Well Now I Feel Worse

by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 19, 2009 1:11 AM PDT in Seattle Mariners News, Bad

Jackson had flu-like symptoms as he approached his start, the same bug that's been invading the Tigers clubhouse all week.

"He was sick as a dog. I was really worried about him whether he was going to hold up," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "But he went out there and got through it. It was a courageous effort."
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"I just felt weak," Jackson said. "I'm not sure if it's a slight case of what's going around, but I was not fully energized."
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In the first, after running to back up third on a one-out double by Endy Chavez, Jackson said he nearly threw up.

A lot of times players will say something that their opponents use as bulletin board material to get amped up for the next game. This is the opposite of that.

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So Washburn also had some sort of sickness his last start and did well.

Hmm…

by Wilder. on Apr 19, 2009 1:16 AM PDT reply actions

Indeed.

We should find a rabies-infested weasel to put into Silva’s locker before today’s game.

by Omerta on Apr 19, 2009 7:18 AM PDT up reply actions

Just makes it slightly more embarassing

"Get up you crazy black man, I'm gonna make you drink my piss!" - Will Ferrell.

by gregrabble on Apr 19, 2009 1:17 AM PDT reply actions

Sick or not,

I thought his stuff looked really solid tonight. That slider was nasty.

by sammy on Apr 19, 2009 1:48 AM PDT reply actions

Got the overwhelming majority of his swinging strikes

by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 19, 2009 1:52 AM PDT up reply actions

Matt Joyce is the new Bobby Kielty!

by JI on Apr 19, 2009 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Oddly, this often seems to come out after someone has a good game.

I always figured it was that they feel too crappy to overthink things.

by msb on Apr 19, 2009 1:53 AM PDT reply actions

Couldn’t score against Zack Greinke, who at least is good. Twice had a man at third, one on a leadoff triple and once on a leadoff double and sac bunt, and failed to score both times. Millwood pitched a complete game and took the loss.

by Inkara1 on Apr 19, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions

That sounds a lot like last night.

A Form on Yuniesky Betancourt

by yuniform on Apr 19, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions

That's funny because I had similar reactions when he pitched for the Rays.

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 19, 2009 6:53 AM PDT reply actions

I highly doubt you shutout the Mariners.

by Robert on Apr 19, 2009 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions

Mmmmm....

Yea…..

by ThundaPC on Apr 19, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions

Does anyone in baseball ever just straight up have the flu?

It sounds like possible hangover otherwise.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/

by JY on Apr 19, 2009 10:51 AM PDT reply actions

from the CDC

Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly and may include these symptoms:

    * Fever (usually high)
    * Headache
    * Extreme tiredness
    * Dry cough
    * Sore throat
    * Runny or stuffy nose
    * Muscle aches
    * Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, also can occur but are more common in children than adults

These symptoms are usually referred to as “flu-like symptoms.” "

by msb on Apr 19, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions

Hey look! Saturday morning!

by Kermit. on Apr 19, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, at least there was no ground lost on the AL West.

I mean, if there had to be a night to lose, last night would’ve been it.

by Fin on Apr 19, 2009 10:58 AM PDT reply actions

LOLOLOLOLOL IBANEZ

Go to MLB Gameday RIGHT NOW. Go the Padres/Phillies game. Click on the video highlight from the top of the 3rd that says “Gonzalez’s triple.”

I think you already know what you’re going to find. Suffice to say it would be another immortal addition to the Ibanez Collection.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 19, 2009 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

This sounds good, on my way!

by marinerdan on Apr 19, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Ok that was excellent!

by marinerdan on Apr 19, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions

Ahahah he completely missed the ball.

I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.

by EnglishMariner on Apr 19, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions

It's the way he flips around on the ground like an epileptic spider monkey that really makes it immortal.

Also, the thinly-disguised disgust of the announcers.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 19, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I loved the flop the most.

His diving angle ensures he either turns a fairly “routine” shoestring catch into a highlight stab, or entirely misses the ball with no hope of keeping it in front of him should the highlight plan fail.

by abender20 on Apr 19, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions