AS Game Thread Part 2
by JI on Jul 15, 2008 9:59 PM PDT
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PrintPLEASE GOD END IN A TIE
OR AN AL FORFEIT, THAT WOULD BE SLIGHTLY BETTER
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There comes a point where your hitting, no matter how good, is irrelevant.
Dan Uggla has reached that point.
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
GO AL
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 15, 2008 10:02 PM PDT reply actions
No worries. Ignore the runner, just get the batter at the plate.
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
**** straight.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Jul 15, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you censor damn?
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jul 16, 2008 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah why wouldn't you stay for this
especially since you paid like $5000 for your ticket
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
Kaz will throw 25 pitches his first inning
and won’t be allowed to throw any further.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
Actually, almost as awesome.
Tie would be better.
by Aaron Campeau on Jul 15, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
This game is boring.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Then shut the fuck up, turn the game off, and close the browser window.
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
If this game is boring, my brother's Doberman just turned into a goldfish
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
Sarcasm isn't easy to portray through the interwebs
I apologize.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
lol 14th
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Yep.. hates him so much
he gave him one of the sweetest overpaying jobs on earth… Though he did hit him with the ugly stick when he was born.
I don't want Kazmir to get hurt though, nor Brandon Webb cuz well...
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
cuz it will be the end of Hurdle's existence if he does.
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
Serious suggestion for future games.
Starting position players can reenter in their original lineup spots once the game goes into extras.
Yeah I'm thinking someone would be bound to break through
against these somewhat lesser relievers
Or:
Starting position players can reenter the game as pitchers once the game goes into extras. Hello Ichiro.
...and now I'm here
This is LEGENDARY. Dan Uggla is doing everything but throwing the ball
over the fence and the AL CAN’T WIN. XD
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
If Kazmir gets hurt, Francona will die.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
Ahhh where is Jeffery Maier when you need him?
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Nate McLouth is the only player on the field that still gives a ****.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Outcomes in order of preference
1) Tie
2) GS Win
3) NL Win
4) AL Win
5) GS Loss
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
Do any outcomes increase our chances at Strasburg?
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
THE ORIOLES ARE ALSO A DIVISION RIVAL FRANCONA
DON’T OVERUSE SHERRILL
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
Longoria should go yard and end this thing.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Longoria should go yard make an out and end extend this thing.
FTFY
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
Yeah that'd be ok, I just don't want Kazmir/Webb to get hurt.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Wow, that's awesome.
I adore Fangraphs.
by Aaron Campeau on Jul 15, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Uggla vs. the Umps
Here’s my count (WPA stats from The Book)
Umpires
Guillen out at home/foul ball: .835-.539 = Correct Call .296 WPA to AL
Ian Kinsler SB/CS: .817.588 = Correct Call +.229 WPA to AL
Navarro safe at home/out: 1-.645 = Correct Call +.355 WPA to AL
Pujols 1B/2B: .549-.480 = Correct Call -.069 to AL
= Correct calls: +.219 to AL
Uggla
.573 Batting
1St Error (Young): .722.588 = Uggla gives AL .134 WPA
2nd Error (Quentin): .938-(.539 for DP, .644 if not) Uggla .399 /.294
3rd ~Error (Drew): .644-.539 = Uggla +.105 WPA
Uggla WPA: -1.211 / 1.106 !!!!!
Really?
It looked like the tag was late to me. Martin was setup way back of the plate from my view.
looks like I left out a minus sigh
It should be Correct call -.296 to AL for the Guillen out at home/foul ball.
Still want this game extended?
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
bite bite bite
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Tejada with the robberation!
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Jul 15, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
When did Tejada become good at defense again?
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
Somewhere around the 10th inning.
I’m as surprised as you are.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Jul 15, 2008 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Lincecum will make an appearence
straight out of WWE.
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
YOU BETTER PRAY TO YOUR GOD HURDLE THAT WEBBY DOESN'T HAVE ANY ILL EFFECTS FROM THIS!
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
OKAY JUST CHECKIN'.
DON’T WANNA” BE THE ODD MAN OUT.
by Aaron Campeau on Jul 15, 2008 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously why the f not
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
DBACKS POTENTIAL PLAYOFF STAKES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN A TIE!
THROW IT DOWN THE MIDDLE BRANDON! UNDERHAND!
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
Mandatory Knuckler rule
Make them pitch all extras.
It’s Dickey Time!
They could do it on a Saturday at like 2pm
oh then every team would be screaming about losing their weekend series.
Seriously, THINK OF THE CHILDREN!
Yeah,
Jeter’s ball washing apointment with the NY media wasn’t scheduled to conclude until 7:45.
YESSSSSSSSS
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
I wish Adrian was in this instead of that fag Crede.
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 15, 2008 10:19 PM PDT reply actions
Why are the DBacks in a Taco Bell commercial?
And just the DBacks?
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
What the hell? Taco Bell Commercial?!?
Bob Melvin is a TV star?
25 pitch inning gets it done
Well within the realm of possibility.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
Am I the only one who thinks that these DirecTV commercials
feature old movies have just played themselves out?
NOT THIS ONE
HE’S THE MOTHERFUCKING T1000
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 15, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Best USSM comment ever:
I hope this game goes 20 innings. These guys are SO SPOILED. Kazmir could go throw 50 pitches, tell him to suck it up and quit being a pansy. Are you kidding me?
If Kaz gets injured, there is no more ASG's
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
No it wouldn't
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
14 innings was how long it took for a Tim Salmon reference.
This game has become epic.
~Till the Halo burns out...
Stupid Ken Rosenthal
They have a human interest story for Dan Uggla but the only thing that Buck/Whatshisname can say about Sherrill is that he was a lefty specialist and now a closer? How about just 5 years ago he was in Canada!
CONFLICTING EMOTIONS!
Tie game=WOOO!
Webby potentially injured=NOOO!
Dbacks potential home field advantage in WS=WOOOOO!
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
Kazmir for LF!
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Jul 15, 2008 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Kazmir for DH, bend the rules Bud
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
WHAT ABOUT HURDLE SENDING WEBB BACK TO THE DBACKS OVEREXTENDED!
BRAD LIDGE PLEASE!
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
Is there anyone left on the AL bench?
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 15, 2008 10:24 PM PDT reply actions
Kaz is done.
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
Let Ichiro pitch!
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Uggla WPA update
-.634 Batting
-.638 Fielding (if 2nd error in 10th would’ve been a DP)
-.533 FIelding (if it’s not)
Total: -1.272 / -1.167
Take away Morneau's homerun title if
he doesn’t hit one out here.
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
Take it away and give it to Hamilton, just because
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
WFB added to AL roster as pitcher
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 15, 2008 10:27 PM PDT reply actions
The best possible outcome of this game?
It ends up being the last All Star Game ever.
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
AS team could just be like NBA First Team and stuff
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
I generally enjoy them somewhat
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Kazmir: 25 pitch inning against the Royals, 13 against the NL all stars.
Makes sense.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
Angels Stadium looked better in the 60's
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 15, 2008 10:29 PM PDT reply actions
boooo
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Freddy Garcia
signed by the AL to pitch.
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
Kenny Lofton
signed to PR for Morneau
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
Interestingly enough, Freddy was the pitcher on the mound for the AL when the tie was called.
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
I endorse bunting here
Everyone wants to swing away
Ehh
I mean that Kinsler is willing to expand the strike zone enough that you might as well have him bunt – it’s just as likely out.
HAY GUYS WHAT'S GOIN ON IN THIS GAME?
Just got home, haven’t checked out MLB.com or FOX yet. Who won the game?
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
I've been watching the whole damn thing. I'm rooting for the NL to win but I have a feeling in my heart it'll be the AL.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Ryan Loldwick
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Ludwick loves the tie!
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 15, 2008 10:31 PM PDT reply actions
hmmm
Jim edmonds style… two steps back… wait… dive
Selig just sent another shipment of steroids out to that hotel.
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
Morneau knows not to run on McLouth
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Where is the All Star game next year?
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
New York, This game will never end
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
gidp inc
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Should have picked Gagne, NL
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 15, 2008 10:34 PM PDT reply actions
I think the left image is what Lidge sees when he closes his eyes.
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
McCann is on a catch limit.
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
What balls do you anticipate in the dirt?
Mr. McCarver?
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
COME ON AL, IF YOU LOSE YOU GET STRASBURG
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 15, 2008 10:37 PM PDT reply actions
Drew for MVP?
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
bullshit
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Strasburg to NL :(
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 15, 2008 10:37 PM PDT reply actions
Pull out the yamika's
NL got jew’d
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
AP: Dan Uggla kills himself at 1:42 AM EST
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Most RFers would have had him
He wouldn’t have even run on Ankiel and if he did would have been out without a slide.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
Ironic that I just read that this morning
The Jose Lopez Watch - 113 H - 12 BB - 67 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 16, 2008 7:02 AM PDT up reply actions
McLouth should have run all the way across RF to catch that and make the throw.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Jul 15, 2008 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
He even stumbled a little after tagging up
Should’ve been easy to throw him out
That could have been the greatest blown call
in the history of baseball. Come on Blue!
Message left on Brad Lidge's cell:
Selig:Excellent job Brad, your check is in the mail.
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
I wouldn't doubt it.
Though Selig probably had to consult Stern on how to best fix this game without getting caught.
Clay Bennett just bought the Phillies?
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
There was no way on earth that the ump was calling him out.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
All-Stars suck
at beating the shit out of the guy who hit the GW RBI.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 15, 2008 10:40 PM PDT reply actions
You know what? Even if it's the Rays in the World Series, I hope whatever shitty NL team goes clobbers them.
Fuck this “it counts” shit.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
You know what? I hate the fucking American League.
I know that’s a perverse thing to say since I’m a M’s fan and all, but yeah…fuck the AL. Fuck them.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
The smugness of AL fans when discussing the AL vs NL is irritating.
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
Francona said JD Drew would have
pitched after Kazmir. Why did this not happen? Crap.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
sl as a fox!!!!
i started sosing off sfter some inning but i just checked foxsports.com and at least the al won. a million asgs in a row whooooo
I don't know if drunks are supposed to get an exception
by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 15, 2008 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Be a better drunk
Red Seal $2? Holy shit.
GS52 coming damn close to AS MVP?
JI’s dreams of an NL win going up in flames?
This has been an awesome night. Yes, the ASG is pretty lame if you look at it closely. So peek at it occasionally in a decent bar, and laugh at Dan Uggla. Just….rad.
Either way, what I wanted to happen happened
and what you wanted to happen did not happen.
In these times, I take what I can get.
A red sock won in Yankee Stadium
that’s something good.
Would've preferred an Oriole or a Ray
but yeah, I’ll take it. Provided it’s the only thing the Sox win.
Best comment from the night comes for the Fark thread on the game
several hall of famers from the opening ceremony died before the game ended…
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
by Goose on Jul 15, 2008 11:15 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Regardless of what how you were rooting for this thing to play out
was that not one of the more interesting and exciting all-star games that you’ve ever seen?
I was expecting much, much less, particularly after that prolonged opener and Josh Groban.
I had a blast watching it.
That hasn’t been the case in a while.
by Aaron Campeau on Jul 16, 2008 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Yea that was exciting
And every time you thought the game would be over, something out of the ordinary would happen to keep the game going.
JI/Robert '08!
West Coast Bias for that game.
I’m actually sorry I did not watch.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jul 16, 2008 7:03 AM PDT reply actions
The Mariners are gonna have home field in the WS this year!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
The Jose Lopez Watch - 113 H - 12 BB - 67 G Left
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