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9/30: Open Game Thread

Wbc_029_tiny by Jeff Sullivan on in Seattle Mariners News, Regular

First Pitch: 1:05pm PDT

                   

Guzman CF Ichiro CF Kinsler 2B Vidro DH Murphy LF Guillen RF Botts DH Beltre 3B Cruz RF Morse 1B Saltalamacchia 1B Lopez 2B Quiroz C Jones LF Metcalf 3B Burke C Vazquez SS Ballgame SS ---------- ----------

Murray (1-1, 4.50)          Felix (13-7, 4.06)

Happy Kids Appreciation Day. You can find ours on the bench.

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McLaren will start the vets
and then take them out, one by one, for defensive replacements in between at-bats by the Rangers, ensuring they all get the nice ovation that every veteran deserves.

by G_ on Sep 30, 2007 10:44 AM PDT reply actions  

looks like the Pads are going to seal the deal
in the west, too bad for Colorado, that was one fantastic run.

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2007 11:28 AM PDT reply actions  

I hate FOX
"And the legend of Tony Romo grows!"

What legend? The legend of how he blew a season?

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 11:39 AM PDT reply actions  

I can see it.
Zarathustra, King Arthur, Charlemagne, Zelda, Tony Romo . . .

by Paytheline on Sep 30, 2007 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Last Mariner game of the year.
Despite it all, I'm kinda sad.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 12:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Great lineup Mac.
I love how you play the kids. DIAF.
My name is Matt Foley. I am 35 years old, I am divorced and I live in A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!

by Coach Owens on Sep 30, 2007 12:25 PM PDT reply actions  

So
Jamie seems to have elevated his game a little bit.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 12:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Make that 2 down...
Top 5 - Khalil Greene homers (27) on a fly ball to left center field.
SD 4, MIL 2
P3 W1 L2 (.333)

by MarkE on Sep 30, 2007 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Playing Bloomquist
does not qualify as playing the kids.

We want THE kids. Not YOUR kids. Jackass.

by Slica on Sep 30, 2007 12:38 PM PDT reply actions  

For those of you with Comcast
many of today's game have been unlocked on extra innings because of the NHL preview.

by JI on Sep 30, 2007 12:42 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHAHAH
Piggly Wiggly.

Man, we used to have one in my neighborhood when I was really little.  

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why does the season have to end?
Now i have nothing to watch to keep me from doing my homework.
Woo go brewers! Mets = CHOKE!
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 12:50 PM PDT reply actions  

If the Brewers
help the Rockies get in, im gonna cream myself.

Go Brewcrew!

by Slica on Sep 30, 2007 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Make that 9 K's in 4 innings.
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay
the Padres have a better chance to win the Series, but it's impossible not to root for Colorado here.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 1:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Young has been inconsistant as of late
Hoffman's a one inning pitcher.

Their offense sucks too. It's not a clear cut as it was a week ago, not even if they get the cushy schedule.

by JI on Sep 30, 2007 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's not that bad
they have a .767 team OPS on the road. It's just that Petco is far and away the most pitcher-friendly ballpark on the planet.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know
but Cameron and Bladley were also two of their best hitters.

I think they are probably the worst of the NL teams at this moment in time.

by JI on Sep 30, 2007 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ehh, Bradley wasn't there very long
I don't think they're any worse than the other jokes in that league.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

True
Bradley really isn't 1.000 OpS good, but their rerplacements aren't inspiring either. It's a broken down team with a bunch of question marks.

by JI on Sep 30, 2007 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope.
Not gonna do it.  
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

September 12th
Phillies playoff odds: 11.7%
Mets playoff odds: 99.7%

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 1:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Ugh.
Well, Felix, pitch more like you did on Opening Day here on Closing Day, please!
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I like it
I just got home and turned on the game to see that Ibanez isn't anywhere near the starting lineup. HA!

by Katal LM on Sep 30, 2007 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Blowers still talking up the fastball
because clearly, Felix has dominated with it the last two seasons.

by Katal LM on Sep 30, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I am going to miss this...
It's been an entertaining season.  The next few months are going to be a lot duller for me.  Looking forward to Jeff's and Dave's season reviews, whenever they come.

by EnglishMariner on Sep 30, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

No kidding...
Even though I didn't go to all of them, I'm going to miss LL Nights at the 'park.  Talk about a fun time!
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wait.
I thought Bavasi got Vidro because he never strikes out.  Oops.
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF?
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Beltre tried
alittle to hard
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 1:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Ichiro was running on the pitch
catcher reached forward to try and expedite the transfer to a throwing motion. He reached too far, and Guillen nicked his glove on the swing.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

GERPOTENWOGEN!!!
I can watch the Padres/Brewers game, but can't see the Phillies game.
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Well, at least we're not Mets fans...

Their collapse is much, much worse than ours.

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Newsflash:
This school is all the town has.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

First time Philly has been to the playoffs since
1993. Congrats Philly.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

SENECA WALLACE!!!
First DOWN!!!
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Jimmy Rollins is a man of his word.
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 1:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Er-ic Da-vis
Clap Clap
ClapClapClap
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Woo Phillies
Now might be a good time to mention my pre-season WS pick was Boston-Philly.

by Nick S on Sep 30, 2007 1:39 PM PDT reply actions  

watching the phils
celebrate, made me think of what would of happened if we hadn't had that bad stretch. Oh well...moving on, Go ROCKIES, GO Brewers!
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions  

BURKE!!!
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions  

HE DID IT HE DID IT
BURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRKE!!!!!!!

Shaving Cream Pie!!!!

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions  

BURKE BLAST!
My name is Matt Foley. I am 35 years old, I am divorced and I live in A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!

by Coach Owens on Sep 30, 2007 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

CONGRATS BURKE!! Hot damn!
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

JAMIE BURKE FUNK BLAST FINALLY
Heh, that's probably the most excited Neihaus has been about a solo HR in the 2nd inning of a 0-1 game.

by JLC on Sep 30, 2007 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

YESS!
That is FUCKING awesome!  Well done Jamie!

by EnglishMariner on Sep 30, 2007 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Thats great
Burke gets a MVP vote from me. What he has done all year has been nothing short of amazing.
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 1:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Defense. It wins champions.
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

No worse than
E-Mientkiewicz
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

ROCKIES HAVE THE LEAD!
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 1:46 PM PDT reply actions  

By the way
Brett Myers recorded the final out for the Phillies.

...what a great story...

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 1:47 PM PDT reply actions  

haha
torri hunter's commercial

could anyone photo shop a jamie burke pic and give it alittle funk?

Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

hey
its been great this season reading this blog. actually, i've read this site pretty much daily since a month or two before they changed it from leone for third.

i wish i could catch this whole game, but im finally going full time in my job (perfect timing) and i have to head a a friends to replace my alternator and front brakes...

Jeff you're awesome, this has been a fun year to say the least.

by marinerschas2 on Sep 30, 2007 1:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Blowers kissin ass
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 1:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Mike Morse + Ben Broussard for 1B
2008
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I like Morse
Jeff, why is he not major league ready? No one has explained that to me before.
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's sort of a tweener
Not enough of a bat to be a good option at a corner, not enough glove to be a middle infielder.

He'd be OK as a utlity guy though.

by Graham MacAree on Sep 30, 2007 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't mind him as Utility
It seems like he's shown he can be "fine" - and, of course, we all want people to be great.  But "fine" sometimes is all you need.
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's not that he isn't Major League ready
it's that he's not Major League good.

Career .261/.312/.408 in the minors.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know
The 'be so bad that you cause confusion in the batting team' defensive strategy shouldn't be discounted...

by Graham MacAree on Sep 30, 2007 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmm.
No defensive position -- can't really field a position too well.  No range.  

Minor league hitting stats = meh.  No real power, no real on-base skills.  

My love for him is completely and totally irrational.  

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's sad that this thread is so empty
Considering it is the last day.
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

That is the first and last time
Mike Morse will ever be compared with Gil Hodges

by Nick S on Sep 30, 2007 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah.
That was a bit much...
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

The veterans
Do not get nearly enough playing time.
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

It's Sunday. So football is playing a role.
Plus, the NL races have been capturing most of our attention.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Still, it's the last day
It's not necessarily that I don't understand it, it's just that it's somewhat lame after a season that looked promising.
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah San Diego is gonna lose.
And since the D-Backs have already won the west, I'm rooting for the Rockies. I wanna see a one game playoff.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Burke has done incredibly well.
I hope there's a team that wants him.
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Probably
But I wouldn't be upset if he were utilized elsewhere.  
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think he'll be back as a back up next season...
so not to worry.

clement still needs work on his defense skills, and rob johnson on his offense.

by redwolf75 on Sep 30, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah
He's a good story.  36 and doing this well.
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tie game in Colorado.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

D-backs Rocks Tied at 1.
Come on Rockies, San Diego is doing their part.
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Hypothetical Question...
So Burke get a Banner Bank commercial now???
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

It wouldn't be a Mariner game
if Lopez doesn't pop one up
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

AJ!!!!
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Well.
HR, 2B, 1B away from the cycle...
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Weee! Squeeze!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I love that play.
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

You want the Truth
You cannot handle truth!
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Well...
SF offense not doing so hot vs. SEA defense...
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Saltalamacchia
Best scrabble word ever.
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha
Jeff Cirillo in a clutch situation for the D-backs, strikes out. I am shocked.
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Ha Ha
Cirillo batting vs Fuentes
Impeach Gary Bettman

by Edanger6 on Sep 30, 2007 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Good job Jose. Enjoy whatever club you end
up on assclown.
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Hasn't this happened before to Felix?
Lopez cocking up things in defence leading to a big inning?

by EnglishMariner on Sep 30, 2007 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

So much potential...
yet he does everything he can to ignore that.
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

So what's the deal with Jose?
I realize it's the last game of the season and all, but he's been doing this all. second-half. long.
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Get this out felix
your era is at 4.01. Lets get it below 4
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

its at 4.00
Just another out. No more runs Felix.
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you're 94
the last thing you need is a plate of rally fries.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

So. Next year's coaches...
With McLaren sticking around, I'm guessing Chaves is safe still.  Anyone else???
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah
That sickens me.
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

1-1 going to the top of the 8th in Colorado
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 2:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, a Seahawks game.
And it looks like a thorough stomping.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Dilfer in...
5 sacks by the 'Hawks in the first half.  I'd say they're playin well...
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Morse not so bad at first, defensively...
Seems to hit OK in the majors, in spite of meh minor league numbers...

Trade Richie Sexson.

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice.
Felix pitches well when I'm out of the playoffs.

Grrrrrrr.

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn...
Botts missed that pitch by a foot.

by PLU Tim on Sep 30, 2007 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Felix ERA
under 4, nice.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Sep 30, 2007 2:28 PM PDT reply actions  

3.98 beotches
Felix's ERA
Impeach Gary Bettman

by Edanger6 on Sep 30, 2007 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Huh...Adrian Gonzalez homers.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:30 PM PDT reply actions  

LOPEZ!
MAKING UP FOR SHIT!
I will not make jokes in my sig. I will not make jokes in my sig. I will not...

by TIF @ Lookout Landing on Sep 30, 2007 2:30 PM PDT reply actions  

That's one way to make up for an error
Is it just me or has Lopez been pulling the ball a lot more lately?

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 2:30 PM PDT reply actions  

he hit mistake!
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well.
Makes up for that error...
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Hilariously
the magnitude of Lopez's error WPA is slightly larger than that of his homer.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Padres lose 11-6. 1-1 in Colorado. Bottom 8th.
Rockies have a runner on 1st with no outs.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

1st and 3rd for the rockies
no outs, in the bottom of the 8th.
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Of course...
in a one-game playoff, San Diego will have Peavy on full rest.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh Blow, your like 3 innings behind in the San
Diego game.
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha I noticed that
The people running the out of town scoreboard must be lazy

by Nick S on Sep 30, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bases loaded for rockies no outs
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

ROCKIES!!!!!!!
2-1 bases still loaded!!!!

by anky on Sep 30, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

14 groundouts, 1 flyout, 6 k's, 0 walks
just awesome!

and ERA UNDER 4!

LET WLAD BAT!!!!

by MFAN on Sep 30, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

ROCKIES SCORE!!
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

So going into next season
Is it officially cool to call Felix a 'true ace' now?

by Nick S on Sep 30, 2007 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

I miss Tony Gwynn.
He really was a black Ichiro with better interpersonal skills.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

2nd favorite player ever
behind Griffey.

I loved watching Tony Gwynn growing up. And he, along with Griffey and Delgado, did wonders for my hitting.

by Slica on Sep 30, 2007 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

4-1 FUCK YES
Rockies Rockies Rockies!!!

by anky on Sep 30, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

4-1 COLORADO!!!
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

ROCKIES!
Coors Field has exploded!@!!

by Slica on Sep 30, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

So uh
I guess it'll come down to Peavy/Fogg at Coors.

Josh Fogg.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeez. They'd be better off having Francis pitch
on 3 days rest.
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

He hasn't been that horrible.
99 ERA+, and a sinkerballer (if I remember) which plays good at Coors.

...still I'd rather have Peavy

by JI on Sep 30, 2007 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

his nickname in the clubhouse...
Dragonslayer.  'cuz he's been beating aces a lot lately.

by Patrick517 on Oct 1, 2007 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah
Any other Rockies starter would've been better than Fogg, though at the same time, Colorado needed to win every game they could down the stretch to force this playoff, while SD actually rested Peavy just for this scenario.

The Rockies have actually been very fortunate with their rotation.  Other than Elmer Dessens, none of their pitchers have been any worse than replacement level, despite Coors.  COORS FIELD HUMIDOR FOR NL MVP!

by Gomez on Oct 1, 2007 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

bases reloaded, still outs.
Man, I am glad this game is meaningless for Arizona.
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Alright!!!
Phillies in!!
New York chokes!!
Either SD or COL in!!

GO NL!! ('cept the Cubs)

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2007 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, that's a hellovaway
to go into the 2nd half.

onside kick by SF.

But, Trufant intercepts.  HAHAHAHA

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

...man how can you even think about football
with the nl races going on today.
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by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

NFL>NL
More letters in it, ya know...
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

That, and...
I can't watch the baseball games.  
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heading to the 9th!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

There really was no way for me to make that
one foolproof because your statement was so ambiguous. So I went with that wording because you were apologizing for how big the picture was. In the overall context, it worked, but curse you for providing a direct slam opportunity.

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2007 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmm. Apologies for Size???
Uh, that's what HE said???
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

But
[Corco]

I've heard Jeff say minor league baseball was fun for everyone before...

[/Corco]

I will not make jokes in my sig. I will not make jokes in my sig. I will not...

by TIF @ Lookout Landing on Sep 30, 2007 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fantastic performance by Felix.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Montero infield single.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Can we have a Putz save please?
Keep Felix in the dugout.  Lets have a repeat of the last game of last season where Putz held nothing back and threw nothing but heat to get the save against the Rangers.

by EnglishMariner on Sep 30, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

So to summarize:
8 IP
4 H
1 ER
0 BB
7 K
17 GB outs
1 FB out

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice!
Felix!

Suck it, Texas!

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh oh.
2 on 0 out for the D-Backs.....

by anky on Sep 30, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Q double. 2nd and third
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

99 RBI for Guillen.
Be sure to make a big deal about that in the contract negotiations, Bill.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 30, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Rockies
closer is choking
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah,
I'm pretty sure Beltre will stay in the field in the 9th...
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Felix still out there? Meh.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm guessing they'll let him face a batter
than take him out so he can get an ovation too..

by krb on Sep 30, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Just think.
This could have been Ichiro's last ever game for the M's was it not for the new contract.  Scary.

by EnglishMariner on Sep 30, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Luckily, this is also -------
Sexson's, Weaver's, and Ho Ram's last day as Mariners as well.
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sac fly. 4-2. 1 out.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

2 outs
4-2 Rockies...

by anky on Sep 30, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Felix is gonna let JJ have his 40th save.
Good show kid.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

4-3
Soft line drive over the second baseman

by Graham MacAree on Sep 30, 2007 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't know what I prefer
Seeing Putz, or giving Felix the CG.

by Katal LM on Sep 30, 2007 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

base hit. 4-3 Rockies.
runner on 1st.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Hehe this is great.
Great game Felix.  Thanks for that.  And we get to see JJ as well. =)

by EnglishMariner on Sep 30, 2007 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Did you read McLaren's lips?
"You wanna let JJ get his 40th save???"

Felix "Uh, no -- this game's mine, beeatch!"

//okay, so Felix didn't really say that.

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

ROCKIES WIN!!!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

ALRIGHT! LET'S GO JJ!!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Putz in,
Season over.

:-(

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Remember in March and April
when we thought Putz was hurt, and that he thus might have a poor year?

by Katal LM on Sep 30, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Pouty face :-(
No more pitches
No more hooks
No more Ichiro's
Dirty looks!

Thanks for 88 wins, M's!

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

K! IT'S ALL OVER!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
43 and 41. Woo......
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

JJ!!!!
Ballgame over, season over.

88 wins!

by Graham MacAree on Sep 30, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

how apt!
A K by JJ to end the season!!!

by redwolf75 on Sep 30, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Aggrevating year
but I'll take it over the last few seasons.

All the LL (and USSM) nights and game threads were great. Thanks Jeff.

by Katal LM on Sep 30, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh,
No wonder he kept the good people in, he wanted to have a winning season. What a douche.
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Excuse me,
Replace "Good" with "old veterans."  

I didn't mean Good.

God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

And we're done.
Damn it all, it was a pretty good season.

by Nick S on Sep 30, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

88-74. Not bad fellas.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Well...
Bad, let's be fair. Not awful maybe.
God. Dammit.

by CapSea on Sep 30, 2007 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

88 wins is NEVER bad.
Yeah its bad that we didn't make the playoffs. But the 2007 Seattle Mariners were a good baseball team. That's a fact.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Get a clue
Parts of this season were bad, but you're nuts if you think this was a bad season.

by Gomez on Sep 30, 2007 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

The exact oppisite
of what ESPN thought.
My name is Matt Foley. I am 35 years old, I am divorced and I live in A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!

by Coach Owens on Sep 30, 2007 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm going to miss the M's.
My name is Matt Foley. I am 35 years old, I am divorced and I live in A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!

by Coach Owens on Sep 30, 2007 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Good year.
Hoping for better next year.

Thanks Jeff and LL!

by TrashiDawa on Sep 30, 2007 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon.
I wanna see someone plant a juicy one on Felix...

Where's Jose Lopez when ya need him???

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Blowers sez
"Raul Ibanez, Mr. Steady all year long."

File that one under Things That Are Not True.

by Nick S on Sep 30, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Well.
He was steadily in the lineup every day, injured or not.  Not exactly a falsehood, there...
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 30, 2007 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is Felix crying?
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Only right for
Felix and JJ in the last game. Good season, too bad for that slide. But overall I am happy. Bring on '08.
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Sep 30, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK YOU ANAHEIM
I hope Boston sweeps you in the most humiliating way possible.  the I hope the Indians sweep them in humiliating fashion.  

World Series: Colorado - Cleveland! (I wish)

This is me not lurking.

by PhilKenSebben on Sep 30, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Wild guess here...
But from Felix's embrace with Chaves, and piecing together my interpretation of what the commentators were saying, we may be looking for a new pitching coach soon.  ANyone else draw this conclusion or am I just being paranoid?

Thanks for the fun M's, and all of you lot too.  I'm going to try and get Stateside again next year and hopefully catch a few more M's games if I can afford it.

by EnglishMariner on Sep 30, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

how did you
end up as a mariner fan in the first place?

by redwolf75 on Sep 30, 2007 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dunno.
It just kind of happened.  I have watched baseball since I was at school back in the last nineties, and decided that I needed a team to support to get full enjoyment out of it.  I always admired Ichiro as well.  However, I am still not sure what actually clicked to make me become a Mariner fan.

by EnglishMariner on Sep 30, 2007 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, that's a pretty cool story.
I don't know of many Americans that follow cricket, for instance.

by redwolf75 on Sep 30, 2007 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

The M's have a few fans here.
On the baseball team that I used to play for before I moved cities, there were three other M's fans, two of whom had actually been to Safeco.  So I am not alone, although if you are going to find any M's fans, it would probably be on the only baseball team in town I guess! ;)

by EnglishMariner on Sep 30, 2007 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Felix letting JJ get that 40th save was pretty
damn cool. I gotta say.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks Jeff
for running a great site this season.

by vj on Sep 30, 2007 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Rally fries montage!
Weird Al eat it!
This is me not lurking.

by PhilKenSebben on Sep 30, 2007 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Rockies-Padres at 4:35 PT tomorrow
Also, thanks Jeff and everyone else on here for just being generally awesome.

by Nick S on Sep 30, 2007 3:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Nooooo...
...I have work all week, and won't even be able to catch first pitch.  Damm time zones.

by EnglishMariner on Sep 30, 2007 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

That video montage to close it out wasn't bad.
This season, despite it's horrid ending, was alot of fun guys. Here's to 2008.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2007 3:26 PM PDT reply actions  

*clicks glass of snapple raspberry iced tea*
To 2008. Hopefully there'll be no more Bavasi clusterfucks.

by redwolf75 on Sep 30, 2007 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your welcome for
being here guys. It was no problem.
My name is Matt Foley. I am 35 years old, I am divorced and I live in A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!

by Coach Owens on Sep 30, 2007 3:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Best game I've ever been to.
Jamie Burke's perfomance today beats Clements from two days ago.
Washington Highways

by Corco on Sep 30, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I was at a friend's house watching the Hawks win
But it was cool to see the M's score that last win on the last day.  Clearly, a lot of awesome shit happened in the interim.

No regrets that I missed it, mainly because watching the 49ers suck so bad was hilarious.

by Gomez on Sep 30, 2007 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

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