4/2: Real Opening Day Open Thread, Part 2
Cy Felix.
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My roommate is a huge A's fan
by anky on Apr 2, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I forgot what it was like
by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Greatest opening day ever!
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ms baseball fun again
Put it away offense.
by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Felix will singlehandedly
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm texting everyone I know at the game...
by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Apr 2, 2007 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
said it at the end of other thread
by tkjinak on Apr 2, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Yuni ever winds up an Astro
by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you send him back out there
by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Churchill says he's on a 110 pitch count
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I send him out.
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Felix has a quick 8th
by anky on Apr 2, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if he doesn't give a standing O
by tkjinak on Apr 2, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
tomorrow is going to be such a letdown
by MFAN on Apr 2, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Felix Hernandez extension
by JLC on Apr 2, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Trade this chump
by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Apr 2, 2007 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just caught up on DVR
I'm excited for this season.
Although the fact that Vidro's gotten on base twice, while, say, Yuni or Lopez has not, makes me think that one of them will be this year's failed regular. =(
by Katal LM on Apr 2, 2007 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man,
by DCMariner on Apr 2, 2007 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If it's 4-0 or better in the ninth
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
12 ks now!
by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Make some noise you sorry losers.
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Grrr I know
by phil333 on Apr 2, 2007 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow they were louder
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried
by Mariner John on Apr 2, 2007 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That 0-2 pitch was right down the pipe.
by JLC on Apr 2, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Groundballs and Strikeouts!
by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mateo, Sherrill throwing.
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You just compared
You need to rethink your similies, my friend.
by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beltre!
by JLC on Apr 2, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Beltre
Sorry, had to bring back some now old time horrible one liners.
by phil333 on Apr 2, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Die in a fire.
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dangit Yuni
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor Betancourt
by Katal LM on Apr 2, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Betancourt
by JLC on Apr 2, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wtf Yuni?
by anky on Apr 2, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
really should be morrow
and wtf yuni.
by tkjinak on Apr 2, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I missed the comments in the other threads
by Katal LM on Apr 2, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Me neither.
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the ump is ducking away from pitches
by tkjinak on Apr 2, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
12 strikeouts, 12 groundballs
by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want Morrow in the 9th.
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On second thought
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Apr 2, 2007 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok.
by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Er, by 'groundout' and 'flyout'
by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's early
by MFAN on Apr 2, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday says
by spittle8 on Apr 2, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can understand the lack of noise at Safeco
by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Apr 2, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But it's Opening Day.
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
re: Felix going for CG
by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's out of the game.
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Putz warming.
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Managers love to use their closers in Game 1
by phil333 on Apr 2, 2007 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I assume to celebrate opening day
by Katal LM on Apr 2, 2007 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Felix is done.
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Food poisoning in Vegas"
by phil333 on Apr 2, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait until next friday
I've only gone to a handful of games at Safeco the last couple of seasons, but I have to attend this.
I might even finally buy a Mariners jersey.
(I feel like such a bandwagon fan saying all this. I'm just a poor college student, is all)
by Katal LM on Apr 2, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Beltre walks
Wheeeeeee.
by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All this game is missing
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Beltre Walks
by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Felix's Line
3 hits
2 walks
12 K's
12 groundouts
1 flyball
111 pitches
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"[Vidro] knows his body"
by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vidro has hit into
by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby
Vidro is going to hit into a TON of those this year, mark my words!
by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vidro
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vidro 4-6-3 DP
by anky on Apr 2, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under
by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Apr 2, 2007 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chad Bradford according to the people behind me
by Mariner John on Apr 2, 2007 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a save situation Simms.
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
game going too fast to break
about 150 short right now.
by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Post game comments will get us there.
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Ibanez/Marshall AB
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck it Raul
by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Apr 2, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mlb.com
Does mention Yankee game and Meche game.
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
whenever I look at the hype around Hughes or DiceK
by Katal LM on Apr 2, 2007 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to be a buzzkill
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but....
by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Apr 2, 2007 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanton's pitching tomorrow
by Katal LM on Apr 2, 2007 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loaiza sucked
by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Neihaus
by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do I get the feeling
by Nadingo on Apr 2, 2007 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"15 minutes could save you...
Did I hear that right?
by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WIllie's BFF should spot Raul defensively.
by JI on Apr 2, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Marine Corps roll of honor?
by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Will Carroll says
by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Uhh JJ...
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wish felix could finish
.. except when get gives up doubles....
by mary on Apr 2, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason Ellison sighting
by anky on Apr 2, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Willie's Bff is in...
by Ben in Va on Apr 2, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Putz is up to 97
by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GameDay says 98
by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Apr 2, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Two more outs
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
88?
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember a year or so ago
by Garces on Apr 2, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Either JJ learned a cutter
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
change from putz?
by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Apr 2, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ballgame! Mariners win!
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Darn a flyball out!
by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yaaay!
we did it together!
yaaaay!
by Katal LM on Apr 2, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MARINERS WIN!
by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Emphasis on A
and also the A's suck!
by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FELIX IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice win by the M's
FIRST PLACE!!!!!
by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FIRST PLACE
by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ARGHHH
by EnglishMariner on Apr 2, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It went double, ground out,ground out, flyout.
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just about the most perfect...
Smile from ear to ear. Enjoy it folks!
by manyoso on Apr 2, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What, no recap yet??
by manyoso on Apr 2, 2007 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1-0
by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Apr 2, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have this big smile on my face
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
best baseball day ever
and Sexson on pace for 162 homers.
One of those may actually happen, can you guess which one??
by MFAN on Apr 2, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was a pretty sweet game
I have to admit that when Putz came out I was a little worried, but whew, it worked out okay.
Marshall is a lefty sidearmer... there was some AN talk about him and Brad Ziegler, but I had somehow missed the memo that he was on the opening day roster. So cool. I love wacky deliveries.
The people with the K signs for Felix were like, right above home plate. It took me over half the game to spot them. I guess once there were, you know, like 10, it was hard to miss them.
You wouldn't have known this watching at home (I don't think, I haven't read the other thread), but the stadium scoreboards were all broken from like the middle of the second inning to the middle of the fifth. Pretty crazy.
That Haren-Crosby muff was probably the total pivotal moment of the game. I can't wait to see the actual WExp%.
There was this little kid behind me who was yelling things for the whole game. The best was probably when he wouldn't stop saying "BUUUUUUUCK, YOU SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK". Of course, this same little kid was asking his dad whether Jimmy Rollins could become another 40/40 player. I think he may have been a little confused.
by Deanna on Apr 2, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AN realizes the greatness
by tkjinak on Apr 2, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AN is cool
by MFAN on Apr 2, 2007 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's comforting to have the opportunity
Felix was so solid today, and the A's looked lost at the plate anyway. In who else's universe does Jason Kendall lead off?
by Elvez on Apr 2, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Felix,
by Coach Owens on Apr 2, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ughhhh!
by anotherjeff on Apr 2, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mixing his pitches.
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup beautiful pitch selection
by phil333 on Apr 2, 2007 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought he used too many first pitch fast balls
felix shouldn't have to worry that giving up 1 run loses him the game. the offense needs to help him out more.
by tkjinak on Apr 2, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno. Most of his K's were off that change.
by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pfff
by MFAN on Apr 2, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Felix Hernandez
Wow.
by Happybelly on Apr 2, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To celebrate the Return of the King,
by LAXile on Apr 2, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gary Matthews Jr., now with the Angels
I'd like to take this opportunity to say, "neener-neener, ha ha ha-ha ha, suck it."
by JLC on Apr 2, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have returned
The one thing I like just as much as seeing a GREAT game like that is to come back and read the thread for it.
Some things:
- I also noticed the STUPID COMPLACENT BITCHES who would not stand up and applaud how fucking awesome Felix Fucking Hernandez was today, but by far the most vocal, supportive and active fans were with me in the CF bleachers. A few rows up, there was this group of frat boys who clearly understood the significance of El Cartelua. One even had on a HERNANDEZ 59 t-shirt. They stood up, clapped and yelled EVERY TIME Felix got to two strikes, and sometimes even after one strike, and every Felix K got high fives and serious noise. They regularly implored surrounding sections to GET UP AND SHOW RESPECT, but to no avail.
- Just a few seats to my right, another group of guys were also vocal and rowdy, and during that awesome 4 run rally, they repeated this chant:
THE PITCHER'S NAME IS SALLY
WOOT WOOT WOOTWOOTWOOT
I... don't know, but it got louder with every baserunner, and it obviously helped ;P
- As for those of you wondering about Guillen's arm... Guillen was one-hopping warm-up throws to Ichiro. Not encouraging.
- Richie must be hallucinating that he's seeing strikes because I had no idea what he was swinging at half the time. Still, awesome HR that iced the ballgame.
- Piazza is fucking DONE. His bat "speed" makes Carl Everett look like Pujols.
- I also had a hilarious moment after they drove in the first run. Everyone was screaming and all, and I turned around to high five the guys behind me. They just stared at me. After a moment, I just turned back around and that was that.
- Meanwhile, I respect the fact that they're at least trying to take a couple pitches before hacking away, but Lopez and Yuni stared at a couple of easy fastballs down the pike.
- It wasn't raining when they closed the roof. They just saw the clouds roll in and got paranoid.
- I totally called that last Vidro GIDP. God, what a fat useless toad.
- Man... Felix. Felix even got screwed by the ump on obvious strikes about 5 or 6 times, at least, and it STILL didn't matter.
- Trained by years of malaise, I kept expecting Felix to blow it, kept expecting the big innings that years of Meche, Pineiro et al have trained me to expect... and it never came. I definitely noticed that no balls were leaving the infield or even getting in the air. I lost count of all the K's after about 5 or 6. They just kept coming and, with no view of the big scoreboard or the K toter from the bleachers, all I knew was that Felix was kicking ass.
- I also hung out for a spell at Pioneer Square Saloon with Derek from USSM and a few others, and got him to sign my copy of the Cheater's Guide to Baseball. I got him to do a hilarious sig: I'll post a pic when I can get one up.
by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
CF BLEACHERS
by Gomez on Apr 3, 2007 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently no one heard
by Mariner John on Apr 2, 2007 10:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes no sense
by Mariner John on Apr 2, 2007 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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