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7/1: Open Game Thread

Wbc_029_tiny by Jeff Sullivan on in Seattle Mariners News, Regular

First Pitch: 1:05pm PDT

                   

Wells CF Ichiro CF Zaun C Beltre 3B Rios RF Ibanez DH Thomas DH Guillen RF Stairs 1B Sexson 1B Lind LF Broussard LF Hill 2B Johjima C Clark 3B Betancourt SS Clayton SS Ballgame 2B ---------- ----------

Marcum (4-2, 3.13)          Weaver (2-6, 7.71)

I think there's a lot I'm never going to know or understand about Hargrove's resignation, but for all the shit I've given him, I wasn't looking for this, and I wish him all the best. We'll see how the players respond, but down in Tacoma Julio Mateo was unavailable for comment, as he fell to the ground and wept uncontrollably.

Win it for Grover? Sure, that works. It's kind of weird to be playing one last game with Hargrove at the helm after he's already announced his resignation, but if ever there was a day for the guy to flip out and manage like a crazy idiot, this is it. Hello, five consecutive squeeze bunts.

Good luck, Mike Hargrove. And good luck, John McLaren. Don't suck.

LET'S GO MARINERS!!

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My bet is Hargrove going out in style
A repeat of last years "Worst game of the year"

by Robert on Jul 1, 2007 11:35 AM PDT reply actions  

So who makes the first sex joke
about Hargrove having trouble getting excited?

Did I just make it?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 11:40 AM PDT reply actions  

He just "bristled" at someone
questioning his passion. That means you, Jeff!

by Slozbury Stouvre on Jul 1, 2007 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

Whoa...
"I've worked for a lot of GMs in my career, and I've never worked for one as good as Bill Bavasi."

by okdan on Jul 1, 2007 11:43 AM PDT reply actions  

Glorious Day!!!!
I'm on cloud nine right now.  With this I know think the M's have a legit shot.  

By the by he says it's passion.  I'll speculate that it might also be he asked for a new deal and got completely shot down.  Complete speculation but still, seems plausible.

by SethGrandpa on Jul 1, 2007 11:46 AM PDT reply actions  

Hargrove shocker
I'm not a big fan of Hargrove, but I'm stunned by this.  I can't believe that there isn't something else behind this decision - way to abrupt.  I hope we don't find out it is some kind of serious illness...

by TommyC on Jul 1, 2007 11:52 AM PDT reply actions  

I trust McLaren.
After all he learned under the best.
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jul 1, 2007 11:53 AM PDT reply actions  

Joe Morgan sucks.
I'm talking about Sweet Lou.
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jul 1, 2007 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lou's a good manager
I would contest him being the best, though. Name a starting pitcher who developed under him (not, Randy does not count).

by eponymous coward on Jul 1, 2007 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, not the best ever.
But definitely the best we've ever had.
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jul 1, 2007 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's like...
Michael Jordan beating out a bunch of wheelchair basketball players.

Dick Williams was the only guy who really did anything special in multiple places (Boston, Oakland, San Diego), and he was just a grumpy old guy by the time he got here.

by eponymous coward on Jul 1, 2007 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wrong Joe Morgan
There's the Joe Morgan who managed the Red Sox, and there's the Joe Morgan who parlayed his HOF career into an ESPN gig.  They're not the same.

by abelard on Jul 1, 2007 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vidro out??
Hargrove going out in glory!!

now start Felix and let's see a 1st pitch curve.

by MFAN on Jul 1, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

Important announcement
I bought my Happy Felix Day shirt today. hooray!

by Katal LM on Jul 1, 2007 12:05 PM PDT reply actions  

How funny would it be?
If Hargrove's big announcement had been that he just saved a bunch of money on his car insurance by switching to Geico.

by hcoguy on Jul 1, 2007 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Marcum has some interesting THT numbers
He has gotten incredibly lucky on BABIP and LOB% but his homerun rate is really high. So from I can gather, he must have given up a lot of solo shots and he should be ripe for us to single him to death. Or someone else will soon. I'm rooting for continued regression for both starters. Weaver needs to get down under the jetliner numbers.

by hcoguy on Jul 1, 2007 12:07 PM PDT reply actions  

In the eighth inning today
Hargrove needs to yell at the ump over every called strike.

by Katal LM on Jul 1, 2007 12:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I think it's completely appropriate
Every possible scenerio for today's game makes some degree of sense for Hargrove's last game.

Weaver does well and the Mariners win - That's nice. Hargrove gets to go out on top.

Weaver gets shelled - That's what Hargrove gets for '04-'06.

Weaver does okay, but not well enough to win - The Cleveland Indians, 1995-1997.

by Katal LM on Jul 1, 2007 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

woohoo!
no vidro today. wooooooo.

br

by sirbrianwilson on Jul 1, 2007 12:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Aside from WFB in place of Lopez
I think this is the best lineup we got, outside of adding in Jones.

by okdan on Jul 1, 2007 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Why's Joh starting?
Burke usually starts in day games following night games.

by i want junior on Jul 1, 2007 12:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Burke
Burke played on Wednesday, and with the ASB just one and a half series away perhaps Kenji felt he was happy to play through?
P3 W1 L2 (.333)

by MarkE on Jul 1, 2007 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy Shit
WTF just happen?

Did Bavasi say he wanted to bring up jones and Hargrove said he wouldn't play him? Did ichiro have a hand in this?

Like Mfaninalaska said Now we get to see who it was that really didn't want to bring up the young guys

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

by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 1, 2007 12:40 PM PDT reply actions  

It was Hargrove.
But McLaren might have the same opinion.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Especially given
that he learned under Lou. Let's hope he's more open to that.
Hangin' With The Nuss

by Jeff Nusser on Jul 1, 2007 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Check out the M's-hating poll
on the right margin of the feeble Rangers fansite:

http://www.lonestarball.com/

heart atttaaaack!!
heart attack M's!

by lemonverbena on Jul 1, 2007 12:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I voted for the Boone bat-flip
that thing was annoying, but I did love it.

by MFAN on Jul 1, 2007 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

heh!
I'm voting for the Boone bat flip. I loved it, but I would have hated him if he was on any other team.

by Katal LM on Jul 1, 2007 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

man
that's a bummer about hargrove. why would he resign?

by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 1, 2007 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 1, 2007 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that was my reaction too
At least this version's never called me a bitch though ;).

by Graham MacAree on Jul 1, 2007 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Coach Owens on Jul 1, 2007 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 1, 2007 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

cause I despise coach owens
and take every opportunity to cut him down.

and who are you?

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

by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 1, 2007 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

And you despise
me, why?
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jul 1, 2007 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't have the time to list my reasons
just keep the chin up kid, you'll be alright
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 1, 2007 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

i am "seattlesucks"
and i wanted to mess with you after i came here for insight for the weird resignation today.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 1, 2007 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you an Orioles fan?
If you aren't then you don't hate them as much as you can.
No, sir, they're saying Boo-vasi.

by Mariner John on Jul 1, 2007 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

whoops
meant to say I can't hate a team that is so bad. not worth my hate unlike the Angels.

by hcoguy on Jul 1, 2007 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

huh?
"Why would the Titanic go on its own after leaving the water?"

Is that what Beluga Tits just said?

by Katal LM on Jul 1, 2007 12:46 PM PDT reply actions  

He's a poet
Never question a poet

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beluga Tits..
said it should have happened sooner
This is me not lurking.

by PhilKenSebben on Jul 1, 2007 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

When a manager is released
It's like cutting the head off a cow

More great quotes by Tits

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 12:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Miguel Batista
...makes some weird-ass analogies.  Removing a manager is like cutting the head off a cow?  

by FWombat on Jul 1, 2007 12:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Transformers
A friend of mine saw a screening of the film the other day. He said the movie was one giant Chevrolet commercial.

by Katal LM on Jul 1, 2007 12:52 PM PDT reply actions  

They wanted to make
one of the cars a Porsche I believe like it was in the cartoon, and the manufacturer wanted way too much in terms of royalties.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jul 1, 2007 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why would they demand royalties?
If I ran an automobile company, I'd pay money for my top sports car to be used in a summer blockbuster.

by Katal LM on Jul 1, 2007 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why?
Do you think people don't already know about Porches? It's not like some guy's going to go see Transformers and be like, "Ooh...Porche? That looks neat. I better get one of those!"
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel

by ConorGlassey on Jul 1, 2007 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes! According to Gameday
Jamie Walker replaced Chad Bradford and Jamie Walker replaced Jamie Walker.
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jul 1, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions  

What would amuse me
is if Hargroved changed his mind, and started following the team around the country. He could sit in the stands holding signs like "Bunt" and "Play Bloomquist." Maybe he would even get drunk and challenge McLaren to a duel!

by Katal LM on Jul 1, 2007 12:57 PM PDT reply actions  

How did this
not get any responses? His trademark would be figuring out some crazy way to get Adrian Beltre in the lineup nine times.
Hangin' With The Nuss

by Jeff Nusser on Jul 1, 2007 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

why do I have a weird feeling
JJ is gonna get snubbed from the all-star game?

by MFAN on Jul 1, 2007 12:59 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah, the time off would be good
but he deserves to go, so I want too see him make it.

I don't think pitching 1 inning in the all-star game will effect him that much.

by MFAN on Jul 1, 2007 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Roy Halladay:
"They make you work," Halladay said of Seattle's lineup. "They get a little bit of a lead and that makes it tough."

Beg pardon?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 12:59 PM PDT reply actions  

If you hit a homerun
or even a basehit here Payton I'll forgive you for what you did against us 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 Jul 1, 2007 1:01 PM PDT reply actions  

in play (no out)
single, tying run on third

by Eldukey on Jul 1, 2007 1:01 PM PDT reply actions  

alrighty
let's go roberts!

by sactown257 on Jul 1, 2007 1:01 PM PDT reply actions  

listening to Hargrove on FSN
Hargrove basically just said what we've been saying all along.  he doesn't have the passion and he doesn't trust himself to make the right decisions in tough situations.  he said "i don't want to be responsible for losing 1 or 2 games down the stretch and end up 1 game out of the Wild Card." this is amazing self-reflection -- and shows a remarkable self-awareness.

i know i felt like he already costs us two games this season thru some really lame managing calls.  but to have the personal insight to admit this is a problem and will continue to be is quite remarkable.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 1:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Flyball Roberts.
That's all you need.
Top 5 Greatest Players ever: 1. Josh Gibson 2. Cool Papa Bell 3. Babe Ruth 4. Matty 5. Ty Cobb

by Coach Owens on Jul 1, 2007 1:02 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon Roberts
get a hit plz.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jul 1, 2007 1:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't know why
But I found that ending hilarious

by Graham MacAree on Jul 1, 2007 1:04 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY CRAP!
SAFE!...fuck you Angels, lucky ass save K-rod, JJ is still better.

by MFAN on Jul 1, 2007 1:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Probably safe...
But the throw was so good he had to call him out.  Nice to know Vlad can still summon the cannon if he wants to.  
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jul 1, 2007 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah
Plus the ump had no way of seeing what was going on, since he was standing behind the catcher.

:(

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

That too
And it's not like Napoli didn't pay for it, had to be helped off the field.  We have an offday, so hopefully he's not out for too long.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jul 1, 2007 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Isn't this picture
just begging for some kind of "you write the caption" contest?

I wish I were funnier. I'd write one myself.

Hangin' With The Nuss

by Jeff Nusser on Jul 1, 2007 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Later...
Last time for this graphic.

by johnbai on Jul 1, 2007 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

dirty pitch
hope Weaver looks as good today as he has the last couple starts

by thenatural on Jul 1, 2007 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Filthy curveball
wait is that Jeff Weaver on the mound?

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

This has been a pretty monumental turn around
Weaver is locating well and he has snap to his off speed stuff. He also has a few more mph to his fastball

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Should've had Wells struck out
but he's mixing his pitches nicely. Weak grounders are good.
Hangin' With The Nuss

by Jeff Nusser on Jul 1, 2007 1:16 PM PDT reply actions  

"Easy play for Yuni."
More like hard-piss-your-pants-in-anxiety-play by Yuni. Am I right?

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

"Am I right?"
Like so many other terms and phrases, LL is bringing this one back into the popular lexicon.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mmmmm - good Weaver
He looked pretty good in that inning even in spite of two duff calls from the HP Ump.
P3 W1 L2 (.333)

by MarkE on Jul 1, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey Jeff
Are we just keeping the sinking ship on the site for purely superstitious reasons?

I'd understand.

Hangin' With The Nuss

by Jeff Nusser on Jul 1, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Mother England, huh?
Nice one, Dave.
P3 W1 L2 (.333)

by MarkE on Jul 1, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Happy Canada Day!
I'm going to celebrate by getting nothing accomplished and sitting on the porch greeting neighbors.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 1:22 PM PDT reply actions  

You kidding?
No one in Canada likes the Senators.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

But at least
they're from Canada. That's more than 80 percent of the NHL has going for it.
Hangin' With The Nuss

by Jeff Nusser on Jul 1, 2007 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, he can't
Adam Jones would catch that with little to no effort. Nobody in the organization is interested in catches looking easy in left, otherwise we wouldn't have been subjected to Ibanez and Broussard for the last three months.
Hangin' With The Nuss

by Jeff Nusser on Jul 1, 2007 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

You are too slow Stairs
You probably should never try that again.

Shankalicious!!

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 1:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Matt Stairs
one slow-ass Canadian.

by jtopps on Jul 1, 2007 1:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Huh
That pitch had screwballish motion. Shame it was over the middle.

by Graham MacAree on Jul 1, 2007 1:29 PM PDT reply actions  

opponents batting average is really going
down for weaver.  did anyone else laugh out loud when we heard that.  The funny part is that its true.  Down to .353!  Yay!

by JeffHagan2 on Jul 1, 2007 1:29 PM PDT reply actions  

A few weeks ago
I was trying to figure out what Willie Ballgame's line would look like if he got to face Jeff Weaver all the time and my calculator broke.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Easy
Take the ratios of Bloomquist's stats against league average and multiply them into Weaver's line against.

by Graham MacAree on Jul 1, 2007 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, yeah, I forgot to give Weaver ratios
I hurt my head with baseball stats yesterday when I realised that run values for BIP actually depend on ratios in the first place. Trying to derive sliding run scales is hard.

by Graham MacAree on Jul 1, 2007 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stopping by for a bit
Hey, this MLB.TV thing is pretty good.

by ThundaPC on Jul 1, 2007 1:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Whatsup with Red?
Really goin all out for this one!  anyone got a screen capture?

by seattlesundevil on Jul 1, 2007 1:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Red going from Walrus to Bull
Have I mentioned that I love this dude?

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

And....
Kenji's officially slumping. Right as I just bought his jersey off eBay. Damn.

by sactown257 on Jul 1, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Curious
What are people using to get around the whole blackout restriction thing.  The only thing I've heard is "Tor" for Firefox?

by ThundaPC on Jul 1, 2007 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I like how the camera guys don't know
what to do about the outfield fly balls anymore, since Ichiro was showing off his range on the 11-putout effort the other night, so now they're just gonna follow him on fly balls.

also, was that pine tar on our right fielder?

by tworsandtwols on Jul 1, 2007 1:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Baaaaaallgame
Ohh he was out too

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha
our cracker infielder > your cracker infielder

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

RED! lol
Kids in the Hall reference, squishing people

by tworsandtwols on Jul 1, 2007 1:50 PM PDT reply actions  

In true Hargrove fashion
howzabout a hit-and-run?

Can you squeeze a guy in from second base?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 1:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh fuck that
Man, that would've had Red going nuts

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Is it just me...
...or do the M's have some of the worst cameramen in the game? I don't watch a lot of other broadcasts, but it seems like at least once a game, the cameraman gets fooled. So annoying!
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel

by ConorGlassey on Jul 1, 2007 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Who is the Ibanez guy?
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 1, 2007 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

According to CoolStandings
The M's playoff hopes have gone from 4.4% to 26.2% during the streak.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

They're only fat
if you can time them. Thomas looked just plain silly in that at bat. Totally fooled on every pitch.
Hangin' With The Nuss

by Jeff Nusser on Jul 1, 2007 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

That at bat was solid
Rios should've doubled or gone deep or something, though.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

So is Weaver really better?
Or is he just reverting to the mean so he's only sort of horrible?
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jul 1, 2007 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

To use the phrase of the season
he's regressing to the mean. Although he does look better than he did earlier in the year; better curve, a few more miles on his fastball, improved command.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think it's a couple things.
Definitely the curve/slider improvement.  He's got much better command of that pitch, and he's pitching instead of throwing.  

His pitches just look a whole lot better to me - especially what pitches he's throwing.  Pitch selection is huge.  

Fry ME, Blow!!!

by PositivePaul on Jul 1, 2007 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

7.11 ERA
DREAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM WEAVER

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

How about we score some fucking runs?
Today would be preferable.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 1, 2007 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Jack Cust
.288/.411/.615

/double takes

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

There's Red!!
Killer brows today, too! Is he supposed to be making fun of those hairy barbarians that have invaded our stadium, otherwise known as Canadians?
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 1, 2007 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Someone is saying negative things about Red
On USSM. Another reason to hate the people there!

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 2:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Rally fries too
WTF is up with these people

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I dunno.
Maybe it's not the authors who're the biggest buzzkills. Some people need to lighten up.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not talking about the authors
Though I remember DMZ banning the term "funk blast" for one game thread.

It's mainly the other people there that really take to killing the joy as you put it.

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was referring to how
people accuse the authors of being too drab and pessimistic. It's not them. If you're a Mariner fan and you can't appreciate Red or Funk Blasts, I don't know what to tell you.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

The visitors there are just a little too highbrow
for their own good, sometimes. Relax and enjoy the show. It is a game, after all.
Hangin' With The Nuss

by Jeff Nusser on Jul 1, 2007 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

how can anyone hate funk blasts?
it's simply inconceivable
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 1, 2007 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

its really gone down the tubes.
trolls, lack of derek recently, I basically skim it now days, last year I was a refresh whore.

by hcoguy on Jul 1, 2007 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dave still writes great stuff.
But the game threads are useless.

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dave rocks.
He takes way too much unwarranted criticism.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dave rocks
Every main post is very good/awesome, however, the comments are worthless
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 1, 2007 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or more sharply
He gets shit on and otherwise engaged by way too many stupid people saying dumb, unsubstantiated things.

by Gomez on Jul 1, 2007 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rally fires?
I think that's Scott Proctor's sign.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

the first fry machine I ever worked
had fries spelled "Fry's" repeatedly on the instruction sheet. It was laminated.

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice hit
let's hope this is the slump ender.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

2 on 2 outs... again
do something with it this time guys

by thenatural on Jul 1, 2007 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

YuniPopOut
Doesn't work well on a t-shirt.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow Grover resigns
That's kinda out of the blue

Is there any reason why?

Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

lots of guesses
What he said:
Lost his day to day desire to be at the ballpark.

my guess:
His last kid graduated from HS the other week.
So he is going to spend some time with the fam and wife. Do the retired thing for a couple of years.

I bet we see grover back with some team in a few years as a bench coach or FO guy or something.

by mark s @ Lookout Landing on Jul 1, 2007 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can't believe i'm about to say this
But I'm sad to see him go hopefully John McLaren can keep going good around here
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Marcum's up to 70 pitches,
not sure if thats good or bad though.

by hcoguy on Jul 1, 2007 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Yu Bet should be McLaren's first project
someone has got to turn him around.  first it was the errors, now its the pop ups.  it so aggravating and both are quite fixable thru good management.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy crap
What kind of world do we live in when a guy can't even sleep in until 2pm without the world going topsy turvy on him?

Grover's gone?
Reefer's pitching a shut out?

I'm going to check my front door for a supermodel... be right back...

by ningwers on Jul 1, 2007 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

No super model :(
But at least Guillen's still rocking the high socks :)

by ningwers on Jul 1, 2007 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I woke up to a text message
"Press conference in an hour. Probably an ichiro extension"

Ran my hungover ass to the computer and saw it was Hargrove instead. Weird way to get up.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

If I'd seen the conference
I would've been convinced I was still drunk

by ningwers on Jul 1, 2007 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am buying Jeff Weaver as an ML-caliber starting
Yea
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 1, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

he's a great bottom of the rotation guy
i still can't believe it.  but he has really turned it around.  i had given him a short leash for those NL games, he performed.  then i gave him a short leash for the AL games, and jesus he's delivering.

these lineups he's facing are good hitters -- its not the weak NL bottom feeders.

he's not a #1 and he's not worth 8million, but this team needs some consistent starting pitching and he's gettin' er done.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Next time Matt Stairs flies out
Guillen should launch a rocket to first base anyway, just because.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I wish Weaver had pitched like this before the DL
We'd probably be one or two games back from the Angels now instead of 4 1/2.  

He's doing a very solid job for a number 5 man.

by EnglishMariner on Jul 1, 2007 2:20 PM PDT reply actions  

I dunno about that
it's not like we scored any runs in his first six starts.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Red Sox
13-15 since May 30th, losing in the ninth again today.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

We're fast approaching their record
Sox are no longer above and beyond the cream of the AL. They're lucky to be in the division they're in.

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

It just goes to show you
That the Yankees really do suck this year when they're still behind by double-digit games.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 1, 2007 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Olivo with another 9th inning HR
Won't be long til Soriano is closing in ATL

by hcoguy on Jul 1, 2007 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Miguel Olivo
15 walks, 168 strikeouts as a Marlin.

Six of those walks were intentional.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I LOVE THE RALLY FRIES CONTEST!!!!
It is wonderful.
We go to the World Series. They better keep it up!

by mark s @ Lookout Landing on Jul 1, 2007 2:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Red Sox lose
Only 3.5 games better than the Mariners at this point.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Texas wins
Red Sox regressing to the mean.

The AL East is a dog division this season.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions  

How dare you say that
It's the best division in baseball. The Orioles and Devil Rays will never be able to compete.

-Peter Angelos

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

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 1, 2007 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

you work for ESPN?

by mark s @ Lookout Landing on Jul 1, 2007 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still don't get it...
All the Blue Jays fans. The only time I remember that happening before was when the Blue Jays had Olerud and a lot of locals were into him.
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by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 1, 2007 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ahhhhh
...Red really loves his Beltre.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Question
Is Weaver dealing, or are the Blue Jays that horrible today?

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Both
Solid curve today for Weaver, but Toronto's missed some bad pitches. Another great display of changing speeds.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

thanks
forced to listed to the first 3 innings on radio

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy crap
you see the goatee on the guy in front of the kid with the fries?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

weaver is dealing...
...and getting some help from the Jay's lineup.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Hot damn!
I just wanted to say that.
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 1, 2007 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

4 hit shutout...
So seriously, who did the work replacing Weaver's arm with a bionic substitute?  That guy could make some serious money. >_>
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jul 1, 2007 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

in other news...
...lincecum is pitching a beauty today.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Gutsy running by Shanky?
No Blow, we haven't seen that all year from him. But lets knock him in regardless.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 1, 2007 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whoops, wrong place.
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 1, 2007 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh don't do that, Marcum...
You're liable to get stabbed in your sleep.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jul 1, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Marcum just pissed his pants
So glad Guillen didn't charge.
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by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 1, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

June ERA for Weaver completely due to mixing: 1.82
Ya hear that, Raffy and Felix?
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 1, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

i sure hope McLaren sees it
if its obvious to us...it should be obvious to them.  i felt like Hargrove bought into that "establish the fast ball" BS.  but Weaver is the living refutation of that lame ass philosophy.

let's hope Felix takes the hint.  you'd think his competitive spirit would make him want to outduel Weaver.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Guillen really needs to start
wearing some knight armor to the plate.

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

HBPs
Guillen averages one per 40 or so abs. Biggio, one per 37.5. Some record there, scrub.

by hcoguy on Jul 1, 2007 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Hi....
We're the Seattle Mariners. Apparantly we haven't met.
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 1, 2007 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes we have met
I know they suck against pitchers who suck themselves
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

whew
that was a good throw

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, I think that at this rate, the All Stars
won't be announced until 4pm Pacific time. The Braves/Marlins game had a 1 hour rain delay, and now they're in the 10th inning. So much for all the hoopla they had about TBS getting to announce the lineups at 4 EST

by tootthekazoo on Jul 1, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

GUILLEN! SAFE!
BROUUUUUUUUUUUUSSARD!!!

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Great baserunning
nothing more exciting in baseball than that play.

by JeffHagan2 on Jul 1, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

If we see a squeeze here
I don't think I'll be able to stop laughing

by Graham MacAree on Jul 1, 2007 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Johjima waiting for one
in the sweet spot.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jul 1, 2007 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone get reminded of that balk-off win
A couple years ago?
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 1, 2007 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh my God!!!
McLaren fire the hitting coach!

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Fucking hell
What is with this team and popups?

by Graham MacAree on Jul 1, 2007 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Pop out city
Wtf?
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by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 1, 2007 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Kenji popped it up
That's never happened before
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Shit
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 1, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavez
IFFB% = 26.4%

Yuni = 16.7%

by Edgar for Pres on Jul 1, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Is it really a repeatable skill?
just scanning some people it doesn't look like there is much of a trend.  The only thing I could see is that maybe big foul territory could hurt guys who play in ballparks like Oakland.

by Edgar for Pres on Jul 1, 2007 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

For some guys
Betancourt and Lopez have been popping out their entire careers.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

God damn it
Score some runs it's not gonna hurt i promise
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

For corn's sake
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 1, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

DAMMIT!
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 1, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK
AND FUCK YOU KENJI TOO

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK
shutup Jays fans, your team blows

by MFAN on Jul 1, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Frank Thomas is American.
Sit the fuck down you worthless hosers.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Oops.
501?
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jul 1, 2007 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

if canadians are so much smarter than us...
why do they bring national flags to a professional baseball game?   You know why New York Rangers fans don't bring American flags to MSG?  Cause all the goddamn players are canadian!  You retards!

by JeffHagan2 on Jul 1, 2007 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

now im really sad..
frank thomas is a mariner on my mlb the show franchise and hes hit 2 hr's and a double for me this game.. I fucking knew it

by CKel on Jul 1, 2007 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Well the good news is that
Marcum is probably done for the day with 100+ pitches.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jul 1, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

remember the Alomar teams?
I hated going to the kingdome and listening to the canucks take over.  Grrrr!

by JeffHagan2 on Jul 1, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

That bastard
Can still hit
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 1, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Chill out Weaver
McLaren needs to bring him a joint
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by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 1, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy crap that's annoying
I think all the people cheering for the Blue Jays are eleven year old girls.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Little children drowning out Canadian fans
with, "Lets go Mariners!" If I were a Blue Jays fan, I'd be pretty ashamed.

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

CALL UP ADAM JONES
Davis and RRS warming up. We're fucked.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa
That looked like an easy popup

by Graham MacAree on Jul 1, 2007 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

We need Adam Jones
At least Raul Ibanez wouldn't have gloved that either.

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Weaver falling apart?
Sure looks that way...
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jul 1, 2007 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Guess not
Nice DP to get out of it.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jul 1, 2007 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

i feel like we're losing...
...but this team has surprised in the 7th and 8th.

if he can minimize the damage, it's still a game.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Which is more surprising?
Grover resigning or Howie Clark getting a IBB?

by hcoguy on Jul 1, 2007 3:03 PM PDT reply actions  

BEAT THE BLUE JAYS
Not really an inspiring chant but whatever

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

DP Wooooooooooo!
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 1, 2007 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Weaver makes it through seven
page Geoff Baker.

by tworsandtwols on Jul 1, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck yes.
Never thought I'd say this, but that was good pitching by Weaver.

by anky on Jul 1, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice!
I like the firey brush back on Hill too!

by JeffHagan2 on Jul 1, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

YES GROUNDBALL DOUBLE PLAY
GREAT PITCH!

NOW SCORE SOME MOTHERF***ING RUNS, YOU LOSERS.

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

And that's why
Royce Clayton's 17-year career is a joke.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Clutch pitching from Weaver?
Kickass Sports Writing - Sportszilla and the Jabber Jocks - www.sportszillablog.com

by Sportszilla on Jul 1, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

FWIW, coming into today
Jeff Weaver: 4.13 FIP
Jered Weaver: 4.02 FIP

by Matthew on Jul 1, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

BOOYAKASHA!!!!
That's clutch Weaver!!
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by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 1, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

HaHa
Jays only got one run out of that

That was a Mariner type inning except for the Homerun

Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

adam jones
had a bomb last night, and has another today already.  

oh, and clement homered off of a righty last night.  wlad had a double and a triple last night, and has a triple tonight.

all is well in the world of m's prospects.  :-)

by jimmimoose1 on Jul 1, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

JJ AN ALL-STAR!
Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 1, 2007 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Weaver's day probably done.
6.88 ERA.

Score runs. This is embarrassing.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Cal and Tony?
How much did TBS spend?

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Willie kinda actually hit that hard
Aaaaaaaand there goes Ichiro. How many pitches in this inning so far for Marcum?

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn it
Come on Adrian

Don't flyout don't popout dont strikeout

Simply put dont get out

Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

they are really flat today...
...this pitcher simply isn't shutout good.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

You've inspired me
Time for some rally veggie buffalo wings (which are so much better than they have any right to be)

by ningwers on Jul 1, 2007 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, I was really hoping for a Beltre bomb
But I'll settle for an Ibanez bomb. Oh shit lefty coming in. =(

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Do something good Raul.
Bitch about your leg when the game's over.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Mariners have not been shut out since May 16
The list so far this year (amazingly short at just 3):

Rich Harden
Darrel Rasner
John Lackey

by Matthew on Jul 1, 2007 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on M's let's keep it going
The Winning streak

not the pop up streak

Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Ball 1
swing and ill cut you

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Good for JJ
Making the All-Star team
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by Sportszilla on Jul 1, 2007 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

this part of the line up sucks in these situations
i don't know what the stats are...but the 2 out down a run situation is terrible with Raul and Richie coming up.  i get this awful pit in my stomach and just wait for the out to come.

they occasionally do something magnificent (read extra bases or home run) but more often strike or create an easy out.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeremy Accardo the Jays closer
1-2 with only 10 saves.

I don't sweat him

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

man, everyone won today
Cleveland, LA, Oak, Tex

this would be a big come from behind win

by Matthew on Jul 1, 2007 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

And
if you didn't catch that I'm here for one reason and one reason only, Scott Downs jokes.

by Grant H on Jul 1, 2007 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Scott Downs walks into a bar
Bartender asks, "why the hideously mutated face?"

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

No one talking about NL roster
it's not even posted on MLB.com

people finally realizing the NL = AAA?

by MFAN on Jul 1, 2007 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeff Weaver throws a lot of strikes
I mean, just a ton!

The Mariners would destroy him.

by Matthew on Jul 1, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

66% on the season
but lately he's been hovering about 70%. Good gravy.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dream Weaver!!!
i'm converted.  he's a pitcher worthy of respect.

now score some damn runs!

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I am now officially impressed
Jeff Weaver, you are an enigma wrapped in rolling papers.

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

YES JOSE GUILLEN YES I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU
GUILLLLENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 3:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Follow suit, Richie
Make this a resignation to remember, or something.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmmm.
Okay, maybe we shouldn't trade Guillen.  I'm sure he's at least a little responsible for keeping the clubhouse fun.

Applause for Weaver.  Heck of a game.  1st pitch strike to 22 of 30?  I'll take it every day.

Fry ME, Blow!!!

by PositivePaul on Jul 1, 2007 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes, yes it does.
I still like him, though. As much as I like Jones in Left, Guillen in RF, Ibanez at DH, Vidro on the bench, I'd also like to see Griffey in RF and another lefty power bat in the lineup.

But it ain't happ'nin.  Griffey, that is...

Fry ME, Blow!!!

by PositivePaul on Jul 1, 2007 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Guillen = hero
Game-tying HR and a run saving assist.

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 3:29 PM PDT reply actions  

sexson is so pathetic
i know, i know...

...the heat up is worth it...blah, blah, blah.

but he is so predictable, and really a pretty easy out putting a whole in the middle of our line up.  

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

lets go
remaining half of the famed "Benuardo" deal

by marinerschas2 on Jul 1, 2007 3:31 PM PDT reply actions  

that's how its done Sexson
don't swing at ball 4!

good job Ben.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 3:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Kenji up
Ellison's gotta steal three bases.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Broussard walks woooooooooo
How about not being a loser this time, Johjima.

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 3:32 PM PDT reply actions  

re: UK terror stuff
does anyone else think its fishy that al qaeda is behind every terrorist plot?

by Matthew on Jul 1, 2007 3:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Yuni on deck
SWING SWING SWING SWING SWING SWING

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:35 PM PDT reply actions  

is it jut me
or is ellison getting a crappy looking lead?

by JeffHagan2 on Jul 1, 2007 3:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought that was jive.
Ellison generally just doesn't really look like he knows what he's doing.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

slump, what slump?
i'll walk my way out of it.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 3:37 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!!
PLEASE YUNI! PLEASE

by MFAN on Jul 1, 2007 3:37 PM PDT reply actions  

God dammit
I am not optimistic about this AB.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe Kenji should be the backup
J/K but he's not been doing much lately
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 3:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Pinch hit Vidro for Willie or Yuni?
My vote goes to Yuni, but then Vidro would have to play 2nd base

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 3:37 PM PDT reply actions  

wooooo
lead run in scoring position. Don't fuck up, Yuni... please

by thenatural on Jul 1, 2007 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

RUNS?!
Man, what a weird day, and that's not including anything baseball related.

by Gomez on Jul 1, 2007 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I know we've noticed this before
but I remain convinced that the Blue Jays cloned a bunch of guys to make a bullpen.

Do you think they need to keep names on all their clothes, even non-uniforms, just so they know who they are?

by jtopps on Jul 1, 2007 3:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's go M's!!
Make me happy on Canada Day!!

by apalach007 on Jul 1, 2007 3:39 PM PDT reply actions  

quit playing quiet riot
canadians like that garbage.  No Loverboy either

by JeffHagan2 on Jul 1, 2007 3:39 PM PDT reply actions  

This team takes alot of pitches
That are right down the middle
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

What the fuck ELLISON
Should have scored on that!

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

squeeze
squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze squeeze

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, come on Ellison
Your entire job consists of pinch running, and you still suck at it.

by anky on Jul 1, 2007 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

uh ohhhhhhhhhhs
SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT SQUEEZE BUNT

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck, ellison
come on... bad baserunning

by thenatural on Jul 1, 2007 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh Oh Bases loaded
For Willie Bloomquist
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice try
SECOND PITCH SQUEEZE BUNT SECOND PITCH SQUEEZE BUNT SECOND PITCH SQUEEZE BUNT

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Heh, pitchout.
On Mike Hargrove resignation day, too.

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

nice call asshole
...
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jul 1, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

this is bad
i'm thinking Willie DP.

SQUEEZE!

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

SHIT
Perfect opportunity wasted

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK
that was a complete waste of an at bat.

at least no DP...but all we needed was a bunt or fly ball.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Sit down Willie you suck
why can't you resign too
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

God that was retarded.
Guess there's no one I'd rather have at the plate now, though.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:44 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon Ichiro
Reward Hargrove's gift to you by sending him out with a win
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jul 1, 2007 3:44 PM PDT reply actions  

damn
come on Ichiro, give me unending^ faith in this team.

^unending defined as a period of no more than 10 hours

by Matthew on Jul 1, 2007 3:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Ichiro really does hate Grover
As proven with that last AB

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn
It looked like Ichiro was swinging at some real junk pitches there... I'm going to go have my eyes checked. I'm sure that's the problem.
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jul 1, 2007 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Son of a bitch
Very predictable inning guys
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

god dammit
how did we not get at least one there?

by thenatural on Jul 1, 2007 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

DAMN YOU HARGROVE!!!
i write it because its the last time i probably can.

but that was such a lame non-squeeze with Willie.  this is why despite your tears and sincerity i'm glad to see you go!

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

In all seriousness
we probably don't deserve this win. Pathetic hitting in big situations.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I totally know what you mean.
but I have such a good feeling with hargroving leaving that I want that win. And with the team going to KC tomorrow. Really would like to see that win today.

by mark s @ Lookout Landing on Jul 1, 2007 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, I want it too.
But it's not like we're getting screwed if we lose. It's our own fault.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

not to play a blame game
But how did Ellison not score??

that looked like a base hit all the way.

by MFAN on Jul 1, 2007 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I know!!
Ellison really should have recognized that BH and scored.

It's the only fucking thing he does on this team you'd think he would be good at it

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I read it on my TV
Ellison was on the field he should have read it better than I did!

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does it occur to you
that the perspectives are different? It might be harder to read that from 2B than from a balloon air cam.

by Matthew on Jul 1, 2007 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

No
I don't play baseball everyday I just watch it on TV. Seems to me he should be able to read it with better accuracy since he's an actual baseball player.

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

my guess is that must have been Garcia
what a joke he has been as a coach!

it's time for McLaren to fix that immediately.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

damn damn damn
that would have been soooo perfect.

Fuck you Ellison.

by Matthew on Jul 1, 2007 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Days like this
I can understand why Grover would just say "fuck it all anyway"

by Greybear on Jul 1, 2007 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

JJ in
game...uhhhh...eventually over

by Matthew on Jul 1, 2007 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Good idea putting JJ In
But i don't think it'll mean anything with how pathetic the bats are today
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

You're old
You can only catch up to Weaveresque heat these days, old timer.

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Putz woooo
Then the funk blast! Cool concept by a forward thinking field manager.

by apalach007 on Jul 1, 2007 3:50 PM PDT reply actions  

BELTRE!!!!!!
and get out of the way you retarded fan

by MFAN on Jul 1, 2007 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Guy in the blue shirt was a Blue Jay fan I assume
Somebody give that guy a beat down for fucking with Beltre on that.

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Y'know...
I kind of feel like the Red Sox must have against Feierabend on Wednesday. What did they have, something like 14 or 15 baserunners and only 1 run scored?
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jul 1, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Putz whoo!
Time for a WOFB
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jul 1, 2007 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

PUTZ
he's OUR all star.  couldn't be prouder.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Win this game now fuckers
I have to leave for work in 10 mins.

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice try, Jays.
Time to win it in awesome fashion.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

OK time to put this baby to bed
Beltre FB coming right up

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

k!!!!
never thought I would say it, but WIN IT FOR GROVER!!!

by MFAN on Jul 1, 2007 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope J-Mac
keep using Putz in high-levrage-non-save-situations.

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Beltre
End this game right now
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Accardo throws absolute ched.
Hope he squares one up for Belt.

by bpdawg24 on Jul 1, 2007 3:57 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon Beltre
Do it for Red.

by tworsandtwols on Jul 1, 2007 3:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Way too many people have left
it's a Sunday afternoon, idiots. Where could you possibly be going?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Two sweeps in a row
Can we do it?
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I demand a pinch hitter
Beltre walked.

Now watch Raul swing at the first pitch.

by Katal LM on Jul 1, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Ohhhh
Just in time.  Let's go M's!

by ThundaPC on Jul 1, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Raul
Let's put some more U's in that name
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 3:59 PM PDT reply actions  

RAAAUUUULLLLL
I was wrong. Raul is good!

by Katal LM on Jul 1, 2007 3:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, Beltre could've been easily been thrown out.
Close. Still, good at-bats by Beltre and Raul. C'MON GUILLEN!

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Guillen
I have no faith in Richie
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 1, 2007 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

walk-off-shank time
buddha wants you to do it Jose

by Matthew on Jul 1, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Someone boo Guillen
I want this game over
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jul 1, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

ZERO faith in richie
important at bat for Guillen.

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

on any kind of hit
send Beltre home. Sexson, Ellison, Johjima are behind him. Don't hold and hope for a flyball

by Matthew on Jul 1, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

that was weird
good idea...but bad timing

and really bad with sexson on base

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 4:02 PM PDT reply actions  

WINNER!
GUILLEN!!! SWEEEEEEEEP!!!!!!!!
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jul 1, 2007 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Errgh, don't bunt.
GUILLEN DOES IT GAME WINNING HIT!

by JLC on Jul 1, 2007 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay for Grover!
I'm happy for Grover, yet I'm happy that he's leaving at the same time.

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Agreed.

by mark s @ Lookout Landing on Jul 1, 2007 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

GUILLLLLLLEEEEEEEN!!!
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH EIGHT GAME WINNING STREAK, HARGROVE LEAVES A WINNER!!!!!!!!!

by ThundaPC on Jul 1, 2007 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

In Jose Guillen's brand of Buddhism
you don't immolate yourself. You throw a tire around your enemy's neck and light him on fire.

by Hadamar on Jul 1, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Guillen is the man!
Played with so much emotion!

by TommyC on Jul 1, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy Shit
how is this team this good. I wrote them off in december
This is me not lurking.

by PhilKenSebben on Jul 1, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

They are playing so awesome
Pitching!  Timely Hitting!  Who woulda thunk it?

by TommyC on Jul 1, 2007 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow.
What. A. Win.

Guillen's a hero.

Beltre's a hero.

Putz gets a W.

Hargrove goes out on top.

(And Hargrove doesn't get loss #100 as a M)

Applause all around, folks.  

Yessssss.

Fry ME, Blow!!!

by PositivePaul on Jul 1, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

WE WON! WE WON!
12 GAMES OVER!  NEW MANAGER! ANOTHER SWEEP!  A TRIP TO KANSAS CITY!  WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by Gomez on Jul 1, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Can this team take 3 from KC as well?
11 game winning streak might get our team mentioned on ESPN again.

by mark s @ Lookout Landing on Jul 1, 2007 4:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Actually
Because of Grover's resignation we've been on ESPN all afternoon

by ningwers on Jul 1, 2007 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

If only we hadn't
crapped the bed while screwing the pooch in Houston...

by JI on Jul 1, 2007 4:05 PM PDT reply actions  

MY OH MY!!!
see ya Grover...and thanks.  ya actually done good.
heart atttaaaack!!
heart attack M's!

by lemonverbena on Jul 1, 2007 4:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I for one welcome the Johnny Mac era
With open arms.

Lead us to heights that we've never seen and beyond.

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 4:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeff Weaver
Staff Ace.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jul 1, 2007 4:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Half game back of the WC
Did Jose Guillen have a huge chunk of chaw, or did the chaw have a huge chunk of Jose Guillen?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Good job Weaver
Have a bong hit on me! It's been awhile since i've enjoyed M's baseball in July and it feels good!!

by apalach007 on Jul 1, 2007 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

The rally fries win us another game
This is no coincidence

by TheMarinator on Jul 1, 2007 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Retired Red
I like the picture of Grover and wife cruising the country in a pick-up truck and watching ball games all over the country.  

by TommyC on Jul 1, 2007 4:11 PM PDT reply actions  

holy crap
i was at a friends, getting texts updating me on the game.

Jose Guillen is a god.

So is Jeff Weaver.

JJ Putz is just outstanding. there is no one better than him in the game of baseball.

I fucking love this team. Single single single single single single guillen HR!!!!!

CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 1, 2007 4:24 PM PDT reply actions  

By the way
it's about freaking time Guillen does something in the clutch.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 4:25 PM PDT reply actions  

HEY JEFF
Any chance you can come on my radio show at 6 pm and talk about the whole Hargrove thing?
Kickass Sports Writing - Sportszilla and the Jabber Jocks - www.sportszillablog.com

by Sportszilla on Jul 1, 2007 4:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I gotta scramble to write
and get to someone's house later tonight for dinner. Bad timing, I know, but for what it's worth I already had to turn down an invitation to be on BP Radio, so it's nothing personal.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, maybe sometime soon
Especially if the M's keep on winning
Kickass Sports Writing - Sportszilla and the Jabber Jocks - www.sportszillablog.com

by Sportszilla on Jul 1, 2007 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Over the ASB could work
although I'll be in Boston for several days next week.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 1, 2007 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

this team is unbelievably fun to watch
its exceeded all my expectations...and it always feels like its on a knifes edge.  

who could have predicted a back to back sweep after that awful NL cellar slump?

Go Ms!

by eagle on Jul 1, 2007 4:31 PM PDT reply actions  

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