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Red Sox vs. Dodgers 2018 World Series Gameday Thread
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Post by tizzle on Oct 28, 2018 22:33:06 GMT -5
And for what it's worth, Sale striking out a flailing, falling over Machado to end it is, like, Wrestlamania-type stuff. It was like Red Sox fanfic that actually happened. I'm half-expecting David Ortiz to Rock Bottom Alex Rodriguez and Joe Torre through the Announcer Table. Can't wait for the memes or gifs of that.
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Post by bluechip on Oct 28, 2018 22:33:16 GMT -5
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Post by incandenza on Oct 28, 2018 22:34:56 GMT -5
The awkward old white guys portion of the celebration, always my favorite... Can't they just get Bib Papi to represent the organization?
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Post by iakovos11 on Oct 28, 2018 22:35:43 GMT -5
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Post by libertine on Oct 28, 2018 22:35:54 GMT -5
After living the 70's, 80's and 90's (I know it is much longer for others) this winning never gets old. Each one is as sweet!!!
Amazing, amazing, wonderful...….
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Post by dirtdog on Oct 28, 2018 22:37:41 GMT -5
I decided not posting was bringing them luck so I didnt until it was all over. First let me say this is the most intelligent sports talk forum on the net. I been watching baseball 50 years and I learn stuff from all of you all the time.
Now let me hand out a few props: First DD he had a lot of crap flung his way and he put a great product on the field but hiring Alex Cora was a great move. I doubt John Farrell gets these results. Cora is a fantastic manager, one of the best I ever saw. Props to the entire pitching staff for coming up huge, I'll be honest I was worried about em in the post season. Steve Pearce you are the man. I love it when underdogs get their day in the sun, great performance on the biggest stage. What a great season and I agree this team is a lot like the 76 Reds, best team I witnessed til now, great 8 men on the field so so pitching staff.
Anyway, looking forward to the offseason. I just hope whatever is going on in Sale's shoulder is minor.
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Post by geostorm on Oct 28, 2018 22:37:56 GMT -5
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Post by jimed14 on Oct 28, 2018 22:38:00 GMT -5
I now got to see twice as many championships as my father. Funny how baseball always makes me think of him, all season long. He died not long before the 2013 win.
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Post by radiohix on Oct 28, 2018 22:39:25 GMT -5
This is the greatest team to ever walk the face of the earth! You can't prove me wrong! Chris Sale thinks the same:
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Post by Legion of Bloom on Oct 28, 2018 22:39:30 GMT -5
Price and Pearce deserved to be co-MVP’s.
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Post by libertine on Oct 28, 2018 22:39:34 GMT -5
Pearce WS MVP!!! Congrat Steve!!!!
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Post by dawnbringr on Oct 28, 2018 22:39:48 GMT -5
The awkward old white guys portion of the celebration, always my favorite... Can't they just get Bib Papi to represent the organization? What's wrong with you ? Alex Cora is the manager, David Price is the man of the hour, Mookie Betts is the AL MVP, and you've gotta shit on the whole thing ?? Can't we just get you leftists to go drown yourselves in the ocean ??
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Post by geostorm on Oct 28, 2018 22:40:16 GMT -5
Pearce MVP
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Post by jimed14 on Oct 28, 2018 22:40:19 GMT -5
Price and Pearce deserved to be co-MVP’s. Eovaldi deserves 1/3rd of that.
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Post by telson13 on Oct 28, 2018 22:40:22 GMT -5
Identical emotions here. This board has made the season for me. It’s like I posted after the ALCS win...so many doubters all year long in the media, but...this TEAM, man. And I recall full-well your unwavering faith when NY stormed back in June, cuz I was right there with you. They’ve just had that FEEL all year long. Reminded me of the last three WS wins, but most of all ‘04. Going to G2 there was just a very, very bizarre feel in the air. And after years of assuming the worst, as we long-timers were wont to do given ‘78, ‘86, etc...I realized that it was optimism. Just an absolutely incredibly talented team, but moreso, a collective with the championship vibe. I loved every moment of this season. This is without a doubt the best Red Sox team of all time in every aspect. Pretty much, yeah. And after watching them steamroll the two preseason favorites (with a combined 203 wins), and the most talented NL team (with a BaseRuns récord of 102-61)...this team has got to be considered among the very short list of the best, ever. Good Lord, am I excited for this offseason, and 2019. I’m so excited to see a revamped ‘pen (wrap up Kelly!), with hopefully the debuts of Lakins and Feltman. Chavis getting his shot. Hoping on guys like The Evolution, Mata, Shawaryn, Dalbec.... An Eovaldi return. Extensions for the core. Just so much to look forward to. The crazy thing is, they have guys like Devers, Beni, and JBJ (whose first half was SO unlucky) who could substantially improve. To be THIS dominant, against some truly outstanding teams...and have room to improve? What if ERod is healthy and becomes a 190-inning 1a? What if Sale has a full season? What if Price is so pumped to have the playoff monkey off his back that he Verlanders?!?! It’s going to be absolutely fascinating to see this team change over the next couple of years. If they can keep the core intact (and what player in his right mind would resist being part of a true dynasty?), this might just be the prelude to putting a significant dent in NY’s massive WS lead. Amazing days, fellas. Amazing days.
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Post by Canseco on Oct 28, 2018 22:40:36 GMT -5
I now got to see twice as many championships as my father. Funny how baseball always makes me think of him, all season long. Same with me and my Grandpa, who was born in 1918. Luckily, he got to see 2004 and 2007, but any time the Sox make waves, I think of him. My Dad and I got to watch this one together. Baseball is the father-son sport. Can I get an ‘Amen’?!?!?
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Post by dirtdog on Oct 28, 2018 22:41:11 GMT -5
I now got to see twice as many championships as my father. Funny how baseball always makes me think of him, all season long. He died not long before the 2013 win. Weird isnt it. People who lived between 1919 and 2003 never saw one. My 16 year old kid has seen four.
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Post by Guidas on Oct 28, 2018 22:41:24 GMT -5
MVPearce!!
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Post by telson13 on Oct 28, 2018 22:41:30 GMT -5
And for what it's worth, Sale striking out a flailing, falling over Machado to end it is, like, Wrestlamania-type stuff. It was like Red Sox fanfic that actually happened. I'm half-expecting David Ortiz to Rock Bottom Alex Rodriguez and Joe Torre through the Announcer Table. Lol, I totally CALLED IT!!!
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Post by libertine on Oct 28, 2018 22:41:31 GMT -5
It could (maybe should) have been Price...but I am guessing a WS ring will have to suffice!
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Oct 28, 2018 22:41:47 GMT -5
Pearce can probably use that truck more than Price anyways lol. I think Price could buy 1 thousand of those with his salary this year alone.
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Post by bigpupp on Oct 28, 2018 22:42:08 GMT -5
Congrats everyone!
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Post by Guidas on Oct 28, 2018 22:42:13 GMT -5
I now got to see twice as many championships as my father. Funny how baseball always makes me think of him, all season long. He died not long before the 2013 win. God bless, brother!
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Post by Don Caballero on Oct 28, 2018 22:42:16 GMT -5
Can't argue with Pearce being the MVP, but I would have loved to see Price there too.
I saw the Chevy guy I couldn't stop laughing remembering that one dude that presented the car to Bumgarner. That's such a classic lol.
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Post by tizzle on Oct 28, 2018 22:43:07 GMT -5
Price and Pearce deserved to be co-MVP’s. Eovaldi deserves 1/3rd of that. I love what he did this postseason, but I don't know how you give an MVP to a guy who's major contribution was in a loss.
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