A Tampa Bay Rays Blog From The Other Half

Posts tagged DiceK

Don’t do it.

Oct15
2008 4 Comments Written by Jessica

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!! 

Posted in Game Diaries - Tagged , , , , , , , ,

Can the Rays go thru a pair of Sox to get to the promised land?

Oct09
2008 Leave a Comment Written by Jessica

Doubting the Rays would be pretty foolish at this point in the season, but they definitely have a challenge ahead of them.  They got past the White Sox, but can they wear out the Red Sox?  It ain’t gonna be easy folks.  The Rays are going to have to lay it all on the line.  Just ask the Angels, any little mistake can cost you against Boston.  On the other hand, the Red Sox are going to have their hands full with the Rays too.

Yeah I just wrote a whole paragraph trying to say that this series is going to be intense.  I’m antsy just thinking about it.  At first I didn’t want the Rays to play Boston, but now I see that to be the best you have to beat the best, and it will only be that much more rewarding.

Here’s a list of what goes thru my mind when I see certain Red Sox players…

DiceK – his Indian name would be “man who throws too many pitches east”, because Kazmir is “man who throws too many pitches west”
Lester – ace of hearts, just need to get to the bullpen
Beckett – smug
Varitek – the glue
Casey – Mr. Ed
Youkilis – whiny baby who doesn’t suck at baseball
Pedroia – classic case of shortman syndrome
Lowrie – squeaky clean
Lowell – distinguished gentleman
Bay – coulda, shoulda, woulda
Ellsbury – annoyingly good
Drew – suddenly clutch
Papi – does he miss Manny?
Crisp – not kid appropriate, involves many four letter words

Oh and y’all thought I was crazy, but evidently I’m a trend setter.  Girls everywhere are going for the rayshawk to the south idea.  I think we should let the Red Sox players in on this phenomena.  That way maybe they’ll be distracted when they see a cute girl in the crowd, wondering if she’s really supporting her team.  Go Rays!!

Posted in Uncategorized - Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Capitalism

Archives