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Wbc_029_tiny by Jeff Sullivan on in Game Threads Comment 563 comments

Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners, May 8, 2008 7:10 PM PDT


Lineup

Texas Rangers @ Seattle Mariners

05/08/08 7:10 PM PDT

Texas Rangers Seattle Mariners
Ian Kinsler - 2B Ichiro Suzuki - CF
Ramon Vazquez - SS Jose Lopez - DH
Josh Hamilton - CF Raul Ibanez - "LF"
Milton Bradley - DH Adrian Beltre - 3B
David Murphy - RF Richie Sexson - 1B
Brandon Boggs - LF Yuniesky Betancourt - SS
Frank Catalanotto - 1B Wladimir Balentien - RF
Gerald Laird - C Kenji Johjima - C
German Duran - 3B Willie Bloomquist - 2B

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Felix Hernandez 2-2 7 7 1 0 0 0 50.1 51 19 17 4 19 44 3.04 1.39

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Kason Gabbard
 1-0 4 4 0 0 0
 0
 20.2
 21 5
 5
 1 9
 8
 2.18
 1.45

It doesn't really do me much good anymore to say "hey this pitcher sucks" if the offense refuses to take advantage of it. So

 

LET'S GO MARINERS!!

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I have a good feeling about this game.

Not only is Felix pitching but it’s our first gamethread with “Jeff” back!

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on May 8, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Benoit is starting?

FREE JEREMY REED!!

by MFAN on May 8, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta be a mistake.

He didn’t start last night, yet it says he’s started every game he’s been in.

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on May 8, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kason Gabbard

Finesse lefty, not Jack Benoit.

"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)

by Ed Coffin on May 8, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finesse lefty

no control righty
hard throwing veteran

Doesn’t matter, they own us all.

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love how in my BBM09 game, he got traded

right back to Boston.

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on May 8, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fearless prediction of failure:

Felix pitches a 10 inning CG on 120 pitches and loses on an unearned run.

by PDXTai on May 8, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking this had to be the day for a new song.

For the first time I was disapointed to hear the tune. Not exactly sure why. But I did feel like everyone needed to know about me disapointment.

by coasty141 on May 8, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineup

51 Ichiro CF
4 Jose Lopez DH
28 Raul Ibanez LF
29 Adrian Beltre 3B
44 Richie Sexson 1B
5 Yuniesky Betancourt SS
50 Wladimir Balentien RF
2 Kenji Johjima C
16 Willie Bloomquist 2B

by ThundaPC on May 8, 2008 6:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You rang?

maybe of you ask non-pervert Jeff nicely to sidebar it…

by JI on May 8, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As soon as I officially lose all hope (I'm a game or two away),

I would love to see WFB play every game this season, just so at the end of the year I don’t have to read another “I just want a chance to prove myself” quote. Give him 400 at-bats of .250/.300/.300 awesomeness and dare him to whine more. He still probably would anyway, huh?

We can’t win.

by Teej on May 8, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When you have as much grit as Willie does,

you never have enough playing time.

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on May 8, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Today's game brought to you by the Pink Ranger.

As well as Willie’s scrappy Mighty Morphin brother

Man I just can’t bring myself to get excited for this game…

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure how I failed

but I’m not surprised. I’ve been failing at all sorts of things today. The fried server at work being one fine example.

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WIllie's fucking scrappy mighty morphin brother

If this doesn’t work I’ll commit ritualistic seppuku.

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

a real mariner going to a mariner's game

how appropriate…except he’s good at what he does while the m’s….aren’t….except felix who always gets a free pass

by Scrupio on May 8, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Argh

You got me. Shoot…

by Scrupio on May 8, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So for those of you that know Kirby

Felix was behind him at the gas station in Bellevue today and assured Kirby that he’d turn the M’s around today

by Fett42 on May 8, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woooo Felix!

Boooo Mariners!

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 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You can always cheer for King Awesome.

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 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

things I want to see today:

groundballs from Felix
a good K/BB ratio from Felix
no HRs allowed by Felix

by Matthew on May 8, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Runs scored?

Do you want to see the Mariners score runs?

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm hoping for a Mariners win, 0 to -1

Clearly this was how Bavasi thought we’d win games this season.

by eponymous_coward on May 8, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess sitting in the freezing cold watching WFB strike out wasn't enough for the mariners.

Now I have to sit at home and watch his retarded ass all game.

Thanks, M’s. I fucking hate you.

by Smegmalicious on May 8, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Definately respecting Hamilton.

Im not to sure i wouldnt pick carefully around him too…

by laxtonto on May 8, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, what?

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 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones throws him out.

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

by ColeFitz on May 8, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice throw Raul.

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 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great.

Nice to give Felix a must-win game in MAY. Jesus Christ.

by eponymous_coward on May 8, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dammit

we didnt even get to bat before we lost the game today.

that sucks. not as much as our offense. but it sucks.

by deacvision7 on May 8, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

T/F

Felix’s pitch counts this year have affected his control

by Fett42 on May 8, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh dear god.

Stick a fork in us.

by Smegmalicious on May 8, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

recc'd

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

by ColeFitz on May 8, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even Dave knows we're boned after 2 runs have been scored.

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 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hellfuckinglo

Fucking Mariners fucking suck fucking ass.

by Slica on May 8, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

woo

on pace for an 18-0 loss

by JI on May 8, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is for JI's benefit.

Who is hotter?

Jennifer Morrison

or

Anne Dudek

There is only one right answer.

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

*runs*

the fuck went on there

by Robert on May 8, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that Cher?

That face is horrendous.

by Faux on May 8, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At work folks...

I don’t want to get promoted.

Fans are typically idiots.

by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 8, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

But you honestly think my IT nazis would give a shit? In the modeling industry that picture is commonly referred to as a “glamour shot”, which while I know is relatively innocent and supposedly artistic, doesn’t really get past my bosses nose as anything other then non nude porn.

Fans are typically idiots.

by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 8, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jennifer Morrison, needs more rack though

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

by ColeFitz on May 8, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here we go again...

Get ready for our offense to make any pitcher look like Cy Young on his best day.

by Smegmalicious on May 8, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHA

Vazquez’s mustache is the most entertaining thing to grace Safeco in a while

by ningwers on May 8, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

bunt!

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on May 8, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and it begins...

Hmm... Needs more Bonds.

by Double06 on May 8, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ouch

I thought he was a good bench bat. They suck though so maybe they just need youth space.

by vkut79 on May 8, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is hotter?

Gerald “Walking-Methlab” Laird

or

Ramon “Porn Stache” Vazquez

There is only one right answer

by redwolf75 on May 8, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

You know I don't think porn moustaches exist anymore

I think a more modern term would be “gay barista” moustache.

by Jeff Sullivan on May 8, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait

Saw this part already. Someone put the other reel on, quick.

by Lents Park Homer on May 8, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least they're being quick about it

There’s something to be said about not being a tease

by ningwers on May 8, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have to disagree.

At this point, it’s compelling. How many innings can we go without scoring? Let’s set a record for futility.

by saltydog75 on May 8, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh fuck you ump

Go to fucking hell.

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, Brian

Would you say you were in fucking heaven or fucking hell during your one man fucking odyssey?

by ningwers on May 8, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah McLaren!

Make it two in a row!

by JLC on May 8, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"Richie Sexson with some family things to take care of..."

Sexson: What’s going on?
Dad: Richie, we got together and decided it was time for an intervention.
Mom: Yes, w-
Sexson: What? Why?
Brother: Richie… you can’t hide it from us… you have a problem…
Mom: Denial’s always the first stage.
Richie: Yes bu-
Dad: Son, you fucking suck.

by Fett42 on May 8, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's gonna hit a homer.

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 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was one batter too early.

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 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yesterday's Ump

Was almost as blind as this Jizz-Slurper

Suck It! If you don't know what IT is, then I can't help you.

by Elmstrosity on May 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No Dave

The next great kids giveaway will be WLAD, Clement and two other prospects for a veteran slugger.

by Gomez on May 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great.

Series loss.

by BrianL on May 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

King Awesome

never lets me down.

by deacvision7 on May 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4-0

That means we lose twice, right?

by eponymous_coward on May 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you haven't seen it?

Also, that’s not a spoiler.

by Matthew on May 8, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was knock flat on my ass

when I learned Scott Bakula could act

by JI on May 8, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We've had the Enterprise discussion, but can we all agree that Quantum Leap was awesome?

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 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Netflix it and watch it.

It’s fantastic.

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 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know

If you choose the right people first, you can accomplish this using Brian’s technique

by ningwers on May 8, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beltre is good

At least we have that.

by Smegmalicious on May 8, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jethuth….....Jethuth Chritht!

Suck It! If you don't know what IT is, then I can't help you.

by Elmstrosity on May 8, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay,

So which one of these pitchers is Kason Gabbard?

by ThundaPC on May 8, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Before he goes out...

I want to see him plant one right between the eyes of this asshole.

by Faux on May 8, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why do you hate Hamilton

Just because he’s really good?

by vkut79 on May 8, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hamilton isn't the problem.

The ump is the problem.

by Faux on May 8, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Erskine: “Come on guys, we can come back! It’s only 4 runs!”

Team: “Fuck You, Erskine.”

Suck It! If you don't know what IT is, then I can't help you.

by Elmstrosity on May 8, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

60!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Suck It! If you don't know what IT is, then I can't help you.

by Elmstrosity on May 8, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Felicks

Can he go 120 pitches through 4 and still get the win?

Suck It! If you don't know what IT is, then I can't help you.

by Elmstrosity on May 8, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Look at it this way

It’s entirely possible that losing this game with Felix getting the living shit beat out of him would be the absolute low point of the entire season.

I’m trying to think of a way of looking at it that doesn’t involve seppuku.

by Lents Park Homer on May 8, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If the Sonics left, Seattle

could conceivably get the Hornets. Or the Grizzlies, which would be considerably less awesome.

by redwolf75 on May 8, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Grizzlies are much more likely

and we’d probably be so apathetic towards basketball we’d lose that team too after a couple losing seasons.

If we could swoon the Hornets to come here I’d bust a freaking nut.

by marinator on May 8, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember Dave Cameron saying this on Tuesday?

“If the Mariners don’t win three of the next five games, they can cash in their chips and go home. The deficit would just be too large to believe that anything short of a miracle could cause them to win the division.”

Good times.

by eponymous_coward on May 8, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, I remember when we had optimism

You know, Mariners optimism, completely unrelated to real optimism.

by edddgar on May 8, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

THE PLAYOFFS

Jim Mora\'s Motivational Poster

Suck It! If you don't know what IT is, then I can't help you.

by Elmstrosity on May 8, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Score some runs please

I’m out of beer just score some more goddamn runs

by marinator on May 8, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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