8/5: Open Game Thread
Minnesota Twins at Seattle Mariners, Aug 5, 2008 7:10 PM PDT
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.
by Omerta on Aug 5, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy Tacos Clement Wlad Reed AND LaHair are all in the lineup
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 5, 2008 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It is very nice to see Wlad back.
Here’s hoping he makes the best of his most recent opportunity.
by Omerta on Aug 5, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by ubelmann on Aug 5, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Teej on Aug 5, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Teej on Aug 5, 2008 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If he rids us of Washburn I have no complaints.
by Omerta on Aug 5, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by OlSalty on Aug 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is this strange sensation.....
Is this…..hope?
by OlSalty on Aug 5, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a rather slimming portrayal of Vidro.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on Aug 5, 2008 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm blaming JI
for the rain delay in St Louis. 90 degrees and raining is crap.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Aug 5, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He probably blames you.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's back.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers put out their best possible lineup
and score 0 runs. Life is cruel.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Aug 5, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have they made him cut his hair yet?
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 5, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was without DirecTV this weekend
so I dunno. And I’m at work right now.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Aug 5, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by bluemax on Aug 5, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or wonderous!
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they made a beer that was called "Dangerously Wladdy!" I would drink it so hard.
by Robert on Aug 5, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It could even be the tagline.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a fun lineup.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the first time in awhile that I am genuinely annoyed to be missing a game.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 5, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Omerta on Aug 5, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 acblue on Aug 5, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh good god
I just saw the lineup…. WLAD DH AND RAUL LF WTF
by IceStormV1 on Aug 5, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well I want this tewam to walk by 2010 if possible
by IceStormV1 on Aug 5, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q. Where is Wladdy formed?
A. Curacao. Duh.
by Gomez on Aug 5, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get your hopes up
Raul is staying in LF apparently.
by OlSalty on Aug 5, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm in love with Padrino's Pizza and Pasta
can’t stop ordering it.
by Omerta on Aug 5, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Silva is really good at wearing shirts that are hideous
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 5, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
.
Silva is really good at wearing shirts that are hideous
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 5, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh reply button, you are a tricky little fucker.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 5, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
Why can’t I have House DVD promos on my site, rather than these lame “Lonestar” ringtones?
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 5, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Talk about House more than baseball.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 5, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by Faux on Aug 5, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Promos are only for things people don't want
Otherwise they wouldn’t need to promote them.
by Gomez on Aug 5, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This lineup is as good as it's going to get
by OlSalty on Aug 5, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He was due.
That was a great at-bat to listen to.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Longest winning streak in Nationals history!
by OlSalty on Aug 5, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I was just kidding
It would be pretty hilarious if 4 games was actually their longest winning streak.
by OlSalty on Aug 5, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or we could just stop mentioning him every 5 minutes
by Robert on Aug 5, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're doing what Jeff wants.
Once opinion turns against him, he’ll reveal his devious plan to make you all look like sheep.
by Faux on Aug 5, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Robert on Aug 5, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When other people like bands you found first, do you get mad?
by Faux on Aug 5, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I'm the person that people get mad at for liking such bands
by Robert on Aug 5, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Faux on Aug 5, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
When I speak, Imagine myself at a great podium where I am talking to all of LL.
by Robert on Aug 5, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This image is frightening.
Please use it for a paintshop.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
Is Jeff a Kennedy/Hitler fusion?
Also, rec’d
by joof on Aug 5, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You had this ready to go all day, didn't you?
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just threw this together and probably should delete it off this computer before I sell it
by Robert on Aug 5, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be wise.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Archive search clowns.
But be warned.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
He needs to understand what he's got himself into.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by dpseadv on Aug 5, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today I need funny like Yuni needs a tall glass of bench.
But the DFA of Vidro did much to improve my mood.
by dpseadv on Aug 5, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I fucking hate the way this site converts "*"s into bold font.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are the odds that someone signs Vidro?
by BrianL on Aug 5, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could play 1b
for Loney :(
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Aug 5, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by OlSalty on Aug 5, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither can I.
But I figure someone might think they can use him as a switch-hitting pinch-hitter or something.
by Teej on Aug 5, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is so... kink porn.
And I’m not saying another thing for 20 minutes. Honest.
by dpseadv on Aug 5, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Subthread closed.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Teej on Aug 5, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that the one that gets the spa vacation?
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Teej on Aug 5, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Teej on Aug 5, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good work Jeffie.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else having trouble posting in a timely matter?
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYS!!!!
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice work RA
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling it right now: the Sox are not catching the Rays.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 5, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Reed.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice one, Reed.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is indescribably awesome.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
KC has had promising players for aeons.
They still suck.
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't expect me to disagree here.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very true. I feel for the fans.
Huntington and Co. are very promising, though.
by Teej on Aug 5, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Mariners fans throw your team a pity party
you know things are going bad.
by Omerta on Aug 5, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Teej on Aug 5, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Teej on Aug 5, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doumit has been a beast
Though that probably has a lot to do with the .358 babip.
by OlSalty on Aug 5, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a Nate McLouth fan myself
I hope we one day steal him.
by Omerta on Aug 5, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
After the Super Bowl and with the Penguins becoming dominant...
Those fans dont deserve jack shit now.
by Slica on Aug 5, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From you.
I remember you going on rants about it in the past…
by Slica on Aug 5, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am 99% sure my super bowl rant is longer and uses more vivid imagery
by Robert on Aug 5, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Robert on Aug 5, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell me more.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Adrian.
Why do you love that slider low and away so much?
by BrianL on Aug 5, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He found Jesus
or something.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Aug 5, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's playing
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he's damn good.
Jesus saves, dude.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BUT GRETZKY GETS THE REBOUND
HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES!
by eponymous_coward on Aug 5, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Loafie!
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wlad c'mon baby ring in the new season with a dong.
by Omerta on Aug 5, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Almost.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
His bat is slow
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You sure it's not Brian Fellows?
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 5, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gasp.
LaHair’s results in his first 33 at-bats aren’t sustainable!?
by BrianL on Aug 5, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHA...Yuni put everything he had into that swing.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 5, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by joof on Aug 5, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
See? Last night Willy kept it going with a walk, despite the tag at the plate.
by dpseadv on Aug 5, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why am I the one who needs to be convinced here?
by Graham on Aug 5, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's hard to change your pre-conceived beliefs.
It’s okay Graham, we’re here for you.
by BrianL on Aug 5, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you guys know Beltre actually IS a bust?
by Graham on Aug 5, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unclutch bastard, I never thought he was good
by OlSalty on Aug 5, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZOMG!
What about Bryan LaHair!? IS HE GOING TO BE GOOD!?
by BrianL on Aug 5, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Prophet LaHair somehow escaped Bill Bavasi's scorched earth policy
by Robert on Aug 5, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CHOO IS GOING TO BE A FIRST BALLOT HALL OF FAMER
WHAT DID YOU DO, BILL!?
by BrianL on Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We Lemming Jeff.
You…not so much.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's funny, because you can count the number of times Jeff and I have disagreed about baseball on 0 hands
by Graham on Aug 5, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am interested in the times you have disagreed about things other than baseball
by Robert on Aug 5, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow I knew this would be the response.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if Triunfel has the ability to stay at short.
by BrianL on Aug 5, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Head first slide?
Dumb ass.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel literally cannot run.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 5, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does he have bad Ankiels or something?
Maybe bad knees?
by joof on Aug 5, 2008 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job Jose!
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like baseball
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 5, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
If enough people bring out Fiddlecat at once, you can't ignore it.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a frightening, frightening thought.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 5, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We would stun them.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Than people would do it at every LL event henceforth and throughly kill it.
by Robert on Aug 5, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by esoteric on Aug 5, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseball is fun again.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goose on Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well I knew that was coming 45 seconds before it happened.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What is this emotion I'm feeling?
Someone help me…it’s not apathy. What is it?
by BrianL on Aug 5, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG, get Richie back..he has a lot of HR at Safeco!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 5, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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