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7/3: Open Game Thread

Wbc_029_tiny by Jeff Sullivan on in Seattle Mariners Regular News

First Pitch: 5:10pm PDT

                 

Ichiro CF DeJesus CF Vidro 1B German 2B Ibanez DH Teahen RF Guillen RF Brown LF Johjima C Gordon 3B Beltre 3B Butler DH Betancourt SS LaRue C Lopez 2B Gload 1B Bloomquist LF Pena SS ---------- ----------

Feierabend (1-2, 6.46)      de la Rosa (5-9, 5.38)

de la Rosa's fallen off the map a bit over the last few months and hasn't thrown a bunch of strikes, which means we could be majorly boned. Luckily enough for us, Ryan Feierabend is a "pitcher", which happens to be the Royal offense's only weakness. If this game's scoreless after seven or eight innings, people are going to call it a pitcher's duel, but I guarantee you it won't be the pitchers who're responsible for the zeros.

I'll be paying attention from Petco, where I finally get to watch a baseball game without a particular rooting interest. I might give Miguel Olivo a hearty boo, though, because holy crap that guy was as bad a player as I've ever seen. Even since "reviving" his career in Florida, he's still put up a 169/15 K/BB ratio over the past year and a half, and six of those walks were intentional. He's like Regan MacNeal to hitting coaches' Father Merrin, only he speaks Spanish instead of channeling the voice of the Devil.

And uh LET'S GO MARINERS!!

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15 walks in a year and a half?
Sounds like a Mariner in the Making. When do we (re)sign him?
I reject your reality and substitute my own!

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

18 Ks for each unintenational BB
Nice, Miguel.  Gil Meche is a better hitter than you.

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

Those who've seen him lately
Does he still wave helplessly at breaking balls?

by Gomez on Jul 3, 2007 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Root for Cammy!
At least, that's what I would do.

You could also yell out various short jokes at Marcus Giles.

by Deanna on Jul 3, 2007 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Craziest Lineup Ever
Via Baker:

Vidro @ 1st, William F. Bloomquist in left, Raul DH and hitting 3rd.

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 3:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I think we're missing the point of 1st and Left.
This is where you stick guys who can't field but CAN mash the ball. It's not where you stick Jabba the Hut and Salacious Crumb.

by Slozbury Stouvre on Jul 3, 2007 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF. Heh. Vidro at First...
Per Baker

Ibanez at DH, Boom Boom in LF.  While I don't like Ibanez in the starting lineup against a lefty, I do like the idea of him as the DH.  Can't believe I'm saying this, but vs. a lefty, I'd MUCH prefer Boom Boom both defensively and offensively in LF than Raul.  

Interesting...

Fry ME, Blow!!!

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

Why is Vidro
Getting any playing time?
Still not making fun of Willie.

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

Owners dislike paying players to sit
...even if they suck on toast.
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know, it's painful
Call up Adam Jones, make Ibanez the permanent DH and sit Vidro on the bench and this is a much better team.

Also painful, why Viro bats so high. Stick him in the 8 or 9 slot. He's slugging .356.

by phil333 on Jul 3, 2007 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

and uh
a .355 OBP, second on the team out of the regulars.

by MfaninAlaska on Jul 3, 2007 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ya...
but he's fat.  We're fattist here.  And Vidro is fattest.

by SethGrandpa on Jul 3, 2007 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know its all in jest
but the way you guys latch on to fat people and make fun of them does make me wonder sometimes...

by MfaninAlaska on Jul 3, 2007 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh, I'm a fatass and I still make fun of Vidro.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jul 3, 2007 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vidro's primary source of livelihood is his body
but he's obviously not taking care of it.  I think that lends itself to legitimate criticism.

The fact that that criticism comes out as fat jokes is simply because we're assholes :)

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes
but my problem is you guys are making it out at times like he's a 400lb behemoth that can barely move... I don't see where he's really any larger then alot of other guys.  He's short, and he's solid, but with a uniform on he probably looks ten times fatter then he really is.

Its not like he's Mo Vaughn fat, or Rich Garces fat... heck he's not even David Ortiz fat....

again, its not a big deal, I just don't get why its something that has been latched on to nearly as much as it has been.  

by MfaninAlaska on Jul 3, 2007 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fat players are only forgiveable
if they pitch, or hit a lot of homeruns. If they just hit singles, it's veiwed as pathetic.

by johnbai on Jul 3, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're definitely right that Vidro gets more flak
from us than other overweight players.  I think he's in the unfortunate position of being a regular on our team, being a part of an unpopular trade, and having a hitting ability (i.e., total lack of power, groundball tendencies) that makes his lack of speed (to which his weight contributes) a larger liability than it would normally be for someone like Ortiz.

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vidro doesn't...
Hit missiles into the stands.
Detect-O-Vision

Favor the Bold

by IcebreakerX on Jul 3, 2007 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

For some reason...
I'm really excited for today's game.  I've got good vibes about it.

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

Oh wait...
I just realized Vidro's playing first...

:-/

by SethGrandpa on Jul 3, 2007 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well then
I really hope your job isn't dependent these same vibes

by Robert on Jul 3, 2007 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, I get it that Sexson is injured,
and you don't want to start Ben because he's a lefty, so that leaves Vidro for first.

I just hate that our bench sucks so bad we have to do it this way.

Then again, how many teams have right-handed first basemen backing up a right-handed first baseman?

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

by Thingray on Jul 3, 2007 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Know who's not a lefty that can start
in the outfield? Adam Jones. Just saying.

by Slozbury Stouvre on Jul 3, 2007 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

FWIW
We could do

Ellision 7
Bloomquist 3
Vidro DH

It would be the only time in recorded history where a WFB1B start would be the best option.

Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did Brouusard kick McClaren's dog?
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jul 3, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

LHP
However, McLaren did not get the news about Raul sucking vs LHP's.

by Gomez on Jul 3, 2007 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Only thing is...
Ibanez went 2-3, with a 2B, against George of the Rose last time. And at the end of the day, you still need a 3-batter.
Detect-O-Vision

Favor the Bold

by IcebreakerX on Jul 3, 2007 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vidro at 1B, eh?
I guess if you're gonna have a fat toad in the lineup, might as well stash him at 1B.

by Gomez on Jul 3, 2007 4:05 PM PDT reply actions  

By the way....
I think this kind of highlights how the whole 'right vs lefty' thing gets overblown about this club, especally with reference to Adam Jones.

Raise your hand if you'd rather have Vidro at 1B or Willie in left instead of Ben.

...

by SethGrandpa on Jul 3, 2007 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Ben has never hit lefties well
so I'll take WFB's defense.

Also, WFB lifetime v. LHP .270 hitter, albeit with no walks or power.

Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Career vs. Lefties:
WFB:  .694
Ben:  .692
Raul: .708
Turbo:.816 (.717 this season)

by PetRock on Jul 3, 2007 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not going to hate on anybody
that Vidro is playing over Broussard.  

Three year splits
This year splits

Vidro
.288/.355/.424/.770
.319/.355/.362/.717

Broussard
.256/.313/.474/.787
.286/.375/.286/.661

You might not like Vidro but it isn't a "bad" move.  Plus it leaves Broussard on the bench if you need a LHB.

by Edgar for Pres on Jul 3, 2007 4:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Also
Willie Bloomquist
.260/.306/.347/.653
.318/.375/.591/.966 (only 22 AB, small sample!!)

Once again, its not really a "bad" decision.  Plus he probably plays slightly better defense in LF than Broussard.  Willie is "hot" and killing LHP this year.

by Edgar for Pres on Jul 3, 2007 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ok, I didn't consider that a lefty was on the
mound. So ignore my dumbassery.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jul 3, 2007 4:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Baker apparently asked Ichiro if he was going
to participate in the HR derby and he said if it were in Safeco, he would, but otherwise no.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jul 3, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Ibanez vs lefties
Always a good bet to bat him 3rd in such a situation!

Fuck you McLaren!

by TheMarinator on Jul 3, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions  

he didn't throw 1 strike
just sayin'
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 3, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Do the letteerboxed wide screen
MLBtv feeds piss anyone else off?
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 5:15 PM PDT reply actions  

IMO
There's no point in letterboxing if the picture is of that quality. Plus the black bars remain even if you go to full screen on a 16:9 monitor.

But other then, the product has worked fine for me.

Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hoooo, boy
This has the makings of a long game

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I think maybe Baek
is a little better than Feierabend

by tworsandtwols on Jul 3, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

good start
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 3, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

No wait, I got it
Feierabend is like our hitters, but inverse.

Our hitters hit good pitching, but suck against shitty pitching. Feier pitches well against good hitting, but sucks against shitty hitting!

by tworsandtwols on Jul 3, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay then
Even more reason to go out to the bars.
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 3, 2007 5:26 PM PDT reply actions  

An out!
Nice
Mariner Magic http://www.marinermagic.blogspot.com/

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 3, 2007 5:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Kerplunk!
Go back to AAA please.

by TheMarinator on Jul 3, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Sheesh.
I'm outta here!  Have a happy 4th everyone!
This place has a sign hangin' over the urinal that says, "Don't eat the big white mint".

by Thingray on Jul 3, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

you sweep boston/toronto
and lose the series to KC??

yuck.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 3, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Remember when we were laughing at the Angels
for getting swept by the Royals?

uh...

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

by Goose on Jul 3, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Ryan Fierabend fucking sucks.
Tv off.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jul 3, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions  

hahaha, Jason fuckin Larue??
a sick joke
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 3, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions  

88 MOH is not average
at least I don't think it is.
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, that's it for me.
M's are gonna looz

by John Spartan @ Lookout Landing on Jul 3, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Well that was extremely awful
Just about anyone would be better than Ryan F

by TheMarinator on Jul 3, 2007 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh god
Feierabend... Franklin... doesn't matter.  The name Ryan F always spells doom for the M's.

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bonds hits 751
and the day gets crappier

by TheMarinator on Jul 3, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Here we go
/hopes for 12-11 shootout
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

wooo
a run
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions  

so...that's why we got Davis!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 3, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Great
Now we get a run.  Only two innings too late.

by BlueBaron on Jul 3, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

nice
3 popups in a row. awesome.

by kbdub on Jul 3, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

wow terrible AB Lopez
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 3, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Too bad there arent any other viable options at SS
How many more years until Truinfel?

by TheMarinator on Jul 3, 2007 5:43 PM PDT reply actions  

so...
I'm thinking Lopez and Yuni have to be 1 and 2 in pop-ups in the majors.

by sammy on Jul 3, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions  

well,
no sense turning on mlb.tv i guess. my phone buzzed three times in about 30 secs with updates from the game: sac fly, 3 run shot, solo shot...not good
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 3, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't think Jeff is going to have to worry about
putting up a second game thread on this one.

by tworsandtwols on Jul 3, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh great now Joh is hurt
and he looks hurt bad

FUCK KANSAS CITY

by TheMarinator on Jul 3, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh goddammit
that's exactly what we need in this game.
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Right on his throwing wrist
I am so pissed off right now

by TheMarinator on Jul 3, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions  

This is off-topic, but
Does anyone else refer to a member of the Red Sox team as a Red Sock? I have always refered to them that way (and not really thought anything of it), until recently I read something like this in an SI article: "he was the first Red Sox to win the Cy Young."

by John Spartan @ Lookout Landing on Jul 3, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Back to the minors with ye
Oh no they're leaving him in

BONED

by TheMarinator on Jul 3, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions  

We have a 12 man bullpen
and no long reliever.

Fucking brilliant roster setup.

Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Butler has a chance to homer for the cycle
heh

We're gonna lose anyway, go for it kid.

Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

yikes
Can I pitch coach? Can I pitch? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I? Can I?

[/Willie]

Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Who do we bring up for a backup C?
Looks like Joh will miss at least a game or 2...

Rene Rivera.... dear God

by TheMarinator on Jul 3, 2007 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Ye Gods
The Royals...
I will not make jokes in my sig. I will not make jokes in my sig. I will not...

by TIF @ Lookout Landing on Jul 3, 2007 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Needless to say
we don't have Cleveland's offense, so I'm not sure how applicable their come back win is in this situation.

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

This is my first day off in 10 days
..and both my teams, who both had 5:00 games, are down by a collective 15 runs.

I love life.

Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

10 ER, in 1.1 innings
thats solid,lol.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 3, 2007 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

DFA WEAVER
oh wait.

by tworsandtwols on Jul 3, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's just forefit
and save the bullpen.
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I had to turn the tv to check the score before I
left. LOL.

Somewhere, Mike Hargrove is laughing his ass off.

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

by Goose on Jul 3, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Sonics
To name PJ Carlesimo as coach.

Oh goody.

This week has sucked, despite what I thought was a great draft for them.

Go Mariners!

by Slica on Jul 3, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I just threw up in my mouth a little
There is a reason that guy was choked out for 15 seconds and nobody came to his aid.

by TheMarinator on Jul 3, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

hes better than Bob Hill
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 3, 2007 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha... the way Dave said Bloomquist's name
made it sound like it was Bloomquist with 54 hits in 56 games.

by tworsandtwols on Jul 3, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Hahaha
It's clear that Blowers just phased Dave out there for a while.

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

a run per inning
still isn't gonna be enough, guys.

by tworsandtwols on Jul 3, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Ryan's ERA > Reefer Jaw's
9.72 to 6.75

Awesome.

HoRam in the rotation, coming soon...

by eponymous coward on Jul 3, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

The M's 5th rotation spot is beginning to look
an awful lot like the catching carousel of 2005

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Props to OSU
for naming their team the 'Beavers'
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't mean you're not RIGHT
I just mean that you're up fucking 8 runs right now and your guy just stole second (moved to third on the groundout).

by tworsandtwols on Jul 3, 2007 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

We deserve to win this one
...we're owed for the Danny Tartabull trade.
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

In one word
How would you describe the game so far?
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Stopping by
Wow, remember when we thought Feierabend would be a big upgrade over Jeff Weaver.

Yea, that was funny......or not.

by ThundaPC on Jul 3, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Two people in M's jerseys behind Beltre
look like they're having a lot of fun.

by tworsandtwols on Jul 3, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes Sims,
please regale us with more stories of how we almost surmounted seemingly impossible odds to nearly win a game.
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

bases loaded
God do we need a Yuni-Bomb
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 3, 2007 6:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's see a Grand Funklami.
Here.
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 3, 2007 6:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmmm
Popup, Popup, BLOOMIE BLAST!

by DCMariner on Jul 3, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

wow, Yuni sucks
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 3, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Is this the start of something bad?
Like last year at this time?
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

could be the opposite of their last roadtrip
drop the first half of their games then win the rest..then run off another 8 in a row and mac will quit..

by areacode206 on Jul 3, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess it was no fluke
When KC swept the Angels
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 6:35 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate how when this team loses/is losing by lots
it looks like they're never going to win again.

I gotta go to work. Best of luck getting more than 1 run/inning out of the M's.

by tworsandtwols on Jul 3, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

God damn it
Someone should tell KC that their not this good

And someone should tell SEA that their not this bad

Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

KC Royals
Best team in the AL West?

by SethGrandpa on Jul 3, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

So why is Broussard not playing?
There's two places i'd rather see him than the two that are currently there LF and 1B

Broussard>WFB and The Ogre

Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay KC has another baserunner WOO!
This reminds me though i have Randy Johnson on the Mariners on MLB 07 and even he got rocked by KC
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

I picked a bad day to stop lurking
Going back into my cave now....

Oh Yeah, Fuck it all to hell you fucking fucks

Impeach Gary Bettman

by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Billy Butler What the hell?
Billy Butler=Mariner Killer?
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

So anybody still paying attention?
I'm a huge baseball fan but i don't think i can sit through another one of these
Jeff Weaver 4 Cy Young

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Ichiro takes a seat.
Got his 2 hits for the day.
Detect-O-Vision

Favor the Bold

by IcebreakerX on Jul 3, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

was vidro?
limping and holding his groin as he came off the field after that DP?

maybe some good can come out of today.  :-)

FREE ADAM JONES!!

by jimmimoose1 on Jul 3, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Probably his gout acting up again.
Vidro has been disappointingly durable this season.

by JLC on Jul 3, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I took a half hour off
prolonged exposure to the M's has been known to cause depression, unexpected bouts of rage, and shrinkage.

Seeing as I'm without a girlfriend right now, I figured I shouldn't push my luck.

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Burke!
Almost had a funk blast kind of.

by JLC on Jul 3, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

It says Seattle has one error
Didn't even have to look to see who it was

Betancourt strikes again

Trade the Ogre

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes
He turned a sure double play into 0 outs.

by Ben in Va on Jul 3, 2007 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

So Jason Davis
sucks harder than a fusion powered vacuum cleaner, yes?

by JLC on Jul 3, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

If Jason Davis tried to die in a fire
He'd light a match and miss throwing it on himself.

In other news, here comes the negative run differential wooooooooo

by JLC on Jul 3, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I know it's been awhile,
but it only seems appropriate today:


by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

How ?
How did you do that?

by Mariners in 07 on Jul 3, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

<img src = "">
Put the URL of the picture you want between the quotes

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

SIDDOWN
Teahan

Teh Hyphened!!!!

Fry ME, Blow!!!

by PositivePaul on Jul 3, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Over?
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor

by Robert on Jul 3, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Wait...
that hasn't happened yet...  Have you come from some sort of terrible future to warn us of impending doom?  And if so why didn't you warn us to DO SOMETHING ELSE WITH THE LAST TWO HOURS!

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

How Jeff Weaver improved: exorcism
It explains Baek, Feierabend, Felix, and even Jeff Weaver himself.

Thanks for bringing a cursed spirit with you, Jeff.

by JLC on Jul 3, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy crap, Betancourt
At least see a few pitches before popping up.

by JLC on Jul 3, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's get this thing turned around
Tomorrow okay M's

I don't want another season where we have to give the Oswaldo Navarros of the world a chance in the big leagues

Trade the Ogre

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

<img src = "">
Use that with my picture?

by Mariners in 07 on Jul 3, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Yup
but it needs to be in the "comment" section

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

THAT WAS GRIT-A-LICIOUS
I'm sick of Bloomquist now. I'd like to see someone else. Por favor?

by JLC on Jul 3, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Why not let him play
Give him playing time now, so he can't bitch when you sit his ass for important games.

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree
I'm just afraid that with everyone having various injuries that Bloomquist will get more playing time because of his hot June.

by JLC on Jul 3, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I totally agree
but if that's the case then I'm more than happy to give him 0-risk opportunities to come back down to earth and show the staff that he can't hit.

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still don't know why Broussard isn't in there
He's not exactly the best in LF but he makes up for it with the bat,  Bloomquist does not
Trade the Ogre

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

cause he can't hit lefties
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 3, 2007 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh is that it
He took Barry Zito deep didn't he?

But i guess Willie did too!  Twice i believe

Trade the Ogre

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, when you take defense into account
I'd probably rather have Willie play against lefties over Ben.

Plus he gives the M's a big bat off the bench if a righty does come in.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 3, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not that we're gonna need a big bat today
It'll take a few Hasselbeck touchdown throws and some Josh Brown field goals to get back in this one
Trade the Ogre

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please don't call me dum
But what usually is the Url of your picture.

by Mariners in 07 on Jul 3, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

It's depends on where you have it saved
it needs to be on a server, so that it can be accessed online.  If you don't have one of your own you can use websites that host photos like ImageShack.

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

When you host it
Its the Direct link that they give you. Either that or if its already online just go right click> copy image location

by Robert on Jul 3, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Screw the Rally Fries
They're in KC, appropriately, it's time for a Rally Rack!

















 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(get your mind outta the gutter...)

Fry ME, Blow!!!

by PositivePaul on Jul 3, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Jerk
For a second there I thought that something worthwhile might come out of this game.

by ningwers on Jul 3, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's go Baek!
No, sir, they're saying Boo-vasi.

by Mariner John on Jul 3, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

LISTEN TO BLOWERS, M'S
JONES AND CLEMENT JONES AND CLEMENT.

WAIT........RIVERA?!?!?!?

DON'T LISTEN TO BLOWERS DON'T LISTEN PLUG YOUR EARS.

by JLC on Jul 3, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

What the hell?
Try using the big leather thing in your off-hand, dudes. It's shaped like a glove? You can open and close it? It's also known as a "mitt"? Heard of it? Yes, no, maybe?

by JLC on Jul 3, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

ouch
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 3, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

lets hope...
they will learn from this royal ass kicking..

uggghh..

by areacode206 on Jul 3, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

In case you were wondering
It takes just 17 runs by the opposition before lookout Landing turns becomes your source for soft core porn.

by Robert on Jul 3, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

How Many
'til we get to the hard-core stuff?

  (Enquiring minds want to know)

by Greybear on Jul 3, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have no life
This is all I have to look forward to, and I'm having a great time watching it.

Still feel sorry for me now? Yeah, didn't THINK so.

by JLC on Jul 3, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

New rally proposals:
Rally Adam Jones promotion
Rally Jeff Clement promotion
Rally Trade for Mark Buerhle
Rally Brandon Morrow demotion
Rally Jose Vidro liposuction

I've got a good feeling about these. Not that I don't like the fries.

by JLC on Jul 3, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Clement?
A wrist contusion doesn't sound that serious. Only a Clement promotion if Johjima is on the DL.
No, sir, they're saying Boo-vasi.

by Mariner John on Jul 3, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well..
at least Detroit went down too..and Anaheim is headed there. As much as it sucks, the M's aren't going backward at least.

by Greybear on Jul 3, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 3, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Willie ain't giving up!
hehe
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 3, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

hahah, screw you Gathright
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 3, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Baseball is a funny game...
M's - 10 hits = 3 runs
Royals - 16 hits = 17 runs

by SethGrandpa on Jul 3, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't think there's anything more frustrating...
than losing a really close, really annoying, extra innings game, than getting absolutely blown out of the water the next day, against the royals.

by Eldukey on Jul 3, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Well
the last time we got the shit beat out of us, we won 8 straight.
No, sir, they're saying Boo-vasi.

by Mariner John on Jul 3, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Easy.
Ryan Feierabend found Reefer Jaw's stash.

Srsly, the guy is clearly overmatched...

by eponymous coward on Jul 3, 2007 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jesus what a beating.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jul 3, 2007 10:12 PM PDT reply actions  

The bright side is
that LA and Detroit both loss. However loseing two straight to the Royals never seems bright.

by dz on Jul 3, 2007 10:16 PM PDT reply actions  

What a bugaboo of a game
Let's beat up Brian Bannister tomorrow so Rick Rizzs will shut up about him being Floyd Bannister's son
Trade the Ogre

by mariners11 on Jul 3, 2007 10:21 PM PDT reply actions  

floyd bannister's high school coach
taught me world history at jfk high..

and he used to talk about him all the time..

only one of his pupils to actually make it to the bigs..

by areacode206 on Jul 4, 2007 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ha ha
I was looking at the pic on the Mariners site.  If Feir knows what's good for him he'll avoid Ichiro.  That guy looks viscous with rage.

by SethGrandpa on Jul 3, 2007 10:38 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Goose on Jul 3, 2007 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

After seeing this, I half expect Ichiro
to be power-swinging all game and hit 3HRs.

But then again I'm always looking at Ichiro and thinking "I would love to see Ichiro hit one here."

by tworsandtwols on Jul 4, 2007 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

Vidro quote
"The problem wasn't the heat, the problem was that they exploded for 17 (expletive) runs"
I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.

by ralphie81 on Jul 3, 2007 10:49 PM PDT reply actions  

you have no kdea
how mucgh i've had to drink tonight,.

ineeded every drop

by Gomez on Jul 4, 2007 12:03 AM PDT reply actions  

I'm working on that myself
Maybe another Irish Car Bomb is in order... I've almost forgotten this game

by ningwers on Jul 4, 2007 2:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

Drat!
John McLaren came this close to using Jason Ellison as a pitcher.

by ThundaPC on Jul 4, 2007 12:34 AM PDT reply actions  

drinking is teh fun
when the mariners lose like this.  Even if it doesn't lead to any change in your ridiculously stingle stantus.  Beer>not being lonely.

by BrettJMiller on Jul 4, 2007 3:04 AM PDT reply actions  

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