4/2: Real Opening Day Open Thread

Ha

I thought I was the only one still up.

Man... I'm gonna have to make the tough decision on whether to stay home and watch the game, or go to physics. What to do, what to do...

by oompagooba on Apr 2, 2007 5:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bring it on

Man this six months has dragged. Have been waiting for tonight for too long, it had better not disappoint!

Will be watching up in the wee small hours - if you're heading down there, give them a yell of encouragement from me.

Gowon the M's!

MarkE's M's games:
25/4/06 - M's 0 Tigers 2
14/4/07 - M's v Rangers
17/4/07 - M's v Twins

P1 W0 L1 (.000)

by MarkE on Apr 2, 2007 5:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's here!

Finally! Cmon Felix, just give me hope about this team for one series, hell one day.

by phil333 on Apr 2, 2007 5:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm excited for this series. Even though I'm on the other side of the country, I can't wait to watch opening day at the Safe, just like I have tickets behind the visiting team dugout to heckle them all game.

LETS GO MARINERS!

by Babar on Apr 2, 2007 5:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm.

Mike Hargrove would call that feeling "Gas"...

Iceberg, right ahead!

by PositivePaul on Apr 2, 2007 7:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh man

I'm absolutely stoked for this season to begin.

My first year with MLB.tv, so we'll see how that goes. As long as I get to see us play, I'm ecstatic.

by PShwa on Apr 2, 2007 6:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Time for me to start breaking out

The chocolate covered coffee beans and switch over to PST for a few weeks.

I've missed game threads.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 6:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Looking down the lineups

gives me a great deal of hope. There's not a single batter I'd want to trade for the A's equivalent. Maybe, just maybe, Id take chavez over sexson. And at least today our starter should be better.

Can't we clone Felix? what was that nutball cult that claimed to have cloned humans?

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 6:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We have the best lineup in the West

Really. It's a little bizarre to think about, but it's true. When your worst hitters are Lopez, Betancourt, and Vidro, you're not doing too badly.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i suss you're right.

Rangers always get pegged as the offensive powerhouse in the west, but you oculd put LAA into ameriquest and have them hit like the yankees, I suppose.
Who, by the way, have the most unlikely opening day starter in the majors outside of Gil Meche. Maybe even more unlikely considering the teams.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 7:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd probably take Piazza over Vidro

but thats just personal preference. When it comes down to it, they are an ex-catcher and and ex-2B who are now DH. Doesn't this seem wrong...

by Edgar for Pres on Apr 2, 2007 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not talking about positions

in those terms, I would also take crosby over betancourt and yes, Piazza over Vidro. I'm talking about 1-9 in the lineup. And I would rather have Ibanez than Piazza.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Swisher

I would take Swisher.

by Peen on Apr 2, 2007 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK yeah

but its not exactly cut and dry. If Guillen has the season he had with the angels, then its a toss up. But you're right.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 2, 2007 6:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay, Felix

Okay, Felix, you've got a pre-broken A's offense, a home-town crowd, and opening-day fever.

It's on!

ScoutingBook: Top Baseball Prospects, Closers and more.

by scoutingbook on Apr 2, 2007 7:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I predict...

73 pitch perfect game, M's win 3-0 on solo HR by Guillen, Beltre, and Betancourt.

by patsfan on Apr 2, 2007 7:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since I'm going to be busy....

GO M'S!!!!!!!!

Here's to hopin' the umps are a little nicer to George this year.

Pictures @ 11-ish. Or so. I hope.

Iceberg, right ahead!

by PositivePaul on Apr 2, 2007 7:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OH wait

I have the whole Passover thing tonight.

looks like i'll have to miss a few innings.

by PShwa on Apr 2, 2007 7:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cant you just

read the haggadah according to Felix?

by johnbai on Apr 2, 2007 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I get off of work at 4

I'll rush home, and watch the first part of the game that I missed on DVR, before catching up.

Here's hoping that none of us are subjected to being forced to watch Felix "establish his fastball" for the first two innings.

no signature necessary

by Katal LM on Apr 2, 2007 7:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Out the Door I go!

Heh. Gave my son our old point & shoot and he took this shot, after saying "Make a silly face!"

Like father, like son...

Heading up to Seattle now, with a stop at Tacoma and Puyallup to pick up the brothers.

Have fun! I know I will...

Iceberg, right ahead!

by PositivePaul on Apr 2, 2007 8:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Whoops.

Iceberg, right ahead!

by PositivePaul on Apr 2, 2007 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's PositivePaul Dudley, the lost Dudley brother!

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but it's a positive silly face! :-)

Seriously, Paul, thanks. It's great to put a face with the name.

Enjoy the game!

Tom

by Tom2000 on Apr 2, 2007 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOOHOO

Six hours until gametime! While I have class tonight, I may even skip class if the game remains interesting and just explain everything to my instructor on Wednesday.

The bad news for this year is that, due to my night classes (which were not an issue in '05 and '06), I probably won't be available for Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs night games, until June. I'll definitely be watching and hanging around here on the weekends, holidays and day games. And if a professor cancels class or has an exam and lets me out early, I'll also be around.

But hell, I'm five classes from earning a Bachelor's in (something laughable) from UW, so cut me some slack.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 9:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So....I just realized I forgot to take work off

this afternoon.

Good sick note excuses?

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 2, 2007 9:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You have AIDS

and a very painful, chafing rash in a place that will not allow you to elaborate further.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Cupcakes ate your left ear.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Graham's excuse might be better

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you sure

that when i show back up at worth tomorrow in perfect health, ear intact, that will fly? I'm down with it if it will work...but

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 2, 2007 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

People can't grow back ears?!

Oh dear, I'm going to fail my biomed finals.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

When faking sick...

always mention diarrhea. It grosses people out and they won't ask any more questions.

If you can't bring yourself to say it... just say, "I have to stay VERY close to my bathroom right now."

by johnbai on Apr 2, 2007 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Barfing works better

as a manager anytime my employee tells me they've been ralphing i don't want them anywhere near the office... I've seen too many people get the "sympathy vomit syndrome" and I surely don't want an office a vomitting people.

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 2, 2007 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seconded

Also the use of the word "explosive" can be key

by Robert on Apr 2, 2007 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

im missing my lab for the game today

Big day for Beltre today! I really think he's going to have a monster season, probably not 2004, but a damn good one.

I love opening day!

by MFAN on Apr 2, 2007 9:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My last class ends

at around 3:20 PST. I have my Felix tshirt on, and I brought my laptop with me. Operating Systems studying can wait a few hours.

by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 9:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Jeff, is that a pic of you?

you kinda look like Meche, although that could be because you have an M's jersey with long sleeves underneath it.

by MFAN on Apr 2, 2007 9:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Never say that again.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Caution: Jeff Sullivan Blogging

Severe Paragraphs Expected

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeff Sullivan: Blogs Stupid

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey now

Just you wait until Jeff Sullivan puts it all together.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It is statistically expected to happen

once every 3 months or so, but I remain skeptical, the pure writing ability is there, that's clear, but his command of adjunct gerunds is spotty at best and he relies far too heavily on zeugma's to be effective three or four paragraphs into a story.

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeff Sullivan is a blogging talent

He's just prone to the big typo.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He just tried to grove it on that one post

by Robert on Apr 2, 2007 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, sometimes

he's not sure what he's writing about, so he'll just hit Post and throw it up there.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeff Sullivan just signed a huge contract with MVN

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

They clearly ignored the fact that last year

was your walk year. This place is going to hell now.

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

aw c'mon

maybe cirillo?

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought

the exact same thing when I first saw that picture, but I refrained from making a comment and incurring Jeff's wrath.

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 2, 2007 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry Jeff

didn't mean it as a dis. Now if I said you pitched liked Meche that would be a different story. Meche is a good looking guy.

by MFAN on Apr 2, 2007 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's the damn truth.

>:(

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, no kidding

when I first moved to Seattle and started going to Mariners games, I thought Gil Meche was the cutest guy on the pitching staff, and even got a Meche #55 t-shirt... (to be fair, he was like 10-3, 3.something at the time I got it)

Sadly, he seems to have aged like ten years in the last three years. Poor guy.

Marinerds - a different daily dose of baseblog.

by Deanna on Apr 2, 2007 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm beginning to come around to this comparison.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Starting for the Florida Marlins

In RF Joe Borchard!
At C Miguel Olivo!

by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 10:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bring It On : Update

Okay, so...

1st day of the month at work is supposed to be naff, but was squeaky clean today.

Amazingly cute girl smiled at me multiple times in the petrol queue on the way home from work this evening

Good things happen in threes, right?

LET'S GO, MOTHER HUBBARDS!

MarkE's M's games:
25/4/06 - M's 0 Tigers 2
14/4/07 - M's v Rangers
17/4/07 - M's v Twins

P1 W0 L1 (.000)

by MarkE on Apr 2, 2007 10:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A-Rod drops foul ball in top of first.

Yankee fans boo.

It's nice to have baseball back.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 10:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Then they give him a standing O

When he comes up to bat.

by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And then boo

as he K's. I love baseball.

by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A-rod K's with 2 men on

Yankees fans boo. Scott Kazmir is good.

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he were really good

there wouldn't have been two men on.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kamir

isn't gonna get past the fifth in this one with the number of pitches he is throwing.

by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kazmir

doh.

by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish the Mariner hitters

were this patient..

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh man oh man oh man oh man

GO MARINERS! WOOHOO!

I'm pumped!

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 10:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good news for anyone near a TV at 1 pm

Red Sox-Royals at 1pm on ESPN. I hear a certain Mariners reject will be KC's Opening Day SP.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 10:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That was the 2nd game I was looking forward to.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does anyone have an over/under

for the number of posts in today's game thread(s).

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 10:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

500

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You joking?

We'll probably be close to 200 before the first pitch is even thrown.

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Opening Line: 1,000

but it really depends if Jeff is present or not for it.

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's Opening fucking Day.

You think I'd miss this?

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

BTW, John Sickels has a Putz retro up at

Minor League Ball.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I found it interesting

That the Devil Rays sent Jorge Cantu to the minors to start the year... he's asked to be traded.

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 2, 2007 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What's the story with that

I saw he was refusing, by why did they send him down?

Wonder what they'll ask for him...

by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

from what I've read

they moved him to give BJ Upton a place to play.... he did have a bad year last year battling injuries.. and didn't have a good spring, sounded alot like they didn't have much patience with him.

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 2, 2007 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The long short of it

He can't play defense and his offense is incredibly one dimensional (all or nothing who never walks). They felt that Upton and Wiggington were the better players at 2B and 1B and Gomes is the superior DH. He had no place to go and they wanted him to go to AAA to try to get his swing back.

Besides, he has a lame mustache.

by Trent on Apr 2, 2007 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeter with an error!

what?! it can't be! he's a 3 time gold glove winner!

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm saying 700

only because it's a day game, otherwise above 1,000

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oh yeah

day game for you west coasters

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did I just hear that right?

Elijah Dukes went to the same high school as Carl Everett and Dwight Gooden? Really?

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Fucked Up High?

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dang

Doyle's not starting.

Come on! I've had better runs in my shorts!-Rip Torn, Dodgeball.

by Coach Owens on Apr 2, 2007 11:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Baldelli injured?!?

What's new...

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Only a few days into the season and already

my fantasy team is going down.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sizemore

is a badass. I wish we had talent like that in our system...

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 11:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well we do

have another former UW QB recruit down in the minors

by Robert on Apr 2, 2007 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

God,

I love this new Gameday on MLB.com.

Come on! I've had better runs in my shorts!-Rip Torn, Dodgeball.

by Coach Owens on Apr 2, 2007 11:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Mariners!

Give them nothing, but take from them, everything!

Come on! I've had better runs in my shorts!-Rip Torn, Dodgeball.

by Coach Owens on Apr 2, 2007 11:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good news for Snelling

Nook Logan just collided with the CF wall in the Nationals game and Meched up his ankle.

Ryan Church to Center, Snelling now in left.

And if those damn Washington announcers slobber over Miguel Olivo one more time I am going to puke. Someone needs to send Don Sutton video of his time in Seattle.

Beer...giving my kidneys and liver a job since 1990.

by Ben in Va on Apr 2, 2007 11:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If anyone there knows anything about spit

it's Don Sutton.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also

That's actually a great development for the Natas, because Nook Logan sucks.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bad News for Tomorrow

with Loiza going on the DL the A's have moved Mariner killer Joe Blanton to the start tomorrow......

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 2, 2007 11:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Miguel Cabrera is goooooood....

2-2, 1 HR, 1 2B, 4 RBI, 1 BB

Then again, so is Hanley Ramirez:

3-3, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 SB

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 11:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Snelling on deck

with runners on

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

and he grounds out

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

thatdidn't help his bid

to break into the starting lineup. 2 pitches, both low and in. Grounder to first.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's one AB he wasn't counting on getting

So give him some time. I'm sute Acta will, ebcause he probably doesn't have a choice for the next couple of days.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Elijah Dukes HR

First hit of his career.

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 11:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hell of a shot, too

looks like 430-450 ft.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In other news

2 dead at UW

Story

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

But Dmitri young is in washington

oh I see. OT.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Crazy

As anyone else would be, I'm curious as to the motive and backstory. Someone had to be out to get someone in particular if it's only two people. Sounds like it could be a murder-suicide. Terrible.

Meanwhile, I have class there tonight... technically: I may just skipo if the game remains interesting. Even though I know UW NEVER cancels classes, I wonder if my instructor will carry on with class tonight. Probably so, though a school shooting is not the small potatoes that an ice storm is.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And the D-Rays have tied it!

and yet another error by the Yankees.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The Yankees are true professionals

Looks like somebody's team wasn't ready for Opening Day.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

NIce bunt Zobrist, idiot

Stepped on the plate, then let the ball hit him for an out.

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And Pavano is starting to suck.

Fantasy points!

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 11:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Now that we've seen the yankees defense

prepare for the glory that is the yankees bullpen! Here comes brian Bruney! Who, you may ask? Nevermind who; his mother forgets he exists sometimes.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Yankees pitching staff sucks

Nice 4 1/3 IP 4 R from Pavano today.

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 11:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

5 R*

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Erstad with a gritty homerun.

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

FJM Reverse curse

in full effect!

by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yankees announcers as obnoxious as yankee

fans.

Announcer #1(I have no clue who they are):Andy Pettite is one of the winningest pitchers in playoff history. Though he still trails John Smoltz in number of postseason wins.
Announcer #2:Well, well, Pettite has 3 more rings than Smoltz.
Announcer #1:Oh yeah that's true.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well its still early in the day

But I'd say that worst Opening Day Starter award will likely go to the pitching-rich White Sox, oddly enough.

Contreras' 1.0IP 8R 8ER 8H 1HR 1SO 1BB 72.00ERA line will be tough to beat, and I would not be surprised if that's the worst line by a #1 starter all season.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 11:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Somewere Gil Meche is smiling

knowing he can't be any worse.

by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sure I'd call the White Sox pitching rich

Aside from the highly fluky 2005, that group of pitchers isn't really that good.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A better term would be capably average

if that.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh come on

Maybe they're not the 90's Braves, but their rotation top to bottom stacks well against any other in the League. Angels may be better. Blue Jays may be better. Who am I forgetting about?

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Braves and Phillies in a tight one

we could be close to a Soriano sighting.

by MFAN on Apr 2, 2007 12:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

by which I mean I am jealous

Although I much prefer whiskey to wine.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

no, alcohol enthusiast

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I stand corrected.

that is an impressive store. My reserves consist of a bottle of pepper vodka, a half bottle of scotch, a quarter of cognac, some amount of Russian drink called starka, and a hip flask with an indeterminate amount of Connemara, which is the best irish whiskey you can lay your hands on.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

you're not even seeing my hard liquor stores. I've got all of that covered as well, though I buy reasonably cheap (Capt. Morgan, Ketel One, Jack, etc) there since that's just for entertainment purposes.

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh to be young and single again...

Damn. Between my roomie's and my habit, we used to have a setup like that in our dorm room. But, I've cut waaaaay back since getting married and having a kid. Didn't realize how 'out of shape' I was until I had three glasses of beer before walking over to Safeco yesterday. It's a damn miracle that my early game shots aren't a whole lot fuzzier...

Iceberg, right ahead!

by PositivePaul on Apr 3, 2007 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Doyle lines out

With RISP and 2 out. Bad luck :(

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Soriano in for atlanta!

actually it makes me sad.

by MFAN on Apr 2, 2007 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not me

Fucking destroy them, Raffy.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

im happy he's playing

sad it's not for us.

and he looks great so far.

by MFAN on Apr 2, 2007 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tampa has no LHP in their pen

roster construction ftl.

by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 12:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

maybe

The M's could trade them Jake Woods for Jorge Cantu.

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 2, 2007 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Captain Intangibles strikes again

The D-Rays suck.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 12:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

that was so a strike to Jeter

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 12:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ON MY WAY

Enjoy! I know I will... one way or another.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Leaving B'ham

GO M's

Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 2, 2007 12:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He was out.

A-Rod Hax.

by JLC on Apr 2, 2007 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ben Sheets is good

1 hit, 0 BB through 6 against the Dodgers.

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm surprised

He has so few strikeouts.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So was I

But then I saw he only has 71 pitches, so it looks like he's sacrificing Ks for efficiency. Take notes , Felix.

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Except keep the ball lower

Most of Sheet's outs have been on fly balls.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's on one of my fantasy teams

so HUZZAH... especially considering I have Carpenter and he got hammered yesterday.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since Matthew did it

Just for Coach

Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 2, 2007 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My turn

And it's expensive to get my hair cut here :(

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Scruffy. Your cap is on.

Pussy

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 2, 2007 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

by cap I meant lid

but your hat is on as well.

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 2, 2007 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eeew

How can you drink that?

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Years of underage binge drinking

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 2, 2007 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm telling you

pass that shit through a brita and it comes out better than grey goose. Trust a Russian on this.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe you

I'll get on it. But I just spend my last dollars on opening day tickets and vodka. And parking at Safeco when I get there.

I'm flat broke. I have US$4 to my name for another week.

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 2, 2007 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't really do

Hard stuff. Just nice ale for me, in moderation. Of course, not having the alcohol digestion enzyme makes it a lot easier for me to get hammered, so when I say 'moderation', I'm lying.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man, sorry I missed that.

Someone's just gonna have to photoshop a picture of Duvel or something on this picture...

Iceberg, right ahead!

by PositivePaul on Apr 3, 2007 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

OD thread apparently=member picture thread

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd say there's more alcohol than people

In these pictures. Matthew's fridge tips the balance.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

KC/BOS starting soon

Meche is gonna get pounded.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 12:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I want to see Alex Gordon play

and Meche suck

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope

Meche picthes a horrible game, and then Pineiro comes in and gets the blown save and the loss

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 2, 2007 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've already switched over

I can't wait.

by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

God, work sucks

I'm like "HI, I AM GOING TO MARINERS OPENING DAY" and they're all like "HI, YOU NEED TO FIX A BUNCH OF TEST SCRIPTS AND RUN SOME STUFF AND DO LIKE THREE DAYS' WORTH OF WORK BEFORE YOU CAN GO TO THE GAME"

Wheeee. I thought I'd be able to sneak out at 1 but now I have no idea when I'll get out of here.

I'd post a picture of me in my Mariners jersey drinking a bottle of Snapple, but alas, I can't even do that because of our corporate network restrictions.

Marinerds - a different daily dose of baseblog.

by Deanna on Apr 2, 2007 1:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You missed dobber's

one-pitch opening day appearance.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Adam Dunn on Opening Days, '05-'07:

6-11, 5 HR, 1 BB

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

His second homer

looked like a freaking bomb according to Gameday.

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't need to ask what those five outs were

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Snelling GIDP

in the 9th of a lost cause game. Too bad. He seems to have issues with the low inside pitch.

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He's looking lost

To be honest.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Given he probably didn't expect to play today

After getting benched just a day after being penciled in as the starter... I can see why. He thought he got jerked around in Seattle... I have to wonder if Acta knows what he's doing.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's been slumping lately

He -is- a streaky hitter, but I have to wonder where all the discipline has gone.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did Miller just call Drew an ugly man?

Or am I hearing things?

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yankees win

Boo.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

THHHHHHHHHHHHHHE

YANKEES WIN

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ESPN about 45 seconds ahead of MLB.tv

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

haha

i laughed at that K

by PShwa on Apr 2, 2007 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

K

HE'S TOTALLY WORTH IT!

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Meche starts out

With a K.

Hrm.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn.

Ben Sheets takes his one-hitter into the ninth. Only 2 more outs...

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I jinxed it.

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

anyone else

confused as to why Meche has thrown ONLY fastballs so far?

I was convinced he was gonna throw the nice 12-6 for a K on Youkilis.

by PShwa on Apr 2, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He's pitching stupid

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aha. That's more like it

HR time for Ortiz.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ok, so I -nearly- called it

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

LET'S GO ROYALS

:clap clap clapclapclap:

Man, these fans are really behind Gil.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Meche Ks

Call me if he's still mowing these guys after the 5th.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHAHA!

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Atta boy, Gil.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Theres the Gil Meche

I know and love

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 2, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

what the fuck was that?

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ESPN showing the King some love

Link

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I love the quote

And five of those nine were sorry comebackers to the King himself. There are outs, and then there are outs. These were demoralizing, head-scratching, I-hope-nobody-saw-what-just-happened-to-me outs. They were take-your-medicine-and-shut-up outs.

Those are my fav's not hist stirke outs.

by InSpokane on Apr 2, 2007 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

HAHA

See, Papi and ManRam eliminate the variance.

by Gomez on Apr 2, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ben Sheets

2 hit complete game.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ah...well I'm off

You cats have a crazy game thread. Opening Day calls. And it's 40 minutes away.

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 2, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Manny's hair

looks like a mop.

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

God bless you, Royals fans.

You don't deserve this. Nobody does.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Alex Gordon

Does he make up for it?

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Doubtful.

It takes a lot to make up for these 25+ pitch innings.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

K

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

All right Gil!

Only one run and about a hundred pitches! You might make it 5 after all!

by bluemax on Apr 2, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

27 pitch inning

Enjoy him, Kansas City. We sure did.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That looks familiar.

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh.

Poor Royals Review.

At least Meche's stuff looks great

Fastball has good velocity. Breaking ball has a lot of break. Change up fooled Ortiz badly. We'll see if it turns into results.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That sounds so familiar.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

Will result in much angst for your fanbase. And losses.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love baseball season.

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Brandon Webb c. 2004 has returned.

2 hitters faced, 2 walks.

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Now a 3 pitch K

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go Rockies!

Are you in Colorado?

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope.

Just watching it on Gameday because I have Chad Tracy in one fantasy league, and Conor Jackson in another.

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have Brandon Webb

Whoops.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He just walked the bases loaded

for Matt Holliday. Matt Holliday hits the ball far.

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or Ks

:(

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Win Expectancy spreadsheet is ready.

Come on, 6:35.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

praise the lord and pass the ammunition!

by Mere Tantalisers on Apr 2, 2007 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

David Aardsma:

HAHAHAHAHA!!!

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That goes into the player profile HoF.

Already members:

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

don't forget the souleater

Rheineker or something?

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eater Of Souls, yes.

The lower one is Rheinecker in the wrong hat.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh

he doesn't look at satanic as I recall

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I left out the red eyes.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hmmm

I think over time I just subconsciously forgot that was an added effect.

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bases loaded for Gordon

This should be fun to watch

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What do 4 singles equal?

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Standing O before he even has his first AB

GO GORDON!

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Royals fans are so awesome.

Standing O for Alex Gordon?

These people deserve so much better.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh that sucks.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

...curses.

Whatever. Gordon rules.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Haha

Alex Gordon sucks!

Go M's

by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Awww

That was amazingly unstoried.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So what's the record

For pitches throw before the ball goes in play?

Webb is currently at 35

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He just gave up a 2 run single

ended the inning with 37.

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Woot!

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Schilling walks in a run.

First time ever?

And let's be honest, Safeco's never had a "LET'S GO MARINERS!" chant in its life.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

and Schilling

has a higher pitch count then Meche.... heh, there is a god!!!

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 2, 2007 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Schilling with more pitches in the first than Mech

Who would have bet on that!

Go M's

by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sucks to leave the Bases juiced though

For those Royals fans

Go M's

by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Opening day is awesome.

Even Royal fans are hopeful and excited.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A clean slate

For Meche to work with.

Entertain me, Gil!

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Heads up:

Our new nested comments threshold is 1000.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We're nearly to 25% of that

2 hours before gametime? :o

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm

that's going to make it tough to hit any 3 parters then.

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dumbass

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

6 pitch inning!?

What the devil is going on?

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You know

if Boston and Kansas City could swap rosters, then all the fans would get exactly what they deserve.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let KC keep Gordon though.

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Red Sox fans

Wouldn't deserve Gordon.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know

I think Kansas City might have better fans than us.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Us personally

Or us in general?

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Royals fans > Mariners fans.

LL readers are a minority.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't doubt it

Seattlites are fair-weather, which is funny when you consider Seattle's climate.

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Triple for KC shortstop.

Haven't seen offensive production out of that lineup slot in years.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I loved the relay throw by Lugo

Right into the dirt.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice job The Jesus.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That's Of Jesus, thankyouverymuch.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stop being a muppet, DeJesus.

You had a man on third, bring him in.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Pineiro sighting soon?

Schilling has 50 pitches in the 2nd inning...

by anky on Apr 2, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Is it fair to say

That everyone here is rooting for the Royals?

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, it's good Karma

I think we're all a little scared we'll end up like them, so maybe if we root for them, the baseball gods will be kind.

No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 2, 2007 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or possibly

Because they're facing the Red Sox

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Everyone but Jeff's brother

I would assume.

Where is brick Royl these days?

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Currently Spain.

The love of Opening Day isn't a trait I share with the rest of the family.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm...

Spain, or opening Day?

Spain>opening day

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Apr 2, 2007 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pfff.

No. Sorry.

by Jeff on Apr 2, 2007 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Amen

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's a tough one for me.

I love Spain, especially this time of year.

I'd much rather be in Spain, though even if I were, I would still do nothing today and be here.

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You should see mine

Dad's favourite memory about baseball is 'when that guy jumped over the other guy, and fell down'.

by Graham on Apr 2, 2007 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Grudisnaixc;leopdl;dk!!!!!!!!!!!

Go M's

by OBF on Apr 2, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Vegas Adjusting the Line Upwards

With confirmation that Jeff will be in attendance, and the popularity of the thread prior to even the posting of lineups, Vegas has adjusted the O/U for posts to 1214, matching the highest total ever for any thread in LL history.

by Matthew on Apr 2, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs