10/10: Open ALCS Game 1 Thread
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 10, 2008 5:15 PM PDT
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They moved Crawford to fifth in the order?
Good for them, but I thought that was pretty much a nonstarter.
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.
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.
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.
RAYSRAYSRAYSRAYSRAYSRAYSRAYSRAYS
GOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGO
RAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cuba Si! Yanqi No!
A/S/L check (not really)
What’s everybody drinking right now?
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.
Bitburger is not very good
Veltins is neither that good, but I lack alternatives right now
Maybe I will mix a coffee in between
It was a long day and it is a 2:40 already
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.
Anyone else waiting for...
Craig Sager to ask “Why so serious???”
I mean
I want the Rays to win but there fans just dont deserve it…
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.
And we deserve it.
And the nation deserves a Boston loss.
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.
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.
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
Makes me shudder.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by .Taylor on Oct 10, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
But what about momentum, Tito?
Game 1 is always most important.
My girlfriend ordered me one...
as a jinx. She’s a die hard Red Sox fan.
Pretty much.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by .Taylor on Oct 10, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
This thread is rad.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by .Taylor on Oct 10, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Can I get a quick refresher on what the asterisk means?
I’m looking around and can’t find a quick answer.
Fully regressed tRA
It’s not up on the site yet
by Graham MacAree on Oct 10, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I would just like to point something out:
Kazmir-Shields-Garza-Price-Sonnanstine. For years and years to come.
7 mil a year was too much
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Hellickson, Davis, Mcgee, Barnese, Lobstein, Niemman....
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Arguably the best trade?
Arguably?
Kazmir-Zambrano was the most lopsided deal of recent memory.
Pierzynski for Nathan/Liriano/Bonser was worse IMO
by Graham MacAree on Oct 10, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't forget about Robinson Tejeda! :p
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by .Taylor on Oct 11, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
I've tried ostrich before.
It’s actually pretty good.
I like that song.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by .Taylor on Oct 11, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, the M's originally signed Ortiz?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
....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.
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.
They released him, and trade Garza for Delmon, so...
Awful.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
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.
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…
Upper seats aren't available for tix.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Obstructed view, they'd be available for a theoretical WS.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
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
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
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!
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.
The MLB is making them sell them in a WS.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
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
Marlins, too, I believe.
Cracks me up. Like people are going to see them and think “Cool, look at that huge logo they installed!”
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.
As if Red Sox fans weren't insufferable enough as is.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
Why is Jed always up with two on?
Strike out Jedie.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Oct 10, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions
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.
Not meant to be a reply.
Reverse fail.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Oct 10, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll answer it anyway:
The Buck Martinez mascot is a brain being hit repeatedly with a hammer. And it talks like Bud Selig.
This is still not answering what the heck he is.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Oct 10, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I appreciate your helpfulness with my confusion. This is why I don't watch.
I get fascinated by odd things.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Oct 10, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the fuzz ball as I'm not even clear on what a seadog is
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Oct 10, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
using The Google
I see that a seadog is “an older sailor who takes an interest in and advises young sailors.”
ahem.
I'm glad google wasn't too far away for you.
But this seems to be a not wise idea for a mascot.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Oct 10, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Did you see us in July?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
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.
Double 06 jinxed it.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by .Taylor on Oct 11, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
What is Gross's walkup music? Sounded odd.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Oct 10, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions
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.
It's "Blessed be the Name of the Lord"
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
Yeah. I'm dead serious.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
That looked crazy-like Jeff Clement
I fucking hate you Mariners
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.
MVP of the team according to BBWAA.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
"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.
I denounce Matsuzaka as my countryman.
Favor the Bold
Or perhaps an extra from "American History X" or "Higher Learning"
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
It's my favorite season of the series.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
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.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
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.
He makes that play all day everyday. Crap.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
So the Rays will see Delcarmen in the 8th and Papelbon in the 9th?
Shit.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
"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.
Balfour remains badder than Leroy Brown, meaner than a junkyard dog.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
It was intentional, dood. Notice I flipped 'em?
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
Who needs to read the other comments in a subthread?
That obviously takes away the fun.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
DICE CAN HANDLE IT MAN
Let him dig himself out.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
Does it count as a Grady if Okajima lets the runs score?
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
Okay, we can do it this time.
Yes, WE.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
Wait, how did Upton single and Iwamura not advance to third?
This is what I get for briefly losing my radio feed.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
Hit it to third. Youk mishandled it. He hit a lazer.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
Youkilis knocked it down
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Okay, whatever you do DO NOT SWING CARLOS DO NOT SWING.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
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
You take the walk and let Longoria come up with the bases loaded.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
Yeah, Gameday has it right on the corner, but it was a good pitch to swing at.
Just not on a 3-0 count.
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
If Joe Maddon were really that innovative he would have.
Even in a 3-1 count, Pena’s sitting on the advantage.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
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
I guess. It doesn't make the pain go away though.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
even longoria doesn't have a hit off masterson
he just doesn’t know how to hit him
Wouldn't it be nice if he continued sucking while you watched?
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
Can't wait on a breaking ball?
Were they not watching home run #2 in Game 1 of the divisonal series?
Rays play like Mariners..if the Mariners could get people on base.
I fucking hate you Mariners
Evan Longoria has turned into Jose Vidro
I expect him to hit himself in the face during his next at-bat.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
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.
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.
Please continue with the creative insults
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Oct 10, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
As long as you continue to throw in creative insults I will still approve.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Oct 10, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Crawford, Floyd, Navarro vs. Papelbon
Rays are boned.
J.P. Howell kindly requests that you please Bach the fuck up.
Crawford just got totally owned
3 swings, 3 misses vs fastball
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.
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.
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.
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).
I have eight watches. None of them are fake.
by RafaelCarmona22 on Oct 11, 2008 12:49 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
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