Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Game 1!!!!!

8:32 Your line-up is re-introduced by no other than Michael Jack Schmidt! Good move. The 'stache never grows outdated.


8:21 That must have been the longest national anthem song ever. Nick Carter and the BackStreet Boys??? Nothing says "we're here and ready to rock on the national stage" like Tampa Bay trotting out the Backstreet boys to sing a falsetto national anthem.

Advantage Phillies!!

8:13 Great opening introductions for both sides. Kind of reinforces that this isn't just any game. Mixed response from the Tampa crowd when Phillies were introduced, I expected more of a hostile response, but there's definitely a Philly continguent there. Someone said there is a whole "Tampadelphia" thing down there with people who have moved from the Philly area.

Some early questions answered: Chris Coste will be the right-handed designated hitter, and back-up catcher....stay healthy!

8:07 Mark Grace informs the rest of America that he picked the Rays at the beginning of the season. Jolly for him.

8:00 Awesome opening to the broadcast, reliving baseball's role in American history. Embellished...sure, you can say that faith and family bonds have a similar role in pulling people through tough times, but from a entertainment standpoint, it got to be baseball...

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