali*Girl]

I can understand that.

I just get so upset when I think about how these guys have broken records because of drugs, you know? Guys like Ruth, Dimaggio, Aaron set these records and now they're broken because these other guys cheated.

[mb1197]

I’m a HUGE RED SOX fan. DH and I watch almost every game and since we moved to NC we had to purchase the MLB Extra Innings package just to get our “fix” every time they play. Last year we went to a wedding in Fenway. Our friends were married on the dugout and had their reception in the 406 club. It was amazing. After we returned home they went on to win the World Series. What a ride!! :D

[bunny nose]

but 2 years seems like a lot
Think of Pete Rose- he gambled on games he managed- not ones he played in, and he was banned for life. Not even allowed to be in the Hall of Fame. What makes doing illegal drugs any better?

If you tested positive for drugs in any other job, you'd most likely lose it.
Most definitley!


I just get so upset when I think about how these guys have broken records because of drugs, you know? Guys like Ruth, Dimaggio, Aaron set these records and now they're broken because these other guys cheated.
ITA! Does anyone remember how such a big deal was made out of Roger Maris beating Babe Ruth's homerun record? They said it wasn't fair because he had a couple of more games to do it in. For years his record had an asterisk (*) next to it. Maybe they should add that asterisk to McGwire, Bonds and Sosa. On the bottom of the page it should say- Done under the influence of an illegal substance known to enhance power and strength. HA- wouldn't that be funny.

Anyway- went to another stadium over the weekend. We went the new Philadelphia Phillies stadium- Citizen's Bank Ballpark. It was beautiful. I love how they are making the new stadiums look old, but really very new. We had been there a few years ago at the Vet. It was so weird to turn the corner and see the big parking lot where the stadium once stood. They really made the area look nice. When we were last there I remember not feeling so safe there- but not anymore. Oh- yesterday was a promotion day. Fans under 14 got a batting helmet. We told the guy I was pregnant and he gave us one. It was so nice. You would never get that in NY.

I'm trying to talk DH into going to see the Washington Nationals before the summer is over. Fingers crossed!

Last year we went to a wedding in Fenway. Our friends were married on the dugout and had their reception in the 406 club.
That is awesome! When I was planning my wedding I contacted both the Yankees and Mets to see what could be done. Never got a response back. I would have loved to do that.

[Cali*Girl]

mb1197...Sounds awesome!

bunny nose...You were in my neck of the woods. What day did you go? I ask because my husband went to Sunday's game. I'm glad you were treated hospitably (is that even a word, much less spelled right?).

[mb1197]

It was definitely one of the most interesting weddings I've ever been to. All the guests sat in the stands and the bridal party and bride and groom stood on top of the dug out. The pictures are amazing! :D

[bunny nose]

mb1197 Do you have any pics you would be able to share? Even if you have to rub out faces for personal reasons. I would love to see them.

Dens_Cinderella I went to Sunday's game also. We sat in section 143- right under the scoreboard. We only sat there one inning- it was way too muggy for this pregnant lady. Plus the lady next to me was covered head to toe in sun screen and it was getting me ill. We got to the game about an hour early. New for us- usually we find a local bar and have a few drinks before going to the game. Very rare for us to make it into the stadium before the first pitch. But I can't drink- so we just went in. We walked all over, all the levels. It was so nice. We did a little walking around after the first inning, but left the game in about the 4th or 5th inning. It was too hot for me and DH has a cold and was really worn out. I really liked it though. I'm sure we'll go back again!

Karen

[mb1197]

I wish I had some digital pictures, but infortunately the ones I took are all regular prints and I don't have a scanner to use so I can post them. FWIW, my favorite one is of the bride and groom taken at night and the backdrop is the jumbotron (sp?) with their names and Red Sox logo on it. It's really cool!

[catch]

mb1197, wow, that sounds like an amazing wedding!! I had never heard of anyone doing that before. Too cool!

[mb1197]

One of the funniest parts of the wedding was that it took place during a Patriots game so all of us die hard New England sports fans were checking scores throughout the ceremony. Then when we got into the 406 club they immediately turned the game on so we could watch the Pats beat the Bills. The bride and groom kindly waited for the game to be over before being introduced! :p

[laurenc]

sox fan here -- i have johnny damon in mid-swing as my background pic on my laptop. i get teased for it all the time, but damn, that photo ain't coming down for a lonnnng time :)

[laurenc]

One of the funniest parts of the wedding was that it took place during a Patriots game so all of us die hard New England sports fans were checking scores throughout the ceremony. Then when we got into the 406 club they immediately turned the game on so we could watch the Pats beat the Bills. The bride and groom kindly waited for the game to be over before being introduced! :p

hahahaha, that's great -- i had to teach evening seminars the week of the ALCS. none of my students could pay attention -- they were all preoccupied with receiving text-messages on their cell phones from their tv-watching friends. every now and then someone would just sort of shout out, YES! or SHIT! it was amusing. we totally wasted a week's worth of material, but hey, you can always make up a class, but you can't make up a sox-yankees playoff game ;)

[bunny nose]

Did anyone see the Yankee game tonight? Some guy fell out of the upper deck. No joking! Luckily for him and everyone under him he was sitting in the upper deck right above homeplate. He fell onto the screen that protects everyone sitting behind homeplate. I don't know any of the circumstances around it yet (accident, drunk, pushed), but oh my- can you imagine? He sat there looking so stunned. I felt really bad for him. I'm still in shock thinking about it.



Karen

[Cali*Girl]

bunny nose...Believe or not, my husband was in that very same section! :)

Off to watch sportscenter to check on the Yankees fan...

[bunny nose]

Believe or not, my husband was in that very same section!
No way- that is way too funny!


I just read a little article about the guy who fell out of the upper deck. Apparently he did it on purpose. He told his friends he wanted to see if the net would support his weight. Then he jumped. Um- ok- if thats true- what a jerk!

Karen

[Sposa06]

Have you all seen the replays of the collision between Mike Cameron and Carlos Beltran? :eek: That was scary! Beltran got a concussion and a slight facial fracture; Cammie has a concussion, multiple fractures in his cheekbones and a broken nose. He's going to need to have facial surgery. I heard about it, then glanced up and happened to catch a replay on the local news (Cammie used to be a Mariner). It almost made me sick to watch it.

[catch]

OMG, I saw it this morning!! OUCH!! It made me hurt, lol. Poor guys :( I'm glad they're ok considering...

I'm off to a Yankees vs. Rangers game tonight. I'm so glad we've been able to catch a couple of games this year. I've been taking lots of cool shots. I have an unofficial Baseball Buttwatch 2005 calendar pictorial going on, lol. I watch the game, honestly, I do. The Buttwatch is just a bonus ;)

[Cali*Girl]

I had a really bad headache today and happened to see a replay of the collision at the time. Made me feel a bit better. I'm glad no one was seriously hurt.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Have you all seen the replays of the collision between Mike Cameron and Carlos Beltran?
Yes, it looked so awful! It is so hard to watch.

Oakland A's fan here. When I lived in the Bay Area I went to the games all the time. My company had a suite box at the A's and Giants so we could go to the games for free whenever we wanted to, I miss them! My company also had many of the players as clients so I have met quite a few of them. Nicest guy ever is Cal Ripken, he gave me free World Series tickets one year...soo cool! Now I live with no teams around me which sucks, I need my baseball!
Great thread btw....

[bunny nose]

catch Great game Friday night. At about 6pm I said to DH, "Let's go to the Yankee game." He didn't want to go, so we watched it at the bar he works at instead. Oh well.

unofficial Baseball Buttwatch 2005 calendar pictorial going on
Loving it! You are too funny.


Yeah- we saw the collision between Cameron and Beltran. OUCH! We were watching it live when it happened. Scared the beejesus out of me.

Not much going ontoday- just sitting here watching the game. So far so good.


tinkerbelljenny Those freebies for the great seats had to be so exciting. I would love to get luxury seats at Yankee stadium. Oh well, will have to be satisfied with dreaming only. LOL


Have a great weekend girls!
Karen

[curlyjr]

Diehard Yankee fan here!! I hope they make it to post season, for one thing our cable is so limited thats about the only time we can watch a Yankees game!

[bunny nose]

Yippee, another Yankee fan. Welcome, curlyjr . That stinks that you can't get that many Yankee games on TV. We have sattelite, so we get it all. Although I hate sattelite, I am happy I can see my Yankees everyday.

I am really doubtful about the Yanks making it to post season this year. They just don't "have it", like they have in the past. KWIM? I hope they do, but I got a feeling they won't.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Karen

[catch]

bunny nose, here's a pic for you :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/catch/2005/06999390.jpg

Who's your favorite Yankee btw? Tino Martinez is my pretend boyfriend, lol. FH doesn't mind too much :D

[bunny nose]

Great pic, thanks catch. Who is my favorite Yankee? I like Tino also, he's the quiet type who gets it done. I used to work with his brother, they used to hate each other, hopefully they have made up.

My favorite of all time is Thurman Munson. I was a catcher when I played softball because of him. So sad what happened to him.

Karen

[mobox]

New to this thread....

I am a HUGE baseball fan. I played 12 years of competitive softball and have been a tried and true Angels fan since I was 6. Still my favorite team but I do also root for the Dodgers since they are my husband's favorite team. ;)

[Bellefior]

Another die-hard Red Sox fan here. Born and bred.

Things get pretty interesting in my house since DH is a Yankees fan. We've both taken a pretty fair amount of ribbing from our in-laws on each side. It got so bad at a family function (my side) last month when DH was teased unmercifully by about 30 of my family members that he hadn't seen since before last year's playoffs that he walked out of their house (fortunately, for him, he did come back). I did feel bad for him, but as I said to him, shouldn't dish it if you can't take it. It was amusing to him when his aunt called me in 2003 after we lost the ALCS at the ungodly hour of 5 am. It was amusing to him when I called her after game 7 last year (not at 5 am mind you) and all I got out of my mouth was "Good morning" and she said to me not to call her house again, that she was in mourning, and she slammed the phone down in my ear (for crying out loud I could have been calling to tell her DH was in the hospital or someone had died or something). Not so amusing when the table were turned. All that goes through my head was "for crying out loud it is only a game don't take it so damn seriously!"

I've learned that its best to have rational baseball discussions with DH (which I always did), I can actually get him to watch a Sox game on TV with me, and we even went to see the Sox play last month with our dads and we had Green Monster Seats (DH says he only went because of the seats) which was incredible, closest you will get to heaven...at least in Fenway! But I've learned not to mention to him how well the Red Sox are doing, how badly the Yankees may be doing, and above all, not to mention how hot I think Johnny Damon is! ;)

[Bellefior]

Edited to delete the double post!

[kd 9.21.02]

Another Yankee fan here...

This season is really going to come down to the wire. The Yanks and Red Sox play six more times, finishing up the regular season with three games in Boston.

Favorite current player: Hideki Matsui

[Bellefior]

This season is really going to come down to the wire. The Yanks and Red Sox play six more times, finishing up the regular season with three games in Boston.



KD this is just what DH and I were saying. In the end it's probably going to come down to a knock down drag out fight between the Sox and Yanks in the AL and both DH and I are excited about the prospect. I guess when they do play, we'll just do what we did last year to keep the piece and watch in separate rooms of the house!

[kd 9.21.02]

Bellefior - If my DH were a Red Sox fan, we'd have to watch the games in separate buildings. ;)

I'd love it if the Yankees could put the AL East away before the last few games, but you're right - it will be exciting to watch it come down to the end.

[mb1197]

This is my favorite time of the year. We are appraoching the post season (love my Red Sox!!!) for baseball and getting ready for some Pats football. Life could not be better!!!

Of course, I am trying to figure out what the hell happened to Schilling and Millar's hair. :confused:

[jesseybell]

I was just going to comment on Millar and Schillings hair. I am not sure why Schilling did it - he already has blond hair. They definitely keep it interesting.

I am wondering what Mark Bellhorn is going to look like now that he is a dreaded Yankee. They showed him last night and he hasn't become clean-cut-All-American boy yet.

We got Sox tickets for Monday - a rain make-up game. I am so excited. Else we wouldn't have gone to a game all season.

The Sox are definitely keeping us on our toes....And 8 more days until the Pats opening day and I'll be there. I can't wait!!!!!!!

[mb1197]

This is exactly what I miss about living in MA! :( We have to buy all sorts of sports packages in order to see all the games down here.

I can't believe that Bellhorn went to the Yankees, but I'm not really sad to see him go to be honest. He was doing terrible anyway.

Have fun at the games!!! :D

[bunny nose]

Bellefior - Boy oh boy- I thought the mix in my house was bad. I'm a Yankee fan and DH is a Met fan. But Yankee-Red Sox mix, wow. I agree what you said about not dishing it out if you can't take it. I give it real bad to Dh and his family, but I can take it back without getting PO'd. This year I went to a Yankee-Met game at Shea stadium. They kicked our butts. After the game in the parking lot people were walking by and they were all happy and cheering, then DH's friends and family would point me out as Yankee fan, and boy did I get it. I got ripped, but I laughed through it all. I deserved it all. It was just too funny. Oh, by the way- did I mention I am in love with Johnny Damon? He is just too adorable, not when he's kicking our butt though, lol.

The Yanks are starting to pick it up, hopefully it will be enough to pull through. I don't know if I can handle another Yankee-Red Sox post season though. I may have to hibernate through October. LOL

[Bellefior]

Bunny ,

DH was originally a Red Sox fan (his dad always has been, his mom is a Yankee fan) until 1986 when he turned to the "dark side". Last year I used to whistle the Imperial March theme from Star Wars during the games and it would drive him up a wall!

When we were first dating, I took him to a Red Sox-Yankee game at Fenway. I made sure I wore Red Sox attire to deflect some of the abuse which I knew was sure to come our way since he insisted dressing All-Yankee. I remember getting off the T stop and two cops jokingly asking each other "what was that smell" and then pointing to DH and saying "oh look, its a Yankees fan". He was steaming but being that they were cops he couldn't say what he wanted. I did tell the cops "hey, he's with me and I am a Sox fan so he can't be all bad, cut him some slack!" I can dish it and I can take it. Unfortunately, he has a lower tolerance than I.

I've been on a mission to turn him back to being a Sox fan. I consider the fact he set foot in Fenway this year a major accomplishment towards that end. That and the fact he will watch a Sox game with me--though he says its to give them an evil eye and not because he has undergone a miraculous conversion ;) !

[mb1197]

I forgot to mention the fact that now that DH and I are in NC we still proudly sport our Red Sox and Pats jerseys. Typically nobody bothers us. Even when we were in the Superbowl against the Carolina Panthers we could have good fun with the "natives" down here. HOWEVER, when we cross paths with a Yankee fan down here it can still get pretty ugly no matter how far away from home we are. Just last Friday we were wearing our "gear" after attending a Durham Bulls game when a Yankee fan yelled at my husband to "Go back to Boston you Masshole!". He continued to spout off and we just tried to ignore him as we weren't looking for trouble and it was obvious this guy was. DH kept him cool and light heartedly said "See you in October". Well, needless to say this guy could dish it but seriously couldn't take it and we all ended up in a stupid brawl. :rolleyes:

I said to DH the next day "Can't we all just get along? I'm too old for this crap." His response...probably not. :rolleyes:

[August2005Bride]

Hey everyone
I am a big Mets fan and so is DH Went to about 3 games already this year which I love to do I am gettin gnervous htough cause they lost the last two with the Phillied and they need to get back in the game and win agains FL. I guess we shall see what happens.
Bunny Nose I am from Staten Island too[/b] :)

[bunny nose]

mb1197 It is for the exact reason you talked about that I will not wear a Yankee shirt to any stadium other than Yankee Stadium. People can get real stupid, even worse when they are drinking. Your DH handled it pretty well. My DH and I went to a Met game in Philly, he wore his Met hat and someone had some real stupid things to say. Morons!

August2005Bride I remember you from WC. We spoke a few times over there. How was the wedding? Did everything go ok? You look beautiful in your pic!

Nighty night all!
Karen

[mobox]

Yesterday was a great day for the Angels!!! My man Vlad Guerrero hit his 300th HR and the team won, staying tied for frist with the A's. It's going to be a tough stretch to the end...the wild card race is sooo close too!!!

Good luck to all your teams. ;)

[August2005Bride]

Bunny Nose Now I remember your name under Newlywed & Happy :) The wedding was beautiful Honestly not one thing went wrong It was my dream weding that is for sure It was worth the two years wait :D I am upstate right now at DH father's but should be back tomorrow or Tues morning with a recap. Do u have a journal?

Unfortunately my Mets lost AGAIN!!! I hate to say this but think they end of the season is near for them Slowly but shortly :( I guess we shall see what happens.

[August2005Bride]

Well unfortunatly my Mets lost again yesterday :( They won on Sunday and thought it would open up another opportunity but no such luck Seems like they have no luck when playing against the Braves. :(

[kd 9.21.02]

Fellow Yankee Lovers... I sat right near A-Rod and his wife yesterday at the U.S. Open. We actually noticed the ice on his wife before we noticed HIM! He was very nice to the kids who came up to him during the match for autographs.

[August2005Bride]

Fellow Yankee Lovers... I sat right near A-Rod and his wife yesterday at the U.S. Open. We actually noticed the ice on his wife before we noticed HIM! He was very nice to the kids who came up to him during the match for autographs.

WOW that is soo cool You must of been in awe :)

[kd 9.21.02]

WOW that is soo cool You must of been in awe :)

He seems like such a nice, down-to-earth kinda guy.

Lacoste had clearly outfitted him and his wife right before hosting them to/at their seats. Both were head-to-toe Lacoste (still with the crease lines -- must have come right from the packaging).

[bunny nose]

kd 9.21.02 That is so cool about sitting near A-Rod. I have heard that he is really nice. Nice to hear it from someone for real though. KWIM?


August2005Bride Glad to hear everything went great for your wedding! Can't wait to read the re-cap! I don't have a journal yet, I should start one now that I am pregnant. Someday soon! ;)

Karen

[August2005Bride]

Bunny_Nose I want to start a recap badly but dot know if I will finish if I start it I want to start off fresh but at the same time it would be grea to relive it even though it went fast. I do have alot of pics in my journal so far which says alot :)

Hope to see a journal for ya up and running soon :D And of course Congarts on your pregnancy I am sory for not even sayin it :confused:

[catch]

Yankees vs Red Sox tonight! Who's gonna watch?

[mb1197]

Oh, I am DEFINITELY watching! 7:05 PM EST ;)

GO SOX!!! :D

[kd 9.21.02]

Yankees vs Red Sox tonight! Who's gonna watch?

I don't know if I'll be able to handle it. Oh, the pressure!!! ;)

Should be an exciting series but I can't even imagine what the final series at Fenway will be like. Ai yai yai!

[mb1197]

Should be an exciting series but I can't even imagine what the final series at Fenway will be like. Ai yai yai![/QUOTE]
I cannot even wait to watch that one! :eek:

[Bellefior]

DH (the Yankee fan) and I (the Die-hard Red Sox fan), will be getting out the beers and the boxing gloves tonight! ;)

[EmilyBronte]

We are watching! My DH is a lifelong Red Sox fan and he has gotten me hooked (I am a Rangers fan, although we having nothing to be too proud of!). I cheer for the Red Sox as long as they aren't playing the Rangers!

Anyway, we even put some of DH's dad's ashes on the field (that was August 2003). We like to think it helps. :)

[catch]

What a great game! The best part of NYY vs Boston games is that you can't stop watching. You never know til the very end who is going to win. Very exciting!

Let's Go Yankees!! :)

[bunny nose]

Last night was good for the Yanks- but what happened today? I didn't even watch either game- bummer. Last night DH was playing in a championship softball game and today I worked. ARGH!

I don't think the last series at Fenway is going to mean anything for the Sox. I really doubt the Yanks are going to catch them. Don't get me wrong, I sure hope they do, but it just don't seem it! I think the Sox are going to be in position to play spoilers for us in the wild card though.

I'll be watching tomorrow's game for sure!

Karen

[mb1197]

Bummer that my Sox lost yesterday, but we still have one more series with the Yanks. Should interesting to watch!

[kd 9.21.02]

It's promising that the Yanks dominated yesterday but they still have some wood to chop before the series at Fenway. Fingers crossed!

[bunny nose]

What a game yesterday! Classic Yankee-Red Sox game. Even if the score was the other way I would say that. Before the game started I told DH that if Randy Johnson is on it is going to be a great game. The Yanks always have trouble with Tim Wakefield. So it was up to Johnson to shut down their offense. Wow!

My fingers are crossed!


Karen

[Bellefior]

DH, the Yankee fan, was quite happy this weekend. :) I was a little less happy. :(

I think it was a testament to the pitching of both teams that the score stayed at 1-0 yesterday.

And I must say I am thrilled that Schilling appears to finally have his groove back! He was throwing lightening on Saturday. I've always liked him because I think he is a class act on and off the field. He recently sponsored a whole family affected by Katrina to come up to MA, paid for their hotel for a month and their housing for a year. The people didn't know who their benefactor was until they met him. And in fact, no one knew he had done this and he didn't say anything until the press contacted him for a comment. He had wanted to remain anonymous.

[kd 9.21.02]

I wish the Yankees didn't have to face Tim Wakefield ever again. He's scary.

[Bellefior]

I wish the Yankees didn't have to face Tim Wakefield ever again. He's scary.

Even DH (again, the die-hard Yankee fan) says that the Yankees can't hit Wakefield.

[kd 9.21.02]

Even DH (again, the die-hard Yankee fan) says that the Yankees can't hit Wakefield.

Ai yai yai...

Yeah, if it weren't for that "gift" (as Giambi called it) who knows how many innings the game would have gone into. I'm very thankful for Wakefield's one "mistake" (I think that's what the paper's said he called the pitch to Giambi).




Off topic a little.... Do any of you sports section readers get confused on here with DH? When I've been reading a lot of game re-caps in the newspapers and online, I think of designated hitter when I see "DH." :p

[Bellefior]

I don't get confused with the "DH" if its used in the right context (baseball vs. talking about my hubby), but when I was watching the game on Friday and they showed Johnny Damon's stats and said he had "2 BB" I was like, ooh, 2 BBs, "broken bats", he broke two bats tonight! Dad was like, um no, its "base on balls". :o Boy, did I feel stupid, or better yet, BB in this case stood for "bird-brained"! ;)

[jesseybell]

The Red Sox are definitely keeping us on our toes this year. I am looking forward to seeing how the next 19 games play out (or is it 18 now?) I don't like the fact that the Yankees won the coin toss in case it is a tie for AL East...Go Cleveland! Everyone said last year that it wouldn't have been real if we had won without having to play the Yankees, and I agree. But now that we have won, I'd really rather not have to play the Yankees in post-season (way too much stress for someone who is ttc!!!)

[kd 9.21.02]

It's getting very interesting... Yanks only back 1 1/2 games from the Sox... 1/2 game back in the Wild Card race...

But I don't want to jinx anything so I better stay super quiet.

[bunny nose]

Boy oh boy- the Yanks aren't going quietly. I can't believe we are only a game and a half behind the Sox.


(way too much stress for someone who is ttc!!!)

What about someone who is in her fourth month? OMG I will have to go an island that has no TV.


He recently sponsored a whole family affected by Katrina to come up to MA, paid for their hotel for a month and their housing for a year. The people didn't know who their benefactor was until they met him. And in fact, no one knew he had done this and he didn't say anything until the press contacted him for a comment. He had wanted to remain anonymous.

That is awesome of Schilling! I have always had mixed feelings of him- but this has really put him on my good side. Great guy!!!!!


Well, we're in Toronto tonight. We need to keep this good streak going. This is getting way too exciting!!!!



Karen

[Bellefior]

Well, DH is happy about the Yanks, I'm less so :( ! I told him about 2 months back that what it was all going to boil down to was who could win more games during the last two series between the Sox and the Yanks.

I never quite felt comfortable with being at the top of the heap for most of the season and always had that nagging feeling eating at me--which comes from waiting 86 years for a World Series, I guess! While I really do want to see the Yanks in the post season, if for no other reason for a Sox-NY rematch, the thought of blowing the AL East lead and fighting off Cleveland for a Wild Card spot is not a pleasant one to contemplate.

ETA: At least DH is being good about not shoving it in my face! I think watching me squirm is enough satisfaction for him! :D

[bunny nose]

Oh boy Oh boy Oh boy only a half game out!

Things are getting very interesting.


Any Yankee fans- have you been following the Ultimate Road Trippers?


Karen

[Bellefior]

Bold prediction from DH (the Yankees fan)--Cleveland is going all the way.

What movie was it from that they said "Be afraid, be very afraid"?? :)

DH now watches Red Sox games with me. I'm under no illusion that he has undergone a miraculous conversion and has "turned from the dark side" ;) .
He likens it more to watching a train wreck unfold!

The AL East will come down to who can win more games in the last series between the Sox and Yanks.

[kd 9.21.02]

Any Yankee fans- have you been following the Ultimate Road Trippers?

Karen, what's that? I'm a Yankee fan but I have no idea what the Ultimate Road Trippers are.

BIG win last night. Nice to see the new guy finish the game for us like that.

[bunny nose]

kd 9.21.02 Do you get the Yes Network on TV? If so they are on there. They are 4 Yankee fans who won the chance to see all 162 Yankee games. It is being done by the network. They get to do a lot of really cool things in addition to going to all the games. They also have "missions" where they can win things. They have won digital cameras, laptop computers, luxury seats at the the stadium.

DH and I went to a Yankee-Met game back in May at Shea. I kept telling him I was going to find them. He said it would never happen. Well, low and behold I did. We were walking around the stadium looking for a friend of DH who works security there. As we found him, I look over to my right and saw one of them walking back to their seats. I started yelling, "Yo- Road Trippers" They were super nice people. We took pictures with them and DH sat with them for a half inning talking about their experience. He even got on the show, we have a copy of it. It was really cool.

Anyway if you get the network a new show is on every Sunday at 7:30, but they also replay it during the week at different times. If you go to www.yesnetwork.com you can find the show through there.


Enough rambling LOL

Karen

[kd 9.21.02]

Wow - that IS cool. I'll check it out. (Yup, I get YES but pretty much only have watched it when the games are on -- or when the Steinbrenner interview was on.)

bunny nose -- Boy do I have a story for you (and your hubby)... I should probably take it off line because it's a long one but... my youngest brother was the "Lucky Batboy" during the 1998 World Series. See if your hubby remembers that kid; if he does, I'll give you the whole story. :)

[bunny nose]

kd 9.21.02 I sort of remember something about a lucky batboy. Can't remember any details though. DH is a Met fan- so he won't know. LOL Tell me the story. You can email if you like. I think you can get my email through here- if not let me know and I'll give it to you.


Karen

[claribella]

I'm going to a Dodger Game on Friday. GREAT seats! Right behind home plate right above the dugouts. This will be my view.
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/images/seating_views/photo_seating_viewdcsh2.jpg

Very excited!

[catch]

Is anyone watching the Yankees vs Orioles game? During the second inning, the Orioles first baseman was injured by Bubba Crosby. Holy crap, that looked so painful!

From Yahoo! Sports:

BALTIMORE'S BRIAN ROBERTS HAS LEFT THE GAME IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SECOND INNING WITH A LEFT ELBOW INJURY.

BALTIMORE MANAGER SAM PERLOZZO HAS BEEN EJECTED BY HOME PLATE UMPIRE SAM HOLBROOK IN THE SECOND INNING FOR ARGUING A PLAY AT FIRST BASE.

BALTIMORE'S BRIAN ROBERTS LEFT THE GAME IN THE SECOND INNING WITH A DISLOCATED LEFT ELBOW AND HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR FURTHER TESTS.

Hope he's ok!

[kd 9.21.02]

kd 9.21.02 I sort of remember something about a lucky batboy. Can't remember any details though. DH is a Met fan- so he won't know. LOL Tell me the story. You can email if you like. I think you can get my email through here- if not let me know and I'll give it to you.


Karen

Just sent you a long-winded email... :)

[Bellefior]

Just popping in again. Red Sox fan married to a Yankees fan, both of whom are terrified of Cleveland at the moment. Please, would someone just put us out of our misery? Neither of us can take it much longer! :D

[jesseybell]

I want the next 12 days to be OVER! Of course I really want the Red Sox to win...what would be the worst is to not win the AL East and then not even make the playoffs. The anxiety is way to much right now. BUt then again, it is only a game and I can't make it keep me up at night!!

Right now I need to just concentrate my sports-minded efforts on the Patriot's winning in Pittsburgh this weekend.

[kd 9.21.02]

The anxiety is way to much right now. BUt then again, it is only a game and I can't make it keep me up at night!!

I have to always remind myself after big losses that these games really have no effect on my life; I really shouldn't let them bother me. BUT THEY DO!

I wonder... am I better or worse off because I'm a sports fan?



BETTER! The joy I feel when my Yankess or Huskies win wipes away all disappointments and losses.

[mb1197]

I want the next 12 days to be OVER! Of course I really want the Red Sox to win...what would be the worst is to not win the AL East and then not even make the playoffs. The anxiety is way to much right now. BUt then again, it is only a game and I can't make it keep me up at night!!

Right now I need to just concentrate my sports-minded efforts on the Patriot's winning in Pittsburgh this weekend.
I'm with you all the way on this. Right now is a very stressful time for us New England fans!

[bunny nose]

I'm trying not to let the stress get to me since I am pregnant. But I can't help it. I have always loved sports, always participated in sports and am competitive. I want my Yanks to win, but jeez, why does it have to be so crazy?



Is anyone watching the Yankees vs Orioles game? During the second inning, the Orioles first baseman was injured by Bubba Crosby. Holy crap, that looked so painful!
Yeah- I saw that happen. My Lord that was terrible. I felt so bad, I was almost in tears watching it. I hope it doesn't end his career, he is so young.


Karen

[bunny nose]

YES

YES

YES

We are back in first. Oh it feels so good. Now let's hope they stay there.

How is everyone today?



Karen

[Bellefior]

Ouch!

At least DH is happy. One out of the two of us isn't bad I guess, though I now have to deal with the wailing and gnashing of teeth of a multitude of Sox fans. We were watching Lost last night, and were flipping back and forth, figuring the Sox had the game won. The names I was calling Timlin are unprintable!


The season comes down to 11 freaking games. 6 months of baseball and it comes down to 11 freaking games! :eek:

ETA: Maybe watching "Lost" was a precursor of things to come? I didn't realize the irony of it until now!

[mb1197]

I cannot even tell you all how stressful this is! As die hard Sox fans DH and I were seriously unhappy about last night. :mad:

[kd 9.21.02]

Oh, it's getting gooood....

Those last few games in Fenway will be way too important for my liking.

[catch]

I'm happy for the Yankees but I'm not getting my hopes up. Not to say that I think Boston is going to win ( ;) ), but when it comes to these two teams, you just never know what's going to happen til the very end. The agony of it all makes me sick to my stomach. Fun, huh? :D

[Bellefior]

I knew I should have gotten those Monster Standing Room Tickets for the last Sox Yanks Series at Fenway when I had the chance, but no, everyone wanted to sit and didn't want to stand, so we got seats for Minnesota in July instead! Why did I listen to them!

[jesseybell]

The stress of the next 10 days is getting to me and it really shouldn't! We are going to the Patriots game on Sunday Oct 2, the last day of regular season baseball (unless us and the Yankees tie and then we have to go to NY to play a game) so it will be very interesting because people will probably be more interested in what's going on with baseball (if it is a game that actually means something) than with football. 2 years ago during the ALDS, the whole Patriots crowd would start cheering when something good in baseball happened and the football players were all confused about why we were cheering.

[mobox]

HUGE series starting tonight with my team, the Angels, and the A's. Angels have to win two to clinch the division...here's to winning the first two!!!

[Dan's*Girl]

Just the worlds biggest CARDINALS fan stopping in to say good luck to all of the other teams and I can't wait for the playoffs to begin!!! Our town will be rockin' as we host the games!




GO CARDS!

[bunny nose]

The final week. :D :( :eek: ;)


Good luck to all! Can't wait until the weekend for the YAnkee-Red Sox series. Oh what a weekend it will be!

[kd 9.21.02]

New York-based Yankee fans...
The Yanks are sponsoring an event in Battery Park tonight. They'll have a huge screen set up so fans can watch the game outside in the park together.

[Bellefior]

I can't stand the suspense. Yanks and Sox tied for 1st in AL East!

Can we both root for whomever is playing against Cleveland?

[kd 9.21.02]

Can we both root for whomever is playing against Cleveland?

I'll agree to that. Don't want to jinx us out of the playoffs.

[catch]

Tonight's Yankees game is so infuriating!!! Geez! Earth to Yankees - You need better pitchers!! One damn guy who knows how to pitch only in the month of September is not good enough. One damn guy who knows how to close games is just not good enough. Mussina, Leiter, Wang, Chacon, Sturtze = Not good enough! :mad:

FH really is starting to hate watching games with me, lol :D

[kd 9.21.02]

catch - At least the Red Sox and Indians lost too, right? :rolleyes:

I like Wang a lot. I like how he seems so calm throughout his innings. Mussina always makes me nervous. He just looks uncomfortable on the mound, IMO.

[mb1197]

This is sooooo stressful. DH is freaking out as he always does this time of the year and I'm on edge as well. C'mon SOX!

[jesseybell]

Earth to Yankees - You need better pitchers!!

At least both the Yankees and the Red Sox have crappy pitching. We're all convinced that the games are fixed so that we all loose together and win together so it will all be tied up for the weekend. It should be interesting! GO SOX!!!!!!!!!

[shopaholic]

Sox fan here....White Sox that is.

BF is freaking out right now. Today they have a noon game and if they win they will clinch the division.

[bunny nose]

Four games left, OMG. I can't take this anymore. Yanks are one game up. DH thinks it is going to come down to Sunday's game. He said they will be tied going into it and the winner is division winner and the loser won't even make the wild card cause Cleveland wil have the better record. I gotta tell ya, he usually calls them right.

Never thought I would say this- I can't wait for Monday. It will be all over by then. ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karen

[firebird]

Go Red Sox!!

It's very windy and rainy here right now, don't know if they will be able to get a game in tonight.

[shopaholic]

Party on! White Sox clinch
Victory secures AL Central title for South Siders

[bunny nose]

Congrats, celicacutie81 ! I was trying to find the game here, but I guess I missed it. Happy to hear the White Sox won it!


Karen

[Southlooper]

Party on! White Sox clinch
Victory secures AL Central title for South Siders


(I've been afraid to post in this tread for fear of a jinx but now...)


WHOO HOOOO!!!!

:D :eek:

[bunny nose]

159 games down

Comes down to these three games

Yanks win two, we win

Sox win three, they win

Yanks win one, Sox win two- we are back in the Bronx for a one game playoff

Its starting to feel like 1978 again

I Live For This

I can't take this

Good luck Sox fans

Any special plans to watch the games?


Have a great weekend girls!
Karen

[Bellefior]

DH was watching the Sox game with me last night since he has a vested interest being a Yankees fan. We started flipping back and forth once the Apprentice started. During a flip, David Ortiz came up and he said, watch this S.O.B. tie it up! No sooner did he get that out of his mouth when Ortiz hit his HR to tie up the game! He went to bed while I watched the rest! :D

Strangely enough, I had to write a story for my nephew to send back to him at his elementary school in Florida. In my story, I had one of the characters catching a HR ball hit by Ortiz at Fenway! Maybe I should write another installment today!

I had DH quite curious when I told him I have a ritual to make sure the Sox win. I'm not telling anyone what it is, but I will share it if it does end up working!

6 months of baseball and it comes down to 3 games! I think the playoffs started early for the Sox and Yankees!

(Strangely enough, I don't remember '78 even though I was 9 at the time. My dad and my FIL-both Sox fans-remember it quite well. The only thing I remember about it was through my reading. Every time Bucky Dent went to Fenway after that, when they hung his name in the visitors locker room, they hung up "Bucky F-ing Dent" over his locker!)

[laurenc]

i happened to be flipping channels when i caught ortiz's game-tying homer too. that guy has tree trunks for arms!!! he is incredible! (a male friend of mine once said, "if i were a woman i would bear david ortiz's children.)

these games will be exciting but i hate how the sox do this -- we were on top of the league for most of the season, only to make it a nailbiter finale. why can't we do things the easy way?? arrgh. i love the sox, but please -- give us one year where we don't all get collective high blood pressure!!!

[jesseybell]

1 game down, 2 to go (at a minimum - Can't even think about all the logisitics once you include Cleveland in there too). Anything can still happen!!!

GO SOX!!!!

[Linnybubbles]

I will echo you and say GO SOX! And, I would love to bear Papi's kids. However, I cannot wait to have the game go back to NESN tomorrow. I am dying listening to Joe Buck and Tim McCarver and their ridiculous commentary.

[sublime311]

WOO HOO!! Yankees win the east!!

[bunny nose]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES



THEEEEEEEEEEEE Yankees win! ( New Yorkers will understand that one)

I missed the whole friggin game because I had to work. We were only suppossed to work until 2 but they made a mistake and we actually had appointments until 5. ARGH!!! But DH kept calling with updates for us.

I think I am going to have to hibernate through the playoffs, I can't take the pressure and stress.

Well, Sox fans- good luck in the playoffs

Karen

[Freckles]

WOO HOO!! Yankees win the east!!
:mad: :( :mad:

I'm still hoping we can capture the Wild Card. It sucked that the Evil Empire was able to grasp the AL East in Fenway----I want to cry. :(

[sheartm7]

:mad: :( :mad:

I'm still hoping we can capture the Wild Card. It sucked that the Evil Empire was able to grasp the AL East in Fenway

I'm with ya, Freckles! :(

[catch]

THEEEEEEEEEEEE Yankees win! ( New Yorkers will understand that one)



Yayyyyyy!!!! :D :)

Saw the whole game, super exciting! Almost cried along with Joe Torre.

[kd 9.21.02]

I missed most of the game too b/c we were at a loooong funeral luncheon. Luckily DH was getting score updates on his Blackberry to tide me over. I had no idea the Yankees could clinch yesterday. YEA! Nice surprise! I thought they had to win 1 more. I heard Torre is putting all second stringers in today to keep the starters healthy & rested for the playoffs, but then I heard one of the players say they still wanted to win badly today to help the Indians in the Wild Card chase. We'll see in a few short hours...


Are Red Sox peeps still calling the Yankees the Evil Empire? :rolleyes:

[Bellefior]

Are Red Sox peeps still calling the Yankees the Evil Empire?

I started whistling the theme from Star Wars at DH, so I guess that answers your question!:D

Seriously though, I was never ever comfortable with the Sox being in 1st most of the season and kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. While I am disappointed, I'm not overly disappointed, all I care about is that we get into the playoffs. I personally would like to see anothe Sox-Yankees matchup in the ALCS.

I did however have to deal with an obnoxious phone call from DH's aunt after the game--the self proclaimed #1 NY fan. I'm not even going to get into all the why's and wherefore's but someday I will tell her--get over it and youself, it's only a game and stop taking it so friggin' seriously! Teasing is all well and good but she has a tendency to take it too far.

[Freckles]

Are Red Sox peeps still calling the Yankees the Evil Empire? :rolleyes:

Yes.;) Sorry not a fan at all, and I hated seeing them win the AL East in our home.:( :mad:

[kd 9.21.02]

I understand why people aren't Yankee fans (especially if they are from Boston) but I don't get the whole "Evil Empire" thing. I've personally met George Steinbrenner -- he's not a bad guy in the least. He's tough, strict and owns a wealthy, established team but he's a very good person especially toward children (which is kinda a big deal in my book). What's with all the "evil" talk? It just seems so... I don't know... petty? I was surprised when the Sox owner (is that who it was?) came out with that remark, especially since he too is running an amazing team.

[Bellefior]

The whole "Evil Empire" thing is a play on the fact that NY is the "Empire State". I don't think anyone is saying that George Steinbrenner is a bad person in the least. But combine the fact that these are two teams that have historically hated each other with a passion and there is a lot of bad blood between them, you come up with the whole "evil" plus "Empire" (state) thing.

As I seem to recall, whenever we played at Yankee stadium, prior to 2004, we were taunted with all kinds of things from "1918", "86 years", "Bucky Dent", and a whole bunch of other things I can't remember off hand. I supposed one could say that is just as "petty" as calling NY "the Evil Empire", but then again there seems to be a lot of pettiness in every sport. I've learned to try not take any of it personally and to look at it for what it is in the end--a game.

PS. Just for the record the Red Sox have also been a huge supporter of children's charities as well--for years they have been one of the biggest supporters the Jimmy Fund which helps kids with cancer at the Dana Farber Institute. (George Steinbrenner also made a 10K donation to the Jimmy Fund last year on behalf of his organization which I thought was a class act.)

[bunny nose]

What's with all the "evil" talk? It just seems so... I don't know... petty?

Well, you have to understand that there are two types of baseball fans. Those who love the Yankees and those who don't There doesn't seem to be any medium. I just deal with it and laugh. What else can you do?


Hey Sox fans- Do you remember last year when you guys beat us at our stadium in the playoffs? You got to dance in our home. I was glad we were able to do the same. It sucks watching the rival celebrating on your turf. But it sure did feel good.

----OK so wanted to put smilies in on my post and quotes- but none of it is working right now. I just like to put smilies in places so people know I am joking. Hopefully I haven't offended anyone.----

Todays game starts in a few, good luck Sox- maybe we can have a rematch of last year.

Toodles for now
Karen

[Bellefior]

Hey Sox fans- Do you remember last year when you guys beat us at our stadium in the playoffs? You got to dance in our home. I was glad we were able to do the same. It sucks watching the rival celebrating on your turf. But it sure did feel good.


The Yankees can dance to their hearts content...hell they can do a pole dance around the Pesky Pole if they feel like it ...I personally would love seeing Derek Jeter or A-Rod doing that since they are both HOT looking ;) ! Just remember...its a brand new season starting on Monday where what happened in the regular season doesn't matter any more! Anything can happen! Let the games begin!:D

[Freckles]

The whole "Evil Empire" thing is a play on the fact that NY is the "Empire State". I don't think anyone is saying that George Steinbrenner is a bad person in the least. But combine the fact that these are two teams that have historically hated each other with a passion and there is a lot of bad blood between them, you come up with the whole "evil" plus "Empire" (state) thing. As I seem to recall, whenever we played at Yankee stadium, prior to 2004, we were taunted with all kinds of things from "1918", "86 years", "Bucky Dent", and a whole bunch of other things I can't remember off hand. I supposed one could say that is just as "petty" as calling NY "the Evil Empire", but then again there seems to be a lot of pettiness in every sport. I've learned to try not take any of it personally and to look at it for what it is in the end--a game. PS. Just for the record the Red Sox have also been a huge supporter of children's charities as well--for years they have been one of the biggest supporters the Jimmy Fund which helps kids with cancer at the Dana Farber Institute. (George Steinbrenner also made a 10K donation to the Jimmy Fund last year on behalf of his organization which I thought was a class act.)

I totally concur. Rivalries breed contempt, and I have to admit I was raised to dislike the Yanks through and through, and although I take Red Sox baseball very seriously I do not harbor feelings of ill will towards Steinbrenner, Yankee fans, or even Yankee players{with the exception of A-Rod who I think is a jerk}....it's all in good fun....as long as we win in the end!:p

I'm happy with our Wild Card spot.:)
Let the games begin!:D

[bunny nose]

Just remember...its a brand new season starting on Monday where what happened in the regular season doesn't matter any more! Anything can happen! Let the games begin!:D


You got that right. It was 162 games of pre-season ball. Now the real games begin.

Good luck to all!

Karen

[mb1197]

GO RED SOX!!!! Woohoo! I love my team and am so pleased they got the wild card. :D :D :D

[msnicolea]

It wasn't pretty, but I'll take the AL East Championship AGAIN. You can never count out my Yankees!

[kd 9.21.02]

Did any other Yankee fans see the post-game YES interview on Saturday with Joe Torre? He had his granddaughter on his lap during the interview and he was really getting choked up. When he didn't know what to say anymore he kissed his g-daughter on her cheek. I don't know... it just got to me. I love when I can see athletes and coaches as "real" people.

[jesseybell]

I was in the same boat as everyone else in that I didn't realize until right before the game was over on Saturday that the Yankees would win the AL East. I am just as content with the Wildcard. After all the Wildcard has won the World Series for the last 3 years :)

I am very happy that the Yankees are going to Los Angeles and we don't have to travel to the West Coast (unless we have to play LA in the next round). Those 10 o'clock games the past 2 ALDS have been brutal!

I tell myself now I am not going to get pulled into the hype. Last October was incredibly anxiety ridden. I am going to just try to go with the flow this year and see what happens.

[msnicolea]

I adore Joe Torre--his players just LOVE him. His hug with Jeter after we clinched really choked me up.

[mb1197]

I'm so happy the Sox get a day off to rest. it's much needed!

[kd 9.21.02]

Do all teams have today off or are there any tie-breaker games going on?

I think Yankees and Red Sox fans can agree on one thing... Thank goodness we don't have a tie-breaker tonight. My stomach would be in knots all day.

[mb1197]

Do all teams have today off or are there any tie-breaker games going on?

I think Yankees and Red Sox fans can agree on one thing... Thank goodness we don't have a tie-breaker tonight. My stomach would be in knots all day.
I believe the Yankees are playing today. They had to fly out to California after the game with the Sox yesterday from what I heard. Not much sleep for them!

[kd 9.21.02]

I believe the Yankees are playing today. They had to fly out to California after the game with the Sox yesterday from what I heard. Not much sleep for them!

No, today was reserved for the Yankees-Sox tie breaker if it had been necessary. The Yankees already left for Cali but don't play until Tuesday so they'll be rested as well.

[mb1197]

Yeah, I just saw that on espn.com. This is going to be a stressful week - I can feel it!

[msnicolea]

I think I'm gonna be sick. :eek:

[Yvangeline]

Jeter drinks wine coolers! :p

[mb1197]

Jeter drinks wine coolers! :p
LMAO at that one!! I wonder if he'll try to slap the ball out of someone's hand again this year??:p

[msnicolea]

Oh yeah--well Johnny Damon drinks fruity girl drinks with umbrellas!

[kd 9.21.02]

Jeter drinks wine coolers! :p

Come on, Sox fans. You should know by now that even the Red Sox players worship the ground Jeter walks on. ;)

Just teasing... But most competitors will concede that he's a true athlete and they'd love to have him on their team.

I think that probably goes for players like Damon too. (OMG! Lightening is going to strike me!)

[Freckles]

LMAO at that one!! I wonder if he'll try to slap the ball out of someone's hand again this year??

I think that was A-Rod. I have to admit I like Jeter:o and Torre, but that is all.

I am so excited for the games to begin. I love October!

[kd 9.21.02]

One question I have to ask... What is up with Damon's wife? I saw her in People magazine and found her very scary looking. I must admit, I haven't seen other pictures of her though so maybe it was bad lighting or something. Even though I think Damon is kinda funny looking, I also think he's kinda cute at the same time. I'd expect him to have the typical gorgeous wife. Whatever... maybe she's a really nice person and I'm being a brat (what's new?).

[msnicolea]

Damon's wife is a hottie blond chick--are you sure you saw the right pic?

As for Mr. Jeter--what's not to love? He is PERFECTION!

[kd 9.21.02]

It was definitely her because People mag did a story on their upcoming wedding (last year). But she looked a little, I don't know.... ex-waitress at a strip club-ish (you know... not pretty enough for the stage but blonde enough to serve the drinks).

OK... my true colors are coming out here... I'm so catty....

[Yvangeline]

Yeah, most of the Red Sox seem to have cookie-cutter hot blonde wives (with a few exceptions, like Varitek's wife, who looks fairly "normal").

Something about Jeter's face makes me want to kick him in the teeth. I will concede that he's a good athlete, though.

What's the name of the children's center that Torre started? I saw a story on TV about it and was really impressed, but now I can't remember what it was called.

Wait - I think I'm veering a little too far into Yankee admiration. Ummmm... Matsui is a big fat cheater! OK, now I feel better :p

[kd 9.21.02]

Matsui is a cheater?!?!?!

NO! I HEART him.

[msnicolea]

http://www.joetorre.net/

As for "teeth kicking" impulses, mine are for Curt Shilling.

And Matsui is not a cheater--just ignore her. ;)

[catch]

As for "teeth kicking" impulses, mine are for Curt Shilling.


Ditto! :D

[Yvangeline]

As for "teeth kicking" impulses, mine are for Curt Shilling.

That's completely understandable. He's not a favorite of mine.

So Matsui running into the infield on his way to second base isn't cheating? ;)

[Yvangeline]

Forgot to say thanks for the link, N! :)

[msnicolea]

As for "teeth kicking" impulses, mine are for Curt Shilling.

That's completely understandable. He's not a favorite of mine.

So Matsui running into the infield on his way to second base isn't cheating? ;)

I prefer to call it a "momentary lapse of judgment." And it was definitely a BS call (or no-call) by the ref. I was praying we didn't score again after that, because it would have been cheap!

[kd 9.21.02]

Boston fans... Any inside gossip to report re: the "locker room leak" who talks to the press about Schilling and how the rest of the team is sick of fans treating Curt like the Pope?

The NY Post and Daily News (which have a few Yankee stories everyday no matter what) have referenced an anonymous Red Sox player who has been whining to the press about Schilling. But our papers here say no more than that. Do your papers have the real dirt?

[msnicolea]

I'll bet it's Papi--he wants the attention on him and his MVP also-ran season!

[Yvangeline]

I think the "leak" is David Wells.

[kd 9.21.02]

Ouch... I hope it's not David Wells but that sounds about right. I liked him so much when he was a Yankee. He was really nice to my little brother when he was the batboy during the 98 playoffs and World Series. On the nights he wasn't pitching, he "shared" his locker with my brother. So cute (IMO).

Yvangeline & msnicolea - Where did you make your avatar? (Is that what they're called?)

[msnicolea]

re: the avatar:
hmmmmmmmmmmmmm--it's been a while. It has an asian name, I think--off to look!

[Freckles]

Boston fans... Any inside gossip to report re: the "locker room leak" who talks to the press about Schilling and how the rest of the team is sick of fans treating Curt like the Pope?

The speculation is that it is Foulke, but we'll probably never really know. And there is no way that it was Ortiz---he is a class act and the team leader, and he doesn't start trouble.

[msnicolea]

Yeah, I didn't really think it was Ortiz-- I just DO like to start trouble! ;->

[Yvangeline]

I could see it being Foulke - he has a lot to be bitter about right now ;)

[bunny nose]

Wow- you girls have been talking up a storm since I've been away from here. I'm loving it. You are all just too funny. I'm cracking up reading some of the comments.

As a Yankee fan I have to admit some things. I don't really like Jeter. I don't think he is that great looking- A-Rod is better looking. And while he is a very good player, I don't agree with the way he is made to be like a God. I mean, if you watch the games here in NY with the Yankees announcers maybe you understand. Everytime he makes a play they say it is unbelieveable. No matter what he does they claim it is the greatest play of all time. And when he messes up they find a way to blame someone else. Its either the other player couldn't catch his bad throw or a pebble in the dirt, or something. But when a shortstop from another team makes the same exact play that they called outstanding for him, it is just routine for them. I don't know, I guess I have just had enough. He's good, leave it at that.

My second admission- I am in love with Johnny Damon. I think he is so adorable. I love his smile. I am so hoping he comes to the Yankees next year. It was funny when the Sox came to NY a few weeks ago. Everyone was commenting on his shaved face. Even Giambi rubbed his face when Damon was at first base. They are saying he is geting ready. Just too funny.

Ok- playoffs start today! Yippee!!!!!!! I have the Cardinal game on now. They just hit a grand slam and are beating the Padres 8-0.

Here's to the playoffs!!!!!!
Karen

[kd 9.21.02]

Would JD be willing to cut his hair for Steinbrenner? That will be interesting.

Oh, the petty things I care about...

[mb1197]

I think that was A-Rod. I have to admit I like Jeter:o and Torre, but that is all.

I am so excited for the games to begin. I love October!
You're sooo right. Where is my head today?? I guess I just associated the fruity drink with slapping for some reason.:p

[mb1197]

Ok, my head is truly up my a$$. I meant to say wine cooler.:rolleyes:

Anyway, enough about that. For you Yankee fans, there has been a lot of talk on whether people feel A-Rod is a "true" Yankee or not. How do you feel about that?

[Yvangeline]

This is an honest question, because I'm not up on Yankees gossip at all: Is Giambi still doing steroids? He sure looks - and sweats - like he is.

And I actually bought Johnny Damon's book (in hardcover, even) - heh.

[kd 9.21.02]

Anyway, enough about that. For you Yankee fans, there has been a lot of talk on whether people feel A-Rod is a "true" Yankee or not. How do you feel about that?

I think he's proven himself on the field and he's a class act off, so I feel he's a Yankee now. It seems like most fans/teammates accept him as such now. But it won't be "right" until he gets a ring.

This is an honest question, because I'm not up on Yankees gossip at all: Is Giambi still doing steroids? He sure looks - and sweats - like he is.
I like to think he's not because I hope the threat of testing would keep him clean. But what the heck do we know? It sounds like steroids have been such an accepted part of MLB for so long that I just don't know what to believe; will they ever really clean it up? He looks smaller than when he was definitely juicing (IMO) but he's definitely not his original smaller self. I HOPE he's not. I hope the risk is too great for him now.

[August2005Bride]

ok girls where are you getting the cute sports avatars from?

[shopaholic]

I am listening to the game at work which I really don't think is a good idea.

[msnicolea]

A ROd is a true Yankee, of course. I wasn't thrilled when we signed him, I'll admit it now, but he is the best player in baseball, has become an all-star at a NEW position, conducts himself without scandal--what's not to like?

[August2005Bride]

A ROd is a true Yankee, of course. I wasn't thrilled when we signed him, I'll admit it now, but he is the best player in baseball, has become an all-star at a NEW position, conducts himself without scandal--what's not to like?

msnicolea Hey girl where did u get your cute avatar?

[Freckles]

Yeah, I didn't really think it was Ortiz-- I just DO like to start trouble! ;->LOL :D

As a Yankee fan I have to admit some things. I don't really like Jeter. I don't think he is that great looking- A-Rod is better looking.
Oh my gosh, I totally disagree. I think Jeter is hot, and A-Rod is just too pretty for my tastes. :p And I think Jeter is such a strong leader, and a clutch player---I wish we could steal him away. And Johnny Damon had better stay put---I really believe the Sox will keep him. Although the Chicago Cubs are always talking about stealing him as well.

The first game is NOT going so well for my team.:(

[msnicolea]

man--I made this avatar and I cannot remember what the name of the website was--I did it last year. anyone know? it's driving me crazy!!!

[shopaholic]

Happy :D

[bunny nose]

Go Yankees! I am so happy they won game one. Noone was expecting them to do anything, so at least grabbing game one will prove they are in it for real.

Yeah- Damon will cut that hair to be here. No doubt. Ah- I am going to have to get bleacher seats just to be close to him. LOL

Yankees are on at 10 tonight. UGH! I am going to have to take a nap so I can watch the game. Luckily I don't work again until Saturday.

Karen

[mb1197]

Go Yankees! I am so happy they won game one. Noone was expecting them to do anything, so at least grabbing game one will prove they are in it for real.

Yeah- Damon will cut that hair to be here. No doubt. Ah- I am going to have to get bleacher seats just to be close to him. LOL

Yankees are on at 10 tonight. UGH! I am going to have to take a nap so I can watch the game. Luckily I don't work again until Saturday.

Karen
Hell no he won't cut his hair to be with the Yankees! Not a chance. He's a Sox man through and through!!!!:D

[Bellefior]

Go Red Sox and Go Yankees! I can't actually believe that I am saying that since I am a die-hard Sox fan but DH is a Yankee fan and we have two standing room tickets for Game 4 of the ALCS next Saturday at Fenway if it goes that far! So we're rooting for both to win and a rematch!

[kd 9.21.02]

Good to see Moose pitch so well last night for the Yankees. That was a huge relief! I like our chances with Wang tonight; I like how calm and cool he stays throughout the game (Moose always looks stressed on the mound and that makes me nervous).

Don't get me wrong... I love Cano. Adore him. But does he have to make a (BIG) mistake on defense everytime he does something good at bat? Ai yai yai...

Most of the Red Sox fans are quiet here today. I guess now that they have their own special thread they're too busy for us here. ;)

[kwsu44]

I hate to say it, but I totally think Johnny Damon is out of Boston at the end of this season:

A) He's going to want an exorbitant amount of money, which he might get because he had a career year

B) The Red Sox are not going to pay him said exorbitant amount of money

C) The Yankees will need a center fielder because Bernie Williams is old and slow and retiring

D) I'm sure Steinbrenner would love to give a big F You to the Red Sox by signing Damon

[bunny nose]

D) I'm sure Steinbrenner would love to give a big F You to the Red Sox by signing Damon

You got that right, LOL

[kd 9.21.02]

I'm blaming last night's loss on the fact that the game was so late, most New Yorkers couldn't watch and cheer on the Yanks. Oh well... 1 and 1 isn't terrible. We can win 2 in the Bronx (I hope!).

[mb1197]

My Sox better get on the ball here. I'm none too happy with the way this has begun.:(

[mobox]

Sorry KD...but that is far from the only reason the Yankees lost last night.

Geez, am I the ONLY Angel fan in here???

[Yvangeline]

I'm an Angels fan when they're playing the Yankees! ;)

[kd 9.21.02]

Sorry KD...but that is far from the only reason the Yankees lost last night.

Oh yeah, there were some serious fielding issues. You got lucky! ;)

I hope the Yankees give them a big 'ol Bronx welcome tonight. No Mickey Mouse ears anywhere near the House that Ruth Built.

[bunny nose]

Looks like the incoming rain may play havoc with the play offs. We shall see.

Karen

[Bellefior]

They are going to be able to get todays game in in Boston, but tommorrow looks like a wash.

[kd 9.21.02]

Looks like the incoming rain may play havoc with the play offs.

With rain expected today and tomorrow, it's a nightmare situation. Ai yai yai...

[shopaholic]

Can someone please describe the "attraction" to Johnny Damon. He kind of looks like a scruffy Fabio wannabe to me :D

[shopaholic]

White Sox fan here :)

[Bellefior]

Figures the one year I get my hands on ALCS tickets the Sox blow it! Strangely enough, I am not that disappointed because I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop for some time. Of course, DH is quite smug and is happily ensconced in the living room watching the Yankees game as we speak!

[Southlooper]

White Sox fan here :)


Whoo HOOO!!!!!!

[jesseybell]

Quite happy about the outcome of the Angels/Yankees game. But with all the rain in the Northeast, I wonder when they'll get to play again.

[Red Sox Fan]

[bunny nose]

Can someone please describe the "attraction" to Johnny Damon. He kind of looks like a scruffy Fabio wannabe to me

I have seen him without the facial hair and long hair, and he looks better that way. I don't know what it is though, but I just adore him. Hey- I guess different strokes for different folks- ya know?

GO WHITE SOX!!!!!!!!! I am so happy they won. I swear I was more into that game than the Yankee game. I can handle losing to anyone but the Red Sox or the Mets. I was a very happy girl last night- even with the Yanks losing.

Speaking of which- does anyone else think Randy Johnson was a waste this year? He certainly has not pitched for us the way he pitched against us.


Karen

[shouldaeloped]

Hi everyone. . new to posting here. . but wondering if there are any ASTROS fan around these parts?

I am dying here watching the game now in the 18th inning. . holy smokes.

GO ASTROS!!!

do I have any takers????

[mrs_pell]

I watching that game, too! Or, should we say "gameS?" They're at 2 complete games, right now! :eek:

This series is REALLY hard for me. I've been a Braves fan since I can remember, and lived in Atlanta for a while, going to a TON of their games. But, this year, I have really started pulling for the Astros. Living in Houston, it's really hard not to get into the fanfare. Plus, I was one of the few around here that didn't think they were dead before the all-star break.

I really don't know who I want to win. I've never had this problem, and it's really driving me nuts! All I know is that WHOEVER wins this series is who I want to win the WS! :)

[mrs_pell]

Well...guess I'm no longer conflicted. ;)

And, Chris Burke is a cutie! I don't think I've ever seen him that up-close! ;)