I don't usually venture into the Lounge....who all are the fellow baseball fans?

[tammywammy]

While I live in the DFW area, I'll admit I'm a Dodgers fan. All it took was dating a Dodgers fan years ago to suck me in.

Any other Dodgers fans or who's your team?

[Oeditpus Rex]

1. *ahem*

:hi:

[tammywammy]

3. Yea!

I'm actually watching the current game vs the Astros right now. I'm too cheap to buy the MLB sports package ($200!!!) but a friend of mine subscribes to mlb.tv and gives me his login. What a sweetie. :loveya:

I'm very happy to know the Dodgers are playing the Rangers in June. I'll be going. :)

[Oeditpus Rex]

15. I'm listening on Gameday Audio

Foul ball goes into the radio booth, breaks a light. :D

I've got the bandwidth now for mlb.tv (I just moved to civilization) and I'll prolly get it after the first of the month.

This is my 45th season as a Dodgers fan. Ah, the stories I could tell...

Zomby Woof and his s.o., Nina, are also righteous Dodgers fans. :thumbsup:

[tammywammy]

18. Ahh the stories you COULD tell!

The guy that got me hooked is just a few years older than me (I'm 28 and he's 44) so he started teaching me history as well. :)

[Oeditpus Rex]

23. A mere child

Prolly barely remembers 1974. :P

[tammywammy]

26. LOL!

BTW, I do like mlb.tv EXCEPT the whole blackout Saturday deal. I should really pinch some pennies and get MLB cable package. Plus, the lappy is old and the video stops and starts for me. :(

[Oeditpus Rex]

32. It'll prolly jerk a bit for me, too

When I set up my computer here and began enjoying the benefits of a 1.5 mb connection, I checked the sample broadcast at mlb.com, and it wasn't perfectly smooth. Still, since this is only the fourth season that I could even listen to 'em (I live in Giants country; no Dodgers radio up here), any teevee at all is just extra meat in the chili. :)

1974 story: The day we beat Pittsburgh for the pennant, I was at the mall with my gf, who was from LA (and who was once hit on at a game by Pirates pitcher Bruce Kison). She was at one end of the mall and I was at the other, watching the game at Harry Wardwell's Magnavox. After the last out, I found her, yelled "THE DODGERS WON THE PENNANT!" and carried her piggyback down the mall. :D

[tammywammy]

40. Ahhh, sweet story!

[Zomby Woof]

37. 45 seasons!

Oh the classics you have seen! You started near the end of the Koufax era... *swoon*

I am at about 35 seasons, give or take, remembering watching a Dodgers game with my dad on teevee in roughly 1973 or thereabouts - I was but a wee lad. He is the one who indoctrinated me, lol.

Last year I rescued my 1981 Dodgers pennant from storage and framed it, hanging it above the den door just like it hung over my bedroom door from junior high through college.

"Think Blue"? We bleed it! :D

[Oeditpus Rex]

52. It was Koufax who grabbed me

After all these years I still dunno why. Maybe even then I sensed he was a classy guy. I do know he was damned near unhittable. All I know is he was my sports idol. Hell, he still is. :blush:

I also liked Drysdale and Maury Wills, but a boy's first hero is always his biggest.

[Zomby Woof]

60. He's my all-time favorite Dodger

Never saw him play, but film lives on!

[tammywammy]

62. Isn't he everyone's all time favorite? How could he NOT be????

[Oeditpus Rex]

71. I've bored everyone here with my story

of how I passed up a prime chance to meet him. I shall not subject you to the same tedium. :)

[tammywammy]

77. Ahh, we have all season for you to share. LOL

[LipMyReeds]

104. Kirby Puckett? Ken Griffey Jr.?

I never saw Koufax play live, but I would ask how Kirby Puckett or Ken Griffey Jr. aren't #1 and #2 on everyone's all time favorites list.

Johan Santana, in his prime, was as good if not better than Koufax IMO.

[Oeditpus Rex]

106. Tee-hee

How many times did Santana have an ERA under 2? How many games did he complete? How many shutouts did he throw? How many times did he start on two days' rest?

[LipMyReeds]

107. Different era...

How many games do any pitchers finish anymore? How many juicers did Koufax have to pitch to?

I think Santana gave up something like six earned runs in all of the second half of the 2004 season. He won the major league pitching triple crown in 2006. Two unanimous Cy Youngs and one that he missed out on because the rest of his team was mediocre. His ERA hasn't been higher than 3.33 since he became a full-time starter, during a time when the league average was significantly above 4.00. He's a gold glove winner and only this year has he had any real injury concerns.

The only pitcher who I would say has been as good in their prime was Pedro Martinez.

[Oeditpus Rex]

109. He gave up 14 after the All-Star break

in 15 starts. That's one amazing half-season.

From 1963-66, Koufax threw 31 shutouts.

Don't use "juicers" as your trump card. Every era has had home-run hitters.

[JTG of the PRB]

2. Considering what your Dodgers just did to my Rockies over the weekend...

... I think it's safe to say that I'm not a Dodgers fan. :P

[azmouse]

6. Rockies are gonna lose again tonight to my Dbacks...

At least I hope so! :P

:hi:

[JTG of the PRB]

9. Depends on which Rockies team shows up.

Will it be the team that lost 14-2 to the Dodgers a couple of days ago, or will it be the team from the first week of the season the last time tonight's starter (Franklin Morales) pitched when the Rockies beat the D-Backs 9-2?

Honestly... I have no friggin' clue but... GO ROCKIES!

:hi:

[azmouse]

12. ugh... the Dbacks CAN'T hit lefties.

Honestly, I don't have much hope for this game because of that... well, that and the fact that the Dbacks haven't won 2 games in a row yet this season. They suck...

[tammywammy]

16. I expect more from the Dbacks as the season progresses

I'll be a little bit disappointed if they don't pick up soon.

[azmouse]

19. If these guys really had talent it would have shown up by now.

What we see is what we get.
At least Mark Grace is entertaining as the color guy announcing the games. Sutton isn't bad either.

[tammywammy]

22. It could be worse

They could be the Texas Rangers. At least last year the Dbacks did well.

[azmouse]

25. They lead all season and then choked at the end.

'07 was a better season. They could have gone to the WS except for the dang Rockies.

[tammywammy]

28. Agreed about 07 n/t

[JTG of the PRB]

17. Well, I suppose our teams could both be in for a long, long season.

Huzzah for perpetual residence in the basement of the NL Worst... :cry:

[azmouse]

24. Nah... the Giants will live in the basement

with the Padres joining them later.

Our teams will end up battling for 2nd and 3rd... I'm afraid a distant 2nd and 3rd to the Dodgers. :cry:

[tammywammy]

7. LOL!

At least you're not a Yankee fan. *whistles*

[JTG of the PRB]

11. That I most certainly am not.

Though, in the last couple of years, I find myself rooting for the Yankees at times... But only when it's detrimental to the Red Sox...


:hide:

[tammywammy]

13. *shush*

Me too, but then and ONLY then. Otherwise DEATH TO THE YANKEES!

:hide:

[bigwillq]

4. Yankees fan here!

:)

:bounce:

:hi:

[tammywammy]

8. blah

Stupid Yankees.


just kidding of course. I really can't be too mean, come NFL time I'm a Cowboy fan I'm used to being hated on. LOL!

[Oeditpus Rex]

20. Eh, Will's cool

He's not one of those Jankees fans, always flashin' pics of all those tarnished rings. :eyes:

[bigwillq]

119. blah

Cowboys fan.

Kidding!

NY Giants fan here! :)

[TZ]

5. Yo!

My avvie says it....now lounge snark patrol in 3-2-1 :P

[tammywammy]

10. Well, I'm putting you on the "I need to stalk and hate on" list

Being that I'm a Cowboy fan too. :P

Well, I'll let it slide until Sept.

[TZ]

14. LOL-

I'm used to that..if you know who madimmaryland is A HUGH Cowboys fan...he follows me around calling me "Snyder" :rofl:

[tammywammy]

21. I've checked in a few times on the Cowboy threads

Honestly, I'm excited for them this season...mostly b/c my sales tax money is paying for that fancy new stadium I drive by every day. I can't afford to GO to a game, but damn at least it's pretty driving by. LOL!

[madinmaryland]

99. Hey there!! Don't let the Cowboy haters get you down here.

:hi:

[tammywammy]

101. Never!

My daddy taught me well, Cowboy fan until the day I die.

:)

[madinmaryland]

98. Nice post, Snyder. I'm sure you watched the new Cowboys stadium being built last night!

BTW, the Pirates have beaten the Marlins twice now!

:woohoo:

How did the Natinals do against teh Marlins??

[CatholicEdHead]

27. Twins fan here

[tammywammy]

30. Glad to meet you.

:hi:

[LipMyReeds]

105. Baby Jesus is coming back next week.

Good luck with that, AL Central....

[flvegan]

29. Citizen, Red Sox Nation checking in.

[tammywammy]

33. boooo

:P

[flvegan]

35. Maybe you need

to date a Red Sox fan to...suck you in. :P

:rofl:

[tammywammy]

42. Most excellent retort

:rofl:

[BeachBaby]

36. +1.

[flvegan]

43. See Post #35.

:evilgrin:

[Zomby Woof]

31. Dodgers fan here

Have been since I was a young kid, back in the early 70's. Never actually lived in L.A. until 2005, so now I get to go to Dodger Stadium and listen to or watch games on radio/TV with Vin Scully at the microphone.

Outside of spring training, the All-Star Game, or World Series, I didn't acknowledge the AL until 1988, when I moved to Seattle and adopted the Mariners - who were back then perpetually under .500. I have stayed loyal to them since leaving Seattle. I figure 2 leagues, 2 teams, 2 times the heartbreak, lol.

[Oeditpus Rex]

34. Dude, I gave you and your lovely wife a reference above

:fistbump:

[Zomby Woof]

39. Much appreciated!

:toast: And I gave the seasoned veteran on the roster his due with a reply! ;-)

[Oeditpus Rex]

54. 'Seasoned veteran'

Nice way of saying "old dude." Makes me feel like Hoyt Wilhelm or somebody. :D

[Zomby Woof]

75. Hey, you still got game!

You can still summon that 99 mph fastball when the night is right. :D

[Oeditpus Rex]

79. 99 kph, maybe

With a running start. :D

[tammywammy]

41. Ahh, two teams two leagues

:)

I've never been to LA, so unfortunately never to Dodger Stadium. It's on the "soon to do" list. :)

[Zomby Woof]

46. You must!

It is now the 3rd oldest stadium in baseball - so it has earned its 'shrine' status. :-)

It has stunning views of the surrounding mountains - you cannot believe you are right next to the 2nd largest city in the US. For an urban park, it has a rural charm. Bring your radio, so you can catch Vin!

[tammywammy]

47. Oh I know

I know. It's high on the "to do" list, above "get a new stove" even.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a well-to-do boyfriend that wants to go. *whistles*

(and this game tonight is pissing me off. The Astros. Really? The freaking Astros??)

[Zomby Woof]

48. Kershaw's pitching unraveled the game

And now the thread has come undone. x(

[tammywammy]

59. I may have to start drinking on a school night if Tejada gets a hit.

x(

[Oeditpus Rex]

57. I've never been, either

Even though I've lived within 350 miles of it all my life. Been to Giants games, but not my guys. :(

[tammywammy]

69. Oh, then here's the plan

You fly me in, get me a hotel room, buy the tickets to the game, and we'll see them together. :)

[Oeditpus Rex]

85. What would your 44-year-old mentor say?

Y'know, the mere child. :)

[tammywammy]

86. He would fully support said decision

"Well, YOU aren't taking me...."


:rofl:

[Oeditpus Rex]

89. Ah, okay

Then he's not just tutoring you because of your breasts, like flvegan. :)

[tammywammy]

92. Oh, no, he clearly is

But at the same time, if it gets me to Dodgers Stadium, it gets me to Dodgers Stadium.

:rofl:

[Oeditpus Rex]

96. Atta goil!

I have great appreciation for a woman who knows her priorities. :thumbsup:

[tammywammy]

102. exxxxactly

:evilgrin:

[Zomby Woof]

70. There MUST be a way to end that

That is grossly unfair. :evilfrown:

[Oeditpus Rex]

87. I KNOW!!

I've seen the Dodgers in SF, but... 350 miles is just far enough to make a day trip out of the question, and when I had the time to make a weekend out of it, I didn't have the $, and vice versa.

Sucks being an out-of-market fan. x(

[BeachBaby]

38. Lifelong Phillies fan here.

Just letting you know, in case my avatar and sigline didn't identify. :P

[tammywammy]

44. Nice to meet you, even if you are a Phillies fan

:P

[flvegan]

45. Equally revealing would be

an avatar that stated "Not Quite As Bad As the Nationals"

:hide:

[BeachBaby]

56. Or....

"Sprinted Past the Marching Red Sox to Win the 2008 World Series".

[flvegan]

63. It's good to dream.

[BeachBaby]

66. Um....

maybe you need to wake up, babe.

[flvegan]

73. At least you have the Nats to keep you out of the basement.

I'm wide awake, which is obvious since I can read stats and standings.

[BeachBaby]

78. Maybe you'd better read my post again, sweetie.....

"Sprinted Past the Marching Red Sox to Win the 2008 World Series"

[flvegan]

93. Aren't the Phillies a National League team?

They couldn't really sprint past the Red Sox, an American League team to the Series now could they? They can arrive there in Red Sox absentia, but couldn't really sprint past them. The Rays? Okay, nice sprint boys.

[BeachBaby]

100. Hey - whatever gets you through the night, babe.

KTHXBAI. :rofl:

[flvegan]

103. Look, I'm just trying to keep you honest.

Had you an avatar that said that your team marched past the Red Sox to the Series, they'd call you a Rays fan. Actually, that would be a compliment, you know...considering.

[TZ]

84. *cough*. 2008!

Stats you can read but years? Seems you news some practice..:rofl:

[flvegan]

95. "Seems you news some practice"??

Makes as much sense as Natinals did.

[TZ]

68. Is there a 2 for 1 snark special tonight

In the Lounge? :eyes:

[BeachBaby]

81. Snark is only snark when it's accurate.

[flvegan]

97. Which it is.

Nats are DFL, Phils are next to DFL.

[PRETZEL]

121. Displaced Pirates fan,

living in the land of the Phillies.

BB, no love for our Bucs? We've brought the Marlins back to reality for your Fightin's:hi:

[BeachBaby]

122. Hey, you!

:hi:

I commend your team for tossing a few ounces of humility in the faces of the fish. The Phils fans say THANK YOU!!! :7

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

49. I have two teams

The Yankees and whomever beats the Red Sox.

[tammywammy]

53. LOL!

But I'm putting you on The List since you said Yankees. :P

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

58. I even have that on a t-shirt

Oddly enough, I bought that shirt right in the heart of BoSox territory.

[tammywammy]

61. Awesome! LOL!

That would be a great shirt. :rofl:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

65. I bought it at a store in right on the harbor in Watch Hill, RI

Right next to it was a shirt that said, "I have two teams, the Red Sox and whomever beats the Yankees."

[tammywammy]

72. Now that's a smart business man.

:rofl:

[EastTennesseeDem]

50. A Cardinal fan with a request

Could you perhaps try out to be a pitcher in our bullpen?

[tammywammy]

55. I love your sig line

Funny. :)

[EastTennesseeDem]

82. Thanks.

It's taken from "Airport Song" by Guster.

[Swede]

51. I'm a Jays fan.

They're having a pretty good start.

[tammywammy]

67. Not too shabby.

:P

[Condem]

64. No need to venture into the lounge, tammywammy

That's what the Sports Forum is for. We're always looking for new blood.

[tammywammy]

74. It never seemed to be getting a lot of action down there

the few times I've checked it out. I'll start giving it a look-see. :)

[Condem]

80. That's what I thought.

Some strong personalities there. Just post something like.... I think Cricket is the sport of the future... see what you get. Never a dull moment!

[tammywammy]

88. I do love me some internet drama

:P

[Condem]

91. Then I would suggest this one , to get started

Barry Bonds is the ultimate cheater. Along with Roger Clemons. I guarantee you a couple of responses.

[tammywammy]

94. bookmarked for future reference

I wouldn't want to make it obvious and do it tonight.

I'll hold on to those suggestions until one day in a month or so when I'm bored at work.

:rofl:

[Oeditpus Rex]

76. Bwah!

I wouldn't post in there on a dare. It's more like the Sports Trash Talk Forum, Starring... well, Teh Rules preclude me from naming names, but I think we know who I mean. :)

[Condem]

83. You looser, Oeditpus Rex

Take a shot. Shit, it's sports!

[Oeditpus Rex]

90. Not the way I play it

"Looser." :P

[KitchenWitch]

108. Twins fan here - although I now live in Orange County CA.

I occasionally hit a game at Dodger Stadium. I see more Angels games since I live only 8 miles from Angel Stadium.

[SeattleGirl]

110. Mariner's fan here!

But I've loved baseball all my life, since long before the Mariner's came into being.

:hi:

[old mark]

111. Phillies.

World Fuckin' Champions....

who better get off their ass soon....


:nuke:


mark

[enigmatic]

112. I've been a Cleveland Indians fan for almost 40 years

Since I was 6 or so; I credit that for the melancholy that surrounds my life :D

But then again, having Super Joe Charboneau and Andre "Thunder" Thornton as your baseball heroes is sublime, too:

[Forkboy]

113. Thanks for taking Manny. We don't miss him in the slightest.

And as you may have guessed, I'm a Sox fan. ;)

[TZ]

116. But according to the Sports forum

You would never have won a WS championship without Manny and will never again! Cause we know Manny does EVERYTHING! :rofl:

[nickgutierrez]

117. It's like Manny is the new Barry or something.

:D

[Forkboy]

118. Life According To The Sports Forum.

We should write a book with the nuggets of wisdom dispensed down there. :rofl:

[tammywammy]

128. I'll put you on The List

;) LOL!

[Blue_Tires]

114. Mets for life

[Richardo]

115. Pirates

Like my Dad and Grandmother before me :)

Lived in SoCal for most of the 60s and 70s and went to many a Dodgers and Angels game, though.

[Pierre.Suave]

120. Checking in

and representin the Twins!

[Iggo]

123. The Azul.

GO DODGERS

BEAT THE HATED GIANTS

THINK BLUE

[tammywammy]

127. That's what I like to see

;)

[Zomby Woof]

129. Words to live by

[Bertha Venation]

124. hi, tammywammy

Angels' fan here. O8)

[Patiod]

125. Phils as well

And no Johnny-come-lately-since-the-20080-Series either. Proud Phils fan since I was a baby in 1964!

[Initech]

126. Yo!!!!

I'm an admitted Angels fan but I'll watch the Dodgers every once in a while. Although right now I'm all Lakers until they win the finals.

[rucky]

130. Reds!

Isotopes and Dragons for the minor league.