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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Sports Talk => Topic started by: Hingatao on October 23, 2012, 11:44:19 AM
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Who here besides me is rooting for the Giants in the World Series?
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I'm also rooting for the Giants. I've had a soft spot for them ever since I visited the old Candlestick Park for a game back in 1987. Besides..... they sport the same colors as my beloved Orioles.
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Not a big baseball fan....That said, I am rooting for the Tigers, because Detroit needs something to cheer about...However, if the Giants win, I won't feel too bad. Now that Bonds is gone, I can start to like the Giants again. I'm a closeted A's fan by the way and my mother hates ALL San Francisco sports teams with a passion (She lived in Oakland from 1982-2003). I hope the WS goes at least five or six games if not seven.
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Hey SSH, I'm with your Mama.
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Giants in 7 unless Verlander wins 2 games. I don't trust the Tigers relief pitching. The Yankees sent them Phil Coke, who I do not trust in pressure situations.
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Gotta go with the Tigers.
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Not much of baseball fan (since I played in HS) but.... Gonna go with "Detroit Rock City";D
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Tigers of course..............but the Giants are not to be taken lightly. Hope it goes 6 or 7 games and all of them exciting.
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My two favorite team are the A's and whoever plays the Giants.
Tigers in 6.
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I originally picked the Tigers in 6 thinking Verlander would win two games. Well, that's out the window and now the Giants are in the drivers seat. Still sticking with the Tigers but now they have to win in 7 games.
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What the heck happened to Verlander.?
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What the heck happened to Verlander.?
Was kind of afraid that would happen. He/Detroit was used to facing the Yankees who clearly didn't care that they were there. Then he faces SF who was so AMPED up and HOT at the right time, it became a barrage of bullets he couldn't withstand.
Did anyone see if there was a stolen base last night? Taco Bell is supposed to give America a free "Doritos Taco" or something if it happens in the World Series. Once that steal happens, I bet many TV's just shut off all over America LOL
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What the heck happened to Verlander.?
Verlander got spanked!
GO GIANTS!!
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@ Plano: No stolen base last night.
@ Hingatao: I know you are happy.
@ B. Driscoll: I know you are shocked.
Wow... the best pitcher on the planet (Verlander) got rocked last night. He definitely proved that he was human last night. Props to the Giants for playing well. Everything went their way last night including that base hit when the ball hit third base which was going to be the 3rd out of the inning.
It's only Game #1 of the World Series. So... there is plenty of baseball left. Originally... I thought it was going to be the Tigers in 5 games. I still pick the Tigers to win it but I predict that it will go 7 games. The Giants are a very scrappy group but the Tigers have a better line up. I know Verlander will not repeat that performance again. He is too good of a pitcher to have another bad game.
WARHAWK O0
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He said with his fingers crossed.. :*))
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Warhawk,
I beg to differ with your choice for best pitcher. That honor clearly goes to Tim Lincecum.
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And the Giants win again! Final score 2-0.
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Not shocked at all............if his location is off then his fastball gets hit.......hard. His location was definitely off,no excuses. Also think he has a little ''attitude'' going on. He does seem a bit cocky and maybe this pounding will do him good. Tigers just fell behind 2-0..............oh no,could it be a repeat of '06?
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@ Hingatao: Congrats on your Giants winning. Like I said... the Giants are a scrappy group. They are a tough team. Man... they are really looking good. I still think the Tigers will win in 7 games but if they don't win Game #3 than it is over.
Also... I still think Jason Verlander is the best pitcher this year. There is no way Tim Lincecum is better at least not this year. Lincecum had a bad year:
10 wins 15 losses 5.18 ERA 190 K's 90 Walks.... Tim Lincecum
17 wins 8 losses 2.64 ERA 239 K's 60 Walks... Justin Verlander
@ B.Driscoll: Wow... I know you are upset with your Tigers. I still think they will be okay providing they win Game #3 and Game #4 in Detroit.
WARHAWK O0
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The Tigers are really digging themselves a hole and as far as Lincecum is concerned all I can say is, get a haircut.
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Lincecum v Verlander..................Verlander is in his prime and Lincecum seems to be slowing down a bit,he doesn't throw as hard as he used to but I think is still an effective pitcher..................''The Freak'', has thrown a lot of innings on that small frame and arm.He certainly isn't your typical ''power pitcher'' as Verlander is. If Verlander pitches like he can......then the Tigers can get back in this otherwise lopsided series. Time will tell.
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Okay....congrats to the Giants for holding serve. If Detroit can win their three at home, they only need to steal Game 6 or 7 back in S.F. Tom, do you want Lincecum to go sly? ;D ;D Sunday is going to be a traffic nightmare in Detroit with a Lions game that afternoon and a Tigers game that night, no?
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That wouldn't be a bad idea Harry.....8 mile road will have it's work cut out for it over the weekend.
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All that traffic and people will certainly be a boon to the business owners,restaurants and bars. Lord knows those places need every bit of help. That part of Detroit actually is pretty cool [and it may be the only part]...........with the stadiums and night life that they bring. The Tigers MUST win game 3 or it will be over. Mistakes are killing the Tigers.................base running, not hitting with runners on etc etc!
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Well...the Giants make it 3 games to the Tigers 0. I tip my hat to the SF Giants. Hingatao... I know you are happy. B.Driscoll...I know you are disappointed. It looks like it may be over.
WARHAWK O0
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I know it's close to Halloween...but I didn't expect to see a broom here....Both teams had a great year and have nothing to be ashamed of.
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It does appear to be over,...............coming back from 3-0 is a tall order for a team that has stopped doing ANYTHING!!! It looks like Tiger bats have holes in them.
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SF has superior pitching. They would have done the same thing to my Yankees.
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I'm not trying to join my team here but remember, they came from behind and won three straight in the NLCS, so it's not impossible.
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And the Giants win it!!!
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Congrats to the Giants.....the Tigers had their chances, but once again, their pitching and hitting failed them when they needed them most.
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SF didnt shock me. I really thought it would go 7 games.
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Congrats to the SF Giants for winning it all. Everything seemed to go their way with the dominate pitching, great defense, and timely hitting.
WARHAWK O0
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Have to tip my hat to the men from San Francisco..............they were the better team. Great pitching,.........solid defense,..............timely hitting. It looks like that is the way to win championships!