7/19: Open Game Thread

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 12:20 PM PDT in Seattle Mariners Regular News

First Pitch: 4:07pm PDT

SEATTLE MARINERS TORONTO BLUE JAYS

Ichiro RF                   Adams SS
Winn LF                     Catalanotto LF
Ibanez DH                   Wells CF
Sexson 1B                   Hillenbrand 3B
Beltre 3B                   Hill DH
Morse SS                    Zaun C
Reed CF                     Rios RF
Lopez 2B                    Hinske 1B
Borders C                   Hudson 2B

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Sele (6-9, 4.77) Lilly (7-9, 5.21)

Two pitchers headed in opposite directions. While Sele has been various shades of ugly over the past few weeks, Lilly has caught fire, allowing nine runs in his last 38 innings (six starts), with nearly a strikeout per frame and having lowered his ERA from 7.41 to 5.21 over that span. He's beginning to look like the strong #2 pitcher many analysts thought he'd be this year, which bodes poorly for Seattle's chances this afternoon. Lilly can still be betrayed by his command and exposed against righties, though, so at least there's a little hope. It'd be nice if Miguel Olivo kept up his current pace against the guy, just for a little added boost. Sele needs to not suck, which might be asking too much.

LET'S GO MARINERS!

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Harlem shuffle

If the Ms were the Harlem Globetrotters, everyone would go to the plate against Lilly wearing an Olivo mask. But they aren't, so I'm hoping that Sexson, Ibanez and Beltre can take advantage of that relatively short, no-power-alley CF porch.

JPWood

by JPWood on Jul 19, 2005 2:50 PM PDT reply actions

Olivo isn't playing

that's just stupid.

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 3:01 PM PDT reply actions

"Thats just stupid"

Hargrove:You called?

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions

How is that possible?

If there is one guy Miguel Olivo should start against it's Ted Lilly. 3 HRS in 5 at bats! Wow.

Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 19, 2005 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

Shuffle

There's really no reason for Hargrove to play Olivo's streak. That's not his style.

JPWood

by JPWood on Jul 19, 2005 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

I'm not really an Olivo fan by any means...

but this is ridiculous.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:08 PM PDT reply actions

Let's Speculate...

The M's are holding off on a deal until after the game, thus allowing Winn to play vs. a lefty.

OK I am reaching.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

Rogers Centre's upper deck

They should really use that empty space for something.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:15 PM PDT reply actions

re: Rogers Centre's upper deck

I think they should start by spelling "Center" correctly.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions

No kidding.

And "Z" = "zed"? What's up with that?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

A change-up!!!!

I don't think so.

by Grant H on Jul 19, 2005 4:19 PM PDT reply actions

Strikeouts don't slump.

Apparently.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:21 PM PDT reply actions

Do people actually

watch the WNBA?

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

or basketball in general

or maybe its just me

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Sele looks solid....

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:27 PM PDT reply actions

I wonder if Snelling can pitch.

We might need it today.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:27 PM PDT reply actions

God....

Sele isn't fooling anyone. They aren't even tempted to swing at these pitches.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:28 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks Vern...

Your charity is appriciated.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:29 PM PDT reply actions

I don't know how Sele does it...

but he manages to get himself out of jams time and time again. When that stops, look out.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:31 PM PDT reply actions

true

but in his defense we have been waiting for that all year. Sele is the definition of smoke and mirrors pitching.

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions

I got a feeling, this is going to be a bad day

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

Walking Hillenbrand...

is an offence punishable by death.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

Who walks Shea Hillenbrand?

Seriously?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Who walks Shea Hillenbrand?

Remember when he was asked about his complete inability to draw walks and his response was something to the effect of, "I am paid to hit. No one ever won a World Series by drawing walks."

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Who walks Shea Hillenbrand?

I remember the great debates we had over the Hillenbrand/Kim trade.

Good times.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Sele is one lucky SOB

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:36 PM PDT reply actions

Gil Meche is lucky

Aaron Sele is luckier.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:36 PM PDT reply actions

For a moment I could of swore Neihuas

said "and that bitch is lined to deep right field

thank god we dont have to listen to Calabro any more

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 4:36 PM PDT reply actions

Interesting

The Red Sox released Embry today...

I know they have had bullpen troubles of late, but that seems like a little bit of an overreaction to the losses to the Yankees and D-Rays of late...

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 4:36 PM PDT reply actions

Speaking of....

thier loss to the D-Rays...

Have any of you EVER seen a call get reversed like the one in that game?

Who in the hell is the home plate umpire to rule on a play at first?

Lou had every right to go all insane-psycho like.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

They were talking about this on ESPN radio and how the ump was yelling at Lou after he came out to argue...the gist of it was, "what do you expect to happen when you yell back at him...Lou to calm down?"

The host suggested that when they changed that call they should have just tossed Lou at that point because it was inevitable...

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Interesting

Lefties currently in the Red Sox bullpen:

Mike Myers
John Halama

Ron Villone has built quite the market for himself.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions

I was thinking the same thing....

Deal him now while there is a market.

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Beltred!

1-0

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 4:38 PM PDT reply actions

BELTRE!!!

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 4:38 PM PDT reply actions

HOO YEAH!!!

BELTRED!!!!

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:38 PM PDT reply actions

BELTRE!!

Hot damn!

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:38 PM PDT reply actions

Morse...

I love you. Where did you learn this?

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:40 PM PDT reply actions

OMG

Mike Morse actuallt stole a base.

Why do they continue to send him, he sucks at stealing and he isnt that fast.

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 4:41 PM PDT reply actions

Even when Morse tries to screw up

he makes it work.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

Any Mariner trade rumors today?

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 4:44 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Any Mariner trade rumors today?

Is that a joke?

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions

No

been out of the loop...

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Heh

I thought it was a sarcastic post as well. There were a ton of rumors surrounding Snelling/Winn/Hansen earlier today but it was nothing more than Hansen staying on the DL and Snelling returning.

Rumors are easy to find. Legitimate trade news is hard to find and there are just some quiet murmurs out there today.

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Re; No

LOL. We had our hopes up today, because Snelling is still on the roster. Apparantly, it's nothing more than Hansen still being "hurt."

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions

That bunt call

Really, really stupid.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:45 PM PDT reply actions

wow that was bad

nothing ticks me off more then a failed bunt

better get an rbi here Lopez

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 4:45 PM PDT reply actions

Uhhhhh...

He's only 21, he's only 21, he's only 21

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

How much longer are we going to say that

I'm starting to wonder about this kid.

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions

re: How much longer are we going to say that?

Until he's 22?

by BrianV on Jul 19, 2005 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: How much longer are we going to say that

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/dt/tejadmi01.shtml

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice

Hey Jeff -

I live in Tucson right now...went to watch Tacoma last week and saw Lorraine implode. Anyway, I was wondering if you knew anything about a guy in the D-Backs organization named Connor Jackson? Dude had huge stats at the few games i've attended and seemed to be a very good hitter. Is he a AAAA guy or legit prospect?

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Nice

Conor Jackson is a terrific prospect, and the guy Arizona took with the pick we gave them when we signed Greg Colbrunn.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks

He looks fantastic...power, line drive stroke...the works.

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Conor Jackson

That name should be labeled as blasphamy. Conor Jackson is a tremendous prospect. He is a tremendous prospect that the D-Backs drafted with our draft pick as compensation for the signing of Greg Colbrunn. He has a ton of ability at the plate and his power is just starting to develop. He's also developing into a pretty damn good 1B.

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Jackson's AAA numbers this year

62 walks, 27 strikeouts.

(And his other numbers are also great.)

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions

OK

I've only been to about 7 games, but dude always crushes the ball. Too bad...Colbrun! Ugh!

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

This is one of the many examples

I use as to why Gillick was a mediocre GM. Colbrunn was a good idea, but giving up a first-round talent for him, no way in hell.

Brian- Tucson actually has two of the best prospects in baseball in Jackson and Carlos Quentin. Quentin is actually one of the best prospects in the game and you should be thankful you get to see them both on a regular basis.

Sergio Santos isn't half bad himself.

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Mediocre is too harsh

and down right lousy isn't fair. Average GM is a much better assessment.

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Over react much?

Man, you can't expect the guy to just rake. He's getting MLB at bats. He's performed and gotten better at every level of the minors.

Calm down. If GMs had your patience, teams would be a mess.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions

People applauding for pat borders

well that explains why is he in the lineup

Borders!!

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

My world is upside down

What just happened?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:48 PM PDT reply actions

I thought that was gone

but I'll take it

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 4:49 PM PDT reply actions

Hmm

Aaron Sele and I have the same mitt.

by BrianV on Jul 19, 2005 4:54 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Hmm

Aaron Sele and I have the same talent.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Sele...

die

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

Campillo can't heal fast enough

although AZL guys are having success similar to him placing a ball on a tee.

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Ok.

So Sele didn't weasel out of this one.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

Sele

At least he's only giving up dribblers and bloops with nothing hit hard (dripping with sarcasm)

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

5.04

and rising...

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 5:05 PM PDT reply actions

Maybe

Franklin can take his rotation spot tonight afterall

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 5:06 PM PDT reply actions

Damn you Sele

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 5:06 PM PDT reply actions

The difference

Between earlier in the year and now is that I have confidence in our lineup to get those runs back.

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 5:06 PM PDT reply actions

I really really really really like Adrian Beltre

But shut up, Fairly, it shouldn't have taken him half a year.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 5:12 PM PDT reply actions

Sweet Lou on his ejection after

he exploded on the ump in the D-Rays-Red sox game

Chatting with a sense of playfulness Tuesday, Piniella said he threw his hat while he argued, but didn't get to kick it.

"Somebody stole my prop," Piniella said with a chuckle. "You've got to have a little fun."

Piniella expects to be fined by Major League Baseball's disciplinarian, Bob Watson, a former teammate of Piniella's.

"Bob's a good guy," said Piniella, still smiling. "I like Bob. [But] he likes to fine me for whatever reason. Maybe I didn't buy him enough dinners [when they were teammates]."

lol

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 5:13 PM PDT reply actions

Gotta love Lou

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Fuck You Sele

I hate your parents.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 5:21 PM PDT reply actions

That's what he wanted to throw

all right.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 5:21 PM PDT reply actions

What did borders tell him to

throw a fastball down the middle?

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 5:21 PM PDT reply actions

I wonder

what borders CERA is now, it can't be that good any more. Maybe the M's will realize that he's useless.

by Grant H on Jul 19, 2005 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Sele . . .

is an assclown. trade him.

by The Dude on Jul 19, 2005 5:21 PM PDT reply actions

For what?

shoelaces?

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Why

would you give up shoelaces to make your team worse?

by Grant H on Jul 19, 2005 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Fuck, man . . .

I'd take it.

by The Dude on Jul 19, 2005 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Depends on the shoelaces.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Agreed

I HATE AARON SELE. The man throws batting practice stuff.

by Gomez on Jul 19, 2005 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions

i would take neon shoelaces at this point

by 9k on Jul 19, 2005 5:26 PM PDT reply actions

Ron Fairly can't count.

" . . . and that's what the mariners have to do now that they're 4 runs dow- no wait . . . three runs down."

by The Dude on Jul 19, 2005 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

A USC education

in Ron's day was not what it is these days.

by bluemax on Jul 19, 2005 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions

that should be an error on richie was well

he should of had that

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 5:35 PM PDT reply actions

Sigh...

A base hit here and I'm conceding the game.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

Is it me

or is that bat as big as Hill?

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 5:41 PM PDT reply actions

Fuck you Shiggy

Don't ruin your trade status

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 5:42 PM PDT reply actions

If I hear "good to go" one more time

I'm lighting somebody's face on fire.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 5:44 PM PDT reply actions

Trade Value

++++++++

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 5:45 PM PDT reply actions

big woop

nobody on base

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 5:45 PM PDT reply actions

Atta boy, Winn.

Get traded.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 5:46 PM PDT reply actions

Winn starting

his second half tair again. Too bad he's gonna get traded.

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 5:47 PM PDT reply actions

Yea!!

A power hitting corner OF!!!

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

Damn!!!!

Vernon Wells! That was a run!

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 5:50 PM PDT reply actions

damn you wells

nice play

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 5:50 PM PDT reply actions

I've said this a lot

but I really like Vernon Wells.

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 5:51 PM PDT reply actions

"The ball jumps out of here"

Is Ron Fairly's "good to go."

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 5:53 PM PDT reply actions

ugh

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 5:59 PM PDT reply actions

Fairly

flipping out in the booth. Really wanted Winn to hit the cutoff man, I guess.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 6:00 PM PDT reply actions

Poof

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 6:00 PM PDT reply actions

and the hit train just keeps on coming

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 6:00 PM PDT reply actions

how many consecutive doubles is that?

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 6:02 PM PDT reply actions

And that...

...should just about ice this game...

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 6:02 PM PDT reply actions

Wow

They just keep coming.

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 6:04 PM PDT reply actions

well at least it isnt a double

10-4

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 6:04 PM PDT reply actions

Hasegawa....

Go swallow bleach.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 6:05 PM PDT reply actions

Ron Fairly

Shut up already.

by JLC on Jul 19, 2005 6:06 PM PDT reply actions

In this losing cause

Fairly seems even more annoying than usual.

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions

The good thing about games like this

is that I have no reason to stick around for the rest of the blowout.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 6:07 PM PDT reply actions

Hasegawa

Still trying to pull ahead of Sele in the "Most-worthless-trading-chip-on-the-Mariners-25-man-roster" race.

by JLC on Jul 19, 2005 6:08 PM PDT reply actions

Reed damn near hit that out

but a triple is the next best thing.

Although it wont do a damn bit of good.

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 6:10 PM PDT reply actions

Reed....

Seriously, you are a 23 year old. That was the slowest triple I have ever seen.

However, that was the furthest hit he's had on the season.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 6:10 PM PDT reply actions

Ron Fairly, MD

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 6:11 PM PDT reply actions

Oh great, Lopez is injured

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 6:11 PM PDT reply actions

hmmm, some popcorn chicken sounds good

right now

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

Lopez with a sac fly

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 6:14 PM PDT reply actions

Oh. Cool.

Ichiro Doubles.

6-10.

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 6:19 PM PDT reply actions

am i alone . . .

in feeling sick to my stomach whenever I see Thornton throw a baseball?

by The Dude on Jul 19, 2005 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

7-10

hmmm....

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 6:26 PM PDT reply actions

Wooh!

Ibanez.

7-10.

Can someone shut up Fairly.

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

No question

Fairly is on a roll tonight.

SEXSON!!!!!

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions

OMG!

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

SO SEXY!!!!!

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions

9-10

holy shit

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

Holy sheit.....

BIG SEXY!!!

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

SEXON . . .

Is fucking rad. We got just what we expected.

by The Dude on Jul 19, 2005 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

way to go...sextion 21

i'd still take shoelaces for shiggy and sele.... two pair.

by 9k on Jul 19, 2005 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

I'm glad I hung around for that

Sexson!!

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 6:29 PM PDT reply actions

RICHIE SEXSON!!

HOLY SMOKES!!!

by JLC on Jul 19, 2005 6:29 PM PDT reply actions

My God...

Sexson swings like he has T-Rex arms and the ball just flies. It's unreal.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 6:29 PM PDT reply actions

I'm sure Blue Jay fans

might trade this dude for Sele about now...

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 6:29 PM PDT reply actions

Man...

Beltre is slow.

by Devin on Jul 19, 2005 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

Looked like

He thought it was foul and hesitated.

Oh well. Blue Jays still suck.

by JLC on Jul 19, 2005 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Man...

I don't think that he thought that was going to be a fair ball.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions

What a crazy game...

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 6:32 PM PDT reply actions

whistles

No, I didn't leave for a little while...

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 6:33 PM PDT reply actions

May want to reconsider

your decision to come back.

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions

This always happens.

Weak.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Thornton....

Just the man for the "shut down inning" job.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 6:37 PM PDT reply actions

why is thorton in this game?

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 6:37 PM PDT reply actions

Cuz

They're gonna score anyways, so we gotta give em a helping hand.

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

Damn.

9-12

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 6:38 PM PDT reply actions

Fuck off Thorton

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 6:38 PM PDT reply actions

Somebody please take Matt

out to pasture.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 6:38 PM PDT reply actions

You Fucking Abortion

I've never seen a hard throwing Lefty get torched by lefties the way Thornton does.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 6:39 PM PDT reply actions

Heh.

How do you really feel?

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Ricky?

I wonder what those two did during the All-Star Break...

by Brian2412 on Jul 19, 2005 6:39 PM PDT reply actions

So much for all that work Jeff......

Guess those good mechanics from Thornton were a 1-time thing

Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 19, 2005 6:40 PM PDT reply actions

5.15, 4.66, 5.57

ERA's of our pitches so far in today's game.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 6:41 PM PDT reply actions

Haha

Anyone notice how the Twins stop scoring the few runs that they were, after they got Boone? Is it just a coincidence?

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 6:43 PM PDT reply actions

I think Boone is like

1-14 since joining the twins

"Don't try to be a great man, just be a man. And let history make it's own judgements. ~Zephrane Cochrane

by Goose on Jul 19, 2005 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions

His stat line is

3-21. For a .143 Avg and a .182 OBP. LMAO

by BeltredNOT on Jul 19, 2005 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions

HAHA

Did any of you get the "Emergency Broadcast" when Price went out to the mound?

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 6:44 PM PDT reply actions

So here is my plan

Is it possible to have Thornton miss his flight out of Toronto and have him hitch hike back to Seattle?

Or better yet, how about placing him in the woods with a tape recorder around his neck and the theme form 'Deliverance' playing. Everyone knows that gay woodsman cannot resist the sound of a banjo.

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

Screw that...

Make him take every flight in the landing gear. Every flight that he successfully completes he can stay with the team.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Heh

Nice.

We could also have him undergo a freak fall down the stairs type injury.

Press Conference:
Thornton - "Well I was walking down the stairs and I hear these foot steps and I feel a firm pus-"

(scans room and see's Bavasi shaking a fist at him)

Thornton - "and I feel a, a, I just fell. No more questions."

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

The V-chip

is it possible to have it block out the innings when Thornton and Sele are pitching and have it replaced with some old Bugs Bunny cartoons?

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

Re: The V-chip

"The V-chip prevents children from viewing television shows featuring sex, violence, bad language, adult situations, and toolsy left-handed relievers..."

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 19, 2005 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions

I love this quote from Pekelsoksjfbsk

"We, basically, just changed our minds," said Lee Pelekoudas, Seattle's assistant general manager. "We probably jumped the gun on announcing too quickly. We slept on it over night and decided to stay the course, for the time being."

I'm not a MLB official, but I'm pretty sure that this violated some rule.

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 6:48 PM PDT reply actions

hmmmm....

Why not say some BS like, "We re-evaluated Hansen's elbow this morning and determined that he's not quite ready."

Noe everyone knows that Hansen isn't REALLY hurt.

by PLU Tim on Jul 19, 2005 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions

That was my thought

I'm pretty sure that once you announce a roster move, it's quasi-official. The fact that he came out and said what he did, I wouldn't be surprised to see MLB get involved.

by Trent on Jul 19, 2005 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions