6/4: Open Game Thread, Part 2
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 2:52 PM PDT
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PrintThey aren't even letting me enjoy the continued regression of Jered Weaver and Reggie Willits. God damn you, Silva. Just...go. Go away and never come back.
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but he is tall!
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
You would think they would care more about kids wearing his last name.
by Fin on Jun 4, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Because it has 'sex' in it?
That’s a little scary if people think like that.
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Especially since the Mariners are a family friendly team
and kick out lesbians for kissing.
by Fin on Jun 4, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
well i just earned myself a ban.
bye all.
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Not really
Maybe you can join Coach and butthol in the Coach cage.
by Fin on Jun 4, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I can loan you a few:
yellow, aluminum, cord, paper, spirit and tomato.
akimbo, kowtow, ennui, nudiustertian
I like weird sounding words.
I prefer to say what's in my heart.
“ba-bump, ba-bump, ba-bump”
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I still demand to know why you think the Angels will start losing after '09.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Because we're SABR geeks
We know all.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
M's fans are one thing, he's an Angels fan.
He’s required to believe in us. >_>
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Well.
We do the same thing to our team. Honest appraisal of your squad isn’t any less fandom.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I can't wait for Vlad to go back to a .900 OPS either.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Regression stops when you get old
After a certain point you just suck. We learned that the hard way…..like 8 times.
Yeah, but that shouldn't happen to Vlad for a while.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Again, a slow regression is one thing, but he shouldn't fall out
of the sky the way he has.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Old player skills do that.
It’s not surprising in the least.
Lots of players have sudden collapses
When you reach that point where you just can’t cut it anymore, it can be rather dramatic.
2003-2004 Mariners are a good example.
We lose Vlad and Lackey after '09, don't we?
And Frankie is gone this year. Plus Escobar is iffy. Third base is still a hole. Gary is done. I don’t think Willits is coming back. Garret is gone (done already). That leaves Hunter in the outfield, most of an infield, underachieving at catcher and a questionable rotation.
the other angels fan
Assuming we resign nobody, sure.
But that’s atleast 50-60 million dollars/year coming off the books, too. I think the odds we resign atleast Lackey are good, Vlad will depend on whether he returns to form. Franky is probably leaving, but we’ve got Arredondo and Shields, at the very least. Santana’s not going anywhere, now. Saunders may regress, but he won’t be that bad. Adenhart’s on the way up, and he’ll be good by 2010, I think.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Especially long term, I always look on the upside. :P
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Joy is where you find it
Yes, losing sucks, but NOTHING will prevent me from finding sweet, sweet joy in the regression of Jered Weaver.
The second Snelling homer off him in 2006 was one of the happiest moments of my life
by Graham MacAree on Jun 4, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I did until the 8th.
Bad things happened in the 8th
by Graham MacAree on Jun 4, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
For M's fans
at least M’s fans who grew up with a team that flirted with 95-100 losses each year, the outcome of each game is much less important than some small sign of hope.
Especially this year, I don’t care so much if we win, though it’s obviously pretty cool if we do, but I just want to see something that makes being a fan worth it – a Wlad bomb, Clement’s LD swing, Felix, etc.
Snelling gave me a lot of hope that day, and that hope wasn’t extinguished because we lost the game. That hope was extinguished later, much, much more painfully.
That was the game Soriano got hit in the head
I think we won it
by Graham MacAree on Jun 4, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I was at that game.
I felt ill after that liner hit him.
Oh....shit....
that was the same game? Really?
Yes
We didn’t get to enjoy it for very long.
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I was at the shutout...god that was glorious
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
Yuni leads the league in average amongst Shortstops
Whoo.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions
He gets angry when pinch hit for
That makes him a competitor, too. Whoo.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
He might be the best SS in the AL
Laughably pathetic.
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Even factoring in his defense?
Isn’t he on pace for like 40 billion errors?
Since I posted it late
in the other thread, the Dodgers only went 9 games not 19 without a hit by a SS.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
...Richie goes from first to third on a single?
I’m so very confused.
Yuni, doing his bit for the team
with a rally pop out!!
Dave seems happy about the nice weather next week..
That’s about all he has to look forward to.
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
LOPEZ!
CALIENTE!
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions
All-Star he might be!
I fucking hate you Mariners
But he is clutch
I fucking hate you Mariners
Wasn't THAT pussy
Just had eyes.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS?
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 Phil Hatzenbuehler on Jun 4, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Y'know what this means?
3 week slump.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Why do we swing at EVERY first pitch?
And IBanez is a pussy.
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
Funny I was wondering along this topic not 20 minutes ago
the numbers are surprising.
What? we don't actually swing at that many, or
we swing at an incredible 94 % of first pitches.
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
LOPEZ!
LOPEZ LOPEZ LOPEZ to make up for the awesomeness of his that I missed earlier while running away from a tornado.
Are you in the DC area?
Because we have tornado watch here today…
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by Robert Lintott on Jun 4, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Im in Maryland
Just outside the bottom left corner of Delaware.
Just pitch to contact...that should work
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
I should have clarified..
that’s what wash does only the stands end up catching everything rather than the fielders or the CATCHER
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
Watching the Mariners reminds me of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQU1TK6gXg0
Start the clip at the 5:40 mark
Fuck me.
That’s cringe-worthy.
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 Phil Hatzenbuehler on Jun 4, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
You know it's bad when
it makes a professional boxer cry.
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
2008 version of Jose Lopez looks just like the 2006 Jose Lopez.
by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jun 4, 2008 3:10 PM PDT reply actions
He defense was good last year too. Why so bad this year? Fielding skills don't deteriorate that badly....
..especially for a youg guy,like Lopez ,unless you get fat and lose range.
by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jun 4, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
That was Morrow?
I thought it was Dickey-Time again.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe you...
But I had the sound off and saw some Grizzly Adams lookin’ mother fucker and thought “Dickey, again?!”
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Our no-power DH bats .226 and hits cleanup.
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS . . . . . OF THE WORLLLLLLLLLLD . . . . .
or not
I just noticed VIDRO is batting 4th...
DAMN you beat me to it.
YES…!! RANT!!!!
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
Jose Lopez
is spiting me for not playing him on my imaginary numbers team.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
A reminder from yesterday:
According to BP’s third order standings, the Angels have played like a sub-.500 baseball team.
And according to them, how have we played?
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Last time I checked, the Nationals were the worst in baseball
The Mariners were second worst in baseball and Oakland was the best in the AL West.
Is 'that why we play the games?' *ducks*
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
The Los Angeles Angels:
Giving BP the finger since 2002. :P
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
You guys really need to get rid of Rev.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Ichiro should be on the Angels then.
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 Phil Hatzenbuehler on Jun 4, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I've always wondered.
Why a pitcher doesn’t catch pop ups when he’s clearly in the easiest position to make the play. Instead, the first baseman, or shortstop, or catcher comes running out and does it instead.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions
A couple of reasons
1. He’s coming off the mound which is disorienting
2. The infielders are specialists at catching balls, and have practiced it more
3. MLB pop ups can be rather tricky. They have a lot of movement and are way up there
4. Tradition
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Beat me to it.
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 Phil Hatzenbuehler on Jun 4, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
except Micah Owings
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
gack
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Late.
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 Phil Hatzenbuehler on Jun 4, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Silva.
6 groudouts, 10 flyouts.
Yuck.
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 Phil Hatzenbuehler on Jun 4, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions
1,2,3
shhhhhhh, wouldn’t want to wake the kids sleeping in section 104
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
Despair?
I got an anime for that.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Pitch 2: Ball
Pitch 3: [same exact location] called strike
Gameday's mistaken.
Pitch 2 was called a strike, for what it’s worth. So the umps atleast consistent.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
If you put sprinkes on a dog shit taco, you still have a dog shit taco.
by JI on Jun 4, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Amen brother!
I like midgets more than I should.
Now there is a stat that will get through to most fans.
I wonder if they understand what we have been saying all along now?
We find new ways...
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions
For those of us w/o a radio
what the heck just happened?
Yuni tried to score from first on a single
And was thrown out by a mile. Got decked pretty good by Napoli too.
Yuni ran through the signal to hold up at third and was out by a mile at home.
Niehaus sounded like someone had punctured his heart. Twas sad.
Was the stop sign up?
I didn’t see that.
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
The stop sign was NOT up
The basecoach was waving him in all the way.
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yuni was going on the pitch, from first
Ichiro singled to left field and they sent Yuni. He tried to fucking score from first on a weak single to left.
Dear fucking god that was dumb.
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
They did not send Yuni.
Niehaus said that the 3B coach told him to hold at 3rd and he kept going on his own.
Ouch,
right in the face. Napoli’s a brick wall, I wouldn’t have done that.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
With your hottest hitter on deck, how do you send the runner there?
by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jun 4, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions
Perlozzo was sending him the whole way
Yuni didn’t run through a stop sign.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:33 PM PDT reply actions
yep not Yuni's fault
what the fuck was Perlozzo thinking?
by ack on Jun 4, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no idea.
There wasn’t a single reason I could think of to do that.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
i was so happy when i found the hi-res library of all the mugshots.
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep, its the players who are not performing. Setting them up for failure has nothing to do with it AT ALL.
ASSHOLES
by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jun 4, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions
Well
A lot of them are underperforming, too, but yes.
I wish people would realize that this whole organization is the problem, not the players, not just the coaches, not just the manager, and not just the GM. EVERYBODY needs to be fired.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy shit, people talk about me when I'm not here.
by JI on Jun 4, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I call second! I have no arm and I can't hit for much power.
It’s my best shot.
the other angels fan
I call first base. I'm no worse than John Olerud.
by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jun 4, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
John Olerud sucks.
(around here at least)
I like midgets more than I should.
I know it's all in good fun...
...but I draw the line at fun at John Olerud’s expense!
I'm sure someone can link the reference for you.
We don’t actually think he sucks. Kind of an inside joke.
I like midgets more than I should.
The Mariners' season:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvBkA4ewqVA (not a Rick Roll)
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 Phil Hatzenbuehler on Jun 4, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions
Can we drop the (not a Rick Roll) thing?
It’s not going to help anybody trust you any more or any less.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Think the link is bad anyway.
I like midgets more than I should.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQU1TK6gXg0
gets good at 5:40.
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoops.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvBkA4ewqVA
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 Phil Hatzenbuehler on Jun 4, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
"Another efficient inning by Carlos Silva"
Did I hear that right?
by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jun 4, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions
Where's Jl?
As one of the important undecided’s, he’s not helping out in gathering in my vote.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Perlozzo waving Betancourt around wasn't him being stupid
It’s clear that they are just desperate to win a game and will do stupid things to get one if they have to.
It's desperate
He knew it was stupid. We all knew it was stupid the minute we saw Yuni running around third.
Uh
Perlozzo waving Betancourt around wasn’t him being stupid
It’s clear that they are just desperate to win a game and will do stupid things to get one if they have to
Not being stupid, just willing to do stupid things!
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I see
You’re saying he’s not a stupid man, he just does stupid things. That’s an important distinction for someone who we pay to not do stupid things.
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't say it in the first place!
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I was trying to make sense of that logic...
And I forgot mah pic. Would this have helped?
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't see this image at work but I imagine it's Japanese in origin
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
While the inspiration is
This particular thing was drawn by a white guy.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Argh.
I’m not getting into a retarded semantic battle. The anime it’s parodying comes from Japan, the picture was drawn in the USA by some dude. Therefore, origin != Japan.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
And yet the proximate cause of it is japanese
Hence, japanese in origin.
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Die in a fire
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a fan drawn comic
It’s not anime.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
If it looks like anime it counts as anime
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
That mean no Avatar either?
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't care about avatars, can't see them
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Not that Avatar...Dont you have kids?
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
This Avatar
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Not anime,
but still questionable!
I like midgets more than I should.
Just had the same argument with my 18 year old the other day.
I like midgets more than I should.
Or
Y’all could just not be dicks. Just sayin’.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
What if it's anime porn?
How can you hate porn (unless it’s furry)
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Still anime.
I like midgets more than I should.
Meh.
Who needs porn if you can get the real thing?
I like midgets more than I should.
I don't need porn.
I can quit any time.
Besides, the gf likes it.
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Clearly spending too much time on here
if you’re making arguments in favor of anime porn.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jun 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I was just asking
Not really arguing in favor of or against.
Personally I think anime, like anything else, predominantly sucks, but there is some good anime out there.
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems pretty irrational and arbitrary to me
Thus, being a dick.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not irrational
anime sucks and the majority of people here seem to dislike it.
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
And so they mouth off
Being dicks. Knocking on my personal preference and favorite past time for what?
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
You'll notice that people around here tend to be vocal about things they dislike
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I've also noticed how that can
snowball into disliking particular posters themselves.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I always thought you were a particularly respectable poster here.
Well, thought.
This is all the space your sig should occupy.
Post less anime
Pictures are a privilege, not a right.
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
If I thought for 5 seconds
that anything I was posting was offensive, not safe for work, or in any other way harmful to the community or Lookout Landing’s reputation, I wouldn’t do it.
But this “anti anime” shit is just absurd.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Fine
Make it a bannable offense. Otherwise I refuse.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a good choice
I’m going home. Someone else can handle this.
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I've never been to Philly,
but I like cheesesteaks. What does one have to do with the other?
I like midgets more than I should.
No.
What’s your point?
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
What the fuck does that mean?
You think I’m not aware of the culture of anime fandom in Japan?
Get off my fucking back and quit making idiotic presumptions.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not particularly an anime fan either, but seems to be too much piling on here
Some guys like hockey for some reason, and other guys like anime or House, etc. Fine.
(P.S. I’m watching my Buck Rogers DVD now).
Not a very strong argument.
I’m well aware of the otaku lifestyle in Japan and I still like anime. Just because you haven’t lived in an environment/community for X amount of time doesn’t mean you should be barred from enjoying a certain form of entertainment. You don’t see the Irish clubbing me over the head every time I listen to traditional Irish music.
That said, if certain posts bug a majority of an online community, I’d suggest not posting them. A majority of people here find anime annoying. Ergo, don’t post anime.
I linked it before.
It’s completely worksafe:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd290/typicalidiotfan/youlostme.jpg
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Stupid things don't help you win
They help you lose
He's actually been pretty good for the Angels
once they took him out of a specialist role and let him pitch an inning or two at a time.
the other angels fan
god he was in the Rangers rotation for the only mariners i have been too
in 1996
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Good god Vidro is so terrible
I know everyone realizes this, but it just continues to baffle me that we’ve given him so many at-bats this year and that he’s been batting 3rd or 4th the last month
Alright I know who should replace Squinty.....
Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles
Here you go
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RzToNo7A-94
Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles
are you kidding?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6EHhwxRls2Y&feature=related
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CtJOzE1GJWw&feature=related
http://youtube.com/watch?v=oVw7jb7M3N8&feature=related
Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles
How can someone *NOT* have seen this?
I’m jealous that you get to see it for the first time now.
Damn
by Smegmalicious on Jun 4, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
The real reason Adrian destroys LHP
They can’t throw him sliders low and away.
Hey could anyone run through the story of the game as far for me?
How has Silva been?
This is all the space your sig should occupy.
Silva being Silva
Pitch to contact pitchers have ups and downs.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Is he gonna throw a complete game, 5 run loss?
Are they all earned?
How’s the offense been. Sorry I just got home and I didn’t know we had a day game.
This is all the space your sig should occupy.
My computer can't handle gameday, and a game thread at the same time.
It’s beyond sluggish now.
Could anyone just give me a basic rundown, and what to think of Silva/the offense on this particular day?
This is all the space your sig should occupy.
I would suggest reviewing gameday first in the future
then coming here. It only takes a minute or two to get the basic info from it.
In order.
Yes.
Yes.
Jose Lopez.
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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
It's too bad there aren't any live boxscore anywhere.
That would be really useful.
Oh good, Carlos is still pitching.
That seems intelligent and well thought out.
Might as well let him keep pitching so he can have a career-ending injury.
Then the Mariners can collect insurance on him.
It's been, what, a week since RRS's seen game action?
(facepalm)
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, even better.
I love it when Squinty has Alzheimer attacks and forgets who’s on his team.
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Honest question,
should we actually make a list? It might be impressive by season’s end.
It might be impressive by MONTH's end.
Assuming, of course, that Squinty makes it through the month with his job.
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think it'd be worthwhile
before long we’d start adding like twenty things a day.
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't trust lackeys, only trust inner circle
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Make Devin do it
Slacker does nothing around here.
You'll get paid by the spelling error-free posts
hahahahahahahahaha
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Silva usually owns us, the last 4 innings have been way
more typical of him than the first 4.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
"If they could only give him a couple of runs"
Because pitchers who give up 5 runs in 8 innings deserve wins
It was?
I just saw him swing, hit it hard, then arrive at first.
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Orlando Cabrera would demand a pinch runner so he could call the press box
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
They're calling it a hit now
Must’ve pulled a Cabrera during the pitching change
I hated him before too..
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by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
So, Mac, isn't it time to PH Cairo now?
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions
I'm disappointed as well.
My internet is shitty at home, so this is my one chance to see it. At least until it lives on in gif form.
the other angels fan
dammit
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by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I assume you mean the one at the plate.
Hard to tell with the ‘08 Mariners.
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
the most useless pile of shit
the tall one
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by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
tallest POS
I would argue the fattest POS is more useless.
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh... so that is Morrow.
The Grizzly Adams look must be the bullpen’s thang.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
The Mariners can take a lead?
That’s crazy talk, son.
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
He's an innings eater!
Isn’t that why we pay him all that money?
I like midgets more than I should.
Mac's saving his bullpen.
Because they’re so worn out, what with RRS on 8 days rest, and Rhodes having faced one batter the last 10 days.
Someone needs to refill Squinty’s Aricept prescription…
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
being better than richie
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by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Does Morrow have a posse of thugs?
Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles
i lost my bookmarks from it, but it was worth it
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by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I do love Morrow, but...
can I still be annoyed that Squinty can’t keep track of more than 3 pitchers in his bullpen at a time?
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions
Reggie Willit's WNBA sister is the ugliest thing i have ever seen
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
They're the same height.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.wnba.com/playerfile/wendi_willits/index.html?nav=page
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by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Raul with a nice play?
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions
My second choice was
Angela Planbee
but it didn’t want Corco to cyberhit on me.
by JI on Jun 4, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck Brandon Wood
a little belated, but still, fuck em’
Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles
He had quite the wad of tobacco, too
Give him some credit.
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Morrow threw that last pitch dead center of the plate thigh high
Willits managed to hit it about 200 feet.
Loafie is batting this inning
have faith
It's false hope until proven otherwise
We’re discussing the 2008 Mariners here.
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Hello Jim Mora!!!
I like midgets more than I should.
Playoffs?
Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles
That's it!
I like midgets more than I should.
what the hell was that pitch?
Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles
big time
Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles
FOR STRASBURG!!!!!!!!!!!
I fucking hate you Mariners
were not getting Strasburg
had strasburg been a month older he would have likely gone first in THIS draft. The Mariners suck, but their not the worst team in baseball. So unless his stock falls a lot we ain’t getting him
Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles
Watch Bavasi fail to sign him.
Then trade Triunfel/Aumont to the Orioles to get him back.
by Crystal for DH on Jun 4, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
oh, we lost. i am heartbroken
off to Mario Kart Wii MVP 2005
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Richie strikes out 5 times at airport
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by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
That's not all his fault
BS call from the security guard on the fourth AB.
by Crystal for DH on Jun 4, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, what an asshole
security guard can’t even give Richie a break and rings him up on an offday. Probably gave him a parking ticket, too.
Couldn't get his hands through the zone in time
those automatic faucets were too quick.
I fucking hate you Mariners
I'm already tired of furries,
and I didn’t even know what they were until a couple of threads back.
I like midgets more than I should.
you WERE very lucky
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by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I know.
I know….
I like midgets more than I should.
Is it really?
The only funny one a saw was the chick with the fake arm.
I like midgets more than I should.
I must have missed it.
I like midgets more than I should.
RJ posted it a while back, but the OP deleted it later that day
leading to another JI going apeshit over FanPost deletion episode. It was amusing.
Yeah I felt cheated when my first FanShot got deleted,
but that wasn’t at all amusing to anyone but myself, so I kept my piece.
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If it wasn't a 4chan meme to hate furries
I wouldn’t say anything. Honestly I don’t give a crap about them. Whatever gets you off is your business.
Now, pedos on the other hand…
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
...deserve to be paid millions of dollars to throw suck pitches.
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by qrsouther on Jun 4, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This was well played
from butthol… wtf???
Rec’d anyway
It's their business what they like or find funny,
I’m just tired of seeing them.
I like midgets more than I should.
Yeah, I think the meme is starting to die
This’ll be the last one I post
I think "dead meme" about covers it.
At least IMHO.
I like midgets more than I should.
So why don't I give the M's all the money I was going to spend on them this year,
they can take me out behind Safeco and kick me in the nuts, and we’ll call it a season?
(yes, I stole most of that)
I like midgets more than I should.
For reference:
The 2004 Mariners after 60 games: 24-36
Yes, that’s right, we’re 3 games BEHIND the win pace of the worst Mariner team in nearly 25 years.
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions
If we continue at this May-June rate (which we won't)
we’re looking at making a run at the 03 Tigers
Go Nova
... and it gets better.
The 2004 team was 29-38 at game 67.
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions
I think I just puked in my mouth a little.
I like midgets more than I should.
I had that ready to go.
I fucking hate you Mariners
I think I just puked in my mouth a little.
I like midgets more than I should.
I had that ready to go.
I fucking hate you Mariners
That's weird that all showed up twice.
I like midgets more than I should.
Either that or kentroyals...
Actually, now that I think about it, ignorance is bliss.
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Silva went 8.0 innings.
Krueger says that makes him a Warrior.
....oh hey, Rays vs. Red Sox on ESPN!
This scenario truly reminds me of that "mere flesh wound" scene in the Holy Grail.
If he loses all limbs, but lasts quite past due, he must be a warrior. Thanks Bill.
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Oooh, supposedly McLaren has erupted
and we can’t hear it because the KOMO post game show is a family program. Nice.
He better be yelling at Perlozzo.
That was unforgivably stupid.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
What did Perlozzo do?
(I missed about four innings in a meeting)
tryed to score Yuni from first on a single and he was about by 15 feet. at least
by ack on Jun 4, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Why would you try and score a runner from first on a single?
Dear God, there better have been two outs when this happened
Hit and run was on
Was like scoring from just behind second, with great Yuni speed and Garret Anderson’s arm. All sounds like the scenario where you send a guy, yet he was way out. And now it looks stupid.
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I'll let you in on a secret.
GA actually has a pretty good, accurate arm that he disguises by making lazy throw-in’s when it doesn’t matter.
~Till the Halo burns out...
You sound like Management
Using pre-existing conditions/scenarios to justify poor decision-making.
That was unforgivable
With Lopez on deck? He’s been our best hitter lately… not that that’s really saying anything.
they paraphrased it on the radio
apparently the gist of it is that he’s sick and tired of losing. They can’t play the quote though because too much profanity, hopefully we’ll get some details from Baker or something
by ack on Jun 4, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, and one more thing
It took the 2004 Mariners until game 82 to hit 18 games under .500.
Meaning this season could very well be a [COATHANGER] to end all botched [COATHANGER] Mariner seasons.
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions
I was just gonna say that
Then clicked preview, waited 20 seconds, then cancelled.
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Thank you. I'm so fucking sick of [COATHANGER]
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
I'm going to use this one once [human omlete] gets old.
And then once that gets run into the ground I’m going to work in the Woodland Critter Christmas references.
by JI on Jun 4, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Over/Under on days until Squinty loses his job?
I’ll start the bidding at 1.5
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie
I believe I should be granted an exception
because I usually pose interesting ones
Rumor is before the roadtrip...?
Under.
Please God, under.
Try as you might
You guys will never top this.
http://www.draysbay.com/2008/6/4/545875/6-3-rays-35-23-at-bos-36-2#6572056
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
yes yes yes
bwhahahahahahahahaha
I don’t understand how he can delete that diary, yet still bring it up…
by JI on Jun 4, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
to be fair, we bring it up, he just repsonds
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
We've been discussing wheter they are both dudes
The sentiment is an overwhelming “Yes!”.
by JI on Jun 4, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems they are
He said it wasn’t likely that it was a girl.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
That was quite a post
But man do the DRaysBay patrons have a generous sense of humor…
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We laugh at nearly everything. You'll be there one day.
"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 4, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone post the "Dickey Time" image over on DRB in the game thread
Tyler is requesting it
done
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by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
What is Managements plan for Bedard?
Cause their original plan of winning the world series with him as our No. 1 starter this year seems to have fallen through.
Resign? Trade? They couldn’t let him go as a FA…...... could they???
I doubt even this group is dumb enough to just let him walk after next year.
But we don’t have to make that decision right now anyway.
I like midgets more than I should.
Vidro since being moved to the #3 hole on May 23
.273 / .326 / .386
Context: first three games 7 for 13, after that 5-31. Hot hand got cold really damn quick but, yeah, recognition of the hot hand to not…
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions
Another fail?
Or did they yank it already?
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 4, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang! Looks like it got yanked.
It was really raw – I was surprised they posted it in the first place.
Damn
Really wanted to see that…
anyone want to generally re-iterate what he said?
profanity included plz.
kthx
Here it is.. still on the KOMO mariners front page
It’s on the right side of this page
by seattlesundevil on Jun 4, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know how to reconcile that with this
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It's like their married and she's telling him about her day.
by JI on Jun 4, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha... so true...
Look at me when I’m talking to you, Jonathan!
That’s it, I’m taking away your masturbation privilages!
forgive me
I will never quote Saving Silverman again
Very funny movie.
But the unrealism in it was bothersome.
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Sorry that was a badly phrased comment
Little preoccupied.
What I meant to say was that if somebody actually kidnapped a woman and held her in the basement for a few weeks or whatever it was, (barring Stockholm Syndrome), their ass would get jailed. But that’s the only real problem I had with it.
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Umm it's a movie.
Bruce Willis probably couldn’t kick a whole terrorist organzation’s ass like 4 times, but the Die Hard series still rules.
Movies are unrealistic, and a comedy about kidnapping will never ever ever be realistic, thank god.
Go Nova
Very true
Unlike Steven Segal movies, which are equally realistic and plausible.
I have the exact same feelings about that movie
and Executive Decision
Bruce Wayne also probably couldn't get his hands on military technology in order to wage war on criminals.
Yet it’s still fun to watch.
true story
but one of Jack Black’s best roles… Steve Zahn too
I was just talking about how much I liked Steve Zahn earlier.
And I cited this movie, That Thing You Do, and Riding in Cars with Boys as my favorite roles he’s done.
Stress my usage of rolls.
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I can't remember a mariner manager going off like this at a press conference.
Definitely not family friendly. >:)
by JI on Jun 4, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I really hate to say it, because I'm sick of hearing people bring his name up...
but didn’t Lou have some epic blowups with the media?
If Perlozzo is hired
I will sneak into Safeco and crucify myself to the right foul post.
I don't know how one would type with arms that long
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking long ropes...
...and dangling over center.
profanity not included, but it's not hard to figure out
"We’re playing our (bleep) off every day and got nothing to show for it. I’m tired of (bleeping) losing, I’m tired of getting my (bleep) beat, and so have those guys. We gotta change this (bleeping bleep) around and get after it. And only we can do it. The fans are (bleeped) off, and I’m (bleeped) off, and the players are (bleeped) off. And that’s the way it is. There’s no (bleeping) easy way out of this, can’t feel sorry for ourself, we gotta (bleeping) buckle it up and get after it. I’m tired of (bleep) losing this, (bleeping) every night we bust our (bleep). It’s gotta be a total team (bleeping) effort to turn this thing around, and that’s it."
I found it and uploaded it.
by Seishi on Jun 4, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Exactly. It sounds very forced.
Like he told himself to insert a “fucking” at random intervals, but didn’t really know where to put them.
We should copy that upload, then go Harold and Kumar on it.
Everytime there’s a fuck or a shit.
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/agrees
Like he’s saying it, but not really feeling it. Even when leaves, he just mosey’s to the door instead of storming out.
Now we need a photoshop with the caption
“Fucking change shit around.”
FUCKIN TEAM EFFORT.
And photoshop his and Raul’s faces on the Strasburg-furries win .gif.
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Nothing tops "Fuck Dave Samson"
At least I have that one Bavasi gem to hang onto.
I have never heard that.
I’ve searched diligently, so if anyone knows where to find that I’d be eternally grateful.
Go Nova
It was just a text quote wasn't it?
I never knew it was said out loud…
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Well, I always thought it was like an issued statement back to him,
not like in an interview or whatever.
Dude what’s your problem with me? What’d I ever do to you to make you feel like belittling me and making me feel like a dumbass on every reply-to me?
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Relax man there was nothing personal
Sorry if it came off dickish.
I thought it was said at like a media meeting/press conference thing
Go Nova
Okay okay
Sorry for snapping, I just am lately really put down by all you guys. And I felt like making a statement about it. Humblest apologies for singling you out there.
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Florida Marlins president Dave Samson criticized the Ichiro contract extension
Bill Bavasi said “My momma always told me, if you don’t have anything nicer to say than ‘fuck Dave Samson’, don’t say anything at all”
Thanks man
I’ve seen the quote, but I was hoping for audio of it or audio of Dave Samson’s “OMG THE WORLD’S ENDING BECAUSE ICHIRO GOT A BIG CONTRACT BASEBALLS RUINED” rant
Go Nova
I thought I read somewhere that he said "Screw Dave Samson."
I mean, he was talking to the media. Seems odd that he would say fuck in that context.
I remember it as [Expletive] Dave Samson.
So unless the M’s media is filled with pussies, it was fuck.
Though judging by pissed=(bleeped), it probably was screw.
Go Nova
As someone who edits news stories at a newspaper for a living,
I can tell you that newspapers are full of pussies. “Screw Dave Samson” would not be allowed in our paper.
That should say "many" newspapers.
I don’t mean to completely generalize. But that’s been my experience.
Yeah as my HS sports editor I found some shit to be ridiculous
Obviously not the same as a real paper, but I had to take the word hatred out of one of my articles becuase it was “offensive”
As editor I was able to slip in “Testicle” in like 8 straight issues at one point. Yay for immaturity
Go Nova
Who said that immaturity goes away?
My coworkers filled one of my desk drawers with those packing peanuts today. Work immaturity is awesome
Go Nova
I was the editor of my high school newspaper.
A local restaurant tried to sue me after one of my writers published a negative review of their cooking. That was fun.
Food criticism is ridiculous.
You can write that a dish was too spicy, then call the mayor a rapist, and the restaurant will be the first to sue you for libel.
... a restraurant sued a HIGH SCHOOL newspaper over a review?
I could mayyyybe understand if you were a professional journalist and it was a particularly negative review but…
Yeah it probably was screw.
But without proof I will assume it was fuck, because that’s much funner
Go Nova
Hm.
I can’t prove that he didn’t. Why is “fuck” odder than “screw” in that context, given they are synonymous?
Just because it's less of an outright "bad word" than screw.
Fuck seems like something you reserve for blowups like Mac’s today, not organized, happy press conferences. I have no way of knowing what Bavais said, though. Just speculating.
One of the many reasons he's awesome...
Didn’t someone mention a possible Putz for Votto++ trade this offseason?
I love JJ, but oops.
Go Nova
Cancer beat my wife, and the Mariners did their best to Buzzie Bavasi.
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Josh Hamilton just gave my computer AIDS
And nice job Penguins. So let’s make this like a 3 OT Detroit winner by Zetterberg
Go Nova
The Wings are kinda like the Spurs of the NHL
They are as boring as they are succesful. Although not as much in recent years.
Horribly overrated
and the product of favorable home scheduling, and a mediocre conference thus easily exposed when playing teams that are actually talented?
The poster formerly known as Matt.
Exactly.
But I was highlighting the boring style of smashmouth play but ultimate success. (Well aided by the reasons you mentioned above.)
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OSUs play style
isn’t really as boring or “smash mouth” as you might like to think.
They line up in plenty of spread formations and attempted all sorts of modern college play making. The issue is that they suck and the only remotely talented player they had on offense last year was Chris Wells.
I could go on and on about how you’re wrong but I don’t think I need to.
Also I don’t think Ultimate success is defined as backing your way into the MNC and getting your ass handed to you 2 years in a row.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
They're fast.
They’re the one team nationally (even ‘SC included) that’s as fast as some of those SEC schools (UF, UGA, LSU). I have no idea why they don’t win more because Tressel is somewhere between a good and great coach, and they really do have the athletes. Their secondary has been legitimately fantastic the last three or four years.
I actually think it’s because they just have trouble adjusting to playing teams with as much speed as them and who run interesting offensive schemes (like say the spread) as opposed to very vanilla (besides Purdue and NW Big Ten offenses) (and let’s face it – Purdue and NW don’t have anywhere near the speed necessary to keep up with Ohio State)
The Wings aren't boring at all
I don’t like them (or hate them), but they’re fucking spectacular.
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe it's just me...
But it seems like they just play the technical aspects of hockey to absolute perfection. On a list of teams I’d pay to see, they’d be near the bottom. Plus their star players aren’t exciting… Last Red Wing player I liked was Federov in his early years.. or Stevie Y in, well, every year he played.
I'd say Datsyuk and Zetterberg are pretty damn exciting
the thing that’s fun about the Red Wings is precisely that technical perfection. They’re the best puck possession team in the league and you almost never see them make a bad pass.
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree 100%
Call me a simpleton, but I’d just rather watch an Ovetchkin breakway than the 5 guys in red playing keepaway from the other team.
I would too
but AO isn’t a very fair benchmark. He’s the greatest athlete in North America.
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah that's true
I was more trying to illustrate the fact I would rather watch a star player on a bad team than the red wings. Some other players I’d pay to see rather than watch the Red Wings include Mike Modano, Joe Thorton, Ilya Kovelchuk, Malkin and Crosby or Jarome Iginla. Granted some of those players are on good teams, this is just off the top of my head of players I have wanted to see, but haven’t yet.
I don't like basketball
I guess that’s probably the root of the issue here.
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it was sad to see him go
Thought he had a couple more seasons in him too… guess he wanted to end it on his terms.
It is a dead meme, but
Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, Johan Franzen, and the rest of their ridiculously good offense say hi.
Also, Rafalski, Stuart and Lidstrom can be great scorers
Go Nova
Cleary just took a skate to the face and stayed out on his shift.
Playoff Hockey>everything else
Go Nova
HOLY SHIT THAT WAS RIDICULOUS
WOWOWOWOWOW
That probably was after the buzzer but it was .1 mm from going in
Go Nova
Awesome final two minutes
That’s exactly the way this season had to end.
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
It wasn't Yuni, it was Perlozzo
He’s the best coach ever. Taking matters into his own hands to make sure the Ms get Strasburg.
the other angels fan
Its sure has been a team effort.
I am glad the coaches have been actively involved.
by Fin on Jun 4, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm still waiting on my bittorented version of camstudio
0% so far
by JI on Jun 4, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I see no reason to believe that he's ever been a real fan
by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 4, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel vindicated.
Red Wings fans I know were muttering about Bettman conspiring to throw the series with the refs so Crosby could have some cup time.
I’m making this face….
by eponymous_coward on Jun 4, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
So, to recap:
1. Jose Lopez
2. Jeff doesn’t lie 100% of the time
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 4, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
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