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Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays, Jun 11, 2008 9:37 AM PDT


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Seattle Mariners @ Toronto Blue Jays

06/11/08 9:37 AM PDT

Seattle Mariners Toronto Blue Jays
Ichiro Suzuki - CF David Eckstein - SS
Willie Bloomquist - 3B Joe Inglett - 2B
Jose Vidro - "DH" Vernon Wells - CF
Raul Ibanez - "LF" Matt Stairs - DH
Jose Lopez - 2B Lyle Overbay - 1B
Jeremy Reed - RF Kevin Mench - LF
Richie Sexson - 1B Brad Wilkerson - RF
Kenji Johjima - C Marco Scutaro - 3B
Yuniesky Betancourt - SS Curtis Thigpen - C


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Felix Hernandez 4-5 13 13 1 0 0 0 88.0 85 33 30 7 36 74 3.07 1.38

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Shaun Marcum 5-3 13 13 0 0 0 0 85.2 59 26 24 9 24 71 2.52 .97


We've talked a lot about how the Mariners' bad team defense makes the pitching staff look a lot worse than it is. But while you'd think the opposite would be true for the Blue Jays, make no mistake - their rotation is awesome. tRAs by starter: Burnett (3.76), Halladay (3.11), Litsch (4.97), McGowan (3.94), and Marcum (3.55). For the sake of comparison, the best on the Mariners belongs to Felix, who comes in at 4.68. Toronto is using the recipe the Mariners thought they had to play like one of the better teams in the AL, and unless something goes awry, they should be around for the long haul. The AL East is a complete monster.

Marcum, by the way, totally rocks despite a fastball that couldn't touch 90 in a fighter jet. Change speeds, Felix. Your heater isn't as good as you think it is.

 

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On the pregame show

she called Silva the “delicious gooey center” of last night’s game.

by BrianL on Jun 11, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I read Mentink as Mentok.

As in “The Mind Taker”.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 11, 2008 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did Beltre quit?

"Dragons" are actually dinosaurs hunted to extinction by man in the Middle Ages. Check your Chinese calendars people.

by Frosty Raptor on Jun 11, 2008 9:09 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hanged.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh.

I almost wrote the same thing, but decided I’d get called a grammar Nazi if I did so.

Thanks for taking up the mantle.

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 Jun 11, 2008 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's no shame in being called a grammar Nazi.

It’s those people who make mistakes who should be ashamed.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good morning, LL

Looks like this will be a working folks and east coaster thread today =)

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 9:11 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So can we just send Wlad back to AAA already?

Reed appears to be more MLB ready both at the plate and defensively and if they’re competing for starting RF (Which is stupid but that’s clearly the direction they’re going here) Reed is the clear choice..

At this point Wlad would be better served getting regular time in AAA working on some of the obvious holes in his game than playing 50% or less of the time up here, and it’s hard to call him an asset to the team right now.

by OlSalty on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome. Early game.

Now I will get ~0 work done

Go Nova

by dbroncos31 on Jun 11, 2008 9:21 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh, the IE on this computer does not auto-refresh and I'm afraid to DL Firefox

since it’s the guest station and I don’t want to mess with the configuration

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

memory stick + Portable Firefox, configured as you like it

means you never have to worry about messing up strange configs again. Portable Firefox.

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

by pdb on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The PortableApps suite is awesome

it’s got most everything you need – media player, word processing, etc. And if you’re running FF at home, you can just copy your profile into your Portable Apps version of FF, and it’ll look and feel exactly as your home setup does.

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

by pdb on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or he doesn't carry around a flash drive on his keychain

oh wait… I DO carry around a flash drive on my keychain =P

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can download drivers to make Windows 98 support USB.

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 Jun 11, 2008 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Win98 hotfix - yes, I've tried.

It works on 98SE, but on 98 it’s not able to interpret most signals.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geofr Baker this morning on KJR

“I think the M’s could end up trading Jarrod Washburn for Ken Griffey Jr.”

I would be in favor of this, except that this being the Mariners, they’d probably extend Griffey for 2009, turning this into a straight garbage for garbage trade that doesn’t actually help the team for 2009.

by eponymous_coward on Jun 11, 2008 9:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There is a waiting period where all junior high's are notified

They have to let the girls at least put on running shoes.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not if it means Griffey in 2009. He has to retire at the end of this season.

Griffey and Washburn are both pretty much useless at this point. I don’t mind Junior getting to do a victory lap in 2008 because the season’s toast anyway, but Griffey is the version of Raul that doesn’t hit quite as well (per the LLcolloquium earlier). If Junior’s cluttering the 2009 roster, we’re going to have problems.

by eponymous_coward on Jun 11, 2008 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Means Wash won't be cluttering the roster though

and the Griffey reunion tour can’t be THAT bad… unless they let him play center

crap.

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"play the field"

And even then, he has a .410 SLG. At GABP. In the NL.The Reds as a team (pitchers included) are slugging .413.

I used to think Griffey would be OK as a platoon DH against RHP ala what the M’s SHOULD be doing with Raul. Now, I’m not even sure that’s all that good an idea.

by eponymous_coward on Jun 11, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The NL Central is a reasonably strong division.

Right now, the last place team in the AL East would be:

Second in the AL Central.
Third in the AL West.
Fifth in the NL Central.

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by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even though his weak HR/FB ratio and visually declining batspeed seem to indicate that he may be done

just because he’s Griffey, I’m willing to chalk it up to SSS and hope that he can have a minor revival if he doesn’t have to play the field every day.

You (and Jeff and Graham and a lot of other people) are probably right though, that he’s very close to finished. But I would be very happy about getting rid of Washburn.

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The problem is, it's the Mariners...

... a franchise with a bad case of veteran entitlement syndrome. Look at how Raul gets to play the field because he doesn’t like DHing.

This team needs serious overhauls in the OF, 1B and DH, and substantial defensive upgrades. A 39 year old DH in 2009 that’s showing serious signs of being done as a useful player is not particularly useful in this sort of environment.

I’m OK with a Griffey Revival Tour in 2008 in Seattle, but after the season’s done, he needs to retire. Otherwise, we’re trading a bad player for 2009 for a bad player in 2009.

by eponymous_coward on Jun 11, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But a bad player in 2009 who I wouldn't feel dirty about rooting for

and yeah, I probably should have noted that all of this would be more likely with more competent management

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES YES YES YES YES

Wash for Griffey Morrow/Dickey—-> rotation

HOLY SHIT THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN

Go Nova

by dbroncos31 on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Wlad!

Stop fraternizing with Silva

by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 11, 2008 9:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So, best result that inning is a groundout to the pitcher.

Marcum is good.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 9:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's good.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought they were fat.

You never use a phone booth, you never see your toes, when you go to the movies you take up seven rows.

by Jed MC on Jun 11, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When I go to get my shoes shined, I have to take their word.

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by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just tell me once again who's fat.

If you see me comin’ your way
Better give me plenty space
If I tell you that I’m hungry
Then won’t you feed my face

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought that last line was

The run to feed my face.

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by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go old school

My Bologna or Eat It

by Sec 108 on Jun 11, 2008 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go with the originals.

Dare to be Stupid
Slime Creatures from Outer Space

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by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watch out for that tree!

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by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dare to be Stupid is awesome.

I also love “Horoscope” off of Running with Scissors, “When I Was Your Age” from “Off the Deep End”, and pretty much all the polkas are funny. People knock Weird Al all the time but he’s a funny man.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One More Minute

Is my all time favorite

by Sec 108 on Jun 11, 2008 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love how he goes out into the crowd for that song

That’s his best slow song for sure

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

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've got an AK47 and you know it makes me feel alright.

I’ve got an uzi by my pillow
It helps me sleep a little better at night.
There’s no feeling any greater than to
shoot first and ask questions later

by Jed MC on Jun 11, 2008 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better watch out punk, or I'm gonna have to blow you away!

I’m so mad I slept through a Weird Al Sub-thread.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ever seen him live?

It is actually a blast.

by Sec 108 on Jun 11, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Twice, at the Puyallup fair.

Lots of fun. The second time he started to cover “Whole Lotta Love” after asking for requests and his guitarist requested some Zeppelin. Later he said “Who was at this show last year!” and a few of us cheered then he said “Well I’m sorry, because it’s the same show as last year!!” It was definitely a good show with all the AL-TV clips and such. Good stuff.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's get all liquored up

and shoot at anything that moves!

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by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Between the mariners shitty lineup and Felix pitching

this game could very well be over by the time I have to go to work at 11:30. Wheeeeee!

by snow on Jun 11, 2008 9:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

More fastballs Felix

I don’t think you’re throwing enough.

by Happybelly on Jun 11, 2008 9:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sarcasm doesn't work well over the Internetsz!!

He might think you are serious.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have to establish the fastball! Everyone knows that!

That’s why you’re not a manager, and I am.

by Squinty on Jun 11, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And it worked.

Against a passive hitting team like Toronto, this sould be a winning strategy.

But with our hitters against Marcum and their gloves, both pitchers could take shutouts into the 12 inning.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see a lot of Jays games.

And Wells is the only guy on the team who’s going to swing early in the count. Guys like Overbay will happily stand there and watch you strike them out on 6 pitches.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All games are live and on-demand on MLB.tv?

Some people cut themselves. I root for the Mariners.

by ColbyInBoston on Jun 11, 2008 9:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice sig

Cutting self > Mariners. At least when you cut yourself, there’s no false hope.

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks?

Some people cut themselves. I root for the Mariners.

by ColbyInBoston on Jun 11, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You think that the word is out on our lineup?

That they could possibly swing at pitches out of the zone?

Some people cut themselves. I root for the Mariners.

by ColbyInBoston on Jun 11, 2008 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate our lineup.

Some people cut themselves. I root for the Mariners.

by ColbyInBoston on Jun 11, 2008 9:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

TAKE SOME PITCHES GODDAMMIT!!!

Some people cut themselves. I root for the Mariners.

by ColbyInBoston on Jun 11, 2008 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to get up there and swing!

That’s the way! No bullshit pussy watching pitches go by and taking walks for us! Good outs, guys!

by Squinty on Jun 11, 2008 9:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My buddy (Giants fan) is awesome.

“There’s no such thing as luck in baseball, Adrian Beltre sucks.”
“Clutch hitting can be measured.”

Just give me my $500 now.

by BrianL on Jun 11, 2008 9:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tell him you'll give him a discount if he buys you a Longoria jersey with part of the money

like $385 and a replica Longoria jersey ($99) just to rub it in even more

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok Felix, keep establishing that fastball.

Establish that fucker into the eighth inning.

by Squinty on Jun 11, 2008 9:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HAY GUYZ!

Our game won’t be televised, and I was bored out of my skull at work so I figured I’d drop by.

So, when do you guys get Junior back? lol j/k

Whip Blue Jay ass!

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 9:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What the hell is that?

Can’t… stop… watching… wtf

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I found out about it years ago when a coworker included it in a TGIF all-call e-mail

I just found it on the net for myself.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Barney the Dinosaur masturbating.

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by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's actually just a hippo.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See? Matt Stairs never took the bat off his shoulder.

5 pitches later, he walks.

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by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 9:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You still have to throw SOMETHING other than a fastball

Eventually they’re going to figure it out when you’ve thrown 12 in a row.

by OlSalty on Jun 11, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Felix were on the Red Sox, would be get into the ASG?

Discuss.

Some people cut themselves. I root for the Mariners.

by ColbyInBoston on Jun 11, 2008 9:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

record isn't good enough

of course he’d probably have more wins if he was a red sox.

by MFAN on Jun 11, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

His ERA is solid and his W/L would be much better on the Sox. Those are the only stats that matter for that game.

by Happybelly on Jun 11, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'd definitely have more exposure, that's for sure.

When I wore my Felix jersey at Fenway, people had no idea whose jersey I was wearing.

Some people cut themselves. I root for the Mariners.

by ColbyInBoston on Jun 11, 2008 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay groundballs

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

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 9:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Roberto Alomar?

Dave Stieb?
Carlos Delgado?

by JI on Jun 11, 2008 9:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Going to any of the shows on the tour?

Starts today, you know.

Some people cut themselves. I root for the Mariners.

by ColbyInBoston on Jun 11, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck you Kevin Mench

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 9:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woooo K!

Groundouts and strikeouts weeee!

by BrianL on Jun 11, 2008 9:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fun Mariner 2008 facts

The M’s have scored more than 8 runs twice all year (with a 1-1 record).
The M’s have 5 two game winning streaks – 3 of them in April.
The M’s have 1 three game winning streak – also in April. That is their longest winning streak of the year.
The M’s have 6 losing streaks of 3 games or more – 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 7

by Jed MC on Jun 11, 2008 9:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Take that Wilkie.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Beautiful pitch by the king

Started inside and cut right over the plate.

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

by ColeFitz on Jun 11, 2008 10:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Random Queston

If you were to go the whole game without giving up any hits…and lose 1-0 because you walked 4 straight batters in one inning…would you still be credited with a no hitter?

by Slica on Jun 11, 2008 10:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

and I think pitcher’s have actually lost a no-hitter on a few occasions

by snow on Jun 11, 2008 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yikes with the outdated "Keep Watching" commercials!

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good call

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sexson could've walked in 4 pitches, but NOOOOOOO!

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF Kenji walked?

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A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Johjima with a walk?

And he even took some pitches that were within a foot of being a strike, something somewhat rare.

by AtomicGarden on Jun 11, 2008 10:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There we go. That's more like it, Yuni.

Swing at that ball no where near the plate. And tell the rest of the team to do that too.

by AtomicGarden on Jun 11, 2008 10:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They haven't said New Hampshire

Some people cut themselves. I root for the Mariners.

by ColbyInBoston on Jun 11, 2008 10:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

God dammit Yuni

Your fat ass will swing at anything.

by OlSalty on Jun 11, 2008 10:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's basically how Toronto is doing it.

In the second inning:

Stairs saw 5 pitches and swung at none of them.
Overbay did not swing until the 5th pitch.
Mench did not swing until the 4th pitch
Wilkderson did not swing until the 6th pitch.

No damage done, but they made Felix throw 23 pitches.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rec'd

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who are you, Marty in Dallas, banned Jim Rome caller?

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'l go with a hahahahahaha

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by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rec'd

What does that do, anyway?

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by ColbyInBoston on Jun 11, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A shame Johjima robbed him of the perfecto.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dislike Google maps now

I loaned my GPS to a girl and now I don’t know when I’m getting it back. I get lost too much without it now.

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought you were ahead and saw him hit a 3B or something.

Turns out you just hate him with a passion.

Some people cut themselves. I root for the Mariners.

by ColbyInBoston on Jun 11, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHAT?!

You can bend fastballs? What the hell?

by Squinty on Jun 11, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go manage the game, Squinty!

Although it’s been a while since we’ve seen you around here

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I see someone introduced you to Miguel Cairo!

Someday, we’ll have to introduce you to Jeff’s friend Ryan

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sexson beat him to the bag!

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:13 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Behold the wonders of modern science

Every Brownie is now a edge brownie

by Robert on Jun 11, 2008 10:15 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The "lower" part of the digestive tract.

Not appetizing.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why isn't Willie swinging?

Is he hurt?

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by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 10:15 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He sucks

At least this way he might walk

by eponymous_coward on Jun 11, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it'll be 1-0 Mariners

Weirder things have happened. Like blowing out the Red Sox in Fenway.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:17 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Geoff Baker, once again awesome.
I’ve got a busy day today. After this game, I go downstairs to the studios of TSN (the Canadian version of ESPN) to tape the daily Off The Record show. I’ll be one of their four sports “celebrity’’ panelists. One of the guys who is supposed to be on with me - in-studio, arguing sports topics - is none other than John Rocker. I have no idea why he’s in town. Hope he liked his subway ride over.

by BrianL on Jun 11, 2008 10:18 AM PDT reply actions   2 recs

John Rocker's on Off the Record a lot.

So is Steve Austin. No idea why.

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by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why would Steve Austin voluntarily go to Canada?

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Canadians love wrestling.

I blame Stu Hart.

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by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We can still hope for the complete game from Marcum.

Jays pitchers have thrown I think 10 complete games already this season.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 10:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

God dammit.

If that had been us Loafie would have thrown the ball into the stands

by Graham on Jun 11, 2008 10:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow you're good at saying bad words?

Have you been taking classes long? I wish I could be that convincing.

by Squinty on Jun 11, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry who greenlights a commercial

with 70 abies crying that fades in to the Aflac duck singing at maximum volume. What a pile of horse ass.

by JI on Jun 11, 2008 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUCK YOU REED

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A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:22 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

MARINERS DEFENSE ALERT

Damnit Reed, we’re supposed to be lobbying for your good defense. :(

by AtomicGarden on Jun 11, 2008 10:22 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, just imagine if that had been Raul.

Somehow, they Jays would have scored two runs

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wtf Reed?

You’re supposed to be good at defense.

by OlSalty on Jun 11, 2008 10:22 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So we're going to lose 1-0 aren't we?

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by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:22 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope, 1-0 Blue Jays.

It will happen shortly

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or an explanation.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2008 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey our defense is good.

They’re just not performing right now. But we’re still one of the best defensive teams. I mean, look at all the diving plays Raul makes!

by Squinty on Jun 11, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The ball lined over the first base bag, bounced off the wall and back fair, Reed missed when he dropped his glove to field it.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was a very hard grounder.

My brain’s offline. I’m cutting out soda, and experiencing caffeine withdrawl.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad idea.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pussy

I sleep with Mountian Dew next to my bed.

by Robert on Jun 11, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whore.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeouch

Ultra Hammer.

by ThundaPC on Jun 11, 2008 10:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

K

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

According to Joes Tracer

none of those pitches were in the same solar system as the strikezone

by JI on Jun 11, 2008 10:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why weren't we playing in?

Does Squinty really think we’re going to score a run? Let alone two?

by AtomicGarden on Jun 11, 2008 10:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vidro will score us lots of runs.

Don’t you remember? He’s like a .336 hitter in Canada or some shit. There’s a stat you VORPies can stick up your ass and sit on.

Hey I think my swearing is getting better.

by Squinty on Jun 11, 2008 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait...

Felix throws curves now too? HE’S UMSTOPPABLE

by dkulich on Jun 11, 2008 10:26 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Send him to the Rays for Joe Maddon?

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a joke

Remember when you sent Lou Piniella to the Rays for Randy Winn?

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap, GameTracker is rapidly closing in on Gameday

they’re pf/x away from being better.

They just added another thing where it shows the percentages of BIP for each batter to each zone on the field (well six zones at least)

by seattlebruin on Jun 11, 2008 10:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Still counts as an earned run?

Seems like he wouldn’t have scored if Reed kept him at 2nd.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2008 10:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seconded

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2008 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a friend that married one.

An American dude that married a Canadian chick.

A French Canadian chick, to boot.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How has Felix not choked someone yet?

His defense has fucked him over so many times and he has the 2nd worst run support of any pitcher in baseball. I would fucking hate this team so much by now.

by OlSalty on Jun 11, 2008 10:31 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's indifferent

Like this:

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 11, 2008 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

That's pretty awesome.

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by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

poor kitty but

hahahaha

by JI on Jun 11, 2008 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's big, thus it's a cat

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

by ColeFitz on Jun 11, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

It’s a fat cat

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best. Cat. Ever.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Johjima the only Mariner that gives two shits about winning?

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:33 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He doesn't care about winning.

He just cares about looking good for a trade.

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 Jun 11, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sexson

He just really, really sucks. But I get the impression he really tries, at least when he’s not too drunk.

by AtomicGarden on Jun 11, 2008 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

god damnit yuni

Stop fucking swinging at everything.

by AtomicGarden on Jun 11, 2008 10:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well they're slightly worse than us according to one metric and slightly better according to another, right?

You can have really bad defense and really bad offense, or really bad defense and pretty good offense. I’ll take the one with the offense.

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by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh

well that’s a paradox

by JI on Jun 11, 2008 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was not paying any attention to that.

If you could just let the Toronto fielders field, and have 9 DH’s for all your fielders in the form of the Texas offense, yeah that’d be awesome.

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by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do you do if you're not the home team?

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 11, 2008 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your pitchers have t o be your hitters.

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by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The DH is not stupid.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 11, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd prefer to see people paid as hitters hit and people paid as pitchers pitch.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 11, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then why don't we DH for shitty fielders as well

I’d much rather see Darrin Erstad field than Carlos Lee

by JI on Jun 11, 2008 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

JI/Robert hate Edgar Martinez

Jeff/Matthew/Graham think Edgar is a legend.

by Graham on Jun 11, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a lie

JI/Robert run a platform that Rick Ankiel is awesome though

by Robert on Jun 11, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Graham/Jeff/Matthew

Love Jose Vidro and supported the Chris Snelling trade.

by JI on Jun 11, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's part of the job as a position player

Hitting is not something you look for in pitchers.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 11, 2008 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, it's stupid to have an automatic out in the lineup every time through

And have to pinch hit with shitty players 2-3 times a game. That’s not some crazy classic better strategy, it’s just stupid.

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by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How is it boring to see an actual major league hitter instead of someone who can hit about as well as me three times a game?

It doesn’t dumb down the game, it improves it . It’s boring to watch automatic 3 pitch strikeouts.

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by BrettJMiller on Jun 11, 2008 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with JI on this one

I love Edgar as much as anyone, but the DH is lame. It allows broken down old men to play waaaaay too long.

by Sec 108 on Jun 11, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's like 14 runs scored in every Texas game.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 11, 2008 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

they should make an edge pizza pan next.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 11, 2008 10:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

mmm sexy pitch

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

by ColeFitz on Jun 11, 2008 10:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Felix, you sexy bastard.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2008 10:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hammer = dropped

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Too bad Felix is going to lose

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF kind of shift was that?

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The umpire has Marcum on his fantasy team

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

by ColeFitz on Jun 11, 2008 10:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Will Sexson join Bloomquist with the hat trick?

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 11, 2008 10:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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