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The first part of this video

is me watching the M’s this year (NSFW unless you have headphones)

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

Also, I'm always down for some online Grand Theft Auto IV or Rock Band. Gamertag: Phildopip

by Phildopip on May 8, 2008 7:41 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

SEA-HAWKS!

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

by BrettJMiller on May 7, 2008 10:47 PM PDT   0 recs

There will be somebody else

They ALWAYS find somebody else.

by Gomez on May 8, 2008 12:07 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This is true.

They seem to do wonders with just about anyone at WR. Is that more of a testament of Walrus’ coaching, or Hasselbeck’s ability?

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 12:09 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It's a testament to the system

like the A’s say, the system is the star, not the players

by seattlebruin on May 8, 2008 8:24 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

So meaningful it needs to be in multiple places

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

by BrettJMiller on May 7, 2008 11:43 PM PDT   3 recs

I love Weaver though

I just would have done Placks instead

by Robert on May 7, 2008 11:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I love Plack, don't get me wrong

but there’s something about a Weaver screen pass that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

by BrianL on May 7, 2008 11:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

we will all be saying weaver who

when owen takes his job

I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on May 8, 2008 12:23 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Weaver is a far more complete FB.

More competent in the screen-passing game and a better lead-blocker. I’ll take Weaver over Beer Truck.

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 12:29 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The jury's still out on the lead blocking

but it’ll be a lot of fun finding out!

by ningwers on May 8, 2008 6:18 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Really? Schmitt

is supposed to have very good lead blocking skills, while we know Weaver has been shaky in that area.

by redwolf75 on May 8, 2008 7:27 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

We'll see.

All I will say, though, is that I’d love to see a Schmitt/Weaver backfield a couple of times.

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 8:46 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Weaver's biggest issue is lead blocking,

And that is Beer Truck’s strongest suit. As much as I love Weaver, he’s probably losing his job. Between Duckett and Beer Truck, they’ve pretty much replaced him.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on May 8, 2008 10:47 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Looking back at game recaps

yeah Weaver has lead-blocking issues. I’m still not convinced Schmitt is the better fullback, though. Lots of hype right now, we’ll see how it plays out.

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 11:11 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He is a rookie,

so you never know. But he was ranked as the best blocking back in the draft.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on May 8, 2008 11:18 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Until that hype translates into performance

I’ve still got Weaver ranked as the #1 FB.

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 11:20 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I love Weaver as much as the next guy.

Right up until the draft I had his jersey on my “gotta get one” list. But I think he’s in real trouble this year unless he just blows everyone away in camp.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on May 8, 2008 11:34 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

In Tim Ruskell I trust.

Someone convince him to GM the Mariners, too. Shit, forget it, just put the Seahawks on the diamond. They can’t be any worse.

Fans are typically idiots.

by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 8, 2008 1:52 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I went to see Night of the Hunter at SIFF Cinema instead of watching the game tonight.

First thing I heard when I got in the car was Niehaus saying “Bloomquist on deck, he’ll pinch hit for Clement here in the bottom of the 9th with the Rangers leadin 2-0.” I stopped paying attention at that point. Didn’t want to ruin my good mood.

by acblue on May 8, 2008 12:02 AM PDT   0 recs

You know that song?

Flop, circa 1992 or so?
”....I took her to see Robert Mitchum in
Night of the Hunter

Shelley Winters has a vision of
Righteousness from up above
She trades her children for the love
Of a preacher with a soul decay

(chorus)
Could it be the son went down to stay
The virgin Mary sold herself today “

by marc w on May 8, 2008 8:59 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

FLOP!

I loves me some Flop. Flop And The Fall of the Mopsqueezer always puts a smile on my face.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on May 8, 2008 9:19 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

So many good songs

Rusty Willoughby is rad. Tell me Flop will reunite for the SubPop 20 year thing….

by marc w on May 8, 2008 9:35 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Man, I wish they would

and I wish that Kim Warnick’s health would allow the Fastbacks to do the same. If the Fastbacks and Flop would get back together for the Sub Pop show I would pretty much self destruct with joy.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on May 8, 2008 9:38 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The Fastbacks are the reason that music was invented

I’ve seen the Fastbacks more times than I can count. They were always unbelievable. By the way, in case you’re interested, Kurt’s (newest) new band, Thee Sgt Major III, is playing at Jules Mae’s tomorrow night – I saw Sgt Major once, and apparently the new lineup’s still pretty good.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on May 8, 2008 12:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Night of the Hunter has inspired more great rock songs than any movie ever.

Okay, maybe that’s hyperbole. But that’s a great song, and half of the only good Murder City Devils album was inspired by Night of the Hunter.

And that movie gets better every time I see it. I still need to get my Harry Powell halloween costume together.

by acblue on May 8, 2008 12:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM

That is all

I'd rather know a little about a lot than a lot about a little

by Sportszilla on May 8, 2008 12:25 AM PDT   0 recs

Don't care.

Stopped caring. Plan not to care again until next year.

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on May 8, 2008 12:35 AM PDT   0 recs

On the bright side

That’s one less game to endure.

by Alex B on May 8, 2008 12:55 AM PDT   0 recs

I was at that game.

1. It was extremely demoralizing. We looked like a high school team facing a pro team tonight.

2. We have basically our 1-4 hitters who I think can actually do anything, then what is basically a black hole 5-9.

3. Brandon Morrow takes so long to pitch he might as well bring a fucking picnic with him. It’s fucking ridiculous.

4. There’s no fucking way we’re contending for anything other than last place this year. Our offense is terrible.

5. With the way this team is put together, why would free agents want to come here? We’re ignored by the (national) press, our team travels more than any other team, we lose constantly and the weather sucks for half the season. I truly don’t see how we can get guys to want to come here other than throwing tons of money at them.

6. Safeco was fucking EMPTY. I think I’ve had more people over at my house to watch a game. I can’t blame people for not showing up. The stadium is cold, the team sucks, the stupid kid friendly atmosphere is oppressive and ‘refreshments’ are insanely expensive.

7. The ump looked like his strike zone was inconsistent. I was pretty close to the action (22nd row about even with the mound) but I couldn’t tell for sure.

8. Watching Clement and Betancourt eat called third strikes in what everyone knew was our only chance to score was mind destroyingly frustrating and depressing.

9. WFB as a pinch hitter? Why bother. Seriously, if you think that’s a good option, don’t pinch hit him, argue with the ump, get thrown out of the game, drive to a gun store and buy a high powered assault rifle, return to the stadium and kill everyone but Ichiro, Beltre, Bedard, Felix, Putz and Red.

10. Squinty’s tantrum with the umpire was pathetic.

by Smegmalicious on May 8, 2008 2:55 AM PDT   0 recs

Thank you

for allowing me to view almost porn at work.

by waldo rojas on May 8, 2008 3:18 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Two observations about the game

1. Smegmalicious brushed on this as well, and I am NOT using this as an excuse for why we lost but holy shit was that home plate umpire terrible.

2. Why didn’t we pinch run Bloomie when Burke worked that lead off walk in the bottom of the 8th inning?

by thewyrm on May 8, 2008 3:14 AM PDT   0 recs

This team sucks

And Mac is just as bad. Ugh I hate our manager.

by phil333 on May 8, 2008 7:17 AM PDT   0 recs

It's all over!

ClapClap ClapClapClap

by speedomike on May 8, 2008 7:18 AM PDT   0 recs

God...

I’m not sure if I’m more ashamed of the season or that skit.

by ningwers on May 8, 2008 8:14 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Angry Senators Fan

From the related videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79QHUtFqaTE&feature=related

I’m sure Jeff can sympathise. Or maybe this guy isn’t hardcore enough by Jeff’s standards?

by Alex B on May 8, 2008 8:19 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This has been a most unfortunate season.

Felix Hernandez may be The King, but Justin Upton is a GOD.

"I eagerly await the day when I can shit in the living room"
~Robert

by Goose on May 8, 2008 8:39 AM PDT   0 recs

How many people here

had legit playoff aspirations this year? We always thought the Angels would win it; we’re just finding out a bit sooner than we thought.
While that sucks, and I’m not downplaying how shitty they’ve looked, there are upsides to this as well. I mean, there must be, right? Probably?

I’m going to Felix night tonight, and I’m going to have a great time, just the same as if I hadn’t seen these past two [procedures].

by marc w on May 8, 2008 9:02 AM PDT   0 recs

Honestly

I thought we’d finish with about 85-88 wins and miss the playoffs. I’m now thinking that was insanely optimistic

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 9:03 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I agree

But do you really think that hitting this poorly is predictable or sustainable? Eventually, someone will start hitting or (praying) the management will be smart enough to bring someone up who will. I think at this point we’re looking at 72-76 wins. This is the pace we seem to be on. Other than that, we have successful playoff caliber pitching. I hope it continues while our bats try to catch up.

by SeattleReign on May 8, 2008 9:26 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

According to Jeff

We’re on pace to score something like 687 runs, which is only four off from what was projected before the season.

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 9:28 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

you bring up a good point

im not going to lie. i have been a loyal fan of the mariners for a while, but I am just starting to learn about real baseball. Football is my game, baseball is my newborn sports love. so forgive my ignorance and feel free to point and laugh but remember i have much to learn.

Anyway, i dont think that the number of runs is really that telling. if you can score the runs, but your pitching is haveing an off night and you lose 23-22, you still lose. if you hold your opponent to 2 runs, but score none, you still lose. I think that while offense is a good measure of a team, for the mariners, it is all situational more than anything else. Look at how many 1 run games we have lost and the fact that we have never overcome a 2 run deficit this entire season.

by SeattleReign on May 8, 2008 9:35 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Expected runs scored and runs allowed

provides a fairly good indicator as to where the team will finish up when the season is over. Unfortunately this is a very foreign idea to a lot of people, including our front office.

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 9:38 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The thing is though

- one run games are basically luck and everyone goes about .500 in them at the end of the year. Same with situational hitting. It’s just luck, and the M’s have had bad luck so far. Of course, the offense sucks, but you’d have expected the team to win a few more of the one run games so far then they have.

- a run saved is certainly worth the same as a run scored, but the goodness of the rotation was never in doubt. It was always the offense that was the problem. What Brian is saying is that we projected the team to not hit at the start of the year, and they’re proving us (well, Jeff and Derek and Dave and Graham) right.

Basically, unless the offense shows drastic improvement, we’re not going to win. We’re going to have to hit better and get luckier, but we’re at that point in the season where it really has to happen now or it’s over.

by seattlebruin on May 8, 2008 9:41 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

a run saved is certainly worth the same as a run scored

I always thought it was worth slightly less than a run scored.

by JI on May 8, 2008 9:42 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Is it?

Or is my sarcasm meter not working this morning… :(

by seattlebruin on May 8, 2008 9:43 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well,

I think since you can’t win a game 0 to -1, that a runs saved has to worth just slightly less than a run scored.

by JI on May 8, 2008 9:48 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hmmmm makes sense

someone might want to tell Bavasi this, though

since you can’t win a game 0 to -1

by seattlebruin on May 8, 2008 9:49 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It's incredible

I didn’t even notice “runs” and “has to worth” until just now. You’ve conditioned us, like the Pavlov experiments

by seattlebruin on May 8, 2008 9:59 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs