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8/4: Open Game Thread

Minnesota Twins at Seattle Mariners, Aug 4, 2008 7:10 PM PDT





W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Miguel Batista 4-11 27 18 0 0 1 2 91.0 113 74 65 15 59 57 6.43 1.89


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Glen Perkins 8-3 16 16 0 0 0 0 96.1 113 47 45 12 25 50 4.20 1.43

One of these pitchers specializes in throwing the ball over the plate all the time and seeing what happens. One of these pitchers may or may not specialize in throwing the ball.

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I'm hoping for a Jarrod Washburn-like

“improvement” that’ll allow us to unload ‘tits during the offseason.

by redwolf75 on Aug 4, 2008 6:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm hoping to win the lotto.

Any other pipe-dreams we can talk about?

by BrianL on Aug 4, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I posted on the Minn. vs. Seattle preview string.

But I thought it was the game thread, now I feel really stupid. My pipe dream would be making that post disappear. Like it never happened.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow Nick Punto is batting 2nd

If you suck today, Miguel, you simply fail at baseball forever.

by Gomez on Aug 4, 2008 6:31 PM PDT reply actions  

fun fact

his walk up music is running down a dream by tom petty

by Matthew on Aug 4, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I enjoyed this fun fact.

Feel free to provide more.

I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 4, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Looking at this lineup

I see a team with some hope, but it’s stuck inbetween two walls of suckage called Vidro and Batista

by IceStormV1 on Aug 4, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions  

It's the blackhole at SS.

Everything is stuck in the gravity well Yuni has created.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yesterday's pregame was much better.

Roy Corcoran is soooo country. He talked about roasting a pig using a bedspring. Said he was from Louisiana, but from the accent I never would have guessed La. Tennessee maybe.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

It's okay, Jeff.

Seahawks preseason starts soon. John Morgan will be able to console you and sing about the virtues of a well-run team.

You can find happiness again.

by BrianL on Aug 4, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

This game will be made better by...

More hops. The commercials… the commercials…

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Huh.

I didn’t realize Ibanez was OPSing above .800 (by the way FSN crew thank you for using OPS).

by BrianL on Aug 4, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Mike Blowers is making shit up

He never struck out against Jack Morris three times in a game.

by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 4, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep

He did strike out looking against Morris twice in a game. Probably the one he’s referring to.

by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 4, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

memory isn't the best tool for statistical analysis

... besides, in his current job, I would make up all kinds of crap just to help the time pass.

It isn’t like he can just keep asking “what the fuck is Vidro doing in the line up! seriously people?”

by mark sobba on Aug 4, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

WHAT A SHOW

It is ever gonna stop?

by Gomez on Aug 4, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's mostly sleep deprivation

I’m a couple of outs from fixing that at this point.

by Gomez on Aug 4, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm concerned.

We may have to quarantine the patients in the penalty box.

by BrianL on Aug 4, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please don't; I hear it smells in there.

I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 4, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nick Punto. Home run.

That’s all I needed to see.

Taking a nap, bbl

by Gomez on Aug 4, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

People will complain that Ichiro didn't rob that home run.

Furthermore, they will use it as proof that he is clearly declining and should be traded.

by BrianL on Aug 4, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

The Twins' version of WFB hits a HR...

yup. I’m going to do dishes and make dinner now

by mark sobba on Aug 4, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Batista sucks

At least we don't have Zito's contract.

by ColeFitz on Aug 4, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

alot

At least we don't have Zito's contract.

by ColeFitz on Aug 4, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

A new link.

To some useful information. Thanks!

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Do both?

Some of us do not go to bed at 3:30 am.

I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 4, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beer first, then bed.

I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 4, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was planning on taking tonight off.

My girlfriend had a lousy day at work and wanted to get a drink, so that plan was scrapped.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Aug 4, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Something tells me...

Staying up until 1pm is not going to be good for when I get a new job.

by Slica on Aug 4, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm terrified to go back to school.

I’m used to having to be at work by 11:30. Class will start at 9:00. My commute to work in ten minutes; my commute to school will be 45.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Aug 4, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

perkins has fewer pitches than batista has thrown balls

by Matthew on Aug 4, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Did you remember to eat tonight?

I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 4, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Excellent.

I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 4, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Beards ARE awesome

They are a glorious thing that is wasted on the general public – once upon a time, a man had to fight in two wars AND kill an exotic animal before he could honor his forefathers with a manly folicular ode to the ancient greats.

These days, any lute-strummed Asian Studies major can forget to shave for a couple weeks and call it a beard. A beard is a heirloom (some pieces of your beard should actually be trimmed from your father’s corpse and weaved into the neck-growth) not a device for plowing drunk froshes while their top-end is still attached to a beer bong.

by Jordan of Boise on Aug 4, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not merely that

The following conditions are necessary for proper beardholdery:

1) The beard must be planned prior to growth, as documented by concept art which takes into account the holder’s station and heritage
2) The growth must begin upon the completion of a major task or said task’s anniversary, including but not limited to:
a) Triumph over an ancestral foe
b) The repayment of a grudge with due satisfaction
c) the fathering of a mighty boy child
3) Beardholdery requires the utmost in dignity and posture by the holder. Tomfoolery and low mindedness besmirch the beard and demand a Shearing.

by Jordan of Boise on Aug 4, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Four games against Tampa Bay?

Wonderful. Feast on our team, Rays.

Except for Felix. Please win the game in the 10th inning after Felix has been pulled.

by BrianL on Aug 4, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Not having a Dodgers game today sucks

I just can’t get interested in non Felix starts.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Aug 4, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Gomez has 21 stolen bases

One for every time he’s reached base

by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 4, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Why why why!

Do pitchers I’ve never heard of channel Cy Young when they pitch against the M’s? I’ve been gone for an hour, and they’re still in the middle innings. Shit shit shit.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm gonna throw something out here

maybe its not the pitcher. Maybe it is the M’s line up.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Aug 4, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Try the following exercise

Go to ESPN.com team stats pages
Order by OPS
Look up OPS by position for
C, SS, DH, 1B

The results should tell you everything you need to know, when you consider that’s nearly half of the batting order.

by eponymous_coward on Aug 4, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

As a fan?

Sorry, I was mesmerized by the Birdland thing for awhile. It’s allowing me to get in touch with the spirits from beyond… must. put. Strasburg. in the. bullpen. Oh, there. There’s the answer.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Goddamnit.

Suck harder. Strasburg’s at stake here. >:(

by eponymous_coward on Aug 4, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Indeed

I am beginning to hate that name

by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 4, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know.

It’ll be even better when the M’s don’t draft him for whatever reason.

by eponymous_coward on Aug 4, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Seattle Mariners Infield!

At Shortstop, Yuniesky Betancourt!

At Second Base, Jose Lopez!

At First, Miguel Cairo!

At Third Base, Adrian Beltre!

At Slam Pig, Jose Vidro!

by Jordan of Boise on Aug 4, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   3 recs

I love Willy.

So the spelling thing. I have vague memories of a string way back about the spelling. So I do not wish to hijack this show by asking to repeat it. However, I will say this. Willy is a perfectly acceptable short form of William. And it’s similar to the masculine spelling of Billy, as in Billy the Kid. And when I think Willy, the narrator in my head says it just like Charlie Sheen says Billy in Young Guns. More Will long A, than Will, long E. Anyway, I feel it just fits his dirty pants gritty hustle more than Will-ee. It’s your site and I’m using Willy, unless I’m granted some sort of exemption. Or my skills of persuasion just changed your minds.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Acceptable names for WFB:

Willie Ballgame
Boom-Boom Bloomquist
The Pink Pony of Pep
Gritty Bear
Willie Fucking Bloomquist
AIDS wearing eyeblack

Any other sobriquets mandate a Shearing.

by Jordan of Boise on Aug 4, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Princess Willie is permittable under Exception B

Exception B epithets are permitted in response to a news article wherein a Bloomquist has demanded more playing time and/or a trade to the Senior Circuit.

by Jordan of Boise on Aug 4, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

The only thing worse that low-rent political ads

are low-rent political ads for elections in a neighboring state. One more Dino Rossi ad and you Washington fuckers get to learn about Rex Rammel.

by Jordan of Boise on Aug 4, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

EXACTLY.

I don’t want to hear about it during a Goddamned baseball game.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Aug 4, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy. Fucking. Shit.

I’m listening to the game on radio and hell has just frozen over.

Rizzs just got on the team’s case for not being patient. He sounded genuinely… annoyed.

by BrianL on Aug 4, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Does he only do that on the radio?

I’ve been listening to him promote a strike zone for… ever. Especially with Ritchie.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

That didn't take long

Next thing you know he’ll find Pearl Harbor outrageous.

by OlSalty on Aug 4, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lol. Ha ha ha ha!

The mixed feelings are hilarious!

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Recs.?

I’ve seen this many times, but haven’t figured out what it means.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

You can find them by clicking the action button.

Which, incidentally, happens to be right next to the reply button.

by BrianL on Aug 4, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rec.

Refresh. Check the line under this comment.

Finally, some recognition.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 4, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks for the clarification.

I often miss the obvious. Which I compensate for by surrounding myself with people who aren’t shy about pointing it out. And I appreciate everybody for not making feel like an idiot.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Un-believable

how do you not pitch to Cairo?

by Kevman22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

There is no floor.

Raul will re-sign with Seattle for two more years, and then sign a 3 year extension as soon as year 2 begins.

by Slica on Aug 4, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I haven't seen the opposing team use this many pitchers since...

I can’t remember when. Oh, the Twins are actually playing for something.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

You're welcome for Brendan Harris, Minnesota

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Gardenhier

The big fuck you to the M’s fans with this IBB

by Kevman22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

BE A HERO RAUL

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn you Willie

I was actually having fun

by krb on Aug 4, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

You better noit score this much when we play you.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

It's a four game series

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

But Edwin jackson is pitching...

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is he really better than Bedard and Dickey?

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bedard is broken.

Dickey is awesome, but Jackson is better.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Aug 4, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

They overestimate Jackson.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damnit Willie

At least we don't have Zito's contract.

by ColeFitz on Aug 4, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHA! WILLIE!

Is it bad that I LOVED that base running mistake?

by Kevman22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I turn on the game and the inning ends.

why am i such bad luck.

I have eight watches. None of them are fake.

by RafaelCarmona22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Rizz practically swallowed his tongue making that play call.

I’m just going to pretend this inning is every game this season.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Next inning:

M’s go down 1-2-3 on 4 pitches…

by Kevman22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I have two LCD monitors on my desk.

One 24” wide, one regular 19”. Running into the wide screen on an HDMI switch is a PS3 and a 360 as well as my primary computer. The regular monitor is connected to my TV machine.

by BrianL on Aug 4, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Percoset again.

I should probably step away from the computer.

Finally, some recognition.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 4, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, I think we need an en masse LL drunk thread

Make sure Graham is stocked up with gingles, NOLA has rum, and so on.

by eponymous_coward on Aug 4, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.

And sometimes Kombucha.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Aug 4, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I buy electronics

I have eight watches. None of them are fake.

by RafaelCarmona22 on Aug 4, 2008 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

O's: FUck your saves record

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 9:58 PM PDT reply actions  

;_;

You’re mean.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're a whore.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fuck, O = Y

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

;_;

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

"And obviously the biggest inning this year...by far"

I wish I could be a fly on the wall when Niehaus is off the air.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 10:01 PM PDT reply actions  

No.

Finally, some recognition.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 4, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is this a stadium beer?

Pity there’s no drinking guide to Safeco any more…

by eponymous_coward on Aug 4, 2008 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your point being?

The sun’s past the yardarm well before then.

by eponymous_coward on Aug 4, 2008 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, but the idea is

- get mild buzz on BEFORE game on cheaper beer outside stadium
- drink maintenance beer during game to maintain buzz

As opposed to paying $8 for beer during the game to get to that point.

Drinking and the Mariners at Safeco: science and art.

by eponymous_coward on Aug 4, 2008 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have my face mashed up to the screen.

I still can’t figure it out, but I’m frightened.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn it.

I really have no power over him.

Finally, some recognition.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 4, 2008 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go back to shopping Bonds head on the cat

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy shit!!

I have no idea what this means, but I’m never going to be the same person.

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's... it's...

Mickey Mouse with the DT’s?

by dpseadv on Aug 4, 2008 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's what happens when a mommy and a daddy have sex on acid.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 4, 2008 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

BTW, am I the only one who gets Glenn and Vince Perkins confused?

Or, alternatively, am I the only one who knows who they both are?

by Mariner John on Aug 4, 2008 10:19 PM PDT reply actions  

According to Larry Stone

Morrow was pulled into Mel Sottlemeyer’s office “reportedly to go over some options of his eventual transition to the rotation” after the game.

by BrianL on Aug 4, 2008 11:26 PM PDT reply actions  

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