9/30: Open One Game Playoff Thread

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Nick Blackburn	11-10	32	32	0	0	0	0	187.0	220	101	86	22	36	93	4.14	1.37

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - John Danks	11-9	32	32	0	0	0	0	187.0	180	74	72	15	54	155	3.47	1.25

Go go Twins!

by Dewey N on Sep 30, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions

I hate Ozzie Guillen the person, but I love Ozzie Guillen the cartoon character.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions

The only thing that would be better than a one game playoff

is a one game playoff decided by a blown call that is wrong even after review. That would be fantastic.

But go Twins. The White Sox have already had their blown call for them in 2005.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 30, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions

Lineups posted! Griffey in center again!

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 30, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions

I hope he hits a game-winner.

The road to hell is paved with Mariners.

by .Taylor on Sep 30, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions

I hope he slips on a banana peel.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions

That wouldn't be a good way to end a legacy.

JI/Robert '08!

by Fin on Sep 30, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Depends on how you define good.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions

That's so amazingly stupid and I love it.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Go Twins!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply actions

So this is how your first full season ends, Nick Blackburn

by Gomez on Sep 30, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions

GO TWINS!

Oh man, go Twinkies.

by l0nepinemall on Sep 30, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions

Pocket schedules

Hi. Does anybody on this site have a Mariners pocket schedule (that you might be willing to mail to me)? If so, send me an e-mail at gbarasch.student@manhattan.edu

Thanks!

by greg123 on Sep 30, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

I've changed my mind, I'm rooting for the White Sox.

LET’S GO GRIFFEY!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions

The Sox would be an easier draw for the Rays

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions

After watching Griffey play defense for five games, no one would ever bitch about Upton again.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions

If DRB we LL Dropo photoshops would have been dead memed by now

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions

What?

by Dewey N on Sep 30, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions

*were

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

You think the White Sox are worse than the Twins?

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 30, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I think they are.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions

C.Gomez and Span are beasts in the field

The ChiSox are aged loafers. More Rays flyballs and liners dropping in.

by Gomez on Sep 30, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Easily

especially without Quentin

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh right.

Didn’t think about that.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 30, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions

I think you're wrong.

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions

The Twins are also going to be slightly less exhausted

by Robert on Sep 30, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Wouldn't be the first time.

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions

White Sox were about 5 wins better than the Twins by BsR.

Losing quentin hurts of course, but I don’t think by that much. Unless other factors (no more Livan) are able to close that still sizable gap, I’d say the Twins are worse.

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions

I spent a lot of time following the Sox this year

And I never felt like he was a liability. Not great, but I didn’t think he hurt.

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Subbing Griffey with Quentin is pretty damning

as is Liriano for Livan.

I think the White SOx have had a better year, but right now the Twins are better.

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions

That series would be so much damn fun to watch.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions

This better be decided by 8

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions

Fun fact: If Minnesota wins, the only two dome teams in MLB will play each other in the ALDS

(I’m not counting retractable roof teams that always keep the lid shut, like Houston)

by Gomez on Sep 30, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions

Frank Tv is back.

All is right with the world.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions

Oh dear lord you have to be fucking kidding me.

Are they really going to do that to us again?

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 30, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

FrankTv is back!

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions

Nick Punto has been absurdly good this year.

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

How's his pitching from behind third?

I heard that could be important.

54!

by joof on Sep 30, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

He plays SS.

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, but the home team could say there's no DH, so they'd pitch him from behind third.

There’s nothing in the rules that says you they couldn’t.

54!

by joof on Sep 30, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh good, another time to break into my I hate Nick Punto for no discernable reason tirades.

I thought we were done.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Sep 30, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

"I'm lovable!"

by Dewey N on Sep 30, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Bahahahahahahaha

by BrianL on Sep 30, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Go Twins!

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Sep 30, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Weren't they telling us

“there’s only one October” last October?

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions

I laughed at the White Sox "One October" commercial.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions

It's still September, and you might not see October Ozzie.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Joe Mauer should win AL MVP this year

shouldn’t he? Assuming Sizemore (team sucks) and A-Rod (team not in playoffs, everyone hates him) aren’t in the discussion.

by ack on Sep 30, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions

I think Mauer is the MVP in any case.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd vote for A-Rod

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

After looking at the numbers again I think I would too.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Any of those three would be fine with me.

Please no Pedroia.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions

K-Rod!

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Absolutely no mention of Carlos Quentin?

Dude was a monster this year…

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Whenever I think of Eckersly, I always think of that Mike Birbiglia joke.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions

I personally think of that Kirk Gibson joke

You know, the one where he craps on a 3-2 suck pitch in Game 1 of the ’88 World Series on two bad knees?

by Gomez on Sep 30, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Haha I think the same

Fuck ’em

by PShwa on Sep 30, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Ah, I see they showed one of Griffey's 3 home runs with the White Sox.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

I'm starting to think that all Cubans are adorable and not just Yuni.

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions

Hmm?

54!

by joof on Sep 30, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Too white

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions

I can't pick which team I care least about.

I have no feelings about either of these teams. I thought the South Side fans were awesome when I visited, and I love watching the Twins outfield play defense, but that’s about it.

Fuck it, go Twins.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions

Griffey?

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions

To me I don't care since he's not much of a help

he didn’t really earn the ring

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

So?

Sometimes I think this place cares way too much about the fact that Griffey is old and sucks now.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions

I haven't really cared all that much about Griffey since he left.

My allegiance only follows players that leave amicably.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd be happy for him if he won a ring, but I don't care all that much.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Ozzie Guillen is a horrible person. Root against him.

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Any neat inside info on Ozzie?

We know he’s crazy… but I wonder how crazy….

by Gomez on Sep 30, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Alternatively

we don’t need Chicago and LA both having 2 teams in the playoffs. Root against Chicago.

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm swayed enough to cheer a small amount.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Third reason, Hawk Harrellson does not deserve happiness.

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions

This I can agree with.

But still…Griffey.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Which means we're correct.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll never understand why people dislike the Hawk

He’s such a baller

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions

100% Agreed

And it’s a bit sad that DJ is leaving the booth next year

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes it is

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions

HIDDEN.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Say what you will

but Hawk is a huge part of why the Sox will always be my #2 team

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions

This is all anybody ever needs to know about you Corco.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Hawk is a huge part of why they're not mine.

I always loved the Frank Thomas White Sox, and as I mentioned above, I love the fans on the South Side. But I could just never adopt a team that require listening to him and DJ five or six days a week.

But to each his own, of course.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions

I dunno

I just remember being a young’n in Chicago and my Pap would always have WGN on TV and whenever I’d do anything good he’d yell “YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD!!! YES!!!!!!!!” and give me a high five so I associate the home run call with all my good childhood memories

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions

That's understandable.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm all for them

Because I’ve got a girlfriend who will watch as much baseball as I want, so long as she gets to watch her Sox. Easy choice for a second team then, and I think having a blatant homer is kind of fun for an announcer. Reminds me of the idea of putting two fans (one of each team) in the booth for any sporting event. Always thought that would be fun too. It’s not as if you really need an announcer for a TV game.

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

I dream of the day that I meet a girl who likes baseball.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions

I've got a couple for you

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions

This is possible, you know.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Sep 30, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Amended

I dream of the day that I meet a girl who likes baseball and likes me.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Thank you.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Sep 30, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Your girlfriend is a White Sox fan?

You are the luckiest soul on the planet

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions

That's what I say

I’ve been seriously rooting for them since May of 07 or so. Fun team to watch, and I love Ozzie. I would take him as manager in the drop of a hat.

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh God Ozzie Guillen as manager might actually cause me to switch allegiances.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Despite his assholeishness (which I actually think is hilarious)

He’s a pretty decent game manager, as much as anyone can be. I tend to really like his bullpen usage.

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions

He's an awful, awful man.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

And Willie Ballgame and Raul Ibanez are good people…

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Shades of gray.

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions

They don't remind us what terrible people they are on a daily basis.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Did I miss something about Guillen?

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Objectively I would not

Subjectively I definitely would. Ozzie keeps things interesting and makes the game awesome

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions

This is amazing

by Dewey N on Sep 30, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

We're well aware that you don't understand what 'annoying' is.

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions

That fucker is signing and selling pictures of him striking out in 2005

Go Twins!

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 30, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions

"Orlando Cabrera, everywhere he goes, he catches the ball and wins"

Except for Montreal.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions

I was gonna root for the Sox on SouthSideSox

But then I saw that LL had an open thread, and well, that was an easy decision.

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions

Dammit

by Dewey N on Sep 30, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions

Fuck.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 30, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

C'mon Sox

I want to see Hawk and Griffey in the playoffs

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

Joe Mauer is a catcher and is about to win his 2nd batting title.

Holy crap.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

If only he was shorter in height, he could win an MVP too.

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions

That's right AJ, pump your fist because you got out #3 in the game!

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions

.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 30, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Genius.

by marc w on Sep 30, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions

And if anybody knows how to hang a slider, it's the Eck.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

I do love Harold Reynolds

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions

Haha

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 30, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions

Nick Swisher:.219/.332/.410

Whoops.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions

.247 BABIP

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions

In fact, if I were in a front office, I'd be calling Kenny Williams about Swisher this winter

to see if he could be had on the cheap.

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes yes yes.

I love Nick Swisher.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

I like this idea

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions

I had to talk a friend out of trading him in a certain fake-sport-management league.

LD% of about 21% this year. Brutally unlucky. But of course all we heard about was how he was struggling to adjust to a new team and a new park or whatever.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

.247 BABIP, but yeah.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey does anyone know if this is on the radio in Seattle? What station if so?

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 30, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions

KJR

by Robert on Sep 30, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 30, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Announcers already criticizing the teams for failing at small ball.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions

The blackout idea the Sox had

Reminded me way too much of Lollablueza

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions

Everyteam does it

Few teams do it as poorly

by Robert on Sep 30, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Didn't help Georgia much on Saturday night.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Blue Friday is cool in the fact that the Hawks don't promote it yet fans still dress up

by Robert on Sep 30, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

SUDDENLY< A WILD RHINO APPEARS AND GORES JIM THOME, FRANSISCO LIRIANO, PAUL JKONERKO, JOE NATHAN, GAVIN FLOYD, KEVIN SLOWEY, JOE MAUER, AND JUSTIN MOURNEAU.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions

.....What?

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

You guys should just have your GT's here

by Robert on Sep 30, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Probably, but then we'd have less morons to make fun of.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes that would be horrible.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

We have our fair share...

by Robert on Sep 30, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

(no

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

?

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Go Twins!

BOOYA! You got Slurved!

by Slurvey on Sep 30, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions

Pearl Jam!

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions

Danks is awesome

Go Griffey!

Cuba Si! Yanqi No!

by Patrick517 on Sep 30, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions

Is it wrong to root for Griffey to get a ring

…if it means he’s more likely to come to Seattle on a cheap “last hurrah” contract? I mean if he’s still in the hunt for a ring he’ll be signing with an obvious contender. But if he’s just out to make a couple bucks and enjoy a goodbye tour, he might end up on the M’s and take up a roster spot for a useful player.

by short on Sep 30, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions

Yes

by Robert on Sep 30, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

AND RUININ' YO' BIRTHDAY

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions

Oh my god, fuck you Angels.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions

I hate them at least twice as much as any other professional sports franchise.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

That commercial pisses me off, because they have Dave Neihaus talking about them, and they don't deserve that honor.

54!

by joof on Sep 30, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

It should be Steve Phsyioc saying something retarded about ducks.

by Matthew on Sep 30, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Don't read Dave's wiki...

by Robert on Sep 30, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions

This makes me sad

I miss being in the playoffs.

by speedomike on Sep 30, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions

hahahahahahahaha

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Having to use an inexperienced 1st base coach will screw the white sox in the clutch.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions

Oh god, that looked like Griffey of old

Why was it foul?

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions

Hey look it's

by BrianL on Sep 30, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions

There should be a "the" somewhere in there.

by BrianL on Sep 30, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Worst player in the baseball?

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions

"Hey look it's the worst player in baseball!"

by BrianL on Sep 30, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Worst pltheayer in baseball?

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey look the it's worst player in baseball

by eponymous_coward on Sep 30, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Yikes.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions

Dang...strikeout for Junior.

Cuba Si! Yanqi No!

by Patrick517 on Sep 30, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions

Rookie Grand Slams

Are you shitting me?

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions

Almost as useful as ERA+

by BrianL on Sep 30, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions

GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!

Except for hitting and fielding, BUT GRAND SLAMS.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Did Alexei Ramirez just walk?

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, that was weird...

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions

His learning our planets' ways more and more each day.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Have you seen this guy's stuff?

Palehose 8 (formerly preceded by 6 & 7, with 6 being the best)

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions

That text/background combo makes my brain sad.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions

His stories are generally good though

I agree that this comic leaves something to be desired, I just thought it was appropriate

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

I like the comics, but try to read the comics.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I like the comics, but try to read the COMMENTS.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Better the other way.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Sep 30, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions

I have never attempted that

And dear god that is difficult

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Ozzie Guillen, High Life commercials and Frank TV.

All we need now is Zach Grienke and Derek Jeter quoting Ayn Rand.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions

Derek Jeter thinks special people are better than regular people.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions

special people are at least more important, worth more, if not better

by mark sobba on Sep 30, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Harold thought that was pretty funny, apparently.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions

Announcer says pitch counts are especially overrated for young pitchers.

When you’re 23, you’re strong and super excited to pitch, so you’re fine. That makes you less likely to get hurt.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions

Just ask Mark prior.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

So it's okay to let Tim Lincecum throw 138 pitches per start?

by BrianL on Sep 30, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Not our problem

by Robert on Sep 30, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions

This episode of Matthewbaiting has been brought to you by:

by Dewey N on Sep 30, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

moves like that will keep the Giants as competitive as they have been this last year

besides it will keep his salary down when he becomes a free agent.

by mark sobba on Sep 30, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Listening to Norm Charlton talk about pitch counts will make you want to cry.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions

"Fastball fastball fastball 140 pitches fastball fastball fastball"

by BrianL on Sep 30, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Everyone take a shot every time the twins bunt

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions

We have enough issues with typos around here.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Sep 30, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll never forgot that game last year where they bunted like 6 times against us in one inning.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Or, if you want to stay sober,

take a shot every time they bunt the ball fair.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Why does gameday default to an old game?

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Sep 30, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions

Cashman has signed a three-year extension with the Yankees.

Dave at USSM.

by Teej on Sep 30, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions

Holy shitmonkeys

One HELL of a thunderstorm has just cropped up here

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions

where?

by mark sobba on Sep 30, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Hyattsville, MD

It’s where UMD College Park is

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I hate you Denard Span

ihateyouihateyouihateyouihateyouihateyouihateyou

Cuba Si! Yanqi No!

by Patrick517 on Sep 30, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions

20 innings! no run baseball! ... that is what I am hoping for... make them good and tired for going against the Rays!

by mark sobba on Sep 30, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions

Apparently the Montreal Expos never existed.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions

If you ask the Washington Nationals Baseball Club, that's the answer you will get

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions

WHY IS MOVING THE RUNNERS ALONG MORE IMPORTANT IN GAMES LIKE THIS THAN OTHER GAMES

IF IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO IN ONE GAME IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO IN EVERY GAME

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions

Not if you're playing to lose.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Sep 30, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I think at this point

a win is worth more than a higher draft pick

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Never.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Sep 30, 2008 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions

PLAYOFF GAMES ARE ALWAYS LOW SCORING

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions

JUST LOOK AT LAST YEAR'S ONE GAME PLAYOFF

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Go away Bon Jovi.

Go away and die. Enjoy hell.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:28 PM PDT reply actions

COWBOY ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions

HOW IS HE STILL RELEVANT?

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions

How is Journey still relevant?

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Goddamned stupids.

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll say.

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Is it a crime to like Journey?

It was one of my dad’s favorite bands, so I grew up listening to them.

by BrianL on Sep 30, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions

My dad was into Jimmy Buffet and the Grateful Dead.

Whatever happened to rebelling?

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions

by Trenchtown on Sep 30, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions

by Patrick517 on Sep 30, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions

...We had chuck LaMar as a GM for 7 years

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Robert has a decent point.

You guys suffered for 9 years. We’ve suffered for the better part of 30.

You don’t deserve a title before us.

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions

by Patrick517 on Sep 30, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions

by Trenchtown on Sep 30, 2008 5:42 PM PDT reply actions

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions

My extras bit was entirely different from your extras bit.

(Give ’em ten grand.)

J.K.L.

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions

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by Trenchtown on Sep 30, 2008 6:15 PM PDT reply actions

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

They have to PR for their CFer?

ahahahahaha

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

by Trenchtown on Sep 30, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions

Wow AJ Preyzinski is a fucking moron

9=8

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, you beat me to it.

Sorry

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions

by .Taylor on Sep 30, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

by .Taylor on Sep 30, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions

needs more Coach

Coach, wither thou?

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by Corco on Sep 30, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

by JI on Sep 30, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions

I remember when JJ was good.

The road to hell is paved with Mariners.

by .Taylor on Sep 30, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Also,

I love batting lines shown as scorebooks. What a great trend

Raben died for your sins.

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

by .Taylor on Sep 30, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions

by Robert Lintott on Sep 30, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions

by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

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by Aaron Campeau on Sep 30, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Hahaha, mlb08 hates the Cubs.

I’m a starter for the Cards and they finished 91-71 and in tie for first place with the Cubs.

The Mets won the wildcard with a 92-70 record. So instead of playing a one game playoff for the NL Central, the game tells me we won the Division and will face the Braves in the NLDS.

WTF?

by Goose on Sep 30, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions