Game 1 WS thread(Hope this isn't a dupe):

[Loyal]

I would just like to wish the Marlins good luck, first of all.

And... GOOOOO YANKEEEES!!!!!!!!!!!

[Uzybone]

1. I dont think so

the old other WS thread Ive seen is from so so and so who doesnt care about the world series but will post about it again and again. Anyways we have Wells on the mound, he is MONEY in the postseason. The Merlins have Penny, who was beaten up so badly in his last start that McKeon passed him over in the rotation. Penny is apt to shrink under the pressure...i think the Yanks will tag him for many runs tonight. LETS GO YANKEES!

[Loyal]

2. YEAHHHHHHH!!!

WELLS IS AWESOME. I'm telling you, I can't wait for Clemens though. Btw, do you have the starting pitchers for game 2-7(if needed)? I saw them yesterday on TV but I forgot them. I know Pettite is pitching game 2, but that's all I know so far. :shrug:

[TSIAS]

3. Not a lot of excitement tonight

If it were the RedSox/Cubs, or even Yankees/Cubs, the excitement would be immeasurable.

I think this should be good tonight. I am concerned about the Marlins pitching. If Penny gets banged around early, I'm not sure where they go. If it's long relief, you'd have to say Pavano or Willis.

I think Penny can get his act together and pitch moderately well. I see FL pulling what may be seen as an upset tonight.

[JohnKleeb]

4. Go Marlins, ABY to the end

Do what you did to Cleveland in '97 shock em.

[Loyal]

5. Kleeb,

NOT GONNA HAPPEN! lol NOT GONNA HAPPEN! You just want anyone to beat the Yankees, and I'm not saying that the Yankees are unbeatable, but they are tough as nails. I'm pretty sure my Yanks can take em.

[Blitz]

6. Where's Tarasco these days?

I can't believe he missed that fly ball.

[JohnKleeb]

18. I dunno

Hey I dont like the Yankees simple as that. Grow up I dont like the Yankees, its in my blood as is being a democrat. Well Moose still hasnt got the Cy Young or 20 games that he expected to get with you guys that he almost got with us. Relax too I hate the Yankees and nothing is gonna change that, grow up lol.

[Blitz]

22. Oh, come on

Admit it. You have a soft spot in your heart for Jeffrey Maier. It gives being an O's fan some depth and context. It gives a Red-Sox flavor to Orioles fandom which, let's face it, is otherwise pretty bland. Every team that doesn't win needs that "we were screwed" incident to point to and maier gave you yours. As for Moose, he may still get his Cy Young one of these years. He'd already have had one if he got ANY run support in 1999 from Baltimore or 2001 from NY. He may very well get his first title in the very near future.

And let's not forget that part of the reason that Moose is a Yankee (besides wanting to be part of an organization that actually puts an emphasis on winning the championship) is that Angelos wouldn't pay him anything near what he was worth and granted him free agency so that he could replace him with an aging Hentgen for less than half the price. How's that working out?

[JohnKleeb]

26. Yeah and you know damn well if Harry Frazee hadnt been an idiot

The Yankees wouldnt be as big as they were. Hey its not my fault my owner is an idiot. I hardly ever mention Meier as a matter of fact. Trust me one of these days you guys are gonna have one of those. Let me hate the yanks in peace. Hentgen not good but not a diaster by any means, I think Lopez could be good in the future. Seriously I hardly ever mention the Meier incident I do now occasionally yes because of the guy at the Cubs game.

[Darranar]

13. Another ABYer here...

I always hate the overdog.

[Blitz]

15. I was always ABB

and I got my wish. Really, one of the great joys of being a New Yorker is Red Sox Nation. I would hate to have their delicious misery taken from me (and they would miss it too, I think).

[JohnKleeb]

19. Well at least you are a new yorker I can understand

I am ABB and ABY lol. Its not like you do what some people I know do, native new yorkers like you and Loyal are fine, youre genuine its these people who just like them because they are good that I dont like.

[Loyal]

7. Man

Fuck Pierre. That guy is so nice at stealing bases.

Does ANYONE have the starting pitchers list for the series?

[TSIAS]

9. The Rotation

Game 2 is Redman vs. Pettitte
Game 3: Beckett vs. Mussina
Game 4: Pavano vs. Clemens

[Loyal]

11. Thanks

What about game 5, 6, and 7. Don't they have those up too already? Or are you like me, just knowing that we won't need a game 5, 6, and 7. :) just kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope Clemens has a nice game 4, I don't fault him for the last game. He's gettin old :P

[TSIAS]

17. They haven't released them yet

Game 2 is Redman vs. Pettitte
Game 3: Beckett vs. Mussina
Game 4: Pavano vs. Clemens thursday

Game 5 will likely be Penny/Willis for the Marlins. If they're down, they could bring back Beckett in Game 6, or just stick with Redman and then Beckett in 7.

The Yanks would go with either Wells in Game 5, or Pettitte on three days rest. I suspect Torre keeps the rotation the same.

[TSIAS]

8. Marlins up 1-0

Nice to have an early lead for a change.

[BattyDem]

10. Woohoo!!!

My guy Clay sounded great! :loveya: (Sorry guys, I just needed to drool for a moment)

[Loyal]

12. Shit

I'll give the Marlins some credit. Those stolen bases were incredibly nice. I kinda wish we had started Mussina tonight instead and saved Wells for tomorrow, but that's just my opinion.

[Blitz]

14. AAAAARRRGGHH!!! I can't watch the game

My GF got to the TV first and is watching a movie (Unfaithful). I could go to the lounge that we have in the building, I suppose, but I think I'll just follow along on DU/ESPN for a while.

As for the stolen bases, I can't wait until Petitte pitches. Between their speed and his pickoff move, that should be quite a battle.

[TSIAS]

16. It would have been Mussina's turn

He pitched Monday, so it would have given him four days rest. But with Mussina pitching 3 innings Thursday, they have to push him back.

[Blitz]

20. Prediction:

Hideki Matsui: World Series MVP.

You heard it here first.

[BattyDem]

21. Yippee! Yankees tied it!

:bounce:

[Blitz]

23. What happened?

All ESPN Gamecast is telling me is that Garcia got a single.

[BattyDem]

24. Garcia hit a double ...

Soriano grounded out, Johnson walked, Jeter singled and Garcia scored. :-)

[Ridley Park 704]

25. Are they showing the Clintons at the game?

otherwise I don't get too interested before game 4 of any World Series. If I miss something, there's always Sports Center.

Two minutes before Aaron Boone came up the other night, I said to the wife "Of course this game is going to end with a home run."

Damned if it didn't.

-Phillies fan.

[BattyDem]

28. I didn't see them ...

but then again, I've been switching back and forth between the game and Trading Spaces.

I did see Robin Williams and Billy Crystal earlier. :-)

[Corgigal]

30. They also showed Bruce Willis

who gives us a bad name. I forgot he was a Yankee fan..drat.

[Paragon]

27. This is how bored I am

I'm actually watching this crap. Curious to see the precipitous drop in FOX's baseball ratings tomorrow.

[Corgigal]

31. I wanted the cubs

and ALMOST wouldn't have felt so bad if Boston won one. However after Pedro showing his ass I knew they had bad karma. No doubt they would lose.

[BattyDem]

29. To anyone who's not near a TV ...

I just found a "live action" link on FoxSports.com. Go to the site and click on "Follow the action LIVE" in the first paragraph. When you get to the live screen, you can click "recap" to see what's happened so far. :-)

[Ridley Park 704]

32. think Boone beats out Bobby Thomson 1951?

Boone and Thomson both won the pennant for their team.

I've seen stuff in the NY papers about Boone reaching "immortality."
That may be.

He made it look easy. I used to follow his dad Bob Boone when he was a Phillie in the 1970s era. (They look alike).

Glad the home run wasn't hit by a high priced crybaby type, but a struggling "I may not be kept around next year" type. Go Boone.

[fishnfla]

33. 3-1 fish fielding error yanks

not an "E' but bad judgement encarnacion was a dead duck if the cut off guy let it go.
I like that guy pierre

[TSIAS]

34. Florida's doing well

The Yankees have a good shot to rally late if they can get to our middle relief.

I'm pretty confident with Urbina if they get to him in the 8th or 9th.

[TSIAS]

35. Crap! Williams just hit a HR

3-2 Marlins now.

[sleipnir]

36. And now for the political indoctronation.....God Bless America

[TSIAS]

37. Nothing quite like faux patriotism

I'm not a big Cubs fan, but I respect that they have kept the original 7th Inning stretch.

[sleipnir]

39. Yeah, and they keep changing the singer

I half expect a 7th inning stretch on Faux to conclude with:

"And don't forget to Vote for Bush!!!!"

[Uzybone]

38. looks like we will have to pull it out

in the end again. Merlins sure are scrappy.

[Uzybone]

40. This is a good game folks

Yanks heavy hitters coming up in the 9th. Giambi, Boone and possibly Sierra.

[Loyal]

41. Heavy hitters were 8th inning

with Jeter and Williams.

[Loyal]

42. Good game Marlins fans

It was definitely fun to watch. I'm still convinced the Yanks will take the series. ;-)

[Crewleader]

44. Go Marlins

One down ~three to go! :thumbsup:

[Uzybone]

43. Congrats Merlins

see you all in game 2.

PS dont expect Sorryano and Giambi to continue being the hanicaps they are right now.