Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 I picked the Braves to beat the Astros. I picked the Cardinals to pick the Astros. I was wrong. I seriously underestimated the 'Stros. Roy Oswalt perhaps enters the realm of great pitchers where he belongs. Congratulations to the Astros and all their fans, who have waited a hell of a long time for this. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You better pick the White Sox to beat the Astros. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 I bet all Cubs fans want to off themselves right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 I was wrong. I don't think anyone has ever made this statement at TSM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 I think I have to cheer the White Sox just to hear what the Cubs fans will say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 Astros vs. White Sox. Could any sick bastard possibly come up with something worse than this piece of shit World Series? Anyone care to come up with something more heatless, horrible, and featuring two teams that people either 1. don't care about or 2. flat out hate? We all have two choices: Root for the Astros in hope that Clemens, Biggio, Bagwell, etc. can finally get a ring and retire and then they'll suck from then on. Or we can root for the White Sox to end their 80+ year curse and get the rings, and then suck from then on. I am getting nostalgic for the Marlins vs. Indians. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 I think I have to cheer the White Sox just to hear what the Cubs fans will say. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you read when I post? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 20, 2005 The world series could have been Astros vs Angels or Padres vs White Sox. Think about that..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Psycho Diablo 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 Astros vs. White Sox. Could any sick bastard possibly come up with something worse than this piece of shit World Series? Anyone care to come up with something more heatless, horrible, and featuring two teams that people either 1. don't care about or 2. flat out hate? We all have two choices: Root for the Astros in hope that Clemens, Biggio, Bagwell, etc. can finally get a ring and retire and then they'll suck from then on. Or we can root for the White Sox to end their 80+ year curse and get the rings, and then suck from then on. I am getting nostalgic for the Marlins vs. Indians. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bitter much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 Everyone's bitter it seens. Listen people. I had to withstand FOUR Yankee world championships. The White Sox and Astros in the World Series doesn't begin to approach my personal hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 20, 2005 The Angels making it to the ALCS this year, and winning the title in 2002 was my personal hell. That's something that I never want to have to deal with again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 I'm guessing Al wasn't a fan of the Yankees-Braves serieses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 I'm guessing Al wasn't a fan of the Yankees-Braves serieses <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And to top it off with a four-game sweep? Good god. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 What was your least favorite series in your lifetime (excluding the Phillies losing to Baltimore and Toronto)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 What was your least favorite series in your lifetime (excluding the Phillies losing to Baltimore and Toronto)? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oakland/New York from 2001, I'm thinking. Either that or the Subway Series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 I think it's pretty absurd to judge a World Series before it's actually played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 What was your least favorite series in your lifetime (excluding the Phillies losing to Baltimore and Toronto)? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oakland/New York from 2001, I'm thinking. Either that or the Subway Series. Oops, I meant just World Series, which I'm guessing would still be the Subway Series Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 Yankees v. Marlins for me. George Steinbrenner v. Jeff Loria. Good lord. Living in NY, the Subway Series was a lot of fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaYourCar 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 Astros vs. White Sox. Could any sick bastard possibly come up with something worse than this piece of shit World Series? Anyone care to come up with something more heatless, horrible, and featuring two teams that people either 1. don't care about or 2. flat out hate? We all have two choices: Root for the Astros in hope that Clemens, Biggio, Bagwell, etc. can finally get a ring and retire and then they'll suck from then on. Or we can root for the White Sox to end their 80+ year curse and get the rings, and then suck from then on. I am getting nostalgic for the Marlins vs. Indians. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I never understood people who react to the teams in the World Series as if they were going to lose money if the World Series didn't rake in record ratings. Guess what...the people of Houston and, well some of the people from Chicago, will be just fine with this World Series and that's all that matters because it's their teams that are in it. This isn't a TV Show or a Movie that's expected to entertain all. It's a series between two teams who fought to get there and it's meant to entertain the fans of those teams. If non-fans of those teams are entertained by it that's good too, but for the most part this is for the people of Houston and Chicago. You say no one cares about these teams, and I can't speak for Chicago, but I know the people of Houston love this team. No one expects anybody from any other State to care. If it were St. Louis and Chicago I wouldn't care about it. I'd probably watch because I like baseball, but I wouldn't go out of my way to not miss a game of the series. I realize you're upset that your team didn't make it, but to act as if the World Series is ruined because it's Houston vs. Chicago is rediculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 Blah. Astros had a lot of help from the umps throughout the series, but it still doesn't justify the Cards' bats going cold. Houston pitching had better keep it up. I guess I'd rather see Bagwell and Biggio get rings instead of having to listen to any White Sox broadcasts in 2006 if they were to win the WS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 I'd rather see Bagwell and Biggio get rings instead of having to listen to any White Sox broadcasts in 2006 if they were to win the WS. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 2nded. That clinches it right there. The Astros must win. My God, the Astros must win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 I never thought much of the Cardinals lineup outside of Albert Pujos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 20, 2005 Not this year. Rolen was hurt for much of the year, and Edmonds age looked like it had started to catch up to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 And let's not forget Sanders obviously not being 100 percent and Walker being more or less a shell of his former self. Still thought they could take it, but it's not surprising in retrospect that they didn't. They've got some excellent pieces in place, but they'll be looking to fill some holes around the field, no doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted October 20, 2005 No one wants to see Frank Thomas get his ring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 Who's Frank Thomas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 Forgot about this: The Cardinals are the new Braves Yup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Catcher8C Report post Posted October 20, 2005 How can the Cardinals be the new Braves when the new Braves are still the old Braves? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 And if the new Braves aren't the old Braves, shouldn't they be the Yankees? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kismet 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 If they were the Yankees they would have to double the team payroll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2005 My company has stated tomorrow is "Go Astros Day" and we are free to wear Astros' t-shirts, hats, etc. So I can't decide if I want to wear my Cubs hat and Ryne Sandberg jersey or if I want to go out tonight and buy a cheapo White Sox hat since I just cannot root for the Astros. The Astros certainly earned it though. Roy Oswalt pitched two hellaciously good games and they really did thump the Cardinals throughout the series. I just hate it that they actually made it since now I'll have to continue to deal with all the Astro "fans" who hadn't even watched a game all year until this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
