9/28: Open Game Thread
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
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That song is ridiculously long.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 28, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's still echoing in my ears.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 28, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHat is the song called.
It is awesome though!
by Slurvey on Sep 28, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I rarely do I forget to do two steps.
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need two screen names if you're going to keep this up.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 28, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we change it back so I can make _JI
?
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can this not be your alternate?
by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 28, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you just want to change your SBN name, not make two?
Then stop talking to yourself.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 28, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can bang me whenever you want.
Also: A Big Fat Fucking Thank You For This Blog And All Your Hard Work On It.
by chinn on Sep 28, 2008 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Might as well win.
The chances of getting Strasburg are gone. :(
"Hole in one, eh?"
by Coach Owens on Sep 28, 2008 12:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No
The chances of picking first are almost gone.
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Washington sucks.
They had a huge chance to at least tie the game in the ninth yesterday and completely blew it, remember?
"Hole in one, eh?"
by Coach Owens on Sep 28, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm saying Strasburg is not necessarily going to be the first pick
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh.
Still, nobody who has an education would want to not pick Strasburg.
"Hole in one, eh?"
by Coach Owens on Sep 28, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A player like Strasburg doesn't come around very often.
Price shouldn’t be an object.
"Hole in one, eh?"
by Coach Owens on Sep 28, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're having an "event" at our house, so unfortunately I can't sit on my ass watching the M's all afternoon.
Muster some GTE for me, will you?
by chinn on Sep 28, 2008 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Washington wins it'll go a long way
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im gonna miss you Krueger
You god damn idiot
by BigR on Sep 28, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewers tied up the Cubs.
And the Marlins are tied with the Mets.
Com’on Brewers and Marlins!
by Wilder. on Sep 28, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LETS sEND THE YEAR OUT WITH THE BEST GAME THREAD EVER
by Robert on Sep 28, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I SEE NOBODY SHARES MY ENTHUSIASM
WELL ITS ALL GOOD!
by Robert on Sep 28, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We were 11-10 at one point?
Wow, we’re reaching.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 28, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Mariners, we don't have to lose anymore.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 28, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Iwas was watching the MEts and Brewers
Now I have to punch channels
grrrr
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins and Sox both winning late
YES YES YES
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there anything more stupid than extra innings between a clinched team and a non-playoff team on the final day of the season?
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 28, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want all the one game playoffs that are humanly possible.
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit has to play Chicago tomorrow if both teams hold on
and Chicago will almost surely win
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but that game isn't reliant on the Tigers/Rays game.
As long as the White Sox win that game will take place.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 28, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tigers have to throw something at them
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you might as well try to win the division outright within reason
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not fun unless you are coming from behind
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Edwin Jackson is pitching.
It’s not fun at all.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 28, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gather from this that he will not be in the postseason rotation
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would seem that way.
Sonnanstine!
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 28, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Although I really enjoyed the shot of that balding Mets' fan crying.
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was so beautiful.
B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"
by esoteric on Sep 28, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On September 20th the Mets had an 86.9% chance of going to the playoffs
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I'm home from the pub.
I’m ready for baseball.
by royalcurve on Sep 28, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you're in the wrong place.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 28, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you implying I should have stayed at the pub?
by royalcurve on Sep 28, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least alcohol flows freely there.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 28, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I made limoncello a few months ago and it's ready to drink.
Plus the pub was a sad place, as it was Spurs vs Portsmouth. Let’s make it two losses in one day!
by royalcurve on Sep 28, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how on the one day all year I used MLB.tv it shits the bed for me
by Robert on Sep 28, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Arthur Rhodes in New York
this is our best chance at aq one game playoff tomorrow
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Sep 28, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Time to go hang out at Amazin Avenue for a little while
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How long will you last before you are banned?
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just assume he goes elsewhere to troll
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC is just a pure ace. I hope Felix turns into that one day.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Sep 28, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GRIT!
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Sep 28, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delgado BLASTS ONE DEEP!
…and is caught by Willingham.
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
by Devin on Sep 28, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THREE CHEERS FOR ARTHUR LEE RHODES!
B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"
by esoteric on Sep 28, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK
I want baseball tomorrow
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NY staying out of the playoffs is worth not seeing baseball tomorrow.
by Devin on Sep 28, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although now that the Sox win
I think we are guaranteed a makeup game
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet.
It’s not quite the same though
I want the Twins to win so they’ll be fighting for their lives.
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look like we'll get out wish
bases loaded, this just helps the Rays
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the White Sox have to play three games, potentially in three cities...
burning two extra starters…
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on who the starters are.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 28, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burning Liriano would be pretty grand.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 28, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liriano vs Danks!
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One game playoffs are the best thing ever and since I don't care that much
bring them on
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a good way for the Brewers to clinch. Playing another would ruin.
I do want to see a Chicago/Minnesota playoff game though.
by Goose on Sep 28, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rockies/Padres playoff last year was simply amazing to watch.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Sep 28, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the top 5 games I have ever seen.
by Goose on Sep 28, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine is the Super Bowl last year.
It wasn’t baseball, but it was ridiculous.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Before I wanted them to lose because of the draft.
Now I want them to lose because fuck them that’s why.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Sep 28, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
mlb.tv will not load the Twins game. Goddamnit.
by Goose on Sep 28, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Urhhhh ohhh....
For some reason I still want us to lose today even though we lost the race.
I am concerned.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Sep 28, 2008 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Post-Traumatic Suck Disorder
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His BABIP has been absurdly low
hope hope hope
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Outman wondering where the outs are"
Oh Dave. No.
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Burke hits his first career homer again
by BigR on Sep 28, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was at that game. It was epic.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit, Millwood hasn't been as bad as everyone says he's been this year.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
True, but he's been pretty damn unlucky as well
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Sound of being punched in stomach.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Outman looks a lot better than I thought he was
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Nats had won he'd be garbage.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Sep 28, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't even get Gameday to load for the Mets
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So I kind of like Valbuena's defense a lot.
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Valbuena or Lopey?
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lopez would play shortstop like Betancourt hits
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't follow.
Seemingly good, but actually not that great?
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Entertaining to watch?
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Betancourt hits like Betancourt fields.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Sep 28, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
O great baseball gods, how have we offended thee?
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't seen him range to his left yet but going to the right he's a-ok
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That doesn't happen very often.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB.tv officially will not load the Mets game either
so much for delicious screenshots.
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We don't even get TBS HS and it's been over a year
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aside from sports, it's worthless.
They just take old movies — in their 4:3 formats, no less — and stretch them to 16:9. It’s awful.
by Teej on Sep 28, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Denorfia looks like a roadie for Wolfmother.
J.K.L.
by acblue on Sep 28, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't know, will shuffle
was Alfie/Vermette/Fisher a few days ago.
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No New York in playoffs. I'm pretty happy about that.
by Matthew on Sep 28, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The New York teams have officially become as indifferent for me as most of the teams in the league.
by Goose on Sep 28, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually enjoy the Mets.
But I want the Brewers in the playoffs, so screw ’em.
by Teej on Sep 28, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like finding that awesome hidden level in Psychanauts!
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A man named Church batting on a Sunday
is not even remotely near the definition of irony you tway.
by Matthew on Sep 28, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just screaming at my TV about that.
One of the dumbest things I’ve heard in a while. Is that Chip Caray?
by Teej on Sep 28, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
People don't know what that word means.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't even care about the misuse of irony.
I was more just cringing at the dumb attempt to tie his name to some divine outcome.
by Teej on Sep 28, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least they didn't say something like:
Retribution against Koufax!
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So the Mets have Chavez and Easley hitting behind Wright
hmmm
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THE METS ARE MADE OF EPIC FAIL!
BREWERS BREWERS BREWERS!
by Goose on Sep 28, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mets out!
GO BREWERS!
OMG IF THE RAYS AND BREWERS MEET IN THE SERIES, I WILL DIE HAPPILY IN A POOL OF SILKY GREATNESS.
by Slica on Sep 28, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chance of that happening? I'd say about 8%.
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do I not question that this is a scientifically exact number?
"Sorry I hit you in the helmet Hank, I meant to hit you in the neck." Stan Williams to Hank Aaron.
by dpseadv on Sep 28, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOO!!!!
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm rooting for the Brewers to go all the way.
Sorry Rays.
by Goose on Sep 28, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can somebody update me on the Mets game?
MLB.com seems to have completely, spontaneously broken.
B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"
by esoteric on Sep 28, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THEY LOST
The road to hell is paved with Mariners.
by Taylor H on Sep 28, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanted a playoff
but on the other hand
NO NEW YORK NO NEW YORK NO NEW YORK
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's over!
B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"
by esoteric on Sep 28, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mets lose! Weeping and wailing and gnashing and rending of garments! I'M SO HAPPY I FEEL LIKE I'M GOING TO CRY.
B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"
by esoteric on Sep 28, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God
a 25 year playoff drought is unbelievable.
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They've been the the world series
but hahaha they were destoryed
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers vs Cubs/Brewers vs Phillies
Go Dodgers/Brewers.
by Goose on Sep 28, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Cubs/Brewers!
Bring back José Cruz Jr!
by darmok on Sep 28, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahaha, take that, New York teams
No playoffs in the final year at Shea or Yankee Stadium. Awesome.
Bring back José Cruz Jr!
by darmok on Sep 28, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps it was broken by too many users?
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems strange considering it worked fine on Opening Day
by Jeff on Sep 28, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the weekend?
All the sports sites seem to work like shit on the weekend.
Oh joy FoxSports broke.
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny thing is, the White Sox were SUPPOSED to face Cliff Lee today
But he had a sore neck. Talk about dodging a bullet.
B.J. Upton's new nickname = "Laggard McShambleslow"
by esoteric on Sep 28, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They have to win two now.
AWESOME
POTENTIALLY TWO PLAYOFF LIKE GAMES
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm shocked there hasn't been more Youk for MVP talk.
9=8
by JI on Sep 28, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't really remember anytime when the media really supported more than one player from the same team.
I’m sure if it weren’t for Pedroia there would be
by BigR on Sep 28, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, from the Fark thread:
Meet the Mets, meet the Mets,
Head for the park and beat the Mets.
Hot dogs, green grass all out at Shea,
Guaranteed to have a shiatty ass day.
Because those Mets are really chokin’ this year.
Son of a biatch get me another beer.
Long Island, New Jersey, Brooklyn, Queens, Uptown and Down,
Let’s Go Mets: that’s the fail all over New York town.
by Goose on Sep 28, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So ESPN is stupid..but we all know that.
How can you have such a big day with baseball and ESPN is showing Billiards and ESPN2 is showing WNBA. Ugh.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Sep 28, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs