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Wbc_029_tiny by Jeff Sullivan on in Seattle Mariners News, Regular

First Pitch: 1:05pm PDT

                   

Ichiro CF                  Stewart LF Vidro DH                   Kotsay CF Ibanez LF                  Swisher RF Guillen RF                 Cust DH Sexson 1B                  Chavez 3B Beltre 3B                  Johnson 1B Betancourt SS              Ellis 2B Lopez 2B                   Crosby SS Burke C                    Kendall C ---------- ----------

Hernandez (4-4, 4.11)      Harden (1-1, 1.17)

Over his career, Rich Harden has allowed just 13 hits to current Mariners in 115 at bats. Richie Sexson's .692 OPS is the best of anyone with a decent sample size. This could easily turn out to be one of those games I'm glad to be missing.

LET'S GO MARINERS!!

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Just think if he wasn't injured so much
It would be something like 20 hits in 9000 abouts. I exaggerate but you get the point.

I believe he is on a 70 pitch limit today. The M's should take that piece of knowledge and not hack away.

But this is the M's, so I expect Harden to throw 70 through 7.

by Ben in Va on Jul 7, 2007 5:21 AM PDT reply actions  

9000 abouts...
Yeah. Ummm...it's the Canadian pronounciation for at bat.

It's early. Way, way, way too early.

by Ben in Va on Jul 7, 2007 5:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

Its so early,
that I didn't see anything wrong until reading your own reply.

by hcoguy on Jul 7, 2007 5:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

I feel pretty good about this game
But with radio only + family BBQ I won't get to listen in. Probably just check my phone every inning or so for updates. Make me proud boys.

by phil333 on Jul 7, 2007 7:13 AM PDT reply actions  

by the way,
i had a dream in which we were losing 36-13 after 4 innings, and then some gave up 100 runs in one inning.

if we lose like this, i may be forced to kill someone

CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 8:39 AM PDT reply actions  

I have a good feeling about this game
but it could be gas.

The Mariners needed last night's win like the stock market needs to not crash.

by Gomez on Jul 7, 2007 8:50 AM PDT reply actions  

My favorite part of last night's game
(besides Beltre collecting 7,000 extra base hits) was when the A's color man said, and I quote, "Vidro runs... decently."

by Slozbury Stouvre on Jul 7, 2007 9:26 AM PDT reply actions  

Rich Harden at 70 pitches
Should be good for five innings, six tops.  Took 94 pitches to get through seven innings of the M's lineup last time, and that was WITH Batista getting lit up for eight runs.  Think the A's light up Felix like that?

And you saw how the game ran away from them as soon as they brought in the bullpen.  Too many of their relievers are out of action to make that thing a strength.

by ThundaPC on Jul 7, 2007 9:52 AM PDT reply actions  

I'm going to the game today!
Finally something good about being an M's fan in the Bay Area. Should be fun

by windknot on Jul 7, 2007 11:43 AM PDT reply actions  

today's celebrity lookalike
anybody think Broussard looks like the assistant football coach in 'Dazed and Confused"?  I can't find a picture, but the white man fro and long sideburns are a spitting image.

the actor's name is rick moser.  Here is a picture of him (not from the movie where he looks like Ben, obviously).

by JeffHagan2 on Jul 7, 2007 11:57 AM PDT reply actions  

so..
will there even be footage of the game when it's over?  It's not on TV anywhere, so I wonder.

We may never now if Felix mixed his pitches today, hopefully Oakland has all that PFX for gameday.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 12:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I wonder how much of the game we'll be able to see
I hope it's not like Felix's debut, where we couldn't even see the ball.
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 7, 2007 12:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Man what?
MLB.tv blackout?  This sucks.

Any way to get around this?

by BrianV on Jul 7, 2007 1:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Yea.. listen to the radio hah
Fox has rights to all Saturday games before 7 eastern

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fox blows
No, sir, they're saying Boo-vasi.

by Mariner John on Jul 7, 2007 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Watchable picture on mlbtv.
YEEEEESSSSS!!!

graphics too.

Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 7, 2007 1:08 PM PDT reply actions  

hmm
How care you getting the mlb.tv feed?  It's blacked out for me

by BrianV on Jul 7, 2007 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

heh
As soon as I made my post I slapped my forehead.

Game on!

by BrianV on Jul 7, 2007 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

If that 70 pitch count
is in effect I really REALLY hope these guys learn that we cannot hit the A's starting pitchers and take take take!

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 1:09 PM PDT reply actions  

nice ichiro
9 pitch at bat, that's the idea

by Eldukey on Jul 7, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Ichiro!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

worst player ever
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Annnnnd
Vidro...  one step closer to see ya!

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 1:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Vidro is done
Seriously...if you see him after the game on the freeway sometime...wreck him..I'll pay for the damage to your car

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 1:13 PM PDT reply actions  

good job by Raul and Ichiro
to up the pitch count.

Vidro is worthless

WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Just imagine
if Vidro DIDNT ground into a DP after seeing just one pitch..  Harden at 19 pitches through one - that was necessary now keep it goin!

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

OH HELLS YEAH!!!
Chris Cornell just hit the Stage in Hamburg, be back in about 20 mins.
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 7, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

ok...MIX YOUR PITCHES FELIX
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I'll take that first inning
wish Lopez or Beltre would be hitting second though...assshat

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

YANKS-Angels
I don't want the Yanks to win.
I don't want the Angels to win.

Wish the M's were on so I didn't have to have this stupid game on.

by mark s @ Lookout Landing on Jul 7, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Eh
The Yankees are so far back I'm not too worried about them.  They're a mess.

Let them take out the Angels.

by BrianV on Jul 7, 2007 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

WOO HOO
BREAKING STUFF!!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

BREAKING PITCHES
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by Brian Floyd on Jul 7, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Wooo
rally beer later perhaps? via the internet?

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh god
i have a good feeling about felix today

...too bad the game isn't on TV.

by mary on Jul 7, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

wow
felix is changing his stuff - wow.

by switch11 on Jul 7, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

this is awesome
he's mixing pitches in the 1st!!

excellent, excellent sign!

WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Hello Oakland,
My name is Felix Hernandez - remember me?

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Now cmon offense
take cues from Ichiro and Ibanez - ignore that fat fuck on the end of the bench and his professional hitting ways..

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 1:22 PM PDT reply actions  

GUILLEN
woooooooooooooooo walks

by Eldukey on Jul 7, 2007 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

two walks
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

by kbdub on Jul 7, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions  

first inning pitch analysis - (incomplete)
Batter 1:
93  5" brk 9" pfx
94  5"  11"
88  7" 1"
95  6" 10"
82  10" 4"

Batter 2:
92 6" brk 10" pfx

Batter 3:
90 6" 11"
85 8" 9"
93 5" 12"
91 6" 10"
91 5" 13"

seems to me to be very different from his Bad Felix - 'throw a ton of fastballs' strategy.
thoughts?

by switch11 on Jul 7, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Low 90s, I seem to think
suggests the two-seam fastball. And as I've said before, 2-seam Felix > 4-seam Felix

by tworsandtwols on Jul 7, 2007 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

unless he is getting that
nasty tail on his 4 seem at 99 mph
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by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 7, 2007 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

And that, my friends
would be COMPLETELY ridiculous.

by tworsandtwols on Jul 7, 2007 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

man opening day was fun
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by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 7, 2007 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

This. Is. Glorious.
9 pitches, 2 walks and no early count swings..  funny how the whole TAKING PITCHES THING WORKS!

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 1:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Mariners being smart
I am pleasantly surprised.

Get Harden out of here in the 3rd.

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 1:25 PM PDT reply actions  

zone looks a little tight on gameday
we havn't gotten a lot of these calls elsewhere.

by hcoguy on Jul 7, 2007 1:25 PM PDT reply actions  

"Belt" RE!!!
YYYYYEEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Hooray taking pitches
Finally...wish they did this every game

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Back to back walks
M's must know Harden is on a pitch count.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jul 7, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes.
Didn't bench Beltre today!
Fry ME, Blow!!!

by PositivePaul on Jul 7, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Believe me
You don't want to switch hitters with us.
visiting A's fan (Shoreline resident)

by iglew on Jul 7, 2007 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

There's a reason you see
freaky stats like

"Dan Haren is 0-2 with a 0.69 ERA"

or

"Joe Blanton is 35-7 in his career when he gets more than 1 run support"

A's can't hit for crap.

visiting A's fan (Shoreline resident)

by iglew on Jul 7, 2007 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

BELTREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:27 PM PDT reply actions  

why the fuck is this blacked out
on mlb.tv? god dammit
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 1:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Burke!!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:30 PM PDT reply actions  

BURKE!!!!
best backup C ever!!!
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 1:31 PM PDT reply actions  

can't complain but...
Harden could've been gone this inning.

by hcoguy on Jul 7, 2007 1:32 PM PDT reply actions  

47 pitches through 2
Harden goes 3, if that.

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 1:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh well
19 pitches in the first inning 28 pitches in the second AND a good lead going into the bottom of the 2nd?  I will take it.

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 1:32 PM PDT reply actions  

GAH
Garret Anderson, you overrated piehole.

Grr.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but GO YANKEES!!!!

I <3 Felix's early batter breaking pitches.  

I ♥ Beltre!!!!

Fry ME, Blow!!!

by PositivePaul on Jul 7, 2007 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Beltre OPS = .818
granted that went up A LOT the last two days, but yeah...Beltre is good.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

They were being pretty patient against Gaudin
as well. A sign of things to come?
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by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 7, 2007 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

They're really coming to form
Besides Lopez and Betancourt, the rest of the lineup seems to be taking more pitches and it's enjoyable to see.

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vidro will only take 2-3 pitches
so Harden might go 4...but i'm still impressed

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

holy shit he went deep again?
Dam you All star break. I want to keep playing if Beltre is hitting like this
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by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 7, 2007 1:34 PM PDT reply actions  

beltre is awesome.
im kind of disappointed that the all-star break is coming up, hopefully beltre will stay hot for a while
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 1:34 PM PDT reply actions  

We need to lay waste to their bullpen tonight
to have a shot tomorrow with Feierabend on the mound.

by hcoguy on Jul 7, 2007 1:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Is this game not televised?
It's not on mlb.tv, or foxsports, or channel 13
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Jul 7, 2007 1:35 PM PDT reply actions  

MLB.tv
I'm watching on mlb.tv, but I needed to use a proxy to get around the stupid blackout.

by BrianV on Jul 7, 2007 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope
MLB bones us again

I'm forced to watch old man Clemens try and beat the hated Angels.

Not a terrible game but I'd much rather see the Mariners.

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

as long as he mixes the fastaball
then it's ok that he throws it a few times.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

idk
i still hate it when its 0-2 or 1-2, esp since guys are prolly still sitting on it
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

good point
I'd rather not see it on an 0-2 count
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh and fuck you vidro
you piece of shit go die in a fucking hole
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 7, 2007 1:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Dont look now...ok, look now
Beltre's average keeps climbing...i know average is a poor measure of performance, but its nice to see

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 1:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Damnit
Yanks take the lead and give it right back.  Im so conflicted right now

by Brian Floyd on Jul 7, 2007 1:36 PM PDT reply actions  

God I hate the Angels
Ground rule 2B, ground out, ground out, run...
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by Sportszilla on Jul 7, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

mabye putz will hit 106 on that gun
Wonder what putz will register on that gun... thought felix topped out around 95 or so

by wadswerth on Jul 7, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Felix mixing speeds and pitches
and no first inning runs?!?

Whaaa......

by Trent on Jul 7, 2007 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

me too
that and USS Mariner and Jeff on myspace.

i think it took someone giving him the idea (our guys) and the management sanctioning it.

what a great team the blogosphere and a responsive managment can make.

by eagle on Jul 7, 2007 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bye bye Harden
Hope to see you on your next rehab assignment start!

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I wish I could see this patience
I won't believe it now...its my imagination

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah
figures they start taking pitches the one game none of us can watch
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by Sportszilla on Jul 7, 2007 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

So whats so special about this Harden guy?
I mean, cmon    hahaha   man it is good to finally hit him!

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

actually
lets hope harden doesnt hit 70 any time soon

by kbdub on Jul 7, 2007 1:45 PM PDT reply actions  

No
Lets blow up Oaklands bullpen

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL!!!!!
he's earning those Us back very nicely.

fuck you rich harden you suck

CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 1:45 PM PDT reply actions  

productive out!
what a tear he is on.  even his outs are productive

by eagle on Jul 7, 2007 1:46 PM PDT reply actions  

shank rbi groundout
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:46 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah for groundouts
fatass scored from third!!

4-0. me likey this game

CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 1:46 PM PDT reply actions  

It's a shame we couldn't win
the first game of this series.

Not to look too far ahead, but it would have been awesome to go into tomorrow's game looking for a sweep.

by Katal LM on Jul 7, 2007 1:47 PM PDT reply actions  

There is
I can't remember who it is, though.

by Katal LM on Jul 7, 2007 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

booo
ok adrian keep up the fucking awesomeness
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Why is Sexson still batting before Beltre?
What kind of retarded lineup configuration is that?

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

hahahahaha
beltre is so good that harden's like "oh shit help me mommy"
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

and with that...
Harden likely returns to the DL, just had to make his annual once a month appearance.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

That was FUN!
2 2-3 innings, two guys still out there, four runs in..   MUCH different than I figured coming into this game!  Let's see if the new patience thing holds up with a pitcher NOT on a pitch count coming into the game..  I say no.  Surprise me!

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

How do the Yankees not walk Vlad w/ 2 outs?
That's how you beat the angels, don't let him hit.

by hcoguy on Jul 7, 2007 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

nevermind, worked out but still
he's 2-2, walk him walk him walk him

by hcoguy on Jul 7, 2007 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eh
they got GMJ so its all good.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jul 7, 2007 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

dare I say..
Willie >>> Yuni??
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Not on the field
and not at the plate either. on the bases, maybe

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

well I agree on the field
Yuni is still a much better defender, but right now..I think they are pretty equal with the bat.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

its a slump
he was overperforming early in the season, he's underpeforming now.  i think he'll "progress" to the mean in the second half.

by eagle on Jul 7, 2007 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Willie is probably more patient
I think Yuni has more power. IDK it's probably a wash right now at the plate come to think of it.

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Willie is not more patient
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by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 7, 2007 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

i hate the yankees
why cant they win like 10-0 so i don't have to really root for them?
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 1:54 PM PDT reply actions  

i think fear,
but i would rather see wash
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fear gets the start
Hopefully he'll continue his pattern of good start-bad start-good start-bad start

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Felix
stop it with the consecutive 2 strike fastballs

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions  

6 fastballs to Kendall
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions  

that was strike 3
according to gameday
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Throw it at his head
dont step out when the pitchers delivering

by Brian Floyd on Jul 7, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions  

This is frustrating..
and yes that was strike 3 according to gameday..  but Harden had his fair share of those too - tight zone i guess

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions  

finally.
fuck you kendall for trying to get his count up
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

QUIT CALLING HIM 'FERNANDEZ'
...on ther other hand, they're already afraid of a Felix (cough cough cough)
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 7, 2007 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

no K's yet
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Felix' ERA under 4 again
Hopefully it stays that way the rest of the season

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

3 up. ..3 down
good goin' Felix

by gblady on Jul 7, 2007 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Felix
Looking good. Will need a quick inning or two to have a chance at a complete game.

by nfreakct on Jul 7, 2007 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

felix's era finally below 4.00
with his scoreless 3.0ip his era is 3.95

by wadswerth on Jul 7, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

with an xFIP of 2.97
fucking hate bad luck/crappy pitch selection.
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too many pitches that inning
albeit not really Felix's fault.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jul 7, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

ns
I love it when Felix gets groundball outs..  even the fact that he has no strikeouts he looks utterly dominant so far in this one

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep sounds about right
Hitting Haren/Harden really well and struggling against their crap pitchers

That's the signature of the '07 Mariners!

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

This game now has the feel
of a game that is going to end 4-2 or so..  the patience is over and likely the offensive output is too - especially if they continue pitching around Beltre or walking him

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I sure hope we dont let DiNardo
shut us down the rest of the game...we get into some nasty offensive slumps sometimes, especially after we score early.

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

and no K's through 4
I'm not complaining, it just seems odd.

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

6-6 now, shut up niehaus
I love it but it is strange. Oakland k's a lot.

by hcoguy on Jul 7, 2007 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Slightly larger strike zone
And he's probably have 2 or 3 strikeouts by now.

by nfreakct on Jul 7, 2007 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

well
his gronudball/flyball ratio has been insane all year, this is probably some regression to the mean with the GB/FB.

I don't think we should be too worried, but it is odd.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

good quick inning
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Pitchers duel in New York
Who will crack first, Lackey or old man Clemetine?

It would be so awesome to only be down 1.5 at the AS break.

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

All I have to say is
Don't say a word about YOU KNOW WHAT. Just let it happen!

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Too early still
In any case nobody says a word

by Brian Floyd on Jul 7, 2007 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was at the Blue Jays game on sunday
and when Guillen got beaned (I think it was him) I heard some faint chanting at the landing in center field of "adam jones"...it made me smile.

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

why?
Normally thats the best pitch to hit in any count
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by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 7, 2007 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

GUILLEN!!!
i'm not sure what's gotten in to him, but man is he on a tear!

by eagle on Jul 7, 2007 2:15 PM PDT reply actions  

please walk sexson
then we can have a funk slam for beltre
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

gotta pitch to him now!!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

awesome awesomeawesome
go go mighty beltre
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

who is this guy?!
patience at the plate has become Richie's game.

by eagle on Jul 7, 2007 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck
they got lucky that time
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Its like I can read the future
Pop up Yuni.  Can we call up Truinfel yet?

by Brian Floyd on Jul 7, 2007 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn it
I thought the game was tonight. Felix no strikeouts?
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by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Jul 7, 2007 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

come on Yuni... no pop-up
just woke up to a 4-0 lead...

3-run HR for beltre?

no ER for felix?

have to listen to gameday audio, but I love Dave, so thats ok

by thenatural on Jul 7, 2007 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

that sucked
and Yuni's OPS now .667..ouch
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

or...
not. jesus yuni...work the count
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

95% sure
the gameplan was to work Harden and make him throw pitches...  that gameplan was effective but Harden is gone so they revert back to the no plan hackers we all know and love

by seattlesundevil on Jul 7, 2007 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

CALL UP TUI!!
BRING BACK VINA!!!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe Jones
should go back to being a SHortstop... so Yuni can go away for a while.

by MfaninAlaska on Jul 7, 2007 2:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Another Yuni popout?
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by Sportszilla on Jul 7, 2007 2:20 PM PDT reply actions  

What
swinging at the first pitch and popping it up..you are correct sir!

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

on the oakland gun
i think someone said that it said 96 on gameday
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

ahhh
thanks... yeah i just woke up and didnt rad through the whole thread

by thenatural on Jul 7, 2007 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gamedays gun is off too
Its a couple mph slower than actual it looks like

by Brian Floyd on Jul 7, 2007 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dave is old and senile
Don't believe anything he says, that's just what the radar gun said. Gameday says it was 96

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

yah
he does think its Felix Fernandez out there a majority of the time

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

but its Dave
you gotta love the guy no matter what

by thenatural on Jul 7, 2007 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
No hitter over :(

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 2:24 PM PDT reply actions  

boooooooo
shit
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:24 PM PDT reply actions  

stupid 0-2 fastball
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by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Uhhh Dave
JJ not on the mound right now.  Thats felix buddy

by Brian Floyd on Jul 7, 2007 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

haha dave is funny
jj and felix... seperated at birth?

by wadswerth on Jul 7, 2007 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

You gotta like the command
he's had of the fastball today though. He's trying to go the distance and be economical. With ellis, kendall, scutaro, whoever, sure throw some fastballs.

by hcoguy on Jul 7, 2007 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, but
I wanted him to strike out Cust 4 times today :(

by TheMarinator on Jul 7, 2007 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

aright jose
nice
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by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Lopez!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

one of the few days of the year
that your statement is not punishable by death... haha

by thenatural on Jul 7, 2007 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

i know.
its so weird to say it.
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by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Buerhle with 6 shutout innings today..
...just sayin'
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by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Someone purposed to their girlfriend
On the taco bell sign behind home plate at yankee stadium.  Classy!

by Brian Floyd on Jul 7, 2007 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I can see the guy now down on one knee,

"Honey, I will love even when you have burrito butt."

by mark s @ Lookout Landing on Jul 7, 2007 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Could be weirder
I saw someone create a wedding chapel-ish skatepark on a Tony Hawk game...they put a rail that went across the level, and he made her grind it...the name of it was 'Will you marry me?'...or something like that.

by Slica on Jul 7, 2007 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

lmao
they just showed the vladimir tommy lasorda broken bat clip

by Eldukey on Jul 7, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

2 fastballs to stewart
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by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

ok, it was an infield it
stupid gameday
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by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Felix doesn't tip that
..it's an out. The A's annoucers can STFU.
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 7, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

no kidding
though some of it has to do with that a weak Halo offense today.  

by eagle on Jul 7, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

stupid patient lineup
SWING AT THAT
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by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

That was filthy.
DO NOT THROW HIM A FB!!!
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 7, 2007 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
about damn time. you suck cust
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by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

K!!!!!!!
nasty!!...I think, gameday makes it look nasty.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

who would of thought
Felix would kill my fantasy team's K/9
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by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

89
so he'll probably go 7, MAYBE 8 if he has a real quick 7th.
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by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

89
61 strikes, 28 balls.

by bpdawg24 on Jul 7, 2007 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

King Felix
someone should photoshop his face on the BK King...standing all creepy outside a window with like a curveball grip or something instead of a sandwhich

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Posada leadoff double!
Go Yanks (I know..I am responsible for the deaths of kittens now, but oh well)

by kentroyals5 on Jul 7, 2007 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Cheering for the Yanks to beat the Angels...
Like cheering that for AIDS instead of super-AIDS.

by SethGrandpa on Jul 7, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

K!!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOHNNY MAC?!?!

by MFAN on Jul 7, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

So I'm slightly concerned
This is the second game recently where we've scored runs early and then completely shut down the offense...yes, we have a 4-0 lead and all, but getting dominated by Lenny DiNardo doesn't make me happy
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by Sportszilla on Jul 7, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

somehow
Dinardo has pulled this crap on many other teams so far. he will be meeting regression very soon.

by hcoguy on Jul 7, 2007 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

So is there any TV coverage of this game?
My mlb.tv is blacked out and I'm in Arlington, VA.

by bpdawg24 on Jul 7, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

NHK
Japanese television, I think. Available via mlbtv.
Blow me, Fry!

by JI on Jul 7, 2007 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

No it's local (KOMO) only.
"Luckily" they have radio coverage in MT.

by SethGrandpa on Jul 7, 2007 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

None
which is just stupid on MLB's part.

by Gomez on Jul 7, 2007 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

KK!!!!!!!!!!!!
hes baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack
CALL UP ADAM JONES. NOW

by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey guys!
Good to see the M's cruising along.  I surprised that Felix has managed his effort today despite only a couple strikeouts.  Is he getting groundballs or is the cavern helping him out?

by Gomez on Jul 7, 2007 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

both
hes been a little lucky, but it seems like no one's getting good swings on anything.

of course, no one can see but thats what im hearing

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by dbroncos31 on Jul 7, 2007 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

great pitching
he's mixed it up and pitched into lots of ground balls.  there has also been a fair number of pop ups -- but none that were helped by the cavernous park IMO.  

by eagle on Jul 7, 2007 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

The A's have spoiled many a nasty K-out pitch.
But, yeah we are seeing Felix mix he pitches like he hasn't done in a long time.
Blow me, Fry!

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