2-5

by Jeff on Apr 7, 2008 6:07 PM PDT in Game Recaps Comment 93 comments

Once again I was intending to get home from work and watch the MLB.tv archived video, but then I accidentally found out the final score around 3:30. (You'd be surprised how difficult it is for a person with my Internet habits to avoid baseball scores.) At first I was mad at myself, but then I thought, boy, talk about your time savers.

Biggest Contribution: Raul Ibanez, +16.4%
Biggest Suckfest: Eric O'Flaherty, -24.8%
Most Important AB: Ibanez double, +13.7%
Most Important Pitch: Huff homer, -28.1%
Total Contribution by Pitcher(s): -22.9%
Total Contribution by Hitters: -27.1%
Total Contribution by Opposition: 0.0%
(What is this chart?)

I'm pretty sure this entire series was George Sherrill giving an extended one-finger salute to everyone who thought the Bedard trade was simply exchanging a talented young outfielder for an established ace. Guess what? It hurt the bullpen too, and while Eric O'Flaherty isn't nearly as bad as he's looked so far, he's still a substantial downgrade. We sacrificed an awful lot to get our #1, and while the highs will be terrific, this is the kind of unreliability we'll have to deal with in between. Get used to feeling uneasy.

(On a side note: even if I did want to watch the MLB.tv archived video, it won't load. I'm not entirely sure what the purpose is of having an archive if you're not going to make it accessible. Is anyone else having this problem?)

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Well so much for getting out of the gate fast

and taking advantage of Lackey and Escobar being out.

If Pinocchio has a cocaine problem and he lies about it, does that make it worse?

by Goose on Apr 7, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Fortunately, GS52 is on my fantasy team

On the other hand, I would've taken 3 M's wins over 3 GS52 saves anyday

by Fin on Apr 7, 2008 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And hopefully, Bedard will be our losing streak stopper that we got him for

by Fin on Apr 7, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Two things, since MLB.tv just started working:

(1) great awareness by Beltre there in the fourth

(2) Sexson seems to have taken sliding notes from Jose Guillen

by Jeff on Apr 7, 2008 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Kill me now.

by Fett42 on Apr 7, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Exact same situation, close enough at least...

I'd been in class since 9 this morning, and at right around 3:30 I got anxious to know what happened, and saw the score. I spent the rest of that class doodling pictures of hanging myself.

by thenatural on Apr 7, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Look for this in Right Field starting Friday.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Apr 7, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Improved offense

AND LF defense!

by Fett42 on Apr 7, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate that this is true, but you're right.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Apr 7, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd still DH him regardless.

Free Barry Bonds

by JI on Apr 7, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Personally, I'd prefer this:

C Clement
1B Ibanez
2B Lopez
3B Beltre
SS Betancourt
LF Balentien
CF Ichiro
RF Wilkerson
DH Bonds

Good all around defense except for maybe 1B. I just feel like Kenji's gonna have a big collapse this year...and I'm sure by mid-May Clement will be ready, even if his skills behind the plate aren't great.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

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

I agree with Bonds being better defensively

even though he can't run because he'll take much better routes. However, he's an old man and you've gotta keep his legs fresh otherwise he'd robably get hurt/ underperform/ need a shit ton of days off.

Free Barry Bonds

by JI on Apr 7, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also, I've solved the PR problem

use this picture with the appropriate team logos photoshopped in:

No one can look like an asshole with flags behind them. Flags! Look, flags!

Free Barry Bonds

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

Time for some Photoshop

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Apr 7, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

USA... America, we stand as one!

Annnnnd we must carrrrrrrry onnnnnnn!

by Jordan of Boise on Apr 7, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Too bad he's saluting (is that a salute?) with the wrong hand.

Curse you, Detroit Lions!

by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't question Barry Bonds' patriotism.

If you do, the terrorists win.

by BrianL on Apr 7, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't question Osama bin Laden's patriotism.

If you do, the terrorists w-wait...

Curse you, Detroit Lions!

by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Osama Bin Laden is just a little bit misunderstood

by Robert on Apr 7, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Our new DH (a real explosive bat)

by Jordan of Boise on Apr 7, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Smaller images please

(This goes for everyone. Especially Paul.)

by Jeff on Apr 7, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get a better monitor

That image is quite manageable at a modest 1400x1050. Pauls, on the other hand, require a drive in movie theatre.

by Jordan of Boise on Apr 7, 2008 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dammit!

I forget the 'width="400"' parameter ONE TIME and I hear about it for months.

Glad to know I'm still loved 'round these parts ;-)

Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum

by PositivePaul on Apr 8, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hang in there, you'll make Star yet.

Free Barry Bonds

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

You got a long way to go before you get to Eagle, son.

by BrianL on Apr 7, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I also find this clip fascinating.

What? Still no embedding?

Free Barry Bonds

by JI on Apr 7, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Needs less testicle.

...and now I'm here

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

by lemonverbena on Apr 7, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok, this is as good as I can do, but it really looks like crap. Someone else wanna try?

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Apr 7, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You suck!

by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You wouldn't believe how thin your act is wearing

by Jeff on Apr 7, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Holy cow, that wasn't me.

I swear to God it wasn't me.

Curse you, Detroit Lions!

by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh, that wasn't supposed to trick anyone.

by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uh-huh.

Free Barry Bonds

by JI on Apr 7, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Much better.

Curse you, Detroit Lions!

by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well this won't get confusing at all

by Jeff on Apr 7, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Somebody is posting at me, Jeff.

Curse you, Detroit Lions!

by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

*As me.

Curse you, Detroit Lions!

by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes I figured that out

by Jeff on Apr 7, 2008 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So it's one of the other moderators.

Graham I'm guessing.

Curse you, Detroit Lions!

by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Incorrect on three counts.

Curse you, Detroit Lions!

by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Please continue

...this has all the hallmarks of a LL HOF Thread Comedy Goldmine.

Free Barry Bonds

by JI on Apr 7, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I touch myself at night.

Curse you, Detroit Lions!

by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brilliant.

by BrianL on Apr 8, 2008 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wrong

I know exactly who it is. But I'll allow it.

by Jeff on Apr 7, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was writing a wrap-up

So count me out.

by Gomez on Apr 7, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's you!

Curse you, Detroit Lions!

by Coach Owens on Apr 8, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's me!

by redwolf75 on Apr 8, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

or not

by redwolf75 on Apr 8, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

At 6:11 AM BST?

Yeah, I have better things to do with my time. Like sleep.

by Graham on Apr 8, 2008 1:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It looks like he has boobs.

Free Barry Bonds

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

but the possiblities are endless

I think this has the power to win over the overly PR conscious FO!

Free Barry Bonds

by JI on Apr 7, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My attempt.

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

Nice. Very minor, but you can still see the orange on his Giants cap.

by redwolf75 on Apr 7, 2008 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

not bad

Free Barry Bonds

by JI on Apr 7, 2008 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is awesome

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Apr 7, 2008 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was already in the original but can't you get the green out between his legs?

by Schuxu on Apr 8, 2008 3:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What, exactly, are you doing looking between Barry's legs???

Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum

by PositivePaul on Apr 8, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man that is a dream come true!

Its just sad that a team would choose to sign miguel cairo over Bonds.

by Fin on Apr 7, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

MLB videos

I'm having trouble with the videos at mlb.com also. They don't work half the time and the whole interface is horribly designed. I don't know why they had to change something that wasn't broken.

by straypuppy on Apr 7, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs