2005 Baseball Playoffs

[Crazy_Rob]

Who do you think will be the 2005 MLB Wold Series Champions?

I obviously want the White Sox to win but I honestly think the Angels have the best team right now.

[fryman]

Go Braves!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GRIM]

Used to love baseball, but I have to admit as I've gotten older just kind of lost the love for the game. So now I unfortunately have to be put into the I don't give a crap category.

[GuyFromChicago]

Vote with your heart, not with your head:)

With that said, GO WHITE SOX!

[teamshop]

I really thought the Indians would do it this year but I guess losing 6 out of your last 7 kind of puts a cramp in your playoff aspirations. With that said anybody but the Yankees of the Red Sox would get my vote.

[Crazy_Rob]

The White Sox scored 14 yesterday...which means they will lose 1-0 tonight. :rolleyes:

[chachi]

Pinstripes baby, pinstripes.

[Crazy_Rob]

Pinstripes baby, pinstripes.


I agree!

http://ar.news.yahoo.com/050404/ap/iilnh10604042239.indians_white_sox_ilnh106.jpg

[mopacfan]

Used to love baseball, but I have to admit as I've gotten older just kind of lost the love for the game. So now I unfortunately have to be put into the I don't give a crap category.
Ditto.............

[yfs1]

As long as its not the Yankees I don't give a crap

Mets in 2014!

[chachi]

CR, I would like to see the "other" guys from Chi Town take it. More than anything, I simply want to see all of the bandwagon Red Sox fans go home. Ooops, did I say that out loud?

[GuyFromChicago]

I simply want to see all of the bandwagon Red Sox fans go home. Ooops, did I say that out loud?

We're working on making that happen:D

GO WHITE SOX!

[Crazy_Rob]

I just met some lady that sold me 4 lower level (aisle) Game 2 tickets for $1,000.

Sox fans are nice people! :) :)

[chachi]

Well, we could be looking at some all pinstipe games here pretty soon.

[Crazy_Rob]

I hope so! The White Sox never have trouble with the Bankees!

[GuyFromChicago]

I'm pretty sure at this point we'll be looking at a White Sox vs. Cardinals World Series.

Wouldn't that be fun:D

[ROAR]

And the Yankees win...the Yankees win

[Crazy_Rob]

It's been a long time, GFC!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/robZ1/alcs_tix.jpg

You can put it on the boarrrrrrd...

[ROAR]

Good work, Rob...

by the way---you guys got no shot

[Crazy_Rob]

Good work, Rob...

by the way---you guys got no shot

Against the Angels or Cardinals? :confused:

[ROAR]

"the real team in pinstripes"

[Crazy_Rob]

"the real team in pinstripes"

Well they have to get to the ALCS first, son. I guess a $200,000,000 payroll doesn't guarantee anything.

[ROAR]

Well they have to get to the ALCS first, son. I guess a $200,000,000 payroll doesn't guarantee anything.


sure it does...expensive beer and hot dogs

[ROAR]

ok---my team sucks. Giambi's judgement is poor. Matsui-san is very good.

Do you know the end of the yankees run coincided with the signing of Mussina?

Good thing we don't have Pettitte on the mound...

While I am @ it...I bet Sorianno retires with more walk-off homers in the World Series than A-gump.

new tactic...going to try to whine it in.

[Infiniterb]

It'll be the Cardinals. Just because I hate AL baseball.

WTF is with the retarded DH rule anyway? My feeling is if you can step on that field and pitch, you can step up to the plate and hit.

[ROAR]

Rowland should have been able to get that bunt down in the 9th inning. That was a very poor effort, especially since the main problem was mental. He gave away his bunt when the pitcher threw over to 1st...

[Crazy_Rob]

Rowand is not a good bunter.

The Sox just looked out of it. I'm going tonight and they've won every game I've been to so far this year.

[Infiniterb]

Rowand is not a good bunter.

The Sox just looked out of it. I'm going tonight and they've won every game I've been to so far this year.

You are sooooooo going to jinx them.

Angels vs. Cards in teh Series.

[ROAR]

You are sooooooo going to jinx them.

Angels vs. Cards in teh Series.


If that didnt ruin Rob's day,...;)

[Web Gazelle]

Cards will win. Did you guys hear about the wildfire? http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=32681

[CaveneyUSA]

I don't see how anyone is gonna to beat St. Louis 4 times. As long as the pitching doesn't have a complete meltdown, they are gonna coast to a World Series victory.

[ROAR]

Cant say I am really that impressed w. St. Louis---

[Infiniterb]

Wow, the ump really blew that call.

[Crazy_Rob]

Which call did the ump blow? Sox/Angels?

I saw some replays this morning and it looked like it could go either way.

[Web Gazelle]

The ball was caught, no doubt about it. The catcher would have thrown to first if it wasn't a clean catch.

[Crazy_Rob]

The ball was caught, no doubt about it.

I saw the replays and you can't tell. So I'm not quite sure how you can say "no doubt about it."

I guess it doesn't matter though- the game's over! :D


The catcher would have thrown to first if it wasn't a clean catch.

Yeah, just like when outfielders trap the ball and try to make it seem like they caught it.

[Web Gazelle]

I don't really care either since I would love to see a showdown between the Cards and the White Sox. It did look caught from the slow mo angle I saw.

[ROAR]

Didnt the catcher say the UMP didnt say anything...when they normally do if a throw down is required

sort of rediculous if you ask me, but my team has gone fishing and I am pleasantly indifferent.

[Web Gazelle]

It's too bad about the Yanks. Who is getting fired for their failure to win it all this year?

[ROAR]

I appreciate your warm feelings about the Yankees. Mel Stotlemeyer, the pitching coach, has effectively told Steinbrenner to shove it. I would not expect to see him in pinstripes again.

Cashman, the GM, is no longer under contract, so he can not be fired.

Torre could get the ax, under contract for another 2yrs and 12/13 million. The Boss wants sweet Lou back. I want Sorianno, Pettitte and El Duque.

Torre should walk---doesnt need the money...the team is a mess and he has a lot of grief. Why would you possibly put up w. this crap?

The Yankees have reverted to the team they were in the 80's. Win a lot of games, but never when it matters. Spend, spend, spend w/o thinking of the concept of team.

The whole reason the Yankees were dominant for the better part of a decade is directly attributable to Steinbrenner's suspension from baseball for a couple years. During that time, Gene Michael -the GM- allowed the young talent to develop...Jeter/Posada/Rivera/Pettitte/Williams...made a few astute trades...and avoided transactions that made more sense for the New York Daily News or Post than putting together a winning club. Its great Steinbrenner spends his money freely, he should really go back to pasture.

[Web Gazelle]

I don't really have any warm feelings for the Yanks, I am a Blue Jays fan and will always be. Chris Carpenter is part of the reason I am rooting for the Cards. I never did agree with the Jays letting him get away. Imagine what the Jays could have done if they had him in the rotation with Halladay.

[Crazy_Rob]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/robZ1/sox.jpg

[GuyFromChicago]

It's so nice to have a winning team in Chicago I think I'm going to cry:D

[Web Gazelle]

I don't think there was any doubt in my mind that Chicago was going to be in the world series.

[Crazy_Rob]

I don't think there was any doubt in my mind that Chicago was going to be in the world series.

That's because you don't live in Chicago! ;)

[Web Gazelle]

True, I live in Utah. Born and raised in Ontario Canada. I am and will always be a Blue Jays fan. I strongly believe that pitching is what wins the game. The White Sox showed that.

[Bazkaz]

Gonna have to go with the White Sox this year to win it all... that pitching in the ALCS was amazing.

[Web Gazelle]

How about that monster homerun last night? If there was no wall I think it would have landed in Chicago.

[Bazkaz]

Pujols smacked that ball... just gone.

[chachi]

Gonna have to go with the White Sox this year to win it all... that pitching in the ALCS was amazing.

Yeah, I think 4 complete games to finish out the series is pretty good. :)

[Crazy_Rob]

F'n ticketmaser, errr TICKETBASTARD! I HATE YOU!

GD monopoly! Now I gotta pay $2K just so we can go to a game. :mad:

[GuyFromChicago]

F'n ticketmaser, errr TICKETBASTARD! I HATE YOU!

GD monopoly! Now I gotta pay $2K just so we can go to a game. :mad:

I just dealt with the same shit:mad: :mad:

My buddy got 4 for game two - lower box @ $185 a pop. I need to go tell him what a good friend he is.......

[Crazy_Rob]

I just dealt with the same shit:mad: :mad:

My buddy got 4 for game two - lower box @ $185 a pop. I need to go tell him what a good friend he is.......

I'll pick you up, pay for parking and even buy you a few churros! ;)

[Web Gazelle]

Thats the price for world series. I don't know if a 60" wide screen TV is better than being there or not. Tough choice.

[Crazy_Rob]

Thats the price for world series. I don't know if a 60" wide screen TV is better than being there or not. Tough choice.

Well considering it's literally a once in a lifetime event, I'll pony up the cash. :mad:

[Bazkaz]

Seriously, it could be some years before you see the White Sox go back to the WS. I'm not saying they can't, but as Rob said it could be a once in a lifetime event.
If you're a Yankees fan you expect your team to be there every couple years, but when your team hasn't been to the World Series in 46 years then I'd definitely go see the thing live instead of buying the TV.

[Web Gazelle]

I am definately not a Yankees fan. Your right about the once in a life time idea. If you got the cash then go for it. Make sure you dress up like a real white sox fanatic. ;)

[Crazy_Rob]

Well I bought one ticket for face value yesterday from a friend. Damn I got lucky!

But now my wife wants to go to a game too. :rolleyes:

Make sure you dress up like a real white sox fanatic.

I always wear my lucky Walter Payton jersey to Sox and Bears games. Both teams are undefeated when I wear it! :D

[Immorta]

Go Yankees!

[Web Gazelle]

If you missed Jay Leno last night I will paraphrase what he said..

Last year the Red Sox broke the curse, this year the White Sox could do it. Maybe next year the Cubs will... Nah! Not possible.

[Crazy_Rob]

Most White Sox fans don't believe in the Black Sox (http://www.1919blacksox.com/index2.htm) curse.

Cub fans definitely believe in the GOAT (http://www.answers.com/topic/curse-of-the-billy-goat) though! :D

[Web Gazelle]

I believe in the goat too, after watching the Marlins come back from a 3 games to 1 deficit. :eek: Are the Cards going to do the same thing to the Astros this year? :eek:

[Crazy_Rob]

Here's a nicely done 2005 White Sox highlights video (http://mfile.akamai.com/10869/wmv/mlb.download.akamai.com/10869/2005/open/teams05/cha/video/100305_cha_end_season_highlight_350.wmv).

[Crazy_Rob]

$4,000 for a $180 ticket? What a joke!

I'm sure all of the real Sox fans will be at the games!

http://www.stubhub.com/?event_id=198374

[Infiniterb]

$4,000 for a $180 ticket? What a joke!

I'm sure all of the real Sox fans will be at the games!

http://www.stubhub.com/?event_id=198374

And afterwards they'll all be broke paying those prices.

[Crazy_Rob]

And afterwards they'll all be broke paying those prices.


I was being sarcastic. Most White Sox fan cannot afford a ticket at those prices.

I would really like to know how these "ticket brokers" get 100's of tickets. WHAT A SCAM!

[Infiniterb]

I think they just list whatever they want and then hope to fill the orders with people trying to sell their tickets later. A short term $180 investment to turn it into ~$4000 is pretty good, White Sox fan or not.

Either that or they're in bed with the teams.

[Crazy_Rob]

Funny article about one of the White Sox' former owner, Bill Veeck.

Before the White Sox ended their drought in 1959, Veeck entertained fans at a game that May with midgets dressed in spacesuits who landed on the field by helicopter.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/20/sports/baseball/20veeck.html

[Hodgedup]

Indeed, he sent Eddie Gaedel, a midget, to the plate for the Browns in a 1951 game. (He walked.)

I'd feel bad striking out a midget.

[Web Gazelle]

Now I am rooting for the White Sox. Kill the Astros!

[Crazy_Rob]

http://www.dailyherald.com/galleries/wsgameone/images/05.jpg

[Hodgedup]

I just voted for the Red Socks, because I felt bad they didn't have any votes. I don't really think they will win it especially now that the world series has already started and they're not in it, but you never know.

[Crazy_Rob]

WOW!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/robZ1/wsox1023_33sp102305dw.jpg

Best game I've ever been to!

[GuyFromChicago]

WOW!

Best game I've ever been to!

I would of sat through the cold/rain for that one too - great game - one of the best I've seen all year.

Bears win, Sox in the World Series....what the heck has come over Chicago?:)

[Crazy_Rob]

I would of sat through the cold/rain for that one too - great game - one of the best I've seen all year.


I was lucky; we were actually under the second level, shielded from the rain. :D

Bears win, Sox in the World Series....what the heck has come over Chicago?:)

I woke up this monring and had to make sure I wasn't in some strange dream land.
:cool:

[GuyFromChicago]

I was lucky; we were actually under the second level, shielded from the rain. :D

I got lucky at the Bears game - I had a beer shield that kept me dry (at least in my mind) until I got home and started to sober up:D

[Web Gazelle]

Congrats to the SOX. I hope they sweep. It is going to be hard to get a win against Oswalt.

[Hodgedup]

I woke up this monring and had to make sure I wasn't in some strange dream land.
:cool:


It's the power of Ditka.

[Crazy_Rob]

It's the power of Ditka.

HA HA HA! That's really funny! I have my alarm clock set to ESPN radio and DITKA was on when my alarm went off this morning. :D :D

[Crazy_Rob]

I can't believe what an ordeal this roof issue (http://news.google.com/url?sa=t&ct=us/2-0&fp=435e8c8aa7ba699c&ei=ta1eQ-asMYuE6AHdh_DVDg&url=http%3A//abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory%3Fid%3D1249795&cid=0) has become in Houston.

Hello, this is BASEBALL people...it's an outdoor game! :p

http://www.dailyherald.com/include/boc/worldseries/wsmain.jpg

[Hodgedup]

It's like Roy and Jon are looking at each other trying to see how the other feels about the roof issue.

[Crazy_Rob]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/robZ1/wsmain.jpg

There weren't many cars on the road this morning. And not many cars in our parking lot either. :)

[GuyFromChicago]

There weren't many cars on the road this morning. And not many cars in our parking lot either. :)

I'm lovin it!!!!

[Crazy_Rob]

I'm loving it too! I still can't believe this is happening!

Iguchi is a little too excited- IMO! :eek:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/robZ1/09.jpg

[GuyFromChicago]

I know, I'm half expecting to wake up tomorrow and find it's all been a cruel, cruel dream.

I may as well call it a day - 70% of the people in my office are out today:)

[Crazy_Rob]

I know, I'm half expecting to wake up tomorrow and find it's all been a cruel, cruel dream.


I feel the same way! it's almost as if this isn't really the White Sox. Things will never be the same if they go ahead and wrap this series up! :D

I've been waiting for this for 20+ years and it's just not something I expected to happen for another 20+ years or so.

[GuyFromChicago]

I didn't think we would see a Chicago team in the World Series in my lifetime -much less a Chicago team that's on the brink of actually winning the series.

You're right - if the Sox win this series the expectation bar has officially been raised in Chicago. That's a good thing if you ask me.

[Web Gazelle]

I just want to see Nolan Ryan cry. I know I am mean. :p

[Crazy_Rob]

Nolan Ryan is one of the most overrated picthers ever!

He did put a pretty good beating on Robin Ventura though! :rolleyes:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/robZ1/ryan.jpg

[mdvaldosta]

haha omg what I would pay to see that vid again! nuckle sammich!

[Web Gazelle]

7 no-hitters and thousands of strike outs over a very long and successful career. I don't know about overrated. He didn't ever experience winning a world series did he?

[GuyFromChicago]

Nolan Ryan is one of the most overrated picthers ever!



5K+ strike outs...the guy could bring the heat:)

[Crazy_Rob]

5K+ strike outs...the guy could bring the heat:)

Kerry Wood(s) could bring the heat too- BIG DEAL!

Nolan ryan's record is (W)324-(L)292.

7 No-hitters....ZERO Cy Young Awards. 20 game winner just TWO TIMES in 25+ years!

OVER-RATED [clap,clap,clap-clap-clap] OVER-RATED!! :p

[Web Gazelle]

I won't get into it but there is more than that. You have to look at the teams he played for and the run support he got. Look at what Roger Clemens did this year. Posting an era under 2.00 yet he was the victim of many low scoring losses. Let me just say there are lots of things that factor into how great a pitcher is.

[Crazy_Rob]

I won't get into it but there is more than that. You have to look at the teams he played for and the run support he got. Look at what Roger Clemens did this year. Posting an era under 2.00 yet he was the victim of many low scoring losses. Let me just say there are lots of things that factor into how great a pitcher is.

I know...but he's still not as great as some people make him out to be. I mean he was on some pretty good teams and still couldn't win 50% of his games.

Anyway...back to the SOX... :D

[Web Gazelle]

Sorry about the championship series of 93' no hard feelings I hope. :cool: 12 years later and the SOX are one win away from a sweet sweep. :D

[Hodgedup]

Nolan Ryan is one of the most overrated picthers ever!

He did put a pretty good beating on Robin Ventura though! :rolleyes:



Nolan Ryan was awesome. I bet he could still beat you up today.

I know he can still throw the heat, because I saw him in some arthritis commercial breaking vegetables or something.

[Crazy_Rob]

I loved the '93 Jays! That was one hell of a team! I was actually hoping the Sox would hire Cito Gaston before they hired Ozzie.

[Crazy_Rob]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/robZ1/20176307.jpg

[GuyFromChicago]

happy days in Chi-town:D

[Crazy_Rob]

This is the most enjoyable headache I've ever had! :D :D :D

[Hodgedup]

Baseball is gay.

http://www.sillyenglish.com/online/sport/pic/039.jpg

[Crazy_Rob]

The Cardinals are gay! I agree! :p


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/robZ1/20177804.jpg

[Hodgedup]

The Cardinals are gay! I agree! :p



I don't watch a lot of baseball. Are they the only ones that grab each other in their no-no spots?

[Crazy_Rob]

I don't watch a lot of baseball. Are they the only ones that grab each other in their no-no spots?

Intentionally- yes!

:p

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/robZ1/20178605.jpg

[Crazy_Rob]

The victory parade is going one now.

You can watch it on WGN or here:
www.wgntv.com

http://www.southsiders.net/style_emoticons/default/287_sox2.gifhttp://www.southsiders.net/style_emoticons/default/16e_gosox.gifhttp://www.southsiders.net/style_emoticons/default/408_sox.gif

[Hodgedup]

I'm watching it now.

I wish I could win World Series, because sometimes I just need a hug and most of the time it's inappropiate any other times.

Ozzie also makes me laugh.

[Crazy_Rob]

Ozzie also makes me laugh.

Ozzie's great! he was one of my favorite players in the 80's. He never took the game TOO seriously yet always played with intensity.

Re: the hug-
I'll give you a big ol' hug next week! K?

Does your girlfriend know that I'll be sleeping w/ her in your bed while I'm visiting Dallas? :confused:

[Hodgedup]

Does your girlfriend know that I'll be sleeping w/ her in your bed while I'm visiting Dallas? :confused:

Yeah we don't mind. It's good for her to sleep with other guys sometimes, because it makes her appreciate sleeping with me even more.

WTF midnight train?

[Crazy_Rob]

Yeah we don't mind. It's good for her to sleep with other guys sometimes, because it makes her appreciate sleeping with me even more.


Yeah, I'll go easy on her just so she's not disapointed with you after I leave. I'll just 'take care' of myself.


WTF midnight train?

Sure, you can be on cleanup duty I suppose. :p

[Hodgedup]

Yeah, I'll go easy on her just so she's not disapointed with you after I leave. I'll just 'take care' of myself.



You're a dude? I thought you were a chick this whole time. Screw that. Also, don't wear that thing I sent you either.