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We're actually more excited by the Yanks coming to play the Cards next May. Usually, our closest opportunity to see the Yanks live is at KC.
But, yeah, I'm pretty lukewarm, too, about the playoffs. No Yankees, no interest as far as I'm concerned.
It will be strange not to see Rivera pitch anymore. Sure hope the pundits are right that he could be the first player unanimously voted into the HoF. Can't imagine there'll be anyone else so deserving of it for a very long time if ever again.
DH is pretty excited by this too, plus the series will be over our anniversary, so I know what our present will be.
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As Jayson Stark said, its near impossible to predict the playoffs, but I'm willing to stick my foot in my mouth, so:
Cleveland over Tampa Bay
AL: Detroit over Oakland; Red Sox over Cleveland; Detroit over Red Sox
NL: St Louis over Pittsburgh; Dodgers over Atlanta; St Louis over Dodgers
Series: Tigers over Cards
As a Yankee fan my closest attachment is to the Dodgers and Mattingly, and I'd like to see an Indians - Dodgers Series, but my brain (addled as it is) seems to think it'll go as above.
Anyone else with a guess?
I like this scenario except for that last outcome.
GO CARDS!!! I'll be at the game tomorrow! So excited!
Off to Fenway Park in a few hours! I cannot wait to get to my favorite place on the planet!
I'm a Yankee fan, but I have to admit Fenway Park is a special place. I actually snuck into Fenway about ten years ago - walked in with the vendors and no one noticed!
And, as a Yankee fan, what an exciting time! - NOT! Instead of reading articles about games, I'm reading about arbitration cases, lawsuits...
PS: The best part, for me, of the Red Sox - Rays, is that one AL East team will still be alive in the playoffs.
As Jayson Stark said, its near impossible to predict the playoffs, but I'm willing to stick my foot in my mouth, so:
Cleveland over Tampa Bay
AL: Detroit over Oakland; Red Sox over Cleveland; Detroit over Red Sox
NL: St Louis over Pittsburgh; Dodgers over Atlanta; St Louis over Dodgers
Series: Tigers over Cards
As a Yankee fan my closest attachment is to the Dodgers and Mattingly, and I'd like to see an Indians - Dodgers Series, but my brain (addled as it is) seems to think it'll go as above.
Anyone else with a guess?
Okay, the Dodgers made it. My "Final Four" is still a possibility, although the Tigers are scaring me....
Sure hope homefield advantage works for the Cards tonight! Gotta hand it to the Pirates, though, for giving our locals more of a fight than I expected. That's the playoffs for ya, lots of surprises.
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Dot, the game is Wed. I work 3 blocks from the stadium and from my office I can see into the stadium. Now leaving the garage, that stinks. Let's go Cards!
Dot, the game is Wed. I work 3 blocks from the stadium and from my office I can see into the stadium. Now leaving the garage, that stinks. Let's go Cards!
You're right. I almost never remember to READ what the MLB At Bat app says the date of the game is. Silly Dot! Maybe one of these years I'll remember to check the date.
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Sure hope homefield advantage works for the Cards tonight! Gotta hand it to the Pirates, though, for giving our locals more of a fight than I expected. That's the playoffs for ya, lots of surprises.
Thanks! We are pirate fans and it was so amazing to have them finally make the playoffs, as I was in second grade last time that happened! We didn't win the series, but we had a great season and we are very proud of our Buccos! Good luck to you guys in the rest of the games!!
Thanks back atcha, Lindsay. I bet yesterday afternoon's shutout was a disappointment.
But what a fight your Pirates gave the Cards! I really didn't think getting past your guys would be THAT much of a challenge. It's too bad things didn't go your way; that upset would've been a terrific reversal.
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The crowd at Fenway was flat last night. Close game and I anticipate that tonight will be, as well, with the pitching matchup. Here's hoping the playoff feel is in the air!It's going to be a cold one! GO RED SOX!!
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