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The Final Game of 2009: Blue Jays @ Orioles

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Scrat1 Hangout Grand Counsel

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DET up 3-0, top 3. :clap3:

Go Tigers!!

I'm actually rooting for the Twins to take the AL Central. As much as I'd like Huff to get a shot at the playoffs, I want Mauer to stay a Twin even more. I think he'll be more likely to stay in Minnesota (and away from New York or Boston) if the Twins have a strong showing in the postseason.

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Why aren't these other games (DET, MIN) on ESPN, TBS, or somewhere else that doesn't require an expensive premium cable subscription?! :mad:

Heh tell me about it. I am so obsessed with all things baseball that I have the Extra Innings package on DirecTV, the MLB.TV from mlb.com, and the extra sports package for satellite.

I had to move another TV into the office so I can watch all 3 games at once! :rofl:

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Heh tell me about it. I am so obsessed with all things baseball that I have the Extra Innings package on DirecTV, the MLB.TV from mlb.com, and the extra sports package for satellite.

I had to move another TV into the office so I can watch all 3 games at once! :rofl:

You're the man, nevadaO. :notworthy:

I have XM and listen to MLB Home Plate and Cubs and O's broadcasts, but it's not the same as watching it live. :(

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Last day for the Metrodome as well. Almost forgot about that one. The Twins broadcasters talking about the huge concrete beams that are about a foot and a half above where they sit to broadcast the game. Said it took him 10 years to not whack his head every time he stood up! :laughlol:

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