OT: The Jints and the Strangers. Who would've thunk it.

Rickyy · #1 10-24-2010, 03:50 AM

Glad to see this matchup - even if the rest of the country probably isn't..FOX network and ESPN is probably crying right about now..EasternSPN especially because they don't recognize anything west of the Mississippi.

Giants have been doing this all year...they win ugly.. Rangers knocked off the two best AL teams... sweet!

Anthony S. · #2 10-24-2010, 04:27 AM

Watching "Sarge" Matthews read the Phillies lineup last night reminded me of the first year I remember attending Giants games, 1974 (two years after Mays was traded -- dammit). I was six (I didn't get my driver's license until I was 5 and a half). We had Gary Matthews in left, Garry Maddox in center, and Bobby Bonds (the even dickier Bonds) in right. Within a year Maddox was a Philly -- the Giants traded him because they were concerned about his defense -- seriously (he won 8 consecutive Gold Gloves with the Phillies), and Matthews joined him in Philadelphia five or six years later. Anyway, all of this reminded me of the great Ralph Kiner quote about Garry Maddox:

"Two-thirds of earth is covered by water, the other third is covered by Garry Maddox."

barrysloate · #3 10-24-2010, 06:36 AM

I've been a Giants fan since 1962 with nothing to show for it. Could this be the year? I think their starting pitching is about as good as one could hope for, and their bullpen seems to get the job done for the most part. Their starting line up- well, I don't know what to say about that. They average about four hits a game so it's tough to find much there. But they win.

Giants in six.

Rich Klein · #4 10-24-2010, 06:38 AM

Just want to see good games!

Rich

pgellis · #5 10-24-2010, 05:47 PM

Actually, I "bet" on both Texas & SF to win their series.....in a very good mood today.........obviously just bet Monopoly money

tbob · #6 10-24-2010, 06:43 PM

I don't think the Giants have enough pop in their bats. The Rangers are a typical AL team which can hit the ball hard 1-8 in the order plus this team has speed and a manager who loves the hit and run and to force the action. CJ Wilson is vastly underrated on the hill and Cliff Lee is the Man in postseason. Both bullpens are solid but the Giants are too one dimensional with their great pitching.
I think the Strangers win in 5.

David W · #7 10-24-2010, 07:46 PM

I wonder..... Does anybody actually know a Ranger fan?

Bridwell · #8 10-24-2010, 07:48 PM

Being a Texas resident, I'll be rooting for the Rangers and think they will do it.

The Rangers payroll is one of the lowest this year, 27th out of 30 teams. I love it when the lower payroll teams can win. Conversely, I have to chuckle when big-spending teams like New York, Boston and Philly strike out. Love it when team chemistry and baseball IQ wins out over big money.

calvindog · #9 10-24-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickyy

Glad to see this matchup - even if the rest of the country probably isn't..FOX network and ESPN is probably crying right about now..EasternSPN especially because they don't recognize anything west of the Mississippi.

Giants have been doing this all year...they win ugly.. Rangers knocked off the two best AL teams... sweet!

Fox is in mourning right now. This will be one of the lowest-rated World Series in a loooong time.

barrysloate · #10 10-24-2010, 09:22 AM

Texas- San Francisco is certainly not the match up the network wanted. But if they can play some great baseball the viewers will tune in.

oldjudge · #11 10-24-2010, 10:36 AM

I have not heard this said so far, but I think the difference in the series will be the Ranger's ability to steal bases. Rangers in 5.

calvindog · #12 10-24-2010, 10:44 AM

Rangers will be tough with a rested Cliff Lee. Not having to pitch against the Yankees in Game 7 was a huge help to them.

nolemmings · #13 10-24-2010, 11:25 AM

The ratings could surprise, although it won't matter much either way. TV ratings for the World Series have been bad for awhile, and the last 5 series have been the 5 lowest watched since 1968. By comparison, the ratings for the 1991 Twins-Braves Series were more than 2 1/2 times higher than last year's Yankees-Phils series.

This one should be higher than the worst---2008 between Philly and Tampa. That was an established Eastern team that hadn't been there in 15 years vs. a Cinderella from a fairly populous Eastern state. Let's see how the people of California and Texas represent. If it goes 6 or 7 seven games, I think Fox will be pleasantly surprised.

calvindog · #14 10-24-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nolemmings

The ratings could surprise, although it won't matter much either way. TV ratings for the World Series have been bad for awhile, and the last 5 series have been the 5 lowest watched since 1968. By comparison, the ratings for the 1991 Twins-Braves Series were more than 2 1/2 times higher than last year's Yankees-Phils series.

This one should be higher than the worst---2008 between Philly and Tampa. That was an established Eastern team that hadn't been there in 15 years vs. a Cinderella from a fairly populous Eastern state. Let's see how the people of California and Texas represent. If it goes 6 or 7 seven games, I think Fox will be pleasantly surprised.

Todd, weather also screwed up any chances the Philly-TB series had. But true, there was just no interest there. And the Braves, due to TBS, were "America's Team." Can't say the same about the Giants and Rangers. Unless it's a blockbsuter Series, it doesn't bode well Fox.

Leon · #15 10-24-2010, 11:32 AM

Well, I think the ratings will be fine with the populations from both states watching more of the series than they normally would. As a tried and true fairweather fan, it's sunny here in Big D

. I will be one fan that is watching most, if not all games, and probably would have taken in about 3-6 total innings otherwise. regards