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Baltimore Orioles at Seattle Mariners, Apr 24, 2008 7:10 PM PDT


Lineup

Baltimore Orioles @ Seattle Mariners

04/24/08 7:10 PM PDT

Baltimore Orioles Seattle Mariners
Brian Roberts - 2B Ichiro Suzuki - CF
Melvin Mora - 3B Jose Lopez - 2B
Nick Markakis - RF Raul Ibanez - "LF"
Kevin Millar - 1B Adrian Beltre - 3B
Aubrey Huff - DH Jose Vidro - DH
Jay Payton - LF Richie Sexson - 1B
Ramon Hernandez - C Kenji Johjima - C
Adam Jones - CF Willie Bloomquist - RF
Brandon Fahey - SS Yuniesky Betancourt - SS
W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Jarrod Washburn 1-3 4 4 0 0 0 0 24.0 28 11 11 3 2 13 4.13 1.25

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Adam Loewen 0-1 3 3 0 0 0 0 15.2 16 11 11 4 12 11 6.32 1.79
So the network's been having some major server trouble lately (and I'd like to stress that we're still not out of the woods, and that the site could go down again at any moment). And you know what? A big part of me is glad, because for the first time in several days, I haven't had to be a policeman. I hate being a policeman. And until recently, I'd never had to be one before. But lately things have started to get out of control, as a handful of people have exceeded the threshold at which the community can police itself. And that forces an angry Jeff to intervene when he really doesn't want to.
 
I'm not going to talk about regular comments or diaries right now. We can save that discussion for another time (hint: don't be an asshole, don't immediately take things off topic, and if you can't think of 75 words for a diary, don't post a diary). What I want to focus on today is conduct in game threads. I've heard from countless people over the years that the game threads are what really sucked them in, and the quality and fun are things I've tried to protect. But while the rules have always been lax, at some point this year people decided for whatever reason that anything goes, and that just isn't true. That isn't true at all.
 
I'm not going to make up a list of regulations, because some people are always going to look for loopholes. What I will say is this: use your God damn brain. Don't make threats, don't be a bigot, and don't be stupid. The whole idea behind Game Thread Emotion is that people should be allowed to express themselves however they like in times of extreme happiness or dejection, but GTE doesn't cover some of the things people have said recently. If you're saying something for the sole purpose of getting a reaction - and it's completely obvious when you do - don't say it. That's not the point. LL is a baseball blog, not a safe haven for shock jocks.
 
If you're smart enough to use the internet and register for a website, you're smart enough to know when you're crossing the line. I'm going to be patrolling a lot more vigilantly than I have in the past, so consider this your first and only warning. Offenders will be punished at my discretion, and the punishments won't be light. End of story.
 
Go Mariners.

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Can you imagine what would happen if this place went down for a week?

People would riot.

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 24, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then we'd take over Baker's blog.

The results would be catastrophic.

by BrianL on Apr 24, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

It would never work. Too many un-hardcore fans, most user unfriendly format ever.

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They had trouble yesterday with just a half dozen of us commenting over there.

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I didn't make very many either.

Course, I only half paid attention to the game while doing work anyways.

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was sitting in the dark

frantically hitting refresh hoping LL would come back, quietly saying to myself “come LL, I change, I won’t smother you anymore, honest” and so on and so forth.

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Robert needs to be updating neolookoutlanding

when these things happen

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 24, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get drunk when LL goes down so that would probably be a bad idea

We do need to make some sort of permanent LL bomb shelter though

by Robert on Apr 24, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

maybe we can borrow part of USSM’s server. I’ll email DMZ about it

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 24, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Mariners!!!!

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Apr 24, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least it's not Batista pitching tonight.

Jarrod is no Felix, but at least he doesn’t drag the innings on and on and on and on and on…

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on Apr 24, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit Joel

that’s a play.

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's okay...

I have a Joel jersey…

by BrianL on Apr 24, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's one of my favorite

charts ever. Jeff hooked me on LL with that.

by BrianL on Apr 24, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was at that game!

I left Everett at a quarter to four, intending to see BP and I didn’t get there until after the first pitch.

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

until he got hurt

sucked terribly and began to complain about the press ragging him. Dude, the Seattle press is the softest press you gonna find.

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not according to Clay Bennett!

‘Bennett reacted to a column by Seattle Times columnist Steve Kelley: “All of these guys are against us. Seattle has the most inept and difficult sports media of any major market.”’

by Nick S on Apr 24, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was such a Joel Piniero fan for about a year and a half

I remember when he had amassed some kind of crazy streak for putting away right handers. It was amazing.

Gil Meche and Joel Piniero were the future!!!

by marinator on Apr 24, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My guess

Felix impregnating you = OK (when done in moderation)
surprise sex for JJ in the shower= not ok

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck my pussy

and go give raul aids you six foot cunt were hilarious comments

I think the problem is when people start to think, “okay, that line was crossed, now I need to take it further.” and we get comments about ass raping JJ Putz.

by Matthew on Apr 24, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would disagree

about the “go give raul aids” being funny, but then again that’s why I don’t hang out in the game threads.

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well it's the absurdity of the sentence

more than the acutal sentiment.

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm trying to come up with a joke

about an antisemitic piece of dirt at the bottom of a river, but I’m drawing a blank.

by Teej on Apr 24, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just so we're clear

you understand that you’re ~1 bad comment away from taking a vacation, right?

by Jeff on Apr 24, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But that's OK...

...because then we’d get….uh…..wait, I’m confused now.

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Am I this blog's designated loose cannon?

Or more likely this blog’s designated “stupid idiot comments sayer guy”? That isn’t really what I had intended, but yes, I already know I have a target on my back.

I kind of feel like Albert Belle

by marinator on Apr 24, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

People can change

and some people should.

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The problem is that people think.

GTE is spontaneous. Like someone else said, if you have to think about it, don’t post it.

And never ever try to “top” something just to top it. You’re just gonna make an ass out of yourself

Go Nova

by dbroncos31 on Apr 24, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you have to think about the GTE you are going to post, then don't post it.

Like Jeff said a few days ago, the beauty of GTE is that it’s often hilarious because it’s the first thing that comes to people’s minds when something in the game makes them really happy or really pissed.

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Per Baker

Bedard will be pitching Saturday.

by BrianL on Apr 24, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm so depressed right now.

I come to LL looking for a pick-me-up because I’m stuck at work, and what do I get? A lecture. Not to say that a lecture wasn’t in order. It’s just sad to me that people are being lame. Stop being lame, people!

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

by The Alaskan on Apr 24, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry

if they don’t stop being lame, then you won’t have to worry about them much longer.

by Jeff on Apr 24, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Loewen's hometown game

Should be interesting to see how he performs a couple of hours away from his childhood backyard up here in Canada.

What do you guys think of Norton? Do you think he is capable of being an effective DH?

by Tony S on Apr 24, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh, also, good hockey game on right now

check out the habs vs flyers if you want to kill time before the game

by Tony S on Apr 24, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A gamethread without swearng

would be like sex without crying.

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See

this: good
killing Jews: bad

by Jeff on Apr 24, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another thing to write down

LL >>>>> HH

which is not entirely evident from a bunch of the recent comment threads. I like this place because it’s smart, funny, and informative; lately it’s been smart and informative.

Can I still petition for an essay-based new commenter application? “In 25 words or less, describe what’s funny”.

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In 25 words or less, describe what's funny

Adam Jones, George Sherrill, Kam Mickolio, Chris Tillman and Tony Butler for the walking DL that is Erik Bedard.

... oh wait, that’s not funny. Guess I fail. :(

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's funny, all right

just more in the Utah miner sense than the John Oliver sense.

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Raul:

quick release, very strong arm

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice...

... teeth? I’m no good at this.

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

by The Alaskan on Apr 24, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Frank Fucking Thomas in Oakland noooooo

Plz to commence ur career collapse, plz

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 walks today

that is more than the whole Mariners last night!

by Fin on Apr 24, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe the M's were dumb enough not to sign him.

Pro-rated minimum contract with no 2009 contractual obligations? All we had to to was to guarantee regular DH playing time. It’s almost a given that he’s going to do better than Vidro, and releasing Vidro means his 2009 contract won’t vest. What bullshit.

by redwolf75 on Apr 24, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can't?

Are you a recent M’s fan?

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As in

If you have been a fan long enough to know about how the M’s organization works, why does their lack of pursuit of Thomas surprise you?

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Recent

as in Danny Tartabull, Kevin Mitchell, and David Ortiz say hello

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fucking cocksucking Flyers

Bunch of slimy assholes

Go Nova

by dbroncos31 on Apr 24, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pussyfooting around is not a skill.

Dammit Kovalev is still sooo good

Go Nova

by dbroncos31 on Apr 24, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was referring to the powerplay

but I guess diving is a skill.

by Jeff on Apr 24, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel bad for you

but I don’t feel bad for the Flyers. Sorry.

by Jeff on Apr 24, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's cool bro.

I probably could never root for the Sens either. That series where we scored 2 regulation goals made me want to eat my own face

Go Nova

by dbroncos31 on Apr 24, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly one of the most fun hockey games I have ever seen

It ended with like 14 eligible players combined, IIRC.

Go Nova

by dbroncos31 on Apr 24, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that still the most single game PIMs in NHL history?

Take that, people-who-think-Ottawa’s-always-been-soft.

by Jeff on Apr 24, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but that was only because we're tough.

Without us there would have been 0 penalty minutes.

And a 10,000-0 final score

Go Nova

by dbroncos31 on Apr 24, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

We already had a Hockey section.

Oh well. Osgood. I loved you on NHL 97. I hate you now.

by Slica on Apr 24, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zaloumis interviewing McLaren

Squinty had this face like, “DON’TLOOKATHERBOOBSDON’TLOOKATHERBOOBSDON’TLOOKATHERBOOBS…”

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Because then I would be forced to set the internet on fire

because propagating Jack Johnson on the world is an evil, evil thing to do.

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack Johnson is far too vanilla to get that worked up about.

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

by The Alaskan on Apr 24, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

but that's the point

it’s the fact that the vanilla has become cool that I tend to get really worked up about.

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack Johnson

Isn’t he that dead black boxing champ?

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, that's Joe Jackson

oh wait, no, that’s the singer. No, it’s the ballplayer. Now I’m confused again.

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You gotta fix the World Series look sharp!

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   4 recs

This is exactly why I'm glad

there are ways to recommend posts. That was awesome.

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would go insane.

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on Apr 24, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You aren't already?

Speaking of which, are you paying attention to your fantasy team Coach? Cause I’m about to send warnings to the 4 that aren’t before I lock them.

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

successful despots don't need school

but they do need good fantasy baseball teams. Get on it.

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can't possibly have so much homework

that you can’t tinker with your fantasy team. Take it from me Coach, I never did my homework and I got a 3.0.

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coach just needs to start a 9-5

then he’ll be able to tinker with his fantasy team eight hours a day!

by Jeff on Apr 24, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did my homework

but that’s because I worked quickly.

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there anyone besides

obnoxious college kids who listens to Jack Johnson?

I haven’t heard anyone mention/listen to him since I was a college freshman 7 years ago.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 24, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I sincerely hope not.

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

by pdb on Apr 24, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

God I hate Jack Johnson

cookie cutter, trite pop crap.

by BrianL on Apr 24, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait!!!

The Avs are playing the Red Wings? I thought they were playing San Jose.

Sorry Sharks fans. Suck it Red Wings!

by Slica on Apr 24, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GO WINGS GO!!!

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on Apr 24, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Francisco Lirano's line:

Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Liriano (L, 0-3) 0.2 5 6 6 3 0 0 11.32

by redwolf75 on Apr 24, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Balentein

not in Tacoma’s lineup tonight, must still be recovering.

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 24, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

he better be back by Sunday, I’m going to that game and I need more than 2 players out there I recognize

by Nick S on Apr 24, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

goddamn cunt Flyers someone will pay for this.

Go Nova

by dbroncos31 on Apr 24, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You'd think you would be use to that by now.

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you know who said that?

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on Apr 24, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

William Dafoe, as Klaus Daimler in The Life Aquatic

With Steve Zissou.

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on Apr 24, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then you haven't lived.

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on Apr 24, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just ask the cheeseburger lover.

Clearly he knows about experiencing life to the fullest. The terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles.

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

by The Alaskan on Apr 24, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I pick...

a Je…Ha. I fooled you. I’m not gonna go there.

For real I pick Crosby. He deserves to die anyway

Go Nova

by dbroncos31 on Apr 24, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blowers talking to Krueger

ahhh….my…..breain….itz…..aeaheji

by Matthew on Apr 24, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That is a winning smile.

I would totally let him buy me dinner.

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

by The Alaskan on Apr 24, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

By July

Krueger’s Keys to the Game
-Try hard to win
-Losing is bad
-Just have fun out there

by Nick S on Apr 24, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

During his pitching career

Krueger’s Keys To The Game
- Don’t start me
- Use me for mop-up duty
- If I’m on the mound, Lou, you’re screwed

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

That’s too good.

by Fin on Apr 24, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

:Saves for future photoshop opportunities.

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAHEY!!

Bradtastic!!

by MFAN on Apr 24, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jarrod, please don't make me as angry as you did last time

because I was ready to punch a lot of Angels fans last time and I don’t want to be banned from LL

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Dodgers

:clap :clap :clap

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 24, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed it is

I don’t know why, but there is a strong correlation between the two.

Also I started watching the Dodgers before I moved to SoCal, mostly because of Beltre back in like 99-00.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 24, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As far as I can tell

it’s SC-Dodgers-Lakers
and UCLA-Angels-Clippers

although a lot of UCLA ppl love the Lakers too

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You also forgot

UCLA-Ducks
USC-Kings

And possibly:

UCLA-Raiders
USC-Rams

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 24, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey

it’s not our fault we have all those damn OC kids

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weeeeell

I’m biased, but that’s the impression I’ve gained.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 24, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think anyone likes the Raiders

but I totally agree on the Ducks – UCLA loves them for some reason

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Giants.

:clap :clap :clap

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on Apr 24, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

.....

I blame Washburn for what just happened.

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dave in midseason form

already forgetting who’s at the plate

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOOOO

Jarrod Washburn!!!!!!!!!

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Since we're about to See the M's on offense

thought it would be appropriate to pass on that Clement just hit #5 for Tacoma… 3-run shot.

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 24, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

:(

Is he ready yet?

Kenji for DH?

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 24, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What happened to Chad Billingsley

wasn’t he supposed to be good?

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 24, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I certainly hope so

no more Loaiza please :(

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 24, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just ordered that new pasta from Pizza Hut

Just awful. Tastes like cafeteria food.

Also, why do the Red Sox hate us so much, with Dice-K and Beckett being scratched back to back?!

by marinator on Apr 24, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I could've told you that

just by the pictures.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 24, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A flu going around the Boston clubhouse I hear.

In any case, it DEFINITELY wasn’t a vermin-delivered retrovirus developed in the ideal conditions of Angel Stadium for the specific purpose of taking down Boston’s good players. So, you can rest easy on that score. Yeah. >_>;

~Till the Halo burns out...

by Zu Long on Apr 24, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel like everything I thought about the world was wrong.

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

by The Alaskan on Apr 24, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro walks

to leadoff?
DNA Sample needed!

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 24, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Loewen

didn’t get the memo on Lopez not swinging.

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 24, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Loewen isn't a reader.

As a lefty, he’s more into artsy crap.

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

by The Alaskan on Apr 24, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

whew

That sets the universe right.

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that was really close to a balk

that foot almost went behind the back leg.

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 24, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gameday says

picked off AND caught stealing.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 24, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you mean number 5

the umpire just called him out on a pitch EVEN FARTHER outside.

~Till the Halo burns out...

by Zu Long on Apr 24, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Andruw Jones is terrible.

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Diets do wonders

I guess he’s taking the 16 mil per and tanking it.

by marinator on Apr 24, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Dodgers are hilarious

But Kemp and Eithier would disagree.

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the Mariners keep getting bent over...

...they’re gonna pull a Kaz Matsui.

by Slica on Apr 24, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Philly Hughes pulled after 2 IP

anyone hear anything? Gotta be an injury of some sort.

by Matthew on Apr 24, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What about Chamberlain

he’s going to be in the rotation, uh oh. At least their owner knows not to keep a good young pitcher as a set up guy.

by Fin on Apr 24, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough

But I was acknowledging about how the M’s insist on keeping Morrow as a set up guy rather than grooming him to be a starter.

by Fin on Apr 24, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's single handedly spiting me

in the one league I mistakenly drafted him in.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Apr 24, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So to recap

the power that be thought this lineup would score enough runs to get us to a World Series.

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ITS THE MAGNETS

DAMMIT!

Fans are typically idiots.

by The Typical Idiot Fan on Apr 24, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

To be fair...

that looked like the type of titanium necklace thing that the Red Sox wear (which Matt Hasselbeck wears as well).

Because, uh, titanium does way more than magnets…

by Strang on Apr 24, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BELTREEEE

FUNK BLAST

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Apr 24, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

KING AWESOME!!

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hahahahaha

they have bracelets made of chasing away demons!

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BELTRE BLAST

He just gave that pitch a Cleveland Steamer.

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BELTRE!!

Bradtastic!!

by MFAN on Apr 24, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I R

Pleased.

by Slica on Apr 24, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOO

Turbo can’t beat out those infield singles any more. >:(

by Fin on Apr 24, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What speed?

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on Apr 24, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you

for saving him from the obvious ‘seed’ jokes

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I spare nobody.

There’s a lot of fertile humor in seed jokes.

Fans are typically idiots.

by The Typical Idiot Fan on Apr 24, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But you don't want to end up like the Giants

and mess up your middle infield with Bocock.

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...

Vidro doesn’t run very fast

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Clement for starting C

please!

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 24, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

just tacked on a single

to his homerun… average at .381.

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 24, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The one stat you mention is actually the least complimentary.

He’s walking a ton, slugging a ton… and you give us BA. Do better.

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

by The Alaskan on Apr 24, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Kenji

Please stop hitting the ball straight up and/or to third base

Thanks,

Lookout Landing

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember how Beltre has a torn ligament in his hand?

Yeah, me neither. Because it’s a non-issue.

by Jeff on Apr 24, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Didn't he just have an error?

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

by The Alaskan on Apr 24, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't get to see it.

I was wondering.

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

by The Alaskan on Apr 24, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

PEG OUTS!

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't teabag Raul's arm just yet, Dave

He was like 180 feet from home plate.

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

88!

uhhhh…

by chinn on Apr 24, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me

or is bringing your infield up in the third inning of a game you’re already winning not make a whole lot of sense?

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Our strike zone

Is almost as tiny as Hillary Clinton’s penis.

Almost.

by Slica on Apr 24, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Was Jarrod Washburn

In ‘The Lost Boys’?

Will he be in the 2nd one coming out this year?

by Slica on Apr 24, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Washburn

Looks a little like Keifer Sutherland.

I love the movie, too.

by Slica on Apr 24, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to set up the DP, Wash.

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

by The Alaskan on Apr 24, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Markakis vs. Washburn

I’m not going to watch this.

by JLC on Apr 24, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Currently Washburn meltsdown after 90 pitches

What will be his meltdown threshold during year four of his contract? _

by JI on Apr 24, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Like six pitches

Leadoff hitter: Ground out to Yuni
2: single
3: double
4: single
5: homer
6: triple
7: walk

NEW PITCHER!!

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i meant funk

so used to swearing when offense is up

by basebliman on Apr 24, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yuni hit that exactly where he aimed it

God that’s annoying for a pitcher.

by Jeff on Apr 24, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

On a scale of "a lot" to "way too much"

this game reminds you of yesterday how much?

by Matthew on Apr 24, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Neihaus just pointed that out.

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Willie may be

a joke with a bat, but put him on the bases he’s pretty darn good at his job.

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 24, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeesh Ichiro

get some of that swinging out in the cages before the game.

by Matthew on Apr 24, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bases loaded, nobody out

Why do I have a sinking feeling in the bottom of my stomach?

Other than the crappy Pizza Hut pasta I just consumed?

by marinator on Apr 24, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is that pasta any good?

I’ve thought about ordering it.

by Fin on Apr 24, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO

It was dried out, greasy, and tasted like they put some Hunt’s spaghetti sauce ontop of it.

by marinator on Apr 24, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok I'll know to stick with the pizza

Can’t resist that pan crust.

by Fin on Apr 24, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Of course, I ordered a pizza with the pasta just in case the pasta sucked.

Yay for fallback plans.

by marinator on Apr 24, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was going to say

now would be a perfect time to hack at the first pitch Jose.

Then that happened.

by Matthew on Apr 24, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He went for it all

on the first pitch? O… M….G!

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 24, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Lopez!!!

thatll do for now.

by Slica on Apr 24, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

thank god he held up

I thought the ump was about to call him out.

by JLC on Apr 24, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

must get many runs

many many more runs.

by Matthew on Apr 24, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

such exciting offense

at least we have a bigger lead though

by basebliman on Apr 24, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, walks

You know, those things we couldn’t get against Daniel Spray-Chart Cabrera

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow!

Double steal!

by Jamelah on Apr 24, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was awesome.

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOOHOO DOUBLE STEAL

I love the double steal. If I were managing a team we’d double steal all the time.

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I AM RANDOR

I WEAR A CROWN OF TALONS ONTO WHICH BITS OF YOU WILL BE IMPALED

by Jeff on Apr 24, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did Vidro really hit it that far?

Wow the wind must have picked up

by marinator on Apr 24, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY SHIT TURBO!!!

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hahahaha

I guess Adam Jones wouldn’t have had that one….. Double for Turbo!

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Apr 24, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So even in heaven

Vidro and Wilkerson are still on the team? Man, that’s what we call a low ceiling.

by Jamelah on Apr 24, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones catches that.

Then runs it for a touchdown.

by ThundaPC on Apr 24, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Adam Loewen pulled

Yeah, he’s not having a good career so far.

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OKAY

FROM NOW ON I AM PREDICTING ALL BAD THINGS FOR THE MARINERS

This inning I predicted Loafie would take the first damn pitch and that Vidro would do something sucky

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So apparently, for the next Giant's game

they are offering $1 off for every K Tim Lincecum has today. Tickets started at $18

Giants pay fans $2 to go to the next game!

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Giant's?

Really? Wow I’m stupid

by seattlebruin on Apr 24, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still wouldn't go

Not unless I could wear a T-Shirt that says “I want more Bocock.”

by JLC on Apr 24, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So uh

the continuation of Gameday fun:

Photobucket

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Apr 24, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ground rule double

you lika da salami don’t you

by Tony S on Apr 24, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hot damn!

I get home and find out we have a lead of more than a single run!

by BrianL on Apr 24, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

However that home run

was not worthy of a “hot damn!”

by BrianL on Apr 24, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See what I mean?

Jay Payton is horrible.

by Matthew on Apr 24, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great day to have Jay Payton on your fantasy team

Not that having him on your team is a good idea in general.

by Gomez on Apr 24, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope AJ can pick it up now

He’s on my fantasy team. I know, I am hoping he breaks out this year.

by Fin on Apr 24, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need a new thread. This one is acting weird.

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

by Goose on Apr 24, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs