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Ok, I'm not really a baseball fan... but it is cool to see the embattled Phillies finally win the NL East.
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Originally Posted by soxmuscle
The Red Sox get the Primetime starts. I'm thrilled.
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
Red Sox, Indians or Possibly even the Yanks vs. Cubs would be good with me.
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Originally Posted by min0 lee
Good choices, I love the history between teams. Even though I believe the only WS games that were played by them were the Yanks and Cubs where the famous "called homering" occurred.
You have 3 old historical stadiums in Wrigley field with the famous vines, Beautiful Fenway park with that green monster where the fans seem to be on top of you and of course the Stadium, where a lot of history has happened.....sooon to be torn down. The Indians play in a great stadium also. I am tired of these Marlins and the diamond backs winning it, blah. |
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
Yep. I like the older teams, well except for the Jays
Hoping to see Yankee Stadium next year. Was a little ticked... My brother in law went to Wrigley this summer and he doesn't even like baseball that much. |
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No derailing Rockies' magic ride Colorado the hottest team in baseball — and everyone should be scared |
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Originally Posted by shiznit2169
I am so pissed that i will be missing the first game between the Sox and Angels. I have class that night from 6-10pm and my teacher rarely lets us out early. I am tempting to skip but i will be way behind and it's a tough class so i have to go.
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
Not that I know off. They keep adding bleachers on top of the taller buildings around the stadium.
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Originally Posted by shiznit2169
I am so pissed that i will be missing the first game between the Sox and Angels. I have class that night from 6-10pm and my teacher rarely lets us out early. I am tempting to skip but i will be way behind and it's a tough class so i have to go.
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Originally Posted by soxmuscle
I hate to break it to you, IAB, but...
The only game that starts at 637PM EST is the Wednesday game. The Friday game starts at 837PM EST, the Sunday game at 307PM EST and the other two games (won't be necessary, ha) are at 837PM EST. |
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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon
Dude, bring a little AM radio to class and keep it plugged into your ear.
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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon
Dude, bring a little AM radio to class and keep it plugged into your ear.
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
Either that or question your professor as a Bostonian for not letting you out to watch the Red Sox in the playoffs. My professors have called class off to let us go to Patriots Super Bowl parades for christ sake. Boston sports are more important than class simple as that.
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Originally Posted by shiznit2169
There is a small difference though. I go to school in New York and i can say that my professor wouldn't give a shit because quite frankly, he's a Yankees fan.
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Originally Posted by shiznit2169
he's a Yankees fan.
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Originally Posted by shiznit2169
There is a small difference though. I go to school in New York and i can say that my professor wouldn't give a shit because quite frankly, he's a Yankees fan.
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
Haha oh shit I thought you went to Northeastern I think I have you confused with someone else. Yeah if I were you I probably wouldn't even mention being a Red Sox fan.
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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon
He must be gay.
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
I wonder if Steve Bartman will be in attendance at Wrigley field during the playoffs?
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October 3, 2007 BY JAY MARIOTTI Sun-Times Columnist He hasn't become a Trappist monk in the Utah mountains. He hasn't had plastic surgery and joined the Peace Corps. And he hasn't changed his name -- I love this one -- to Sam Fuld and reappeared as a Cub. It may seem like he has vanished from Chicago life, like a rat in witness protection, but as the Cubs begin their first playoff foray since the night he interfered with Moises Alou at the juncture of Aisle 4, Row 8, Seat 113 and a brick wall, I come today with news about the One and Only. Steve Bartman is very much in our midst. » Click to enlarge image  Steve Bartman deflects the foul ball away from Cubs left fielder Moises Alou in 2003. (AP) He still lives here. He still works here. He's still an insane, diehard Cubs fan. And it's possible, as a Bartman family friend and spokesman won't deny, that he actually has dared to attend a game at Wrigley Field sometime since Oct. 14, 2003. ``He's still in the area,'' said Frank Murtha, dispelling rumors that Bartman has relocated to every imaginable country, continent and interplanetary system. Is his life at least somewhat normal now? ``I suppose it would depend on how you define normal, but, yes, he is living a normal life,'' Murtha said. ``He's fine, he's fine.'' Are people leaving him alone? ``He was offered a TV commercial by a company for the Super Bowl,'' said Murtha, not elaborating except to say Bartman donates any financial perks to Ron Santo's Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Has he been back to Wrigley? ``I can neither confirm nor deny that,'' he said. Well, if you're not denying it, does that mean he'll attend a playoff game? ``I can neither confirm not deny that,'' Murtha said. ``Steve has said all along that he stands by his last statement.'' That was four years ago, when Bartman apologized profusely for an episode that changed baseball history, perpetuated the evils of Cubdom and radically altered his peaceful, live-with-the-parents sphere in suburban Northbrook. This was the ultimate debacle about a guy who sabotaged his wildest dreams by reaching for a foul ball, all while offering the world the stereotypical view of an overzealous Cubs fan: blue cap, Walkman, glasses, turtleneck, shirt of the youth team he coached. In any rational context, Bartman was not to blame for the subsequent collapse of the Cubs when they were five outs from their first World Series since 1945. Never forget that Alou unnecessarily threw a hissy fit, which may have contributed to Mark Prior walking Luis Castillo, which may have contributed to Alex Gonzalez booting a double-play grounder, which may have contributed to paralyzing Dusty Baker to the point of waiting too long to visit Prior, all of which added up to the eight-run inning from Cubbie hell. The next night, remember, Kerry Wood had a chance to win Game 7 and didn't, taking the blame after allowing seven runs to a Florida Marlins team that would win the Series. But no one wants to remember the unraveling. In the running tragicomedy that is Cubdom, Bartman is a dark symbol working in tandem with the billy goat and black cat. As much as some fans like to think they're intellectually above such tripe, these are the spooky variables that will underscore the Cubs' story until they make like the Red Sox and White Sox and win a Series. Around the country, their re-entry into the postseason isn't about beating the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's viewed as a chance to avenge Bartman, who fits perfectly into the romance/compulsive illness that drives millions to root religiously for this team. ``In Chicago, fans at the playoff games are going to say, who's the next Bartman?'' ESPN radio host Mike Tirico said Tuesday. Admit it. He's right. You worry about Carlos Zambrano's emotions coming undone, the reliability of closer Ryan Dempster and the chewed-up outfield at Wrigley, but if this is October, this also is about staying the hell away from balls in play. Have you learned the lesson, people, that a souvenir isn't remotely as important as the holy grail? Are you sure? Absolutely, positively certain? Now that I know Bartman is in our local consciousness, I'd like to say something I should have a while ago: I'm sorry. And, really, Cubdom should be sorry, too. Without knowing his identity, I scolded him in print for acting like a dummy fan who should have known better. Next thing you knew, crazy message boards on Major League Baseball's Web site were outing his name, turning an ugly scene at Wrigley -- who can forget Bartman burying his head in his jacket while beer and obscenities were hurled? -- into the beginning of his new, unfortunate life. Shame on us for how we reacted. Come on, death threats at his workplace? Cops at his house? Internet gags linking him to the World Trade Center bombing and the Hindenburg? Cartoons of himhiding out with Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein? The Illinois governor, Cub fan Rod Blagojevich, saying Bartman ``better join the witness protection program'' in what now seems an amazingly inane comment? Some of it was cute: the auctioning of the Bartman ball for $113,824.16, the blowing up of the ball at Harry Caray's, the Marlins offering him a job and fans placing Cubs logo stickers on the infamous seat. But did anyone consider how a young man's life was changed for the darker, the sadder, the lonelier? I don't regret continuing to lump in Bartman with the billy goat of lore and the black cat of 1969. That's the truth, after all. But while I think a fan should know to avoid a ball in the eighth inning of The Moment You've Been Waiting For -- as the rap song goes: lean back, lean back -- we all were too harsh on Bartman when, of course, most people instinctively would have reacted the same way. ``Kill him!'' the fans yelled that night. ``#@*&%((# @!(*&$%$^#!'' they sniped. Instead, we should have felt sorry for him, like a guy who got hit by a car while chasing his billfold in the wind. It would be nice, I told the family friend, if the Cubs reached the World Series. That way, Bartman could drift out of hiding and maybe become part of the Wrigley scene. If and when this team wins a National League pennant, I'm fairly certain all will be forgotten by even the angriest Bartman bashers. In Boston, they don't talk about the Curse of the Bambino anymore, do they? I mean, the guy turned 30 on Monday. Let him move on with life in his hometown. But until the pennant happens -- I mean, if it happens -- allow me to make a suggestion to Steve Bartman. Don't go to the ballpark. Don't even think about it. |
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Originally Posted by min0 lee
I was actually thinking that but I said to myself it's not possible....your in NY? Where?
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Originally Posted by shiznit2169
I go to RIT in Rochester, NY (an hour away from Buffalo)
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Originally Posted by min0 lee
Becket turned out to be good.
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
It gives baseball fans everywhere great joy to see the Yanks get the shit kicked out of them like they did tonight.
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The New York Yankees announced today that public address announcer Bob Sheppard will be unable to attend 2007 Division Series games at Yankee Stadium due to a bronchial infection. He will be replaced by longtime backup Jim Hall. Sheppard is in his 57th season as public address announcer at Yankee Stadium. His forthcoming absence will snap a streak of working 121 consecutive postseason games at Yankee Stadium, including 62 games in 22 World Series. His postseason streak began on Oct. 4, 1951, in Game 1 of the World Series vs. the New York Giants. The lineups that day included Joe DiMaggio, Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra and rookies Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays. "Doctors are monitoring my progress," Sheppard said. "And I am hoping to get back to Yankee Stadium to watch-and announce-Yankees playoff games long into October." Sheppard's first game as Yankees public address announcer was on Opening Day, April 17, 1951, as the Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox, 5-0. |
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
struck him out.
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
yankees lose again! oh happy day
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Originally Posted by shiznit2169
Goes to show that the regular season series means nothing when the playoffs start. (Cleveland was 0-6 vs the Yankees)
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Originally Posted by min0 lee
Yeah, I never go by that. I would not be suprised if the Indians win.
I knew they lost as soon as I saw your name on the last post. |
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Originally Posted by shiznit2169
I thought u were watching the game?
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Originally Posted by Double D
My GM needed to be fired. He overpaid Edmonds to have a horrible season, he did nothing at the trade deadline to pick up another starter, and his last move that was really worth anything imo was getting Larry Walker a few years back. I mean look how the Mulder deal for Haren has came back to bite us in the ass.
BTW-Nice bug problem they had last night in cleveland. |
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Jocketty turned a pretty shabby organization into a powerhouse and a World Champion. Here are some Jocketty trades to remember: -Cardinals get Dennis Eckersley from the A's for Steve Montgomery -Cardinals get Mark McGwire from the A's for TJ Mathews, Eric Ludwick, and Blake Stein. -Cardinals get Edgar Renteria from the Marlins for Pablo Ozuna, Armando Almanza, and Braden Looper -Cardinals get Darryl Kile from the Rockies for Jose Jimenez, Manny Aybar, Rick Croushore, and Brent Butler -Cardinals get Jim Edmonds from the Angels for Adam Kennedy and Kent Bottenfield -Cardinals get Will Clark and cash from the Orioles for Jose Leon -Cardinals get Woody Williams from the Padres for Ray Lankford -Cardinals get Scott Rolen from the Phillies for Placido Polanco, Bud Smith, and Mike Timlin -Cardinals get Larry Walker from the Rockies for Luis Martinez, Jason Burch, and Chris Narveson. |
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Originally Posted by bigss75
Fear the Rockies!!!!
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Originally Posted by Double D
I felt bad for the Cubs fans. They were boo-ing the shit out of those bums last night.
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Originally Posted by min0 lee
Good bye Yankees.
You can all have a party now, they are done. I think I'm going to puke. |
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Originally Posted by min0 lee
Good bye Yankees.
You can all have a party now, they are done. I think I'm going to puke. |
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
And then a rockies or Diamondback Fan?
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
Guess I'll have to be an Indians fan for the next week or so.
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
we should throw a huge party now that NY is out. I feel an odd sensation all over my body; I thinks it's called being happy.
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
It would be interesting to see Cleveland vs Arizona. Who would P-funk cheer for?
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Originally Posted by Jodi
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Originally Posted by min0 lee
I guess that would be the closest you'll ever come to celebrating any victory.
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
we should throw a huge party now that NY is out. I feel an odd sensation all over my body; I thinks it's called being happy.
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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon
Meh. Boston fans are happy NY is out, but there will be no party unless the Sox win it all.
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
why u getting greedy? Sox won in 2004. I would rather see the Rockies win. talk about a drought. When was the last time the Rockies were even in contention?
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Originally Posted by Jodi
Steinbrenner is ditching Torre. What an ass!
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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon
I hate the Yankees because they are the Red Sox bitter rival and for the most part stomped on them for the better part of a century.
I've got no problem with Steinbrenner spending his money. He plays by the rules. Hate MLB for allowing him to spend freely. It's always good to see "different" teams compete for the title...unless the Red Sox are in it. |
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
nope..Golden State Warriors almost won the whole thing last year..and the Knicks SSUCCKKEEDD!
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
why u getting greedy? Sox won in 2004. I would rather see the Rockies win. talk about a drought. When was the last time the Rockies were even in contention?
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
Should that not apply to teams like boston as well. Considering 85% of the league will have a tough time breaking 90 million on there payroll.
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
nope..Golden State Warriors almost won the whole thing last year..and the Knicks SSUCCKKEEDD!
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
As a Red Sox fan, you're obligated to root for them. O.K. As a baseball fan, you should want different teams to win it every year so you know there is parity and not any sort of collusion(financially speaking) going on. There's a reason why only Yankee fans care about how well their team does; because Steinbrenner is a stuck-up SOB who will spend disgusting amounts of money to buy off the MLB's best players and pick them off other teams who "harvested" them. So, naturally, people will always root against the Yankees for that reason.
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
As a Red Sox fan, you're obligated to root for them. O.K. As a baseball fan, you should want different teams to win it every year so you know there is parity and not any sort of collusion(financially speaking) going on. There's a reason why only Yankee fans care about how well their team does; because Steinbrenner is a stuck-up SOB who will spend disgusting amounts of money to buy off the MLB's best players and pick them off other teams who "harvested" them. So, naturally, people will always root against the Yankees for that reason.
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Originally Posted by min0 lee
Or Boston and Arizona, who will Jodi cheer for.
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
A few DiamondBack fans made the whole crowd look bush Yesterday.
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You've crossed over to the dark side.
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
looking forward to a Rockies vs. Indians World Series...both deserving teams who haven't won anything in a long time
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
looking forward to a Rockies vs. Indians World Series...both deserving teams who haven't won anything in a long time
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
LOL not a pretty game.
Did anyone see that slo-mo shot of the knuckleball earlier in the game, that looked pretty sick. |
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Originally Posted by Jodi
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Originally Posted by Jodi
If we can win tomorrow and get back to Boston, I think we'll be ok...........I hope :o
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Originally Posted by min0 lee
Back to back to back homers, damn.
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Originally Posted by soxmuscle
Not over yet, but things don't look good.
Put it this way... I felt more confident with the '04 squad down 3-0 against the Yankees than I am here down 3-1 against the Indians. Still, any team with Josh Beckett has a chance to win the series. Beckett over Sabathia, Schilling over Carmona, Dice-K over Washburne. |
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
No comment about Cleveland bringing in Beckett's ex-girl to sing during the game?
That could spark a fire in the red sox. Kinda retard move on the Cleveland's behalf. Coincidence my ass. |
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Originally Posted by Jodi
Beckett's post-game interview he said
"She's a friend of mine. It doesn't bother me at all. Thanks for flying one of my friends out here for free so she can watch the game." |
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
Yeah I heard that. Classy response.
Still gotta figure there is some ill feelings between the two. |
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Originally Posted by Dale Mabry
I know, that would be like bringing Clay Aiken in to sing the Anthem at a Yankees game.
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
That would hurt the whole team.
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Originally Posted by Jodi
Hopefully we'll get to see the Papelbon's Riverdance again
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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
No comment about Cleveland bringing in Beckett's ex-girl to sing during the game?
That could spark a fire in the red sox. Kinda retard move on the Cleveland's behalf. Coincidence my ass. |
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Originally Posted by oaktownboy
looking forward to a Rockies vs. Indians World Series...both deserving teams who haven't won anything in a long time
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
The series is 2-1 it is a long way from over. Both teams are great. I wouldn't expect Cleveland to just finish it up. But it is possible.
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
They were going to ask Doug Mientkiewicz, but figured he might keep the ball.
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Almost made me want to change teams.
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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon
Fenway charges $7.50 for "premium" beers (premium = Sam Adams seasonal, Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks). They could have used the income from 10 of those beers to buy some decent brew for the post-game party.
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
That is cheap.
Go to any Major league sporting event around here. You are looking at $12 a beer. And that ain't even premium. |
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
I know eh!
If I was raking in that kinda coin, I would only expect premium stuff to be wasted on me. Not the cheap shit. I mean if my eyes are going to sting from alcohol, it better be good shit. |
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Originally Posted by Jodi
That's why they all wear swimming goggles
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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
Tis only one game. But it certainly was a dominating performance.
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