OT Red Sox/Tigers and Cardinals/Dodgers

[ullmandds]

Brock... I don't know you from Adam...I guess I can't imagine hating another sports team...maybe besides Philadelphia Eagles fans...it just seems like a waste of energy. And I consider Yankees fans to be some of the most educated and classy fans out there...no reason for such hatred...let their track record as the winningest franchise in the history of AALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL of sports speak for itself!

[billyb]

It is about time the Tiger bats woke up. Now we will see if Sanchez can keep the Sox in check now that they have seen him one time.

[tbob]

Since I picked the Tigers in 7 games over the Cards in this year's World Series, before the season started, I'm feeling pretty confident in my pick

Has any team ever been cheesier acting than the Dodgers? I would have loved to see Puig coming up against Bob Gibson after his "act." It would not have been pretty

[rainier2004]

Big game 5 tonight...

I liked Leyland moved down Jackson, but still feel Fielder is the black hole in that line-up. Why not move Johnny P into the 2 hole and switch Martinez and Fielder in the lineup...I hate him batting third. Fielder now has 3 RBIs in 22 PO games with Det., good thing he makes more $ than Cabrera or JV. Fielder cannot move runners, cannot run, does not hustle, is a poor fielder and just a lazy in my opinion. I really wish they'd trade that contract away and go after D Price in the offseason, maybe a 3-team trade.

[Tanman7baseball]

Game 6 today. We got the momentum no doubt. I'm rooting for a Dodgers vs BoSox World Series. It would be one of the best World Series played in years (25 years to be exact). Two scrappy teams with great talent. All around fun baseball too watch. I mean who wants to watch the Cardinals in the World Series? Not I...

[chaddurbin]

Originally Posted by tbob

Has any team ever been cheesier acting than the Dodgers? I would have loved to see Puig coming up against Bob Gibson after his "act." It would not have been pretty

trying to be objective since i'm a fan but i don't think they're "cheesy" at all. mattingly and co (besides puig) say all the right things and try to toe that etiquette line. puig is just a different animal, he plays hard and gives 100% on every play (if he was white they'd call him gritty and full of intensity!). i don't have a problem with him having fun out there...my problem is his aloofness, he sulks when things don't go his way so it takes from his concentration, and he doesn't listen to instructions from his own team.

...but at least they don't pretend to be something they're not.

[Tanman7baseball]

Originally Posted by chaddurbin

trying to be objective since i'm a fan but i don't think they're "cheesy" at all. mattingly and co (besides puig) say all the right things and try to toe that etiquette line. puig is just a different animal, he plays hard and gives 100% on every play (if he was white they'd call him gritty and full of intensity!). i don't have a problem with him having fun out there...my problem is his aloofness, he sulks when things don't go his way so it takes from his concentration, and he doesn't listen to instructions from his own team.

...but at least they don't pretend to be something they're not.

Nicely put. The game is changing. Sure there still needs to be etiquette but its evolving to keep the fan base growing. Showmanship and "swag" are things making baseball a sport anybody can watch and be entertained. I love stats, the sequences of pitches to different hitters, history of the team ect... But not many people know or care for those things who aren't actively following baseball.
TBOB I am guessing you are from the era Bob Gibson pitched in so thats why you think the Dodgers are "cheesy". The old timers need to stop complaining (I'm not implying its anyone here btw). Times are changing and so is the game.

[GoldenAge50s]

Gee, how I wish the Yankees were in these Playoffs! This Red Sox-Tiger series just ain't gettin' it done! Some of the most boring games w/ no excitement or intensity & terrible pitching.

Where are those Yankees when we need them?

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by GoldenAge50s

Gee, how I wish the Yankees were in these Playoffs! This Red Sox-Tiger series just ain't gettin' it done! Some of the most boring games w/ no excitement or intensity & terrible pitching.

Where are those Yankees when we need them?

'Ol Fred...don't stoop to that level!

So far a great series between the four teams in it...pitching is astounding! Four awesome teams....whoever makes the series, it will be fun to watch!

[johnmh71]

Originally Posted by GoldenAge50s

Gee, how I wish the Yankees were in these Playoffs! This Red Sox-Tiger series just ain't gettin' it done! Some of the most boring games w/ no excitement or intensity & terrible pitching.

Where are those Yankees when we need them?

Playing golf somewhere.