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9/25: Open Game Thread

Wbc_029_tiny by Jeff Sullivan on in Seattle Mariners News, Regular

First Pitch: 7:05pm PDT

                   

Kendall C Ichiro CF Kielty LF Beltre 3B Bradley RF Johjima C Thomas DH Ibanez LF Payton CF Sexson 1B Chavez 3B Broussard DH Swisher 1B Lopez 2B Ellis 2B Snelling RF Scutaro SS Betancourt SS ---------- ----------

Loaiza (11-8, 4.70)         Jimenez (0-0, crap)

Esteban Loaiza has put up a 2.15 ERA and a 43/7 K/BB over his last eight starts, carrying the Oakland pitching staff on his back when they needed it the most. Cesar Jimenez has three e's in his name. Matchups don't get much closer than this.

In roster news, Cha Baek went on the 60-day DL with soreness in his throwing arm, and Jorge Campillo got called up just a year and two days after undergoing Tommy-John Surgery. Campillo's been rehabbing almost all year long and won't be back at full strength for a few months, but this is a pretty nice way to reward him for his effort and persistence. And, come to think of it, I wouldn't be too surprised to see him get a few innings tonight given that Jimenez blows as a starter.

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LET'S GO MARINERS!

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A guy who has bad control
against one of the most patient teams in baseball.

I'm getting out the popcorn for this one because Jimenez is going to get DESTROYED!

Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Bwahaha Angels fan over at HH
are PISSED that we're starting Jimenez against Oakland.

Hilarious!

Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 6:11 PM PDT reply actions  

They won't be pissed
when he has the game of his life.

4 IP, 4 ER, 4 BB, 3 K. Yeah, baby.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thats called
DOMINATION.
Sean

by sadean62 on Sep 25, 2006 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

In that spirit, my pix
Most awesomest team Evah!!! - 6.02*10^23 runs, aleph hits
<insert slur on opposing city> - -&#966; runs, sqrt(-4) hits

by Matthew on Sep 25, 2006 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol
"Apparently, it's Hargrove and Bavasi. Somebody from the Angels organization should file a protest with the MLB front office, for all the good that will do. If nothing else, it will bring to bear the light of the national media on their sorry asses and force those chickenshits into having to blubber up some excuses."
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

All right, here we go.
Can't stop the Cesar Train once it gets rolling!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

did he say Mike Reilly
is the homeplate ump? Man I am pissed I didn't go to the game just to throw something at that man.

by jtopps on Sep 25, 2006 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay...
Snelling runs funny, like a thinner Matt Stairs.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Two batters, two line drives.
Even Jimenez's presumably overweight mother is ashamed.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

God, Johjima.
Your legs aren't the only thing that's slow. Catch the God damn ball.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

So, when this game is over
Do the Mariners get to present the A's with their AL West Championship trophy?

They should.

Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Ichiro if you hurt Snelling
I will find a way to deport you myself.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

AHHHHHHHHH
DON'T DO THAT TO SNELLING YOU SELFISH ASSBAG

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Ichiro wants to play all the outfield now?
Jeepers. talk about two guys you don't want running into each other.

by jtopps on Sep 25, 2006 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah...
I think he thinks all three positions are his responsibility. He routinely calls off Ibanez/Snelling when they've already got a bead on it.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

One start from Jimenez
could single handedly ruin the Mariner's 2007 season.

by Aaron @ Lookout Landing on Sep 25, 2006 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go Oakland
I'm always down with helping eliminate the Angels from the playoffs.

by anky on Sep 25, 2006 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh yeah, like Jeff said, this is a win-win for us
If we win the game, we end the torment against the A's! Wooo!

If we lose, not only do we help end the Angels season, but we get that much closer to a better draft pick! Wooo!

So either way, I'm gonna be happy when this game is over.

Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beltre = 14-game hitting streak?
Seems like just yesterday he was shitting himself vs. Detroit.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Heh.
Game Notes
TAMPA BAY MANAGER JOE MADDON AND PITCHING COACH MIKE BUTCHER WERE EJECTED BY HOME PLATE UMPIRE ALFONSO MARQUEZ IN THE TOP OF THE FIRST INNING FOR ARGUING BALLS AND STRIKES.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

How the fuck
Did Beltre almost hit that out?

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Moses Malone
Richie hits balls to right field?

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

As Richie went deep
The Rangers scored as well.

2-1.

Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

You know it.
Soriano, Putz, and Ibanez on the way.

eBay is dangerous.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmm. eBay...
I wonder how much my autographed Kenji Johjima bat would fetch.  

I got Adam Jones on Cheney autograph ball night, and Jeremy Reed two years ago.  Between my kid and I, we could field an entire baseball league with all the game-used and autographed baseballs we've collected as of late...

Are we there yet?

by PositivePaul on Sep 25, 2006 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Certainly not me...
'Specially having grown up downstream from the Aroma...
Are we there yet?

by PositivePaul on Sep 25, 2006 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or visit Safeco in January
FanFest is awesome.

Got my Kenji bat signed there, as well as my trifecta of Adrian, Richie and Felix baseballs.  Even got Howard Lincoln's autograph a few years ago.  Of course, you probably already know that story...

Are we there yet?

by PositivePaul on Sep 25, 2006 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

My mom got me a Felix auto'd ball last christmas
It's sitting in its case in my dresser.  Sweeeeet...
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice.
Autographed baseballs are always the way to go.

It's funny - I've had a ton of luck getting auto's from players on other teams in person (Pedro, Nomar, etc.), but all my Mariners stuff was bought.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I got an autographed Felix rookie card last year
couldn't find any balls.

I do however, have an autographed ball from the ENTIRE 1995 team.

Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

At the end of the Padres game Sunday
the players gave the shirts off their backs to people. The guy who got hoffmans jersey is a lucky bastard.
Sean

by sadean62 on Sep 25, 2006 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I had a ball signed by..
Aaron Taylor, Mark McLemore, Jeff Cirillo and.. someone else. It mysteriously got lost.

I also have a ticket signed by Cirillo and an All-Star Ballot signed by the Chief.

Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I remember Aaron Taylor.
That guy was supposed to be our lights-out closer by now.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Torii Hunter
$12m 2007 option, $2m buyout.

He's 31 years old, his defense is slipping, and he consistently posts pretty bad BB/K ratios, but he's OPS'ing something like .830 this year, with a strong second half.

It's going to be really really hard for Terry Ryan to not pick up that option.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Mariners Fantasy Camp
Underrated potential source of next year's #5 starter.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

What's wrong with Dave?
"In the Di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di-d i-di-rt"
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

3-2 Anaheim
in the 3rd.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Backhand serve
I love those kind of hits.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

What's going on?
Do they know who we're playing?

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

don't worry
Mike Reilly will right this ship before the game is over.

by jtopps on Sep 25, 2006 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Woa.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy crap!
That made this whole game worth watching.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Psychological advantage, Hendu?
Honestly, I don't think anyone on the team cares about the streak anymore.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Twins clinch
AL Playoffs are set.

New York
Detroit
Minnesota
Oakland

I'm fine with any one of those besides New York winning it all.

Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Me too.
Unfortunately, I think New York's got a pretty comfortable edge on the others.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

RAUL!
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha Kendall
Way to block the plate, pussy.

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

White Sox missed
the Dino mojo this year!

Any chance we can bring this back next year?

by jtopps on Sep 25, 2006 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

and by "this"
I mean the graphic and not the man, obviously.

by jtopps on Sep 25, 2006 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Richie Sexson
Has had one hell on a month.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh my goodness.
The Astros have gained six games on St. Louis in six days.

Now 2.5 out of first.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT is this noise?
Deanna was unhappy that they beat the Phillies... but REALLY?  2.5 out?!

by Gomez on Sep 26, 2006 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

cameraman still checking out
a Chick at the game. Some things never change...

by jtopps on Sep 25, 2006 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

At least this time
we have a valid excuse for losing.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Honestly
I don't know how much better we could've expected from Jimeneze today.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Snelling's been taking BP with Beltre.
These guys are going to wear out the knees of their pants.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Jimenez only gave up 5 runs?
That's not near as bad as I thought it would be.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Travis Chick
He could walk down his own hallway without getting recognized.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

do you think he
and Jake Woods freak out when they see each other?

"It's like looking in a mirror!"

by jtopps on Sep 25, 2006 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I suppose it's appropriate
that the guy we got for Eddie pitches a lot like Eddie.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Chick sucks
Just like the guy we traded him for.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Eddie would have given up
a homer though.

And then stuck out his tongue.

by jtopps on Sep 25, 2006 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

If the A's are going to clinch in Seattle
it might as well be as slow and boring as possible.

Thanks Chick.

by Aaron @ Lookout Landing on Sep 25, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Hargrove
"We got traded Eddie for you now dammit, THROW SOME STRIKES!"

by ThundaPC on Sep 25, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Reading the Angel fans at HH react to us losing
is great.

I've never had more fun getting pounded by the A's.

Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Hargrove's so pissed
he's warming up Cruceta.

That wasn't quite as good as when he stuck his finger in Thornton's chest, but it was close.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha I remember that
Man that was great moment.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hargrove goes from Jimenez to Chick to Crueceta
He doesn't like the Angels either.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

So...
There's a long list of late-season call-ups who've pretty much pitched themselves off the team.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

After Crueceta gives up 5 runs, you know who
should be next?

Joel Pineiro!

Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Come to think of it
Do we have anyone in the bullpen that can actually pitch besides Putz anymore?

by ThundaPC on Sep 25, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Huber
He's been doing quite good all things considered.

by ThundaPC on Sep 25, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah forgot about him
He should definitly get a chance to break into the 2007 bullpen next year.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is funny.
Hendu is rationalizing it as a good thing.

Man, only 6 more days.

by ThundaPC on Sep 25, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Angels up 7-2
Looks like Oakland is gonna have to wait till tommorow to clinch.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay, Raul...
Bradley doesn't like to move around very much.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Announcers
Hey all, greetings from an out-of-place A's fan. I'm watching the FSN Northwest feed on MLB.tv. Are the Mariner broadcasters always... so... dull? I keep getting the feeling I'm watching golf, no offense :-).

by JLaff @ Lookout Landing on Sep 25, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I know
And maybe it's just the familiarity I'm struggling with. I was just wondering if this was a common perception.

by JLaff @ Lookout Landing on Sep 25, 2006 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah.
If anything, Rick Rizzs can be annoyingly insincere in his exuberance.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Golf!?
Our announcers aren't that good.

by ThundaPC on Sep 25, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well
Consider who they've been watching all season.

When the team's competitive, they've got more than their share of enthusiasm.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mike Morse
Dude.  I like this guy.

by ThundaPC on Sep 25, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously, Mike.
"Grillz"?

That's the best you can do?

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

By the way
NL LVP: Ronny Cedeno
AL LVP: Angel Berroa

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Ichiro
finishing strong.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

And that
was the worst. Dive. Ever!

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

That raises an interesting question:
If the batter jumps over first base, can he run through the bag going the other way and still not be tagged out?

by Aaron @ Lookout Landing on Sep 25, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, okay.
The part of me that has to watch this crap every day can't wait for the season to be over.

But the part of me that enjoys quality baseball hates the winter.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oct. 2nd
I want to know if they're going to fire Hargrove.

by ThundaPC on Sep 25, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hahaha
Nice dugout chat
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Well
It's nice to see Cruceta pitching pretty well for a change.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't get it.
Whither the MLB.tv break music?

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

The Dobber!
What does the future hold for young Greg?

I predict he will light it up for the Padres and Mariners fans everywhere will go OMIGDOD!@! WE ALWAYS DO THIS!

by jtopps on Sep 25, 2006 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Hargrove figures
Since he's going down, he might as well take the Mariners best reliver with him.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

I wish Putz
would have beaned Reilly on one of those high fastballs.

I need closure...

by jtopps on Sep 25, 2006 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh man I thought that was gone
15 game hitting streak.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Aww....man
Why are we still trying?

by ThundaPC on Sep 25, 2006 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

perfect game, IMO
guys who wont pitch for the team next year blow nuts, offense does well, we still lose, thus giving us better draft pick.

by Matthew on Sep 25, 2006 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Eh?
Rally?
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Go Raul with 8 Us.
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

PLAYOFF ATMOSPHERE!
Funny how we wait until getting manhandled 15 straight by the A's to finally stage a 9th inning comeback.

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

RAUL!
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

If Beltre put up a Rolins esque end of year
hitting streak, there'd be no shot at it continuing the next year.
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Refresh any time now, yahoo!
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Richie!
EMD THE STREAK!
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

END*
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAHA
You suck, "Huston".

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

huh?
Jones in for Johjima.  Kenji injured?

by ThundaPC on Sep 25, 2006 10:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Kenji's really slow.
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

AJ sighting.
4 for 4 Richie. C'mon, be like Ichiro.

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Damnit Richie
You hit it too hard!
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:05 PM PDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOO!!!
RALLY DINO IN FULL EFFECT!!!

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Ben
Time to endear yourself to the Mariner fans.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Bloomquist is so gritty...
he'll steal second with the bases loaded.

by Aaron @ Lookout Landing on Sep 25, 2006 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Guh
Seriously, this guy sucks right now.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

The Angels may be rooting for the M's
but the M's sure as hell aren't rooting for the Angels.

Hope you enjoy this Broussard strikeout, Anaheim!

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 10:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Gah
I hate you Brouusard.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:08 PM PDT reply actions  

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
And I'm not saying "Brou-urns"....

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:08 PM PDT reply actions  

How Predictable.
Detect-O-Vision Whatever. M's not gonna win the Pennant.

by IcebreakerX on Sep 25, 2006 10:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Christ
18 hits.
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Great.
CAN'T STOP THE DOBBER TRAIN

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 10:10 PM PDT reply actions  

DOBBS!
DOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBB ERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDO BBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBERDOBBER!

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:11 PM PDT reply actions  

THE DOBBER!
WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 10:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Hahahahaha
I know this has been said, but you suck Huston

by Nero on Sep 25, 2006 10:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Dobbs does something
Shocking
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:12 PM PDT reply actions  

DOBBS!!! FUCKING DOBBS!!!!!!
DOBBS!!! FUCKING DOBBS!!!!!!

by mark s @ Lookout Landing on Sep 25, 2006 10:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Extras!
Hot diggity!

Who's pitching?

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 10:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Great job Hacky
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Hell's bells
Way to groundout, Betancourt. Now we have to go into extra innings.

Otherwise known as "we lose".

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Hope
Joel doesn't go in.....
Sean

by sadean62 on Sep 25, 2006 10:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Heh
So naieve and optimistic.

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay
Hargrove made a smart move this ONE time. Don't bank on it in the 11th.

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fucking Angels
Why can't they win the division on their own.
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:15 PM PDT reply actions  

what?
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Refer to this thread
http://www.halosheaven.com/story/2006/9/25/45039/2685#commenttop

It's annoying that we have to win to keep them in it.

Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

IT'S PI?ATA TIME!
Gotta keep the protected draft pick, yo.
Detect-O-Vision Whatever. M's not gonna win the Pennant.

by IcebreakerX on Sep 25, 2006 10:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Ummm
Why in the hell is Richie out of this game?  I literally just turned the game back on, so I'm just wondering.
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Pinch runner
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pinch runner
Grit came in to run for him.

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

He was pinch-run for.
I don't know why. Hargrove made some weirdass pinch-running decisions in that last inning.

Willie and Rivera in there. Yeah!

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice
That shit's just dandy!  Rivera...I can understand.  He's a beast.

But Willie?  I mean, WTF?

I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

even a blind squirrel...
Adam Jones' speed was useful on the sac-fly, I must say.

by jtopps on Sep 25, 2006 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah,
well...you and your impeccable baseball knowledge...grumble...murmur, murmur, murmur.

by jtopps on Sep 25, 2006 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Har har
They're trying to hit JJ Putz. They're silly.

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Idea!
Hey guys, we got our staff ace!  Just leave JJ in for 9 and we get......at least 27 k's!  If that don't say ACE to you, you need to be bitchslapped.
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Idea
How about we have Mark Lowe as our "Opener" and he pitches 2 innings every couple of days to open the game and lead into our "middler" of Soriano who can go a few innings.  Then it all leads to our shut down closer JJ.  

by lessthnpar on Sep 25, 2006 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon M's
Save us from Pineiro!

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Please win right now
End this streak!
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Bunting with Beltre...?
It's not like Ichiro is working on a consecutive successful SB streak or anything.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 10:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't worry,
Beltre sucks at bunting.

by Mike A on Sep 25, 2006 10:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh no
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Phew
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's recap Hargrove's strategy:
-bunt Ichiro to 2nd with Beltre to bring up Rivera
-Rivera gets out, brings up Ibanez
-Ibanez IBB'd to bring up Willie
-to the 11th inning we go

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 10:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Here comes out #2
Ibanez will be walked and Willie will be out #3.

On to the 11th!

Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Jesus Calero hurry up
You can strike this zero out with 1 pitch...come on already.
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:31 PM PDT reply actions  

What a rip!
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh Lord
Please, if you could find it in your heart to bring Willie to the plate in this inning, that'd be real special-special.
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:33 PM PDT reply actions  

You know...
I can't hate Rene Rivera. By all accounts, he's a pleasant and funny guy.

But, dear God, what a terrible baseball player he is.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 10:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh FUCK YEA
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Inning in summary:
 - K. Calero relieved H. Street
  • I. Suzuki singled to third
  • I. Suzuki to second on K. Calero's throwing error
  • A. Beltre flied out to center
  • R. Rivera strikes out on pitch in dirt
  • R. Ibanez intentionally walks
 - E. Perez pinch hit for W. Bloomquist
- E. Perez grounded into fielder's choice, R. Ibanez out at 2nd
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Almost...
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Put 'er in the upper deck Willie!
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Hurry up...
I have an art project to sloppily finish.
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah
I'm trying to do Japanese homework...
Sean

by sadean62 on Sep 25, 2006 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man
Good thing he didn't rupture his upper body with that swing!
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Even if we win
We face Harden tomorrow. Joy. Jeff's twin is on the mound too.
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:37 PM PDT reply actions  

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhh
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:37 PM PDT reply actions  

OH MY GOD!
THE STREAK IS OVER!
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:37 PM PDT reply actions  

WILLIE BALLGAME!
GRIT AND FUCKING HUSTLE WINS!
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Willie for 2007 DH!!!!!!!!
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:38 PM PDT reply actions  

WILLIE FUCKING BALLGAME
WOOOOOOOOOOOOJNLKDJNHAIODSUFASLIUFHMAUIF!!!

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 10:38 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF?
William Paul Bloomquist wins it?
Willie Bloomquist and Mike Hargrove suck

by Mariner John on Sep 25, 2006 10:38 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA!
YOU GOT BEAT BY WILLIE BALLGAME!!!

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:38 PM PDT reply actions  

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
WILLIE FUCKING BLOOMQUIST WALKS OFF!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLE!!!!

by zerojun3 on Sep 25, 2006 10:38 PM PDT reply actions  

BAAHAHAHAHAHAHA
WE BREAK THE STREAK ON A FUCKING WFB RBI!!!!!!  Rarest of rare events, a Willie Bloomquist walk-off!!!  I bet it's his first ever!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

by appleshampoo on Sep 25, 2006 10:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Someone give that man a BJ!
Whatta guy!
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Willie Bloomquist in the mob:
"GET THE F*** OFF OF ME! YOU'RE HURTING ME!"

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:39 PM PDT reply actions  

This my friends
Is why I still follow Mariners Baseball in a lost season.

by TyranT on Sep 25, 2006 10:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Cool.
That was unexpected. But totally awesome.
Sean

by sadean62 on Sep 25, 2006 10:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Man.
The Angels are still alive...somehow...
"I'VE GOT BLISTERS ON ME FINGERS!!"
--Stewie Griffin AND Josh Beckett

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Sep 25, 2006 10:39 PM PDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!1111
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOO!
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Well I'm so glad I watched all that.
Willie Ballgame beat the A's in a game started by Cesar Jimenez/Travis Chick.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 25, 2006 10:40 PM PDT reply actions  

You guys do relize
that hit just insured that Willie Ballgame will retire as a Mariner.
Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok, big FU to Willie
He said he wants to "put it in Anaheim's hands."  F HIM
I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy Grits, Batman!
Wow.  Just. Wow.  

Willie Bloomquist is the New Derek Jeter!

And we don't have another catcher on the 40-man because???

Are we there yet?

by PositivePaul on Sep 25, 2006 10:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
and the streak is over. Just, wow.

by zerojun3 on Sep 25, 2006 10:41 PM PDT reply actions  

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I'm still on a high after that gritty, game-winning RBI single!

by JLC on Sep 25, 2006 10:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Sort of
Well, I owned the A's, but it took almost 4 hours.  I guess I'm getting less efficient.

(seriously though, you should have seen me there just swooning, "HUSTON STREEEEEEET WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOOOOOOOU?"  But this is mostly because I have Loaiza on my fantasy team and I'm in the match for 3rd-4th place and I really needed the win, goddamnit.  Once the game was tied, I was like, "That's it, you bastards, the Mariners are going to win.")

Also, I'm totally in love with Rich Harden, so I'm not actually sure whether I can make him lose tomorrow.  Hmm.  I'll try.  Maybe he'll get pulled after only a few innings.

Marinerds - a different daily dose of baseblog.

by Deanna on Sep 25, 2006 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG
Krueger says, "Wow!  I love Willie Bloomquist!"

I'm serious...

I can't take this Hargrove shit much longer...

by WAB on Sep 25, 2006 10:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Draft standings updated now
we dropped 2 positions with the win. Take the baf with the good I suppose. On the plus side, it would be quite suprising to drift out of the bottom 15 as long as we don't sweep Texas.

by Matthew on Sep 25, 2006 10:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Meh, ending the streak makes it worth it.
All I wanted was just 1 win in this series.

I got it, so I don't mind losing the next two.

Fire Mike Hargrove!

by Goose on Sep 25, 2006 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Baseball can have their HS prospects
The #15 guy ain't much different from the #9 guy IMO.  WIN.

by Gomez on Sep 26, 2006 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

Holy shit I missed it
i gave up a 9-3.

GRIT

WIN IT FOR RAFFY!!!

by MFAN on Sep 25, 2006 10:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Hell Yeah
Just got back from the game.  I'll post my emotions later after I drink beer out of a boot tonight (my roommate bought a glass boot from germany ~2L).

by Edgar for Pres on Sep 25, 2006 11:13 PM PDT reply actions  

only 2L?
lightweights. Real men drink out of a 3L glass

by Matthew on Sep 25, 2006 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

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