4/19: Open Game Thread
Seattle Mariners @ Los Angeles Angels
In a league where the majority of pitchers are throwing with slightly lower velocities than they were a year ago (including Washburn, who's down 1.3mph from 2007 and 2.4mph from 2006), Ervin Santana's gained 1.5mph in getting back to where he was as a promising pitcher in '05/'06. The result has been an uptick in swinging strikes, and while it's far too early to declare that someone coming off as bad a season as Santana is back on track, this has to be considered an encouraging development for the Angels, who'll need their other starters to pick up the slack once they realize that Jon Garland is worthless.
As for Washburn, his average fastball velocity is about the same as that of our resident knuckleballer. I...somehow this is only year three of his contract. I can hardly remember what life before Washburn even felt like. I've been told it was worse, but I find this hard to believe.
LET'S GO MARINERS!!
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Where's natheno when you need him?
Cheeseburgers are delicious.
by Coach Owens on
Apr 19, 2008 4:08 PM PDT
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only 2 walks all season for Washburn?
I guess Baltimore, TB and KC aren’t the most patient teams the league, but still nice to see.
Bradtastic!!
by MFAN on
Apr 19, 2008 3:33 PM PDT
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He's faced an uncharacteristic amount of lefties
that’ll go down, along with his strikeouts.
by Jeff on
Apr 19, 2008 4:38 PM PDT
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And underage girls..they'll go down too
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on
Apr 19, 2008 4:39 PM PDT
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It's getting to the point
where I almost feel like I should apologize for putting this blog in the gutter for my part in the CL thread.
by brayden04 on
Apr 19, 2008 5:01 PM PDT
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Looks like we're off to another great start today
by OlSalty on
Apr 19, 2008 5:11 PM PDT
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That post of mine is very Washburn applicable...I'm not ashamed.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on
Apr 19, 2008 5:57 PM PDT
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speaking which, no lefties in the lineup tonight
by Matthew on
Apr 19, 2008 5:35 PM PDT
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Except for GA
but yeah, I’m glad I’ll be missing this one.
by Jeff on
Apr 19, 2008 5:43 PM PDT
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GA not in the lineup
the ANA lineup above is wrong.
It’s Figgins – GMJ – Vlad – Hunter – RIvera- – Quinlan – Mathis – Rodriguez – Aybar
by Matthew on
Apr 19, 2008 5:45 PM PDT
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Would it be reasonable to assume the velocity drop
overall is due to it being April?
by Fett42 on
Apr 19, 2008 3:33 PM PDT
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Yea, If it helps you feel better.
I feel the drop is due to natural regression of Washburn that comes with age. Also, I wonder how much drug testing is affecting the pitchers.
by Susheel Ramasahayam on
Apr 19, 2008 3:41 PM PDT
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I mean the overall drop
I don’t think drug testing has much of an effect right now… unless like over 50% of pitchers were on steroid and suddenly stopped.
by Fett42 on
Apr 19, 2008 3:51 PM PDT
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Life before Washburn,
See Gil Meche and Joel Pinerio.
by ThundaPC on
Apr 19, 2008 3:53 PM PDT
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Joel has given up 8 runs against the Giants this season.
Bradtastic!!
by MFAN on
Apr 19, 2008 4:04 PM PDT
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Runs Given up to Giants, or (RGG),
really needs to be a new stat.
by Liebkartoffel on
Apr 19, 2008 4:11 PM PDT
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I miss Gil Meche.
Yes, I did want to extend him in August 2006. And sign him in the offseason. I admit it. >:(
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Apr 19, 2008 4:26 PM PDT
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Uhh-oh
I might actually watch this game, because I want to stay up and watch Joe motherfucking Calazaghe bum Bernard Hopkins later on. BUT I have a very bad feeling about this game being a total suckfest. I want us to win I want to have happy game thread emotion! :(
And to think, I could have chosen to support the Yankees or Red Sox...
by EnglishMariner on
Apr 19, 2008 4:27 PM PDT
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We need it after last night
I reaaaaaaaaally just don’t want to get swept, if we lose the series no big whoop.
by OlSalty on
Apr 19, 2008 4:29 PM PDT
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It has not been a good 24 hours for sports...
That Spurs game pissed me the fuck off. I fucking hate the Spurs SOOOOOO much.
by SethGrandpa on
Apr 19, 2008 4:34 PM PDT
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and fuck Manu
the most annoying basketball player out there
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on
Apr 19, 2008 4:37 PM PDT
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BASKETball ftw
And to think, I could have chosen to support the Yankees or Red Sox...
by EnglishMariner on
Apr 19, 2008 4:59 PM PDT
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Well in the pros at least...
Greg Paulis is one of the rare individuals who has a face that immediately makes you think, “God I want to punch you in the face for no reason SOOOOO much.”
by SethGrandpa on
Apr 19, 2008 5:14 PM PDT
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This makes me happy...

By the way…this sums up why Duke hasn’t been good in years….

by SethGrandpa on
Apr 19, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
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Yeah, too many white guys on the floor at the same time.
Isn’t there some kind of regulation for this problem?
by Wilder. on
Apr 19, 2008 5:30 PM PDT
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I'm English
So I think Manu is just a little bitch because of his country of origin. :)
But my god, diving in basketball…is ridiculous.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on
Apr 19, 2008 6:23 PM PDT
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Matthews Jr in CF tonight
talk about the ultimate slap in the face to the M’s.
Bradtastic!!
by MFAN on
Apr 19, 2008 5:29 PM PDT
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Blue Jays
bench Frank Thomas in favor of Matt Stairs.
I wish we had a DH as good as Frank Thomas to stick on the bench in favor of an inferior hitter…
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Apr 19, 2008 5:34 PM PDT
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JJ Throws Simulated game
all came out well
and Bedard threw 31 pitches, no problems will be re-evaluated tomorrow and probably throw another bullpen in a couple days… likely to miss one more start.
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by MfaninAlaska on
Apr 19, 2008 5:36 PM PDT
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Sonnanstine's pitching a gem right now on WGN
by thenatural on
Apr 19, 2008 5:40 PM PDT
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...
7ip 3h 3k
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Apr 19, 2008 5:44 PM PDT
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weird, gameday says the game's in the 4th inning
by Matthew on
Apr 19, 2008 5:46 PM PDT
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tell me about it,
checking against ESPN, it’s the only game not up to speed too.
by Matthew on
Apr 19, 2008 5:50 PM PDT
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Hey look, Ian Kennedy sucks
who’d a thunkit?
by Matthew on
Apr 19, 2008 5:40 PM PDT
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Interesting lineup
Damn. I know this isn’t new information or anything, but this bench is not deep. We barely get into our reserves and it’s Willie Bloomquist, Jeff Clement, and Greg Norton. Anybody else dreaming about the arrival of any/all of the Balentien/Clement/Reed/Lahair AAA guys?
by angrybeltre on
Apr 19, 2008 5:50 PM PDT
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And Teixeira/Griffey!
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by BrettJMiller on
Apr 19, 2008 6:10 PM PDT
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I could go for that.
Provided Griffey never, ever, ever plays defense.
by BrianL on
Apr 19, 2008 6:13 PM PDT
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Raul's got it covered!
Barry Bonds died for your sins.
by JI on
Apr 19, 2008 8:22 PM PDT
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Not really
There is some talent there, but not enough to truly make a difference this year.
And to think, I could have chosen to support the Yankees or Red Sox...
by EnglishMariner on
Apr 19, 2008 5:52 PM PDT
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Remember when the FO was going to make Sexson our starting leftfielder?
Barry Bonds died for your sins.
by JI on
Apr 19, 2008 5:55 PM PDT
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Success
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on
Apr 19, 2008 6:04 PM PDT
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hey, I didn't know Jorge Campillo was with the Braves.
by Matthew on
Apr 19, 2008 5:56 PM PDT
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dynamic, electric, exciting
all of these are big words according to Rex Hudler
by thenatural on
Apr 19, 2008 6:02 PM PDT
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Sucks
you have to watch the game from the Angels’ POV.
by Fin on
Apr 19, 2008 6:04 PM PDT
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And I'm watching the Rays-Sox game on WGN with Hawk Harrelson
so its really a double whammy
by thenatural on
Apr 19, 2008 6:05 PM PDT
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My hip has been killing me all day
I hope Bedard’s hip pain was transferred to me, I can take it
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by LantermanC on
Apr 19, 2008 6:06 PM PDT
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You might have to go on the LL DL
See ya in a couple weeks!
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Apr 19, 2008 6:06 PM PDT
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Hits for a little more power, but....
It should be Richie at DH Norton at 1B, or Raul and DT Norton at LF.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:12 PM PDT
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Why does that sound totally awesome?
I have low expectations?
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by BrettJMiller on
Apr 19, 2008 6:13 PM PDT
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Raul at* DH*
Of course that’s never gonna happen with this management, so I guess this isn’t the worst lineup move ever.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:15 PM PDT
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Clement's also better than Vidro, so is Wad
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Apr 19, 2008 6:13 PM PDT
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We had better destroy them today.
Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.
GTE of the week:
"SEXSON WANTS TO TASTE THE MOTHERFUCKING CURB"
~Jordan of Boise
by Goose on
Apr 19, 2008 6:07 PM PDT
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So what happened to this club being able to take pitches?
by BrianL on
Apr 19, 2008 6:08 PM PDT
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can't really take if the guys throwing strikes
lopez took ball one.. then strike one… put strike 2 in play….
Ibanez just took called strike 3….
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Apr 19, 2008 6:10 PM PDT
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They remembered that they were the Mariners.
Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.
GTE of the week:
"SEXSON WANTS TO TASTE THE MOTHERFUCKING CURB"
~Jordan of Boise
by Goose on
Apr 19, 2008 6:10 PM PDT
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I still feel diseased after last night
I’m sure the players feel similarly
by cwel87 on
Apr 19, 2008 6:10 PM PDT
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Figgins defense has looked much better this year.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on
Apr 19, 2008 6:10 PM PDT
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Oh boy Jarrod Washburn.
Can we call up Doug Fister or something? Someone? Anyone?
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Apr 19, 2008 6:12 PM PDT
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I just hate the guy so much...he's so boring to watch, a decent so far...won't last.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:19 PM PDT
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Sonnanstine...lets trade for him
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on
Apr 19, 2008 6:12 PM PDT
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yeah that would be easy
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by I'm NOT Corco on
Apr 19, 2008 6:14 PM PDT
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Also, why Burke today and not yesterday?
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earlier game after a late game ?
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Apr 19, 2008 6:14 PM PDT
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Burke can catch a knuckleball, Kenji can't
One hour makes zero difference.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:15 PM PDT
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Probably
cause of Washburn and his probs with Joh?
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Apr 19, 2008 6:15 PM PDT
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Speaking of which...Joh for Griffey??? Anyone??? Ha ha ha.
Kidding…but only kinda.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:16 PM PDT
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I'd jump on that shit so fast.
Go from having 1 LH power bat in the lineup to three. Clement, Griffey, Raul. Hell yeah.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:17 PM PDT
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Do you really want
the Mariners to take a chance on Griffey’s albatross option for next season?
by BrianL on
Apr 19, 2008 6:18 PM PDT
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Yes, dude can still hit and the Mariners can afford it.
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absolutely
if it was straight up…. even if we had to include cash.
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by MfaninAlaska on
Apr 19, 2008 6:17 PM PDT
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Washburn? Balls kept down in the zone?
Hahahahahahaha!
by cwel87 on
Apr 19, 2008 6:14 PM PDT
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1.75 years left of Washburn. Wooooo
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Apr 19, 2008 6:16 PM PDT
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Vlad hasn't had much luck
recently.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
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Apr 19, 2008 6:16 PM PDT
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Luckily for M's fans he is on the decline.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:18 PM PDT
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You know I had another terrible nightmare last night.
The Mariners gave Sexson a contract extension and let Beltre go.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:17 PM PDT
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Fuck
We’re gonna get owned by a guy named Ervin ):<
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Apr 19, 2008 6:19 PM PDT
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NORTON!
Norton for DH!!
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Apr 19, 2008 6:20 PM PDT
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God damn this stadium
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NORTON FOR DH!!!
that was crushed
Bradtastic!!
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Apr 19, 2008 6:20 PM PDT
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I hope Sexson has another 100 hrs as a mariner...
Just Kidding….
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Apr 19, 2008 6:21 PM PDT
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He is Legend
Acquiring Griffey sounds awesome, but where would he play? His defense is atrocious now (Yes, even in RF) and keeping Ibanez in the outfield doesn’t sound like constructive idea.
Maybe we can trade Wash for Cameron. Wash lives in ‘sconsin. Come on Brewers, you need pitching!
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Apr 19, 2008 6:21 PM PDT
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DH, Raul to 1B
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Apr 19, 2008 6:22 PM PDT
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You realize this is the club that refuses to DH Ibanez.
What makes you think they’ll DH Griffey?
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Apr 19, 2008 6:23 PM PDT
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yep
Mariners shouldn’t sign anyone that’s not GG calibur defensively.
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by MfaninAlaska on
Apr 19, 2008 6:25 PM PDT
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Griffey isn't a good defender anymore.
Hell, he’s probably average at best, most likely below average.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:27 PM PDT
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that's why the M's
shouldn’t even consider him….. or someone like Adam Dunn….. both craptastic in the field
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Apr 19, 2008 6:27 PM PDT
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If you're a lousy defensive OF
you have to have one hell of a bat to make up for playing defense at Safeco.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:30 PM PDT
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Wow I had no idea Santana could throw that hard
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Apr 19, 2008 6:23 PM PDT
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His stuff was never a problem.
Santana’s command and poise have always been much bigger issues.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
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Apr 19, 2008 6:26 PM PDT
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walk or out
I fucking hate you Mariners
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Apr 19, 2008 6:23 PM PDT
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Haha, you can hear that kid soooo clearly!
“my sister can hit better than you!”
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Apr 19, 2008 6:24 PM PDT
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so far this year
he’s probably not incorrect in regards to Wilkerson.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:26 PM PDT
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"you gotta swing!"
“oh! finally!”
I wish i was at the game so i could kick the crap outta this kid.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:25 PM PDT
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I already hate this kid
three hours from now I might be ready to fly down to LA to ruin his life.
His and Torri Hunter’s.
by Matthew on
Apr 19, 2008 6:29 PM PDT
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Whoa, damn, I didn't know he was hurling 97 MPH....
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Apr 19, 2008 6:26 PM PDT
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yeah, last year Santana was barely touching
95 on a good day
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Apr 19, 2008 6:29 PM PDT
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Okay Wilk
We say “taketaketaketakeTAKE” a lot, but you know it is okay to take the bat off your shoulder every now and then.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:27 PM PDT
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but they don't have a good outfield...
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Apr 19, 2008 6:28 PM PDT
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three Ks looking against the least K prone offense in the bigs
is his FB really that deceptive, or is the key to his success at home just a nebulous zone
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Apr 19, 2008 6:29 PM PDT
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right
forgot about that. But Wilkerson and Ibanez, those were bullshit.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:30 PM PDT
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At least one of the called strikes on Wilk
looked outside.
by Matthew on
Apr 19, 2008 6:31 PM PDT
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CAN WE STAB THIS CUNT IN THE FUCKING FACE?
And to think, I could have chosen to support the Yankees or Red Sox...
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Apr 19, 2008 6:29 PM PDT
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Marzano
talking about him, and nice picture of him with a headlock on O’Neil
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Apr 19, 2008 6:30 PM PDT
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That picture
It’s funny seeing that while Dave talks about what a nice guy he is.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:31 PM PDT
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"Such a nice guy"
While showing a picture of him kicking O’ Neil’s ass
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Apr 19, 2008 6:31 PM PDT
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If you kick O'Neil's ass
I’d say you’re a pretty nice guy.
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Torii Hunter luvs him
some mid 80’s fastball.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:30 PM PDT
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I'm going to shave Torii
with a cheesegrater
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Apr 19, 2008 6:31 PM PDT
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Oh sure,
Their sub .200 guy get get a hit…
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Apr 19, 2008 6:32 PM PDT
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Juan Rivera is good
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Apr 19, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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I just checked his career stats
Yea, I stand corrected.
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In fairness.
The only reason Rivera is sub 200 is that he’s had 11 whole AB’s this year. >_>
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Apr 19, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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I've been wondering
what’s this: >_>? is that pointy tits or something?
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Apr 19, 2008 6:34 PM PDT
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Shifty eyes.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:34 PM PDT
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God I hate block quotes.
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I remember
when Yuni was referred to as the next Vizquel or better….. sigh
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Apr 19, 2008 6:32 PM PDT
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he actually likes diamond earrings..wouldn't have been the same
I fucking hate you Mariners
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Apr 19, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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I have now turned the game off.
Fuck this game already. It is taking up valuable bandwith that I could use to watch the boxing.
Fuck you Mariners and Torii fucking Hunter.
And to think, I could have chosen to support the Yankees or Red Sox...
by EnglishMariner on
Apr 19, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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It's only the 2nd inning
I thought you were a real fan.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:34 PM PDT
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I am a real fan:
That is why I have turned the game off, because I know what is going to happen before it does. English people have the power of foresight, and funny accents.
I will monitor the thread and, if we start to do well I will probably turn it back on like last saturday night against the Angels [the 5.30am finish one urghh].
And to think, I could have chosen to support the Yankees or Red Sox...
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Apr 19, 2008 6:37 PM PDT
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Lol
I was just kidding. Last year when I was leaving the game against the red sox at the 11th inning last june, this guy with his shirt off holding up a broom was shouting at me and my friends “Hey, I thought you guys were real fans” We ended up staying the rest of the game, watching from the walkways, but ended up getting in shitty traffic anyway, because it was rush hour on a wednesay, so it was mariners traffic + normal rush hour traffic = total shittiness on the road.
by Fin on
Apr 19, 2008 6:41 PM PDT
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Leaving a game early is blasphemy.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:42 PM PDT
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Not counting nights where I was tired from working 8+ hours pregame at the stadium
I’ve never left a game early on my own
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Apr 19, 2008 8:39 PM PDT
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Case in point:
I stayed for the whole 16-2 drubbing of Cincy vs. us lastyear.
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It's usually an 5 hour dive
so it’d just be fucking stupid to leave early.
Shit, I like to get there when the gates open (I forget that I’m too old to get autographs).
Barry Bonds died for your sins.
by JI on
Apr 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT
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Not exactly a "fine catch"
But nice grab, Richie.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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...Why the ****
is Kotchman out of the game?
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by TheOptimist on
Apr 19, 2008 6:34 PM PDT
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lefty
your manager is almost as dumb as outs; just about different things.
by Matthew on
Apr 19, 2008 6:35 PM PDT
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I knew the answer.
It’s just so STUPID. Kotchman hit ~ .300 vs. Lefties last year. He’s more than capable of playing every day.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:36 PM PDT
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Just be glad you don't have McLaren.
Wilkerson is significantly better vs. LHP and our manager sits him every time.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:37 PM PDT
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hey
our guy is platooning wilkerson with Morse. Cry me a fucking river.
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by Bearskin Rugburn on
Apr 19, 2008 6:37 PM PDT
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Now it's Willie Ballgame
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that is so stupid.
so so so stupid. Oh my fucking god. So stupid.
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by Bearskin Rugburn on
Apr 19, 2008 6:40 PM PDT
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Incredibly stupid
Willie with starting time is beyond his duties. He is supposed to be the scrappy hometown white guy who is suppose to sit on the bench, look good in the merchandise, and only fill in very temporarily if someone goes down with an injury during the game
Willie shouldn’t be having starting time.
by Fin on
Apr 19, 2008 6:44 PM PDT
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I was just thinking
they needed a GIDP should bring in Julio Mateo…...
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by MfaninAlaska on
Apr 19, 2008 6:34 PM PDT
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Jeff has shown a suprising amount of power
this year…
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by TheOptimist on
Apr 19, 2008 6:36 PM PDT
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Know what I like about this Sean Rodriguez kid?
He spells his name right
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Apr 19, 2008 6:38 PM PDT
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Santana looks good
we are royally boned tonight
by Matthew on
Apr 19, 2008 6:40 PM PDT
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When was the last time the M's surprised you against the Angels?
And to think, I could have chosen to support the Yankees or Red Sox...
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Apr 19, 2008 6:41 PM PDT
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In a GOOD way?
And to think, I could have chosen to support the Yankees or Red Sox...
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Raul Ibanez looking like Barry Bonds last series
was kinda surprising to ME…
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by TheOptimist on
Apr 19, 2008 6:42 PM PDT
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Well
it is a home game.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:41 PM PDT
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Meh
If he cruises through the lineup one other time, then I’ll be worried. He got a couple of breaks last time around, and he seems fragile.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:42 PM PDT
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My God
Ichiro is swinging at a ton of pitches in the dirt.
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Ichiro..thats happened like 20 times this year! fuck
I fucking hate you Mariners
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I have a bad feeling
Ichiro is going to have a sub-par year….
I’ve never seen him miss so many pitches.
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Ichiro better not be going downhill now
We just signed him to a 5 year deal…
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Ichiro is fine.
His bat will warm up as the weather gets hotter. He never has a good April.
by Fin on
Apr 19, 2008 6:42 PM PDT
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I don't recall him looking so stupid so often though
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on
Apr 19, 2008 6:43 PM PDT
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People worry like this every year. Just throw your arms up and go "whatever"
Because people are going to say that crap every year.
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You know me Brett..I'm not like that....he just really hasn't made good contact this year
He just looks lost at the plate…I don’t recall that being his reason for having bad April’s.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:46 PM PDT
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thanks..too lazy to look at the numbers
going by what I’ve recalled seeing.
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by kentroyals5 on
Apr 19, 2008 6:50 PM PDT
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I just don't recall him looking completely lost at the plate
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last 3 years
May is his worst month.
his 3 year splits for April are .316 .370 .436
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Apr 19, 2008 6:44 PM PDT
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Why not check out 2004's?
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because I only had
ESPN’s stats open… and didn’t feel like going to another website to find deeper stats.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:45 PM PDT
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www.baseball-reference.com
It’s your friend.
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but it wasn't where I was
I’ll try and be more careful of the stats I post
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Apr 19, 2008 6:48 PM PDT
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ok
2002 – .316 .387 .469
2003 – 243 .317 .306
2004 – .255 .309 .304
2005 – 356 .404 .505
2006 – .287 .353 .352
2007 – .305 .352 .463
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by MfaninAlaska on
Apr 19, 2008 6:48 PM PDT
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That's the April that sticks out in my mind the most.
Wasn’t he hitting something like .240?
by BrianL on
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April, May, wuteva
He tends to struggle at the start of the season. I can’t say I like seeing him strike out so much but it’s not a cause for concern yet.
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I am not sure, I don't have evidence
But I was repeating what Mac said about Sexson before the game. Lol.
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Ichiro in April:
Career: .296/.351/.395
2004’s incredible year April: .255/.309/.304
He’s fine.
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Still....hate...Washburn...
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Ichiro's contact rate is up 4% over last year
and at 93%, is the highest of his career.
He’s fine.
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It seems like a lot of that contact has been really week ground balls
And I think EVERY one of his strike 3 swingings have been worse than any of Beltre’s so far.
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Apr 19, 2008 6:49 PM PDT
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strike outs on swinging strikes is down too
They do look worse, that’s what sticks out.
by Matthew on
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Is his approach different this year with 2 strike counts?
Doesn’t seem like he’s trying to make contact and spray line-drives all over the place..he looks like he’s way out in front of everything. Maybe he’s pressing when it gets to two strikes?
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Apr 19, 2008 6:52 PM PDT
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Yeah, Game 6 vs. the Yankees in 2002
was a GREAT Game for Wash. Way to remember how many games are in the ALDS Phys.
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by TheOptimist on
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Gloves off
Man, is there anybody else in baseball who still hits without batting gloves?
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Jorge Posada
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Jason Kendall? maybe
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Seriously people, this comes up EVERY FUCKING YEAR
“OH NOES, ICHIRO’S FINALLY IN DECLINE! HE’S GONNA SUCKONE!”
And every year he proves you people wrong.
Give it up already.
Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.
GTE of the week:
"SEXSON WANTS TO TASTE THE MOTHERFUCKING CURB"
~Jordan of Boise
by Goose on
Apr 19, 2008 6:48 PM PDT
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Sexson sucks.
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Past a falling Sexson.
Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.
GTE of the week:
"SEXSON WANTS TO TASTE THE MOTHERFUCKING CURB"
~Jordan of Boise
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Anyone catch that amazing 3rd period of the MTL vs. BOS?
Some pretty intense action.
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Wahburn K's Hunter? Buhhh?
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Proposal:
Bench Vidro, Sexson to DH, Norton to 1B. Hm…? Hm…?
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WHAT THE ****?!
I’ve gone either gone bat** insane, or the radar gun just rang up 94 mph.
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Judging by my typing skills,
it’s the first one.
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The apocalypse is nigh...
There’s no way that just happened.
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Lopez needs to turn on those inside pitches
Not push them to RCF
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Salute to kids weekend is going to suck
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I hope he gets FIVE leukemia
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And then Beltre shows up to console him
And just punches him in the face instead
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I hope Tori Hunter rapes him.
Afterwords I hope Tori Hunter is then hung for being a birthday-wrecking pedophile.
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Fuck foul balls in the ear with a chainsaw
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Don't know if its been mentioned
But that “punchless” Oakland lineup managed to knock Greinke out after 5 innings.
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Fuck, he gave me good fantasy innings against the wrong team.
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ARGHHHHHH
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Why hasn't anyone killed that fat whiny son of a bitch yet?
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He always looks like someone stole his stapler
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on
Apr 19, 2008 7:00 PM PDT
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Heresy.
The Church of Felix will you at the stake for suggesting such a thing.
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and it really pisses me off, because what the hell, the Angels lost 2 aces and they still arguably
have better pitching than we do
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Uh their pitching is still not nearly as good as ours.
Small Sample Size—you may not have heard of it.
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it's not a sample size issue
our staff has been better than their staff in 2008



