Seattle Mariners @ Kansas City Royals GameThread, Jul 11, 2008 5:10 PM PDT

Seattle Mariners	Kansas City Royals
Ichiro Suzuki - RF	David DeJesus - LF
Jose Lopez - 2B	Mike Aviles - SS
Raul Ibanez - "LF"	Mark Teahen - RF
Jose Vidro - "DH"	Billy Butler - DH
Adrian Beltre - 3B	Mark Grudzielanek - 2B
Jeremy Reed - CF	Alex Gordon - 3B
Miguel Cairo - 1B	Ross Gload - 1B
Jeff Clement - C	John Buck - C
Yuniesky Betancourt - SS	Joey Gathright - CF

	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG
2008 - Felix Hernandez	16	1	1	1	0	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	4.000

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Luke Hochevar	5-7	15	15	0	0	0	0	88.1	97	58	53	9	40	51	5.40	1.55

Holy shit I totally forgot he was coming back today.

Joy.

by Teej on Jul 11, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

FEEEEEEEEEEEEELIXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

by OlSalty on Jul 11, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Another song I would recommend for this occasion

Mr. Blue Sky

by OlSalty on Jul 11, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

by ELO

by OlSalty on Jul 11, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's an entire Doctor Who episode based around that song.

I’ll retreat back into my anorak now.

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

by Llewdor on Jul 11, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whoops

Link

by OlSalty on Jul 11, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Martial Arts by Royal Hunt

Go find it. Go listen to it. You will agree.

by Gomez on Jul 11, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did I just find another Royal Hunt fan?

That’s a surprise.

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by Llewdor on Jul 11, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So when KC's pitching coach has to come out for a mound conference, do you think he's able to resist the temptation to say:

Hi, I’m Bob McClure. You might remember me from such mound visits as last week and the week before that!

by Matthew on Jul 11, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Be later.

http://www.lookoutlanding.com/2007/7/2/152932/7912#3564042

by Jeff on Jul 11, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's a joke worth making every July.

Also, man, I know it’s a formulaic joke, but wow that was similar.

by Matthew on Jul 11, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder is he has the same bizarre aquatic fetish

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wateva Menstealia

by OlSalty on Jul 11, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just noticed Felix's line.

Nicely done, Jeff.

by acblue on Jul 11, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I rec'd it for that. Sweet.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 11, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Zombie Jesus?

BRAAAIIIINS! SALVAAATIIOONNN!

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by Llewdor on Jul 11, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The King is back! Hooray!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 11, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I miss 2:30 game threads

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

An OPS of 5 is good, no?

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes, unlike the OPS+ of 5 that this lineup is sporting

Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!

by thejew4u on Jul 11, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's still 5x as good as Tony Pena Jr.

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by Llewdor on Jul 11, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I miss Sunshine and Lollipops.

But Felix! Hooray!

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 11, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

But a new awesome song

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not as uplifting and feel good Felixing.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 11, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But mixing things up to aviod dead memedom

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not a fan.

by Matthew on Jul 11, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ditto to the millionth power.

by acblue on Jul 11, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will say, at least it's the Nina Simone version instead of the new George Michael

or Buble’s version

by Matthew on Jul 11, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That one girl did not expect to get boot from American Idol for doing this song.

Plus, much like the sinking ship logo, we shouldn’t get the happy song back until we are sure he is healthy.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't be either, but this has special meaning to me

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=PEkQcu-g6II

by Jeff on Jul 11, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is hockey season over yet?

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is the greatest game intro I've ever seen

by Jeff on Jul 11, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I recall once several years ago the Detroit Pistons

entered to the strains of Deep Purple’s “Knocking on Your Back Door”, a song pretty obviously about anal sex.

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by Llewdor on Jul 11, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

TLDNR

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

There was an intro on ESPN, maybe 5 years ago

Foo Fighter’s “All My Life”. Perfect song for a series of images and short video clips going from tense preparation, to highlight plays. Awesome.

Is it just me, or is this AJ trade looking worse every day?

by The Alaskan on Jul 11, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is absolutely insane.

by Robert on Jul 11, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like it.

I don’t know Nina Simone, but I like this. I’m going to go listen to more at iTunes. Thanks, Jeff

Is it just me, or is this AJ trade looking worse every day?

by The Alaskan on Jul 11, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't enjoy change.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 11, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like a certain front office...

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 11, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're smarter and less condescending.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd say "Awww" but I don't think it really takes that much.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 11, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dig it. Nina Symone is the shit.

And it’s kind of an “I’m totally excited but a bit tempered and cautious at the same time” mood. Like I’m feeling good, but it might not last for too long, because, you know, it’s the Mariners.

by Teej on Jul 11, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

*Simone

by Teej on Jul 11, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

Much like the sinking ship —> Normal logo transition from last year.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jim Street in the pre-game show

yes yes yes

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sexson released so Johjima can move to first!

yes

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Richie Sexson has value!

Cleveland!

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bedard hasn't pitched well!

He got off on the wrong foot!

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's hard to pitch in high heels

by OlSalty on Jul 11, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Too much pussyfooting around.

Eh? Eh?

by Matthew on Jul 11, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

They sort of cut him off mid sentence >:(

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha I knew it was going to happen

Awesome.

by OlSalty on Jul 11, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

NOOO

I MISSED JIM STREET!?

by BrianL on Jul 11, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Might still be on the mlbtv loop. I dunno.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just missed some awesome baseball / furry screenshots

rats

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

PREEMPTIVE STAB!

by BrianL on Jul 11, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Cardinals have faced a lefty every game since Saturday

they get Duke(?) tomorrow.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Lineups posted

Vidro “DH” batting cleanup again, Cairo at first.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 11, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yes yes yes

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Strasburg, ho!

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 11, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was hoping for Tony Pena Jr.

nuts

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh Felix...never leave me again...

by BrianL on Jul 11, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Under the right circumstances I could see myself accepting a contract offer from Royals Review.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yes yes yes oh thank god your back yes yes yes

by Robert on Jul 11, 2008 4:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 11, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Oh thank God, your back

It could be correct.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I thought about that

but whose back is Robert so excited about?

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 11, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Felix's

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Which leads us to wonder

how he knows Felix’s back so well…

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 11, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rec'd

This is not that fucking hard.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jul 11, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I sense that this will be making many an appearance.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 11, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How does it feel to know your days are numbered?

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"I'm going to miss the post-game spread so, so very much."

by BrianL on Jul 11, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Any word?

What’s the corresponding roster move? Wells optioned back down without ever putting on a jersey?

by AnotherAaron on Jul 11, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LFOJL got called up to the bigs.

Signed to the league minimum, he’ll be playing SS so he can turn double plays with Lopez.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 11, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wells down.

by BrianL on Jul 11, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for showing up, kid.

by Teej on Jul 11, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anything to get out of Tacoma for a day.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Watch it buddy.

by acblue on Jul 11, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I'm still bitter that my first Springsteen concert was greatly diminished by the shittyness of the Tacoma Dome.

We should not have a better concert venue in Spokane than you do anywhere in Portland or Seattle.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tacoma is not Seattle.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 11, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to the itinerary it is.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to someone who wasted way too many minutes trying to get up I-5, it is not.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 11, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, but there's no way anyone who is anything plays Tacoma without Seattle 30 mins - 4hrs up I-5.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Tacoma Dome has more seats than the Key Arena.

by krb on Jul 11, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can actually tell what song is being played at Key Arena.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You make a good point.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 11, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Spokane Arena

Key Arena, the Gorge, or the Rose Garden

It’s LOUD, plus acoustically sound.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

by The Alaskan on Jul 11, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

...
...
...

Pujols does that a lot.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's a fucking travesty that Rick Ankiel isn't an all star

at least 20 HRs at the break, outstanding CF defense. gaaahh

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOUMIzN9FVU&feature=related

by Robert on Jul 11, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

by Llewdor on Jul 11, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Flagged for misspelling 'subjunctive'

by marc w on Jul 11, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I noticed that after I posted

but I figured it was okay because I was talking to JI.

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by Llewdor on Jul 11, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let us not say things that we are not able to take back.

by Robert on Jul 11, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

high fly ball

...
...
...

that’s a homerun

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is extremely relevant.

by BrianL on Jul 11, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It is.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love that skit.

Almost live…. :(

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

by BrettJMiller on Jul 11, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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In a stabby mood,
Brian

by BrianL on Jul 11, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uggla comes to mind

by Jeff on Jul 11, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

Luis Castillo isn’t too hot.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Weeks is pretty awful too, isn't he?

by Teej on Jul 11, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In the past

I haven’t seen much of him this season.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Worst by 2007 UZR:

Harris -21
K Johnson -18
F Lopez -18
Kinsler -15
Uggla -14
Kent -13
Matsui -13
B Roberts -13

by Jeff on Jul 11, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whoops, that's this year. 2007:

NL

Kent -23
Uggla -17
Johnson -13

AL

Kinsler -9
Barfield -7
Roberts -4

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The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jul 11, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So the Pirates have the bases loaded

and if you had you eyes closed you’d think that someone was being buried.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

by BrettJMiller on Jul 11, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Jim Edmonds?

by BrianL on Jul 11, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like Jim Edmonds.

But you are right.

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He can't hear me because all of the concussions have irreversibly damaged his brain

by Jeff on Jul 11, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I still find that gif to be hilarious

Like the Coaches had signals in place for the day Edmonds inevitably killed himself.

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by BrettJMiller on Jul 11, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ok, so it was pretty much at the knees.

Still, borderline as fuck.

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by BrettJMiller on Jul 11, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If this is anyone but Steve Allen

Your stealing Robert’s act.

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by JI on Jul 11, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Robert and I have had the who loves Felix more conversation many a time.

I just don’t talk about it on LL as much.

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That Stevens jersey is now an awesome investment.

by Robert on Jul 11, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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