Baseball: Playoffs

solo · 8 Oct 2010, 16:31

I'm assuming this will get limited views as firstly it's baseball and secondly it's baseball.

However....

Any predictions for world series?

How about American league championship game?

Me thinks it's the Texas Rangers (whoohoo!!) vs New York Yankees

And if the Rangers win then I say they will meet the Phillies in World series.

"It's time" DFW's new chant, I'd like to say Texas but it seems that anything south of Austin are Astros all the way.

Rich O Brien · 8 Oct 2010, 17:47

My money is on Canada but Mexico will be hard to beat.

dermotcoll · 8 Oct 2010, 20:59

Derry are in with a better chance with their new full forward just back from a bad clatter with a sliotair!! Clare are gone!!

solo · 8 Oct 2010, 21:18

Okay, while on the subject then, did ya see how Germany destroyed Turkey 3:0 in Euro 2012 qualifier?

dermotcoll · 8 Oct 2010, 21:23

We expect nothing less from Germany after SA. As long as we dont have to hear the phrase "since 1966" for a while we'll all be happy here!!!

Rich O Brien · 8 Oct 2010, 21:30

Amazing results considering how brilliant Turkey are...

Now, to get back to Baseball, how many women per team? And are they allowed to wear earrings?

dermotcoll · 8 Oct 2010, 21:35

If theres weemin playin what exactly are these innings!!!!

solo · 8 Oct 2010, 21:38

What?!!

Ya'll do not know baseball? It's like cricket, only faster, more skillfull, more exciting, draws bigger crowds, more fun to watch...but exactly the same.

pilou · 8 Oct 2010, 23:43

I never understand a game where the ball can be pushed out of the stadium!

jeff hammond · 9 Oct 2010, 00:55

bytor · 9 Oct 2010, 03:53

Solo,

I think Texas has a great shot this year. Cliff Lee's breaking ball the other day was killer. He threw a couple that seemed like they were thrown from first base.

Of course, if they do make it to the series they won't make it past the Phillies!

I love the post season when you get to see some very fine pitching performances in high pressure circumstances.

solo · 9 Oct 2010, 04:10

Yup this is the time that baseball gets interesting.

I'll be happy if we close out Tampa tomorrow and get a chance to play and beat the Yankees and secure a place in the World series. More than that that I do not even want to imagine as I'll just jinx them. This is the furtherest we have ever been, so a win tomorrow will be the best the Rangers have ever achieved, good enough reason to drink in my books.

dermotcoll · 9 Oct 2010, 08:50

Solo

If you want to see the fastest, most skilful, exciting field game in the world (its official by the way) have a look at the Irish game of hurling, of which Rich's county Clare, are very good exponents!!. I can easily say it is the best game in the world to watch when played at county championship level. I spent a year in Boston in my youth and was a big fan of the Red Sox when I was there - really enjoyed baseball but not as much as hurling. Sorry for hijacking the thread by the way.

pmolson · 9 Oct 2010, 13:38

Damn Yankees!
Minnesota Twins take the two games at Yankee stadium and then one at home and off they go!
Yes, I am delusional.

p

jeff hammond · 9 Oct 2010, 14:38

@dermotcoll said:

Solo

If you want to see the fastest, most skilful, exciting field game in the world (its official by the way) have a look at the Irish game of hurling, of which Rich's county Clare, are very good exponents!!. I can easily say it is the best game in the world to watch when played at county championship level. I spent a year in Boston in my youth and was a big fan of the Red Sox when I was there - really enjoyed baseball but not as much as hurling. Sorry for hijacking the thread by the way.

Wait, what? Hurling is an official sport in Ireland?
Sounds gross but I guess I'd watch a game or two.
The stadium must stink though and be a nightmare to clean up afterwards.

solo · 9 Oct 2010, 14:45

Hurling bat/paddle/stick and a baseball?

Looks like field hockey on steroids.

jeff hammond · 9 Oct 2010, 14:54

Is that a baseball or a miniature softball?

Anyway, at least I now know Irish hurling isn't really hurling.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/iphone/#define?term=hurl

I'm thinking my version might be more exciting though

Rich O Brien · 9 Oct 2010, 18:38

It gets worse Pete and Jeff. Not only is Hurling our national past time and institution. It's also an amateur sport. No money for playing as such just pride.

The stick, is a hurl, and the ball is a sliothair. Only ice hockey is faster. Seriously tough game with players beating seven shades of sh!t outta one another from start to finish.

As for James' mentioning Tipperary. That wanna makes me hurl

But we've ruined this Baseball thread enough.

Come on Canada

solo · 9 Oct 2010, 19:18

@unknownuser said:

Not only is Hurling our national past time and institution.

Hmm... I dunno, I was led to believe that drinking and sheep-shagging was.

dermotcoll · 9 Oct 2010, 20:32

@solo said:

@unknownuser said:

Not only is Hurling our national past time and institution.

Hmm... I dunno, I was led to believe that drinking and sheep-shagging was.

Dont get me started on the Welsh Solo - they are the world champs at that sport followed closely behind (erm....) by the Kiwis!!! Jaysus weve started something now !!!

By the way - James took the bait - wasnt long - lets see Tipp go for 5 in a row now that there manager took a nose bleed when at the top!!!