View Full Version : The official Rays vs. Red Sox @The Trop Thread.
25psi
06-30-2008, 12:36 AM
Shields vs. Masterson
Garza vs. Wakefield
Kazmir vs. Dice-K
I like the matchups.
Coco Puffs misses the series, kinda disappointing that he wont have to show his face in the Trop.
Political_Man
06-30-2008, 07:41 AM
I'm pumped. I'm in right field for tonights game. Should be a good one.
nipster
06-30-2008, 08:47 AM
Prediction:
30,000 in attendance
20,000 red socks nutswingers
10,000 rays fans
at least 20 vehicles in the parking lot will be burglarized
at least 10 people trying to walk from the trop to their car will be mugged
at least 5 people will be arrested for trying to pick up hookers nearby
Oh, and the rays will lose
Cobb_Web
06-30-2008, 10:51 AM
Im going Tuesday night.
Sitting in the upper level behind home plate, best seat for the money imo.
Going to be awesome.
Chaddcl0ps
06-30-2008, 10:58 AM
im going for kazmir. Will be behind home plate
JuicedSS262
06-30-2008, 11:06 AM
I can't remember the last time a baseball series had me ampped up. Hopefully the ray's mastery of the red sux at home continues.
Lil Ze'
06-30-2008, 11:22 AM
Yeah I think I'm going for Kaz as well. I love and hate these games. So nerve racking for me, but godamn if they aren't great games. If a brawl is going to happen let it be Wednesday night.
Bald Guy
06-30-2008, 11:31 AM
If we weren't shorthanded at work this week I would have taken Wednesday off and gone to the game. :( Guess I will be depending on my phone for score updates.
Gervais
06-30-2008, 12:01 PM
Sadly, I won't be attending any of the games. I can't wait for tonight's game, though!
Drew
Ep41382
06-30-2008, 12:43 PM
I bought 5 tickets for Wed. night, I'll be there in my new Jersey, thanks Shaun
25psi
06-30-2008, 10:10 PM
Rays win!
Win #50
Ninth was closer then it should of been due to the stupid B ring.
Strongest Man In The World
06-30-2008, 10:38 PM
Lynch Percival!!!!!!!!!
ddillard424
06-30-2008, 11:19 PM
Lynch Percival!!!!!!!!!
not his best showing but i hope he isnt to hurt. im glad the skip took him out after he tweaked his leg...
Silvia
07-01-2008, 10:45 AM
I'll be there tonight and tomorrow night!!
:bounce:
Gervais
07-01-2008, 05:19 PM
There has been a change of plans. I will be attending tomorrow night's game. Matsuzaka vs. Kazmir! I can't wait!
Drew
25psi
07-01-2008, 06:39 PM
Apparently today the Red Sox were taking BP, when Coco Puffs came out to hit they stopped the music, and the place got quiet, then some fan yelled out real loud "Fuck you Coco!" Guess it was pretty hilarious when it happened.
Anyways, Garza vs. Wakefield. If Garza can continue his momentum I am feeling pretty good about this matchup.
Capital G
07-01-2008, 07:43 PM
espn has been nut hugging the rays all week. last night was insane.
its the first time ive seen them go nuts over a team not called red sox or yankees.
GSRBoy
07-01-2008, 09:47 PM
I can't believe I'm saying this, I'm actually getting pumped watching the rays play right now.
GSRBoy
07-01-2008, 10:20 PM
That was sweet, my gripe against baseball has been it's too boring. Guess I need to tune in for the last few innings, that was very satisfying.
25psi
07-01-2008, 10:26 PM
What a game. Balfour is turning into something special. Rays take the series, aiming for SWEEP.
Kid-K tomorrow.
Gervais
07-01-2008, 11:15 PM
Yes, sir. I am stoked for tomorrow's game. I will be bringing my broom to the game tomorrow. King Kazmir is on the hill. Balfour is awesome. Did you guys listen to his interview after the game? Awesome. He should have made the team out of Spring Training. Instead, shitty Dohmann made it.
Drew
ozzie ozzie ozzie! (balfour is an aussie)
i really wanna go to tomorrow's game. i get off at 1pm. but ma's bday is thursday and tomorrow night is taking her to dinner night. at least i will have a tv somewhere to see it.
TampaDude
07-02-2008, 12:12 AM
Balfour mows 'em down in the 9th!!!
Rays have the MOST wins (51) in MLB and the best record (51-32) in MLB.
Keep it going, guys...get the sweep Wednesday night.
SUCK IT, DEAD SOX!!! :lmao:
Ep41382
07-02-2008, 01:12 AM
umm...actually their 51-32..:D
Jessica
07-02-2008, 10:59 AM
that game was awesome. i went and we were in the stands pissing off the sox fans.
satanshatch
07-02-2008, 11:34 AM
bah to all of you :lol: Love my TBR, but sorry I'm from Mass. Sox still rule :D
Cobb_Web
07-02-2008, 12:16 PM
I went on Tuesday night. Awesome game. I sat way up in 302, I love to sit up there, decent price, funny drunk people, and did i mention decent price.
But yea, awesome game. 3-1. Pitching looked like it was going to fall apart there for a little bit, but we came back and got it done. We have secured the series, im predicting a sweep.
Jessica
07-02-2008, 01:00 PM
Pitching looked like it was going to fall apart there for a little bit, but we came back and got it done.
yeah what was that?
TampaDude
07-02-2008, 01:26 PM
umm...actually their 51-32..:D
Yeah...too many beers...sorry... :lol:
Tonight they can make it 20 games above .500...SWEEP THE RED SUX!!!
Chaddcl0ps
07-02-2008, 01:36 PM
Got tickets yesterday, got my broom, got a longoria jersey today. IM SO FUCKING READY.
SSHHWEEEEPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
TampaDude
07-02-2008, 01:36 PM
It's Kaz vs. Dice-K tonight...I expect one of those 1-0 or 2-1 kinda games...it should be epic...GO RAYS...SWEEP THE DEAD SOX!!!
Cobb_Web
07-02-2008, 09:43 PM
Looks like the sweep is falling apart.
Currently 4-1 top of 7th
Bottom 7, Bases Loaded. Come on RAYS!
nikki.
07-02-2008, 10:10 PM
Are you kidding me? Ughhhhhhh
Strongest Man In The World
07-02-2008, 10:11 PM
4-3... uh oh boston
I didnt even think they could make the come back
nikki.
07-02-2008, 10:12 PM
Damn it
Damn it
HAHAHAHAHAHA:lol: :lmao: :lol:
Strongest Man In The World
07-02-2008, 10:14 PM
yeah buddy!
wtf. i turned it on and it was 4-1, turned it off (since i jinx people), and now it's 5-4. haha holy shit.
nikki.
07-02-2008, 10:17 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHA:lol: :lmao: :lol:
And what makes it worse, Evan made that hit. I actually like him. And now I want to hate him!!! Grrrrr!!!!!!!!
And what makes it worse, Evan made that hit. I actually like him. And now I want to hate him!!! Grrrrr!!!!!!!!
You can't blame him for that. When someone lobs the meatballs your job is to hit them.
nikki.
07-02-2008, 10:24 PM
I wish he was on the Red Sox :(
I wish he was on the Red Sox :(
I bet that just hurt.
4-7 Rays!
nikki.
07-02-2008, 10:26 PM
omfg. I think I should just go to bed now.
Strongest Man In The World
07-02-2008, 10:27 PM
mr. bartlett, too.
Lil ze was just saying how he was over rated. He came through in the clutch.
nikki.
07-02-2008, 10:29 PM
only took 60000 pitches to end that inning. jesus
better get the wide industrial sized broom for this one.
yeah ze doesn't like bartlett. he isn't that great sometimes, and has no homers, but he comes through with doubles alot, and in the clutch. i like him.
i do love the speed of the rays. they can steal like no ones business.
lil ze driving to boston while being hated on because of his 22's does have a point about his production, but he still comes through when needed most.
nikki.
07-02-2008, 10:43 PM
Pedroia the Destroyahhhh :love:
JuicedSS262
07-02-2008, 11:07 PM
http://www.hensonbrooms.com/photos/large/brooms/Kitchen_Broom.jpg
Thanks for playing. Buh Bye
im jealous i think ze was at the game...probably was a great one to be at.
TampaDude
07-02-2008, 11:18 PM
I only have one thing to say right now...
SUCK IT, DEAD SOX!!!
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
TampaDude
07-02-2008, 11:21 PM
The Rays are now 20 GAMES ABOVE .500 (52-32)!!!
They have the BEST record in MLB, and that is against the TOUGHEST schedule in MLB so far. They are the REAL DEAL, folks!!! 8)
25psi
07-02-2008, 11:31 PM
http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/images/one-_Sweep-tile.gif
Holy Jesus, what a game.
Paybacks a bitch, huh Papelbon?
TampaDude
07-02-2008, 11:57 PM
Holy Jesus, what a game.
Paybacks a bitch, huh Papelbon?
What a game...WHAT A SERIES!!!
Political_Man
07-03-2008, 12:26 AM
This game was telling because it clearly showed how much more depth the Rays have than the Red Sox. The depth is especially evident in the bullpen where the Red Sox look really shaky. But I also thought it was evident in the lineup changes that were made in this series as a whole. Maddon seemed have a lot of fresh players coming off the bench than Francona. You wouldn't believe it looking at the payroll.
This Red Sox team has a surprising number of weaknesses. Clearly catching is going to be a problem for them. Lugo is an issue at short. I don't know what the hell happened to that guy once he left Tampa Bay. He was a pretty good hitter for the D-rays and his defense was serviceable. Now his fielding is marginal and his hitting scares no one. Their outfield defense is good in center but it looks pretty human in right and left, especially with Manny out there. Thing is as long as your in Fenway, outfield range isn't as much of an issue.
Not only has this Red Sox team looked human on the road, their record on turf now is like 1-9 (or something like that.) I haven't been able to figure that out other than maybe their outfield range might be exposed a little bit more on turf.
Now obviously this is still a dangerous lineup even with Ortiz out and their starting pitching is as good as anyone. It will be interesting to see how what sort of moves they make at the deadline.
25psi
07-03-2008, 03:28 AM
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q8/ebman89/Rays%20vs%20Red%20Sox/IMG_0327.jpg
"The Double"
The sky is the limit for this kid.
Bald Guy
07-03-2008, 04:51 AM
I was lucky enough to catch Dan Wheeler close out the game on my Sirius. ESPN All Access radio broadcasted it which was awesome, considering XM has the rights to MLB games. I went fucking crazy while sitting in my rig in West Palm Beach. :lol:
JuicedSS262
07-03-2008, 07:44 AM
Unreal ..pinch your self moment this morning, while contemplating the Ray's 6-0 home record against the Red Sox and conversely their 0-6 on the road record; TB needs to win the AL east to secure home field advantage in the playoff's. Insert Dick Vermeil "Playoffs?...PLAYOFF'S?!?!"
It is a legitimate thought to think about playoffs. Tamp Bay Rays. PLAYOFFF'S. Are you fucking kidding me? No. Weird. Good.
Jessica
07-03-2008, 08:34 AM
I still can't believe this game.
Chaddcl0ps
07-03-2008, 09:12 AM
omg, best baseball game ive ever been to...some stupid boston fans were chanting "the rrraayyysss stilll suuucckkk". I just looked at them and said "bitch you fucking suck" kids just kept walking...what a good feeling! haha. Now that we got the sweep. We need to use it to sweep the red sox fans off our streets!
Just Dave
07-03-2008, 09:34 AM
OK Sux fans, lets hear the crying about the unfair interference call on Lugo. He was just innocently sliding into the outfield 4 feet from the plate. Nothing wrong with that.
Lil Ze'
07-03-2008, 09:38 AM
There were a couple questionable calls, but the Rays have been screwed so many times by the umps they deserved it.
Jessica
07-03-2008, 10:01 AM
There were a couple questionable calls, but the Rays have been screwed so many times by the umps they deserved it.
+1
Jessica
07-03-2008, 10:03 AM
omg, best baseball game ive ever been to...some stupid boston fans were chanting "the rrraayyysss stilll suuucckkk". I just looked at them and said "bitch you fucking suck" kids just kept walking...what a good feeling! haha. Now that we got the sweep. We need to use it to sweep the red sox fans off our streets!
at the game on tuesday night a boston fan (very drunk might i add) tried to moon my friend after he talked a lot of shit and she fell and busted her ass in the process. let me just say i had never seen someone fall in slow motion until that night. i mean it looked like a process the way she was falling.:lmao:
MianoSM
07-03-2008, 10:13 AM
They're really dominating.....3.5 games, 2nd best lead overall, and most winning team overall.
Good job Rays.
hopefully we sweep or get 3 out of 4 this weekend against the royals.
guess who the sux are playing? the yankees!!! in NY...who are surprisingly looking pretty solid as of late (esp after yesterdays 18-something crushing of the rangers). must be giambi's 70s porno 'stache.
if the yankees can give boston some more trouble, and the rays win, we could go up even more. it would be nice to head into the all star break next weekend with a 5-6 game lead. plus if NYY shakes down Boston for 2 or 3 games, the yankees will only be a few games back as well, so it could keep those 2 occupied vying for 2nd place while we just keep on winning.
TampaDude
07-03-2008, 11:46 AM
hopefully we sweep or get 3 out of 4 this weekend against the royals.
guess who the sux are playing? the yankees!!! in NY...who are surprisingly looking pretty solid as of late (esp after yesterdays 18-something crushing of the rangers). must be giambi's 70s porno 'stache.
if the yankees can give boston some more trouble, and the rays win, we could go up even more. it would be nice to head into the all star break next weekend with a 5-6 game lead. plus if NYY shakes down Boston for 2 or 3 games, the yankees will only be a few games back as well, so it could keep those 2 occupied vying for 2nd place while we just keep on winning.
Yeah, buddy...we should be rooting for the Yankees this weekend as well...keep the Sux down...the Rays will take care of business at home.
The Rays have gotten to first place in MLB against the #1 toughest schedule so far...25 of their next 33 games are against under .500 teams...now is the time for the Rays to pile up the wins against the weaker teams...September is gonna be brutal...
Chaddcl0ps
07-03-2008, 04:03 PM
hopefully we sweep or get 3 out of 4 this weekend against the royals.
guess who the sux are playing? the yankees!!! in NY...who are surprisingly looking pretty solid as of late (esp after yesterdays 18-something crushing of the rangers). must be giambi's 70s porno 'stache.
if the yankees can give boston some more trouble, and the rays win, we could go up even more. it would be nice to head into the all star break next weekend with a 5-6 game lead. plus if NYY shakes down Boston for 2 or 3 games, the yankees will only be a few games back as well, so it could keep those 2 occupied vying for 2nd place while we just keep on winning.
exactly. I dont like either team but i fucking hate boston
Bald Guy
07-03-2008, 04:17 PM
As much as I would like to see the Rays open up their lead on Boston, there is no possible way I can cheer for the Yankees. I fucking hate the Yankees. :squint:
TampaDude
07-03-2008, 04:33 PM
exactly. I dont like either team but i fucking hate boston
WERD...there simply is no other team in professional sports that I hate more than the Red Sox, except possibly the Dallas Cowboys.
JuicedSS262
07-03-2008, 07:18 PM
As much as I would like to see the Rays open up their lead on Boston, there is no possible way I can cheer for the Yankees. I fucking hate the Yankees. :squint:
Shame they both can't lose.
Kinda like watching Florida play Ohio State.
gatorrice
07-03-2008, 07:33 PM
. Insert Dick Vermeil "Playoffs?...PLAYOFF'S?!?!"
It is a legitimate thought to think about playoffs. Tamp Bay Rays. PLAYOFFF'S. Are you fucking kidding me? No. Weird. Good.
not to knit pick, but it was jim mora,not dick vermeil
nikki.
07-03-2008, 09:41 PM
wait .... I remember when Drew (Gervais) was the only person on TF that liked the Rays and he used to have to DEFEND himself and his team to EVERYONE on this site. What happened?
Oh yeah, the Rays started winning ...
and everyone thinks Boston fans are bandwagoners ...
truffle_shuffle!
07-03-2008, 09:56 PM
wait .... I remember when Drew (Gervais) was the only person on TF that liked the Rays and he used to have to DEFEND himself and his team to EVERYONE on this site. What happened?
Oh yeah, the Rays started winning ...
and everyone thinks Boston fans are bandwagoners ...
Hey I LIKED the Rays for a few years... DONT HATE!
Gervais
07-04-2008, 12:17 PM
Reid Brignac makes his MLB debut tonight! I am so stoked! He'll probably be batting 9th.
Drew
truffle_shuffle!
07-04-2008, 01:00 PM
Reid Brignac makes his MLB debut tonight! I am so stoked! He'll probably be batting 9th.
Drew
I love how we can just reload from the Minors.... I don't have a doubt that if need be we will call up Price after the All Star Break.
Gervais
07-04-2008, 01:07 PM
I love how we can just reload from the Minors.... I don't have a doubt that if need be we will call up Price after the All Star Break.
Yes, we're stocked in the minors. I think the Rays will promote Price at the end of August. I think he'll make two more starts at AA-Montgomery before he gets promoted to AAA-Durham. He'll make about 2-4 starts at Durham. This sets him up for a start with the Rays at the end of August. We shall see!
Drew
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