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Florida Marlins @ Seattle Mariners


Lineup

Florida Marlins @ Seattle Mariners

06/18/08 7:10 PM PDT

Florida Marlins Seattle Mariners
Hanley Ramirez - SS Ichiro Suzuki - RF
Jeremy Hermida - RF Jose Vidro - "DH"
Jorge Cantu - 1B Jose Lopez - 2B
Mike Jacobs - DH Raul Ibanez - "LF"
Dan Uggla - 2B Adrian Beltre - 3B
Luis Gonzalez - LF Jeff Clement - C
Wes Helms - 3B Richie Sexson - 1B
Cody Ross - CF Jeremy Reed - CF
Mike Rabelo - C Yuniesky Betancourt - SS

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - R.A. Dickey 1-2 9 2 0 0 0 0 28.2 31 15 15 2 9 17 4.71 1.40

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Ryan Tucker 1-1 2 2 0 0 0 0 10.0 9 6 6 0 8 8 5.40 1.70


Each of the first eight hitters in the Marlin lineup has a higher OPS than the corresponding Mariner. So that's something. Thank God for Yuni (???).

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Yeah so I met A-Rod today.

Nice guy. I told him to come back to Seattle and he laughed

Go Nova

by dbroncos31 on Jun 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm working on the new Yankee Stadium

He came by for some publicity thing (Hard Rock Cafe opening). The Yankees announcer girl was there too; I was waiting for her to yell about Rogah Clemens.

But I got to talk to him for like 10 seconds while he was waiting around. It was cool

Go Nova

by dbroncos31 on Jun 18, 2008 5:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Arah is lonely without Jeet.

If i met him i would probably wish him luck shattering Barroids record.

Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.

by PhilKenSebben on Jun 18, 2008 6:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I never understood the hating on A-Rod, both when he left Seattle and as a Yankee

Who in their right mind would’ve said no to the ridiculous K that Hicks was offering him in Texas? And he’s been fantastic in NY. I wish him all the best in erasing the stain of Barry Bonds’ record.

by esoteric on Jun 18, 2008 6:49 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He didn't need to go.

and it’s not like the $99 million we offered was “chump change.”

by Omerta on Jun 18, 2008 7:45 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The more I watch the Dodgers this year

the more apparent it is that Joe Torre was the worst choice for manager they could have made.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 6:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's actually a lot like squinty

1. Forgets certain players exist on the bench/in the bullpen
2. Over relies on certain players (Scott Proctor especially)
3. Refuses to admit veterans suck ass (Pierre, Jones, Kent)
4. Hates the kids (wherefore art thou Andy LaRoche?)

There’s more but you get the idea. Joe Torre is a shitty manager for a team like the Dodgers.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 6:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's become Every Day Scott Proctor

this year. It is maddening.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 6:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not yet

watch them trade one of the “under performing” youngsters for him.

Also why does Joe Beimel have a bobblehead night and Billingsley doesn’t?

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 6:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah Yankees fans I know

warned me about this. They laugh every time Proctor comes in.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 6:25 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3. Refuses to admit veterans suck ass (Pierre, Jones, Kent)

This is more of a Ned Colletti thing. The problem wouldn’t exist without the signings of Nomar, Pierre, and Andruw Jones.

by JI on Jun 18, 2008 6:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe

but Torre has other line up options.

Why bring in a high profile manager and tie his hands when it comes to the line up?

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 6:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was looking for a program

that I could use to… um… save the top of the 4th from last night for posterity. So far all I’ve found was a free program that got me everything but the audio. At least I have a decent quality video of it now… but I hope for better…

If I can find something better, I might feel obligated to snag some choice errors and general flubs for alter use… if you know what I mean…

by Ike Clanton on Jun 18, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Camtasia?

I’ve never tried it for capturing MLB.tv but it works for other stuff. Possibly FRAPS as well, again never tried either for MLB.tv.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 6:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My roomate is a Cubs fan.

I am cheering on the Rays in front of him.

by thewyrm on Jun 18, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Woah

I just realized Jolbert Cabrera is the starting SS for the Reds.

Yes, that Jolbert Cabrera.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Quick.

Where’s Hiram Bocachica?

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 18, 2008 6:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow.

Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.

by PhilKenSebben on Jun 18, 2008 6:25 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i mean to add

I saw him start in center at the game i went to in Oakland last year

Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.

by PhilKenSebben on Jun 18, 2008 6:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Braden Looper

Lucky pitcher, or luckiest pitcher?

by JI on Jun 18, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ryan Tucker (born June 12, 1975 in Midland, Texas) is an American football player who currently plays offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns. He was the starting center during his last two seasons at Texas Christian University after moving from left tackle and was a two-time All-Conference selection.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Tucker

by JI on Jun 18, 2008 6:45 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or

C. Tucker (born December 6, 1986 in Burbank, California) is a starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins. He graduated for Temple City High School1.

Tucker made his major league debut on June 8, 2008.[/quote]

He’s younger than I am by 4 years :(

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 6:46 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We should be able to chase him out early then

Not only is he out of his element, but being a left tackle means he’ll tire early. Perfect

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Jun 18, 2008 6:47 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh wow

I forgot he ever even existed

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Jun 18, 2008 6:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hated him

He seemed like a preppy douche

by marinator on Jun 18, 2008 7:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Float Like a Butterfly

Relax and Hit

Rising Star

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Jun 18, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't believe the Cubs

insist on batting Edmonds 5th. As someone else said they must be trying to keep something in Soto’s contract from vesting.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well,

he’s OPSing .866 since joining the Cubs, compared with Soto’s .705.

Small sample size and all - and I don’t think he’ll keep it up - but he’s been hitting since he joined the club.

by Teej on Jun 18, 2008 7:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Float like a butterfly kreuger??

and stings like when i pee.

Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.

by PhilKenSebben on Jun 18, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also, on the "ESOTERIC ZELDA 64 UPDATE," I finished Ocarina of Time with a 98% completion rate.

So close, yet so far away. I have no fucking idea where that last heart container piece or those last two Skulltulas are. But fuck it, I’m proud of 98% without using a FAQ. I’m a badass, even after years of being out of practice and playing it on a real console (not using save states in emulation)

Now, I’m playing Majora’s Mask. Just getting started (just got returned to my normal self). I really fucking hate this “three days and then restart” concept. Fuck that, let me explore my world.

by esoteric on Jun 18, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm still playing it,

and while I like concept of it, it’s creative, it also makes for more pressure during play, and makes you rush a bit. No relaxing in that game.

Coach/Butthol '09: We shall overcome.

by qrsouther on Jun 18, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FAQ's are for children.

At least the first time through a game anyway.

by thewyrm on Jun 18, 2008 7:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really hate the time limit. I'm smart enough to figure anything out given enough time to dick around

Hell, I got through the goddamn Water Temple in Ocarina of Time without a walkthrough. That’s the most awfully-constructed, tedious labyrinth in any Zelda game. Not “good” difficult, just “backtracking endlessly” difficult. A real flop.

by esoteric on Jun 18, 2008 7:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I always thought that was the simplest of the temples

Well, I guess a toss up with that and Fire I guess.

Coach/Butthol '09: We shall overcome.

by qrsouther on Jun 18, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

Department of redundancy department.

Coach/Butthol '09: We shall overcome.

by qrsouther on Jun 18, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FAQs are for people annoyed by ridiculously difficult games.

I have no shame in consulting one when stuck. I don’t buy video games to prove to myself that I’m awesome at video games.

by Teej on Jun 18, 2008 7:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Heh yeah

Too be honest I almost don’t like playing any game that makes me feel the need for a FAQ these days. If your game is bogged down by bull shit collectathon crap then eff you.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Indeed. But some games just have one or two levels that are ridiculous,

and I don’t have the patience, nor am I that impressed with myself if I manage to beat it. I just want to have fun.

But I’m talking more of just beating the game, not getting 100%. There’s never been a game that has held my attention long enough for me to want to collect all 5,323 golden orbs or whatever.

by Teej on Jun 18, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Zelda series was made for poor OCD sonsabitches like me.

I’m obsessed with “playing a game out” whenever possible. But then again I know it’s a clinical thing.

by esoteric on Jun 18, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wish I had your patience.

I would probably save a ton of money, since I wouldn’t feel the need to buy a new game every week or two.

by Teej on Jun 18, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree with this

After beating a game I like to see what I missed

by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 18, 2008 7:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

VII spoiled me

I couldn’t get into FF1 either. I think it was the nameless characters part of it

by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 18, 2008 7:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You poor child

FF7 is awful. FF1 is dated but at least its not awful.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nein

FF7 is in the pantheon of truly over rated games.

Joined closely by Halo, and Ocarina of Time.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True

Halo is a competent game.

OoT and FF7 are both pretty ass though.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I do like fun

crappy FMV driven PS1 RPGs are not fun.

dated as fuck 3d adventure games with ass tastic over worlds are not fun.

Link to the Past is fun.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We've had this discussion a billion times.

My vote goes for Shining Force and Secret of Mana.

by Wilder. on Jun 18, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Secret of Mana is so overrated

It’s an okay game but it doesn’t compare to Chrono Trigger.

Shining Force was a damn fun game too, but it’s a tactics game more than an rpg

by OlSalty on Jun 18, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I got ChronoTrigger on like VisualBoy or whatever it's called

And thought it was awesome, but I also thought that it was a pretty rare game that no one knew so I was hush hush about it. I thought I had found some hidden gold of a game.

Coach/Butthol '09: We shall overcome.

by qrsouther on Jun 18, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe not VisualBoy, it was something like that

A Gameboy emulator, there.

Coach/Butthol '09: We shall overcome.

by qrsouther on Jun 18, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

doubtful

SNES emulation on GBA is atrocious.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well I did it

On my laptop.

Coach/Butthol '09: We shall overcome.

by qrsouther on Jun 18, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OH wait

It was on something called “SNESX Emulator” or something. On the aforementioned laptop. I had CT, Harvest Moon, and Pokemon Ruby or something.

Coach/Butthol '09: We shall overcome.

by qrsouther on Jun 18, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You haven't truly experienced these games till you play them on the real consoles.

"It didn’t really bother me at all," Johnson said. "If it would have, he’d probably be in a stretcher and I’d be out of the game."

~Randy Johnson on Doug Mientkiewicz taking too long to step into the batters box

by Goose on Jun 18, 2008 7:38 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I loved Shining Force

Im about to give Chrono Trigger a shot after lobbying from someone on this site. Brian, maybe?

by Slica on Jun 18, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed.

Just make the good decision early on in the game to GIVE HER THE PENDANT. If you deny her the pendant, it will hurt you in the long run. Trust me.

Coach/Butthol '09: We shall overcome.

by qrsouther on Jun 18, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No it won't. It changes virtually nothing.

It’s only the difference between having the jury rule in favor of you vs. convicting you, which has no effect in the long run.

Unless something has changed.

by esoteric on Jun 18, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Are you sure?

I thought that if you give her the pendant when she asks for it, it quickens up the deliberation for you later on.

Coach/Butthol '09: We shall overcome.

by qrsouther on Jun 18, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe

but that part of the story is pretty meaningless on the endings.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm almost positive

that it has no bearing on any of the 12+ endings.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wrong.

Final Fantasy III/VI.

Chrono Trigger’s characters had almost no personality. I wasn’t engaged by the story. And FFIII/VI’s music is unequalled, even to this day.

by esoteric on Jun 18, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugh

I used to like Chrono Trigger, but honestly time and internet fan boys have ruined that game for me. If I never see or hear it again its too soon.

The best JRPG of all time is Breath of Fire V Dragon Quarter. There are no other options.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good old Onion Kids!

kicking ass on the Famicon!

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You mean FF6?

Or the actual FF3, cause that is the only one I never played. I think you can only get it on DS.

by thewyrm on Jun 18, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Then I concur.

Best story of all the FF’s.
Best story: FF6
Best Characters: FF4 (I miss Rydia)
Best Plot: FF12
Best Minigame: FF10 (I used to play blitzball for hours.)

by thewyrm on Jun 18, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FFXIIs plot is terrible

its obvious that they killed/fired Matsuno early on. The plot goes from semi interesting to cliched JRPG in no time at all.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least you're half right

The materia system was excellent

by JLC on Jun 18, 2008 7:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FF8s gameplay systems were pretty good

and the graphics were nice.

Too bad about the horrific art style, and terrible story.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree

In my opinion every FF after FF8 is much worse than FF8.

by JLC on Jun 18, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's probably true

I think honestly FF9 was the worst of the whole series by far.

by OlSalty on Jun 18, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If by worst you mean

one of the best. Then you’re right.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You probably never owned an NES

and for that your sins are forgiven.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You're kidding, right?

I’ve still got my NES sitting on my entertainment cabinet.

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I owned an NES

Still think FF9 was the worst of the bunch. It was wayyy oversimplified for my tastes.

Of course, I’m excluding FFX-2 because that game does not exist in my mind.

by OlSalty on Jun 18, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FFX-2 was never created.

Furthermore, I did not waste 15 bucks on a used copy of it.

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I tried like 5 times to play it.

Finally I just watched a buddies save game so I could see the end.

by thewyrm on Jun 18, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fact

FFX-2s story was awful but its gameplay was quite possibly the best in the series. At least its combat system.

FFX had turn based combat perfected. FFX-2 had active time perfected.

You can not argue these points.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed.

Best FF’s are II/IV, V, and III/VI. SNES baby, give me that good stuff any day. (Actually, I prefer the GBA roms these days for all but FFII/IV.)

by esoteric on Jun 18, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FF7 is overrated, yes.

But awful? What the fuck is your problem, man?

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I demand quality from my games?

Block hands and shit linear game play aren’t that fun.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I couldn't get into VII

I had issues with Cloud; he was too emo for my interest and yet it seemed clear to me that all the female characters in the first portion of the game were romantically available to you. That broke my suspension of disbelief.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jun 18, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I say this as someone who has played ~2 RPGs ever,

but Final Fantasy VII was the shit. Maybe it’s because it was designed for people who don’t like RPGs, I guess?

by Teej on Jun 18, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe

if people who don’t like RPGs like cliche driven stories full of ugly pre rendered graphics and video.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eh, it all seems the same to me.

1. Get a good sword
2. Kill some dragons
3. Get hot chicks
4. Win

I’m cool with cliches if it’s entertaining.

by Teej on Jun 18, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There are some games

that do the cliches better. And some even better games that don’t rely on the cliches.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 18, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hear you.

I’m just saying, I play so few RPGs that I couldn’t tell you if something was a cliche.

by Teej on Jun 18, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My lead man, the fighter, is named "Juan"

I’ve also got White Mage “Omar,” Theif “Phil,” and Black Mage “Jim.”

I enjoyed the nameless characters.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jun 18, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

SHUT UP VALLE

Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.

by PhilKenSebben on Jun 18, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Where is Blowers!?

Valle is seriously creeping me right the fuck out.

by thewyrm on Jun 18, 2008 7:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Valle has Blowers tied up in a basement

force feeding him a rally fry a day.

Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.

by PhilKenSebben on Jun 18, 2008 7:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm in Enumclaw

I’ll go save him. Let me go knock on some doors

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Jun 18, 2008 7:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs