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Zimcity Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:65,425 Points:3,694,485 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Oct 6, 2008 11:25:44 PM Ignore Zimcity Report Abuse Should be a great ALCS between the two best teams in the AL. If it's anything like their last series in Fenway, we should be in for some special games. I like the Sox to return to the series, but in a hard fought 7 gamer.

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Should be a great ALCS between the two best teams in the AL.

If it's anything like their last series in Fenway, we should be in for some special games.

I like the Sox to return to the series, but in a hard fought 7 gamer.

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tmoy88 Champion Author Boston Posts:1,386 Points:1,189,010 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2008 12:09:27 PM Ignore tmoy88 Report Abuse Still down over the series loss, but we were a battered and beaten bunch, just got to give credit to the Rays, they were the better team this series. Hard not to root for either managers in the World Series, both Charlie Manuel and Joe Maddon are class acts.
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:15,871 Points:2,464,125 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2008 11:53:28 AM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə i was somewhat distressed that the rays let game five get away so badly, and then lost the sixth one, but at least they're in the series! as usual, i'll root for the a. l. team, so go rays! ə
Mawimazo All-Star Author Vermont Posts:569 Points:105,125 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2008 10:49:15 AM Ignore Mawimazo Report Abuse Congrats to the Rays - great series, great finish - the AL East is definitely the best division in the MLB right now, and this is a great new rivalry in the making. Go get the Phillies + really Tampa/St. Pete area into a frenzy!!
Zimcity Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:65,425 Points:3,694,485 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2008 9:42:07 AM Ignore Zimcity Report Abuse Congrats to the Rays! Garza was on again and wins the LCS MVP, which I thought would have gone to Upton during the middle of game 5. Either way they both had a great series, as well as Longoria. The Rays are a formidable young team and should take it to the Phillies.
BraveH8R Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:475 Points:4,360 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2008 9:34:18 AM Ignore BraveH8R Report Abuse Good job Rays, crush the Philthies!
longhorn90 Champion Author Austin Posts:13,761 Points:2,790,355 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2008 9:30:22 AM Ignore longhorn90 Report Abuse Nice win for the Rays! Congrats on the American League Pennant!
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,498 Points:2,328,835 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2008 4:08:10 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Congrats to the 2008 AL Champion Tampa Bay Rays!
stevieyz19 Champion Author Michigan Posts:14,502 Points:2,748,110 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2008 12:00:24 AM Ignore stevieyz19 Report Abuse WTG, Rays!!!!!!!!!!
Ghoulie64 Champion Author San Francisco Posts:13,659 Points:1,209,400 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2008 11:09:50 PM Ignore Ghoulie64 Report Abuse Woo Hoo Rays in Seven!!!... Went one more game than I predicted, but still HAPPY the BoSux are NOT going to the Fall Calssic!!!
bosspark All-Star Author Boston Posts:941 Points:367,320 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2008 7:11:53 PM Ignore bosspark Report Abuse sox are hard to figure
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,027 Points:2,657,940 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2008 4:09:32 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse Just what the networks wanted a 7th game.
AFOS Champion Author Chicago Posts:30,421 Points:3,075,090 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2008 1:09:08 PM Ignore AFOS Report Abuse Well, even if the Sox win they have to go home (Boston) to start the Series.
Mawimazo All-Star Author Vermont Posts:569 Points:105,125 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2008 11:15:21 AM Ignore Mawimazo Report Abuse Stellar performance from both Beckett + the bull-pen - going to be a thriller tonight! No way Lester has another meltdown like in the last game - another late night on deck . . .
longhorn90 Champion Author Austin Posts:13,761 Points:2,790,355 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2008 8:59:16 AM Ignore longhorn90 Report Abuse No question, advantage Sox at this point. Game 7 - win or go home.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,498 Points:2,328,835 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2008 7:17:43 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Beckett pitched in and out of trouble. He looked a lot better than in Game 2. Sox have the mojo now. I think TB is in trouble.
Mawimazo All-Star Author Vermont Posts:569 Points:105,125 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2008 7:30:31 PM Ignore Mawimazo Report Abuse Beckett still doesn't seem right though - the Sox will have to get to Shields, and then hope they can win the battle of the bullpens (yikes)
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,498 Points:2,328,835 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2008 9:53:10 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse All these "experts" are blaming Joe Madden for going to his bullpen too soon. Baloney! Kazmir may've been tired and the Rays' bullpen had been very reliable, until that game. The pen should get the blame for the loss, not Madden. These "experts" are also saying that the Rays still have the advantage, since the last 2 games are in TB. We'll see. Who knows how they will respond after such a horrible loss.
longhorn90 Champion Author Austin Posts:13,761 Points:2,790,355 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2008 8:25:21 AM Ignore longhorn90 Report Abuse Zim, I knew Percival was out, but had never looked at Balfour's stats. Tough one. We'll see what happens in game 6, but this will feel like you have to win 5 games instead of 4 for the Rays.
Mawimazo All-Star Author Vermont Posts:569 Points:105,125 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2008 8:50:20 AM Ignore Mawimazo Report Abuse Tired but happy this morning - what a comeback! Never count those Red Sox out - you never know when those bats will come back to life. Now let's see if they can carry it over to game 6 - we need Beckett to be Beckett . . .
Zimcity Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:65,425 Points:3,694,485 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2008 8:45:58 AM Ignore Zimcity Report Abuse What a great comeback by the never-say-die Red Sox. Biggest post-season rally since the Philadelphia Athletics came back from 8 down on the Cubs in the 1929 World Series. longhorn, Balfour was a dominant set-up man in the regular season (6-2 1.54ERA, 0.89WHIP) and the White Sox couldn't hit him. The Rays are without Troy Percival, but their bullpen had been solid up until last night. I think Madden figured the bullpen could hold a 7 run lead and the top of that inning was a long one for Kazmir to be out. I'd have left him in too. A couple other mistakes cost the Rays as well. BJ Upton playing too shallow on the double in the 8th, Gabe Gross not diving for what looked like a catchable ball from Pedroia in the 7th, and of course Longoria's error in the 9th.
longhorn90 Champion Author Austin Posts:13,761 Points:2,790,355 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2008 8:33:06 AM Ignore longhorn90 Report Abuse And the Rays are on to the World.....wait, not quite yet. Ouch, that one's going to hurt for awhile. Why do they bring in this Balfour who hasn't gotten anybody out? Are they THAT thin in the pen? If so, leave Kazmir in.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,498 Points:2,328,835 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2008 4:55:58 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Well, after last night, the Sox look like they're very much back in this.
Mawimazo All-Star Author Vermont Posts:569 Points:105,125 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2008 9:55:05 AM Ignore Mawimazo Report Abuse I'm with you colocolo - I won't begrudge the Rays their celebration (if they win the series, that is ;-p), just rather not see it on the field at Fenway . . . Be interesting to see how this move by Maddon works out, moving Kazmir up in the rotation - hopefully it will give the Sox the spark they need to come back from 3-1 AGAIN !!
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,498 Points:2,328,835 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2008 4:49:54 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse No it's not over, although the body language of the Bosox players would tell you otherwise. But they can win tonight if Dice-K is anywhere close to his brilliant performance of Game 1. But winning 2 in a row in TB is a tall order, especially if Beckett can't pitch like his old self.
all2rusty Rookie Author California Posts:56 Points:74,705 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2008 2:10:26 PM Ignore all2rusty Report Abuse This series is not over yet. Remember, these are the "Boston Red Sox", lately just thee toughest team to eliminate in a series, fighting off elimination better than anyone has...They will come around, Dice-K will pitch another gem and you can bet your bottom dollar Beckett and Lester both will be much, much better next time out. The Rays just better keep doing what they're doing and not get caught in the moment and fall apart, they still have to win that game 4, and it's not going to be easy. The Sox also have been through this before, and there is a lot to be said about post-season experience. The one thing the Rays don't have, that's for sure. Sox in 7, said so from the beginning. KEEP THE FAITH
longhorn90 Champion Author Austin Posts:13,761 Points:2,790,355 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2008 11:24:40 AM Ignore longhorn90 Report Abuse Wow, Rays just need one more. Somehow I have a feeling this will be the hardest victory for them to get.
Zimcity Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:65,425 Points:3,694,485 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2008 10:04:56 AM Ignore Zimcity Report Abuse Go SOX, need to ressurect the magic of '04 and '07. Six straight elimination game wins.
malnory Veteran Author Wisconsin Posts:432 Points:1,533,795 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2008 9:23:52 AM Ignore malnory Report Abuse GO RAYS
Mawimazo All-Star Author Vermont Posts:569 Points:105,125 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2008 9:14:28 AM Ignore Mawimazo Report Abuse Sox are in a deep hole - hopefully Dice-K can prevent a celebration on the field at Fenway . . . bad time for the Sox bats to go quiet [Edited by: Mawimazo at 10/15/2008 10:14:55 AM EST]
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,498 Points:2,328,835 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2008 4:55:43 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse No stopping the Rays' Bats! Still must win one more. Can't count Boston out, espcially after the '04 ALCS.
stevieyz19 Champion Author Michigan Posts:14,502 Points:2,748,110 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2008 11:25:31 PM Ignore stevieyz19 Report Abuse Another beat down of the Sox by the Ryas. Let's keep it up and finish the job on Thursday.
Zimcity Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:65,425 Points:3,694,485 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2008 8:45:13 PM Ignore Zimcity Report Abuse Man, the Rays are just on fire!
Mawimazo All-Star Author Vermont Posts:569 Points:105,125 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2008 5:02:51 PM Ignore Mawimazo Report Abuse Sox in a must win situation tonight - here's hoping that knuckler gets the job done tonight - maybe Kevin Cash will have a big night at the plate - they need someone to wake up offensively.
stevieyz19 Champion Author Michigan Posts:14,502 Points:2,748,110 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2008 1:37:35 AM Ignore stevieyz19 Report Abuse Lester got banged up pretty good in game #3. Go Rays!
BahnBurner Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:5,873 Points:1,090,470 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2008 7:06:16 PM Ignore BahnBurner Report Abuse Game three, yikes! Red Sox need a big turnaround if they want into the WS!
Mawimazo All-Star Author Vermont Posts:569 Points:105,125 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2008 12:55:03 PM Ignore Mawimazo Report Abuse Game 2 - this is the kind of stuff the Rays did to the Red Sox all season long - could be a bad omen of things to come. Hopefully Lester can hold down the fort in Game 3. And hopefully we've seen the last of Timlin coming out of the bull-pen - the guy has been an integral part of the Red Sox success in the last couple of years (especially during the 2004 WS run) but he is a shadow of his former self.
stevieyz19 Champion Author Michigan Posts:14,502 Points:2,748,110 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 11, 2008 11:04:42 PM Ignore stevieyz19 Report Abuse Well, not a lot to say good about either pitching in game #2. 8-8 in 8th inning.
Mawimazo All-Star Author Vermont Posts:569 Points:105,125 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 11, 2008 3:00:17 PM Ignore Mawimazo Report Abuse Sox take Game 1 - so much for all that hype about home-field advantage. Lets see if Beckett is back to normal - if he is this could be a quick series . . .
Ghoulie64 Champion Author San Francisco Posts:13,659 Points:1,209,400 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2008 11:27:17 PM Ignore Ghoulie64 Report Abuse GO RAYS!!!... Rays in SIX!!!
RUSHrocks Champion Author Allentown Posts:8,647 Points:1,310,555 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2008 6:09:34 PM Ignore RUSHrocks Report Abuse Rays in 7
Mawimazo All-Star Author Vermont Posts:569 Points:105,125 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2008 2:36:57 PM Ignore Mawimazo Report Abuse Notwithstanding my previous post, I'll take the Red Sox in 6.
longhorn90 Champion Author Austin Posts:13,761 Points:2,790,355 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2008 12:01:08 PM Ignore longhorn90 Report Abuse Rays in 7
Big CT Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,410 Points:222,550 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2008 7:20:20 AM Ignore Big CT Report Abuse Rooting for the Rays. Originally wanted a Brewers/Rays World Series, but that's not going to happen. [Edited by: Big CT at 10/8/2008 8:20:36 AM EST]
coachjc Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,769 Points:1,877,610 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2008 6:55:08 AM Ignore coachjc Report Abuse I am pulling for the Rays to keep their magical season rolling!
cork1953 Champion Author Indiana Posts:8,327 Points:1,752,975 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2008 6:40:33 AM Ignore cork1953 Report Abuse Rays in 6.
stevieyz19 Champion Author Michigan Posts:14,502 Points:2,748,110 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 7, 2008 11:53:41 PM Ignore stevieyz19 Report Abuse I still think you have to favor the current champs although I am pulling for the Rays.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,498 Points:2,328,835 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 7, 2008 9:19:05 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse I want the Rays to win so bad. But it looks to me like the Sox have the experience and the pitching to take them to a 6-game series win. Expect a few fracases in this series, most likely involving Balfour.
Mawimazo All-Star Author Vermont Posts:569 Points:105,125 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 7, 2008 8:22:12 AM Ignore Mawimazo Report Abuse Both teams look very strong coming off their respective series - Sox have experience on their side, but the Rays have a very powerful youth movement + enthusiasm on their side. I have to say the initial edge goes to the Rays - they're healthier + younger, and have home-field advantage. But anything can happen in October . . .+ Should be a great series - here's hoping it goes 7 + that every game is a thriller!!
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,209 Points:1,925,140 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 7, 2008 5:36:28 AM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse Red Sox have to win one of the first two to be able to realistically win the series.
PaulBacon Champion Author Miami Posts:1,768 Points:2,671,280 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Oct 7, 2008 12:37:24 AM Ignore PaulBacon Report Abuse Tampa Bay in six games. Paul Bacon :-)