caliber66 Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 But don't begrudge the neutral observer (who wouldn't normally have an interest in rooting for either team) their choice to root for the underdog.Has anyone done that? Of course money is a factor in building a team. The only thing it gives a team, really, is more options. It certainly doesn't buy championships. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 It certainly doesn't buy championships. What he said!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Rockies fans: don't despair. In 1984 the Cubs won the first playoff game by 11 runs or something and then lost the series Well, it wasn't the World Series, but point taken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Are you Jeff Suppan? I wish - I would love to play for the Crew!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 1. Has anyone done that? 2. Of course money is a factor in building a team. The only thing it gives a team, really, is more options. It certainly doesn't buy championships.1. I'm not sure. A dude said he was rooting for the Rockies because they have a low salary and it seems like he took a lot of heat for it. 2. Um...well, championships can't be bought in the Sear's Wishbook, nor can you bid on them on ebay. However, it does play a large part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 1. I'm not sure. A dude said he was rooting for the Rockies because they have a low salary and it seems like he took a lot of heat for it. 2. Um...well, championships can't be bought in the Sear's Wishbook, nor can you bid on them on ebay. However, it does play a large part.1. Seems to me he took more heat for his "money=wins" comment... 2. No question it plays a role. How large a role is what's in question, I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I don't think anyone here said that money was everything. I know it is not everything, but to discount it is not being honest. It is like having a Dvision 1A team in NCAA football playing a D-1 school. Sure, ND can beat Minnesota and Appilacian St. can beat Michigan, but the majority of the time the school with more money wins. Sorry for the facts. I know you can always find exceptions, but the rule of thumb is money=wins in sports. I bolded the important part of my statement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I bolded the important part of my statement.yeah, but you did a terrible job of quoting it so i have discounted (no pun intended) it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 yeah, but you did a terrible job of quoting it so i have discounted (no pun intended) it. Touche'!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 we should compare our bank accounts to determine who is going to win this argument. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 GO ROCKIES!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I hope it snows on Saturday. That would be so cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I hope it snows on Saturday. That would be so cool!The weather here the last two days has been absolutely perfect: upper 70s, no clouds, etc. It's looking to be more of the same come Saturday. Though snow for a WS game would be cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Just to wipe the slate clean - I love baseball and don't care all that much about salaries. I think it gives fans something to argue about and be jealous of (I wish the Twins would spend some cash and keep Hunter, Santana, and Nathan). I do want the Rockies to win, but that is mostly because I have no vested interest in either team and i love an underdog, I love their story on how they got the to series, and I love the purity of the NL (no DH to inflate offenses). I am just excited the Series is finally here (I actually prefer the old 4 division system with no wild card) which used to be over in October - not November. Go ROCKIES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Lammycat Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Was that A-Rod "clutch hitter" award given to him at the end of April? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Just to wipe the slate clean - I love baseball and don't care all that much about salaries. I think it gives fans something to argue about and be jealous of (I wish the Twins would spend some cash and keep Hunter, Santana, and Nathan). I do want the Rockies to win, but that is mostly because I have no vested interest in either team and i love an underdog, I love their story on how they got the to series, and I love the purity of the NL (no DH to inflate offenses). I am just excited the Series is finally here (I actually prefer the old 4 division system with no wild card) which used to be over in October - not November. Go ROCKIES what, no bank statement? Coward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Wow, did the Rockies hitters look overmatched tonight. Outside of Holliday, those guys couldn't catch up with anything. And I am not a Sox fan at all, but they have some really terrific fans. That place is always rockin. It makes baseball so much more exciting when you have everyone cheering like they do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Boy, somebody took their time on that job. Was that A-Rod "clutch hitter" award given to him at the end of April? No, it was given to him last night, I believe. But I get what you were trying to say. I shouldn't really even reply. That meaningless home run he hit in game 4 was very unclutch. Jeter's like 15 double plays in that series were the definition of clutch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Wow, did the Rockies hitters look overmatched tonight. I disagree. Yeah, Holliday was our only offensive threat, but team-wise the Sox had only one hit more than the Rockies. The big difference in tonight's game is that our pitchers out-walked the Sox pitchers. 7 walks... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 2-1...now that's what I call a GAME!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 2-1...now that's what I call a GAME!!! It was a good game.And it's nice to see Okajima pitch well again. He was lights out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 i am finding that the games against the Indians were more exciting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Serak_the_Preparer Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 what, no bank statement? Coward.I'm afraid you would win that one - I am a lefthanded middle reliever for the D-Rays. I hate to admit it, but I actually like Papelbon. He seems like a fun guy. I think we should hang out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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