Nichi-Bei Game Seven: Final
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[ Author: westbaystars | Posted: Nov 17, 2002 3:15 PM
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Game Seven had its ups and downs. Three up, three down innings, and rallies by both teams. In the end, well, read on to see how it turned out:
2002/11/17 12:03:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bartolo Colon (Montreal Expos) is the MLB's starting pitcher this evening.
2002/11/17 12:04:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - K. Matsui is the NPB's first batter in the top of the first.
2002/11/17 12:05:05 : westbaystars TO ALL - And after running the count full, he draws a leadoff walk.
2002/11/17 12:05:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - We need baserunners!
2002/11/17 12:05:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - The Giants' Shimizu, batting .429 in the Series going into the game, ...
2002/11/17 12:06:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - ... gets a base hit through the right side of the infield.
2002/11/17 12:06:52 : westbaystars TO ALL - Runners at first and second, nobody out.
2002/11/17 12:07:06 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nakamura steps up to the plate.
2002/11/17 12:09:08 : westbaystars TO ALL - Matsui is getting Colon nervous on second.
2002/11/17 12:09:27 : westbaystars TO ALL - But Colon goes ahead and strikes out Nakamura swinging. One down.
2002/11/17 12:09:46 : westbaystars TO ALL - H. Mtsui, with flashes going off all over the stadium, ...
2002/11/17 12:11:38 : westbaystars TO ALL - Matsui is 3 for 24 this Series so far.
2002/11/17 12:12:11 : westbaystars TO ALL - And fouling out on the third base side, that makes it 3 for 25 (.120).
2002/11/17 12:12:54 : westbaystars TO ALL - Cabrera, who''s been quiet the past few games, hits up the middle, but the second baseman has him played perfectly, ...
2002/11/17 12:13:10 : westbaystars TO ALL - ... and elects to get the force at second to retire the side.
2002/11/17 12:13:53 : westbaystars TO ALL - We had two on and nobody out, but NPB's cleanup failed to clean.
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2002/11/17 12:14:08 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of first
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2002/11/17 12:15:34 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ichiro takes Uehara's first pitch to left-center.
2002/11/17 12:15:53 : westbaystars TO ALL - It's the Ichiro of old! And he heads into second with a stand up double.
2002/11/17 12:16:29 : westbaystars TO ALL - Alomar bunts Ichiro to third.
2002/11/17 12:17:48 : westbaystars TO ALL - Williams sends a line drive in front of Fukudome in right, and Ichiro joggs in for the first run of the game.
2002/11/17 12:17:56 : westbaystars TO ALL - That brings up Bonds.
2002/11/17 12:18:34 : westbaystars TO ALL - As many flashes are going off in the stands with Bonds at the plate as with Matsui.
2002/11/17 12:18:53 : Manager TO ALL - 1908
2002/11/17 12:19:19 : westbaystars TO ALL - Just in time, 1908-san.
2002/11/17 12:19:51 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bonds watches strike three, and Williams is thrown out trying to steal.
2002/11/17 12:20:06 : westbaystars TO ALL - Inning ending K-get-two.
2002/11/17 12:20:10 : 1908 TO ALL - Hello, westbay-san.
2002/11/17 12:20:33 : westbaystars TO ALL - But the Majors struck first and lead after one complete 1-0.
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2002/11/17 12:21:03 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Second
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2002/11/17 12:21:06 : 1908 TO ALL - This game's starting at 9pm, Chicago time. Much easier to join you.
2002/11/17 12:21:41 : westbaystars TO ALL - Oh, prime time, then.
2002/11/17 12:22:45 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ogasawara, 3 for 17 so far this Series, hits a base hit just left of center, and we have a lead off runner again.
2002/11/17 12:23:42 : westbaystars TO ALL - Fukudome flies out to center, and Ogasawara touches up from first and takes second!
2002/11/17 12:24:39 : westbaystars TO ALL - Imaoka hits to right center, and Williams doesn't get to this one!
2002/11/17 12:24:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - Imaoka has a stand up double.
2002/11/17 12:25:00 : 1908 TO ALL - Uehara struck out Bonds again, I see. I'm sure Barry's glad he won't see him in the Majors anytime soon.
2002/11/17 12:25:10 : westbaystars TO ALL - But Ogasawara expected Williams to get the ball and only made it to third?
2002/11/17 12:26:06 : westbaystars TO ALL - Tanishige grounds to first who makes the play himself while Ogasawara finally comes in to score.
2002/11/17 12:26:57 : westbaystars TO ALL - Barry didn't look like he agreed with the call. It was definately border inside strike at best.
2002/11/17 12:27:28 : westbaystars TO ALL - Back up to Kazuo.
2002/11/17 12:28:22 : 1908 TO ALL - Still, that makes 4 K's for Barry vs. Uehara.
2002/11/17 12:29:18 : westbaystars TO ALL - He lifts a foul fly behind the plate, and the side is retired.
2002/11/17 12:30:08 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yea. I think Nikkan mentioned that Bonds only struke out 43 times last season.
2002/11/17 12:30:33 : westbaystars TO ALL - Did any MLB pitcher strike him out three times in a single game?
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2002/11/17 12:30:55 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Second
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2002/11/17 12:31:22 : 1908 TO ALL - Yeah, it happened at least once this year -- back in July, I think. Not sure who, though.
2002/11/17 12:32:57 : 1908 TO ALL - Nomo has given Bonds fits, historically. Doesn't Uehara use a hesitation delivery, too?
2002/11/17 12:33:41 : westbaystars TO ALL - No, he comes right after hitters. But he does have a high leg kick.
2002/11/17 12:33:54 : westbaystars TO ALL - As he strikes out Giambi swinging.
2002/11/17 12:34:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - Giambi fouled off quite a few before that.
2002/11/17 12:35:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hinske lifts a high fly to left. Shimizu has it, and there are two down.
2002/11/17 12:35:58 : 1908 TO ALL - Didn't Uehara stirke Giambi out three times his last start as well?
2002/11/17 12:36:10 : westbaystars TO ALL - Twice.
2002/11/17 12:36:58 : westbaystars TO ALL - A Phillie became Uehara's second strike out victim of the inning, third of the game.
2002/11/17 12:37:18 : westbaystars TO ALL - MLB is retired in order.
2002/11/17 12:37:29 : westbaystars TO ALL - After two complete, the score is tied 1-1.
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2002/11/17 12:37:44 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Third
2002/11/17 12:37:44 : 1908 TO ALL - That's either Burrel or Rollins.
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2002/11/17 12:38:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - It's not Rollins (I'm starting to recognise him). So it must be Burrel.
2002/11/17 12:40:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - Shimizu watches strike three while bailing out. Colon had him fooled. One down.
2002/11/17 12:41:20 : 1908 TO ALL - Whoops. Two el's in Burrell. Sorry 'bout that.
2002/11/17 12:41:46 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nakamura, after getting a lot of attention the first few games, watches strike three, too.
2002/11/17 12:42:15 : westbaystars TO ALL - That's his second against Colon tonight.
2002/11/17 12:42:19 : 1908 TO ALL - Nori, you're killin' me.
2002/11/17 12:42:39 : westbaystars TO ALL - Colon's third.
2002/11/17 12:43:02 : Manager TO ALL - Dusanh
2002/11/17 12:43:11 : westbaystars TO ALL - Matsui comes through with a hit! Finally!
2002/11/17 12:43:34 : westbaystars TO ALL - Can we get something going with two down?
2002/11/17 12:43:50 : 1908 TO ALL - Nice.
2002/11/17 12:44:04 : westbaystars TO ALL - Come on Cabrera. Break out of your slump, too.
2002/11/17 12:44:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - Colon is keeping Matsui close to first with a few throws over there.
2002/11/17 12:45:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - When he finally delivers to the plate, Cabu hits a low liner to right that Ichiro shoestrings on the run.
2002/11/17 12:45:51 : westbaystars TO ALL - So, at the end of two and a half, the score remains 1-1.
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2002/11/17 12:46:15 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Third
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2002/11/17 12:46:47 : 1908 TO ALL - Could we see a pitchers' duel tonight?
2002/11/17 12:47:08 : westbaystars TO ALL - It looks that way as both seem to be settling in.
2002/11/17 12:48:37 : westbaystars TO ALL - Lo Duca lines a base hit to center, and the MLB have their leadoff hitter on for the second time.
2002/11/17 12:49:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - Eckstein hits the ball right at Matsui at short, who misses it! Runners at first and second, nobody out.
2002/11/17 12:49:27 : Dusanh TO ALL - Just wondering about the starter last game, Iwakuma, who does he play for? I've never heard of him before.
2002/11/17 12:49:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - Lots of flashes for Ichiro.
2002/11/17 12:50:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ichiro lays down a beautiful bunt that rolls to a stop in fair territory. Everyone is safe.
2002/11/17 12:50:32 : 1908 TO ALL - That's Matsui's second error of the series, right?
2002/11/17 12:50:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bases loaded and nobody out.
2002/11/17 12:51:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - Alomar grounds Uehara's first pitch to second. NPB turns the double play, but Lo Duca scores on the play.
2002/11/17 12:51:19 : 1908 TO ALL - Not good.
2002/11/17 12:51:41 : 1908 TO ALL - Much better.
2002/11/17 12:53:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - Whew. Williams flies out in foul territory to Nakamura for the final out.
2002/11/17 12:53:21 : westbaystars TO ALL - But MLB took the lead 2-1.
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2002/11/17 12:54:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Fourth
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2002/11/17 12:54:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - Iwakuma plays for Kintetsu.
2002/11/17 12:55:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - He had a pretty good year, but I'm afraid that he didn't do so well the few Buffaloe games I took in.
2002/11/17 12:55:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - I guess I'm bad luck for him
2002/11/17 12:55:36 : Manager TO ALL - redsoxfan
2002/11/17 12:56:05 : redsoxfan TO ALL - hi all
2002/11/17 12:56:15 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ogasawara, leads off with his second hit of the afternoon to left-center.
2002/11/17 12:56:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - A replay of the scond inning?
2002/11/17 12:56:36 : 1908 TO ALL - hi redsoxfan
2002/11/17 12:56:36 : Dusanh TO ALL - Wow, Kintetsu has an all-Japan starter now... Thanks for hosting the website, by the way...
2002/11/17 12:56:52 : Dusanh TO ALL - We get even less information about Japanese baseball in Canada.
2002/11/17 12:56:54 : redsoxfan TO ALL - exciting game so far?
2002/11/17 12:58:15 : 1908 TO ALL - It's close. 2-1 MLB.
2002/11/17 12:58:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - Looks like a pitchers' duo at times, then they both get themselves into and out of piches.
2002/11/17 12:59:22 : redsoxfan TO ALL - wow the MLB team actually scored on Uehara?
2002/11/17 12:59:59 : westbaystars TO ALL - Fukudome lines a ball toward right-center, but it's nabbed by Alomar. He goes over and touches Ogasawara for the ...
2002/11/17 13:00:13 : westbaystars TO ALL - double play. Rally killer.
2002/11/17 13:00:43 : Dusanh TO ALL - well...i think they managed one run against him last tme too
2002/11/17 13:01:30 : westbaystars TO ALL - Imaoka hits a high bounder up the middle, but Alomar has plenty of time to get him at first. Side retired.
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2002/11/17 13:02:04 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Fourth
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2002/11/17 13:03:15 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Hideki manage to do anything at the plate?
2002/11/17 13:04:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - He got a base hit up the middle last time. Nothing with two on in the first.
2002/11/17 13:04:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bonds grounds out to first unassisted. One down.
2002/11/17 13:04:36 : Manager TO ALL - Newyorker
2002/11/17 13:04:42 : Manager TO ALL - th
2002/11/17 13:04:56 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Hideki has been a disapointment in the series
2002/11/17 13:05:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yes, he has. Still, NTV (Yomiuri's TV channel) keep the hype level high.
2002/11/17 13:06:02 : 1908 TO ALL - So has Giambi. Take it with a grain of salt.
2002/11/17 13:06:35 : westbaystars TO ALL - Gimabi flies to shallow left. Nakamura makes a great grab on the run to get him.
2002/11/17 13:07:10 : westbaystars TO ALL - Finally, Nakamura shows some compentence there at third after I'd defended his skills earlier.
2002/11/17 13:07:11 : Dusanh TO ALL - Has any MLB team expessed interest for Cabrera?
2002/11/17 13:07:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hinske then fails to check his swing and is rung up by the third base umpire.
2002/11/17 13:07:54 : Manager TO ALL - sagamiwara
2002/11/17 13:07:56 : 1908 TO ALL - Alex is under contract throught next year.
2002/11/17 13:08:10 : sagamiwara TO ALL - hi all
2002/11/17 13:08:10 : westbaystars TO ALL - He's Uehara's 4th K of the afternoon, and MLB goes down in order for the second time.
2002/11/17 13:08:42 : Newyorker TO ALL - Isn't Alex on loan from the Dbacks
2002/11/17 13:09:11 : 1908 TO ALL - No, the Lions purchased his rights.
2002/11/17 13:09:18 : redsoxfan TO ALL - I thought Alex is challenging his contract?
2002/11/17 13:09:32 : redsoxfan TO ALL - He says next year is an option
2002/11/17 13:09:53 : Dusanh TO ALL - Has any MLB team expessed interest for Cabrera?
2002/11/17 13:10:09 : 1908 TO ALL - Hadn't heard that.
2002/11/17 13:10:15 : sagamiwara TO ALL - Lions option
2002/11/17 13:10:42 : westbaystars TO ALL - Tanishige grounds out to short, one down.
2002/11/17 13:10:52 : redsoxfan TO ALL - ok not his
2002/11/17 13:10:54 : Dusanh TO ALL - sorry for the double post...pressed the wrong button
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2002/11/17 13:11:18 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Fifth
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2002/11/17 13:11:57 : westbaystars TO ALL - [Header a little late.]
2002/11/17 13:12:58 : Newyorker TO ALL - who's pitching for the MLB and any HRs account for the first 3 runs?
2002/11/17 13:13:01 : westbaystars TO ALL - Little Matsui flies out to third just in front of the pitcher's mound. Two quick outs.
2002/11/17 13:13:04 : Dusanh TO ALL - anybody know why didn't Matsusaka play in this series? i know he sucked in Japan series
2002/11/17 13:13:33 : 1908 TO ALL - Colon. No.
2002/11/17 13:13:45 : westbaystars TO ALL - Shimizu takes Colon's first pitch to left for the final out. Three up, three down.
2002/11/17 13:14:14 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Yes Colon :P
2002/11/17 13:14:32 : Newyorker TO ALL - wow this sounds like ace vs ace in game 7
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2002/11/17 13:15:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Fifth
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2002/11/17 13:15:07 : redsoxfan TO ALL - finally we got some decent pitching
2002/11/17 13:15:47 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yes, but the MLB seems to be getting Uehara this time around. Well enough to put some hits together.
2002/11/17 13:16:19 : 1908 TO ALL - Colon's been knocked around a bit as well.
2002/11/17 13:17:33 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Uehara has a deceptive delivery?
2002/11/17 13:17:59 : westbaystars TO ALL - Burrell strikes out swinging for his second K of the afternoon. One down.
2002/11/17 13:18:08 : Dusanh TO ALL - Not really...
2002/11/17 13:18:36 : 1908 TO ALL - High leg kick.
2002/11/17 13:19:28 : redsoxfan TO ALL - I guess he just pitched exceptionally well the first time then
2002/11/17 13:20:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - Namakura bobbles the ball hit to him by Lo Duca, the picks it up and makes a routine play close.
2002/11/17 13:20:22 : 1908 TO ALL - He's only given up two runs so far...
2002/11/17 13:20:46 : Dusanh TO ALL - How are the velocities today? for both Uehara and Colon
2002/11/17 13:20:54 : westbaystars TO ALL - Eckstein then punches the ball to right to keep the inning alive.
2002/11/17 13:21:00 : redsoxfan TO ALL - true
2002/11/17 13:21:41 : westbaystars TO ALL - That brings up Ichiro, who has two hits this game.
2002/11/17 13:22:30 : westbaystars TO ALL - Haven't notice the speed gun. But the pitch Ichiro just hit to left was 141 kph.
2002/11/17 13:22:48 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ichiro is 3 for 3.
2002/11/17 13:23:28 : redsoxfan TO ALL - nice
2002/11/17 13:23:45 : 1908 TO ALL - Runners on first and second or first and third?
2002/11/17 13:23:53 : westbaystars TO ALL - First and second.
2002/11/17 13:24:23 : westbaystars TO ALL - Alomar hits a weak grounder to second, and that retires the side.
2002/11/17 13:24:31 : westbaystars TO ALL - Whew.
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2002/11/17 13:25:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Siixth
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2002/11/17 13:25:12 : redsoxfan TO ALL - where's the rally monkey?
2002/11/17 13:25:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - I hope he pops up soon.
2002/11/17 13:25:36 : Dusanh TO ALL - top of the order now i think...?
2002/11/17 13:25:57 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nope, starting from Nakamura.
2002/11/17 13:26:35 : westbaystars TO ALL - We get the sleeping cleanup this inning.
2002/11/17 13:26:45 : Dusanh TO ALL - ah even better...clean up hitters
2002/11/17 13:26:52 : westbaystars TO ALL - (I hope they make me regret those words.)
2002/11/17 13:27:39 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nakamura takes two straight strikes.
2002/11/17 13:27:45 : 1908 TO ALL - Nori's due.
2002/11/17 13:28:21 : westbaystars TO ALL - After fouling one off, he lays off a high fastball.
2002/11/17 13:28:29 : westbaystars TO ALL - Over due.
2002/11/17 13:29:18 : westbaystars TO ALL - After another foul ball, he flies out to second near the mound. No go.
2002/11/17 13:30:06 : 1908 TO ALL - At least he didn't strike out again.
2002/11/17 13:30:11 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hideki Matsui, who finally got a hit last time at bat, gets three straight balls from Colon.
2002/11/17 13:30:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - Before one down the middle.
2002/11/17 13:30:49 : westbaystars TO ALL - A 146 kph ball high and outside is watched, and Matsui gets a base on balls.
2002/11/17 13:31:59 : Dusanh TO ALL - go Cab go!
2002/11/17 13:32:24 : westbaystars TO ALL - Why is Colon so worried about Matsui on first? He's throwing over there a few times again.
2002/11/17 13:32:39 : westbaystars TO ALL - It's the other Matsui that's a running threat.
2002/11/17 13:33:19 : westbaystars TO ALL - (But then, he did steal a base in another game, didn't he?)
2002/11/17 13:33:50 : 1908 TO ALL - Doesn't Hideki have a couple of steals this series?
2002/11/17 13:34:09 : westbaystars TO ALL - Cabrera grounds the ball up the middle. Spivey, now in at second, does a great job to get to the ball, ...
2002/11/17 13:34:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - ... but bobbles it! Everyone is safe!
2002/11/17 13:34:33 : redsoxfan TO ALL - he wants to keep the double play opportunity
2002/11/17 13:34:44 : Dusanh TO ALL - he's gotta have some speed to play center
2002/11/17 13:34:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - A's pitching coach now goes out to the mound.
2002/11/17 13:34:55 : redsoxfan TO ALL - no!!
2002/11/17 13:35:51 : westbaystars TO ALL - Colon stays in and gets Ogasawara to fly out to Spivey.
2002/11/17 13:35:51 : Dusanh TO ALL - who's on deck?
2002/11/17 13:36:33 : westbaystars TO ALL - I don't know. Matsui really doesn't strike me as a speedy baserunner or center fielder.
2002/11/17 13:36:53 : westbaystars TO ALL - Fukudome up, Imaoka on deck. The bottom of the order.
2002/11/17 13:38:33 : Dusanh TO ALL - yeah...he's no Akiyama
2002/11/17 13:38:46 : 1908 TO ALL - Fukudome's had a great series so far...
2002/11/17 13:39:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - Lo Duca had a 145 fast ball fouled off his arm. Ouch.
2002/11/17 13:39:51 : westbaystars TO ALL - But the next pitch gets Fukudome swinging. Yet another dead rally monkey.
2002/11/17 13:40:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - Not today. That's 0 for 3.
2002/11/17 13:40:36 : redsoxfan TO ALL - rally monkey is a US thing heheh
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2002/11/17 13:40:52 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Sixth
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2002/11/17 13:41:20 : redsoxfan TO ALL - actually it's only an Anaheim thing
2002/11/17 13:41:27 : westbaystars TO ALL - MLB will be sending up #s 3, 4, and 5.
2002/11/17 13:41:56 : westbaystars TO ALL - Oh. Then I guess the WWF won't be after them.
2002/11/17 13:42:57 : redsoxfan TO ALL - heheh you get WWF in Japan?
2002/11/17 13:43:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - Chunichi's Kawakami, who pitched a great Game Two, is on the mound.
2002/11/17 13:43:33 : 1908 TO ALL - It's a world-wide affliction.
2002/11/17 13:43:39 : westbaystars TO ALL - Oh, those acronyms!
2002/11/17 13:43:57 : Dusanh TO ALL - World Wildlife Federation?
2002/11/17 13:44:01 : westbaystars TO ALL - Williams grounds out to first, one quick out.
2002/11/17 13:44:08 : 1908 TO ALL - Bonds took him deep in game 2, though.
2002/11/17 13:44:30 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yes, that was the one I was thinking of. But the other one is here, too.
2002/11/17 13:44:31 : redsoxfan TO ALL - oh no...I hope Ohka's not the one relieving Colon next inning
2002/11/17 13:45:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hey, now there's an idea.
2002/11/17 13:45:09 : Dusanh TO ALL - time to employ the intentional walk...
2002/11/17 13:45:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bond lifts the ball a little too much, but not enough for Matsui to get in to it.
2002/11/17 13:46:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bonds will come out for a pinch runner.
2002/11/17 13:46:19 : Dusanh TO ALL - FYI, WWF (the wresting guys) is called WWE now
2002/11/17 13:47:06 : redsoxfan TO ALL - lol I haven't watched wrestling since I was a kid
2002/11/17 13:47:37 : 1908 TO ALL - Howe's taking Bonds out of a one run game?
2002/11/17 13:48:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yep. Chavez is running for him.
2002/11/17 13:48:25 : Dusanh TO ALL - he probably wants to get him a great ovation, like they do in NBA
2002/11/17 13:48:40 : Newyorker TO ALL - well he is a pretyy big defensive liability - unless he's DHing
2002/11/17 13:48:58 : westbaystars TO ALL - Giambi finally gets a hit this game, pulling the ball just past the Ogasawara at first.
2002/11/17 13:49:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - Chavez went to third well ahead of the throw.
2002/11/17 13:49:27 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bonds was the DH.
2002/11/17 13:49:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - Giambi gets a pinch runner, too.
2002/11/17 13:50:22 : 1908 TO ALL - That's it. Howe's an idiot.
2002/11/17 13:50:31 : westbaystars TO ALL - Now Hinske hits a fly to center. Chavez breaks for the plate, and Little Matsui cuts the ball off and holds the ...
2002/11/17 13:50:44 : westbaystars TO ALL - ... runner at first. MLB now up 3-1.
2002/11/17 13:50:47 : redsoxfan TO ALL - hmm maybe it's a smart move by Howe..worked the first time
2002/11/17 13:50:59 : westbaystars TO ALL - Well, it's worked for one run.
2002/11/17 13:51:01 : Newyorker TO ALL - you have to realize he probably couldn't care less who wins
2002/11/17 13:51:06 : Newyorker TO ALL - unlike us
2002/11/17 13:51:35 : redsoxfan TO ALL - lol at 1908
2002/11/17 13:51:56 : 1908 TO ALL - No, I think he's feeling some pressure to win.
2002/11/17 13:52:21 : westbaystars TO ALL - Jones strikes out swinging to retire the side. I'm not sure if he's pinch hitting or came in last inning.
2002/11/17 13:53:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - He's got a lot of pressure to win. Bonds was the most vocal after the first three games.
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2002/11/17 13:53:56 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Seventh
2002/11/17 13:53:56 : redsoxfan TO ALL - so who's on the mound now?
2002/11/17 13:53:58 : westbaystars TO ALL - ======================
2002/11/17 13:54:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - Still Colon.
2002/11/17 13:54:48 : westbaystars TO ALL - Whoops. They just announce Ohka!
2002/11/17 13:54:50 : 1908 TO ALL - Nice job, RSF.
2002/11/17 13:55:08 : westbaystars TO ALL - Rally time!
2002/11/17 13:55:17 : Dusanh TO ALL - sweet
2002/11/17 13:55:41 : redsoxfan TO ALL - I don't want him on the mound lol
2002/11/17 13:56:03 : redsoxfan TO ALL - I want the MLB to win heh
2002/11/17 13:56:37 : westbaystars TO ALL - Imaoka welcomes him with a line drive base hit over his head.
2002/11/17 13:57:06 : Dusanh TO ALL - he's probably intimidated by the NPB all-stars, seeing how he became a star long after leaving NPB
2002/11/17 13:57:09 : 1908 TO ALL - This could get ugly.
2002/11/17 13:57:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - Imamura (Yakult) comes in to pinch hit for Tanishige.
2002/11/17 13:58:03 : 1908 TO ALL - C'mon Akinori.
2002/11/17 13:58:37 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ohka gets Imamura swinging at a bad pitch high and outside for the first out.
2002/11/17 13:59:04 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Go Ohka :P
2002/11/17 13:59:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - That should have been Iwamura, not Imamura.
2002/11/17 13:59:37 : redsoxfan TO ALL - He was once a Red Sox
2002/11/17 13:59:43 : 1908 TO ALL - D'oh!
2002/11/17 13:59:46 : westbaystars TO ALL - Little Matsui, though hits a line drive to center for a base hit. Two on, one down.
2002/11/17 14:00:07 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Oh NO lol
2002/11/17 14:00:52 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Man, what is Little Matsui's BA in the series?
2002/11/17 14:01:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - With Spivey making a great running and diving try for Shimizu's blooper to center, the ball just gets past him!
2002/11/17 14:01:19 : 1908 TO ALL - Well above .400
2002/11/17 14:01:24 : westbaystars TO ALL - The bases are loaded for Nakamura.
2002/11/17 14:01:43 : Dusanh TO ALL - wohoo!
2002/11/17 14:02:00 : 1908 TO ALL - Wait, no runs scored?
2002/11/17 14:02:09 : westbaystars TO ALL - That brings the A's pitching coach out. After a few words, Nakamura comes up.
2002/11/17 14:02:15 : westbaystars TO ALL - None yet.
2002/11/17 14:02:38 : westbaystars TO ALL - Just three singles that didn't get past anyone in the outfield.
2002/11/17 14:02:46 : redsoxfan TO ALL - what a homecoming for Ohka!!
2002/11/17 14:03:32 : 1908 TO ALL - I'm surprised the runner on 2nd didn't come home on that last hit.
2002/11/17 14:03:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - He really wasn't well known while with Yokohama.
2002/11/17 14:04:18 : westbaystars TO ALL - After all the great plays so far, I think he was playing it safe.
2002/11/17 14:04:46 : westbaystars TO ALL - Like Ogasawara not scoring from second on Imaoka's double.
2002/11/17 14:04:57 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nakamura hits it deep!
2002/11/17 14:04:58 : Dusanh TO ALL - probably why his arm is still intact...
2002/11/17 14:05:11 : westbaystars TO ALL - Not deep enough for four runs, but deep enough for one.
2002/11/17 14:05:19 : Dusanh TO ALL - how deep?
2002/11/17 14:05:35 : westbaystars TO ALL - Williams grabs the ball, and it's a one run ball game.
2002/11/17 14:05:48 : westbaystars TO ALL - Not quite to the warning track in left-center.
2002/11/17 14:06:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Romero comes in to pitch.
2002/11/17 14:06:14 : redsoxfan TO ALL - 2 outs?
2002/11/17 14:06:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - I was hoping it would bounce in, but Williams really does cover a LOT of ground.
2002/11/17 14:06:25 : 1908 TO ALL - Maybe Howe has a brain after all.
2002/11/17 14:06:27 : Newyorker TO ALL - good move
2002/11/17 14:06:27 : redsoxfan TO ALL - oops
2002/11/17 14:06:56 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yes, two down.
2002/11/17 14:07:27 : Newyorker TO ALL - how does he hit lefties
2002/11/17 14:08:27 : Dusanh TO ALL - ah even better...clean up hitters
2002/11/17 14:08:56 : Dusanh TO ALL - Not really...
2002/11/17 14:09:09 : westbaystars TO ALL - I don't remember, but Romero is getting booed for throwing three consecutive balls to him.
2002/11/17 14:09:17 : westbaystars TO ALL - Now a strike.
2002/11/17 14:09:37 : redsoxfan TO ALL - did Torii Hunter make a Willie Mays catch the other game?
2002/11/17 14:09:38 : westbaystars TO ALL - The next pitch is swung on and missed. If he'd have made contact with that one, ...
2002/11/17 14:09:54 : westbaystars TO ALL - The next pitch is in the dirt, Godzilla walks.
2002/11/17 14:10:26 : Dusanh TO ALL - he's probably intimidated by the NPB all-stars, seeing how he became a star long after leaving NPB
2002/11/17 14:10:32 : 1908 TO ALL - Yeah, Hunter had an amazing catch. ESPN even showed it on Sportscenter.
2002/11/17 14:10:39 : westbaystars TO ALL - I remember seeing a Mays style catch in one of the other games, but I don't recall if it was Williams or Bonds.
2002/11/17 14:11:26 : westbaystars TO ALL - Cabrera ground to Spivey, and the side is retired. Argh! More dead monkeys.
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2002/11/17 14:12:16 : Dusanh TO westbaystars - Sorry, I'm having some technical difficulties with IE...
2002/11/17 14:12:19 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Seventh
2002/11/17 14:12:20 : redsoxfan TO ALL - hey Dusanh,.you're repeating yourself again
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2002/11/17 14:12:47 : westbaystars TO ALL - What kind? Page not reloading?
2002/11/17 14:12:56 : 1908 TO ALL - And redsoxfan manages to split the header again...
2002/11/17 14:13:24 : redsoxfan TO ALL -
2002/11/17 14:14:13 : Dusanh TO redsoxfan - I'm having some technical difficulties with IE...and i can't seem to send to all anymore...
2002/11/17 14:14:53 : Dusanh TO westbaystars - tried to reload the page, it tells me to relogin, and then says name not available
2002/11/17 14:15:33 : Dusanh TO westbaystars - then when i try to go to previous link on the forum, it just reposts the msg
2002/11/17 14:15:51 : westbaystars TO ALL - I'll boot you off and you can try again. How's that?
2002/11/17 14:16:17 : westbaystars TO ALL - Lo Duca flies out to Matsui in center, one down.
2002/11/17 14:16:28 : Dusanh TO westbaystars - sure
2002/11/17 14:16:39 : Manager TO ALL - Dusanh
2002/11/17 14:17:21 : westbaystars TO ALL - Eckstein follows grounding out to second.
2002/11/17 14:18:01 : Manager TO ALL - Dusanh
2002/11/17 14:18:06 : redsoxfan TO ALL - it's going to be a quick inning
2002/11/17 14:18:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - Back up to Ichiro who gets his fourth hit of the game. 4 for 4.
2002/11/17 14:18:28 : Dusanh TO ALL - I'm back, sorry for all the junk msgs
2002/11/17 14:18:35 : redsoxfan TO ALL - GO Ichiro
2002/11/17 14:18:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - Welcome back Dusanh.
2002/11/17 14:19:16 : 1908 TO ALL - Wow, Ichiro certainly has come on strong.
2002/11/17 14:20:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ichiro swipes second, and Lotte's Shimizu's throw goes into center, allowing him to go to third.
2002/11/17 14:20:34 : westbaystars TO ALL - Two down, runner at third.
2002/11/17 14:20:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - Spivey at the plate, by the way.
2002/11/17 14:21:19 : 1908 TO ALL - That's a huge run at 3rd.
2002/11/17 14:21:57 : redsoxfan TO ALL - YES this is how Japan remembers Ichiro
2002/11/17 14:21:58 : westbaystars TO ALL - And Spivey keeps fouling off Kawakami's offerings, keeping the cound at 2-2.
2002/11/17 14:22:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - Aw. That looked like a good pitch, but the count is now full.
2002/11/17 14:22:33 : westbaystars TO ALL - The next pitch is low and outside, Spivey walks.
2002/11/17 14:23:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hunter drives Kawakami's first pitch to him to center, but Matsui just takes a couple steps in. The side is retired.
2002/11/17 14:23:40 : westbaystars TO ALL - Whew. Got out of that one.
2002/11/17 14:24:01 : westbaystars TO ALL - At the end of seven complete, MLB leads 3-2.
2002/11/17 14:24:27 : 1908 TO ALL - What a game!
2002/11/17 14:24:57 : Dusanh TO ALL - there hasn't been many close games this series
2002/11/17 14:25:06 : redsoxfan TO ALL - I seriously doubt we'll see Gagne in this game
2002/11/17 14:25:07 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yes. Keeps one on the edge of one's seat.
2002/11/17 14:25:28 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:25:38 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Eigth
2002/11/17 14:25:40 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:26:31 : Manager TO ALL - CFiJ
2002/11/17 14:26:46 : CFiJ TO ALL - Is the game still on?
2002/11/17 14:27:03 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ogasawara, 8 for 20 in the series (.400), takes a walk on five pitches.
2002/11/17 14:27:33 : westbaystars TO ALL - Romero did't seem to have much control, throwing inside and even over Ogasawara's head.
2002/11/17 14:27:39 : Dusanh TO ALL - I'm assuming Ohka's still on the mound?
2002/11/17 14:27:40 : 1908 TO ALL - Yep, 3-2 MLB top of the 8th.
2002/11/17 14:27:49 : westbaystars TO ALL - Tani bunts Ogasawara to second.
2002/11/17 14:27:55 : Dusanh TO ALL - Nevermind...
2002/11/17 14:28:36 : CFiJ TO ALL - I could listen to the MLB play-by-play, but Seth Everett's pronunciation is just too awful.
2002/11/17 14:28:57 : westbaystars TO ALL - And Howe is out to the mound, and wi'll have a pitching change.
2002/11/17 14:29:03 : CFiJ TO ALL - He seems like an okay guy, but he really should have taken a basic course in proper pronunciation...
2002/11/17 14:29:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - Well, I hope you don't mind my spelling.
2002/11/17 14:29:52 : westbaystars TO ALL - The big, scary guy takes the mound for the MLB.
2002/11/17 14:30:04 : westbaystars TO ALL - Fetters, I think.
2002/11/17 14:30:10 : redsoxfan TO ALL - lol Fetters?
2002/11/17 14:30:14 : 1908 TO ALL - Gagne?
2002/11/17 14:30:20 : CFiJ TO ALL - Westbay-san's spelling can get pretty bad, but at least it's phonetic.
2002/11/17 14:30:35 : 1908 TO ALL - Fetters, of course. That guys great.
2002/11/17 14:30:50 : redsoxfan TO ALL - his windup is hilarious
2002/11/17 14:30:51 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yokohama's Takuro Ishii goes out to pinch run. What's up with Hara-kantoku?
2002/11/17 14:31:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ogasawara is pleanty fast!
2002/11/17 14:31:37 : 1908 TO ALL - Does anyone else see Grace's impersonation of Fetters? Classic stuff.
2002/11/17 14:31:41 : Dusanh TO ALL - What's wrong with that?
2002/11/17 14:31:57 : westbaystars TO ALL - Fetters does put on a good show.
2002/11/17 14:32:15 : Newyorker TO ALL - yes. it was very funny
2002/11/17 14:32:16 : redsoxfan TO ALL - yes Grace was doing well til he gave up that hr
2002/11/17 14:32:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - Imaoka grounds out to short, Ishii goes to third on the play.
2002/11/17 14:32:37 : Dusanh TO ALL - Well, Ishii's probably faster...and Ogasawara probably won't get another at bat
2002/11/17 14:32:43 : 1908 TO ALL - Hara is obviously suffering from Howe disease.
2002/11/17 14:33:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - Lotte's Shimizu then lifts Fetters' first offering to first. Three down,.
2002/11/17 14:34:18 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hara knows that Ishii has some speed, but doesn't know much about Ogasawara (in the PL).
2002/11/17 14:34:43 : Dusanh TO ALL - Why didn't he pinch hit for Shimizu? Are they out of catchers?
2002/11/17 14:34:54 : westbaystars TO ALL - Maybe I just don't have so much faith in Ishii after seeing him thrown out so often last season trying to steal.
2002/11/17 14:35:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - He's the last catcher. Abe pulled a muscle and isn't available any more.
2002/11/17 14:35:24 : westbaystars TO ALL - Tanishige started.
2002/11/17 14:35:44 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:35:48 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Eighth
2002/11/17 14:35:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:36:24 : westbaystars TO ALL - Chavez will face Hanshin's Igawa to lead off the eighth.
2002/11/17 14:36:28 : 1908 TO ALL - Losing Abe was a big blow. That kid's a great hitter in the clutch.
2002/11/17 14:36:56 : Manager TO ALL - PeonEater
2002/11/17 14:37:15 : westbaystars TO ALL - And he goes all the way to straight away center, and into the stands!
2002/11/17 14:37:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - One big insurance run on the board. MLB 4 - 2 NPB.
2002/11/17 14:38:03 : westbaystars TO ALL - Lee hits the ball to the warning track in right, but for out number one.
2002/11/17 14:38:07 : PeonEater TO ALL - top or bottom of the 8th right now?
2002/11/17 14:38:14 : 1908 TO ALL - That could be a dagger.
2002/11/17 14:38:15 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Nice Chavez!!!
2002/11/17 14:38:44 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of 8th.
2002/11/17 14:40:04 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hinske battling a full count.
2002/11/17 14:40:18 : Manager TO ALL - PeonEater
2002/11/17 14:40:24 : Dusanh TO ALL - Igawa hasn't had a good series
2002/11/17 14:40:59 : westbaystars TO ALL - And he looks at strike three down the middle!
2002/11/17 14:41:04 : westbaystars TO ALL - Dangerous pitch.
2002/11/17 14:41:11 : westbaystars TO ALL - But out number two.
2002/11/17 14:42:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - And he strikes Jones out looking, too! Beautiful pitch.
2002/11/17 14:42:45 : westbaystars TO ALL - He did pretty well, here. Well, except for that leadoff home run.
2002/11/17 14:43:09 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:43:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - To of Ninth
2002/11/17 14:43:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:43:46 : 1908 TO ALL - He deserves some slack here because starters aren't used to pitching out of the pen.
2002/11/17 14:43:52 : westbaystars TO ALL - NPB has the top of their order for their last at bat.
2002/11/17 14:44:24 : 1908 TO ALL - Is Fetters still on the mound?
2002/11/17 14:44:37 : westbaystars TO ALL - Cavez says he was fortunate to have gotten a hung slider.
2002/11/17 14:45:01 : westbaystars TO ALL - Gagne on the mound to close.
2002/11/17 14:45:36 : westbaystars TO ALL - Little Matsui sends it back up the middle.
2002/11/17 14:45:58 : westbaystars TO ALL - Spivey grabs the ball, but doesn't even try to throw.
2002/11/17 14:46:10 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Didn't he pitch 2 innings just last night?
2002/11/17 14:46:13 : westbaystars TO ALL - Leadoff runner aboard.
2002/11/17 14:46:24 : 1908 TO ALL - MLB scouts are drooling.
2002/11/17 14:46:40 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yes, he did.
2002/11/17 14:46:57 : 1908 TO ALL - One and two-thirds, I think.
2002/11/17 14:47:04 : Dusanh TO ALL - is he even hitting 150 on the gun?
2002/11/17 14:47:08 : Manager TO ALL - newyorker
2002/11/17 14:47:08 : Manager TO ALL - Newyorker
2002/11/17 14:47:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - Shimizu grounds to second, but his only play is at first. One down, runner at second.
2002/11/17 14:47:22 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Maybe he will pitch horribly today with the little rest
2002/11/17 14:47:49 : westbaystars TO ALL - I thought he came in with two on and nobody out in the 9th.
2002/11/17 14:48:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - Gagne is in the 130's to mid 140's, from what I've notice.
2002/11/17 14:48:59 : newyorker TO ALL - i thought he came in w/ on and no out in the 8th
2002/11/17 14:49:07 : 1908 TO ALL - You're probably right.
2002/11/17 14:49:07 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nakamura gives the ball a ride!
2002/11/17 14:49:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - To the fense!
2002/11/17 14:49:26 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hunter grabs it while slamming into the wall!
2002/11/17 14:49:29 : newyorker TO ALL - he's usually about 158-160 i guess
2002/11/17 14:49:47 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ohhhhhhh.
2002/11/17 14:50:08 : westbaystars TO ALL - That brings up Matsui.
2002/11/17 14:50:12 : 1908 TO ALL - Poor Noir, twice so close this game.
2002/11/17 14:50:19 : CFiJ TO ALL - "Little Matsui"??? Et tu, Westbay?
2002/11/17 14:50:37 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Another great play by Hunter?
2002/11/17 14:50:46 : westbaystars TO ALL - Big Matsui. Sorry.
2002/11/17 14:50:48 : Dusanh TO ALL - chance for a redemption of the whole series
2002/11/17 14:51:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - But he grounds out to second, and the game is over.
2002/11/17 14:51:17 : 1908 TO ALL - Oh, the drama!
2002/11/17 14:51:37 : westbaystars TO ALL - Gagne threw mostly changeups in the 130's.
2002/11/17 14:51:53 : redsoxfan TO ALL - wow 4 straight wins
2002/11/17 14:52:02 : 1908 TO ALL - Awesome series. NPB has nothing to be ashamed of.
2002/11/17 14:52:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - Wow! Even though we lost, it was a *great* series.
2002/11/17 14:52:27 : Dusanh TO ALL - he probably didn't have his fastball tonight
2002/11/17 14:52:33 : 1908 TO ALL - Thanks for hosting this, Westbay-san. Lots of fun.
2002/11/17 14:53:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - I enjoyed it, too. Glad to host it.
2002/11/17 14:53:20 : Dusanh TO ALL - I second that
2002/11/17 14:53:27 : Manager TO ALL - th
2002/11/17 14:53:48 : CFiJ TO ALL - All the same, I would have liked NPB to have done this against big-name pitchers like Johnson, Schilling, etc.
2002/11/17 14:54:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - Little Matsui is getting a jump on equiptment exchanges, giving his bat to Hunter, I think.
2002/11/17 14:54:20 : redsoxfan TO ALL - OK, let's hope the forums are just as good
2002/11/17 14:54:34 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ichiro is this game's MVP.
2002/11/17 14:54:41 : sagamiwara TO ALL - thanks westbay-san
2002/11/17 14:54:49 : westbaystars TO ALL - My pleasure.
2002/11/17 14:55:22 : CFiJ TO ALL - Argh! Michael! He has a name: Kazuo! *teeth grinding*
2002/11/17 14:56:37 : westbaystars TO ALL - Oh, yea. I remember somebody hating the "Big" and "Little" titles. I did say Kazuo a few times.
2002/11/17 14:56:47 : 1908 TO ALL - You can blame new Cubs manager Dusty Baker for that, CFiJ.
2002/11/17 14:56:58 : westbaystars TO ALL - But it was Hideki that grounded out to end the game.
2002/11/17 14:57:40 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yea, after Dusty called them that in 1998, it's stuck.
2002/11/17 14:58:06 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nippon Ham Fighter Ogasawara was the Fighting Spirit Award winner.
2002/11/17 14:58:20 : CFiJ TO ALL - 1908; It figures. When you're a Cubs fan, your greatest love is often the cause of much frustration...
2002/11/17 14:58:53 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hunter is given the Series MVP.
2002/11/17 14:59:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Not Bonds.
2002/11/17 14:59:23 : redsoxfan TO ALL - That's a surprise.
2002/11/17 14:59:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - Kazuo comes out for the runner up award.
2002/11/17 14:59:25 : 1908 TO ALL - That's crazy.
2002/11/17 14:59:39 : CFiJ TO ALL - Seriously? I'm surprised Bonds didn't get it. MLB wouldn't have a winning record if it wasn't for his slam in game 4.
2002/11/17 14:59:42 : sagamiwara TO ALL - I Think Bonds
2002/11/17 14:59:50 : Dusanh TO ALL - The runner up award?
2002/11/17 15:00:03 : 1908 TO ALL - Very true, CFiJ.
2002/11/17 15:00:05 : westbaystars TO ALL - Or his "fighting spirit" to wake them up.
2002/11/17 15:00:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - The MVP from the losing side.
2002/11/17 15:00:40 : westbaystars TO ALL - aka Fighting Spirit Award.
2002/11/17 15:01:23 : newyorker TO ALL - if the us media has a vote that would explain it
2002/11/17 15:01:45 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Can't wait to see Kazuo in MLB
2002/11/17 15:01:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - I thing Bonds did more in the dugout than Howe-kantoku. But then, I'm not in the dugout, so I have no way to confirm it
2002/11/17 15:02:51 : Dusanh TO ALL - Kazuo might be more valuable then both Ichiro and Matsui just because of his position
2002/11/17 15:02:59 : westbaystars TO ALL - Kazuo will have a lot of suiters after he becomes a free agent after next season.
2002/11/17 15:03:35 : newyorker TO ALL - problem is 3 out of 4 best SS in the World are free agents next year
2002/11/17 15:04:18 : Dusanh TO ALL - and there's only like what, 5 teams that can afford any of them?
2002/11/17 15:04:23 : newyorker TO ALL - there may not be 3 teams who can pay 15-20 mill
2002/11/17 15:04:25 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Who else besides Tejada?
2002/11/17 15:04:35 : 1908 TO ALL - Yep, Tejada, Nomar and Little Matsui (CFiJ - : p)
2002/11/17 15:04:59 : CFiJ TO ALL - I don't think that'll be a problem. Defensively skilled SSes who are also offensive forces are just too rare...
2002/11/17 15:05:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Kawakami and Uehara are gathered around Fetters, talking with him and exchanging some goods?
2002/11/17 15:05:24 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Nomar becomes a free agent in 2004
2002/11/17 15:06:57 : Dusanh TO ALL - I hope Toronto makes a run at Kazuo, but it won't happen.
2002/11/17 15:07:48 : 1908 TO ALL - That'll all for me. Good night, everyone.
2002/11/17 15:07:52 : Manager TO ALL - 1908
2002/11/17 15:08:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - Well, the fans are heading for the exits. It's time to close this and post the transscript.
2002/11/17 15:08:35 : westbaystars TO ALL - It's been fun having you all.
2002/11/17 15:08:51 : newyorker TO ALL - thanks
2002/11/17 15:08:53 : redsoxfan TO ALL - ok, thanks Westbay-san
2002/11/17 15:09:13 : Dusanh TO ALL - Well, good night, morning{} everyone
2002/11/17 15:09:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bye.
2002/11/17 12:03:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bartolo Colon (Montreal Expos) is the MLB's starting pitcher this evening.
2002/11/17 12:04:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - K. Matsui is the NPB's first batter in the top of the first.
2002/11/17 12:05:05 : westbaystars TO ALL - And after running the count full, he draws a leadoff walk.
2002/11/17 12:05:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - We need baserunners!
2002/11/17 12:05:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - The Giants' Shimizu, batting .429 in the Series going into the game, ...
2002/11/17 12:06:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - ... gets a base hit through the right side of the infield.
2002/11/17 12:06:52 : westbaystars TO ALL - Runners at first and second, nobody out.
2002/11/17 12:07:06 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nakamura steps up to the plate.
2002/11/17 12:09:08 : westbaystars TO ALL - Matsui is getting Colon nervous on second.
2002/11/17 12:09:27 : westbaystars TO ALL - But Colon goes ahead and strikes out Nakamura swinging. One down.
2002/11/17 12:09:46 : westbaystars TO ALL - H. Mtsui, with flashes going off all over the stadium, ...
2002/11/17 12:11:38 : westbaystars TO ALL - Matsui is 3 for 24 this Series so far.
2002/11/17 12:12:11 : westbaystars TO ALL - And fouling out on the third base side, that makes it 3 for 25 (.120).
2002/11/17 12:12:54 : westbaystars TO ALL - Cabrera, who''s been quiet the past few games, hits up the middle, but the second baseman has him played perfectly, ...
2002/11/17 12:13:10 : westbaystars TO ALL - ... and elects to get the force at second to retire the side.
2002/11/17 12:13:53 : westbaystars TO ALL - We had two on and nobody out, but NPB's cleanup failed to clean.
2002/11/17 12:14:01 : westbaystars TO ALL - ======================
2002/11/17 12:14:08 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of first
2002/11/17 12:14:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - ======================
2002/11/17 12:15:34 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ichiro takes Uehara's first pitch to left-center.
2002/11/17 12:15:53 : westbaystars TO ALL - It's the Ichiro of old! And he heads into second with a stand up double.
2002/11/17 12:16:29 : westbaystars TO ALL - Alomar bunts Ichiro to third.
2002/11/17 12:17:48 : westbaystars TO ALL - Williams sends a line drive in front of Fukudome in right, and Ichiro joggs in for the first run of the game.
2002/11/17 12:17:56 : westbaystars TO ALL - That brings up Bonds.
2002/11/17 12:18:34 : westbaystars TO ALL - As many flashes are going off in the stands with Bonds at the plate as with Matsui.
2002/11/17 12:18:53 : Manager TO ALL - 1908
2002/11/17 12:19:19 : westbaystars TO ALL - Just in time, 1908-san.
2002/11/17 12:19:51 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bonds watches strike three, and Williams is thrown out trying to steal.
2002/11/17 12:20:06 : westbaystars TO ALL - Inning ending K-get-two.
2002/11/17 12:20:10 : 1908 TO ALL - Hello, westbay-san.
2002/11/17 12:20:33 : westbaystars TO ALL - But the Majors struck first and lead after one complete 1-0.
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2002/11/17 12:21:03 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Second
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2002/11/17 12:21:06 : 1908 TO ALL - This game's starting at 9pm, Chicago time. Much easier to join you.
2002/11/17 12:21:41 : westbaystars TO ALL - Oh, prime time, then.
2002/11/17 12:22:45 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ogasawara, 3 for 17 so far this Series, hits a base hit just left of center, and we have a lead off runner again.
2002/11/17 12:23:42 : westbaystars TO ALL - Fukudome flies out to center, and Ogasawara touches up from first and takes second!
2002/11/17 12:24:39 : westbaystars TO ALL - Imaoka hits to right center, and Williams doesn't get to this one!
2002/11/17 12:24:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - Imaoka has a stand up double.
2002/11/17 12:25:00 : 1908 TO ALL - Uehara struck out Bonds again, I see. I'm sure Barry's glad he won't see him in the Majors anytime soon.
2002/11/17 12:25:10 : westbaystars TO ALL - But Ogasawara expected Williams to get the ball and only made it to third?
2002/11/17 12:26:06 : westbaystars TO ALL - Tanishige grounds to first who makes the play himself while Ogasawara finally comes in to score.
2002/11/17 12:26:57 : westbaystars TO ALL - Barry didn't look like he agreed with the call. It was definately border inside strike at best.
2002/11/17 12:27:28 : westbaystars TO ALL - Back up to Kazuo.
2002/11/17 12:28:22 : 1908 TO ALL - Still, that makes 4 K's for Barry vs. Uehara.
2002/11/17 12:29:18 : westbaystars TO ALL - He lifts a foul fly behind the plate, and the side is retired.
2002/11/17 12:30:08 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yea. I think Nikkan mentioned that Bonds only struke out 43 times last season.
2002/11/17 12:30:33 : westbaystars TO ALL - Did any MLB pitcher strike him out three times in a single game?
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2002/11/17 12:30:55 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Second
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2002/11/17 12:31:22 : 1908 TO ALL - Yeah, it happened at least once this year -- back in July, I think. Not sure who, though.
2002/11/17 12:32:57 : 1908 TO ALL - Nomo has given Bonds fits, historically. Doesn't Uehara use a hesitation delivery, too?
2002/11/17 12:33:41 : westbaystars TO ALL - No, he comes right after hitters. But he does have a high leg kick.
2002/11/17 12:33:54 : westbaystars TO ALL - As he strikes out Giambi swinging.
2002/11/17 12:34:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - Giambi fouled off quite a few before that.
2002/11/17 12:35:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hinske lifts a high fly to left. Shimizu has it, and there are two down.
2002/11/17 12:35:58 : 1908 TO ALL - Didn't Uehara stirke Giambi out three times his last start as well?
2002/11/17 12:36:10 : westbaystars TO ALL - Twice.
2002/11/17 12:36:58 : westbaystars TO ALL - A Phillie became Uehara's second strike out victim of the inning, third of the game.
2002/11/17 12:37:18 : westbaystars TO ALL - MLB is retired in order.
2002/11/17 12:37:29 : westbaystars TO ALL - After two complete, the score is tied 1-1.
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2002/11/17 12:37:44 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Third
2002/11/17 12:37:44 : 1908 TO ALL - That's either Burrel or Rollins.
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2002/11/17 12:38:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - It's not Rollins (I'm starting to recognise him). So it must be Burrel.
2002/11/17 12:40:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - Shimizu watches strike three while bailing out. Colon had him fooled. One down.
2002/11/17 12:41:20 : 1908 TO ALL - Whoops. Two el's in Burrell. Sorry 'bout that.
2002/11/17 12:41:46 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nakamura, after getting a lot of attention the first few games, watches strike three, too.
2002/11/17 12:42:15 : westbaystars TO ALL - That's his second against Colon tonight.
2002/11/17 12:42:19 : 1908 TO ALL - Nori, you're killin' me.
2002/11/17 12:42:39 : westbaystars TO ALL - Colon's third.
2002/11/17 12:43:02 : Manager TO ALL - Dusanh
2002/11/17 12:43:11 : westbaystars TO ALL - Matsui comes through with a hit! Finally!
2002/11/17 12:43:34 : westbaystars TO ALL - Can we get something going with two down?
2002/11/17 12:43:50 : 1908 TO ALL - Nice.
2002/11/17 12:44:04 : westbaystars TO ALL - Come on Cabrera. Break out of your slump, too.
2002/11/17 12:44:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - Colon is keeping Matsui close to first with a few throws over there.
2002/11/17 12:45:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - When he finally delivers to the plate, Cabu hits a low liner to right that Ichiro shoestrings on the run.
2002/11/17 12:45:51 : westbaystars TO ALL - So, at the end of two and a half, the score remains 1-1.
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2002/11/17 12:46:15 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Third
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2002/11/17 12:46:47 : 1908 TO ALL - Could we see a pitchers' duel tonight?
2002/11/17 12:47:08 : westbaystars TO ALL - It looks that way as both seem to be settling in.
2002/11/17 12:48:37 : westbaystars TO ALL - Lo Duca lines a base hit to center, and the MLB have their leadoff hitter on for the second time.
2002/11/17 12:49:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - Eckstein hits the ball right at Matsui at short, who misses it! Runners at first and second, nobody out.
2002/11/17 12:49:27 : Dusanh TO ALL - Just wondering about the starter last game, Iwakuma, who does he play for? I've never heard of him before.
2002/11/17 12:49:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - Lots of flashes for Ichiro.
2002/11/17 12:50:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ichiro lays down a beautiful bunt that rolls to a stop in fair territory. Everyone is safe.
2002/11/17 12:50:32 : 1908 TO ALL - That's Matsui's second error of the series, right?
2002/11/17 12:50:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bases loaded and nobody out.
2002/11/17 12:51:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - Alomar grounds Uehara's first pitch to second. NPB turns the double play, but Lo Duca scores on the play.
2002/11/17 12:51:19 : 1908 TO ALL - Not good.
2002/11/17 12:51:41 : 1908 TO ALL - Much better.
2002/11/17 12:53:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - Whew. Williams flies out in foul territory to Nakamura for the final out.
2002/11/17 12:53:21 : westbaystars TO ALL - But MLB took the lead 2-1.
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2002/11/17 12:54:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Fourth
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2002/11/17 12:54:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - Iwakuma plays for Kintetsu.
2002/11/17 12:55:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - He had a pretty good year, but I'm afraid that he didn't do so well the few Buffaloe games I took in.
2002/11/17 12:55:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - I guess I'm bad luck for him
2002/11/17 12:55:36 : Manager TO ALL - redsoxfan
2002/11/17 12:56:05 : redsoxfan TO ALL - hi all
2002/11/17 12:56:15 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ogasawara, leads off with his second hit of the afternoon to left-center.
2002/11/17 12:56:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - A replay of the scond inning?
2002/11/17 12:56:36 : 1908 TO ALL - hi redsoxfan
2002/11/17 12:56:36 : Dusanh TO ALL - Wow, Kintetsu has an all-Japan starter now... Thanks for hosting the website, by the way...
2002/11/17 12:56:52 : Dusanh TO ALL - We get even less information about Japanese baseball in Canada.
2002/11/17 12:56:54 : redsoxfan TO ALL - exciting game so far?
2002/11/17 12:58:15 : 1908 TO ALL - It's close. 2-1 MLB.
2002/11/17 12:58:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - Looks like a pitchers' duo at times, then they both get themselves into and out of piches.
2002/11/17 12:59:22 : redsoxfan TO ALL - wow the MLB team actually scored on Uehara?
2002/11/17 12:59:59 : westbaystars TO ALL - Fukudome lines a ball toward right-center, but it's nabbed by Alomar. He goes over and touches Ogasawara for the ...
2002/11/17 13:00:13 : westbaystars TO ALL - double play. Rally killer.
2002/11/17 13:00:43 : Dusanh TO ALL - well...i think they managed one run against him last tme too
2002/11/17 13:01:30 : westbaystars TO ALL - Imaoka hits a high bounder up the middle, but Alomar has plenty of time to get him at first. Side retired.
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2002/11/17 13:02:04 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Fourth
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2002/11/17 13:03:15 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Hideki manage to do anything at the plate?
2002/11/17 13:04:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - He got a base hit up the middle last time. Nothing with two on in the first.
2002/11/17 13:04:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bonds grounds out to first unassisted. One down.
2002/11/17 13:04:36 : Manager TO ALL - Newyorker
2002/11/17 13:04:42 : Manager TO ALL - th
2002/11/17 13:04:56 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Hideki has been a disapointment in the series
2002/11/17 13:05:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yes, he has. Still, NTV (Yomiuri's TV channel) keep the hype level high.
2002/11/17 13:06:02 : 1908 TO ALL - So has Giambi. Take it with a grain of salt.
2002/11/17 13:06:35 : westbaystars TO ALL - Gimabi flies to shallow left. Nakamura makes a great grab on the run to get him.
2002/11/17 13:07:10 : westbaystars TO ALL - Finally, Nakamura shows some compentence there at third after I'd defended his skills earlier.
2002/11/17 13:07:11 : Dusanh TO ALL - Has any MLB team expessed interest for Cabrera?
2002/11/17 13:07:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hinske then fails to check his swing and is rung up by the third base umpire.
2002/11/17 13:07:54 : Manager TO ALL - sagamiwara
2002/11/17 13:07:56 : 1908 TO ALL - Alex is under contract throught next year.
2002/11/17 13:08:10 : sagamiwara TO ALL - hi all
2002/11/17 13:08:10 : westbaystars TO ALL - He's Uehara's 4th K of the afternoon, and MLB goes down in order for the second time.
2002/11/17 13:08:42 : Newyorker TO ALL - Isn't Alex on loan from the Dbacks
2002/11/17 13:09:11 : 1908 TO ALL - No, the Lions purchased his rights.
2002/11/17 13:09:18 : redsoxfan TO ALL - I thought Alex is challenging his contract?
2002/11/17 13:09:32 : redsoxfan TO ALL - He says next year is an option
2002/11/17 13:09:53 : Dusanh TO ALL - Has any MLB team expessed interest for Cabrera?
2002/11/17 13:10:09 : 1908 TO ALL - Hadn't heard that.
2002/11/17 13:10:15 : sagamiwara TO ALL - Lions option
2002/11/17 13:10:42 : westbaystars TO ALL - Tanishige grounds out to short, one down.
2002/11/17 13:10:52 : redsoxfan TO ALL - ok not his
2002/11/17 13:10:54 : Dusanh TO ALL - sorry for the double post...pressed the wrong button
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2002/11/17 13:11:18 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Fifth
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2002/11/17 13:11:57 : westbaystars TO ALL - [Header a little late.]
2002/11/17 13:12:58 : Newyorker TO ALL - who's pitching for the MLB and any HRs account for the first 3 runs?
2002/11/17 13:13:01 : westbaystars TO ALL - Little Matsui flies out to third just in front of the pitcher's mound. Two quick outs.
2002/11/17 13:13:04 : Dusanh TO ALL - anybody know why didn't Matsusaka play in this series? i know he sucked in Japan series
2002/11/17 13:13:33 : 1908 TO ALL - Colon. No.
2002/11/17 13:13:45 : westbaystars TO ALL - Shimizu takes Colon's first pitch to left for the final out. Three up, three down.
2002/11/17 13:14:14 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Yes Colon :P
2002/11/17 13:14:32 : Newyorker TO ALL - wow this sounds like ace vs ace in game 7
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2002/11/17 13:15:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Fifth
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2002/11/17 13:15:07 : redsoxfan TO ALL - finally we got some decent pitching
2002/11/17 13:15:47 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yes, but the MLB seems to be getting Uehara this time around. Well enough to put some hits together.
2002/11/17 13:16:19 : 1908 TO ALL - Colon's been knocked around a bit as well.
2002/11/17 13:17:33 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Uehara has a deceptive delivery?
2002/11/17 13:17:59 : westbaystars TO ALL - Burrell strikes out swinging for his second K of the afternoon. One down.
2002/11/17 13:18:08 : Dusanh TO ALL - Not really...
2002/11/17 13:18:36 : 1908 TO ALL - High leg kick.
2002/11/17 13:19:28 : redsoxfan TO ALL - I guess he just pitched exceptionally well the first time then
2002/11/17 13:20:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - Namakura bobbles the ball hit to him by Lo Duca, the picks it up and makes a routine play close.
2002/11/17 13:20:22 : 1908 TO ALL - He's only given up two runs so far...
2002/11/17 13:20:46 : Dusanh TO ALL - How are the velocities today? for both Uehara and Colon
2002/11/17 13:20:54 : westbaystars TO ALL - Eckstein then punches the ball to right to keep the inning alive.
2002/11/17 13:21:00 : redsoxfan TO ALL - true
2002/11/17 13:21:41 : westbaystars TO ALL - That brings up Ichiro, who has two hits this game.
2002/11/17 13:22:30 : westbaystars TO ALL - Haven't notice the speed gun. But the pitch Ichiro just hit to left was 141 kph.
2002/11/17 13:22:48 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ichiro is 3 for 3.
2002/11/17 13:23:28 : redsoxfan TO ALL - nice
2002/11/17 13:23:45 : 1908 TO ALL - Runners on first and second or first and third?
2002/11/17 13:23:53 : westbaystars TO ALL - First and second.
2002/11/17 13:24:23 : westbaystars TO ALL - Alomar hits a weak grounder to second, and that retires the side.
2002/11/17 13:24:31 : westbaystars TO ALL - Whew.
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2002/11/17 13:25:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Siixth
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2002/11/17 13:25:12 : redsoxfan TO ALL - where's the rally monkey?
2002/11/17 13:25:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - I hope he pops up soon.
2002/11/17 13:25:36 : Dusanh TO ALL - top of the order now i think...?
2002/11/17 13:25:57 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nope, starting from Nakamura.
2002/11/17 13:26:35 : westbaystars TO ALL - We get the sleeping cleanup this inning.
2002/11/17 13:26:45 : Dusanh TO ALL - ah even better...clean up hitters
2002/11/17 13:26:52 : westbaystars TO ALL - (I hope they make me regret those words.)
2002/11/17 13:27:39 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nakamura takes two straight strikes.
2002/11/17 13:27:45 : 1908 TO ALL - Nori's due.
2002/11/17 13:28:21 : westbaystars TO ALL - After fouling one off, he lays off a high fastball.
2002/11/17 13:28:29 : westbaystars TO ALL - Over due.
2002/11/17 13:29:18 : westbaystars TO ALL - After another foul ball, he flies out to second near the mound. No go.
2002/11/17 13:30:06 : 1908 TO ALL - At least he didn't strike out again.
2002/11/17 13:30:11 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hideki Matsui, who finally got a hit last time at bat, gets three straight balls from Colon.
2002/11/17 13:30:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - Before one down the middle.
2002/11/17 13:30:49 : westbaystars TO ALL - A 146 kph ball high and outside is watched, and Matsui gets a base on balls.
2002/11/17 13:31:59 : Dusanh TO ALL - go Cab go!
2002/11/17 13:32:24 : westbaystars TO ALL - Why is Colon so worried about Matsui on first? He's throwing over there a few times again.
2002/11/17 13:32:39 : westbaystars TO ALL - It's the other Matsui that's a running threat.
2002/11/17 13:33:19 : westbaystars TO ALL - (But then, he did steal a base in another game, didn't he?)
2002/11/17 13:33:50 : 1908 TO ALL - Doesn't Hideki have a couple of steals this series?
2002/11/17 13:34:09 : westbaystars TO ALL - Cabrera grounds the ball up the middle. Spivey, now in at second, does a great job to get to the ball, ...
2002/11/17 13:34:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - ... but bobbles it! Everyone is safe!
2002/11/17 13:34:33 : redsoxfan TO ALL - he wants to keep the double play opportunity
2002/11/17 13:34:44 : Dusanh TO ALL - he's gotta have some speed to play center
2002/11/17 13:34:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - A's pitching coach now goes out to the mound.
2002/11/17 13:34:55 : redsoxfan TO ALL - no!!
2002/11/17 13:35:51 : westbaystars TO ALL - Colon stays in and gets Ogasawara to fly out to Spivey.
2002/11/17 13:35:51 : Dusanh TO ALL - who's on deck?
2002/11/17 13:36:33 : westbaystars TO ALL - I don't know. Matsui really doesn't strike me as a speedy baserunner or center fielder.
2002/11/17 13:36:53 : westbaystars TO ALL - Fukudome up, Imaoka on deck. The bottom of the order.
2002/11/17 13:38:33 : Dusanh TO ALL - yeah...he's no Akiyama
2002/11/17 13:38:46 : 1908 TO ALL - Fukudome's had a great series so far...
2002/11/17 13:39:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - Lo Duca had a 145 fast ball fouled off his arm. Ouch.
2002/11/17 13:39:51 : westbaystars TO ALL - But the next pitch gets Fukudome swinging. Yet another dead rally monkey.
2002/11/17 13:40:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - Not today. That's 0 for 3.
2002/11/17 13:40:36 : redsoxfan TO ALL - rally monkey is a US thing heheh
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2002/11/17 13:40:52 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Sixth
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2002/11/17 13:41:20 : redsoxfan TO ALL - actually it's only an Anaheim thing
2002/11/17 13:41:27 : westbaystars TO ALL - MLB will be sending up #s 3, 4, and 5.
2002/11/17 13:41:56 : westbaystars TO ALL - Oh. Then I guess the WWF won't be after them.
2002/11/17 13:42:57 : redsoxfan TO ALL - heheh you get WWF in Japan?
2002/11/17 13:43:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - Chunichi's Kawakami, who pitched a great Game Two, is on the mound.
2002/11/17 13:43:33 : 1908 TO ALL - It's a world-wide affliction.
2002/11/17 13:43:39 : westbaystars TO ALL - Oh, those acronyms!
2002/11/17 13:43:57 : Dusanh TO ALL - World Wildlife Federation?
2002/11/17 13:44:01 : westbaystars TO ALL - Williams grounds out to first, one quick out.
2002/11/17 13:44:08 : 1908 TO ALL - Bonds took him deep in game 2, though.
2002/11/17 13:44:30 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yes, that was the one I was thinking of. But the other one is here, too.
2002/11/17 13:44:31 : redsoxfan TO ALL - oh no...I hope Ohka's not the one relieving Colon next inning
2002/11/17 13:45:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hey, now there's an idea.
2002/11/17 13:45:09 : Dusanh TO ALL - time to employ the intentional walk...
2002/11/17 13:45:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bond lifts the ball a little too much, but not enough for Matsui to get in to it.
2002/11/17 13:46:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bonds will come out for a pinch runner.
2002/11/17 13:46:19 : Dusanh TO ALL - FYI, WWF (the wresting guys) is called WWE now
2002/11/17 13:47:06 : redsoxfan TO ALL - lol I haven't watched wrestling since I was a kid
2002/11/17 13:47:37 : 1908 TO ALL - Howe's taking Bonds out of a one run game?
2002/11/17 13:48:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yep. Chavez is running for him.
2002/11/17 13:48:25 : Dusanh TO ALL - he probably wants to get him a great ovation, like they do in NBA
2002/11/17 13:48:40 : Newyorker TO ALL - well he is a pretyy big defensive liability - unless he's DHing
2002/11/17 13:48:58 : westbaystars TO ALL - Giambi finally gets a hit this game, pulling the ball just past the Ogasawara at first.
2002/11/17 13:49:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - Chavez went to third well ahead of the throw.
2002/11/17 13:49:27 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bonds was the DH.
2002/11/17 13:49:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - Giambi gets a pinch runner, too.
2002/11/17 13:50:22 : 1908 TO ALL - That's it. Howe's an idiot.
2002/11/17 13:50:31 : westbaystars TO ALL - Now Hinske hits a fly to center. Chavez breaks for the plate, and Little Matsui cuts the ball off and holds the ...
2002/11/17 13:50:44 : westbaystars TO ALL - ... runner at first. MLB now up 3-1.
2002/11/17 13:50:47 : redsoxfan TO ALL - hmm maybe it's a smart move by Howe..worked the first time
2002/11/17 13:50:59 : westbaystars TO ALL - Well, it's worked for one run.
2002/11/17 13:51:01 : Newyorker TO ALL - you have to realize he probably couldn't care less who wins
2002/11/17 13:51:06 : Newyorker TO ALL - unlike us
2002/11/17 13:51:35 : redsoxfan TO ALL - lol at 1908
2002/11/17 13:51:56 : 1908 TO ALL - No, I think he's feeling some pressure to win.
2002/11/17 13:52:21 : westbaystars TO ALL - Jones strikes out swinging to retire the side. I'm not sure if he's pinch hitting or came in last inning.
2002/11/17 13:53:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - He's got a lot of pressure to win. Bonds was the most vocal after the first three games.
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2002/11/17 13:53:56 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Seventh
2002/11/17 13:53:56 : redsoxfan TO ALL - so who's on the mound now?
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2002/11/17 13:54:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - Still Colon.
2002/11/17 13:54:48 : westbaystars TO ALL - Whoops. They just announce Ohka!
2002/11/17 13:54:50 : 1908 TO ALL - Nice job, RSF.
2002/11/17 13:55:08 : westbaystars TO ALL - Rally time!
2002/11/17 13:55:17 : Dusanh TO ALL - sweet
2002/11/17 13:55:41 : redsoxfan TO ALL - I don't want him on the mound lol
2002/11/17 13:56:03 : redsoxfan TO ALL - I want the MLB to win heh
2002/11/17 13:56:37 : westbaystars TO ALL - Imaoka welcomes him with a line drive base hit over his head.
2002/11/17 13:57:06 : Dusanh TO ALL - he's probably intimidated by the NPB all-stars, seeing how he became a star long after leaving NPB
2002/11/17 13:57:09 : 1908 TO ALL - This could get ugly.
2002/11/17 13:57:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - Imamura (Yakult) comes in to pinch hit for Tanishige.
2002/11/17 13:58:03 : 1908 TO ALL - C'mon Akinori.
2002/11/17 13:58:37 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ohka gets Imamura swinging at a bad pitch high and outside for the first out.
2002/11/17 13:59:04 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Go Ohka :P
2002/11/17 13:59:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - That should have been Iwamura, not Imamura.
2002/11/17 13:59:37 : redsoxfan TO ALL - He was once a Red Sox
2002/11/17 13:59:43 : 1908 TO ALL - D'oh!
2002/11/17 13:59:46 : westbaystars TO ALL - Little Matsui, though hits a line drive to center for a base hit. Two on, one down.
2002/11/17 14:00:07 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Oh NO lol
2002/11/17 14:00:52 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Man, what is Little Matsui's BA in the series?
2002/11/17 14:01:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - With Spivey making a great running and diving try for Shimizu's blooper to center, the ball just gets past him!
2002/11/17 14:01:19 : 1908 TO ALL - Well above .400
2002/11/17 14:01:24 : westbaystars TO ALL - The bases are loaded for Nakamura.
2002/11/17 14:01:43 : Dusanh TO ALL - wohoo!
2002/11/17 14:02:00 : 1908 TO ALL - Wait, no runs scored?
2002/11/17 14:02:09 : westbaystars TO ALL - That brings the A's pitching coach out. After a few words, Nakamura comes up.
2002/11/17 14:02:15 : westbaystars TO ALL - None yet.
2002/11/17 14:02:38 : westbaystars TO ALL - Just three singles that didn't get past anyone in the outfield.
2002/11/17 14:02:46 : redsoxfan TO ALL - what a homecoming for Ohka!!
2002/11/17 14:03:32 : 1908 TO ALL - I'm surprised the runner on 2nd didn't come home on that last hit.
2002/11/17 14:03:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - He really wasn't well known while with Yokohama.
2002/11/17 14:04:18 : westbaystars TO ALL - After all the great plays so far, I think he was playing it safe.
2002/11/17 14:04:46 : westbaystars TO ALL - Like Ogasawara not scoring from second on Imaoka's double.
2002/11/17 14:04:57 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nakamura hits it deep!
2002/11/17 14:04:58 : Dusanh TO ALL - probably why his arm is still intact...
2002/11/17 14:05:11 : westbaystars TO ALL - Not deep enough for four runs, but deep enough for one.
2002/11/17 14:05:19 : Dusanh TO ALL - how deep?
2002/11/17 14:05:35 : westbaystars TO ALL - Williams grabs the ball, and it's a one run ball game.
2002/11/17 14:05:48 : westbaystars TO ALL - Not quite to the warning track in left-center.
2002/11/17 14:06:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Romero comes in to pitch.
2002/11/17 14:06:14 : redsoxfan TO ALL - 2 outs?
2002/11/17 14:06:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - I was hoping it would bounce in, but Williams really does cover a LOT of ground.
2002/11/17 14:06:25 : 1908 TO ALL - Maybe Howe has a brain after all.
2002/11/17 14:06:27 : Newyorker TO ALL - good move
2002/11/17 14:06:27 : redsoxfan TO ALL - oops
2002/11/17 14:06:56 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yes, two down.
2002/11/17 14:07:27 : Newyorker TO ALL - how does he hit lefties
2002/11/17 14:08:27 : Dusanh TO ALL - ah even better...clean up hitters
2002/11/17 14:08:56 : Dusanh TO ALL - Not really...
2002/11/17 14:09:09 : westbaystars TO ALL - I don't remember, but Romero is getting booed for throwing three consecutive balls to him.
2002/11/17 14:09:17 : westbaystars TO ALL - Now a strike.
2002/11/17 14:09:37 : redsoxfan TO ALL - did Torii Hunter make a Willie Mays catch the other game?
2002/11/17 14:09:38 : westbaystars TO ALL - The next pitch is swung on and missed. If he'd have made contact with that one, ...
2002/11/17 14:09:54 : westbaystars TO ALL - The next pitch is in the dirt, Godzilla walks.
2002/11/17 14:10:26 : Dusanh TO ALL - he's probably intimidated by the NPB all-stars, seeing how he became a star long after leaving NPB
2002/11/17 14:10:32 : 1908 TO ALL - Yeah, Hunter had an amazing catch. ESPN even showed it on Sportscenter.
2002/11/17 14:10:39 : westbaystars TO ALL - I remember seeing a Mays style catch in one of the other games, but I don't recall if it was Williams or Bonds.
2002/11/17 14:11:26 : westbaystars TO ALL - Cabrera ground to Spivey, and the side is retired. Argh! More dead monkeys.
2002/11/17 14:12:13 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:12:16 : Dusanh TO westbaystars - Sorry, I'm having some technical difficulties with IE...
2002/11/17 14:12:19 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Seventh
2002/11/17 14:12:20 : redsoxfan TO ALL - hey Dusanh,.you're repeating yourself again
2002/11/17 14:12:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:12:47 : westbaystars TO ALL - What kind? Page not reloading?
2002/11/17 14:12:56 : 1908 TO ALL - And redsoxfan manages to split the header again...
2002/11/17 14:13:24 : redsoxfan TO ALL -
2002/11/17 14:14:13 : Dusanh TO redsoxfan - I'm having some technical difficulties with IE...and i can't seem to send to all anymore...
2002/11/17 14:14:53 : Dusanh TO westbaystars - tried to reload the page, it tells me to relogin, and then says name not available
2002/11/17 14:15:33 : Dusanh TO westbaystars - then when i try to go to previous link on the forum, it just reposts the msg
2002/11/17 14:15:51 : westbaystars TO ALL - I'll boot you off and you can try again. How's that?
2002/11/17 14:16:17 : westbaystars TO ALL - Lo Duca flies out to Matsui in center, one down.
2002/11/17 14:16:28 : Dusanh TO westbaystars - sure
2002/11/17 14:16:39 : Manager TO ALL - Dusanh
2002/11/17 14:17:21 : westbaystars TO ALL - Eckstein follows grounding out to second.
2002/11/17 14:18:01 : Manager TO ALL - Dusanh
2002/11/17 14:18:06 : redsoxfan TO ALL - it's going to be a quick inning
2002/11/17 14:18:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - Back up to Ichiro who gets his fourth hit of the game. 4 for 4.
2002/11/17 14:18:28 : Dusanh TO ALL - I'm back, sorry for all the junk msgs
2002/11/17 14:18:35 : redsoxfan TO ALL - GO Ichiro
2002/11/17 14:18:43 : westbaystars TO ALL - Welcome back Dusanh.
2002/11/17 14:19:16 : 1908 TO ALL - Wow, Ichiro certainly has come on strong.
2002/11/17 14:20:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ichiro swipes second, and Lotte's Shimizu's throw goes into center, allowing him to go to third.
2002/11/17 14:20:34 : westbaystars TO ALL - Two down, runner at third.
2002/11/17 14:20:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - Spivey at the plate, by the way.
2002/11/17 14:21:19 : 1908 TO ALL - That's a huge run at 3rd.
2002/11/17 14:21:57 : redsoxfan TO ALL - YES this is how Japan remembers Ichiro
2002/11/17 14:21:58 : westbaystars TO ALL - And Spivey keeps fouling off Kawakami's offerings, keeping the cound at 2-2.
2002/11/17 14:22:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - Aw. That looked like a good pitch, but the count is now full.
2002/11/17 14:22:33 : westbaystars TO ALL - The next pitch is low and outside, Spivey walks.
2002/11/17 14:23:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hunter drives Kawakami's first pitch to him to center, but Matsui just takes a couple steps in. The side is retired.
2002/11/17 14:23:40 : westbaystars TO ALL - Whew. Got out of that one.
2002/11/17 14:24:01 : westbaystars TO ALL - At the end of seven complete, MLB leads 3-2.
2002/11/17 14:24:27 : 1908 TO ALL - What a game!
2002/11/17 14:24:57 : Dusanh TO ALL - there hasn't been many close games this series
2002/11/17 14:25:06 : redsoxfan TO ALL - I seriously doubt we'll see Gagne in this game
2002/11/17 14:25:07 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yes. Keeps one on the edge of one's seat.
2002/11/17 14:25:28 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:25:38 : westbaystars TO ALL - Top of Eigth
2002/11/17 14:25:40 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:26:31 : Manager TO ALL - CFiJ
2002/11/17 14:26:46 : CFiJ TO ALL - Is the game still on?
2002/11/17 14:27:03 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ogasawara, 8 for 20 in the series (.400), takes a walk on five pitches.
2002/11/17 14:27:33 : westbaystars TO ALL - Romero did't seem to have much control, throwing inside and even over Ogasawara's head.
2002/11/17 14:27:39 : Dusanh TO ALL - I'm assuming Ohka's still on the mound?
2002/11/17 14:27:40 : 1908 TO ALL - Yep, 3-2 MLB top of the 8th.
2002/11/17 14:27:49 : westbaystars TO ALL - Tani bunts Ogasawara to second.
2002/11/17 14:27:55 : Dusanh TO ALL - Nevermind...
2002/11/17 14:28:36 : CFiJ TO ALL - I could listen to the MLB play-by-play, but Seth Everett's pronunciation is just too awful.
2002/11/17 14:28:57 : westbaystars TO ALL - And Howe is out to the mound, and wi'll have a pitching change.
2002/11/17 14:29:03 : CFiJ TO ALL - He seems like an okay guy, but he really should have taken a basic course in proper pronunciation...
2002/11/17 14:29:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - Well, I hope you don't mind my spelling.
2002/11/17 14:29:52 : westbaystars TO ALL - The big, scary guy takes the mound for the MLB.
2002/11/17 14:30:04 : westbaystars TO ALL - Fetters, I think.
2002/11/17 14:30:10 : redsoxfan TO ALL - lol Fetters?
2002/11/17 14:30:14 : 1908 TO ALL - Gagne?
2002/11/17 14:30:20 : CFiJ TO ALL - Westbay-san's spelling can get pretty bad, but at least it's phonetic.
2002/11/17 14:30:35 : 1908 TO ALL - Fetters, of course. That guys great.
2002/11/17 14:30:50 : redsoxfan TO ALL - his windup is hilarious
2002/11/17 14:30:51 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yokohama's Takuro Ishii goes out to pinch run. What's up with Hara-kantoku?
2002/11/17 14:31:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ogasawara is pleanty fast!
2002/11/17 14:31:37 : 1908 TO ALL - Does anyone else see Grace's impersonation of Fetters? Classic stuff.
2002/11/17 14:31:41 : Dusanh TO ALL - What's wrong with that?
2002/11/17 14:31:57 : westbaystars TO ALL - Fetters does put on a good show.
2002/11/17 14:32:15 : Newyorker TO ALL - yes. it was very funny
2002/11/17 14:32:16 : redsoxfan TO ALL - yes Grace was doing well til he gave up that hr
2002/11/17 14:32:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - Imaoka grounds out to short, Ishii goes to third on the play.
2002/11/17 14:32:37 : Dusanh TO ALL - Well, Ishii's probably faster...and Ogasawara probably won't get another at bat
2002/11/17 14:32:43 : 1908 TO ALL - Hara is obviously suffering from Howe disease.
2002/11/17 14:33:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - Lotte's Shimizu then lifts Fetters' first offering to first. Three down,.
2002/11/17 14:34:18 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hara knows that Ishii has some speed, but doesn't know much about Ogasawara (in the PL).
2002/11/17 14:34:43 : Dusanh TO ALL - Why didn't he pinch hit for Shimizu? Are they out of catchers?
2002/11/17 14:34:54 : westbaystars TO ALL - Maybe I just don't have so much faith in Ishii after seeing him thrown out so often last season trying to steal.
2002/11/17 14:35:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - He's the last catcher. Abe pulled a muscle and isn't available any more.
2002/11/17 14:35:24 : westbaystars TO ALL - Tanishige started.
2002/11/17 14:35:44 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:35:48 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of Eighth
2002/11/17 14:35:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:36:24 : westbaystars TO ALL - Chavez will face Hanshin's Igawa to lead off the eighth.
2002/11/17 14:36:28 : 1908 TO ALL - Losing Abe was a big blow. That kid's a great hitter in the clutch.
2002/11/17 14:36:56 : Manager TO ALL - PeonEater
2002/11/17 14:37:15 : westbaystars TO ALL - And he goes all the way to straight away center, and into the stands!
2002/11/17 14:37:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - One big insurance run on the board. MLB 4 - 2 NPB.
2002/11/17 14:38:03 : westbaystars TO ALL - Lee hits the ball to the warning track in right, but for out number one.
2002/11/17 14:38:07 : PeonEater TO ALL - top or bottom of the 8th right now?
2002/11/17 14:38:14 : 1908 TO ALL - That could be a dagger.
2002/11/17 14:38:15 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Nice Chavez!!!
2002/11/17 14:38:44 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bottom of 8th.
2002/11/17 14:40:04 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hinske battling a full count.
2002/11/17 14:40:18 : Manager TO ALL - PeonEater
2002/11/17 14:40:24 : Dusanh TO ALL - Igawa hasn't had a good series
2002/11/17 14:40:59 : westbaystars TO ALL - And he looks at strike three down the middle!
2002/11/17 14:41:04 : westbaystars TO ALL - Dangerous pitch.
2002/11/17 14:41:11 : westbaystars TO ALL - But out number two.
2002/11/17 14:42:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - And he strikes Jones out looking, too! Beautiful pitch.
2002/11/17 14:42:45 : westbaystars TO ALL - He did pretty well, here. Well, except for that leadoff home run.
2002/11/17 14:43:09 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:43:14 : westbaystars TO ALL - To of Ninth
2002/11/17 14:43:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - =================
2002/11/17 14:43:46 : 1908 TO ALL - He deserves some slack here because starters aren't used to pitching out of the pen.
2002/11/17 14:43:52 : westbaystars TO ALL - NPB has the top of their order for their last at bat.
2002/11/17 14:44:24 : 1908 TO ALL - Is Fetters still on the mound?
2002/11/17 14:44:37 : westbaystars TO ALL - Cavez says he was fortunate to have gotten a hung slider.
2002/11/17 14:45:01 : westbaystars TO ALL - Gagne on the mound to close.
2002/11/17 14:45:36 : westbaystars TO ALL - Little Matsui sends it back up the middle.
2002/11/17 14:45:58 : westbaystars TO ALL - Spivey grabs the ball, but doesn't even try to throw.
2002/11/17 14:46:10 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Didn't he pitch 2 innings just last night?
2002/11/17 14:46:13 : westbaystars TO ALL - Leadoff runner aboard.
2002/11/17 14:46:24 : 1908 TO ALL - MLB scouts are drooling.
2002/11/17 14:46:40 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yes, he did.
2002/11/17 14:46:57 : 1908 TO ALL - One and two-thirds, I think.
2002/11/17 14:47:04 : Dusanh TO ALL - is he even hitting 150 on the gun?
2002/11/17 14:47:08 : Manager TO ALL - newyorker
2002/11/17 14:47:08 : Manager TO ALL - Newyorker
2002/11/17 14:47:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - Shimizu grounds to second, but his only play is at first. One down, runner at second.
2002/11/17 14:47:22 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Maybe he will pitch horribly today with the little rest
2002/11/17 14:47:49 : westbaystars TO ALL - I thought he came in with two on and nobody out in the 9th.
2002/11/17 14:48:32 : westbaystars TO ALL - Gagne is in the 130's to mid 140's, from what I've notice.
2002/11/17 14:48:59 : newyorker TO ALL - i thought he came in w/ on and no out in the 8th
2002/11/17 14:49:07 : 1908 TO ALL - You're probably right.
2002/11/17 14:49:07 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nakamura gives the ball a ride!
2002/11/17 14:49:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - To the fense!
2002/11/17 14:49:26 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hunter grabs it while slamming into the wall!
2002/11/17 14:49:29 : newyorker TO ALL - he's usually about 158-160 i guess
2002/11/17 14:49:47 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ohhhhhhh.
2002/11/17 14:50:08 : westbaystars TO ALL - That brings up Matsui.
2002/11/17 14:50:12 : 1908 TO ALL - Poor Noir, twice so close this game.
2002/11/17 14:50:19 : CFiJ TO ALL - "Little Matsui"??? Et tu, Westbay?
2002/11/17 14:50:37 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Another great play by Hunter?
2002/11/17 14:50:46 : westbaystars TO ALL - Big Matsui. Sorry.
2002/11/17 14:50:48 : Dusanh TO ALL - chance for a redemption of the whole series
2002/11/17 14:51:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - But he grounds out to second, and the game is over.
2002/11/17 14:51:17 : 1908 TO ALL - Oh, the drama!
2002/11/17 14:51:37 : westbaystars TO ALL - Gagne threw mostly changeups in the 130's.
2002/11/17 14:51:53 : redsoxfan TO ALL - wow 4 straight wins
2002/11/17 14:52:02 : 1908 TO ALL - Awesome series. NPB has nothing to be ashamed of.
2002/11/17 14:52:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - Wow! Even though we lost, it was a *great* series.
2002/11/17 14:52:27 : Dusanh TO ALL - he probably didn't have his fastball tonight
2002/11/17 14:52:33 : 1908 TO ALL - Thanks for hosting this, Westbay-san. Lots of fun.
2002/11/17 14:53:12 : westbaystars TO ALL - I enjoyed it, too. Glad to host it.
2002/11/17 14:53:20 : Dusanh TO ALL - I second that
2002/11/17 14:53:27 : Manager TO ALL - th
2002/11/17 14:53:48 : CFiJ TO ALL - All the same, I would have liked NPB to have done this against big-name pitchers like Johnson, Schilling, etc.
2002/11/17 14:54:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - Little Matsui is getting a jump on equiptment exchanges, giving his bat to Hunter, I think.
2002/11/17 14:54:20 : redsoxfan TO ALL - OK, let's hope the forums are just as good
2002/11/17 14:54:34 : westbaystars TO ALL - Ichiro is this game's MVP.
2002/11/17 14:54:41 : sagamiwara TO ALL - thanks westbay-san
2002/11/17 14:54:49 : westbaystars TO ALL - My pleasure.
2002/11/17 14:55:22 : CFiJ TO ALL - Argh! Michael! He has a name: Kazuo! *teeth grinding*
2002/11/17 14:56:37 : westbaystars TO ALL - Oh, yea. I remember somebody hating the "Big" and "Little" titles. I did say Kazuo a few times.
2002/11/17 14:56:47 : 1908 TO ALL - You can blame new Cubs manager Dusty Baker for that, CFiJ.
2002/11/17 14:56:58 : westbaystars TO ALL - But it was Hideki that grounded out to end the game.
2002/11/17 14:57:40 : westbaystars TO ALL - Yea, after Dusty called them that in 1998, it's stuck.
2002/11/17 14:58:06 : westbaystars TO ALL - Nippon Ham Fighter Ogasawara was the Fighting Spirit Award winner.
2002/11/17 14:58:20 : CFiJ TO ALL - 1908; It figures. When you're a Cubs fan, your greatest love is often the cause of much frustration...
2002/11/17 14:58:53 : westbaystars TO ALL - Hunter is given the Series MVP.
2002/11/17 14:59:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Not Bonds.
2002/11/17 14:59:23 : redsoxfan TO ALL - That's a surprise.
2002/11/17 14:59:25 : westbaystars TO ALL - Kazuo comes out for the runner up award.
2002/11/17 14:59:25 : 1908 TO ALL - That's crazy.
2002/11/17 14:59:39 : CFiJ TO ALL - Seriously? I'm surprised Bonds didn't get it. MLB wouldn't have a winning record if it wasn't for his slam in game 4.
2002/11/17 14:59:42 : sagamiwara TO ALL - I Think Bonds
2002/11/17 14:59:50 : Dusanh TO ALL - The runner up award?
2002/11/17 15:00:03 : 1908 TO ALL - Very true, CFiJ.
2002/11/17 15:00:05 : westbaystars TO ALL - Or his "fighting spirit" to wake them up.
2002/11/17 15:00:20 : westbaystars TO ALL - The MVP from the losing side.
2002/11/17 15:00:40 : westbaystars TO ALL - aka Fighting Spirit Award.
2002/11/17 15:01:23 : newyorker TO ALL - if the us media has a vote that would explain it
2002/11/17 15:01:45 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Can't wait to see Kazuo in MLB
2002/11/17 15:01:50 : westbaystars TO ALL - I thing Bonds did more in the dugout than Howe-kantoku. But then, I'm not in the dugout, so I have no way to confirm it
2002/11/17 15:02:51 : Dusanh TO ALL - Kazuo might be more valuable then both Ichiro and Matsui just because of his position
2002/11/17 15:02:59 : westbaystars TO ALL - Kazuo will have a lot of suiters after he becomes a free agent after next season.
2002/11/17 15:03:35 : newyorker TO ALL - problem is 3 out of 4 best SS in the World are free agents next year
2002/11/17 15:04:18 : Dusanh TO ALL - and there's only like what, 5 teams that can afford any of them?
2002/11/17 15:04:23 : newyorker TO ALL - there may not be 3 teams who can pay 15-20 mill
2002/11/17 15:04:25 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Who else besides Tejada?
2002/11/17 15:04:35 : 1908 TO ALL - Yep, Tejada, Nomar and Little Matsui (CFiJ - : p)
2002/11/17 15:04:59 : CFiJ TO ALL - I don't think that'll be a problem. Defensively skilled SSes who are also offensive forces are just too rare...
2002/11/17 15:05:00 : westbaystars TO ALL - Kawakami and Uehara are gathered around Fetters, talking with him and exchanging some goods?
2002/11/17 15:05:24 : redsoxfan TO ALL - Nomar becomes a free agent in 2004
2002/11/17 15:06:57 : Dusanh TO ALL - I hope Toronto makes a run at Kazuo, but it won't happen.
2002/11/17 15:07:48 : 1908 TO ALL - That'll all for me. Good night, everyone.
2002/11/17 15:07:52 : Manager TO ALL - 1908
2002/11/17 15:08:22 : westbaystars TO ALL - Well, the fans are heading for the exits. It's time to close this and post the transscript.
2002/11/17 15:08:35 : westbaystars TO ALL - It's been fun having you all.
2002/11/17 15:08:51 : newyorker TO ALL - thanks
2002/11/17 15:08:53 : redsoxfan TO ALL - ok, thanks Westbay-san
2002/11/17 15:09:13 : Dusanh TO ALL - Well, good night, morning{} everyone
2002/11/17 15:09:16 : westbaystars TO ALL - Bye.
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This will probably be the final chat session of the year. I'll work on integrating it into the rest of the site to do something with next season. Nonetheless, for play-by-play starting at noon (JST) today, here's the place.