Bobby Kielty. Bobby Kielty. Lastly, Bobby Kielty.

Agreed, but I doubt it's going to happen. The games from now on are on TV here!!!!

Bless you boys.

#### i have to work.....a's will win 5-2

Here's a question. Since MLB and FOX are so self-serving, both games are on at 8:00 tomorrow. I've read that the Mets-Cards game is on FOX across the nation except for Oakland and Detroit markets.

But is the ALCS game on FX throughout the rest of the country?

Regionalization for October 11 League Championship Series Split National Telecast

FOX Sports, the exclusive broadcast television home of Major League Baseball's postseason, begins its coverage of MLB's League Championship Series on Tuesday, October 10 (8:00 PM ET), when the Oakland A's host the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the ALCS. On Wednesday, October 11 (8:00 PM ET), FOX Sports provides a split-national telecast of Game 2 of the ALCS and Game 1 of the NLCS between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets from Shea Stadium. Areas of natural geographic interest receive ALCS Game 2 on their local FOX broadcast affiliate, while a simultaneous live feed of NLCS Game 1 is available on the FX cable network. Those areas of the country receiving NLCS Game 1 on their local FOX broadcast affiliate are able to watch ALCS Game 2 on the FX cable network. FX is widely available in over 90 million U.S. households.
In addition, FOX Sports has set up alternate channels with satellite providers DIRECTV and DISH/Echostar to ensure that both games are available to subscribers of the country's largest DBS companies.

DirecTV: NLCS Game 1 – Channel 246
DirecTV: ALCS Game 2 – Channel 248


DISH/Echostar – Channel 136
DISH/Echostar – Channel 137


This October marks the sixth consecutive year that the League Championship Series round has featured a night of split-national coverage, and the reason for televising both games simultaneously is simple. Far more people are available to watch television in prime time than in daytime. Among all persons age two or older, television usage is +90% higher at 8:00 PM than it is at 4:00 PM on Wednesdays in October. The difference is even more dramatic among the key demographics that drive a baseball audience. Among males age 18-34, viewing is +143% greater in prime time than daytime, +151% greater for men 18-49 and +152% for men 25-54.

This weekend, host Jeanne Zelasko and analyst Kevin Kennedy welcome White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski to the MLB on FOX pregame show for analysis of AL & NL Championship Series games. Pierzynski will be in-studio on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15.

Yeah.

Thanks Al.

Why not a 7pm EDT start in the NLCS and a 10pm EDT start for the game that is in Oakland?

Speaking of Tampa, they've got a couple imbalances on that roster. There's the pileup at SS-3B and also a lot of OF coming up on an overfull lineup. They did deal Gathright this summer, but when would be the time to start dealing some of he excess for pitching? What are they waiting for?

Wrong window. I don't believe I've ever done that before. It feels creative and freeing. I may be back...

Western Washington is scheduled to receive Oakland-Detroit on FOX, so the "except for Oakland and Detroit markets" clause isn't really in effect. There will probably be a broadcast map today or tomorrow to ID the various markets on a case-by-case basis.

Among all persons age two or older,

I think more sentences should start this way.

Western Washington is scheduled to receive Oakland-Detroit on FOX, so the "except for Oakland and Detroit markets" clause isn't really in effect. There will probably be a broadcast map today or tomorrow to ID the various markets on a case-by-case basis.

Thank god. I was really, really worried for a minute. #### that other series.

Bless you boys.

But next week, if both series are still going on Wednesday, Game 6 of the NLCS is a day game. Go figure.

But next week, if both series are still going on Wednesday, Game 6 of the NLCS is a day game. Go figure.

Yeah, but I'm thinking (obviously) if there is no ALCS game 7, the NLCS will be moved to night.

Unsuspecting Pedestrian®, C
I miss two-hole Swisher®, CF
The Void®, RF
Odessey and Oracle®, DH
Jay Payton has no cryptic nickname®, LF
The Chasm®, 3B
General Burnside®, 1B
Porcelain Mormon's Stand-in®, SS
Untitled (How Does It Feel)®, 2B



Old Reliable®, P

I'm officially pissed off.

We have clear and sunny skies in Oakland today. Looks like a fine evening for a baseball game.

Greg, I imagine this'll be a tad busier than most of the Chatters we've shared this year. Who'da guessed?

Seriously? ####.

Go Tigers.

Bless you boys.

Ah, Al Ackerman...

I used to have the "Bless you Boys" book. I got it signed by Sparky a few years ago and gave it to my dad for x-mas. I remember running home from school that year to see if they kept that unbeaten streak going to start the season. And watching Morris no-hit the White Sox on the Game of the Week. Local games with George and Al, and Ernie and Paul Carey on the radio.

It's been a long time since baseball mattered in D-Town.

Once again, our postseason <s>Terrible Towels</s> <s>K Kerchiefs</s> Rally Napkins are manufactured in Pakistan. Personally I find it ironic to see people patriotically waving their MADE IN PAKISTAN towels during the National Anthem. Not just because the towels are made in another country (what isn't?), but because it's PAKISTAN. Oh and, God Bless America.

George & Al were the TV announcers of my childhood. Thank god we got WDIV in that random slice of rural Ontario (everyone else got their US stations from Rochester). Buddha, the Bless You Boys clip is up on Youtube now.

If the A's make it to the WS, they are going to open the third deck.

Secret-code-free lineups for both teams:

DET
1. C Granderson, CF .260 19 68 8
2. P Polanco, 2B .295 4 52 1
3. S Casey, 1B .245 5 30 0
4. M Ordonez, RF .298 24 104 1
5. C Guillen, SS .320 19 85 20
6. I Rodriguez, C .300 13 69 8
7. C Monroe, LF .255 28 92 2
8. M Thames, DH .256 26 60 1
9. B Inge, 3B .253 27 83 7

OAK
1. J Kendall, C .295 1 50 11
2. M Kotsay, CF .275 7 59 6
3. M Bradley, RF .276 14 52 10
4. F Thomas, DH .270 39 114 0
5. J Payton, LF .296 10 59 8
6. E Chavez, 3B .241 22 72 3
7. N Swisher, 1B .254 35 95 1
8. M Scutaro, SS .266 5 41 5
9. D Jimenez, 2B .071 0 0 0

To the IRC!

Anything less than a series MVP from Kotsay is unacceptable to me at this point.

The Fox pregame gets worse every ####### year.

That was the worst thing I've ever seen.

Behold!

Strangest Fox preseries promo EVER. I mean, what the hell was that?

What'd I miss? I just heard something read in a Disney Vault voice, and tuned it out.

What'd I miss? I just heard something read in a Disney Vault voice, and tuned it out.

Well, there was a reason I said what I did...

Gregg Zaun doing analysis for Sportsnet.

How foolish of me to assume that the game would have started by now.

To the IRC!

Lasorda?

This is so bad. Why must there be a pregame? Why can't we just play baseball?

So is this thing going to be one big Tigers love fest?

Yes, the Tigers are 24 games better because of Jim Leyland. That sure is some manager effect.

It's a good time for Olde English script.

I hope Zaun doesn't pull a Domi and leave the team for the booth!

That being said I am excessively glad Domi himself pulled the Domi
And quite thankful he didn't pull a Garth Snow

I swear to you all, if Jeanne Zelasko does not end... I will end her with my own hands!

How cool would it be if they did scouting reports, video analyses (on Zito, Robertson), maybe a split screen comparison of Thomas last year vs Thomas this year...too much to ask huh?

Even though my Yanks lost, this series should be awesome. Go Baseball!

Not everyone can be CBW, CBW. Least of all the FOX production folk.

Uh oh, Lou Pinella is the best announcer in the booth.

They've been using that freaking wizard b's & stupid glass slipper bit for several years now. You said, it CBW. Last week I had few responsibilities--it was a lot more fun being drunk & listening to music/at the game.

<url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=Qwq7BYOnDrM>I just like this clip</url>

These seven game sets are the freaking ringer. Here goes my work and my blood pressure.

I've never thought Brenneman was that bad, actually. I mean, he's kind of a weenie, but even in that respect, he doesn't even crack the Josh Lewin scale.

So is this thing going to be one big Tigers love fest?

Hey, they beat the Yankees, mister! That makes them the best team of all time!

In fact, I don't even know why they're bothering to play the games.

lets go As

Brennaman doesn't add anything though. You could have a computer do the same job. Or a rock.

Over/under on when the announcers start fellating Jeter?

I got the top of the third.

That being said I am excessively glad Domi himself pulled the Domi
And quite thankful he didn't pull a Garth Snow

True & true.

"Good curveball, great changeup"? You're ####### morons.

Polanco was sitting on that

Crap crappity crap crap.

GO TIGERS!

casey is the right guy with men on base...if u want a DP

Brennaman doesn't add anything though. You could have a computer do the same job. Or a rock.

Yeah, but the McCarvers, Hawks and Lyonses of the world cause me to appreciate someone who's not actively annoying. Setting the bar low, I guess.

Who is doing colour?

Uh, comeback player guys, not MVP. Though I voted for Frank, that's some shitty reasoning.

piniella doing colour..now that he can't coach the yankees

A pissed off Frank Thomas is good news

Arguably the GRRRREATest top half of the first inning in the HISSSSSTory of League Championship Series play.

I can deal with the beeps and b.s that Fox does to NOT have to listen to Joe F Morgan.

BTW RE: Zito

I think it's great to see how much Zito relies on his high 86-89 mph fastball in order to set up his other pitches. However, mark my words...as soon as a Tiger goes deep on Zito, someone will comment on how he left the fastball up on that particular pitch. Luckily, Joe F. isn't there to go on and on and on about it.

sounds like Pinella.

Casey's DP-itis in '05 was superhuman.

I think his .332 avg in '99 was the lowest it was all season.

The A's always crush Robertson.

is this the turnout for a ALCS opener???

"second to none," without comment. Now THERE'S some probing analysis.

Wait a sec, Kendall hit a bomb this year? How??

Cmon, Nate.

It wasn't a bomb, that's how. It barely cleared the wall in the corner.

Why not move Kotsay down and move Bradley, Thomas and Swish up?

"second to none," without comment. Now THERE'S some probing analysis.

Yeah, thank for clearing that up for us fellas. Seriously, that's ALL they can come up with?

Thanks for nothing, Kotsay.

Kendall did hit a long double in the LDS.

This is going to be wierd, though. I'm not going to be able to get that upset about the A's winning, you all realize.

Nasty Change by Mr.Robertson

is this the turnout for a ALCS opener???

On the site or at the ballpark? I think every ticket is sold.

Ducks on the pond for Frank. Time for a Big Hurt Moment.

Questions:

1. Who did Kendall hit the bomb off?
2. Does anyone have Nate's numbers careeer vs Oak?
3. How quick will Leyland's hook be tonight?

WHEW

Frank wanted to go yard there.

Wait a sec, Kendall hit a bomb this year? How??

Kansas City relief pitching. Someone called Joel Peralta. It barely cleared the LF wall in Oakland. By maybe 2-3 inches.

Does Payton bat fifth a lot?

According to BBRef, the most similar player to Frank Thomas is... Jeff Bagwell.

Query: Does BBRef incorporate player birthdates in their similarity scores formula?

Why not move Kotsay down and move Bradley, Thomas and Swish up?

Not a bad question. Here's a better one though: why not start Bobby Kielty against the LHP (since he kills LHP) and sit Kotsay for this game?

Frank wanted to go yard there.

And I wanted a bj this morning....

aw, crap can we delete that last comment? Didn't mean to kill the baseball related chatter

"What's his team?" He's wearing a ####### Cubs jersey!

Not a bad question. Here's a better one though: why not start Bobby Kielty against the LHP (since he kills LHP) and sit Kotsay for this game?

Other than just simply wanting Kotsay to get playoff PT, having the better outfield defense is probably a good idea given Zito's flyball tendencies.

aw, crap can we delete that last comment? Didn't mean to kill the baseball related chatter

So what will the D-Rays do with Upton next year?

Robertson's throwing strikes...

Does Payton bat fifth a lot?

Against LHP, yeah. Against RHP, Chavez bats 5th, Payton 6th.

Zito's got to get the yellowhammer in for strikes.

Not arguably, definitely. And possibly the MVP of the whole freaking league.

That's some curve from Zito. Lyon's analysis has me REALLY looking forward to the change.

Argueabley the best player on this team? Who is even close? Does Argueabley just mean you can say dumbass #### all the time.

When Brennaman started with "Arguably the best...", I got all excited. But then he said something reasonable.

aw, crap can we delete that last comment? Didn't mean to kill the baseball related chatter

There'a always room for bj's. They're like Jello.

I was hoping Kotsay'd say "y'know, I really wanted a BJ this morning."