As many of you know, Mom is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She lived there for 35 years! She didn't move to Michigan until 2001.
So, when her Cleveland sports teams do something to brag about, which is a rare occurrence indeed! Her heart belongs to Cleveland.
Today, the Cleveland Indians are playing a "do-or-die" game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Wild Card playoffs. Mom is purring with all of her might that Cleveland wins and advances in the playoffs. If they lose....they are out.
This photo is from when Mom was lucky enough to attend the World Series in '95 (she was also there in '97)
Now, if by some miracle the Indians advance and continue on, there is an outside chance they will be playing the AL Champion Detroit Tigers, who play their first playoff game in the American League Central, this Friday, they are also the team that Mom cheers for whenever the Indians are NOT playing!
Since Tigers are felines, who do you think that I want to win? Don't know? Well, check it out below! Be sure to notice which team my paw is pointing to....Mom is hoping that this is NOT a harbinger of things to come!
GOOD LUCK TO THE CLEVELAND INDIANS
AND THE DETROIT TIGERS!
Like the music and the post, love Cody' picture, but have to stick with the Tampa Bay Rays!
ReplyDeletePraying we kick your butts!!! :)
DeleteAll I can say is: GO GATORS, GET UP N' GO GATORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteOur team is The Florida Gators!
LOVE THEM!!
Sorry, can't help ya' out on this one lol;-)
Ragdoll mommy~
Lol! You guys are so funny!!!
DeleteWe don't follow baseball, so best of luck to your teams. We would rather play with a crinkle ball than a baseball.
ReplyDeleteWe agree best of luck to your team and enjoy the season. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Yay for your lovely teams!! Hope they all win!! :-) Take care
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May you and your Mom's FAVE teams win!!!!!
ReplyDeleteKitty Hugs, Sammy
Well we are routing for the Indians too since we are from Cleveland too. Is the game over?? Hope they won. Take care.
ReplyDeleteOMG MARG!! I forgot you are from Cleveland! DUH!!! Nooooo the game is on TONIGHT! TBS at 8pm!!!!
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Your post gave me goose bumps Caren! So excited, but scared-that;s how it goes here!
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Jen I LOVE YOU! Only those of us from Cleveland understand your comment. I feel the same. My husband said he has never seen people more negative about their sports teams than Cleveland fans. That's because we are ALWAYS let down!! Remember I lived there for 35 years! Remember the ball sailing through Charle's Nagy's legs when they played the Marlins in the 90s? I was on the phone ordering my T-shirt when they blew it :(
DeleteWe'll be listening at the stables while doing chores. It will be quite the miracle if they win since they have already won 10 in a row. 11 in a row seems unheard of. A Cleveland team in the playoffs seems unheard of. Bring on the midges!
ReplyDeleteHi Judi! It isn't unheard of! They won 10 in a row and had a little time off..they can do it! They were in the playoffs I believe in 2007...that was the last time. I am just happy that I get to watch them and pray they pull this off! Goooo Tribe!
DeleteWishing your team(s) lots of luck! The non-sports following Lee and Phod
ReplyDeleteGood luck :-) never been to a baseball match x UK it is not as big a sport
ReplyDeleteCody! Me is rooting for whatever team yous is...can yous sneak over and whisper it to mes?
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Enjoy the match!
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Enjoy the match!
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You better keep mom in line
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ReplyDeleteGo Indians!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to your teams. I don't have to worry about our team getting there. LOL.
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Good luck to your teams! I have my fingers crossed that the soccer team I root for (AS Roma) goes well!!! Okay well... I better shut up before I bring bad luck!! lol!!!! Oh yes I'm kinda superstitious when it comes to sports! Lots of hugs, Francesca
ReplyDeleteGood luck to both of your teams! Of course we are betting on the Tigers along withCody...naturally!! :)
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W don't heve a team so we will cheer yours on!
ReplyDeleteWe say GO TIGERS!! Though believe it or not, the mom has a Cleveland Indians ball cap because she likes the Indian guy on it. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd if they play each other? MOL! TW wants the Indians to win cos of Jason Giambi and Nick Swisher but she says them having all those Yankees doesn't bode well. Then again, she thinks the Rays have a better chance to beat the Sox, so she's thinking Rays. Everyone says the WS is gonna be Dodgers/Sox. I dunno. BTW, TW and Pop went to the WS in 98, 99, 2000, and 2009 and they saw the clinching game twice! BTW, how could you have lived in Cleveland 35 years when you're only 35 now?
ReplyDeletego teams go!
ReplyDeleteHurray, go team!
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Good luck Cleveland Indians.
ReplyDeleteSheba.
thanks but it's over. They blew it....BIG TIME.
DeleteGood luck Cleveland Indians :)
ReplyDeleteI used to love Cleveland (I forgot the name, it's a basketball team) I liked them during Micheal Jordan era.
Well Glogirly HAS to root for the Tigers. Even though she only live there for 2 years, it's kind of a rule. ; )
ReplyDeleteYay for the Tigers
ReplyDeleteDad laughed at some of the Cleveland comments about how down the town can be on their teams. Hey we live outside Phila and... Well Go Tigers! MOL
Our mom cheers for any team with a name that includes bears or cats in some form. Since we are so far behind in commenting, we already saw the next post. Sorry for the outcome. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Lisbeth, Astrid and Calista Jo
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