5/11: Open Game Thread, Part 2
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You have got to be fucking kidding me.
Boy am I glad I spent the weekend out of town.
The 2008 Seattle Mariners: [COATHANGERS] and [FECAL MATTER] since late April.
by eponymous_coward on May 11, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck I was in the middle of a post
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In an ideal world
Ichiro, Lopez, and Beltre all succeed and we still lose.
The artist formerly known as Katal
by Katal LM on May 11, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, Bill Simmons' podcast with Joe Sheehan is pretty good
A lot of stats talk and why people who say that stats suck are morons
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cairo should bunt.
Keep that average above the retard line
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, we're the home team!
Why don’t we just bat Ichiro and Beltre back to back all the way down the lineup and use ghost runners when they get on?
-aaron c.
by acblue on May 11, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've obviously missed a meme.
What is up with this “Home team” stuff?
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone wrote a diary
Asking why certain American League teams don’t do away with the DH when at home, and why certain National League teams, like the Rockies, don’t use the DH more often for their home games.
The artist formerly known as Katal
by Katal LM on May 11, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FnA's thought that home teams could make whatever rules they want.
Search Question?
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You haven't seen the 'question' fanpost?
-aaron c.
by acblue on May 11, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ghost runners would be amazing.
We’d need to sign Casper though. He’s got great wheels
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best possible situation there
I wish they’d bean Cairo everytime
by marinator on May 11, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cairo is a pussy.
Sexson would have torn Floyd’s head off.
by Wilder. on May 11, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I really want to support this goddamn team
but they are making it so hard. FUCK.THIS.SHIT.
by marinator on May 11, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He, Swisher and another dude are doing it for Mother's Day/Breast Cancer Awareness
Coldly devouring reason as if it were a delectable snack
by Frosty Raptor on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It really is the White Sox versus Ichiro
Coldly devouring reason as if it were a delectable snack
by Frosty Raptor on May 11, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and he was safe
when it sucks… it sucks..
Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!
by MfaninAlaska on May 11, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go skipper!
That would have been awesome if he ran out there, ignored the ump, and just squinted at the bag for ten seconds in silence, and ran back to the dugout.
by lyleleander on May 11, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
THAT WAS A BAD CALL
Send that fuckwad bush league ump back where he came from
by chinn on May 11, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG
a lead?
Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!
by MfaninAlaska on May 11, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's you regressing Floyd
Take it up the tailpipe
by marinator on May 11, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SOMEBODY GO CHECK AND SEE IF RIVERS ARE TURNING TO BLOOD!!!
-aaron c.
by acblue on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is like the 3rd time we've come back from down 2 runs..
At any point in the game. Ew.
RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
J-Lo..nice
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pull the ball more.
Seriously, I mean that.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Loafie does good things at the plate
when he ignores Jeff Pentland.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Clement has quite an eye
Please don’t trade for Griffey please don’t trade for Griffey please don’t trade for Griffey
by marinator on May 11, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe's Tracer
gives me a mental image of Michael J. Fox playing darts.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW Strike 1 was ~8 feet outside
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kobe Bryant limping!
YEEEEEEEESS! YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, wrong game…
by Wilder. on May 11, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's pulling a Jordan
Playing possum!
by marinator on May 11, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bullshit fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't much care for the NBA
but Kobe and the Lakers suffering makes me smile.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So this Howell guy on TB
is doing pretty well. It’s too bad we never wanted him. Like if only someone had written about him…
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell
why does the FOXBOX say SEA 3 CHI 2?? The other team is supposed to have the bigger number.
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
by PhilKenSebben on May 11, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Technical difficulties.
The AV crew is working on it.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even the Seattle Times
has waived the white flag on the M’s….. no blog updates or game thread for today.
Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!
by MfaninAlaska on May 11, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You just got TIT-FUCKED!!!!
Nope.
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No Wlad.
No bunting. You are not allowed to do this.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey
Good things are happening, have I accidentally turned on a Rays broadcast?
by marinator on May 11, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"It's stuck underneath the cushion"
that’s what she said
by chinn on May 11, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm....so confused.
Runs? Insurance runs?
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah for pussy hits!
Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!
by MfaninAlaska on May 11, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You guys better enjoy this, because we're not scoring for another week.
-aaron c.
by acblue on May 11, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that will help us get Keebler
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially since Millwood went on the DL today
so kiss that opportunity goodbye.
by lyleleander on May 11, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Save it....we will need it later
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on May 11, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope
because that’s dated for the 9th.
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on May 11, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That can fixed.
The worst part is I distinctly remember photoshopping in the 11.
by JI on May 11, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So yea,
My expectation that Floyd was gonna no-hit us was a bit off.
by ThundaPC on May 11, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nope
just temporarily leading.
Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!
by MfaninAlaska on May 11, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's more than they've done all week
I hear that teams that finish games with the lead actually win them. Y/N?
by Gomez on May 11, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
but the M’s haven’t blown one late in a while so they’re going to try something new today.
Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!
by MfaninAlaska on May 11, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait crap are we winning?
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on May 11, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THIS MUST NOT HAPPEN
GO SOX
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on May 11, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
Cairo starting at 1B: Way to come up with a contingency plan for the Richie suspension, you losers.
by Gomez on May 11, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Part of me is thankful their not giving extra ABs to Vidro.
A larger part of me wants to strangle someone for allowing Cairo to be on the roster.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cairo makes Vidro look like Babe Fucking Ruth
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have a contingency plan called Greg Norton
oh wait
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Floyd,
Regression to the mean sucks, doesn’t it.
Signed,
Jarrod Washburn, Miguel Batista, and Carlos Silva.
Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum
by PositivePaul on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Jose
You’ve been doing well today. Pulling the ball really suits you! Could you try that again soon?
Signed,
Everyone but Jeff Pentland and Squinty
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn!
Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!
by MfaninAlaska on May 11, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I HATE BEING A MARINER FAN
FUCKW_@)
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BURN IT DOWN!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worst legacy in baseball too
Fucking savannah of a left field.
by Alex B on May 11, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ibanez moves with all the elegant grace of a wildebeast too
by Graham on May 11, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't it going to be great
when we have Ibanez and Griffey as our corner outfielders? Fucking awesome.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone else hear Sims cackling in the background?
by JI on May 11, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can the Mariners win their first +2 deficit game of the year?
The suspense is killing me.
by ThundaPC on May 11, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Angels swept by Rays
it almost gives you the urge to troll…
by JI on May 11, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mock me all you want
we’ll see be laughing when I perfect it
by Robert on May 11, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that infield-pop fakeout thing Beltre does to screw with the broadcasters.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh shut up
It’s a fucking Tits start. I’m grasping for some excitement.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
it’s not like that’s an uncomfortable phallic/color combination or anything.
by lyleleander on May 11, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the easter bunny take a dump on Swisher's face?
by chinn on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or went down on the Pink Panther
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Sims always gets worked up
on a fly ball to left.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what would be hilarious?
A Kenji funk blast.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
God, i really wanted Clement to get called up
and immediately start crushing the ball.
someone needs to blindfold him or drag him to the clubhouse
during the Vidro/Bloomquist/Cairo at bats/abortions.
by lyleleander on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Add Johjima to that
yeah, i thought so.
by lyleleander on May 11, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I wanted him to, too...
But then I woke up and realized that every time he climbed up a rung, it took him awhile to get going. So, I sorta expected him to take some time to adjust.
Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum
by PositivePaul on May 11, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Appearently, the best way to honor mom is to swing is to swing around a giant penis.
by JI on May 11, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Note to self
Avoid Safeco from 5/26 to 5/28.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My worst ever Safeco experience came at the hands of Red Sox Nation.
Yuni hit a home run against the Sox, couple of their fans sitting behind me decided to take their anger out on me. Both gave me a beer bath for some odd reason.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd dare some bitch Sawk fan to try that on me
I really would
by marinator on May 11, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I am not at all a fan of their fans
Shit if one of them poured their beer on me I would probably snap
by Nick S on May 11, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the team and they way they operate
I hate their fans. I loathe and despise their fans.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that you would have...
but i’m pretty sure spitting or throwing drinks in someone’s face is like third degree assault.
So you could have, if you so desired, called the police.
by lyleleander on May 11, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh I had the ushers remove them.
Didn’t feel like associating with them further.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, way to go
Congratulations on your restraint, too.
by lyleleander on May 11, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love how Sims was calling for Mariners fans to fill the stadium
I’m surprised no one else gave him props for that.
by JLC on May 11, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cla Meredith saves the day in San Diego
4-1 bottom 7
by Graham on May 11, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
...wait, their worse than us
how is that possible?
by JI on May 11, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And NOW you get someone up in the bullpen..awesome
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"MIKE'S HARD LIME! MIKE'S HARD LIME!"
Please tell me someone else heard that.
by JI on May 11, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I cannot honestly criticize McLaren for using Rhodes
If Rhodes were unable to strikeout hitters, I’d hate it. But really, he’s been pretty decent.
by JLC on May 11, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
strikeout
redeemed.
Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!
by MfaninAlaska on May 11, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do we let our starters shit themselves before we take them out?
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Squinty naps in the dugout.
Relievers get late warmups as a result.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there were only 2 people standing
in that video….
Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!
by MfaninAlaska on May 11, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
two guys standing = standing ovation
for Miguel? hahahaha
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by MfaninAlaska on May 11, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GJ ALR
You aren’t as bad as we all thought
by marinator on May 11, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If AJ makes us pay for the IBB
I will cry.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Arthur Lee Rhodes - not yet finished
That surgery did you well.
by marinator on May 11, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well Arthur
feel free to fuck me up the ass for doubting you.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That works.
Holy shit, we might do the opposite of that losing thing.
by JLC on May 11, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If he didn't apply the tag before the runner home scored
would that have counted?
by lyleleander on May 11, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If the runner scored before he actually tags him, does it count?
It wasn’t a force out.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I beat you...get it right.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes/No? No one knows?
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a damn interesting question though.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's probably no
otherwise you can just induce the run/down and the runner will always score.
by lyleleander on May 11, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...go tag the base..force out.
But if the player chases and ends up tagging the guy, it’s not a force out and maybe the run counts.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but then there's an unfair
inequity between that happening at third and second…
as there are two fielders close to second instead of one.
what a conundrum.
by lyleleander on May 11, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's a vegetable.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it does
I’ve seen similar scenarios before and they’ve counted the run.
by Gomez on May 11, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Biggest Surprise
Author Rhodes being good.
by ThundaPC on May 11, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That blonde chick in the stands with the eye makeup
Woah… scary shit man!
by marinator on May 11, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
4:30 start tomorrow
excellent. I don’t have to break the speed-limit to catch the game in time.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Paint Miguel Cairo yellow...
and you’ve got the bad guy from Sin City
You could be a part-time model...but you'd probably still have to keep your normal job
by pakipaki on May 11, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to destroy Safeco Field
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
God Safeco eats HR's like a mother
Should have went there
by marinator on May 11, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck you Safeco Field >:(
Beltre is getting screwed.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if this makes him less likely to re-sign here?
He has to be aware of it.
-aaron c.
by acblue on May 11, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not only that
these guys talk to their friends around the league about shit like this.
by lyleleander on May 11, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So how does Oakland get guys like Frank Thomas and Milton Bradley?
McAfee Cavern has the same problem, but to all fields.
by Gomez on May 11, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we played in the Kingdome Beltre would be an MVP candidate
by Nick S on May 11, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's a lot of white people in Utah.
I mean, like, the whole entire audience. White.
Coldly devouring reason as if it were a delectable snack
by Frosty Raptor on May 11, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
People keep talking about Utah...
What’s happening down there? Some basketball game?
by vkut79 on May 11, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question
Omar Vizquel really isn’t that good of a shortstop anymore, is he? His range has to have vanished by now.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Release Clement
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on May 11, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Your smothering him, Graham.
He’s suffering at the plate and it’s your fault.
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i really dislike Orlando Cabrera
The Mariners are a good reason why i believe Karma dosent exist.
Mariners= humanitarian team but get terrible luck
by mariners11 on May 11, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How did the Angels think they were getting a good deal?
-aaron c.
by acblue on May 11, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Even if this were true
Garland sucks and Cabrera is good defensively at a premium position. I just can’t fathom the thought process that went into that decision.
-aaron c.
by acblue on May 11, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well done.
Although, to be fair, using a lyric from a Germs song as a rallying cry is kind of cool.
-aaron c.
by acblue on May 11, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you don't know that Garland sucks...
by Graham on May 11, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...you shouldn't be making decisions for a MLB team.
-aaron c.
by acblue on May 11, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh snap!
The power pitch is powering up.
by ThundaPC on May 11, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This game is making me really dislike Safeco.
-aaron c.
by acblue on May 11, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Think the fences will ever be moved in?
by BrianL on May 11, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so.
But I kinda’ doubt it.
-aaron c.
by acblue on May 11, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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