7/7: Open Game Thread

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 4:45 PM PDT in Seattle Mariners Regular News

First Pitch: 7:05pm PDT

SEATTLE MARINERS ANAHEIM ANGELS

Ichiro RF                   Figgins CF
Winn LF                     Erstad 1B
Ibanez DH                   Guerrero RF
Sexson 1B                   Anderson LF
Beltre 3B                   Molina C
Reed CF                     Izturis SS
Bloomquist SS               McPherson 3B
Lopez 2B                    Rivera DH
Olivo C                     Kennedy 2B

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Pineiro (2-4, 5.79) Colon (11-4, 3.06)

According to VORP, Bartolo Colon has been the 13th-best pitcher in baseball this year, a certifiable ace who seems to have rebounded quite nicely from a rough 2004 campaign. As a guy who throws strikes and gets deep into games, Colon is precisely the type of pitcher who gives the Mariners a lot of problems, but not all hope is lost - he's had his trouble with Ibanez, Ichiro, and Beltre in the past. It won't mean anything if Joel gets bombed early, though, so the first few innings will be critical.

Oh, and I hate the Angels.

LET'S GO MARINERS!

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What are the odds

that we get swept in this series?

I'd say 70%

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 4:56 PM PDT reply actions

Well, more like...

0.5%

Unless Pineiro finds a way to implode. I like our chances so far, though...

Go M's! http://marinersmorsels.blogspot.com

by PositivePaul on Jul 7, 2005 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Bloomquist @ Short again...

by Corco on Jul 7, 2005 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

with the way he played the last 2 days

For once I say Willie starting is justified.

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Garret Anderson

One of those players who's been labeled as underrated so often that he's overrated.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 6:40 PM PDT reply actions

Olivo with a start

I thought we'd never see that again.

by bluemax on Jul 7, 2005 7:03 PM PDT reply actions

I hate Rex Hudler

Cotton McKnight and Pepper Brooks would be a better broadcasting team for the Angels than Physioc and Hudler.

Cotton McKnight: I'm being told that Average Joe's does not have enough players and will be forfeiting the championship match.
Pepper Brooks: It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em.

Cotton McKnight: In 23 years of broadcasting I thought I'd seen it all, folks. But it looks like Peter La Fleur has actually blindfolded himself.
Pepper Brooks: He will not be able to see very well, Cotton.

[after sudden death is announced]
Pepper Brooks: Pepper needs new shorts, Cotton!
Cotton McKnight: Right you are, Pep.

Sports And Bremertonians --- http://bremertonians.blogspot.com

by RizzsRolled on Jul 7, 2005 7:06 PM PDT reply actions

Sexson just got a hit

But why, when Beltre is seemingly hot, is he in cleanup and Beltre is 5th...Again..?

by BlueBaron on Jul 7, 2005 7:13 PM PDT reply actions

It'd be nice...

if Beltre popped one here, because the only good Angels fan is a quiet Angels fan.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 7:14 PM PDT reply actions

walks

hmmmmm

go REED!

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 7:16 PM PDT reply actions

A walk is fine.

Nice job laying off that one - you KNEW he wanted to offer.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 7:16 PM PDT reply actions

JEREMY REED

Loves hitting in SoCal!

by bluemax on Jul 7, 2005 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

Beltre is...

Laying off his signature strike out pitch. Good to see.

by BeltredNOT on Jul 7, 2005 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

REED!!

BASES CLEARING DOUBLE!!

A foot away from his first career grand slam.

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

REED!!

Don't eat him, Bartolo!

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

OOOOOOO

REEEED! We all love you!

by BeltredNOT on Jul 7, 2005 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

WILLIE BALLGAME!!

HOLY FUCKING SHIT!

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 7:18 PM PDT reply actions

WILLIE BALLGAME!

HOT HOT DAMN!

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 7:18 PM PDT reply actions

Bloomieeee!

omg. How can the Mariners be doing this!?

by BeltredNOT on Jul 7, 2005 7:19 PM PDT reply actions

Bloomquist

flashing more power than Morse was, not that it means anything.

by bluemax on Jul 7, 2005 7:19 PM PDT reply actions

Are these our Mariners

Or did they get some clones and teach them how to play baseball?

by BlueBaron on Jul 7, 2005 7:19 PM PDT reply actions

Blah we almost

KOed Colon in the first.

by BeltredNOT on Jul 7, 2005 7:20 PM PDT reply actions

My god that felt good

thank you Jeremy Reed and Willie "Doubles" Bloomquist

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 7:20 PM PDT reply actions

Willie Boom-Boom

A Fairly original.

by ryanhealy on Jul 7, 2005 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

Suggest nicknames:

Willie Boom-Boom
Willie Ballgame
Willie Dynamite
The Mighty Bloomquist
Crapbag

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions

I vote for Crapbag.

by ryanhealy on Jul 7, 2005 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Are there any pitchers

who are more effective behind in the count?

by bluemax on Jul 7, 2005 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

huh?

the bat hits Olivo's glove and the batter is awarded first???

WTF?

oh god here's vlad

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 7:25 PM PDT reply actions

What???

Catcher interference??????

by BeltredNOT on Jul 7, 2005 7:26 PM PDT reply actions

Haha.

Everything about Anaheim sucks. Woohoo!

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 7:27 PM PDT reply actions

Olivio

Actually got down the line on that shot up the middle. First glance he looked safe but it was real close.

by phil333 on Jul 7, 2005 7:30 PM PDT reply actions

Colon can't find the strike zone

HA HA!

bases loaded for Beltre

that will probably be hte only time you hear Sexson and infield hit in the same sentence.

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 7:37 PM PDT reply actions

Colon is imploding

And here comes the hot hitting Beltre. Interesting.

by BeltredNOT on Jul 7, 2005 7:37 PM PDT reply actions

Woohoo!

Time for Beltre to drill one somewhere and end this one early.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 7:37 PM PDT reply actions

BELTRE!!

7-0!!

I LOVE IT!

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah baby

Saw a good first pitch and drove it like our big player should.

by phil333 on Jul 7, 2005 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions

BELTRE!

YES! That's what we paid for!

by bluemax on Jul 7, 2005 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

BELTRE!!!!

FUCK YOU ANAHEIM!!!!!

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

YESSSS!!!

BELTREEEE!

by BeltredNOT on Jul 7, 2005 7:39 PM PDT reply actions

Calling Mr.Beltre

The service desk says you may now pickup your check.

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 7:41 PM PDT reply actions

Nice

Lopez needs a few more of those to make up for yesterday's Boone like performance.

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

Mariner Fans

Really needed a game where we scored in bunches for a change. And, from the first inning. It's way past due.

by BeltredNOT on Jul 7, 2005 7:44 PM PDT reply actions

Is it too late

for us to get some new commercials?

by bluemax on Jul 7, 2005 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

This game feels so so good.

I can't really put in words how awesome this is.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

Tell me about it

Ichiro turning back into Ichiro

Beltre turing back into Beltre

Lopez up

Snelling up

If you forget about the wins and losses, its a good day to be a Mariner fan.

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Bingo.

"If you forget about the wins and losses"

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

CALL FOR THE DAMN BALL

That's inexcuseable.

by bluemax on Jul 7, 2005 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

Man...

Sexson has had some real communication problems this year. That needs to end before something terrible happens.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

Yikes

that was a bad play

Sexson should of at least of knocked Lopez down and caught the ball.

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

Jered Weaver

Being interviewed in the Angels' broadcast booth. Sounds like a pretty sharp guy, especially when you put him with Hudler and Physioc. Color me impressed.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

Richie Sexson

Just tall enough.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

Boom Boom.

You can't keep that guy off the bases.

MVP. MVP. MVP.

by ryanhealy on Jul 7, 2005 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

Miguel Olivo's maturity

Shook that one off and walked back to the dugout. Not a big deal, but still nice to see, considering he was tossed the last time he argued balls and strikes.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

Vlad

0-3 with 2 GIDP and an error.

Wow

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

Vlad . . .

first error all year. Damn.

by The Dude on Jul 7, 2005 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions

D'oh!

by The Dude on Jul 7, 2005 8:50 PM PDT reply actions

Well

At least he hit that double.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

Kevin Gregg

King of wild pitches

and here's willie ballgame!!!

by Goose on Jul 7, 2005 8:54 PM PDT reply actions

My goodness

Where'd that come from?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 7, 2005 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

Winn and HR

both in the same sentence.

by sergey on Jul 7, 2005 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

A memo to Estaban Yan

Striking out Jose Lopez and Miguel Olivo does not mean that you are capable of blowing the ball past Ichiro. Thank you.

Another note: Try to avoid the Randy Winn homer. It's just embarassing for your team.

by Graham MacAree on Jul 7, 2005 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

Just got home from the local watering hole

where I was watching the game with wsome Angel fans and see that Winn hit a HR. Suck it Angel fans. My observations:

~Who is this man on the mound? Pineiro is pitching like a man possessed tonight, which is awesome to see.
~Beltre and Reed!
~Bloomy!? (mixed feelings on this hot streak)
~Izturis is a solid SS.
~Lopez flashed some leather tonight which is reassuring.

But one comment. Why in the world are they allowing Pineiro take the mound in the eighth? Pineiro is throwing well, he obviously started to struggle and developed an injury due to at least some over use. I would have never let him take the mound. Stupid decision.

by Trent on Jul 7, 2005 9:15 PM PDT reply actions