scottw wrote:How delicious is it that TBS--the Braves superstation--carries the series? And no more annoying tomahawk!
Do I smell a Mets fan? Maybe the Phillies? You probably didn't realize it but TBS hasn't broadcast a Braves game in years. I fully expect the Phils to win it all. They are just too good. Five in a row would be a decent start on a legacy. I hope they get it done.
I am most definitely a Phillies fan! Certainly not a Muts fan, though. I didn't know TBS was no longer broadcasting Braves games--when did they stop carrying the Braves? I actually respect the Braves for the way they have always played the game and have enjoyed the rivalry, but the tomahawk thing is just too annoying for words. Thanks for the kind words for the Phils!
Fox carries all the Braves games now on one of their stations or another, Sports South usually. There is no more nationally broadcast stuff. My poor 86 year old mother in Arkansas watched every Braves game for years and I have to call her and fill her in now because she can only get them when Fox puts one on their national channel. The ownership finally wound up in Colorado, Liberty Media I think. Some kind of stock swap with Fox after Ted sold out. Coincidently this was all about the time our fortunes turned sour. I know it's not ownership's fault, I'm just saying.........If you freeze salaries for 5 years. As for the chop, we can thank Dion for that. Wish we had left that one in Tallahasse. Phils let one get away last night. Too bad. That Meals is a horrible umpire BTW. No good for either side. Blind from birth! Saw successive pitches in the same exact spot called first a ball and then a strike three times. Once for the Cards and twice for the Phils. When it gets to this level the guys deserve some consistancy. He knew he was all over the place or he would have thrown LaRussa out when he jumped him about it. Go Phils and Rays!
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Remember the old days when umpires were selected for post season work based on their performance for that year? I hate to criticize an ump for the Phils' loss--they should have taken care of business and it wouldn't have come down to a pitiful performance from the home plate ump. But--------------he really was bad for both teams and an embarrassment to baseball. sigh!
Burnett has had some troubles lately, no doubt. I'll quote a very good manager, " When a player gets in a tough spot just look at the back of his card to see what to expect." Unless he is really all washed up, he'll do fine when the money is on the line. The rookie on the other hand will bear watching tomorrow night. Could go either way.
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tbn.al wrote:Burnett has had some troubles lately, no doubt. I'll quote a very good manager, " When a player gets in a tough spot just look at the back of his card to see what to expect." Unless he is really all washed up, he'll do fine when the money is on the line. The rookie on the other hand will bear watching tomorrow night. Could go either way.
I've been watching Nova pitch all season, including some big games. Honestly, I think the kid will do a great job. He's an all-star/Cy Young winner in the making; his stuff is that good. I have no reservations about putting him on the mound in this situation. We'll just have to see if the Yankee hitters can come through.
Watched the game last night with quite a bit of interest, even though I didn't have a dog in the hunt. I was not surprised that it came down to pitching, bullpen vs bullpen. The Yankees will have a much improved starting roation next year, no doubt. They will do what ever it takes to trade, buy or promote. Nova will be a year older and wiser. I predict Detroit will not be able to hang with Texas. Rangers in 6! On the National League side, I thought both the Brewers and Phillies would have taken care of busines by now. Not one but two games tonight really surprises me. Could be a fun night!
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tbn.al wrote:Watched the game last night with quite a bit of interest, even though I didn't have a dog in the hunt. I was not surprised that it came down to pitching, bullpen vs bullpen. The Yankees will have a much improved starting roation next year, no doubt. They will do what ever it takes to trade, buy or promote. Nova will be a year older and wiser. I predict Detroit will not be able to hang with Texas. Rangers in 6! On the National League side, I thought both the Brewers and Phillies would have taken care of busines by now. Not one but two games tonight really surprises me. Could be a fun night!
Actually, Yankee pitching was just fine last night (despite Nova coming out of the game with a tight forearm). It was the inability to get hits with runners in scoring position that did them in. It should take more than 3 runs to beat the New York Yankees.
Well, now I know how good a prognosigator I am. Had the Phil over the Yanks in 6. Both out. Wow! I haven't a clue now.
Obviously I didn't before either, just didn't know it. Like they say, "Anything can happen in a five game series."
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well i guess i wiill root for St Louis,then at least I can say the team that beat the phils won the series.... which is what has happened the last two years....
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