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Title: 2013 World Series
Post by: microsoft windows on Thu, 24 October 2013, 08:23:19
So it looks like the Red Sox beat the Cardinals 8-1 in the first round. Any thoughts opinions on it or what may happen next?
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 24 October 2013, 08:26:31
bad calls!!
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 24 October 2013, 08:27:23
Was waiting for a baseball thread to turn up...

GO RED SOX!!!

Each of the last 2 World Series the Red Sox have been in, they have swept them.  Hoping they can continue that legacy.

If they can't do that, then I just hope they win it.
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: microsoft windows on Fri, 25 October 2013, 13:13:37
Well, turns out the Red Sox didn't make it in the second round. They came close, though!
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: microsoft windows on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:15:17
World series is over now and the Red Sox have won!
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: mauri on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:16:06
World series is over now and the Red Sox have won!

How many not american teams are in the "world" series?
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:18:06
World series is over now and the Red Sox have won!

WOOHOO!!!

Stayed up to watch this game, I'm glad I did... was a great game.

#BostonStrong
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: microsoft windows on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:18:36
World series is over now and the Red Sox have won!

How many not american teams are in the "world" series?

The American baseball teams are simply better than the foreign ones.
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Tym on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:20:11
Why do you call it a world series, when only America's involved
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:21:50
World series is over now and the Red Sox have won!

How many not american teams are in the "world" series?

The American baseball teams are simply better than the foreign ones.

Toronto is the only international baseball team. Use to be the Montreal team, but they moved to Washington D.C.
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:22:59
Why do you call it a world series, when only America's involved

Because only Americans actually pay attention to MLB?

And your statement is inaccurate, read my above post.
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:28:39
Why do you call it a world series, when only America's involved


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The American baseball teams are simply better than the foreign ones.
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Tym on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:37:23
No u.
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:40:44
No u.

I call it something I'm not interested in anymore :P

And would you believe it cost the same to ship a package to the UK as it did to ship to Canada! That's crazy.
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:42:08

And would you believe it cost the same to ship a package to the UK as it did to ship to Canada! That's crazy.


Seriously? That just doesn't seem logical...
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:49:46

And would you believe it cost the same to ship a package to the UK as it did to ship to Canada! That's crazy.


Seriously? That just doesn't seem logical...

The USPS defies logic in every possible way!! :thumb:
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:51:29

And would you believe it cost the same to ship a package to the UK as it did to ship to Canada! That's crazy.


Seriously? That just doesn't seem logical...

The USPS defies logic in every possible way!! :thumb:

It's run by the government, what else do you expect? :))

That actually gave me an idea...

The government should sell the USPS to a private owner, and use the money to dial down our national debt. Turn it into a private business like UPS or FedEx.
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:53:36

And would you believe it cost the same to ship a package to the UK as it did to ship to Canada! That's crazy.


Seriously? That just doesn't seem logical...

The USPS defies logic in every possible way!! :thumb:

It's run by the government, what else do you expect? :))

I asked the online chat one day if I could print my pdf labels at 90% size to fit a smaller package and there response was, 'Use a bigger box'
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:55:02

And would you believe it cost the same to ship a package to the UK as it did to ship to Canada! That's crazy.


Seriously? That just doesn't seem logical...

The USPS defies logic in every possible way!! :thumb:

It's run by the government, what else do you expect? :))

I asked the online chat one day if I could print my pdf labels at 90% size to fit a smaller package and there response was, 'Use a bigger box'

Pffft that's just illogical.  Bigger box = higher shipping costs!

They're trying to steal all your monies.
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 31 October 2013, 08:55:51

And would you believe it cost the same to ship a package to the UK as it did to ship to Canada! That's crazy.


Seriously? That just doesn't seem logical...

The USPS defies logic in every possible way!! :thumb:

It's run by the government, what else do you expect? :))

I asked the online chat one day if I could print my pdf labels at 90% size to fit a smaller package and there response was, 'Use a bigger box'

Pffft that's just illogical.  Bigger box = higher shipping costs!

They're trying to steal all your monies.

Yeah....I scaled the label anyways....shipped just fine!
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Tym on Thu, 31 October 2013, 13:59:17
We sold off our postal system about £200 million too cheap, and the next day the workers striked. I would advise against it.
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Morwrath on Thu, 31 October 2013, 14:04:33
Why do you call it a world series, when only America's involved
Thought about this aswell, seems a bit wierd to call it World Series :)
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 31 October 2013, 14:08:17
Why do you call it a world series, when only America's involved
Thought about this aswell, seems a bit wierd to call it World Series :)

Do other country's even play baseball? Besides puerto rico.  :p
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: vivalarevolución on Thu, 31 October 2013, 14:39:03
It's called the World Series because the USA is the greatest country on the planet and when the greatest country in the world holds the championship for the greatest sport in the world, citizens the world over are paying attention.

But I miss the days when more players went with the knee high socks.  Such a classier look than the sweatpants they wear now.



Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Tym on Thu, 31 October 2013, 15:10:54
Do the Americans present a team for the Football World cup? (The one with the round ball) pretty sure they dont for the Rugby world cup either, you should do.
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 31 October 2013, 15:24:15
Do the Americans present a team for the Football World cup? (The one with the round ball) pretty sure they dont for the Rugby world cup either, you should do.

(http://i.imgur.com/vzObG87.gif)
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Tym on Thu, 31 October 2013, 15:28:04
Circular ball*
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 31 October 2013, 15:32:02
Circular ball*

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Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 31 October 2013, 15:47:04
Circular ball*

(Attachment Link)

I broke a racket like this. my friend was mad.. it wasn't even one of those expensive $500 ones.. it was only $200 and I found a coupon that brought it down to $115 when I bought him the replacement
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: iri on Thu, 31 October 2013, 16:25:58
Circular ball*
it is by default that football is played with a circular ball. it's not handegg!
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: Tym on Thu, 31 October 2013, 16:45:59
The 2nd gif wouldn't load on my phone so i was :confused:

but you know...
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/194uqv4szhzssgif/original.gif)
Title: Re: 2013 World Series
Post by: vivalarevolución on Thu, 31 October 2013, 20:54:38
Do the Americans present a team for the Football World cup? (The one with the round ball) pretty sure they dont for the Rugby world cup either, you should do.

You mean soccer?  We make the World Cup every time, but can't find 11 good players in a country of 310 million.  Except in 2002 when by the grace of the Grand Poobah we made the quarterfinals.