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Red_Dragon

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Posted: Oct 31, 2023 - 6:52am

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Why isn't Joe Buck calling the World Series? It's depriving us of Poetry!

"Because God loves us and wants us to be happy." —Benjamin Franklin, talking about something else.

But that doesn't explain the last 20 years.

"Don't overthink it."





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Posted: Oct 30, 2023 - 10:23pm

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Why isn't Joe Buck calling the World Series? It's depriving us of Poetry!

"Because God loves us and wants us to be happy." —Benjamin Franklin, talking about something else.

But that doesn't explain the last 20 years.

"Don't overthink it."




ScottFromWyoming

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Posted: Oct 30, 2023 - 8:28pm

Why isn't Joe Buck calling the World Series? It's depriving us of Poetry!

"Because God loves us and wants us to be happy." —Benjamin Franklin, talking about something else.

But that doesn't explain the last 20 years.

"Don't overthink it."
ScottFromWyoming

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Posted: Oct 29, 2023 - 3:37pm

Pham chooses teammate over chance at history

Pham chooses teammate over chance at history

Tommy Pham had the opportunity to become the 1st player to go 5-for-5 in a World Series game, so it was a surprise when he was pinch-hit for late in Game 2. Turns out it was his idea.


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Posted: Oct 25, 2023 - 1:55pm

 haresfur wrote:
There is a feeling among Australian Rules Football followers that watching a match as a "neutral" is a good thing. Sure you want your team to win and love watching them play even when they break your heart. But, fundamentally it is about loving the sport and you can sometimes appreciate the play better without being partisan.

The comparison to the AFL in the US would be the NFL.  Baseball is a different animal.

The AFL plays 23 matches during the season, and the winner plays an additional 3 matches.  Each match is win or go home.  The NFL has 17 games, and a similar playoff system (3 or 4 games to get to the Super Bowl).  

The World Series is 7 games...played over 9 nights... with most of the games ending past 11 p.m. on the East Coast (it used to be a lot longer until this year...often past midnight).  It's a huge time suck in a short period of time, so if you're not a fan of one of the teams, or betting on the games, having an interest "for the love of the game" is difficult.  Many will watch a bit here and there, but it's not the Super Bowl... which is an informal national holiday here.

ScottFromWyoming

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Posted: Oct 25, 2023 - 1:14pm

 haresfur wrote:


There is a feeling among Australian Rules Football followers that watching a match as a "neutral" is a good thing. Sure you want your team to win and love watching them play even when they break your heart. But, fundamentally it is about loving the sport and you can sometimes appreciate the play better without being partisan.


I agree with that but I can also see where people think it's not an interesting game because if you don't have anything invested in it, the "failing 7 times out of 10 means you're an all star" aspect of it really does loom large. 
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Posted: Oct 25, 2023 - 12:53pm

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
jrz this is stressing me out
 That stinks but this is shaping up to be a great World Series that no one cares about. 



There is a feeling among Australian Rules Football followers that watching a match as a "neutral" is a good thing. Sure you want your team to win and love watching them play even when they break your heart. But, fundamentally it is about loving the sport and you can sometimes appreciate the play better without being partisan.
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Posted: Oct 25, 2023 - 10:41am

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GeneP59 wrote:
What no support for your Hockey or Basketball? 

Philly loves all their teams. just not me. I'll watch the Superbowl if the eagles make it that far.

I was a very active fan of all Philly sports, which included season tickets to the Flyers and attending both parades.  I played hockey as a kid, so the Sixers were less of an obsession, but still a favorite.  

I now find the NBA regular season a complete waste of time.  It's a pickup game with amazing athletes...when they play.  Like most sports now, the games mean nothing.  I like Embiid...and I liked Ben Simmons before he quit, but the last Sixer who you really had to watch was AI.  That was 20 years ago now.

The Flyers have no stars and the games are generally boring to me. 

Unlike Jrzy, I'm generally watching the Eagles on a weekly basis.  The NFL is a near-perfect league... 1 game a week... tons of time to discuss... a machine when it comes to marketing.

The real attraction to the Phillies and the Eagles are their personalities and attitudes.  They are very Philly.  Show up... play hard... take a few risks... and keep trying.  When you're not playing, be a solid citizen and support your neighbors and teammates.  Bryce Harper, who I did not like much before he signed here, has attracted players like himself.  Jason Kelce is the soul of the Eagles.  They both have embraced the city and enjoy the "chip on your shoulder" attitude.  They are both hall of famers, but most people could see themselves hanging in a backyard drinking a beer with them.  Schwarber lives 2 doors down from my cousin when he's in town, and is apparently an engaging, open, friendly guy on the block.  Nick Siriani is everywhere with his kids where he lives, and his wife is the room mother for their 3rd grader.  They're just hard-working family guys who have really strange jobs that require special skills.  Philly loves that.  

Not the same vibe (generally) from the Flyers and Sixers.
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Posted: Oct 25, 2023 - 9:48am

 GeneP59 wrote:

What no support for your Hockey or Basketball?  



Philly loves all their teams. just not me. I'll watch the Superbowl if the eagles make it that far.



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Posted: Oct 25, 2023 - 9:43am

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at least the fans showed up to the game this time. They had some nice long balls, they just didn't carry out of the park like they do when it's warm out. 
yeah, now my evenings are free until the spring! so that's nice. it still was a great season to watch. too bad it didn't end the way we all wanted.

What no support for your Hockey or Basketball?  

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Posted: Oct 25, 2023 - 6:25am

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
jrz this is stressing me out
 That stinks but this is shaping up to be a great World Series that no one cares about. 


the life of a Philly fan can be stressful.
There's always next year. I hope you watch them again. 
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Posted: Oct 25, 2023 - 6:20am

 rgio wrote:

The Phillies bats went into witness protection for most of the series.  They lost 4 of 5 to end it... which was painful to watch.

I think you're right... nobody is going to tune in to the WS.  The good news is I'll get a lot more sleep next week.



at least the fans showed up to the game this time. They had some nice long balls, they just didn't carry out of the park like they do when it's warm out. 
yeah, now my evenings are free until the spring! so that's nice. it still was a great season to watch. too bad it didn't end the way we all wanted.
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Posted: Oct 25, 2023 - 5:48am

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
jrz this is stressing me out
 That stinks but this is shaping up to be a great World Series that no one cares about. 


The Phillies bats went into witness protection for most of the series.  They lost 4 of 5 to end it... which was painful to watch.

I think you're right... nobody is going to tune in to the WS.  The good news is I'll get a lot more sleep next week.
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Posted: Oct 24, 2023 - 7:22pm

jrz this is stressing me out
 That stinks but this is shaping up to be a great World Series that no one cares about. 
rgio

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Posted: Oct 24, 2023 - 2:14pm

 JrzyTmata wrote:
I was really disappointed in the fans going silent. gotta keep up the noise no matter what!! the team feed on that.
AO AO K!!

I was surprised as well.  

As a lifelong fan, I was also surprised to realize we've never been in a game 7.  Ever.  144 years and tonight is the first.  I remember some of the "win or go home" games in the 80's...most notably the best of 5 Astros series in 1980 that went 10 innings... but not a single game 7.

This will really suck if they lose now.  (after typing that....its such a Philly way of looking at things)



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Posted: Oct 24, 2023 - 1:51pm

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:


It'll work out! 2 game sevens is pretty stressful though. 



I was really disappointed in the fans going silent. gotta keep up the noise no matter what!! the team feed on that.
AO AO K!!
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Posted: Oct 24, 2023 - 1:33pm

 JrzyTmata wrote:

sigh. not a good night.
we have one more chance tonight! 8 pm GO PHILS!!



It'll work out! 2 game sevens is pretty stressful though. 
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Posted: Oct 24, 2023 - 1:30pm

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:



Thanks for the reminder that it's an early game!

sigh. not a good night.
we have one more chance tonight! 8 pm GO PHILS!!

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Posted: Oct 24, 2023 - 1:26pm

Looks like the Giants have signed Bob Melvin to manage. Not sure how steering that SD lineup to an 82-win season is a lot better than 79, but hey.


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Posted: Oct 23, 2023 - 5:42pm

LETS GO RED SOX! 
OH, THEY DIDN’T MAKE IT OUT OF LAST PLACE?

OK LETS GO DODGERS, AKA RED SOX WEST.
OH THEY GOT TAKEN OUT IN FIRST ROUND?

OK I got nothing then.  Never mind. Continue as you were.
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