Is Fisk's '75 World Series HR overrated since the Red Sox lost the series anyway?
372525
Not overrated.....no way. That home run forced a game 7 and was one of the most dramatic home runs ever. It will also be remembered by people who saw it for a long time. I wasn't even born then and i remember it. I'm not sure that Boston fans will ever forget that home run. It was one of the best and will never be forgotten.
1028920
9 game winning streak oops I mean 12 LOL  Sox are on fire and it's hard to slow them down when they get in the zone.\nEspecially when you have the best clutch hitter in baseball. That's right I said the best.you guys can keep Pojous or whatever his name is.\n\nHave A Great Day!
790296
The security at potentially clinching games is overwhelming now.  I think the turning point game was the final game of the 1976 ALCS when the Yankee fans totallly trashed the field after Chris Chambliss won the pennant for the Yankees on a 9th inning walk off homer.  It was not a new development for the home town crowd to jump onto the field for a pennant or World Series winning moment.  I have seen films of the Bill Mazeroski walk off home run in 1960 and he had trouble crossing the plate because of the number of fans who had run onto the field in celebration.   In the 2004 ALCS, when A-Rod was called out after limp wristedly slapping at Bronson Arroyo's glove, dozens of mounted New York policeman had to surround the field as a preventative.  They did not just show up, they were obviously at the Stadium and ready to go in case of just such an emergency.
1107710
No. He is a cry baby that stirs drama among everyone. It is hard to know who he is. (Cross Town show down punch, "Drop Third" in the world series, and who has not seen him break his bat for striking out). He is a drama stirring child in my opinion. He isn't that good of a baseball player either. I think that he is one of the people the White Sox should replace. Not good at batting and sucks at catching. I don't care if you don't pick my answer as the best. It shouldn't be any of your White Sox buddies, because the best answer is one that answers the question, not how others say he is awesome to promote their team as perfect. The White Sox aren't perfect. True, they won the world series, but that doesn't mean that they have the best player in the MLB, and certainly not every year. It's Just show that annoying White Sox favortiveism and cockiness all of you have. I'm a Cubs fan that likes the White Sox team minus a few players because of their crap attitudes. That, and the annoying fans/announcers keep me from routing for a winning team.\n\nApplying to F*** Barret, are you cursing at him because he is a better player? Michael Barrett in my opinion, is an all star worthy catcher. AJ is probably one of the worst catchers in baseball. Mad because he punched AJ because he just ran him over on a close play he should have slid on, because AJ was cocky and slapped the base the way he did, then running towards the Cubs dugout into the arms of Michael Barret. AJ finally got what was coming to him in that situation. Then, you have the Sox dugout that comes out to fight and Pod and Anderson lashing out at Barret and innocent players such as Mabry. That was just stupid baseball. If that is why your swearing at Michael Barret, fine. AJ will see himself getting more of what he is asking for eventually.
1177739
little bling got it exactly right.  These two have practically ruined baseball, especially for the small market teams who can't afford to go out and get your average free agent.  And the suckups at ESPN play it up even more, because they're sandwiched inbetween the two of them.\n\nAs a White Sox fans, it sickens you when you hear Red Sux fans say they're proud of you winning the title last year because you broke your curse the same as the Red Sux did.  Wrong.  Chicago won their title by castoffs from other teams and home-grown talent; the Red Sux went out and bought a title.\n\nThe only rivalry in this country that comes close to being as overhyped as these two assclowns is Puke-UNC in college hoops.
477008
I agree with you.  Regardless of whether he used it or not and regardless of whether Mark Maguire and/or Sammy Sosa used it, they did it, maybe to make their game better -- but they ended up making THE game better.\n\nThe strike tarnished the game in 1994 and since the HR derby between Mark and Sammy, the league has been back.\n\nWatching Bonds is electrifying and that's all that should matter.
1114116
Yeah, probably, at least according to his numbers posted in the steroid/HGH era (ca. 1986 - present).  But then again, considering all that has been discovered over the past two seaons, I have the strong right to wonder if he were/is probably on some illegal performance enhancer himself.  So I would be hesitant to put his name on the top of the list.  In fact, I don't think any player of this same era should have any record in the record books, considering that there is just way too much of a cloud of doubt surrounding just about every single baseball star who has played during this period.  \n\nPersonally, I find it kind of strange that Clemens seemed to be on the decline of his career in the early-to-mid 90s only to re-surface as an amazingly dominant pitcher again a few years later with Toronto.  I mean, the Red Sox must have known that he was on his way out -- sure, teams make mistakes all the time (and the 1990s Red Sox weren't exactly the smartest team around), but not to the point where an organization would have been so entirely, utterly wrong about the future of a franchise player.  It's all just too fishy.  So, that said, I don't think we can ever really judge the extent of Clemens' "greatness".  Which, by the way, is the same reason why I'm not sure how easy it is to gauge any player's "greatness", because many "great" players have either found ways around the rules (corked bats, spit-ball pitchers, etc.) or have just benefitted from favorable conditions unavailable to players of other generations (such as pitchers during the dead-ball era, or sluggers during the Coors Field/Jose Canseco "juiced" era).
10710
Hard to say. It's certainly one of the very best.\n\nThe 1960 World Series Game 7 where Bill Mazeroski won the series with a homerun in the bottom of the ninth is a serious contender. \n\nAs is the 1924 Series Game 7 where Walter Johnson came at the top of the 9th in to pitch in relief, pitching until the 12th, when his team won it with a pair of doubles. \n\nThere's a lot of baseball out there, and some questions that'll never be settled.
325343
The strike of 1994 really hurt MLB and it's attendance. In 1998 when McGwire and Sosa were chasing Maris's single season HR record,  it brought fans back to the game. MLB commissioner Bud "The DUD" Selig didn't want to upset the flow of $$$$$ generated by the long ball, therefore, even though he knew what was happening, he decided to do nothing. It's only because of recent publications of books like "Juiced" and "Game of Shadows" Selig was forced to finally take a stand.
162661
Yes, they will sold out quickly.  Look at the Red Sox, havn't won the world series in 86 years.  When they beat the Yankees on the ALCS, anything with Red Sox loco on it dissappear quickly from the shield.  By time they won the world series, everything was long gone.
1094754
All right. Let me say this and get it off my chest in hopes that someone will listen and understand.\n\nARod is not overrated. He is one of the great all around players of his generation. That said, he does not step up his game in clutch situations. He continues at the same level. Take a look at these numbers.\n\nAt the end of last year ARod's 162 game Average was: .307 BA .385 OBP .577 Slg. 44HR 125 RBI 127 RS 23 SB and 6 CS.\n\nPostseason in 31 games: .305 BA .393 OBP .543 Slg. 6 HR 16 RBI 19 RS 4 SB 3 CS\n\nRunners in Scoring Position Career 1347 games: .305 BA .397 OBP .557 Slg 105 HR 790 RBI\n\nYou get the picture. His bases loaded numbers actually improve. His game stays consistent. His numbers go down with Runners in Scoring position and 2 outs, but skyrocket with the bases loaded and 2 outs. His game is very consistent. Most players would give their right arm for his clutch numbers. \n\nThe problem is you see a guy like Jeter or Hideki Matsui and that's a whole different thing. They really click in those situations. Their batting averages and power numbers go through the roof in those situations. ARod stays the same players. (Pretty Damn good mind you). He's a .305 hitter all the time. Jeter is a .300 hitter most of the time, in the clutch he's a .350 hitter. That's why his career BA is  .08 points higher that ARod. \n\nJoe DiMaggio had this problem. He was just real consistent. Meanwhile Kirk Gibson was a tremendous Clutch performer. Is Kirk Gibson better than Joe DiMaggio? Of course not.\n\nHe's not overrated. He's as good as he is. Distributed equally all the time.
1074202
The question can be legitimately asked of many players, such as Smith, Tony Oliva, Ron Santo and so on.  The reason?  It is very hard to get in the Hall at all, and the rules have become even more restrictive of late.  I disagree with this, in part because of the capriciousness of those with the votes.  Why exclude Pete Rose and include Juan Marichal, whose most famous accomplishment was hitting Johnny Roseboro over the head with a bat?  (Roseboro forgave him later, and no one disputes that Marichal was a great pitcher.)  Some of the tales of voting by the sports writers are equally uninspiring.  But alas you and I have no say in these matters.
926343
I grew up with Rickey Henderson as my favorite baseball player ever.  I loved the guy, hell i even had his book, and comic book.  OH yeah, he had a comic book.  Anyways he dominated the game, the best leadoff hitter of all time, hands down.  He should be a first ballot hall of famer.  Lets not forget his records in leadoff game home runs either.
1186319
Good question!  I would go with the Big Red Machine over today's overpriced, overpampered players any day.  Also the other "big red" team that year, the Red Sox, would beat the '05 White Sox.  \n\nThe 1975 World Series was the greatest Series ever, to date.  I don't think there were ever two so evenly matched opponents before or since.  And this from a Mets fan!
1114293
No. Halliday shut um down to the tune of six hits and 1 run. He is now 8-1 with a 2.75 ERA
1099934
I think it's only 3-games.  but hey 9-10 in the first two games of the series against the Dodgers isn't bad (4 for 5 last night with 5 RBI, 5 for 5 tonight with maybe 1 RBI)...and neither is his MLB leading (by far) .389 batting average.  Say what you want, SOX WILL FALL.  Go Twins!!!\n\nAverage up to .392!!!
416111
Though many Yankee fans who are still crying about how the Red Sox made them look like idiots in the 2004 ALCS (came back from 3 games to 0) claim the Red Sox will never win again, I believe that one of their best chances of winning it again could be this year. They have the young talent and depth they need to take another title home to Boston. The pitching staff (with an exception of Wells) has looked extrodinary and Papelbon has been lights out so far this season out of the bullpen. Once their offense begins to explode the Red Sox will be a tough team to beat. If the Red Sox do not win the World Series this year then they will definitely have a chance in the coming years as long as they are able to re-sign and hold on to the young talent such as Cavelli "Coco" Crisp, Josh Beckett, Wily Mo Pena, Jonathan Papelbon, etc., etc. AND ALL OF YOU GAY YANKEE FANS THAT CANNOT ARGUE BEYOND "NO WAY RED SOX SUCKS" BECAUSE I KNOW YOU AREN'T CAPABLE OF IT SHOULD JUST SHUT UP BECAUSE YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO GOOD REASONING ON WHY THE RED SOX SHOULDN'T WIN IT ALL.......MAYBE IT'S BECAUSE YOUR YANKEES ARE JUST MEDIOCRE THUS FAR THIS SEASON AND THEY COMPLETELY BLEW THE 2004 ALCS AND CREATED THE GREATEST COMEBACK IN SPORTS HISTORY.....AND O YA DON'T YOU GUYS HAVE TWO GUYS WHO  USED STEROIDS NOT TO MENTION ANY NAMES (cough SHEFFIELD AND GIAMBI cough).....EPSTEIN IS BETTER THAN CASHMAN,AND THE RED SOX ARE JUST BETTER THAN THE YANKEES, END OF STORY THAT IS THAT.