** The Offical 2023 Playoffs Thread** - Page 37

jdandns · 10-20-2023, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCardColony

I really wish this forum had thumbs up, down and love for comments

These are solid picks for voicing approval:

These two are pretty good for when, for instance, another member blindly backs known cheaters.

Start with this one:

Then, when they double down with the pathetic lie that everyone does it, as is sadly common, use this one:

And since this is a baseball thread, use this one to suggest how people can best enjoy their game-day hot dogs:

pewe · 10-20-2023, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jdandns

These are solid picks for voicing approval:

These two are pretty good for when, for instance, another member blindly backs known cheaters.

Start with this one:

Then, when they double down with the pathetic lie that everyone does it, as is sadly common, use this one:

And since this is a baseball thread, use this one to suggest how people can best enjoy their game-day hot dogs:

This one is versatile

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Lonewolf · 10-20-2023, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jwilson6204

The only game I’ve ever seen sweeter than tonight was winning the World Series against the Dodgers in ‘17. Just wish the Dodgers didn’t choke again this year so we could beat them again.

***BANG BANG, you didn't win jack in 2017

jdandns · 10-20-2023, 11:35 PM

I know some fans of my own favorite team do it, and I wish they wouldn't, but to me, there is nothing more cringe inducing than out-of-shape 40-ish year old dudes saying "we" won something as though they were part of a championship team.

Rooting for a team does not mean you are on that team.

The propensity for any given professional team to win has absolutely nothing to do with how long any number of their fans can go without washing their various nacho cheese-stained knock-off lucky jerseys.

pewe · 10-20-2023, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jdandns

I know some fans of my own favorite team do it, and I wish they wouldn't, but to me, there is nothing more cringe inducing than out-of-shape 40-ish year old dudes saying "we" won something as though they were part of a championship team.

Rooting for a team does not mean you are on that team.

The propensity for any given professional team to win has absolutely nothing to do with how long any number of their fans can go without washing their various nacho cheese-stained knock-off lucky jerseys.

It’s hilarious, but I was having a very similar reaction tonight. This is a funny, and common, behavior. I even catch myself doing it.

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KhalDrogo · 10-21-2023, 04:40 AM

Cheaters/DBacks would be the worst WS I can remember.

Bummer the fans get robbed again of having two legitimate teams.

rats60 · 10-21-2023, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by pewe

I assume you feel the same about the other teams reprimanded for doing the same (remember: the Astros just copied the methods of other clubs)?

In fact, those clubs broke even more rules, as they both used the video room to steal signs, and then relayed the signals using electronic means.

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Starting with the New England Patriots. I am surprised at how people are so bitter about the Astros cheating, but turned a blind eye to the Red Sox and Patriots winning by cheating.

pewe · 10-21-2023, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rats60

Starting with the New England Patriots. I am surprised at how people are so bitter about the Astros cheating, but turned a blind eye to the Red Sox and Patriots winning by cheating.

Yes

And Yankees, etc.

I’m not sure what’s up with the hate for one team, when it’s a broad based issue

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jhssketchcards · 10-21-2023, 08:01 AM

https://twitter.com/Jimmy2424555/sta...68167052005692

jhssketchcards · 10-21-2023, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Cheaters/DBacks would be the worst WS I can remember.

Bummer the fans get robbed again of having two legitimate teams.

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Neal · 10-21-2023, 08:11 AM

Dbax are grinders, but the Phillies manager blew that game

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base set · 10-21-2023, 08:32 AM

Is it just my perception or are there more “bullpen games” than ever before in this year’s playoffs?

MiamiMarlinsFan · 10-21-2023, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by base set

Is it just my perception or are there more “bullpen games” than ever before in this year’s playoffs?

I was thinking the same exact thing last night too. I don’t know about the exact numbers, but it sure does feel like it. Pitcher attrition is getting worse and worse and by the time these teams get to the playoffs, they can barely field a 4-man rotation.

Melagoo · 10-21-2023, 08:51 AM

I'm happy for the D-backs they have two guys the Jays should never have traded ... Moreno and Gurriel ... both are having great play-offs and showing everyone from Toronto how good they would have been if they could have stayed here ... I'm still rooting for the Phillies to win the whole thing ... Go Bryce and the Boys!

dbackschamp2001 · 10-21-2023, 08:54 AM

Will Saalfrank and Kimbrel pitch again this series?

dk57 · 10-21-2023, 08:58 AM

Has there ever been a worse performance by the umpires than the last three games of the Astros/Rangers series? And the weird part is that the Astros won all three despite the umps heavily favoring the Rangers.

MiamiMarlinsFan · 10-21-2023, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dk57

Has there ever been a worse performance by the umpires than the last three games of the Astros/Rangers series? And the weird part is that the Astros won all three despite the umps heavily favoring the Rangers.

*Cut to Braves fans remembering Game 5 of the 1997 NLCS*

“There’s been worse.”

pewe · 10-21-2023, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Cheaters/DBacks would be the worst WS I can remember.

Bummer the fans get robbed again of having two legitimate teams.

What do you think defines “legitimate” vs. the “rest”? Like if you are a small market team, you shouldn’t be allowed in the playoffs??? If hobby darlings aren’t on the team, they should be excluded?

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jwilson6204 · 10-21-2023, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lonewolf

***BANG BANG, you didn't win jack in 2017

Hearing Dodger fans whine almost a decade after the fact. Living rent free in their heads. I think we won something priceless.

TheCardColony · 10-21-2023, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jdandns

I know some fans of my own favorite team do it, and I wish they wouldn't, but to me, there is nothing more cringe inducing than out-of-shape 40-ish year old dudes saying "we" won something as though they were part of a championship team.

Rooting for a team does not mean you are on that team.

The propensity for any given professional team to win has absolutely nothing to do with how long any number of their fans can go without washing their various nacho cheese-stained knock-off lucky jerseys.

You just described me lol

However I will say "we" b/c when you're as emotionally invested as I am, I feel the pain and the joy deeply. And since the pain is usually more often then the joy, let us have our moment! Lol

dk57 · 10-21-2023, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCardColony

You just described me lol

However I will say "we" b/c when you're as emotionally invested as I am, I feel the pain and the joy deeply. And since the pain is usually more often then the joy, let us have our moment! Lol

It's weird for people to get upset over saying "we".

I always wait a few minutes, so the criticism isn't fresh and ask, "Hey, who won WWII?"

Literally everyone says, "We did."

"Oh, you fought the Germans at Normady?"

Neal · 10-21-2023, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

That was 100% on purpose. Dusty is a piece of trash too.

Yup

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SoCalsFinest · 10-21-2023, 11:39 AM

As any Dodger fan knows, when you see Kimbrel come in, say goodbye to your lead.

boxbuster7 · 10-21-2023, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Cheaters/DBacks would be the worst WS I can remember.

Bummer the fans get robbed again of having two legitimate teams.

The Astros dominance is definitely a problem for MLB.

I think a Philly Astros rematch isn't terrible. I just don't think the dbacks can beat philly.

discostu · 10-21-2023, 01:16 PM

People losing their minds over Garcia getting plunked.

Want to show a team or pitcher up? Get plunked. Move on.

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