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5/14: Open Game Thread, Part 2

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I 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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This team is why I drink:

a) coffee
b) beer
c) lighter fluid
d) all of the above

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on May 14, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by ColeFitz on May 14, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Librocrat on May 14, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh, that makes sense

D it is.

At least we don't have Zito's contract.

by ColeFitz on May 14, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by JI on May 14, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have a blog option

I hear Jeff is in negotiations with other posters, though.

by Garces on May 14, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 on May 14, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coach Owens has been a massive bust

we’re looking into trading him for Dewon Brazelton or Sean Burroughs.

by Jeff on May 14, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

a bust?

that implies there were high hopes for him.

FREE JEREMY REED!!

by MFAN on May 14, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Change of scenery

challenge trade. In talks with LSB re: SaltyGoesYard

by Jeff on May 14, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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…

by Matthew on May 14, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

F'nA's is a catalyst

real clubhouse guy.

by Jeff on May 14, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Librocrat on May 14, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Screw the future

Matthew and Graham might leave in free agency before Liebkartoffel is ready to contribute. Lets go for it this year.

by Robert on May 14, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Defending against trolls is underrated

Lets just have as many high recomend posters in our rotation as possible.

by Robert on May 14, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Corcoran has the potential

Just needs to make some adjustments to his delivery

by Graham on May 14, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

you forgot sexy beast

but I forgive you this time.

by Matthew on May 14, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 rlintott on May 14, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Well then I take back what I said

SIGN GRAHAM!!

In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.

by rlintott on May 14, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually recapers are the easiest postion to fill

the Game Thread is usually on the line posts before they come in.

by Robert on May 14, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In a season like this

Laughing at ourselves is the last thing we get still get joy from.

by Robert on May 14, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Anything is better

Than joining the people at Baker’s blog

In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.

by rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldnt be so sure

JI will just start using steroids HGH and have a late career resurgence.

by Robert on May 14, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

but it allows you to recouver from them much faster

by Robert on May 14, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two wrongs make a right...

Double shame = no shame

At least we don't have Zito's contract.

by ColeFitz on May 14, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

but it allows you to recouver from them much faster

by Robert on May 14, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Switch to Dvorak

You’ll be fine…

Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum

by PositivePaul on May 14, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

... 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 rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 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   0 recs

INTERNET

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on May 14, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AAA.

Churchill is AA, Baker A, DOV = VWL

by Matthew on May 14, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which is DOV?

In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.

by rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I don't think I've seen it

Should I?

In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.

by rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, amigo.

The constant ellipses, depts., and butchering of the English language will cause your head to explode.

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on May 14, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the save then

I thought of looking it up

In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.

by rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

You’ll dumb yourself down from reading it.

by Fin on May 14, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Librocrat on May 14, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 on May 14, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Fuck yes

Now I get to show up Brownie in person

by Robert on May 14, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by LantermanC on May 14, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This should be in the image section

As should Raul spiking the ball.

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on May 14, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This one's really well done.

Lots of frames, fluid motion – a keeper.

by esoteric on May 14, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Librocrat on May 14, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

PRODUCED FROM LIVE VIDEO

(The original is much bigger).

by JI on May 14, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Librocrat on May 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by esoteric on May 14, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

We need to get it in good shape for the 2008 highlight reel

by Alex B on May 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by vkut79 on May 14, 2008 12:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by LantermanC on May 14, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by esoteric on May 14, 2008 12:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin

by txranger7 on May 14, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

Never. Ever. No.

Die

Ugh…

In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.

by rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not a hr

At least we don't have Zito's contract.

by ColeFitz on May 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what the hell??

umm…..Clement?!

FREE JEREMY REED!!

by MFAN on May 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo Rangers defense

At least we don't have Zito's contract.

by ColeFitz on May 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAHHHH

Where’s Hamilton’s defense now?

by vkut79 on May 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"Misplayed into a triple"

Can you do that?

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on May 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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 rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Best player in West!

hahahahaha

get out of your mother’s basement stat boy!

by JI on May 14, 2008 12:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Johjima is so clutch

weathermen across the world must feel ripped off and underpaid for not being as wrong as Johjima

by Tony S on May 14, 2008 12:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yuni thought he got all of that, so did I.

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

by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 12:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YUNI!!!!!!!!!

FREE JEREMY REED!!

by MFAN on May 14, 2008 12:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

woah

YUNIBOMBdouble

At least we don't have Zito's contract.

by ColeFitz on May 14, 2008 12:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SITUATION: A runner on third, nobody out.

RESULT: Nobody scor—-HOLY SHIT WTF I WAS WRONG?

by esoteric on May 14, 2008 12:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Out of town Scoreboard Power!

In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.

by rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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”

by bholdr on May 14, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nope

getting beat by bad teams just reinforces the suck

At least we don't have Zito's contract.

by ColeFitz on May 14, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by esoteric on May 14, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup, defense matters

At least we don't have Zito's contract.

by ColeFitz on May 14, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So this is what other teams feel like?

In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.

by rlintott on May 14, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

David Murphy is really annoying.

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

by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 12:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C-Los.

Represent!

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on May 14, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The difference between last year and this year

Last year we would have held on to this lead. This year we would not.

by vkut79 on May 14, 2008 12:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Librocrat on May 14, 2008 12:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

speak english

FREE JEREMY REED!!

by MFAN on May 14, 2008 12:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Injury Delay?

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on May 14, 2008 12:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ya

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on May 14, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

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

by BrettJMiller on May 14, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by ColeFitz on May 14, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you serious?

ANOTHER fake injury? Don’t they know you only get to do that about twice a year?

by seattlebruin on May 14, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs