Baseball and beer

[skahtboi]

Well...the baseball season is here. What do you plan to toast the new season with? Seems like a Cooperstown Nine Man Ale would be the ideal beer for a new season, but I think that I will either go with a Hop Devil or a Full Sail Pale Ale. Which do you think would raise the Rangers to the level of pennant winner???

[zoom6zoom]

I don't think you can brew a beer that strong...

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by zoom6zoom
I don't think you can brew a beer that strong...

ooooh, that was harsh ;) I'll probably start the season with a Sam Adams something, get off on the Boston foot. I am looking forward to going to Kansas City this summer. Our seats are right by the Boulevard kiosk!

[Halgarmeister]

Something along the lines of a Steroid Stout?!?!? <wink wink>

[TrojanAnteater]

Well my first game of the season will be Wednesday and I'll be starting it with a Gordon Biersch Marzen because that is the best Dodger Stadium has to offer..... its so hard to shell over that $8 for like 12oz of anything at dodger stadium... but sometimes you just can't resist

[wortchillergoal]

I will rasie a glass of beer only when baseball season is over. I look at baseball bats as a waste of wood that could habe been used to make hockey sticks.

[fretlessman71]

Hey - baseball isn't a sport, it's a pasttime. And in that vein, I do enjoy it a lot. Rarely do I feel the need to show up to games in body paint and pound my chest after every home run or pick off. But it's still a wonderful way to while away an afternoon.

Toasted the beginning of the season with the last swallow of my Young's Old Nick. I'm quickly realizing that it's about the only Young's product I really enjoy... something weird about the yeast I think, and it only seems to work well with the barleywine. But Old Nick brings back memories of nearly 20 years ago. Good times, man. :)

[gallowd7]

Seeing that it is Springtime, I'll have a Natty Boh on my way to the Orioles game today. Then I'll be at the Wharf Rat having some ESB from the cellar.

Go O's

[HarkJohnny]

go Reds!

i'll be having an A&W Root Beer with lunch and probably nothing during Opening Day as I'll still be at work. But tonight, I shall toast to the season, just not sure with what.

[chazwicke]

Go Nats!

[beerboogie]

Baseball in DC yeah!

[The Alchemist]

I'm a Pirate fan and yes it takes alot to admit this. When I go to a game we usually hit the South Side of Pittsburgh where there are several bars featuring a nice selection of microbrews from around the country. Prices at PNC Park are too much to pay and still enjoy the beer.

[TrojanAnteater]

Those old days of Andy Van Slyke, Orlando Merced, Jay Bell, Doug Drabek were great. I'll still never forget the play at the plate with Sid Bream though.

[The Alchemist]

Neither will I....

[zoom6zoom]

Last game I attended was in Kansas City.. I would have to guestimate it was somewhere around '79 as I went with my fraternity bretheren. Can't for the life of me remember who they were playing.

As you can probably tell, I'm not exactly a big sports fan. Growing up in Boston can take the heart right out of ya.

[s8n]

I'm drinking a Cleveland Steamer. It's an oatmeal stoudt I made a while ago. Go Tribe!!!

[fretlessman71]

I thought a Cleveland Steamer would be something the Dawgs left behind at the football stadium... :D

[HarkJohnny]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
I thought a Cleveland Steamer would be something the Dawgs left behind at the football stadium...

hahahhaha!!! i bet it would steam in the cold of football season.:eek:

[MikShau]

Just a note to make you shiver.

Got a report from a friend who attended the Yankee/Braves PRE-SEASON game and was paying $12 for the large BMC beers.

I used to go to a AA team that played in the same venue and it was, "buy the souvenir glass for $6 and refills are $3" but the beer vendors were so bored, they filled it up all night for free.

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by wortchillergoal
I will rasie a glass of beer only when baseball season is over. I look at baseball bats as a waste of wood that could habe been used to make hockey sticks.

Funny, I think the exact opposite :D

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by zoom6zoom
Growing up in Boston can take the heart right out of ya.

What doesn't kill us.... :rolleyes:

[HarkJohnny]

got my BoSox had on today and listening to my Reds as I write. Arroyo pitching but he just gave up a 2 run homer.

it's a long way to the Series though. good thing :D

[HarkJohnny]

AND ARROYO JUST POUNDED HIS FIRST HOME RUN!!! WOOHOOO!

[hops99]

I'm a life-long Kansas City Royals fan, which is actually better than it sounds. For the last 15 years or so, I've never had to worry about a high-stakes playoff game or any of that stuff. So, I can drink my beer in peace, knowing that the Royals will be 30 games under .500 by the All-Star break. If they somehow were competitive again, I'd drive out to Missouri, and bring back a boatload of Boulevard stuff to enjoy.

I've still got 1985 though, thanks to Jack Clark and Don Denkinger!

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by zoom6zoom
I don't think you can brew a beer that strong...

Ouch. That really hurt. Hey....I was raised a Cub fan, I am used to optimism in the face of defeat!

[skahtboi]

Well...at this point, the Rangers and the BoSox are .500 on the season!

[Jake]

Don't laugh, but I really think the Roar has been restored in the Tigers this season.

[xtalman]

Angels have dropped 2 so far to Seattle, ouch divison losses always hurt.

[TrojanAnteater]

Originally posted by xtalman
Angels have dropped 2 so far to Seattle, ouch divison losses always hurt.

you KNEW Washburn would beat the Angels though. Perfect cliche in sports... guy leaves team to go play for division rival, beats old team. Happens every time. Fuggin Mariners, I hate them.

[Jake]

Originally posted by skahtboi
Well...at this point, the Rangers and the BoSox are .500 on the season!

Good hitting team those Rangers. Tigers been hitting the HR's (12) in the first 3 games. I must say the Rangers never gave up even after being down 8-0 .

[HarkJohnny]

Originally posted by Jake
Don't laugh, but I really think the Roar has been restored in the Tigers this season.

that would be cool! Rock City could use some sports love.

[Jake]

A funny story I heard about a survey one of the sports mags did about sports team owners. They asked their readers to vote on which sports team had the best owner and which one they thought had the worst. The Detroit Red Wings won the best team owner and the Detroit Tiger won the worst team owner. Whats funny is they are own by the same person Mike Ilitch. He also owns the pizza chain Little Caesars.

Tigers are 5-0 best start since 1987. Can they do another historic 35-5 start as they did in the glory days of 1984?

[DecoJuicer]

Jake,

I really don't think that we should be talking about the Tigers. Otherwise, they might notice that people are paying attention, and then it's back to the same old Tigers.

The first rule about Detroit's baseball club is that we don't talk about Detroit's baseball club.

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by Jake
Don't laugh, but I really think the Roar has been restored in the Tigers this season.

Not laughing at all! Maybe they just needed a new hand at the helm?

[SoxyinMO]

Hark Johnny -- I am still spitting nails that we got rid of Arroyo but kept that ... Wells. I MAY eat my words but if part of Theo's tantrum was because the owners were sticking with older players, then tell me, please, the reasoning behind keeping Wells...oh, yeah, no one else wants him... :rolleyes:

[Jake]

Originally posted by DecoJuicer
Jake,

I really don't think that we should be talking about the Tigers. Otherwise, they might notice that people are paying attention, and then it's back to the same old Tigers.

The first rule about Detroit's baseball club is that we don't talk about Detroit's baseball club.

Your right. The Tigers did hold my attention to about the All-star game last year. I got to go down to Detroit and see the Tigers play at Comerica Park for the first time July 1. They beat the Yanks 10-2 that night. Even though they were a million game back of the CWS They were still in the hunt for a wild card being only 6 games back and only 1 game under .500. They ended up losing the next three to the Yankee's which was the start of a 6 game losing streak which put them out of a wild card chase.

[Prankasaur]

Hey HarkJohnny-
How should we pitch to your boy Arroyo? I see he is hitting 1.000!:)

By the way, on opening day I drank some Goose Island IPA. One of Goose Island's pubs are only a block away from Wrigley, which makes it easy to drown my sorrows after going to three games last year, and the Cubs lost all three. Sigh.

[HarkJohnny]

Originally posted by Prankasaur
Hey HarkJohnny-
How should we pitch to your boy Arroyo? I see he is hitting 1.000!

By the way, on opening day I drank some Goose Island IPA. One of Goose Island's pubs are only a block away from Wrigley, which makes it easy to drown my sorrows after going to three games last year, and the Cubs lost all three. Sigh.

keep pitching so he can knock his SECOND today OUT OF THE FREAKING PARK and onto Waveland Ave!!

:p

ahhahhah1!HH1h1h1hAHhahahhah1!!!!! He's a MONSTER!

[HogieWan]

I don't have a MLB team anywhere close enough to catch a game on random afternoons (Astros are 4.5 hours away), but I grew up with WGN on channel 4, so I saw a lot of Cubs games (along with Bozo the Clown every morning before school). So I obviously have a place in my heart for the Cubbies. I did also grow up with the Saints, so I'm used to it.

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by HarkJohnny
keep pitching so he can knock his SECOND today OUT OF THE FREAKING PARK and onto Waveland Ave!!


ahhahhah1!HH1h1h1hAHhahahhah1!!!!! He's a MONSTER!


Please, please can we have him back? You take Wells, you won't be sorry...really, really; arg my crossed fingers hurt :o

[Jake]

Good game last night between Tigers and Twins. Its been awhile since the Tigers have gotten the best of the Twins, out scoring them 42-7 in the last three game series. Last night you have thought the Twins won the 7th game of the WS after their come behind win.

Soxy, I will be at Comerica Park June 4th to watch the Tigers play your beloved Red Soxs.

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by Jake
Soxy, I will be at Comerica Park June 4th to watch the Tigers play your beloved Red Soxs.

Very cool, Jake!

I'm hoping that next year we can go further afield than KC! Maybe Detroit to "visit family" or Cleveland to "visit family" or Boston to...well, you get it! HAVE FUN!!!!

[DecoJuicer]

Soxy,

Let me know if you make it up near Detroit. I'll buy you and your husband a couple of rounds.

[Triple Freak]

I celebrate each opening day with a Dogfish Head Golden Shower Ale. It used to be called Prescription Pils. Daggone good beer, BTW.

[fretlessman71]

Are the Rockies for real? Wow... 7 games over .500. Might just have to head off to the Sandlot brewery one of these afternoons, eh what?

[chazwicke]

>From wire services:

The Fullerton Flyers, an independent minor league baseball team that begins
play next month, recently traded for a pitcher from a team in Schaumburg,
Ill., whose season is already under way.

The Flyers acquired the pitcher by sending the Schaumburg team, also
known as the Flyers, 60 cases of Budweiser. That's because the pitcher
is Nigel Thatch, who is 0-3 in seven starts but is also the actor who
played cocky athlete Leon in Budweiser commercials.

"This trade was a bargain for us," Fullerton General Manager Ed Hart said.
"We were prepared to throw in a Clydesdale."

Rich Ehrenrich, owner of the Schaumburg team, told the Chicago Tribune,
"Nigel really gave us a unique presence in the sports marketplace.
In the true spirit of 'Leon Time,' we'll have a cold one courtesy
of Fullerton and thank Nigel for his time here."

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by DecoJuicer
Soxy,

Let me know if you make it up near Detroit. I'll buy you and your husband a couple of rounds.

Very cool! I'll take you up on that; though it'll probably be next year!

Ditto if you ever find yourself in Mid-Mo...Or since, as gone_fishing found out, there's not much around here, we'll have you over for a home brew or two or .... Your bread-making lady, too! ;)

[Jake]

Am I dreaming? Is it really so? 1/4 into the season and the Tiger's have the best record in MLB.

I'm glad I bought tickets when I did. The last two game were sell outs of 40,000+

Juicer do you know if the Beer Garden at the Park has any good beer? I will not pay $8.50 for a Miller Light or Bud Light.

[DecoJuicer]

I haven't been down to a Tiger game in many years, so I couldn't tell you.

I really try my hardest to avoid Detroit. I also have an issue with paying $20 to park. I'll check with some guys at work tomorrow who are season ticket holders and get back with you.

[fretlessman71]

Am *I* dreaming? The Rockies have a winning record! :D

[Jake]

Yes I hated that $20 to park crap. Since I'm going to a Sunday afternoon game I'm willing to walk 15-20 minutes if there is $7-12 parking to be found. Will you check on that for me also with your season ticket friends.

[DecoJuicer]

He is not a good beer kind of guy, so he didn't really notice what they had. He said that they did have Amstel light and a couple of other "good" beers, though he couldn't name any.

As for parking, I think that there is some $10 parking a short way from the stadium, but it fills up quick.

[boxthefox]

How strong of a beer would i have to get for my cubbies you think???LOL, i usually go with whatever my gut tells me and hope they start winning. Apparently my gut is always wrong.

[hops99]

Since I'm going to a Sunday afternoon game I'm willing to walk 15-20 minutes if there is $7-12 parking to be found.

Just park along the street (for free) up Woodward a mile or so from the stadium. Oh, and wear your bullet-proof vest...

[HarkJohnny]

going to the Reds - Brewers game tonight. Last time I was there (about 2 weeks ago) one tiny booth had Great Lakes Burning River on tap. $7.00 for a plastic cup that's MAYBE 16oz. Instead of having a second I went and got a 6 pack the next day.

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by boxthefox
How strong of a beer would i have to get for my cubbies you think???LOL, i usually go with whatever my gut tells me and hope they start winning. Apparently my gut is always wrong.

Been there! I waited 29 years to see my boys win; I'm not sure it's worth the wait, but no other win will be as sweet as that one was. Keep the faith!

[Flamebuster]

The Angels are my team. They sell several beers at the stadium but nothing you would get excited about, mostly the standard Bud, Miller, Coors, Fosters and Pyramid Curve Ball. They also have Rolling Rock, Harp, Corona and Guinness. Sometimes you can find a Sam Adams.

The cost for anything other than the big tree is 8 bucks so I usually on have one of whatever is easiest to get.

[SoxyinMO]

I tend to have a bit of a squeaky wallet most of the time, but I went so many years without going to a game that now that's MY big deal. I don't look at prices, I don't ask questions, I just get what I want....2-3 days out of the year won't kill me. (I hope :o )

[Flamebuster]

I hear your SoxyinMO. I was lucky to get to visit Fenway when I was in Boston several years ago. What history! What prices! But the great thing they have is the local watering holes right out side the gate and a better assortment of brews on tap inside. But, truthfully, we are not at the game to enjoy a beer, but to watch America's pastime.

I went last night and found a Firestone Double Barrel Ale on tap for $8. Now that is a tasty brew and one that put a smile on my face. Of course the 100 bucks on crap for the rest of the family took the smile right off, but a night at the park is really more about memories than anything else. I know they are some of my fondest memories of by dad.

[Jake]

My trip to Comerica Park was really fun even though the Tigers did not win that day. I found the Beer Hall and to my delight found something other than Bud & Miller Lite to drink. The only decent beers on tap was Bass Pale Ale and Samuel Adams.

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by Jake
My trip to Comerica Park was really fun even though the Tigers did not win that day. I found the Beer Hall and to my delight found something other than Bud & Miller Lite to drink. The only decent beers on tap was Bass Pale Ale and Samuel Adams.

SO glad you had fun, Jake. That makes me even more excited for my trip to Kauffmann in August : Boulevard & Gates BBQ. Ahhhhh, now that's livin'. Sorry I can't be sorry your Tigers lost that game though :rolleyes:

[5pound_bass]

I always have a sausage and a Harpoon IPA outside of Fenway when I go to visit my family. It's a great way to start a ballgame mingling with RedSox Nation.:D

[Drunkman98]

As a CUBBIE FAN I have to stick with OLD STYLE for the season!! UGGH!!!

[fretlessman71]

Doesn't seem to be helping the Cubbies much this year - maybe if you switched to Goose Island they'd have a turnaround after the All Star break? :)

Welcome to the board!

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by 5pound_bass
I always have a sausage and a Harpoon IPA outside of Fenway when I go to visit my family. It's a great way to start a ballgame mingling with RedSox Nation.:D

What about Boston Beerworks? Isn't that just across the street from Fenway.

[Flamebuster]

Boston Beer Works is also just across the street from Fenway. I visited it when I was in Boston. Great place with several tasty brews on tap.

Anyone know anything about Toronto and the Blue Jays park? I am going there later this summer.

[5pound_bass]

yeah the beer works is great, but I guess I just need to be outside strolling with the Nation on a gameday.

[steveh]

Originally posted by Drunkman98
As a CUBBIE FAN I have to stick with OLD STYLE for the season!! UGGH!!!

Is that part of the secret society agreement? I never drank Old Stale when I was still jaded by the Cubs. Oh yeah, I was only 9. ;)

S.

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by Jake
Don't laugh, but I really think the Roar has been restored in the Tigers this season. \


At the All Star break it would appear that you are correct. As I recall....you have your share of former Rangers up there!

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by Jake
Good hitting team those Rangers. Tigers been hitting the HR's (12) in the first 3 games. I must say the Rangers never gave up even after being down 8-0 .

Yeah....and they are still in the fight for the AL West. I am so glad to finally see some pitching in Texas to go along with the hitting!

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by Jake
Yes I hated that $20 to park crap. Since I'm going to a Sunday afternoon game I'm willing to walk 15-20 minutes if there is $7-12 parking to be found. Will you check on that for me also with your season ticket friends.

Wow! I can park at a Ranger game for five bucks! Unless of course, the Red Sox, Yankees, or Astros are in town. Then the price doubles. Beer is still a reasonable five dollars for 16 oz of Smithwicks, Harp, or Guinness as well.

[skahtboi]

Michael Young, Texas Rangers, All-Star Game MVP. Congrats!

Next stop....World Series MVP! ;)

[fretlessman71]

That giant sucking sound you heard from the Allegheny last night was Trevor Hoffman... CHOKING. :rolleyes:

[steveh]

Oh yeh -- love that AL-West. zzzzzzzzzzzz

S.

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by skahtboi
Wow! I can park at a Ranger game for five bucks! Unless of course, the Red Sox, Yankees, or Astros are in town. Then the price doubles. Beer is still a reasonable five dollars for 16 oz of Smithwicks, Harp, or Guinness as well.

I managed to get a hotel within walking distance of Kauffman this year! I'll be walkin' to see my Sox soon! Wooo Hooo! (If my leave doesn't get cancelled :( )

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by steveh
Oh yeh -- love that AL-West. zzzzzzzzzzzz

S.

NL? ;)

[steveh]

Originally posted by SoxyinMO
NL?

Sorry...you know it's comin', and I have to say it...

GO CARDS!! ;)

Of course there's that AL Central we all love...baseball at its finest!

S.

[DecoJuicer]

Soxy,

Have you read the book, "Faithful" by Stephen King? It is non-fiction, and chronicles the Red Sox championship season. I have not read it, as I'm not that big of a baseball fan. I know that you are a big Red Sox fan, so I thought that you might like it.

[Stodbrew]

Originally posted by SoxyinMO
NL?


Easy now... :p

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by DecoJuicer
Soxy,

Have you read the book, "Faithful" by Stephen King? It is non-fiction, and chronicles the Red Sox championship season. I have not read it, as I'm not that big of a baseball fan. I know that you are a big Red Sox fan, so I thought that you might like it.

Sure did, Deco. I read it the day it came into our library (thank goodness I work there so I could snag it before anyone spilled anything on it) and I got my mom to buy me a copy for Christmas last year. (Along with the Red Sox World Series edition Monopoly; even though she bought me the regular Red Sox Monopoly the year before).

Faithful is GREAT and it reminded me what a great writer King can be. I had become tired of his LONG books; they just weren't doing anything for me any more, but he is really an amazing author and that just shines through in Faithful.

And having read it right after THE WIN was amazing because I could remember some of those games so clearly and would nod & think, oh yes, I remember how that felt! AND it may be mean-spirited, but I LOVE the picture of Tek giving A-Rod what for on the cover! I have that pic on a Drop Kick Murphy's T-shirt, too!

Sorry, didn't mean to ramble on so...Just, here are three of my greatest loves, beer, baseball and books!

[cewldre]

now now fellas and ladies, we all know the reds are going to win it all this year.

[smeyrt]

im thing a hop rod will do me in nicely

[fretlessman71]

now now fellas and ladies, we all know the reds are going to win it all this year.

Only if they play the Rockies for the rest of the season. :rolleyes: Lost their last 7 games by a grand total of 12 runs. Sheesh...

[SoxyinMO]

Yeah, the reds need to pick up some relief pitching. It really upsets me to see Arroyo get the no decision because your pen BLOWS the lead :mad: If you all aren't going to treat him right, then send him back! (please, please)

[xtalman]

Let's Go Mets!

[fretlessman71]

I'm sure by now you know that the win-loss stat for pitchers is the most useless stat in sports, with the amount of "unanswered points" in a game a close second... let the team record speak for itself and pat the pitcher on the back for having been a part of it, and leave it at that...

[HarkJohnny]

Originally posted by SoxyinMO
Yeah, the reds need to pick up some relief pitching. It really upsets me to see Arroyo get the no decision because your pen BLOWS the lead :mad: If you all aren't going to treat him right, then send him back! (please, please)

lol, it's gotten sad but we picked up a couple of bullpen guys last week. it'll turn around!

then again we play the Brewers who have whooped our collective A$$es this year... and they are among the worst teams in the league

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by HarkJohnny
then again we play the Brewers who have whooped our collective A$$es this year... and they are among the worst teams in the league

Don't you HATE that? Ugh. It drives me crazy when the D-Rays knock us down. Especially since, inevitably, the Yankees are winning at the same time :(

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
I'm sure by now you know that the win-loss stat for pitchers is the most useless stat in sports, with the amount of "unanswered points" in a game a close second... let the team record speak for itself and pat the pitcher on the back for having been a part of it, and leave it at that...

For baseball, yeah. And man, do I have respect for those guys. Just tossing the ball for the dogs about kills me some days. Though I do have a border collie & she IS totally obsessed...and keeps me throwing for HOURS.

But you know those pitchers like to have a fatter win than loss record. The FANS know what they've done, and the pitchers, and baseball in general, but HISTORY may not. Besides, I was mainly trying to get HarkJohnny to get the Reds to send Arroyo back to Boston. :D

I have to admit that I get a bit nervous with all these AA & AAA pitchers throwing for our injured pitchers.

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by SoxyinMO
I have to admit that I get a bit nervous with all these AA & AAA pitchers throwing for our injured pitchers.

Heck! If you were a Ranger fan, you would have been used to this feeling many years ago! :D

[Mill Rat]

Originally posted by skahtboi
Heck! If you were a Ranger fan, you would have been used to this feeling many years ago! :D
Yeah, the last time a MLB players' strike was looming, the odds on the Cubs taking the world series went way up. Folks figured that if the owners brought in minor league players as scabs, the Cubs would have a real advantage with their years of experience in fielding a team full of minor league quality players in the major leagues.

[SoxyinMO]

Well, let us not dwell on the bad news. The good news is that I got to see my boys in Kansas City the first week of this month. AND, as you can see, the second night we sat right in front of the Boulevard taps. It wasn't all bad. :rolleyes:

[Jake]

I can not believe it been since June 10th I last posted on this thread. At that time the standings looked like this:
EAST
_____
Boston 35-23 ---
NYY 35-25 0.5
Toronto 34-27 2.0

Central
______

Detroit 39-23 ---
CWS 38-23 0.5
Cleveland 29-32 9.5
Minn 27-34 11.5

Wow have things changed since then, except for one. The Tigers are still in first place and are going to the playoffs for the first time in 19 years.

[DecoJuicer]

A good day for Detroit!!! Wooo Hoooo!!!

Now if the Lions can just learn how to play football.....

[Jake]

The Lions don't bother me has much this year. I think the reason for that is after the Tigers would let me down I would turn my hopes on the Lions.

I don't know if you realize this but the Red Wing ended the 2006 season with the best record in the NHL and was knocked out in the first round of the playoffs. The Pistons ended the 2006 season with the best record in the NBA and was defeated in the Eastern finals. Maybe we better hope the Tigers don't end up with the best record in baseball.

By the way has that ever happen were one city had the best W-L record in three different sports?

[BluesHarp]

Originally posted by HarkJohnny
lol, it's gotten sad but we picked up a couple of bullpen guys last week. it'll turn around!

then again we play the Brewers who have whooped our collective A$$es this year... and they are among the worst teams in the league

Took me months to see this post, but I must defend my boys!..lol!!

Anyway, the Brewers are an up and coming team; injuries decimated their lineup this year:

Ricky Weeks 2B
Cory Koskie 3B
J.J. Hardy SS
Ben Sheets P
Tomo Ohka P
Matt Wise Relief P (Set-up man)

All starters at the beginning of the year; all missed at least 1/3 or more of the season.


Next year, they should all be 100%; add in another year experience for Prince Fielder (1B, Rookie - .275 BA, 26 HR), Tony Gwynn Jr. (Rookie, OF), Cory Hart (Rookie, OF). This team will be a force if they stay healthy...

[SoxyinMO]

Well, call the wambulance! One more weekend and then another five months of torture until spring season starts up again. Guess I'll be brewing a lot more!

[Jake]

Tigers defeat the 245 million dollar payroll Yanks!

[Jake]

To bad for the Yanks they don't decide MLB champions like they do for college football and have sports writers vote for the champion. It is this very reason I think the college football national championship is a joke. It need to be won on the field.

[dparsons]

For those whose teams are still in the race, the beer of choice must be Oktoberfest!

[Jake]

For me usually Oktoberfest beer is associated with the beginning of the football season. I would love for it to be associated with the MLB playoffs each year.

In one of my post I was not criticizing the NYY for having such a high pay role. More power to them. That just don't automactically win you championships. After all I'm also a fan of the Detroit Red Wings. Its been said of them before the NHL went to a salary cap that they were the best hockey team money could buy.

I like the idea of the salary cap. Baseball is now the only sport that don't have one. It makes it more fair for the smaller market teams.

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by Jake
Tigers defeat the 245 million dollar payroll Yanks!

Excellent game! Bonderman at his best! Here's to all you Tigers Fans. Now beat those blasted A's ;)

[Jake]

Thanks Soxy. Have you seen the ESPN ad were the young Red Sox fan locks herself in her room because her team did not make the playoffs. Family is trying to get her to come out and Tommy Lasorta says even if you can't root for the Red Sox you can still watch the playoffs and root against the Yankees.

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by Jake
Thanks Soxy. Have you seen the ESPN ad were the young Red Sox fan locks herself in her room because her team did not make the playoffs. Family is trying to get her to come out and Tommy Lasorta says even if you can't root for the Red Sox you can still watch the playoffs and root against the Yankees.

Ah, rooting against the Yankees. Every Sox Fan's second joy. I love those Tommy La Sorda ads. He's the perfect person for them.

Boy, the Tigers sure have their second wind, don't they? Rogers next, yeah? and then Bonderman. Keep up the good thoughts & I'll add mine. If my Sox can't have it at least Detroit should. Go Tigers (for now)

Go Sox for ever!

[Jake]

Oh My God! I can't believe it.

[steveh]

Bring on the Kitties Jake, I'm about to Photoshop my Sox hat into my Card's hat (yeah, I have 2 teams - was rootin' for 'em both last year - and you Cubbies fan can cry in yer beer!) ;)

Anyone remember 1968? Hopefully 2006 is payback!

S.

[SoxyinMO]

Maggs was amazing tonight, Jake. I LOVED watching Polanco run around the bases with his balaklava on! Good luck, Tigers!

[steveh]

Originally posted by SoxyinMO
Maggs was amazing tonight,

Sure, rub it in. Waaaaaahhh!

S.

;)

[DecoJuicer]

All right Jake, what should we be drinking while we watch the World Series?? Bells?? Dark Horse?? New Holland?? Maybe a couple of growlers of Corktown Red from Dragonmead??

Who would have thought that he Tigers would have gone from worst to first in one year??

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by SoxyinMO
Ah, rooting against the Yankees. Every Sox Fan's second joy. I love those Tommy La Sorda ads. He's the perfect person for them.

Boy, the Tigers sure have their second wind, don't they? Rogers next, yeah? and then Bonderman. Keep up the good thoughts & I'll add mine. If my Sox can't have it at least Detroit should. Go Tigers (for now)

Go Sox for ever!


You know, the world is really divided into two types of people. Those who love the Yankess, and those who hate them.

I am in the latter group.

[Jake]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by steveh
[B]Bring on the Kitties Jake, I'm about to Photoshop my Sox hat into my Card's hat (yeah, I have 2 teams - was rootin' for 'em both last year

I'm hoping for the Cards to win the Mets because the Tigers has played the Card in interleague play.

I was rootin' for the Sox teams in both 2004 and 2005 because they had not won a WS since 1917 (CWS) & 1918 (BRS)

[Jake]

Originally posted by DecoJuicer
All right Jake, what should we be drinking while we watch the World Series?? Bells?? Dark Horse?? New Holland?? Maybe a couple of growlers of Corktown Red from Dragonmead??

Who would have thought that he Tigers would have gone from worst to first in one year??

Most likely it will be a Bells beers . This season has taken me by surprise. Most Tigers fans were hoping to just reach .500 . In 1984 they built up to that year from small improvements from previous years. This is truely remarkable.

[HarkJohnny]

GO TIGERS!

here's a sweet desktop for you tiger fans:
http://www.mandolux.com/archive/2006/0811.html

and one for cards fans:
http://www.mandolux.com/archive/2004/1022.html


p.s. not my work but i love the guy's site... always a sweet desktop pic.

[steveh]

Anyone else running out tomorrow to Sports Authority for their New Era Cardinals World series cap? I have mine from 2 years ago, a new one will look great with that one and my Sox hat from last year!!

S.

Uh, Jake - were you born in '68? ;)

[steveh]

Originally posted by HarkJohnny
and one for cards fans:
http://www.mandolux.com/archive/2004/1022.html


Hey Hark? That's the Card's traveling cap...how's 'bout a Cardinals Red cap?

S.

Edit: Looks like the Tiger's logo is their away game version too.

[SoxyinMO]

Originally posted by steveh
Sure, rub it in. Waaaaaahhh!

S.




:D


Whew, FINALLY! Okay Tigers, let's hope those arms aren't too rested. I've got some Bell's here to help you all along.

[Jake]

Originally posted by HarkJohnny
GO TIGERS!

here's a sweet desktop for you tiger fans:
http://www.mandolux.com/archive/2006/0811.html

and one for cards fans:
http://www.mandolux.com/archive/2004/1022.html


p.s. not my work but i love the guy's site... always a sweet desktop pic.

Thanks Hark. I made that my desktop. I'm trying to figure out how to make it my avatar. Help

[Jake]

Wonder what that was on Kenny Rogers hand? Very interesting.

[steveh]

Snew.

;)

S.

[steveh]

...aw c'mon, no one is biting on this one?

S.

[mdblu1]

OK, fellow Sox fan and Land of Lincoln inmate....Whats snew???
:rolleyes:

[steveh]

Heh -- maybe it's a midwest thang.

Then again, judging by your tagline I can see you're a fair man with the bottle... ;)

S.

Oh yeah, Nuthin', what's s'new with you?

[wortchillergoal]

I can't wait for the Series to be over so that TV will return to normal. Damn this baseball season is way to long. Couldn't these guys do something more interesting like competitive knitting.

[mdblu1]

Yeah, it is a bit too long. It was MUCH better LAST year:D

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by wortchillergoal
I can't wait for the Series to be over so that TV will return to normal. Damn this baseball season is way to long. Couldn't these guys do something more interesting like competitive knitting.

Whaaaaaa?????????


Are you one of them there commies I heard tell about?

[steveh]

Originally posted by skahtboi
Are you one of them there commies I heard tell about?

He's a goalie, what do you expect? He probably doesn't stop dodging flying objects on vacation. ;)

S.

[chazwicke]

I did hear that this series is, so far, the lowest rated World Series by AC Nielson. Not that that means anything.

[wortchillergoal]

Originally posted by steveh
He's a goalie, what do you expect? He probably doesn't stop dodging flying objects on vacation. ;)

S.

After some games, my teammates accuse me of doding too mnay flying objects At which time I hear,"No beer for you."

This years World Series is being called on account of weather and common sense.

[Jake]

Originally posted by chazwicke
I did hear that this series is, so far, the lowest rated World Series by AC Nielson. Not that that means anything.

The first game was very low in ratings, picked up some the second game. Have not heard about game three. Good pitching is not exciting like a slug fest. Reminds me of the story of when a husband took his wife to a baseball game and it turned out to be a real pitching duel with the score 1-0 and the one pitcher taking a no-hitter into the 8th inning. The wife tells the husband "lets get the heck out of here nothing is happening".

[fretlessman71]

Originally posted by wortchillergoal


This years World Series is being called on account of weather and common sense. Thanks, Wort - I NEEDED a good belly laugh today! :D

[wortchillergoal]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Thanks, Wort - I NEEDED a good belly laugh today! :D

Glad to be of service Fret.

Can anyine direct me to a public fund collecting money to have the umps throw the next game so that it iwll all be over?

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by wortchillergoal
I can't wait for the Series to be over so that TV will return to normal. Damn this baseball season is way to long. Couldn't these guys do something more interesting like competitive knitting.

Baseball season too long? No way.


Now hockey on the other hand has way too long of a season. Lessee, the season starts in October and the SC Finals are in June. But you don't hear me complaining....:D

[DecoJuicer]

Allow me to be the first here to congratulate the Cardinals.

Well played fellas.

At least I had the satisfaction of seeing Detroit go from the worst team in major league baseball, to the second best. Get 'em next years boys.

[Jake]

Well its time to put this thread to bed. Congratulations to all you Cardinal fans. I would of loved to of seen the Tigers win this series, but it was not in the cards for them. If there was ever a next deserving team the Cardinals are it. They have not won a series since 1982 and have been there several times but fallen short. I hope this will be a spring board for the Tigers for better years to come.

Lets have a thread like this next spring. The two things I love the most is good beer and baseball.

[HarkJohnny]

the only good thing about the cards winning the series:

now they can break apart and sell of the pieces of the team... meaning they will suck for years to come. about time. :D

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by HarkJohnny
the only good thing about the cards winning the series:

now they can break apart and sell of the pieces of the team... meaning they will suck for years to come. about time. :D

Always looking for the positives, aren't you?!

[skahtboi]

Okay. Time to ask that seasonal question again. What beer are you choosing for opening day? I am thinking on the subject, but still not sure.

[dparsons]

My own Dubbel Play of course!

[larin1477]

Originally posted by zoom6zoom
Last game I attended was in Kansas City.. I would have to guestimate it was somewhere around '79 as I went with my fraternity bretheren. Can't for the life of me remember who they were playing.

As you can probably tell, I'm not exactly a big sports fan. Growing up in Boston can take the heart right out of ya.

Ummm are you serious?....Growing up in Boston should make you SOME kind of sports fan...if not a RedSox Fan!

[larin1477]

I will toast Monday night...(the beginning of the RedSox world series run) with a 4 pk of DFH 90...(cuz after trying it im hooked!...lol)

[Jake]

Since it's a new season would anyone eject if we started a new 2007 Baseball and beer thread.

[Stodbrew]

Nope.

[chazwicke]

Go Nats!!!

[HarkJohnny]

Cards lost last night. awesome!

and what's this business with some city having an opener BEFORE THE REDS! that might as well be treason!

TODAY is opening day and I won't accept any other ideas or opinions. It's not until the parade has ended and that first pitch is thrown by a Reds pitcher that baseball season has OFFICIALLY begun. :D

[Stodbrew]

Actually, opening day isn't until tomorrow, because that's when the Giants open the season. :D

[Uncle Joe]

I think I will brew a nice amber or Irish red to support the Cardinals :D

GO STL