8/17: Open Game Thread
Seattle Mariners at Minnesota Twins, Aug 17, 2008 11:10 AM PDT
For as long as he's been floating around, it's hard to believe ol' Big Nose only turns 23 this week. He still has a chance to become an actual Major League pitcher, which is easy to forget when his name seldom comes up in conversation. Now if only he could find some more talent. Then we'd really have something special on our hands.
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Whenever Feierabend pitches, it makes me want a liter of Spaten Pils.
and pretzels with two kinds of mustard.
by waldo rojas on Aug 17, 2008 10:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He sucked so hard last year. He is a true Mariner fifth starter.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Aug 17, 2008 10:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
CoolStandings.com odds:
Rays: 57.7% division, 32% WC
RSox: 40.5% division, 43.8% WC
Yankees: 1.4% division, 5.1% WC
Twins: 51.9% division, 7.6% WC
WSox: 47.3% divison, 8.6% WC
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 10:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is one special lineup.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 10:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or short bus.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know who would have been a pretty interesting callup for September?
Chris Tillman.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This game is way better on mute with BRMC in the background
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, I don't think that it would be a bad thing at all if Ibanez did accept arbitration
Not that he will.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He'd make a damn good DH on a 1 year deal.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And plus I think it'd be funny to see all those .gifs used in an arbitration hearing.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, are the two of you disagreeing?
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to get a look at other cheap DH possibilities
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a bit pricier, but his bat is still genuinely good.
Although I imagine he’ll collapse against lefties next year.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If IbaƱez will get ~$10mil to DH/4th OF next year
Why is Aubrey Huff’s contract so bad? Isn’t it relatively close? And he’s got a 900+ OPS this year.
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on Aug 17, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't imagine him getting $10M in arb.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't he under contract for $9 mil next year
People were saying that’s why nobody grabbed him on waivers.
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on Aug 17, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh...IbaƱez not Huff. I am slow.
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on Aug 17, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not great for the $8-9m it would cost
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The chances of Branyan putting up a Raul line is << the chance of Raul putting up a Raul line
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure that's true
and I’m definitely not sure it’s $7-8m true.
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, I'm not saying it's optimal
It just wouldn’t be the end of the world.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which means that the Mariners will definitely keep Ibanez
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And here we go.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This will end well.
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on Aug 17, 2008 11:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's make the games four innings, shall we?
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan is fooling nobody
This is off to a swimmingly good start!
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 11:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's beginning to dawn on me why people always neglect to include Feierabend in discussions about the future
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love this team.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel the same. I'm sitting here on my couch laughing,
and I’ve only been awake for about 30 minutes. Bless this team.
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHELLLLLLLLLLLED
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...
See ya back in those ugly unis soon, Ryan…
My layout.spellcheckDefault goes to 11
by PositivePaul on Aug 17, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He failed this audition already.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone else noticed a gradual shift away from ever using the comment bodies in game threads?
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea what you're talking about.
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on Aug 17, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not enough to say.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheep
.
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Black.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not racist there.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Club of Blacks
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/thatsracist.gif
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This nonbolded thing looks funny.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
SBN 1.0 had a character limit in the subjects
now there isn’t
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feierabend is one of those guys who will have a nice two season run as somebody's minor league free agent in like 8 years
right now he’s crap
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"You gotta love these guys!"
Isn’t Ken Cloude still kicking around the Indy leagues? Lets give him a cup of coffee.
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Feierabend has topped out at a mesmerizing 87mph so far
This game only makes it all the more difficult to figure out why Campillo is doing what he’s doing.
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least he wears his socks the right way
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burke for starting rotation!
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on Aug 17, 2008 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lovely
Even the routine ground balls are basically stung line drives the just happen to be on the ground right at an infielder.
by lyleleander on Aug 17, 2008 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There are Mariner fans out there who support what the team did re: Washburn
Unbelievable.
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whaaaaaaaaa?
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Places like LL and USSM will forever be in the minority
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The less intelligent I am compared to the majority, the lower my chances of driving an Aston Martin in the near future
So I guess I’m cool with it.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better to steal an Aston Martin for a day than work for one for life
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried that on GTA; people shoot me.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Besides isn't the whole point of an Aston Martin to have more excitement in your life?
Hard to be more exciting than getting shot at.
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
While in an Exotic Luxury Sportscar
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait for him to blow 100 k into a car
Than not be able to reach the gas pedals.
by Robert on Aug 17, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a friend try to make a pair once.
The nail went through the sole of his shoe.
by Robert on Aug 17, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, a friend.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how you show up just to make insults.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's his specialty
that and stalking.
by Mariner John on Aug 17, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And locking his keys in the car.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you'd rather have a Corvette ZR-1 anyway
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, and if a comment of yours ever mentions a car again you're going in the box for a long time.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Abuse of power.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's not really fair
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that makes one of us
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not even sure how to respond to that
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try mean.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good idea
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fucking torrey
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beat me to it.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tory appears to be a slur against the Irish
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that sucks
I’m Irish
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That works too
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have better things to do with my time then research pohm slang
apparently you don’t
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pohm
Prisoner of Her Majesty
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have better things to do with my time then research pohm slang
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
touche
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That wouldn't be insulting towards Brits then, would it?
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not if you're the prisoners
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's weird Aussie irony
but the Aussies think it’s insulting to Brits
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try mean and clever.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not as long as your face
/coach
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can do that, Good Sir
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are very welcome, Good Sir
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least I encouraged some funny in this thread.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm ok being part of that minority
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, now that Willie's down, they can't
rightly spend any time arguing for his having a full-time spot
in the lineup, so you need something to do.
by lyleleander on Aug 17, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are Mariner fans out there who drink paint thinner to lose weight too.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 17, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We only drink coffee and commit suicide
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the rain underneath a pyroclastic cloud
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Canada
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's how I start every day
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody named "Paint"?
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I think it's time to switch to my Xbox
Because this is niether fun nor exciting. I’m gonna play Braid, I think
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, that was different.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That wasn't
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't have my hopes up.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How could you?
You know what you got yourself into with these guys, as did all of us
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kenji has six doubles in his last nine starts
It’s something?
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Morse!
Branyan’s middle name is “Oles”. That’s weird.
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yet fun.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The question mark makes that comment.
It’s goes from being dangerously close to a foolish statement, to a silly, hopeful question
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he picked up Boonie's Bat Flip...
Doom impending in 5..4..3…
My layout.spellcheckDefault goes to 11
by PositivePaul on Aug 17, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always loved the bat flip, even when he sucked
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feierabend is getting better
Span singles on a soft line drive to left fielder Raul Ibanez
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 11:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's nice to see your optimistic side.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty soon they'll just be long fly balls
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two outs at once?
It’s a goddamn miracle
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't get any better than this
The M’s are beginning to remind of that classic slogan.

"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 11:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought you were keeping track.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have been, but my calculator broke
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I decided that paying attention was a bad idea
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a good plan.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So apparently Wilkerson had a triple just now
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was fancy
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Aug 17, 2008 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it a bad thing when you line a ball off the
pitcher’s knee and the trainer doesn’t even come out?
by lyleleander on Aug 17, 2008 11:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam Everett just got a double.
ADAM EVERETT
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 11:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This feels a little like that Feierabend start against Boston last year
only this one’s taking place in a normal ballpark.
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam Everett also has a double.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you back?
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope it was fun.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glacier National Park is the most amazing place I've ever been.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Montana is definitely on my list of states to see.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's worthwhile if you stay west of Billings
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 17, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give yourself longer than five hours to see GNP.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The radio just let me know, but thanks.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be great if one of Dickey/RRS/Feierabend would actually pitch well in the rotation
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be great if I were independently wealthy, too.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not with the way this season is going.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know that a certain US Olympian is better than 3/5ths of our current rotation?
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not really fair
He’s better than 3/5ths of Major League starters.
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know, ask the Mariner fans that like Washburn
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are so clever
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Aug 17, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cito Gaston thinks AJ Burnett's likely to opt out this winter
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Be a lot easier to sign if Washburn were gone.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say "I wonder what DOV thinks about the Washburn decision" but I'm sure I already know and I'm sure it's stupid
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dr. Detecto reviewed "Music and Lyrics" on July 12th.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goodness gracious.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember when Frank Robinson broke down after some team ran wild on Matt LeCroy?
I wonder how he’d respond to this inning.
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AHAHAHAHA! I HATE THE MARINERS!
AHAHAHAHA! I HATE KENJI JOHJIMA!
AHAHAHAHA! I HATE THE MARINERS!
AHAHAHAHA! I HATE KENJI JOHJIMA!
AHAHAHAHA! I’VE FINALLY BROKEN. I’VE FLIPPED MY FUCKIN’ BEAN! I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE! AHAHAHAHAHA!
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't pass or fail the bar so much as got my noggin conked by it.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Momentary insanity is more frightening than the sustainable kind
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE GET THESE TINY WILLIE BLOOMQUIST ROBOT-ELVES OFF OF MY FACE???
MY SKIN IS MELTING.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AAAAIIIGH IT BURNS IT BURNS.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can hardly tell it's a .gif
by Mariner John on Aug 17, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a strange set of .gifs to collect.
Our TV guys blinking.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of Rizzs and one of his rug
Both are individual life forms living symbiotically
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This one is weird
how at the start Blowers suddenly jerks back to the right of the gif
The Jose Lopez Watch - 147 H, 17 BB, 39 G Left
by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, this soothes me.
He always makes me feel better.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hypnotic.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I just need to get that out.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually - my psychotic break notwithstanding - it is pretty funny in a dark, dark way.
What pisses me off the most is that I’m going to see Tropic Thunder with my girlfriend tonight right when the Rays game is beginning, and will be without internet afterwards. Right now the Rays are my only meager baseball consolation.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's always great when your favorite baseball team(s) make you wonder why you ever liked this sport in the first place
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
In between the M’s failing to dump Washburn and the Nats failing to sign Crow, and the continued legendary fail of both teams, I’m wondering why I couldn’t have gotten into football or basketball instead.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The URL contained a malformed video ID.
by Robert on Aug 17, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.

Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hockey is for people with male pattern baldness.
Who’s singing that song at the beginning? Sounds like Dave Matthews.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hockey is for people who fetishize bizarre Canadian rituals.
I consider the entire country to be an informal annex of the US.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
w/r/t beer I agree. w/r/t everything else, including free speech and health care, I disagree.
But oh shit NO POLITICS and let’s close this subthread right here and leave it at that.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bear in mind that the only things I care about in life are hockey, beer, and women, and Canada is better at two of them
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you've ever spent any time vacationing in Montreal as a single man (as I have), that could actually be three.
WOOO PARTY CITY.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get LL to pay for your flight up here.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was what the fee was for
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barely able to cover the cost of the room
We should’ve charged more.
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to do something more exciting than a Q&A with snacks
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which group is this?
If it’s Rush, I will somehow find a way to ban you even though that’s impossible in every way I can think of.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone's not paying attention to every comment.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honey, I walked in late.
Hook me up with the backstory.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BRMC or Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
Another thing that the three guys who agree on everything agree upon. Except Jeff can’t go to the show in Seattle and so Graham is taunting him, which you will see above.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want this season to be over soon.
by Mariner John on Aug 17, 2008 12:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I fear the offseason will be worse though.
by Mariner John on Aug 17, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
M's offseason FA contracts/trade moves:
C: Paul LoDuca
LF: Adam Dunn (6 yrs/$80 million)
SS: Miguel Tejada (traded to Astros for Morrow and RRS)
DH: Ibanez (3 yrs/$30 million)
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mom sends a text just to say pitching sucks.
Yes, good job Mom.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh

"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaydrian.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BAAHAHA SPAN!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently they just needed to wake up.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Jeff does a Top 50 worst Mariner moments this off season.
And that Matt/Graham use their wizardry to work out, to the nearest hour, exactly when the M’s lowest point of the season was.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Aug 17, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I ever felt worse than I did when Hunter robbed that home run
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine than img src: HalmitionhomerunoffPutzinthesecondfuckinggameoftheyear.gif"
by Robert on Aug 17, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that was also bad
Hunter felt worse.
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is Halmition?
I can’t find him when I search B-Ref. Has he been sent down to the minors since then?
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy hell.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Uhh...what is going on?
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to admit, this uncharacteristic homer barrage is impressive.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well done, NP
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 12:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau pushed the game out of reach.
Clearly MVP material.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ironically enough, he's putting up a better performance than his "MVP" (note scare quotes) campaign.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lopez hasn't been himself since the benching.
Rigglepuke shattered the confidence of a young man who can’t afford it.
by mw3 on Aug 17, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rauuuuuul
can’t get it!
More adventures in LF
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That made me grin.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I read that as 'warning' and it still fit.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strangly, so did I.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Aug 17, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think everyone did.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did the exact same thing. In fact, I believe that your interpretation is the proper usage.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to fight this occurence as much as we fight global warming.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Key difference: global warming is at least somewhat disputed.
Nobody disputes the terrifying consequences of Batista warming.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not saying that those disputes are justified, just they're out there.
Whereas, can you name a single person on the planet who doesn’t weep in terror at the prospect of Tits coming into a game right now?
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Opposing managers don't count.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has he been up to more exploits recently?
I missed the place where he endorsed Tits.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see no reason to let him out.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lanterman has also been boxed for two weeks
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was his offense?
I have trouble keeping track.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why are you asking Jeff?
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His mom.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The point is that conversation openings like this are bad
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough. Let's STC right here.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His girlfriend?
My layout.spellcheckDefault goes to 11
by PositivePaul on Aug 18, 2008 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just stoping in to say
I’ve been watching the game on MLBtv, and I really don’t mind the Twins broadcasting crew, they actually seem to know a little about what their talking about, and aren’t saying as much stupid shit as I usually hear
by mariners124m on Aug 17, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What program do you use for these?
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can positively SENSE the pride emanating off of that play.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love the frustration from Rick: Can't anyone here throw a strike?
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Casey Stengel, as manager of the '62 Mets: "Can't anybody here play this game?"
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even more appropriate.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just how hot are these Twins?
Too hot if you ask me.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 17, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe this site got more traffic in July than in April
What the hell is wrong with you guys?
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it's probably driven by me alone.
I thrive on the catastrophic failure of my favorite teams.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have all this faith that your writing will make the season bearable.
No pressure.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We enjoy the agony.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sent out an e-mail to some friends about tRA.
That’s probably the difference.
by Teej on Aug 17, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOOK OUT LOOK OUT IT'S THE MARINER TRAIN
WOOOOO
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I think it's not a train, it's really a yacht.
A leaky yacht.
And the noise it makes is “TOOT TOOT!”
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it's baleful *TOOT*
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only they'd DH this motherfucker he'd be incredibly valuable.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
for then the runs he brings in with his bat would not be offset by the runs he lets in with his leaden glove
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 for 4. Nice Raul.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That groundout was Silva approved.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Raul is being selfish
he should have just moved the runners along
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So Bonser would be a pretty smart guy to go after this offseason
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Everything I fear as a fan I welcome as a writer
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's important to suffer for your art.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit FSN..No POLITICS!!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's gonna be tough for Batista to lose this game
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't underestimate his powers
Where there’s a Miguel there’s a way!
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can totally see it happening.
Scoreless inning + five run rally + stupid decision to bring him next inning = loss.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should create a stat for him...similar to a hold, but it's for a sucky pitcher who makes the loss more unbearable.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smallest consolation: Jesus catfucking Christ are the Red Sox ever getting spanked.
Screw you, Josh Beckett.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Beckett, this is weird
Gameday’s data source has his LD% as 18.2%
BIS has his LD% as 24.6%
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a fairly significant difference.
Wonder what’s going on?
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One may be all LD and the other may be those not caught?
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The GB% is the same (40.6% vs. 39.8%)
FB’s and LD’s are getting confused.
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd have to figure out a new better name for my HITf/x pitching stat :(
bRA? badass Run Average?
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this, more than any other respectable reason is the sad truth about why...
…some stats just don’t take off.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least tremendous Run Average is a great name for a statistic*
*Not tRA’s actual expansion.
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Graham, we can think of a better modifier than "tremendous."
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How queer.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oscar Wilde takes offense to this statement.

"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If somebody would ACTUALLY explain to me how to shrink image sizes (as in WHERE to insert the key phrase in the link) I would happily do so.
As it is, I am pathetically bad at HTML.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
After the img src, put 'width=200' inside the tag
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
img src?
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at the HTML after you insert a picture
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of which,
can’t you guys program the link to include the html code with the width change?
by Wilder. on Aug 17, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
img width= 200 src="http://etc"
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just tried it here and failed.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did it! WOO!
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[img src="whatever" width=whatever]
Except with < not [
by Graham on Aug 17, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big difference for Miguel Batista as well
Based on a few people I’ve looked at, BIS has a significantly stricter definition of what counts as a line drive.
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn..Cairo threw a fastball to Jose..nice recovery though.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lucky.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They'll still bench him.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm off to the Del Mar horse races.
Everyone make sure that the Rays win.
by Teej on Aug 17, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK I'm back.
I bet $48 million on a workhorse that finished dead-last. I’m so boned.
by Teej on Aug 17, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what? LaHair?
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any chance we see Tuglett in this game?
by HARRYP09 on Aug 17, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He listened.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Yuni draws a walk...
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MY GOD I CAN'T BELIEVE IT HAPPENED
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Four straight, too!
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When somebody walks on four straight pitches I'm much more inclined to blame it all on the pitcher
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, except I'm looking at Gameday and seeing at least two pitches that Yuni would normally hack at.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa!
Looking outside to check for raining toads
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Mulder, toads just fell from the sky."
[/X-files dork]
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This possibility of winning is toying with my head.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Never mind then.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'MON GUYZ LET'S GET TITS THE LOSS HERE!
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Raul Ibanez three run homer? To put Tits in line for the loss?
Make it happen.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Two Miguels are better than one
Ahhhhh the bottomless depth on our bench
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Five for Five?!?
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
False hope?
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want a lead to blow here.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Trade Trade Trade
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 17, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it Beltre
swing at stuff IN THE STRIKE ZONE not out of it
by IceStormV1 on Aug 17, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's it, Adrian, I'm giving my shirt back.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry ac...Adrian hurt me.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Nathan is pretty damn good.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AJ Pierzynski is laughing somewhere off in the darkness.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere Red is crying inconsolably
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHY LOSING IS A GOOD THING (other than he who must not be named)
Both the Sox and the Twins are 1.5 out of the WC lead behind Boston. Both are winning today while the Sox are getting crushed. If they both hold on and Boston loses, they’re only .5 games up in the WC. Which means The Impossible Dream (both Sox and Yanks out of playoffs) is one step closer to reality.
Think positive, my friends.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You seem to have recovered remarkably well from your earlier outburst
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't root for the teams I do without having a remarkably resilient personality.
I usually let it roll off my back, but every now and then it just builds up.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Red Sox used everyone in their bullpen except Delcarmen.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would the ESPN studios implode if that happened?
by lyleleander on Aug 17, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping they would toss themselves off the highest buildings in Beijing a la the promise of the Chinese Olympics gymnastics coach.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Rays/Marlins World Series would amuse me
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rays/Brewers would be ideal in terms of two teams I could actually be happy with winning.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this idea, but it gives Fox night terrors.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 17, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tallest building in Beijing, my friend.
Tallest building in Beijing.
There is only one honorable way out.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have walked Nick Punto and Adam Everett four times
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well you have to give them their due for being remarkably tough plate presences.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game is just a giggle.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching JJ struggle is like a child watching a man in a Santa suit do lines off the small of a prostitute's back
by Jeff on Aug 17, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For purposes of this example, imagine that it's a Thai tranny prostitute.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So J.J. is back to full on sucking now, I guess?
Great.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Potential tying run...in LaHair.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
or potential game ending GIDP
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Jeffie, do something.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh, it was borderline
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LET him have his emotion.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is not what I meant by do something...
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Something! Something!
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
....AAAAAND the game improbably limps onwards.
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Such tittilation!
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was undramatic.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 17, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not with a bang, but with a whimper
"Maybe Chief has to go and grab somebody from his neck and throw him into the wall."
by esoteric on Aug 17, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn!
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A moral victory
They showed grit, pride, heart, desire, 110% effort, determination, insert cliches and platitudes…….
Bloomquistism
"When I'm a evaluating a player the first three things I look at are: Character, character, and character."
-Charles Armstrong esq.
by Big Jared on Aug 17, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeeez...
10-game losing steak for the Nationals? Lame.
by ThundaPC on Aug 17, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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