Open Felix vs. The World [Baseball Classic] Thread
by andrewgolfsalot on Mar 16, 2009 5:09 PM PDT
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Felix vs. Puerto Rico.
Starting now.
Requisite viewing: Here
Winner to the Semifinals.
Loser plays the US tomorrow in a win or go back to spring training game.
Game is on ESPN.
Gameday is here: Link
Ian Snell goes for Puerto Rico which puts out a lineup including Beltran, Rios, Delgado, Pudge, Felipe Lopez, Yadier Molina, and Alex Cora.
Also, feel free to turn this into a Jose Lopez vs. the World thread as well.
Finally, The market for cocaine dried up a bit, worldwide, today.
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Damnit Guillen.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Felix is a good pitcher
So when are we extending him?
by cwel87 on Mar 16, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now this is some baseball I don't mind watching right now.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
K!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KK!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Angry Felix makes an appearance.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 k's a great start!
Felix is looking good.
by Kirkharbaugh on Mar 16, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KKK!
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by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now time for Magglio to get boo'ed out of the stadium
I feel kinda bad for the guy
by Rudy4three on Mar 16, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it me or does Felix look like he's lost weight too?
Did they fire the sandwich guy or something?
by OlSalty on Mar 16, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He does look a little slimmer.
But I think he has lost weight each season from what I have noticed.
by Kirkharbaugh on Mar 16, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does look a few pounds slimmer.
Maybe it’s the uniform.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd normally blame this on Silva, but can't really do that anymore.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Mags hits a walkoff homer.
Seriously people, STFU. Keep your politics out of the game.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Love a good pitching duel.
Can Snell really keep this up?
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man this game is fantastic
Haven’t been this interested since the Netherlands vs. DR games.
by JLC on Mar 16, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ALL HAIL THE MOTHERFUCKING STRIKEOUT KING.
ALSO MLB Media Player is wayyyyyyyyyyyy behind but looks absolutely amazing. In full screen mode it is literally like watching it on digital TV.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Mar 16, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Take a walk here and I'll never complain about your lack of patience again, Lopez
by JLC on Mar 16, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cant believe he took that pitch.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didn't swing once
That’s……I don’t even know what that is. That’s almost like Betancourt not swinging at crap
by JLC on Mar 16, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The WBC ladies and gentlemen.
Bizarro baseball.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There yeah go.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're going to hold you to this.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently Marco Scutaro played for the Marco Scutaro club last year.
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by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was just a good piece of hitting.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BULLSHIT!
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by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh. It fucking hit Rios.
How else could that ball have bounced the way it did?
by JLC on Mar 16, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that rule?
If it hits the batter, he’s out? Makes it pretty easy for the fielder, doesn’t it?
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ball cannot have passed a non-pitcher fielder first.
Basically, someone has to have a chance at it.
by hcoguy on Mar 16, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Otherwise, the runner could just go for the ball and slap it down before it gets to an infielder.
Similar case when a hitter chops a ball right near the plate and hits himself with it on the way down to 1st base.
by JLC on Mar 16, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point.
But what’s to stop, say, a 2nd basemen from just tagging a baserunner in the back on his way to third?
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't count if the ball is thrown.
It used to 100 years ago but they did away with the rule, presumably because it was so vicious. But since no one can help it if the runner is hit with a ball off the bat, they kept that part of the rule.
by Double06 on Mar 16, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have to get that call right.
There’s no way it didn’t hit him
by Double06 on Mar 16, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What was the ump looking at?
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's out! Make the call!
Love the crowd chant. OUT OUT OUT!
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by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Terrible job 2nd base ump.
Good job by the crew.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess maybe he thought the pitcher had a chance to field it.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the ground, Felix.
You’re better than that.
by Double06 on Mar 16, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Strikes Felix. Through them.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or throw. You know, whatever gets you strikes.
WELCOME TO THE ZONE.
by HHZ on Mar 16, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is every veteran "savvy"?
I seem to hear those words together to often.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Flashes of 08 Felix at work
WELCOME TO THE ZONE.
by HHZ on Mar 16, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
But there’s still a bagel in the runs column.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since I don't actually care whether Venezuela wins this game or not
That’s less important to me than whether Felix actually pitches well or not
by Graham on Mar 16, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough.
But he buckled down and got the outs when need. Granted a few were hit quite hard.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not good pitching, so I won't credit him for it
He got lucky
by Graham on Mar 16, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would still love to see Beltran die.
WELCOME TO THE ZONE.
by HHZ on Mar 16, 2009 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Japan vs Korea is an elimination game? That can't be right.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This umps zone is inconsistent.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 5:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Such a bad pitch to swing at considering the sequence.
Even if they were hit&running.
WELCOME TO THE ZONE.
by HHZ on Mar 16, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen!
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by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
These fans are retarded.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aaaand another lineout
His tRA for the past couple of innings would be something like 6.50
by Graham on Mar 16, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KKKK!
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by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gimme a K!
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow that was a shitty pitch.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay Felix, good on you for throwing more bendy things.
Now stop hanging them.
by BrianL on Mar 16, 2009 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, fuck you Beltran.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to make plaster casts of Mike Cameron's face and fire them at hundreds of miles an hour towards Carlos Beltran's head
by Graham on Mar 16, 2009 6:12 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
What is with Carlos Beltran trying to fuck Felix?
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 6:12 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Ahem.
- fuck over Felix.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird. Asterisks turn into bullet points.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd play count the Mariner, but I can't get plastered
Why is Mags being booed?
by msb on Mar 16, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else got the impression Buck Martinez has a serious man crush for Felix?
by Schuxu on Mar 16, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd question any baseball fan who didn't.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!
You got slurved bitch.
by Slurvey on Mar 16, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No. God no.
Fuck. No. Not limping. He’s fine.
by JLC on Mar 16, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I still blame Beltran.
You got slurved bitch.
by Slurvey on Mar 16, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THATS YOUR FAULT SOMEHOW BELTRAN!
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by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just wanted to prove he was human.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Quit sucking Felix.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Has there been any groundout yet except the one that hit Rios?
by Schuxu on Mar 16, 2009 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pudge put one on the ground.
It was a hit-and-run though.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah thats the one I meant, gets scored a hit so the ratio is 0-4
by Schuxu on Mar 16, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad.
Read it as ‘the one Rios hit’. Cause he had the groundball single through the six hole.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Felix have a change?
Cause something that fell away from lefties would be sick.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool
I’d like to see him mix it in more. As well as more curves.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But you establish dominance with the fastball.
Don’t you?
Fuck you, Mel Stottlemyre.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ian Snell doing pretty well tonight.
What’s the deal?
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by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
National pride.
Being born in Connecticut and all.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Endy Chavez on Venezula?
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And then the announcers start talking about him.
4-5 against Snell. What a convincing sample size.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How scared for the U.S. am I when they face either of these teams next game?
Puerto Rico already handed us our collective asses, and Venezuela is no slouch of a team either.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Its cool we have Ted Lilly going.
Championship! lock it up.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Felix seems to cause mini heart attacks by getting hurt/nearly getting hurt more than any player I have watched.
Seriously, he always seems to be getting into trouble.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Mar 16, 2009 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe we only care because it is Felix ...
by msb on Mar 16, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worst fear realized if he goes down for this season.
Anyone else besides Beltre, Ichiro, or The King… meh.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, at my count it is...
Felix, Silva, Lopez, Chavez, Carlos Guillen, Bocachica, Ramon Vasquez
by msb on Mar 16, 2009 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Heres a chair.
Sit the fuck down!
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KKKKK!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's an awesome song. Crosby Stills Nash and Young.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont know if Clement could save Felix like that.
Good play by Hernandez.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well thats more like it 2 groundouts and a K
by Schuxu on Mar 16, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Next inning will be single, single, double play, walk, warning track fly for the third out.
King Felix at his finest.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they don't take him out, that is.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's his pitch count at?
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
63.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allowed 80, right?
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice inning there.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Yuni saw that.
And had a notebook and a pencil.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KKKKKK!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The. Fucking. Man. Period.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Theres that change. Beautiful.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Follows it up with a ghost curve.
It just dissappeared.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's just nasty.
How do you hit that?
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KKKKKKK!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KKKKKKK!!!
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
by Double06 on Mar 16, 2009 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
6 out of 8 K's are on curveballs.
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by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Errr 5 of 7
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by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hoped so much that Felix would have pitched vs. Netherlands, he would have set a new K record
Nice to see him K all those major leagues though
by Schuxu on Mar 16, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here it goes again.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GODDAMN YOU ABREU!
You got slurved bitch.
by Slurvey on Mar 16, 2009 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any of our three OF's get that with a broken leg and a monkey on their back.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Thats a crazy image. Maybe he’ll break it out for BP.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ichiro hurst Felix by not being Venezulean.
You got slurved bitch.
by Slurvey on Mar 16, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Probably Felix's last batter.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, Felix was so close to 8Ks.
Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism
by esoteric on Mar 16, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha Abreu is not good.
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Mar 16, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aww he's on my team. : (
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Mar 16, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having fun sporting three lame OF's and a declining Hunter.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or just have fun. Whatever.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Die Beltran Die!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is where Felix can man up.
Get that bitch Beltran. Curveballs.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Where did Felix get a splitter? From a top hat?
Just checked the gamecast. There’s no recorded splitters on fangraphs. Does he just throw a splitter by royal decree now?
by Decatur on Mar 16, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Gameday miscategorizes it.
My guess is that it’s a change.
by Double06 on Mar 16, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just had some horrific flashbacks watching that curveball in the dirt
by Double06 on Mar 16, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
STRIKE THIS MOTHERFUCKER OUT!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a good pitch
Fuck you for being a good hitter, Beltran
by JLC on Mar 16, 2009 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Goddamnit Felix
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck.
That was fun though. I was pacing in the living room.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that was a somewhat mediocre performance.
Goddamnit Felix.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One pitch away from a good performance.
Just couldn’t finish the job.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're guys expectations are pretty high for March.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't his stuff that I have an issue with.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just that he left the ball up then?
He wasnt missing by much when he got the ball down.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our issue is that he continues to show very little intelligence on the mound, and hasn't shows much signs of improvement in that regard.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh
The Good:
- Didn’t allow any runs.
- Curveball looked pretty good.
The Bad:
- Too many walks.
- 86 pitches on only 4.2 Innings of work (56% for strikes).
by ThundaPC on Mar 16, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad fastball command, too many fastballs.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, the fastball was getting hit quite a bit.
Plus 2 groundouts vs. 4 flyouts.
by ThundaPC on Mar 16, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sutcliff is an idiot.
I’m sure the pitching coach came out and told Felix that Beltran was his last hitter.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AXE DEODORANT
AXE DEODORANT GETS YOU GIRLS. YOU ARE A MAN. YOU NEED GIRLS. HOT GIRLS. USE AXE. YEAH. DUDE. GIRLS.
by JLC on Mar 16, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
What about their shampoo?
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could you imagine using Axe then drinking a Bud Light?
I can’t.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a chubby LOOGY.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gave up 40 H and 23 BB in 24.2 IP last year in AA
by shinallsrevenge on Mar 16, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
These numbers just caught my eye.
That is a shitty season.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A paradox of a man.
He is fat, and yet not FAT.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
K! Felix still in line for the win!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think his head would explode if he won Game 7 of the World Series.
Papelbon x 10, only not as gay.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Felix pumped!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 6:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it wrong I dont like Tim Lincecum?
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He endorses a really shitty video game, that's enough to dislike him
by shinallsrevenge on Mar 16, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't even get me started.
More dropped cans of corn than you can shake a stick at today.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention the 1B randomly stepping off the bag every 3 plays
by shinallsrevenge on Mar 16, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and the opposing hitters swinging at every single pitch in the zone
and laying off everything out of the zone.
by shinallsrevenge on Mar 16, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sliders can fix that.
I hate that I have to put the error slider all the way down to five just to fix the outfielders. And they still occasionally drop the easy fly ball.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its not his fault the game sucks.
It’s Pedroia’s.
by hcoguy on Mar 16, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you mean at the price he commands, because not liking Lincecum is just plain wrong.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He has let the fame go to his head from what I hear.
But otherwise shame on you.
by Mariner John on Mar 16, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does anyone else have an unpleasant premonition
that Felix’ success in the WBC could come at the cost of quality innings next year?
by Bearskin Rugburn on Mar 16, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When you consider he has only thrown 9 IP so far, not really.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Mar 16, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really. I don't have any major concerns (aside from the fact that he's a pitcher and is 22) about his durability.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
85 high effort pitches in mid march is a lot
but as they say, from your mouth to god’s ear.
by Bearskin Rugburn on Mar 16, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad I stayed up to watch that.
I was encouraged by his early use of the curveball, and the overall control of the curveball which generated some swinging strikes.
He was very inefficient though, however I’m putting that down to how early in the season it is. His fastball command was predictably poor.
Overall, a positive showing. Remember this isn’t like a ST game: these hitters are in playoffs mode and certainly weren’t surrendering their AB’s lightly.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Mar 16, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Those were some great sequences, you're right
makes me wonder how much our coaching staff has been holding Felix back in those terms
by Bearskin Rugburn on Mar 16, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot.
“We need to establish the fastball.”
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I refer you to my above post.
To summarize:
Fuck you, Mel.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He went back to the FB when he was in trouble. I'd like to see him move away from FB as blankie.
I should mention that I didn’t get home until halfway through the second though.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No you're right
it’s too bad he doesn’t have better command of the CB. Cause if he can throw that in a full count its game over.
by Bearskin Rugburn on Mar 16, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he does have pretty great command of it, he's just obsessed with the idea of blowing guys away.
He needs to get over that.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
When he got it down it was at 93 with sink. Live with that and wear your infielders out.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish he would throw his two-seamer more.
If he wants to blow guys away with his FB, he needs to change speeds more.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh
I thought he goes to the FB in hitter’s counts because he’s not confident he’ll hit the zone with the curve. Someone should show him his swinging strike rates by pitch.
by Bearskin Rugburn on Mar 16, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That AB where he had an 0-2 count and the guy hit it over Abrau for a double is a case in point.
That situ was screaming for an offspeed pitch. Poor calling as well on that pitch.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Mar 16, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His change to Beltran was a great pitch.
Next pitch? Fastball up and away. Ugh.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he would pitch backwards once in a while,
I don’t have a problem with him using his fastball to induce swinging strikes then. But only then.
by Double06 on Mar 16, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not good enough to induce swinging strikes in FB counts though.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem is that he doesn't have great command of his fastball either
So it’s not like it’s a better option really if his other pitches aren’t working.
by OlSalty on Mar 16, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He throws the fastball when it's not being predicted,
it’s going to induce more swinging strikes and weak contact. No he doesn’t have good command of it, but he does have decent control.
by Double06 on Mar 16, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God Abreu is horrible in the OF.
Really breaking new ground with that observation.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I came back to the thread to concur.
Jesus christ.
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Mar 16, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might even say he's Dunn as an outfielder
by OlSalty on Mar 16, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 9 recs
Rec'd
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 17, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please refrain from posting a comment this limited in nature.
If you making a post just to say “Rec’d”, just rec the post and be done with it.
by Matthew on Mar 17, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was attempting to be ironic....
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 17, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got it.
I thought it was funny.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on Mar 17, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's been done before many times.
And I’m not jumping on you here, it’s just a practice that is still too widely used on the site so I’m trying to call it when I see it.
by Matthew on Mar 18, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In that case, no problem.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 18, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I learned this
I was actually pretty surprised since I hadn’t seen him on defense prior. Somehow I had the impression that he had a good reputation as an outfielder.
by JLC on Mar 16, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does have a good rep.
Or at least had one. He did win a Gold Glove but I remember talking to Philly fans who were dumbfounded.
by Double06 on Mar 16, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad they're not all that easy, eh Bobby?
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
by JLProck on Mar 16, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that gone?
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, easily gone.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Umpires can be so dumb sometimes.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's no triple. That's gone.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does the top of the scoreboard count as out of the park?
anyone have a Florida media guide handy?
by msb on Mar 16, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In the regulare season
Stadium Ground Rules
Ball bounds off any portion of railing around photographers booths, it is in play.
Ball strikes any portion of left-field scoreboard below the uppermost edge, it is in play.
Ball strikes any portion of foul poles in left field above top of wall, it is a home run.
Ball strikes any portion of foul poles in right field above top of wall, it is a home run.
by msb on Mar 16, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 of Felix's 7 Ks came on offspeed stuff
And one of the fastball Ks came when he got Ramon Vazquez looking on a fastball a going fastball-change-slider. I don’t know where exactly to find collected info like that, but clearly junk, not heat, is what pushes him from solid to dominant.
by Decatur on Mar 16, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey R.J., what's the best intro to understanding pitch fX
I understand the speed and break part, but what exactly is the fx? My googling can’t seem to find a good, clear explanation of it anywhere. Thanks!
by Decatur on Mar 16, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ones I used are:
Mike Fast’s glossary as well as here.
Fast’s is a bit technical, so the other one might help you more, although it doesn’t get into how to make the graphs and all, just a general overscope of what pitch types have what breaks and all.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 16, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So that's 36 of 86 pitches off speed
About……42%?
by JLC on Mar 16, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check out the flight paths.
Over the top and side view.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 16, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
So on average his change (CH) was right down the middle?
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just using the top down graph when making the point.
But thanks for the graphs. As a math major I find these quite sexy.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder what the so-called "splitter" pitch is
Looks like he’s trying to use that as an inside pitch on righties the same way he uses the slider on lefties.
by JLC on Mar 16, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And what is FA, FF, and FS?
I’m assuming 3 types of fastballs.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FA is your standard fastball.
FF is four-seam.
FS is splitter.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 16, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool.
But isn’t a four seamer a standard fastball? And a two seemer a sinker. I cant think of any other ways to grip the ball.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Splitter looks like this
But yeah, four seam is a straight fastball, two-seam is a moving fastball.
by Decatur on Mar 16, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know what a splitter looks like.
But thank you still.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad
I mixed your question with R.J.’s answer. Long day.
by Decatur on Mar 16, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No worries mate.
I’d rather get that then be ignored.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone get the umps some Redbull.
Wake ’em up.
by krb on Mar 16, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Replay rule is in effect
manager can ask for it if there’s a question. I actually just shut off my video feed, can anyone enlighten me what happened?
by Bearskin Rugburn on Mar 16, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Its cool. This game didn't have a nice pace going for it or anything.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Replay is good.
A replay isn’t necessary here though. This should be an obvious homer.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not trying to say replay is bad.
This is just a shitty time for it. The game was cruising along.
Why not have a LF and RF umpires.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
These fans are crazy
They’re on their feet cheering while the umps are watching slo-mo in the clubhouse.
by JLC on Mar 16, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They remind me of Football fans.
\ Not American Football
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This taking way too long.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can see them missing the call the first time, but it should take one look to get it right.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should put the camera on the field like in football.
\the American kind.
by Double06 on Mar 16, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe a replay umpire like in college football.
Gets another 15 jobs for the economy….
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have had it ready earlier but it had a bad motivator.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I will always love you, Robo-Umpire.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the meantime...
my favorite bad call ever. Sorry about the second part of it.
by Bearskin Rugburn on Mar 16, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for them
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hooray! Here comes someone who ACTUALLY walks the world.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They need to get that break down to two minutes.
That five minute break was unacceptable.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Mar 16, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just yelled this in my house.
My roommate threw his rally monkey at me.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck.
reply button, my bad.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahahaha
What were your emotions when you saw Carlos Delgado strike out?
“What, you didn’t see me in the replay?”
by Double06 on Mar 16, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is still a good game.
But soooo much more boring without El Rey.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No way was that Romero's fault
NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!
by Scruffy Lefty on Mar 16, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If anyone is interested Morrow's 1-hitter is being replayed on FSN right now
by Don275 on Mar 16, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One of LL's finest moments.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 16, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have the link to that GT?
I was at the park so I think I missed it.
by appleshampoo on Mar 17, 2009 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You were at Safeco??
That must’ve been amazing.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 17, 2009 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was amazing
Probably the best game I’ve attended (but I haven’t been going for that long). Everyone knew what was happening, even the casual fans. Everyone was high-fiving the people next to them after every out. The standing ovation he got when the pulled him was very loud.
by appleshampoo on Mar 17, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many times in the last 2 weeks has Gary Thorne told us how smart Alex Cora is?
by msb on Mar 16, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I lost count.
He’d make a great coach you know?
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the fuck is with Managers making pitching changes in the middle of at bats?
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Micro managing the micro serieses?
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know hes a Met now.
But this blows my mind seeing an Angel saving the game for a Mariner. This must be how EnglishMariner feels when Steven Gerrard puts a cross on the head of John Terry.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
My enemies list
- The New York Yankees
- The Los Angeles Angels
by Decatur on Mar 16, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend
Although since the Yankee Reich has largely been brought down, is over and I’m liking the Soviet of Fenway less and less.
by Decatur on Mar 16, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Red Sox are much worse than the Yankees.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Objectively, perhaps.
But certainly not for me. The Yankees knocked the Mariners out of the playoffs the last two times they were in them. Regarding the Yankees, I feel like the Confederate general who told Joshua Chamberlain at Appomatux “You may forgive us but we won’t be forgiven. There is a rancor in hour hearts which you little dream of. We hate you, Sir.”
by Decatur on Mar 16, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scratch that!
My updated enemies list:
- The Oklahoma Trail of Tears Blazers/Tulsa Rioters/Land-thieves
- The New York Yankees
- The Los Angeles Angels
by Decatur on Mar 16, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Oklahoma City shoulda been called the Bandits.
Fits em to a T. And it would give them a nickname rivalry with Dallas. But what do I know. The NBA clearly knew a failed Arena Football League name was better.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always thought WNBA
There are no good individual basketball statistics.
54!
by joof on Mar 17, 2009 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Venezuela might be the slowest team ever assembled.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Every time I brought up how bad I thought Stottlemyre would be
people looked at me like I had balls on my chin.
by JI on Mar 16, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of strikeouts, pitched stupid too often for comfort.
Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism
by esoteric on Mar 16, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where are F-Rod's really awesome glasses?
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As much as I want Venezuela to win I would love to see K-Rod get shelled.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All other loyalties must fall by the wayside when it comes to K-Rod.
The desire for him to face humiliation overrides all.
Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism
by esoteric on Mar 16, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, maybe K-Rod cleats himself comically in the foot
and knocks himself out of the game, and the reliever who comes in closes it for Felix.
Then all the righteous are happy.
by Decatur on Mar 16, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Felix's feelings.
I’m so happy K-Rod signed with the Mets, because it unites a baseball team I love to see destroyed with a player I love to see humiliated.
Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism
by esoteric on Mar 16, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He played for the Angels for God's sake.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate the Mets more than the Angels.
Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism
by esoteric on Mar 16, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow did he ever get away with the pile of crap.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday laughs at those last two called strikes
Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism
by esoteric on Mar 16, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good game.
I look forward to tomorrow. Drunk St. Pattys day, Puerto Rico v USA rematch. So sexy. Too bad its on MLB network, must find good sports bar.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wooo Venezuela on to the semi finals!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Cuba!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 16, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
I really want a Cuba-USA matchup.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec'd for the wikipedia link.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game thread here.
Or back in the WBC second round fan-post. Im new, help.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I say here because there are fewer posts.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as the intelligent fans stick around, I agree.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whos uni's are worse?
Cuba’s red things or any of Korea’s?
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't decide whether I love Cuba's uniforms or hate them more than anything else.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heres Uni watch's take on the jerseys:
http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2009/03/14/grading-the-classics-part-i/
http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2009/03/15/grading-the-classics-part-ii/
I find Cuba’s appealling because of the uniqueness. If more teams did it, I’m sure I would hate them.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They look like they're wearing sweat pants.
by JI on Mar 16, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they had high socks they'd be gold.
by acblue on Mar 16, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The pitchers socks are high. And they are red.
Looks terrible. Like when NFL teams have the same color socks as pants.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Korea. No contest.
They look like something you’d find in an old action Manga. The Cubans’ uniforms are so monstrous that they’re badass. They are one enormous, insane F-U to Americans’ sensibility – pretty much the way Cuba has rolled since the end of the Cold War.
by Decatur on Mar 16, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, good take.
Korea’s have stripes going all over the place.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I must say
The South African jerseys are actually one of the best ones. It is too bad their team blows.
by Fin on Mar 16, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah the flag piping around the sleves is sick.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony Gwynn may line one between third and short right now.
But he would need an oxygen mask to get to first. That bag of doughnuts.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The guy hitting right now has a nice swing. I wish he would defect and come play DH for the M's.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Then he runs right into a tag, awesome.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did tony Gwynn gain so much weight
if he was constantly lugging around heavy equipment?
by JI on Mar 16, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The world's strongest men are usually pretty hefty.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love how Cuba throws the ball around threw the Catcher.
Reward him for getting down the line.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This pitcher looks like a young El Douque.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I really want Cepeda.
That swing is built for the Safe.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That swing is built for damn near anywhere.
Illegible
by kevin_ess on Mar 16, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't they have the magic freezy spray in Cuba?
by ubelmann on Mar 16, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope that stuff only exists for futbol.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he's not seriously injured and it's a simple muscle pull.
Illegible
by kevin_ess on Mar 16, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Darvish is going tomorrow night.
Yesyesyesyesyesyes.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 16, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tells us how you really feel about this.
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate when Steve Phillips talks like a baseball coach.
You weren’t a coach, you were a GM, and a terrible one at that. STFU!
He didn't go.
by BUCKETSinSB on Mar 16, 2009 10:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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