6/10: Open Game Thread
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 10, 2008 3:22 PM PDT
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PrintSeattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays, Jun 10, 2008 4:07 PM PDT
Meet Dustin McGowan. Dustin McGowan throws really hard. In fact, according to Fangraphs, he's had the highest average fastball velocity among starting pitchers so far this year at 95.0mph. A year ago he stood at 94.7mph, so this is no fluke. He's got a hell of an arm, and if it's dark out and you squint a little bit you can sort of see bits of King Felix. This will not be an easy game. But then there're never any easy games so go to hell McGowan, you're not special. Smug son of a bitch.
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Is Carlos Silva having problems with Kenji too?
Jl/Robert '08: Promise for a CoachCage on Friday nights!
No, Carlos Silva is having problems with chili burgers
MMMMMMM chili burgers
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha.
Okay, which one of you edited the Wikipedia entry for the 2007-2008 seasons and changed the slogan to False Hope?
Three free recs to whoever did it
It’s like I’m Coach today, responding to every post in the game thread…
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Reading the bottom of that reminded me of something:
remember how a big deal was made of McLaren’s coaching staff being overall one of the most veteran in the game?
Yeah, that sure helped.
Are you trying to make a point here about how veterans are always good for the team under any circumstances?
Because you have me confused.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jun 10, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
And they probably are
but it doesn’t help you win games
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
We'd definitely have the best chemistry in baseball if it wasn't for Wlad.
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Jun 10, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome!
And it’s a gamethread, so cursing is acceptable as long as you don’t do it too much
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
This works, too.
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by Wilder. on Jun 10, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why are you Romans now?
What happened to the imperial dynasty with star destroyers and stuff?
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
You already had my vote, you don't need to convince me again
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
The JI/Robert regime can only end in tragedy
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well now we're just slinging mud, aren't we?
JI/Robert won’t permit Photoshopped slander of opponents.
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that was actually more direct threat than slander
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
You're hardly one to talk about terror... you think I don't know all about you?
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
How many of these do you have?
It’s like LFoJL’s pony folder.
by JI on Jun 10, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
My voting alliance just changed.
And I am a target demographic.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jun 10, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you represent the women's vote.
Vote JI/Robert!
Jl/Robert '08: Promise for a CoachCage on Friday nights!
I'm afraid of gnomes.
Women are fragile creatures, you know.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jun 10, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
If you vote Jeff/Matthew/Graham
Its a vote towards terrorism.
Jl/Robert '08: Promise for a CoachCage on Friday nights!
Right now I'm on the no-gnome no-pony ticket.
The JI dotted with hearts has not been enough, I guess.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jun 10, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Well Graham just lost the female vote
Too bad that’s only 1 voter
Make it prettier and we'll talk.
Maybe add ponies?
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jun 10, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Are we all forgetting that I am the font of the blogosphere pony pictures meme?
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Flesh eating ponies
they’re not cute.
LFoJL supports JI/Robert, and he has a folder of just ponies
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
The flesh eating/ones Willie Bloomquist rides variety anyway
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Back to the kitchen?
What if I’m already there?
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jun 10, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Then Graham won't let you out
he’s oppressing us!
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't sweat the small stuff.
Gnomes, for example.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
Good idea, Judith. We shall fight the oppressors for your right to have babies, brother. Sister. Sorry.
Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum
by PositivePaul on Jun 10, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
you were using non-wide?
Did you hear that everyone!? Robert does not appreciate the greatness of wide layout that Graham/Jeff/Matthew tirelessly fought to bring you!
I thought JI was the one who fought for wide layouts
and no deleting of FanPosts. And no avatars. And in general to make SBN2.0 great.
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
JI was all talk
J/M/G actually lobbied the SBN coders.
Who had the private email address of the head techie?
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 10, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't see you readying your legions of flesh eating ponies
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I use non-violent tactics.
That way your sons won’t die in a meaningless war.
by JI on Jun 10, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
JI fought the harder than Jeff.:
These are results you can see
by JI on Jun 10, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
They only changed in response to threats from me
The SBN administrators know you’re too much of a pushover to make a real fight of things
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Robert may know nothing, but JI is very aware of this threat to national security
and will take the appropriate steps to deal with it.
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
By dealing with his running mate?
A likely story. I imagine JI is up to his neck in this little scheme as well.
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
FACT
Graham’s shadow government is rumored to have a part in the sale of these orbital bombardment shells.
This is what unchecked fasicism brings you
Shitty spaceships with huge design flaws.
by JI on Jun 10, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
The Jeff/Matthew/Graham campaign takes note of their predecessors' mistakes
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
You won't be able to pass this off on the Jeff/Gomez/Deanna administration.
by JI on Jun 10, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
J/M/G will build our next superweapon without exhaust ports just big enough to fit missiles into
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Also we're not telling anyone where it is until it's done
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Our administation is working on a superior weapon that will keep SBN 2.0 safer.
by JI on Jun 10, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
You'll make a typo in your navigation calculations and end up in a black hole
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
That worked well.
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Jun 10, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
So you'll suffocate when you forget to put in a life support system
this is why you don’t trust biostructural engineers to build useful things.
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Coincidence that JMG backwards is GMJ?
That’s right, people. Gary Matthews Jr.
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 10, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. The INVERSE of Gary Matthews Jr.
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
So JMG is 1/GMJ
and GMJ = HGH
so JMG = 1/HGH = HGH
Voting for Jeff/Matthew/Graham is like voting for HGH. Is this what you want?
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
1/HGH != HGH
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Jun 10, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
You are apparently the JI of mathematics
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
You apparently need two posts to say one thing
which is Coach like, I must insist
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
How can it be a fact if it's rumored?
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
That kind of resembles Jeff a little doesn't it.
Jl/Robert '08: Promise for a CoachCage on Friday nights!
Needs heavier weapon
somewhere in the 100 lb range
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
What's this, then?
‘People called Romanes they go the house’?
Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum
by PositivePaul on Jun 10, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok backup outfielder
Probably one of the better players on the team. he could save us many many runs with his glove if only…
by JI on Jun 10, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
He doesn't suck
range in the OF, hopefully hits enough to be a useful fourth outfielder or maybe a regular if he gets really lucky.
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
That's pretty cool.
I like midgets more than I should.
That's cool
It’s kind of like we have our very own Ozzie Canseco or Jeremy Giambi.
Jl/Robert '08: Promise for a CoachCage on Friday nights!
That's awesome
A lot of people around here are fans of his, at least compared to a lot of the other people on this team.
Jeff needs to get information to you
so you can take it to Jeremy and he take it to his coaches and the front office.
Good corner defender without the thunder in his bat. Not enough speed to steal a base.
by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jun 10, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
He probably has the speed to steal a base but he is a poor base stealer.
by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jun 10, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
The starting shortstop for our team used to be like that too
then he got fat :(
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yuni is still fast. He never could steal a base consistently.
by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jun 10, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
He's gotten very lazy at defense though
He’s learned the team’s philosophy that defense doesn’t matter apparently.
Jl/Robert '08: Promise for a CoachCage on Friday nights!
Dustin McGowan looks like he's auditioning for Teen Wolf.
That is the worst facial hair I have ever seen.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
It's not even November.
Neckbeard November. Join us.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
It's No-Shave November >:(
There’s a facial hair related name for every month
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
It's Mustache March. Mutton Chop May. I'll give you the run down on the months.
Januhairy
Fuck Shaving February
Mustache March
Absolutely No Shaving April
Mutton Chop May
Jew Beard June
Just Don’t Shave July
Abe Lincoln Beard August (Or Adolf ‘stache August if you’re so bold)
Stop Shaving September
Octobeard
No-Shave November
Don’t Shave Decemeber
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That's seven months with absolutely no shaving.
Are you insane, or just a member of ZZ Top?
I like midgets more than I should.
I think the word you're looking for is "awesome"
Because I am that.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay then.
You must look better after months of not shaving than I do.
I like midgets more than I should.
There's no rule against trimming.
Always gotta find the loopholes
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like to see an octobeard
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Jun 10, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Those are too similar.
Neckbeard November is vastly superior.
I’m also going with Sideburn September.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
we used to have Movember, as a prostate cancer awareness effort...
but it recently got canned because it made all the participants look like paedophiles
What's the over/under on Jays popped up on hanging breaking balls?
I’m setting it at 27.
"He almost has to start. Do you believe in miracles?"
I think it's going to be funny watching Sexson try to hit McGowan's fastball
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 10, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions
If he starts swinging now, he might have a shot at it.
I like midgets more than I should.
That reminds of the time Dilbert was given a 286, because Accounting deemed it sufficient for his needs?
DILBERT: How am I supposed to do 3D rendering on this?
BOSS: Really, how many times do you even do 3D rendering.
DILBERT (looks at 286) Once if I hurry.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
I also heard they're not going to throw lots of money at shitty pitchers
and use the bullpen efficiently.
the other angels fan
I heard his elbow has been sore but he should be able to pitch today.
But I’m still hoping it’s because they’re going to start him
It as his shoulder.
Or so they say.
I like midgets more than I should.
I'm not overly concerned. They said he's available to pitch today if need be.
I like midgets more than I should.
When is the election?
That’s when it stops.
I like midgets more than I should.
When there's a winner. Duh
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was finished but then Graham had the images so...
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 10, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
So you won't be put in a cage?
Sounds like a vote for J/M/G
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Jun 10, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I made the foot, since he didn't have one :o
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
You can't vote.
And your endorsement is worse than the KKK’s.
by JI on Jun 10, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he's trying to say that Robert is also worse than the KKK
Don’t worry, he’s just young and stupid. Really stupid
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
The image speaks for itself
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Jun 10, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn straight
Its white’s time to shine
by Robert on Jun 10, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I feel racist for reccomending this FanComment
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Denounce his endorsement!
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Coach enjoys cages I guess.
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Jun 10, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Mike Blowers is funny
Mike Blowers hilarity:
"I did like to hit here. I don’t know what my numbers were here, but I really did like to hit here."
Blowers, Sky Dome: .196/.281/.314
You know you can start what you're saying
on the subject line and continue it down below, right? You don’t actually have to put the subject of what you’re saying on the subject line.
"Hole in one, eh?"
Where is the god dammit Coach pic?
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
A mild admonition:
You know you’re the last person in the world to be giving tips on posting etiquette, right
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn't mean he didn't like to hit there
Sexson probably likes fielding.
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Jun 10, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Did anyone catch the mlb.com video clip on the SEA preview page
about “super sub” Cairo? My apologies if someone already posted it. I haven’t read the whole thread yet. Dang you guys are prolific commenters.
I knew something was missing.
I like midgets more than I should.
To redeem myself, I will point out that ESPN GameTracker added a hot zone for the hitters
showing which of the nine zones the hitter is hitting well in
I doubt its accuracy
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Jun 10, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, the upgrade was fast, or the card was good?
by seattlebruin on Jun 10, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Upgrade was fast.
Old card out, new card in, drivers installed in five minutes.
by BrianL on Jun 10, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
HEY BUDS IM BACK
Non-widescreen mlbtv feeds blow.
by JI on Jun 10, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It sure is liberating to go from actively cheering for the M's
to watching the games out of sheer morbid curiosity.
It is less liberating to still have to write about them
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 10, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks, I'll check it out when I get home.
I’ll probably just stare at it for a half hour and giggle with fear/glee.
the other angels fan
Why do I keep posting Beltre's BABIP and LD% over at Baker's blog?
I’m a fucking sucker for abuse.
It's not worth it, they're dumb people.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I love how they bash statheads for "taking the human element out of baseball"
but the minute we bring up luck, they jump down our throats.
Stupid fans are stupid.
And they will always be that way.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Sort of like eyes?
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Jun 10, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what happenes when the admins nuke their fuckups.
by JI on Jun 10, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
This would happen far more often with a JI/Robert administration
by Graham MacAree on Jun 10, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
They may embrace their fuckups
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Blimey
No one in the lineup has a OPS over .800. I know this is common knowledge but holy…I mean that’s like…bloody hell.
"Dragons" are actually dinosaurs hunted to extinction by man in the Middle Ages. Check your Chinese calendars people.
Kenji is under .600 :)
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 10, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Today's tv side Aflac trivia question:
Which of the following was the first U.S. based team to play in the Stanley Cup finals?
A. Seattle Metropolitans
B. Walla Walla Warriors
C. Portland Rosebuds
D. Spokane Chiefs
A
"Dragons" are actually dinosaurs hunted to extinction by man in the Middle Ages. Check your Chinese calendars people.
by Frosty Raptor on Jun 10, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
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