Comments on: A long time coming http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/ Random samplings from a universe of ideas Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:34:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Clifford http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5932 Clifford Sun, 30 Oct 2005 03:13:56 +0000 http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5932 Thanks Bob! -cvj Thanks Bob!

-cvj

]]> By: Bob http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5931 Bob Sun, 30 Oct 2005 03:13:02 +0000 http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5931 Clifford, FYI, the smiling face in the picture belongs to Jermaine Dye, the MVP. Clifford,

FYI, the smiling face in the picture belongs to Jermaine Dye, the MVP.

]]> By: Bob http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5929 Bob Sun, 30 Oct 2005 03:11:05 +0000 http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5929 We sure enjoyed the season here in Chicago. It was a long time coming and all the games were exciting. That is why we like strong pitching and defense. It leaves uncertainty with every pitch and play. We sure enjoyed the season here in Chicago.
It was a long time coming and all the games were exciting. That is why we like strong pitching and defense. It leaves uncertainty with every pitch and play.

]]> By: ljs http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5883 ljs Fri, 28 Oct 2005 20:40:25 +0000 http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5883 Maybe the parents made the switch to the Astros after George W. sold the Texas Rangers. No, baseball season definitely ended on October 10! Maybe the parents made the switch to the Astros after George W. sold the Texas Rangers.

No, baseball season definitely ended on October 10!

]]> By: jfaberuiuc http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5866 jfaberuiuc Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:25:47 +0000 http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5866 Samantha- the play you rightfully describe as incredible was by Juan Uribe, the White Sox shortstop. Joe Crede, the 3B, was there by the wall, but had no angle to go after it. Uribe caught it almost a full row into the stands, and then made a lightning fast throw to get the final out on the very next batter, too. I can't share your opinions of Houston fans, though. In the stands, you are allowed to go for the ball, and not doing so cost their team a shot at the victory. I'm not saying you have to injure Uribe, but someone has to catch the damn ball and help the team! How often does a fan get that chance, anyway? If you can pony up the big bucks for front row seats, you should be legally required to know enough about the situation to know when to go for the ball (visiting team ground-rule double situations and home team foul pops) and when to get out of the way (vice versa). Samantha- the play you rightfully describe as incredible was by Juan Uribe, the White Sox shortstop. Joe Crede, the 3B, was there by the wall, but had no angle to go after it. Uribe caught it almost a full row into the stands, and then made a lightning fast throw to get the final out on the very next batter, too.

I can’t share your opinions of Houston fans, though. In the stands, you are allowed to go for the ball, and not doing so cost their team a shot at the victory. I’m not saying you have to injure Uribe, but someone has to catch the damn ball and help the team! How often does a fan get that chance, anyway? If you can pony up the big bucks for front row seats, you should be legally required to know enough about the situation to know when to go for the ball (visiting team ground-rule double situations and home team foul pops) and when to get out of the way (vice versa).

]]> By: bittergradstudent http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5865 bittergradstudent Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:59:45 +0000 http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5865 Samantha--I believe that George Sr. and Barbara live outside of Houston now. Anyway, they are at most every Astros game that I've seen (which admidittedly, is 90% of the time, when the Cardinals play the Astros) Samantha–I believe that George Sr. and Barbara live outside of Houston now. Anyway, they are at most every Astros game that I’ve seen (which admidittedly, is 90% of the time, when the Cardinals play the Astros)

]]> By: Samantha http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5852 Samantha Fri, 28 Oct 2005 03:48:05 +0000 http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5852 OK OK - but did anyone see the catch that White Sox fielder (sorry, actual names not my forte) made, he ended up leaning over edge of the field and caught it while dangling in the crowd. That was incredible. And I thought the lack of interferance from the crowd spoke well of the Astro fans. Even with President and Mrs Bush (H not W) in attendance. Why were they there, by the way? It's a long way for them to come from Maine. OK OK - but did anyone see the catch that White Sox fielder (sorry, actual names not my forte) made, he ended up leaning over edge of the field and caught it while dangling in the crowd. That was incredible. And I thought the lack of interferance from the crowd spoke well of the Astro fans. Even with President and Mrs Bush (H not W) in attendance. Why were they there, by the way? It’s a long way for them to come from Maine.

]]> By: JJ http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5847 JJ Thu, 27 Oct 2005 23:40:54 +0000 http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5847 Way to go White Sox! Congratulations to the White Sox fans all over the world (here in Venezuela, there are legions). Oswaldo "Ozzie" Guillen, first latino manager to win the WS. Arriba los Medias Blancas! Way to go White Sox!

Congratulations to the White Sox fans all over the world (here in Venezuela, there are legions). Oswaldo “Ozzie” Guillen, first latino manager to win the WS. Arriba los Medias Blancas!

]]> By: JoAnne http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5844 JoAnne Thu, 27 Oct 2005 21:07:41 +0000 http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5844 I thought baseball season ended on 19 October.... I thought baseball season ended on 19 October….

]]> By: bittergradstudent http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5843 bittergradstudent Thu, 27 Oct 2005 20:56:44 +0000 http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5843 I never thought I'd see a Frank Thomas-less ChiSox team win... Congrats to White Sox fans, though I wish that could've been a photo of little Davey Eckstein I never thought I’d see a Frank Thomas-less ChiSox team win…

Congrats to White Sox fans, though I wish that could’ve been a photo of little Davey Eckstein

]]> By: Clifford http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5840 Clifford Thu, 27 Oct 2005 19:40:02 +0000 http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5840 Why is that guy (whoever he is) holding what looks like a miniaturized version of Oscar the Grouch's trashcan over his head? Is that the trophy? Inquiring minds need to know.... cheers, -cvj Why is that guy (whoever he is) holding what looks like a miniaturized version of Oscar the Grouch’s trashcan over his head? Is that the trophy?

Inquiring minds need to know….

cheers,

-cvj

]]> By: The Mets Fan http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5839 The Mets Fan Thu, 27 Oct 2005 19:30:38 +0000 http://cosmicvariance.com/2005/10/27/a-long-time-coming/#comment-5839 Not when a Chicago team wins! Not when a Chicago team wins!

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