10/10: Open ALCS Game 1 Thread
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 10, 2008 5:15 PM PDT
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I can't believe this is actually happening.
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My Matsuzaka prediction:
5 IP, 3 K’s, 6 BB’s
and a win, probably.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They moved Crawford to fifth in the order?
Good for them, but I thought that was pretty much a nonstarter.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ATTN FOR THE MOST RANDOM QUESTION EVER ASKED ON LL:
Does anyone here happen to own the “Archives #2” boxed set by the band Genesis?
Yes, I know, it’s a ridiculously random question, but I’m suddenly a bit desperate here. Very sorry. And if one of you morons actually happens to have it, I might be the happiest kid on the planet.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, I didn't think anyone would.
I’m a sad panda. I lost disc 2 of the set when I need it the most.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dad does.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping someone could post a link to a couple missing tracks I need from the second disc.
I lost my copy, I need those songs posthaste, and I dunno where to find them online. Can’t even buy them as downloads from Amazon. Oh well.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RAYSRAYSRAYSRAYSRAYSRAYSRAYSRAYS
GOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGO
RAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cuba Si! Yanqi No!
by Patrick517 on Oct 10, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A/S/L check (not really)
What’s everybody drinking right now?
by Double06 on Oct 10, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, when was the last time I had a German beer, I wonder.
It was probably a Bitburger in the Spring and I was slightly disappointed after having it recommended to me.
by Double06 on Oct 10, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bitburger is not very good
Veltins is neither that good, but I lack alternatives right now
by Schuxu on Oct 10, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi Schumacher.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms.
by kevin_ess on Oct 10, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I will mix a coffee in between
It was a long day and it is a 2:40 already
by Schuxu on Oct 10, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
coincidentally enough, out of this exact glass too
by Matthew on Oct 10, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just broke my 1997 20th Anniversary Mariners mug in the dishwasher.
It’s out of the bottle for me. I’m too depressed to drink it out of a regular pint glass.
by Double06 on Oct 10, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes!
have we seen the lavender jacket before?
by msb on Oct 10, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else waiting for...
Craig Sager to ask “Why so serious???”
by dkulich on Oct 10, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I mean
I want the Rays to win but there fans just dont deserve it…
by Eagle18 on Oct 10, 2008 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes, it's not about the fans.
The Rays players deserve it and the great FO that has tried to accommodate their fan base deserve it.
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see empty seats.
HOW DO YOU HAVE EMPTY SEATS IN YOUR TEAMS FIRST TRY FOR A PENNANT?
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fans who do show up deserve it.
Who cares about the number?
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we deserve it.
And the nation deserves a Boston loss.
by Matthew on Oct 10, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the whole sport really deserves it.
As does Fox, in the opposite sense.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh damn.
You just referred to Red Sox fans as “the nation.” This is easily to worst thing to ever from the 2004 World Series.
Steve Berthiume always refers to them as “THE nation” and it drives me insane.
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh.....
I am now just realizing this.
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least I got that off my chest.
LL is therapy.
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I being curmudgeoney if I say that I think noisemakers shouldn't be handed out?
If a few people sneak in a cowbell, that’s awesome and adds personality. But if everyone is given a cowbell at the door, it seems gimmicky and quite obnoxious.
Same goes for the Angels fans’ clapping things.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Youk at 3rd again?
BOOYA! You got Slurved!
by Slurvey on Oct 10, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My least favorite part of this game is the part where Pedroia got on base.
Because he needs to take a big step back and literally fuck his own face.
54!
by joof on Oct 10, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
"I believe it's the best overall defense in the AL"
What?
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Worth every penny.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes me shudder.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Oct 10, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But what about momentum, Tito?
Game 1 is always most important.
by Double06 on Oct 10, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"He won't give up many hits."
That tends to happen when you walk a guy 13% of the guys you face.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Really? Shows up for me. I'll try the one from the official site
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My girlfriend ordered me one...
as a jinx. She’s a die hard Red Sox fan.
by dkulich on Oct 10, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, did Matsuzaka get his 18 wins pitching like this?
by msb on Oct 10, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Oct 10, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty Much
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This thread is rad.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Oct 10, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matsuzaka actually pitched better than Felix this year (by a reasonable margin)
by Graham on Oct 10, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But does he have a grand slam against Johan Santana?
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird because I see I was first
Shoot…
by Scrupio on Oct 10, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As punishment I am revoking my ability to ever post "Late" posts ever again
by Scrupio on Oct 10, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah right.
(I just wanted to use this)
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I so incredibly hate you for being right.
Though isn’t the HR/BIA way unsustainable?
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I get a quick refresher on what the asterisk means?
I’m looking around and can’t find a quick answer.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fully regressed tRA
It’s not up on the site yet
by Graham on Oct 10, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would just like to point something out:
Kazmir-Shields-Garza-Price-Sonnanstine. For years and years to come.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand why you'd ever give a long-term contract to anyone who hasn't played at least five years in the majors.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree,
Tampa got hosed on the Longoria deal.
54!
by joof on Oct 10, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 mil a year was too much
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hellickson, Davis, Mcgee, Barnese, Lobstein, Niemman....
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much longer until we can hate the rays because they are so good?
by Robert on Oct 10, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Arguably the best trade?
Arguably?
Kazmir-Zambrano was the most lopsided deal of recent memory.
by Matthew on Oct 10, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pierzynski for Nathan/Liriano/Bonser was worse IMO
by Graham on Oct 10, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Chris Young/Adrian Gonzalez for Eaton/Otsuka trade was pretty awful, too.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rangers could of had a rotation of Young-Danks-Volquez right now.
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't blame them for the Hamilton trade.
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget about Robinson Tejeda! :p
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Oct 11, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget Aramando Galarraga...
…who was left off the 40, picked up by Detroit, and gave the Tigers the following this season:
13-7 record with a 1.19 WHIP and 90 tRA+.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 10, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was better than...
…a decent number of the guys the Rangers had to call up to replace their already below average hurt starters.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 10, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've tried ostrich before.
It’s actually pretty good.
by Double06 on Oct 10, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
JAP is down and TOR has turned into a piece of shit since I used it last
any ideas?
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that song.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Oct 11, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, the M's originally signed Ortiz?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
....And traded him for Damon Hollins to the twins?
God your FO sucks.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Hollins*
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My memories of Dave Hollins were awesome.
Whatever. He couldn’t do anything but hit and he wasn’t exactly real young for the league he was in.
by Double06 on Oct 10, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They released him, and trade Garza for Delmon, so...
Awful.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he's just walked a trillion people.
54!
by joof on Oct 10, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The hell? Ellsbury has a long sleeve on one arm and nothing on the other.
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh my god, enough with the retarded cowbells already.
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I liked the cowbells when they were a rogue thing.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A small group of people doing the cowbell is unique and cool.
A stadium full of people doing the cowbell is a more annoying version of the Angel fans and Thudersticks.
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"You don't fluke your way into 18 wins."
……………….
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a counter example!
Dicesuke Matsuzaka
54!
by joof on Oct 10, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a complete lack of responsibility
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Rays do better...
BOOYA! You got Slurved!
by Slurvey on Oct 10, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
;_;
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
IT'S ORTIZ! WITH A GODDAMN Z! IT IS NOT ORTIES! Z MOTHERFUCKER!! ZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!
Jesus Christ!
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
David Forst (A's) was given permission to interview for the M's GM job
But apparently, he decided not to interview.
D’oh.
Back to the game…
by ThundaPC on Oct 10, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't have much hope he'd leave the A's anyway.
by Double06 on Oct 10, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE REQUESTED TO TALK TO SOMEBODY SMART
THE CEILING!
by Robert on Oct 10, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not even close to being sold out?
Mariners fans aren’t really that bad, huh?
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Upper seats aren't available for tix.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obstructed view, they'd be available for a theoretical WS.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think if people wanted to buy them they would sell them, just like at the Kingdome.
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling they weren't in high demand.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They were.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then why not sell them?
The Kingdome had seats where you couldn’t see center of right field, but they sold out like mad anyway.
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got obstructed-view tickets to a Sonics playoff game when I was in high school and couldn't have been happier.
Just lean forward a little bit!
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rays, who have had attendance problems all season, refused to sell tickets to fans who wanted them?
I’m not saying I don’t believe you, but that’s insane.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The MLB is making them sell them in a WS.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think they'd at least cover up the empty seats for tv.
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put a tarp on them and pretend they don't exist like the A's do.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marlins, too, I believe.
Cracks me up. Like people are going to see them and think “Cool, look at that huge logo they installed!”
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This no-hitter is completely unacceptable.
Especially because Shields has been so awesome.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lord help us if Dice-K throws a no-hitter.
by ThundaPC on Oct 10, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As if Red Sox fans weren't insufferable enough as is.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So... I've been wanting to ask this for a long time.
What the hell is painted on the CF turf?
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A star. It's dumb.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is Jed always up with two on?
Strike out Jedie.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Oct 10, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You ma'am are a psychic
BOOYA! You got Slurved!
by Slurvey on Oct 10, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear this isn't hyperbole:
Buck Martinez is the worst baseball commentator alive. I honestly think he’s worse than Joe Morgan or Hawk or Hudler or anyone else you want to throw out there.
Maybe it’s because I seldom hear him, but it’s just a constant, painful fountain of dumbfuck.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not meant to be a reply.
Reverse fail.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Oct 10, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll answer it anyway:
The Buck Martinez mascot is a brain being hit repeatedly with a hammer. And it talks like Bud Selig.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is still not answering what the heck he is.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Oct 10, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I appreciate your helpfulness with my confusion. This is why I don't watch.
I get fascinated by odd things.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Oct 10, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is the Phillie Fanatic suppose to be?
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well ....
the Rays website describes as ‘a fun loving fuzz ball’ and claim he is “a seadog”
by msb on Oct 10, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the fuzz ball as I'm not even clear on what a seadog is
by NOLAmarinergirl on Oct 10, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
using The Google
I see that a seadog is “an older sailor who takes an interest in and advises young sailors.”
ahem.
by msb on Oct 10, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad google wasn't too far away for you.
But this seems to be a not wise idea for a mascot.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Oct 10, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to buckle down, Jimmy Shields
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Rays can't get a hit in this inning, I'm rooting for Dice-K.
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I willm murder you.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it's ever acceptable to root for the Red Sox.
I mean, even when Jon Lester was throwing his no-hitter, I was rooting for the cancer.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not rooting for the Red Sox, I'm rooting for the no-no.
It just happens to be thrown by a Red Sox pitcher.
The Rays could help this by actually getting a hit.
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This guy is about a million times better then the person in Philadelphia
54!
by joof on Oct 10, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's because he was actually singing.
Not just shouting words into the microphone.
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
American Idol runner up.
I wish he was discovered when he was 25, less dorky, and actually had the maturity to back up his voice.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 10, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
when he was introduced
I was expecting the former Arizona State linebacker
by msb on Oct 10, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess how many hits the Matsuzaka has given up
He has given up zero hits which means he is throwing a no-hitter
no-hitter no-hitter no-hitter no-hitter
by Nick S on Oct 10, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Weee
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aw dammit.
They couldn’t find a better DH than Cliff fucking Floyd?
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Barry Bonds was the tonic that could have cured what ailed us.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just reversed jinxed Floyd's crapiness.
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Floyd has been a solid hitter this year.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just have no faith when I see him at the plate.
I guess I don’t watch the Rays enough.
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I share your pessimism.
I’m just happy to know it’s at least unfounded.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rays are a competent team.
I have faith in their ability to score the runner from third with nobody out.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see us in July?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but I also see you playing in an ALCS after winning the AL East.
I have faith. It could all go pear-shaped, sure, but I have faith. I’m fucking Job here.
Or maybe G.O.B. “COME ON!”
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double 06 jinxed it.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Oct 11, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RAYS
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I may get into a fist fight with my Red Sox bandwagoning roommate.
This may be epic.
54!
by joof on Oct 10, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
First shot to the kidneys.
That’ll slow him up for sure. Then you can start wailing on him.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, Dioner.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What is Gross's walkup music? Sounded odd.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Oct 10, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of which, "Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey" would make great walk-up music.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It features cowbell prominently.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's "Blessed be the Name of the Lord"
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Oct 10, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I'm dead serious.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Oct 10, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That looked crazy-like Jeff Clement
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Oct 10, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Motherfucker.
If the Rays can’t plate this run, I’m afraid they lose.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MVP of the team according to BBWAA.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Oct 10, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Jason Bartlett, they're most indispensable player."
He’s got a great glove and has been a key factor of the improved defense, but give me a fucking break.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You haven't been around, so I stepped in.
STUNT COCK!
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody popped my balloon.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dick!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Oct 10, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I denounce Matsuzaka as my countryman.
Favor the Bold
by IcebreakerX on Oct 10, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just keep swinging hard at everything, Pedroia.
You will be out of baseball in five years.
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You were far better than Matsuzaka, James. Be proud.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Very few will realize it.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Now that Manny is gone, the Red Sox manufacture runs."
Paraphrasing.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
when did Kevin Youklis become Youkon Cornelius?
by msb on Oct 10, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's "White Mike" McArdle
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or perhaps an extra from "American History X" or "Higher Learning"
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice reference on the last name! I would have never known he had one.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's my favorite season of the series.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh. I just like the fact that it gives you a world that has NEVER been covered in-depth on television before (at least as far as I know).
Plus, Niko is one of my favorite characters in the entire series.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, I'm with you.
It was a great idea, and a natural evolution of the show. White people have problems, too.
I thought Season 3 was the best overall. The Stringer-Avon stuff was incredible.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, the Rays are gonna lose.
Time to go do something else.
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That wasn't the disaster it could have been
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He makes that play all day everyday. Crap.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Oct 10, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So the Rays will see Delcarmen in the 8th and Papelbon in the 9th?
Shit.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Come on feel the noise"
You mean the artificially cowbell craptastic induced noise?
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF THIS IS CLOWNSHOES
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want Balfour to tag Pedroia next after seeing his dugout reaction.
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Pedroia chokes to death on a cock sandwhich
Fuck him
54!
by joof on Oct 10, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Still, after all the history."
The Rays have existed 10 years. I know there have been a few scuffles, but com’on, this is not some longtime rivalry.
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Balfour remains badder than Leroy Brown, meaner than a junkyard dog.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dice-K still?
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AKIMURA IWANORA!
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was intentional, dood. Notice I flipped 'em?
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who needs to read the other comments in a subthread?
That obviously takes away the fun.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can understand Dice-K starting this inning, but they have yank him and put in Papelbon now
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DICE CAN HANDLE IT MAN
Let him dig himself out.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defense wins championships?
Favor the Bold
by IcebreakerX on Oct 10, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does it count as a Grady if Okajima lets the runs score?
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, we can do it this time.
Yes, WE.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, how did Upton single and Iwamura not advance to third?
This is what I get for briefly losing my radio feed.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Infield single.
Hard hit to third, and Youk bobbled it around.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit it to third. Youk mishandled it. He hit a lazer.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Oct 10, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Youkilis knocked it down
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, whatever you do DO NOT SWING CARLOS DO NOT SWING.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That ball looked like it was crushed.
Too much topspin?
by Wilder. on Oct 10, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a line drive, and the Sox have a great outfield.
It’ll happen.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JESUS GOD YOU DUMB FUCK
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And it was ball four, too, probably.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Borderline, but again it wasn't a bad pitch to rip.
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You take the walk and let Longoria come up with the bases loaded.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Gameday has it right on the corner, but it was a good pitch to swing at.
Just not on a 3-0 count.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pena can hit, with a worse hitter I'd be upset
but you can’t tie’s your star hitter’s hands like that
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Joe Maddon were really that innovative he would have.
Even in a 3-1 count, Pena’s sitting on the advantage.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to keep them honest
If you don’t swing at a watermelon on 3-0, you’re hurting yourself.
9=8
by JI on Oct 10, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess. It doesn't make the pain go away though.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
even longoria doesn't have a hit off masterson
he just doesn’t know how to hit him
by Double06 on Oct 10, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Masterson is the one guy who always sucks when I watch, yet his numbers are decent.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't it be nice if he continued sucking while you watched?
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't wait on a breaking ball?
Were they not watching home run #2 in Game 1 of the divisonal series?
by Double06 on Oct 10, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
God, I feel so...doomed.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rays play like Mariners..if the Mariners could get people on base.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Oct 10, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
JESUS FUCKING CHRISTMONKEY
FUCK THIS GAME
by Double06 on Oct 10, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone want to join me in burning down a building?
FUUUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK!!!
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THERE IS NO GOD
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Evan Longoria has turned into Jose Vidro
I expect him to hit himself in the face during his next at-bat.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else as sick as I am
of hearing about how Boston can manufacture runs now and doesn’t just have to hit homers?
You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.
by bluemax on Oct 10, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not a "new-look Red Sox offense," you fucking cock goblin.
This is the same team that it was before Manny left. They just replaced him with a guy who hits a little bit worse and fields better. They’re not “manufacturing” any more runs than they used to. Ellsbury and Pedroia can steal bases. Nothing has changed.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Please continue with the creative insults
by NOLAmarinergirl on Oct 10, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not an angry drunk, though, so these things tend to counteract each other.
I’ll make another drink and be totally calm. And I will accept the Rays’ fate.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as you continue to throw in creative insults I will still approve.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Oct 10, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you offended by the c-word?
Because by Game 3 I could be a wreck.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crawford, Floyd, Navarro vs. Papelbon
Rays are boned.
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by esoteric on Oct 10, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He took a pitch!
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Oct 10, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crawford just got totally owned
3 swings, 3 misses vs fastball
by Fett42 on Oct 10, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"The clock strikes midnight on the Cinderalla Rays."
It’s Game 1.
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Next game I think I'm going to load up my MLB radio,
pause the DVR for a few seconds to let it catch up, and go from there. I can’t take this shit anymore.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations Tampa Bay, you've completely embarrassed yourselves today.
With your inability to fill up your shitastic ballpark, your use of the worst noise generators in history, and your miserable performance on the field.
Do better.
by Goose on Oct 10, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So how much credit can we give Matsuzaka for being able to "pitch better with runners on base"?
Seems like you’d normally chalk it up to luck, but is this a repeatable skill for some pitchers?
A good defense helps, obviously.
by Teej on Oct 10, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems for Matsuzaka that this is a repeatable skill, I just saw an awesome stat:
“Opponents were hitless in 14 at-bats against the right-hander (Matsuzaka) with the bases loaded during the regular season”
Also colloquially, from someone playing behind him:
’’He’s amazing,‘’ Youkilis said. ’’He gets out of jams better than anyone I’ve ever seen.’’
And from what I’ve seen of him he’s one tough mofo to score off of (despite the walks).
by Sam Regens on Oct 10, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have eight watches. None of them are fake.
by RafaelCarmona22 on Oct 11, 2008 12:49 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Thank you for using your subject line in future pictures.
It really helps for people with RDP, slow browsers, and that like keeping their threads clean.
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by Faux on Oct 11, 2008 5:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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