10/20: Open ALCS Thread
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 20, 2009 4:45 PM PDT
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You know what was nice about Cal Ripken when he got older? He still looked good.
Jeter & A-Rod? Not so much, yeesh.
Wow
I just looked at both of them, I mean really looked at them.
Not my thing. Nossir…
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
These five people were each photographed staring at one of the following five things:
A mirror, a piece of coconut cream pie, an adorable puppy, a piece of copper wiring and direct sunlight
Can you match each player to his object? Here are some clues!
Scott Kazmir enjoys going to the beach.
Vladimir Guerrero is more of a cat person than Joba Chamberlain, but less of a bid person than Jeff Sullivan.
CC Sabathia is not fond of Oreos.
Sally is taller than Susan, who is shorter than Slyvia but taller than Stephanie.
The correct answer is 9.
by Matthew on Oct 20, 2009 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I can't decide if I hate the Yankees because their fans are in their opponent's park in the postseason
or the Angels because their fans and their dumbass thunderstix can’t fill their own damn park with their own damned fans.
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by Two Rs and Two Ls on Oct 20, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions
Can't hate on a fanbase for showing up.
You have to with the Angels and their fans. If you want to keep the opposing team’s fans out, buy the tickets.
I hate the Red Sox for showing up.
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by Two Rs and Two Ls on Oct 20, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Only because most of them are faux fans.
Either they have never traveled/live to Boston or were not fans of the Red Sox until 2004. With Yankee fans, most of them have traveled/lived in New York or have been lifelong fans.
I think a lot of those since '04 Boston fans had been Yankee faux fans before then.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the balance of power has shifted after the Red Sox got booted out of the playoffs.
Batted .393/.614/.464 for 2009 Diablos, #5 in OBP for PSSBL Rocky Division.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Oct 20, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Matsui needs to opt out of his contract.
Batted .393/.614/.464 for 2009 Diablos, #5 in OBP for PSSBL Rocky Division.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Oct 20, 2009 5:27 PM PDT reply actions
You should definitely just buy a nice house with that $5m that you have.
It would be a better investment.
Batted .393/.614/.464 for 2009 Diablos, #5 in OBP for PSSBL Rocky Division.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Oct 20, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
For 5 million a year I'd give it to him.
Twice.
...and now I'm here
Yeah, I thought I was done watching Miguel Batista.
Batted .393/.614/.464 for 2009 Diablos, #5 in OBP for PSSBL Rocky Division.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Oct 20, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
You know, the Angels punied out as the season ended.
They don’t seem to have perked up too much since then.
That's Pat Sajak back there again, right?
I just keep watching him all game.
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by Two Rs and Two Ls on Oct 20, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions
A job well done, I say.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Did I really just hear a fan say "aww come on blue" at a ball in the dirt?
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The thing is, people say that, but they're usually not sitting close enough to home plate to have the microphone pick them up.
When you’re that close, you should easily be able to see that, you know, the ball is in the dirt.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
You would think that, sure.
But I have a theory that the knowledge of the game is directly related to the proximity of the seats to the field….
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
What the hell does the ump want the catcher to do, lay down so he can see better?
That exchange with Scioscia really pissed me off
They have a microphone on him, he was talking to Scioscia about not being able to see the strike zone so well.
The catcher was blocking his view, he wanted him to get lower.
Yep
And he’ll call all the balls and strikes correctly as they’re supposed be called.
Until he doesn’t anymore, randomly and without reason.
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
Do I need to go to sleep again?
What the fuck?
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
This is like a cauldron-sized amount of bullshit.
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING, KAZMIR?>!??
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
GOD DAMN IT TIM MCCLELLAND WHAT THE FUCK
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't understand why things like this are considered acceptable.
Two wrongs don’t make a right.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
People can justify it by saying the run wouldn't have scored because the catch would have been the third out.
And nobody would have been on third base in the first place.
But yeah, I don’t agree with it.
Cano was definitely safe. Never got touched.
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Why isn't that a reviewable play, by the way?
Partial instant replay just doesn’t make sense. It’s gotta be all or nothing.
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Well honestly, it's like saying "Hey, we only want the exact right call in this one situation."
That’s silly. Shouldn’t we want the exact right call in every situation? And if not, if we’re not utilizing technology to it’s capabilities, shouldn’t we be ok with the calls always being unreviewable? At least give them two challenges or something like football? It doesn’t make sense to allow umps to decide games. Scioscia should’ve been able to challenge the Swisher pick off, and Girardi should’ve been able to challenge the tag-up.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Depends on your perspective to the game I suppose.
Baseball is like life, it isn’t perfect. Sometimes it’s frustrating. There’s no getting everything perfect
Still, if managers get 1-2 challenges a game, imperfections would happen. Managers would have to pick their spots.
I don’t see why that would hurt.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Glad we can agree, then.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
It's pretty hard to make that call when you're not even looking at the runner at all.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
It's the only way can do it, though.
You have to look at when the catch is made and then peripherally judge when the runner left the base.
He obviously didn't see the runner though
You can’t call him out on a play like that when you weren’t even looking. You have to assume he didn’t leave early, because that’s the case the majority of the time.
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What do you mean he didn't see the runner?
He was positioned so the runner was peripherally in view as he was watching the catch.
To me it didn't look like he was in a position where the runner would be in his peripherals
I could be wrong, but it seemed like he was just guessing.
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He was standing in front of Swisher, kinda hard to see him there.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Hard to see Swisher and when he leaves the bag when Swisher is behind him and to the right.
Plus on the replay you can clearly see McClelland has literally no attention on Swisher.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I recall him straddling the foul line on the left side of Swisher, but the replay isn't on Gameday.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
We'll see it later.
But I think the bottom line is that it was a make up call more than a judgment call.
The logic behind a make-up call is still retarded.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah that's what I thought I saw. Looked like Swisher was behind him.
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Stand closer to the coaches box where you can see the catch and the runner in your peripheral vision then
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh good, Joe Morgan's doing color commentary on the radio
I just tuned in. I am now looking forward to some fine insight.
Danny Blanchflower Lives!
If you want some real, fine Joe Morgan insight
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That home run did not tie the game nor give the Yankees the lead.
Just more evidence he is unclutch.
So this is how it's going to play, huh?
I hope Raul eviscerates Jeter with a bat.
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For those that think that call evens out
Swisher called safe on pickoff: -4% WPA
Swisher called out on sac fly: +10% WPA
How could Posada not tell that was going to drop in?
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Hunter sold it well?
NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!
by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 20, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
What a terrible play by Robinson Cano.
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By both of them
Once posada sees him there he needs to stop.
NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!
by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 20, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Cause they're more challenged then the runners.
NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!
by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 20, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, Tim McClellan is an absolutely awful umpire
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Well, these same umps cost the Yankees a run.
It’s just bad umpiring, it’s not really bias. Just bad.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems the Yankees have had the majority of calls the entire series.
But yeah, it’s getting out of hand regardless.
I hope it gets worse. I hope it gets so freaking bad it forces the umpires union and MLB to do something about it.
The more high profile bad calls in the playoffs the better. This playoff system with the umps is dumb.
Another thing: how did CB Bucknor get to be a postseason umpire?
I thought they rewarded the best umpires of the year. CB Bucknor is pretty consistently one of the worst umpires in the league.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
They don't though, they implemented a new system a few years back.
Umpire crews can’t work consecutive series and I don’t think they can work consecutive WS. It pretty much guarantees nearly every umpire crew gets to rotate into a post season series. If I remember correctly it came about shortly after MLB broke the umpire union.
That's really stupid sounding.
Award people something based on merit? BAH!
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny thing is even Cano knew he was out and was walking off.
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by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 20, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
And mine
And everyone else’s. What a load of horseshit. He had both of them.
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
It's pretty damn bad when Buck and McCarver are even calling bullshit.
FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!
And Miller and Morgan, quite vehemently.
by Aaron Campeau on Oct 20, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, they were surprisingly frank
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Awesome. The crowd is chanting "BULLSHIT! BULLSHIT! BULLSHIT!"
FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!
HA!
Awesome. Didn’t hear that one on TV….
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
Why do you hate my freedom, Kermit?
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
Waitaminnit
I thought you were talking about the Angels, since the Angels are, in fact, losing.
This conversation might have worked better at a bar…
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
The Yankees got that muffed call on the DP when I said that, but maybe I didn't get it right
The video crapped out and I was switching to radio and didn’t hear it live. Had to put it together from the announcers after the fact and comments here.
I think we're just talking in circles.
It’s all good. Some day, we’ll all get together and laugh about it over a beer…
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
One of the most amazing umpiring fuckups I've ever seen live.
The umpiring crew is very, very lucky that it ended up not mattering.
Jigsaw falling into place
It might still matter.
More pitches, an extra out that might give a better hitter another opportunity, etc.
by Aaron Campeau on Oct 20, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Teixeira vs. Kazmir with two on after Swisher makes it 4-0, for instance.
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa, just noticed the Jeter/A-Rod pictures at the top of this thread
Did they both get them taken after not sleeping for 40 hours or what? Jesus.
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They are not attractive men.
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
Well, they're no Franklin Cutierrez's. That's for sure.
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Franklin Cute-ierrez
I like it.
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
I wish I could take credit for inventing it
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Actually, nevermind
That would make me look pretty gay
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Plus, it's a man crush
There’s a difference….
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
Every Mariners fan is gay for Guti
at least they should be.
by ChristopherA on Oct 20, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
But the rest of the world! They wouldn't understand!
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Someone needs to...
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Go, Kendry, it's yer birthday!
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
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"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
Single down the LF line
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by BrettJMiller on Oct 20, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, the hitting and the singling and whatnot.
Also, I just wanted to string that altogether while I had the “Chili’s baby back ribs” song stuck in my head…
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
Hey CC, it's Erick Aybar. Put the ball in the strike zone
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Has to keep his giant ham arms warm somehow...
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Ok, if you're a celebrity going to a team's playoff game, at least wear the team's hat or something.
Or the opposing team’s hat. Something baseball related, anyway. If you don’t care, why are you there?
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Status
That’s all most of them are ever there for.
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Ones status generally isn't elevated by making an appearance at Angel Stadium
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 20, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Depends on the celebrity?
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Unless we're talking Mike Birbiglia I stand by my statement
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 20, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Kevin Federline's feelings are very hurt now.
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Where did your brother go?
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by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 20, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
McClellan called Swisher out for leaving too early on a sac fly, despite the fact that he clearly didn't and McClellan wasn't even looking at him
Then later, Posada got caught in a run down between 3rd and home. Cano was advancing to third while the rundown was happening, but he wasn’t on the bag, so Napoli tagged them both, and they were both obviously out, but McClellan called Cano safe. I think there was one more but I missed it.
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Swisher was picked off and called safe, Swisher was called out for leaving third early on a sac fly when he didn’t, Posada caught in a run down between third and home, Cabrera tries to take third, both runners tagged while not standing on the bag but only Posada called out.
by Aaron Campeau on Oct 20, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
"Alex Rodriguez used to have a gaping vagina by October but this October his vagina is less gaping and he's reaping the benefits"
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 20, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
It was only by not flipping any switches that Alex's vagina was able to shrink
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 20, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
If a vagina becomes accustomed to penetration its walls will expand to better accommodate the intrusive erection or cucumber
Abstaining from authentic or simulated intercourse will with time allow the vaginal walls to return to something approaching their original dimensions.
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 20, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Like a drawstring purse!
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by section331 on Oct 20, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Acting like a prude all year has allowed Alex to experience October magic
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 20, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I said I'd be rubbish at this announcing thing
I don’t even understand the things I say
by Dewey N on Oct 20, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Vaginas aren't really a secret.
"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz
Then why are ladies always trying to hide them?
by Poochie on Oct 20, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's illegal if we don't.
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Vagina vagina vagina
9 recs minimum, automatic
by Kermit. on Oct 20, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I was also wondering what the deal was with the shaky hats...
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They wiggle them?
Is there some sort of rally electric current that is generated?
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There have been several really good games
Twins vs Tigers
Twins vs Yankees game 2
Angels vs Sox game 3
Angels vs Yankees games 2 and 3
I haven’t been up on the NL games, but they Phillies have won a bunch of close ones.
But, you’re correct, no exciting series yet.
Danny Blanchflower Lives!
I haven't gotten a straight answer out of you fucks
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 20, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
In my nighttime fantasies we are
And Franklin Gutierrez arrives at my doorstep, nude and astride a unicorn.
Actually that's just a normal horse.....
…..
by OlSalty on Oct 20, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Look I think he's a great player and all but 88% should be dreaming about boobs
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 20, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Dreams are subconscious
I can’t make them do what I want…this shit just happens
It feels like Derek Jeter just gave me a wet willie with his wiener
by Poochie on Oct 20, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
So, I look forward to the reasoned discussions in the news re: the umpiring tonight.
Got to be better than this game, and the Angels’ last month.
Hate the Yankees,
but love seeing A-Rod dominate like this. Get fucked, media.
by stupidquestions on Oct 20, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
Damn it, you're right-I can hear it now
“He got humbled by his experiences this year and became a team player like Jeter, thus enabling his clutch performance.” Rinse and repeat 1,000,000X.
by stupidquestions on Oct 20, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
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