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My girlfriend texted me earlier today "Hey I have two tickets for the game tonight, you interested?"

I texted back "I can't, I've got a colonoscopy tomorrow".............she comes back with "Wow, you didn't tell me about that, since when?"........I replied "I'm scheduling one as soon once we're done texting"............she comes back with "I though you loved the Patriots?".........I reply "Oh, you've got tickets for the PATRIOTS........ok, I'm in."

How do you know as a Red Sox fan you've officially bottomed out?

When you're behind the LET'S GO O'S!! in the standings.

But hey, congrats to Al, Sammy and the 17 other diehard Orioles fans.

Good for you.
 
Warrior said:
My girlfriend texted me earlier today "Hey I have two tickets for the game tonight, you interested?"

I texted back "I can't, I've got a colonoscopy tomorrow".............she comes back with "Wow, you didn't tell me about that, since when?"........I replied "I'm scheduling one as soon once we're done texting"............she comes back with "I though you loved the Patriots?".........I reply "Oh, you've got tickets for the PATRIOTS........ok, I'm in."

How do you know as a Red Sox fan you've officially bottomed out?

When you're behind the LET'S GO O'S!! in the standings.

But hey, congrats to Al, Sammy and the 17 other diehard Orioles fans.

Good for you.
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George, my 16 month old grandson is a new O's fan so the fan base is now at least 20. Let's go O's! -- Al
 
lancer said:
George, my 16 month old grandson is a new O's fan so the fan base is now at least 20. Let's go O's! -- Al
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It's best as a life lesson that he learns about disappointment, it will make him stronger as he grows up.

Just something about the LET'S GO O'S that jerks a knot in my ***; aside from that nonsense in 2011 when they knocked the Red Sox out of the playoffs and celebrated like they won the WS, it goes back to 1974 for me; August 23rd the Red Sox were up SEVEN games on the LET'S GO O'S! before the roof caved in, including a big series where they lost a doubleheader by identical 1-0 scores......getting shut out in a double header, that's got to be a record for futility, then ended up 7 games out of first that year, a 14 game swing, just an epic choke job.

I thought Mancini was one of your best players; why unload him at the deadline, that's a white flag right there, I don't get it.
 
Warrior said:
It's best as a life lesson that he learns about disappointment, it will make him stronger as he grows up.

Just something about the LET'S GO O'S that jerks a knot in my ***; aside from that nonsense in 2011 when they knocked the Red Sox out of the playoffs and celebrated like they won the WS, it goes back to 1974 for me; August 23rd the Red Sox were up SEVEN games on the LET'S GO O'S! before the roof caved in, including a big series where they lost a doubleheader by identical 1-0 scores......getting shut out in a double header, that's got to be a record for futility, then ended up 7 games out of first that year, a 14 game swing, just an epic choke job.

I thought Mancini was one of your best players; why unload him at the deadline, that's a white flag right there, I don't get it.
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good trade...good trade...good trade...
 
Looks like the Mancini trade hasn’t hurt them so far. Let’s hope the Os can keep it up.
 
Warrior said:
It's best as a life lesson that he learns about disappointment, it will make him stronger as he grows up.

Just something about the LET'S GO O'S that jerks a knot in my ***; aside from that nonsense in 2011 when they knocked the Red Sox out of the playoffs and celebrated like they won the WS, it goes back to 1974 for me; August 23rd the Red Sox were up SEVEN games on the LET'S GO O'S! before the roof caved in, including a big series where they lost a doubleheader by identical 1-0 scores......getting shut out in a double header, that's got to be a record for futility, then ended up 7 games out of first that year, a 14 game swing, just an epic choke job.

I thought Mancini was one of your best players; why unload him at the deadline, that's a white flag right there, I don't get it.
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I still don't understand the trade, along with the O's closer. Two key players in a team performing above expectations. One would think that a trade like that would gut the team (and it still might), but so far there seems to be no ill effect. I can only figure that the O's success caught the front office a bit by surprise, being a year or two ahead of schedule, and that they are proceeding with their rebuild with an aim at next year and are simply taking this years success as a bonus, not really expecting it to go much further than it has. The trade would have been made with or without this years success. Who knows? I sure don't but I do hope the trade of team leader Mancini doesn't bite them in the butt. -- Al
 
I have never liked Tatis and his garbage slogan of “let the kids play” which was really just a disguise for poor sportsmanship.

Now he can’t play because he cheated.

Good riddance.
 
Can someone please explain why the LA’s win/loss record has not received more attention? They are all but unbeatable.

ESPN and MLB Network push the LA story to the middle of their broadcasts.

Meanwhile every Yankee loss is dissected at the opening of every show.
 
Panzer ace said:
Can someone please explain why the LA’s win/loss record has not received more attention? They are all but unbeatable.

ESPN and MLB Network push the LA story to the middle of their broadcasts.

Meanwhile every Yankee loss is dissected at the opening of every show.
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From where I sit, it has received a lot of attention. They are the best team in baseball, which is in line with pre-season expectations.

The reason they don’t receive as much attention as the Yankees is because they are always winning and have long ago locked up their division. When you are constantly winning there is little to discuss; it’s not much of a story.

On the other hand, people are attracted to bad news; it makes for more discussion and analysis: what’s wrong with the Yankees, why are they doing so poorly and what can be done to fix them, etc.

Bad news always attracts more interest.
 
Panzer ace said:
Can someone please explain why the LA’s win/loss record has not received more attention? They are all but unbeatable.

ESPN and MLB Network push the LA story to the middle of their broadcasts.

Meanwhile every Yankee loss is dissected at the opening of every show.
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The time difference might be a factor. Many of the west coast games don't end until after midnight. ESPN also strikes me as NY/Northeast oriented. Most of their offices are in that area. So long as the Dodgers are rolling, and the Yanks are diving it's fine with me. I hardly ever watch ESPN.
 
As a fan of an American League team...other than daily scores and winning streaks...I really don't follow the National League too much...the Dodgers get very little tv coverage here as the Rangers and Astros are both local AL teams and are usually our tv games...I'm glad the Astros didn't even have to play them this year...even if they are on ESPN...those West coast teams usually start at 9PM...kind of a late start for me...but the Dodgers winning streaks and record make it hard to ignore them...they are certainly the cream of the crop for the entire league...their overall record...their consistent winning streaks and domination of whoever they face...plus the runs scored differential...which is off the charts...make them the favorite to win it all...Dodger fans...enjoy this season...I think this is your year...with the Yankees in a total funk...with the exception of last night's game...you gotta like your odds...
 
mikemiller1955 said:
As a fan of an American League team...other than daily scores and winning streaks...I really don't follow the National League too much...the Dodgers get very little tv coverage here as the Rangers and Astros are both local AL teams and are usually our tv games...I'm glad the Astros didn't even have to play them this year...even if they are on ESPN...those West coast teams usually start at 9PM...kind of a late start for me...but the Dodgers winning streaks and record make it hard to ignore them...they are certainly the cream of the crop for the entire league...their overall record...their consistent winning streaks and domination of whoever they face...plus the runs scored differential...which is off the charts...make them the favorite to win it all...Dodger fans...enjoy this season...I think this is your year...with the Yankees in a total funk...with the exception of last night's game...you gotta like your odds...
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Someone pointed out that strong regular season baseball teams don't always equate to playoff success. The baseball season is a marathon (some would claim an endurance contest). A deeper team can overcome injuries etc has greater success over a team with less depth. The playoffs are a sprint. In the playoffs, a lesser team can shorten the rotation and throw in the kitchen sink in every game. Even up any depth disadvantage. The Dodgers have been a great regular season team over the last decade but not much playoff success. So I'm enjoying the run but all bets are off once the playoffs start. I've seen the hot, gutsy team win too many times over the more talented Dodgers.
 
Combat said:
The time difference might be a factor. Many of the west coast games don't end until after midnight. ESPN also strikes me as NY/Northeast oriented. Most of their offices are in that area. So long as the Dodgers are rolling, and the Yanks are diving it's fine with me. I hardly ever watch ESPN.
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The time difference is certainly a factor. When I was younger staying up to watch the Mets play the west coast teams was fun and I used to be able to stay up until the end. Now, it’s a bit of a struggle when thru go out west.
 
Combat said:
Someone pointed out that strong regular season baseball teams don't always equate to playoff success. The baseball season is a marathon (some would claim an endurance contest). A deeper team can overcome injuries etc has greater success over a team with less depth. The playoffs are a sprint. In the playoffs, a lesser team can shorten the rotation and throw in the kitchen sink in every game. Even up any depth disadvantage. The Dodgers have been a great regular season team over the last decade but not much playoff success. So I'm enjoying the run but all bets are off once the playoffs start. I've seen the hot, gutsy team win too many times over the more talented Dodgers.
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So, even when the mighty Dodgers lose, at the end of the day they are still the better team. Got it. :rolleyes:
 
Combat said:
Someone pointed out that strong regular season baseball teams don't always equate to playoff success. The baseball season is a marathon (some would claim an endurance contest). A deeper team can overcome injuries etc has greater success over a team with less depth. The playoffs are a sprint. In the playoffs, a lesser team can shorten the rotation and throw in the kitchen sink in every game. Even up any depth disadvantage. The Dodgers have been a great regular season team over the last decade but not much playoff success. So I'm enjoying the run but all bets are off once the playoffs start. I've seen the hot, gutsy team win too many times over the more talented Dodgers.
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Yep. 2019 was a great example of just that. Nats fans will never forget it, anyway. Memories are all we have now...:rolleyes2: -- Al
 
Speaking of the Dodgers, they're in Milwaukee playing the Brewers; some jabroni weenie LA reporter goes blowing down the slide Bernie Brewer slides down after home runs and shatters his wrist and blows out 6 ribs.

SLIDING DOWN A SLIDE.

What a soft neo maxie zoom dweebie loser.

But the Dodgers are on pace to win 140 games, so it's all good.
 
Warrior said:
Speaking of the Dodgers, they're in Milwaukee playing the Brewers; some jabroni weenie LA reporter goes blowing down the slide Bernie Brewer slides down after home runs and shatters his wrist and blows out 6 ribs.

SLIDING DOWN A SLIDE.

What a soft neo maxie zoom dweebie loser.

But the Dodgers are on pace to win 140 games, so it's all good.
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I saw that video...
"don't try this at home"...

he screamed like a little girl at Disney Land the whole way down...
should of left it to the professionals...
 
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