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5/8: Open Game Thread, Part 2

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Jose Lopez, who rules, ties it up at three in the bottom of the seventh...

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Sacks rejuiced, YEAHHH!!
Richie's up....nevermind
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Um
shotgun?

by sactown257 on May 8, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Loaded up for Richie, one out.
Everyone knows what everyone else is thinking, and it's not "grand slam."

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

k looking or k swinging?
but actually, with Orvella dealing, I'm feeling confident about a well stru----well, whatever.

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmm.
Should Branyan have let that ball drop?

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes
because they could of K'ed richie
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hendu
The Oricle of baseball says no, he shouldn't have.

by Colby In Boston on May 8, 2006 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK, Rizzs
Sexson fouled that up.  If I'm Branyon, I'm wondering if I'm making the catch.

by Colby In Boston on May 8, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Worst. Thing. To. Hear. EVAR
"Eddie Guardado warming up in the pen"

by eponymous coward on May 8, 2006 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Eddie coming in with a 1 run lead?
Well that was nice while it lasted....
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet Jesus
I can't handle Eddie right now.  Going to bed.  Will watch the game tomorrow morning.  Out!

by Colby In Boston on May 8, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Good luck.
The rest of us will have night terrors.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll be laughing
at your repeated usage of the word DIE.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd have rather seen him coming in in the 9th...
...on Sunday. 3 run leads don't get blown that often in one IP.

One run leads in two IP, OTOH...

by eponymous coward on May 8, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Due up
lefty, GOMES, lefty.

He'll be fine except for that righty with 12 HR.  WALK HIM.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dang.
Whatever. Only thing I'm afraid of is an Eddie-Gomes matchup.

Although Pabolo Ozuna might have something to say about that.

by JLC on May 8, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

If Guardado blows this
will he be hanged in effigy?

by anky on May 8, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

ok ok ok
Does this mean instead of Willie we can give Lopez a little love, FSN? If any scrappy player lifted this team today, it was Lopez.

by jtopps on May 8, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

He's not scrappy.
The team criticized his attitude and approach just two months ago, after all.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

FSN
will attribute the entire rally to Bloomquist, I promise you.

by Rollo Tomasi on May 8, 2006 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

i know but still
The other day when Yuni manufactured a run completely by himself -- a hit, taking two bases on a bad pickoff throw and then some heads up base running to beat an infield grounder 5-3-2 -- and it was no big deal.

If Willie did that, the announcers would still be talking about it.

I love Willie's hustle, but let's give credit where credit is due.

by jtopps on May 8, 2006 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eddie in
while he graps his soda off the ground to give him the needed sustanence to amble his way to the mound.

Prepare for rip your heart out game number...hmmm, which game number would this be? 4 or 5?

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

You know what?
Two of the three batters due up are lefties.  Eddie could have a good inning.

He'll have to walk Gomes, though.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

did Carl say
bitch instead of bump in reference to the mound?

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't look now
but Gil just had his best start of the season.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

:puke:
wow. it's like watching 7 consecutive Eddie appearences.

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay.
Here comes the tragedy.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't pitch to Jonny
it will be ugly if he does

by sactown257 on May 8, 2006 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Actually, Rick
The definition of "starting pitcher" is "pitcher who starts."

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

FLYOUT FOR GOMES
Eddie could have an easy 1-2-3 inning!

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Gomes
That looked hammered off the bat.

Too much air, thank god.

by JLC on May 8, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

cardinal rule for closers
are really really specific. There must be a lot of them.

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Funny thing
This is ironically the exact situation in which you want a relief ace pitching.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Eddie
clearly thought the ball was an apple fritter.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Guardado...
So hot right now.  Guardado.

by patsfan on May 8, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Umm......yeah
that was surprisingly not painful. i still don't like eddie, though. Putz for closer!

by sactown257 on May 8, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Now the question is:
Since Eddie had a good inning, does Hargrove leave him in to show he loves him, or get him out and let him bask in the glory of his success?

by kva15 on May 8, 2006 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

He'll pull Eddie
in favor of Putz, his non-closer closer.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Knowing our luck
Putz will get hammered by Norton or Toby Hall or something.

by JLC on May 8, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

FOR SALE: Slightly used pitchers
Still in good shape. Just took them out for a test drive today and both performed remarkably well. Buy now! Supplies...not so limited.

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm Still Around!
I figured that Eddie would blow it.

3 outs to go!

by Colby In Boston on May 8, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Beltre!
$65 million infield single!

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa!
Kill Orvella for that!

by BrettJMiller on May 8, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Rockies doing good, Reds doing good
We really should relocate to the NL.
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
Never seen Joh look that angry with himself.

by BrettJMiller on May 8, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Orvella
How many times will Rizzs let us know that he's from Sammamish?

by Colby In Boston on May 8, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a gritty hit and run
by Mr.Bloomquist.
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Funny thing
Putz closing, Eddie working as a lefty specialist... Grover's actually using his bullpen just right.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh ohs.
Here comes more Willie knob-slobbering.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Scrappy Willie is now 2 for 3.
With a perfectly executed hit and run.

Expect lots of discussion on Fox.

by eponymous coward on May 8, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa...
How did he hit that?  Well, it's certain now--Bloomquist gets on the FSN highlight reel...and bats 2 on Wednesday.

by BrettJMiller on May 8, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

WFB
just earned himself another week of playing time, ugh.

by bluemax on May 8, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Willie
That was the most hilarious swing I've ever seen.

by JLC on May 8, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Getting this run in...
Would make me extremely happy.

by patsfan on May 8, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

are you kidding?
we have clutch K Yuni followed by remarkably unclutch 4-3 GB Ichiro.

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

just once
i really want Parker Posey to throw Jimmy Fallon away. Just once...

by jtopps on May 8, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Or for that car to get violently rear-ended
when they're both balancing delicately on the hood.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Funny, that close to my dream of
Jimmy Fallon being involved in a freak industrial accident with Bam Magera.

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

You know
at what point do we start giving WFB some credit? I mean all you stat-lovers just can't quantify hustle and grit. And that's what Willie Bloomquist gives you: he's going 110% on every play.

Runs away to avoid mob

by sactown257 on May 8, 2006 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

110
is his slugging percentage.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

you're right
Its fun to rail on Willie, but he does play hard the way we want players to play. And when he does steal a base or happen to get the hit when we need it, we should be happy.

Its just hard when Rizzs and company go off like Willie saved Grandma Rizz from a burning building.

by jtopps on May 8, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh
Welcome to Willie's house, Harville's Mom.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Harville
has 143 games of Major League experience.

I'll take "Guys Who Were Interesting Prospects In Triple Play '97" for $400, Alex.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

.311 average...
.680 OPS...  Willie should try to steal Home backwards now with his gritty hustle.  And his effort will be lauded on FSN.

by BrettJMiller on May 8, 2006 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHHAHAHAH
Ok, so I'm going to keep this victory in the back of my head for the next few months.

by TyranT on May 8, 2006 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Good 'ol Tampa Bay
One of two teams that can actually make the M's look good.

by JLC on May 8, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Curious Georging 2 runs
Gotta love it!

by Colby In Boston on May 8, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy shit the Devil Rays bullpen blows
I mean, wow they are bad.
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

YuBet!
No credit for Yuni on the highlights, you watch.

by BrettJMiller on May 8, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

SHUT THE FUCK UP
BETANCOURT HIT A SINGLE. WILLIE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Can the mariners ever score before the 7th inning
It would really help our confidence in the mariners because even if we win, it feels like we barely did.

by Edgar for Pres on May 8, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Brilliant.
I was wondering what happpens when the movable object meets the resistable force.

Apparently it ends up being 6-3 in the 8th.

Of course, now we get to hear about the crucial aspect of baserunning for the next eleventy billion years from M's announcers.

And I still want a #&$^%(%)( extra base hit.

by eponymous coward on May 8, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

What Hendu is thinking
Come onnnn....Come onnnn....Come onnnn....Come onnnn....Come onnnn....Come onnnn....over to my house, Willie.

by JLC on May 8, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

"He makes things happen"
What about Jose?  Or Betancourt?  Afterall, aside from Willie's hit today...all his hits have been pretty meaningless.

by BrettJMiller on May 8, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

No 5th AB for Lopez...
Damn...I was looking forward seeing him hit again.

by BrettJMiller on May 8, 2006 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

There we go
That's Mariner luck!

It's JJ LIGHTS OUT Putz time!

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't bring in Putz.
Leave in Eddie.

The Mariners are winning by three.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Your joking Jeff
You've got to be joking, I mean you want to win right?

by Edgar for Pres on May 8, 2006 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd prefer to leave in Eddie
until he gets in trouble. Three-run leads are difficult to waste.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly.
Final score: M's 6, Mariners 5, Tums eaten by M's coaches during 9th inning, 4.

by eponymous coward on May 8, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Huh?!
The DRays leave and it becomes a split squad game?

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, they DO manage to score 5 against themselves.
In the first ever AL intrasquad game to count in the standings.

by eponymous coward on May 8, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

After all...
Mariners, D-Rays, they've won the same number of games the last couple of years, right?

by eponymous coward on May 8, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dont get so hasty
Eddie might still be out there
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

FSN
A guy I played softball with played ball at UW.  He says Angie Mentink, back in her day, slept with the entire UW baseball team.  What a ho.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

She may be a fucking idiot
But I'd hit it.
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have a friend like that.
Manages the BC baseball team. I like to think she keeps them loose.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

More Like...
...They keep her loose!

Snap!

by Colby In Boston on May 8, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

You went there!
I won't be able to look at her the same way again...

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good putz is in here
We found a team we can beat!
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Tim Linch-eh-come
is that really how you pronounce it?

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

typically fridays
since they usually, IIRC, dont play games on the weekdays.

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

They've got
games on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this week.

If its friday, here is the promos for students
#22 Baseball vs.  Stanford at 6:30pm - Husky Ballpark
*Dawg Pack Friday: free food for first 100 students
*Pack the Park Night
*Strike Out Friday: free t-shirts for every strike-out
*Free pom-poms for first 500 fans

I might have to go because if he's pitching I might be able to come home fed and with a new set of shirts.

by Edgar for Pres on May 8, 2006 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

JJ throws the ball...
Johjima whispers to the batter... "You're a Putz putz putz putz" zoooooooom fastball

ok i had a drink or two... it's mariner's baseball afterall.

by TyranT on May 8, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

K
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

K
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

You have to wonder...
is JJ Putz becoming one of the best relievers in baseball before our eyes?

That is an unhittable splitter.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's see: 6.5 million on Eddie...
... or a lot less on JJ? This is a no-brainer.

by eponymous coward on May 8, 2006 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I dig it
That would be so awesome.  I wopuldn't mind paying THAT guy $8-10 million a year to shut it down at all.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously
It's thrown hard, low, and it dives so much!  The camera views from the side show it crossing the plate at the front knee of the batter, but Johjima catching it in the dirt.  Could an ump ever call that a called strike if it is caught that low?

by david h on May 8, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have a mancrush
on J.J. Putz.

by sactown257 on May 8, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Man
It rules to actually have a good closer for a change.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

i love Lopez!
hey generic Mariner fans in Seattle-dom! Don't know who these guys are? Follow Jose Lopez, he's fun! And he is able to hit the ball!

by jtopps on May 8, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK, Hendu
Save the splitter?  Go with the fastball?  

How about this:  Get the dudes out.

M's win!   Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Mariners win!

You can put it on the boaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaardddddd, YES!

by Colby In Boston on May 8, 2006 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Good guys win.
The bad news- even if we sweep, the D-Rays have STILL won more games than us since January 2004.

by eponymous coward on May 8, 2006 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

So
Can we get JJ some entrance music already?

by patsfan on May 8, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

How bout ACDC
with Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.

by Edgar for Pres on May 8, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was thinking Felix should have HHH's new theme
song.Motorhead's "King of Kings"
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not a bad idea.
Hopefully his "jobbing" is over, and Felix can truly become the HHH of Baseball--refusing to job constantly.

by BrettJMiller on May 8, 2006 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

or he could take it even farther
Every batter that hits a homer off him he could hit in the head with a sledgehammer.
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

HA
BOW DOWN, DOG!  BOW DOWN!  BOW DOWN TO THE KING!!

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

The King went on pitching, unable to tell
The King struck them out, then he sent them to hell!

Hail to the King!

Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

one of these days when I get bored
and find the right software, I'm gonna make a music video with Felix and that song.
Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Remember
Taker's old heavy metal Ministry theme?  I'd use THAT song.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whenever you hear that song
It made me think The Undertaker was gonna come kill someone. It's not as creepy, but it was bad ass.

by BrettJMiller on May 8, 2006 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

So does this push the Mariners into
trying to convert Soriano to a starter again? Putz seems like a viable candidate for that closer role of now/future.

i doubt so, but it's just something to think about if... somebody gets traded. =)

Great win M's!

by TyranT on May 8, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Who says those plans have been shelved?
He's back from TJ surgery. I'm pretty sure they just want him to stay healthy for awhile before they put a ton of mileage on that new tendon.

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope so
Soriano has been my favorite pitcher since he popped up onto the scene...

by TyranT on May 8, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

BTW,
another much less than 3 hour game.

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

It feels wierd
yeah we won, but it doesn't feel like we won. Wierd.

by sactown257 on May 8, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

HOORAY
An interview with Jose Lopez, the REAL star of this game.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Half a game behind Anaheim.
Nice.

I seriously hope Putz doesn't become the closer. He was being used perfectly before Eddie's demotion.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Winning pitcher: Meche
Wait a minute, is that right?

by eponymous coward on May 8, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

By the way
the Padres are an inning away from a nine-game winning streak...

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

doesn't it seem like other
semi-decent teams that started out crappy all went on 8-9 game winning streaks recently? If only...

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

10 Hits, 0 XBH.
Jeebus. Haven't I seen this movie already?

by eponymous coward on May 8, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

.130 team ISO
#26 in baseball, ahead of the Cubs, the Royals, the Twins, and the team that's won nine games in a row.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Radio...
Has Bloomquist.  It sounds like a gritty, hard fought interview.  This is the kind of character interview that boosts the morale of the team.

by Doug Taylor on May 8, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Radio interview with Willie
"Your in the lineup every other day, we can count on you for a couple of hits every time, good on base percentage"

AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGHHHH!!!

Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Whaaa?
OBP is driven by walks, which Willie takes none of.

by BrettJMiller on May 8, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

True
Except Willie doesn't draw them all that often.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wonder what goes through Willie's head
is it:
"Yeah, I'm totally awesome!!"
or
"I can't believe these idiots. Can they not understand numbers? Whatever, if they want to make me the hero, yippee"

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Willie's head
"Do the HUSTLE!" doot-doot-doot-do-do-do-doo-do-doot-doot-doot-do-do-do-doo-do.....

by JLC on May 8, 2006 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG!
MAKE THAT HIS AT BAT MUSIC!

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's a good question.
Does Willie just play along despite a solid understanding of his own crappiness?

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Knob slob time
Willie interviews with Cameron Wong!

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Eddie Helping Putz
JJ: Eddie, you really want me to eat all that?
Eddie: Of course. You have to get your strength.
JJ: But Eddie, that's a whole table full of food!
Eddie: Look, you want to pitch like me?
JJ: Well, yeah... no. I guess. You're my hero.
Eddie: Then get eating. Oh, and no more coming out to the bullpen until the 8th inning. You're the man. Make them wait.
JJ: Umm, what do I do the rest of the game?
Eddie: Sleep! Don't worry, I'll come get you in time.
JJ: Well. ok. If you say so.
Eddie: Oh and another thing. You ever watch NASCAR?
JJ: Yeah, sure.
Eddie: and when there's a big wreck and cars are sliding all over, what do the dudes in the booth say?
JJ: "Oh shit. Gordon's gonna be pissed?"
Eddie: No! They say that the driver is supposed to aim right for the car sliding past. By the time he gets there, the car will be gone.
JJ: Yeah, ok.
Eddie: That's what you're supposed to do when you're pitching: Aim for the bats. You're not doing that very well at all!
JJ: Ok Eddie. I got it. I'll do better. I promise!

by kva15 on May 8, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

[Meche] has a lot of weapons
yep, like

-the suckpitch
-the hung suckpitch
-the wheelhouse suckpitch

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't forget
Jack Parkman's favorite pitch: the Masturbator.

by Gomez on May 8, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hendu: "[Lopez] is a guy who doesn't bail out
the other pitcher, doesn't get himself out early."

Lopez: 3.51 P/AB, 143rd in MLB.

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Meche: 2-2 with a 4.58 ERA
Please, PLEASE trade him, Bill.

by eponymous coward on May 8, 2006 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

I have to say what everyone was thinking...
Greg Norton still plays baseball?
I know! We can teach someone to hit against lefties by benching them every time we face them! -Mike Hargrove

by Mariner John on May 8, 2006 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

You expect me to read 500+ comments?
What am I, a literature critic?
I know! We can teach someone to hit against lefties by benching them every time we face them! -Mike Hargrove

by Mariner John on May 8, 2006 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

No
But you could easily be a dork.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2006 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

ummm no Chad, Gil didn't open his mouth
so I doubt he said all that to Eddie unless he's a talented ventriliquist.

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Diet Pepsi
Jay Mohr at a new low.

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Apparently losing to the Mariners
means you get to start over.

Fire Mike Hargrove

by Goose on May 8, 2006 10:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmmmmm
can we forfeit a game to ourselves?

by Matthew on May 8, 2006 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

ahahhaha
that is hilarious hahahah...

is spring training over yet?

by TyranT on May 9, 2006 7:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - Cliff Lee of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a MLB interleague baseball game. Lee took the loss as the Red Sox defeated the Phillies 5-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

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Third baseman Chone Figgins of the Seattle Mariners misplays this grounder by Jeff Mathis of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Safeco Field on in Seattle, Washington. Figgins was charged with an error on the play. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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Clearwater FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Nate McLouth (2) before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-US PRESSWIRE

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