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7/28: Open Game Thread, Part 2

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All things considered, Felix did a hell of a job.

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Dude. Eat food off of it. Call Comcast, or something.

People are starting to talk about the fact that you’re talking to dinner ware.

by kevin_ess on Jul 28, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately,

I’ve heard 911q might or might not be a joke.

*From a somewhat reputable source.

by kevin_ess on Jul 28, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually, if that's actually Jl in his pic,

we have a lot in common as musicians. So nothing against him.

by kevin_ess on Jul 28, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sweet, if you're reading this Jl,

I rock it like a hurricane. Or monsoon. Perhaps a light sprinkling rainstorm.

by kevin_ess on Jul 28, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I caught one of his drumsticks at a show.

Then, in one of the most inexplicable circumstances I’ve ever experienced, security made me give it back.

by oc on Jul 28, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hit someone in the face with my mic,

accidentally at a show, then when I apologized and spoke with him, I realized he was a douche. I then told him I’d put him on the guest list to have him to the next show to hit with my mic again. He never showed.

by kevin_ess on Jul 28, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Email me with who you play for.

I either know you, or you’re new, or you’re not worth a damn in Seattle music.

*If you’ve played here long enough, you’ll get the joke.

by kevin_ess on Jul 28, 2008 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe we can even play a show together,

and call it a LL/MC amalgam get-together. Unless you’re in a jam band. No jam bands.

by kevin_ess on Jul 28, 2008 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ichiro!

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

More importantly, he looks cool when he runs.

Lopez and Yuni should pay attention.

FanShots are underrated.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 28, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

This will probably get me put in The Box, but I've always loved the way Vlad runs.

He gallops around the bases like a wounded horse. It’s awesome because he is (was) deceptively speedy

I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.

by esoteric on Jul 28, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm guessing the M's will have to throw in another player to complete the Washburn deal

I’d prefer Sean Green as his arm’s probably about to fall off from his workload anyway.

by Gomez on Jul 28, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

In other news, fuck the Cubs.

Fuck them. J.J. Hardy and Ryan Braun say hello.

I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.

by esoteric on Jul 28, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

and SWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEPP

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Braun is depressingly good.

I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.

by esoteric on Jul 28, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Braun's July OPS = 1.253

I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.

by esoteric on Jul 28, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's good!

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Which team do you hate more (as a Cards fan), the Brewers or the Cubs?

As Chicago local, I really dislike the Cubs and quite enjoy the Brew Crew.

I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.

by esoteric on Jul 28, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate the Cubs

but I’m angry at the Brewers

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cesar in, game over

In which way this game is over remains to be seen.

by Gomez on Jul 28, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Err, crime fighter?

Whatever the hell a guy does with a jetpack aside from killing himself.

by OlSalty on Jul 28, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

.

FanShots are underrated.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 28, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd say top 5 definitely

Final Justice
The Incredible Melting Man
Space Mutiny
Mitchell
and that

by OlSalty on Jul 28, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

You two are talking at cross purposes, I believe

The pic above is from Arrested Development.

And for the record, the five best MST3K episodes are:

1.) Gamera Vs. Guiron
2.) The Girl In Lover’s Lane
3.) It Conquered The World
4.) Pod People
5.) I Accuse My Parents

I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.

by esoteric on Jul 28, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ohh yeah

For some reason I thought that was from MST3K, my brain got all confuzzled.

by OlSalty on Jul 28, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dagnabbit

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by Corco on Jul 28, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay I know I never post here

But I would like to officially nominate this for the WTF strike zone of the year.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Jul 28, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Seeing as how it's Felix

I would have pegged your reaction to be more enraged than curious.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Jul 28, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

With the current state of sports in the Seattle area

I find getting pissed at all Mariner failures/dumbass umpire fuck jobs to be a good way to vent all that anger in such a way that I don’t take it out on those around me.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Jul 28, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Of course

You are single, live in SD and have a successful career so maybe you just don’t have enough anger to access.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Jul 28, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's like watching Willits at the plate.

He never throws because he knows something bad is going to happen.

by Faux on Jul 28, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

.

FanShots are underrated.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 28, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I see it!

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jul 28, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wait, I see it now.

Every time I type it into Google it’s with a U. I can’t believe I did that any hadn’t noticed until now. This is embarrassing.

Needs MORE SUCK -- Strasberg '09!

by Double06 on Jul 28, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank you; this was bothering me.

I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jul 29, 2008 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

wtf

that’s only the first out :(

by FrayLo on Jul 28, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Olney
Rival executives report that there is some anger within the Seattle hierarchy about the way the negotiations with the Yankees for Jarrod Washburn have played out publicly, and an NL executive who has been in contact with the Mariners on Monday says he wouldn’t be surprised if Seattle works to deliver the lefty to another team, even if it means swallowing many dollars. The Yankees have made it clear that they are willing to take Washburn’s contract - he is still owed about $14 million for the rest of this year and next - but won’t give up a major prospect. The teams generally in the market for starting pitchers have been the Cardinals and Rockies.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 28, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm not sure how Franklin and Pineiro are doing.

But I think they’re doing better in STL than they were here… so J-Wash would be pretty decent there.

by LantermanC on Jul 28, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have done a 180 on this because fuck Joel Piniero

you can have his contract.

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dammit

We’re the new Orioles

by greymstreet on Jul 28, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

When I was at the game Friday night,

I asked Sean when his arm was going to fall off. He let it hang limp for about 5 minutes, and hilariously underthrew while shagging fly balls for the rest of BP.

Norm also offered to sign my Charlton jersey when he saw it, I didn’t even have to ask.

Now that Felix is out, I guess this counts as on-topic, right?

by Faux on Jul 28, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Somebody please plant kiddie porn in Jim Knox's back pocket

either that or bring attention to the kiddie porn that Jim Knox already has in his back pocket

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 28, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I LOVE YOU BELTRE

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by Corco on Jul 28, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Good for you, Beltre

You’ve spent this year getting screwed by variance.

by Gomez on Jul 28, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

BELTRE!!!!!

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jul 28, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Jul 28, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Adrian for God. or deity

I have eight watches. None of them are fake.

by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 28, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Free out!

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Brian LaHair is currently giving everyone directions

to the nearest Dunkin’ Donuts.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Jul 28, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT?

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

nice, Joh

I have eight watches. None of them are fake.

by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 28, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Ron Washington

is the Morgan Freeman of baseball.

by killer_ewok18 on Jul 28, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

He plays himself in every movie he's in?

I don’t get it.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jul 28, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

ahahahaha

Needs MORE SUCK -- Strasburg '09!

by Double06 on Jul 28, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

SELL HIGH ON RHODES!!!

I have eight watches. None of them are fake.

by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 28, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Rhodes is awesome.

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I have not had beer of poor quality since I was 17.

(I am excluding PBR because it is ubiquitous and cheap to purchase at shows.)

FanShots are underrated.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 28, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.

But after drinking three or four good beers at another bar before the show, the $3.50 tall boy of PBR compares favorably to the $5 12 oz. plastic cup of Red Hook.

FanShots are underrated.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 28, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

ZOMG POLITICS

I agree, though most fast food marketing is pretty good about sticking to hyping their own product, so I don’t mind it.

by Gomez on Jul 28, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I tend to give clever a pass.

That commercial was, as you said, quite clever. I’m still opposed in theory, but yeah.

FanShots are underrated.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 28, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Very few things are marketed by the products own merits.

Count the Ads in a baseball program and there is so much going on in each commerical.
Fear, self loathing, showing images of memories you wish you had… etc. etc.

Marketing came from Psychology, and A LOT of marketing agentcies have several psychologist working the ad over to make you believe you NEED a product you don’t need.

by mark sobba on Jul 28, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm aware of this.

It’s still immoral.

FanShots are underrated.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 28, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.

There is a line between marketing and advertising.

by Wilder. on Jul 28, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Except it was really wrong

.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jul 28, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Marketing became a lot easier to understand

after college.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jul 28, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I worked at an ad agency for a while

I liked the people I worked with, but my opinion of the industry over my time there, if graphed, would resemble a typical 2008 Mariners WPA chart.

by Gomez on Jul 28, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm hungry...

sour dough beefy cheddar melt sounds good right now. Is that a sandwich or did I mix up Jack in the Box and Arbys?

by LantermanC on Jul 28, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think you did

Though I wouldn’t mind if Arby’s tried a sourdough roast beef cheddar melt.

by Gomez on Jul 28, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yuni bunts like he hits

at anything.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Jul 28, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope we lite him up.

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Per Olney:

Looks like the Marlins will settle for Arthur Rhodes.

Please settle.

by Wilder. on Jul 28, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Chet Rockblast

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Slab Bulkhead, Fridge Large-Meat, Punt Speed-Chunk, Butch Dead-Lift, Bald Big-Flank, Splink Chest-Hair, Flint Iron-Stag, Bolt Vander-Huge, Thick McRun-Fast, Blast Hard-Cheese, Buff Drink-Lots, Trunk Slam-Chest, Fist Rough-Bone, Stump Beef-Knob, Smash Lamp-Jaw, Punch Rock-Groin, Buck Plank-Chest, Stump Junk-Man, Dirk Hard-Peck, Rip Steak-Face, Slate Slab-Rock, Crud Bone-Meal, Brick Hard-Meat, Rip Slag-Cheek, Punch Side-Iron, Gristle McThorn-Body, Slate Fist-Crunch, Buff Hard-Back, Bob Johnson (no, wait…) , Blast Thick-Neck, Crunch Butt-Stain, Slab Squat-Thrust, Lump Beef-Broth, Touch Rust-Rod, Reef Blast-Body, Big McLarge-Huge, Smoke Man-Muscle, Beat Punch-Beef, Hack Blow-Fist, Roll Fizzle-Beef.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 28, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Slab Bulkhead, Fridge Large-Meat, Punt Speed-Chunk, Butch Dead-Lift, Bald Big-Flank, Splink Chest-Hair, Flint Iron-Stag, Bolt Vander-Huge, Thick McRun-Fast, Blast Hard-Cheese, Buff Drink-Lots, Trunk Slam-Chest, Fist Rough-Bone, Stump Beef-Knob, Smash Lamp

-Jaw, Punch Rock-Groin, Buck Plank-Chest, Stump Junk-Man, Dirk Hard-Peck, Rip Steak-Face, Slate Slab-Rock, Crud Bone-Meal, Brick Hard-Meat, Rip Slag-Cheek, Punch Side-Iron, Gristle McThorn-Body, Slate Fist-Crunch, Buff Hard-Back, Bob Johnson (no, wait…) , Blast Thick-Neck, Crunch Butt-Stain, Slab Squat-Thrust, Lump Beef-Broth, Touch Rust-Rod, Reef Blast-Body, Big McLarge-Huge, Smoke Man-Muscle, Beat Punch-Beef, Hack Blow-Fist, Roll Fizzle-Beef.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 28, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

We win!

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

don't loss hope!

August 4th to 27th should be good for the Strasburg race!
21 games should end up 7-14 at best!

Strasburg will be ours.

by mark sobba on Jul 28, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I remember all of us watching the Nats-Braves on Opening Day

Little did we know the Nats would become a key thorn in our karmic side.

by Gomez on Jul 28, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

With a Ryan Zimmerman walkoff

They all seemed so full of hope. Little do they know that their hopeless situation will reap a substantial payoff.

by Gomez on Jul 28, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 28, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

West Coast teams...

...I’d have to think that it kinda sucks following a team that plays games at 4.05p on the East Coast, or 5.05p CST.

by oc on Jul 28, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

That should be 5.05p PDT.

But, who cares.

Fuck you. Pay me.

by oc on Jul 28, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brian Bannister has a sexy mind:
"Look at my xFIP," he is saying as he pulls out a few pages he printed off the Internet site, "The Hardball Times." He points out his xFIP — an advanced pitching statistic that stands for "Expected Fielding Independent Pitching." The statistic calculates something that looks like ERA, only instead of measuring earned runs per nine innings, it measures three things that pitchers can control — strikeouts, walks and home runs allowed. According to the glossary, xFIP should take out a lot of noise of ERA. It promises to help you understand how well a pitcher pitched.

That’s good. At the moment — it is Thursday morning, just 36 hours before what might be the most important start of Brian Bannister’s still budding career — he is dying to understand what the heck has happened to him.

"Look," he says, and here is his row of xFIP numbers:

2006: 6.29.

2007: 5.14.

2008: 4.59.

"Look at that," he says again. "I’m actually pitching better than I was last year. My xFIP is down. It’s just that I got lucky last year."

Then he stares at the numbers for another few seconds, and he offers a frustrated smile because he knows that, in the end, nobody else really cares about his xFIP. Nobody else really cares about his skyrocketing Left on Base Percentage. All anyone cares about is that he’s getting lit up. He’s giving up many more runs than he gave up last year. And Bannister knows that despite all his analysis and study, in this crazy pitching game, it really might be better to be lucky than good.



Linky

Romanes eunt domus

by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 28, 2008 10:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Joe Posnaski is amazing

The Jose Lopez Watch - 124H - 14 BB - 58 G Left

by seattlebruin on Jul 29, 2008 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

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