8/7: Open Game Thread, Part 2
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 7, 2008 8:34 PM PDT
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The other thread ended just as I got the chance to pull this baby out, so here goes again:
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Aug 7, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Which one did you violate?
Did you expose yourself in public again?
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
I thought I'd have to use this on DRB posters, not an LL'er
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
We're in the 8th?
Time for a Jose Lopez walkoff shot!
"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 ok to call him that since he's white right?
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
I don't think they swing that way.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Is she related to B.J.?
The M’s are too lazy to score runs.
www.raysbb.com
Yes, we really do have fans.
That worked well for us, No matter Beane's objections.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Moneyball says that Upton was a bad pick
blah blah blah
Moneyball = overrated
Hard to win titles with safe, limited upside college players.
www.raysbb.com
Yes, we really do have fans.
I agree with your premise
but not your supporting detail.
What in the hell is a Christopher Gruler?
"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 imagined it was Gruling for Reds fans to see him pitch.
www.raysbb.com
Yes, we really do have fans.
A Kazmir wanted to much money.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
Sometimes I wish I could go back in time a few years
I’d be an awesome GM.
Same reason we swept Detroit. Except with inge.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Felix got hurt earlier this year
because Clement couldn’t block a ball.
That was bad, even for you Adrian.
"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
They either own lineups or get absolutely crushed by them
never seems like there’s a middle ground for them.
Jesus Christ, control pitchers own our lineup so hard
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 7, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that what you guys mean when you say Adrian needs to aim better?
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Seriously ♥ Lopez.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions
Would ya look at that? A hit. By Loafie.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
I hate baseball
Felix is pitching well, the Rays are winning, but I’m still sad.
So this young 2B we have is pretty good.
I say we ignore 2007 and the second half of 2006 and pretend he got called up this year
Go Nova
You have less of a choice than most of us.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Which is slower, Clement's bat or BJ Upton going up the line on a grounder to the infield?
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
No, molasses beats Upton at the very least.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Seriously. Normally it's STP that's angry.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
I have a better question.
If FLC tried to throw out BJ Upton stealing, would the universe grind to a halt?
"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 BJ Upton were an electron he would be observable
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 7, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
If Upton were an electron it would be easy to pinpoint both his momentum and his position.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Felix is Krypton, because he cripples batters and he's noble.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
If Upton were a temperature he would be absolute zero because he finally found a way to completely stop his molecules from moving in any way.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
That was one lazy 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
Please don't tell me I have to see Percy today.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Lazier: BJ Upton or a long hot summer day in the country with your grandpa?
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
If BJ Upton were an oscillating fan, he'd be a stationary fan
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 7, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
18 inches higher
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Balfour plz. Balfour plz. WTF MILLER NONONONONONONONONO.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Call him our SU man again and I will beat you.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Damn I thought it was gone...
But still, ♥ Balentien♥
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions
Maddon is conceding the game in honor of Felix day. Miller is up.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
4 people in the Brian LaHair club.
"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
Sorry Rays fans...
I want us to win this game for Felix
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
THE GIRL IN THE LAHAIR FAN CLUB STOLE MY MOVE
She was waving her arms and hands at the field like she was casting a spell. I do that! Not her.
Go High Socks!
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions
I was trying to create a nickname here.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I like it.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
NP for short.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Dirk Hayhurst has a claim on that title, man.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Cairo has to be the worst pinch runner ever
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
BJ Upton couldn't be bothered to tell Crawford to throw it 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
Niehaus wanted that to be a HR
He gave that Yuni flyball the full 11 volume SWUNG ON AND BELTED treatment
BJ Upton registered for Sleep Standing Up classes and slept through orientation
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 7, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
THis is in danger of becoming like the puns.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
How sad for you.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, cause it'll end after the series is over.
And it’s their meme we’re killing, not ours.
"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
Not even the Rays have learnt that Ichiro doesn't have a platoon split.
"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
Yes they have
It’s Felix Day and Maddon want’s to give him the opportunity to win by throwing our worst pitcher.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
Maybe Miller pitches better to lefties regardless of what Ichiro does.
9 = 8
by JI on Aug 7, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy Christ this game is fast!
I’ve been home for 15 minutes, and already 1.5 innings gone down. But speed reading the entire thread was hilarious.
THE FUCK WAS THAT SHIT
MILLER 2 STRAIGHT OUTS I’M CONFUSED
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
If we had pulled ahead
we would have had a shot at ending this game within two hours.
I remember when Cairo was our starting 2B
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Poor decision.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Evan is better than you and I.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
Brett got Longo's autograph today
That made me more jealous than it ever should.
OH FUCK YOU PUTZ. COME ON UPTON KILL THAT MOTHERFUCKER.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
With the exception of playing Raul over Wlad and Reed in the OF
I have no problems with Riggleman.
Goddamnit JJ.
"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
Aw man, I hope Longoria didn't break his hand.
Sit down Riggleman, he got hit.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
This is almost as good as the crazed Felix comments.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
BJ Upton is a diagnosed narcoleptic but he's usually too lazy to fall asleep.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Somebody needs to redo the famous pic to say "PUTZ IN! GAME IN JEOPARDY!"
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Putz in, Game Over.
"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
Matt Thorton terrifies me.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
I'll always like Eddie.
Both good Eddie and suck Eddie.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Upton is too lazy to break bats, he'd have to walk to the bat boy for a new one.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
We can trade him now!
Oh wait…
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
Navarro makes me think of Madritsch
which makes me sadder than I was before.
JJ LIVES!
"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 gonna fucking Break my TV, Remote, Moniter, and Sister.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions
Damn you beat me.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
That's ok.
Yaydrian!
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I was using it as an example.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 8, 2008 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Acceptable.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
This one hit a little close to home for you?
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
When provoked BJ Upton doesn't charge the mound, he ambles toward it diffidently.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Ok these are funnier than the puns.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
PLEASE DON'T START REGRESSING NOW WHEELS
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Ibanez has been on fire
He’ll regress to cancel out Wheeler’s regression.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
by ColeFitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
RAAAAUUUUULLLL!!!
"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
RAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
PUT THIS IN YOUR MARINER LOG BOOK
FELIX AND RAUL WIN AND PUTZ IS BACK
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WALK OFF IN THE 8TH 9TH
Well I'm slow but AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions
RAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLL!!
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
YOU CANNOT STOP RAUL IBANEZ! YOU CAN ONLY HOPE TO CONTAIN 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
BTW Niehaus absolutely lost his shit
If you can get his radio call on the official site later, listen to it.
BASEBALL IS FUN AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
OH DAVE THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 7, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions
Raul is such a beast
I hope you enjoy free agency buddy
I almost won't mind if Raul accepts arbitration.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Seriously. Put him in at DH, and you're paying a reasonable price for one year.
Besides, I just plain ol’ LIKE Raul. That still counts for something in my book, even though I’m pretty stat-oriented.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Yeah I hear you.
I’m just worried that next year will be the collapse year. Then we don’t get picks after because he is terrible
Go Nova
Who's he gonna take ABs from?
Joh? Looks good to me
ho ho ho
great game. I hate to do this against the Rays, but wtf, great game.
Well, this suked.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Aug 7, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
BIGGER GIFS
Only i have a 25mb gif.
I have eight watches. None of them are fake.
by RafaelCarmona22 on Aug 7, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the anti-fiddle cat.
I post it when the Rays lose.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
As far as big GIFs go, this isn't so bad.
I appreciate the letterbox format.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
He lives in Sarasota which = SRQ
and used to go to my Dad’s hardware store and jerked off in the local movie theater.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
So, we invade DRB, they lose on a walkoff. They invade us, they lose on walkoff, to us.
"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 point
The entire week has been filled with good games.
Oh cruel irony. Fiddlecat has been turned on his masters!
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
do you have a link to the other gif that's like this?
The KKK-mouse looking one?
http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&suggon=0&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&hs=iTe&resnum=0&q=babes%20in%20toyland&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wv#
9 = 8
by JI on Aug 7, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
This is more disturbing than FiddleCat.
Which is itself more disturbing than anything in “Wizard of Oz”.
It's fun when new people get exposed to these things.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 8, 2008 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Somebody needs to get a link to Dave's radio call.
"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 will take awhile for the game to be archived & searchable (longer than for the TV feed)
But yeah, that mp3 would be a fun one.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
I'm already running the loop through my head over and over and I didn't even hear it
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 7, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
If you tune into the radio feed right now I'm almost certain you'll hear it.
They’re going to play it on the postgame recap for sure.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Also, funny: the only video highlight of the entire game turns out to be Raul's walk-off.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
Just heard it on the post-game show.
Pure gold. It’s been too long since he’s been able to do that with any real emotion.
wow, i voted that a 5!
I have eight watches. None of them are fake.
by RafaelCarmona22 on Aug 7, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, that worked out well.
Steak dinner AND a Mariner victory.
Also, so JJ’s evil twin JJ Ayala finally left?
by eponymous_coward on Aug 7, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions
I want my game recap, dammit.
Jeff, you don’t have permission to sleep.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
I don't think I've ever churned out a decent recap in an hour
and this game calls for a decent recap.
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 7, 2008 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I just hope the WPA chart has witty photoshops and hilaripus captions
Great games bring out the best in you.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
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