4/3: Open Game Thread

by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 3, 2009 6:20 PM PDT in Seattle Mariners Game Threads

Good to see Pravda gamble and go with the Vegas-themed headline.

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I don't know how many people watch the pre-game,

but apparently, Ichiro tried to bargain his way out of a 15-day hiatus. Not that anyone needs more reasons to like the guy, but seriously = badass.

the offseason sucks

by section331 on Apr 3, 2009 6:58 PM PDT reply actions

Unlike that French maid Bedard

by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 3, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions

That's what I'm sayin'!

the offseason sucks

by section331 on Apr 3, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I can't believe

the Mets didn’t build a roof on their new stadium. Why would you not put a roof on your stadium if your team is located anywhere but Los Angeles or San Diego?

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

by bluemax on Apr 3, 2009 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

Also

Justin Leone for third!

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

by bluemax on Apr 3, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions

Anyone else having problems with MLBTV online?

Game isn’t showing up…

I am no longer an advocate of elaborate techniques of security analysis in order to find superior value opportunities.
Benjamin Graham -

by ChaseB on Apr 3, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions

Hasn't started yet.

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

by bluemax on Apr 3, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

I figured that out about a second after I posted

I am no longer an advocate of elaborate techniques of security analysis in order to find superior value opportunities.
Benjamin Graham -

by ChaseB on Apr 3, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions

And there it is.

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

by bluemax on Apr 3, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Gameday is on the frontpage now I wonder if they'll have PFX and pitch type running...

You got slurved bitch.

by Slurvey on Apr 3, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions

Don't believe they have a PITCHf/x system installed in Las Vegas

by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 3, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions

They didn't for the Yankees/Cubs and Red Socks/Mets games.

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

by bluemax on Apr 3, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions

"Ichiro had symptoms before WBC"

Did you see this? Larry Stone reporting.

This just makes the legend of Ichiro grow.

“ZOMG Curt Schilling pitched in the ALCS with a bleeding suture!” Schilling may have had a hole in his ankle, but Ichiro just went 4-6 with a game winning hit in the WBC Championship Game with a hole in his STOMACH. That a whole ’nother magnitude of beastliness.

by Decatur on Apr 3, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions

By Monday folks will be saying that Ichiro is selfish because he played through it in the WBC but refused to play through it for the Mariners

(Despite the fact that during the WBC it went undiagnosed or the fact that even after he was diagnosed he pleaded with the FO not to put him on the DL)

by BrianL on Apr 3, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm an avid Ichiro supporter

But if he wasn’t feeling 100% and knew it and went to the WBC anyway then that’s not OK.

You don’t play for a team you aren’t under contract with unless you’re 100%. I don’t care who you are.

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by Corco on Apr 3, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't know.

It’s one thing if your shoulder or your knees are balking, but I think this was something he would have played through even if he was in camp with the club.

It sounds like things were manageable up until the team played Milwaukee.

by BrianL on Apr 3, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

And when you think it is something like "indigestion"

you put up with it, and get on with your job.

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions

That's probably true

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Wyomingroutes.org & Washingtonhighways.org

by Corco on Apr 3, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

That was partly tongue-in-cheek

You’re right about playing injured, Corco, but Ichiro takes better care of himself than anyone in baseball and couldn’t have diagnosed himself, so I think he gets a pass.

by Decatur on Apr 3, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

The wind

looks strong enough to blow me away from the Bus stop…

the offseason sucks

by section331 on Apr 3, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions

I knew that wouldn't take long

I am no longer an advocate of elaborate techniques of security analysis in order to find superior value opportunities.
Benjamin Graham -

by ChaseB on Apr 3, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry...

the offseason sucks

by section331 on Apr 3, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions

So did Dave ....

he was predicting many balls flying out before the game began.

any one catch who George, the Rockies color guy sitting in is? Obviously, a former pitcher…

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions

ah

one George Frazier

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, us Rockies fans apologize

Just got in, but he didn’t go on about hot dogs with mayo did he? I got in right when he was going on about taking the umps golfing or some weird crap

Listen, this signature line is a big part of who I am.

by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 3, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions

No hot dogs ... yet.

entertaining in an odd way for one game, but I sure can’t imagine listening to him every game.

I like mayo on a hot dog, myself. You mix it with the mustard.

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

He’s a guy who can have some entertaining stories, but times where you suddenly say “what the crap are you talking about, and why have you been talking about it for 3 innings?”

Listen, this signature line is a big part of who I am.

by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 3, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Is anyone else having trouble connecting to MLBTV?

by Aaron Campeau on Apr 3, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions

I was at first

It’s just choppy now

I am no longer an advocate of elaborate techniques of security analysis in order to find superior value opportunities.
Benjamin Graham -

by ChaseB on Apr 3, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions

A little on the rocky-side still.

But yea, MLB Adobe Flash player is awesome.

by ThundaPC on Apr 3, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions

When it works >:(

by Aaron Campeau on Apr 3, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions

ENDY!

You got slurved bitch.

by Slurvey on Apr 3, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions

How the hell did he stretch that into a double?

Jose Lopez roxxorz my boxxorz.
54!

by joof on Apr 3, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions

Hustle, Grit, Heart, and Soul oh yeah and probably Skill.

You got slurved bitch.

by Slurvey on Apr 3, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Sweet sweet base running

I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Apr 3, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions

Whoa, what the?

Was fooling around with Gameday. They’re sporting off some new batter/pitcher features in the A’s vs. Giants game.

by ThundaPC on Apr 3, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions

It's free until April 19th it looks pretty sweet.

You got slurved bitch.

by Slurvey on Apr 3, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Speaking of free

I assume Comcast will have their usual free preview of the Extra Innings package next week…

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Somebody please stabilize the camera.

by BrianL on Apr 3, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

Poor Dave =(

Jose Lopez roxxorz my boxxorz.
54!

by joof on Apr 3, 2009 7:44 PM PDT reply actions

Endy, endy. endy...

You got slurved bitch.

by Slurvey on Apr 3, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

Wow

This is going to be ugly

I am no longer an advocate of elaborate techniques of security analysis in order to find superior value opportunities.
Benjamin Graham -

by ChaseB on Apr 3, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

The importance of defense.

by ThundaPC on Apr 3, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

what was final decision?

35 mph winds?

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

I'm so excited for Gutierrez.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Apr 3, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

WHoa what passed by that registered a 105 MPH on the radar gun?

You got slurved bitch.

by Slurvey on Apr 3, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

My guess that is the bat.

by mark sobba on Apr 3, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions

What an unfortunate Ichiro bobblehead commercial.

by BrianL on Apr 3, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions

Better than the weirdo in the pup tent.

Only JJ has really carried off talking to the bobbleheads.

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

"Can I have some of your cotton candy? No? That's okay, you probably need that for energy."

by BrianL on Apr 3, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, yeah.

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice tag...

I am no longer an advocate of elaborate techniques of security analysis in order to find superior value opportunities.
Benjamin Graham -

by ChaseB on Apr 3, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions

OUCH!

You got slurved bitch.

by Slurvey on Apr 3, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions

Looks as though Rob Johnson got nutted?

Cups, motherfuckers!

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Apr 3, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions

I learned the hard way as well to wear a cup...

You got slurved bitch.

by Slurvey on Apr 3, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Beltre still doesn't wear one.

I don’t think I could play that close to a batter without a cup. CF, maybe. 3B? Hell no.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Apr 3, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions

I think playing any of the infield positions without a cup is crazy.

by BrianL on Apr 3, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Pinch job?

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

I payed

All Little league and HS ball w/o wearing a cup. Probably should have but didn’t feel comfortable with it. Guess I got lucky as I played 2b and 1b and OF.

by MattoB on Apr 3, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Meh I am a P, 2B, OF

I was pitching when it happen I had no time to react… It hurt… A lot…

You got slurved bitch.

by Slurvey on Apr 3, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions

So where's that photo I posted of Robby J????

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Apr 3, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

Sucks to be an outfielder today.

by BrianL on Apr 3, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions

Failure Chavez

I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Apr 3, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions

Endy must be feeling snakebit.

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

"Hey Wlad, want to switch positions?"

by BrianL on Apr 3, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Chavez... you are a Mariner now.

Just need to GIDP with 3 on to end an inning.

by mark sobba on Apr 3, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

Or a couple of infield pop ups Yuni style.

I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Apr 3, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions

I guess we're going to have to call him Rob X now

by OlSalty on Apr 3, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

Psst, you know who should take Ichiro's roster spot?

JEFF CLEMENT

by OlSalty on Apr 3, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

In RF?

I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.

by ralphie81 on Apr 3, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

DH

Griffey is likely playing in the field for a few games anyways

by OlSalty on Apr 3, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I think

I’d almost rather have Clement out there.

I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.

by ralphie81 on Apr 3, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Sweet

Now we get to see Wilson flail around in LF.

by appleshampoo on Apr 3, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions

So, all Roy needed was to get out of Arizona?

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

They had an ad on the radio side for the move to ESPN on monday morning ...

3 a.m. – 7 a. m. – “Mike and Mike in the Morning”
7 a.m.-11 a.m. – “The Herd with Colin Cowherd”
11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Brock Huard and Mike Salk
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Kevin Calabro
6 p.m.- 7 p.m. – Mariners pre-game show or ESPN GameNight
7 p.m.- 12 midnight – Mariners Play-by-Play broadcast or ESPN GameNight

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions

Yay Kevin Calabro!

Seriously though, why is Groz still at KJR?

by BrianL on Apr 3, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions

How do you think Brock Huard's going to work out?

by Kermit. on Apr 3, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions

He's managed to put up with Mahler for years ...

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Well it beats the hell out of listening to Hugh Millen.

by BrianL on Apr 3, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Probably with a BowFlex.

Illegible

by kevin_ess on Apr 3, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I'm going to punch you in the neck

by Kermit. on Apr 3, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions

What was that weird bow-like exerciser that Randy Johnson used to do the ads for?

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow I missed that one. The mental image of Randy excercising is blowing my mind.

by Kermit. on Apr 3, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Aha!

the bodyblade

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Mike and Mike is a good show.

Not really informative but it is good family morning fun.

by mark sobba on Apr 3, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Golic is awesome.

And Greenberg has become less of a dork over the years. They put on a good show.

by Wilder. on Apr 3, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

One thing about KJR's switch to Fox?

They made the ESPN talking heads sound infinitely better.

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

My god, the FOX shows are terrible

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Apr 3, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions

You are not kidding, my friend.

and the callers. oy.

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions

For some reason, I keep expecting to see Jose Vidro step to the plate.

If there is one player I am happy to never see in a Mariners uniform again, it is him.

by Wilder. on Apr 3, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions

One of my favorite M's memories, his last game.

Topped only by the day we unloaded Silva and Batista.

by Kermit. on Apr 3, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Silva will be around for a long time to remind us of the misery that Bavasi brought us.

by Fin on Apr 3, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I am right there with you.

It is like baseball PTSD.

by mark sobba on Apr 3, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Glendon's looking a little chunkier these days.

oh, sorry, I of course meant ’Shoreline’s own Glendon Rusch’…

by msb on Apr 3, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

So I am watching BBTN.

Stephania Bell was just talking about Ichiro’s injury. And then I looked at Stephania and… well, you be the judge:

by Wilder. on Apr 3, 2009 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

One has worse lighting than the other one?

by mark sobba on Apr 4, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh damn, my MLB.tv player just did something I did not like.

I was watching the game and it kicked over to the Rockies feed (not a big deal). So I decided to try using the Rockies feed to see if I got the Mariners feed. No dice. Instead, it kept the Rockies feed and took me back to the top of the 7th inning. I tried going back to the Mariners link, but it is at the same point. Weird. Hope this doesn’t happen during the regular season.

by Wilder. on Apr 3, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions