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Tiny by Jeff on in Regular News Comment 976 comments

First Pitch: 7:05pm PDT

                   

Drew RF Ichiro CF Pedroia 2B Lopez 2B Ortiz DH Vidro DH Ramirez LF Sexson 1B Youkilis 1B Broussard RF Lowell 3B Johjima C Varitek C Beltre 3B Crisp CF Betancourt SS Lugo SS Ballgame LF ---------- ----------

Tavarez (5-4, 4.50)         Weaver (1-6, 8.56)

We watch baseball for a number of different reasons. First and foremost, we watch to win. There's a reason the good teams outdraw the bad ones. But beyond that, we watch to be surprised. We watch to be entertained. We watch to be amazed. We watch to be emotional. We watch to be relaxed. We watch to be distracted. We watch to be captivated. And so on and so forth.

Tonight, we watch to hate. And to win, but that's secondary, especially with Weaver on the mound. Fuck the Red Sox. Fuck who they are, fuck what they stand for, and fuck the people who follow them. Go ask the kind folks at Gaslamp Ball what this most malevolent of red armies did to the Padres' innocent and beautiful downtown stadium. The Red Sox are a virus, and the only known inoculation is 11.5 games back and starting Miguel Cairo at first base. So tonight, and for the rest of the series, it's in our hands. Fight the good fight. Fans, outcheer your neighbor. Vendors, poison the lager. Ticketers, quarantine these soulless bastards in the upper deck. And players, perform with pride, honor, and dignity, because the world unites in the war against evil, and tonight the prayers of the many fall on your shoulders. Send these sorry sons of bitches out of town broken and defeated, or die trying. Give Curt Schilling something to whine about and a reason to doubt his faith. This is the Northwest, you pompous blowhard. God's on our side.

LET'S GO MARINERS!!

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You're excluding Ortiz and Manny right?
They're two of the coolest players in baseball.
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 25, 2007 1:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I actually love Ortiz and Manny.
Don't have a problem with Wakefield, Papelbon, or Okajima, either.

But that's about it. Everything else about the Red Sox can blow up, as far as I care.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed
I really like Ortiz and Manny as well, but I HATE Jason Varitek with every fiber of my soul. You just look at the guy and think "wife beater".

As i'm on the East Coast, most of my friends are Red Sox fans - and while I love these guys to death, once you start talking about baseball with them, the accent starts coming out "PAAHK THE CAHH IN HAHVAHD YAHD."

My best advice when dealing with Red SAHX fans is not even to bring up Ichiro. It will piss you off. "Oh yeah ICHARO?? He's playing for us next season, nothing you can do about it. He's in Fenway next year for sure."

VIDRO STOPPED BECAUSE HE PROBABLY SAW SOME EFFING FOOD IN THE CROWD - katal

by Babar on Jun 25, 2007 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You see Jason Varitek
and you think of a shirt? That kindof a strange little association, isn't it?

by tworsandtwols on Jun 25, 2007 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You think Varitek's bad?
Mirabelli and Timlin probably take turns beating each others' wives while injecting excess steroids into the family cat.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't know Varitek was related to
Camel Face.
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 25, 2007 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sadly
I see Varitek and think of Heathcliff fucking Slocumb
--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by Addicted to Quack on Jun 25, 2007 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sad but true.
I am playing MVP Baseball, with a 1994 mod and I have Lowe and Varitek in the seattle system and when i saw them I was like...oh yeah...

...fuck.

I also have Ibanez in A ball as a Catcher and David Arias! bonus points for knowing who that is. Ah the mid 90's

by PShwa on Jun 25, 2007 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hello Mr. Ortiz!
This place has a sign hangin' over the urinal that says, "Don't eat the big white mint".

by Thingray on Jun 25, 2007 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

indeed
hes in Single-A.

I hope he becomes good, haha.

by PShwa on Jun 25, 2007 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only good thing about the Red Sox
They aren't the Yankees.

by eponymous coward on Jun 25, 2007 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No
The Red Sox are worse. They're the new yankees, but with an additional smugness that comes from still being convinced that they're the underdogs.

I cheered for them in 2004, but in retrospect, their WS title was the worst thing that could have happened.

by Katal LM on Jun 25, 2007 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.
Absolutely.

I'm rooting for the Yankees to win that division (assuming the Blue Jays don't have a prayer).

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't do it
too much of my being would be satisfied seeing the Yankees miss the playoffs followed by A-Rod opting out and signing somewhere else and the inevitable Yankee WS win in 2008.

by Matthew on Jun 25, 2007 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.
seeing Steinbrenner have an apoplectic fit over a $180 million dollar payroll missing the playoffs is WELL worth dumbass conceited Boston fans.

I think they'll choke in the postseason anyway. ;)

by eponymous coward on Jun 25, 2007 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the Main Reason
to hate the Red Sux. They are so bad that they make me actually root for the Yankees! Kind of like trying to decide whether you would rather have full-blown AIDS or syphilis.

by kva15 on Jun 25, 2007 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Simply put... no.
Look, it's really simple. The Red Sox are annoying, like the Angels and A's. The Yankees are just plain wrong.

You're never, NEVER going to convince me the Red Sox are the worse evil. Need I remind you of 2000 and 2001? Umpteen-billion world championships? Steinbrenner?

by eponymous coward on Jun 25, 2007 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad we're not facing Wakefield
this series. He might use his mysterious "Floating Ball" against us.
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 25, 2007 1:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We haven't faced him this year.
And we're a different team than last year.
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 25, 2007 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wakefields a pretty good pitcher
that throws strikes..we'd probably kill him.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

best intro ever
Fuck the Sox, I actually don't have a problem with their players, I hate their pompus fans (some of them are alright).  Go M's, and go Weaver!!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 1:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Personally I like the BoSox.
Mainly because they signed my favorite player in 2005 when not a lot of other teams would. Anyways the only player besides Ortiz and Manny that I liked on the team besides Olerud, retired last year, so there's not a lot of players I like.
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 25, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think this will be a sad day at the park
for the home crowd. All the planets are misaligned;
Weaver on the hill, monday game, tough opponent, bosox fans swarming downtown. Fuck.

All the same, there is a slight, a very slight chance that we see weaver shut them down, or at least hang in there. And i think I will draw far more satisfaction from Weaver beating in Safeco than from Felix spanking them in Fenway.

by Mere Tantalisers on Jun 25, 2007 2:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So what are Weaver's Over/Unders for tonight?
I'm putting IP at 2 and ER at 6.  And I'm taking the under and the over respectively.

by SethGrandpa on Jun 25, 2007 2:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, Raul won't be in the field
so that helps a ton. I'm giving Weaver the good ol' 5 IP/5 R.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Chowds are already swarming Downtown Seattle
Saw them at lunch today, the bunch of loudmouth annoying fucks.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 2:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"God's on our side"
Jeff,

Actually, I don't think god likes us much in the Northwest. Of all the regions Northwesterns have the highest per capita non-believers. Even Idaho is pretty high in the we don't believe in god category.

http://www.usatoday.com/graphics/news/gra/gnoreligion/flash.htm

http://www.usatoday.com/graphics/news/gra/gnoreligion/flash.htm

http://www.usatoday.com/graphics/news/gra/gnoreligion/flash.htm

by InSpokane on Jun 25, 2007 2:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

But we're spiritual!
and more in tune with the dynamic wonderful mystery of creation!

by tworsandtwols on Jun 25, 2007 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That just means they're the freest thinkers
and God gave humans that ability, right?

...maybe it'd be better if I just addressed Curt Schilling with the paraphrased words of Socrates: I do not know for certain about death and the gods - but I am as certain as I can be that you do not know, either.

This battle will be fought on the field. No divine intervention for you, clownshoes.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually
I think God is still sore about the fallout from 2004.  He finally rewards the Red Sox fans' prayers and their promises to become better persons if the Sox won just once, only to have them turn into entitlement-driven jackasses who are indistinguishable from Yankee fans, aside from the sillier accent.  

by G_ on Jun 25, 2007 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why
do you think it took Him 80+ years to give in?

by G_ on Jun 25, 2007 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

God Held them off
as long as possible without intervening to the point where Red Sox fans are like "ok. seriously something is seriously wrong"

The mid-to late 70's Red Sox was a team of inexplicable talent. Jim Rice, Freddy Lynn, Carlton Fisk, and Dwight Evans all in the prime of their career. Yaz still hitting well in his mid- 30's on and off pitching put good enough to put up a 109 ERA+ in '77. What does God do? Earl Weaver (and Billy Martin) Baby!!!!! They get past them finally to the World Series and they run into the Big Red Machine. That had to be one of the best dynasties to never do squat.

So when you get to 2004 he pushes his power as far as is fair by putting the Red Sox down 3-0 and figures he should give them some chance and leave it to the Yankees to cut their hearts out. Figures the job is done. Doesn't care about a Yankees-Cardinals World Series, decides to take a couple weeks off. Wakes up Thursday morning on the 28th, reads the paper, and is stunned to find out that the Yanks couldn't win a measly game. So in anger, he punishes the Yankees by making them Sign Carl Pavano and Tony Womack a couple weeks later.

yup, that's how it happened. God still hates the Red Sox

by Trenchtown2 on Jun 25, 2007 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hello everyone
I thought I should introduce myself. I've been reading LL since I moved to Seattle before the beginning of the season. I have to say that the writing and analysis here is top notch. The win expectancy charts never fail to give me a laugh.

Now, for the catch. I am an Angels fan. I know you already have one "visiting" Angels fan here, so I know it's not looked upon favorably. That said, I've been following the Mariners from day 1 of the season, and know more about them than all of my friends who are supposedly fans. I may be an Angels fan, but I am first and foremost a baseball fan. I have to say, I thought this would be a horrible, horrible team, but their success has been surprising and fun to watch.

I've enjoyed reading along and learning the lingo. I marvel along with the rest of you at each infield single that Turbo hits, or how Ballgame keeps getting playing time. I know how Beluga Tits got his name, why Courage/Red is the greatest fan ever, and have felt great schaudenfreude at Weaver's performance so far, his dumbfounding shutout last time around notwithstanding. And I know who Player A is (I will not speak his name).

So I guess I just wanted to say hi, after lurking all this time, reading the recaps, and popping over to the game threads to catch the reaction when Beltre strikes out on a curve or Broussard homers.

Oh, and I hope the Mariners beat the Red Sox senseless. I can't stand their fans, and the only time I can ever approve of the Sox is when they are playing the Yankees. Jeff Weaver is pitching today...hope you've all got a few drinks handy.

by Eyebrows on Jun 25, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Welcome baseball fan!
We can help you with your Angels problem! Just sign up for our long treatment program of suffering and broken dreams....
This place has a sign hangin' over the urinal that says, "Don't eat the big white mint".

by Thingray on Jun 25, 2007 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome!
You have the attention span to read this website regularly. That's all the proof I need that you're not one of "those" Angel fans.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

angel fans
I can't stand the majority of Angel fans. Bunch of right-wing, thinly-veiled racists and old coots who have nothing better to do than drool over Darin Erstad's re-animated corpse.

by Eyebrows on Jun 25, 2007 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Erm...
Well, I like to think of myself as a moderate, and I'm a registered Democrat. >>

I'm also definitely not an 'old coot'.  To tell you the truth, I haven't met a lot of Angels fans that meet your description, perhaps I simply hang out with the wrong people. (Being non-local probably has something to do with that too.)  Anyway, greetings to a fellow Halos fan with good taste in blogs. ^^

*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 25, 2007 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta remember
that emoticons don't always react well in this forum. >_<
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 25, 2007 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're fairly cool too
It's just those HH types I'm not so fond of (read: I despise).

by Graham on Jun 25, 2007 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wasn't trying to step on toes...
..I've read your posts and I think you're a well spoken person who gives Angels fans a good name around here.

The opinion that I formed came largely from the Angels' MLB message board:http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/components/fan_forum/messageboard.html?angels

I can't check it from work right now (stupid filters), but if it's anything like it used to be last year, you'll see what I mean. And HH hasn't done much to dispel those impressions, the few times I've clicked through.

Also, the large number of people trotting out their old Eckstein and Erstad jerseys at the games gives me an impression of the type of player that most Angel fans like (much like the Bloomquist love around Safeco). See http://www.firejoemorgan.com for an appropriate response.

by Eyebrows on Jun 25, 2007 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I admit to having a soft spot for Eckstein...
And honestly, I find the amount of attention FJM lavishes on articles that praise Eck kind of tiresome, but it's water under the bridge, and I always recognized that Eck wouldn't be a permanent fixture for us with the farm we had. As for the jersey thing, I still own and wear a Glaus jersey, mostly because it's red and says 'Angels' on the front. I think a lot of the Eck/Ersty shirts are around for the same reason.

As for the MLB Angels forum, you get all types there, good, bad, stupid, smart.  I don't think it's that bad, but to each his own.  At any rate, I'm pleased I wasn't what you were refering too. ^_^

*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 25, 2007 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly
I bet FJM only covers half the ball massaging that Eckstein, Erstad and Podsednik get from the media. I don't know what is tiresome about a couple of nobodies handing the media their asses on a plate for sloppy, poorly researched, cliched, hackneyed writing.

I'm far more likely to pay the FJM guys than I ever would be to pay for ESPN Insider.

Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 25, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like how
one of the criticisms on Halo's Heaven went something like:

"And what's with that guy Jeff? He think he's freaking Shakespeare or something?"

by sammy on Jun 25, 2007 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell
the guy can read and write.  Isn't that enough to put him above "those" Angel fans?

by jp17 on Jun 25, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

drrrrrrrr
peeple in shitattle (lolz) drink lotz of cofee. lolz imma go outside now adn enjoy teh grate whether heer.

jackasses.

by Matthew on Jun 25, 2007 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

During football season I watched this kind of
amusing guy's weekly videos on youtube. He was from Boston, and in each video he'd drunkenly go on about subjects such as the Patriots, the DiceK sweepstakes, and the Departed.

Then baseball season started and he began whining about how the Red Sox don't get enough press. That immediately changed my opinion of him.

It's amazing to me that a town with so many colleges can be so stupid. Eff Boston.

by Katal LM on Jun 25, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We just need to seceed or force
new england be given back to old england. it's all their fault, damn puritans.

by Matthew on Jun 25, 2007 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

USSM Convert
Hello LL.

I hate the Red Sox Nation. I hate their bandwagon fans that love them just for breaking the "curse". I hate the Patriots, I hate the Red Sox.

GO M's. Thanks LL for picking up the blog slack.

-SF

Autzen's 59,000 strong make the Big House sound like a pathetic whimper... Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die Michigan coach Lloyd Carr

by SeattlesFinest on Jun 25, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dont even get me started on the fellatio
performed on the patriots. ugh!

Tom Brady = NFL's Derek Jeter.

by Matthew on Jun 25, 2007 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I used to like Peter King's MMQB column
Then it became a weekly New England Patriots fellatio, like the Patriots' answer to Peter Gammons with the Bosox.  I'll still give it a read during football season, but yeah, it grates on me.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked
the Patriots when Drew Bledsoe was there, but I would a lot money to see Ray Lewis tee off on Brady

by InSpokane on Jun 25, 2007 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Peter King
is a smug, arrogant fuck face.  That is all.
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 25, 2007 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been a Die-Hard Pats Fan
my whole life, and even I hate espn's knob-slobbering of Brady.

by PShwa on Jun 25, 2007 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tom Brady
Tom Brady could be the biggest douche in the world. He's up there with Ben Affleck, Derek Jeter and Tim Duncan (great player hate him though)
"Autzen's 59,000 strong make the Big House sound like a pathetic whimper... Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die" -- Michigan coach Lloyd Carr

by SeattlesFinest on Jun 25, 2007 3:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LL has a handy feature
The 'reply to this' button makes everything nice and threaded so posts are much easier to read.

/Public service announcement.

by Graham on Jun 25, 2007 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't hate Tim Duncan
and I doubt most people should.  He's a nice but boring guy who doesn't get any press and deserves every ring on his finger.  What do you want him to do, go rape a girl or start shooting 3 pointers?

by Edgar for Pres on Jun 25, 2007 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That sig makes me want to punch myself in the face
Go Dawgs! Just wait till we can draw 57,000 fans again...

by Robert on Jun 25, 2007 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amen!
This place has a sign hangin' over the urinal that says, "Don't eat the big white mint".

by Thingray on Jun 25, 2007 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dawgs saved an entire village in Alaska.
What did a duck ever do for you? And I'm not counting AFLAC.
This place has a sign hangin' over the urinal that says, "Don't eat the big white mint".

by Thingray on Jun 25, 2007 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ducks are gonna win a Rose Bowl!
Wait, that's not right.  Oh well at least you won in '94.  Wait, Ki-Jana Carter's corpse just reminded that's not true either.  Try again.
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 25, 2007 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey, how about Husky football?
Do you win more than four this year?  Husky basketball going to the elite eight?  Spencer Hawes actually becoming more than a talentless white stiff in the NBA?

When you have to talk about tradition, it usually means that your team sucks now.

(Not trying to rile up all the Husky fans in here.  It would be nice to have a real rivalry again. I can't for the life of me figure out how the talent level up there got so bare, but with Rick Neuheisel involved, nothing surprises me).

--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by Addicted to Quack on Jun 25, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We do suck right now, but I have faith
in Tyrone Willingham to restore the program to it's former glory.

As for basketball, last year was an anomaly. We'll be back in the tourney this year.

This place has a sign hangin' over the urinal that says, "Don't eat the big white mint".

by Thingray on Jun 25, 2007 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah
Ty's a good coach.  He won at Stanford for crying out loud.  As much as I hate the Huskies, I admit that its a lot more fun when there are conference championship implications.  The last few games just haven't had the same buzz to them.

I agree that basketball was a fluke.  The Pac-10 could realistically have eight tourney teams next year.

I like the conference better when the NW is strong. USC and UCLA are really pissing me off.

--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by Addicted to Quack on Jun 25, 2007 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reasonable/ Likeable Oregon and Angel fans
Damn you LL for ruining my stereotypes.

by Robert on Jun 25, 2007 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

we can still rip on OSU right?
I mean, come on, their mascot is a beaver! A beaver! Their mascot is a euphemism for [deleted, off-topic]

by Matthew on Jun 25, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm torn right now
Been a Husky for four years.  The Ducks running back is a football teammate/friend from high school.  Going to be a Golden Bear for ~5+ yrs.  Hmm...well at least I can still hate WSU and USC.

by Edgar for Pres on Jun 25, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually
As I'm sure you know, Husky basketball is pretty damn good right now.  And if we're talking NBA career, I'll take Hawes over Aaron Brooks any day.  But whatever, peace, love and the M's.  I just get feisty about college sports.
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 25, 2007 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, me too
after all, Luke Jackson had a stellar NBA career, right?  We're all of the more intelligent Northwest type, and we can all agree on one thing:  GO M's!
--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by Addicted to Quack on Jun 25, 2007 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not this decade
except in years when the MNC isn't the Rose Bowl I suppose.

Even then...

Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 25, 2007 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I respect the Red Sox
Not for being good people, or for being a good team, or for being a well run team that hired Bill James.

No, I respect them for their dress code.

I've always hated the Yankees, and then I learned about their Father Knows Best dress code that prohibits facial hair or long hair or any character at all.  Look at the Yankees.  They're all beige.  Yankee players are so bland they even lose racial distinctiveness.  I can hardly even tell A-Rod, Jeter, and Cairo apart.  Even Godzilla.  Or Posada.  Or Damon.  They're all weak features in a caramel coating.  And they could fix this by wearing beards (some of them), but they're not allowed.

So along came the Red Sox, and their players were scruffy and sloppy and their mere appearance probably offends Steinbrenner.  So I can't hate them.

by Llewdor on Jun 25, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Excellent points
and I agree that employing Bill James and letting Johnny Damon wear Jesus hair are equally important upgrades over Yankee nation.

by johnbai on Jun 25, 2007 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Weaver goes 5.
We're gonna suck in long relief.

I want to scroll down to Putz wooo! when I wake up tomorrow.

by apalach007 on Jun 25, 2007 3:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

New Yankess
Red Sox are the New Yankees, plain and simple. The Dice-K and JD Drew signings should be enough evidence. Don't get me started on the Mark Buehrle 5-year contract idea...
"Autzen's 59,000 strong make the Big House sound like a pathetic whimper... Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die" -- Michigan coach Lloyd Carr

by SeattlesFinest on Jun 25, 2007 3:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For years I've spelled the word
"yankees" with a lower case y. They don't deserve to have the first letter of their name capitalized.

I'm thinking that I need to start doing the same thing for the Red Sox.

by Katal LM on Jun 25, 2007 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually
I don't think they deserve a lower case y. yankee implies an American in a foreign country. I don't want that team representing the rest of us. They are the Yankees(tm). We are yankees.

by Matthew on Jun 25, 2007 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

but do you not capitalize both of them
or do you capitalize just one. I think capitalizing "Sox" but not "red" might make the team appear sufficiently awkward.

by tworsandtwols on Jun 25, 2007 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question from Florida
Any national TV broadcasts scheduled on the horizon?

by apalach007 on Jun 25, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

TBS
is re-running Little Big League Saturday afternoon.

by G_ on Jun 25, 2007 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

right!
I knew someone would know!!

by apalach007 on Jun 25, 2007 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stupid Red Sox
I can't decide which is worse in my mind: the "bandwagon" Mariners fans who showed up for the Griffey stuff over the weekend, who don't know any of the current Mariners and were cheering only for Griffey, or the "bandwagon" Red Sox fans who will pack our normally-empty stadium for the next few days.  Either way, they make my life more difficult :)

Also, if anyone knows any Red Sox freaks who might want to buy a Matsuzaka banner that I bought last year in Japan, let me know.  I realized there's no way in hell I'm going to wave it around in Safeco.

by Deanna on Jun 25, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Does cheering Griffey count
If you made a bigger effort to cheer the Mariners, too? I wouldn't want Ichiro feeling unloved, y'know.

by tworsandtwols on Jun 25, 2007 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe
Burn the Banner at Safco in front of the Sox fans?

OT- I saw bumper sticker this mornign that you might like. It said, "Pirates are way cooler that Ninjas"

by InSpokane on Jun 25, 2007 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's old.
Way old.  Pirates vs. robots vs. ninjas vs. monkeys vs. whatever.

I see no reason to destroy something just because it is more useful to someone else than it is to me, anyway.

by Deanna on Jun 25, 2007 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well
Don't I feel old.

by InSpokane on Jun 25, 2007 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Red Sox fans
Boston is the epitome of everything that is wrong with the world.  A self loathing fan base convinced that everything bad in the world happens to them.  Everything that's bad about the Yankees is also true about the Red Sox, its just that Bostonians are too stupid to realize that.

They have three Super Bowls yet still complain about the Colts winning one.  Even though they have sixteen NBA titles, they whine about not winning the draft lottery instead of holding their own crappy executives accountable for assembling a crappy team (where was the outrage when Portland had the worst record last year and got shafted in the lottery?  And we ended up with the two best rookies anyway.)

Boston is the guy who is driving a Benz, has a personal chef, and lives in a mansion on the lake, yet still complains that they can't make ends meet.  Fuck Boston and fuck everything Boston stands for.  

--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by Addicted to Quack on Jun 25, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Re: the draft lottery
I usually like Bill Simmons, but his reaction to the Celtics not getting #1 or #2 is absolute rubbish.

by Katal LM on Jun 25, 2007 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My roommate is from Boston
Which means I have to watch mlb.tv elsewhere tonight so I don't stab him with a fork.
By the way (I'm sure you all know already but), TMQ on espn.com is excellent, for anyone looking for non-Peter King nfl writing that doesn't worship all things Boston.

by ryanb on Jun 25, 2007 3:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My Wife
went to law school in Boston and sometimes she gets a little excited when they do well.

by InSpokane on Jun 25, 2007 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's frustrating huh?
RM: "Sawx won again"  Me: "oh yeah, who pitched?"  RM: "Uhh, Sawx won!"  Me: "why are you even a fan?"  RM: "Uhhhhhh, Yankees Suck!"  Me: "where is the jack daniels..."

by ryanb on Jun 25, 2007 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is
Not that bad with her. She is more of an M's fan, she just has problems remebering, or it's she remembers enjoying living in Boston.

by InSpokane on Jun 25, 2007 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mine too.
Actually, come to think of it, I went to law school in Boston.  Damn it was fun having Sox fans all over me for backing the M's.

Except for the violent stuff.

by Paytheline on Jun 25, 2007 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have
to go in Oct. one of her law school friends is getting married. She also requiring that I see her school, Northeastern.

by InSpokane on Jun 25, 2007 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love the fact that Wednesday is
a 4:35 game!!

Is there a Courage sighting? Is the roof open?

by apalach007 on Jun 25, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4:35?
I thought it was a 7:05 game...
This place has a sign hangin' over the urinal that says, "Don't eat the big white mint".

by Thingray on Jun 25, 2007 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WEDNESDAY.never mind!
never mind!
This place has a sign hangin' over the urinal that says, "Don't eat the big white mint".

by Thingray on Jun 25, 2007 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Griffey...
Brought back memories of 1995...

Lets hope tonight's game brings back memories of 1995 ALCS game 3...

by Fuckmikereilly on Jun 25, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahhhhh

Off Julian Tavarez, for those of you who don't know...

by Fuckmikereilly on Jun 25, 2007 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The A's are promoting the Jays series
as the return of Frank Thomas.

Don't bet on a sellout.

by Paytheline on Jun 25, 2007 4:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I want the Yankees to stay right where they are.
At least, for this year.

I've been watching baseball since 1994. So every year of my baseball fandom the damn yankees have been in the playoffs. Every fucking year! It brings a smile to my face to see "11.5 GB and 6.0 GB". Those fuckers need to stay out of the playoffs for once.

So I have no problem with the Red Sox winning it this year. After that though, I hope the Yanksox annihilate each other. Go D-Rays!

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

by Goose on Jun 25, 2007 4:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
So the Sox are going back to the postseason.  Whoop de freaking doo.  But it would be monumental to see the Yankee$ miss the playoffs.

Also, I don't hate the Bosox as much as I hate their fans.  Yeah, Timlin, Assface, Schilling and Mirabelli are douchebags, and Manny's a clueless assclown with a truckload of talent.  But guys like Papi, Papelbon, Beckett and, yeah, even Dice-K aren't so bad.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beckett looks like a dick.
Papelbon's annoying because I know that JJ's better but nobody else does.

Matsuzaka's going to give us a reason to hate him eventually, he just hasn't been around long enough.

Ortiz and Manny kick ass.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love
that you were able to provide answers so quickly.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've thought about this a lot.
I really hate the Red Sox.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I already hate Matsuzaka
well, actually, no, not anymore.  I really got sick of hearing about him for a very long time, but now that I automatically ignore a lot of Red Sox stuff anyway, I've actually been hearing less about him now than I was when he was still in Japan.  Funny that.  Maybe it's because back then EVERY team's fanbase, including you guys, drooled over him incessantly, and now it's just the Sox fans.

by Deanna on Jun 25, 2007 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The day the d-rays
bar the sox and yanks from the playoffs should be a day of national celebration. I'd also love to see the D-rays take down one or the other in the 2010 ALCS.

by sammy on Jun 25, 2007 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For the record
I love the city of Boston. I'll be going back for a wedding in a few weeks and I'm absolutely looking forward to it.

It's the people that suck.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 4:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, totally agree
I lived in Boston for 2 years, actually I lived in Andover which is about 20 miles or so from Boston.  But anyways the city is awesome, so much history.

I was 11, 12 years old when I lived there, so I never really had a problem with the people.

I went back 2 years ago and realized that all my friends were pompus asshole Sox fans, but I still like them, they just suck at being sports fans.

Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In addition to the history/scenery
the public transportation is amazing and the bar scene's unbeatable. Fantastic place to get loaded. Which, incidentally, one needs to do frequently in order to tolerate the people, so it all works out.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah
my family and I would take the train downtown all the time, it was quick and it would drop you off right down town, and if I recall it didn't make 18 million stops along the way.

I'll check out the bar scene when I go back during Christmas break.

Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've never been to New York
but with that caveat in mind, Boston's public transportation should be the example that every other big city needs to follow. Not only can it get you from one side of the city to the other in an hour, but if I want to drink myself silly downtown I can get back to where I've staying for $1.50 or whatever instead of the $30 it costs to get a cab in, say, San Diego.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you're looking for models of public transport
it's Europe, all the way. Munich. ahhh....German engineering and logical efficient thinking. and beer.

by Matthew on Jun 25, 2007 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you kidding me?
I went to school in Providence, and I think I hate Boston more than any other major city in the US. People always say Boston has a small city complex because of the proximity to New York, which is weird, because Boston should have a small city complex because it's an impossible to navigate, culturally retarded, bitingly cold, narrow-minded, shitty, shitty, shit-hole.

by sammy on Jun 25, 2007 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind the cold.
And I've never found it particularly difficult to navigate, although I've also never had to drive in the city.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Random questions
Manny to HoF as a Indian or a Red Sox?

Do we want Cleveland or Oakland to win tonight?

Anyone else think Frank Thomas should go back to the White Sox next year?

Also, John "I think you mean Thompson" Thomson makes his first start tonight for the Royals, against the Angels no less.

by Fuckmikereilly on Jun 25, 2007 4:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Random answers
Sox.

Oakland.

I thought he was on a 2-year?

That's not a question.

by Graham on Jun 25, 2007 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're right
On the last two accounts.

Only seems right for Thomas to retire in Chicago, more right than Griffey retiring in Seattle.  Plus they need hitting.  But I can't see Thome and Thomas on the same team.

by Fuckmikereilly on Jun 25, 2007 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thomas won't be back with the Sox,
unless they get a new GM. If you look back, they did NOT part ways peacefully.
This place has a sign hangin' over the urinal that says, "Don't eat the big white mint".

by Thingray on Jun 25, 2007 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sox
A's

Probably not

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You agree with me too much.
I'm the Sens/Mariners fan who started this blog. You're just a follower.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
Because having to take 2598763243987254 final exams was really the easier path.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's just one step on the path
To becoming a computational biomechanicist.

You know what that means? PhD project on pitching woo.

by Graham on Jun 25, 2007 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I blog for money.
So there.

Although I've always longed to have a job title that no one can pronounce.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the Red Sox as a team, but I
Can't stand the fans. People in this thread have hit it on the head, so I'll just say I agree with whoever mentioned the "smugness" and "still believing they're the underdogs" despite having the second-highest payroll in baseball.

But I have to give the organization credit for building a stellar team via smart trades, free agency and a good farm system. Unlike Angelos and the Orioles, who just complain about the Yankees' spending, the Sox said "screw it, we'll do whatever it takes." Plus, they embrace sabermetrics and seem to spend their money much more wisely than the Yanks, so I respect that.

Go M's.

by Teej on Jun 25, 2007 4:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone know what happen to Charles Gipson?
I remember him playing for the houston astros in 2005. but what is he doing now? Thanks!

by Wolf on Jun 25, 2007 4:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm trying to find a story
but it seems he was never even good enough to warrant a "Where Are They Now?" throwaway small county newspaper article.

He's not playing baseball anymore. That's all I can say. Wherever he is, he's probably living a comfortable life and giving his all in whatever he does.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love it
two hrs til gametime, 100+ comments
--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by Addicted to Quack on Jun 25, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

By the way
Shin-soo Choo in AAA Buffalo:

.263/.340/.358

The Perez trade backfired, but I still like this one.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Another trade that doesn't look so good
Yorman Bazardo has been passable as a starter for the Detroits' Triple-A team.

This, Fruto, and the way we keep on telling Felix to pitch makes me wonder about our pitching development.

by nfreakct on Jun 25, 2007 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're just now beginning to wonder about that
in all seriousness, our pitching development is looking really bad
--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by Addicted to Quack on Jun 25, 2007 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck
I haven't watched wrestling in years, but Chris Benoit just died.

by Katal LM on Jun 25, 2007 5:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah
so there is.
I usually just hit F5 at this point in the day here, rather than ever going to the main page.

by Katal LM on Jun 25, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hush
I certainly don't use a 'main thread' tab and an 'LL homepage' tab, using the latter to tell me if there are new comments and investigating diaries...

by Graham on Jun 25, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd laugh at you
if it weren't a contractual stipulation that I don't mock my readers.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's kinda hard to find better things to do
While staying up to watch Weaver get mauled after everyone else has passed out :(. I've already had 8 cups of tea today so no more trips to the kettle.

Also, completely off topic, but BBQs inside cars during thunderstorms on beaches are surprisingly amusing.

by Graham on Jun 25, 2007 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tea?
* drinks second 2 liter of mountain dew today *

Pussy

by Robert on Jun 25, 2007 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paging Dr. Stone
Dr. Kidney Stone, please report to Roberts left kidney.

Good Ichiro. Your 2nd 2 liter Mt. Dew?

by Ben in Va on Jun 25, 2007 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I think you are looking for Dr. Insulin
oh wait...what was that...diabetic, oh yeah its gonna be tough to find him.

by Edgar for Pres on Jun 25, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BBQ's inside closed spaces
resulted in the deaths of 8 people during last winter's storm and power outage.

People can't get enough of that carbon monoxide!

by johnbai on Jun 25, 2007 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pfft
It's not like everything in the back half of the car wasn't open.

by Graham on Jun 26, 2007 1:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hogwash
I would always push F4 attempting to refresh until somebody here alerted me of my mistake.

Also whoever suggested Firefox>search for> "[n" is my friend for life

by Robert on Jun 25, 2007 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I realized that afterwards
I really need to think these things through next time.

by Robert on Jun 26, 2007 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rod Beck died yesterday.
He was 38.  Died alone.  No cause of death.  But everyone assumes he went like Caminetti.

by Paytheline on Jun 25, 2007 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are we sure
he wasn't BBQing inside an unventilated space?

by johnbai on Jun 25, 2007 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice article by Caple on Espn
He hits it on the head w/r/t the Griffey series.  I'm just about done reading it now---Ahhh Fuck Jim, you wrote a book about Boston sports arguments???  Damn it.  

by ryanb on Jun 25, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

from Cleveland
- R. Harden relieved C. Gaudin

whats the over/under on Harden going on the DL.  I've got 26 minutes.

Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ibanez, Guillen out.
No Adam Jones?  Why am I not surprised at all.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 25, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No one's on the DL
It'd be silly to try and find a way to get Jones up here for a couple of days.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh.
He should be up regardless of injuries.  Anything that gives us an excuse to bring him up should be taken.  I am just having a feeling Raul will miss close to ten days like Beltre did...and if that happens...well, it's just unacceptable.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 25, 2007 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I agree with you.
Jones needs to be playing in Seattle. But a day-to-day thing isn't going to push him over the edge, especially when he's still a little sore from that wall incident himself.

Bavasi wants Jones on the roster. The current situation isn't his fault (unless you blame him for giving the ultimate call to the field manager).

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the real question of the day is
when is Blowers buying a fan fries?  Any guesses on what inning.  And will we come up with a rally afterwards?  The people want to know

by cougfan on Jun 25, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rally fries
...difficult .gif.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good to see Willie playing a position
with a little more competition. Offensively, he was making all those other second basemen look bad.

by Slozbury Stouvre on Jun 25, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Griffey's 'I would return to Seattle' comment
They replayed in on FSN.  I don't want to rain on the parade, but that comment looked forced.

Also, I just watched another poker show.  Good lord.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Heh, FSN
I don't think we want Raul Ibañez teaching us the finer points of baseball in any language, especially with fielding.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For some reason
Raul seems to be the drunkard of the team to me. Not that it is relevant to anything.

by Robert on Jun 25, 2007 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he's drunk
and still sharper than Richie and Weaver, then what does that say?

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Raul = Drunkard
Sexson = Pothead
Weaver = Meth Junkie
Vidro = Pie eating contest addict

by Robert on Jun 25, 2007 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pie eating contest
Vidro doesn't do it for the free pies, he does it for the competition.  He's a gamer.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meth junkie
Weaver doesn't do it for the meth, he does it for the junkie status.  He's a hipster.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol, he marches to the beat of a different drum.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not only that
But he fires up the team by telling stories of how he survived the great custard massacre of '64.

by Robert on Jun 25, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I laughed.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey
I don't see any Mariners on those streetcars.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not needed
Telekentics and magic goatees are all we need to get to that game

by Robert on Jun 25, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit, Rizzs and Blowers with the jeans
Why can't you dress up for the job like Bill Krueger?

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha
the montage of Weaver's shutout set to rap music was a 99 on the Unintentional Comedy Scale.

by anky on Jun 25, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was gonna say something about that
I was laughing at that too.  Weaver is about as gangsta as Ben Broussard.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yikes
Dave is having a great deal of trouble forming sentences.  Please don't keel over.  We've had enough death for one week.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is he still smoking?
Come on Dave, hang in there...

by ryanb on Jun 25, 2007 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He smokes weed
Thus the forgetfulness.

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Angels playing the Royals?
Fuck.  These intraleague matchups are so unfair.  

by ryanb on Jun 25, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL
When did they let MLB teams play AAA teams?

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean....
AAA/MLB?

Yeah I hate those too!

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh.
It'll even out in August. >_>
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 25, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe baseball needs hockey standings
So beating KC is like a tie or at most a shootout win (or are those worth full points too?)

by ryanb on Jun 25, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beltre
Wondering like the rest of us why JJ is punching him in the chest.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Happy
Weaver Day everyone!!!

Let's get this party started.

First pitch whoooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaa

by jp17 on Jun 25, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

random i know, but does anyone listen to
the ESPN baseball today podcast?

it has gotten terrible with alan schwartz leaving and peter pascarelli taking over... used to be my favorite, now I can't listen to it

by thenatural on Jun 25, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Scouting Report on Weaver:
noooooooooooooooooooooooooo

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ohhhh nice pitch
I dug that 2-seamer.

by bpdawg24 on Jun 25, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

K!!!
lets hope for a decent Weaver today

by thenatural on Jun 25, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Hell of a slider!

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Drew struck out by Jeff Weaver
Yeah, that was a smart investment, Boston.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

91 MPH?
Huh?

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

holy crap Pedroia is annoying
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Weaver's flipping out
He knows how much this game means to humanity.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1st inning Jeff Weaver not sucking eggs?
Wow.....this is, uh......this is not bad.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gameday
has him hitting 90mph.

by Eyebrows on Jun 25, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pedroia is a filthy motherfucker.
I know I'm going to hate him for years.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For a minute there,
I thought somebody besides Weaver was pitching.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 25, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Stop chanting
God, Red Sox fans are annoying.

by anky on Jun 25, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Low?
Excuse me?

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If Weaver strikes out Papi
I'm going to take up a religion.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

THOSE ARE STRIKES
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Red Sox Nation
eat them Vidro.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro
with a mini-death stare to broussard

by Trenchtown2 on Jun 25, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to cover your butt Dave
"ball is belted to deep right field" in a not-so excitable voice.

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

they're so high
they both think they're playing a video game. They have no idea where they are.

by Eyebrows on Jun 25, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice strikezone ump
First it's a ball then it's a strike. Be consistent.

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One inning done!
Weaver did not suck!

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I could get used to this Weaver
I almost feel bad for saying all those awful things about him earlier in the season, almost!

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

93???
go Weaver!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Beauty!
Go Mariners! Go Weaver!

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cy Weaver
fantastic inning

by thenatural on Jun 25, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crybaby Tavares!
I hate this pock-faced bitch.

by bpdawg24 on Jun 25, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Close to Red's seat
guy in a Mariners jacket and Red Sox hat.

Benedict.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seattle
home of pussy bandwagon fans since 2004

by Trenchtown2 on Jun 25, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is Julian Tavarez
Let's mash this piece of shit! Come on!

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Touche
but still, this is the RS worst starter. This is a game we should win, especially if Weaver gives a quality start.

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree
and with Kason(not a misspell) Gabbard getting called up from AAA instead of Lester for tomorrows game, we SHOULD be able to take at least 2 from them.  Here's to high hopes

by thenatural on Jun 25, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Youkilis?
More like Jewkilis. Am I right?

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

KK
Sit the fuck down, Mike Lowell.

by anky on Jun 25, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

new shirt?
Weaver Whoa!1!!!!!!1

by lessthnpar on Jun 25, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weaver!
WTF man, where was this 2 months ago?

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SLIDER YEAHHHH
I love you Jeff

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha.
Should be 2-0.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

weaver looks good?
huh. no surprise. he's always been a goo.. wait holy shit weaver doesn't completely suck!
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This game makes less sense
than Schrodinger's equation while on meth.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For what its worth
Every time I've voted in a poll, my choice has been correct. It seems as if Weaver's intent on keeping my record perfect.

by Robert on Jun 25, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

KC 4, Angels 0
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

RRS wearing those safety glasses again
I bet he has sex with hawt women in those.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What size of zit must one have
to form craters that big in a someones face?

Jebus

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have to admit
I nabbed Tavarez for tonight's game :/
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 25, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay for Richie
Pour it on boys. Give this guy a few more craters

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Richie!!
Let's go Ben!!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

richie=awesome
as long as its warm
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha
Richie next to Dustin "He's just a lil' guy" Pedroia

by bpdawg24 on Jun 25, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

RICHIE HOT STREAK TIME!!!
my favorite 1-2 months of the year

by thenatural on Jun 25, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know how it's possible
but I think Richie is getting slower. Hey where are your chants now, you Boston blowhards?

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I tried to think of some porn titles
that were appropriate, and simply could not.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I stopped reading when
I read that they think Julian Tavarez is a successful 5th starter in the Red Sox rotation.

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My mother is dead :(
dead from all the horribly, god-awful love that you gave her. It makes people die.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ben!
Rally

by anky on Jun 25, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ben Broussard!
It's ALWAYS rally time against Tavarez!

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BROUUUUUUUUUUU!
Please bench Vidro.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice job benny
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

negative correlation
between when weaver is successful and Johjima is successful

by Trenchtown2 on Jun 25, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damn kenji
well, at least with weaver on the mound, one's all we need
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love how on MLB The Show
Kenji's hot zone is the "power pitch area" as we've come to call it.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 25, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ouch, but I'll take the run
oh, Broussard OPS .822

he's awesome.

Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a HoFer
sorry Dave
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 25, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad Adrian
Aim those fly balls at Crisp.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

KC up 4-1 Nice
Or is this a repeat?
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 25, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh no
its live, and Lackey just beaned a guy in the leg. Bad Lackey tonight.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 25, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've never been so horny
for a ball hit off the bat than Beltre's right there, only to go completely flaccid after seeing it not leave the park.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

creepy
i hear you, though
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Young's Double Chocolate
makes everything better.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well that was retarded
thanks weaver!

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OH GOOD LORD
WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU THROWING THAT?

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yay, your supposed to get Crisp and Lugo out
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh God dammit.
How come no one was covering first?

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

shit
well, that didnt last long
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well fuck
that sucked
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 25, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT
DID YOU GUYS HIT THE BONG BEFORE THIS INNING?

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mega retarded
That one: not Weaver's fault

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

M's Defense
Weaverizing Weaver

by Robert on Jun 25, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh my god.
are you kidding me?
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

god fucking dammit
inning should be over.  It's not like Boston needs breaks to score runs.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So to recap
Weaver has to throw to second because nobody's covering first, and Lopez lets an easy groundball go under his glove.

Weaver doesn't deserve this.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ouch.
Boy, and Weaver was doing so WELL too.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 25, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pedroia has three home runs
Those must've been cute.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we still have tavarez
the F. Murray Abraham of baseball.

Plenty of runs coming.

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 25, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

by the way, jeff
you are doing the lord's work criticizing red sox fans in your entries.

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 25, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd be perfectly fine
with starting a brawl against these fuckers.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No error charged to Lopez.
Haha, the Safeco scorer's tripping balls.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

this is inning sucks,
but not as much as Red Sox Nation.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is stupid.
I almost feel bad for Weaver. I think I still have pent up rage for him, so I can't.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did he piss off the IFers?
Not saying they are booting them on purpose.

by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jun 25, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No
This is just karma for how much I make fun of Texas.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought I was done drinking on Weaver Nights...
Guess our defense had other ideas.

by HR4 on Jun 25, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES
Weaver > his infield

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

In other news, Weaver has thrown
837 pitches this inning.

by bpdawg24 on Jun 25, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that K was unexpected
Weaver having to get 5 outs this inning.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WEAVER!!! nice pitch
please get us out of here alive.
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Day-amn
I hope the Seattle fans were at least booing along with the Youing.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't Youing
It was Red marking his territory

by Robert on Jun 25, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is an awesome strikezone.
Suck on it, you freakishly patient Boston lineup.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Most unpredictable pitcher ever
I have no idea what he's throwing at all every pitch.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If/when Boston goes deep
I hope a Red Sox fan gets thrown onto the field somehow.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fat guys behind home plate
should start farting during red sox rallies.

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 25, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This inning should so be over
and I don't even blame the guy with the enormous ERA

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

410 comments already
Holy freaking God.

by JI on Jun 25, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Operation Anal Rape
Was successfully postponed

by Robert on Jun 25, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Weaver just threw 4 straight Beltre pitches
I'm pretty sure Youkilis doesn't swing at those too often.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

finally...
thought that would never end

by thenatural on Jun 25, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If you look closely
Lowell has "HGH" shaved into his goatee.

Way to get out of it.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

one hard hit ball all game
and that was coco's. weaver's pitching just fine.

by sactown257 on Jun 25, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that should of ended 23 pitches ago
I think Weaver still lowered his ERA.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Brad Penny
with a double?
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 25, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Penny >>>Pierre
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also
his takeout slide earlier was awesome.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 25, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who would've thought
we'd feel bad for Weaver after an inning?

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm surprised
No asshole nation trolls tonight?

I guess it's too much to ask a Sox fan to be able to read.

by Faux on Jun 25, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I miss Raul
Come back soon
Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 25, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

doesn't tavarez watch late night tv?
surely he has caught one of those Proactive informercials?

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 25, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tavarez and Ezequiel Astacio
I was going to write a post to follow up that subject but now I don't want to.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Willie had reeled that one in
he probly would of woked up dead

by JI on Jun 25, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha, Taveras' strikezone is smaller than Jeff's
Just like his you-know-what. That's right. Pitching talent.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Ichiro
This Julian Tavarez

we should be able to hit off him

Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 25, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Atleast
You aren't getting owned by some NL reject the worst team in the AL picked up out of desperation. >_<
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 25, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I said.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 25, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And technically it's
'Thomson', no 'P'.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 25, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh.
Sorry, I must've missed the reference.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 25, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tavarez is a slow worker?
If that's the case then we really should crush this guy

Padilla's a slow worker and we always kill him

Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 25, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Red Sox captain
Way to copy the Yankees. Except for the giving it to a douchebag part.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Every single teacher who liked baseball
at my high-school was a Sox fan. Bizarre.

by JI on Jun 25, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

She won the title with a home run?
Sign that bitch to a contract.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jose Lopez
trying to go the entire game without bending his knees.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

72 Black Americans in MLB
We have a really good one in Tacoma we could add to that total.

...

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I always suspected
That they hated Australians. Not just Snelling, but Blackley, and I forget another's name.

But then RRS finally pitched this past weekend...so im baffled.

by Slica on Jun 25, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Roger Federer
could be our DH.

by bpdawg24 on Jun 25, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maria Sharapova for #2 starter
Heck, who cares if she starts or not. She should just stand there and look hot.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We already have a DH who does that.
Wait, did you say 'hot'? I thought you said 'grotesquely obese'.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Upon further inspection
I could see how those two might have appeared similar.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

JD Drew
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

</Philly guy who won't leave him alone>

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's fucking bush
Same pitch as strike 1.

by bpdawg24 on Jun 25, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shut Red Sox fans
Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 25, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Quit dicking around.
Pedroia's an annoying son of a bitch.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No shit
I saw one piece of Mariners paraphernalia behind the Sox dugout during that Pedroia shot.  Who, by the way, is still anxiously awaiting the dropping of his testicles.

by bpdawg24 on Jun 25, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One time I got to sit in the commisioner's box
and there was this stupid Boston asshole behind me who wouldn't stop whining to his friend about how Nomar (pre-injury flameout) was horrible and how Manny couldn't play defense, and Pedro wasn't truly a 'winnah' etc.

by JI on Jun 25, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pedroia's bat is bigger then him.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

God bless you, Ichiro.
I can't believe I'm beginning to trust Jeff Weaver.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

in other news,
temperatures in hell reached new lows today, continuing a disturbing trend of the last week. lows were in the mid teens
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

weaver actually looks good
huh. maybe he'll be ok for a while
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Your guys only have 2 runs
Off Jeff Weaver

And you're starting Julian Tavarez

Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 25, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kenji's bobblehead
looks like a Native American.

by bpdawg24 on Jun 25, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Removable catcher's mask
is this some kind of bobblehead breakthrough?

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Removable catcher's mask on Joh's bobblehead
Anyone else getting a giant boner about that? Anyone? No? Alright, whatever, y'all are queers.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What is with you
and popping boners?

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the better question is
Why aren't you constantly popping boners and writing all about them?

by bpdawg24 on Jun 25, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Must be some disease
Popping...boner...itis. But seriously, I was over at my friend's a while ago and he wouldn't stop hitting me with these boner jokes. It's rubbing off on me.

That sounds really nasty.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

90th birthday
and Mariner fan since day one.

Wonder who she rooted for for the first epoch of her life.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish they would get rid of that ogre Vidro
He's very hard to look at
Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 25, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Big Ben
Show why they should get rid of Vidro
Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 25, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

homer Ben
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If Sexson walks on you...
is that an automatic demotion to AAA? He really looked like he was trying to.

by Faux on Jun 25, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ben
Surely he could think of a way to then save Good Beltre and make sure that Bad Beltre dies forever.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

time to get out of your slump Kenji
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A WALK
WHA JOO TALKIN ABOU?

by JI on Jun 25, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Broussard updated OPS .828
GET. RID. OF. VIDRO.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Isn't that what we traded for last year?
Okay, great, we got our DH, now have Broussard and Vidro switch roles, plz.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's the damnedest thing...
about this 07 season.  I was among those throwing in the towel when i saw the M's had signed Weaver.  I watched with disgust and a Weaverlike grimace as he held up his jersey next to Bavasi for the cameras.  But I never would have expected that I would actually become a Weaver... believer?  I never thought I'd be pulling for him as hard as I am.  Is there a support group for this?  Because this is a strange sensation/delusion and I feel I may be heading down a dark and dissapointing road.

by JamelahK on Jun 25, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think some puss from Tavarez's face
dripped on the ball, causing this recent lull in command.

by bpdawg24 on Jun 25, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hello my name is Julian Tavarez
I couldn't get a lefty out even if it meant I got to boink Anna Benson.

by JI on Jun 25, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not even if WFB
decided he wanted to switch hit

by JI on Jun 25, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kenji's slump is gatting annoying
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously
If you're born with that kind of face, what's the incentive to even try to stay in shape?

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They pay you to play baseball?
I mean, if you're gonna be ugly, may as well get paid.

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So how come
Bartolo wasn't held to the same standard?

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They can read braile.
I wonder what Julians face says?

by Ben in Va on Jun 25, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It says
try reading below Julian's face

by JI on Jun 25, 2007 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate it when the wife steals the computer
from me to do "work".  Stop robbing me of my addictions, woman.
--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by Addicted to Quack on Jun 25, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ortiz/Ramirez
1-6, seeing-eye single

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeff Weaver >>>>>> ho
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well done, Weaver.
I imagine your day is through. Couldn't have asked for much more.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

weaver=Cy Young
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So
Who's buying Weaver as a competent major league pitcher now?  I coming around.
--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by Addicted to Quack on Jun 25, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Weaver only allowed 2 runs!?!?
Holy shit WEAVER IS BACK!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 25, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1 earned run, and it should really be Zero
Jose Lopez decided to not play D.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

speaking of ho
where the fuck is that douche

by sactown257 on Jun 25, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo hoo.
Not bad. I may have to stay up to watch the end of this. Too bad I have to wake up at 6.

Let's hope this game goes somewhat quicker so I can get to bed before 1:30.

by Faux on Jun 25, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish I could move back.
Anyone want to give a decent, if inexperienced, IT admin a job somewhere in OR or WA?

by Faux on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GOOD BELTRE!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yay for good beltre
awesome
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BELTRE!
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Weaver ERA
7.83

Jeff Fassero is getting anxious.

by JI on Jun 25, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No little pop ups!
Don't you dare!

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Beltre hasn't homered
since Lofton robbed him.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No bunt?
Who locked Grover in the clubhouse?

by HR4 on Jun 25, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Goose on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yuni!
Here comes the squeeze!

by Happybelly on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOHOOO!
TAVAREZ SUCKS AT LIFE!

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bunt!
Didn't they watch our game from last night? I don't care, this is a blast to watch :)
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Look Yuni
Youre not the one who makes the throwing error this time

by cougfan on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BETANCOURT
LOOK AT HIM HUSTLE!

by Gomez on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HEY BLOWERS!
WE NEED SOME FRIES!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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by JI on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you just knew he would throw wild
t minus 10 minutes and counting until the meltdown

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

woooo
i like the new small-ball M'S

by thenatural on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice bunt betancourt.
unfortunately, their 2B actually does his job
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WE NEED FRIES!!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Its squeeze time
No one can stop the WILLIE

by cougfan on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Squeeze time.
What's more unexpected than one bunt? Two bunts. Followed by one more bunt. And another bunt.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Goose on Jun 25, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ballgame!
...Not sure how I feel about this tie game atm
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 25, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SQUEEZE
do it
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Boom Boom!!
Who couldn't love him?

by TheMarinator on Jun 25, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WILLIE BALLGAME!
(just preparing myself for the inevitable 3 run homer)

by Slozbury Stouvre on Jun 25, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Willie Bloomquist has been made of nothing
but WIN since that Cubs game.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 25, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WFB
GRITTTTTTY HIT

by thenatural on Jun 25, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WFB!
--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by Addicted to Quack on Jun 25, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW
i love small ball
Weaver B. Leaver

by JamelahK on Jun 25, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dave blowers is a fantastic
analyst. That is all.

by sactown257 on Jun 25, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't hear you, Sox fans
Speak up you filthy motherfuckers

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tavarez upset?
No Sims, this dude is the epitome of calm and zen.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LET'S GO LOPEZ!!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love how Ichiro doesn't even wait for the appeal
Beltre would've pointed himself
--Dave

Addicted to Quack SBN's Oregon Ducks Blog

by Addicted to Quack on Jun 25, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That guy by where Red sits...
has a M's hat on... it's just red.

by Faux on Jun 25, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My bad
but that's still poor timing.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True
But to your credit, I had to be watching on my 50" to see it.

by Faux on Jun 25, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here comes a slam. I can feel it.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 25, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

When I was a Saturday's game
I completely lost my shit when the SB read

"FUNK SLAM"

A repeat would be swell.

by JI on Jun 25, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PLEASE GO YARD LOPEZ
PUH-LEEEEEEAAAAAAZZZZZEEEEEEEEE

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We want the funk
Gotta have the funk

by cougfan on Jun 25, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No triple play
Anything else and I'm happy.
Weaver B. Leaver

by JamelahK on Jun 25, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do strike out
Vidros up next, automatic DP

by cougfan on Jun 25, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do not strike out
Vidros up next, automatic DP

by cougfan on Jun 25, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Goose on Jun 25, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OH YEAH is right Jose!
WEAVER HAS THE LEAD!!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 25, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!
Mike Lowell plays shitty defense!

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOPEZ
NICE
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 25, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!
Manny sucks at throwing!
Weaver B. Leaver

by JamelahK on Jun 25, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BASE HIT!!!!
and Manny with no arm scores two!!!

by thenatural on Jun 25, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Beltre stops that.
Should've laid off the chemical enhancers, Lowell.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

cheezy rock = m's rally
loverboy coming up if turbo gets on.

by JeffHagan2 on Jun 25, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sacrifice here.
i reall really really really dont want a dp
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dang Vidro
Can't you do anything right?

by ThundaPC on Jun 25, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I want to see a replay
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 25, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I want to see a CLEAR replay
Sorry for not elaborating, baseball gods
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 25, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Argh.
Right idea though.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 25, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What? OUT?!?!?!
Are you shitting me? Replay.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

another sac from the DH huh?
hahaha he leads the club in sacrifices, i wonder how many times thats happened in baseball history

by thenatural on Jun 25, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ARGUE THAT SHIT
HE WAS SAFE!!!!1!!

by cougfan on Jun 25, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vidro continues to prove
that he is completely worthless.

by Happybelly on Jun 25, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it time for the obligitory
request to call up Adam Jones?

by cougfan on Jun 25, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean that...
a DH is supposed to be something besides an auto-out? I thought that was our concession to the NL?

by Faux on Jun 25, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuck that
god dammit
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jun 25, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well, right idea I guess
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 25, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He was barely out.
Whatever, it's not like Richie hits singles or sac flies anyway. All homers or strikeouts.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn. That was pretty close.
Way to have no comprehension of the strikezone, Rich.

by JLC on Jun 25, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's been 2.5 years
and those still aren't strikes, dammit.

by Jeff on Jun 25, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the average is up to .210
andruw jones, eat your heart out

by thenatural on Jun 25, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow
WHOO
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 25, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply