Don’t even think it. Do not get cocky right now. You remember what happened to Cleveland last year right?
Finally after the Rays have beaten Boston three times this post season, the national news is starting to change their tune. They finally get it. The Rays can play some baseball. Today they are getting all kinds of praise. Some even admit that the Red Sox have their work cut out for them.
The challenge for the Rays now is to not listen to all the hype. Enjoy the Game 4 win, because it was definitely enjoyable. Try not to look too far ahead. Maddon will keep them steady, as he has all year. The goal is simply to beat Boston one more time, not an easy assignment.
I for one am eager for the Shields vs. DiceK rematch. That’s if they don’t switch it up and have Kazmir pitch game 5?? What’s the verdict on that? I kind of like the idea. Kazmir pitches better on the road. Shields does not. DiceK is worse at home. Tough call.
Game 4 was a pleasurable experience, that eventually got boring, for all involved. I’m pretty sure Francona was praying that one of his pitchers could hold the Rays so that he wouldn’t have to be there all night. I’m also confident that Navi grounded into that double play towards the end of the game, because he was hungry and wanted to get to the spread.
Sonny was great again. At what point do I stop being surprised by this?
Carl Crawford had a superb night. Let’s hope that’s a mainstay.
Is there such a thing as an unforced error in baseball? Longo should definitely get one for biffing that grounder while the bat was flying toward his noggin.
BJ is looking supremely comfortable on the baseball field right now. Other teams should be nervous.
Yes I’m holding all my excitement in today. Do not get cocky. Go Rays!!
Yep, the national media, along with Boston, FINALLY gets it. Even the TBS announcer said “Who ARE these guys?!?!?”
Phillies had better eat their Wheaties. Rays are comin’ to town!
Kaz can do it tonight. Fenway is not intimidating but a terrible ball park. The Green wall is not a monster but an obstruction. The right field foul pole is ridiculous and put there for the players that can’t hit HRs. No room or foul territory like no other park. This will not set good with Red Sox fans but the place they call home is prehistoric. It makes Tropicana look like a palace and most of their fans who come to the Trop say that they love our stadium and so do we with the A/C.
Yes, Kaz will pitch game 5. I agree with you, it’s a better choice than Shields. Sonny is all business, I love that about him. As far as the media is concerned, am I the only one who is going to explode the next time an announcer says, “young Rays?” Or better yet, lets turn it into a drinking game.. one hit for “young Rays” two for “upstart” and three for “lowest payroll in baseball”
Good idea Karen. Plus if they come back to the trop you can add “cowbell” and ‘catwalks” to that list.