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Series Preview: Seattle Mariners @ Anaheim Angels

Seattle: 9-8
Anaheim:10-7

GAMES

Game 1: R.A. Dickey vs Joe Saunders*
Game 2: Jarrod Washburn* vs Ervin Santana
Game 3: Miguel Batista vs Dustin Moseley

This is going to be quite a test with arguably our three worst starters heading out there (we don't yet know where to place Dickey). Luckily, the competition we face is thoroughly mediocre as well. We've already seen Joe Saunders "stuff" and now we get to see Ervin "Not as crazy nor as good as Greinke" Santana, albeit at home so he might actually be on his meds, and Dustin Moseley who recently got lit up by, well, everyone he's faced.

Moseley's repertoire is close to a carbon copy of Saunders, the difference being the Saunders at least tries to throw strikes. Moseley is much more of a giver in the walks department. Ervin is also primarily a two-pitch hurler, though his offspeed pitch of choice is the slider rather than the change and he has about 3 extra mph of velocity over the other two.

Star-divide

Likely Starters:
C Mike Napoli/Jeff Mathis
1 Casey Kotchman*
2 Maicer Izturis^
3 Chone Figgins^
S Erick Aybar^
L Garret Anderson*
C Whore
R Gary Matthews Jr.^
D Vladimir Guerrero

Rightfield and DH seem to be interchangeable thus far for the Angels and 2B could end up back in the hands of Howie Kendrick at some point during this series. Hey; deja vu! Yep, it's a new series and Kendrick is hurt again, though the Angels outfield situation is a little more clear now that Willits is down in Salt Lake where he belongs. Expect to see an at bat or two go to Juan Rivera at some point.

Now through 17 games the Angels offense profiles as, well, exactly the same as they did last time. They're still close to the bottom of the league in walks drawn and pitches seen. However, they don't really strike out at all, only behind our Mariners in terms of avoiding the K. They need a dash of  Brandon Wood and his 22 strikeouts in 58 plate appearances, 38%, to add to their starting lineup.

CONTEXT

That was likely the two easiest wins the Ms will garner in a row all year as their win expectancy exceeded 80% during the third inning both nights. However, they went about it in two completely different ways; attacking early and often against Blanton and milking walks out of DiNardo last night. It would be nice to continue that roll; however boring the baseball might be, wins are wins and doubly so when against divisional foes.

R.A. Dickey is getting perhaps the best lineup to face for his 2008 starter debut; a bunch of free swingers. That means they won't be waiting around drawing counts so Dickey should be able to avoid the massive walk game that is always a risk with knuckleballers but he will be at risk for a 2006 meltdown game.

Jose Lopez has nine sacrifices on the year already.

Jose Vidro has contributed 0.34 runs per game so far in 2008. Barry Bonds contributed 1.13 runs per game in 2007. Even if you knock that down to an even 1 run per game (his lowest level since 1991 {golly Bonds is a good hitter}) we'd have scored over 10 runs more than we have already this year, giving us an 11-6 pythag record.

A lineup of nine Barry Bonds circa 2004 would be expected to score 3,564 runs in a season.

THIS SERIES BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Trois Pistoles
Unibroue. Chambly, QC

Fuck off Anaheim, you don't make any good beers anything. Quebec on the other hand... Dark ruby red/blackish color with all assortments of fruits on the nose and an ever complex taste. Orange, spice, cinnamon, banana and raisins are all notable in the aroma which gives way to a little more malt in the taste. Often described as port-like for it's deep flavors, this is perhaps the best line produced at Canada's best brewery.

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I'm not really an alcohol drinker

but all these beers you post makes me actually want to try some. Happy Dickey DAY!

http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Apr 18, 2008 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Natty light is never FTW

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Apr 18, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm

Smooth easy taste, can put down case in one night. My college drunkenness disagrees.

Note: I actually do like good beer too. But sometimes I want something light.

by appleshampoo on Apr 18, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is no taste.

Natty Light blows, along with all the other trashy frat beers.

You dissapoint a fellow collegian with your taste in beer

by cwel87 on Apr 18, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh

I was in a frat, so I cut my teeth on trashy frat beers. I have yet to really grow out of it.

by appleshampoo on Apr 18, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Natty Light FTW????

As in Fhat the Wuck?

Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum

by PositivePaul on Apr 18, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a whole case of Natty

you can have it if you want

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 18, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's always empty

‘cept for the PBR. Oh, and the Lil’ smokies

Your favorite meme is dead

by Edanger6 on Apr 18, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prolly not

maybe I’ll substitute the PBR’s for some of that fancy beer, and the Lil’ smokies for cat food.

Your favorite meme is dead

by Edanger6 on Apr 18, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trois Pistoles

is ranked as the second best beer in the world by RateBeer.com.

While I’m generally a fan of Unibroue’s products, and specifically recommend Trois Pistoles, Maudite, and Don de Dieu, I do suggest you stay away from Fin du Monde.

It’s called “The End of the World” for a reason.

by Llewdor on Apr 18, 2008 12:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Fin du Monde

I cannot comprehend why anyone else wouldn’t.

by Matthew on Apr 18, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

It was the first Unibroue beer I tried, and it got me to try the rest.

by arbeck77 on Apr 18, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is quite delicious.

And if you get it at the right place, quite affordable. Same is true of all of Unibroue’s fine products.

Support local music.

by acblue on Apr 18, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, I pointed this out to John post-sfotball

it’s like $3.50 / 12oz bottle at Elysian. Unbelievably affordable.

by Matthew on Apr 18, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They have it at Trader Joe's for insanely cheap.

Like, $6.00 750 ml.

Support local music.

by acblue on Apr 18, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They usually sell a 3 pack of 750 ml at Costco during holiday season

For $16-18. Maudite, Trois Pistoles and Fin du Monde—I rank them in that order. The first 2 are amazing, the third… Not so much.

Since that’s several months away, the downtown Bellevue QFC on NE 8th & Bellevue Way also has them, and I think the Whole Foods in Bellevue at the corner of 8th and 405 should also. A little more per bottle there.

Free Barry Bonds

by thejew4u on Apr 18, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, thats a great deal

I got a 750 ml of Trois Pistoles for like $8.50. Of course in AZ I just have to consider myself lucky that I can find anything without having to scour for a specialty store.

by thenatural on Apr 18, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hooray for my liquor store carrying a full Unibroue selection

Boo for me buying it 5 hours before the game starts like I always do and having to wait forever

by thenatural on Apr 18, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Once again

Really enjoying these previews, Matthew. A very welcome read each series.

Accidental Mariner - P3 W1 L2 (.333)
Sponsor of Jamie Burke's baseball-reference page

by MarkE on Apr 18, 2008 12:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone going to any of the games?

I’ll be at the Sunday game. I thought about trying to get tickets to Saturday but that was before I got in a small car accident.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 18, 2008 12:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ha yuuu!

the artist formerly known as Mere Tantalisers.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Apr 18, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Taking this series will make me completely

forget the Baltimore travesty. If we can beat the angels with these three on the mound and all the minor and major injuries then I’m going to fully suspend disbelief.
Hey, anyone notice that the Ms are among the league leaders for RS? Pretty cool.

the artist formerly known as Mere Tantalisers.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Apr 18, 2008 12:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I noted last night about Vlad against Wakefield

well that whole team hits him pretty well… to an overall tune of: .326 .372 .601 .973

I have a sinking feeling that Dickey is going to have his work cut out for him tonight against this aggressive lineup.. especially if they get runners on base.

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 18, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s it?

Barry Bonds died for you sins.

by JI on Apr 18, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

uhh
A lineup of nine Barry Bonds circa 2004 would be expected to score 3,564 runs in a season.

Barry Bonds died for you sins.

by JI on Apr 18, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good point

the IBB’s would go down, since Bonds would be on deck.

this lineup would make my head explode.

Bradtastic!!

by MFAN on Apr 18, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah theoretically they should go way up

Not only because of much fewer IBBs, but also if you believe in the concept of “protecting the batter.” They wouldn’t be able to pitch around him.

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

THT did a thing on best Aprils ever

Bonds’ 2004 April:

.474/.696/.1.132

23 Games, 53 At-bats, 39 BB (18 intentional), 25 hits (10 HR, 5 2B)

by Fett42 on Apr 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I might..

..have to break out a bottle of The Abyss for tonight.

by thepull on Apr 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that is mighty good stuff.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Apr 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey that's your first comment

Welcome…TO THE INTERNET!
(but seriously hi)

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay Internet

I primarily wanted to get “Los Angelheim” into the LL vernacular.

by Luscious James on Apr 18, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

why not Douchebags?

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

people spell it that way a lot online

always makes me think of

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

koosh balls are awesome

they make great balls to use with those mini bats they give away at stadiums for a game of indoor baseball

by Matthew on Apr 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

L'Anaheim

Barry Bonds died for your sins.

by JI on Apr 18, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not let Burke catch?

He’s caught Dickey before…

by marc w on Apr 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GAY JOKE GAY JOKE

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeebus

I didn’t…I can’t believe…so…obvious.

Burke caught Dickey in Oklahoma City during the 2006 season. Of course, Dickey spread himself around a bit, and wasn’t tied down to just one catcher. Tom Gregorio got a piece of the action here and there, and Nick Trzesniak may have gotten in on the action too. Must have been a bit difficult for the catchers; some may have felt a bit odd to see him using so many other receivers, but more than that – you’ve got to be physically ready and somewhat experienced to be able to deal with Dickey. You can’t just run out there and expect it to go smoothly. Hell, it can get really messy.

by marc w on Apr 18, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

Perfect

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You'd be shocked at the market

for this combo of skills. On the other hand, that just means these skills are an opportunity for a savvy entrepreneur.

So, somebody start a company and pay me to write gay jokes with occasional history allusions. All while imitating Woody Paige.

I’m waiting.

No? Ah well.

by marc w on Apr 18, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wonderful

Barry Bonds died for your sins.

by JI on Apr 18, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ST

Do we know if any of our catches can handle Dickey for the most part? I was not paying attention during spring training.

by appleshampoo on Apr 18, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

man

I am going to giggle like a damn schoolgirl anytime someone says “catch Dickey” or “handle Dickey”

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would say

let Burke start then…I guess he can always come in if Joh is sucking it up.

by appleshampoo on Apr 18, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a little surprised he didn't come in when Dickey made his last appearance.

I guess they don’t want to assign him a “personal catcher”.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

While there is no doubt that Anaheim sucks...

Disney is pretty awesome. But I guess they don’t actually ‘make’ anything at Disneyland (aside from bucketloads of money) so tnevermind.

Support local music.

by acblue on Apr 18, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pixar.

Support local music.

by acblue on Apr 18, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pixar controls Disney animation studios.

While I agree that the umbrella company is terrible, they have a track record of making great movies.

And yes, I know they make a ton of crap, too.

Support local music.

by acblue on Apr 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My former employer is the worst company in America.

Mills Music.

Seriously, I lead the entire fucking company in sales for a year and I was only paid $8.25 an hour.

by BrianL on Apr 18, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Halliburton, AT&T, Comcast, and WalMart

say hi.

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Disney ruined ESPN

it has a much bigger impact on my life.

by Matthew on Apr 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good point

but Nintendo does help my local economy.

by Matthew on Apr 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not too mention the way Nintendo is killing gaming

Wii Fit :(

Wii Play :(

Wii Sports :(

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok I don't own a wii but...

That’s a retarded statement. Nintendo is not killing gaming. It’s making gaming thrive like never before. The gaming audience is going to double because of the wii. There’s still going to be the games you like (MarioKart, Smash Bros, Metroid, Zelda) and there will be titles for other on top of it.

/SOMEONE IS WRONG ON THE INTERNET

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

The audience isn’t doubling at all. If anything the same number of people buy Nintendo’s real games, while the hardware sells boatloads more because its a trendy toy for soccer moms.

Very few people are buying the Wii for software, they’re buying it because its a trendy box with a packed in toy (Wii Sports).

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 18, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

doubtful

I know a lot of the stereotypical gamers, and they’re going crazy for it. Didn’t Smash Brothers just set a one-day sales record? The type of people who bought lots of games before will continue to do so, and those who never gamed before might play a few titles.

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes but

the last Smash brothers sold a lot as well, this one is selling to all the same people.

The only people who buy software for the Wii are Nintendo fans who can’t let go. No software sells on the Wii unless its made by Nintendo. The software tie ratio for the Wii is ATROCIOUS.

Again, most people are buying the Wii hardware for one reason and one reason only, Wii Sports. They do not view it as a real game console, but a trendy toy.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 18, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not a big gamer, and that's how I think of the Wii.

I want to get one for the sports games. I haven’t even remotely considered buying any other games to go with it. That’s what my 360 will be for, or my home PC.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok well

shit I should be working, quick points and then I’ll cede the internet argument

1. You say that Nintendo is selling the same amount of software to the main gamers, just as it always has. If you add in whatever the soccer moms/grandpas/girls are buying, wouldn’t that indicate that nintendo isn’t “killing gaming” as you say, even if it’s merely keeping the status quo?

2. Third party software hasn’t sold super well on Nintendo systems in a while.

3. Another article about consoles, but your theory that most consoles are trendy toys is bullshit. People buy consoles because they want to play software. That’s why Nintendo (and all companies) sell them at a loss: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&;sid=a8nU_XzlLJG4&refer=japan

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

1. What the soccer moms, old people and girls are buy is crap. They’re buying all the god awful shit like Carnival Games and Mini Game Extravaganza 5. If companies continue to see that this is all that sells on the Wii then they’ll stop creating real games and pump out shit wagglified mini game garbage, thus killing gaming.

2. If the hardware leader isn’t allowing third parties to grow on its hardware how is that a good thing? They’re killing the competition off or forcing them to produce the waggle shit that sells on the Wii.

3. People buy CONSOLES for software. People buy the Wii for Wii Sports and soon Wii Fit. So what if 3 million people bought Smash, the other 20 million aren’t buying software.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 18, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tons of "real gamers" have Wiis,

on top of the soccer moms (who, for some reason, aren’t supposed to buy video games?)

Yes, it’s trendy and, to a degree, a gimmick, but you can’t pretend that it’s not bringing a ton of new people to video games - even if they’re buying really shitty games. I don’t see how it’s causing any harm to gaming. Just because soccer moms buy shitty shovelware doesn’t change anything. There are still tons of great games coming out on other consoles - and there are a few really, really good games on the Wii.

I just don’t see how it’s any sort of detriment to the industry. My 360 still works fine, and there are a shit-ton of good games out, and many more on the way.

by Teej on Apr 18, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok everyone, time for a group hug

and get back to baseball. Let us remember the significance of arguing online:

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

I was originally just being facetious, but its always fun to argue with people who think the Wii is in some way good for the REST of the games industry.

My employer in no way benefits from soccer moms buying the Wii solely for Wii sports.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 18, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I may ask

Who is your employer?

by Teej on Apr 18, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know

Capcom and Sega seem to be having decent success with the system.

by joof on Apr 18, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SEGA!!

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SNAAAAAAAAAAKE!!!!!

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERDS!!

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn straight.

I’ve got weighted companion-cube fuzzy dice in my car.

by BrianL on Apr 18, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're joking.

if not, post a picture. sounds awesome (in the nerdiest sense)

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. I haven't seen one of those in a while.

I think I’d prefer one with fewer sides, though. A 4 or 10 would be sweet.
Yes, sweet.

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the one.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That movie

was one of the high points of my childhood. My god….what a movie.

by marc w on Apr 18, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously?

What store even still has that in stock?

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um, most of them?

That’s a pretty popular movie. Any decent video store worth a damn had better have it.

Support local music.

by acblue on Apr 18, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess I never go to the video store anymore.

I thought they dumped movies after a certain amount of time, unless they won an Oscar or something.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crappy ones do.

My store has ~4000 titles. And only 500 or so are porn!

Support local music.

by acblue on Apr 18, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blackwater?

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW Sean Rodriguez was called up

So Kendrick to DL could be imminent.

by Fett42 on Apr 18, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FUUUUUUCK

God damn he’s my favorite player (and he’s been hitting like crazy when he’s been playing).

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Snowing in Lynnwood

and sticking to I-5. Beware those with commutes later today.

by Matthew on Apr 18, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think we'll get nearly that much.

But Seattle has hills, whereas Spokane, not so much.

Still, it’s APRIL.

Support local music.

by acblue on Apr 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently Spokane is in the house?

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?

NO! BAD SPOKANE!

You get outside where you belong! Shoo!

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I didn't know it wasn't allowed in.

Shoo! SHOOOOOOOOO!!!

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great, now it's in the garden.

It’s your Spokane, will you please go take care of it?

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck that

I don’t want Spokane. And hell if I’ll claim ownership of it.

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit, so it's a stray then?

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure has the look of one.

And the smell.

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope it's had it's shots.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've had shots in Spokane.

Somwhere near the arena where the hockey team plays. I don’t know what the place was called.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's it?

I was actually saying I don’t know the name of the place we had shots at. But I’m surprised the arena doesn’t have a name.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SPOKANE VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA

But I agree if it’s not corperate vomit it doesn’t count.

Barry Bonds died for your sins.

by JI on Apr 18, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting.

“Why build a statue in the city square, when we can just rename the arena and put a plaque somewhere?” – Spokane City Council

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HEY NOW

Jarrod Washburn’s dad has his own display case.

Barry Bonds died for your sins.

by JI on Apr 18, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well that is pretty cool.

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's not the only one.

Apparently if you played minor league ball in Spokane you are worthy of your own exhibit.

Barry Bonds died for your sins.

by JI on Apr 18, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, it's a (relatively) new arena

and, despite the mid 90s Arizona Diamondbacks color scheme, it is a phenomenal venue for arena rock shows.

Barry Bonds died for your sins.

by JI on Apr 18, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck.

Guarantee. I suck at everything.

Support local music.

by acblue on Apr 18, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's all sorts of a confusing statement right there.

Especially with the awesome punctuation.

Support local music.

by acblue on Apr 18, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You lost me at "We'll"

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

I’ve had a lot of coffee today, and so my brain is moving faster than my fingers.

Support local music.

by acblue on Apr 18, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay Tweak.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want to ask y'all a question before I crash

(I work nights) When I get to the office I watch the game on mlb.tv’s archive. Is there anyway to set it so it doesn’t pop up with spoilers? ie- today it had a link to Lopez’s two run single. If anyone can help I would appreciate it. Super hard to avert your eyes for the whole game.

by thewyrm on Apr 18, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you have the premium sevice?

If so, use Mosaic. It hides the scores and any other teasers.

by Teej on Apr 18, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes I do

thank you I’ll try that.

by thewyrm on Apr 18, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pullman

Going to snow a couple of inches here as well but we also have plenty of frosty beverages.

by Husky Ron on Apr 18, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dawgs

Yup, I’m like a big fat fish out of water

by Husky Ron on Apr 18, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I miss Pullman.

Graduated in ‘04, and I haven’t seen a snowflake since.

by Teej on Apr 18, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pullman

I grew up north of Seattle & loved it over there but Pullman is a pretty cool place to raise a kid. Problem is, he likes soccer & the coug-it’s, proving that I am a miserable rotten failure as a father.

by Husky Ron on Apr 18, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That does make you a bad father

if I would have told my father (I come from a diehard Ohio State family) that I was a Michigan fan he would have belted me into becoming a Buckeye fan

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 18, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So to recap

Abusive dads = good!

Barry Bonds died for your sins.

by JI on Apr 18, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...and if you're good

you get a nerf football for Christmas!

Barry Bonds died for your sins.

by JI on Apr 18, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dad!!! The dog ate half my nerf ball, and got into my smokes too!

WAHHH!!! “SMACK!” sniffle…...

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry son

when you turn 18 I’m taking you to get a lap dance.

Barry Bonds died for your sins.

by JI on Apr 18, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't we just use my fake ID and go now?

Isn’t that why you bought it for me when I got off parole?

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I’m cheering for Ohio State- so everything turned out right, no?

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 18, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get it.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Apr 18, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

meta-jokes rarely work on the internet

I tried, i failed.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Apr 18, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?

I thought it was hilarious. Somehow it seemed even funnier than the first two guys… who’s messages aren’t there anymore? What the crap?

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's weird.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Jeff didn't find them as funny as I did.

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So how would a comment disappear, if you didn't take it down?

Is there someway for me to erase my own jackass comments?

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fine. Feign ignorance.

Anyway, before pdb’s comment and after Husky Ron’s somebody (I’ve forgotten who) said “Well done” and “Well played”. They were responses to Husky Ron, but not done as replies. Now they’re gone.

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought you were running this show.

Hell, I just sent you some money because I thought you were doing such a good job. Now it turns out you don’t have a clue about what’s going on.

(This ribbing is all in jest. I figure I haven’t been here long enough to not spell that out.)

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think your screen is liar.

I don’t see it.

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I recommend throwing it out the window.

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good lord.

“Who’s” instead of “whose”. Graham was right – I really am retarded.

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alaskan Amber makes you retarded?

Crap, I’m in trouble.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It might have been the Silver Gulch.

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless you're in Fairbanks, I don't think you'll find it.


I like it better than Alaskan. Which is saying something.

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like I'm out of luck then.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me, too.

Out of curiousity, how much should I like midgets, anyway.

Formerly Alaskan, until Alaska showed up at the SB Nation switch. Thanks for nothing, Alaska!

by The Alaskan on Apr 18, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure,

but I’m pretty sure I crossed the line when I announced that I want to open a bar and hire only midgets to work there.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Girl troubles?

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am not sure

That it is a good thing I found this site, I may never be productive at work again. Have a good weekend everybody

by Husky Ron on Apr 18, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap, I totally forgot I was even AT work.

I think I’ll go get some lunch.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're telling me

I’m a day behind, since I took last Friday off. I was supposed to catch up this week. I’ll be lucky if I leave today still a day behind.

the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]

by Eyebrows on Apr 18, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

While I'm going to avoid giving an opposing preview this time

I gotta take issue with this:

Now through 17 games the Angels offense profiles as, well, exactly the same as they did last time. They’re still close to the bottom of the league in walks drawn and pitches seen. They also already strike out more than nearly every other American League team.

The part I have a problem with is the last sentence. The Angels have struck out 83 times, less than any team in the AL besides Seattle. Maybe you have the Halos confused with the Rays or something.

*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Apr 18, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope

that’s me being confused by BR’s rankings again. Why do people insist on ordering teams in descending order no matter the relative value of the statistic?!

by Matthew on Apr 18, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's consistent

it is NOT logical.

The offense ranked number one in strikeouts should be the team that’s struck out the least, not the most.

by Matthew on Apr 18, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree.

It drives me nuts when people say that some team leads the league in runs allowed and somehow mean it in a good way. If you lead the league in runs allowed, then you’ve allowed the most runs.

BR’s rankings are awesome. Your way is made of Skoorbo.

by Llewdor on Apr 18, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not letting him near my balls.

He’d move them to another city.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"reply" helps dammit.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually you're right.

I’m glad I screwed up now.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Apr 18, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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