Amateur Draft Open Thread, Part 3
Carrying this over from the last thread...
First Round: Joshua Fields, RHRP, U Georgia
Fields is a reliever who's walked 42 batters in 70 innings these last two years. He throws hard, with a fastball in the mid-90s and a sharp curve, and he's proven difficult for righties to hit, but he has trouble against lefties and did I mention that he's a reliever? Because if there's one thing this team needs more of, it's right-handed relief pitchers with hard fastballs and iffy control. Also, at an alleged 6', he's one inch taller than Tim Lincecum, who I guess was too little for our likings.
Dumb. Dumb dumb dumb. Taking relievers in the first round is dumb, especially when building an effective bullpen on the cheap is the only thing your GM can do even remotely well. This is the worst season ever.
Second Round: Dennis Raben, LHB COF, U Miami
Big slow dude with power and patience, his scouting report makes him sound an awful lot like Brad Wilkerson (before the aging and injuries). Won't be good in the field; will have to make it with his bat, which has both a bunch of holes and .500 SLG potential.
Third Round: Benjamin Pribanic, RHP, Nebraska
Fourth Round: Steven Hensley, RHP, Elon
Fifth Round: Brett Lorin, RHP, Cal State Long Beach
Jarrett Burgess, RHB COF, high school
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I really shouldn't have any hope that this organization will one day be well-run, should I?
by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I will never be able to leave the Mariners
But how many years of this shit would make it legit?
In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.
by rlintott on Jun 5, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will be long dead by the time we win a WS
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's already a foregone conclusion that we will be the last team in baseball to win a WS, right?
by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're getting a ton of production
from guys they got in the minor league FA draft. They’re maximizing their (meager) resources.
Looks to me like they don’t have the fire to stay in this fight…. pansies.
by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think the Mariners will someday win a world series?
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by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the vacuum of nothingness
A world series celebration for the 1997 Mariners team will appear. And maybe 2001. Great.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we don't have hope
we have nothing.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jun 5, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will we see another pick before I have to leave around 3?
Hmmm…
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn't we have picked Dykstra?
I thought he had power and good plate approach…I’m glad it took us 2 drafts to get 1 reliever.
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
K rate/contact look suspicious
I’m not too mad that we passed on him, but yeah – would’ve preferred it to what we DID do.
by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would rather have Dykstra over Fields
by Edgar for Mayor on Jun 5, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brad Wilkerson just got walked intentionally.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giradi, I suppose.
Farnsworth got to pitch to Rod Barajas instead.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vidro must have been on deck
the only OTHER player who’s worse…
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's going to be awesome when we take a relief pitcher with our second pick.
by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
utility infielder
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 5, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping he wouldn't single again
Every time he singles it seems like Vidro hits into a double play
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 5, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
w/ Sherrill getting his 20th save
I’m really glad the M’s don’t play today.
by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarah Jessica Parker goes for the triple crown on saturday!
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 5, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus chocolate chip christ we picked a RHP power reliever?
Was Hunt still on the board?
by Nick S on Jun 5, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hunt is still on the board, isn't he?
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just got here
and you are correct. Augghghhhhghghghgg
by Nick S on Jun 5, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's struggled recently
Teams are backing off quickly. It’s weird how they do that with one guy, but Alvarez breaks a bone and then sucks, and still goes #2.
by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll get him with our supplemental first round pick
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jun 5, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow the Red Sox pick according to their needs?
SHOCKED
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 5, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Toolsy multisport high school shortstop is a needs pick now?
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe their 'need' is to spend some of that money
bribing a football player out of his commitment to Tennessee.
Maybe the Sox know something we don’t, but this pick screams train wreck.
by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Julio Lugo is their SS
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 5, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really glad we used our first round pick to cover for a mistake we made ourselves
I’m also really glad we value relief pitching so much that we trade it for Horacio Ramirez.
by Jeff on Jun 5, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But we can use Fields as a chip down the road
I hear Ramirez is ‘fixed’ now. Something KC taught him on the landing of his right foot.
I bet the Dodgers would consider flipping Chan Ho Park for Fields too, if we sweetened the pot a bit.
Flexibility
by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fields giving radio interview
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he's excited to do what the club asks him to do, 'help, anyway I can'
he’s confused…didn’t he see ‘The Tirade’ yesterday?
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait though, if Atlanta picked him last year
he should be decent, right?
its ATL, they know pitching, correct?
fuck were fucked arent we
by PShwa on Jun 5, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We need a strict "Atheist Only" draft policy.
Like Toronto’s “white only” policy, but more discretionary.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone listening to the Fields interview?
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Among others...
“I prayed about it… a lot…” (on not signing with Braves)
“The Lord blessed me with opportunities…”
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
We’re so glad he’s wearing a blue shirt.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jun 5, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It looks so much better than a black shirt
by Jeff on Jun 5, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's ready to be a Mariner
He knows where his priorities lie.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jun 5, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greatest story ever:
Well, I saw that Gordon had to wear a black shirt. So I asked the media guy here if I could wear my blue shirt and he said yes.
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 5, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
You don't just pull that out of a hat...THAT'S reasearch!
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've played baseball your enitre life, what's it like being here on draft day?
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Based on a sample size of a handful of strikeouts Fields seems to like throwing high and falling off the mound
by Jeff on Jun 5, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So, entertainment either way?
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am
He doesn’t sound mad about being drafted by us
by Edgar for Mayor on Jun 5, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now we can draft a Micah Owings like player!
Woot!
by Fin on Jun 5, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how one of the D'Backs's back end starters
Is a better hitter than our DH and 1B
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he could be our DH when he isn't pitching
At this point, it would involve trading Clement + Triunfels.
by Fin on Jun 5, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a better pitcher than 3/5 of our rotation?
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't actually consider that impressive for a pitcher
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you consider being better than Vidro impressive?
Although that is kind of comparing apples and oranges
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is why I added the apples/oranges comment
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shoulda gone for bananas and kiwis.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tea and crumpets.
Wait….
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure he's tried it before.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEY!! Let it go..NO ONE gets them all right...
or ANY of them if your M’s personel.
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He sure throws interesting.
I like it. It’s pretty amusing. That was one loopy ass curveball, too.
by the way, I typed “curbeball” and the spell check suggestion was “knuckleball”
WHAT.
by PShwa on Jun 5, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Scouting report
Physical Description: He has a lean, wiry and thin frame with whipping arm action—kind of like a more physical Tim Lincecum.
by Jeff on Jun 5, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that's enough to piss me off.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody know anything about Jamie Nilson out of CWU
by Robert on Jun 5, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No... but he hit almost .500 this year....that's crazy
by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a friend on mine
And apparently the fact that he races boats is scaring teams away
by Robert on Jun 5, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
according to the Yakima-Herald
ELLENSBURG—Central Washington senior Jamie Nilsen broke a school record with his 22nd career home run in the first game of a baseball doubleheader sweep of Montana State Billings on Sunday.
by InSpokane on Jun 5, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang, he was in town, I could've watched it....
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what he did
in the second game of the doublehader
What're ya gonna do with those pies, boys?
by rickpo on Jun 5, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So after the first round our organizational needs are as follow
Catching
Corner infield (offense)
Corner infield (glove)
Middle infield (offense)
Middle infield (glove)
Corner outfield (offense)
Corner outfield (glove)
Center field (offense)
Center field (glove)
Positionless bat (offense)
Starting pitching, righty (power)
Starting pitching, righty (control)
Starting pitching, lefty (power)
Starting pitching, lefty (control)
Relief pitching, righty (control)
Relief pitching, lefty (power)
Relief pitching, lefty (control)
Good players
by Robert on Jun 5, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the same as it was this morning.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having watched more video
Fields comes almost completely over the top, which should help his curveball be more of a weapon against both lefties and righties. So that’s something.
by Jeff on Jun 5, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, whatever...
Did his dad play in the NFL?
Didn’t think so.
by lyleleander on Jun 5, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They showed his ass hair?
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You better believe it
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ken Griffey Jr....Keep watching....
cos my 6.7 HR/FB ratio means it could be awhile… *ding *ding *ding
I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.
by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Surprised to see"
So many relievers go in the first round.
Ha.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jun 5, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's see:
Work: Pissing me off.
Odd vibration in my car: Pissing me off.
Gas prices: Pissing me off.
M’s draft: Pissing me off.
At least there’s some consistency. This Fields guy better be one kick-ass reliever.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"This Fields guy better be one kick-ass reliever."
I’ve got a funny story about that
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do tell.....
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strikes out a lot of guys with a good curve, lots of trouble throwing strikes
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not funny.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have a weird definition of funny.
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by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His control problems are probably fixable
It’s not that he’s a bad reliever… I just hate it when pitchers don’t know where the zone is
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fixable by the team that gets him for nothing after we tire of him after four years.
by Matthew on Jun 5, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair Matt Thornton still isn't really good.
Yesterday's Pants
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by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh god gammonds.. hilarious
Pat Gillick wants to leave the Phillies better than he found them, that is his moral character.
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 5, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gillick didn't salt the earth behind him or anything.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bavasi's doing more long-term damage to the team than Gillick.
by Jed MC on Jun 5, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Part of me actually misses Gillick.
I can’t believe I said that.
by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bavasi's giving away chips, but they aren't resulting in wins.
That’s the difference between him and Gillick.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vidro eats the chips
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 5, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Come on M's
Younger more talented Butts, Younger more talented Butts…come on
by Edgar for Mayor on Jun 5, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If they draft butthol with the sandwich pick I'm going to hurt someone, and it won't be myself
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Explain sandwich picks to me again?
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smart teams get them
Pay no attention to them
by Robert on Jun 5, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
BBQ sauce on a sandwich?
This had better be some kind of awesome pulled pork sandwich or a weird UK thing
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BBQ sauce is good on anything
including BBQ sauce.
by Matthew on Jun 5, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate BBQ sauce
The correct answer is garlic salt
by Robert on Jun 5, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another strike against the Robert/JI ticket
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed...BBQ sauce is delicious..but some brands straight suck
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jun 5, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I put BBQ sauce on damn near everything
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what would we more weird:
-finding out that you, me and Jeff are long lost relatives or finding out that we’re not actually long lost relatives.
by Matthew on Jun 5, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LL is the Baseball version of the Maury show
by Robert on Jun 5, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every family needs a midget.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair I did end up with Asian genetics :(
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought you were black.
Huh.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love bbq sauce on chicken and turkey sandwiches
by InSpokane on Jun 5, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BBQ sauce or ranch dressing.
Give me either one and I’m happy.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With cream cheese
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jun 5, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought they were those little colored flag-toothpick things you get in deli sandwiches.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This guy is way better than Bud Selig at announcing names
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he's sober.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I had to do that job. I think I would have to drink
by InSpokane on Jun 5, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to drink because of my job.
I can’t imagine that’s any better.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, there seems to be a lot of baseball players in this draft.
According to ESPN, at least.
by Slica on Jun 5, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A PROFESSIONAL HITTER IN COLLEGE
OMG NCAA SCNADAL!!!111
by Matthew on Jun 5, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
They actually said that?
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Now this kid here, he's a real basbeball player"
That kind of thing?
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God I hate ESPN now.
It used to be so cool back in the day.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It did go downhill after Olbermann's and Patrick's heads got too big for their bodies.
They became like the bobblehead universe.
by Jed MC on Jun 5, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember watching ESPN when it first came out and being in heaven.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Problem was
Once The Big Show got into a groove, then ESPN kept trying to replicate what was really just good chemistry and Olbermann’s charisma, so then every Sportscenter anchor from there tried to become a one liner machine.
by Gomez on Jun 5, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olbermann was good.
Then he did politics, which sucks. Now he does Sunday Night Football on the side and the suckiness has stayed with him.
Sad turn of events.
by Wilder. on Jun 5, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny and good at what he does...he does get heated though.
TV personalities do that for ratings.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jun 5, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he is funny anymore.
That is his other problem.
by Wilder. on Jun 5, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like him the better than the politcal pundits
by InSpokane on Jun 5, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are all horrible, including Olbermann.
I can’t stand to watch any of the political shows for more than 5 minutes.
CNN International is about the only news channel I can enjoy for an extended period of time.
by Wilder. on Jun 5, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, I think we get it O'Reilly
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jun 5, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew you'd appreciate the reference.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jun 5, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was on Patrick's ESPN radio show a while ago
and he is such an arrogant prick these days.
by Jed MC on Jun 5, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"This kid's actually a hockey player but we drafted him because he has a badass name"
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Michael Saunders?
Hardly a badass name.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maximo Mendez.
Now you’re talking.
I like midgets more than I should.
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnny Champion is still my favourite name ever
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three words.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johan Assman
Funny thing is, my girlfriend’s grandma’s maidan name is Assman. And her last name is currently Steinke. Talk about getting hit with the bad name stick.
by Fin on Jun 5, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My father apparently used to work with a woman named Annahl Butte
by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Years ago, the Astros had to change the team name when they took over the club in Kissimmee FL
because othewise they would’ve been the Kissimmee Astros
by Gomez on Jun 5, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's Wonderful Terrific Monds III
somehow the whole ‘the third’ part makes it even funnier.
by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this might be the most popular hockey jersey in history
by Jeff on Jun 5, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would be trumped if Kevin Love gets assigned jersey # 69
by Matthew on Jun 5, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that happens I will destroy the offending team with thousands of JI-style letterbombs
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally
I think this might be better than his actual career.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would write RODNEY GUILLORY over and over again in caps letters
but I’m the one going around loudly proclaiming that OJ Mayo is the best player in this years draft and that I will scream and jump for joy if the Sonics take him and don’t move to OKC
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rodney Guillory remarks
really wouldn’t have an affect on me. I’m upset that they let the guy anywhere near the program. Personally I hope our entire compliance office and Garett get the boot.
At least OJ finished on the honor roll, unlike Love. His academics won’t hurt us like Love’s will hurt ucla.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Rodney Guillory will
and when you get right down to it, UCLA’s hoops program has enough built up credit (for the time being) to easily take the impact of a Kevin Love dropping classes mid year. BTW, this is another unfair aspect to NCAA policies in that it’s much harder for a potential hoops player to finish his last year at UCLA and avoid negatively impacting the APR than it is at ‘sc because of the quarter v. semester system.
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not entirely convinced that Guillory will hurt us
but I do hope it makes the NCAA change their system, A LOT.
Also ucla should switch to a real system. Quarters are for community colleges.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quarters work well
and I’m pretty sure that some combo of Bush/Guillory will hurt – if it’s lack of institutional control, it could be real trouble, most likely it won’t be.
I’m still not sure why Guillory was ever near the program after Trepagnier.
Also, it’s my understanding that an athlete can make up for damage to the APR by coming back to school and progressing towards a degree, which Kevin has indicated he intends to do.
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess after he busts out of the NBA
he’ll have a degree in PE or something to fall back on.
I could totally see him as a junior high gym teacher.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
you seem to be selling him a bit short. He actually did very well at the combine athleticism tests and has lost ~20 lbs since the end of the season. He’s changed my mind from “fringe starter and useful contributor” to “solid starter, potential All-Star if everything breaks right”
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just a hater
and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good, me too
But you win points back for being an M’s fan
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was great when he played in Calgary and they wore the jersey with the demonic horse head
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Angel Pagan
I'd rather know a little about a lot than a lot about a little
by Sportszilla on Jun 5, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Summer Leagues get better names.
Isliexel Gonzalez. Jetsy Extrano. McyQuin Lora. Rigoberto Rangel. Ambioris Hidalgo. Axel Wel. Janelfry Zorilla.
I could go on.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turn back the clock night...
Arquimedez Pozo!
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he had stuck around...
It would’ve been hard for me now to come up with an image linking him to the Bizarros.
Sealab 2021 or the Superman villain, either or.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, I don't think his dad ever saw him play.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jun 5, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yhency Brazoban begs to differ
I'd rather know a little about a lot than a lot about a little
by Sportszilla on Jun 5, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only his defense were as good as his name
Not hitting too bad in Wisconsin, tho.
by Gomez on Jun 5, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It works for my fantasy team.
Oh wait…I can’t say that here.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jun 5, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Robin Big Snake
Native kid. I saw him at a Vancouver Giants game once.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Incidentally, I have a niece who refers to her breasts as the Vancouver Giants.
I’m not kidding.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitching Coach drafted
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 5, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
btw
we have confirmation that the two grinding fursuits are guys
by JI on Jun 5, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure the ARod boys and girls club spot is the most annoying ad of all time
by Robert on Jun 5, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Although I'm also tired of "Ken Griffey Jr."
“Keep watching.”
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jun 5, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GET ON WITH THE SECOND ROUND
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So my draft tracker isn't stuck then, eh?
Is this a tv ad break or something
by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The live feed still has Logan Forsythe as the last pick.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
USA draft blah blah blah, urban kids need to play ball blah blah blah
by InSpokane on Jun 5, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
jimmy rollins, mowin' lawns, blah blah blah...
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/
by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I don't understand (and I don't want to sound like a bigot)
Is why when Larry Bird says more white Americans should be in the NBA, he is blasted for making that comment, but when black people complain about there not being enough black people in the MLB anymore, its socially acceptable. I just don’t understand why it works one way and not the other.
by Fin on Jun 5, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double-standards are fun.
(and I say this as a non-black and non-white person)
by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm asian.
I laugh at all of your racial double-standards.
by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why are all asians good at maths
there ha.
by Fin on Jun 5, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When driving down the interstate and I see a slow driver in the left lane, I ask my girlfriend
Old or Asian? (you can usually tell because most asians drive new asian made cars and old people drive old falling apart american cars).
by Fin on Jun 5, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have several anecdotes to reply with but they're all overly mean to a specific gender
even though in every case so far, I’ve been right in my prediction about the sex of the driver.
by Matthew on Jun 5, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much
Asians tend to not like American cars in general. And not like Korean cars either, so that kinda leaves like six or so makes.
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm white guy and I hate american cars. I do like European or japanese
by InSpokane on Jun 5, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm an asian guy, but I hate US cars for a reason.
I’ve yet to see one that I can afford take the abuse that my two Japanese cars have taken.
by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree even though I drive a ford
Seems like Americans can’t keep up. I really want a prius.
by Fin on Jun 5, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
excuse me while i gag.
Also, I drive a ford and it is the best vehicle i have ever owned.
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 5, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hated math and I'm a good driver.
Ha I defy your stereotypes!
by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This statement is actually very true.
I hate math, love baseball, and I drive competently to boot.
I also fail the car test. I do not own a riced-out Acura.
by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any luck having
Brangelena Jolie adopt you?
by AZSEAfan on Jun 5, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just Japanese people...
I find it very rare to find Chinese people who genuinely like baseball
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Ping-pong
oh wait that’s just Chinese people
by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So.
The idea Major League Baseball had to generate interest for the draft was to make the first and supplemental rounds four hours long combined.
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by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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