5/14: Open Game Thread, Part 2
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 12:15 PM PDT
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PrintI haven't been watching this game, thanks to work and all that fun stuff, but it would appear from the line score that our corner outfield defense is awesomely bad.
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If it weren't for the non-baseball comments
This game could have been wrapped up in 1/4 thread.
It’s that dull.
McLaren just wasted a Beltre AB with that hit and run
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
I want to hit and run on Maclaren's dog.
by hcoguy on May 14, 2008 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
This team is why I drink:
a) coffee
b) beer
c) lighter fluid
d) all of the above
...and now I'm here
I don't understand this joke, dept.
...and now I'm here
Well it's not A...
Why would you want to stay up and watch this team, I choose BC.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Well.. that's true.
I was trying to make a “coffee because this team puts me to sleep” reference, but I suppose your point is valid.
...and now I'm here
Eh, that makes sense
D it is.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
JI they're already discussing your impending free commenting status over there at HH
in this FanPost
I worked hard on this and Jeff closed comments in the old post so I’m posting it anyway, dead subthread or not
Obviously I'd like to return home to VEB one day
but until they do a full commenter housecleaning they will never be able to contend for a championship
You could always just demand a trade there using your 10/5 rights
and go there to help the kids learn to bechamps
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
We're not re-signing JI in the offseason?
...and now I'm here
Look I want JI around here as much as you do
but no at the price he would command. Not wanting JI is wrong.
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
This blog does have a history of signing declining veterans past their peak.
So I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a six year option already on the table.
...and now I'm here
JI is part of our core
he’s not going anywhere. It’s the periphery we have to improve. I have high hopes for this Liebkartoffel character but right now it’s mostly potential.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Coach Owens has been a massive bust
we’re looking into trading him for Dewon Brazelton or Sean Burroughs.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
He had a lot of energy, really carried a spark
unfortunately it hasn’t sustained.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Change of scenery
challenge trade. In talks with LSB re: SaltyGoesYard
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that's a huge coup for us.
Salty really brings a lot of sarcasm to the team. He’s a big bat. Bit inconsistent, but when he connects…
Just don't get roped into giving up Liebkartoffel too
don’t give up anything more than a C prospect, like maybe F’nA’s
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
F'nA's is a catalyst
real clubhouse guy.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
You need gritty guys like that.
You’re not going to win if you don’t have gamers on your team.
...and now I'm here
Thanks, Matthew
Jeff’s a terrible GM, so all of us need to help with his personnel moves
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Screw the future
Matthew and Graham might leave in free agency before Liebkartoffel is ready to contribute. Lets go for it this year.
LIEBKARTOFFEL CAN HELP IN THE PRESENT NOT THIS AGAIN
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Defending against trolls is underrated
Lets just have as many high recomend posters in our rotation as possible.
The Times blog has Mr. X.
There’s a reason they didn’t block his IP.
by JI on May 14, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Corcoran has the potential
Just needs to make some adjustments to his delivery
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh hells no
Corco is this blog’s Gerald Laird.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
DUDE I SAW THIS GIRL SHE WAS A 10 WAY OUT OF MY LEAGUE
CHEVY IS THE MAN
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought that was Matthew
Change of scenery and screen name later, he’s a Hardball Times writer and SBN All-Star
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
you forgot sexy beast
but I forgive you this time.
Sorry about that
us regular commenters have trouble memorizing all your accomplishments
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I've never found him particularly memorable
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Just ask any one who saw him destroy opposing trolls
Graham was the most feared commenter in his day; it is a crime he is not in the hall of fame
by JI on May 14, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, in his day
But wanting him back in an LL uniform is just a Griffey-esque dream
::ducks::
Just joking Graham!
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Graham's personality and dealings with the media really hurt him
if he had just been a little more personable and responded better to the performance enhancer questions, there’s no doubt he’d be in the SBN HOF already
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Well then I take back what I said
SIGN GRAHAM!!
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Than House, Bonds, Obama, and Megatron?
I think not.
by JI on May 14, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Well Bonds just rapes his way to sexual gratification
at least that’s what newspapers tell me
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You can't prove that I used performance enhancing rohypnol
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Chloroform
do you think I don’t read your emails or something?
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually recapers are the easiest postion to fill
the Game Thread is usually on the line posts before they come in.
Skoorbo died while out driving with Tony LaRussa
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
LaRussa fell asleep
Player A was the one who wercked his car.
by JI on May 14, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm so glad our GM is always in communication with us posters
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
That's stupid
we should just call up Coach for that situation
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
They're our AA minor league affiliate, right?
and the PI blog is our Rookie league team?
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Crap
Does that mean I have to head over to the PI blog?
Whatever you do don’t make me sign with Baker’s commentors
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
No don't worry, LL still owns your rights
so once you prove yourself over there, you’ll get the call up to the big blog
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think I can handle Baker land
It may make me give up the dream
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
If you can't handle that, how are you going to handle the pressures in Major League Blogging?
SBN is as good as it gets – would you rather flip burgers or comment on a blog?
/end AFL coach motivational speech
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Anything is better
Than joining the people at Baker’s blog
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Everyone's gotta start somewhere
excuse us for being a well run blog who knows how to develop prospects
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn....
I just started here. I thought I could hoodwink you all
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't worry about it
you still have your whole career in front of you. It’s not like you’re JI and you’re just trying to make one last splash in the free commenting market before you have to retire
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if I'd make the Future 40 of USSM
For commenting… that’d be a career highlight
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
It's never actually been proven
But, if you are the home typo-ee, you can fix them at whim
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Two wrongs make a right...
Double shame = no shame
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Two wrongs make a right...
Double shame = no shame
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Switch to Dvorak
You’ll be fine…
Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum
by PositivePaul on May 14, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
... Was that a music joke?
Because I am a music history major, and I don’t get it…
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha
I am glad that this is a nerdy enough place that you have to specify which area of nerdliness you are coming from
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
No
but it allows you to recouver from them much faster
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's true
although I thought that over the hill commenters just started using this instead of HGH
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
JI has several years of effectiveness ahead of him
I’m afraid esoteric might be getting burned out, though.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Dare I say, LL's Dwight Gooden
just couldn’t avoid the intoxicants.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I hear he made a late career resurgence though
HGH is suspected
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Please, DOV is Blanchet High School.
...and now I'm here
Which is DOV?
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
The really, really optimistic one.
...and now I'm here
Yeah, I don't think I've seen it
Should I?
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
No, amigo.
The constant ellipses, depts., and butchering of the English language will cause your head to explode.
...and now I'm here
Thanks for the save then
I thought of looking it up
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
That's why they're our VWL affiliate
Everyone there still has a chance to make the big blog
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Liebkartoffel is our best prospect.
But he’s not untouchable. If we trade him we can always call up butthole to fill his role. He has roughly the same posting potential, though he does not have as high a ceiling.
...and now I'm here
Call up butthol?
Why even have high minors if you’re not going to use them? Prospects need to develop away from the spotlight.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
butthol is our Rene Rivera.
...and now I'm here
Don't be mean, unless you're Graham
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I meant in terms of being called up early.
But this is still a hilarious response.
...and now I'm here
I remember when I was optioned to Single A HH
Terrible day for me
Coach Owens has no bones
by Scruffy Lefty on May 14, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
HH's minor leagues are You Tube comment flamewars.
by JI on May 14, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats why I gave up on baseball
and pursued my football career which has been steady. I would like to propose a deal to get Robert to switch leagues btw
Coach Owens has no bones
by Scruffy Lefty on May 14, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm glad I haven't watched a game since Putz walked in the tying run 10 or so days ago
I’m not sure If I could handle Miguel fucking Cairo playing 1b AND batting 2nd! Is it weird that I’m pining for Vidro to play 1b? Too bad we no longer have Norton or Wilkerson to play 1b, and too bad Morse is done for the season, all 4 are better options at this point (hell even WFB is a better option)
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com
This should be in the image section
As should Raul spiking the ball.
...and now I'm here
Also, although Richie may suck at baseball,
he is a giant, giant man. It’s like watching a bull gore a koala.
...and now I'm here
That's not what she said
Sorry, that was WAY too easy
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I disagree
for the sole reason that by keeping it small, it will not be a bother if we want to use it often. Big photos get old quickly.
...and now I'm here
Only problem with this one is that it needs a few more frames at the end to capture the bounce
Without the bounce you almost don’t realize he’s spiking it.
Which game was this from again?
It seems like the only 1B options we have are WFB, Cairo, or Vidro
So should Vidro be playing first base? He’s not that great defensively and his bat stinks as well…Why all the complaining about Cairo if there is no clearly better alternative?
Cairo has never been able to hit
He’s a career backup MI who’s on the downside now.
Vidro at least hit well last year and for his career
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com
Not as bad as Sexson's.
Similar range, and Sexson clearly has size advantage, but Vidro’s years as a MI actually help him play 1B somewhat acceptibly.
I’d rather have him there than Cairo.
Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum
by PositivePaul on May 14, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I have developed a Gotterdammerung-style Mariners deathwish...
Now that it’s pretty much over for the season, I want to see us REALLY fail. Fail in all the worst ways possible. 30-3? I want to see us beaten 40-3. By the Pirates. I want us to lose more consecutive games than the 1988 Orioles. I want to see us reduced to starting AA players even more unqualified than the ones on the Giants. Hell, I want Bill Bavasi, as a final move prior to falling on his metaphorical sword in late September, acquire the Zito contract from San Francisco. And send them a prospect.
If we’re going to fail, I at least want to see us fail memorably. Because there’s nothing even remotely fun about dull failure.
+1
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
No
Never. Ever. No.
Die
Ugh…
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Woo Rangers defense
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
"Misplayed into a triple"
Can you do that?
...and now I'm here
Clement with a triple?
Awesome.. too bad I’m watching the game thread instead
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions
Thank god
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
ehh, more like, line drive to center, misplayed, triple
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
It's a weekday afternoon
I’m in my work’s basement
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
You're a geek.
You’re telecommuting into your day job from your mama’s basement…
Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum
by PositivePaul on May 14, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Johjima is so clutch
weathermen across the world must feel ripped off and underpaid for not being as wrong as Johjima
I'm so glad Clement got a hit
He is in major danger of getting demoted
I don't see why that would be a bad thing
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Might help us keep him an extra year. Service time.
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Balentien K? No Way!
It rhymes.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Yuni thought he got all of that, so did I.
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woah
YUNIBOMBdouble
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Out of town Scoreboard Power!
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions
we're making everyone else look good...
Baltimore’s record: 20-19
against teams other than the Ms: 13-18
Texas: 20-21
without us… 14-18
NY: 19-21
or… 16-21
this must mean something other than the obvious “we really, really suck”
Erm, that's really exactly what it means.
Comparison: check out the NL East-leading Florida Marlins’ record vs. everyone else save the Nationals, who they have eaten alive.
I'm confused
please don’t send me to AAA for that comment
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I am pretty sure Boggs did not see that wall at all
Absolutely crushed into it
We would not have scored any runs at all if it was not for
the two defensive miscues by the Rangers. Sad.
yup, defense matters
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
So this is what other teams feel like?
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I have complete faith in our ability to cough up this run plus one more in the next inning.
Let’s go M’s.
good start
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
BTW, is it smug and elitist of me to gauge someone's true fan commitment to the M's...
...by their willingness to hang out in game threads even during times like these?
Or perhaps they’re just a lot smarter than the rest of us?
I go back and forth on this.
Given the fact that most of us are only paying attention to the game thread and not the game?
I’m going to say only maybe
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
The difference between last year and this year
Last year we would have held on to this lead. This year we would not.
Injury?
Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury? Injury?
...and now I'm here
Oh, a sarcasm detector
that’s a real useful invention.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Is this team's strategy to just fake a pitcher injury when they forget to warm up someone in the pen?
Seen it alot this year
seems logical
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
It sure seems to be a recurring theme this year doesn't it?
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Mound conversation
Silva: I’m really hungry I could really use a hot dog, could you grab me one?
Mac: Sorry Carlos, Vidro ate em’ all we’re going to have to take you out.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Are you serious?
ANOTHER fake injury? Don’t they know you only get to do that about twice a year?
Grease stains
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
JI did his cat?
That’s not even vaguely right
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh/ bbee
Do tht agan?
::shudder::
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Morrows lucky Albinos can't hit fastballs.
Two right down the pipe.
To be fair his fastball is really really good.
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
gingers*
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
And then that happens.
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what I was just thinking...
which means, yeah MAC will bring him in. Then he’ll walk in a run, THEN he’ll get the DP.
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
Hey Robert, tell us your thoughts on this pitching change please.
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Check back after Arthur Rhodes throws a pitch.
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah Morrow please leave
find some control while you are gone
RRS > RHODES
RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODES RRS > RHODESRRS > RHODES
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
interesting turn of events
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Vazquez is gonna own us again, right?
I fucking hate you Mariners
It's quite a comedown
when your nemesis goes from David Justice to Ramon Vazquez
by eponymous_coward on May 14, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Ramon Vasquez's gameday picture... that's not actually him right?
Isn’t that one of their pitchers?
Vasquez the HERO?!?!
WHATA DOUCHE!!
And here comes Byrd. ANOTHER DOUCHE!!!
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
Mariner record after 42 games in 2004: 14-28
by eponymous_coward on May 14, 2008 1:08 PM PDT reply actions
We're WAYYY better now.
SEE A DP!!!
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
2004 Mariners record after 45 games: 17-28
So we’d better win the Padres series AND this game.
by eponymous_coward on May 14, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
We'd better win?
Being worse than the 2004 team is a much more interesting accomplishment than being better
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You're a fucking idiot, future predicting self.
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
Who saw that coming....
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Against Hamilton..awesome..I'm down for that
I fucking hate you Mariners
He hurts this team by costing us a better pitcher
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I missed the whole strasburg thing, but I assume its the race for dead last.
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
You are correct.
He struck out 23 peeps in one game and has 101 mph fastball.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
With insanely good command.
And a slider from hell.
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
AHHH, even more clear now.
He’s the projected #1…gotcha.
WTF RHODES, WE ALMOST HAD STRASBURG!!
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
He learns fast.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Well, no...
He’s not draft eligible. So, uh,...yeah.
Which is why this year's record matters :P
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Close enough for this shitty team.
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
The Mariners win the pennant!
The Mariners win the pennant!
by Man From Nantucket on May 14, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions
Jesus Christ, I only just now noticed that MIGUEL CAIRO IS BATTING SECOND
I know, I know, batting order doesn’t matter blah blah blah BUT STILL FOR FUCK’S SAKE.
Has there ever been a good long-term free agent signing?
That was worth the money?
Alex Rodriguez if they didn't trade him?
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
check out his stats
I’m not saying he’s bad, I’m just saying it’s a bit too much money
Check out Safeco Field.
And no, it’s not.
by eponymous_coward on May 14, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
The field has nothing to do with this.
I’m not talking about his skill, only about his contribution.
Right, and his skill is very good.
It just doesn’t look like it because Safeco kills .290/.340/.500 right handed hitters who play great defense at third.
by eponymous_coward on May 14, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
You have to take player-park factors into account
When you judge if a contract is worth it or not.
It depends on how you look at money
For the Mariners maybe it’s not an issue, but for teams with less money, I don’t see how his contract is justified.
that's because you are worse at performance analysis than we are
by Matthew on May 14, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Ok, well let's flip this around.
Try to convince us specifically why Adrian Beltre is not worth 5/65. Convince us why he is worth less than that. I don’t think anyone can do it.
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he is worth 11 million or so
I’m not saying it’s a horrible deal, just a bit too much.
So if Beltre's not worth that contract, tell me someone who you think is worth that contract.
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
If you can think of a 3B, great.
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet he could get 10/200
Or very close to it.
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
He is too expensive for what he has contributed to this team
That’s what I meant
See but we're just arguing that he's been worth his contract except for maybe 2005
What makes you think he’s too expensive for his numbers?
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm taking 2005 into account.
If he had a 2005 like he had 2007 then I would say the contract is fair.
He's not expensive at all when you factor Safeco into his numbers..
They’re outstanding, and he’s actually a relative bargain.
I like midgets more than I should.
Defense matters....
come on we’ve gone over this
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Johan Santana's last contract
Pedro’s contract with Boston
Alex’s first contract
Beltre
Depends
A lot of FA contracts start as bargains in their first couple years but eventually turn into overpays.
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Ichiro 04-07
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
for 25 million, maybe
He’s probably worth it yeah
Manny Ramirez?
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Was just posting that
I remember thinking at the time that the D-backs would regret it.
They didn’t.
Andruw Jones
OH WAIT
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Also, the guy we signed to play RF in 2001 that was a FA from Japan was pretty good, too
by eponymous_coward on May 14, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
DOOD THAT WAS HIS ROOKIE YEAR HE WON THE AWARD!!
I love Ichiro, but that was easily the most undeserving ROY ever given out.
I have no idea who that was.
Good thing we went with the guy we won the posting for from Japan to play RF instead.
Gameday went straight from Cairo to Ibanez
Beltre so unlucky he doesn’t even get to bat
by Lents Park Homer on May 14, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions
Monday, 5-0...
Fuckin Bedard
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
It's on in the background
it’s game thread season.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
A little bit
We’ve got some old crafty veteran was in, and squinty did something, and the announcers were inane…. yeah, that’s about right
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Something like that
you act like I’m paying attention either while trying to discuss your free commenting rights
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
All I know is the number next to "Mariners" is higher than the number next to "Rangers"
Not sure what that means.
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by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Not for long.
We’ll be back in comfortable territory soon.
I'm busy redrafting 50 pages of biomechanical analysis of spinal disc herniations
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
See?
That’s not steroids! You don’t know anything about it.
/dumbass
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
No single-er broken up by Laird
Crap
I forgot to wake up today. looks like a missed a good game.
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
lots of Gerald Laird and whatnot
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
by PhilKenSebben on May 14, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I think so. We've named a ton of people who deserved their 3+ free agent contracts.
That is what you’re talking about right? That’s why we’re all here.
So you're all grammar Nazis
Shouldn’t it be “Go-ahead run on with fewer than 2 outs” rather than “less than” two outs?
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
Thanks
These damn Rangers announcers are driving me nuts with that… I had a HS teacher who drove that into our heads…
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on May 14, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry if I missed someone else saying it but they're calling it "Mild Lower Back Tightness" for Silva.
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