tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post6102819608059122636..comments2023-11-02T12:10:41.494-04:00Comments on Awful Announcing: World Series Game Five Live Blog: Round TwoDeROKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11989933780728785428noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-76348914406051429822008-10-30T10:45:00.000-04:002008-10-30T10:45:00.000-04:00Really loathed the McCarver garbage during the las...Really loathed the McCarver garbage during the last at bat (well, ALL the time, actually). It's very possibly the last out of the World series, and he's explaining what a freaking slider is...<BR/>Hate.<BR/>Him.Kynghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158616808646024860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-64121613166023365312008-10-30T10:06:00.000-04:002008-10-30T10:06:00.000-04:00Did anyone catch McCarver's comments after Burrell...Did anyone catch McCarver's comments after Burrell's double? Apparently, he didn't run hard out of the box.<BR/><BR/>McCarver says, "I know Pat Burrell is married, but you always have to try for extra bases."<BR/><BR/>WOW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-91028981718838956432008-10-30T07:34:00.000-04:002008-10-30T07:34:00.000-04:00What did you expect Buck to say? Something contriv...What did you expect Buck to say? Something contrived like Jim Nantz? I like the simple, "The Phillies are World Champions." better than something prepared.Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000927195105860805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-71079534409406595742008-10-30T01:19:00.000-04:002008-10-30T01:19:00.000-04:00Congrats Phils, but now I have two WORTHLESS ticke...Congrats Phils, but now I have two WORTHLESS tickets for Game Six (that won't take place obviously) and therefore no date for tomorrow night. BTW, my last date? Nine months ago. Shame that the Rays waited until the WS to play some of their worst ball, but the Phillies are a team that can make anyone look ugly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-7289506933800465272008-10-30T00:22:00.000-04:002008-10-30T00:22:00.000-04:00Now it's Cleveland's turn to end a Championship dr...Now it's Cleveland's turn to end a Championship drought... (44 years and counting)<BR/><BR/>Congrats PhillyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-65522253220393741792008-10-30T00:01:00.000-04:002008-10-30T00:01:00.000-04:00I like to end this with a quote from Frank Edwin M...I like to end this with a quote from Frank Edwin McGraw on October 22, 1980:<BR/><BR/><B><I>"For years, Philadelphia has had to take a back seat to New York. Well, New york can stick it...'CAUSE WE'RE NUMBER ONE!"</I></B><BR/><BR/>Tugger, you're up there tonight, and I know you're doing a jig!JamesCravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12825030950706835291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-24727796782879426972008-10-29T22:35:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:35:00.000-04:00i thought the best part of the whole celebration w...i thought the best part of the whole celebration was the fact that they showed all the players reactions when the last out was recorded. smooth, foxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-3005894708843588242008-10-29T22:24:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:24:00.000-04:00Congrats do indeed go out to the Rays on an incred...Congrats do indeed go out to the Rays on an incredible season. I know that I did not expect the Rays to represent the AL this year, as I'm sure most people didn't. In a sport where it seems like worst to first stories are rare, the Rays had one and an epic one at that. Congrats Tampa on a great season, but this night belongs to the Fightin' Phila!Justin F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03812894545867319859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-31815319043303520702008-10-29T22:19:00.003-04:002008-10-29T22:19:00.003-04:00It was mentioned above...it's great that Harry Kal...It was mentioned above...it's great that Harry Kalas FINALLY got a chance to call a world champion.<BR/><BR/>Every possible emotion is going through my body: tears of joy, releashed anguish, exaltation, it's a beautiful thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-17070535675407864892008-10-29T22:19:00.002-04:002008-10-29T22:19:00.002-04:00Don't knock the transformers car.Don't knock the transformers car.JFreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998960961891630442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-78946534110709128902008-10-29T22:19:00.001-04:002008-10-29T22:19:00.001-04:00A few things....Did Zelasko say something like "Ph...A few things....<BR/><BR/>Did Zelasko say something like "Philly eefia?" or did her mic cut out?<BR/><BR/>I can't believe she asked Manuel about such a sad in personal subject as his mom's death on an open mic in front of thousands of people. Just tacky.<BR/><BR/>Sunny in Philadelphia is an f/x show right? Will they ever stop the stupid cross-promotion?I am Mr. Earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17736264858218708860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-55204876456851699802008-10-29T22:19:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:19:00.000-04:00Great call by Harry Karas, terrible call by Buck (...Great call by Harry Karas, terrible call by Buck (big shock, I know)<BR/><BR/>Can I say that this was one of the worst World Series that I've ever watched?<BR/>- A Phillies team that couldn't hit with runners in scoring position<BR/>- A Rays team that didn't have its best hitters get many hits, hit into waaaay too many double plays, and that pitched so poorly (I have never seen so many leadoff Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-63082335102946018412008-10-29T22:18:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:18:00.000-04:00Hamels wins a 2010 Camaro!! 2010?!? We haven't e...Hamels wins a 2010 Camaro!! 2010?!? We haven't even had 2009 yet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-68067344068871918982008-10-29T22:13:00.001-04:002008-10-29T22:13:00.001-04:00"We are the Philadelphia Phillies and our first na..."We are the Philadelphia Phillies and our first name is Philadelphia."<BR/><BR/>Hilarious. Nice job confirming that for us.JFreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998960961891630442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-75064566988397556492008-10-29T22:13:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:13:00.000-04:00Was that Chris Myers handing out t-shirts during t...Was that Chris Myers handing out t-shirts during the celebrations?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-3337137928590407762008-10-29T22:12:00.001-04:002008-10-29T22:12:00.001-04:00"Phillies 4 - Rays 3, Philadelphia wins the Series..."Phillies 4 - Rays 3, Philadelphia wins the Series 4-1"<BR/><BR/>except in Vegas where the Phillies won Game 6 2-1 and they win the series 5-1<BR/><BR/>(how happy are they - no prolonged lawsuits from angry Rays bettors)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-92103819505966967362008-10-29T22:12:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:12:00.000-04:00Great call by Harry Kalas. Classic.Although credi...Great call by Harry Kalas. Classic.<BR/><BR/>Although credit to Fox after the weak call by Buck for going completely silent and just letting the crowd and the plethora of replays dictate the emotions of the moment. Great job, it was beautiful.Justin F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03812894545867319859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-7131372291683882502008-10-29T22:11:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:11:00.000-04:00Are they booing Bud selig?Are they booing Bud selig?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-50173391753417696742008-10-29T22:07:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:07:00.000-04:00FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, NO MORE ROCKY!!!!!FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, NO MORE ROCKY!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-79467815986724102852008-10-29T22:06:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:06:00.000-04:00Brilliant idea by Bud Selig to postpone the game t...Brilliant idea by Bud Selig to postpone the game to make sure kids on the East Coast would be able to watch the end of the game. Very clever of him. That man knows more than he's letting on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-49328713558491471842008-10-29T22:04:00.001-04:002008-10-29T22:04:00.001-04:00I am happy for Jimmy Rollins a fellow Bay Area res...I am happy for Jimmy Rollins a fellow Bay Area resident.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-52054987534341106732008-10-29T22:04:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:04:00.000-04:00On to basketball. Maybe I'll see another brawl in...On to basketball. Maybe I'll see another brawl in the Palace tonight.I am Mr. Earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17736264858218708860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-17159562830443776732008-10-29T22:02:00.002-04:002008-10-29T22:02:00.002-04:00Big props to Buck/FOX for going with silence for t...Big props to Buck/FOX for going with silence for the celebration. Even though I dislike the Phillies, it was great to hear the crowd cheering like mad and watch the celebration without somebody trying to sum up their season.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673787934840574267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-46634486096825744392008-10-29T22:02:00.001-04:002008-10-29T22:02:00.001-04:00WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Justin F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03812894545867319859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-74759444324248237342008-10-29T22:02:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:02:00.000-04:00Buck just said Lidge stayes perfect.Actually he lo...Buck just said Lidge stayes perfect.<BR/><BR/>Actually he lost the All-Star game...which is ironic because none of this weather craziness happens and they don't clinch here more than likely if the NL wins that game.<BR/><BR/>Oh well. GG Philly.Edward Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10629369032992357336noreply@blogger.com