8/5: Open Game Thread
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 6:13 PM PDT
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Brad Wilkerson, 4/19-4/29: .421/.476/.579
Brad Wilkerson, 4/30: Cut
Greg Norton, 4/13-4/27: .438/.500/.563
Greg Norton, 4/30: Cut
Richie Sexson, 6/2-7/8: .247/.370/.330
Richie Sexson, 7/10: Cut
Jose Vidro, 7/19-8/4: .340/.354/.489
Jose Vidro, 8/5: Cut
All four of these players were cut during what could be considered - for them - stretches of pretty good performance. Presumably this is because the Mariners (correctly) didn't believe said stretches accurately reflected any sort of improvement in the players' respective skillsets. Which makes you wonder why they waited so long to make each move if they were already planning on the DFAs ahead of time. If you're planning on letting someone go, and you're not going to let him change your mind with a stretch of inflated statistics, why wait? What purpose does that serve?
Ordinarily, when the Mariners keep a struggling player in the lineup, they'll justify it by saying they're trying to get the guy going. Don't believe their lies. Each of these four players "got it going" and still wound up out of a job. The Mariners have their reasons for why they do things, but don't think for a second that they'll ever let us know what they are. All we can really do as outsiders is guess.
At least their thought processes have recently been leading to some pretty good news. God, today rocks.
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I know this wasn't true
but part of me wanted to believe that Vidro was constantly trotted out in the clean-up spot so we could ensure winning “the sweepstakes,” (see, we don’t have to mention his name).
Now we’ve gone and put ourselves in a good position to get better. This late in the season, I’m not sure how I feel about this.
Don't know about Wilkerson and Norton
But with Sexson and Vidro, it’s remotely plausible that they wanted to give the veterans a chance to leave on a somewhat positive note rather than end their tenure with the Mariners in the middle of a slump.
Which might help them get picked up by another team.
I was thinking that, too. Bavasi was always the kind of guy who wanted to give a player every chance to succeed somewhere else.
I'm so happy over today's events and I'm looking at a small sample size,
but I’m starting to think Lee Pelekoudas might be a solid GM. I’m probably just comparing him to his predecessor and therefore anyone not named Sabean would look good, but I’m lacking my standard feeling of impending doom.
If Joba is going to miss significant time
And they don’t put Washburn on waivers very soon after that news breaks, they are unbelievably dumb.
What is this strange sensation.....
Is this…..hope?
I'm blaming JI
for the rain delay in St Louis. 90 degrees and raining is crap.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
He probably blames you.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
It's back.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm blaming JI if the Cards don't beat the Dodgers.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
The Dodgers put out their best possible lineup
and score 0 runs. Life is cruel.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
Has the crowd cheered Manny yet when he's scratching his ass?
Because they give him a standing ovation for everything else.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Except for that first home run, when they gave him a fucking
by Gomez on Aug 5, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I'm not sure if that is my worst typo ever, or my best.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
I was without DirecTV this weekend
so I dunno. And I’m at work right now.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
It was disgusting.
At one point, they cheered him when he struck out.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Maybe it was mock cheers
like they do for Andruw Jones when he makes contact with the ball?
Meh, okay so the LA fans suck.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
They did give Jones mock cheers, and there was certainly a difference.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Or wonderous!
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
It could even be the tagline.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a fun lineup.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions
That was a good one yesterday
I’m interested to see how they intend to follow up the performance. I say 2-hit shut out.
Genuinely annoyed before the game, that is.
I would have been annoyed after the fact had I missed last night’s game.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 5, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't get your hopes up
Raul is staying in LF apparently.
Yup
Apparently the Coddle Veterans At All Costs movement is still alive and well. Since Raul hates to DH and takes SOOOOOO much pride in his fielding, he’s staying in LF.
That being said, it’s not going to matter when he leaves as a FA (please please PLEASE let this happen).
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Talk about House more than baseball.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 5, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey
I didn’t pick it. The original suggestion was “Ranger Express”, which I vetoed because I didn’t want a Nolan Ryan connotation.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 5, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
If you had that name, your ads would probably be for Panda Express.
Consider yourself lucky.
And why don’t you get to pick it? Aren’t you the site’s main honcho?
IIRC
Jeff chose the least offensive name for this fine web log.
by Mariner John on Aug 6, 2008 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
He was due.
That was a great at-bat to listen to.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
ALERT! ALERT! NATIONALS INEXPLICABLY WINNING YET AGAIN.
Chance to advance in [Stanislavski]* Sweepstakes imminent.
From now on we’ll use this instead of Str*rg. If you can’t figure it out, then lame.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Not even close.
You forget how awesome the Nats were for the first half of 2005. At one point they swept three series in a row for a sweep of sweeps – 11 games, IIRC.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Yeah I was just kidding
It would be pretty hilarious if 4 games was actually their longest winning streak.
You're doing what Jeff wants.
Once opinion turns against him, he’ll reveal his devious plan to make you all look like sheep.
I am not a LLemming
And you fuckers ruined the Rays for me. I’ve been rooting for them for years and the year they finally get good, I can’t enjoy it.
Also, I resent that "you fuckers"
I could care less about the Rays, as long as they keep the RS and Y out of the playoffs. Watch where you point that thing.
This image is frightening.
Please use it for a paintshop.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
You had this ready to go all day, didn't you?
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The final solution is reserved for level 6 clowns, according to Jeff's chart.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Archive search clowns.
But be warned.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
He couldn't deal with fiddlecat, and you want him to do that?
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
He needs to understand what he's got himself into.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
That was disturbing to an unprepared mind.
And thanks for the search tip. Last time I did a google search and got a squirrel on a motorcycle. Never enough squirrels on motorcycles. And a apparently they like water skiing.
It's not necessarily safer to use the LL search.
But sometimes Robert will find it for you, if he’s in an archivist mood.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Be forewarned: it is among the funniest flowcharts Jeff has ever made.
And he’s made a bunch.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Today I need funny like Yuni needs a tall glass of bench.
But the DFA of Vidro did much to improve my mood.
I fucking hate the way this site converts "*"s into bold font.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Coletti's been spayed by ownership, and Sabean may be dumb but he's not THAT dumb.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
I kinda doubt it
If he could play a position maybe someone would, but since he can’t I don’t see how he helps any team.
The only question to ask is: does any team currently have a worse option at DH?
And the answer OF COURSE NOT FOR FUCK’S SAKE WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MINDS WOULD BE PUTTING SOMEONE LIKE JOSE VIDRO AT DH????
sigh...other than us, I guess.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Neither can I.
But I figure someone might think they can use him as a switch-hitting pinch-hitter or something.
Subthread closed.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I love the promotions.
If the Mariners turn a triple-play, some kid gets a vacation or something. Way to get kids all pumped over something that has a 0.0000001% chance of happening. Pricks.
Is that the one that gets the spa vacation?
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe. I wasn't listening too closely.
Whatever it is, it should be worth about $4 million to get any reasonable person excited about the prospect, given those odds.
I was going to mention that, but then I realized the M's did exactly that yesterday.
But yes, in general, it’s the Mariners. Seven runs in a game is an anomoly.
Good work Jeffie.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions
Anyone else having trouble posting in a timely matter?
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions
That was an ugly swing.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Nice work RA
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions
I'm calling it right now: the Sox are not catching the Rays.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
I JUST MEANT THAT THE SOX ARE PASTY AND WHITE AND DON'T GET OUT IN THE SUN ENOUGH DOOD.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED
I fucking hate you Mariners
Mark Grace will never get a job with the Pirates.
Because holy crap he is ROASTING them right now. Wow.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Paraphrasing
“I don’t know what the goals of the Pirates have been Darron. If they’re goals were to produce bad bad teams, and to be in last place every single year, then they succeeded. You see these guys Darron(pointing out a group of Pirates fans in the crowd)? You see these guys? They don’t deserve this. They don’t deserve the crap product that they’ve had to endure. The bad teams, the bad draft picks, the bad trades, the bad signings. They don’t deserve it. What are those guys thinking? I mean, come on. It’s a great city to play in Darron, and a beautiful ballpark. But it’s been some bad bad teams in Pittsburgh. Those fans don’t deserve that. I hope it gets better.”
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Also: there are some Pirates fans out there who hold to a conspiracy theory belief that the Pirates have INTENTIONALLY tried to lose for the last decade
Because it’s cheaper and easier (what with revenue sharing) than having to put a competitive team on the field and run the risk of raising expectations.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
But KC at least has some promising young pieces in Greinke, Soria, Butler, Gordon, Bannister, etc.
The Pirates don’t have shit. And they play in the NL, in a historically weak division (though it’s strong this year). No excuse.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
KC has had promising players for aeons.
They still suck.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
We may be stupid, but at least we're not cheap.
Hey, it’s something at least.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
This will be the 16th year in a row that the Pirates finish below .500.
At least we’ve had a little taste of success.
They won three straight division titles from 1990 to 1992.
Then Bonds left after the last one, and they’ve been miserable since. Obviously Bonds had an awesome clubhouse presence and made everyone around him better.
Doumit has been a beast
Though that probably has a lot to do with the .358 babip.
After the Super Bowl and with the Penguins becoming dominant...
Those fans dont deserve jack shit now.
Oh my god, you people need to quit bitching about that Superbowl.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
From me or just in general?
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
From you.
I remember you going on rants about it in the past…
Robert would be proud.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
I was actually referring him remember rants I have done in the past.
I remember it too, but it was like 2 years ago, I didn’t expect anybody else to remember.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
I used to think I had grown tired of bitching about the super bowl
but than I watched a replay of it last week and broke my bluetooth.
Oh Adrian.
Why do you love that slider low and away so much?
Zach Duke just did the most obvious balk ever.
Came to home like he was throwing a pitch, step towards home, and was even still looking at the plate, and yet he threw to first. Ump called it. Weird. Did he just forget you can’t do that?
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Fernando Tatis hit two homers today.
Fernando Tatis was hitting .312/.358/.497 coming into that game.
Fernando Tatis.
Somebody explain this to me.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
BUT GRETZKY GETS THE REBOUND
HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES!
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The guy is old enough to have been a starter for the Expos...IN 2002.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Yay Loafie!
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions
You know who else hits home runs?
Johnson. As in Nick Johnson.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy crap, the Dbacks 3rd base coach is Tracy Morgan.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
You sure it's not Brian Fellows?
I fucking hate you Mariners
That was my first thought.
They have Lee Tingsly(the name he is going under) mic’d and when Duke balked, he “Hey! He balked!” and he sounded just like Brian Fellows.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Gasp.
LaHair’s results in his first 33 at-bats aren’t sustainable!?
HAHA...Yuni put everything he had into that swing.
I fucking hate you Mariners
Fuck you Yuni and your crappy warning track power.
You broke my heart. But I have a new guy now. Jose Lopez treats me right, and he’s way better then you’ll ever be.
ummmm
You do realize that attaching yourself Lopez at this point in the season is like marrying an alcoholic right before she heads off to Vegas for a weekend with the girls.
Why am I the one who needs to be convinced here?
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
It's hard to change your pre-conceived beliefs.
It’s okay Graham, we’re here for you.
Did you guys know Beltre actually IS a bust?
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
ZOMG!
What about Bryan LaHair!? IS HE GOING TO BE GOOD!?
But Shin-Shoo Choo didn't. DAMN YOU BAVASI!
:Shakes fist:
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
CHOO IS GOING TO BE A FIRST BALLOT HALL OF FAMER
WHAT DID YOU DO, BILL!?
ASDRUBAL CABRERA IS THE NEXT OMAR VIZQUEL!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
We Lemming Jeff.
You…not so much.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
It's funny, because you can count the number of times Jeff and I have disagreed about baseball on 0 hands
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Somehow I knew this would be the response.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The Cunab doesn't either, but that isn't stopping him.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Little Nicky Punto
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Head first slide?
Dumb ass.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions
Good job Jose!
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions
A classic.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
So one day
I plan on organising an LL invasion of Safeco. We all have to sit in pairs, and each of the pair must carry an Everett face and a rally dino.
And then whenever we rally we all do that gif at once. It would be amazing.
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I can imagine the mass looks of confusion.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
We expect you to organize a Fiddlecat barrage at the Trop.
You have no excuse.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Fiddlecat has been on a "Sign Barry" poster all ready at the Trop.
Unfortunately it didn’t get on TV.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 5, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
If enough people bring out Fiddlecat at once, you can't ignore it.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
This is a frightening, frightening thought.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
We would stun them.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Worse, Blowers would pick up on it and average-to-homely looking women would start bringing pandering "Rally Dino" signs to the park.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
I'm totally in.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Aug 5, 2008 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
Baseball is fun again.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions
Congrats Ibanez on your meaningless milestone.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Well I knew that was coming 45 seconds before it happened.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions
What is this emotion I'm feeling?
Someone help me…it’s not apathy. What is it?
OMG, get Richie back..he has a lot of HR at Safeco!
I fucking hate you Mariners
Defense loses the S- word sweepstakes.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
I love it when other teams look dumb.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions
I guess Jeffie is going to do something.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions
Yep, there he goes. Lovely.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions
You know, I'll kind of miss Raul when he's gone. I'm not being sarcastic, either.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
With a .391 OBP
LEADOFF HITTER!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
For some reason I expected the bat to explode.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Everyone bring their books to the game this Sunday!
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
At least, I think that's what he said.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Mariners website sucks.
I swear that KOMO just told me to bring children’s books to the game on Sunday, but now I’m confused.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 5, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Brandon Webb so far:8 inning shutout
20 groundouts
2 flyouts
5 hits
2 K’s
0 walks
87 pitches
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
3-3 for Reed.
Nice.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
It should definitely be in slow motion.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 6, 2008 7:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Nationals comfortably losing once again. STANISLAVSKI....FADING....
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
...FADING…
Pirates coming back in the 9th, Dodgers coming back in the 9th.
Blood pressure rising…
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
K! WEBBY YOU BEAUTIFUL MOTHERFUCKER!
ONE MORE!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
K!!!!! FUCK YEAH!
BRANDON FUCKING WEBB!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
If Manny Rameriz hits a home run here, I'll never forgive you JI.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Dear Lee Pelekoudas
I love RA Dickey more than any rational fan should. Therefore, it should be known that if you do not offer Dickey a 2 year contract with an $800,000 signing bonus, I will personally drive to your office and force you to swallow three gallons of vegemite.
(I still implore you to do this, Kubel home run aside)
Yours,
Brian
by BrianL on Aug 5, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Die Loney Die!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
ISRINGHAUSEN YOU MISERABLE PRICK!
FIELD THE FUCKING BALL YOU ASSCLOWN!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
GET A DOUBLE PLAY OR I'LL END YOUR MISERABLE LIFE!
RYAN FRANKLIN IS WARMING UP THE IN BULLPEN FOR FUCKS SAKE!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
These announcers sound so sad.
It’s bumming me out a little.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
RYAN FRANKLIN IS COMING IN TO SAVE THE FUCKING DAY!
Damn you JI! This is all your fault!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
A guy on M's message boards gave me a link to the cockpunch creator.
I spent about 45 minutes looking at all his gifs. Pretty funny. Wish I had bookmarked it.
RYAN FRANKLIN CAN'T SAVE THE DAY??? HOW FUCKING SHOCKING!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
We still got the bottom of the 9th.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
And Albert bats third.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Who the fuck is Cory Wade?
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
I have no excuse for this failure.
Someone penalty box me for five minutes.
I was going to respond to this.
But got bitten by that FF3 problem. All that dead air for matchup calls to the bullpen, and my computer shut me down. Probably for the better.
I just don't want the Yankees in the playoffs.
Please baseball gods? Please? I don’t know what that’s like. I want to experience it.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
I know we hate Boston more, but I just want to see a Yankeeless playoffs once.
We can worry about Boston after that. Just keep the Yankees out.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Tampa taking a playoff spot makes two dreams come true
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Wouldn't you prefer a Red Soxless playoff to a Yankeeless playoff?
I sure as hell as would.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
As much as I'd prefer 2000 Eliza Dushku to 2001 Eliza Dushku
which is to say, either way, sexy party
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm sorry, she just doesn't do much for me.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Yeah, but I've seen that. I know what that's like.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
But this "new-look" PURE UNADULTERATED LILYWHITE EVIL Red Sox team...I crave to see their humiliation.
I crave it.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
And if the Wild Card comes from the AL Central
It’s like Eliza Dushku invited you to a threesome with Amber Heard.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I've said this before but
The Rays sweeping the Yankees in the ALCS, celebrating in Yankee Stadium’s last game than having them miss it in the first year of the new stadium would be much more enjoyable in the long run.
wr9iong
The Yankees officially missing the playoffs in their last game in Yankee Stadium would be MUCH better.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Raul Ibanez, holy shit.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Spirioid if you give up any runs here, I will choke you like Beltre did in Minnesota in 2005.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
I'm liking how Dickey either blows chunks or slays, no real in between.
But I’m a sucker for the soft tossers.
Ryan Franklin vs Manny Rameriz. 2 outs, game on the line.
Oh god.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Current Padre Josh Banks claims to throw eight pitches
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow. I've got a book around here someplace about a pitcher like that.
A couple anecdotes in the book anyway. Wish I could remember a bit of it, pretty funny stuff.
I've read that Matthew Christie could pick up any pitch in about 5 minutes.
But he was really really good.
Ok Molina, pretend it's the NLCS.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Oh and hey, R.A. Dickey's turned in another solid start. Ho-hum.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
AND HERE COMES THE.............Rangers?
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
COME ON SHUMAKER! ANY HIT WILL DO!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Goddamn you JI.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Frank Caliendo playing at the Emerald Queen.
How’d FrankTv work out for yeah Caliendo?
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
The Emerald Queen is where your career goes to die when you're over the hill, right?
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Rizz liked Yuni taking that first pitch.
“Normally he like to offer at that first pitch.’ I guess that’s how he describes swinging from the heels.
Niehaus called him first pitch Yuni today.
This might be late.
Way out of sync here.
I’m just going to go back to coding.
His 1st% could have changed since then
(It has not.)
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
See?
There’s no reason to ever change an opinion. Look at data once. That’s good enough.
I'm breaking up the rhythm with my comments.
It’s like putting somebody new into a tight double play combo. I’ll stop with the questions.
Questions are good
Don’t be afraid to ask us anything related to baseball.
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Questions are good
Don’t be afraid to ask us anything related to baseball.
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Questions are stupid
Never ask us about baseball.
Yeah, just read this thread and shut up
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Bookmarked!
This is good info. It’ll probably answer most of my questions, before leading me to about 10 more. Thanks!
I wasn't sure I was reading that correctly, thanks.
Anecdotal evidence wise, seems like his first pitch swinging is always in play, always an out.
I love Dave.
Maybe now that he’s in the HOF he’ll uncork a little now and then. Not like he needs the votes anymore.
They need to cut Silva now that Turbo is gone
and it should get back to normal
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh....swing and a miss there Ichiro.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Jason Kubel. Fernando Tatis.
What a weird day.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
End it Albert. Pretend the Dodgers are Brad Lidge and destroy their souls.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
You're not supposed to swing at that Albert.
Goddamnit JI.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Does anyone know where Delmon Young's power went?
Did Vidro mistake it for a hotdog?
"People do things other than throw to people standing on it?!"
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
RYAN LUDWICK YOU HAPPY BASTARD! DODGERS LOSE!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
One of the most surprisingly developments of the season has been Ryan Ludwick's failure to regress back to suck again.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
O I C IT'S LIKE A TWILIGHT ZONE ENDING ALL COUNTER TO EXPECTATIONS 'N STUFF
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
You expected JJ to be dominant?
It’s not 2007 any more.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't expect dominance. I guess maybe I did expect an out.
Now and then there’s a fool such as I.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
The DL provides a convenient little loophole
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I prefer
Putz to DL
RRS up
Beluga Tits to pen to close
That should make 9th innings amusing.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Dickey just can't catch a break.
It’s situations like these that make me appreciate metrics, hopefully he looks better on paper than his w/l.
Earlier in the game?
How many outfielders get close to that ball?
*new sinker that makes him a different pitcher
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
COOL!
I vote he turns into Pedro Martinez, circa 1999.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
That is one of the funniest posts I've seen from Geoff in ages.
Deliberately trolling his own commenters.
The 8th has back spasms?
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Is there an echo in here?
In the 8th?
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
You can never have enough Christopher Walken.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Ryan Ludwick saved your ass.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
It's nice having three MVPs
plus the best outfield in baseball to take away all those Joel doubles.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't like Jason Isringhausen.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
I choose to remember him as he was.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Did Ichiro just glide back to 2nd?
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Blown Save #6.
Bobby “Don’t beat yourself up over it.”
J.J. “I am doing everything you’re saying, I just can’t seem to get my command back.”
Bobby “Did you convince them to have a J.J. Goatee Night?”
J.J. “Yes. But they called it Soul Patch night. Come to think of it, things really haven’t been the same since.”
Bobby “They did that for me once. My career was destroyed soon afterwards.”
J.J. “Then why did you convince me to do one too?!?”
Bobby “Ahhh…now they’ll finally forget about me. Gottarun”
J.J. “Bobby? Are you there? Bobby? Pookums?”
If some alien force has taken the real J.J. to close for the Martian Triple-Breasted Mutants Baseball Team, please return him post-haste.
"GO BALL" is one of the top 10 greatest Mariner calls ever.
And that includes Niehaus.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
JOSE LOPEZ IN THE 8TH!!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Bring Morrow in to close it out!
Oh wait.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
You could almost detect Sims preparing his “Out at the plate” line.
by J.W. Pezzino on Aug 5, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I know.
It’s why I come here.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice job cameraman.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Could be worse...
I coulda made a reference to ‘Lope-dog’ from “Dont Be A Menace” featuring the WAYANS brothers.
In other news, Detroit is made of fail.
You think Putz is bad? Check their clusterfuck out.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Dude, it was Joel Zumaya who blew it this time.
They had a 2-run lead going into the bottom of the 14th. Zumaya let four runs score, including a walk-off 3-run homer to Nick Swisher.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Holy christ.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Wait, WTF?
That was a good splitter?
Moar, plz
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 10:12 PM PDT reply actions
K!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
K!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Daily Off Topic threads.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
I love them and I don't even read them
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel off topicness is no fun if you plan on it.
Lesser of evils I suppose.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't care if it's less fun as long as it's less pervasive
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
It would best best if people behave.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Are ZOMG POLITICS subjects allowed in the off-topic threads?
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
So, to be clear, ZOMG NO POLITICS is a site-wide ban?
Just want to be clear.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely
All the same rules apply in the off-topic threads. Just because I don’t read them doesn’t mean I won’t find out if anyone crosses the line.
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
OK
Was thinking of an open thread to discuss ZOMG POLITICS in one of my diaries for kicks, but I shall refrain.
Besides, I hear there are other sites using this platform where you can do that. ;)
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
No matter how much I trust 99% of you, I will never allow politics to enter the LL conversation out of fear of what that 1% could do with it
Also, I don’t trust 99% of you.
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, considering how often Nazis get referenced without ZOMG POLITICS...
... that fear is pretty well founded.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Trust me...
there’s a reason why it’s called Godwin’s Law.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone can post one
Just make sure it’s at least 75 words long and worth actually posting.
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, maybe I'd try it...
About once in blue moon I write something humorous about the M’s, but I’m not sure if that is something you guys want to see.
They've worked for a week+
That’s pretty good for us.
It could(and should) be HEAVILY enforced.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Their getting to forced to last.
They need to be more organic. And once every series as opposed to everyday.
So then the end result will either be people find a way to use them anyways, or off-topicness stops completely.
Either way, the threads do their job.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
I'm beginning to feel like Goose supports the off-topic diaries
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I do indeed. Hell, I've even participated in them.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Organic off-topic threads tend to ruin things
I don’t care how funny some of those threads were; the end result is that this website was being crippled by them.
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Like anyone reads the comments.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
They used to
Comments used to be worth reading, if you can believe it.
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
The problem will always be shitty users
regardless of what the scapegoat of the month is.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I look forward to the day when Logan joins this site.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
I've always wanted to see a Logan /Graham battle of wits.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
He used to really like me for some reason
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
In the early days of the blogosphere I was quiet and unassuming
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
M's blogosphere?
Back when USSM was the M’s blogosphere?
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
USSM, L43, and a collection of tiny blogs
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds about right.
Then before that, there was the ESPN M’s board in 2000-2001…
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't start reading about the M's until late '03.
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
A John Halama start was when I got serious.
Not kidding.
I don't think I want to admit when I became a fan.
Let’s just say my fanhood predates Chuck Cottier.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Sports and Bremertonians was a big force then too
so was the Wheelhouse
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
"The Mariners should pursue Carl Pavano or Brad Radke as free agent pitchers. "
That’s just… special.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he was mocking something L43 might have said
Here is some of his orginal material
The Mariners can be competative with this as the 25 man roster.OF
Ichiro
Winn
Ibanez
Reed
(F/A? )INF
Delgado
Boone
Lopez
Glaus
Spiezio (1b 2b 3rd)
Willie B (SS, 2ND, OF)
Bucky DH-1BC
Wilson
OlivioSP
Piniero
Moyer
Meche
Franklin
MasdrischRP
Guardado
Mateo
Putz
Villone
Hasagawa
Atchinson.Fact.
I remember sending you an email asking for advice on how to start a blog once :P
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy crap, this is pure unfiltered awesome:
Memo to L43, and USSMarinerMess: You punks are taking the fun out of the off season. Stop with your retarded financial analysis, and your “know-it-all” attitude. NONE OF YOU WORK FOR THE MARINERS! Having read much of your recent garbage, I now conclude this: DMZ, JeffyBoy, & BentTrent are truly mentally messed up individuals. They rarely shower, never hit on females, spend most of each night trying to outdue each other with 5000 word posts about nothing, and do not contribute anything positive to the “mariner society”.....I literally laugh out loud at much of their recent analysis. These individuals couldn’t run a t-ball team, much less a MLB organization. Do us all a great big holiday favor, shutdown your blogs…
Oh, and one more thing, you little puppy dogs (Davie Corcoran, Jeff Nye, etc.) that look up to DMZerobraincells, and the L43 punks, pull you head out and smell the sunshine that is this great Sexson signing….
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
I stumbled onto the wheelhouse the other day.
The last posting was so prescient, it was a great time capsule. Wish I had the opportunity to use the web when it was current.
That has LL HOF potential just because of the matchup.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
One day he's going to get tired of picking fights with Dave and Derek (via Baker's blog).
At that point, he’ll register here and start calling Jeff/Matthew/Graham names.
But you wouldn't notice because he'd disappear in a hurry
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
A small part of me wants to see him get flamed to death.
A larger part of me wants his IP address preemptively banned.
What do you do when the off topic thread become unusable?
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
What's your definition of a shitty user?
I’ve been scanning around trying to figure this out, and haven’t found anything I can put my finger on. Other than the legend of butthol. That one I didn’t need the crayons and big picture.
People who irritate Jeff, more or less
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
This is where I get confused.
Sometimes I think somebody is being annoying, then it turns out to be old friends just hashing on each other. Which is why I spent most of the season lurking. There just seems to a dynamic between some users that I don’t like to disturb.
Lurking for a little while before jumping in is the best approach
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I have for most of the season.
Now that I’m thinking about it, maybe it’s the shared history that people have, being able to reference prior comments and events and all that.
Guess I’ll just have to fanpost something and see how it’s received. I’m appreciating how this site isn’t populated by metric fans that just belittle everybody that isn’t fluent.
I assure you that, if you've lurked for long enough, you won't have any trouble fitting in
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I lurked for most of the 2007 season.
Didn’t comment until the 3rd week of Spring Training.
I couldn't take it anymore.
I started feeling the urge to call random people on the phone and stage whisper “I like what you’re wearing!”
Neither have I, before I started lurking so much.
So I finally sucked it up and dove in. The post game conversations were the part I really liked. This is where some of my best info comes from.
Uh, yeesss? I'm think so.
I’m not seeing it in my links folder, but I’m using Safari right now, because my FF keeps freezing on me tonight. Like it did just now.
I don't get half the references.
Guess that’s what happens when you don’t generally read gamethreads.
Back when I was just lurking here I used to read the comments all the time
That’s where some of the best content was.
No I agree that off topic threads were terrible in certain threads regardless of the humor
What you really need is the ability to move comments from thread to thread.
Because it's a happy medium that lets us talk about random shit and keeps the other threads clean.
It’s worked well so far.
Let’s ensure it keeps working.
Because the site threads were getting ruined
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought you'd appreciate it.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 6, 2008 7:30 AM PDT up reply actions
The great thing is that you can completely ignore them.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
She told me you are a bad liar and she was correct
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not nice to take advantage of gullible people, asshole.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Betrayal is a dish be served with hot sauce.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
You're a cruel man, Robert.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 6, 2008 7:37 AM PDT up reply actions
NOLA deserves a medal of valor for banning butthol
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I DID.
How did you know?
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 6, 2008 7:37 AM PDT up reply actions
You're such a kiss ass.
Continue.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 6, 2008 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions
97
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
He was supposed to be Rusty Greer.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
.263/.321/.435?
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Highly touted lefty OFers
that suffered a myriad of knee injuries?
God can't be this cruel right?
Oh wait, we’re the Mariners…
Somebody was looking fastball.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Ok, I fear you Jason Kubel.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Great googily mooglily this has been an emotionally exhausting day of baseball.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
JJ, if you can't get Adam Everett out...
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 10:22 PM PDT reply actions
BALLGAME! MARINERS WIN!
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
M's win series!
Full fiddlecat in effect.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 10:24 PM PDT reply actions
I was kinda hoping Ichiro would drop that
Just for the hilarity of it happening again
So to recap the day:
Brandon Morrow sent down to AAA-Conversion to starter begins
Jose Vidro banished
Wlad called back up
Dan Haren extended
Dbacks win with exhilarating 9th inning
Dodgers lose with exhiliarating 9th inning and heart breaking extra innings
Mariners win crazy game with exhilarating 8th and 9th innings
I’m exhausted.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Oh and Rays win as well.
But I barely paid any attention to that.
"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "
.280/.324/.316
~Juan Pierre
Now Silva will have to eat for two at the post game spread.
Er, I mean six.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
There has to be a better way of calling somebody fat than making post-game spread jokes all the time
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
A five-ton suburban house sits at rest on a flat surface with µ = 0.98. A Jose Vidro with mass m(jv) is fired horizontally out of a cannon towards the house with v(0) = 150 m/s. Upon collision, the house is pushed a distance of 25m. Calculate m(jv).
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Are we assuming a perfectly elastic collision?
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Also he might hit the ground first with an (iv) that high and a horizontal trajectory.
Also there’d be a turbulence effect and significant drag.
Physics was a lot easier back in the day where I could ignore all that shit.
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Assume the cannon is 2m away from the wall and that all other effects are negligible
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
If you'd ever been around artillerymen
They’d just put a 5 bag red charge behind his ass and after the smoke cleared examine the shrapnel. And laugh about it. For
Conservation of energy:
5E39.810.9825 = [(iv)150^2]/2.
iv=106.82 kg or roughly 235 lb.
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
This answer is less outrageous than I expected
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
New one:
Jose Vidro sits on top of a S275 152×152x23 column 20 metres high, unrestrained at its top end with a moment connection at is base.
What is Vidro’s approximate mass if consuming one 1/2kg steak would cause buckling in the column. Assume no imperfections in manufacture and no temperature differentials.
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm that one is really small too.
Dammit.
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok, try a 254x254x73, 2m tall.
That should work out at about 450lb.
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
"Structural engineering is better than sex!"
-Dr. Campbell Middleton
by Graham MacAree on Aug 5, 2008 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
You know this will come back to haunt you.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 6, 2008 7:46 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's quoting himself.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 6, 2008 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions
At first I had a mental image of a flag pole.
Which was humorous. But now I’m thinking Washington Monument.
Their discussing Sean Green on the radio.
He’s been shut down for a couple days by Riggles, says there’s nothing wrong with him, just wanted to rest him. This worries me.
I'm okay with it
Green has thrown an awful lot.
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 5, 2008 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been waiting for him to start crying while he tries to warm up.
He’s my personal mvp for this season.
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