Lookout Landing: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:

Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
Around SBN: Cal RB Jahvid Best Seriously Injured, Carted Off Field

4/23: Open Game Thread

Tiny by Jeff on in Regular News Comment 512 comments

First Pitch: 5:05pm PDT

                   

Ichiro CF Lofton CF Beltre 3B Catalanotto LF Vidro DH Young SS Ibanez LF Teixeira 1B Sexson 1B Sosa DH Guillen RF Blalock 3B Betancourt SS Kinsler 2B Lopez 2B Cruz RF Burke C Laird C ---------- ----------

Baek (0-0, -.--)            Millwood (2-2, 4.91)

Happy Felix Day.

0 recs  |  Comment 512 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

Jeff...
Happy Felix Day.

Why do you hate America?

If you can fight, fight. If you can't fight, defend. If you can't defend, flee. If you can't flee, surrender. If you can't surrender, die. - Sima Yi

by TIF on Apr 23, 2007 2:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I call shennanigans!
"Liquor before beer, never fear. Beer before liquor, throw up quicker."

by Thingray on Apr 23, 2007 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, let's think about this.
Where has more harm been done to the Mariners - America, or the Middle East?

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw Harden went on the DL
Unfortunate that two of the best pitchers in the division are out.

by Ben in Va on Apr 23, 2007 3:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

With Felix and Harden out
who's the best pitcher left in the division?

Cupcake?

by Llewdor on Apr 23, 2007 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh... it'd have to be
Jabba the Hut (Colon), he is the only one to win a Cy Young award...
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cy Young...
Is only an indicator of who one was, not who one is.
Detect-O-Vision

Favor the Bold

by IcebreakerX on Apr 23, 2007 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah i know
sarcasm
but he would win a pie eating contest, or a pig look-a-like contest
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey now, let's underestimate Turbo
I bet he could give Colon a run for his money.

by ningwers on Apr 23, 2007 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 votes for Lackey
only 2 for Cupcake.

And I would have picked Lackey if I'd thought of him.

by Llewdor on Apr 23, 2007 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I say Haren
He of the 1.20 ERA. Harden will be back to make his start on Tuesday.

by kva15 on Apr 23, 2007 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

some might disagree
But I really wish we would of signed Millwood before the 06 season.  He's probably overpaid, but not Zito or Meche overpaid. I think Felix - Millwood would be a pretty sick 1-2 punch.

Plus, wasn't the reason we didn't sign him was because the M's didn't want to do a 5-year deal?? The M's were looking more for a 3 or 4 year deal.  What was the problem with going 5 years??  If your willing to give Jose Vidro 3 years, I don't see the what's so bad about giving Kevin Willwood 5 years.

by MFAN on Apr 23, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Second
Millwood would have been great in Safeco. Bavasi must die.

by Rollo Tomasi on Apr 23, 2007 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's put it this way.
Washburn: 4 @ 38
Batista 3 @ 24

Vs:

Millwood: 5 @ 60

Millwood will a good shot to be a big giant pile of suck by year 5 of his deal, but Millwood+Baek or Generic Replacement 5th Guy > Washburn+Batista, and the Mariners will be spending almost 20 million a year through 2009 on two guys you'd expect to have a 4.50-5.00 ERA in a neutral park/neutral defense scenario.

by eponymous coward on Apr 23, 2007 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Washburn
is one log of shit away from a pile of suck when we signed him.

by Edgar for Pres on Apr 23, 2007 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Millwood or Washburn...that's a toughy.
-2006 stats-

Jarrod Washburn
IP 187
RA 4.96
ERA+ 93
FIP 4.83
xFIP 5.35
K/9 4.96
BB/9 2.65
K/BB 1.87
HR/9 1.20
2007 Salary $9,850,000

Kevin Millwood
IP 215
RA 4.77
ERA+ 104
FIP 3.93
xFIP 4.23
K/9 6.57
BB/9 2.22
K/BB 2.96
HR/9 0.96
2007 Salary $11,250,000

I think we'd all spend the extra change to get the better pitcher.

by Edgar for Pres on Apr 23, 2007 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FIP and xFIP
Are substantially overrating Millwood according to play-by-play data. In my book he's a better pitcher than Washburn, but by so much you want to pay out of your nose to get him.

League average is 5.00, these are 2006 stats...

Millwood pRA: 4.61
Wasbburn pRA: 4.99

Only after shifting the numbers around to account for luck does any real difference appear, and I'm not really comfortable in dismissing a bunch of data by throwing it back towards league average.

Millwood pRA*: 4.49
Washburn pRA*: 5.27

by Graham on Apr 23, 2007 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you want to sign a pitcher
who is better than average you should expect to pay a tad more.  Its kind like paying 20k for an Accord or 17k for a Taurus.  Sure the Taurus isn't that bad of a car but for just a little more you could buy a much better car.

by Edgar for Pres on Apr 23, 2007 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alls I know
is that if you spend $8.5 million on Jeff Weaver, and after 2 weeks are one bad start are about to DFA him, I think 8 million over two years isn't that bad.
But seriously, for the price of Weaver, Guillen, and Vidro, we could have Millwood and Snelling and Broussard.
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fixed it.
Happy Cha Day.

Wait, who am I kidding? :(

by eponymous coward on Apr 23, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Watch out conspiricy theory
Ok this starts out simple.

Felix pitches...
Felix dominates...
Felix watches 4 other pitchers...
Felix sad.  Felix sees Weaver sucks most.  Felix hates losing.
Felix ponders...

Many moons pass, then there is a mysterious forearm injury.  Baek comes up and pitches mediocre but all it takes to replace Weaver a batting practice pitcher who doesn't throw tennis balls.

by Edgar for Pres on Apr 23, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it's official
Felix on the DL (not eligible to return until May 4th) Baek called up.

We all knew this was happening just wanted to mention that its official now.

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 23, 2007 4:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A-rod homers
but just a solo shot, so it wasn't clutch.

by MFAN on Apr 23, 2007 4:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope he wins the hearts of every New Yorker
and then opts out of his contract as a big "fuck you" for doubting him in the first place. He's gonna hit 50HRs if he stays healthy-- He'd look pretty good in the middle of our order.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's on pace for something like 98
It can't last.  At some point he'll lose half of his value and only hit like peak Manny Ramirez.

by Llewdor on Apr 23, 2007 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he hit his "awful"
.290/.390/.523 from last year the rest of the way he'd probably get there, and if he hit his career line the rest of the way he'd probably have the best season of any 3B ever. I wonder if he can still handle SS?
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weaver sucks most?
Is that even possible?

Once you suck, you suck. You cant oversuck.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Phillip Hughes to start on Thursday
The poster formerly known as KnightofKingK

by Robert on Apr 23, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GO MARINERS!
BEAK IS GREAT!
Serenity Now!

by Coach Owens on Apr 23, 2007 4:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PAC-MAN IS BACK!!!
Woot!!!
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 4:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Krueger:
"Baek is like Dice-K!"

......in that they're both asian?

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

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 4:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Korea ,Japan
whatever, they're all brown
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

7.94 ERA for the remainder of the staff
This is the best gosh-darned team $110m can buy.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Burke still in
Wasn't Kenji supposed to be back today?  

by appleshampoo on Apr 23, 2007 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gah....
I can't believe they put up that graphic.

Graphic summary - Who would you Rather have facing Texas, Felix whith his 4.something career ERA and losing record or Baek and his winning record and sparkling ERA (against Texas).

Dumbasses. I just can't find the words.

by Ben in Va on Apr 23, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They gotta do something
to prevent mass suicide amongst the die-hards.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro doubles!
He's gonna be stranded at third.

by ThundaPC on Apr 23, 2007 5:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro doubles.
Watch how quickly we strand this fucker.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff Double
Odds the M's don't score Ichiro?

by Ben in Va on Apr 23, 2007 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff Double
Way to telegraph 3 straight outs guys!
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Richie Sexson:
really bad Mark McGwire.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mark McGwire was actually
a genuinely good intelligent hitter, at least from 1992 on, if not earlier.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then they're twins
check out McGwire's 2001!!1!
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That just looked wrong.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vidro backs off.
So, again, how does he NOT get hit more often?

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good to see
Tillman getting into a future Mariner groove...got a 2 run lead in the 5th, immediately gave it up.

Ay yi yi.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Harden on the DL?
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I always love the pitcher's face
after the batter calls timeout.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Keep running, Ichiro.
Keep running all the way back to Orix.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

or New York
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The one time Tim McCarver made a good call
"Ortiz bloops into center! Roberts rounding third, he's running home! And you can keep on running to New York, we'll see you for game 7!"
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speedy leadoff guy hits double
Mariners can't even advance him to 3rd base.

Universal order still intact.

by Ben in Va on Apr 23, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Like fucking clockwork
Jesus Titty Fucking Christ I'm gonna go put my head in on oven.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Operation Strand Ichiro
is successful.
Serenity Now!

by Coach Owens on Apr 23, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Your gonna have to steal your way home Ichiro
If you ever expect to score any runs.
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dont worry Baek
If you pitch solid and limit the runs, the defense will bail you out with well timed errors.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 5:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking
we may need an Ichiro "Castaway" picture pretty soon.

by DCMariner on Apr 23, 2007 5:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cha Baek
How does he fit t-shirts over that face?

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No one knows Beak's ability level
better than the man himself.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

B-A-E-K
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd say about
5 yr / 60 Mil deal? sounds about right... get on that Bavasi

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Young
would have the worst non-Ballgame OPS on our entire team.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Michael Young
sucks.
Serenity Now!

by Coach Owens on Apr 23, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch
And its not like we set the bar particularly high either.

by DCMariner on Apr 23, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

9 pitches
Is is safe to assume that Baek would be better in our rotation than at least Weaver?

Or is this just a SMALL sample size...

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah,I'd easily take Baek over Weaver.
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no first inning runs?
Best non-injured starter on staff?

by DCMariner on Apr 23, 2007 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3 inning
Food for thought: Baek is still undefeated against Texas.  3-0 with a 0.68 ERA.  He only gave up 2 runs in this ballpark in his only Texas start.

by ThundaPC on Apr 23, 2007 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

When did we trade for Chienming Wang?
Lol, j/k
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously
I'm convinced. Fire Weaver right the balls now.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is embarrassing.
Please find a legitimate broadcast, Texas.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF
missed 1/3 of the inning because of stupid shit
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

In the meantime
Richie down on strikes.

by nfreakct on Apr 23, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Rangers broadcast!
I didn't really want to see that Sexson strikeout anyway.

by DCMariner on Apr 23, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hey Ive got an idea...
lets talk to some old ladies for 5 minutes while the game is going on...

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Talk to some old ladies for 5 minute
while the game is going on...
brrrriiiillliiaaant!
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Niehaus'
"Every team wins 60, every team looses 60, it's what you do w/ the other 40 that counts." Ten years later and I still have no idea why this is profound.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind
I'll stop complaining.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I remember that quote!!!
Did he say it again this game? I just tuned in.

by Katal LM on Apr 23, 2007 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kevin Millwood
has an ugly gameday picture.

Even Vidro's isnt THAT bad.

Millwood looks crosseyed.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They have
some really ugly gameday pics these days.

by ThundaPC on Apr 23, 2007 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and whats the deal
with that soul patch... come on dude, seriously?

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Imagine
Walter Goggins with his face smashed.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meanwhile
Baek looks like an Elvis impersonator.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jose Guillen 2006: .216 .276 .398
Jose Guillen 2007: .217  .265  .326

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Weaver and Guillen experiments
not going well... not going well at all.

by Zack on Apr 23, 2007 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Tri got his first XBH today.
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish
we'd just surrender our five runs and get this over with. All this false hope feels so dangerous...
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hope?
That's some world you live in.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I acknowledged it was false hope
what more do want from me?
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark Teixeira's jaw bone
does that behemoth get its own roster spot?

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He
doesnt have a chin!

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dave thinks it's funny that the Rangers are still
paying A-Rod.
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So do I
Worst. Trade. Ever.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No comment
on Sammy Sosa's picture.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ten years ago this AB would've been intimidating.
Mostly because Baek was like three years old.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tillman
just gave back another lead.

Lets see how Baek responds to adversity.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Baek no-hitter opportunity
not as encouraging as Felix's no-hitter opportunity.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did they substitute Matt Kata?
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Trivia Answer = 1
In was in 1996, I have the highlight video. World Macerena Day is most definately my favorite part.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff man on second base.
Not as unfortunate as you'd think, Lewin.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My guess
6-3 f-7 K-looking
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Michael Young's Ipod:
"I'm a Barbie Girl" - you can put that on the board!

by DCMariner on Apr 23, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For once, I agree with that strategy.
Bunt. It's the only way that runner is going anywhere.
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What's on Michael Young's iPod:
I'm so sick of therapy and all the things it's done to me
How can I be satisfied when everything is overrated?

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What's burke doing?
swing away!
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You know, technically
if Putz never gets a save opportunity, we'll never have to worry about his elbow.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well
there's my K-looking
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Ichiro
...whos looking madder and madder in his pic.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If you want something done right Ichiro, yeah
gotta do it yourself.
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man!
Why won't anyone on this team swing the bat! /snark

by DCMariner on Apr 23, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Here comes the DP.
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice
predictiable DP coming, unfortunately...

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro
Gold medal 100 meter runner
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

good lord
that man is speedy

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he'd beat Vidro in a 100 meter race
if he had a 50 pound weight vest on
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

unless of course the winner
won cheesecake
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

U-G-L-Y
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

so damn predictable
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that swing was freaking hilarious
man this season has gone bad quick

by Zack on Apr 23, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome.
I hate this team.
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm surprised
he didnt appeal to the ump on that one...

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

even the castaways got off the island
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The upside of this
is that even if you have to miss a Mariners game, you can probably predict exactly how it went.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rookie mistake by Kinsler:
Rushing the play after the bobble at second when Vidro's running.

by DCMariner on Apr 23, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW
Thats is a HUGE bucket of Laird there.

He wins the worst looking gameday pic award.

He looks like he ate both his batting average, and Jose Vidro.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gerald Laird is a catcher.
He's trying to bunt his way on.

Guess who's slumping.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There is justice
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Based on Lopez's forearm
I don't think he'll be diving again any time soon.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I blame Jeff.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cha Baek
seriously, I love his facial expressions.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

90mph fastball
Radar gun's miscalibrated.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad forecast for Cleveland.
Maybe the Indians should make like the Browns and skip town.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro in CF
The greatest invention since George Bluth Sr. invented the cornballer

by DCMariner on Apr 23, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice
I was hopping that there were enough smart people around here that atleast one person would have enjoued AD.

by DCMariner on Apr 23, 2007 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just tuning in
This is crazy.

The fourth inning is about to start, and the Mariners are not losing. Aaaaand, Baek was keeping me genuinely interested in the half inning I saw him work.

by Katal LM on Apr 23, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

As far as Baek's concerned
when you set the bar at testicular cancer, malaria doesn't seem so bad.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 5:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Baek
pitching as good as 1 hit indicates?
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 23, 2007 5:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

they haven't him hard once
he is giving up a lot of fly balls though

by Zack on Apr 23, 2007 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
few walks...but his pitch count is at 40 through 3...thats great considering the usual.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dave Sims:
"Raul's off to a good start"

............

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

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 5:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Raul = WHEELS!!!
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For those with MLB.tv
Who is the play-by-play guy on FSN Southwest and why does his voice sound so familiar?

by Slozbury Stouvre on Apr 23, 2007 5:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Josh Lewin
He does a lot of broadcasting.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't know
but they are mildly annoying.

by anotherjeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

his name is Josh Lewin
and he does some of the fox sunday baseball games as well as sideline commentary for fox football sunday... and hes a little midget douche

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excellent, thanks

by Slozbury Stouvre on Apr 23, 2007 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff man on
K, 6-4-3,
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 5:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We may be stupid
but we didn't sign Micahel Young to that extension.

I've been saying it for awhile. Jon Daniels is just not a good GM.

by Matthew on Apr 23, 2007 5:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Rangers have
Otsuka, Brad Wilkerson, and one hell of an alimony check to show for A-Rod.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LSU fan
Is that Warren Morris?

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

3-0 pitch
here comes a pop out swinging

by Matthew on Apr 23, 2007 6:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

teehee
Gagne injured his butt.

by Katal LM on Apr 23, 2007 6:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A walk???
HOLY FUCKBALLS ALEX!!!
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 6:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Betancourt's first walk!
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 6:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Heh.
"This is not an easy bunch of players to walk."

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ha
Did they say that on the Rangers' broadcast?

RBI Lopez!

by Katal LM on Apr 23, 2007 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A walk?

by anotherjeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

time for shitty
GB to 2B Lopez just in time for GIDP

by Matthew on Apr 23, 2007 6:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is in his hip?
Blowers just wanted Sims to say "buttocks" again. And, wow, we have a lead.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 6:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

All the predictable inning ending doubl....
What?
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 6:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

by anotherjeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Texas's pitching coach
Proof that southern scientists have successfully reanimated the Civil War dead.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A-Rod
We need some of that.

by anotherjeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We need a Burke FB.
Well, no, the world needs a Burke FB.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

just go down swinging
and let Ichiro take his cuts

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We
need Broussard! Eh, for the helluva.

whats Lopez hitting opposite field singles for? We're trying get Hargrove fired here. At least thats what I thought the team was doing...

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nelson Cruz
Walls don't move.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Preemptive "Fuck you Scrappy"
The poster formerly known as KnightofKingK

by Robert on Apr 23, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Mariners have seen a lot of pitches
Don't they realize how rude it is to refuse a pitcher's first offer?

by Katal LM on Apr 23, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Grover finally said
lets watch some pitches before swinging, strategy, Grover's specialty
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Burke
"FUCK!"
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind that K
I'll take that at bat. Eight pitches ain't bad.

by Katal LM on Apr 23, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed
10x better than rivera
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That settles it
we're stuck with Hargrove until he dies. Stupid bases loaded triple.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.

by JI on Apr 23, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro! Etc.

by Slozbury Stouvre on Apr 23, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice job ichiro
just needs a funk blast for a cycle.

by kbdub on Apr 23, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HELL YEAH!
WOOOOO!

by anotherjeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro!
The poster formerly known as KnightofKingK

by Robert on Apr 23, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Want anything done right
gotta do it yourself.

That was the equilvalent of an orgasm for Ichiro.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swing for the fences Ichiro
I want to see that cycle!
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4 first-pitch RBIs this inning, IIRC
Live by the sword, die by the sword.

by Slozbury Stouvre on Apr 23, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess the more you're paid
the sooner you allow the Mariner offense to get into the game.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it crazy
That with 3/5 of our regular rotation, I would never this lead safe.

But the moment we call up a scrub from AAA? I'm feeling confident that this game will buy Grover another month.

by Katal LM on Apr 23, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.
It's the damndest thing, but I have an unusually high level of confidence in this junkballing strikethrower.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Having seen a lot of Arlington crowds
may the Safeco loyals never again be labeled "vanilla".

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This park is such a flipping joke.
Buy a real right field, please.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well....

by anotherjeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
that was weak.

Wisconsin won today, Liddi, Triunfel, Dickey with 2 hits apieace. Tillman went 6, with 6 K's.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Something I like about Sims
He just referred to David Ortiz as "Big Papi".

I could never imagine Rizzs or Fairly saying that. Or at least not sounding ridiculous as they did.

by Katal LM on Apr 23, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought
that was Edgar's nickname. Teammaters called him that long before Ortiz showed up.

Tell Boston to give us back our 'Refuse To Lose' slogan, too.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well outside from
an unexpected hit from Blalock, so far so good!

by MFAN on Apr 23, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the fly balls
are starting to go longer and longer though...

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Which would you prefer:
an autographed Toby Keith guitar, or a gold necklace with nine diamonds commemorating your no-hitter?

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

its a tough choice...
but damned if i dont love me some toby keith...

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I rather
eat some rocker's vomit than have the former.

Im sure Mike Patton would ablige.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I noticed on the Wisconsin roster
There is a guy named HARGROVE. I was wondering if there was a relationship between the Single A player and the manager?

by mark s on Apr 23, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard of signing family members
I heard ball clubs do this all the time. Like a lot of the second day of the draft is all about signing so&so's kid or grandkid.

Thanks, I just wanted to make sure.

by mark s on Apr 23, 2007 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

His son
Andy Hargrove.

Hes all hustle, too.

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously
nowhere close.

by PShwa on Apr 23, 2007 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

they talk about the great setup
to get him looking on the outside, but neglect to mention that it was a shitty pitch

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice job fat ass
Vidro eat a carrot

oh wait.....

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

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 23, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha
where'd you find that pick? the rabbit looks like its about to take a massive shit
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.lukechueh.com/
I heard about him yesterday on MTV cribs and he is easily becoming my favorite artist
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 23, 2007 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know how to insert photos
but this one is disturbing
http://www.lukechueh.com/paintings/rainbow-1.html
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think this is my favorite
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 23, 2007 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 23, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What did I win?
Can I have 10 guilt free Coach Owens bashings?
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 23, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For having to do it on your blog
but do I feel guilty making fun of coach? No defiantly not
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 23, 2007 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice!
very funny. Make this a runner.

by mark s on Apr 23, 2007 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im getting sick of this
"they got cheap hits, no fair!" bullshit from the TEX announcers

by PShwa on Apr 23, 2007 6:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"How many Cy Youngs did Cy Young win?"
How many Ford C. Frick awards has Josh Lewin won?

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY SHITBALLS
Ichiro is a hit from the cycle!  And the Mariners are winning!

Seriously, guys, use a rotation of Felix, Washburn, Craptista/Ho, Baek and Campillo, and this is a .500 ballclub, even with no hitting.

by Gomez on Apr 23, 2007 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All I ask
is for guys who can throw 90 pitches without getting absolutely destroyed.

by Gomez on Apr 23, 2007 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keebler Club crackers
why did I just eat so many of those? Sweet mercy.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Heh.
I love how it was such a mystery to Lewin as to why the outfield was playing Lofton so shallow.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well
looking for a picture of Mike's son, I came across this card:

And one must wonder why he has a double standard of wanting players to hustle when he like hes on a treadmill in the picture.

http://www.dr4b.org/pictures/Baseball/Cards/hargrove.JPG

by Slica on Apr 23, 2007 6:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Catalanotto has dainty little legs.
Jose Guillen sure takes his sweet ass time getting to balls in the corner.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahahahahahaha
I will always love this GIF.

by Gomez on Apr 23, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok
That's Awesome.

by anotherjeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Young
trying to earn his 16 million that he doesnt deserve this year

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

bullpen is going crazy right now
everyone just got up like there was a fire

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Johnny Cash
Not really baseball music.

Also, we get it, Texas cameraman, there are kids at this game.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I sense impending doom..
The poster formerly known as KnightofKingK

by Robert on Apr 23, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You're wrong, Lewin.
Dallas just scored.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a strike
two minutes ago, and against vidro... but not now

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright, going to class
Something tells me I'm not gonna miss much.

by Gomez on Apr 23, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah, Baek sucks.
But he's still better than Weaver.
No sir, I don't like it. ~Mr.Horse

by Goose on Apr 23, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Stupid PA music guy.
Baek doesn't know what those singers are saying.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good thing Morrow didn't start today
We wouldn't want him thrown into a situation that would make it difficult to succeed in.... oh wait
The poster formerly known as KnightofKingK

by Robert on Apr 23, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Since I turned on the hockey game
this one has taken a marked turn for the worse.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap
did anyone else hear the people yelling at Morrow while he warming up in the bullpen?

Did he just throw a wild pitch?

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

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 23, 2007 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mistake
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry
but that is not a 99mph fastball.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

they said
the stadium gun had it at 96

by thenatural on Apr 23, 2007 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 23, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

96mph 4" break...
Morrow has a very nice fastball.  If he could get anything else to go with it...
If you can fight, fight. If you can't fight, defend. If you can't defend, flee. If you can't flee, surrender. If you can't surrender, die. - Sima Yi

by TIF on Apr 23, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Um.
Holy shit.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just let er rip
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit
i don't care about the gun jeff, that's some heat

by Zack on Apr 23, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.
Good heavens.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

throw 99?
yes he has
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 23, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That folks...
Is a great fastball.
If you can fight, fight. If you can't fight, defend. If you can't defend, flee. If you can't flee, surrender. If you can't surrender, die. - Sima Yi

by TIF on Apr 23, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ya
Wow the rangers were behind that
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 23, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad his velo is finally up
maybe after a month in Tacoma, we can bring hm up to start
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

um
that was impressive.

by Edgar for Pres on Apr 23, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

uh
WOW.

stretch him out in Tacoma and let him become Brandon el Cartelua

by PShwa on Apr 23, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding
Come on M's, I know you need another Soriano because you dumbshits dumped the real one, but can we just forget this wasted season and get this kid some starting experience

by Zack on Apr 23, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Er
Well that's one approach.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He was getting
97 when he was starting in Cali supposedly
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is Tom Hicks
not at game 7?
The poster formerly known as KnightofKingK

by Robert on Apr 23, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like Jamie Burke.
He might have the best approach of anyone on the entire team, sadly enough.

by Jeff on Apr 23, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He has two k's
but his k's are productive, unlike say.. Beltre
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HR ichiro!
I can feel it coming
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 23, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs