Originally posted by vansmack:Former voice of the Orioles.
Originally posted by Shemp:Sorry, there's no H.
I thought he only did golf.
But in SF, he's affectionately known as Jonny Miller, the voice fo the Giants.
MLB Playoffs 2007
Originally posted by Mobius:No. We don't call him that here.
Former voice of the Orioles.
Originally posted by vansmack:One of the Little Napoleon's many mistakes.
Originally posted by Mobius:No. We don't call him that here.
Former voice of the Orioles.
Originally posted by Mobius:by far the most annoying is Fox's CONSTANT attempts at tying in random sponsors and/or other Fox shows during the game.
At least you can turn the sound off MNF (although Jaws is arguably the best). Fox distracts from the game in every way - e.g. w/ graphics unrelated to the action like putting up a picture of Manny w/ his latest quote right in the middle of an at bat. They make it very difficult to stay into a game.
sox bullpen clanging in unison? "why, they must be trying out for 'The Next Great American Band'!"
commentary about catcher's efficiency in containing stray pitches? "they are preventing America from benefiting from Taco Bell's 'Steal a Taco' offer!"
annoying. reminds me of listening to 'skins coverage on WJFK - everything is an opportunity for a tie-in. hey fox: stay in the game, and just the game, will ya?
Originally posted by le sonick:key words being "that many" ;)
I know you dont follow the Sox every day, but we arent built to win that many 2-1 ballgames.
Originally posted by saco:Way to be MVP….
Originally posted by Lazer Guided Melodies:After that triple I think you may be right..
I am off to the Rockies v. Pads. Go Rox! And with a win I believe Matt Holliday locks up the MVP.
I guess it takes a World Series, but just anybody not named walkonby on this board could have told you that this has been happening for years….
FBI opens investigation into 'attack' on Rockies ticket system
Associated Press
October 26, 2007, 2:48 PM ET
DENVER – The FBI has opened an investigation after the Colorado Rockies claimed an "external, malicious attack" on computer servers brought down the club's first attempt to sell World Series tickets.
Computer servers handling the online-only sale were overwhelmed by 8.5 million hits in the first 90 minutes Monday, paralyzing the system and forcing the Rockies to suspend the sale.
"We are going to be opening up a case looking into the possible compromise of the Web server in Irvine," said Laura Eimiller, a spokeswoman for the FBI in Los Angeles.
The Irvine, Calif., Web servers are operated by Paciolan Inc., which handled the ticket sale.
Bob Bowman, CEO of MLB.com, Major League Baseball's Internet wing, has said the system had been overloaded by powerful computers programmed to constantly generate five-digit codes that are meant to prove that an actual human is trying to buy tickets. Bowman said those computers were blocked from buying tickets but their attempts to connect weren't discarded, allowing them to clog the system and ultimately knock it down.
The Rockies' second attempt went better, with fans snapping up more than 50,000 tickets in 2½ hours on Tuesday.
FBI opens investigation into 'attack' on Rockies ticket system
Associated Press
October 26, 2007, 2:48 PM ET
DENVER – The FBI has opened an investigation after the Colorado Rockies claimed an "external, malicious attack" on computer servers brought down the club's first attempt to sell World Series tickets.
Computer servers handling the online-only sale were overwhelmed by 8.5 million hits in the first 90 minutes Monday, paralyzing the system and forcing the Rockies to suspend the sale.
"We are going to be opening up a case looking into the possible compromise of the Web server in Irvine," said Laura Eimiller, a spokeswoman for the FBI in Los Angeles.
The Irvine, Calif., Web servers are operated by Paciolan Inc., which handled the ticket sale.
Bob Bowman, CEO of MLB.com, Major League Baseball's Internet wing, has said the system had been overloaded by powerful computers programmed to constantly generate five-digit codes that are meant to prove that an actual human is trying to buy tickets. Bowman said those computers were blocked from buying tickets but their attempts to connect weren't discarded, allowing them to clog the system and ultimately knock it down.
The Rockies' second attempt went better, with fans snapping up more than 50,000 tickets in 2½ hours on Tuesday.
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Congrats, but I'm not happy that Okajima gave up 2 runs last night that made me break even on the series instead of winning $200.
Originally posted by vansmack:Yeah, he was just trying to make it interesting.
Congrats, but I'm not happy that Okajima gave up 2 runs last night that made me break even on the series instead of winning $200.
soooo, you guys taking A-Rod or are we?
Originally posted by le sonick:Loser gets Lowell. And boy do I hope we lose, but after offering big money to Soriano and getting outbid and A-Ram and being turned down, I'm a little afraid of what Moreno is going to do this offseason.
soooo, you guys taking A-Rod or are we?
Neither team needs him to sell tickets, nor do we need him to make the playoffs, so what do you do with A-Rod in October?
Originally posted by vansmack:yah, its tough. Lowell is definitely the guy i want to keep.
Originally posted by le sonick:Loser gets Lowell. And boy do I hope we lose, but after offering big money to Soriano and getting outbid and A-Ram and being turned down, I'm a little afraid of what Moreno is going to do this offseason.
soooo, you guys taking A-Rod or are we?
Neither team needs him to sell tickets, nor do we need him to make the playoffs, so what do you do with A-Rod in October?
But my theory is this. in '04 when the Sox basically signed A-Rod, i was ecstatic. not really knowing much about him other than that he was really good and filthy rich.
now he played for NY for a while and i hate him, but since i cant do anything about whether they sign him or not, i have to accept that i may need to root for him.
If they can Lowell (cause they dont want to sign him to a long deal) and get A-Rod. He's the perfect being to back Ortiz in the lineup when we usher Ramirez out of town. If Drew can play better after his first year in Boston and Ellsbury plays all year next year, we would just need to get a left-fielder who could hit, say 20 HR and 75 RBIs to take Manny's place.
I dont think the Sox pay for Manny AND A-Rod so its really one or the other.
personally, i'll take Manny. but what else scares me is that one of A-Rods biggest fans??
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Originally posted by le sonick:I'm just going to say [sarcastic]"thanks a lot"[/sarcastic] right now for that. I see Mo Vaughn part two with that. I'd even take that to the bank.
when we usher Ramirez out of town
October 30, 2007
Girardi Is Yankeesâ?? Choice for Manager
By TYLER KEPNER
The Yankees have settled on a choice for Joe Torreâ??s successor as the manager, and it is Joe Girardi, the former manager of the Florida Marlins who won three titles as a catcher for the Yankees in the 1990s.
Girardi was selected over Don Mattingly and Tony Peña, who were members of Torreâ??s last coaching staff with the Yankees.
â??The Yankees have expressed interest in Joe becoming manager,â? Girardiâ??s agent, Steve Mandel, said in a telephone interview Monday. â??Weâ??ve decided to have discussions with them and weâ??re moving forward. No timetable has been set, but itâ??s a process weâ??re letting take place.â?
In selecting Girardi, the Yankees set in motion Mattinglyâ??s exit from the team. â??Don was extremely disappointed to learn today that he wasnâ??t the organizationâ??s choice to fill the managerial vacancy,â? Mattinglyâ??s agent, Ray Schulte, said in a statement.
â??Don will use this time to reflect on this experience while considering future family and career options,â? according to the statement. â??In the meantime, he did inform the Yankeeâ??s that given the circumstances he wonâ??t accept a coaching position within the organization during 2008."
Mattingly had been groomed to one day replace Torre as manager. Mattingly said it was his goal to manage when he agreed â?? at the request of the principal owner, George Steinbrenner â?? to become the Yankeesâ?? hitting coach in October 2003.
He served in that capacity for three years, including 2005, when Girardi was Torreâ??s bench coach, before taking over as the bench coach this season. This news comes after Alex Rodriguezâ??s agent announced the playerâ??s decision Sunday night to opt out of his contract. Unless the Yankees change their stance of not chasing Rodriguez as a free agent, he will be the third significant departure, after Torre and Mattingly, since the Yankeesâ?? were eliminated from the playoffs on Oct. 8.
Mandel said Girardi, 43, was returning to his Miami home with his family after serving as a commentator for Fox at the World Series in Denver. Girardi was a broadcaster for the YES Network this season after winning the Manager of the Year award with the Marlins in 2006.
Girardi was fired after one year in Florida over differences with Marlins management, but he remained a popular choice for other teams, interviewing for managerial vacancies with the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles.
Girardi played for 15 seasons with the Chicago Cubs, the Colorado Rockies, the Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals, and his triple off Greg Maddux in Game 6 of the 1996 World Series propelled the Yankees to the victory that clinched Torreâ??s first championship.
Girardi Is Yankeesâ?? Choice for Manager
By TYLER KEPNER
The Yankees have settled on a choice for Joe Torreâ??s successor as the manager, and it is Joe Girardi, the former manager of the Florida Marlins who won three titles as a catcher for the Yankees in the 1990s.
Girardi was selected over Don Mattingly and Tony Peña, who were members of Torreâ??s last coaching staff with the Yankees.
â??The Yankees have expressed interest in Joe becoming manager,â? Girardiâ??s agent, Steve Mandel, said in a telephone interview Monday. â??Weâ??ve decided to have discussions with them and weâ??re moving forward. No timetable has been set, but itâ??s a process weâ??re letting take place.â?
In selecting Girardi, the Yankees set in motion Mattinglyâ??s exit from the team. â??Don was extremely disappointed to learn today that he wasnâ??t the organizationâ??s choice to fill the managerial vacancy,â? Mattinglyâ??s agent, Ray Schulte, said in a statement.
â??Don will use this time to reflect on this experience while considering future family and career options,â? according to the statement. â??In the meantime, he did inform the Yankeeâ??s that given the circumstances he wonâ??t accept a coaching position within the organization during 2008."
Mattingly had been groomed to one day replace Torre as manager. Mattingly said it was his goal to manage when he agreed â?? at the request of the principal owner, George Steinbrenner â?? to become the Yankeesâ?? hitting coach in October 2003.
He served in that capacity for three years, including 2005, when Girardi was Torreâ??s bench coach, before taking over as the bench coach this season. This news comes after Alex Rodriguezâ??s agent announced the playerâ??s decision Sunday night to opt out of his contract. Unless the Yankees change their stance of not chasing Rodriguez as a free agent, he will be the third significant departure, after Torre and Mattingly, since the Yankeesâ?? were eliminated from the playoffs on Oct. 8.
Mandel said Girardi, 43, was returning to his Miami home with his family after serving as a commentator for Fox at the World Series in Denver. Girardi was a broadcaster for the YES Network this season after winning the Manager of the Year award with the Marlins in 2006.
Girardi was fired after one year in Florida over differences with Marlins management, but he remained a popular choice for other teams, interviewing for managerial vacancies with the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles.
Girardi played for 15 seasons with the Chicago Cubs, the Colorado Rockies, the Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals, and his triple off Greg Maddux in Game 6 of the 1996 World Series propelled the Yankees to the victory that clinched Torreâ??s first championship.
Originally posted by vansmack:i think you'll like Manny a lot more than you think you would.
Originally posted by le sonick:I'm just going to say [sarcastic]"thanks a lot"[/sarcastic] right now for that. I see Mo Vaughn part two with that. I'd even take that to the bank.
when we usher Ramirez out of town
Mo Vaughn was an asshole. Manny's just a bit strange.