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5/11: Open Game Thread

Wbc_029_tiny by Jeff Sullivan on in Seattle Mariners News, Regular

First Pitch: 7:05pm PDT

                   

Damon DH Ichiro CF Abreu RF Vidro DH Jeter SS Ibanez LF Rodriguez 3B Sexson 1B Matsui LF Guillen RF Posada C Beltre 3B Phelps 1B Johjima C Cano 2B Betancourt SS Cabrera CF Lopez 2B ---------- ----------

Rasner (1-1, 2.75)          Washburn (2-3, 3.18)

Uh ohs.

LET'S GO MARINERS?

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I'll be at the game tonight!
Whether or not this will make the Mariners win is another story, though my record is 4-1 for the year so far.

Geez, this will also be my third Washburn start already.

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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I like Washburn just fine
I've only seen Felix, J-Rod, and Baek so far.  It could be a lot worse.

I think it's part of having a 16-game plan -- somehow, the fact that you get every 4th or 5th game means you can end up with a lot of the same pitchers.  I saw Bobby Madritsch something like 4 games in a row in September 2004, and at one point in 2005 got a long string of Jamie Moyer starts, too.  Fortunately, I usually go to enough games in-between; I just haven't been this year because I've been too busy.

BUT, I think that the next three games on my plan are also Washburn (tonight), Baek (next Wednesday), Felix (next Sunday).  And I'll probably go see Felix on Tuesday, if I can get anyone else to go.

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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

While I'm at it,
I'm also annoyed that it looks like we miss Peavy and Young during next weekend's series with the Padres.
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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

You spelled ecstatic wrong
The poster formerly known as KnightofKingK

by Robert on May 11, 2007 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh
I know, I'm weird, I'd rather see the Mariners get owned by a really good opposing pitcher than by a really bad opposing pitcher.  But in truth, I'd really just like to see Peavy pitch in person, because I never have.  He's only pitched at Safeco twice, and I couldn't make it to either game.

Chris Young is just neat because he's SO GODDAMN TALL.

I still have never actually seen a Scott Kazmir start in person, despite that I've been trying to for a while now.  That also bugs me.

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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haven't seen Peavy in person?
Take a trip down to San Diego. You've never heard so much Sweet Hole Alabama.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sweet HOLE Alabama??
I must know a different version of that song.
"Dammit monster, I ain't givin you no treefiddy!"

by Thingray on May 11, 2007 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

...er.
No graceful way to get out of that one.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dammit!
Now I'll never think of that song the same way again!
"Dammit monster, I ain't givin you no treefiddy!"

by Thingray on May 11, 2007 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Problem with San Diego
is that I don't really have any particular reason to visit it.  I used to have some college friends who lived there, but they mostly all moved to Berkeley or SF in the last year or two.  I'm not big on beaches since I sunburn too easily.

I tend to take trips to MLB cities, but with other actual reasons for the trips, such as weddings or parties or whatever, and then go to a game while I'm there.  Or in one case, I went to a wedding which was AT a baseball game.  But still.

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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'll be there too
got some sweet box seats for free. 2-2 on the year for me.

by marinerschas2 on May 11, 2007 1:54 PM PDT reply actions  

J-ROD THE WASHBURNINATOR
Washburninating the Mientkiewiczes,
Washburninating the Girlyman Centerfielders,
Washburninating the Yankees
AND THEIR TWO HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR PAYROLL
J-ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDD
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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Look at all his majesty...
I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on May 11, 2007 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Guy
wouldn't know majesty if it came up and bite him in the face...
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by Robert on May 11, 2007 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

DAMMIT!
You beat me to it!!! I finally had time to do this photoshop, and you went and beat me. :( Anyway, here's my version:

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on May 11, 2007 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

wheeeeeeeeeeeeee
I have been too lazy in the last year and a half to photoshop it at all.  Those are pretty good (though Phildopip's is more what I had in mind originally)

next, you have to draw lots of little Yankees running out of dugouts and bullpens getting burninated!

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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh.
I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on May 11, 2007 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

wooohooo!
the "J" is for sucks :)
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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice, but
you need to work on your consummate Vs.

by Manzanillos Cup on May 11, 2007 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

by pure chance
Today i will have seen the entire opening day rotation. Not bad considering last year i saw 8 Washburn starts...

by marinerschas2 on May 11, 2007 1:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Funny thing
In the last two years, I saw more Jamie Moyer starts in person than everybody else combined.

by Gomez on May 11, 2007 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have missed four Felix starts in his career
It's gotten to point where my boss, who hates sports, literally asks me when is Felix Day so he won't have to change the schedule once its out.
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by Robert on May 11, 2007 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

good man

by mark s @ Lookout Landing on May 11, 2007 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

i could do that
with my job if i wanted. however its a little spendy with $3.30 gas and the 32 miles each way to the stadium. Bonney Lake is too far away i tell ya

by marinerschas2 on May 11, 2007 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

shit
 ride your bike. try 288 miles.

by InSpokane on May 11, 2007 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Right
I got you both beat. Try well over 3000 miles.

by Slica on May 11, 2007 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd bet
Graham and EnglishMariner probably would win.  That is, unless Dave Cairns posts here (I know he frequents Prospect Insider) from Down Under...
Hello, Richie? Stop sucking. kthxbye!

by PositivePaul on May 11, 2007 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't really count
The majority of M's games happen when I'm in Redmond anyway.

by Graham MacAree on May 11, 2007 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tonight could be interesting
Washburn started the "Josh Phelps" game.... and NY got the last say in with the pitch at Yuni.

by MfaninAlaska on May 11, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

It's probably defused by now
but I wouldn't be opposed to a little hostility.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

We should keep Reefer Jaw on the roster
just so he can start against the Yankees and hit people.

by Llewdor on May 11, 2007 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah I wouldn't be surprised
if the Officials have been told to watch it closely today... but all it will take is one accidental HBP.... can we start Weaver and just have him plunk the first couple guys then DFA him?  

by MfaninAlaska on May 11, 2007 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey!
Hi everyone, today is my first MLB game!  Just about to buy my King Felix jersey and then onto the game!  Will post tomorrow how I did!

by EnglishMariner on May 11, 2007 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Ahhh
so you're replacing Weaver in the rotation.  

:)

sorry, couldn't resist with the way you worded that, totally sounds like you are actually playing.

by Matthew on May 11, 2007 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah
My English totally sucks today, I'm sluring with I speak as well.  I am jet lagged something rotton.

Just got back from the team store.  Bought my game cap and a Hernandez top for 95 bucks.  What's the deal with the 220 dollar top?!  I can't afford that even with the uber-strong pound!

Also, your city is really nice.  Did some shopping today in the city centre and I was very impressed.  I guess the city looks a lot nicer when it is sunny [just like my hometown does] so I am glad my first exposure to it was today and not tomorrow [forcast is poor].

PS Silver Cloud Stadium hotel is really cool - and my view is totally awesome - right over the 'Left Field' side of the ground.  I can see the players on the field warming up right now!

by EnglishMariner on May 11, 2007 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do you have a plan for Tuesday yet?
It's the $10-in-upperdeck seats night AND a Felix start, and I was thinking it might be a good day for an impromptu LL/etc gathering...
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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm up for it
I was trying to get Diamond club tickets for tuesday but that came to nothing - but meeting up with you guys would be very cool!  The only problem is that everybody in Seattle cannot understand what I am saying [must be my northern English accent] so you will have to be patient with me! ;)

by EnglishMariner on May 11, 2007 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh, no problem
Nobody can understand a word I say either!

I could go make a diary for it and see who's up for it.  I think at the very least we could probably make Gomez skip class that night :)

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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sure thing
Just hope King Felix actually starts on tuesday [and doesn't break down].  I'll be pissed if I have come 4500 miles and not seen my favourite player. ;)

by EnglishMariner on May 11, 2007 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha, it's cool
When I go to the window I usually go HUNGA HUNGA BLEACHERS ONE HUNGA.

by Gomez on May 11, 2007 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Congratulations!
Have a great first game!
"Dammit monster, I ain't givin you no treefiddy!"

by Thingray on May 11, 2007 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

woo hoo
Already drunk, so I won't have to drop a million bucks on Safeco beer.  I love friday afternoons at my job!  We watched Office Space and had beer.  w00t.
Lets trade Weaver and Mateo for a chaise lounge and sixer of PBR.

by appleshampoo on May 11, 2007 4:48 PM PDT reply actions  

I would love Fridays at your office too!
I keep trying to get my company to let me put tequila in the water cooler, but they just won't go for it.
"Dammit monster, I ain't givin you no treefiddy!"

by Thingray on May 11, 2007 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

The tequila or Office Space and beer?
Or did I miss something else?
"Dammit monster, I ain't givin you no treefiddy!"

by Thingray on May 11, 2007 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was quoting the movie
where they have that big sign up that says "IS THIS GOOD FOR THE COMPANY???"
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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

It took me a while,
but I finally figured it out. I just watched that movie last week, I should have remembered that.
"Dammit monster, I ain't givin you no treefiddy!"

by Thingray on May 11, 2007 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh
Thats what I thought you were doing.
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by Robert on May 11, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well
He wasn't working so productivity must have gone up- OH SNAP.

(I'm j/k apple)

by Gomez on May 11, 2007 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

lately
That has been the case.  When the Ms are on the east coast, it's bad news, because I'm distracted starting at about 2pm and am listening to the game on KOMO from 4pm forward.
Lets trade Weaver and Mateo for a chaise lounge and sixer of PBR.

by appleshampoo on May 11, 2007 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

It makes me sad whenever I see the commerical
that has the scene from the movie where Peter was playing tetris and they redid it so that hes playing WoW instead.
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by Robert on May 11, 2007 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I believe you have my stapler?
"Dammit monster, I ain't givin you no treefiddy!"

by Thingray on May 11, 2007 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

My fantasy team is the Red Swinglines.
Half of my league thinks it's brilliant, the other half doesn't get it.

I'm waiting for an appropriate moment this summer to send someone a trade request with "I believe you have my stapler..."

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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Those are the best names for fantasy teams.
The ones where only certain people get the joke!
"Dammit monster, I ain't givin you no treefiddy!"

by Thingray on May 11, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh and....
watch out for the cornhole.
"Dammit monster, I ain't givin you no treefiddy!"

by Thingray on May 11, 2007 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is going to be the greatest friday night ever
All my things are packed, all my friends are gone. So it's me, my computer, a sixer of Bud Light, and this game thread.

by Corco on May 11, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions  

you're talking
man, I'm moving out on Tuesday. I have approx. 36 beers to finish between now and then, plus whatever wine I consume.

I just watched Real Genius and am primed for this baseball game.

by Matthew on May 11, 2007 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

No Al Leiter today.
I guess he has the same no-travel contract clause as Roger Clemens.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn
Where is everyone?  Is everybody out getting their drinky crow on?  Because I probably will in the next hour myself, lol.

by Gomez on May 11, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm here.
Hearing of drinking makes me nausous right now.  Had a heckuva hangover today.  Bad Gomez :(

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, to my credit
Work and school have kept me from doing any of that all week.  We'll see how well lacking both of those distractions works tonight.

by Gomez on May 11, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

FANTASTIC!!
that show looks hilarious

by Matthew on May 11, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blake Lewis in uniform tonight?
Maybe they reconsidered Weaver's replacement.  Either way, it's an upgrade.  >_>

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Eff Damon
The Mariners are going to RUIN the yankees tonight!

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Adrian Beltre has lousy footwork.
It's incredible that he's still so good in the field.

Quit booing A-Rod, you douchebags. It's been like thirty years.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck him
he tried to steal Boeing.

by Matthew on May 11, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually
people aren't booing him. One guy is booing him.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm with ya on not booing A-Rod.
It happened when the Mariners were good.  And we gave him a crap offer in comparison to other non-Ranger teams, if I recall correctly...only 5 years, right?

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Remember when you boo Alex Rodriguez
you're booing a future HOFer."

God forbid anyone ever does that, Dave! Maybe people should stop booing Bonds, too.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Huh?
Mariners with the best BA at night, worst in the day?

Only the Mariners.

by ThundaPC on May 11, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

we almost have to do better against this douche
we certainly couldn't be any worse
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

You know what never happens?
Baserunners getting pelted by line drives.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

or..
how about guys warming up in the bullpen in places like SF where they are in foul territory.  That always seemed dangerous to me.
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm impressed
Only two Mariners have been to the plate so far, and it's been more than a few minutes.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

What the fuck
Stop swinging at the first pitch, dick.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

If I were manager
I'd demand that every batter work the count to three balls at least once per game.

grr.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

DEATHBRINGER DARRELL RASNER
You can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him!

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

still pissed off
Raul and Sexson.
Two batters.
Two pitches.
Two outs.

WTF.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously
How many errors is this guy going to make?

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

The Unibomb Imploded
just an unfortunate hop
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

I regret to inform you
that the phrase 'fuck horacio' has been copyrighted by one named, Matthew, and continued use of that phrase represents infringement upon his intellectual property.

by Matthew on May 11, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Naturally
That error is going to come back to bite us in the ass.

by JLC on May 11, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Josh Phelps
gets the crappiest hits ever
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

One reason to keep Ichiro:
He's our best shot at keeping our Gold Glove streak alive. Yuni doesn't look like he'll earn it this season, and voters are still too in love with Chavez to give Beltre a chance.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeez ump.
Just because Cano turned away doesn't mean it's a ball.

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

How is the strikezone looking?
Gameday has 3 pitches that went down the middle as balls.

Are we getting screwed?

by Slica on May 11, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Not just us.
This strike-zone is 3 inches wide and 3 inches tall.

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmmm...
Nothing but grounders off Washburn..what gives?

by Greybear on May 11, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Josh Phelps
Your denim is ablaze.

by JLC on May 11, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Rizzs points out
Wshburn is normally a flyball pitcher, but has 4 groundouts. (me falls off chair, and not because of the drinking I'm doing)

by eponymous coward on May 11, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Future HOF'er Cano strikes out!!!
Everywhere Yankees fans jump off the bandwagon!

by JLC on May 11, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't know what Cabrera was looking for
but apparently it wasn't "88mph fastball down the middle."

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Washburn is a breath of fresh air
compared to the rest of the crap in this rotation. I never thought I would say that...

by Happybelly on May 11, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

heh, seriously
with Felix out, I actually REALLY look forward to Wwashburn starts.

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jose Guillen
right now he's pretty much the only Mariner hitter I look forward to seeing.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I was going to say
despite the out he just made, I'm starting to really like him.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Guillen instills confidence to me...
One of the few Mariner hitters that I don't feel is almost surely going to make an out.

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm getting pretty sick
of opposing announcers laughing at our batting approach.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

we have an approach?
that would require study and a plan.  What we have isnt so much an approach as a stupor.
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hahahaha Cabrera
"Oh #$)@#@ that was hammer......errr..wha?"

by JLC on May 11, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Dude
Gameday's strikezone shrunk considerably.

Do it for anyone else? I didnt know they change it like that...based on the ump, I guess.

I wasnt aware of any shrinkage.

by Slica on May 11, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

The mariners must have a really
low line drive rate. They get under everything.

by Matthew on May 11, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Memo to M's...
Clemens isnt back yet.  You're facing Darrel FUCKING Rasner.
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Not just Darrell Rasner
DEATHBRINGER DARRELL RASNER.  Early favorite for the Cy Young, of course.

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh.
I like how every time YES talks about Matt DeSalvo they mention that he was robbed of a win.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

DeSalvo deserves
every bit of his 0 win total.

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

does it creep anyone else out
that Niehaus greets the AFLAC duck?
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I dunno
I've grown attached to that duck over the years.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

It used to
but then I noticed that the Detroit guys go even more batshit crazy over the duck than Dave ever does.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

A lot of booing on the radio
Are there a lot of angry Yank fans or is Washburn doing something wrong?

by fvNK on May 11, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Same guy still booing him.
This guy needs a job and a girlfriend.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Totally off the subject...
Has there ever been a switch-pitcher? (ambidexterous--get your mind out of the gutter)

by Greybear on May 11, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah.
In fact, there's one entering this year's draft.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Greg Harris
I think it was mid-90s, pitched both ways in a game for the Expos.  It was only one game though.
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

OHH BURRRN
This shall be our new catchphrase when Washburn does  well.

by fvNK on May 11, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

fvNK?
That v should be a "u".

by JLC on May 11, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

On the plus side
if the Mariners lose, we can assume it's probably because they're just disoriented from playing in front of so many people at home.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Clive, you bastard
"Tied" wasn't one of the options.

by JLC on May 11, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

O ye bringer of death...
spare our paltry souls
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

shhh..
you uttered "oreo" when Vidro was at bat.  He thought there were some in the dugout, and made sure to get out real quick.
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

See that hit by Ichiro, Lopez?
Wouldn't it be nice if you had reached base? You'd be on third right now.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

yay
this game is all on you Ichiro, homer next time

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Ichiro doing things, everyone else not
I would've faked my death and left this team long ago.

by JLC on May 11, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh-oh
Regression to the mean time.

by ThundaPC on May 11, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Raul
You lucky that wasn't a first pitch out!

by ThundaPC on May 11, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Thats it.
Put Ichiro and Kenji together in the lineup somewhere. And sign more Japanese players.

by Slica on May 11, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

raul? hit? run?
Whats going on here?
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh my goodness.
That was the worst curveball I've ever seen.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Hahahahaha Phelps
Hahaha...aaah...we need more runs.

by JLC on May 11, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

It's such an awful looking curve...
Sure, it moves, but even I can identify it right out of his hand, and when something hangs that long at 71 MPH, it should be squared up more often.

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Curses.
Guillen couldn't sit back on a surprisingly slow and awful breaking ball.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Jose Guillen
Perfect fit for this lineup.

by JLC on May 11, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Phelps turns 29 tomorrow
I want to head to Pioneer Square and find him.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy shit what happened
That play happened in like, 1/10ths of a second.

by JLC on May 11, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy crap
our gigantic first baseman is a klutz.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Washburn saves Sexson.
Sit down Torre, you're bad at your job.

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha.
New York can't buy a call against us.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Now if Felix, Ryan, and Brandon's arms don't
fall off, I'll assume that luck has finally returned to us.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Washburn = GB dynamo.
So that's where Miguel Batista's ability went.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Eh, I don't know.
Batista's looked passable as a #4 type lately.  I think he's fine.

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I figured as much
I just meant Batista is doing well in addition to Washburn, not like Washburn took anything from him.  Then again, I haven't been paying attention to Batista's GB numbers.

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ugh
Last time I was at Safeco, a teenage girl behind me started going on about how the game was half way over, because it was the middle of the fourth inning.

Washington State needs better math teachers.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Josh Phelps' brother was my ...
english teacher my senior year of high school. they look exactly the same

by ASUBoyd on May 11, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh.
There's a charity for women who can't afford dental care?

I have to think there are bigger problems in the world than bad smiles.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Beltre
He was waiting for the Ump to call that a strike.

by ThundaPC on May 11, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd just like to say
that as of today I am practically a USC alumni, woo. I walked at graduation but I have to come back in the fall and take a couple more classes :/

How's the game been going?

by bluemax on May 11, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Congratulations.
Beginning roughly 15 minutes from now they're going to start wanting your money.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh
that was in the valedictorian's speech. I also got to hear Ted Koppell talk about weed. Good times.

by bluemax on May 11, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Never heard of him before
but he sounds like an interesting guy.

by bluemax on May 11, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

His son goes here.
That's the only reason. I nominated myself but the administration wouldn't have any of it.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you list yourself
as a prominent internet blogger?

by bluemax on May 11, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah.
Also made sure they saw how good I look. You'd think that a school in debt would be more willing to consider a commencement speaker willing to work pro bono.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

How does a university go into debt?
I would've paid money for a commencement DVD had they let you speak.

by bluemax on May 11, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because they spend money poorly.
The other day at lunch I'm pretty sure I saw them watering our astroturf lacrosse field.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sort of.
Only without the distinctive alumni.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

heh
that started the beginning of senior year, donate to Senior Gift Drive!!

by Matthew on May 11, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope the Senior Gift Drive people here
appreciate my beer bottle full of loose change.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I gave them all the leftover pesos
I had from that trip to Mexico in '02.

Not sure that's what they had in mind.

by Matthew on May 11, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

'Joh"
To be pronounced like a Brazilian pronounces 'goal'.

by Fett42 on May 11, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

alright
JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 nil

by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

By the way
all of Kenji's home runs look exactly the same.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I love
how the Mariners announcers are brutal on WEaver
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHA
Simms!! boy Wweaver gave up some hard hit balls..thankfully there were no casulties

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

hehe true
still one of the best lines I have heard from an annoucer all season.

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLEEE!!!!
STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!

by Fett42 on May 11, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't even like soccer
So I have no idea why i'm doing this.

by Fett42 on May 11, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hm
If thats what you think an asshole looks like, you might wanna get your colon checked.

by Slica on May 11, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

All the idiot sports talk radio shows think Vidro
was a great move because he's hitting over 300...

I wish there was such a thing as intelligent sports talk radio.

by Happybelly on May 11, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vidro...
wanna get his power back?  Put up a sign on the scoreboard:  hit it here, win a pizza.
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

ok
who is this guy, and what in God's name has he done with Jarrod Washburn??

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

im gonna fly to the game tomorrow
just to give A-rod a standing O..and then leave.

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks Ho, Weaver!
My bar of expectations has been lowered so much that I think Jarrod Washburn is pitching out of his mind.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Heh.
I like how surprisingly disappointed Michael Kay sounds when he says "3-0 Seattle".

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

My friend who I share with mlb.tv account with
changed his credit card and thus left me shitty and unable to watch the game here in DC.  Anyone care to lend their mlb.tv account info?

by bpdawg24 on May 11, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Peavy
7 K2, 1 BB, 1 H through 4 IP

Beast.

by Fett42 on May 11, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Richie!
.200 is fast approaching!

by JLC on May 11, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Blowers:
"you knew it was only a matter of time before Richie starting finding holes"

THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Balls that break?
They don't talk about that in How to Hit like a Seattle Mariner 101.

by JLC on May 11, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wish he had hit Guillen.
I wanted to see all hell break loose.

by Happybelly on May 11, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Ron Guidry
I'll say...three hookers in the last week. Two at once.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

what the hell?
Beltre, you dumbass
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

For fuck's sake, Adrian
Wait until you see the pitch before you decide to start swinging.

by JLC on May 11, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

High Fastball
Beltre's new kryptonite
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

OH MAN
Joh homered while I was writing, and I wasn't at the bar getting 25 cent schooners!

I need to hurry up and get to Al's before somebody goes yard off the Yankee bullpen.  Catch y'all later!!

GO MARINERS.

by Gomez on May 11, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF was Richie doing that far
off the bag?
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

See Richie
Smart fielders run through the base.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Washburn's ERA is now under 3, so I ask
great Mariner pitcher or greatest Mariner pitcher?

by Slozbury Stouvre on May 11, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Can't be greatest
RJ is the greatest pitcher for the M's as well as greatest pitcher of all time.
Unless you mean currently, in which case Felix and Putz still trump
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Michael Kay:
"Matsui swings at the first pitch again."

Michael Kay would not last long as the Mariners announcer.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

wtf
Karen Announcer, to the fan who caught Kenji's homerun: Who's your favorite Mariner?

Kid Fan: uh, Ichiro or Richie Sexson.

Karen, to Sims: I bet it'll be Kenji Johjima before the night's over!

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Posada
Another wussy base hit.

by ThundaPC on May 11, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

He's too powerful
a hit of his like that would stay in the air for 20 seconds giving the infielders plenty of time to field it
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vidro single
bullocks
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Goddamn, a fan catching a ball isn't news worthy
FSN reporter chick: "So you caught a ball."
Fan: "Yeah."
FSN: "How?"
Fan: "With a glove."
FSN: "Which glove?"
Fan: "This glove."
FSN: "How?"
Fan: "I extended my arm out, and the ball went in the glove."
FSN: "Really?"
Fan: "No."
FSN: "....... So who's your favorite Mariner? Willie Bloomquist?"
Fan: "This interview is over."

by JLC on May 11, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF
Ichiro! catch that, don't let Ibanez pad his fielding stats
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Robinson Cano is not good.
His level of overratedness = Michael Young's level of overratedness.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, but if A-Rod leaves
He'll be "The" Yankee
I don't know why people say this, but I've read a few articles that say this
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yankees On Deck
"Sunday morning at 11:30: learn how to throw like Mike Myers!"

The YES Network: not looking out for the future of baseball's best interests.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Can of worms.
Aren't we perhaps being a little obtuse regarding J-Wash.  The guy has a 4.01 lifetime era.  Notwithstanding all the failures of era, don't they kind of even out over time?  I mean, he is clearly the second best starter in the system.  Should we not, you know, appreciate what he is doing for us?

by Isten on May 11, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I am.
Just because I don't think it's sustainable doesn't mean I don't enjoy what he's doing.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's really just the contract
I like Washburn as a pitcher, he's just vastly overpaid.

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's been great today
Succeeding despite bad luck and worse defense.
If you look around the table and you can't tell who the sucker is, and then you see Bill Bavasi, it's him.

by Rollo Tomasi on May 11, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man.
I've never been a big fan of Michael Kay, but I'm starting to come around. He's pretty objective and honest.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I will say
His "SEE ya" call grew on me after a summer internship in NYC and nightly games on YES.

by bpdawg24 on May 11, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've always liked him, even on the Angels
If he can keep getting ground balls, he can sustain a 3.3 ERA with our field and defense.  He's BIG TIME
Jar-rod>A-Rod>K-Rod
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

A's go ahead 3-1
DH Jack Cust with 4th HR in 18 AB. Which is his 5th hit. 4 BB, 6 K.

Getting paid jack shit.

Vidro... will be lucky to hit 4 HR all year.

by Fett42 on May 11, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah...
Cust was tearing up the PCL here in Portland, and Beane got him for "a player to be named."
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like his last name.
It's easy to turn it into something funny.

by JLC on May 11, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

What?
No diving into the crowd for Jeter?

by ThundaPC on May 11, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

What a puss
JEter couldn't even dive into the stands and knock out a lady
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

A few years ago
A-Rod wouldn't have come out of that with a head.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Crowd doing The Wave.
Because, clearly, beating the Yankees is boring to them.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy crap we actually hit Rasner this time?
And Jarrod is pitching a shutout?

WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?

Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy crap that was a play.
Beltre fielded that grounder like Kenji stabs at bad pitches.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Somewhere Bill Bavasi is smiling and saying
"See! See! I told you he was a good signing!"
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by Goose on May 11, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone else notice that Betancourt has 8 errors
already?  At this rate he'll never get GG, but probably because Jeter will win the next 7...
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Deceptive camera work.
Should've known that neither Vidro nor Ibanez were taking it to the wall.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

-sigh- Vidro is awful...
What happens now when Vidro goes all Carl Everett on our ass?  After all, he's under contract through 2009, right?

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Quick! Somebody get Raul back on the juice!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Lucky inning for Proctor.
Competent hitters might've just gone back-to-back-to-back.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Hm
Phelps wished he would have found the ball before barreling into the area in front of home plate.

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"The only thing I look back on about it -- and hindsight would be a great thing to have on the field -- is not knowing where the ball was," Phelps said Friday, just before he faced Seattle starter Jarrod Washburn again. "I was running as fast as I could and didn't take the time to see the ball."

Phelps said he has no problem that Washburn reacted Sunday at Yankee Stadium by hitting him in the back with a pitch. That led to Proctor throwing a pitch behind Yuniesky Betancourt. Proctor and Torre were then ejected from the game.

Proctor was suspended four games, a penalty he is appealing, and was fined $1,500. Torre got a one-game suspension.

As Phelps explained himself Friday, he stressed that he did not want to make the rematch with Washburn "an issue between two teams" this weekend.

"I don't blame him. I would expect someone to step up for his player," Phelps said of Washburn. "I got hit and jogged to first base. No big deal. That's part of the game. It was understood."

Washburn's retaliation came after Phelps had bowled over Johjima well in front of home plate as he scored on a short outfield throw from usually accurate Gold Glover Ichiro Suzuki.

"I knew who the ball was hit to ... I expected Ichiro to hit (Johjima) in the chest with that throw," Phelps said. "And I know I'm not the fastest player on our team. I had committed myself to the (collision). And actually, my body's lower half was still over the plate."

Phelps said the play was just his second collision at home plate in his 12 seasons in the major and minor leagues.

"I didn't have an air brake," he said.

by Fett42 on May 11, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

from Pinstripe Alley:
"Today we learned
that a 4 pitch walk and an inside pitch to a pull hitter is not a winning combination.
We've also learned that swinging at the first pitch often leads to outs."

Welcome to our world, bitches

So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Who's booing?
How're we gonna sign him next year? as well as RJ and trade for Griffey
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Forgot about sweet Lou too
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

That one guy booing is so fucking annoying.
If I ever meet him, I will punch him in the fuckin' face.

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Someone needs to tell that booer
about Tampa's Happy Heckler. Be more creative.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone else have a huge mancrush on Jar-rod
right now?  Probably the no Felix, Ho-Ram and Weaver every 5th day effect.
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah
Err... well... does a normal old girl-crush on J-Rod for the last five years or so count?
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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

109 pitches
I think this is the end of Wash's night.  I wouldn't mind sending him back out there though

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Jarrod Freaking Washburn
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

You'd think he's going for a no-no
Not that I'm complaining about the excitement.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Jarrod Washburn
the new RJ
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

heh
Vidro's BA is 100 points higher than Richie's, yet his OPS is 5 points higher.  I hate Vidro.

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I dunno
Putz is good.  And I never like to see pitchers go over 110, let alone 100
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah
 I agree, I just like CG shutouts

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh...
"That was ball four, but the Mariners don't like to walk."

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Even better.
"...that's the only way you can walk Guillen."

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

So the way I see it, Felix must of pulled some
weird Star Trek Vulcan mind meld shit and gave him part of his pitching power while he's out. Because if you'll notice, his groundballs are up.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeez Bruney.
Guillen looks okay now...I hope he's not hurt...

by BrettJMiller on May 11, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

I have to assume
he'll take tomorrow off, and return Sunday.

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Looked fine in the dugout.
The trainer talked to him for a sec, patted him on the shoulder and walked away.

He's fine.

Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Serious?
Rather get Broussard all the at bats he can get instead.
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bahahahahaha.
That was certainly some kind of hit and run.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHAHA
WORSE. HIT AND RUN. EVER.

by JLC on May 11, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
That was the worst "whatever that was" ever.

by ThundaPC on May 11, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

What. The. Fuck.
Was that.
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by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
that was the worst looking sequence I've ever seen
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

What the hell.
Dammit.  

If we lose by one, I swear to God....

Total 3-ball counts achieved by Jose Guillen this season: 12

by Colby In Boston on May 11, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW
that was the ugliest thing I have ever seen

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

And that shitty hit and run just robbed us of a
run.

Damnit Hargrove.

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by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess not.
But god that was ugly.
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by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

great
it's 4-0 if he they dont have him steal.

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

If they don't have him steal
Bruney probably throws a different pitch.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks, Hendu
C'mon......

C'mon............

C'mon.....................!

Total 3-ball counts achieved by Jose Guillen this season: 12

by Colby In Boston on May 11, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not. My confindence in Putz returned mostly
when he said he's not throwing the split much because he doesn't need to right now instead of not being able to.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why?
Putz is up, we're at the bottom of the lineup.
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wish
I had Ellison's job.

by dz on May 11, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Jesus Fucking Christ.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Peavy's last 4 starts
7 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K
7 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K
7 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 10 K
7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 16 K

0 HR

2-2 record... heh.

by Fett42 on May 11, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

In my copy of MVP 2005, he's pretty much the best
pitcher ever. So for some reason I'm not all that shocked.
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by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah,
and Jeff wonders why I want to someday actually see Peavy pitch in person.  Sheesh.
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by Deanna on May 11, 2007 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, see?
Peavy is his own reason to visit San Diego. Plus, y'know, present company and all.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmm
I can't decide who scares me more, you or Peavy.
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by Deanna on May 12, 2007 1:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Probably me.
I'm guessing Peavy was raised as a southern gentleman. I'm more of a northern asshole.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 12, 2007 1:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

True.
I suppose if I was a batter in the NL, or in the AL East, I'd probably be a lot more terrified of Peavy, though.
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by Deanna on May 12, 2007 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

I dunno.
Peavy has command. Me, on the other hand...well, even the slowest of fastballs are scary when they're coming at your face.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 12, 2007 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

If we have to strike out
I hope they all look as hilarious as that one.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

are you kidding me
the pitch could hit him in the face, and he'd swing
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow.
We give away outs like we're the Salvation Army.
Total 3-ball counts achieved by Jose Guillen this season: 13

by Colby In Boston on May 11, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Poll:
I feel like watching a movie after the game.

Syriana, the Illusionist, or the Great Escape?

by Katal LM on May 11, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Syriana
You won't understand half of what's going on.  I consider myself a pretty smart guy, and I didn't get that movie very much at all.  Of course, I had been to the bar and had had about 3-4 beers beforehand...
Total 3-ball counts achieved by Jose Guillen this season: 13

by Colby In Boston on May 11, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Illusiionist
or perhaps "The prestige"
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by LantermanC on May 11, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good God, Betancourt
Please check your swing more often. Highly entertaining.

by JLC on May 11, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

A split!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Was that a changeup?
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Posada
Posada has the body shape of a post-menopausal woman.

Just throwing that out there.

Total 3-ball counts achieved by Jose Guillen this season: 13

by Colby In Boston on May 11, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

1 down!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

2 down!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Betancourt made that catch
further in the outfield than the one Ichiro caught before.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Cano
But the Yankees think that he'll be a batting champion someday, Jeff.....
Total 3-ball counts achieved by Jose Guillen this season: 13

by Colby In Boston on May 11, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is at least FIVE
splitter/Changeups now!

PUTZ IS BACK???!!??

Go M's

by OBF on May 11, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Ballgame! Mariners win!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

PUTZED!!!
Total 3-ball counts achieved by Jose Guillen this season: 13

by Colby In Boston on May 11, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Putz wooooooooooooooooooooooo
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

by JLC on May 11, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah
what was up with him saying the date of the game? I love Simms though.

by MFAN on May 11, 2007 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

game day has Putz throwing
a 99 MPH fastball,followed by an 88 MPH Splitter/Changeup

I think the REAL putz is Back!!!!

Go M's

by OBF on May 11, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Sims reaction
you'd think we won the World Series
So....who wants gum?

by David Piper on May 11, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Honestly..
What the FUCK is up with Washburn this year?  This is a repeat of two seasons ago with the shitty peripherals and pretty good results..  Oh well

by seattlesundevil on May 11, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I keep telling people...
If you have a guy who's basically a league average pitcher who tends to go on long lucky streaks every few years, is that really such a bad thing?
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on May 11, 2007 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

to be fair
his periphs are better this season.

by Matthew on May 11, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

His run support...
appears to be more or less unchanged though from 2005, though. Hopefully if he keeps this up you all will hit behind him better than we did. It would be a shame if he ended up with a .500 W-L record again.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on May 11, 2007 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

How about Wash?
Kiiiiinda silly tonight.

by bpdawg24 on May 11, 2007 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Washburn
what the hell? I know he's getting lucky but i keep avoiding using him in my fantasy league b/c i keep waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Great job Jarrod. Way to go JJ.

Kenji=the man

by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Alright Guys....
I'm thinking that for the first time since 2003, this team officially does NOT suck.

They aren't very good, but damn, they sure don't suck either.

by PLU Tim on May 11, 2007 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Totally Off-Topic....
Do you guys think that if we made it a point to punch every girl in the face who wears ridiculously oversized sunglasses, it would put an end to that madness?

by PLU Tim on May 11, 2007 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

No.
The black eyes would only encourage further wearing of ridiculously oversized sunglasses.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 11, 2007 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh thank ye gods!!!
I thought I was the only person who both noticed and was pissed off about that.

by Matthew on May 11, 2007 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's quite possibly....
the most retarded fashion-fad in the history of this country.

by PLU Tim on May 11, 2007 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude. No freakin' way.
Leisure suits, Tim, Leisure suits...

Well, parachute pants in my day and age.  Man, I'm still bitter I shelled out several months' allowance for the $75 they cost back then...

Hello, Richie? Stop sucking. kthxbye!

by PositivePaul on May 11, 2007 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't ever move to SoCal
Maybe its just the college environment but I can't go a few feet without seeing those. So awful.

by bluemax on May 11, 2007 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Julio Mateo quickly volunteers.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on May 11, 2007 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe....
That's what pissed him off.

by PLU Tim on May 11, 2007 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let it be known....
that I do not condone domestic violence. I feel that it is best when it is done to completely random people.

by PLU Tim on May 11, 2007 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

No,
You'd have to punch them in the ovaries, then it might work.

by The Beer Baron on May 11, 2007 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

My record is now 5-1
Also, I really hate Yankees games.  Yankees fans drive me nuts, and then Mariners fans who get all pissy about the Yankees fans drive me just as nuts.

A-Rod's really awesome.  He's kicking ass and wearing the high socks and playing third base and that pretty much means he gets amnesty for anything else he may or may not have done recently, such as wear a uniform top that says "New York" on it.

I booed Bobby Abreu, just for the record.  Nobody else.

I was all sad they didn't put Dougie Baseball in for the whole game, but at least I got to see him at the end!

And, WASHBURNINATING THE YANKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES
J-ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDD

Marinerds - a different daily dose of baseblog.

by Deanna on May 11, 2007 10:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Just curious
What do you mean exactly by "Mariners fans who get all pissy about the Yankees fans."

Because I frequently was shouting "Yan-kees Su-uck" and "Fuck the Yan-kees" as much as possible.  

Although, to be honest, it's a lot more fun to come to games when there are more that 47 people there.  But when we beat the Yankees, it's awesome.

Lets trade Weaver and Mateo for a chaise lounge and sixer of PBR.

by appleshampoo on May 11, 2007 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I dunno
Where I was sitting it was just a lot of people yelling lots of stuff and sort of yelling at each other.

I'd rather be at a game of 45,000 Mariners fans than of 18,000 Mariners fans and 16,000 Yankees fans and 11,000 people who are just there for the beer and were dragged along by one side or the other.

(though, yes, to be fair, of 45,000 Mariners fans, chances are that 40,000 think Willie Bloomquist is the best player ever, but that's okay.)

Marinerds - a different daily dose of baseblog.

by Deanna on May 12, 2007 1:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

one question (possibly stupid)
is PositivePaul that posts here the same Positive Paul who was on the Mariners post-game show?
Lets trade Weaver and Mateo for a chaise lounge and sixer of PBR.

by appleshampoo on May 11, 2007 11:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Not stupid I was gonna ask the same thing
I always imagined Paul to be less of the crazed madman type though.
The poster formerly known as KnightofKingK

by Robert on May 11, 2007 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

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