Take me out to the Ballgame

Class of 1998 Joined : 09 Apr 2008 Posts : 125

Well the season is started up. Every adoring eye is fixed to their television screen or their plasma on the wall (I do not fit in that latter category). Of course, they're watching their favorite teams. Some of us like Julie actually get to go, and I feel some jealousy. But that's o.k. because everyone around my area gets to go see the Nashville Sounds. It's the best baseball game in town, hands down. I went to two games last year. Bring along your significant other or get some fellas or ladies and head to the game. I hope they do well this year.

On to the MLB, the Cubs are rarin' to start this season and we still have Ramirez so we're doing well there. I cannot say yet what the season bears for my favorite team, but if you think another team is better, let me know by completing the poll. You are allowed to vote for just one, or two, since you might like the Sounds (because they're local) and the Braves (major league) at the same time. However, if you have no opinion or don't like baseball, don't skew the results because these statistics will be off. I'm aiming to have a low margin of error, so please vote your actual favorite team.

Subject: Re: Take me out to the Ballgame Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:23 pm

YAY NICK! Love it. Although my Bravos aren't doing the best...especially with Smoltzy being possibly out for a LONG time Sad

Class of 1998 Joined : 09 Apr 2008 Posts : 125

Smoltz - gosh I remember having some of his baseball cards. He's been a top-notch pitcher for your Braves, despite this absence. I wonder - is he hurt? I mean, I could just look it up, but I'd rather hear it from a fan.

My Cubs did well today. We call Carlos Zambrano "Big Z," or just "Z." He started out today versus the ol' Brewers. I think he's one of our aces. He can throw the knuckleball and a dropping fast ball that leaves batters heads spinning. It was fun to watch, and guess what? Ryne Sandberg is manager of the Peoria Chiefs, the Chicago Cubs farm team. It's like I'm living in 1989 again, except Sandberg's older and not playing. It was good to see him talking with the Cubs chairman and Skip Caray, Harry Caray's son. I caught the game right at the middle of the Star-Spangled Banner.

Class of 1998 Joined : 09 Apr 2008 Posts : 125

For the love of Pete will someone else vote? I mean, I should ask nicely but I know we had several baseball team members, let alone others who value the sport or watch it occassionaly. Bottom line - if you tell people you're for a certain team in baseball, vote once for them, or twice if it's a tie between two different teams.

Subject: Re: Take me out to the Ballgame Sat May 03, 2008 9:35 am

Baseball sucks imo. But I voted Yankess b/c when I read the name it came through in Chris Farley's voice and it made me laugh.
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Subject: Re: Take me out to the Ballgame Sat May 03, 2008 10:02 am

Baseball does NOT SUCK. Allen I am hurt.

Smoltz is injured AGAIN this year...because of that and seeing they don't know what they are going to do about his shoulder...last I heard he was stepping down from starter and going back to closer. I am going to miss watching him pitch multiple innings but I sure did love watching him walk out on the field in the 9th. The stands would go nuts!!

I only voted for one team...because I honestly only really love and follow the Braves. But I have to cheer for the Red Sox cause my boyfriend will hurt me otherwise...and he is much bigger than me Smile

Subject: Re: Take me out to the Ballgame Sat May 03, 2008 10:03 am

Oh...and one of the things I miss most about Nashville is the Sounds games...especially on Thirsty Thursdays!

Class of 1998 Joined : 08 Apr 2008 Posts : 80

I would have to say The Braves. Our church youth group used to take trips down to Atlanta to watch them play.

Class of 1998 Joined : 09 Apr 2008 Posts : 125

I watched Big Z pitch today. We're still looking hot, with Derek Lee as a baseman. I am loving it! There's no better season that this one. Of course I can't speak for everyone!

Subject: Re: Take me out to the Ballgame Tue May 06, 2008 10:43 pm

Don't get to excited the Cubs will find a way to fudge it up.
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Subject: Re: Take me out to the Ballgame Tue May 13, 2008 8:45 am

I fear that the Braves will be going down the path of the Cubs and how the Red Sox used to be...

This last series killed us until the game yesterday afternoon!

Oh...and if any of you care, Smoltz will no longer be a starter. He took himself down to the bullpen...sniffle.

Subject: Re: Take me out to the Ballgame Wed May 21, 2008 8:40 am

Did anyone hear about the Red Sox no hitter?! Even if you aren't a fan, you have to be impressed with the pitcher...had cancer, comes back and gets a no hitter? That is the stuff movies are made of.

Oh...and I have to brag...my Bravos have beat the Mets twice in one day!!!

Class of 1998 Joined : 09 Apr 2008 Posts : 125

Yeah, that was amazing! I saw the last few moments of the Red Sox game on Sportscenter or some other sports program. He was so stoked, as were his teammates! They know how hard it is to play the game called baseball, and how much the sport matters to their fans.

BASEBALL RULES !!!

Subject: Re: Take me out to the Ballgame Thu May 22, 2008 8:40 am

I believe I am going to a game tonight. If we win this one, the Bravos will have swept the series against the Mets and we will be ahead of them by 2 games! Now to make the Phillies and the Marlins lose!