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pstrickert · 11-05-2009, 12:53 PM

Let's be honest. This was a rather dull World Series (except if you're a NYY fan, I guess). No extra-inning or one-run games. Not a whole lot of drama. It seemed a "given" that the NYY would win it. I'll probably remember this series for Cliff Lee's defensive plays and ARod's home run hitting the TV camera. That's about it.

CommishJoe · 11-05-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pstrickert

Let's be honest. This was a rather dull World Series (except if you're a NYY fan, I guess). No extra-inning or one-run games. Not a whole lot of drama. It seemed a "given" that the NYY would win it. I'll probably remember this series for Cliff Lee's defensive plays and ARod's home run hitting the TV camera. That's about it.

Wow, you and I must have watched different games. I thought this was the most evenly matched World Series in a long time. Even if I wasn't a Yankee fan, I think I would have enjoyed this series. I wouldn't have stayed up will 11 every night watching it though. They need to do something about these late start times.

TribeFanInNC · 11-05-2009, 01:03 PM

This was a good, but not great World Series. Certainly more entertaining than the past few, which have been bad.

Green & Gold Heart · 11-05-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

Wow, you and I must have watched different games. I thought this was the most evenly matched World Series in a long time. Even if I wasn't a Yankee fan, I think I would have enjoyed this series. I wouldn't have stayed up will 11 every night watching it though. They need to do something about these late start times.

It is lame, especially because both teams were east coast teams. But they'll never start World Series games before west coast people get off work, no matter who is playing.

Green & Gold Heart · 11-05-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TribeFanInNC

This was a good, but not great World Series. Certainly more entertaining than the past few, which have been bad.

Yeah, it was better than a series in which one team completely dominates. But I'd have to say there is not much I will remember from this series after a few years. I also remember very few specifics about 2004-2008 World Series. The last truly memorable World Series was 2003. We were spoiled with three years in a row of fantastic series (2001 - 2003).

pstrickert · 11-05-2009, 05:15 PM

The ALCS had a lot more drama, IMO. That series could have gone seven, had ARod not hit that home run off Fuentes (on an 0-2 pitch, BTW). Couple of observations:

1. I had more than enough close-up shots of the managers. Neither one of them showed too much reaction. Manuel kept chomping the gum. Girardi kept a poker face. Big deal.

2. I would be embarrassed as a home plate umpire. For the most part, the hitters and pitchers who complained about balls and strikes had good reason to complain. They could usually tell when an umpire missed a call. I could usually tell -- at first glance -- when an umpire missed a call. The replay usually confirmed that an umpire had missed a call. So, how can the umpire, who is in the best position, miss so many balls and strikes?

3. I was surprised by the poor performance of the Philadelphia outfielders. It didn't get mentioned much during the broadcasts, though. Poor throws to home plate from the OF, Ibanez failing to catch the deep fly ball in LCF in game 5. Victorino misplaying a ball in game 6. New York played nearly flawless defense, though.

4. The best team won. NY had the better starting pitchers, better clutch hitting, better defense, and Mariano Rivera. No contest, really.

Dargone · 11-05-2009, 06:43 PM

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Yeah, it was better than a series in which one team completely dominates. But I'd have to say there is not much I will remember from this series after a few years. I also remember very few specifics about 2004-2008 World Series. The last truly memorable World Series was 2003. We were spoiled with three years in a row of fantastic series (2001 - 2003).

What she said...

ACESFAN 1 · 11-05-2009, 06:55 PM

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You know what's bad for baseball is having game 6 of the World series on November 4th!

I agree wish everything ended in October

mgom27 · 11-05-2009, 09:23 PM

Some how Karl Ravech made it back fast last night to ESPN Studios form Yankees Stadium.

Erik W. · 11-05-2009, 10:00 PM

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Some how Karl Ravech made it back fast last night to ESPN Studios form Yankees Stadium.

Define "fast". Bristol is only 83 miles from NYC.

canadiancreed · 11-05-2009, 10:30 PM

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I agree wish everything ended in October

Indeed. I'd sum things up nicely for my calendar. Baseball ends, hockey stars.

ACESFAN 1 · 11-06-2009, 12:59 PM

I am excited, watching the parade down the Canyon of Heroes the city is going wild, wild I tell you woo hoo !!!! Love the Yankees !!!

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11-05-2009, 12:53 PM	#281 (permalink)
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,784 Thanked 8x in 8 posts	Let's be honest. This was a rather dull World Series (except if you're a NYY fan, I guess). No extra-inning or one-run games. Not a whole lot of drama. It seemed a "given" that the NYY would win it. I'll probably remember this series for Cliff Lee's defensive plays and ARod's home run hitting the TV camera. That's about it.

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pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,784 Thanked 8x in 8 posts	The ALCS had a lot more drama, IMO. That series could have gone seven, had ARod not hit that home run off Fuentes (on an 0-2 pitch, BTW). Couple of observations: 1. I had more than enough close-up shots of the managers. Neither one of them showed too much reaction. Manuel kept chomping the gum. Girardi kept a poker face. Big deal. 2. I would be embarrassed as a home plate umpire. For the most part, the hitters and pitchers who complained about balls and strikes had good reason to complain. They could usually tell when an umpire missed a call. I could usually tell -- at first glance -- when an umpire missed a call. The replay usually confirmed that an umpire had missed a call. So, how can the umpire, who is in the best position, miss so many balls and strikes? 3. I was surprised by the poor performance of the Philadelphia outfielders. It didn't get mentioned much during the broadcasts, though. Poor throws to home plate from the OF, Ibanez failing to catch the deep fly ball in LCF in game 5. Victorino misplaying a ball in game 6. New York played nearly flawless defense, though. 4. The best team won. NY had the better starting pitchers, better clutch hitting, better defense, and Mariano Rivera. No contest, really.

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