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World Series Should Not See Neutral Site
After about a 50-hour rain delay, the World Series is over. With it, the offseason is finally here, and it's time to move on from all of the great things that happened in 2008...
Written by Alex about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Come To Think of It...Why a Neutral Site for the World Series is a Bad Idea
One idea that is currently floating around radio talk shows and gaining momentum is whether or not Major League Baseball should play its World Series games at a neutral site. Like flatulence on an airplane, some things just stink more than others...
Written by Bob Warja about 2 months ago 19 comments -
The Phillies Deserved To Win
Despite what many baseball fans have been saying, it was the Phillies, not the Rays, who deserved to win the World Series. Know how I know that? Because they WON. And they won handly. This was no fluke...
Written by Jersey about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Beer Sales Enter 14th Hour at Game Five of World Series
Play was suspended at last night’s World Series game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning. Game Five of the World Series was tied 2-2 in the sixth inning due to a steady downpour of rain...
Written by Jon Grilz about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Howard's Awakening Has Phils on Verge of Title
So now, after a quarter-century without a championship, Philadelphia is poised to rejoice. There will never be a better chance. A town that fancies itself a luckless hardscabble metropolis suddenly looks like a lock...
Written by Mark Kriegel about 2 months ago 1 comments -
Ruiz Emerges As Phils' Hero in Game 3 Win
Carlos Ruiz stands about 5-foot-8, max. He's built like a fire hydrant and answers to the nickname "Chooch." He can catch. "Always been a good defensive catcher," said his manager, Charlie Manuel...
Written by Mark Kriegel about 2 months ago 0 comments -
IT'S TIME FOR THE PHILLIES TO TAKE WHATS THEIRS
The Philadelphia Phillies have paid their dues, not just this year, but since 1883. The only other ball clubs that have been around longer than the Phillies are the Chicago Cubs (1876) and the Atlanta Braves (1876...
Written by Jim Sheridan about 2 months ago 0 comments -
World Series: An Alternative Look at Philly Vs. Tampa
What championship round would be complete without a nonsense, no background check, non-relevant comparison between the two teams, their fans, and the cities they hail from? Do these have anything ...
Written by Kevin McGuire about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Why I'm Fired Up About the Tampa Bay Rays (in 1,000 Words or More)
Recently I was asked to explain in 3,000 words or more why I'm cheering for the Tampa Bay Rays this postseason. Forgive me for barely topping 1,200 words, but I hope you at least enjoy my tale...
Written by Kanka about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Ronan Tynan: God Bless America
America was still in shock on Oct. 30, 2001 over the events of 9/11, when President George W. Bush took the mound at Yankee Stadium at the start of Game Three of the World Series and fired a strike to backup catcher Todd Green...
Written by Jim Sheridan about 2 months ago 7 comments -
No Sox, No Yanks, More Reason To Watch The World Series!
There are so many reasons to love baseball, and none of them has anything to do with the marketing that TBS and FOX have used for the World Series. This year the Fall Classic is back to what it really should be, a battle between two young, talented teams
Written by chris davies about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Tampa Bay Rays Fans: Bandwagoning to the Max?
As I sat and watched Game Seven of the American League Championship Series between the Red Sox and the Rays, I asked myself a very interesting question.....
Written by Danny Penza about 2 months ago 76 comments -
World Series Memories
October 21,1980 started out as a normal school day, sitting in Sister Franchesca's fifth grade classroom, with the exception of a bit of excitement in the air about the Phillies being in the World Series...
Written by Jim Sheridan about 2 months ago 10 comments -
Look Out Tampa: Red Sox Take Momentum To ALCS
The greatest game in the 2008 playoffs may now be behind us, but Red Sox Nation continues to celebrate this morning in Boston and all over the world...
Written by Alex Potter about 3 months ago 1 comments -
A Tribute To...Babe Ruth
Barney Corkhill's A Tribute To... series moves to look at baseball. In this series I look at the greatest talents to grace various sports. In the first baseball tribute I look at perhaps the biggest legend in baseball history...
Written by Barney about 3 months ago 8 comments -
Can The Cubs Win Already!? I'm Sick Of Hearing About The Billy Goat And Bartman
It's bad enough living through the heartbreaking years of being a Red Sox fan pre-2004. I grew up with the curse of the Bambino and Dan Shaunesseys' shameless promotion of it for his book...
Written by Jeffrey Mann about 3 months ago 0 comments -
5 Things To Know About The Playoffs: A B/R Guide For All Fans
These are just the simple ten things to know about the MLB playoffs.All fans take note! 5. You need to be ok with your team losing. The chances of your team winning the world series as of right now is 12...
Written by Alex Potter about 3 months ago 6 comments -
Playoff Preview: Boston Red Sox Bullpen
After running through the rotation, the Boston Red Sox bullpen is a much easier task to take on. It's a pretty simple thumbs up or down for this team, there isn't that much debate over who will be pitching and in what situation...
Written by kyle erha about 3 months ago 0 comments -
I Repeat: Your 2008 AL MVP Is Dustin Pedroia
This is a re-print with obvious revisions of stats of an article that I wrote in early September. With the 2008 regular season nobody had a better all-around season that Dustin Pedroia, other than Cliff Lee who will be the Cy Young Winner...
Written by Alex Potter about 3 months ago 0 comments -
Red Sox Depart To L.A.A. For The Most Important Series Of 2008
On what is going to seem like the longest road trip in playoff history, the Boston Red Sox officially left with a send off of just over one thousand fans ...
Written by Alex Potter about 3 months ago 0 comments -
Will 1-8 Record vs. Angels in 2008 Haunt the Sox?
Over the last week I've tried to talk myself into the fact that the Sox can ignore their 1-8, 2008 regular season record against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. It's something that has been on the minds of everyone in Boston these days...
Written by Steve Lang about 3 months ago 0 comments -
The 08 Jays: A Season of Unfufililable Expectations Pt.1
Dear: Toronto Blue Jays players, Executives, Announcers and Writers, Television Providers, and most important fans: Why yes Canada's team, our team, the Toronto Blue Jays to some, distant family ...
Written by chase ruttig about 3 months ago 1 comments -
It's Coming...
Can you see it, off in the distance? It's a slight glow, and it's as if it's coming from the future...It feels almost magical, and comforting like a blanket on a cold fall evening...
Written by Bryan Healey about 3 months ago 1 comments -
Sox Look To Accept Wildcard?
As the magic number is down to just one for the Tampa Bay Rays, the Boston Red Sox need to realize that the wild card just isn't so bad...
Written by Alex Potter about 3 months ago 1 comments -
Welcome To Soxtober
With the clinching of at least the wild-card spot on Tuesday night, the Boston Red Sox have punched there ticket possibly to the World Series. There is a tough first round as we will more than likely be taking on the Los Angeles Angels...
Written by Alex Potter about 3 months ago 0 comments
