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4/22: Open Game Thread, Part 2

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Oh noes!

"...But with the at-bats that Willie (Bloomquist) had tonight, I don't know that I'm immediately going to take him out of the lineup." -Trey Hillman

by Big Jared on Apr 22, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

PERFECT GAME, ARG.

Prevent the throwing of a perfect game. Perfect game. Perfect. Game. Perfectly perfect. Gamely game.
Trying to cover every inch of a jynx.

by Sinking Away on Apr 22, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

An excerpt from Baker's blog.

Regarding RRS still being on the DL


The upshot is that Chris Jakubauskas — tonight’s starter — will remain in the rotation in at least the near future.

by aestivalis on Apr 22, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

And the Angel's just took the lead.

You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.

by bluemax on Apr 22, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

This is just pathetic

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice tag Johnson.

Just after he made the good throw out of the runner.

by Heydude on Apr 22, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh good

Downgraded to no-hitter.

by ThundaPC on Apr 22, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

AND HERE COME THE YANKEES!

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, that makes it a little more interesting.

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

JOSE! LOPEZ! JOSE! LOPEZ!

Jose Lopez roxxorz my boxxorz.
54!

by joof on Apr 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Yea,

Saw that one coming.

by ThundaPC on Apr 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

AHAHAHA that was funny

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

HILARIPUS

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow our odds of winning this game quadrupled!

You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.

by bluemax on Apr 22, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa we aren't sucking and we're getting some luck

Major turn around.

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it weird that I still feel somewhat confident with Gutz batting?

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow come on thats twice he's hit a foul HR tonight

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

TAKE! TAKE!

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

DAMMIT THAT WAS BALL FOUR

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I predict a pop up

You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.

by bluemax on Apr 22, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

NOT PESSIMISTIC ENOUGH

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't like being right

But that was as predictable as can be.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mother fucking Yuni.

Jose Lopez roxxorz my boxxorz.
54!

by joof on Apr 22, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Corcoran

Stops scorin!
Start soarin
Corcoran!
(Implorin
Corcoran?
No, more un-
Derscorin
My warrin
Adorin
For pourin
On scorin
Or roarin
Corcoran

by khmer luge on Apr 22, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Good start for Corcoran, we really want to keep that scoring every inning thing going

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

So out.

Jose Lopez roxxorz my boxxorz.
54!

by joof on Apr 22, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Good Christ.

I could have told you Crawford was going to steal

I don't care how well he does for the M's...FUCK ENDY CHAVEZ

by Fuzz on Apr 22, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I know he was, but my point still stands

Crawford is damn fast and likes to go stealy on the basepaths

I don't care how well he does for the M's...FUCK ENDY CHAVEZ

by Fuzz on Apr 22, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good time for the ump to make a fucking horrible call

And it cost us a run, fantastic!

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

1. JI has never seen me
2. I’m a he
3. My mother is from West Virginia and my father is from Ohio so they couldn’t possibly be related
4. I’m sexy

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by Corco on Apr 22, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

West Virginia?

Big red flag right there.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just got back from an important dinner...

WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING? What has been the been the primary downfall besides our pitchers’ allergies to Longoria?

"I have two normal feet and I can't see the slightest God-damned reason why anybody should stare at them."

by ImaginaryRomances on Apr 22, 2009 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

This is definitely the least I've enjoyed watching a Mariners game this year

Nothing has gone right whatsoever

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

is the strike zone the size of the logo on johnson's chest protector?

"I have two normal feet and I can't see the slightest God-damned reason why anybody should stare at them."

by ImaginaryRomances on Apr 22, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

So let's get something going this inning

It’s a while until Yuni so we might be able to get a nice little rally

by Graham MacAree on Apr 22, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

uh oh. our ace is warming up...

"I have two normal feet and I can't see the slightest God-damned reason why anybody should stare at them."

by ImaginaryRomances on Apr 22, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Wish the announcers would shut up about his perfect 4 innings

It was much more due to our offense sucking anyway

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

time for niemann to pee his pants

"I have two normal feet and I can't see the slightest God-damned reason why anybody should stare at them."

by ImaginaryRomances on Apr 22, 2009 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

SAFE!

Because Crawford was safe!

by Wilder. on Apr 22, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

What the fuck that must have been a terrible jump

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Great job Ichiro

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Guess where Ichiro would be now

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

damn. mlb.tv is lagging.

did ichiro get thrown out?

"I have two normal feet and I can't see the slightest God-damned reason why anybody should stare at them."

by ImaginaryRomances on Apr 22, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

crud

"I have two normal feet and I can't see the slightest God-damned reason why anybody should stare at them."

by ImaginaryRomances on Apr 22, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well..........

J. J. Putz approves I suppose.

"...But with the at-bats that Willie (Bloomquist) had tonight, I don't know that I'm immediately going to take him out of the lineup." -Trey Hillman

by Big Jared on Apr 22, 2009 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Put Wak ball into full effect!

Endy steal 2nd base, Griffey bunt!

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I want to see a steal here

Then when 3rd covers the bag, I want to see him take 3rd

by d0nkey on Apr 22, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a really bad looking swing

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Pwned

You got slurved bitch.

by Slurvey on Apr 22, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm right there with you

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please don't.

We’ll have an even more power hungry Napoleon of a mod if you do.

by Decatur on Apr 22, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

What an inning.

The Mainers are playing hardball.

by Smegmalicious on Apr 22, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Someone needs to injure Beltre again

He is one of the few players who should play through pain

by ermac on Apr 22, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

He could be partnered with McCarver

It can always be worse!

"...But with the at-bats that Willie (Bloomquist) had tonight, I don't know that I'm immediately going to take him out of the lineup." -Trey Hillman

by Big Jared on Apr 22, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was a shocking noice by Sims

What the fuck he did it again, I’m scared

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

noise*

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

And the top of the order is up

funny how the pen was meant to be the Angels’ strength. They are so boned right now.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Apr 22, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ahh, this seems more likely.

Baker says it is that no visiting AL team has scored in every inning.

by msb on Apr 22, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

tres obscure

I salute you.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yup.

Actually, a pretty good adaptation— a little heavy on wacky stuff for Mme Arcati to do, as they had cast Bea Lillie, and had to justify it.

by msb on Apr 22, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who says LL isn't cultured?

We’re talking about Noel Coward adaptations for god’s sake.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

The bases are loaded again with one out.

I want to see Placido Domingo find some missing power here.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dear god

two pitchers, four runs, one out, and the sacks are still juiced.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Apr 22, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Not for long, methinks.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dang.

I could have been watching The miracle at Morgan’s Creek

by msb on Apr 22, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

whoa

whoa whoa whoa

"I have two normal feet and I can't see the slightest God-damned reason why anybody should stare at them."

by ImaginaryRomances on Apr 22, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't get it, everyone is still happy

There’s no way I could still manage to have fun at a Mariners game like this. I’d just be too depressed that I spent money on the tickets.

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

He doesn't have the Sid Bream leg

Yet

"...But with the at-bats that Willie (Bloomquist) had tonight, I don't know that I'm immediately going to take him out of the lineup." -Trey Hillman

by Big Jared on Apr 22, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ahaha Juan Rivera grounds into DP.

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes, we have a coupon.

by Crystal for DH on Apr 22, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Angels 7th inning:

- Napoli walks
- GMJ strikes out on three consecutive called strikes, never taking the bat off his shoulders
- Rivera GIDPs on third pitch.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

can't someone on this team

start juicing?

"I have two normal feet and I can't see the slightest God-damned reason why anybody should stare at them."

by ImaginaryRomances on Apr 22, 2009 9:51 PM PDT reply actions  

also, if we were allowed one guy to hit the juice...

who would u want it to be?

"I have two normal feet and I can't see the slightest God-damned reason why anybody should stare at them."

by ImaginaryRomances on Apr 22, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I never would have thought...

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also, did you know that Adrian Betlre's favorite show is Friends

And his favorite movie is Love Actually

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

"¿cómo te va?"

(How you doin?)

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wish there were hand dryers in my bathroom

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jason Bulger now coming in to face Cabrera/Guillen/Laird

This has the potential for deliciousness.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 9:51 PM PDT reply actions  

That's gotta be like the 5th leadoff walk of the inning.

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Of the game*

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can someone make an Eva Longoria joke to lighten up the mood here?

Just kidding. That would be crossing the line.

"I have two normal feet and I can't see the slightest God-damned reason why anybody should stare at them."

by ImaginaryRomances on Apr 22, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions  

As well they should.

"I have two normal feet and I can't see the slightest God-damned reason why anybody should stare at them."

by ImaginaryRomances on Apr 22, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow I was worried I missed a game

Niehaus just told me the M’s have only stranded one runner. Weeee.

by Kermit. on Apr 22, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions  

My Gf made it sound like some porous Angels OF defense

also took place.

You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.

by bluemax on Apr 22, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Earlier, perhaps.

This time it was a home run.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well that works.

You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.

by bluemax on Apr 22, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Really hope Felix is good tomorrow

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 10:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Just assume he will piss you off and suck.

That way, you can’t get hurt and only have upside-surprise to look forward to.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay Ichiro!

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Adam Everett is 3 for 4 tonight and is currently batting .308

With an amazing (for him) .764 OPS.

Let’s trade Yuni for him.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 10:13 PM PDT reply actions  

The Wendy's commical is kind of depressing.

It is like they are saying: Hey, you will eat the same crappy food for your whole life loser.

by mark sobba on Apr 22, 2009 10:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Endy is a wonderful person,

and I love him..

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 10:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, there is nobody left at Safeco.

It started as a typical April Wednesday night small crowd. And now, well, I don’t blame them for leaving.

by Heydude on Apr 22, 2009 10:17 PM PDT reply actions  

What the fuck Beltre

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 10:17 PM PDT reply actions  

What is happening to you Adrian??

It’s like he’s transforming into Yuni

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 10:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Yuni's a team leader

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I concur

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just got back from the game (it was cold and kind of boring)

can someone explain why Rob Johnson was called back to the plate after the dropped his infield popup? I’m assuming it was ruled a foul ball somehow, but from where I was sitting it looked fair.

angels fan in seattle

by Eyebrows on Apr 22, 2009 10:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I love it!

Beltre is making himself worse so it’s harder to trade him now right?

by d0nkey on Apr 22, 2009 10:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay! He'll never leave us!

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beltre just Yuni'd!

Defined as two consecutive misplays on two consecutive plays.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 10:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Legendary.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Apr 22, 2009 10:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Well 3 out of our 5 starters seem to be good this season

Plus RRS maybe when he comes back, so that’s not too bad

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 10:22 PM PDT reply actions  

This is so sad.

On so many different levels.

by Heydude on Apr 22, 2009 10:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Totally doable

Forget FanGraphs. Jay Buhner is going to the dugout to give a pep talk right now.

by themoose on Apr 22, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tying run at the plate for the Angels....

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 10:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Finally over

Felix tomorrow! Even if we lose, it can’t be as depressing as this game was.

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

by gregrabble on Apr 22, 2009 10:31 PM PDT reply actions  

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