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6/20: Open Game Thread

Wbc_029_tiny by Jeff Sullivan on in Seattle Mariners News, Regular

First Pitch: 7:05pm PDT

                   

Bautista 3B Ichiro CF McLouth CF Lopez 2B Sanchez 2B Ibañez LF LaRoche 1B Guillen RF Bay LF Johjima C Nady DH Beltre 3B Doumit RF Sexson 1B Paulino C Vidro DH Wilson SS Betancourt SS ---------- ----------

Maholm (3-9, 5.00)          Weaver (0-6, 10.97)

When a game thread goes up this early and it's not Opening Day, it can only mean one thing: I've got better things to do than sit around and wait to post it later this afternoon. Like, say, take a tour of the Stone Brewery. I don't know if I'll be back in time for the game or not, but with Weaver on the mound, either way I'm going to bed drunk.

LET'S GO MARINERS!!

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What if Weaver pitched
a 81-pitch perfect game? That'd be hilarious.
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 20, 2007 12:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmm...I like Batista and all.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/mariners/story/91531.html

"The Yankees lose seven in a row and nobody thought it was the end of an era," Mariners staring pitcher Miguel Batista said. "We lose six in a row and everybody's ready to write us off."

Batista doesn't seem to realize what team he is playing for.

by ThundaPC on Jun 20, 2007 12:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, ESPN is amazing
They just ran through a list of free-agent pitchers who haven't or currently aren't pitching due to injuries and the combined total that those pitchers are making....and somehow made the leap to say that the Roger Clemens deal was a bargain simply because he made two quality starts.

I better turn away before I kill off any more brain cells.

by ThundaPC on Jun 20, 2007 12:43 PM PDT reply actions  

He is one their prize hype objects
like LeBron and Barry Bonds.  They are going to hype Clemens to death and then hype his corpse every chance they get.  They will act like he shits gold and pisses fairy water.

by Gomez on Jun 20, 2007 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Been there. Done that. It sucked.
"The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners."

by Thingray on Jun 20, 2007 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it possible to fully recover?
Im not sure how the Kidney Stone works, but if it comes out ... there ... wouldnt it rip ... that ... or make you bleed badly or ... stuff ...

Just curious.

by Slica on Jun 20, 2007 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

and what about the mental side
do you flinch ever time to you go pee?

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

When you're fighting a kidney stone,
you're in so much pain, there's no chance to flinch. You already constantly writhing around in pain.
"The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners."

by Thingray on Jun 21, 2007 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, it's entirely normal to fully recover.
Although it hurts like hell when it's happening, it doesn't rip, tear, or bleed badly...   In fact, you only usually know it happened because the pain begins to subside.
"The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners."

by Thingray on Jun 21, 2007 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah
Nothing really rips, though there is some blood in your urine for a bit.  The thing is that it's blocking passage in some very tiny, but important tubes, which then causes quite a bit of pain and sickness.

by Gomez on Jun 21, 2007 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I shit gold once,
but that was after drinking WAY TOO MUCH Goldschlager the night before.
"I asked her for water, she brought me gasoline, that's the troublingest woman that I ever seen"

by Thingray on Jun 20, 2007 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

John (I Think You Mean) Thomson available
One of the guys who got a ton of positive reaction this off-season is available again -- and probably at basement prices. Tons of borderline pitchers becoming available: Roberto Hernandez (close to a ton all by himself), J.C. Romero, Mike Schultz, Erasmo Ramirez, .... Hope the M's don't go shopping in the trash heap.

On the other hand, a guy who might be available in the next week or so is Jason Stanford. He is now out of options and the Indians are going to have to decide whether to keep him up or try to pass him through waivers. He's a pretty good pitcher looking for a place to play.

by kva15 on Jun 20, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Indeed
Teams are starting to figure out what arms they have in the minors, are giving them chances, and crappy pitchers are getting dumped.

by Gomez on Jun 20, 2007 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm going to the game tonight
With an old friend.  I'm hoping it's a good game, or at least there's a lot of action since he's not usually much of a baseball fan.  I think I have good odds for action at least.

by Bender on Jun 20, 2007 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

There should be.
Weaver and Maholm are not exactly great pitchers.

I'll be at the game too, but cheering for the Pirates again.  I honestly have no clue who's going to win, but I'd bet it'll be a high-scoring game one way or the other.

by Deanna on Jun 20, 2007 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you see a tall guy...
Who looks like a young Castro, come say hi!

by Bender on Jun 20, 2007 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha!
Michael Barrett got traded!
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 20, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

In other news, it seems the Zambrano fight did
end up getting somebody traded. Except it was Barrett, not Zambrano. He was traded to the Padres for Rob Bowen and Kyler Burke.

Yikes. Horrible trade by the Cubs.

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

by Goose on Jun 20, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess they didn't care
who they got, they just wanted to get rid of Barrett.
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 20, 2007 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cause we need a C SOOOO bad...
Oh wait that's why Bavasi would make the deal- it's stupid.

I'm just waiting for the A. Jones for Bard deal. shudders

by SethGrandpa on Jun 20, 2007 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bard had his shot
Turns out he's not that great, so it'll probably be Barrett.

by Gomez on Jun 20, 2007 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL like they'd trade Zambrano
Yeah, looks like a total GTFO trade.  Time for the Cubs to do their 2005-Mariners style powercycle to see who their catcher of the future's gonna be.  Here's a clue: it's probably not gonna be Rob Bowen.

by Gomez on Jun 20, 2007 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weaver pitching well in his last two starts
Did it have anything to do with the fact that they were against NL lineups?

Will the announcers completly ignore that?

Yes i realize that the Pirates are an NL team but they're playing AL rules baseball?

Weaver's luck runs out tonight.(Please make me eat my words Weaver please)

Adrian Beltre>Mike Blowers Russ Davis>Player A

by mariners11 on Jun 20, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Not sure if this was mentioned
but KJR reports that there is a lineup shakeup with Lopez batting 2nd and Vidro batting 8th.

Two more slots down and he'll be in the right place.

by jp17 on Jun 20, 2007 5:12 PM PDT reply actions  

What is the record for errors in a season?
Betancourt is on pace for, what, 60?

by Bender on Jun 20, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Kinda found an answer:
Bill Shindle, who played shortstop for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1890, holds the all-time record for most errors in a season, with 115 errors in 130 games.

Since 1900, only one player has made more than 90 errors in a season. Charles Hickman made 91 errors in 118 games at third base for the New York Giants in 1900.

Ouch.

by Bender on Jun 20, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lineups posted!
I cannot believe Richie and Turbo are batting 7th and 8th.  Hargrove got a clue.

by Gomez on Jun 20, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Also
this tells me that Adam Jones may be up sooner rather than later.

by Corco on Jun 20, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I had the same reaction
Maybe wishful thinking, but I like seeing that Hargrove realizes Vidro may not be the hitter he wanted him to be.

by sammy on Jun 20, 2007 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because
they're fielding a creative lineup?

by Trent on Jun 20, 2007 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

every time Weaver pitches
I feel like I should be watching with a blindfold on and a cigarette lit.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by The Dude on Jun 20, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Ufff Daaa
Why the heck did I drop Doumit?

Can we trade his Bloomin' cousin for him?  I like him.  He's actually solid!

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Also, my AAA All Star Ballot:
International League:
Starting Pitcher:      H. Bailey, LOU
Starting Pitcher:     K. Slowey, ROC
Relief Pitcher:     B. Kozlowski, SWB
Relief Pitcher:     C. Schroder, COL
First Base:    
Second Base:     A. Phillips, SWB
Third Base:     M. Hessman, TOL
Shortstop:     B. Bixler, IND
Catcher:     J. House, NOR
Outfielder:     B. Moss, PAW
Outfielder:     T. Perez, TOL
Outfielder:     R. Raburn, TOL
Designated Hitter:     S. Duncan, SWB
Write-in 1:     Ryan Mulhem, 1B
Write-in 2:    

Pacific Coast League
Starting Pitcher:     Y. Gallardo, NAS
Starting Pitcher:     C. Oxspring, NAS
Relief Pitcher:     P. Misch, FRE
Relief Pitcher:     S. Randolph, ROU
First Base:     J. Hoffpauir, IOW
Second Base:     K. Melillo, SAC
Third Base:     S. Seabol, ALB
Shortstop:     J. Furmaniak, SAC
Catcher:     G. Soto, IOW
Outfielder:     W. Balentien, TAC
Outfielder:     T. Evans, SLC
Outfielder:     A. Jones, TAC
Designated Hitter:    
Write-in 1:     Rick Ankiel, DH
Write-in 2:

They're taking votes until Friday at MiLB.com, and I believe Adam Jones is still trailing for the last OF spot.

by Gomez on Jun 20, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Im still pissed off
about Jones being left out right now.

Someone needs to do something about that.

by Slica on Jun 20, 2007 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sosa = 600 HR
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
Sexson and Vidro got banished.  I'll check this one out later.

by ThundaPC on Jun 20, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Congrats to Slamming Sammy on 600.
I think I'll sit this one out. And maybe the next few until they win again...
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 20, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Way to go
**Sammy*

... ***********

by Slica on Jun 20, 2007 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Meh, I've never had anything against Sosa or
McGwire. Like it or not, they helped saved baseball, and I will always be grateful to them for that.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 20, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

just couldnt have a 1-2-3 inning
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

we're toast!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

back to 55%
gotta run with whatever we got with reefer jaw on the mound.

i remember a RJ game a while back where every moment after a first pitch strike was a dissapointment.

by Astrobiology on Jun 20, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

So that's how Freddy Sanchez
had such a high batting average last season.

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

1: Lopez was safe
2: Ibanez has no business batting in a major league lineup vs. a LHP.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Why
didnt he turn two on that?

by Dylan @ Lookout Landing on Jun 20, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

who, Lopez?
the force wasn't on at third, so they would have had to run Jason Bay down.

by sammy on Jun 20, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not that Richie is the greatest at defense
But he does seem to dig a lot of errant Betancourt throws.  

by Ben in Va on Jun 20, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

WOO HOO
1st pitch swinging!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

You have no idea.
There I am, in my Jason Bay t-shirt and Pirates cap, and I'm bouncing up and down like "KENJI'S GOT HIGH SOCKS ON!"

I think everyone sitting near me thought I was insane anyway, though, so it's all good.

by Deanna on Jun 20, 2007 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy cow
Chuck Knoblauch didn't have the arm strength to throw one that wild.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Welcome back, Beltre
Willie Bloomquist cannot cause that much chaos to an opposing team.

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Hahahaha
Vidro DP.  Who knew??

by anky on Jun 20, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, first pitch swinging.
Great job you big fat worthless piece of shit.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

So....
Do we have a special adjustment to WPA when Reefer Jaw is pitching?

I figure with a 2-0 lead at the top of the third, we have something like a 15% chance...

by eponymous coward on Jun 20, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Turbo!!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Vidro hitting behind Sexson
Hmmmm....I'd say Hargrove is trying to get Vidro that double play record, but Richie is going to have to get on base a lot more.

by Ben in Va on Jun 20, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

It's perfect
Sexson knows he has to homer, and Vidro can't GIDP.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Way to go Turbo!
Man, I never thought I would be nostalgic for Dino Carl...

by eponymous coward on Jun 20, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy shit
way to get tagged out standing up, idiot.

by anky on Jun 20, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeff Weaver pickoff?
Oh wait, it's Jack Wilson. He has a hard time not making outs.

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

So what does it tell you
when your attention span is shorter than Weaver's?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Yuni
What the hell, how can you do that, then throw it away on a routine grounder????  Nice play.

by anky on Jun 20, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

gotta be mental
I wonder if anyone can go early to the park and catch them doing infield practice or something. But my hypothesis is that he has the yips.

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Betancourt makes amazing play.
Here comes the frustratingly random error.

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Hahaha
did Dave really just say Ratskeller?

by anky on Jun 20, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Appartently
Weaver must have finally found a dealer he was comfortable with.

by Robert on Jun 20, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Weaver gets a lot of credit
for things he's probably not trying to do.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Weaver
looks like he is making up a new windup/arm angle between every pitch.

Also, Ibanez sucks at defense.

by anky on Jun 20, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeff Weaver
best control amongst Mariner starters??
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Ibanez still making routine fly ballls look
like amazingly tough plays.  Is it too early today to ask for Adam Jones?

by Brian Floyd on Jun 20, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Maholm charged with both runs?
that seems a bit harsh
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Off-topic
Matt Holliday needs to be an all-star starter.  He is filthy.

by anky on Jun 20, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh my god
Ichiro is so amazing....

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay!
Stat-padding for Ichiro!

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Goodness
I have to post once every time Ichiro does something good!  I hope I post a lot today.  :-)

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

ICHIRO!!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Man
Bautista (Batista?) has some good range.  Matt Kata, pay attention!

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Stop hitting to Bautista
Hes the only one that can field AND throw

by Brian Floyd on Jun 20, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Ichiro is such a badass.
Who else ends up scoring on that sequence of events?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

How can you even ask?
With a name like Turbo, he's gotta have wheels

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ichiro just won't let anyone else
get that Biggest Contribution award.

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah
Ichiro hurts the team by playing to win.

by Greybear on Jun 20, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Paul Maholm
20 balls 24 stikes.  It's surprising he's not shutting us out with numbers like that.

by anky on Jun 20, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

shank walk
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

come on kenji
time for a verk fonk blast

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Yow
Kenji is awesome

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Kenji's pretty good.
Who would've thought Ibanez would prolong this rally?

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

KENJI!!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Johjima's back.
So is this the best lineup ever, or is this the best lineup ever?

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

over what timespan?
because I'd take the 97/98 Ms offense over this one in the time it takes Vidro to eat an oreo.

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know
But yesterday it was the worst lineup we've ever seen.

That's how we Mariner fans are.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Reefer Jaw WE
up to what, 30%?  

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Good job, Kenji
Now start hitting it to the opposite field, just look what it did for Lopez!

by anky on Jun 20, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

The Japanese are dishonoring
themselves by not voting Kenji into the all-star game.

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I love
The Kenji bat flip, not just because it means he did something good.

by Limerickx on Jun 20, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

that ball was laced.
i wasn't sure if it was gonna get past an infielder, and it carries all the way to Doumit.

by PShwa on Jun 20, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate that crap.
I thought Beltre had a 2-RBI single all the way.

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice dive, Doumit.
That doesn't betray your mispositioning at all.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

off topic but
I realized yesterday that I now call homeruns funk blasts, several times in the past few weeks I have been watching baseball with somebody and said somethign about hitting a funk blast (once even in a game i was playing in), and gotten blank stares and "a what?" as a response

i don't even notice myself doing it

by mariners124m on Jun 20, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm not the only one?!
I got an unusual reception at Petco a few weeks back.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeaaaaaaah....that's probably a bad thing.
I'm going to a game on Sunday with some young kids and I'm afriad words like "douchebag", "asshat", and "Jeff mother fucking Weaver" will slip out.

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

My sister says it
and i even got her to say "shank Blast" about Guillen's jacks.

by PShwa on Jun 20, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's nice to see
Beltre putting some good wood on the ball.  Anyone notice that teams no longer pound the ball down and away every single pitch?  Laying off that crap for a couple games has done him real nice.

by Dylan @ Lookout Landing on Jun 20, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Its 5-0 right?
Im watching Boxing on ESPN (hoping Manfredo gets KO'ed) and it said 4-0 in the 4th.

Gameday says 5-0.

Maybe im losing my mind?

by Slica on Jun 20, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

no
4-0 by my count....

problem likely because of the scoring change on kenji's hit in the 2nd?

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks
Gameday changed it back when I wasnt paying attention.

5-0 now anyways. : ).

by Slica on Jun 20, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

'strue
now i want gameday to read as 12-0 mariners lead....

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

WEAVER ERA UNDER 10
A MIRACLE
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

WOOOO
Weaver ERA is in single digits
Thousands of years ago, before Sigourney Weaver...

by Johan27 on Jun 20, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeff Weaver is a hero!
I don't care that he doesn't have a strikeout.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Weaver's ERA has hit single digits!
Weird.  Just over 1 run per inning now, woooo

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

6 pitch inning for weaver
grover's new strategy of no bong hits until after the game appears to be working

by Astrobiology on Jun 20, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

*does not compute
wtf is wrong with my keyboard?

by mariners124m on Jun 20, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

The fact that Jeff Weaver is doing this tonight
Should make any pitcher whose given up a run against the Pirates embarrassed.

by nfreakct on Jun 20, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Richie!!!
is he back??
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHAHA, FSN still thinks it's Beltre
Considering it's Richie Sexson, I can't blame them.

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

damn
just another tease, or is this the real turn around? a functional sexson makes the mariners a damn potent offense.

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

anyone see the japanee chicks
on the third base side that walked in front of the shot before the funk blast?

Lots of funk in that blast if you know what I mean.

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 20, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

GOTTA
have that funk.

by Dylan @ Lookout Landing on Jun 20, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

What. The. Heck?
Mariners are winning?  Richie hit a Funk Blast?  Weaver is pitching OK???

Again, I ask:  How the HELL did the M's lose to the Pirates yesterday again???  

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

fun fact
Vidro OPS = .694

Sexson OPS = .711

Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Jose Vidro still sucks.
Adam Jones would've had a homerun.

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Wheeeeeeeeee
I already knew Paul Maholm kind of sucks, though.

by Deanna on Jun 20, 2007 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

He likes Coldplay?
Thousands of years ago, before Sigourney Weaver...

by Johan27 on Jun 20, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey now.
What's wrong with Coldplay?

If kids today equate that with gay-ness, then, man, I'm doomed.  

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh
Because I have a bumbersticker that says "I like balls on my face"?

by Robert on Jun 20, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

hunter pence
is good.  rbi single.  4-2 astros.

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

K
Jeff theres your strikeout

by Brian Floyd on Jun 20, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Adam Jones
Doubled tonight, his 19th. Nothing else, though. Tacoma lost via shutout.

by Slica on Jun 20, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Wlad with 2 more walks against 0 Ks
He's got a 1:1 ratio in June and is now 36BBs to 54Ks on the year.

Wlad 4 2008 LF.

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol
everyone fell out of their shoes on that swing.

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

there's your K
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

anyone else scared?
something's not right in the universe when jeff weaver is winning a ballgame...

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

ask detroit
they were the last team he beat

by Astrobiology on Jun 20, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF?
Worlds gonna end.  Hes cruising now.  2 Ks

by Brian Floyd on Jun 20, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

jeff weaver
Cy Young

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Who are you and what have you done with Weaver?
Never mind, I don't care what you did to him. Please stay.

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I've figured it out
Ichiro was actually the proto-type of a new line of robotic baseball players. It took a while to convince the factory that you couldn't just field 9 Ichiro units, and there were some problems when you got away from the optimum body design. This year they finally had a complete set, which debuted during the winning streak, but there were some reliability problems and the actual Mariners had to take the field again for a week or so. The back-ordered parts have now been installed and things should be fine for the rest of the season, or 3,000 pitches, whichever comes first.

by Greybear on Jun 20, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

3 up, 3 down?
Are we sure this is "Jeff" Weaver?

by kzuudj on Jun 20, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Taking bets
On Mr. so called funk blast year end average; over .200?
Minger

by Minger on Jun 20, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

If you're Griffey
don't you think it's a little weird how big a deal Seattle is making of your return?

A-Rod must be pissed the fuck off.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

My friend Olav from the M's video department
Says that Griffey's agent called and that's how they scheduled the ceremony--because Jr. was afraid of getting booed.  So only part of it is Seattle's fault.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

they are not booing
their saying Craiiiiiiiig Griffffffffffffffey

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 20, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

You have a friend Olav?
Has he ever entered into the World's Strongest Man?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think so.
There was a story recently about how Griffey is as excited to come back to Seattle as we are to see him here. Makes sense; he was destined for greatness before the injuries destroyed him in Cincy.

by sammy on Jun 20, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmm...as bad as Pittsburgh is...
They have five acceptable hitters.

Sanchez, LaRoche, Bay, Nady, and Doumit.  Not sure if there's a worse lineup, but they do have a couple formidable hitters here.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Also is it just me...
or is Weaver throwing a lot more 2-seamers than in his previous starts when he was riding on that sucktastic 4-seamer?

by kzuudj on Jun 20, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

I haven't been paying that close of attention
but I did notice a pitch here or there earlier in the game that hit 93.

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Buhh?
He's been predominantly using the two-seamer all year.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

and this is why
i don't comment after 4 double rum and cokes...please take the 4 and 2 and reverse them...that was my point...

by kzuudj on Jun 20, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually, I think it's the opposite.
He was throwing lots of 2-seamers early in the year, Dave Cameron talked about it.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let Weaver throw a CG.
No matter how many pitches.  The more the merrier, maybe his arm will fall off.

by anky on Jun 20, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Ummmmmm
what's going on here? 4 Ks?

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

woah
this is....kinda fun.  

more please.

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Question
if Weaver does well for his next 3 starts or so, do you keep him in hopes he does well and we get to the playoffs, or do you trade him when his value is high/not worthless?
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Jun 20, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

trade trade trade
I trade anyone non-essential to the 2008 team. Especially someone like Weaver who can replaced easily with Fear.

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay. I've figured it out.
I had pasta for dinner tonight.  Accompanied with some of this:

White wines when Weaver's winning...

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I honestly don't know what to make of this.
I don't want him to fall apart right after the trade deadline.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha
I'm not a lip reader, but it looked like Weaver let out a prolonged string of swear words as he walked off the mound.  Maybe he's mad that he has to keep pitching and can't start drinking?

by anky on Jun 20, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Bold Prediction
Jeff Weaver becomes go-to guy in M's rotation in the 2nd half...

heh yeah

also, its nice to be late to the game and not have that sinking feeling in my stomach when i see the score

by thenatural on Jun 20, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

reading weaver's lips
It looked like he yelled  

"I'm gonna go home and get fucked up!"

by Astrobiology on Jun 20, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Am I dreaming?
Kenji legs out an infield single now too?

by Brian Floyd on Jun 20, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

haha. I wasn't paying attention
and with the high socks and similar height and hit results, I confused Kenji with Ichiro and kept waiting for him to start running faster.

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

So what's this about a pre-game ceremony?
All I saw was the video...no audio...Are we having a "Welcome Back Vince Coleman" night this weekend?  

by kzuudj on Jun 20, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Kenji got cocky
Thought he could steal a base with those wheels

by Brian Floyd on Jun 20, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

ok, that was odd
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Johjima stealing.
Mariners having fun at the expense of a really shitty baseball team.

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL
Johjima try to steal!

After CS Ichiro is smiling to him.

by DrNaka on Jun 20, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Botched Hit & Run?
No way Kenji steals on his own there.  Ten bucks says he was trying to avoid the GIDP. Oh wait.  Two outs.  No GIDP possible.  Ugh.  I'm an idiot.  

Either that or I had too much Pinot Gris.  Or they slipped Amber Gris into the bottle instead...

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

If it makes you feel better
Ive had a lot of Gatorade today...

Glacier Frost - the hard stuff.

by Slica on Jun 20, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

TRADE THIS CLOWN NOOOOOOW!!!!
So, is St. Louis still interested in getting rid of Reyes???
"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I love Arthur, but your career is over
just deal with it.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's pulling a Charlton
only without the miraculously successful comeback season

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

With Justice retired
He assumes that he will be safe.

by Robert on Jun 20, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weaverbot
can we get a couple more of these?
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 20, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

You know.
Weaver has a 9.00 ERA now.  Allowing exactly one run per inning.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

"Jeff Weaver dominating Pittsburgh!"
Dave Sims is easily impressed. He'd probably even get impressed by a blue car.

by JLC on Jun 20, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

RUN, TURBO, RUN...
You don't hit it that far very often.  

Please, o please don't try to steal...

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Why not?
I'd laugh, and we're winning this game anyway.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll admit...
I thought for sure Garcia was going to motion for Vidro to go, and then once he realized who the heck he was waving around, he'd quickly throw down the stop sign.  Vidro'd be confused, and do his little tap dance around third...
"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe it wasn't a completly fake injury
june jeff weaver >>> april Jeff weaver

at least so far.  I'm afraid to go too far with this given his start.  but when you suck that bad - perhaps there may have been a reasonable reason like mechanics/injury.

not that he's any good.

by Astrobiology on Jun 20, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

He has the same stuff.
I refuse to believe that he was hurt.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dont see that often
Ichiro GIDP and Turbo scores from 3rd.  Things are getting wierd

by Brian Floyd on Jun 20, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I can honestly say
I have never been more surprised in my life.

by JI on Jun 20, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

ichiro GIDB
and turbo scores?

what a strange evening...

by Astrobiology on Jun 20, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

what in the?
I get home and turn on the TV.  Not only are the M's winning, but Weaver's pitching a shutout?  Honestly, how has he looked tonight?
--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by David Piper on Jun 20, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

The only tickets available for Saturday
are "viewer-impaired" [sic] - Dave Sims

So what, do they do a vision test before they let me buy one? How would they know if I were cheating?

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

"Viewer-impaired seats?"
Enough time in the beer garden and every seat's viewer-impaired.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I just got home
holy fuck Weaver just hit 90. I think I'm starting to believe that this is really happening.

by JI on Jun 20, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

wow
color me amazed.  which is purple, if you're wondering.

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeff Weaver
giving up less than a run an inning.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeff Weaver smoked some performance
enhancing pot today.  Whatever that was, I want some.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm going to crap my pants
If Weaver tosses a CG SHO...
"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow.
Pants beshitted...
"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why is it that everyone say the strike zone
is from the letters to the knees, yet the letters never gets called?

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

b/c that's what the rulebook states
but yeah, belt to knees unless it's Richie Sexson then it's navel to 4 feet below ground

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

97 pitches.
Think Weaver pitches the 9th?

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

If he gets out of this
I imagine he starts the 9th and goes until he allows a baserunner.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow Jose Guillen
doesn't even try to pretend that he cares about defense.

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay.
So, Weaver's rubbed some suck on Felix.  Is tonight the antidote for that?  Please?
"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Keeping that in mind
Everyone is for Ibanez DH and Turbo to the bench but
if Ibanez does his whole 'I like playing in the field, and I'm the 'face of the team' thing, why not put Guillen as DH and Turbo to the bench. Jones covers ground in right, Ichiro can shift a little to save Rauls behind, and everyone is happy!

It's not the OPTIMAL solution, but it at least seems a little more probable.

by Limerickx on Jun 20, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Paulino takes 2nd base with his 11th triple
How many things are wrong with that sentence Mr. Simms?

by Ben in Va on Jun 20, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

If the Pirates get shutout
They are going to get fined for conduct detrimental to the league.

by Robert on Jun 20, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow.
I bet he wasn't expecting that reception. I sure wasn't...
"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

JCR done with his US debut
5.1, 3H, 3BB, 7K, 4ER

he was 2H, 1BB, 6K, 2ER through 5.

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

please let him go for the CG
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF
I just got home and see Weaver pitching a shutout and sexson hitting lower than 5th?
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jun 20, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

dream weaver
it would be funny if it wasn't real

by Astrobiology on Jun 20, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

So...
Is his WHIP under 10 now, too?
"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW
that was HAMMERED!!!!

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

RAUUUUUUUL!!!!!!
Adrian Beltre>Mike Blowers Russ Davis>Player A

by mariners11 on Jun 20, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

and the poll has been won
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Siddown, GS52...
Take a well-deserved break.  

Weaver's covered this one.

Also.  Raul?  And they brought in a righty WHY???

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

sherril lwas up in the pen
but has sat down.  weaver's going in for the 9th...

increase your trade-worth baby!

by Astrobiology on Jun 20, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

He crushed it
but there's no way it went that far. It's only about 410 feet to hit it completely out down the left field line.

by Happybelly on Jun 20, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok Guillen
seriously, you can stop jog-walking everywhere.

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

I had gone the entire game without posting a
comment. Or even being online.

That experience was starting to make me feel dirty. I need my Lookout Landing.

by Katal LM on Jun 20, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah.
You fuckers need to fund my brewery tours.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

it probably goes without saying
but make your trip up here for a LL game, and I'm sure you'll be purchased mucho beer.

by Katal LM on Jun 20, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it illegal
For minors to purchase beer for adults?

by Robert on Jun 20, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's not illegal for minors
to give adults beer money.

I'm just saying.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

LL 2008
You will be rewarded hansomely

by Robert on Jun 20, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha Yanks lose again to Colorado
Adrian Beltre>Mike Blowers Russ Davis>Player A

by mariners11 on Jun 20, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

WOO HOO
I got the 1st vote in the new poll, and actually voted yes!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

damn
beltre with no luck tonight.  couple of hard lineouts.

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

If I'm a Pittsburgh Pirate,
no amount of beer can console me for getting shut out by Jeff Weaver
--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by David Piper on Jun 20, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Beltre at least looks healthy.
Also, I wouldn't be drinking the kool-aid Jeff.  Hopefully Weaver proves me wrong, but I can't vote Yea in the poll.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 20, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Unless we have a major league meltdown
Jeff Weaver ends the losing streak?!

Weaver=Slumpbuster

Adrian Beltre>Mike Blowers Russ Davis>Player A

by mariners11 on Jun 20, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

If a runner gets to third yank him
I can't believe i'm about to say this but I don't want Jester Weaver yanked.
Adrian Beltre>Mike Blowers Russ Davis>Player A

by mariners11 on Jun 20, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

uhoh
damn, a shutout would've been pretty cool.  this isn't looking so good, now....

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

That's more like it...
So, Weaver is going to get lit up in the LAST inning of the game instead of the FIRST inning.  

Cool.  World's backwards today, for the solstace, I suppose...

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

I didn't know
Freddy Sanchez could get XBH
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

ooooooo
yay beltre!

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

So Weaver is now our most reliable starter?
What alternate dimension did I wander into?

This is sick!

by TheMarinator on Jun 20, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

WEAVER
NOW TRADE HIM TO ST LOUIS

by Katal LM on Jun 20, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK YES
I SALUTE YOU, A HALF-INFLATED DARK LORD!!

by jimmimoose1 on Jun 20, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG HE DID IT!!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 20, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

CGSO for Jester Weaver!
Adrian Beltre>Mike Blowers Russ Davis>Player A

by mariners11 on Jun 20, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

dream weaver graphic
had to pull that one off 8mm tape last inning

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 20, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!!!
I figured I would miss this game for the sole reason that it was the Pirates, and it was Weaver.

Man, did I pick the wrong game not to watch.

What a trip

by TheMarinator on Jun 20, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

DREAM WEAVER
Wow. I am stunned.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 20, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT!?!?!?!?
I think I saw this in an episode of the twilight zone

by thenatural on Jun 20, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Weird
This is the happiest I've felt in a long time. Go Jeff!

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, Felix
If you allow so much as a double tomorrow...

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 20, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

lets hope he's "Weaver-esque"
never thought I would use that word in a complimentary fashion... haha

go weaver

by thenatural on Jun 20, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Prepare yourself for tons of hardhit 4-seamers
after Weaver just shut down the team with slop.

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sounds just like a team I know very well
Adrian Beltre>Mike Blowers Russ Davis>Player A

by mariners11 on Jun 20, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Put the Buccos on suicide watch!
They're gonna need it after this.
Adrian Beltre>Mike Blowers Russ Davis>Player A

by mariners11 on Jun 20, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

on another note
fucktards in anahell have loaded the bases in the bottom of the 7th..

and he walks in a run.

4-3 houston. bases still loaded. 1 out.  fuk

by Astrobiology on Jun 20, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

4th straight walk
tie game. bases still loaded.  double fuk

by Astrobiology on Jun 20, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh.
No shit.  Ugh.  

And I took Manny over him w/my first pick again, WHY????

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Strikeout, Infield Popup...
Well, I did say it was backwards day.

Okay, so he didn't get the K.

Why the hell did I look at the available SPs for today's game, and just laughed when I saw his name.  And then promptly forgot who he was facing.  And then remembered, and also remembered what happened when he faced the Royals.

I still have to say, though.  One of the best games ANY Mariner pitcher has thrown this year.  Not THE best, of course, but you can't but applaud today's effort (and pray that he's either traded to the NL or finds that magic potion that allows him to "pro"gress towards the mean to make up for the total sucktitude in almost all his previous outings...)

And why the hell did they play "Dream Weaver?"  C'mon.  Like that's a new joke or something...

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Angels just tied Houston 4-4
on two bases loaded walks...Bottom 7, 1 out.

by kzuudj on Jun 20, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Angels will never win 116 games
That's one thing we've done that they wont
Adrian Beltre>Mike Blowers Russ Davis>Player A

by mariners11 on Jun 20, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Off with 06 Felixs's head
I want the King tomorrow
Adrian Beltre>Mike Blowers Russ Davis>Player A

by mariners11 on Jun 20, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Vlad just went deep
Fucktards 8 - Bayou Bastards 4

by kzuudj on Jun 20, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate him
My god that guy's a freak.

But i bet he would'nt work his magic with us.

It's Mariners Law

Adrian Beltre>Mike Blowers Russ Davis>Player A

by mariners11 on Jun 20, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

There's no MLB in Louisiana
Did you know the Superdome can be configured for baseball?  The New Orleans Pelicans of the American Association played there in 1977, and I'm sure they played in front of a lot of empty seats.  No one has played baseball there since, and no one even knows what the dimensions of their ballpark configuration are.

by Gomez on Jun 20, 2007 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rumors of Jeff Weavers Demise Greatly Exageratted
I admit it, I called him every name in the book.

by TheMarinator on Jun 20, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Love Only Losers!
I don't really listen to KJR very much, but I try to catch the Groz & Gas mail segment.  The dude that calls in as Brian Davis is pretty damn funny.  It's probably rigged, though, and put together by their producers or something.

Krueger's a hypocrite, though -- he just said that Weaver was successful by throwing off-speed breaking stuff on the first pitch, and that that's what you gotta do.  Okay, so, uh, Brill Kreme -- why WON'T that work with Felix???

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeff Weaver forgot how to ride a bike...
well maybe somebody needs to introduce him to Angie Mentnik...

by Matthew on Jun 20, 2007 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Enjoy it while you can...
Reefer Jaw's next opponent: the Boston Red Sox.

Oy.

by eponymous coward on Jun 20, 2007 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

I.....I...I don't....I don't understand.....
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 20, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

O Kome ON KRUEGER!!!
Up and in?  High and tight?  Felix has to throw chin music?  

Uh, no.  

Man-tank totally smoked ya there, Brill Kreme -- she had it right when she said he has to take something from Weaver's performance tonight and throw BREAKING BALLS and IGNORE THE FASTBALLLLLL.

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Speaking of ManTank
She's been looking 9 months pregnant for the last 3 months.  She's gonna give birth to a hippo.

by Gomez on Jun 20, 2007 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hippo? Nah.
The entire 2025 UW Baseball team, OTOH, yeah...
"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Personally I think Felix should become a
Head Hunter

It would make his curve untouchable

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

by Scruffy Lefty on Jun 20, 2007 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's why she hasn't given birth yet!
She's still working on the middle infield.

by Gomez on Jun 20, 2007 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm home
and I saw the last inning.

What the hell just happened?  I'm in predictable disbelief.  How did he do it?

by Gomez on Jun 20, 2007 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Regardless of what happens to Weaver after this,
This game is instantly on my top three list for this season so far.  Six game losing streak, Weaver 0-6 himself.  Both he and the M's were bound to win this one against a strike-throwing lefty tonight, but that was a hell of a lot more than regression to the mean.  Was I the only one half afraid the Pirates would rally against Weaver and an aback-taken bullpen?  HUGE way to end a six-game losing streak.

by JamelahK on Jun 20, 2007 10:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Just got back from the game
I still cannot fucking believe what I just saw.

Whoever kidnapped Weaver...please keep him!

by Bender on Jun 20, 2007 10:19 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF?
That is all.
No, sir, they're saying Boo-vasi.

by Mariner John on Jun 20, 2007 10:21 PM PDT reply actions  

holy shite a m-fing W
hooray!  i love beisbol.

thank fucking god, the M curse is suspended maybe.

heart atttaaaack!!
heart attack M's!

by lemonverbena on Jun 20, 2007 10:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I swear
This was my first Weaver start, and he wins.

GO FIGURE.

I'm now 10-4 in Mariners games I've attended this year!

Also, Jason Bay is the nicest guy on the entire planet.

by Deanna on Jun 20, 2007 10:41 PM PDT reply actions  

And I was kinda looking for you again, too
as much as you can look for someone from across the stadium.

by tworsandtwols on Jun 21, 2007 3:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

Jeff Weaver
Heh, he just showed up our entire rotation.

by ThundaPC on Jun 20, 2007 10:45 PM PDT reply actions  

He's more than welcome
to show them up anytime he wants.

by Gomez on Jun 20, 2007 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

HOLY SHIT!!!
Reefer Jaw pitched a shutout!!!  WTF!!!!  It was my Mariners day-off (aka everyday Weaver pitches).  Seriously I saw that on the Bottom Line and my jaw dropped like a cartoon for about 3 minutes.

by SethGrandpa on Jun 20, 2007 10:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I dunno, man...
More like this:

"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, also, something crazy about Doumit
He TOTALLY reminds me of Chris Snelling without the accent.  No joke.

by Deanna on Jun 20, 2007 11:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah
I can see that...
"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 20, 2007 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

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