Cha Baek Earns Sweet Relief, Gets DFA'd
by Jeff Sullivan on May 21, 2008 7:52 PM PDT
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| GB% | LD% | K% | BB% | tRA | FIP | Perks | |
| Washburn (2004-present) | 38.4 | 19.5 | 13.2 | 6.9 | 5.36 | 4.62 | Personal catcher |
| Baek (2004-present) | 35.9 | 19.7 | 14.8 | 7.1 | 5.34 | 4.72 | Freedom |
So long, Baek. We'll miss your smiles.
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Only thing I can think of
Is that they had this planned already before today, so they use Baek again in back to back games knowing it isn’t a big issue and the results be damned.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions
He pretty clearly didn't have a role on this team
We’re no worse off without him, but I do hope he’s able to land somewhere with a team willing to give him an extended look in the rotation. He deserves that chance.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 21, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree but not
I didn’t have a problem hanging onto Baek, but with the 7 man bullpen we’re obsessed with keeping around, he was virtually pointless.
I agree that he should have all the chances in the world with someone else. Christ if Kyle Lohse can find work, Baek can.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Baek just isn't a bullpen guy
he needs to be starting to have any value, and since he wasn’t about to go back to Tacoma, this is the only option. For two months he’s served no real purpose.
Decent dude, wrong team.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 21, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
He's an NL pitcher anyway
Take away the DH, and his crap will work okay enough for 5-6 innings a night.
by davidcameron on May 21, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Have fun in San Diego Baek.
Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.
1998 Expansion Teams Reign Supreme!
Yknow, with the obvious difference between the leagues
I often wonder why it’s so much harder to put together a good team in the NL… just take a few AL 5th starter throwaways and you’ve got magic in the making!
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sold
But you don’t really need to convince me this team is run by morons. Sidney Ponson found work somehow, Baek will be in someone’s employ.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Check his fat rolls for vasoline.
I’m guessing somewhere DMZ has Ponson under a magnifying glass.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
We now have one less replacement level pitcher in the organization. Unfortunately, we kept the pedophile.
by davidcameron on May 21, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 19 recs
Rowr...
Dave’s snappy today.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Washburn makes me angry
I’m considering inviting him to the USSM/LL event in June so that I can throw him through a window.
by davidcameron on May 21, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
He should make you angry.
Not only is he a jackass for all the reasons you and Derek have posted on USSM lately, but he’s also a huge symptom of the larger problem.
Jarrod Washburn represents everything we hate about the Mariners.
Oh God… I need to do a Washburn Sith Lord shop.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Washburn is quickly becoming the new Player A.
Total douchebag, blames everyone but himself.
Only difference is instead of drug abuse, Washburn is a pedophile.
At least he'll always have the Moyer quote
by Jeff Sullivan on May 21, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
You know I keep hearing about this
but I have no idea what the infamous “Moyer quote” is.
In this kind of heat, we really ought to start Jamie Moyer – he’s older and closer to death, anyway.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 21, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
a really hot game in Baltimore
“we might as well throw Jamie out there, he’s close to death anyways”
I don’t think that was the exact quote, but it’s close.
FREE JEREMY REED!!
Oh my creative juices are flowing...
Be back in a sec…
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
He has sex with children.
This is not a meme.
...and now I'm here
Thanks Wikipedia!
In 2002 he celebrated the first anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by allegedly hooking up with a 16-year old girl who worked at the concession stand at Angel Stadium. Washburn was investigated by local authorities in Los Angeles for this incident, which his wife did not enjoy.
I like the part about his wife not enjoying it.
Did you read the whole thing?
Read his whole wikipedia page.
...and now I'm here
That page is hilarious
As an eight-year Major League veteran who had just completed what he thought was a great season (8 wins), he felt he deserved a lucrative multi-year contract. The Angels, however, were a smart team and were not interested in making such an expensive commitment to a shitty pitcher like Washburn.
I don't know, I think Vader could throw a fastball for 95.
Hard work never killed nobody, but I won't take my chances.
He wouldn't have to.
He’d just choke you in the batter’s box.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
So tell us how you REALLY feel, Dave...
Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum
by PositivePaul on May 21, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Your snark machine is firing on all cylinders today.
Great stuff.
Who wrote "his bank account has balooned?"
“balooned?”...
by seattlebruin on May 21, 2008 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Save it as a webpage
like we did with “question?”
I tried, but my formatting was off
by seattlebruin on May 21, 2008 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
But Wikipedia keeps all past versions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jarrod_Washburn&oldid=214209748
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
Goddammit
Cameron posts here once every two weeks and he already has more recs than I do.
by JI on May 21, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
You're right. I do get a lot of recs for being a moron.
by JI on May 21, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be both a cool and insulting stat if it were possible to look it up.
...and now I'm here
Graham probably.
His “But Rocks” thing got 15 recs before it was canceled.
...and now I'm here
As best as I can tell, you're #2
don’t give me attitude
by Jeff Sullivan on May 22, 2008 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions
JI? Really?
Matthew and Graham are getting beaten by JI?
...and now I'm here
Thoughtful content has a less sudden impact.
I post jpegs because I can’t use words well unless I take hours pre-screening the content.
by JI on May 22, 2008 1:00 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it's your typos that get the most recognition
by Jeff Sullivan on May 22, 2008 1:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Ah, RIGHT, the typos.
Whoosh I completely forgot about those.
...and now I'm here
My "Whoosh" got ruined by auto-formatting :(.
...and now I'm here
maybe someday i will be a worthwhile member of this site!
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
by PhilKenSebben on May 22, 2008 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Huh. Okay then.
Does this include FanPosts too? Because you’ve had popular FanPosts that have been highly Rec’d. But that seems like a different type of Rec. Comment Rec’ing appears to be even more difficult overall.
...and now I'm here
It shouldn't count though, since JIs most recommended FanPosts were the LL HOF ones
which were pretty easy auto recs given the content
by seattlebruin on May 22, 2008 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I hope this opens up the floodgates...
unlike Wilkerson…or Norton…
I wonder what the record is for most players DFAed by a team in a single season is, and when will we break it?
Someone say something witty.
I thought they should have dealt him before the season
considering they had no role for him, and he couldn’t be sent to Tacoma.
I won't really miss him or anything BUT
I would miss Jarrod Washburn even less.
How much longer will they continue running this guy out to the mound to get blasted? He’s very clearly a finished pitcher.
I think even Mac has his limit.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Washburn is sent to the bullpen in the next week.
I wouldn't count on it
I mean, you might see Dickey get a spot start or two, but as long as all of the 3-4-5 guys are struggling, I doubt you see one of them removed.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 21, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
We can go Felix, Dickey, Bedard, Dickey etc
Knuckleballers are entertaining and rubberarmed.
by JI on May 21, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't skip all three backend guys, unfortunately.
And Washburn was already skipped once.
They COULD theoretically push Bedard up to tomorrow’s game to stop the bleeding but nahhh…..obviously we need a Beluga Tits beatdown.
For some reason I read that as "Blackend guys"
and was about to post the “THAT’S RACIST” jpeg.
well i guess we arent that bad anymore
Jeff Fassaro opening day starter? what were they thinking
Royals rock
Mariners suck
to be fair, Randy was hurt
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
by PhilKenSebben on May 21, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
jamie moyer
Bob Wells
bob wollcott
Scott Sanders
Ken cloude
Dennis Martinez
Rafael Carmona
and a shitload of other suck
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
by PhilKenSebben on May 22, 2008 1:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Well let me rephrase
The odds aren’t great it will happen, but if it does I won’t be the least bit surprised.
Do you ever catch a glimpse of another franchise's ineptness
on sportscenter and find yourself pitying their fans? I wonder if the Mariners do that to other people…
Someone say something witty.
For you Dave
Quick and Crude, but effective.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Captain Picard makes everything better.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on May 21, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
of course he can..
he was a star athlete in his academy days.. oh god why do i remember this
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
by PhilKenSebben on May 21, 2008 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's a couple options.
or
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on May 22, 2008 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
So in the interest of moving on
Who’s taking Baek’s place?
Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.
1998 Expansion Teams Reign Supreme!
by Goose on May 21, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This was actually my first idea.
I was going to take the LADIES… picture and put “Little” in front of it on a Washburn picture. Second idea was to paste Washburn’s face onto Pedobear.
But then I found that above picture of Washburn and I just thought… “oh god, this is too easy”. The real clincher was finding that picture of the little girl. I don’t know who she is, but I just want to say that whomever you are, I am sorry that you are forever associated with Jarrod Washburn and pedophilia and I hope that you have a long and rich life free of Jarrod Washburn and pedophilia.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I give you mad props for the reference.
Well done.
...and now I'm here
Jarrod does not have many good images.
...and now I'm here
by CapSea on May 21, 2008 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh crap....
Bad picture of Washburn, but a great idea!
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 22, 2008 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Probably Dickey.
Gives the roster a bit more flexibility. If Washburn continues to suck up the place, Hyphen can enter the rotation and Dickey can take the long-man job. If Tits continues to struggle, Dickey can enter the rotation and Hyphen can take the long-man job.
So we got tits, pedo, dickey
Man this is one fucked up team.
Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.
1998 Expansion Teams Reign Supreme!
So I'm still a little confused why we cut Baek.
I don’t get it.
So what I don't get is how this move improves the team.
Thats usually why you make a move right?
by Edgar for Pres on May 21, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It doesn't make the team worse and it makes both Baek and (presumably) Dickey happy
by Jeff Sullivan on May 21, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
At least Bavasi can do one thing well.
He goes out of his way to make sure his players are treated right, trading Ben to Texas being the best example.
As much as I despise Bavasi the General Manager, I can’t deny he’s a good person. The team doesn’t get any worse without Baek, and now both him and Dickey have the opportunity to be happy and contribute to ML clubs.
Fuck that
I’m tired of saying that Bavasi was a good guy. Sure he’s made a couple overpaid players happy but he’s making little kids cry every day who have to watch this pathetic team.
by Edgar for Pres on May 21, 2008 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It is okay to differentiate baseball from life every now and then.
I’m happy both Baek and Dickey are going to get a chance to contribute for ML clubs.
Are you also happy that Bavasi has been so kind to give
VIdro and Cairo a chance to contribute for ML clubs?
by Edgar for Pres on May 21, 2008 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not saying that he's a good GM, you're twisting my words.
The point I’m trying to make is that it is possible to be happy for someone.
Baseball aside, Bavasi has taken care of his employees. From an employer/employee viewpoint, he’s a good man to work for. If he was my boss, I’d probably be very happy.
I can’t stand Bavasi the GM, but Bavasi the human being is a pretty nice guy. I’d have a beer with him.
If my liver wasn’t shot.
Yeah twisting words is fun
At some point I don’t care how nice of a guy he is. He’s driven this team into the ground. If your boss was really considerate but was causing the company to fall apart would you support him. I bet not.
by Edgar for Pres on May 21, 2008 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
You realize the problem lies further up, yes?
Even if Bavasi gets canned Lincoln and Armstrong are going to bring in another Bavasi (See: Krivsky, Wayne).
I really don’t understand why you’re taking offense with me being happy for Baek and Dickey.
Just in a shitty mood
Not directed toward you at all. Just this shitty ass ballclub I root for.
by Edgar for Pres on May 21, 2008 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
God it's great to root for a good team.
Bummer Andy got blown out of the water today :(
Six strikeouts, one walk. He's fine.
I got my Rays shirt in the mail today.
:)
by Jeff Sullivan on May 21, 2008 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
So who's it going to be?
Andy or Hyphen? You can’t have them both, Jeff.
Sure I can
let’s be honest, these guys aren’t in high demand.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 22, 2008 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Admit it
you’re not over Ben yet. You’re just using Hyphen and Andy to fill the void he left.
Well they're doing a good job of it so shut up
by Jeff Sullivan on May 22, 2008 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
This isn't healthy, Jeff.
We’re here to help you. Let it out, buddy. We know you miss Ben.
I'll cope however the balls I want to cope
by Jeff Sullivan on May 22, 2008 12:31 AM PDT up reply actions
PHAT ANDY 22 Please!
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
by PhilKenSebben on May 22, 2008 1:39 AM PDT up reply actions
pfff, I got mine 6 months ago
oh and don’t be ashamed when you find yourself wearing it during M’s games.
FREE JEREMY REED!!
Depending on how things progress I may wear it to the LL/USSM gathering next month
by Jeff Sullivan on May 22, 2008 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
that would be awesome
especially if Bavasi comes and talks to you guys again, he’d probably get a kick out of it actually.
FREE JEREMY REED!!
I don't think we're inviting Bavasi this time
by Jeff Sullivan on May 22, 2008 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
For the obvious reasons?
Or for something unrelated to his general not-good-at-his-job-ness.
...and now I'm here
.600 SLG% against
When he gets hit, it’s usually hard.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
i've been asleep all night..
sorry if that was late.
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
by PhilKenSebben on May 21, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of stupid decisions
The Royals just signed Ho.
Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.
1998 Expansion Teams Reign Supreme!
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH (breath) HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA… Hooo uh… heh
by JI on May 21, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
This news just made my day.
Fortunately
We don’t play the Royals for about another two months. By then Ho will likely no longer be on the team, so we won’t be subjected to watching him shut us down.
The artist formerly known as Katal
Ho shutting us down
would be cause for bridge-jumping.
Minor league contract
no harm, no foul.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 21, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
this could be a good chance for ho to resurect a once promisung..
oh HAHAHAHA who am i kidding, it’s Ho-Ram.
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
by PhilKenSebben on May 21, 2008 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
*promising
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
by PhilKenSebben on May 21, 2008 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
How many ex-Mariners does that make?
4? 5? I lost count.
Free Barry Bonds
So...
Jorge Campillo, Francisco Cruceta, and Yorman Bazardo all say hi.
by Edgar for Pres on May 21, 2008 11:12 PM PDT reply actions
Those guys have a long way to go before they represent substantial losses
by Jeff Sullivan on May 21, 2008 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I know
I don’t really totally know what I was saying with this. Maybe its fine we got rid of Baek cause we had gotten rid of these guys too. Our bullpen is already doing fine so its no big loss and I guess I can’t really be complaining. Just interesting.
Oh Matt Thorton is also kinda good somehow it appears. I didn’t want to believe it at first but it might be true.
by Edgar for Pres on May 21, 2008 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
We saw him yesterday.
..Leave the mound.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Cruceta that is.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 21, 2008 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't have video-grabbing capability
but a cleaner .gif of Raul’s attempted dive (immediately following Thames’ grand slam) would be clutch. It’d be nice to have an assortment of Raul defensive .gif’s for our own amusement.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 22, 2008 12:46 AM PDT up reply actions
With a free program or a pay program?
by Jeff Sullivan on May 22, 2008 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh God I would love to own one of those
(I only got a Rays shirt, not a jersey. Jerseys are expensive.)
by Jeff Sullivan on May 22, 2008 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions
My free .gif converter program trial runs out after 30 days
uh oh
by Jeff Sullivan on May 22, 2008 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions
alright
I mailed the original gif I made to the llhotline. Maybe the SBN pic hosting will do a better job than my freebie one.
by JI on May 22, 2008 1:08 AM PDT up reply actions
godammit you're padding you rec lead with my gif
you sly son of a bitch
by JI on May 22, 2008 1:14 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I rec'd you for fairness.
...and now I'm here
I should log in with my brother's account and rec my best work.
by JI on May 22, 2008 1:16 AM PDT up reply actions
You have a brother on here too????
Coach?
Also, that gif really is sweet. I hope it is worth sidebarring. I can’t stop looking at it.
...and now I'm here
I'll get around to addressing the sidebar one of these days
For now, bed.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 22, 2008 1:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Too late for me
I could watch this thing forever.
by JI on May 22, 2008 1:19 AM PDT up reply actions
No, he lurks.
He’s probably made ~5 posts lifetime.
by JI on May 22, 2008 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions
E-mailed you some tips about how to find good GIF programs.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on May 22, 2008 2:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Never understood needing a .gif converter permanently anyway
I just don’t make enough of them to justify it.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 22, 2008 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I'll host it on my site
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
by PhilKenSebben on May 22, 2008 1:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Low quality is looooooowwwwww
But it’s still enough.
I swear, the seattlemariners.com forums are rife with people who want to defend Ibanez’s defense. I wish I could post pictures there so I could remind them of EVERY MOTHER FUCKING SHITTY PLAY he makes.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 22, 2008 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions
That would be a wasted effort.
...and now I'm here
They're starting to listen, actually
Not about Raul, but after this disastrous season, they’re at least willing to accept that some of the warnings I’d been preaching about weren’t all hooey.
It’s been slow and painful, but winning over the moronic masses is starting to bear fruit.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 22, 2008 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions
See your problem is that you went to the seattlemariners.com forums
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on May 22, 2008 2:02 AM PDT up reply actions
They still have those up?
crap those are worse than the ESPN shithole.
Pop goes the buttsy on the left hand side!!
by PhilKenSebben on May 22, 2008 2:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Big fish, small pond.
I admit it, it’s an ego thing being one of the few voices of intelligence on there. Seen a couple of other guys amongst the blog-o-sphere on there.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 22, 2008 3:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Was there nobody out there
willing to deal a couple of B and C grade “prospects” for Baek before the season started?
Probably were, no doubt management wasn’t taking offers.
I'm guessing we'll still get something worthless in return for Baek
by Edgar for Pres on May 22, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd rather have something worthless
than nothing at all.
In fact, that’s probably why I’m a Mariners fan.
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