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Los Angeles Dodgers @ Philadelphia Phillies

10/09/08 5:22 PM PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies
Rafael Furcal - SS Jimmy Rollins - SS
Andre Ethier - RF Shane Victorino - CF
Manny Ramirez - LF Chase Utley - 2B
Russell Martin - C Ryan Howard - 1B
James Loney - 1B Pat Burrell - LF
Matt Kemp - CF Jayson Werth - RF
Casey Blake - 3B Pedro Feliz - 3B
Blake DeWitt - 2B Carlos Ruiz - C
Derek Lowe - P Cole Hamels - P

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Derek Lowe 14-11 34 34 1 0 0 0 211.0 194 84 76 14 45 147 3.24 1.13

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Cole Hamels 14-10 33 33 2 2 0 0 227.1 193 89 78 28 53 196 3.09 1.08

So if Hamels doesn't pitch well this series the Phillies appear pretty much boned.

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I love how FOX only schedules this game to run to 8

despite the 5:22 start time.

It’s long past due to cut the bullshit.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

With Furcal and Manny in the fold

I can’t think that the Dodgers are too far behind them.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is he counting pitchers?

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 9, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's see

Utley, Rollins, Hammel, maybe we’re including Lidge too.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...Hammel?

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 9, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do, but you butchered that name with the name of a hilariousluy bad Rays player.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 9, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

South kitsap might as well give up on creating athletes, then.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 9, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Willie Bloomquist says

fuck you.

I, on the other hand, kind of agree.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Oct 9, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Werth was better. Burrell was better.

And Victorino was close enough that the position adjustment made him better.

by Teej on Oct 9, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Depends on how you adjust for defense

but not Werth, Werth didn’t play enough.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough. I'm just using a quick glance at BRAA and wOBA.

He has a higher BRAA than Howard, but yes, hundreds fewer plate appearances.

by Teej on Oct 9, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Regardless,

anyone who doesn’t vote for Pujols should be killed.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree.

I’m just saying that I could buy someone voting for Berkman under the criteria that his WPA was higher.

by Matthew on Oct 9, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still refuse to use clutchness

unless it is to break a tie between to equal candidates.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here comes Tim Mccarver!

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 9, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lowe...

Why M’s why…

BOOYA! You got Slurved!

by Slurvey on Oct 9, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He'll probably be a yankee. :(

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 9, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, October

I wish I could say I missed Joe Buck

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is offensive

Why make the Phillies fucking broadcaster have to degrade to throwing out stupid cliches while reading the starting lineups?

He should be doing the god damn play-by-play, not being forced to read an idiotic script

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't care when it was recorded

It’s degrading to the announcer

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BECAUSE HE CAN HIT HOME RUNS FROM HOME WHERE HE SCORES

HOLY SHIT THAT IS HILARIOUS AND TOPICAL!!!

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Oct 9, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's just Mccarver "Freestylin'"

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 9, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Disagree.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Oct 9, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was meh.

I hated how he was so god damned awesome nothing could stop him.

“What? Those terrorists want me to build shit out of scrap metal and easily obtainable materials? Fuck that, I’m building the most technological advanced machinery ever! Then I’m going to bathe in money and fuck that hot TV Reporter again. I’m so god damned awesome.”

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 9, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is almost like he's a superhero

or a comic book character or something.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Oct 9, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough

I thought that it was pretty good. I enjoyed Downey and thought the suit was super cool. Probably a case of moderate expectations more than anything else.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Oct 9, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The movie was devoid of any substance

If I have to sit through a bunch of dreck to see a bunch of action sequences, those sequences better be spectacular. They weren’tt.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Superman had kryptonite.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 9, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hamels just knows how to pitch.

I know it’s a cliche, but after watching Felix for so long, it’s refreshing to watch someone like this. He knows his change and breaking balls are his best pitches, and he uses them to set up his fastball.

by Teej on Oct 9, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looking at this GD screen, watching these pitches picking the corners.

Pretty fricking sweet to watch.

"Sorry I hit you in the helmet Hank, I meant to hit you in the neck." Stan Williams to Hank Aaron.

by dpseadv on Oct 9, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, maaybe not so much on the corners there.

"Sorry I hit you in the helmet Hank, I meant to hit you in the neck." Stan Williams to Hank Aaron.

by dpseadv on Oct 9, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

55% fastballs vs. 66% for Felix

And Hamels is a god damn idiot!

Ahhhh!!

by Jeff on Oct 9, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just be happy Felix doesn't have Kazmir's fastball usage.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 9, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The next time someone tells you that Player X

is a good defensive firstbaseman, ask them if that player can go into shallow right field and take away a double a la Albert Pujols.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I miss Greg Dobbs

now that he’s not blocking Leone

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who told Coach Owens I was in Switzerland?

and why?

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

It's amazing how McCarver can be the #1 analyst

and have his own tv show, and I have yet to find a fan that doesn’t detest him.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

gee.

I don’t think Tim much cares for Manny being Manny.

according to Fox, the Dodgers are managed by Legendary Manager Joe Torre.

by msb on Oct 9, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CHA-ASE UT-LEY

CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chase Utley: most underrated player in baseball

And I’m not exaggerating. He’s at least in the top 3

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's like if Bret Boone were a little worse

but much more consistent from year to year.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But Boonie was a pure creation of [REDACTED]

Utley is the real deal. And as Gold Glove-caliber 2B, is so much more valuable than his mere batting line shows.

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

He finally started getting some love with his early-season ass-kicking this year, but as soon as he stopped hitting a home run every day, everyone stopped talking about him again.

There’s just nothing that he doesn’t do well.

by Teej on Oct 9, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He slumped badly over the last few months

and it may have been injury related.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He hit .289/.393/.462 in August and September.

Less power, definitely, but he was still hitting well.

by Teej on Oct 9, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And as a 2B.

Brian Roberts might actually be more underappreciated in absolute terms (nobody outside of Baltimore seems to realize how good he’s been), but Utley is more underrated relative to his actual value.

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat Burrell looks like a bulked up Mike Mussina

AND THIS BULKED-UP MOOSE JUST HIT A HOMER!

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SEE ALSO: Adam Dunn

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

COUNTER: But what about Ryan Howard?

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clutch.

Wait til his RBI count drops or his average is hovering around .230

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See: Ryan Howard

Sooner or later

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LATE

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The HR gave them a lead.

Much more valuable than Utley.

by Matthew on Oct 9, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WPA WHORE.

(I know, I know…I’m not an idiot, I get your joke.)

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Derek Lowe is collapsing like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Back in 1940?

GO TO BED, FAKE OLD MAN.

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's our general predisposition towards automatically thinking that KOREAN PITCHERS = TEH SUCK.

Although ironically enough Chan Ho Park has been pretty decent out of the pen for the Dodgers this year too. Still, he’s the proud owner of one of the worst contracts in recent memory. Thanks, Mr. Hicks!

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by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bah, your numbers won't work on me.

I go on GUT and GRIT.

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by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not as bad as which ever talking head that implied

the only reason Fukadome got a hit was because he was more comfortable facing Satio than American pitchers.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I remember last year (year before that?) Grady Little said that Kuo was motivated to pitch well in the postseason...

…because “it’s either that or he goes back home to South Korean and gets drafted into the army.”

I’ll admit, I laughed.

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Mr. McCarver:

When Cole Hamels throws a pitch 81-82 mph, it is in no way a “cut fastball.” According to FanGraphs, he doesn’t even have a cutter.

by Teej on Oct 9, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The problem is that "God Bless America" is a hokey-ass song.

You know what would be fucking awesome? If, instead, Northern teams sang “The Battle Hymn Of The Republic” (a genuinely moving song) while Southern teams sang “Dixie” (a great melody too).

I also like the regional warfare aspect of it.

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by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know, I'm going to disagree here and suggest that God Bless America has a place at sporting games

I get goosebumps anytime I’m at the park and God Bless America or the national anthem is sung. I love that kind of stuff

by seattlebruin on Oct 9, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I meant to say

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know, I just enjoy the national anthem.

To me, it represents how sports bring us together, even in spite of athletic rivalries

by seattlebruin on Oct 9, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh, I'm going to give up the point

I’ll just say that I like that part of games that I go to. I certainly think two songs is enough, but the national anthem especially gets me really excited for the game

by seattlebruin on Oct 9, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not trying to argue with you or anything. It's clearly a personal thing.

I just happen to loathe it along with pretty much any publicly forced demonstrations of nationalism.

by Matthew on Oct 9, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The problem is that forced demonstrations are basically the only place to publically display your nationalism

Sure, I can hang a flag from my window, but as far as observing the national anthem there is no point in doing that in the privacy of your own home.

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's obviously a matter of preference

I like people to know I like my country. This is unimportant to some other people.

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If somebody wants to punch me for stopping and not continuing to walk during the national anthem

I will take them down. I don’t care who they are but they’ll spend the rest of their night in a fucking hospital

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Morning paper:
A Mariners fan died at Safeco Field last night after being strangled with an American flag during the national anthem.

by Teej on Oct 9, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I'm only in their way in the event that I'm buying food while the anthem is being played

This has only happened twice. If I’m out in the concourse I’m not really in people’s way. They can see me but it’s pretty easy to walk around me

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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I try to stand in high traffic areas where people are tempted to continue walking during the national anthems in the hopes of making others feel like assholes

by Matthew on Oct 9, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

High traffic areas means there are lots of other people there too

Some of which are probably standing either for the national anthem or not

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

`
I’m not really in people’s way.

by Matthew on Oct 9, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And bigger people push through them.

I don’t know what that jackass in front of me is doing, I just want to get in front of my seat and he’s standing there talking to no one.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Oct 9, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because there is a social good in publicly reinforcing patriotic values

Not if it’s coerced. But there’s nothing wrong with reminding people that, hey, lots of people really friggin’ love this country and are proud to say out loud.

And that’s all I’m going to say on the subject.

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That I agree with.

There’s no need to physically obstruct people. That’s just intentionally aggravating.

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There are like four holidays with parades that are specifically for this purpose.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Oct 9, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not?

I do it at ballparks almost the same way I would do it at home. It’s stupid to only display your pride in your nation when people are looking at you

by seattlebruin on Oct 9, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see nothing wrong with encouraging patriotic gestures like the one you're talking about.

I’m viciously opposed to REQUIRING such gestures.

Whatever, the national anthem — however poorly performed by anyone at any time — just has a lot of meaning for me for personal reasons, like the flag does. It doesn’t chafe me if others feel differently, though.

And with that, I will stop abruptly before I veer into POLITICS.

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh I highly do not think it should be required

I just like reminding people who want to do it to do it

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which is why I agree with you.

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by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get it at SafeCo

I’ve gotten jeers from people in line for refusing to take my food at the concessions stands while the anthem is being played.

I’m going to stand and face the flag during the National Anthem no matter what is going on unless someone is dying or something

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I try to stand in high traffic areas where people are tempted to continue walking during the national anthems in the hopes of making others feel like assholes

You can usually get a few people to stop walking and stop and face the flag for the remainder of the anthem

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unfortunately, I think Jeff was being sarcastic.

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by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not even making people feel like assholes

It’s more reminding people that you’re “supposed” to do that

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FTFY

I hate people like you.

by Goose on Oct 9, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate people who disrespect the national anthem by not stopping

and work hard to remind people to do so

Because many people genuinely want to but are oblivious to the situation

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you are oblivious that the National Anthem is being played

then you have to certifiably retarded. You can hear from anywhere in the ballpark.

by Matthew on Oct 9, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I completely agree with this.

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by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am confused here

At Safeco all staff is required to stop all services during the singing of the National Anthem.

Therefore, you cannot stop the line because no one is moving.

by Sec 108 on Oct 10, 2008 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"The Star Spangled Banner" yes. "God Bless America" no.

The former is easily one of the best-written national anthems in the world (it’s got a wonderful melody, which is perhaps related to the fact that it’s quite hard to sing). The latter is a piece of hokum.

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by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like it

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a good tune

and as long as they do Take Me Out to the Ballgame as well I think it’s appropriate

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by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I PRESENT YOU RONAN TYNAN

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by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miguel Cairo called

he wants his ears back

by Jeff on Oct 9, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate Ronan Tynan's singing so much...

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by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's because he is

Akon kind of weirds me out

by seattlebruin on Oct 9, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good point. I still have a suspicion that Akon doesn't know English and people are writing lyrics for him.

Like when we used to try to get the foreign-exchange student to say swear words. Akon’s stuff is so unintentionally funny. T-Pain seems to at least be in on the joke.

by Teej on Oct 9, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think my favorite Akon song of all time was that one where he kept on saying

“it’s not my fault but you can blame me anyway” for the whole chorus

by seattlebruin on Oct 9, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My recent obsession has been animal sounds in songs

Examples include We Takin Over- the bird noise at around the 3:30 mark and Mr. Me Too- the meow at around the 1:00 mark

by Fogel on Oct 9, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just so you can feel good about yourself

Listening to Drought 3 changed my opinion of Lil Wayne

by Fogel on Oct 9, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm so proud of you. It converted a friend of mine, too.

I don’t think he’s the best ever — and the insane amount of love he gets from the indie rock crowd is a little odd — but he’s damn talented. His studio albums are often underwhelming, though.

by Teej on Oct 9, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But at least McCarver had the balls to call Manny out on his behavior prior to leaving the Red Sox

I hate the Red Sox almost as much as I hate Nazis and Communists and anything anyone does to hurt them is generally alright by me but still, the whitewashing of the circumstances which brought Manny to L.A. has been pretty annoying.

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by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just wait until the Rays-Sox series starts

And the Rays start whomping on those satanic motherfuckers.

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by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Free preview.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Oct 9, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do they keep you in line?

And aren’t you telling the wrong person to suck it?

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps I should try this again

I just hate how long it takes to load.

by Jeff on Oct 9, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dresden Dresden goes very fast

On my brother’s computer he has this down to a science he can be in and out in a matter of seconds.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For FF there's a proxy switcher that attaches to your bottom bar.

It allows you to turn it on and off quickly.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Oct 9, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have that too

it’s just the re-loading of the page that takes a while.

by Jeff on Oct 9, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmmm

Usually it goes pretty quickly for me.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh

Well I wonder how long these new digital channels stay unprotected.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone know the NHL center ice channels on Comcast

FWIW, if you get 665, the Avs game is on in HD.

by Matthew on Oct 9, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

On the non-box tv

the Ducks are on 113-3

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How did you miss that?

They’ve had it in Spokane for over a year, and Seattle/ Spokane have nearly identical channel lineups.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't watch much TV

and never had a reason to venture into the 600 channels since all the PPV starts in the 500s.

by Matthew on Oct 9, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...So you don't have a box

You made it sound like you have a box.

They must no be as identical as I think then

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it that hard to go through the channel menu once a year?

Do you look to see what you’re paying for?

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

shrug

I don’t get anything in the 400s or 500s, why would I think there would be channels I could get in the 600s?

And again, I don’t really watch TV.

by Matthew on Oct 9, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The cable HD ones seem to be.

I just never thought to seek them out.

by Matthew on Oct 9, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mine are

102-111, 174-173, 660-676 except 666

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ehh

I’m a bigger fan of Universal HD, and MHD

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes yes yes.

The ALLton Network!

J.K.L.

by acblue on Oct 9, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I need to start recording his show

because every time he makes something I never have the right ingredients to follow along

by Fogel on Oct 9, 2008 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just use it to learn ideas.

I cook off a recipe about 2% of the time. Plus, he’s science-y!

by Matthew on Oct 9, 2008 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with this principle and try not to use recipes

but some things I simply do not know enough about to just wing

by Fogel on Oct 10, 2008 7:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no interest

But I love having East Coast feeds, and a channel that will show Bruce Springsteen and the Who in regular rotation.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Success!

Must’ve just been a bad IP.

by Jeff on Oct 9, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paid lines, too?

It’s possible they’ve just found the JAP proxies and added them to the list.

If that’s the case, you’ll probably have to find a new program next season.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Oct 9, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Am I wrong for wanting the Dodgers to tie it up?

I want 15 innings of baseball.

No, fuck that, I want another 18 inning Astros-Braves 2005 monstrosity.

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm a heroin junkie who can see his fix running out soon...

…I may have to start watching archived games just to get me through.

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's in my top three of games I've personally watched.

The other two being this year’s All-Star Game and last year’s Pads/Rox one game playoff.

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LIDGE!

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Oct 9, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Even in a Nationals vs. Mariner WS?

God help me, I have no idea which team I’d choose in that situation. Probably the M’s, but it’s close.

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. But the M's haven't been to the WS yet

and I usually root against the Braves.

9=8

by JI on Oct 9, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd be alright with either team winning

Phillies because they’re a historically awful franchise with more losses than any other team in history.

Dodgers because I do like the idea of Joe Torre going to the WS whilst the Yankees rot on golf courses ’round America. Additionally, in the horrifying event that the Sox defeat the sainted Rays, that would be one hell of a storyline for the WS: Torre plus a bunch of ex-Sox going up against the Real Evil Empire.

In a perfect world, though, it would be Rays vs. who-the-fuck-ever, with the Rays winning in dramatic fashion (I suppose this requires a seven game series with an indelible walkoff).

B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"

by esoteric on Oct 9, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Against the Nationals

who by an obscure rule are the only NL team that qualifies for the playoffs

by seattlebruin on Oct 9, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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