tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post4617518226040082125..comments2024-03-28T04:28:17.379-07:00Comments on the joy of sox: With 50 Games Remaining, Time Is Running Outallanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-68699742799585208232012-08-11T05:43:52.600-07:002012-08-11T05:43:52.600-07:00I'd say it's foolish *not* to dream . . . ...<i> I'd say it's foolish *not* to dream . . . Expectation sucks, dreaming is great.</i><br /><br />+1laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-80209411228330874082012-08-10T12:22:12.188-07:002012-08-10T12:22:12.188-07:00I agree with Laura. There's nothing foolish ab...I agree with Laura. There's nothing foolish about dreaming. Quite the reverse - what's the benefit as a sports fan of never dreaming? I'd say it's foolish *not* to dream - otherwise, unless you're a MFY fan, where's the pleasure in following sports? Expectation sucks, dreaming is great.<br /><br />I live in Santa Cruz, CA. I have two "local" teams, the Athletics and the Giants and I go to watch both. A's fans are having a blast unexpectedly hoping for a wildcard spot no one thought was a possibility three months ago. There's such enthusiasm in the crowd at the Coliseum and the games are a blast to attend, even when the A's get stuffed (like they did last Tuesday by the FKR). I don't think anyone really *expects* the A's to make the playoffs but there's hope - after all, they've swept the Dodgers, Red Sox and Yankee (in 4!) at home recently. Who wouldn't say that's better refusing to dream and looking at the team going "they'll never make it, no point in hoping"?Simon Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693595975245800807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-5696391084940357232012-08-10T10:10:57.670-07:002012-08-10T10:10:57.670-07:00Although I disagree with Pete Abraham: it is never...Although I disagree with Pete Abraham: it is never foolish to dream. Costs nothing, can be fun. Your disappointment or happiness will not change either way.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-74552328923487430762012-08-10T10:09:45.713-07:002012-08-10T10:09:45.713-07:00It seems odd to me that anyone believes this team ...It seems odd to me that anyone believes this team will be in post-season play. <br /><br />Those people may be right. No one knows the future. But to me there's no mystery. The 2012 Red Sox are a mediocre team, capable of winning about half their games, give or take a few on either side. Injuries or not, this is who they are. <br /><br />It's no great crime, no one needs to "pay" for it, nothing needs to be "blown up" (and I hope we can retire that expression). Hopefully the FO is working on building us a better team for future seasons. <br /><br />It's a drag, but it's what most fans of most sports go through every year.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-60649067562601401652012-08-10T06:43:44.755-07:002012-08-10T06:43:44.755-07:00Peter Abraham, Globe:
"At 55-58, the one rea...Peter Abraham, <a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2012/08/at_55-58_red_so.html" rel="nofollow">Globe</a>:<br /><br />"At 55-58, the one reasonable goal remaining is to try and finish with a winning record.<br /><br />To dream of anything beyond that is foolish. The players know that, too."<br /><br />***allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-80667259774078904222012-08-10T00:40:08.238-07:002012-08-10T00:40:08.238-07:00time is running out? time ran out...time is running out? time ran out...Ignacio Cifuenteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328275897370755387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-56114273912732472472012-08-09T19:34:31.416-07:002012-08-09T19:34:31.416-07:00So much for running the table. Man... losing to a ...So much for running the table. Man... losing to a garbage Indians team fresh off an 11 game losing streak? I mean, I know you can't win 'em all. Even the best teams don't come close, but is beating up on an awful Indians team with no pitching really too much to ask for? Apparently yes, it is.mattymattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08291132296368578632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-18669398325451699022012-08-09T18:29:11.914-07:002012-08-09T18:29:11.914-07:00Uh oh, when you start sounding pessimistic, I know...Uh oh, when you start sounding pessimistic, I know things are bad.<br /><br />I am still predicting 75-80 wins. And regretting more and more not entering the W-L contest with my pessimistic prediction. That Fenway book could have been mine. At least then I'd have something to gain from this season!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720293202890878993noreply@blogger.com