elhombrecito Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 Anybody here in to baseball at all? Playoffs start tonight (well, there was some tiebreaker games yesterday but that doesn't count). Hoping for the Sox to do it this year, but fully expect them to lose to the Yankees in the next round, despite having a record breaking season (I think I'm just programmed by watching City to just expect the worst ). I've got the week of work around the World Series (wasn't planned for the WS, just a lucky fluke) so I'm hoping I'm wrong and I can spend the days in bed and the nights watching the Sox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 38 minutes ago, El Hombrecito said: Anybody here in to baseball at all? Playoffs start tonight (well, there was some tiebreaker games yesterday but that doesn't count). Hoping for the Sox to do it this year, but fully expect them to lose to the Yankees in the next round, despite having a record breaking season (I think I'm just programmed by watching City to just expect the worst ). I've got the week of work around the World Series (wasn't planned for the WS, just a lucky fluke) so I'm hoping I'm wrong and I can spend the days in bed and the nights watching the Sox! Don't think I have managed to watch a single game all season, but baseball is probably my favourite of the Big 4 sports in the US. Think the last game I actually saw live was at Fenway in 2016. Can't say I follow any particular team, but do have a soft spot for the Red Sox due to a close friend being from Boston, and the 2004 ALCS being gripping television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted October 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 49 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said: Don't think I have managed to watch a single game all season, but baseball is probably my favourite of the Big 4 sports in the US. Think the last game I actually saw live was at Fenway in 2016. Can't say I follow any particular team, but do have a soft spot for the Red Sox due to a close friend being from Boston, and the 2004 ALCS being gripping television. Ask @The turtle what he thinks about the 2004 ALCS It was my first proper season watching baseball and supporting the Sox. So I'm single handedly responsible for breaking the curse, and as a Yankees fan he's never quite forgiven me for that, and of course for the greatest comeback in history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 44 minutes ago, El Hombrecito said: Ask @The turtle what he thinks about the 2004 ALCS It was my first proper season watching baseball and supporting the Sox. So I'm single handedly responsible for breaking the curse, and as a Yankees fan he's never quite forgiven me for that, and of course for the greatest comeback in history Said Boston friend of mine, who now lives in NYC, was at games 1, 4 and 7. He said it was beyond his wildest dreams, special mention to the faces of the home crowd at game 7 as it became apparent the impossible was going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The turtle Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Urhgggh, that's for the reminder!!! After the joy of 03, of was a nightmare. At 3-0 I remember going on holiday to a quite remote place, after not hearing from @El Hombrecito For a few days I assumed it was done. But i believe a few days were rained off, but basically came back to 4-2... Then had to watch 6 and 7 in horror ..... As for this year, the Yankees pitching isn't very good, awful infact. No hope for a deep run!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 I tried baseball, love NFL, hate NBA and NHL Just didn't understand it, try as I might. Follow the Twins, due to the fact I married a twin, pretty sure we weren't anywhere near the play offs last time I looked Thanks for the heads up though, I'll watch a little now and then when I get chance if it's play off time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWANG50 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 I am Cubs fan they sadly went out last night. I'm not sure there is any other sport you'd play something like 42 days straight (including travel) and be involved in 2 playoffs two consecutive days after the season finished imagine footballers doing that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Have listened to quite a few Sox games this season through the MLB app. They are certainly a force to be reckoned with and don't seem to be missing Big Papa at all. Must say I still can't make my mind up if I actually hate that Cars for Kids advert jingle thingy or love it because it is so horribly cheesy. A bit like the Shake n Vac jingle years ago in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Chris Sale Bit close in the end, but good to take the 1-0 lead. Still convinced we'll lose, but it's a good start nonetheless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Never really watched MLB but Lotte Giants of South Korea are my team. I think it’s one of those where you have to be there to appreciate it. It’s not like football where you can watch on TV and see it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted October 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Thumping win for the Sox last night. All the other divisional series are now already sorted with still a potential two games left between these two. So at what is usually the busiest part of the playoffs, there's a mere two games (hopefully only one) over the next three days. Very odd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Basically talking to myself here Great win for the Sox last night. Not a great performance by Sale, but luckily Kerhsaw was worse. I'm still conditioned by years of supporting City to expect the Sox to lose this one 4-1, but I'm daring to dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWANG50 Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 2-0 Sox, can't see them throwing this away they have been consistently the best side for me this season and deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 My, this latest game has made tennis look sensible. How many hours are they going to take to sort it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted December 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Got my tickets for the Red Sox/Yankees games at the Olympic Stadium next summer. Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Glad you can afford to shell out for this one, El Hombecito. Prices look rather steep to me - although I will have to admit to shelling out a lot for the International Series NFL games. If I didn't have to raid the piggy bank for them then perhaps I might have been keen to take a look too. Be interesting to see if there is the level of interest that the football gets and if the MLB are taking a leaf out of the NFL's (play)book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted December 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 13 hours ago, Erithacus said: Glad you can afford to shell out for this one, El Hombecito. Prices look rather steep to me - although I will have to admit to shelling out a lot for the International Series NFL games. If I didn't have to raid the piggy bank for them then perhaps I might have been keen to take a look too. Be interesting to see if there is the level of interest that the football gets and if the MLB are taking a leaf out of the NFL's (play)book. Oh, I could only afford the very cheapest seats, which are up in the Gods, so I won't be able to see much! But the chance to see the Sox in the UK was too good to miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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