tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post115638454609234148..comments2024-03-29T04:32:39.897-07:00Comments on the joy of sox: G126: Red Sox 5, Angels 4allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1156440788445230962006-08-24T10:33:00.000-07:002006-08-24T10:33:00.000-07:00Boston fans who've had TV (and live) access their ...<I> Boston fans who've had TV (and live) access their whole lives don't appreciate how lucky they are.</I><BR/><BR/>This is what I say when a certain blogger complains about getting a non-NESN broadcast. It's so cool to be able to see every game. It's really something to appreciate.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1156440661024823912006-08-24T10:31:00.000-07:002006-08-24T10:31:00.000-07:00I think the intensity of the rivalry in thelast fo...<I>I think the intensity of the rivalry in thelast four years, the playoffs of 03-04-05 and the amazing 04 season has caused us to get a little bit away from that. </I><BR/><BR/>Winning is addictive. You get a taste and you want more. Like all addictions, it starts out as fun but is not healthy, and it messes you up in myriad ways. Like all addictions, winning becomes so important that there is nothing else. <BR/><BR/>But everyone wants to win. It's an unsolveable paradox.<BR/><BR/>Someone here recently mentioned (referring to a column by Bob Ryan, I believe) that in the days when the Sox usually lost and winning was a treat, fans were perhaps happier, and it was a more realistic attitude for baseball.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1156440488364488382006-08-24T10:28:00.000-07:002006-08-24T10:28:00.000-07:00redsock: I still pinch myself that I can actually ...redsock: I still pinch myself that I can actually see all the games on TV thanks to Canadian cable monopolies finally picking up something worthwhile. For too many years I've had to follow the Sox via shitty Canadian newspaper reports, even shittier foreign coverage while living in places like England, Singapore, Hongkong etc. Getting thousands of opinions on the 'net is great, but you can't beat watching the real thing. Boston fans who've had TV (and live) access their whole lives don't appreciate how lucky they are. I still don't want to miss an inning.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275164807141705059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1156439280376398812006-08-24T10:08:00.000-07:002006-08-24T10:08:00.000-07:00We are not like some MFY fans that feel if there i...We are not like some MFY fans that feel if there is no championship in clear sight, then why follow the team?<BR/><BR/>That's not being a fan.<BR/><BR/>I think the intensity of the rivalry in thelast four years, the playoffs of 03-04-05 and the amazing 04 season has caused us to get a little bit away from that.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1156436651174192552006-08-24T09:24:00.000-07:002006-08-24T09:24:00.000-07:00Who ever said this is supposed to be easy. It's th...Who ever said this is supposed to be easy. It's the end result that is the ultimate happiness. Of being an always and forever Sox fan. Worth it? Hell yeah!Peter Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00625257724065648318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1156430861593279732006-08-24T07:47:00.000-07:002006-08-24T07:47:00.000-07:00The Angels' broadcasters were in shock and awe aro...The Angels' broadcasters were in shock and awe around the 7th last night when they realized that the Halos' hitters had stranded 10. I remember thinking--'Christ, what's the big deal, you guys should watch more Red Sox games.' It's about time the Sox had a reversal of fortune.<BR/> As an aside, I was intrigued to hear one of them (I think his name is Jose Mota) casually mention that he was talking to Manny about his hitting approach before the game. Anyone think Manny chooses which mediot he will talk to with the same selectivity he takes to the plate? Especially in light of Maz's lament in this morning's Herald.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275164807141705059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1156428470889804402006-08-24T07:07:00.000-07:002006-08-24T07:07:00.000-07:00" I know they allowed 7 runners, but the bullpen d..." I know they allowed 7 runners, but the bullpen did it's job"<BR/><BR/>You know, technically, as long as I get to work around 9 and stay for 8 hours, I'm "doing my job." But if I just sit here on the internet all day instead of working...well, okay, bad example...Jerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448619048422750447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1156421437830517832006-08-24T05:10:00.000-07:002006-08-24T05:10:00.000-07:00Break up the Sox, they win a game.Break up the Sox, they win a game.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1156398860937514102006-08-23T22:54:00.000-07:002006-08-23T22:54:00.000-07:00I'm going to bed happy for a change. Good night.I'm going to bed happy for a change. Good night.Jerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448619048422750447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1156397743392100752006-08-23T22:35:00.000-07:002006-08-23T22:35:00.000-07:00I think the word would be "victory" although I'm n...I think the word would be "victory" although I'm not sure...it's been a long time.Mulceberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13967125273516770133noreply@blogger.com