8/14: Open Game Thread
by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 14, 2009 6:30 PM PDT
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Andy pettite is terrifying.
He looks like an alien. I think that’s what you’re getting at though.
by Kirk on Aug 14, 2009 6:36 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Hehe, great comment!
jeez I hope we rock him tonight.
Is it just me, or has RRS put on a few pounds?
by I Lick Squirrels on Aug 14, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions
I wish that all the regressing didn't happen in one game.
2009 Safeco Field Record: 6-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 10-4
Wow - what was Niehaus accidentally saying when they came back from commercial?
Something about “3 innings. You know how long I want it to last?” Then cut to Brad Adam.
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So talks about extending Bedard have been happening but they're gonna wait to see how he's doing.
And uh
“The leading minds in baseball medicine are flummoxed by the labrum. Doctors can’t agree on how to detect a tear, don’t know the best way to fix one, and aren’t sure why, almost without fail, a torn labrum will destroy a pitcher’s career.”
Not very encouraging.
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I'm no pitcher, but I bounced back from mine fairly easily with full range of motion.
And I’m a pretty active person, so I would assume a young man with strong ligaments would bounce back okay. Yet, I’m also no doctor. I just used to work with them.
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IIRC, it took Meche 2 years and 2 surgeries ...
Stone links to a couple of ’04 articles on the labrum & pitchers
I mean, in always finding a way to make me laugh.
The Simpsons reference is what I’m referring to.
by Kenny Knows Sports on Aug 14, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Ball 4 was in, but ball 3 looked real good. What did gameday show?
by SebastianPruiti on Aug 14, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions
If RR-S can keep throwing 92 MPH...
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I was impressed at how he filled the required paragraphs and still said nothing.
Like writing a report with wide margins and double spacing.
That kind of "analysis" is among the worst kinds out there.
Here, let me focus in one thing, complete ignore the big picture AND completely ignore context.
It’s the equivalent of criticizing a hitter based on a ten at bat stretch in the playoffs.
I wish I wouldn't have read this.
Just when you think we’re making progress…
by Manzanillos Cup on Aug 14, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Yahoo has Joba as the starter on Sunday.
Has this been officially changed from Gaudin?
by Kenny Knows Sports on Aug 14, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
YES reported that tonight before the game, so I assume so.
by SebastianPruiti on Aug 14, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I HATE THIS CAMERA MAN!
He can never get the ball!
He makes routine fly balls look absolutely CRUSHED! Remember Juniors homer?
And then he loves to show fans in the 9th.
Carlos Silvelite
Well those last two at bats sucked
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I thought Guti was going to get that. He covered a lot of ground there...
by SebastianPruiti on Aug 14, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions
So getting that 3rd run would have been nice
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Winning the WS in 2001 would have been nice too.
I’m just happy we have twice as many runs as last night, and these cocks have none.
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GOD
Lopez. You’re making SB cry.
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by Eyebrows on Aug 14, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Morrow only walked two last week!
Baby steps.
by Kenny Knows Sports on Aug 14, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Nick Swisher could have easily been out since at least one of those was a strike.
But….yeah.
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Grrrrrrrrrrr ROB JOHNSON FANS DAMN YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!
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Pregame, Josh was laughing as apparently he has spent a couple years being called Jack ...
it happened to him as he left the field, it happened to him last year at spring training (“I was wearing number 85, and they still called me by his name”)
Josh Wilson is probably the most nondescript baseball player in the world.
by Manzanillos Cup on Aug 14, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions
On a side note, Kyle Orton has looked terrible tonight. YAY good draftpick next year for the 'Hawks.
I fucking hate you Mariners
PleasenotTebowPleasenotTebow
I’d even take the disgustingly overrated Sam Bradford over Tebow.
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But the jump pass!
I fucking hate you Mariners
Why would we draft a fullback to play quarterback?
Oh God I hope it’s not Tebow.
Option time for the NFL!
I fucking hate you Mariners
You know some team is going to let him try it as a QB
he’s the most fellated college football player of this decade. And I say that as a USC fan who watched people fall over themselves praising Leinart and Bush.
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Is he really going to be a first round pick though?
by drblacknwhite on Aug 14, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Who knows
projecting NFL picks this far out is ridiculous. The dude is already a college football legend and another MNC just further cements this. A lousy team with no QB could be pressured into picking one of the most decorated and celebrated college athletes of the decade even if his skill set doesn’t transfer.
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Just so I get this right.
There is another Josh Wilson that made history by pitching right? This isn’t the same one right? Or is it?
by Kenny Knows Sports on Aug 14, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
My god
Of course the only article about Josh Wilson I’ve ever seen has the title “Long Journey to Nowhere”
His favorite song is probably something like “The G-chord”
by Karma Police on Aug 14, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay for bringing up his pitch count
Not yay for striking out so much
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WAIT I THOUGHT HE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ALBERT PUJOLS
have i been had? He seems to be a different person.
by Karma Police on Aug 14, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Andy Pettite looks exactly like Freddie Mercury
I just realized that
The hYankee announcers keep talking about how Pettitte isn't getting the veteran strike zone.
What're ya gonna do with those pies, boys?
"Listen, I'm Derek Jeter...
…and you’re, well, you’re Jerry Hairston Jr."
If by confirmed you mean wildly conjectured.
Then yes, it’s confirmed.
heh.
A collection called Treasures from American film archives came into the UW, and one of the films in rthere was a short snippet from the Negro Leagues, which featured Sam Hairston— who looked just like Jerry & Scott… genetics are an interesting thing.
Wow..that was high.
I fucking hate you Mariners
So get this:
Over the last 8 games, our starters have thrown 30 1/3 innings. They’ve walked 35 batters.
by Manzanillos Cup on Aug 14, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions
Sims just said Snell has noticed that everyone in the AL can hit.
he & Blowers then giggled at Snell facing the Rangers & Yankees as his introduction to the AL
So this is wrong...
It’s something like 40 innings. But still, 35 walks in 40 innings?
by Manzanillos Cup on Aug 14, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Yankee announcer: "Looks like a mustache growing in there."
What're ya gonna do with those pies, boys?
Well that was silly..but a fresh start for Saunders.
I fucking hate you Mariners
Yeah the price is right thing
Love that
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I wanted the Rangers to win, but I'm going to enjoy the misery over at LSB
And no, I won’t troll.
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Jesus Christ Rob Johnson you are fucking awful
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FUCK YOU FIRST BASE UMPIRE
FUCK YOU ROB JOHNSON FUCK EVERYONE
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Yes, he was clearly the reason that run scored.
by Manzanillos Cup on Aug 14, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
He?
Hannah Montana is a girl. A fictional one at that. I fail to see how she could have had anything to do with that play.
Fuck Anaheim.
I figured it out
Rob Johnson’s problem with catching the ball is basically because he’s a pussy and afraid of it.
So he instinctively can’t move his body forward to block a ball in the dirt but sort of shies away from it averting his face. Damn pussy.
THE STAFF LIKES HIM AND THEY PITCH BETTER
GET WITH THE PROGRAM DAMMIT
From Kirby Arnold this morning:
[Rob] Johnson allowed two passed balls and two wild pitches Wednesday night while catching Felix Hernandez, and manager Don Wakamatsu said his catcher has been getting "too small" behind the plate. Johnson didn’t start Thursday’s game against the Yankees, but he spent considerable time in the underground cage working on his defensive mechanics.
"We talk about not getting small back there," said Wakamatsu, a former catcher. "Guys tend to crouch over a little bit more. I’ll say, ‘Just breathe a little bit more, stay upright, let your hands work a little bit.’ Things like that."
Looking at the gif in the Rob Johnson Professional Catcher post
I swear he’s looking up at the runner on second just as the ball gets to him, hard to tell but it looks like his head is coming down to the glove after the ball hits it. I was watching the game on ADHT or whatever, and the camera angle was from behind the ump for one of those, up over his shoulder. Hit the pocket clean, and his wrist folded back, I just about cam unglued.
A legitimate #2 pitcher, or just within the M's staff?
My money is on Snell as the darkhorse candidate for the #2.
Ok, just checking.
I was about to read in between the lines there, bad habit.
I'd be fine with a Felix - Morrow - Snell - RRS - French/Vargas rotation
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Rich Harden is still only 27!
Free Agent.
by Kenny Knows Sports on Aug 14, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on now, lets not bunch in Harden and Carpenter with Sheets.
The first two are reasonable adds.
by Kenny Knows Sports on Aug 14, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I was more going for the 'incredibly injury prone' angle.
Seeing an awesome pitcher sidelined all the time sucks too much for me to want to go after Harden (or either of the others).
Fuck Anaheim.
Harden is just so damn exciting when he's healthy. And the fact that he's only 27 means he could still turn this injury bug around.
His age is what makes me give him more credit than the others.
by Kenny Knows Sports on Aug 14, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Joba Chamberlin is my least favorite baseball player.
It is not close.
by Manzanillos Cup on Aug 14, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions
Anybody else think CC Sabathia has an awesome picture?
Why can’t the rest of them be that good
Gotta give Posada some credit there. He put it in the off hand rather quick
by SebastianPruiti on Aug 14, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions
Pettitte has gotta have like 15 swinging strikes
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My God everyone just looks awful on that curve
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I think it may also be because Pettite is like Batista out there (on purpose?) before he throws it
The batters get ahead of themselves maybe. Pettite is so fucking taking his time out there that the batters are calling time, and then he throws it.
I got sidetracked by what was going on in the background
“would you like a nice chardonney with that chowder, sir?”
Yeah, all M's hitters except Griffey have struck out at least once.
Fuck the Angels! And the Yankees and Red Sox while we're at it.
Most K's since August 21st, 2006 for Pettitte. With game left to go.
by Kenny Knows Sports on Aug 14, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions
Well he did have one last shot at strikeout at 11 in the 6th, if he doesn't come out for the 7th.
Hasn’t struck out more than 10 since July of 2002.
by Kenny Knows Sports on Aug 14, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Per Drayer:
Girl on the field! No tackle thank goodness! For clarification, unlike the cat she did not come out of the bullpen and she was not misidentified as a squirrel
There sure are some idiot fans coming out to the stadium when the Yankees are in town
That asswipe yesterday who interfered and now some drugged out jerk (female or not) getting on the field when RRS was getting batters out having great rhythm in a tight tie game.
I like RRS' curve
I fucking hate you Mariners
From T-Town - Morrow with a CG shutout of Iowa
4 H, only 1BB, but only 2 Ks.
Matt Tuiasosopo played 2B for the first time (he also homered).
C’mon RRS!
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Woo!
1 walk in a complete game is more impressive to me than if he had 6 K’s.
by Kenny Knows Sports on Aug 14, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Jay was looking forward to possibly seeing Tui at third in Seattle.
Why the move to 2nd now? Sorry if it’s old news.
by Kenny Knows Sports on Aug 14, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Tui has a reputation of being a lousy defensive 3B.
Personally I’d like to see them work him in the outfield.
Is there a breakdown of his pitch types and numbers thrown?
Is there a good website to get minor league stats like that?
Hmm
Morrow only registered 6 swinging strikes by my count, and only threw 59 strikes in 96 pitches. That isn’t very impressive. Just skimming through gameday it looks like he got behind most hitters, but they were all getting themselves out on 1-0 or 2-1 counts.
Because I feel like being happy I will assume he was intentionally inducing contact when he fell behind.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 14, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm just hoping they have him throwing a monstrous percentage of offspeed pitches.
This may or may not be smart, but I still want it badly.
It is fun to see us go to Lowe from our starter...
by SebastianPruiti on Aug 14, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions
Was there a time in Lowe's minor league career where he mad some mechanical adjustment to be filthy?
It seems like the evolution of Lowe from 5th round pick in 2004 to Seattle in 2006 was quick.
by Kenny Knows Sports on Aug 14, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Well that wasn't very good camera work
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He's been really good for like 2 months now
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That's what I mean
it’s been a prolonged spell of success rather that just brief flashes.
Fuck Anaheim.
Awesome awesome news
I hope you die. I hope we BOTH die.
by BRKLN M'S on Aug 14, 2009 9:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Not from Dave yet!
I fucking hate you Mariners
Not a bad at bat...I'm impressed so far.
I fucking hate you Mariners
Really nice. I'm impressed he was fouling off all those 95-96mph fastballs.
I fucking hate you Mariners
It didn't even seem like they wanted the fries, just recognition
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 14, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Safeco fries are the woorrrrrrssttttt
by Poochie on Aug 14, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Pretty much all the food at Safeco blows
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 14, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean it brings them out.
As evidenced by those walking up and down Occidental
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 14, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
They were stepford wives as referenced above
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 14, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a ringing endorsement.
I fucking hate you Mariners
Shit
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I'm really excited about the impending Mariano Rivera vs. Rob Johnson matchup
Should be a dandy
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He's the only one of these dongwipes I don't hate.
Swisher doesn’t count because he’s only been there for a year.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 14, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Meh. Whatever. Just wish the fucker didn't skip like a douchebag
I fucking hate you Mariners
We have to find out who these idiots are, and ban them.
there were likely relatives of theirs in the Times comments last night who were trying to argue that there was “an invisible line” and if the ball crossed that, the fan had every right to grab the ball.
I was trying to see that line here
Stick nets up like in Japan.
or a 7ft fence where the front row is and take out the current front row.
Perhaps too extreme but probably easier to implement than tracking down all the idiot fans amongst the proper ones.
Fuck Anaheim.
That fan is a fucking retard
I can understand balls down the line because it could look foul, but that one was obvious
by SebastianPruiti on Aug 14, 2009 9:51 PM PDT reply actions
Wow seriously?
At least with one run I could have found a way to have hope, but now we’re fucked
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Here's the battle I've been waiting for!
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Disappointing, I was expecting an inside the park home run
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Well, Sounders and Seahawks tomorrow.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 14, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Not much for soccer and not a Seahawks fan. Alas!
And it helps nothing that I also root for the Reds.
I prefer those types of innings than the load the bases with no outs and still not score.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Aug 14, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
At least the Tigers won.
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by Coach Owens on Aug 14, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
RRS pitched better than Fister.
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by Coach Owens on Aug 14, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Feel bad for RRS
HIs only runs given up were on a brainfart by Lopez, and then Rob Johnson+infield mixup.
Am I the only one that thinks the lady fan ran out to propose to RR-S because he's so goddamn sexy?
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