The Ranting Beaver

The Rox lost their groove (might've been that damn 8 days off or more simply, they just ran into a better team). I was hoping for at least one win ...

What cracked me up is how the radio stations this morning were all quick to find an excuse. One station was saying that the Red Sox paid more for a better team so they were expected to win, another was making fun of how quickly people were jumping from the bandwagon. Money or not, the Rockies gave it one hell of a shot - no one expected them to be playing in October, let alone go to the big dance. Considering they were in last place (or close to it ...) the last half dozen years, this was huge.

Some thoughts on the 'morning after':
- no one got arrested in Denver last night, 37 in Boston were
- Fox loses out on revenue with a sweep (and we can finally get back to regular programming ... heh)
- Denver (unfortunately) loses out on quite a bit of revenue with no Game 5 (but at least it won't be nuts to get to the Broncos game tonight)
- maybe they will reconsider the playoffs a bit as there has been a blowout every year for 5 years (two sweeps by the way) and a lot of it has to do with one team getting rusty while waiting on the other (yeah right)
- ratings outside of Denver and Boston were likely not ideal

Not to be cliche, but ... maybe better luck next year. The key here is, if you choose to be a fan, be a fan, even when they lose. Ask any Bostonian. Or a Mets fan.

The Rockies know who they're playing. Finally. I like the Red Sox too, so it should be an interesting matchup. I just hope the Rox haven't cooled off to much.

My prediction: Red Sox in 6. (Sorry, have to be realistic.)

The fun for me right now however, is watching everyone around me struggle with the assinine system of purchasing tickets online. No one is getting in and they have tried for 2 hours now. I think the Rockies are turning off some fans by doing it this way and it makes it even easier for the brokers to buy up all the tickets (they have lots of folks on hand that can spread out the purchasing, especially since the Rox told everyone more than a week ago that they were moving to online only - gave them plenty of time to staff up IMHO).

If you're trying to buy tix, good luck. You'll need it.

This is too much. The Rockies are for real. It's like I'm watching a remake of the movie Major League. Damn!

Mad props to the Rockies for not only beating a good team, but for pulling out the old broom for a sweep. If only I had a time machine to make a proper bet. Heh.


50 cool points to the first person who can tell me which movie I am quoting in the title (and no, it's not Major League) ...

- Ken

So the Mets blew it, now I have to Root Root Root foR the home team! Even though at heaRt I am a Mets fan I have to admit this feeling of baseball in my hometown in RocktobeR is awesome! I found myself watching moRe of the Rockies on Sunday than I was the bRoncos. Just walking downtown and seeing puRple eveRywheRe is kind of RefReshing.

I hope these guys can keep it up a few more weeks and make little Run at the seRies.

my pick????


R ockies in 5

then beat aRizona in 6

And on to The woRld to beat the Spankees in 5


ok ok ok ok I know neveR going to happen
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There. I've said it. What a freakin embarassment. Lead the division by as many as 8 games, since May no less, and then blow it because you can't beat two of the worst teams in the MLB. They just needed to win 2 more games and hold off the Phillies. Ugh.

At least the Rockies are keeping things interesting. Hope they get past the Padres tonight as that would suck to be this close and not get in. Was a bit odd to see more folks excited about the Rockies than the stinking Broncos yesterday.

Needless to say, the Magic Number has been pulled from this blog. BTW - it still said 2 games (can you say error?).

This is just plain wrong - a real live Waldo search. Further proof that some people have WAY too much free time.

Oh yeah, and the Rockies spanked the Yankees 6-1. That's two in a row. Hope you know where to catch the Ark ... just in case they sweep 'em.

Prepare for doom. The Rockies beating the Yankees is pretty much the sign all have been waiting for.

I know the Yanks haven't been themselves lately, but still ... the Rockies. We will see how games 2 and 3 go. Here's the NY Times view of the game.

Gotta say this would normally make me happy anyway as I hate the Yankees, but to top it off, I got to watch most of the game from a NY pub. People were not happy because the Rockies are normally a pushover. Needless to say, I was cheering on the inside as I stand out enough.

Opening day is this weekend, with the Rockies opening on Monday afternoon! Doesn't it smell like baseball in Denver?

NO IT DOESN'T, WHAT THE HELL IS THIS WHITE CRAP ON THE GROUND?

It's baseball season it shouldn't be 38 degrees with snow on the ground.

Oh well, Mets look to defend thier NL East crown, andf the Rockies seem to be putting a team out there that could surprise a few people. I may have some baseball to watch into the end of the season this year between my 2 teams.