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HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

Astros

15 votes

Nationals

6 votes

bmfc1 Oct 20 2019 02:08 AM

This is for your Stephen Rooting Interest, not who you think will win but who you WANT to win. There is only one acceptable answer but "You must enter at least two poll options".

Frayed Knot Oct 20 2019 05:26 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

I went with 'Astros' but I'm not dreading the possibility of a potential Nats win as much as some seem to be doing here. I understand YOUR feelings here but you're the one who has to live in that area. The only real Nats fans I know are a set of cousins in Herndon, VA Cousin Kerrie married a guy who played in both in HS and college so that clan is really the only extended family I have who are baseball fans and they latched onto the Nats and a partial season ticket plan soon after the team's arrival. Rick will be a bit obnoxious about it if given the chance but I don't see them often enough to worry about it and I'm not on FACEBOOK so I'll survive. And there's also a reluctance to want to see a 93-win team over one who won 107 (unless you happen to be one of the '93' guys). Mostly I'm just rooting for a well-played seven game series where maybe an occasional sub-four-hour game is thrown in (just to change things up a bit).

MFS62 Oct 20 2019 05:53 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

Unless it is either team that left New York, I always root for the National League team. Later

batmagadanleadoff Oct 20 2019 07:17 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

Frayed Knot wrote: And there's also a reluctance to want to see a 93-win team over one who won 107.... Why's that? (Not me.)

bmfc1 Oct 20 2019 07:19 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

The 1st time that the World Series is between teams that share the same spring training facility (West Palm Beach, FL). https://twitter.com/jaysonst/status/1185782738172960769

41Forever Oct 20 2019 08:13 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

Almost always pull for the National League. The White Sox were the rare exception.

Edgy MD Oct 20 2019 08:20 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

=MFS62 post_id=24795 time=1571572411 user_id=60] Unless it is either team that left New York, I always root for the National League team. Later

My position tends to be that Houston is a National League town imprisoned in the American League, and Washington is an American League city that has been subject a ritual shunning by the American League.

Gwreck Oct 20 2019 09:01 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

=41Forever post_id=24802 time=1571580821 user_id=69] Almost always pull for the National League. The White Sox were the rare exception.

Do you mean Tampa? 2008 was the clearest example in recent history where rooting for the AL was required.



I wouldn't have begrudged anyone for rooting against the Dodgers each of the past 2 years. I also preferred Cleveland in 1997.

dgwphotography Oct 20 2019 09:21 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

Edgy MD wrote: =MFS62 post_id=24795 time=1571572411 user_id=60] Unless it is either team that left New York, I always root for the National League team. Later My position tends to be that Houston is a National League town imprisoned in the American League, and Washington is an American League city that has been subject a ritual shunning by the American League.

My position is that I keep forgetting that Houston is in the Minor League

41Forever Oct 20 2019 09:36 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

=Gwreck post_id=24805 time=1571583662 user_id=56] =41Forever post_id=24802 time=1571580821 user_id=69] Almost always pull for the National League. The White Sox were the rare exception.

Do you mean Tampa? 2008 was the clearest example in recent history where rooting for the AL was required.



I wouldn't have begrudged anyone for rooting against the Dodgers each of the past 2 years. I also preferred Cleveland in 1997.


Good call! I forgot about that one!

Lefty Specialist Oct 20 2019 09:41 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

I'm not conflicted in the least. ‘Stros.

G-Fafif Oct 20 2019 09:49 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

“Hey, Astros, can you do me a solid and vanquish my enemy? Oh, if you do, I'll root against you right after.” Nah, I can't be that way.

Willets Point Oct 20 2019 10:37 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

When I don't have a dog in the fight, I tend to root for the underdog. And since the Nationals have never won anything, they're clearly the team that would end a long drought. Plus, since I went to college in Virginia, I have a lot of friends in the DC area who are Nats fans, so it would be nice for them. That being said, I like the Astros, they're definitely the best team of this generation, and I wouldn't feel sour if they won. So mostly I'm looking forward to a good series that I can enjoy because loathsome teams like the Dodgers, Cardinals, and Yankees won't be participating.

Johnny Lunchbucket Oct 20 2019 12:32 PM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

I'm rooting for 7 games and a Houston win

kcmets Oct 20 2019 02:18 PM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

Astros

Double Switch Oct 20 2019 02:38 PM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

I voted Nats. It's complicated.

Frayed Knot Oct 20 2019 03:45 PM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

The Houston Colt-'45s/Astros were actually my first least favorite team. My young head understood that the Mets, being a relatively new expansion team, weren't expected to be good like all those clubs who had all that time to gather and nurture players. But it bugged me that we were constantly behind our expansion partner in the standings that I'd look at each day and that there were always more of their guys towards the top of the comprehensive Batting Leaders list the Sunday NYTimes published each week (because how, if not for Batting Average, were you supposed to judge players?). So in addition to rooting for the Mets to do well, there was always a side look in those tables towards hoping that the Astros team, as well as various individual Astros, were faring poorly. I eventually got over it. Certainly a lot better than Astros fans have gotten over '86

seawolf17 Oct 20 2019 06:18 PM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

I have friends on both sides here, and it certainly would be fun to see the Nats win sans Harper, but I guess I lean toward the Astros.

Fman99 Oct 21 2019 08:44 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

'Stros for me. I know too many irritating Nats fans.

smg58 Oct 21 2019 12:52 PM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

While I appreciate that the Nats got rid of the Dodgers, the Astros performed the greater public service and will be rewarded with my continued support for the next week or so.

dinosaur jesus Oct 21 2019 12:55 PM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

As usual in these things, it comes down to my own perverse dislikes. I'm from Texas, with roots in Austin and San Antonio, so of course I despise the rest of the state, especially Houston and Dallas. I can't help it; it's how I was brought up. But I've never disliked the Astros, even when they wore those rainbow clown suits that people are so nostalgic about now. I hated them for a week in 1986, but they seemed like good guys. Mike Scott was a big cheater, though. And have nothing at all against DC. What happened to Montreal was wrong, but I was actually happy to see a team in Washington. And I love the name they chose--so retro, so plain, and so appropriate (though the Washington Feds would be even better). But somewhere along the line they started to rub me wrong. Partly it's just because they got good while the Mets were bad. When Davey was the manager I didn't hold it against them. But then they stayed good, despite the string of doofuses that succeeded him. And Harper was their star. That was too much, and I'm not going to forgive them just because Harper's with a team I dislike ever more now. Also, their announcers are the worst. Go 'Stros!

Centerfield Oct 21 2019 01:06 PM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

For me, it's pretty simple. [FIMG=450]https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-3kwrgfp6rz/images/stencil/original/uploaded_images/altuve.jpg?t=1535481609[/FIMG] I love the American League team that has beaten the Yankees two of the last three years. Altuve, Correa...cool color scheme. These guys rock. http://baseballhotcorner.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Jeff-Bagwell.jpg> But this team. I didn't really like them. Roided up cheaters. What colors are they even wearing? Navy? Gold? Eh. Not for me. [FIMG=600] https://s.hdnux.com/photos/42/15/32/8967868/37/920x920.jpg[/FIMG] These guys? Man. Fuck these guys.

Frayed Knot Oct 21 2019 01:23 PM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

I love the American League team that has beaten the Yankees two of the last three years. Y'know what's cool about this? That Yanqui fans paid so little mind to the NL over the years (not worthy of their attention) to the point where prior to the Astros transfer to the AL, and really prior to that era when Clemens & Pettitte were ping-ponging back and forth between the two teams, I'd bet that a significant portion* of Yanqui fans had either no idea what the Houston ball-club was named or whether or not there was even an MLB team in that town. They know now. * I'm thinking maybe 70%. I'd go higher but some probably knew from playing fantasy teams that used both leagues

duan Oct 22 2019 04:51 AM Re: HEART Not Head--2019 World Series

I'm just delighted that the Astros got through. My anyone but order goes Braves Yankees Phillies Nats after that I tend not to be bothered but Cardinals always irk me and I'm not mad on the Cubs. after that point it comes down to players/managers so for example, Not mad on Brewers because of Ryan Braun but like Lorenzo Cain.