Anyone watching the World Series between the Astros vs Phillies?

Paco Dennis said:
Astro's win the first one at home. I watch the highlights not the whole game....I don't think people watch the World Series like they used to. I wonder why?
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I used to watch faithfully every year, sports was a highlight for us all. There used to be less going on the world than there is today, so I think people divide their attention to other issues and events. Our world grows bigger, so sports isn't always in the front of our minds. IMO, also could be sport pros were looked up to, now there is a lot of scandal among most sports players.
 

JustBonee said:
It's in my backyard :) ... so the hype is growing around here.

Suppose to get some nasty weather before the game starts tonight.
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I had noticed that both Games 1 and 2, were already (yesterday)
planning to have the roof closed, due to weather concerns,

But it's much nicer (and more reliable) to hear your personal forecast!:giggle::D:love:
 
Right Now said:
I used to watch faithfully every year, sports was a highlight for us all. There used to be less going on the world than there is today, so I think people divide their attention to other issues and events. Our world grows bigger, so sports isn't always in the front of our minds. IMO, also could be sport pros were looked up to, now there is a lot of scandal among most sports players.
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Yes, I agree with your post. The scandals probably have something to do with the loss of interest. Also the big money that is spent on these sports has gone out of sight. Back in the day, they were making a middle class living.
 
According to my newspaper the first game is tonight Fri 10/28. An op/ed article there says Astros still considered the cheaters by many.. Four of the original cheating squad still there. One of them is a home town boy whose dad is one of the slimiest shyster lawyers in the whole state. We thought the kid might have turned out cleaner until that happened.
I have no attachment to the Phillies having lived in Pgh and still a Pirates fan. Great rivalry between eastern and western PA. Used to joke that PA ought to be divided into 2 states.I don’t think I’ll watch a lot, maybe just click in once in awhile, but hope Astros get trampled.
 
So many foreign born players in the MLB anymore .... I think Houston has the highest percentage of them right now - from the Caribbean, South and Central America.
The Astro team favorite among local fans is Jose Altuve, and he is from Venezuela.
 
I saw another article criticizing both teams because none of the Black players on either team were born in USA and there are many such great players actually available. I’m not taking sides on this, just remarking.
 
JustBonee said:
many foreign born players in the MLB anymore
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Geezerette said:
I saw another article criticizing both teams because none of the Black players on either team were born in USA
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Oh, but let us not forget the great Roberto Clemente

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Maybe that's why it's called 'The World Series'

I take myself past the money, the scandals, and all the other crud

I just enjoy the game
No matter who is playing

Now, crank up that organ

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I'll take a look at it and probably read a book during the lulls in action while watching. I love a good baseball game.

The problem with baseball today is, you need a subscription to ESPN or some other service in order to watch the regular season games, except for maybe the weekend games which are on during the day, and I rarely watch TV during the day. I have no idea who's on either of the teams, but I'll watch it just because it's the World Series and it has the potential for good, real-life drama.
 
Paco Dennis said:
Anyone watching the World Series between the Astros vs Phillies?
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No, the only Astros game I have ever seen was in 1965, we drove to Houston from Louisiana to see it, and the new wonder of the world, the Astrodome!

It was the first year the Astrodome was open. All very impressive, but did not give me much interest in the Astros.

The last World Series I followed closely was in 1983, I was living in Baltimore at the time, it was hard not to get wrapped up in the excitement.

I do like watching a good baseball game, but mostly minor league or even little league, never could get real interested in the Majors.
 
My mom was from Philadelphia and I spent a lot of time there growing up. We often went to Shibe Park to see both the Phillies and the Athletics play in the 40's. Especially when the NY teams were visiting, so I'll root for Philly during the series, even though they are direct foes of the Mets. I always watch the Series as I am a baseball fan.
 
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I'm not a baseball fan but I hope the Cinderella Phillies win the Series.

@Geezerette: I saw another article criticizing both teams because none of the Black players on either team were born in USA and there are many such great players actually available. I’m not taking sides on this, just remarking.

I guess for certain people xenophobia beats skill/talent/merit.

@Wayne: Nope not a fan of overpaid sports players.

Why not? Envy? Do you believe in capitalism and market value? These players are being paid what they are worth. Similarly, I recall that the late Rush Limbaugh was paid $67 million a year for talking hate. That was his market value and he certainly earned it.
 
I am pretty sure this was the REAL 1st game...Phillies 6 Astros 5.? Just watched the highlights. Whatever you think about the good and bad of major league baseball, the game was GREAT! One of the best games I have seen in a while. Plus the Phillies won at Houston. They now have the advantage.
 
Thanks to my father...I hate baseball, so no I won't be watching. When we only had one T.V. in the house, during baseball season my mother and I were stuck with having to watch or hear that on T.V.for what seemed like forever. I think it's a boring game to begin with. There was one exception that made it not quite as boring and that was when my co-workers and I went to a game to cheer on another of our co-workers whose team played against the team yet another co-worker's husband was on.
 
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I could only get the game in 720p -- not 1080p. I would need a subscription to Fox Sports in order to be able to stream it in the higher resolution, and that ain't gonna happen. Great game, though!
 
I'd probably watch it if the Red Sox were involved but they were out of the picture this year. I always loved the game. to play when younger and watch as I've aged but in the last few years my interest has wained, unless it the "home team".
 
I’m not going to actually watch it steadily unless it appears that the Phillies are winning. Just click over once in a while to look at the score.
 

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