GAME 7 - FINAL - Your Thoughts

[Duque]

Originally posted by BuzzBuzzard
At the end of the day, that doesn't much matter, does it? Getting nickel and dimed to death or dying by the sword insignificant. Dead is dead.

This is true. But, I would be more concerned about his future had he had a Mitch Williams-esque moment.

[BuzzBuzzard]

Originally posted by Duque
This is true. But, I would be more concerned about his future had he had a Mitch Williams-esque moment.

Agreed.

[ChrisCary]

Best looknig swings all game:

Roger Clemens.

[BuzzBuzzard]

Originally posted by ChrisCary
Best looknig swings all game:

Roger Clemens.

I only saw Roger's first AB. Priceless. Those were some healthy cuts he was taking. Damn near was on his ass in the other batter's box.

[Skipper Steve]

Originally posted by Duque
This is true. But, I would be more concerned about his future had he had a Mitch Williams-esque moment.

He had one - in 1997 - See: Sandy Alomar. He survived.

[Skipper Steve]

Originally posted by ChrisCary
Best looknig swings all game: Roger Clemens.

Without question, Rocket was thinking "Swing hard in case you hit it."

I saw his house on 60 Minutes - he has a mound, cage, etc. on the property. He must take some swings for fun - - I would. Batting v. Schilling is probably a little different than your wife and kids 'tho.

[jpalexa]

Originally posted by Dave B.
--In the 9th, following Tony Womack's run-scoring double, I was sure that Craig Counsell was going to suicide squeeze for the win, even after the first strike. Anybody else thinking that?

Actually, my wife made that call. If it weren't for the HBP, I was almost *sure* we would have seen it. *That* would have been a way to end a WS Game 7!

[jpalexa]

Originally posted by Skipper Steve
Somewhere around the 1991 and 1997 WS. Meaning the hardcore baseball fan will always remember it - - but, to the general public, it will just be a faint memory in about 5 years.

You think? I found this year's Series *much* more memorable. (Except for '91 -- the Braves/Twins worst-to-first thing -- sorry, I'm in Atlanta!)

If this year's Series doesn't stick in the mind of the common (wo)man, I can't imagine what would...the Earthquake Series in 1989?

Originally posted by ChrisCary
Best looknig swings all game:

Roger Clemens.

Still surprised nobody taught him how to hit. At least Andy and Moose looked half decent. Since Roger won't be increasing the Yanks' offense any, he should've just laid the lumber on the shoulder and kept himself quiet. Can't get a DP like that or hurt yourself, so not bad advice if you think about it.

I remembered there was a commercial awhile ago (probably for SI) showing Randy taking swings with his awesome .050 BA. Looked like someone's kid sister playing whiffleball. When I saw him jog home twice against Witasick, I wish I'd seen that commercial played again that night but live.

[Skipper Steve]

Originally posted by jpalexa
You think? I found this year's Series *much* more memorable. (Except for '91 -- the Braves/Twins worst-to-first thing -- sorry, I'm in Atlanta!)

If this year's Series doesn't stick in the mind of the common (wo)man, I can't imagine what would...the Earthquake Series in 1989?

I think the common folk best remember the 1975, 1986 and 1988 Series the most - - - since those are the replays you see a million times (Fisk, Buckner and Gibson). Doubtful that there was one play that will be replayed over and over from this series.

Originally posted by Skipper Steve
Only way Clemens gets traded is if he requests it. Big Stein wants that NY on his cap in the HOF. Even at 39-41, Clemens should be good for 15 wins in both 2002 and 2003. That will put him over 300 for his career. My point about him being 40 was meant to say you can't count on him to be 17 games over 500 next year.

Roger is 280-145 but unsure if PS stats are included. Neither of my draft picks, Whitey Ford (236-106) nor Bob Gibson (251-174), the latter whom Joe had complimented Roger by comparison, have 300. That's why Clemens is one of the rare ones, since with 4- and 5-man rotations, how many players can actually get 15 wins per season for 20 season for 300? It's like a magic number which is almost unattainable and sometimes unfathomable, like 500 dingers.