7/20: Open Game Thread
Cleveland Indians at Seattle Mariners, Jul 20, 2008 1:10 PM PDT
Second Annual Stone Sour Fest
SUNDAY, JULY 20th 11am-9pm
The human palate is capable of detecting four basic tastes, but during a typical beer tasting only two of those (well, three if you count the pretzels) are experienced: bitter, sweet, and salty. At the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens we feel it's high time we included the fourth flavor domain, SOUR, in the equation. Join us for hours of sours as we celebrate this great, and often unexplored, tradition of tart and tasty ales. We're currently tracking down as many sour beers as we can put on tap and keep in bottles for the special day. The event will kick off when we open at 11am and will continue all day long at our outdoor bar. A $30 Sour Pass will get you 10 taster tickets (some of the rarer sour beers will require two tickets) along with a commemorative glass. Buy your Sour Pass on Sunday at the outside bar.
I won't be watching you, Carlos. Do your worst.
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I am filled with great disappointment that Stone fails to mention the fifth basic taste, umami.
by Matthew on Jul 20, 2008 11:34 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Umami is disgusting in solution.
Hey, who wants some meat water?
by Jeff on Jul 20, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, our assets server is down.
So no pictures until further notice. Blame Amazon.
by Jeff on Jul 20, 2008 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Follow along here:
Amazon Simple Storage Service (US)
by Jeff on Jul 20, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care of Rays fans think Edwin Jackson sucks.
I would take him over 3/5ths of our rotation in a heartbeat.
by BrianL on Jul 20, 2008 11:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So Silva and Batista are a combined 8-22?
Merciful Christ is that a lot of suck.
by thewyrm on Jul 20, 2008 11:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Edwin, you dirty bastard.
With that, I, too, am off to partake in some sour brew.
by Teej on Jul 20, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Baek hit an HR for the Pads
Boomshakalaka
by jksnake99 on Jul 20, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Washington is crushing Atlanta!
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewers are close to getting Ray Durham
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've always liked Ray Durham
Maybe partially the fact that he could pwn in All Star Baseball 2004 for my expansion team.
by Souther on Jul 20, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grady Sizemore grew up in Mill Creek?
I had no idea, Rick.
by BrianL on Jul 20, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Clement at 1st?
I missed the lineup call.
by Souther on Jul 20, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck this
RRS to AAA? While Vidro and Cairo are still on this team? BRB cutting self
by IceStormV1 on Jul 20, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ridiculous, isn't it? Tits still gets to spray jellied gasoline all over the field and then drop a gas, but Hyphen isn't good enough.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Jul 20, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is good enough, I think they're just stretching him out so he can take Batista's place in the rotation
by OlSalty on Jul 20, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could stretch him out in the majors...
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're not smart enough to do that
They’re probably worried about wrecking his confidence or something, I dunno, they think stupidly.
The only way this makes any sense is if they’re stretching him out, if they were just freeing up a spot they’d send Jimenez or Corcoran or Rhodes down before they would Hyphen.
by OlSalty on Jul 20, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they're worried about taxing the bullpen while he stretches out.
It makes a bit of sense, you need those mop-up guys on Washburn/Silva/Tits starts.
by BrianL on Jul 20, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*drop a match
For fuck’s sake I’ve made that same category of error three times today in different places.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Jul 20, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And now I failed at using reply.
Okay, I’m done. Before I even started.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Jul 20, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Per Jon Heyman
Seattle’s year just got a little worse, and interim GM Lee Pelekouda’s task just got a little tougher. It was reported in Seattle-area papers that pitcher Erik Bedard probably won’t pitch again until after the July 31 trade deadline. So apparently, the Mariners are stuck with Bedard for now.
Oh no, we’re stuck with a great pitcher
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He also refers to Christian Guzman as All Star Christian Guzman
Which I find hilarious.
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHA Fuck You Silva

"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 20, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Really?
“The three-run home run literally chased Silva out of the game.” Literally?? This I’d like to see…
Bring back José Cruz Jr!
by darmok on Jul 20, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or Poor Read?
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 20, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to think that this is the worst gamethread of the year but I know that's not true.
by JI on Jul 20, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Junior sportscaster segment is always death.
by JI on Jul 20, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is the bottom half of our lineup!
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If nine wasn't a odd number than Lose Lopez would be dead
by Robert on Jul 20, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a 2 hitter in my mind
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked it when he was a nine hitter
More degrading.
by Robert on Jul 20, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The nine hitter's like a second leadoff hitter
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked it when they started Vidro at second instead of him.
by Robert on Jul 20, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd make fun of Felix but I can't bring myself to do it
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked it when Felix made fun of Lopez's choice in women
by Robert on Jul 20, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have had enough of this act and its time to tell the truth
I secretly hate Jose Lopez
by Robert on Jul 20, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His fans are nothing but a bunch of loons.
by Robert on Jul 20, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better a clam than a big gay eagle
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, big gay eagles eat semen
The Jose Lopez Watch - 115H - 13 BB - 65 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 21, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Rizz tells them to not say a word.
Cause all I hear is uncomfortable mumbles
by Robert on Jul 20, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was Sims.
silence
silence
silence
SO WHATS YOUR FAVORITE DAIRY QUEEN TREAT?
by JI on Jul 20, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had Diary Queen the other day.
Mint Oreo blizzards are the shit.
by Robert on Jul 20, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is no floor
He can only get worse
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I am going tomorrow... What SIGN should I make for the game?
GO
RAYS!
or
WIN for
the RAYS!
or
ANTONETTI
for GM!
any ideas?
by mark sobba on Jul 20, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Someone pointed a gun at my head and forced me to come"
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I go with my mom.
Baseball has been a medium for us to hang out togther since I was 11.
by mark sobba on Jul 20, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's funny!
and a wonderful reminder of why I come to this site.
I am tempted to do this one.
by mark sobba on Jul 20, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much like Batman
I took the weekend long penalty boxing to make Jeff look like a legit authority figure.
by JI on Jul 20, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It actually because Matthew was drunk and Graham thought it would be funny to randomly ban you,
by Robert on Jul 20, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a stupid plan
they can’t even see my reaction.
by JI on Jul 20, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew I should have 50 Hitlered this gamethread.
by JI on Jul 20, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, I feel I am owed one of the following
Gratuitous use of TWSS
-One gratuitous political reference
-One LOL cat barrage
-The freedom to post huge jpegs for 24 hours.
$20
by JI on Jul 20, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might get the second one
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hopeful for the third

The Jose Lopez Watch - 115H - 13 BB - 65 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 21, 2008 7:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't make me break out my new favorite jpeg ;)
The Jose Lopez Watch - 115H - 13 BB - 65 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 21, 2008 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean my jpeg? The only one that I've ever created?
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 21, 2008 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that'd be the one
The Jose Lopez Watch - 115H - 13 BB - 65 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 21, 2008 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless you want to issue a cease & desist order
in which case I’ll adopt something LOLcatty as my favorite jpeg
The Jose Lopez Watch - 115H - 13 BB - 65 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 21, 2008 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep it.
I support its usage.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 21, 2008 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, maybe you should be the caretaker
since I only enjoy abusing its power on good suggestions
The Jose Lopez Watch - 115H - 13 BB - 65 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 21, 2008 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi, JI!
I’m back!
The Jose Lopez Watch - 115H - 13 BB - 65 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 21, 2008 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I learned that the box smells like LFoJL
The Jose Lopez Watch - 115H - 13 BB - 65 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 21, 2008 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, it really does smell like LFoJL
The Jose Lopez Watch - 115H - 13 BB - 65 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 21, 2008 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure I'm not bluffing
We’re sick of boxing being treated like a joke.
And we’re sick of fucking LOLcatbaiting.
by Graham on Jul 21, 2008 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Says the person who boxes people as a joke.
I thought you were referring to me.
by JI on Jul 21, 2008 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't actually think Matthew had done it.
by Graham on Jul 21, 2008 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When has the box been not a joke?
I agree that mod baiting was funny at one point, but some people visit the site with a bit less frequency so it’d only be fair to warn them.
by JI on Jul 21, 2008 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still am responsible for the only honor-system boxing in LL history.
by JI on Jul 21, 2008 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As in, you boxed yourself? What's an honor-system box?
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 21, 2008 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/2008/7/20/575033/7-20-open-game-thread#7522081
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/2008/7/20/575033/7-20-open-game-thread#7522140
by JI on Jul 21, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But...he didn't go in the box.
I’m so confused.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 21, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't going for a mod-bait, Graham,
and it’s not as if I’m the worst LOLcat offender by any means – I think that’s the first one I’ve posted.
Message taken though.
The Jose Lopez Watch - 115H - 13 BB - 65 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 21, 2008 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't trying to single you out
Just wanted to make an example.
by Graham on Jul 21, 2008 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Subtle
The Jose Lopez Watch - 115H - 13 BB - 65 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 21, 2008 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silva left with a stiff back?
I hope he’s out for awhile so RRS can come back and be in the rotation.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Jul 20, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet LA is hosting the WBC next year?
I’m so getting tickets.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Jul 20, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers or Angels?
The Jose Lopez Watch - 115H - 13 BB - 65 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 21, 2008 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hold on...
....
.....
......
Miguel Cairo tripled?!?
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha Raul
He just can’t stop making GIF material
by OlSalty on Jul 20, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to get on your pony and ride, you gritty little devil.
by acblue on Jul 20, 2008 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You'd never get enough in return to get Jeff to sign off.
by JI on Jul 20, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there a few girls at HH that might come useful if we wanted to go LL clubbing again.
by Robert on Jul 20, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure all the hot ass bitches hang out with Rev.
[Rev jpeg used for comic enhancement]
(pics are down) >:(
by JI on Jul 20, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Yuni is the one that stays so hard
by Robert on Jul 20, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The uniforms from yesterday were awesome
It was like seeing Yuni in Dodger blue.
by JI on Jul 20, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The more Nomar hits
the less likely the Dodgers are to trade for a SS.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Jul 20, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yuni is like 100 worse than Loafie
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jul 20, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda sounded like a bad idea to me from the start....
by OlSalty on Jul 20, 2008 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still staring at the smoked porter with a lot of skepticism.
by Teej on Jul 20, 2008 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If not, at least Ms. Teej will.
You got her hooked on gross beer.
by Teej on Jul 21, 2008 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're screwing up your adjectives again
by Jeff on Jul 21, 2008 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will withhold "gross" for now,
but I’m just saying . . . should it taste like the bottom of a barbecue pit like your recommendation, Ms. Teej will drink it.
by Teej on Jul 21, 2008 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stone Smoked Porter is nothing like the Rauchbier
you’ll be fine.
by Jeff on Jul 21, 2008 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The one and only
I love it. Teej does not.
by Jeff on Jul 21, 2008 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've told the story of my whirlwind romance with Schlenkerla once before.
Suffice to say, Laphroaig+Schlenkerla as a nightcap does not turn out well.
by acblue on Jul 21, 2008 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, it is generally not a good finisher
by Jeff on Jul 21, 2008 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I might have worked up the gumption to give it another go.
I think I’ll start with Stone and work my way back if the gag reflex doesn’t kick in.
by acblue on Jul 21, 2008 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The gagging is how you know it's delicious
by Jeff on Jul 21, 2008 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is dirtier than my "meat water" comment.
by Teej on Jul 21, 2008 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point.
And since it’s now technically my birthday, I’m throwing a party. I’m on the Ruination. And it is nice.
by Teej on Jul 21, 2008 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it's pretty damn tasty.
I’m slowly being converted to snobbery.
by Teej on Jul 21, 2008 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ruination is pretty much my favorite beer ever.
If tomorrow were not a night off, it’s what I’d be purchasing.
by acblue on Jul 21, 2008 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to love it so much.
I think with the Laphroaig removed from the equation (and the memories of that fateful night fading) I’m ready to get back on the Rauchbeir train.
by acblue on Jul 21, 2008 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I asked for it at the bar on Friday.
“ROUSH-BEER!” I said.
“You mean Rockport?”
“Probably not.”
by Teej on Jul 21, 2008 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you had said Rauchbier and meant Rockport, they probably should have cut you off.
by acblue on Jul 21, 2008 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I felt that she needed to be cut off.
But she was hot, so whatever.
I pointed to the beer I wanted. It was the only one in the cooler where there was a beer missing, because Jeff had bought the previous one. “The one that has no English words on it.”
by Teej on Jul 21, 2008 1:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find myself pointing at beers a lot.
I know a far amount about beer, but my pronunciation is beyond subpar.
by acblue on Jul 21, 2008 1:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They'll become more familiar with that beer assuming I'm able to go there more often
by Jeff on Jul 21, 2008 1:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm always four blocks away.
Except for Saturdays.
by Teej on Jul 21, 2008 2:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better than watching Carlos Silva
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Believe it or not, sour beer gives me more heartburn than Carlos Silva.
If the team were in contention, though, that might change.
by Teej on Jul 20, 2008 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I drank several sour beers in y'alls honor tonight.
by acblue on Jul 20, 2008 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't sound like the sort of thing you can binge on
by Graham on Jul 21, 2008 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't recommend it
We agreed that it would be like plowing through a few bags of Sour Patch Kids.
by Jeff on Jul 21, 2008 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you try New Belgium Eric's Ale?
My girlfriend was going to order it until the bartender described it as “drinking a Jolly Rancher” but I was intrigued. I went with the Duchess de Bourgone instead.
by acblue on Jul 21, 2008 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was on the roster.
I was done with anything resembling sour after two or three.
by Teej on Jul 21, 2008 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't try it because I'm not real big on New Belgium
but honestly, after the first few, all the sour and tartness just started to blend together. I’ve had a kriek in the fridge for a few days now, and I don’t think I’ll be touching it for months.
by Jeff on Jul 21, 2008 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like the day after Halloween for grownups.
by acblue on Jul 21, 2008 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They needed to provide palate cleansers in the worst way
by Jeff on Jul 21, 2008 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something breaded . . . with a little salt.
by Teej on Jul 21, 2008 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a general beef I have with any sort of beer-centric event.
You can’t properly appreciate any one beer as much as you should without hitting reset.
by acblue on Jul 21, 2008 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Durham trade official
Giants get Darren Ford and Steve Hammond
Brewers get Ray Durham
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 20, 2008 10:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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