Open WBC Semifinals Thread
by ThundaPC on Mar 21, 2009 4:58 PM PDT
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Potential Cy Young candidate Carlos Silva is pitching for Venezuela today.
========================== Schedule ==========================
Saturday 3/21
06:00pm PDT --- Korea vs. Venezuela [ESPN]
Sunday 3/22
05:00pm PDT --- United States vs. Japan [ESPN]
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Monday 3/23
06:00pm PDT --- The Finals [ESPN]
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Silva allowed one earned run in 11 innings in the first two rounds, while Hernandez pitched 8 2/3 scoreless innings. Hernandez will be available in relief in the semifinals, if necessary, and could start the final if Venezuela advances.
In other news, Peavy is okay with Oswalt starting in the semis. That's good to know.
"I have no problems with it," Peavy said after the U.S. worked out at the Academy on the campus of Compton Community College only about 15 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. "I'm looking forward to starting the championship game. I have a little bit of history with them. They decided to start Roy. I think it's going to be a good move."
Oswalt, the Astros right-hander, will face Daisuke Matsuzaka, Japanese manager Tatsunori Hara confirmed on Friday.
These last few games should be fun. Unless it's Korea vs. Japan again because holy crap they've played each other too many times.
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Go Venezuela
Shall be departing shortly for somewhere I can watch the game.
by appleshampoo on Mar 21, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Venezuela!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 21, 2009 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
USA/Venezuela would be kind of repetitive as well.
~Till the Halo burns out...
by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How do you tell if someone has won in wrestling?
by Double06 on Mar 21, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pin, or whoever has the better score at the end.
Also if the other person is unable to fight or cries out in/for pain/help.
You got slurved bitch.
by Slurvey on Mar 21, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pin, obviously, but the scoring is what my question is.
And I’m not asking it anymore either. Why the hell is wrestling still on ESPN?? Like I give a fuck.
by Double06 on Mar 21, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You get points for a takedown, attempted pin, escaping a pin.
There is more stuff you can get points for but yeah…
I was confused to I was like so this is how they play baseball now… Here comes Felix with a chair!
You got slurved bitch.
by Slurvey on Mar 21, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, if I could watch real NCAA/Freestyle Wrestling. I wouldn't care as much about baseball.
Wrestling was my life for about 6 years. I miss the day-to-day life of it.
by mark sobba on Mar 21, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, it would be nice to actually SEE the game.
Wrestling just doesn’t do it for me.
by msb on Mar 21, 2009 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Currently on ESPN Classic.
…..
Yea, I know.
by ThundaPC on Mar 21, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang.
I kept checking ESPNNews. forgot about Classic.
Actually I don’t recall if I get Classic these days. Doesn’;t matter now, as we came back in time to see Silva look like Silva. He’s their best pitcher, you know.
by msb on Mar 21, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually I thought using Silva against Korea made sense.
You need Hernandez when you’re going up against the US or Japan.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shows what I know.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a sight I know I'm going to see WAY too many times this year... -_-;
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Korea doinks it in.
Venezuela is doomed.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Look at Joe Morgan and Jon Miller blaming Lopez
for muffing Abreu’s throw, but it was SCUTARO who was covering the bag, not Lopez. They haven’t even said a single good thing about Jose Lopez, even though he’s been the WBC’s best hitter by far.
by Decatur on Mar 21, 2009 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably because they want to draft Lopez for their fantasy team.
Don’t want to give their preferences away.
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chuck Armstrong is a happy man.
Purdue won, and Korea is leading the Venariners.
by msb on Mar 21, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh snap!
Korea goes up 5-0 in the first.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Felix just crucified the strike one
his pitch location made a perfect cross on ESPN’s strike one tracker.
by Decatur on Mar 21, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ex mariners always beat current mariners
that was so predictable
by marinerdan on Mar 21, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
venezuela's offense is awesome
so they’re not out of this.
by marinerdan on Mar 21, 2009 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we get regression of Silva during the regular season?
I mean, Italy and the Nederlands was like Spring Training. This is like opening day for him!
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, the siren song of the hot hand
This bringing back painful memories of Vidro ’07
by Decatur on Mar 21, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Silva turned the whole league into a batting champion last season."
Bwahahaha. Never thought of it that way.
by Double06 on Mar 21, 2009 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN has stopped trying to be polite
they never really mentioned Silva’s 2008 season until that 3-run homer blew it open.
by Decatur on Mar 21, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Silva used to have a sinker?
What hell ever happened to that?
by Double06 on Mar 21, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We have Angel fan(s) in attendance.
Show some class.
by Double06 on Mar 21, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's your site. You guys are allowed to remember your moments of glory.
Besides, all I have to do is think “Ring, Ring, Ring,” And it’s not as painful anymore. :-P
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, it applied to your second post too.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take offense to your lack of taking offense.
by Double06 on Mar 21, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The one thing Jeff didn't mention in his World Series thing
was how all sins past and future by the key people involved in winning it get forgiven. Forever. Seriously, if Carlos Silva by some miracle came through with 8 innings of shutout baseball in the winning game of the World Series, it wouldn’t how much he sucked for the rest of his career with you, he’d be untouchable.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever heard of Jeff Weaver?
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 21, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Cardinals fans have fond memories of him I hear.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure. He'll never have to buy a drink in St. Louis.
But that doesn’t mean he’s….actually never mind, you’re right.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 21, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Weaver is a fucking pimp and has a special place in my heart.
by JI on Mar 21, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yah, I'm wrong. Forget it.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 23, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
18/19 pitches leading to Choo's homer were fastballs
according to Gameday. Someone must have told Silva how awesome his fastball was.
by tdot mariner fan on Mar 21, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Silva needs to stop grabbing at those comebackers
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's used to Yuni playing behind him.
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But they were both going to Lopez, who IS playing behind hi...
Ah. I see.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phillips: "If I were Sojo, I'd warm Felix up right away!"
OH HELL NO!!!!!!!
by ThundaPC on Mar 21, 2009 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My God Steve Phillips is making sense
“Bring in Felix!” I agree.
by Decatur on Mar 21, 2009 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it fatty
My hopes of seeing Felix vs. Ichiro is fading.
by IceStormV1 on Mar 21, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No! Don't bring Felix in now!
I’m sure Silva just had to get over the jitters. He will be fine now!
Don’t rush Felix in.
by mark sobba on Mar 21, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you're right
I should know better than to trust Phillips’ advice.
by Decatur on Mar 21, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Phillips is the Homer Simpson of Baseball.
Do the opposite of whatever he says, and you will be ok in life (or baseball).
by mark sobba on Mar 21, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Venezuela is boned.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Melvin Mora batting in the 2-hole?
Yeah, Sojo is a retard.
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least he can hit though.
That’ll be nice to have out of the DH spot for a change.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Link to Gameday? S'il vous plait?
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 21, 2009 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid MLB.com...
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 21, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where do I get to write...
I TOLD YOU SO.
Favor the Bold
by IcebreakerX on Mar 21, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does this matter?
Yes, he’s fat. Is that why he sucks? NO. He sucks because he sucks.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's not even really fat
It is playing on the fluff articles in spring that said “wow Silva’s lost weight maybe now he won’t suck”
by marinerdan on Mar 21, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HR Korea
fucking fatass. I swear if you get a spot in the rotation over RRS…
by IceStormV1 on Mar 21, 2009 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Silva is the best pitcher Sojo has then Felix will just suck...
You got slurved bitch.
by Slurvey on Mar 21, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Er nevermind...
You got slurved bitch.
by Slurvey on Mar 21, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CHOO CHOO!!!
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 21, 2009 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So instead of getting mercy ruled they will just get beaten down until the game is over.
fun fun.
You got slurved bitch.
by Slurvey on Mar 21, 2009 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At some point
Sojo might just say “Fuck it” and bring in Felix to stop the bleeding.
by IceStormV1 on Mar 21, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At which point Mariner fans would storm the field in protest
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 21, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or just bang loudly on their keyboards
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 21, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooooh, international conspiracy theories.
I like it.
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice job by Lopez to nail Choo at third.
At least one guy on Venezuela came ready to play.
~Till the Halo burns out...
by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 6:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's annoying to me that the stream I found is from mlb.tv but I can't watch it with my subscription.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe too many Mariners are playing, and thus, you are being blacked out?
More conspiracy!
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nationwide blackout for some tarded reason.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because it's on ESPN, perhaps?
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There were other games that were on ESPN that weren't blacked out.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes but this is the semi-finals.
ESPN thinks people might actually watch this one.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do agree with you that the blackouts are stupid.
They should really just let people watch online.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, look how that worked out for newspapers.
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Mar 21, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes but I paid for my mlb.tv subscription.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a fair point.
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Mar 21, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention that it's more views the network can claim for their advertisers if they'd just show
what’s being shown on TV. It seems like it ought to be really simple for MLB to work this out so people could watch everything online. But apparently they’re just too lazy.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew they shouldn't have hired GA. >_>
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Mar 21, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The mlb.tv broadcast I'm watching is the ESPN feed.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I'm saying.
Since it’s the ESPN feed, playing the same commercials that they show on TV, why would they care if you watch it online or on TV? It shouldn’t matter, and therefore the only people keeping you from doing so with blackout rules is MLB itself. Which is retarded, since you are paying them for mlb.tv.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There actually aren't commercials; I'm guessing it's the European feed.
But they could simulcast the commercials and it would be fine. The total stupidity of it all is why it annoys me.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said.
Right there with you.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no problems paying for goods and services.
If I could watch the game on TV and mlb.tv I would watch it on TV because my TV is bigger than my computer. But I don’t have ESPN because fuck Broadstripe and double-fuck DirecTV. So why can’t I watch using the service I paid for? It’s dumb.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, but I'm in a bad mood and I like bitching about Broadstripe and DirecTV.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I'm in a bad mood, too.
I just spent two hours playing poker. I build up a decent size chip stack. I get thrown pocket aces. I raise. Someone comes over-the-top of me. I push all-in. He calls and has me covered.
He shows 10-10. I’m ecstatic. Flop ?-10-? (I don’t remember the two other cards because my brain exploded).
An ace never came on the turn or river. But what pisses me off is that I play for fucking hours for a $35,000 pot, play tight, build a nice stack, and lose to that piece of shit. FUUUUUUCK!!!
(Back to the ballgame, I want to kill someone.)
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea what any of this means except $35,000 and wow that blows.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had the better hand, made the right call, and fate fucked him.
by Teej on Mar 21, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happens all too often.
I can’t really blame the guy in this instance (he had me covered 2:1). But fate fucks me plenty enough with stupid people that I really didn’t need it there.
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would have earned him a kick in the balls
at my old poker group.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Felix is now through with this pointless, risky endeavor
by lemonverbena on Mar 21, 2009 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No
If Venezuela can get this back within 3 runs or so. I can almost guarantee we’ll be seeing Felix.
by IceStormV1 on Mar 21, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't see how the WBC is so much more stressful than ST
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 21, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not necessarily more stressful, just a much less controlled environment
by lemonverbena on Mar 21, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How? He has a pitch count in the WBC, at least.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 21, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There has been one flyball out recorded in this game.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 21, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. You know, I probably should have seen this coming,
but I really thought after beating the US twice Sojo knew what he was talking about. >_>
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Mar 21, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The US wasn't trying to win in either game though.
We were just getting our crappy pitchers their contractually required playing time.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are indeed an optimist.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 21, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
until he started that "Silva is better" Bullshit
I thought he was somewhat smart too
by IceStormV1 on Mar 21, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, horrible defense by Venezuela. 0_o
Still, the ESPN guys seem to be whitewashing Silva a bit.
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Mar 21, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, man.
Scutaro’s looked pretty damn good this inning.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 21, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck.
Totally ruining the Finals.
Thanks Sojo.
Favor the Bold
by IcebreakerX on Mar 21, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
for the finals we're probebly gonna get
Korea vs Japan part three-hundred something
by IceStormV1 on Mar 21, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh, Venezuela starting a comeback!
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Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Mar 21, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember
Japan scored 14 runs against Korea.
by appleshampoo on Mar 21, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Single for Endy
Nice to see some Mariners doing well
by IceStormV1 on Mar 21, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 21, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey I know that guy. I hear he might play for our team this year.
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Mar 21, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He hit a single earlier.
Also dropped a ball that led to a huge inning for the other team.
I’m hoping he DHs a lot.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A good hit here and Venezuela's got a fighting shot at this game.
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Mar 21, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just realized that if Eyebrows shows up there are going to be almost as many Angels fans as M's fans.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rats, we've shown our hand to early. Retreat! >_>
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by TheOptimist on Mar 21, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's already too late for that.
We’ll just have to kill them all.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're adding a fourth guy this year.
By 2020, we plan to have taken over the blog.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah! Jokes on you!
We’re from IOWA!..
…And now I feel pathetic.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck I'm too late.
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Mar 21, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I told you we should have syncronized watches at the start of the mission!
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fucking daylight savings!
I’m still an hour off.
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Mar 21, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So close, yet so far.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well crap.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 21, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That didn't look like a strike.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL Venezuela D.
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by TheOptimist on Mar 21, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera's defense blows.
He needs to be a DH.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Venezuela seems to have several players like that.
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Mar 21, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's funny how Cabrera used to be a shortstop prospect
and some people thought he had a chance to stick at third or second base, IIRC.
by Double06 on Mar 21, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That Korean CF is fast.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Venezuela is going to lose.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well as much fun as this is, I have to check out.
Here’s hoping Venezuela makes it a contest at some point.
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Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Mar 21, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Silva holding himself accountable??
by Double06 on Mar 21, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chief gonna throw himself into a wall
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 21, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hear that guys?
Silva is accountable! I guess that means he’ll give back all that money he’s stealing from you in that contract.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be funnier if the team forced him to pay Ichiro.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He could at least say he had a shitty 2008 and apologize for calling Ichiro a stat padder
by Double06 on Mar 21, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or for being a fat whale who's terrible at baseball
by Decatur on Mar 21, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's pretty cool.
Bill Plaschke still writes like an ass though.
by Double06 on Mar 21, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Richie Sexson would disagree... at least with the latter part.
“I said I didn’t care, but I heard them, and it wasn’t any fun,” he says. “I’ve never known a home player to be booed like that.”
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Safe by a mile.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was close
but I agree he was safe.
by IceStormV1 on Mar 21, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it wasn't as bad as I thought.
But still safe.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough calls for the umpire.
Things evened out, though.
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was ugly.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Marco Scutaro is a really stupid player.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 21, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why?
It was a hit and run. He did what he got told to do.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He slid into first base, and didn't even attempt to avoid the tag. You can see a guy coming to cover the bag.
Sliding into first base is the really stupid one.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 21, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did he not go to third on that?
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Korea steals a base in the second half of the game when they're up by 7,
are they liable to get beaned?
by Double06 on Mar 21, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In the regular season? Yes.
Not in the playoffs. Which the WBC is.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It appears the answer is yes.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost got into mercy rule territory there.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am beyond tired of Steve Phillips slobbering all over the fundamentally-sound knob of Team Korea.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How much did that man pay those two Venezuelan chicks to sit next to him?
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't necessarily invalidate the question.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
This pitcher looks like he's about to have a heart attack.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm beginning to think Venezuelans have really good food.
Silva, Felix, Lopez, and Cabrera have always been linked to weight issues. Abreu, Ordonez, Mora, and Hernandez could easily been as well. It does not surprise me a relief pitcher would look like he is having a heart attack.
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
South American food is pretty amazing.
Homedude had a pretty kickin’ beer gut.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love Brazilian food.
But that is all I can really attest to. Haven’t been anywhere in South America and I don’t know of many restaurants outside of Brazilian.
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ecuadorian food is pretty outstanding,
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But where do you find such places to eat in America?
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any big city, I would think.
There’s an Ecuadorian place in the U-District and more than a few South American place in Seattle.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next time I am up in Seattle, I will go looking for these places.
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do so.
The Ecuadorian place is holy-fuck good and holy-fuck cheap.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop adding places I need to go when I go home to Seattle.
I already have 50.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 21, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See I knew that Guanaco's was El Salvadorian and I kept calling it Ecuadorian.
I am dumb sometimes.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brazillian BBQ is like all over the place here in Tokyo.
Though I wish I could find places that serve more rustic stuff like feijoada and moqueca.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 21, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, when my family lived in Tokyo, we used to go this awesome Brazilian restaurant.
I believe it was somewhere around Omotesando.
by Wilder. on Mar 21, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Guess I’ll be plowing around the food sites now, since Venezuela has copulated with the canine.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 21, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Baseball millionaires do.
The rest of them look like 2002 K-Rod.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's actually somewhat affluent at the moment.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
Nationalizing the oil revenue was actually a pretty rad idea for the Venezuelans.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By that time everybody was screwed anyway though.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IIRC, Hispanic cultures for the most part...
Much like any culture that hasn’t had corn syrup added to its diet, prizes its food culture and its part in life.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 21, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems to me this would be more linked to coming to the States and packing on the pounds.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Mar 21, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Which probably has more to do with the type of food they're eating than the amount.
by Teej on Mar 21, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yuni should never eat at my house.
by royalcurve on Mar 21, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, at your house it is the amount as you make everything too tasty.
Do not blame the food; blame yourself.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Mar 21, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate Mclouth throws him out.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If he doesn't let the ball get by him
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 21, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, he'd have to catch it wouldn't he?
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait are Scutaro and Moreno both wearing #16?
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Scutaro is wearing 12, I think.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 21, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait
I flashed back to September 2004 vs Cleveland where Bengie and K-Rod made a similar play and kept the Angels season alive.
What did you flash back to?
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sad part is I'm serious.
I have no idea what you guys are talking about.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh. Right.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sad part is if the catcher had no-looked the throw the way Bengie and the Venezuelan catcher did
he probably makes the play and is fine.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to hear...
Felix say he wants to throw Silva against the wall, but that he can’t since he’d have to break the laws of physics to do so.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 21, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, if he did...
He’d tear a hole in the space-time continuum.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 21, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Venezuela... EPIC FAIL.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 21, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You and anyone else who says EPIC FAIL or even FAIL
are hereby banned from the internet. And take failblog with you.
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Mar 21, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Angels fans have no jurisdiction in Seattle.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 21, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2020.
Just you wait and see.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing Los Angeles will be...
At the bottom of the Pacific Ocean and MLB decides to move the Angels to Vancouver, while Moreno insists on calling the team the Seattle Angels in order to capture market share.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 21, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as the Angels are somewhere else when the quake hits
I could care less. But you forgot when the Mariners get moved to Oklahoma City in 2015. :P
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only parts of Seattle that are going to be under water are Ballard and Interbay.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Seattle will still be there.
It’s just that the Mariners won’t.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, sorry.
Trying to be funny, came out douchey.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Guillen missed the '0' on the Korean side of the score.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This just gives them insurance for mercy rule humiliation.
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Mar 21, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No mercy rule in this round I've been told
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't Scutaro ever do that against us?
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it, is a mound conference needed when you're up by 8 fucking runs?
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 21, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, I;ve officially seen Lincecum, Pedroia and Viagra enough times now.
by msb on Mar 21, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Two out of three is good enough for me.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Mar 21, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Annnnd just threw up in my mouth at the thought of Pedroia naked.
Thanks a lot.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good lord why did I decide to pay attention?
by NOLAmarinergirl on Mar 21, 2009 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swinging bunt.
Welcome to the Angels Abreu. You’ll fit right in.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am looking forward to seeing Abreu play out in field for the Angels next year.
by mark sobba on Mar 21, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My honest guess right now is that he and Vlad switch out DHing while Matthews gets most of the outfield playing time.
But yeah, fly balls are going to be a lot more exciting than they used to be.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am scanning old pictures (oddly enough, this game isn't taking my full attention)
Photos from the 70s with that odd textured matte finish scan just a bit oddly.
by msb on Mar 21, 2009 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what I've been doing recently, also.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Mar 21, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're getting ready for my dad's 90th, and it seemed as though I might as well scan them, as I was getting them out to copy....
I have a lot more that I should do, too.
by msb on Mar 21, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The pitcher's jump-shot needs serious work.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been away all day, so forgive me for asking this
but what the fuck happened here?
by BrianL on Mar 21, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Silva
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 21, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, this was an all-around suckfest.
by acblue on Mar 21, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but being put in a 7-0 hole in the first two innings will tend to take a team out of the game.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Koreans beat Silva like a red-headed stepchild
And it all went downhill from there.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That jersey looks a lot better on him.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 21, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just because they're both Mexican doesn't mean they're the same person.
by JI on Mar 21, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Small sample size prior to 2006
when he sucked.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a nasty pitch.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
...is that Steve Phillips AND Joe Morgan I hear in the booth?
by BrianL on Mar 21, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's been a rough night for those without access to the mute button.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could see the despair in his eyes.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly the joke of tonight is on us M's fans.
The new slimmer fat Silva is the same crap pitcher as the older fat Silva.
by mark sobba on Mar 21, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a sneaking suspicion that no matter what his body looks like
He is a just a crap, crap, crappy pitcher.
by royalcurve on Mar 21, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that was my point. But I like your version better.
Oh well, those are 33 games I don’t feel like I need to watch this year.
by mark sobba on Mar 21, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least our defense will make him look less terrible
by OlSalty on Mar 21, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be good for Sportscenter.
That is positive thinking!
by mark sobba on Mar 21, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back to spring training Felix, Carlos, Jose, and Endy.
by BrianL on Mar 21, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Chuck Armstrong puts on his Boilermaker jammies, and thanks his maker for the return of half his team to Peoria.
by msb on Mar 21, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well, Welcome back to Felix, Jose, and Endy.
Oh fuck you’re still here to Carlos
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 21, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's been fun guys.
See you tomorrow night. Hopefully the USA manages not to totally embarrass themselves.
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by Zu Long on Mar 21, 2009 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The USA needs to win this game.
Bring home Ichiro and Johjima while avoiding a 5th game between Japan and Korea.
by Wilder. on Mar 22, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That, and end our embarrasing string of losses in tournaments for a game we invented
and still claim we’re the best in the world at.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
USA vs Japan, let's do it.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully DeRosa has a good memory.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ROBERTS GOES DEEP!!
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wooo Roberts!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 22, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Brian Roberts does that all season long.
by Wilder. on Mar 22, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On your fantasy team?
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once a Cub(loser) always a Cub eh Fukudome?
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 22, 2009 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank God Derrek Lee couldn't play.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut up Phillips..you have no idea about anything in life.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay. I'm caffeinated, cozy and ready for baseball.
I’m not sure who I’m rooting for here, yet.
by royalcurve on Mar 22, 2009 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go USA and Ichiro.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Japan is putting 7 lefties in their lineup.
Should be interesting.
by PattyB on Mar 22, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Daisuke's control is way off.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe it's always that way.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew I forgot something when I got dressed today.
Little stickers on my cheeks.
by royalcurve on Mar 22, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Dunn and his noodle arm in right field is no bueno.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, folks are still into this? I lost interest after US vs Puerto Rico..
this thing has just been too damn long with too many repeat matchups for me to really care
by Rudy4three on Mar 22, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You lost interest after arguably the best game in the tournament?
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't honestly see how somebody could not be into it.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 22, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just don't think it's really proving who has the best baseball... I personally think Japan would
get destroyed if they had to face a real US, DR, or Venezuelan team.
I was into it for awhile, but I lost interest after US-PR cause that was the last meaningful game… it’s just been rematches since that then for seeding purposes.. then last nights game had no juice..
Bless you guys who are loving it
by Rudy4three on Mar 22, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I honestly thought that was a strike.
by royalcurve on Mar 22, 2009 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a borderline call.
Pretty gutsy to take it.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wright! Money baby!
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Selfish Ichiro
Padding his stats by turning that into a double.
by Fin on Mar 22, 2009 6:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
More like error on Wright.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice job Oswalt.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dice-K's thrown a lot of pitches:
anyone know how good of a bullpen Japan has? Are Okajima and Saito both playing for Japan in the WBC?
by PattyB on Mar 22, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Neither is in the WBC.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roberts is sucking just like in the 2007 All Star Game.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 6:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least there aren't any outs for Joh.
by royalcurve on Mar 22, 2009 6:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dunn is killing us out in right.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Playing Dunn in right against a team full of lefties is a wonderful idea.
by Teej on Mar 22, 2009 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shane Victorino.
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by Zu Long on Mar 22, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats definitely a problem. But not why we're getting pounded early.
Heck, put him in LF if anything. Dunn’s a pile of suck outside of the batters box.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, at least leave him in left.
If anyone can adjust on the fly, I’d say it’s Braun. He at least has the athleticism to make up for some of the weirdness of playing out of position. Taking a guy who’s already a butcher and moving him around the field seems destined for failure.
You’re right, Dunn’s not the reason the U.S. is losing. But a competent right fielder could have gotten to the ball Iwamura hit.
Then again, maybe Johnson’s thinking was that with a hard-throwing pitcher on the mound more balls would go to left. But still, when I see that Dunn is playing right and Jimmy Rollins is the DH, I can’t help but think some better decisions could have been made.
by Teej on Mar 22, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm trying to see both sides of the issue.
But yes, there were just so many better options in an elimination game with a championship in the balance.
by Teej on Mar 22, 2009 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see the game
But not starting Victorino in right, and more so DHing Rollins is fucking ridiculous.
The next time they do this team USA has to commit to winning, and has to commit to playing like a team. The WBC isn’t the fucking all star game and shouldn’t be treated as such. My country has shamed me. >:(
by JI on Mar 22, 2009 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have a DH spot as well...
You got slurved bitch.
by Slurvey on Mar 22, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weeeeee...Oswalt..you have been shat upon today sir!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They're not rivals or anything, are they?
Sigh
by royalcurve on Mar 22, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The WBC equivalent of Yankees/Red Sox
Except without the douchebaggery. I’m okay with that.
by katal on Mar 22, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But but but, the WBC is rigged for the US to win!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 22, 2009 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow..read that one wrong at first.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eek. I did too.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 22, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's nacist!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn those uppity riggers.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 22, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bullshit call...booo, this tournament is rigged for Japan!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 6:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like I am always cheering for a losing team.
by Fin on Mar 22, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fukudome just needs to go away.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 22, 2009 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The wind is un-American!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tanaka, the 20 year old.
Also known as the opposite of Yuki Saito in the epic 2005 Koshien Double Final.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 22, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting to come home to this. Hm. Looks like the final game will be quite boring.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Joe Morgan starts openly cheering for Team USA
by katal on Mar 22, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't see why not--he's a color guy, not an announcer, and he is American. National Pride comes into it.
I hate Joe Morgan, but that seems like a nit-picky thing to hate him for.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disagree
This isn’t WWE. Broadcasters who openly cheer for one team over another tend to suck.
by katal on Mar 22, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut up and make your team interesting.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 22, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it's MLB, and it's about cities and stuff, I agree.
But pride for your country…I can’t see why that’s a problem. Joe Morgan DOES suck as a broadcaster, and analyst, and really at anything except being a player. I don’t think rooting for team USA is a reason WHY he is bad at these things though.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It isn't why he's a bad broadcaster
But it does add to the case.
by katal on Mar 22, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To each their own then.
This is the type of event, where, in my opinion, a bit of homerism isn’t horrible. I would hope that native broadcasters have been trying to excite their country’s citizens over their home country’s team.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not nice to point out that Joe Morgan is a color guy...I thought we have moved beyond that!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read this wrong.....
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 22, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No wait, no I did not.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 22, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry.
Our announcers have been cheering for 3 weeks.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This does not look like the Matty Thornton I remember.
by royalcurve on Mar 22, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amazing what happens when a pitcher gets control.
by mark sobba on Mar 22, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Matt Thornton
Who does he think he is, becoming good the moment he leaves the Mariners?
by katal on Mar 22, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least homer and make it interesting, McCann
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, so McCann is a good hitter.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Right back in it!
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice hit.
Aoki panicking did not help.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 22, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AND HERE COMES AMERICA!
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by Goose on Mar 22, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Longo!
Easily my favorite player on the US Roster.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I could feel the wind blowing from that swing.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Longo homers, he can have his way with my family.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You owe it to him thanks to Putz.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 22, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even then, I liked Longo better than Putz.
Putz never signed my Tampa Bay hat. Then again, I never asked him…
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Japanese your game is through.
Roberts is coming after you!
AMERICA! FUCK YEAH!
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 22, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that kid in the background wearing a Mariners shirt?
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 22, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Morgan needs to shut the fuck up about Evan.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 22, 2009 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Morgan needs to shut the fuck up.
Fixed your post.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Team USA's hitters want it too bad.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Roberts, dammit.
I am so conflicted. I want both these teams to win.
by royalcurve on Mar 22, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that blew.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 22, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Darvish is closing? Ruh-roh
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess Iwakuma starts the next game?
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 22, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he throws under 30 pitches, he can start tomorrow, I think
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think...
It’s he can relieve, but can’t start.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 22, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GAWD.
I wish Hara would stop playing players out of position.
FUJIKAWA.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 22, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JETER IS CLUTCH!
Ahahahaha!
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 22, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does Jeter feel like he needs to make every play look difficult?
So routine.
by Wilder. on Mar 22, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rollins makes that throw when he's dead.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Such an easy play.
Why the hell did he rush that throw?
by Wilder. on Mar 22, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he is captain intangibles, so he has ALREADY made up for that play somehow.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Morgan is such a pathetic shill.
“I’m going to call that a forced error.” Of course you will, you hack. That ball was two steps to his right.
by abender20 on Mar 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Forced error? What the shit is that?
by royalcurve on Mar 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean
the Non-Arod Yankee division bias
by RollingWave on Mar 23, 2009 3:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The idea was he was so fast, Jeter panicked, and threw faster than he needed to.
It’s bullshit, but opposing announcers say that with regards to errors made against Ichiro running all the time.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Talking with a friend about Jeter.
He asked me if Jeter was so bad at SS when were the Yankees going to move him. It seemed like Jeter might be sent to LF in 2 or 3 years, but that was the best I could think of.
by mark sobba on Mar 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ICHIRO!
The USA deserves to lose when Derek Jeter makes plays like that.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
STOP BEING SELFISH!
God I wish I can grab Ichiro! by the neck and throw him up against the wall.
You got slurved bitch.
by Slurvey on Mar 22, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know, it is kind of amazing.
It is like seeing the stars out in the country after always seeing them in a city.
You suddenly realize how beautiful the stars could be.
by mark sobba on Mar 22, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
HAHAH, uhhhh...Dunn?
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bahahaha Adam Dunn
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BUHAHAHAHA
ADAM FUCKING DUNN!
You got slurved bitch.
by Slurvey on Mar 22, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ICHIRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That man is a thing of beauty when he runs.
by royalcurve on Mar 22, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You can't always see the subtle effects of outfield defense on the game.
Then sometimes you can.
by abender20 on Mar 22, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dunn just didn't give Adam.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Team USA is Dunn
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In a nutshell.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 22, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut the Door, Darvish.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 22, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love how they feel they have to keep justifying Jeter's error.
by mark sobba on Mar 22, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a total disgrace that Davey Johnson is playing Jeter at SS and Dunn in RF
No wonder this man is out of baseball
by Rudy4three on Mar 22, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not like he has much of a choice...
No players.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 22, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rollins is DHing.
Johnson has been hamstrung for this tournament, but he had better options than the lineup he put out there today.
by Teej on Mar 22, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rollins, Victorino, Granderson?
Dunn or Longo should’ve DH’d, Jeter shouldn’t have seen today’s game from anywhere but the bench.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just wish the Angels had signed Dunn to play the outfield with Vlad
by abender20 on Mar 22, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn-Abreu-Vlad would've been fun.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 22, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does this mean Darvish won't start tomorrow?
by Fett42 on Mar 22, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any pitcher...
With filthy pitches can skewer the Koreans. ANY.
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by IcebreakerX on Mar 22, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait until he comes over to the States and 200 people write articles titled "Whirling Darvish"
by abender20 on Mar 22, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there any validity to internet rumors that have him saying he's never coming to the States?
by Fett42 on Mar 22, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wants to win 200 games in Japan before coming over.
He is at 48 currently. Might be a few years.
by Wilder. on Mar 22, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Japan going to plant a flag on the mound?
Maybe bury a nuclear bomb?
by Wilder. on Mar 22, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs