10/4: Open Game Thread
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 11:45 AM PDT
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I'm going to miss this team.
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Only not if KC can come from six down...
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Oct 4, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
My prediction is Griffey and Beltre.
Awaiting the day I catch a Russell Branyan foul ball. I will make love to it.
Preserved In All His Greatness - R.I.P. The Reignman 1989 to 1997
If Felix gets the W today, he'll be tied for the league lead!
Yay meaningless statistics that certain writers tend to weigh heavily when choosing postseason awards!
by I Lick Squirrels on Oct 4, 2009 12:06 PM PDT reply actions
YAY FELIX DAY!
Bandwidth permitting, I will actually be watching this game! I don’t care if Felix still pitches like a retard – he’s an idiot savant with a baseball now!
I hope something awesome happens today.
I can’t believe this year is over, it has gone by so fast again. :(
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
That's what happens when your team is actually fun to watch.
When they suck, the season tends to drag.
Awaiting the day I catch a Russell Branyan foul ball. I will make love to it.
Preserved In All His Greatness - R.I.P. The Reignman 1989 to 1997
Remember how Girffey's farewell was supposed to sell out the last homestand?
Even the people who like Griffey are bored of Griffey
I almost wonder if that means that people think he's coming back
Since he didn’t announce any retirement plans
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
I seriously believe it's like 75/25 he's going to return
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm starting to think that too
As long as his role is handled properly (kinda like this year was) then I’d be ok with that
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
After hearing him with Shannon today I'd say more like 90/10.
But he certainly sounded open to some other role.
Fuck the Angels!
I only like this if the team is allowed to phantom 60-day DL him at any time during the season
by JLC on Oct 4, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't have any sources on this one by the way
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I was going to post a mashup of Griffey/Favre here
but I couldn’t be bothered to make it.
Fuck Anaheim.
If we don't get playoffs I want this game to get so many fuckin extra innings
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
But extras would mean no win for Felix
Unless he pitches 14 innings or so
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
Maybe not, but lazy outfielders who strikeout half the time hang from them
JESUS PEOPLE ITS NOT THAT HARD
by Poochie on Oct 4, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I want this game to be tied 0-0 in the ninth and for Griffey to come up with a walkoff homer.
Then immediately announce his retirement.
A Mariners fan in Seattle
That was one of the worst dives I have ever seen.
FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!
Ibanez reminds me
Baker has a piece this morning on the stats dept which brought out several “your stupid stats lost us Ibanez” commenters …
by msb on Oct 4, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
GOD FELIX DON'T LEAVE US!
GOD BELTRE DON’T LEAVE US!
GOD BASEBALL DON’T LEAVE US!
FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!
If Feldman were a real prick he'd bean him in the ribs
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Say he hits a game winning HR.
Would you just stop there? Even if he already had made the decision to come back?
by Manzanillos Cup on Oct 4, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
bahahahaha
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"Look at this. Look at this a standing ovation!"
Camera shows shot of people sitting.
FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!
Bill Hall is a giant sack of shit
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Edgar was older.
and had his hamstrings stapled to his bones.
by msb on Oct 4, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I would let Mike Cameron ejaculate on anything and everything in my house
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
Seriously though, I think if his lack of hustle were this tranparent I think he would have been benched long ago
Upton was benched for much less
Then why keep playing him if he's hurt?
We have 2 other guys that are perfectly capable of playing out there, and they can actually produce on base at least a tiny bit more than Hall in his current state
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I don't know
But I am skeptical that Hall is dogging it this much, if he’s hurt my guess is that they have told him to take it easy
I don't know
But I am skeptical that Hall is dogging it this much, if he’s hurt my guess is that they have told him to take it easy
The bullpen was ahead of Guti on that list.
The bullpen was ahead of six different things on that list.
God I'll miss Beltre
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wow he was safe by a mile
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I'm gonna have to request time off from work if they trade Felix, because I might stab multiple people at work.
FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!
From Wiki
His nickname, “Nig”, is often adjudged to be a racist reference to his dark complexion.3 In the first half of the 20th Century, before the game was integrated, ball players with a dark complexion were sometimes nicknamed “Nig.”56 In addition to Cuppy, the following other major league players bore the nickname: Johnny Beazley (1941-49), Joe Berry (1921-22), Bobby Bragan (1940-48), Nig Clarke, Nig Fuller (1902), Johnny Grabowski (1923-31), Nig Lipscomb (1937), Charlie Niebergall (1921-24), Nig Perrine (1907), and Frank Smith (1904-15).
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
He spent the offseasons moving furniture
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
So it's not so much a nickname as it is an observation
It’s like calling him Ryan Bag Boy Franklin
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Or Bill Raped And Killed A Girl In 1990 Hall
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Yeah
It’s still funny to think about a 5’7" pitcher striking out 2 per 9 innings and having a 10 year career.
by Manzanillos Cup on Oct 4, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope this is not Gutz's last game as a Mariner
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I still don't trust the Mariners
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You think that would repel potential customers
If you've seen Griffey's broken down old ass once that's all you need
….and its not even a Seahawk homegame!
I wonder how many people watch that and say
“Great play”
CHOOOOOOOOOOOO CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MOTHERFUCKERS
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Maybe one day he'll be as good as CC Sabbathia or Josh Beckett
by Manzanillos Cup on Oct 4, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone know who Red enlisted to be the other sign holder?
He had the “Beltre Appriciation Day” sign the other night
by msb on Oct 4, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
5 batters, 5 groundballs that inning
And one run.
It is Mascot Day-- they usually roam the stands terrifying the Appreciated Kids.
dunno if my favorite, Mr Blister is there or not.
from Drayer earlier: "In the dugout for the last time, going to miss this. Mascot day- Snell w/line of day: what’s up with the giant clam?"
by msb on Oct 4, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently not.
Do they still have pictures of the Clams in the restaurants?
by msb on Oct 4, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm for MIN
For the sole reason of boosting Mauer’s MVP case over Jeter, et al.
I had forgotten that Minnesota did this without Morneau
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Blowers has noted several times how impressive it is Mauer has his numbers without the mighty protection of Morneau in the line-up
by msb on Oct 4, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Happened with me, Manchester City 0 Southampton 1 to close Maine Road 2003.
That was an awful, awful anticlimax.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Oct 4, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Not really but good luck finding a much better utility guy
They’re all alike.
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
He's contributed more with glove than his bat this year
OBP, OBP, OBP
On the radio side
he mentioned in passing walking around the stadium thanking the ushers and other Safeco staff today.
by msb on Oct 4, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
The first thing he does in the booth
thanks the announcers ;-)
GMZ and Sims are talking RZR.
This is so awesome.
Best defense of the decade?
Is GMZ referring to Dave’s article at Fangraphs?
How can you have more putout then most clubs?
That only means you play more bottom of the 9ths then others.
Or was he talking about a special area where the POs summand?
You could have extras!
Do dropped third strikes count as putouts for the catcher and the first baseman?
50!
Droped third strikes that get thrown to first are a putout for the 1B
Extras are a reason though.
My internet connection has picked a really fucking shitty time to crap out
I missed virtually all of Z and a lot of the game so far :’(
Fuck Anaheim.
I don't have enough bandwidth to watch mlb.tv or even listen to the mlb.com radio.
My solution is to have my skype with my dad and have him crank up the volume on the TV.
This is the first time I've ever had any problems on two bars.
I’m even having trouble on one bar, which is virtually unwatchable anyway.
Fuck Anaheim.
I liked when he turned the sign around and pointed out Blowers in the photo.
by Mikky on Oct 4, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Awesome
I’m not following the game on TV now, though it sounds like I’m missing some cool stuff
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
Bye Lord Felix
Hopefully we get to see you dominate again on opening day!
Ah well Felix, maybe a Cy for you next year!
Thanks for the awesome pitching!
You're talking about Beltre right?
right?
Because I refuse to accept that Felix is going anywhere.
Fuck Anaheim.
I hope you don't leave
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Maybe the Dutch giving the British William and Mary during the Glorious Revolution?
Although that’s more of a waiver wire deal than a big trade.
Found some!
Typically, the most well-known example in medieval England of capture and ransom is that of King Richard I, who in 1192 was seized by Duke Leopold V of Austria on his way home from his crusade to the Holy Land. The Duke held Richard prisoner for more than a year until his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, could raise the 150,000-mark ransom, an amount that nearly bankrupted England.
While Chaucer would have been very familiar with this historical event, there was another capture-and-ransom incident that occurred in his lifetime, when he was 13, that more closely resembles the two cousins’ imprisonment in the Knight’s Tale. Four years before Chaucer served in King Edward III’s army, Edward III’s son Edward the Black Prince captured King John II of France at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356. Edward sent John back to England, where he was imprisoned in the Tower of London — although he was permitted privileges and luxuries — and his ransom was set at 3 million crowns, a prohibitive amount at the time. In 1360, Edward III agreed to release John to return to France to raise the ransom, and John left his son, Louis, as a replacement hostage. Louis, however, escaped and fled to France. John was so incensed at his son’s perceived lack of honor that he surrendered himself to the English and died in captivity.
50!
No.
The key word is “ransom.” The enemy captures your king and you pay a ransom/bounty to get him back.
There'd be no point in buying a monarch.
There’s so many landless (and competent) nobles around that would jump at the opportunity.
I am going to make a music video for youtube
dedicated to Felix, using Mariah Carey’s “Hero”
Indeed, it feels good to be back
and have someone waiting for me :)
Yay one last Batista sighting
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Batista throwing in the pen
M’s clearly want to lower Felix’s arbitration value via less wins
Batista?
The M’s clearly want his final appearance to be more representative of his Mariner career.
Fuck Anaheim.
And with all of the nice things you wrote about him,
He’ll probably get shelled today
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
God dammit
Way to negate all my hard work
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Of all who may leave, I will miss Batista most
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At your service
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by Corco on Oct 4, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
As a college student, I need players like Miguel Batista
When I sit down to watch the game with a test the next day I need to study for or something, and I’m torn between watching the game and studying for the test, Miguel Batista would make life easier. I always knew I could shut off the TV whenever he came into pitch and study. Miguel Batista has singlehandedly improved my GPA. I will miss him.
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Man the Tigers, what a joke job
and thinking what a great help Washburn was…
Both sides
I’m violating the height rule!
by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 4, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I'l miss this team
But I am so hopeful for the future after this year.
Lots to feel good about.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I do have a soft spot for C.J. Wilson, though.
He gave up the HR to Gutz on I Can Haz Cheezburger? Night, after all.
If I didn't know better...
I’d say that this is O’Day’s 162nd appearance of the season.
I'd like to hear Sims/Blowers
wish for Griffey’s retirement
Some people around here would ecstatic if Felix came out.
Fuck Anaheim.
by Eyeball Kid on Oct 4, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Bye Griffey
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Griffey, always the #1 Mariner
You will be missed!
See you in a few years when you enter the HOF!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
The fans would gladly trade the opportunity to see him run out to CF
for the chance that a ball may be hit to him and that we may lose
I actually have to agree with this.
1 inning wouldn’t of hurt.
FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!
He's out of the game
Pulled for a pinch-runner.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I'll laugh...
because that would be against the rules. Maybe he will bat wearing a funny nose and glasses.
Well, that sums it up
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A few of us stood and clapped for him during his entire last AB.
The little shit behind us kept telling us to sit down and then proceeded to shout “I told you he was going to strike out” for the next fifteen minutes.
I fucking hate hate hate Mariners fans and parents. If my kid pulled some shit like that their asses would be in deep shit.
by Aaron Campeau on Oct 4, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I've time traveled into the future.
Because the headline to this page says "Phillies @ Rockies Game thread, Oct 10, 2009.
FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!
So does mine!
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Actually what a sad game this one is...
Lets hope we win at least!
It would be another 1-run game
To end the year, given that we’ve played a MLB high 54.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
End of a disappointing season for Blaylock
Right now.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
85-77, incredible!
What a season — and congratulations to the team for exceed expectations and making baseball in Seattle fun again!!!
It was a wonderful ride boys!
NEXT YEAR THE PLAYOFFS!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Awesome season
I’m very sad it has to end, but am very much looking forward to what the offseason holds for this team. Been a long time since I’ve been so excited to follow an offseason, even moreso than I was last year
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
I think Griffey is crying
Sunglasses on, and seems to be breathing heavy
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
Well, this was fun. Thanks Mariners and thanks Lookout Landing.
FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!
Line drive base hit up the middle finishes his Mariner career if it's true.
FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!
GRIFFEY FOREVER!
See you in the hall of fame JUNIOR!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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I just saw Endy and was all confused because I couldn't remember who he was
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
I don't think I've ever been so sad on the final day of the year.
FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!
Big thanks
I kept expecting the feed to end
Formerly Mariners124M... Username was sorta bland, so I'm changin it up
Absolutely!
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Oct 4, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Getting there myself
My fiancee just came in and asked me why I was misty-eyed, but then rolled her eyes and walked away when I told her.
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
by tootthekazoo on Oct 4, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
A new day a new way Indeed
THANKS MARINERS!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
The only time I've ever been this emotional after a game
Is after we clinched the West in 2001 and did that awesome thing with the flag.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
All in all, this season was far more exciting than I thought it would be
We got to see Gutierrez develop into a star, Felix finally starting to take it to the next level we all knew he was capable of, and Griffey probably walking off into the sunset….The team probably wasn’t as good as the record might indicate, but we’ve got some real talent that has been a pleasure to watch this year.
I can’t wait to see what GMZ does this offseason.
"I would love to stay here. I would love to stay all my career here." -Felix
!!!!!!!!!!!
by Fett42 on Oct 4, 2009 3:45 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
"I want to play my whole career here."
SIGNSIGNSIGNSIGNSIGNSIGNISGN
Oh my god, I hope I can see this highlights somewhere.
Wait, so Snell threw an entire bag into the stands?
Hahaha, carrying Griffey off the field
His knees must be acting up. Too much walking around
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
Carlos Silva is useful!
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OH MY GOD DAD I GOT AN AUTHENTIC JOSH WILSON BATTING GLOVE!
by Teej on Oct 4, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I'd laugh if somebody throw those batting gloves back at Wilson.
FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!
Dave Simms will hook up with everybody in 2010
He said it himself
I am shocked they stayed with it for so long. It was great to watch the post game hugs, it was really special.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Oct 4, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, that was one of the most amazing games I have ever seen. I have never felt this close to the Mariners before. I feel great for the future.
Thanks for a wonderful year everyone. I could watch the last hour of this game a dozen times and still not tire of it.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Oct 4, 2009 3:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Maybe a walkoff win
but that would have ment no win for Felix so maybe not
Especially compared to a year go.
Last year it was just nice to finally get it over with. This was so much better.
Mike Scioscia is fat.
That was really amazing.
I love this team, and I’m really excited for when we win the world series.
Silva is going to have to suck real hard now for me to hate him again.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Oct 4, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Not to put a damper on things
but This will be a moot point when he brings his 8.60 ERA back next year.
Honestly, if you go along the lines that Putz, not Silva, was the clubhouse cancer last year...
Then yes, he’s a horrible sucktastic pitcher…but I bet he’s a decent guy.
It's pretty clear that even if he was the cancer, he's turned himself around from that.
I’ve actually enjoyed watching him goof around in the pen with the guys.
Fuck the Angels!
Oh My God.
I was at the game, but I had to leave pretty much immediately after the last pitch. THIS IS WHAT I MISSED?!?!
☊
I started to well up when Griffey was lifted, and I'm the heartless bastard that started the facebook group asking for Griffey to not come to Seattle.
His production may have been poor, but his influence was way beyond my expectations, and he made it so fun for everyone.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
Josh Wilson is definitely nothing short of the man
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Amen
I don’t care if Greinke is indisputably a better pitcher- I want to see Felix win it
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Fuck Greinke and his shiny ERA.
mariner fan in anaheim
by Trombone Dixie on Oct 4, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you Griffey
Thank you M’s.. best end of year celebration since ’95 (sorry, I missed ’01 living on the East Coast. Blasphemy…)
My mind wants Griffey to retire. My emotions want him to play forever. Thanks Kid.
What an amazing end, to an amazing season.
Thanks Jeff, Matthew and Graham and everyone else. And to the team, because this was the most enjoyable year for me as Mariners fan.
Here here!
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Oct 4, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I should have said "hi" rather than smacked your shoulder with my glove
but hey, it was good to see you all.
Batted .393/.614/.464 for 2009 Diablos, #5 in OBP for PSSBL Rocky Division.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Oct 4, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I missed everything but the about 5 minutes of this game.
Does anyone have a torrent or stream of the game and postgame celebration? I’m so bummed that I missed it.
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For some reason I can never find streams of MLB games.
No problem however for other professional sports.
Exactly.
I would love a torrent of this though I’ve never had such luck.
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I'm so happy I went to this game.
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