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Seattle Mariners at Baltimore Orioles, Jun 11, 2009 4:05 PM PDT


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Seattle Mariners @ Baltimore Orioles

06/11/09 4:05 PM PDT

Seattle Mariners Baltimore Orioles
Ichiro Suzuki - RF Brian Roberts - 2B
Russell Branyan - 1B Nick Markakis - RF
Adrian Beltre - 3B Adam Jones - CF
Ken Griffey Jr. - DH Luke Scott - DH
Jose Lopez - "2B" Melvin Mora - 3B
Yuniesky Betancourt - "SS" Nolan Reimold - LF
Wladimir Balentien - LF Ty Wigginton - 1B
Guillermo Quiroz - C Gregg Zaun - C
Endy Chavez - CF Robert Andino - SS

Garrett Olson

#49 / Pitcher / Seattle Mariners

6-1

205

R

L

Oct 18, 1983

Koji Uehara

#19 / Pitcher / Baltimore Orioles

6-1

185

R

R

Apr 03, 1975

That picture does not do nearly enough justice to Olson's magnificent chin. Weather updates, anyone?

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Hmmm...

Garrett Olson in the Pen (B&W)

Garrett Olson Bullpen1

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by PositivePaul on Jun 11, 2009 3:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This can't be rec'd enough.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phildopip on Jun 11, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hilarious

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to acknowledge the elephant in the room.

Normal people don’t have forearms like that. In this day and age we can’t help but wonder if he has been using Performance Enhancing Vegetables (PEVs).

by PDXTai on Jun 11, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

HOW DARE YOU

next you’ll be saying that Rocky The Flying Squirrel was on the sauce, and them’s fightin’ words.

Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.

by pdb on Jun 11, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dang.

I can’t read today

“Weather updates, anyone?”

I thought you said “Whither updates, anyone?” in regards to photos of Garret Olson.

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by PositivePaul on Jun 11, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh shit, the top picture...

Hell, if it weren’t for the Popeye photo, I’d suggest you hide this. I effed up twice.

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by PositivePaul on Jun 11, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Censorship! Censorship!

Awaiting the day I catch a Russell Branyan foul ball. I will make love to it.
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by JLProck on Jun 11, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the air of mystique that seems to surround Uehara's picture

the dark hat, dark background and face partially hidden behind the glove is a very broody look for Mr. Uehara. The bemused look on his face just makes it more interesting. Somebody in the Oriole PR department passed their Artistic Photography 101 class!

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by pdb on Jun 11, 2009 3:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You mean the same thing wasn't achieved

with the Orioles’ Olson team photo there?

by Confess on Jun 11, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gutierrez update per Baker
Franklin Gutierrez is out after fouling a ball off his knee last night. He had patellar tendinitis in there since back in spring training and apparently hit the exact spot that had been troubling him.

But he is apparently a lot better today. He’ll sit out one more day to rest the leg, then could be ready for the start of the Colorado series tomorrow.

by ThundaPC on Jun 11, 2009 3:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank christ it's not a cracked patella.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phildopip on Jun 11, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And oh goodie.

LaRue says Griffey will make a few starts in LF during the Interleague road trip.

by ThundaPC on Jun 11, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Mariner quotation mark hall of fame

Ibanez – “LF”
Bloomquist – “CF”
Griffey – “RF”
Rob Johnson – “C”
Sexson – “1B”
Lopez – “2B”
Yuni – “SS”
Cirillo – “3B”
Vidro – “DH”
Silva – “P”

McLaren – “Manager”
Bavasi – “GM”

Just off the top of my head.

by PDXTai on Jun 11, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm.

As much as Rob Johnson sucks, there’s no way he passes Mackey Sasser for the “C” title…

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by PositivePaul on Jun 11, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My knowledge of Mariner history is incomplete

I threw this together in 5 mins. I’m sure someone else could do better. Consider me a replacement level poster.

by PDXTai on Jun 11, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If by amusing you mean terrifying than yes

every time he was involved in a play I expected him to end up on the DL for 6-8 weeks

by Zack on Jun 11, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha fluketober.

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 4:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm having flash backs of Eddy Guardado.

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FOUL!!!

Right Brett?

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by PositivePaul on Jun 11, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is quickly falling apart.

Let’s go Olson, get it together.

by Heydude on Jun 11, 2009 4:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoa boy

It appears that Olson has hit his wall

by OlSalty on Jun 11, 2009 4:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 4:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So Escobar is back to being a reliever and is still battling shoulder issues,

Santana doesn’t appear to be close to healthy, and Lackey has a case of the suck.

Weee!

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I suspect

that Howie Kendrick is the first one dealt. Although that stupid Howard’s place would have to stop with all their commercials if that happens.

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by bluemax on Jun 11, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Based on my analysis of FSN

and of Howard’s commercials over the last 5-6 years this is pretty much impossible. They have gotten progressively worse each year.

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by bluemax on Jun 11, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This makes me sad.

angels fan in seattle

by Eyebrows on Jun 11, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't stay on the field.

I would like to have Kendrick, but I wouldn’t give up much to get him at this point.

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would the Angels even consider dealing him in division?

For that matter, would Z consider dealing in the division? If I remember right Bavasi was pretty set against it.

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know.

I don’t think it’s worth spending any time thinking about either.

by Matthew on Jun 11, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Figured as much.

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howie Kendrick doesn't hit, but he appears to be a good defender.

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.422 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right, that's the point.

IF he’s healthy, he’s a better hitter and defender than Lopez. However, that’s been something of a problem for him.
I’m not really sure what I’d give up to get him… it’s sort of amusing to think that Washburn could be the centerpiece of a deal for Howie Kendrick, though. Saying that would’ve gotten someone boxed last year.

by marc w on Jun 11, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CALL IT! CALL IT NOW!

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 4:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Could of at least finished the at bat though.

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.422 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rain!

Glad I went to yesterday’s game at Camden than wait for today’s. Oh, that and Felix Day.

by pmc47 on Jun 11, 2009 4:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It does in fact culminate

In Florida

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by section331 on Jun 11, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't pretend to know what else is in Florida's pants

I just know it’s America’s wang.

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by section331 on Jun 11, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

On a boat!

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by section331 on Jun 11, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...

How about that rolling roof, everyone?

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by section331 on Jun 11, 2009 5:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If only Baltimore would have had the brains to build their stadium with a roof.

Then again, the way we were playing today, it might work out for the best.

by Heydude on Jun 11, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No lie.

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by section331 on Jun 11, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Through two innings

Ervin Santana’s average fastball today is at 90.6mph.

I know it was already discussed above, but between this, Lackey, and Escobar, the Angels are in big trouble.

by Jeff on Jun 11, 2009 5:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

On Lackey, by the way

let’s play Watch The Swinging Strike Rate!

2005: 10.2%
2006: 9.7%
2007: 8.8%
2008: 8.5%
2009: 7.1%

by Jeff on Jun 11, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This reminds me

last night during the Dodgers game there was some reliever for the Padres who Vin Scully said gained something like 5MPH to his fastball due to “weight training”.

That seemed awfully fishy to me.

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by bluemax on Jun 11, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good time to start the game.

Right as they started to show that “tricks of the trade” with Rob Johnson.

by Heydude on Jun 11, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT IS WITH THE ICHIRO POWER?

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.422 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

As was that.

Uehara not familiar with rain delays?

by pmc47 on Jun 11, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WEEEE!

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have images of Ichiro

spending the entire rain delay sitting in a sort of trance just picturing the next pitch. 30 mins of trance sure does work.

3 pitches! 3 hits!

by marinerdan on Jun 11, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well obviously, because they're from Seattle.

Amirite?

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because Yuni's attention span needs to be shorter!

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by section331 on Jun 11, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A little bit of Seattle carried to the east...

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by section331 on Jun 11, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So yeah Adrian's fine.

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good call ump.

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jr hustle!

Just don’t hurt yourself. Please.

by Heydude on Jun 11, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, we have the lead now

Cool, I hope they take Olson out soon

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by gregrabble on Jun 11, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How are we winning this game?

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by Goose on Jun 11, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rally rain!

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

by ralphie81 on Jun 11, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quite simple, really...except for the reading bottom to top thing.

J Lopez hit sacrifice fly to center, R Branyan scored.
K Griffey Jr grounded into fielder’s choice to first, A Beltre out at second, R Branyan to third.
A Beltre singled to left, I Suzuki scored, R Branyan to second.
R Branyan singled to center, E Chavez scored, I Suzuki to third.
I Suzuki doubled to deep right, E Chavez to third.
E Chavez singled to center.

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

by ralphie81 on Jun 11, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs