2-5
by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 7, 2008 6:07 PM PDT
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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
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 Sullivan on Apr 7, 2008 6:28 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
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!
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 Sullivan 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
Needs less testicle.
...and now I'm here
by CapSea on Apr 7, 2008 7:18 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 wouldn't believe how thin your act is wearing
by Jeff Sullivan 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
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 Sullivan 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
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
Wrong
I know exactly who it is. But I'll allow it.
by Jeff Sullivan 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
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
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
I think the fork in Richie's back got taken out and plunged into EOF's potato.
I'm also pretty sure that's a sexual metaphor for something.
by Matthew on Apr 7, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I approve of this comment.
Free Barry Bonds
by JI on Apr 7, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All of the struggling bullpen members (Lowe, Taters)
are currently on TV, being interviewed about why Charlton is a great influence.
Speaking of which, I'd be content with us putting some rage against Charlton. He was the guy who said Felix needs to throw almost only fastballs.
...and now I'm here
by CapSea on Apr 7, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind that
If he throw them almost only at people's heads. In the dugout.
by Jordan of Boise on Apr 7, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
When I first read this comment, I thought they were talking about Jimmerson, and I was confused as to why a backup outfielder was giving pitching advice. Then I realized who they were acctually talking about, and it makes much more sense.
by joof on Apr 7, 2008 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimerson may do a better job.
...and now I'm here
by CapSea on Apr 8, 2008 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I leave you with this. no words.
(I also have a funk blast one I am yet to debut)
by PShwa on Apr 7, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I nominate this to be added to the official LL images section.
If Pinocchio has a cocaine problem and he lies about it, does that make it worse?
by Goose on Apr 7, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
30 seconds in imageready.
This is me not lurking.
by PhilKenSebben on Apr 7, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that a good thing?
actually...wait no.
probably not...
we don't need more things to get 50,000 people to look like they are complaining about.
by PShwa on Apr 7, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best. Animated. GIF. Ever.
//okay, so I killed an already dead meme. Sue me.
Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum
by PositivePaul on Apr 8, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's getting a french fry facial.
I reject your reality and substitute my own!
by Phildopip on Apr 8, 2008 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side
F-Rod just blew a save in the 9th. 3-2, go Indians!
by marinator on Apr 7, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Make that 4-2
Curse you, Detroit Lions!
by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And now Borowski has loaded the bases with Hunter up...
grrrrrrrrrrrr
by JuliaHope on Apr 7, 2008 10:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea how Borowski still has a job
Free Barry Bonds
by JI on Apr 7, 2008 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY MOTHERFUCKER
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_07_clemlb_anamlb_1&mode=gameday
Curse you, Detroit Lions!
by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 10:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The fan graph for this game is NUTS.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Apr 7, 2008 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torii Hunter is regressing
in grand style, I might add.
Curse you, Detroit Lions!
by Coach Owens on Apr 7, 2008 10:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're still logged on as coach.
...and now I'm here
by CapSea on Apr 8, 2008 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed all but half of one of these games
Needless to say, I'm totally fine with that.
by Gomez on Apr 7, 2008 11:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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