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6/11: Open Game Thread

Wbc_029_tiny by Jeff Sullivan on in Seattle Mariners News, Regular

ROSTER UPDATE: Reitsma right back to the DL, Jake Woods recalled. But remember, Rafael Soriano was criminally unreliable.

First Pitch: 4:05pm PDT

                   

Ichiro CF Sizemore CF Vidro DH Michaels LF Guillen RF Blake 3B Ibañez LF Hafner DH Johjima C Peralta SS Broussard 1B Garko 1B Beltre 3B Nixon RF Lopez 2B Barfield 2B Betancourt E-6 Shoppach C ---------- ----------

Baek (3-2, 4.91)            Byrd (6-2, 3.80)

With only four walks in 64 innings, Paul Byrd is arguably the most prolific strike-thrower in Major League Baseball. This is good news. The Mariner lineup is also way better against finesse pitchers than their more masculine peers (.773 OPS vs. finesse, .726 OPS vs. power), so maybe our odds are a little better today than most of us thought. Of course, Cha Baek could very easily get eaten alive by this lineup from Hell, and there's no JJ to save us at the end, but at least we might be able to keep up this time.

LET'S GO MARINERS!!

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good news:
no matter what happens, the As and Angels can't win today.  Bad news: they also can't lose.

So if we lose, we're effectively tied with the As for third (.002 above them percentage-wise).  Let's go smiley!

In addition to going 18-for-18 in save opportunities, Putz is trying to bring a sense of unity and joyfulness in the Seattle clubhouse.

by appleshampoo on Jun 11, 2007 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, it has been brought to my attention
that most teams have this kind of finesse/power pitcher split. Uh. Well. Still, better Byrd than Sabathia, right?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 1:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Reitsma right back to the DL ?
What the hell is wrong with him now?
"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

by Thingray on Jun 11, 2007 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

It's Chris Reitsma.
Even if it's the worst-case scenario, I'll have difficulty caring.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oddly enough, right after I asked what was wrong
I thought, "I don't really care"...

I'm mostly annoyed that Soriano was too big of a risk, but we sign a bunch of DL-riding assclowns like this.

"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

by Thingray on Jun 11, 2007 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

another gem from our friend Jay over at LGT
about Ichiro's comment on Cleveland.

"Why should he be excited to go to Cleveland?  He gets reminded how crappy his team is in Cleveland."

Apparently 33-26 qualifies as crappy now.  The M's are also a fairly small 3 games behind Cleveland in the AL standings.

Im really starting to dislike the Indians fans (and the Indians team), they seem rather smug for people the root for Cleveland sports teams.

Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Seems like everywhere we go now,
these kind of comments are there to greet us. Do we ever talk this way about other teams? I think we're all too interested in the M's performance to berate the other teams.

by naviomelo on Jun 11, 2007 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well with the Padres, almost all of it was just an
attempt to create some sort of actual rivalry between the two fan bases. It wasn't intentional. Jay however is just a fantastic douche.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is why I'm really, really
hoping they just tee off of Byrd today. LGT is going to piss steam if they do, and I can already feel myself smiling as I read the post game interview with Byrd.
But then, its not too likely, so I'll try to not get my hopes up.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jay's antics
Make me want to dislike the Indians but I'm trying not to fall for it.

They really need to build a roof, tho.

by ThundaPC on Jun 11, 2007 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Try not to pay any mind.
Most everyone over there is pretty cool. Jay's just always a little bitch.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

for sure
I don't even have a problem with Jay, it was just a comment that caught my eye.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

He has a history.
He didn't take too well to Byrd's snow-hitter (ha! get it?!?) being canceled.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh..I missed that
I was gone that week, so I didn't see what went on with the "snow out".  I might have to find that thread, sounds like a fun read.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

We had quite a little war with LGT over those
games.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

awesome!
I'm gonna search for that thread after the game and read through it.  Crazy threads always keep me entertained.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ba-dum-bump!
"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

by Thingray on Jun 11, 2007 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yea, that's right Paul Byrd
You have to go NINE innings to earn your no-hitter.

by ThundaPC on Jun 11, 2007 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Indians!
I just saw a DVD with both Major League 2 and Major League 3 on it for $9.99 at Best Buy.  I've still never seen the third one... maybe I should go back and pick it up one of these days.

by Deanna on Jun 11, 2007 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I never saw it
but the third one inexplicably features the Twins, not the Indians.

Actually, I am not sure I saw the second one -- it might be that forgettable.

by G_ on Jun 11, 2007 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Indians got good
The movie only made sense when made about a crappy baseball team, and the Indians weren't crappy anymore.

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

I didn't even know there was an ML3...
"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

by Thingray on Jun 11, 2007 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I only remember it
because the trailer made it look like it was composed of outtakes from the other Twins movie, Little Big League.

by G_ on Jun 11, 2007 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I remember 2 was so horrible, I didn't even
finish watching it. Maybe that is why I have no memory of there being a 3.
"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

by Thingray on Jun 11, 2007 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aside from Rocky (maybe)
has there ever been a sports movie sequel worth watching?

by G_ on Jun 11, 2007 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

The only good part of 2
The Japanese outfielder: "You have no...marbles!"

by The Beer Baron on Jun 11, 2007 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

God no
The best part of Major League 2 was that Rube Baker kid.  He cracked me up for the entire damn movie.

by Deanna on Jun 11, 2007 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man, Willie's really hitting for some power!
Yeah, off a guy that'll be bagging groceries in three weeks.

Don't hate me, but I actually liked ML2.  I liked how they had Vaughn turn into a paranoid yuppie and he spent the entire movie trying to re-figure out who he was.  I liked how President PalmERRRRR Cerrano became a pacifist Buddhist and lost all his motivation to play well.  And yes, I liked Rube Baker (who is pretty much the physical archetype of the WordUpThome character in the Dugout).  And I loved Bob Uecker's call of a HR off Rick Vaughn: ... oh shit.

Of course it was stupid.  The ML movies were made to be stupid!

BACK UP THE TRUCK!  BACK IT UP!

by Gomez on Jun 11, 2007 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lineup.
Interesting movement.... Lopez gets bumped back down.... Vidro gets bumped back up.... Sexson gets a rest... Johjima sandwiches Raul and Broussard.

Ichiro
Vidro
Guillen
Ibanez
Joh
Broussard
Beltre
Lopez
Yuni

by MfaninAlaska on Jun 11, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Beltre!
I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Jun 11, 2007 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

As with all things Broussard...
the answer is "sometimes."

(Unless you mean" since he's come back with the Mariners, in which case I don't know. Just coming by from LGT to say hi in a totally non-confrontational way!)

by AngG on Jun 11, 2007 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hi
Ben Broussard has been a surprisingly nice bat off the bench (even though he says he'll never get used to it).  Any contribution from him will be a plus.

by ThundaPC on Jun 11, 2007 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Glad to hear he's doing well with you!
when he was good he was very good, but when he was not-so-good it always felt like hitting my head against a wall repeatedly whenever he came up to bat. :)

by AngG on Jun 11, 2007 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I dunno.
For a while there, the Benuardo platoon was pretty good, it seemed.  In Cleveland, that is, not so much in Seattle, for whatever reason.

I guess I have the same feeling towards Geoff Jenkins that you have towards Broussard.  I always pick him up for my fantasy team, get annoyed when he's on a down streak, but then there's always a time (like, say, this past week) where he hits a monster 3-run homer or grand slam on Sunday to win me TB and RBI out of nowhere.  And then I'm all happy... until the next time he's not-so-good.

by Deanna on Jun 11, 2007 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

i keep forgetting to put on subjects. whups!
we had ben for a while before that, and he was frustratingly streaky in 2005. i'm not sure why benuardo was so much better in cleveland vs. seattle aside from "they were overplaying in cleveland the first half of the year and law of averages once they got to seattle, blah blah."

by AngG on Jun 11, 2007 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like Joh in the 5 spot
that is all
In addition to going 18-for-18 in save opportunities, Putz is trying to bring a sense of unity and joyfulness in the Seattle clubhouse.

by appleshampoo on Jun 11, 2007 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyone else
more excited and comfortable with the bottom third of our lineup producing lately than any other part (besides Ichiro of course).  It seems like everytime the middle of the order comes up and we need a basehit they end up walking back to the dugout with a bat in hand...but if the bottom of the order is up I have all sorts of confidence.

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2007 3:22 PM PDT reply actions  

It was nice having Lopez in the 2 hole while it
lasted.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 3:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Understandable move
for this game what with Vidro hitting over .600 vs Byrd with 2 homeruns... and Lopez hitting .250 off of Byrd.

by MfaninAlaska on Jun 11, 2007 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmm...that's what I figured.
Plus, we're still going to NL parks after this which mean after this Vidro goes back to the bench.

by ThundaPC on Jun 11, 2007 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just noticed next to Betancourt in the lineup,
it says E-6 instead of SS!   LOL!  Nice one Jeff!
"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

by Thingray on Jun 11, 2007 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh yeah.
I LOL'd, too...
Okay, this sig thing is sorta working: LEARN HOW TO THROW, YUUUUUUNIIIIIIIII!!!!

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

Actually, I filled in the lineup today.
But in reality, I just copied the E-6 gag from whoever filled it in on Saturday, which I assume is Jeff.  I thought it was pretty damn funny too.

by Deanna on Jun 11, 2007 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pregame update on Mark Lowe
Sounds like he's making progress, throwing every couple of days (even throwing sliders) and it's looking good.  They did say his surgery was unprecedented, so that's always scary.

by Bender on Jun 11, 2007 3:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Since most of us figured his career was over,
anything we can get from him is gravy.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

My fantasy team in the LL league blows.
I've lost 4 games in a row, and dropped 8 places in the standings as a result, including getting shutout in my last game.

Seriously, I have never been shutout before, this is brutal. Check it out:

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

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Saw that. That absolutely sucks.
Despite my opponent having A-Rod and a lineup that just blew up during the week, I was only down 8-7 going into Sunday and then SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY... I lost 12-4 and dropped from 2nd to 5th place.

My public H2H team went 0-fer on the 2nd week of the season.  They still haven't recovered: they're in 9th place out of 12 and 15 back.  And don't even mention my roto squad.

by Gomez on Jun 11, 2007 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

My team
actually had a good week in that league for once. Amazing considering I have like 0 good pitching and my lineup is pretty uneven.

by bluemax on Jun 11, 2007 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mine sucks too
No, sir, they're saying Boo-vasi.

by Mariner John on Jun 11, 2007 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

lmfao
what's with the matching shirts the cleveland pregame guys are wearing?!

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 4:02 PM PDT reply actions  

wow
that an ugly part he's got in his hair.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe
start by removing the bindi? so its offensive to only oner kind opf indian?

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I should clarify
This is their logo now:

That was my attempt to change it.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

well now I feel like
  1. a bucket full of dicks
  2. bag full of assholes
  3. Jay

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can't believe that no one has pressured them
to change it.

It really does piss people off.

by JI on Jun 11, 2007 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

You know
he does have remarkably good teeth.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey!
I think I know that guy! He was in one of my EE courses. Or was it one of my CS courses? I can never remember.

by bluemax on Jun 11, 2007 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's because
he was in ALL of your EE classes and ALL of your CS classes.

by kva15 on Jun 11, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah.
Now, this, is unoffensive:

Well, I guess it does exclude vowels and the primary color yellow.  So, even then, someone'd find somethin' to bitch about...

Okay, this sig thing is sorta working: LEARN HOW TO THROW, YUUUUUUNIIIIIIIII!!!!

by PositivePaul on Jun 11, 2007 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHA
NO-HITTER GONE!!
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Weeee!
I ♥ Ichiro!
I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Jun 11, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions  

No history today, Byrd.
I gotta be honest, I'm honored that LGT has given him "The Cobra" as as nickname.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Vidro
Welcome back to the 2-hole...

by ThundaPC on Jun 11, 2007 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Dave pointed this out to me earlier
Players with a higher WPA than Putz so far this year:

Vlad, A-Rod, Haren, Shields

That's the list.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Which Shields? The starter or the reliever?
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Guillen!!
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 4:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Ugh.
And I thought Byrd was gonna actually give me a 9-inning no-hitter this time.  

OTOH... WOO!  Go Mariners!  Keep Ichiro!

Okay, this sig thing is sorta working: LEARN HOW TO THROW, YUUUUUUNIIIIIIIII!!!!

by PositivePaul on Jun 11, 2007 4:10 PM PDT reply actions  

hahaha
Comical...

Of course, Cha will give it all back...

In addition to going 18-for-18 in save opportunities, Putz is trying to bring a sense of unity and joyfulness in the Seattle clubhouse.

by appleshampoo on Jun 11, 2007 4:10 PM PDT reply actions  

For once, our swing at everything approach is
actually a good idea today.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Baek
Totally not lucky at all today.

by Fett42 on Jun 11, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
I was waiting for Raul to stand at the wall, turn around, and watch the ball fly out.

by ThundaPC on Jun 11, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Baek
Deep flyballs: always a good way to start the inevidable drinking!

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Grady Sizemore
with his unbelievably awesome defense, he deserves some consideration for best player in baseball.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:19 PM PDT reply actions  

3 weeks away
From throwing in a game. Probably 5 weeks away from joining the big club.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Read a blurb on Yahoo sports few days ago
Maybe not the most reliable source, but it's a source nevertheless!

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Travis Hafner
Early slump, or beginning to fall victim to the curse of the old player skills?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:22 PM PDT reply actions  

I was just noticing
that he turned 30 last week.

But I don't think that's that old, really.

by Deanna on Jun 11, 2007 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's not.
But guys like this (think Ben Grieve) tend to hit the wall early.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

How did Ibanez not catch that?
It was in the air FOREVER!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:22 PM PDT reply actions  

"Paging Adam Jones...
Paging Adam Jones...

Adam Jones to LF immediately..."

by tait644 on Jun 11, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beltre gets an "E"
For you know what.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:22 PM PDT reply actions  

For
"That was an impossiblE play"?

by Graham MacAree on Jun 11, 2007 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

stupid shift
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 4:22 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Well
This is a fun inning.

by ThundaPC on Jun 11, 2007 4:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't know
If I am more pissed at Raul for not being there to get that catch or more pissed at Raul for making Beltre run that far away to try to get that ball.

Fucking Retire already!

by mark s @ Lookout Landing on Jun 11, 2007 4:24 PM PDT reply actions  

That was like 3 straight strikes.
Now watch Paul Byrd get a strikezone the size of Jay's ego.

by JLC on Jun 11, 2007 4:24 PM PDT reply actions  

This won't end well.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:25 PM PDT reply actions  

You know Cleveland wants this game BADLY
They are real pissed about the last game. I wouldn't be surprised to see a bean ball or 2.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh that scared the shit ouf of me
Baek you lucky sucker.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh god I thought that was slam.
SCORE LOTS OF RUNS!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:26 PM PDT reply actions  

That's okay
as soon as Baek leaves Jake Woods can come in and baffle those Midwesterners with his mysterious tan.

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Balls hit right at Ibanez
I'm still not sure if he has the range to get those.

by JLC on Jun 11, 2007 4:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Should be interesting
too see how consistent this strike zone is throughout the game.  Might see some ejections if this tiny ass zone continues...Garcia not Hargrove :)

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2007 4:27 PM PDT reply actions  

wait
why is lopez not in the 2 hole anymore?

he was great.

by PShwa on Jun 11, 2007 4:31 PM PDT reply actions  

1 game
He had an 0fer yesterday.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh, dang
I only heard the first two innings of yesterday's game on the radio.  Whoops.

probably just as well, anyway.

by Deanna on Jun 11, 2007 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

1.
Didn't get a hit yesterday.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Un
J'est numero un pour vous mon cherie

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope it's tied in the top of 9
with ichiro at the plate, 2 outs, and bases loaded.

He'll be hungry, and tired of the stench of Cleveland.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:32 PM PDT reply actions  

oh Vidro you silly goose
Perhaps a few more days at the gym will give you warning track power!

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

What can Chris Snelling buy you?
Jose...FATAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSS....Vidro!

bbr

by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Speaking of which
I wonder how Doyle's knee's doing.  He's been AWOL ever since he got hurt.

by Gomez on Jun 11, 2007 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chris Snelling
currently sporting a 494 OPS in AAA

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

"The Panini Can"?
That doesn't sound appetizing at all.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

i take that back...
my life would be complete if i owned a cleveland floppy hat!

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like how Baek throws so much junk
and gets more wins than King Felix.

No, I really don't, but I find it amusing.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Vidros cell ringer
Probably sounds like ice cream truck music
My parents didn't want to move to Florida, but they turned sixty, and that's the law.

by Ben in Va on Jun 11, 2007 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Either that or the sound of bacon sizzling.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wouldn't that just piss him off?
All right, someone's making bacon!

...

aw fuck

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Willies = Wierd Al's White and Nerdy
My parents didn't want to move to Florida, but they turned sixty, and that's the law.

by Ben in Va on Jun 11, 2007 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weaver's-Because I got High
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

weaver's:
"I'm half the man i used to be"

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vidro OPS
now sub .700
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

This time last year Carl's OBP was around .338
Vidro's coming into tonight was .346...

Granted, Carl dropped off the face of the planet in July, but through June...

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2007 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

plus
Everett would get pissed every now and then and get tossed, which was always fun to watch.  Vidro is to nice.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

umpires mailing this one in too
home plate and 1st base having GREAT games thus far

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2007 4:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Well to be fair, the home plate guy is pretty
new at this.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Veddddy close
I give Baek E-1

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Cleveland announcers complaining about
home scorers.

You guys should make a trip to Seattle.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:45 PM PDT reply actions  

quote of the game:
cleveland announcer A: "They charge him with an error."
cleveland announcer B: "Ahh, c'mon! we're at home!"

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 4:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Raul must be getting sick of these infields coming
into his outfield and catching his balls.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:46 PM PDT reply actions  

no kidding.
It is like no one trusts Raul's glove anymore.
I wonder why?

by mark s @ Lookout Landing on Jun 11, 2007 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beltre should just play the entire left side
of the infield, and Betancourt should play the area between left field and Beltre.

by JLC on Jun 11, 2007 4:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Betancourt needs to just play shallow
LF. That way he reduces the amount of ground Raul needs to cover and makes every SS play harder for himself thus reducing errors.

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 4:46 PM PDT reply actions  

BOOOOORING
This game could use some snow.

by Slozbury Stouvre on Jun 11, 2007 4:46 PM PDT reply actions  

even better...
bow out semi-gracefully and leave the game all together

by thenatural on Jun 11, 2007 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like Baek
Through his expressionless, junk ball, pudgy facedness I like this kid!

I can't explain it. I think he's the shit!

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes
and he only costs like 50K per start as opposed to Clemens' million.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I summon Cha Smiley!

Expressionless?  I'll show you expressionless!

Go Cha!  Smile on that crazy diamond!

by Deanna on Jun 11, 2007 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

well, to be fair
when I took that picture, he was hanging out with Chris Young, who is somewhat frightening :)

by Deanna on Jun 11, 2007 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Woah
I didn't know he had teeth.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh how i love it
when mlb.tv just turns off randomly.

i guess the inning's over.

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

One of these games Richie Sexson is gonna run
out into left field and steal one of Raul's outs and Ibanez is gonna kill himself.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:48 PM PDT reply actions  

either sexson...
or ballgame from the dugout...

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was strike.
The ump is screwing both teams.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Right down the middle of the plate.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

where was it?
right down the middle of the plate....so, it's a ball.

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

heh
Byrd was an Angel... Guillen's splits mean nothing

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 4:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Rauuul
He gets 3 U's now.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

at least it's not like the old days...
when the only strikes an ump would take away the corners from moyer shudder

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

RAUUUUUUUUUUUULLL
power back????
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

RAUx13L
In addition to going 18-for-18 in save opportunities, Putz is trying to bring a sense of unity and joyfulness in the Seattle clubhouse.

by appleshampoo on Jun 11, 2007 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

lol...
glad i voted for 5 raul homers before 20 yunibomber errors!

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

2 homers in the last 3 games
Power coming back?
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Apparently Raul's homerun
Was for the birds.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, if it really was his shoulder
then Vidro needs to sit, Raul needs to DH, and Jones/trade acquisition need to play left.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I was just thinking that too
when people mentioned Vidro's OPS -- that it would make the most sense for Raul to go back to DHing, really, and Jones to come up and play the outfield.  Or Jeremy Reed.  Or, well, anyone.

by Deanna on Jun 11, 2007 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I want to see a bird interfere with a play.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Byrd is getting annihilated.
The same almost went for one of those birds.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions  

thanks MLBtv
that was a hell of an update on the sox/phillies game.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Birds in the outfield, Byrd on the mound.
Weird.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Fucking birds
Stop throwing crap on the field you litter bugs.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:55 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Worst homerun call ever.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:55 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHAHA
Dave couln't figure out who was batting!!!!! and yay for starting Jose Lopez today!!!!

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 4:55 PM PDT reply actions  

JoSe CAN YOU SEEEEEEEE
Yeah, this Byrd guy was destined to be crushed.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

JOSE LOPEZ!!!!!!!!
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

This is fun
I love how we destroy pitchers who throw strikes
In addition to going 18-for-18 in save opportunities, Putz is trying to bring a sense of unity and joyfulness in the Seattle clubhouse.

by appleshampoo on Jun 11, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Too bad the pen is shot
looks like they're getting some work today. And whatever the result, I'm glad Byrd is getting pounded like a mutt

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Jake Woods
and Baek should be able to finish this game between themselves.

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow.
i've missed both home runs this inning.

by kbdub on Jun 11, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

JOSE!!!!!!!!!
where's your no-no now, bitch?!?!!

by Zack on Jun 11, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

JOOOOOOOOSEEEEEEEE
Woohoo!  I'm loopy for Lopez!

by Deanna on Jun 11, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG
I FUCKING LOVE THIS TEAM!

by Babar @ Lookout Landing on Jun 11, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

man there is a long delay on mlb.tv today...
every one of my comments have been out of context.  Not that theyve been any good anyways

by thenatural on Jun 11, 2007 4:57 PM PDT reply actions  

"Short end of the stick"?
Snow's the only reason Byrd wasn't killed in that other game too.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:57 PM PDT reply actions  

If Brandon Fahey were playing, I'd be afraid
that he was gonna get carried off by a bird.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow....
i didn't expect this.  

Hopefully Cha Sizzle gives them a half decent start, and takes some of the pressure off the pen.  

by marc w on Jun 11, 2007 4:57 PM PDT reply actions  

That's the first ball not smoked this inning.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Byrd's ERA up
by half a run. I love it.
The Mariners should be renamed to 'Invisible hand of player regression'

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 4:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I'M SICK OF THESE MOTHERF**KIN' BIRDS,
ON THIS MOTHERF**KIN' FIELD!
"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

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

What happens if....
A big fatass grumpy bird somehow catches a ball and flies away with it over the left field fence? Does that count as a home run?

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 4:58 PM PDT reply actions  

So how's the Cleveland bullpen?
:looks at closer:

:closer has 6.65 ERA:

Heh.

Betancourt's got some insane peripherals, though.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Small Sample Size alert!
Raul OPSing .890 over 41 ABS in June.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Apparently, Ibanez in June:.343/.410/.486
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions  

As soon as he fouled that off
some guy in the stands behind home plate shouted "AHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOY!"

I only know this because no one else is at the ballpark.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions  

And remember, the Angels don't play today
so a win moves us up a half game! That might be the only way for us to gain any ground on those guys.

by Slozbury Stouvre on Jun 11, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Detroit not playing either.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

question:
why is reitsma on the dl?

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 5:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Elbow inflammation
"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

by Thingray on Jun 11, 2007 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Elbow inflammation.
Same thing that sent him there the first time.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

My question is,
he was only back for a few days. How exactly does that work?
"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

by Thingray on Jun 11, 2007 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dorks.
"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

by Thingray on Jun 11, 2007 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

By the way
I tried Skittlebrau once. Don't repeat my mistake.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

hmmm...
I just got an idea so foolproof that...

smashcut

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm stealing that line Jeff!
"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

by Thingray on Jun 12, 2007 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

Doc said he was okay
He came back.  He was not okay.  He got sent back down.

The only situation where there's an imposed time limit is when you get sent to AAA (10 days minumum after demotion) or the DL (15 or 60 days depending on which DL).  If you get called up, you can get sent back wherever at any time afterward given the team is technically allowed to send you to the minors/DL.

by Gomez on Jun 11, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Reitsma has back spasms
or was that pushing it?

by tworsandtwols on Jun 11, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Andy Marte
well there's a spectacular bust for you.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:03 PM PDT reply actions  

So has Coco Crisp been for Boston.
That trade didn't work out for anybody.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Worked pretty well for Atlanta
It's like they never come out on the losing end of a trade.

by JLC on Jun 11, 2007 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Only Mariners with OPS below .700
Vidro and Sexson. Our lowest OPS hitters are coming from 1B and DH.

by JLC on Jun 11, 2007 5:03 PM PDT reply actions  

gee whiz
it would be really tough to fill those positions with talent from somewhere else in the organization.  i mean, we just don't have anyone else capable of catching our infielder's throws or not fielding at all

by Zack on Jun 11, 2007 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Broussard and Hafner
I used to get those two confused all time back in like 2003,2004.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
That's like getting Ichiro and Hideki Matsui confused.

by Gomez on Jun 11, 2007 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, it was just one of those things
left-handed hitting 1B/DH with good pop in the bat
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

My first memory of Broussard:
Runner on first, close game with Indians leading.

Me: Who the fuck is this guy? He probably sucks
Garcia: No, Graham. I'm the one who sucks. * throw meatball *.
Broussard: LOL owned. * blam *
Jay: I got it, I got it! OW MY EYE!

by Graham MacAree on Jun 11, 2007 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

WE'RE WINNING WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I'd love to see a 6-7 HR month out of Raul.

by Gomez on Jun 11, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions  

lol...
...those matching red shirts still crack me up.

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 5:06 PM PDT reply actions  

seriously...
nice T-Shirts... very professional

by thenatural on Jun 11, 2007 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Say Weaver regresses back to his usual 6 ERA self
Well, that will make him a pretty reliable 5th starter since to do that the rest of the way he will only have to post like a 4.75 ERA.

Then, what do you do with Horacio Ramirez when he comes off the DL? You don't boot Baek out of the rotation. That would just be fucking stupid. Do they put him in the bullpen, or just do away with him altogether finalizing the HoRam/Soriano trade as a top 3 worst in Mariner history?

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 5:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm guessing bullpen. Maybe in a swingman like
role.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

SPRING BREAK, WOOOO!
I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Jun 11, 2007 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

They give him a rehab assignment
He blows.  They bring him back and put him in the pen and/or they release him.

That's assuming he comes back and there's no guarantee of that.  I haven't heard anything about his condition.

by Gomez on Jun 11, 2007 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Send to minors, trade, DFA...
the trade's already a bust. The Mariners thought he'd be better than he is, but at this point they know he doesn't have enough.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

They suck at pitcher evaluation.
Really, really bad. They value the wrong things.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Seattle Mariners
we only value pitchers with names between 12 and 14 letters long.

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Completely inept
You have a guy in the minors (Ryan F.) that is the same kind of pitcher HoRam with better stuff. So you trade your second best reliever for HoRam. This has been talked to death, but everytime I think about it I want to choke somebody in the Mariners FO.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's why your getting creamed Byrd, because you
use that old style windup. How about catching up with the 21st century.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 5:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I wonder what it's like
to be a pitcher against the Mariners and have to tell yourself to throw more balls.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG
RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL

by kbdub on Jun 11, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions  

This is comical
In addition to going 18-for-18 in save opportunities, Putz is trying to bring a sense of unity and joyfulness in the Seattle clubhouse.

by appleshampoo on Jun 11, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions  

WOOO
RAULLLLLLL I give you "L"s instead

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT
IBANEZ IS BACK!!!

HE'S BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
HOLY SHIT THAT WAS CRUSHED!!!!!!!!
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Olives Mayo Feta Garlic
There's no way, no way in heck Raul has just doubled his HR total tonight.
Okay, this sig thing is sorta working: LEARN HOW TO THROW, YUUUUUUNIIIIIIIII!!!!

by PositivePaul on Jun 11, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Raul:
Saved up all his power from April and May for this game.
Hard work never killed nobody, but I won't take my chances.

by JAH on Jun 11, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

lol...
vidro's fat just untucked his jersey.

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

This is one of my favorite games of the year so
far.

Suck it Jay. Suck it long. Suck it hard.

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

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

AWESOME!!
"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

by Thingray on Jun 11, 2007 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

holy hell
i leave for two minutes and raul goes yard again?!?!?

by Zack on Jun 11, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT THE HELL
Raul got his special sauce back!

by Gomez on Jun 11, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

im expecting 4 errors from Yuni this inning
so he can catch up in the poll
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Vidro buying Raul dinner
Vidro didnt have to run...very thankful for that

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

mlb.tv
..is really starting to piss me off. yesterday it plain wouldnt work and today its blacking me out of the game in cleveland. I live in central new york?

by CKel on Jun 11, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

And, he pulled that home run!
I like that! One opposite field, and one pulled!
"Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau?"

by Thingray on Jun 11, 2007 5:12 PM PDT reply actions  

I was just about to say, who ever gave Raul back
his HGH, thank you!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

So lets see here.
Padres:Best team in the National League-Swept
Indians:One of the best teams in baseball-Being destroyed.

I LOVE JUNE!

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

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions  

not just being destroyed....
but, being destroyed by raul ibanez and baek.  what the deuce?!

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does this mean
The Battle of Grass Creek will be a massacre for us?  Bizzaroworld!
Hard work never killed nobody, but I won't take my chances.

by JAH on Jun 11, 2007 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey Jeff
A little off topic here, but I sent you the Yuni-Bomber graphics, but it said I might need to re attach them for some reason.  Did ya end up getting them?

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

All right cool.
Just figured I'd ask since Hotmail was being kind of a bitch.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2007 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

KKK
When did Baek get stuff?

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 5:15 PM PDT reply actions  

You know what I'd love to see?
Paul Byrd stopping the game with two outs in the top 5th, telling the umps he can't see and trying to get the game called.

by Gomez on Jun 11, 2007 5:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Raul's season OPS: 774
He's passed Betancourt now, and has a .987 through 42 June ABs.  Maybe he's back again?  It seems like Raul does the opposite of what we expect.  We've said he was done for two years now, then he goes all 2006 on us.  Then we say he'll be good, and he looks like shit for a few months, so we hate on him again.  Then he hits 3 HRs in 3 games...what the fuck Raul?

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2007 5:16 PM PDT reply actions  

He was hurt.
When I wrote that post about his bat being slower, I didn't realize he'd had a bum shoulder. His bat was slower, but he's healthy now, and everything's back to normal.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Baek is lovely
What a K machine!

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 5:17 PM PDT reply actions  

regression to the mean..
never fails us with Raul Ibanez

by CKel on Jun 11, 2007 5:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey Felix!!....
be more like Baek.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet Jesus a competent starter
We may not have many aces, but we've got #4's coming out of our asses.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

hey I'll take 5 number 4's
over a #3, 7, 8 and 1,9678(Joel)
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Have to do it.
Ichiro: I do #2s in mine. All the time.
Ibanez: Yes you do, Ichiro. Yes you do.

by tworsandtwols on Jun 11, 2007 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rejected FSN Slogans
Mariners and their staff of #4 pitchers take on the AL West.

by Robert on Jun 11, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

christ...
and to think i was worried about this game...

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by sirbrianwilson on Jun 11, 2007 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Today's lesson:Regression to the mean, it's swift.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I just started listening
Has Niehaus been talking to the birds all game?
Hard work never killed nobody, but I won't take my chances.

by JAH on Jun 11, 2007 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

New pitcher.
Cabrera has 18 walks in 23.1 innings :(

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

With Byrd's game today...
It's probably a good thing that my H2H opponent this week will not be meeting the 50-IP minimum.  

But, huzzah!  Lopez's HR will help.  

Okay, this sig thing is sorta working: LEARN HOW TO THROW, YUUUUUUNIIIIIIIII!!!!

by PositivePaul on Jun 11, 2007 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Broussard
still an Indian at heart
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

I just got home.
Holy shit. 7-0 and Ibanez with two home runs?!?!?!

Maybe it was his shoulder?

by Happybelly on Jun 11, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Guy who can't throw strikes?
Proceed with operation offensive shutdown!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah, is this the same Cabrera
from the O's game last week or something?

by thenatural on Jun 11, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fernando Cabrera
Pineiro look-alike??

Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah I can see that
I guess he's missing the goatee to be Joel
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

true!
but he does have the annoying smile.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

i think that this poll is
going to be very very short lived.

welcome back Raul

Fuck you Kenny Lofton

by dbroncos31 on Jun 11, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

unfair
their corner OFs have range and stuff.

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Nope, offense still there
Although fiendishly foiled by Micheals

by Graham MacAree on Jun 11, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Game = official
Now the birds can do whatever the fuck they want, as far as I care.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Sigh
12 pitch inning for Cabrera.
I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Jun 11, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

It's not one bird.
It's not two birds.

It's three dozen birds.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

What
They're not allowed to get hits

by Graham MacAree on Jun 11, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

So,
What if Baek pulls a Randy Johnson on one of those seagulls???
Okay, this sig thing is sorta working: LEARN HOW TO THROW, YUUUUUUNIIIIIIIII!!!!

by PositivePaul on Jun 11, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

it probably wont have the same explosiveness
of the Randy Johnson fastball, but I will laugh regardless

by thenatural on Jun 11, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stupid softball. I wanna keep watchin this game.
Oh well. Go Mariners! Go Seagulls! LOL.

Suck it Jay.

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

by Goose on Jun 11, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Cha...
We need more innings plz...damn it...
In addition to going 18-for-18 in save opportunities, Putz is trying to bring a sense of unity and joyfulness in the Seattle clubhouse.

by appleshampoo on Jun 11, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions  

AAAHHHHH!!!
A's fan, living in Oakland

by Soaker on Jun 11, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Dang.
Is that John Smoltz up to bat?  Blake sure looks like Smoltz there.

Also.  Man, is Felix charting this game?  He really needs to.  Baek's curve ball has been sooooo effective tonight.

With that, I'm out.  My kid's last game tonight...

Okay, this sig thing is sorta working: LEARN HOW TO THROW, YUUUUUUNIIIIIIIII!!!!

by PositivePaul on Jun 11, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions  

haha
i like the cleveland announcer complaining about yuni going home

by kbdub on Jun 11, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Beautiful.
The announcers are upset that Yuni threw home. Heh.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions  

inside pitch
life flashes before baek's eyes

by Zack on Jun 11, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Too many birds on the field.
Jose Vidro can take care of this problem. He hasn't had lunch yet.

by JLC on Jun 11, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

boooo
that's an easy out w/o the shift

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

If all those birds
start crapping, will Hargrove come back out on the field to claim a return of the snowout? And if he does, and slips and falls, will anyone besides me break a rib laughing?

by kva15 on Jun 11, 2007 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here's the patented "Baek Big Inning"
Damn, thought he could avoid it today.

With Woods coming in to pitch 4 innings, I'm getting scared.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Raffy Chavez: Mexican
Cha Seung Baek: Korea
Kenji Johjima: Japanese

I wonder what that mound conference was like

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh......my god.
Get the ball down, Bruce Chen's twin.

by JLC on Jun 11, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

We need more runs
Jake Woods is nooooot good.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

with Woods likely pitching tonight
I would like us to put more runs on the board.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Trot Nixon
no question he used to be a Red Sox.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I love how fast he is.
Also, I think Trot Nixon's footspeed is the physical equivalent of absolute zero.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I love this lineup
even you Fatass... okay, not you

by Zack on Jun 11, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I love that Ichiro is bunting for a single
even when he's just trying to move the runner over

by thenatural on Jun 11, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Baek's K/BB ratio better than anyone on
the Ms not named JJ. How weird is that? He's tied for 17th among major league pitcher with over 40IP.

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

If we win tonight
that'll be a 15-5 run over the last 20. I fuckin love June.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

These pitchers are tricky
They tend to not throw pitches in the strikezone. I know, I know, crazy isn't it?

by JLC on Jun 11, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Forgiving umpire today.
Calling a lot of outside strikes for both sides.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

this ump sucks
i'll beat him if i ever meet him in an alley...he'll be bruised and still won't say he got 'struck'

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd feel a lot better right now
If the Indians had scored their runs in the first.

by Graham MacAree on Jun 11, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Baek
Give us 6.
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jun 11, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, pull him.
I hate to see the pen so overused, but we don't have the starters for it.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2007 5:57 PM PDT reply actions  

ooooookayyy
lets not had flashbacks to 2001 guys. Finish this one off.

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I agree
plus...no JJ
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

dammit Cha
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I wonder when...
the Cardinals will steal the "Grady Sizemore comes and plays" promotion and turn it into "Adopt David Eckstein"?

by Faux on Jun 11, 2007 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

O
Flaherty
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jun 11, 2007 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

"Never stop believin"
If that kid doesn't turn into an astronaut then he's a filthy hypocrite.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

O
Shit
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jun 11, 2007 6:02 PM PDT reply actions  

me not happy
plz end inning still up 3 runs

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I miss the NL
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Close games are fun...but still...
I think we deserve a nice, stress free, 9-0 win.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2007 6:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Sit down Jason Michaels
Now a guy I really hate Casey Blake
K-Rod is bad for baseball.

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Sean Green
so does not make me think of a K per IP pitcher

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions  

whew
weird that Green and Baek apparently learned how to pitch at the same random time.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Get this punk out Sean Green
Don't walk him i don't wanna see Pronk with bases loaded again
K-Rod is bad for baseball.

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

God damn it Raul
How do you let Sizemore get to 3rd?

Also, how did Green get his ERA down to 2.55?

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Low ERA because
he lets inherited runners score and gets his own out. jerk

by ASUBoyd on Jun 11, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay Raul now you have make up for it
By hitting number 3
K-Rod is bad for baseball.

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

I have a feeling JJ is ready to go tonight
he threw like 9 non-stressful pitches yesterday.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

I've never know a white guy named Grady
But I guess i never really "knew" grady from Sanford & Son either.

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 11, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

dammit.
fucking dammit. We need to get putz a backup arm.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

So Hargrove has three pitchers in this inning
and I've been reading a lot lately that this bullpen is overworked. Is this really a good idea, using so many pitchers so quickly?

by tworsandtwols on Jun 11, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

well.....
they should put that on his baseball card then.  Avoid confusion for bigots....

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 11, 2007 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Really?
I never woulda guessed, especially since I used to play baseball with his cousin Kyle -- who was full white at least to my knowledge -- before he died in a tragic car accident.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I knew a 7 run lead would'nt be safe
These Indians are just too pesky it's like an entire team of Orlando Cabreras and one Vlad
K-Rod is bad for baseball.

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, Sherrill!
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Way to go George
George>Pronk
K-Rod is bad for baseball.

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions  

WOOOOOO!!!
I don't think my heart can take 3 more innings of this.  Score some runs!!!!!

by Zack on Jun 11, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions  

it's Weavers throw day
and he only threw 58 pitches on Saturday.  Just sayin'.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Is Pronk to dangerous too IW Casey Blake
Seems like Casey Blake hurts us the most out of all these guys
K-Rod is bad for baseball.

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Rauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuulllllll!
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

2 HR's and a triple?!
His SLG is goign through the roof!

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy shit, Ibanez
A triple and 2 HRs???

by anky on Jun 11, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Rauuuuul!
Earning his extra Uuus today!
Hard work never killed nobody, but I won't take my chances.

by JAH on Jun 11, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Raul Ibanez is amazing.
I'm never writing him off ever again.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Can I buy a vowel?
How about a U?

by tworsandtwols on Jun 11, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I'M SCARED...
whats going on tonight? something's not quite right

by thenatural on Jun 11, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

UGHHH
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

IT WAS THE SHOULDER!!!
HALLELUJAH!!!
HOSANNAH! HOSANNAH!

I'm going to hell.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh dammit
Kenji's the one non-Ichiro guy I trust in that situation.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Another triple!
Wow, another Mariner with a four XBH night.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

IBB.
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ibanez' OPS
up 50 points today.
Homie's almost over .800

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 6:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Good thing he stayed put.
Sizemore is awesome.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 6:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Plus
I think running to third wore him out.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really hate that guy.
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck Adrian
Why you have to prove me right?
K-Rod is bad for baseball.

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

I think I speak for all second guessers....
Raul should have stole home on the previous pitch.

Or better yet, bring back the beautiful Beltre Bunt for the squeeze.

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 11, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

at least we're not as hopeful as we were
3 innings ago, I think we all know this isn't gonna end well.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Beltre WPA -.100
He really is unlucky in high LI situation.

by DrNaka on Jun 11, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah
Between that and the Lofton robbed home run, that's a lot of undeserved negative WPA.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jesus
He ripped that.  A foot farther left and thats a 2 run double.

by Dylan @ Lookout Landing on Jun 11, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

NOOOOOO
why is Davis getting warm??
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Morrow the closer tonight?
With JJ out does Brandon close tonight if it comes to that?

by seattlesundevil on Jun 11, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Apparently.
That'd explain why Davis is warming up right now.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does Sims say the same thing
every time?
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Since when
did GS52 learn how to pitch to righties?

by Dylan @ Lookout Landing on Jun 11, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

What the hell happened?
I go away to play ping pong and we're up 7.  I come back to this.

by Bender on Jun 11, 2007 6:27 PM PDT reply actions  

how did trot
tranfer that much pine tar to him helmet in such a short period of time.  Does he work those things in the offseason?

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 11, 2007 6:27 PM PDT reply actions  

How many pitches can George throw?
How many does Grover think he can throw
K-Rod is bad for baseball.

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:27 PM PDT reply actions  

it looked like it...
but it also looked like he just got something stuck in his cleat... lets hope for the latter

by thenatural on Jun 11, 2007 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ok that was close, but
there is no reason Sherrill can't go 2 and a 1/3 tonight

by Zack on Jun 11, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Weird.
Sherrill had the most trouble with the lefty.

Can we leave him in please? That inning was easy.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Why can't GS52 be a long reliever?
he's thousands of times better than Green, White or Davis.
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Because good long relievers
get turned into good setup men and closers.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

But we have a great setup guy
and a great closer. So why not make him a LR?
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

He could probably pitch
the 6-8 innings or 2 1/3 innings couldn't he?
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Drug him
McLaren!
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

say hello to adam jones?
its about time we find an excuse to call him up

by CKel on Jun 11, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Who needs starters?
when you've got a lights out bullpen?
I guess I know the answer to that by August

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Davis in the 8th
against his former team, the story just freakin writes itself.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

me too
im sure Jay will have something to say about it.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is this guy a HOFer?
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh.
Certainly not for baseball.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Three hundred, twenty six saves.
3.96 career FIP.
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

no
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

are you drunk?
Roberto Hernandez in the Hall of Fame?

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

If he puts Jason "Mateo" Davis
Can they fire him?

I don't think Grover has the brain for the suicide squeeze

K-Rod is bad for baseball.

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:31 PM PDT reply actions  

wonder
what grover and guillen are talking about

by ASUBoyd on Jun 11, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

So, let's get some runs, okay?
George is only at 14 pitches, but I am doubting he'll be back out there.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Grover talking with Guillen
I hope the conversation wasn't about something wrong with him.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Morrow is up.
Please don't pitch Davis.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

wtf?
can we get a liner to drop in a hole somewhere?

by thenatural on Jun 11, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Hargrove
Asking Jose Guillen if he can bunt the next time he's up

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2007 6:33 PM PDT reply actions  

did I hear that right?
reliever with a 89mph FB? jeesus. Wedge is totally onto us.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 6:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Roberto Hernandez is a high BB guy isn't he?
Only explanation I can think of.  Nice play by Peralta too.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2007 6:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Pool on the Ichiro pitch count this AB
Who's got 11?
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Just leave Sherill in
The rest of the game. Why not?

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Because we don't know
how this game's going to turn out. I can tell Sherrills tired.
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ichiro made him work
But we went 123 against a guy who's old enough to be Lopez and Yuni's grandfather
John McLaren for Manager

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm really really getting sick
of these Indian announcers.

by Babar @ Lookout Landing on Jun 11, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

agreed...
I miss the San Diego guys

by thenatural on Jun 11, 2007 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

GS52 is still in there!!!
Hargrove getting pretty good at this bullpen stuff

by Zack on Jun 11, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I dont trust Jason Davis with a 3 run lead
I dont even trust him with a 5 run lead
John McLaren for Manager

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Flat offspeed pitch whacked for a single
I don't like the look of this inning...
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

well, without a day off hardly ever
we can only expect to have games like this where we fall apart...not to mention our offense falling back asleep

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh no
Morrow in, runner on. We're doomed.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, they're playing Hell's Bells for Morrow.
I think they know what's coming!
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

throw strikes
that's all I have to say Brandon.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Worst part
We're gonna lose all the momentum we had before today..lame

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Shit
This is not looking good.

by anky on Jun 11, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh... Oh...
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

bring JJ
I don't care id he's dead
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

This guy behind the plate
won't stop moving his leg. It's annoying.

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

I feel so helpless
It is weird to not have a JJ to shut down these situations

by seattlesundevil on Jun 11, 2007 6:46 PM PDT reply actions  

where was that???
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

oh god oh god oh god
GET THE HELL AWAY FROM US SCRAPPY

by TyranT on Jun 11, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

that EXACT SAME pitch
was a strike for Cabrera against Vidro.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Wouldn't mind some tissues here
It is about to get very sad around here...

by seattlesundevil on Jun 11, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

That pitch was obviously outside.
But, with the zone this ump has, it could have gone either way.

by Happybelly on Jun 11, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

I want a K
Then I want a DP

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

WE below 50%
And if Morrow does somehow get out of this, he'll still be too exhausted for the ninth.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

K needed now
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Why no 3-2-3?
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK
GODDAMNIT.

Least its only tied... sumofawhore

by TyranT on Jun 11, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice relay
But still, FUCK!
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

SHIT
At least they got the out at the plate.

by JLC on Jun 11, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Well all my fingernails are now gone
I think I'll start chewing off my fingers now.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Good relay, Betancourt
But fuck, we just blew a 7 run lead.

by anky on Jun 11, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh hell
demote Morrow please.

by bluemax on Jun 11, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK YOU BRANDON MORROW
But even more, fuck you home plate ump for calling Morrow's K to Grady a BB.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I miss Mark Lowe
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK YOU CASEY BLAKE
FUCK YOU CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND DOES NOT ROCK

STUPID DREW CAREY

John McLaren for Manager

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Can we name Casey Blake
the new #1 hated player in Mariners history?
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

screw you Jay wherever you are
you don't deserve this.
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope they bring in Borowski for the 9th
if it's a tie ball game. That guy really blows.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

It would have been a hella ballsy play
to try to steal home on an IBB pitch

by tworsandtwols on Jun 11, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

just to vent...
I f-ing hate how everyone's made such a big deal about Morrow and how he hasn't allowed any runs in such-and-such appearances and now he's getting trouble.

The guy has walked runs in and can't keep the bases clear.  I like him and all, but he's not the second coming.

thank you.  that is all.

by dpdearing on Jun 11, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Casey Blake = Mariner Killer
Troy Fullwood = Mariner Killer too
John McLaren for Manager

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

What the HELL?!?!?!
THOSE PITCHES ARE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE YOU BLIND MORON.

by JLC on Jun 11, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck this ump
Hargrove is about to bust a vein.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I love how
a guy with no control is supposed to be our setup man...horrible combination..like i said..where is Soriano?

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Morrow went to a good school
and still couldn't learn how to throw strikes.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

wow
that was a fucking strike
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

this game reminds mo of a time
when a girl took me home and the next morning I checked my email on her computer and peeked at the history and saw she'd been looking up all this information on VDs. That sucked ass.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Hargrove's face, right there,
"wow, wow, wow" was the face of a manager getting boned.

by tworsandtwols on Jun 11, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

OH FUCK YOU UMP
Now you want to get picky with the strike zone?

I HATE YOU!!

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions  

This is ridiculous
Morrow can't throw strikes because the fucking zone is so inconsistent. This is not on Brandon at all.

by JLC on Jun 11, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Finally.
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jun 11, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Finally,
Inning over.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

We have won 5 straight
1-run games...  why not make it 6?  SCORE!

by seattlesundevil on Jun 11, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Score some runs or lose
simple as that.  Score runs and lose is also a possiblity

by Zack on Jun 11, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

good call
that run looks might big now
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG
MORROW GOES ANOTHER INNING WITHOUT ALLOWING AN EARNED RUN!!11!1 ROOKIE OR THE YEAR??????

by Robert on Jun 11, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

It hurts them not to swing
And walks clog the bases
John McLaren for Manager

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Light at the end of the tunnel
Cubbies,Stros,Pirates and Reds all coming up next
John McLaren for Manager

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep
I actually had this one pegged as a loss... but now I reaaaaaly want this win.

C'mon fatass get a hit.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

So
we have Jason Davis, Jake Woods, and an exhausted, terrifyingly unreliable Brandon Morrow.

Beauty.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet, Borowski up
we eat closers in non save situations.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Get a hit Turbo
So we can pinch run for your fat ass.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

The single machine comes through!
.... and now Ballgame! WOOT@!

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey Turbo
You know that "prove us all wrong" thing Raul did?

Do that.

by Robert on Jun 11, 2007 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Who's this umpire again?
He doesn't deserve a job. Doing anything. Anywhere.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Bloomie on, and Martinez behind the plate.
I kinda like the feeling.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Steal.
Martinez throws like Vidro runs.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 11, 2007 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Ugh
That ball was smoked too!

by seattlesundevil on Jun 11, 2007 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Raul
Make it 3
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jun 11, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

One more time Raul
come on you can do it
John McLaren for Manager

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL
Yep, he gets all his U's back.

I love you again.

by TheMarinator on Jun 11, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

RAUUUUULLL
Broussard for 1st...and LF

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

5 XBH!!
WWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

4 XBH
My parents didn't want to move to Florida, but they turned sixty, and that's the law.

by Ben in Va on Jun 11, 2007 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

RAUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!
RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!

by Zack on Jun 11, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

YESSS
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jun 11, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

New Poll
What happens first?

20 errors for Yuni
or
Jeff sleeps with a super model.

by Robert on Jun 11, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL!!!!!!!!!!
FUCK YEAH... I just scared the shit out of my neighbors

by thenatural on Jun 11, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

RAUUUUUUL WOOO HOOO
Come on Kenji
John McLaren for Manager

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG
RAUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLl

by BeltredNOT on Jun 11, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Insurance time
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jun 11, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Joh gets a hit!
Yessssss!!! Broussard needs some revenge for being traded.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

JOOOOH!!!
why wasn't ellison running for him?

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jun 11, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

May need a new thread...
This ones is gonna fill up quick with Borowski pitching and Morrow or Davis pitching the bottom half.
My parents didn't want to move to Florida, but they turned sixty, and that's the law.

by Ben in Va on Jun 11, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF?
Ibanez.  Did the Clevland pitchers run over his mom?
Hard work never killed nobody, but I won't take my chances.

by JAH on Jun 11, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh my God....
Ibanez...Just awesome.

by anotherjeff on Jun 11, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Morrow in the ninth still?
Whaddya think?  Maybe without Morrow inheriting baserunners he will settle down a bit more..

by seattlesundevil on Jun 11, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

maybe it will go to extras
and raul can get a cycle

by kbdub on Jun 11, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Site is running very slow for me...
Anyone else?
My parents didn't want to move to Florida, but they turned sixty, and that's the law.

by Ben in Va on Jun 11, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Shit.
Oh well, that was probably our best chance at scoring anyways.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jun 11, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT THE FUCK
FIRE GARCIA NOW PLZ THX

by JI on Jun 11, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

YOU DUMB SHIT MOTHER FUCKER
WHAT THE FUCK WHAT THE FUCK FUCK THE UMPS FUCK THEM ALL!

by seattlesundevil on Jun 11, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I HATE THE INDIANS
AND I HATE THEIR ANNOUNCERS

by Babar @ Lookout Landing on Jun 11, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, ump, I'm sure he was out
It doesn't really matter, you still need glasses.

by JLC on Jun 11, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Ah for christ's sake
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jun 11, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck Troy Fullwood
Fuck Carlos Garcia for sending Raul on Nixon's arm
John McLaren for Manager

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

You gotta send Ibanez there
no doubt...just need to have fucking sliding practice.

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh no Morrow is still out there
JJ warming up just in case?
John McLaren for Manager

by mariners11 on Jun 11, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Tsunami Beach
Never expected to win this one. I'll take it, though. :)

by Greybear on Jun 11, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

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