World Series Game 3 Open Thread
by Ian Casselberry on Oct 31, 2009 7:30 PM EDT
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PrintBoth the Yankees and Phillies started their new pitching acquisitions in Games 1 and 2 of the World Series, but are coming back with homegrown products for Game 3.
Though he left to play with the Astros for three years, Andy Pettitte began his career with the Yankees and has played nine of his 12 seasons in New York. This will be his seventh start in the World Series. Cole Hamels goes for the Phillies, and the fact that he's starting Game 3 speaks to how he's struggled this year.
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Good evening
Hope everyone had a good Halloween. I got high-fived by a ten-year-old when he saw my Olde English D pumpkin. Most kids were more impressed by my Garfield pumpkin, though.
plenty of kids for me
It actually stopped raining this afternoon and the wind died down, so it was decent trick-or-treating weather. And I still have four more bags of candy, but unloaded a lot since I obeyed the flu precautions and handed it out myself instead of letting the kids root through the bowl. They usually only take one piece – I hand it out by handfuls. :)
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
too bad :(
One of my nephew’s cousins is sick, so I gave my sister some extra candy for him to eat when he gets better.
My sister said the techs where she works felt bad that he couldn’t go trick or treating because he has H1N1, so they went out on their lunch hour and bought some candy and matchbox cars and small toys and made up a bad for him. She almost cried because they were so sweet about it.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
especially when you are five years old :)
Fortunately he is doing well. Just lousy timing and everyone is being careful so he won’t make his older brother sick (hopefully).
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
Exactly
Those techs were really awesome.
President, Vice President and Secretary of the Casey Crosby Fanclub.
by David Tokarz on Oct 31, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you're right.
I am just wondering if I’m going to see any innings at all or if I’m going to crash before it actually gets underway.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
I DON'T CARE ABOUT STUPID BRETT FAVRE!!!!
Although I thought the mock funeral for him in Green Bay was clever. They had a second hearse in case the “corpse” decided it didn’t want to be dead yet and changed its mind.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
I'm glad you guys feel the same way I do
I once told a guy I worked with that I hated the Packers, and his response was ’How could you hate the Packers? They have Brett Favre!" (Obviously, this was a few years ago).
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Brett Favre version 1.0 was okay, I guess - even for non-Packer fans.
Versions 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 were successively more whiny and irritating.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
as i'm around a lot of packers fans
I am so enjoying how he is driving them nuts. I mean, totally insane. They’ve all lost it. It’s awesome!
by Kurt Mensching on Oct 31, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
At least when Ozzie goes on a tirade,
he stays within the realm of reality and doesn’t cry.
by StringTheory on Oct 31, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't watch him
But he seems like his face would get all scrunchy and his lower lip would pooch out and quiver like an eight-month-old baby.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
I wish I could email them electrical shocks over the internet.
Alas, the electrons don’t work that way.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
Maybe we can have the cast of Glee call the game, too.
It would certainly be preferable.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Buck and McCarver in 2012
They can’t be worse at being politicians than they are as an announcing team!
Fox has no grip on reality
We hate Buck and McCarver. Dodgers fans hate them. Yankees fans hate them. When fans of every team are convinced that your broadcasters are against their team, that’s a problem. But Fox will never realize that.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
taser target number two
Tim McCarver.
(Working in alphabetical order – they all deserve electrical shocks.)
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
Alrighty folks, I'm off to accompany a friend to some sort of thing.
I should have thought of a costume but oh well.
Baroque: Can’t be worse that the original Coyotes uniforms!
go as a serial killer
They look just like everyone else.
(And actually they are awful. I’ll hunt up a picture later.)
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
This is how much I (don't) pay attention to other sports
I just found out today that Atlanta had a hockey team
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
hee hee
Other members of my family are fans of many different sports, so I have a pretty good idea on which cities have teams in which sports – but if I don’t follow the sport I have no idea which players are on a team, so I hear about so-and-so scoring a bunch of points for a basketball team (for example) and I will recognize the name but be surprised he is on that team because I remember vaguely who he played for three teams ago.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
holy cow!
their general manager has a lot of Michigan ties, I always kinda root for them but they’re not that good ever.
by Kurt Mensching on Oct 31, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
til he broke his foot!
aren’t you supposed to say Kozlov rocks?
by Kurt Mensching on Oct 31, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
he does too
But I’ve always like Kovalchuck – I wish he was on a team with more talent around him. Or in a larger market. Only so he would be in more televised games so I could see him more often.
And his broken foot is a bummer – not nearly as much as Wally Filppula’s broken wrist, though. :(
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
I am horrible at recognizing balks, but Pettitte's move looks similar to Kenny Rogers'
Then again, they kept calling Verlander for balks a lot this year
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
They called Verlander for a completely different reason.
The umpires were saying Verlander wasn’t coming to a complete stop. Rogers and Pettitte move toward home plate with their lead foot, but they never call it.
by StringTheory on Oct 31, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
with respect to ugly sports jerseys
Here are the Montreal throwbacks. Convict garb or childrens’ pajamas? Could be either. :)
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
but on television
It’s harder to see the difference between the red and blue stripes, so it is just a dark and light zebra pattern.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
I would think so, with the guys zooming around
I wonder if I could dig up some ugly minor league uniforms
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, I'm sure
But hockey has had some incredibly, abysmally bad uniforms – most of them worn at one time or another by the Vancouver Canucks.
These might be some of the worst things ever inflicted on the viewing public.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
That looks like a middle-school crossing guard uniform.
by StringTheory on Oct 31, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
THIS is why the Tigers should be here
Verlander and Porcello are both quicker on the mound. Heck, Armando would have (almost) been quicker than Pettite that inning.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
Hee hee
Armando usually slows down when there are runners on base (but he doesn’t give up a lot of stolen bases, so it balances out, I guess). When there’s nobody on, he’s not too bad. Hopefully he gets healthy again.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
there was someone even slower than Betancourt in one game
I remember Mario was asking the rhetorical question (after he and Rod were pretty clearly trying to not yawn), “what is slower than a snail’s pace?”
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
Hmmm...don't remember that one
It would have to have been an opponent. Mario and Rod wouldn’t say that about one of the Tigers.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
it was an opponent
I can’t remember who, but my GOD he was slooooooooooooooooooow.
It wasn’t even because he threw over to first to hold the runner as he kept stepping off the rubber, looking over at first, stepping back on, getting signs from the catcher, glancing over to first, looking back at home, the batter stepped out of the box (probably to get the blood circulating to his extremities again), he went back to the rosin bag, stepped back on the rubber, looked in for the signs, glanced over at first (where the runner had probably dozed off standing up by this time), finally came set and delivered the pitch – for ball one.
It was a freaking NIGHTMARE. If I had been at the game I would have charged the field and throttled him just because it would have sped the game up to delay it for body removal.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
The Yankees fans had it right
Cole Hamels looks like an anime character
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
what a bunt
That was Opie-worthy. :)
(Except for the sacrificing part.)
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
They had a play on Hamels, though
I wonder why no one fielded it
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't Pettitte a strike-thrower?
At least, I don’t remember him walking a lot of Tigers
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
this game is pretty exciting so far
But I’m about to crash because it is late and I am worn out from helping babysit a 4 and a half year old and an eight month old. So I’ll watch as long as I can – but to be polite I will say goodnight right now since my commenting ability is starting to fade and I don’t want to fall asleep drooling on my keyboard.
Good night, all!
(And of COURSE he runs on Noodle-Arm Damon.)
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
Hey, Detroit!
I started watching this game late on recording since I was out with the kids – it’s late here on the east coast! So far Hamels has put my fears on hold. Utley and Howard look bad against Pettitte – thank goodness for righties like Werth and Feliz.
Of course, it's still early
I will be on edge all game I imagine.
Not sure why
It’s not like the Yankees have mounted much of a threat
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
They are due for a breakout at some point,
it could come at any time. I don’t expect ARod to go hitless much longer, but ya never know i guess.
That's why I was glad
to be watching the first 2 innings on DVR – I could fast forward in between pitches.
yes it is very late
Plenty of time yet, but your guys have started off very well.
How do the Phillies fans feel about C.C. Sabathia on three days rest?
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
He scares me on 2 days rest!
He will be his usual self i am sure – I hope Joe Blanton is up to the task.
Pinstripe Alley just posted this picture
We should keep it in mind. There will be an occasion next year that we’ll have use for it, undoubtedly.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
universal gesture
I’ll bet even Homo erectus used a facepalm to express that exact emotion. :D
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
yup
At least Minnesota is the perpetual underdog. Any other division and I’d be cheering for them pretty consistently.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
At the same time, though...
It’s not like you can pay the other team to play badly. The Angels pretty much beat themselves. They would’ve lost to any payroll almost.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't mean to offend, I know you're rooting for the Yanks.
But that payroll is absurd, as is their entire way of doing business. In two years they’ll have Mauer. Next year they’ll have Holliday. It’s totally indefensible in my opinion. They’re a failure for not having won the last 9 seasons in my opinion. That’s how pronounced their advantage is over every other team, even Boston.
Wow - that's a homer - I knew he was due!
Man I should be in Vegas right now…
it looks like it
Seemed to bounce off the camera just above the railing in right field.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
I would wake up trying to scream
If he showed up in my dreams. Either that or I would be trying to punch him. :)
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
It probably depends on the context
If I dreamt that Justin Verlander was striking out A-Rod, I would be happy about it.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
clearly the jet stream is much more powerful in the Yankee Bandbox than in Philadelphia
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
How's the weather in Detroit?
The weather sucks in Philly, as I’m sure y’all know.
it's been raining in Michigan pretty much all week
Finally moved out today so the kids could actually get in their trick-or-treating. Probably headed your way now.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
Not much different.
Windy, raining, and cold.
by StringTheory on Oct 31, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
at least in Michigan and Pennsylvania
We don’t have to open car doors with oven mitts in the summer. :D
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
Not sure about Detroit
In Ohio it’s cool (but not bad) and windy.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the Dodgers fans were complaining about that
My team already won
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
The Almighty himself couldn't.
I’ve been flipping channels. Have they shown the Exalted One standing at the top of the dugout applauding yet?
and Wieters is the Saviour?
So difficult in a polytheistic system to keep all the dieties straight.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
surprisingly no
and he hasn’t stuck his hand up in the ump’s face to call time while batting, either
LOL
He seemed to enjoy the fact that he was standing on a city sidewalk and no one was bothering him – I’m sure he can’t do that in NYC.
no doubt
I actually feel sorry for the trappings of fame. Sure it’s nice to be recognized, but sometimes they just want to get something at the store and get through the checkout line and head home without chatting with fans.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
and he threw him a curveball apparently
If the dorks at Fox can be believed.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
I didn't think of that
Didn’t it take the Dodgers till like the 5th inning to start scoring against Hamels? Granted, it didn’t matter cuz the Dodgers’ pitchers had a total meltdown.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yanks about to blow this thing open.
Can’t deny their talent. It’s when they get breaks and calls where it gets even more infuriating.
Joe Buck just became Canadian for a second
“2 on, 1 oout”
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
Dang, my vision is getting blurry I'm so tired now.
I really mean it, I am going to crash now. Good night, all.
Phillies, stop playing stupid and beat up on the bullpen at least.
And send someone to the kitchen to bake some hashish-laced brownies for C.C. for tomorrow. Just as a little “good luck in your next World Series start!” present from a “friend.” :)
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
Hey, 2008Philz, if you're still here
You’ll be happy to know that I WILL be rooting for the Phillies a little bit next year, because your guys will be playing some of our division rivals in Interleague play (including the Twins) and they won’t be playing the Tigers. So I’m sure that everyone at BYB will appreciate the help when the time comes.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
Well, we play the Mets and Braves
We shall do our best (we also play the Nationals, but I imagine you’re not too worried about them)
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Who's the bigger Tigers rival?
Is it Twins or White Sox, or Indians? (I’ll assume it’s not KC)
I'd say Sox.
Others may disagree though.
by StringTheory on Oct 31, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably whichever team is doing the best at the time
The White Sox draw the most ire usually, though. Personally, I hate the Indians, but most people around here hate the Sox.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm in Toledo
There’s about an even mix of Tigers fans and Indians fans around here. Cleveland is about an hour and a half way. Detroit’s about an hour away.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
they don't have a traditional rival
but the fans hate the white sox the most.
by Kurt Mensching on Oct 31, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
but I don't think it's an actual rivalry
because don’t think the white sox feel the same about the tigers
by Kurt Mensching on Oct 31, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
If Hawk is any indication, you're absolutely right
He does not have any respect for the Tigers, except for Magglio
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I have been telling my wife for the last few days that
if Swisher gets hits, then the game will be over!
Oh, yeah, you'll definitely fit in here
Just wait and Seay
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Aha.
And it is obviously pronounced like “see” I imagine.
You would be right
Although numerous opposing/Fox/ESPN broadcasters try to pronounce it like “say”
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I may not be rooting for the Phillies, but I still kind of like Chad Durbin
He did a decent job for us as a Tiger.
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
Durbin
did a good job against Manny in the NLCS.
Unfortunately :-p
(It’s kind of the opposite situation there. I like the Dodgers, but I don’t like Manny)
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, I'm back.
Let’s think ahead.
Holliday to Yanks to replace Damon (this offseason).
Mauer to Yanks to replace Posada (next offseason)
Why are all the other teams still playing?
Because you still have to play the games
A la 2008. Though I suppose it would be important for the Tigers to sign Verlander long-term just to delay the Yankees trying to go after, cuz you know they will (I have a horrible track record with this. My favorite Tigers keep ending up with the Yankees).
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
They have to put in a salary cap at some point.
It’s disgusting. Here’s next year’s Yankee Lineup
Jeter SS
Cano 2B
Texieria 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Holliday LF
Posada C
Matsui/Next Ridiculous Free Agent Signing DH
Swisher/Next Ridiculous FA Signing RF
Cabrera CF
Come on. And I haven’t even gotten to the pitching staff.
Well, it's a good thing we don't play in the AL East, then
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a broken record, I know.
But the gluttony is just awful. They’ll probably sign Jason Bay just to piss off the Red Sox. Plug him in RF.
Well, that should do it -
Have a good night all! Hopefully I won’t be writing on monday with the Phils down 3-1, but CC scares me.
Anyone else notice McCarver was completely silent in the bottom of the seventh
And I hate the way McCarver says “Brett Myers”
Very true
Or “Miguel Cabrera hit that ball a long way” or something to that effect. Though knowing McCarver, he’d figure out some way to complain about it.
by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
There you go
Or if Verlander struck someone out, he’d say that Sabathia would’ve fooled the batter more.
by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
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