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Despite Josh's eloquent plea earlier today, I believe my description is apt.
The AL East champion Rays will be taking on the defening World Series champs in the Boston Red Sox.
James Shields (14-8, 3.56 ERA in the regular season) faces Daisuke Matsuzaka (18-3, 2.90 ERA).
Shields got the win in Game 1 of the ALDS despite giving up a 3-run homer to DeWayne Wise of the White Sox. Matsuzaka got a no-decision in his only playoff start against the Angels, tossing 108 pitches in 5 innings against the slap happy Angels.
Stock up on supplies for this one. It should be a long night..
Starting lineups:
Big Meanies
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Kevin Youkilis, 3B
5. J.D. Drew, RF
6. Jason Bay, LF
7. Mark Kotsay, 1B
8. Jed Lowrie, SS
9. Jason Varitek, C
--Daisuke Matsuzaka, SP
Sentimental Favorites
1. Akinori Iwamura, 2B
2. B.J. Upton, CF
3. Carlos Pena, 1B
4. Evan Longoria, 3B
5. Carl Crawford, LF
6. Cliff Floyd, DH
7. Dioner Navarro, C
8. Gabe Gross, RF
9. Jason Bartlett, SS
-- James Shields, SP
The cycle has been stopped as none of Chip Caray's kids are named Harry.
The Rays have a mascot?
Raymond has stolen more than a few of his moves from the Phanatic though :(
And what would that prove?
Total moral superiority for Dan Shaughnessy.
What in the hell is that thing?
When your mascot is an animal, do you really need to come up with some weird kooky thing?
I know this is the griddle but I like it here better after losses.
I am sure Juan would have made all the difference. {insert rolling eyes face}
I am hoping for 7 wins next year. 9 would be crazy.
"Raymond's animal-like appearance causes confusion among fans of all ages. His fuzzy face is similar to a walrus and his bulbous blue belly likens him to a mutant manatee. So what exactly is he?
In 2005 marine biologists and zoologists made a startling discovery; Raymond is actually a previously undiscovered species of dog known as "Canus Manta Whatthefluffalus" or in layman's terms, a Seadog. Seadogs have all the traits of normal dogs. They enjoy going for walks, playing with kids, and fetching. Unlike other dogs they are five to six feet tall, walk upright, are blue in color, and chase catfish. While other dogs live on land, Seadogs usually live in or around the water. Seadogs are well known for their fun-loving nature, passion for baseball, and general good looks. "
it sounds kind of like Raymond himself wrote that, but there you go.
Also BJ Upton = the Matt Kemp of the Rays?
I'm tard of the Red Sox.
Upton has way more patience than Kemp.
They all went out to the liquor store or to a bar.
What if they both win?
Another problem: there's a growing bald spot (the classic male pattern baldness) at the crown, so there might be a hole in that Mohawk, come to think of it.
Russell Westbrook flaming mohawk!
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/30/uclablogpixwestbrook_russellb200_2.gif
Kotsay got a double because he's got grit.
Hey, Chip, have you stopped to consider the reasons the fastest man on earth (TM) only got a single on a slow developing play that cleared the bases?
My favorite player on earth, Carl Pavano, begs to disagree.
Are you trying to suggest that Kent Bottenfield is not good?
It ruined the 7th inning stretch.
I wonder, what to they play during Blue Jays games?
I believe for a very brief period, MLB made the Jays play GBA, but Canadians insisted on something else.
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Random observation: the field surface here in St Pete reminds me of what Windows used to look like with 256 colors.
They play the Canadian Kilted Yaksmen theme.
Because that's the way it's always been done.
I'm stuck with Gameday + WHNZ on Gameday Audio.
A Spanish conquistador who is Jewish.
those straight line drives are tough.
And a Greek god.
The winner of this game will win the World Series
He is going to have a forehead of doom.
I believe upper back shoulder area.
Well, unless you like the Sox or Phillies.
A lot.
How about "Boston outpitched Tampa Bay."
Pity the poor east coasters, subject to the goofy demands of network programming.
So I can call off my plan to dispatch teams of ninja to go after Tim McCarver and Chip Caray?
Because once they're on the move, they ain't coming back.
No, no, let them do their jobs.
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