Everyone Said

by wolf213 on Oct 22, 2007 6:28 PM MDT

Everyone said that we were done...

That in the middle of september, the Rockies were done... they were wrong.

Everyone said... that the rockies had no chance against Peavy and the padres in the tiebreaker game... they were wrong.

Everyone said... that the Phillies lineup would destroy the Rockies Pitching, and many predicted the Phillies in 4.... they were wrong.

Everyone said... that Webb was going to be to much for the Rockies, and that D-Backs would win the series.... they were wrong.

Now Everyone is saying that the Rockies don't stand a chance against the Red Sox....

so who wants to be wrong again?

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Everyone also said...

That Boston would fold against the Yankees...

That the Angels combination of speed and power would crush us...

That we couldn't possibly come back from a 3-1 deficit (ON THIS SITE EVEN..."Ah, Boston, you're trying to complete a lesser version of 2004's run to the World Series. Good luck with that.")

Yet here we are.

Somethings gotta give, but save the woe is me "Rockies" attitude for some other time.

You have a good team. So does Boston. Let's see what happens.

by galacticpilot on Oct 22, 2007 10:23 PM MDT reply actions

I don't remember any of those things

Come on... don't even start with the 'Nobody respects the Red Sox' angle. That's a joke and you know it.

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by Franchise26 on Oct 22, 2007 10:27 PM MDT up reply actions

Every team has a chip on their shoulder

Not saying that. Nor is it accurate to say nobody respects the Rockies. How can you not respect 21 out of 22 or whatever it is? The point is, every team has their critics...and yes there was a lot of speculation about all those things regarding the Red Sox. There was even an Onion article about the Yankees catching the Sox. Check it:

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/fucking_yankees_reports_nation

I think when you follow a team, you become more aware of these things. Boston and the Rox will be a good series, and are the two best teams in the league.

by galacticpilot on Oct 22, 2007 10:35 PM MDT reply actions

The Onion

Recognized as baseball prediction experts.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 22, 2007 10:49 PM MDT up reply actions

That's funny

Fortunately the fans don't play the game (or manage it as Francona is well aware). There are some idiot Sox fans, as well as some idiot Rockies fans. Hopefully, if you get to go to the game, you'll get to sit next to some knowledgeable Red Sox fans. It can actually be quite a fun baseball discussion. Real Sox fans take their team and baseball very, very seriously and scoff the idiot factor as much as you probably do.

You want to get a true feel for how the Sox feel about the Rockies...check out some of Terry Francona's comments. Nothing but respect.

by galacticpilot on Oct 22, 2007 11:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Rockies are favorites

According to Baseball Prospectus:

https://baseballprospectus.com/statistics/postseasonodds.php

by galacticpilot on Oct 22, 2007 10:47 PM MDT reply actions

Everyone else and their brother

in the media is predicting that since you guys have Beckett, therefore you win.

Everybody's picking the Sox except for Prospectus, but come on, the Sox aren't underdogs by a long shot. Agree on the best teams represented from both league, but everybody seems to think the Sox will prevail. And they might. Or the Rockies might. Who knows.

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by Silverblood on Oct 22, 2007 10:50 PM MDT up reply actions

The Beckett factor...

Might not be that big of a deal. I think you have to give it a bit more respect though because the guy has a proven track record in post season play. He's not Brandon Webb.

Kind of like comparing Plummer to Elway. Statistically, Plummer had better years than Elway. But we all know who the real winner of the two was.

The point is, Webb ain't Beckett.

by galacticpilot on Oct 22, 2007 11:02 PM MDT reply actions

dont bring elway into this

beckett isnt elway

this is a baseball town

by roxfan4life on Oct 23, 2007 2:10 AM MDT up reply actions

You're right...

Beckett has never lost in the play-offs or World Series. Which makes him more like Joe Montana actually.

by galacticpilot on Oct 23, 2007 6:13 AM MDT reply actions

Beckett hasn't lost in the playoffs

YET. Give it 48 hours.

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 23, 2007 9:32 AM MDT up reply actions

Actually he has

World Series with the Marlins. Game 2 I believe.

by Kindred @ Purple Row on Oct 23, 2007 8:12 PM MDT up reply actions

He's lost 2.

by roxintober on Oct 25, 2007 3:40 PM MDT up reply actions

I must agree with galacticpilot here.

Maybe it's because I'm not technically a Rox fan, but I can't help but root for the underdog Red Sox. They haven't won a World Series in years, and everyone is picking the Rockies to win, and saying the Red Sox don't have a chance. I'm a little worried about Rockies Nation trying to take over Fenway Park, too. How many of those tickets sold were actually snapped up by Rockies fans?? Far too many, probably. It's not fair, the way Rockies Nation travels so well. I blame it on all the media exposure. I was trying to watch a Dbacks game a few weeks back, but it was preempted by Fox by the freaking Rockies-Yankees, as if that's the only series anyone ever wants to see. The Rockies' insanely huge payroll makes it unfair as well. The Red Sox can't afford to outspend them, so they haven't a chance. After the way the Rockies have dominated their division over the last few years, I don't think it's fair that they're allowed to go to the postseason every year.

Does the west coast biased media even KNOW that baseball is PLAYED in Boston?? I'm not even sure. I don't think any of those sports journalists have seen a Red Sox game all year. All I hear about when I watch ESPN is Rockies, Rockies, Rockies. Besides, anytime anyone mentions the AL, it's only to point out that the NL is so much stronger, and how the AL champion doesn't have a chance.

Everyone said the Red Sox would get swept out of the playoffs. Maybe the national media underestimated the Red Sox, because nobody expected to see them here. In fact, some people said that when the Rockies beat the Dbacks, that was essentially the World Series.

Poor Red Sox, can't get no respect. I can't help but root for a true underdog like that.

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 23, 2007 6:39 PM MDT reply actions