World Series - Red Sox vs Rockies

Who are the Rockies... darn been so long since the NL series ended. :P

Maybe this post could be stickied as the WS Central Post.

Red Sox in 6.

Always my pick.

Rockies in 6

Sox. Better pitching. Better hitting.dkhw

It can go either way... I hate the Red Sox, so I'll be pulling for the Rockies.-Halftime-

Thank u for your template.

Colorado is hot. Unless they lose the first two in Boston, I see them crushing the Sox's in 6 games at the most.roulettethedog

Well they did just have snow there, so they might be cold now. :P

Whoever wins game 1 is going to sweep. If the Rockies lose their momentum b/c of the layoff then they have no chance. But if they're still hot and win game 1 then they're going to keep rolling.

I think the latter will happen, so Rockies in 4.

Rockies played in a WEAK playoffs. Why is everyone going for the Rockies when they beat a bad Cubs team and an overrated Arizona team which can't hit and pitch beside the bullpen and Webb.dkhw

Rockies played in a WEAK playoffs. Why is everyone going for the Rockies when they beat a bad Cubs team and an overrated Arizona team which can't hit and pitch beside the bullpen and Webb.dkhw

[QUOTE="dkhw"]Rockies played in a WEAK playoffs. Why is everyone going for the Rockies when they beat a bad Cubs team and an overrated Arizona team which can't hit and pitch beside the bullpen and Webb.Bobbles

They were hot. Lets see how the 9 day wait has effected them.

As a diehard Anyone But The Red Sox fan, I'm looking forward to the Rockies continuing to sweep through the playoffs.shaunmc

[QUOTE="shaunmc"]As a diehard Anyone But The Red Sox fan, I'm looking forward to the Rockies continuing to sweep through the playoffs.murlow12

I didn't know the Red Sox were so unpopular.... c'mon, the rest of the country? The Red Sox aren't THAT unpopular now.

Anyway, my pick is the Sox in seven, it'll be a series that'll go back and forth, that's for sure.

[QUOTE="murlow12"][QUOTE="shaunmc"]As a diehard Anyone But The Red Sox fan, I'm looking forward to the Rockies continuing to sweep through the playoffs.Cube_of_MooN

I didn't know the Red Sox were so unpopular.... c'mon, the rest of the country? The Red Sox aren't THAT unpopular now.

Anyway, my pick is the Sox in seven, it'll be a series that'll go back and forth, that's for sure.

The Red Sox are America's Baseball team now. Red Sox Nation is more widespread then any other Team in any other sport. It's Basically a Home Game no matter where we play.

[QUOTE="Cube_of_MooN"]

[QUOTE="murlow12"][QUOTE="shaunmc"]As a diehard Anyone But The Red Sox fan, I'm looking forward to the Rockies continuing to sweep through the playoffs.Just_Osmo

I didn't know the Red Sox were so unpopular.... c'mon, the rest of the country? The Red Sox aren't THAT unpopular now.

Anyway, my pick is the Sox in seven, it'll be a series that'll go back and forth, that's for sure.

The Red Sox are America's Baseball team now. Red Sox Nation is more widespread then any other Team in any other sport. It's Basically a Home Game no matter where we play.

Dont think so. Never seen any red sox fans out here in the midwest(wisconsin and illinois area). Think the Cubs are more widespread than the red sox especially with WGN being on many cable networks.

Dont think so. Never seen any red sox fans out here in the midwest(wisconsin and illinois area). Think the Cubs are more widespread than the red sox especially with WGN being on many cable networks.mrgab

This Article is the Article that was the Front Page story in USA Today. The Front Page Headline was "Boston Red Sox America's Team" or something of that sort I forget.

Quote from the Article:

"These days, the Red Sox are learning that it's not always easy being the biggest attraction in baseball. For much of this decade, that honor - and all the hype and scrutiny it brings - has gone to their archrival, the New York Yankees. But in two of the three seasons since the Red Sox ended an 86-year drought and won the World Series in 2004, the fan base known as Red Sox Nation has grown into its name: No one, including the hallowed Yankees, plays to bigger crowds on the road."

You can say they don't have the largest Fan Base but it's obvious when we travel. we almost outnumber our opponents fans at most games.

[QUOTE="mrgab"]Dont think so. Never seen any red sox fans out here in the midwest(wisconsin and illinois area). Think the Cubs are more widespread than the red sox especially with WGN being on many cable networks.Just_Osmo

This Article is the Article that was the Front Page story in USA Today. The Front Page Headline was "Boston Red Sox America's Team" or something of that sort I forget.

Quote from the Article:

"These days, the Red Sox are learning that it's not always easy being the biggest attraction in baseball. For much of this decade, that honor - and all the hype and scrutiny it brings - has gone to their archrival, the New York Yankees. But in two of the three seasons since the Red Sox ended an 86-year drought and won the World Series in 2004, the fan base known as Red Sox Nation has grown into its name: No one, including the hallowed Yankees, plays to bigger crowds on the road."

You can say they don't have the largest Fan Base but it's obvious when we travel. we almost outnumber our opponents fans at most games.

Been to Red Sox vs White Sox games and I dont see that. Red Sox are the team to jump on the wagon right now. It changes fast. Wouldnt be surprised if the Rockies win the series, that USA today has a headline "Rockies Americans Team".

These bandwagon fans and the media are fickle that way.

[QUOTE="murlow12"][QUOTE="shaunmc"]As a diehard Anyone But The Red Sox fan, I'm looking forward to the Rockies continuing to sweep through the playoffs.Cube_of_MooN

I didn't know the Red Sox were so unpopular.... c'mon, the rest of the country? The Red Sox aren't THAT unpopular now.

Anyway, my pick is the Sox in seven, it'll be a series that'll go back and forth, that's for sure.

Sawx in 5.

Beckett and Schilling come up huge while the offense continues to stay hot.

You can say they don't have the largest Fan Base but it's obvious when we travel. we almost outnumber our opponents fans at most games.Just_Osmo

I agree that the Sox have the largest fanbase on the road, but ONLY since they won the WS. Before that the so-called "Red Sox Nation" was in hiding. It's not just Boston; every team gets an incredible boost from the fans when they win a championship. As for the fact that Sox fans travel, all that says is that rich white people that can afford to travel live in Boston. My fellow Dodger fans are mostly hispanic and typically can't afford to travel like that. We just root for our teams at home instead of annoying the hell out of the home fans.

[QUOTE="Just_Osmo"] You can say they don't have the largest Fan Base but it's obvious when we travel. we almost outnumber our opponents fans at most games.murlow12

I agree that the Sox have the largest fanbase on the road, but ONLY since they won the WS. Before that the so-called "Red Sox Nation" was in hiding. It's not just Boston; every team gets an incredible boost from the fans when they win a championship. As for the fact that Sox fans travel, all that says is that rich white people that can afford to travel live in Boston. My fellow Dodger fans are mostly hispanic and typically can't afford to travel like that. We just root for our teams at home instead of annoying the hell out of the home fans.

So now Red Sox Nation is full of rich white people and the Dodgers are poor Hispanics? Making it a Race War now are we? Thats ridiculous. Race has nothing to do with it.

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[QUOTE="Just_Osmo"] You can say they don't have the largest Fan Base but it's obvious when we travel. we almost outnumber our opponents fans at most games.Just_Osmo

I agree that the Sox have the largest fanbase on the road, but ONLY since they won the WS. Before that the so-called "Red Sox Nation" was in hiding. It's not just Boston; every team gets an incredible boost from the fans when they win a championship. As for the fact that Sox fans travel, all that says is that rich white people that can afford to travel live in Boston. My fellow Dodger fans are mostly hispanic and typically can't afford to travel like that. We just root for our teams at home instead of annoying the hell out of the home fans.

So now Red Sox Nation is full of rich white people and the Dodgers are poor Hispanics? Making it a Race War now are we? Thats ridiculous. Race has nothing to do with it.

Boston Demographics

LA Demographics

14.44% of Bostonians are Hispanic

46.53% of Angelians are Hispanic

[QUOTE="Just_Osmo"][QUOTE="murlow12"]

[QUOTE="Just_Osmo"] You can say they don't have the largest Fan Base but it's obvious when we travel. we almost outnumber our opponents fans at most games.murlow12

I agree that the Sox have the largest fanbase on the road, but ONLY since they won the WS. Before that the so-called "Red Sox Nation" was in hiding. It's not just Boston; every team gets an incredible boost from the fans when they win a championship. As for the fact that Sox fans travel, all that says is that rich white people that can afford to travel live in Boston. My fellow Dodger fans are mostly hispanic and typically can't afford to travel like that. We just root for our teams at home instead of annoying the hell out of the home fans.

So now Red Sox Nation is full of rich white people and the Dodgers are poor Hispanics? Making it a Race War now are we? Thats ridiculous. Race has nothing to do with it.

Boston Demographics

LA Demographics

14.44% of Bostonians are Hispanic

46.53% of Angelians are Hispanic

Are you saying Hispanics are naturally poor compared to Whites?

Off your Demographs:

46.93% Whites in LA

54.48% Whites in Boston

Seems we have almost the same ammount of whites. Not to mentiont he fact that LA has 1734036 Whites compares to Bostons 320944.

[QUOTE="dkhw"]Rockies played in a WEAK playoffs. Why is everyone going for the Rockies when they beat a bad Cubs team and an overrated Arizona team which can't hit and pitch beside the bullpen and Webb.Bobbles

Yeah, my bad, it was the Phillies, but they were just a decent team with a good offense that barly made the playoffs. Yeah, I guess it's people's nature to go with the underdog.

Rockies went 21 out of 22. If they didn't lose all the momentum in that layoff, I predict they stay unbeaten until next season.manningbowl135

Momentium is only as good as your next starting pitcher. We willsee how they react to Beckett and the Sox Lineup.

[QUOTE="manningbowl135"]Rockies went 21 out of 22. If they didn't lose all the momentum in that layoff, I predict they stay unbeaten until next season.Just_Osmo

Momentium is only as good as your next starting pitcher. We willsee how they react to Beckett and the Sox Lineup.

Alternatively, momentum is only as good as your vastly inferior leaugue. Don't get me wrong, I'm rooting for the Rockies, but the Red Sox have played great all year long in the AL, but the Rockies have only surged late in the year in the NL.

Off your Demographs:

46.93% Whites in LA

54.48% Whites in Boston

Seems we have almost the same ammount of whites. Not to mentiont he fact that LA has 1734036 Whites compares to Bostons 320944.

Just_Osmo

[QUOTE="Just_Osmo"] You can say they don't have the largest Fan Base but it's obvious when we travel. we almost outnumber our opponents fans at most games.murlow12

I agree that the Sox have the largest fanbase on the road, but ONLY since they won the WS. Before that the so-called "Red Sox Nation" was in hiding. It's not just Boston; every team gets an incredible boost from the fans when they win a championship. As for the fact that Sox fans travel, all that says is that rich white people that can afford to travel live in Boston. My fellow Dodger fans are mostly hispanic and typically can't afford to travel like that. We just root for our teams at home instead of annoying the hell out of the home fans.

I have decent amount of relatives in Boston and I have visited that city numerous times, but I don't understand how you can just assume every white people in Boston are rich enough to afford to go to these away games. Then, why don't we see a similiar pattern with the Patriots. Isn't this too much generalization? Do you have the statistics of how many rich people or even capita income of these two cities?

[QUOTE="manningbowl135"]Rockies went 21 out of 22. If they didn't lose all the momentum in that layoff, I predict they stay unbeaten until next season.Just_Osmo

Momentium is only as good as your next starting pitcher. We willsee how they react to Beckett and the Sox Lineup.

The Rockies have a 2.08 ERA since September. I think the better question is how will the Sox lineup react to the Rockies pitching.

Rockies, in Coors field with a 2.08 ERA. Unbelievable.

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[QUOTE="manningbowl135"]Rockies went 21 out of 22. If they didn't lose all the momentum in that layoff, I predict they stay unbeaten until next season.manningbowl135

Momentium is only as good as your next starting pitcher. We willsee how they react to Beckett and the Sox Lineup.

The Rockies have a 2.08 ERA since September. I think the better question is how will the Sox lineup react to the Rockies pitching.

Rockies, in Coors field with a 2.08 ERA. Unbelievable.

A 2.08 ERA on the national league. It's like JV(NL) Vs. Varsety(AL)

[QUOTE="manningbowl135"][QUOTE="Just_Osmo"]

[QUOTE="manningbowl135"]Rockies went 21 out of 22. If they didn't lose all the momentum in that layoff, I predict they stay unbeaten until next season.Just_Osmo

Momentium is only as good as your next starting pitcher. We willsee how they react to Beckett and the Sox Lineup.

The Rockies have a 2.08 ERA since September. I think the better question is how will the Sox lineup react to the Rockies pitching.

Rockies, in Coors field with a 2.08 ERA. Unbelievable.

A 2.08 ERA on the national league. It's like JV(NL) Vs. Varsety(AL)

[QUOTE="Just_Osmo"][QUOTE="manningbowl135"][QUOTE="Just_Osmo"]

[QUOTE="manningbowl135"]Rockies went 21 out of 22. If they didn't lose all the momentum in that layoff, I predict they stay unbeaten until next season.murlow12

Momentium is only as good as your next starting pitcher. We willsee how they react to Beckett and the Sox Lineup.

The Rockies have a 2.08 ERA since September. I think the better question is how will the Sox lineup react to the Rockies pitching.

Rockies, in Coors field with a 2.08 ERA. Unbelievable.

A 2.08 ERA on the national league. It's like JV(NL) Vs. Varsety(AL)

To win a world series, you don't have to be the best team in the league. Just lucky enough. Cardinals were a far cry from one of the best teams, but luck was on their side.