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Mr. Unpopular Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2005 Posts: 3715 Location: Tampa Florida
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:52 am Post subject: |
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Rays fan here. My wife and I got into baseball after we played on a company softball team about 4 years ago. I also did some work for the rays and got to meet some of the personnel, which got me into it as well. We usually try to go to about 10 games a year, and watch most of the rest on TV. _________________ "In any racing engine, the nearer you are to it disintegrating, the better it's performance will be"
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dcketh Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2006 Posts: 436 Location: Tionesta, Pennsylvania
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:54 am Post subject: |
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I was a bit surprised to find so much Pirates talk here, good to see not everyone has abandoned them! For me it's not optional, they are built into my DNA. Sunday dinner at either grandparents followed by Bob Prince and Nellie King on the radio. I was only 2 when Maz's home run beat the Yankees, but I was at Forbes Field when Stargell hit his first (of 7!) over the right field roof and was also there the night Clemente threw (Lopes I think?) out at 3rd from the RF corner. (watch for it on the highlight clips!) I still can't think about The Great One without shedding a tear. Damn, I'm doing it now. _________________ ~ Dan ~
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crofty Judas of the North
Joined: August 09, 2000 Posts: 19670 Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:08 am Post subject: |
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MrBreeze wrote: |
Man, I'd love to have this guy, he's a monster
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Ryan Howard will remain in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform through the 2016 season after agreeing to a five-year extension worth an average of $25 million per year.
The slugging first baseman has agreed to a $125 million extension that will kick in starting with the 2012 season. If the team picks up its option for the 2017 season, Howard could earn $138 million. |
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He and Halladay got shut down last night! It was a good game. _________________ Your Vanagon sucks, Stop waving at me.
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I slept on crofty's tent once. I passed out drunk from two bottles of Everett's brother's wine. |
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ovalboy Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2004 Posts: 1310 Location: Beautiful Northern Cincinnati
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:27 am Post subject: |
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MrBreeze Samba Hitman
Joined: October 06, 2002 Posts: 5525 Location: Lawn Guyland, Noo Yawk
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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Who are these guys and what have they done with my Mets? Finally seeing some good ball in Flushing. _________________ -=Rob
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76706 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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MrBreeze wrote: |
Who are these guys and what have they done with my Mets? Finally seeing some good ball in Flushing. |
11-9 _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
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mech361 Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2004 Posts: 109 Location: Florence, SC
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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Braves fan since '68. There's always next year. |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76706 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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mech361 wrote: |
Braves fan since '68. There's always next year. |
Looks like Chipper doesn't have much time left. Think he'll retire before getting traded? _________________ Glenn
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mech361 Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2004 Posts: 109 Location: Florence, SC
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Chipper has said when he is no longer productive, and can't be an asset to the team, he will retire. I think this is far more likly than a trade. |
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61vdubbug Wildlife Wookie
Joined: June 16, 2005 Posts: 291 Location: Fredericksburg, VA
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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mech361 wrote: |
Braves fan since '68. There's always next year. |
I was a huge Dale Murphy fan when I was a kid. _________________ 72 Super Beetle
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"The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali |
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obus Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2001 Posts: 11027 Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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DownRiver Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2003 Posts: 797 Location: threeonethree
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right. -Henry Ford
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pikeman48 Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2007 Posts: 216 Location: bangor,michigan
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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Go Tigers!!!
I watched the Tigs win the series in '68, and'84. I am 3rd generation Tiger fan, and have been blessed to have listened to Ernie Harwell call the games. _________________ if it has wheels or tits,it will make your life difficult!!
1962 type 1-gone,but not forgotten
1971 type 1 vert-sold
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johnnypan Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 7431 Location: sackamenna
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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throttled the filthydelphia bats last night...Lincecum,Cain,Zito(if he shows up)...for the first time in years we got some pitching...be worthwhile gettin out to the bell more...besides the garlic fries and candied walnuts...those candied walnuts rock with a Gordon Biersch.... |
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slowtwitch Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2004 Posts: 730 Location: just north of philly
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Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:27 am Post subject: |
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Phillies fan here. I do have a soft spot for the Mets...I liked how they help out the Phils towards the end of the season. _________________ pete |
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johnnypan Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 7431 Location: sackamenna
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Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:51 am Post subject: |
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slowtwitch wrote: |
Phillies fan here. I do have a soft spot for the Mets...I liked how they help out the Phils towards the end of the season. |
Damn near swept ya....tip to the mets too...anybody who sweeps the doyers is ok by me... |
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MrBreeze Samba Hitman
Joined: October 06, 2002 Posts: 5525 Location: Lawn Guyland, Noo Yawk
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Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:01 am Post subject: |
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Mets have to beat on Phils this weekend. Gotta get a big lead to hopefully counteract the September meltdown. _________________ -=Rob
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johnnypan Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 7431 Location: sackamenna
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Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:05 am Post subject: |
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Im used to that shit with the Giants....its called the "june swoon"...I appreciate them collapsing early,so's ya dont waste yer summer gettin yer heart broke.Hope springs eternal though... |
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The Fish Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2009 Posts: 80 Location: Santa Rosa, CA
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Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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Giants fan here. Always have been, always will be.
I love the Giants broadcast staff. Kruk and Kuip are excellent, but I don't have TV, so I spend the season with Miller and Flemming on KNBR. I think these 4 guys are the best in the business. |
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MrBreeze Samba Hitman
Joined: October 06, 2002 Posts: 5525 Location: Lawn Guyland, Noo Yawk
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Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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The Hatred Index
Using an algorithm designed by Nielsen Co. that measures positive and negative reactions on the Internet, here are the 10 most despised teams in baseball (scale is -5 to 5).
Team Score
1. Cleveland Indians 0.9
2. Boston Red Sox 1.1
3. Cincinnati Reds 1.5
4. Houston Astros 1.8
5. New York Yankees 1.8
6. Washington Nationals 1.9
7. Chicago White Sox 2
8. Baltimore Orioles 2
9. New York Mets 2.3
10. Los Angeles Dodgers 2.4
The San Francisco Giants (4.5) and Oakland Athletics (4.2) were the most-liked teams on this scale, suggesting that laid-back Northern California fans are the most accepting. _________________ -=Rob
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