Talking Major League Baseball

Discussion in 'ten-forward' started by snowbound, May 27, 2005.

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  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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    They have been the heart of the Astros for a long time. Oswalt, MVP. It doesn't get any better than this! :D
    Unbelievable team.
     

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    It sure doesn't and yes they are! :D

    Houston's goin to the dance. :cool:

    I have a feeling they will not be denied. ;) :D

    Congrats and good luck against the Sox. :D

    I know a few Canuckleheads north of the 49th that are rootin for ya. ;) :D


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    Thanks Steve.
    I hope you are right. :D
     
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    Hm, just for the sheer FUN of it... I think I'm gonna put on my...
    WHITE socks :p :D *puppy*

    ('cause I dunno zip about baseball sry:oops: ;) but I loooooove a good competition anytime:D )
     
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    I know very littlr about the Sox, but I think the fans will see some really good pitching for both teams.
    Rob
     
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    Yes I got that; they showed a summary of the qualities of both teams back here on our national TV. Baseball is getting more attention, since Holland organised the "worldchampionships" last summer (I know, I know: it's nothing compared to the Major League...but still)

    I like it; and try to watch every year to the series.
    But I understand these are two outsiders? Wow, must be exciting for the fans. Saw some nice double-play from the white sox; decided to root for them. No offense, Astro-fans :) , after all...
    What do I know? ;)

    Enjoy the games!
    regards,
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    Well Slam, the team you're rootin for won the first game. :mad:

    As u said, it is nice to see 2 "outside" teams in the World Series though. ;) :D

    Houston has never won and Chicago hasn't tasted victory since WW1. :D

    It's no secret who i'm cheering for. ;)

    Go Astros! :cool:


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    Hurray! :D

    I'll be watching the game tonight. Overhere we have a day delay in broadcasting.
    Was it good? ;) :p

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    GO WHITE SOX :D
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    If you're a Sox fan.... :mad: :D


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    Still think this series goes 6, maybe even 7. Houston is a tough home team, and should win 2 of the next 3 at home. Oswalt has yet to pitch, and the 'Stros will probably go with a shorter rotation this series, meaning that the big 3 (Clemens, Oswalt and Pettite) would still all be going again if it goes 7. And I actually wouldn't be surprised if Houston wins all 3 at home, or at least wins 2 of 3 and maybe wins game 6 in Chicago to force a game 7. About the only thing that would surprise me is a sweep!

    And I also agree with those saying that it's nice to see two teams not all that familiar to the post season and especially the World Series in it for a change.....
     
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    Deja vue with the 9th inning Sox homer!
    Astros (naturally) feel they are as good as the Sox - just don't want to wait 88 years until first World Series win! For sure, the fat lady has yet to sing...
     
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    Well, the game was a record for a World Series game - 5+ hours. Both teams had starting pitchers warming up at the end.
    Sox win 7 - 5 with the winning run a homer by Geoff Blum, a former Astro. :(
    It looked good for the Astros for the first 4 innings and then the wheels fell off - Chicago scored 5 in the 5th!
    Overall the Astros stranded 15 on the bases.

    Weather was better in Houston than Chicago.:)

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    Come on
    Oh baby don’t you wanna go
    Come on
    Oh baby don’t you wanna go
    Back to that same old place
    Sweet home chicago

    Come on
    Baby don’t you wanna go
    Hidehey
    Baby don’t you wanna go
    Back to that same old place
    Oh sweet home chicago

    Well, one and one is two
    Six and two is eight
    Come on baby don’t ya make me late
    Hidehey
    Baby don’t you wanna go
    Back to that same old place
    Sweet home chicago

    Come on
    Baby don’t you wanna go
    Back to that same old place
    Sweet home chicago

    Six and three is nine
    Nine and nine is eighteen
    Look there brother baby and see what I’ve seen
    Hidehey
    Baby don’t you wanna go
    Back to that same old place
    Sweet home chicago

    Oh come on
    Baby don’t you wanna go
    Come on
    Baby don’t you wanna go
    Back to that same old place
    SweeP home chicago !!!


    [MOVE] :cool: Three and One is Four, make the Texans sour! ;) :D :D :D
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  16. ronjor

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    I hear her warming up. :D
     
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    I can't find any songs about Houston. :mad: :D

    Nothing fat is gonna be singing tonight. ;) :D

    Miracles do happen. :D


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    Only to the Red Sox. :D
     
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    No matter the outcome, congrats to the National League Champion Astros on a great year!
     

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    There's an old Dean Martin song "Going Back to Houston" -

    "WELL IT’S LONESOME IN THIS OLD TOWN
    EVERYBODY PUTS ME DOWN
    I’M A FACE WITHOUT A NAME
    JUST WALKING IN THE RAIN
    GOING BACK TO HOUSTON, HOUSTON, HOUSTON
    I’VE GOT HOLES IN BOTH OF MY SHOES
    WELL I’M A WALKING CASE OF THE BLUES
    SAW A DOLLAR YESTERDAY
    BUT THE WIND BLEW IT AWAY
    GOING BACK TO HOUSTON, HOUSTON, HOUSTON
    I HAVEN’T EATEN IN ABOUT A WEEK
    I’M SO HUNGRY WHEN I WALK I SQUEAK
    NOBODY CALLS ME FRIEND
    IT’S SAD THE SHAPE I’M IN
    GOING BACK TO HOUSTON, HOUSTON, HOUSTON
    I GOT A GIRL WAITING OUT FOR ME
    WELL AT LEAST SHE SAID SHE’D BE
    I GOT A HOME AND A BIG WARM BED
    AND A FEATHER PILLOW FOR MY HEAD
    GOING BACK TO HOUSTON, HOUSTON, HOUSTON"

    Rob
     
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    Damn right! :D

    Good job guys coming from oblivion in early summer all the way to the NLCS and winning. :cool:

    U made your city proud. :)


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    Gosh, blink an eye and you missed the FAT LADY this year ;)


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    # C L E A N S W E E P !!! #
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    Guess I picked a winner again... :cool:

    Congrats Chicago, have a blast. And goodluck with the hangover to both teams (for different reasons:D - haha did you see the look on the faces of George sr & Barbara? Priceless :D )

    Just got one letter wrong in the song! :D :D :D
     

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    Casey At The Bat
    by Ernest L. Thayer

    The outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day,
    The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.

    And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
    A pall-like silence fell upon the patrons of the game.

    A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.
    The rest clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast.
    They thought, "if only Casey could but get a whack at that.
    We'd put up even money now, with Casey at the bat."

    But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake;
    and the former was a hoodoo, while the latter was a cake.

    So upon that stricken multitude, grim melancholy sat;
    for there seemed but little chance of Casey getting to the bat.

    But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all.
    And Blake, the much despised, tore the cover off the ball.

    And when the dust had lifted,
    and men saw what had occurred,
    there was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.

    Then from five thousand throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
    it rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;

    it pounded through on the mountain and recoiled upon the flat;
    for Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.

    There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place,
    there was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile lit Casey's face.

    And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,
    no stranger in the crowd could doubt t'was Casey at the bat.

    Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt.
    Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.

    Then, while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
    defiance flashed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.

    And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,
    and Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.

    Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped --
    "That ain't my style," said Casey.

    "Strike one!" the umpire said.
    From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
    like the beating of the storm waves on a stern and distant shore.

    "Kill him! Kill the umpire!" shouted someone on the stand,
    and it's likely they'd have killed him had not Casey raised his hand.

    With a smile of Christian charity, great Casey's visage shone,
    he stilled the rising tumult, he bade the game go on.

    He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the dun sphere flew,
    but Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two!"

    "Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered "Fraud!"
    But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.

    They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain,
    and they knew that Casey wouldn't let that ball go by again.

    The sneer has fled from Casey's lip, the teeth are clenched in hate.
    He pounds, with cruel violence, his bat upon the plate.

    And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now he lets it go,
    and now the air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow.

    Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright.
    The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light.
    And, somewhere men are laughing, and little children shout,

    but there is no joy in Mudville --
    mighty Casey has struck out.
     
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