Bloggin' Through the Playoffs - Why is everyone in a panic?

Question - why is everyone in a panic?

1. Is it because the normally accurate Andy Sonnanstine started walking more people in one game than he typically does in 4 or 5 games?
2. Is it because the historically potent offense we saw in the ALCS against the Red Sox is now a blubbering mess, striking out and not getting big hits when they need them?
3. Is it because they are down 3-1 and going up against a pitcher who has won his last 4 postseason starts?
4. Is it because an ESPN writer named Gene Wojciechowski was quoted in his column today saying, "As much as it pains me to say it, the Tampa Bay Rays are cooked, finished, done, toast, history. The only way they win this World Series is if Bud Selig declares the Philadelphia Phillies, I don't know, academically ineligible"
5. Is it because we are starting to doubt Joe Maddon and his decision making prowess?

Bottom line - I was discouraged the past 2 nights. I want to attend another game at the Trop. I don't want to the season to end. But, I do know this, we have been treated to one of the best season's ever in terms of the turnaround of a once doormat franchised which became a national sensation.

Whatever your reason for your panic, some of which are probably very valid, I leave you with the following list of 10 teams that have come back from a 3-1 deficit to win a postseason LCS or World Series. Also, take a look at the teams, I am 100% sure the media and lots of fans had given up on them. What are you going to do tonight? Give up, or cheer your team to victory so we live to play another day?

1. 2007 ALCS Red Sox come back against the Indians
2. 2004 ALCS Red Sox come back against the Yankees
3. 2003 NLCS Marlins come back against the Cubs
4. 1996 NLCS Braves come back against the Cardinals
5. 1986 ALCS Red Sox come back against the Angels
6. 1985 ALCS Royals come back against the Blue Jays
   
7. 1985 WS Royals come back against the Cardinals
8. 1968 WS Tigers come back against the Cardinals
9. 1958 WS Yankees come back against the Braves (Milwaukee)
10. 1925 WS Pirates come back against the Senators

Here is a video to get you fired up for the Rays victory tonight!



Go Rays!
- Steve