Poor Boston, just can't get a break

[dalakhani]

Tell them all where to go Rudeboy!

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

LOL. thats not what i meant. Ive been to that ballpark. It is an abomination. It is an affront to all the things that are great about the game.

The city paid big bucks to build that stadium in the first place and it sat for a long time and I doubt they would shell out again no matter how good the team is.

No stadium, no money.

Hasn't stopped them from filling the place tonight. When they start getting at least 75% capacity every night then they can start their whining. They may be World Series champs this year with a 52.8% stadium capacity. People want a good team, not a bunch of empty luxury boxes (which they will be with the recession).

[Mortimer]

It's still not over on gamecast...I wish I could bet there.

Originally Posted by Mortimer

I'm watching this on espn gamecast----they're still in the 4th inning there.


It's really great!

!!OOOOOOOOOO!!

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Tell them all where to go Rudeboy!

Go where?

This should be a lesson learned. No way this series would've gone 7 without this thread.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Hasn't stopped them from filling the place tonight. When they start getting at least 75% capacity every night then they can start their whining. They may be World Series champs this year with a 52.8% stadium capacity. People want a good team, not a bunch of empty luxury boxes (which they will be with the recession).

What are you talking about snipe? Im not arguing with you. My point is that they will never have the money to go get players or even sign their own without stadium dollars.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

What are you talking about snipe? Im not arguing with you. My point is that they will never have the money to go get players or even sign their own without stadium dollars.

My point is if they can keep a young nucleus together that can compete for the next five years then they might average more than 22,000 a night and would be in a much better position to get a new ballpark. New ballpark or not they are never going to be better than 10-15 range in payroll, that's still a hell of an improvement over where they are now though.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

My point is if they can keep a young nucleus together that can compete for the next five years then they might average more than 22,000 a night and would be in a much better position to get a new ballpark. New ballpark or not they are never going to be better than 10-15 range in payroll, that's still a hell of an improvement over where they are now though.

Okay i see what you mean. I like Upton. What a hitter.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Okay i see what you mean. I like Upton. What a hitter.

F*ck Upton. I kept that prick in my keeper league after the '03, '04, and '05 seasons. Then I give up on him after the '06 season and he busts out.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

My point is if they can keep a young nucleus together that can compete for the next five years then they might average more than 22,000 a night and would be in a much better position to get a new ballpark. New ballpark or not they are never going to be better than 10-15 range in payroll, that's still a hell of an improvement over where they are now though.

They already have the new ballpark planned, just waiting on govt funds.

The Rays are the design of very good scouting and drafting. They have a window where almost every player of importance should improve and virtually everyone is signed. They really badly need a closer and maybe Edwin Jackson can fill that role because there is no way they will pay for Krod and there isnt much else out there at least in FA's. I believe Crawford is signed through next year but they only have Floyd and Baldelli as FA's this year. The rotation is solid with Shields, Garza, Kazmir, Price and Sonnastine. Upton and Longoria will get better. Scary team.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

F*ck Upton. I kept that prick in my keeper league after the '03, '04, and '05 seasons. Then I give up on him after the '06 season and he busts out.

he didnt bust out during the regular season. the playoffs have been a different story

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Garza n' Price stepped up to put the REDSOX NATION asleep. They kept saying Madden didn't have anyone to shut them down late. He found a guy. That's what it takes to move on(no fear, and a very live arm.)

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

They already have the new ballpark planned, just waiting on govt funds.

.

Isnt that the devil in the details? Tampa was yet another part of Florida that was hit by the condo speculators. I cant imagine they will have the money for a new park for years. Who knows though. Plus the plan is elaborate.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

he didnt bust out during the regular season. the playoffs have been a different story

He put up some pretty nice numbers last year.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

He put up some pretty nice numbers last year.

Yeah he did but he was playing hurt this year and his numbers suffered a little though he did cut his K's a bit

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Isnt that the devil in the details? Tampa was yet another part of Florida that was hit by the condo speculators. I cant imagine they will have the money for a new park for years. Who knows though. Plus the plan is elaborate.

The funny thing is that the park they currently play gives them a nice home field advantage

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Go where?

This should be a lesson learned. No way this series would've gone 7 without this thread.

[GBBob]

I told everyone I knew back in April it would be Phils and Rays

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

They will have to move to Orlando.

That would be awesome.

[docicu3]

Originally Posted by GPK

Just an incredible series.

This Price kid is the goods

Congrats to both WS teams and best of luck.

Not a bad year all in all for my Sox.

My prediction....BJ Upton...WS MVP

I couldn't agree more....Upton is a blossoming super who will likely go down K Griffey's early road...