Seven Costanza said:

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I really am a strange person. I'm probably alone in this, but my sports watching is somehow more about the journey and the hope and anticipation rather than the actual winning. It's about following the games, looking at the future, "What do they need to win the division/league/conference? What is the playoff situation looking like? What are the matchups going to be? Could they win the division? Could they win this round/next round/championship? How are things lining up for next year?" Then when they win, I'm like "Cool", shrug, and move on to the next thing.

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Process oriented. Not a bad thing.

Will Smith has won three World Series in a row?

2021 - Atlanta
2022 - Houston
2023 - Texas

fc2112 said:

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Will Smith has won three World Series in a row?

2021 - Atlanta
2022 - Houston
2023 - Texas

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Have to sign him again. He's obviously the sauce.

Taking it home with us! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/r9eXqUtKYs

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) November 2, 2023

How'd you get all those sharp objects past bag check Boch??????

Torey Lovullo, after losing the WS: "I want to run away and hide for a few days. I want to go camping and just sit in the tent and suck my thumb and eat ice cream. Is that the weirdest answer you guys have ever had? And just let it run its course the way it's supposed to."

Smoltz is just hoping it's a two man tent

Lol my credit card account got flagged for fraud trying to order a bunch of merch

DallasAg 94 said:

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From page 1

The World Champs are BACK in North Texas. #WentAndTookIt @FOX4 pic.twitter.com/OkupPccMHb

— Steven Dial (@StevenDialFox4) November 2, 2023

The CHAMPS ARE HERE! Marcus Semien hoisted the trophy in the air as the team got off the plane. @FOX4 #WentAndTookIt #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/TFiLVnowct

— Steven Dial (@StevenDialFox4) November 2, 2023

Can't wait for the texags celebration party hosted by mr gigem. Thanks for renting out the ballpark for us!

Water Boy said:

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Can't wait for the texags celebration party hosted by mr gigem. Thanks for renting out the ballpark for us!

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You just have to "sign in" right here... **he points to STH deposit form.** Party comes with a free tour of all the 2024 season tickets seats available.

a thread full of feels.

How many of us are remembering someone tonight, who loved the Rangers, but didn’t make it see this special moment? A bit bittersweet tonight wishing my friend Todd was with us to share this night. https://t.co/86zEidl2qg

— Hawkeye (@HawkeyeOnAir) November 2, 2023

DallasAg 94 said:

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caleblyn said:

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I need something for the office! Probably need to wait a few days for more choices, but has anyone started shopping for some memorabilia, artwork, etc.?

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This looks like something I'd get:

https://www.mlbshop.com/texas-rangers/texas-rangers-fanatics-authentic-2023-world-series-champions-crystal-baseball-with-game-used-dirt/t-25900112+p-689955532732882+z-9-952193111?_ref=p-DLP:m-GRID:i-r2c2:po-8


As a Stars' STH, they sent me a glass plaque with a little Stanley Cup model on it. I also got a piece of the net from Mo's 503rd (most by an American) G, encased in resin. I also got a glass encased Finals ticket.

I have some bats and signed balls. I need to get Seager to sign my 2020 WS Baseball. The 2023 ones with his signature look to be about $300.

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I was a Stars STH in 1999. This is what they sent me. It's a nice Waterford puck.

DallasAg 94 said:

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"HELLO WIN COLUMN!!!"

Too Soon?

Hope to be saying that plenty, this season... maybe 105+ times?!

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Came out to 103 times.

This is what I got:


(this isn't my image)


And I was mistaken... the ticket I got was from AAC for 2001 Inaugural season.

I will tell you this, though... my buddies and I realized we could get a reprint of our tickets. So, instead of using the tickets they sent and having them "torn" we got reprints and kept the txts they sent still attached.

PatriotAg02 said:

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Seven Costanza said:

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I really am a strange person. I'm probably alone in this, but my sports watching is somehow more about the journey and the hope and anticipation rather than the actual winning. It's about following the games, looking at the future, "What do they need to win the division/league/conference? What is the playoff situation looking like? What are the matchups going to be? Could they win the division? Could they win this round/next round/championship? How are things lining up for next year?" Then when they win, I'm like "Cool", shrug, and move on to the next thing.

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Process oriented. Not a bad thing.

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Yep. It's a real psychological thing. I too am surprised at the lack of emotional outburst from myself. I was expecting tears and jumping up and down, but it never came. But I'm still obviously thrilled beyond words they won. But you definitely aren't alone in it. I coach high school football and baseball and sometimes find myself having the blues when the season is over, even if it's a great year. Us process-oriented folks just love that routine and the grind.

Quote:

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Within hours of winning his first national championship at LSU Nick Saban called his psychologist and said "why don't I feel happy?" Psych told him it's because he enjoys the journey and the grind more than the destination

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I'm eagerly awaiting Mr. Gigem to start the OffSeason Thread so I can drop some posts for the 2024 season.

Is that bad?

Montgomery is a must sign. We need to consider trading some pieces... I'm ready to go.

Not sure about everyone else, but I am sure I am not alone in this.

In the top of the 9th when that ball passed the AZ CF I got (obviously) extremely excited and loved that we had some cushion on the lead. However when Semien knocked that ball out I was jumping up and down, fist pumping, and pacing the room.

Then in the bottom of the 9th, I got giddy at each of the first two outs. The 3rd out, however, just had me shell shocked and not jumping or fist pumping. I was just basking in it and a good old sports tear was shed. I had already gotten out all of my excitement in the top of the ninth and the bottom of the ninth was just surreal.

Oh yeah - before we move on...

CHECK-IN for everyone who posted on Page 1 of this thread and were here for the duration. I was there on Page 1 and there on Opening Day to watch deGrom start this thing.

World Series Champions!!!!!

fc2112 said:

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Oh yeah - before we move on...

CHECK-IN for everyone who posted on Page 1 of this thread and were here for the duration. I was there on Page 1 and there on Opening Day to watch deGrom start this thing.

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I had the 11th post on the thread. What a season of highs and lows it was. I'll never forget it.

Thanks to all the little people.

Also from a psychological standpoint I feel like subconsciously we all knew the ALCS was our WS. Compare it to 2004. Red Sox come back from down 0-3 vs. the Yankees and then it's the mighty…Colorado Rockies? Even though beating the Rockies gave them their first WS in a hundred years, those fans probably remember and talk about the LCS more.

Pg 1.

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