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10/1: Open One-Game Playoff Thread

Wbc_029_tiny by Jeff Sullivan on in Seattle Mariners News, Regular

First Pitch: 4:37pm PDT

and Jake Peavy (19-6, awesome) vs. and Josh Fogg (10-9, not)

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A lot of people think the Padres can't hit, but their .771 road OPS actually ranks fourth in the NL. Petco just happens to murder offensive performance at a level of which even Mariner fans can't conceive. In a National League field that - let's face it - totally sucks, either one of these teams is perfectly capable of catching fire and losing in the Series. They just have to get through today first.

On the topic of one-game playoffs, you'll never guess which team was the biggest choker of all time.

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I predict
Dante Bichette and Vinny Castilla hit back-to-back, pinch-hit home runs in the bottom of the 9th to win it for the Rockies.

by G_ on Oct 1, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Castilla first
because we need Bichette to do the hyper-fist pump after he hits his walkoff blast.

by Gomez on Oct 1, 2007 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

This has been an interesting season
Three teams - M's, Brewers, Mets - were all in great shape (at least record-wise) in late July, and they're all golfing now.  Meanwhile, the Hated Natural Rivals are playing for their lives.  As much as I wanted the four-way tie, I'll take the one-game playoff.  These things are fun.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 1, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

The Mets are now the #2 choker of all time.Ouch.
LET'S GO ROCKIES!
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 1:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Interesting
If the M's had lost their one game playoff then they would have had the 14th biggest choke of all-time.

by Robert on Oct 1, 2007 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm torn, but I think I'm rooting for our
hated natural rivals.
"The issues with the Sonics' profitability at KeyArena have less to do with KeyArena than with the Sonics' ability to defend the high pick and roll,"

by Thingray on Oct 1, 2007 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

The dramatist in me...
...wants to root for the Rockies, because it's a better story - plucky underdogs, outta nowhere, lots of wins at the right time, blah blah blah, but I think overall I gotta go with the Padres as well, if only because I've spent a big chunk of the last three summers watching their AAA kids.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 1, 2007 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm rooting for awesomeness.
Can't lose with this one, as far as I'm concerned.

by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 1, 2007 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

An excellent point
and I won't be upset if the Pads lose.  But really, there's nothing better than a one-game crapshoot like this.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 1, 2007 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is this game gonna be televised?
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

TBS at 4:00 PT, I believe.
Wait, what? We refuse to PROgress now? Whatever... Refuse to progress!!

by Double06 on Oct 1, 2007 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

My apologies
But I'm rooting for the Padres here, for entirely selfish reasons, as seen here.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/pt/index.php

by patsfan on Oct 1, 2007 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy Shit
I jumped up to 110th in the Predictatron. Woo Phillies!!!! Still not as good as last year's 3rd place finish, but hey.

...if only I hadn't put the Twins in the World Series...

by JI on Oct 1, 2007 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Great quote from that choking article:
"Whenever you produce a list of the best or worst of something, those Mariner teams from 1995-2003 have a habit of showing up."

So true it hurts.

What do I look like, a guy who's not lazy?

by Rollo Tomasi on Oct 1, 2007 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't consider the '03 Ms
chokers. They raced out to a huge lead and then played pretty much .500 ball the way in. They got passed by teams playing incredible baseball.

They let golden chances slip by, but I don't say they choked.

by Matthew on Oct 1, 2007 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

agree
the M's in 03 won like 93 games or something. That should be good for a wild card or a divsion. That just shows how much better the other teams were. Not really a choke
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Oct 1, 2007 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go Rockies!!!!
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I'll be rooting for the Rockies as far as they go
Mostly because I would like to see MLB pay a stiff price for stretching the postseason schedule out to a ludicrous 32 days.  Go ahead and try to play World Series games at night in Denver on October 27, 28 and 29...let's see what weather cards Mother Nature deals you.
A's fan, living in Oakland

by Soaker on Oct 1, 2007 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

on the mariners web site
"Lineup: Ichiro, Beltre, designated hitter Raul Ibanez, Sexson, catcher Kenji Johjima, shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt and second baseman Jose Lopez are signed through next season. Right fielder Jose Guillen, a positive force on the field and in the clubhouse, wants to return, but an abundance of outfielders -- which includes Adam Jones and Wladimir Balentien -- might persuade the organization to think young."
-Year in Review on seattlemariners.com

Raul DH? Where is Vidro?

Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Oct 1, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe a hint of things to come?
One can hope.
"The issues with the Sonics' profitability at KeyArena have less to do with KeyArena than with the Sonics' ability to defend the high pick and roll,"

by Thingray on Oct 1, 2007 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Never in my life
did i think i would be excited for a Rockies game.
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Oct 1, 2007 4:32 PM PDT reply actions  

This TBS broadcast booth
is boring as fuck to listen to

they have very monotone voices

and their blather just kind of

runs together and I don't know

what on earth they were talking

about

by Jordan of Boise on Oct 1, 2007 4:34 PM PDT reply actions  

They need to do some recruiting
For the playoffs if they are gonna rival ESPN. ESPN's guys say dumb things but at least they can be exciting.

by phil333 on Oct 1, 2007 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

No Tim McCarver
Steve Lyons or Josh Lewin!!!

by JI on Oct 1, 2007 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

And we're off!
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 4:37 PM PDT reply actions  

This should be fun....
It's playoff baseball! Sorta...

by PLU Tim on Oct 1, 2007 4:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Yea, these TBS guys suck.
Gunna be a long ALDS, NLDS, and NLCS
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Oct 1, 2007 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

First time I've watched the Padres in forever
Jesus Hell those uniforms are ugly - what color is that? Sand? Tapioca? Dirty underwear?

by Jordan of Boise on Oct 1, 2007 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

The color varies on the amound of light
and how highly defined the picture is.

Oh, from this view they are beige.

by JI on Oct 1, 2007 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kaz Matsui might be going to the playoffs.
That's gotta piss Mets fans off.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

haha...
I was just thinking that.

by PLU Tim on Oct 1, 2007 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Roid Testing...
has made Brian Giles into a leadoff hitter? lol

by PLU Tim on Oct 1, 2007 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck you Scott Hairiston.
Where the hell was this offensive performance when you were with Arizona? Asshole.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Josh Fogg's Gameday picture is hilariously bad.
It looks like he's drunk.

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Oct 1, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Kousmanoff:.276/.330/.459
Barfield:.243/.270/.324

Whoops.

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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 4:42 PM PDT reply actions  

After a shitty start
1.031 OPS down the stretch.

by JI on Oct 1, 2007 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Matsui! wahoo
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 4:48 PM PDT reply actions  

it would be funny if this thread gets
more comments than the open threads at Gaslamp Ball or Purple Row.

by Matthew on Oct 1, 2007 4:49 PM PDT reply actions  

If the M's were in a one game playoff,
I wouldn't be sitting here blogging, I'd be watching the game, or at a sports bar, or at the game itself.

You have to remember you're probably missing 99% of the hometown bloggers on that site.

"The issues with the Sonics' profitability at KeyArena have less to do with KeyArena than with the Sonics' ability to defend the high pick and roll,"

by Thingray on Oct 1, 2007 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love the MVP chant.
You'd NEVER hear that at Safeco. NEVER.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a strike.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Woo bases juiced!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Do the stats players accumulate
in one game playoffs count toward playoff totals, or regular season totals?
I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Oct 1, 2007 4:53 PM PDT reply actions  

regular season
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unfortunate start for Peavy
Who's this douchebag sideline reporter? I want Erin Andrews.

by JLC on Oct 1, 2007 4:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Old grizzled veteran..literally
Lets go Helton!
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Good enough.
Rockies have the lead!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Peavy is so unclutch
his career shall be forever tainted now.

by Matthew on Oct 1, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Peavy imploding on 3 days rest against
the D-Backs, pretty much clinched the division for Arizona.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

ATKINS!
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

They're not even arrogant or ignorant
like Joe Morgan. You can't even have fun hating them.

by JLC on Oct 1, 2007 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Getting to Peavy early
IS HUUUUUUGE!
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel

by ConorGlassey on Oct 1, 2007 4:57 PM PDT reply actions  

nice job Brad
that was a Mariner atbat.

by Matthew on Oct 1, 2007 4:58 PM PDT reply actions  

only 2 runs?
me wonders if the Rox are going to regret that forcefully in about 2 hours.

by Matthew on Oct 1, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Two runs
is usually enough to beat the Padres. There's actually a mercy rule. If the Padres are down by five, the game is called.

by Teej on Oct 1, 2007 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Coors Field
Padres offense 4th best in NL on the road.

by Matthew on Oct 1, 2007 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, you're right
I just like to make fun of the Padres.

by Teej on Oct 1, 2007 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Although
I guess Coors Field is a little different from Petco.

by Teej on Oct 1, 2007 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

"WOOOOOOO #1 WOOOOO!!!"
Actually,even if you win, you'll still just be #2.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Fogg:3 K's in 1.2 IP. Peavy:2 runs given up.
What?
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Fogg's amped on adrenaline.
The K's don't surprise me. Let's see how many innings he can go.
"The issues with the Sonics' profitability at KeyArena have less to do with KeyArena than with the Sonics' ability to defend the high pick and roll,"

by Thingray on Oct 1, 2007 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

THIS IS OOOOOOUUUURRRR COUNTRY!
:head asplodes:
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone who buys a truck based on a
John Cougar song is a retard.

And isn't Chevrolet french?

by JI on Oct 1, 2007 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Reggie Bush
what the fuck have you done to deserve all the commercials you're in??
LET WLAD BAT!!!!

by MFAN on Oct 1, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah
If you base his performance on his college career, David Greene should have twice as many commercials.

by Slica on Oct 1, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hello this is TBS Guy #1
#1: Hey the ball really jumps here right

#2: Yes it does

#1: But not so much now because of the humidor right

#2: Yes not so much now

pause

#1: they have a humidor for the balls so now they don't get hit so hard

#2: This is not scripted at all

If I was a Rockies/Padres fan, I would demand a mulligan right now, TBS should be WBS - Wet Blanket Station.

by Jordan of Boise on Oct 1, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

least dramatic playoff home run call ever?
also, that is the gayest celebration music ever - I need to call a buddy in Denver and razz him for that.

by Jordan of Boise on Oct 1, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

List of popular sedatives
Ambien
Lunesta
TBS announcers while calling a game with playoff implications (Warning: this sedative becomes dangerously potent during regular games.)

by JLC on Oct 1, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

JOEJESSICA!!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

I just went and looked, and they are
NOT happy over there.
"The issues with the Sonics' profitability at KeyArena have less to do with KeyArena than with the Sonics' ability to defend the high pick and roll,"

by Thingray on Oct 1, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

On the subject of bridge-jumper game threads
My favorite of the year was the Felix/Dice-K game thread over at Sons of Sam Horn. You'd think they were meeting Felix for the first time, and when they met him he was beating their mothers with an extension cord.

by Jordan of Boise on Oct 1, 2007 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

JoeJessica!
Holy crap that takes me back.

by JLC on Oct 1, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!!!!!!!
Get the fuck out Cy Young.  3-0 Rockies!!!!

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

I come in from the kitchen
and see that JoeJessica hit a HR?  Talk about bizzaro land.

by BrettJMiller on Oct 1, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions  

T2 away from home
.256/.327/.393
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

K!
Peavy is a good pitcher despite that three run homer
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 5:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok, we need to post comments more quickly
I've got to get going soon and want to give you guys enough of an edge that we can easily stay ahead of Gaslamp Ball
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 5:16 PM PDT reply actions  

No can do. I've been called into action

Gaslamp Ball is catching up to us.

COMMENT MORE FREQUENTLY

by JI on Mon Oct 01, 2007 at 06:01:08 PM MDT
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    Quick, somebody fetch Corco!

    These pretzels....are making me thirsty!
    by Goose on Mon Oct 01, 2007 at 06:01:59 PM MDT
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Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hench this:
What have I done?

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by Goose on Mon Oct 01, 2007 at 05:19:17 PM PDT
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These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

seconded
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm actually starting to hate the Rockies
Kaz Matsui?? Yorvit??

JOSH FOGG??

that Fogg CG against the M's last season was totally embarrassing, I don't want Fogg to ever succeed again.

LET WLAD BAT!!!!

by MFAN on Oct 1, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh yeah. Josh Fogg sucks.
Crap.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Fogg is bad at many things
Such as being efficient. Or pitching.

by Nick S on Oct 1, 2007 5:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG..wow
Pads will win now
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

GONZALEZ!!
suck it Fogg
LET WLAD BAT!!!!

by MFAN on Oct 1, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Ah fuck
new ballgame
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel

by ConorGlassey on Oct 1, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow,
clutch.
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Oct 1, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

A playoff grand slam
is almost enough to get the playbyplay man relatively aroused.

by Jordan of Boise on Oct 1, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Somebody stop the bleeding!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck this
Take Fogg out.  Good god.

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 5:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice throw Matsui.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Josh Fogg?
More like Josh Flogged. Am I right?

by JLC on Oct 1, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

From the Fark thread on the this game:
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I disagree
Does he do birthday parties?

by Robert on Oct 1, 2007 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Padres winning.
Thread good.

Thingray want beer.

"The issues with the Sonics' profitability at KeyArena have less to do with KeyArena than with the Sonics' ability to defend the high pick and roll,"

by Thingray on Oct 1, 2007 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did he hit your dog or something?
"The issues with the Sonics' profitability at KeyArena have less to do with KeyArena than with the Sonics' ability to defend the high pick and roll,"

by Thingray on Oct 1, 2007 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wooo Helton!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Dude, that's more than just pubes,
he's gone almost full ZZ Top there.
"The issues with the Sonics' profitability at KeyArena have less to do with KeyArena than with the Sonics' ability to defend the high pick and roll,"

by Thingray on Oct 1, 2007 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

3 homers already.
Welcome to Coors field!
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Bizarro Helton
is better than Todd Helton.

by Slica on Oct 1, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Where have I been
I thought that was Richard Hidalgo.

by Slica on Oct 1, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I miss the funk.
I hope that is back next year.
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Oct 1, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

They were good at first
then at the end the wore really then. How about Rally Raw Fish, blowers gives fan a roll of Ichirolls.
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Oct 1, 2007 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, he struck out 16 D-Backs, but the
Padres STILL lost.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

If I were the Rockies today
I would have pinch hit for the pitcher every time they came up to bat, and used the entire pitching staff to get through the game.

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Rox rally time!
Still not making fun of Willie.

by carcinogen on Oct 1, 2007 6:02 PM PDT reply actions  

That was the
worst slow motion ever. It wasn't even really slow motion.
Everytime Richie gets a hit, a small child is murdered....good thing he never gets a hit.

by shunter160 on Oct 1, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

So, maybe this has already been discussed...
but what hurts worse...losing 15 of 17 and basically being out of the playoff race the first week of September, like the M's did...or being up 7 with 17 to go and not even making the Wild Card....

by LongBeachDave on Oct 1, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Mets by far
With all the expectations.  Fortunately, playing in New York, the team can expect the fan base to be understanding and forgiving.

by Paytheline on Oct 1, 2007 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lucky for us
The Mets' implosion has made everyone forget ours - so we aren't likely to be reminded of it at every turn for 20 years.

by Jordan of Boise on Oct 1, 2007 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mets.
from what i can tell Randolph is a good manager yet even Jason Smith wants him to be fired.

by Patrick517 on Oct 1, 2007 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Checking in briefly before class
5-5 in the 6th.

So, about the Rockies having to worry about Peavy....

by Gomez on Oct 1, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

this game should be exciting.
these announcers are putting me to sleep.  at least the crowds into it.

Go Rockies!

by Patrick517 on Oct 1, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh wow what a shitty throw home.
Maybe he thought the runner was going to the on deck circle.

by Jordan of Boise on Oct 1, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Peavy has 100 pitches, and he is still in
aftert giving up 5, now 6 runs?  The Padres must be saving their bullpen for the Philadelphia series that they are never going to play.

by LongBeachDave on Oct 1, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Brady Clark is full of suck
at least you make up for your D with that awesome .704 OPS.
LET WLAD BAT!!!!

by MFAN on Oct 1, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Great outing from Peavy today
in the most important game of the year.

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHAHA
The announcer just said Hawkins has been through wars
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Question
Why can't Cameron play defense? Obviously Clark is/was a liability...I don't get why he wasn't used as a defensive replacement.  Maybe his injury is worse than I figured...but wow
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I can't believe any of you
can get on Rizzs/Niehaus/Valle/Sims after listening to whoever the color guy is on radio for this game. He's spouting more "proven veteran" rhetoric in one game than I've heard all season long from the M's guys.

by naviomelo on Oct 1, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

cuz
he is a gritty vet who just through pure team chemistry can overcome anything.
Only it turned out drug dealers and pimps appreciate art.

by wadswerth on Oct 1, 2007 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

A shame both these teams can't be in the playoffs
but I was a Cubs fan in the 60's when Seattle didn't have a team, and Ron Santo of Franklin High School was the 3rd baseman...so I have to root for them

by LongBeachDave on Oct 1, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

These announcers are clueless
and fucking blind..that was a HR
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Yah, doubt a ball bounces
100 feet off a padded yellow line
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I leave for an hour, and just two innings have
passed? Really? Man.

But hey, Rockies lead!

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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

"She has alot of support."
8 people are chanting.
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey former Mariner Brian Fuentes!
That Cirillo trade worked out well for us.

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Hawkins has been through wars??
shit...we know who's pitching the 8th inning for the M's in 2008.
LET WLAD BAT!!!!

by MFAN on Oct 1, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

5 outs to go.
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice catch, Helton
Way to make up for your shit defense Brady Clack.

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuentes has been choking all year.
Don't choke here.
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

holy shit....
mv--what!
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck.
Brain Fuentes-Choker.
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, what a big misplay
Biggest mistake of their season so far right there

by vkut79 on Oct 1, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

T2 is gonna hit a walkoff homer.
I'm calling it now.
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate how Heath Bell
walks towards the plate after every single pitch.  Stand on the mound and throw the ball, fatass.

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

MLB.tv is retarded
How is Tucson in the viewing region or whatever for San Diego? Stupid blackouts...

by Nick S on Oct 1, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Nothing would be better than to see Heath Bell
give up the go ahead run here. Fuck Heath Bell.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Thats just as good as bunt.
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's go Tulo
clap clap clapclapclap

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok Holliday, redeem yourself.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

No MVP for you Holliday. Idiot.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Lets go walk off
clap clap clapclapclap
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Helton and Hawpe coming up
Both have had walkoffs lately...

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Heath Bell still in. Excellent.
Him giving up the walkoff would be most sweet. It would complete the karmic justice. Milton Bradley talked shit, and got injured for the rest of the year. Tony Gwynn talked shit, and he's a tub of goo.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Heath Bell
Someone please tell that his favorite candy is the Heath Bar.

by JLC on Oct 1, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

I snickered
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

And we're going to extras!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Heh Carroll...
Every time I hear his name, now, I go back to my parody of Rizzs calling Raul's HR-robbing catch...

Heck of a game, it looks like.  Just turned it on in the 8th.

Overtime in the tiebreaker.  Nice!  

Phillies will Pheast on the winner...

Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Oct 1, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Scott Schoeneweis-Roider
From Rotoworld:

"Scott Schoeneweis received six steroid shipments from Signature Pharmacy while playing for the White Sox in 2003 and 2004, ESPN is reporting.
Just keep kicking the Mets while they're down. The source who reviewed the invoices said that Schoeneweis spent $1,160 on the steroids. He received five packages from May 2003 through 2004, five of which contained testosterone and three of which contained stanozolol. Schoeneweis just finished the first year of his three-year, $10.8 million contract with the Mets. He had a 5.03 ERA in 59 innings."

These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey it's Cammy.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Cammy is staying in center? With a busted thumb?
....ok
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Cammy on his injury
"If I was playing defensive tackle," Cameron said, looking at the wrapped splint on his right thumb, "then I would be fine. But I can't swing a bat right now and I can't throw." "

And now he's playing centerfield...and he might be hitting...uh...

These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeezus guys
you're like 600 comments back from Gas Lamp Ball. Don't know if I can make that up, But I'll try if but one person authorizes it.
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope you take an unloved dwarf child into your
home and coach him to play baseball, and the first time he hits a ball it strikes you in the head and kills you.

by Jordan of Boise on Oct 1, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're an asshole
If you ever J-Walk or Speed in McCall Idaho I will personally have you arrested.
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also
I hope that the monster in Lake McCall eats you in front of your family.

by Jordan of Boise on Oct 1, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sharlie?
We're buds, man. I worked on the lake with her all summer.
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Moscow Idaho is cold
go Rockies
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes it is
but the Palouse is absolutely beautiful.
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

no
just cold and smells of cows
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

God, I'll trade you.
Tacoma sucks man. I wouldn't necessarily want to live in Moscow, but put me in Genessee or Potlatch and I could live the rest of my years out in bliss.
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

if it weren't for
the politics and unnecessary regulations I would never leave Seattle. But Tacoma does smell too
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

This area is just too big though.
When people say "Yeah, Enumclaw/Puyallup/Orting are way out in the sticks" that tells me that these people have no idea what the sticks are.
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's a nice place for College
but I'm a city boy at heart
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I almost went to UI, but I'm glad i didn't
I like being in the middle of nowhere, but living in Moscow would wear on me. It's like U of I and nothing else. I do like getting off campus, and that's way easier to do in the city, so that's nice.
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

right now I'm looking at
Duke for Grad School, should give me a well rounded taste of environments
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

the next one
of course is being surrounded by elitist assholes
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes
DP
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes!
Double play!!! go rockies!

by vkut79 on Oct 1, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

he gawn
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I just can't believe that
Matt Herges could be the winning pitcher in this game
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

They're all swinging for homers.
Idiots.
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

real protection
ladies and gentlemen, Jamie Carrol!
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Solid single away
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

All right!
You gotta run Taveras for Helton here so the single scores
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I just want someone to win.
I need to go pick up takeout before everything closes at 9!!

by FWombat on Oct 1, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

this could be a historic call
at some point tonight
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Rockies offense
they are now annoying the shit out of me
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Brad Hawpe
.216 hitter against lefties
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Even on TBS all they talk about are the Yankees
and the Red Sox.
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

TBS on my cable is analog
so I am watching analog on a HDTV.  Looks terrible.  Thank YOU baseball.

by JeffHagan2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

are we catching up
to the gas lampers?
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

not yet
nobody's given me permission to go all out
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know how I'd survive
if the Mariners were involved in a game like this

by Nick S on Oct 1, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

you wouldn't have to
Mclaren wouldn't switch out the veteran pitcher when batting so we would have already lost
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Screw this...
no-HD baseball. Ridiculous.

by PLU Tim on Oct 1, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Matt Herges is pitching
the NL is made of suck that can succeed in it's shitty league.
LET WLAD BAT!!!!

by MFAN on Oct 1, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Myrow
Former Winnepeg player in the indie leagues
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

i want to
see this game go like 21 innings, that would be funny to me
Only it turned out drug dealers and pimps appreciate art.

by wadswerth on Oct 1, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

HERGES
YOU ARE QUICKLY GUARANTEEING YOURSELF A GUARANTEED CONTRACT FROM THE SEATTLE MARINERS NEXT SEASON
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Put him on
Just IBB, we can get the force next batter
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

anyone know
what would happen if 3 teams were tied for a wild card? and 2 of the teams were also tied for division lead.  so not only do you have a 2 way tie but also a division tie?
Only it turned out drug dealers and pimps appreciate art.

by wadswerth on Oct 1, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

I think it was in the MLB press release
The 2 teams tied in the division play a tiebreaker game.  The winner wins the division, the loser plays the other tied team for the wild card.  And, no, the loss in the division tiebreaker does not count for purposes of the wild card.

by G_ on Oct 1, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

cool thanks
Only it turned out drug dealers and pimps appreciate art.

by wadswerth on Oct 1, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually
I didn't even watch the PLU-UPS game.

I was hiking at Mt. Rainier at the time, but when I got back I noticed drunk football jocks driving around in jeep wranglers. I could only assume that that equated with a PLU victory...not that I give a shit about PLU football.

by redwolf75 on Oct 1, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is retarded....
Hit a walk off homer already.

by PLU Tim on Oct 1, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

By
Helton...since I feel sorry for his decline.

He needs a piece of the pie.

by redwolf75 on Oct 1, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know, it's pretty epic
But I'm doing other stuff as I follow the game, so it's not completely boring for me

by Nick S on Oct 1, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

n/s
wonder if the Rockies still wish they had Sean Green?
LET WLAD BAT!!!!

by MFAN on Oct 1, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Nah
A-Ron Taylor treated 'em good
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

God, the Angels-Red Sox series
makes me gag just thinking about it.

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

That's it Rockies, just keep swinging for that
homer.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

And they stopped beer sales
like 2 hours ago...haha
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

those poor bastards
Only it turned out drug dealers and pimps appreciate art.

by wadswerth on Oct 1, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Godamn you Corco.
I refreshed, seen that in all caps, heard the ball get hit and the crowd go nuts and assumed he had won it.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Goddd
I'm Glad I don't have clase manana
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Thatcher has never been through a war..
...yet somehow he's succeeding.
LET WLAD BAT!!!!

by MFAN on Oct 1, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

jorge julio
game over
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

control of slider
lol
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck you Jorge Julio
Do the Rockies a favor and take yourself out of the game.

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Jorge Julio is walking people?
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK FUCK FUCK
JULIO IS STUPID HE'LL BE A MARINER SOON
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

It had to be Scott Hairston.
Fuck me.
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate Julio.
My name is Matt Foley. I am 35 years old, I am divorced and I live in A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!

by Coach Owens on Oct 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

where was that when you played for AZ??
And I am talking to Hairston....Julio did plenty of that in AZ.
LET WLAD BAT!!!!

by MFAN on Oct 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

No fucking shit.
I hate Scott Hairston. Fucking douchebag.
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Forgiving Rox fans...
giving him a big "JUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULIO" as he leaves the field.

by PLU Tim on Oct 1, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck you Holiday and Julio
Todd Helton deserves the playoffs and you two fuck it all up
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by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

God I am fucking pissed.
Fuck you Hairston, you piece of shit.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Scott Hairston in Arizona:.222/.301/.358
In San Diego:.288/.341/.638
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

God damnit
Everytime I watch Jorge Julio he fucking blows games.  This sucks.

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

that
is not just when you watch
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, I watch the Rockies all the time
So it is pretty much whenever I watch...

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Matt Holliday will have a chance to redeem himself
1-2-3 coming up for the Rocks next inning.

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

What I wouldnt give
to see Helton lugging it around third Griffey-style for the winning run.

by Fuckmikereilly on Oct 1, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh, no it's not.
Thunderstruck is JJ's.  That was Hells Bells.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 1, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

i realized that
rihgt after posting. I get AC/DC songs mixed up
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hells Bells?
Thanks for not being bias, TBS.  At least he warmed up 3 times already.

by BrettJMiller on Oct 1, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

LETS GOOO!!!!!!!!!
ROCKIES!!!!!!!!!!!
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

where was that
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Everybody calp your hands
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by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Kaz
anything to get on base

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

KAZMAT
WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T PERFORM UNDER PRESSURE
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

KAZMAT
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

If Tulo goes deep, I will scream.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

YES
GO ROX

2 DOWN SO WHAT

by vkut79 on Oct 1, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Tulo!
Be better than Clement...just for one night.

by BrettJMiller on Oct 1, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

If Tulowitski gets on
then Holliday can still be MVP by winning it with a HR

by LongBeachDave on Oct 1, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

This thread
is f*ing awesome, and hilarious

by vkut79 on Oct 1, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Everybody Clap your hands
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by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

TULO!!!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

ROCKIESSS!!!!!
wqrho9h4fqhi8f3e4ifhwef adasdkn0o0923u40235u13!@#%!#$^!#$(T(JDVNALFDKNBVad
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by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I WANT YOUR BABIES TROY!!!!!!
OH MY GOD MATT PLEASE WIN IT

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

TIE GAME!!
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT!
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 1, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLIDAYADINVQOINWOINH!@
@#O!@P#$R!N#GOINFVLKMN ZVnalfdknvgql3knf
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by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY FUCK!!!
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

OH MY GOD YESSS
ROCKIES MATT HOLLIDAY MVP

GO HELTON WIN IT

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

M-V-P!!! M-V-P!!! M-V-P!!! M-V-P!!! M-V-P!!!
M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  M-V-P!!!  

by BrettJMiller on Oct 1, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy shit.
Double, double, triple.  

Holy fucking shit.

by FWombat on Oct 1, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

BEST GAME OF THE FUCKING YEAR!
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by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Everybody clap your hands
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by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

ACTUALLY THAT'S NOT TRUE
2002 NATIONAL CHAMPION SHIP GAME

CARROLL FOR MVP

Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

GOOD THING THIS ISN'T THE MARINERS...
WE'D NEVER GET THE RUNNER ON THIRD IN...EVEN WITH NO ONE OUT

by LongBeachDave on Oct 1, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

NO SHIT
SEXSON STRIKE OUT

LOPEZ POP FOUL

BETANCOURT GROUNDER

by Jordan of Boise on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

holy shit
one of the best games of all time

by thenatural on Oct 1, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

ROCKIES WIN!!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

omg
WHLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFHFFJJFJUFJF
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

PLAY AT THE PLATE FOR THE WIN!!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

HE DROPPED IT!!!!
The throw nailed him, but he dropped it!!!

by FWombat on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

HE DROPPED THE BALL
SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE MOUNTAIN MEN AOASHHSHAHAAAAHHHHH

by Nick S on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

SUCK IT PADRES!!
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

padres fans
....as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.

by FrayLo on Oct 1, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

he didn't touch the plate
Don't listen to their lies, Bill! Look at the sparkly ERA! Sparkly sparkly! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown2 on Oct 1, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

If there is a collision, though
isn't he safe anyways if the catcher drops the ball?

by Jordan of Boise on Oct 1, 2007 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

no
he still has to touch the plate, duh

by FrayLo on Oct 1, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

uhhh no....
you still have to get to the plate.

by PLU Tim on Oct 1, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holliday never touched the plate.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

never touched the plate
Pads are gonna be pissed when they find out

by krb on Oct 1, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Tim McLellan...
that guy just lost every bit of respect from me.

You make that fucking call at the plate. You don't sit there and wait for the catcher to come back for the tag and then decide that the guy was safe...

And hey...he never even touched the plate!

by PLU Tim on Oct 1, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

to be fair
...he might have been looking to see if the ball popped out.  but it certainly looked like the ball had popped out by then.

by FrayLo on Oct 1, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Give me a break...
the ball was rolling around for 5 seconds before he made that play.

It was almost as if he just wanted to fuck with Barrett.

I know he's notoriously deliberate with his calls but in that situation it is just down right asinine.

by PLU Tim on Oct 1, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Suck it Heath Bell. Suck it Tony Gwynn, Suck it
Milton Bradley, Suck it Scott Hairston.

Suck it San Diego!

These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

It was Tony Gywnn Jr.
That fucked the Padres three days ago, ironically.

by BlueBaron on Oct 1, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know, it was awesome.
Karmic justice hit the Padres hard. And they deserved every bit of it.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well now they know
What it is like to be a Mariner fan.

by BlueBaron on Oct 1, 2007 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thats what the Pads get
Karmic payback for the home run that wasn't

by Nick S on Oct 1, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

That was one of the best baseball games I have
ever seen.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

JAMEY CARROLL
best interview ever

I don't see why Holiday just didn't flatten Barrett

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by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh my god that was the best game ever
Jorge Julio you don't even deserve a hat that says Wild Card on it.

Go Rockies, World Series!

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Best comment of Fark's game thread
"Hey, it's chapter 137 on "Why Trever Hoffman Will Always Be An Afterthought To Mariano Rivera"
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

I didn't catch much of the game
except witnessing the score at 5-2, watching the Rox climb back into it, and then seeing a bunch of people still watching in my dorm in the 13th freakin' inning.

God damn, that was epic.

Also, you can't be rainbowing that throw from right field. SRSLY.

by tworsandtwols on Oct 1, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Matt Holiday
may have a concussion

or he was drunk or on pain killers when he came back out

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by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

What tipped you off?
Was it his unreasonable honesty?  He was unable to say he touched home plate, and said repeatedly that his hand got stepped on.  That was great!

by david h on Oct 1, 2007 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here's a perfect playoff scenario for NYY
I want to see A-Rod go 10-15 in the ALDS with 4 HR and 1 game winning HR...but Jeter makes a game-ending error for the Indians to advance.  A-Rod gets ripped in the papers, A-Rod opts out, Wilson Betemit is the 3B for NYY next year.  Yankees miss the playoffs, A-Rod's team wins the world series.

by BrettJMiller on Oct 1, 2007 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Who are you guys rooting for in the playoffs?
Indians, Red Sox, Rox, and D-Backs for me.  D-Backs/Rox and Indians world series would be nice, either winner is acceptable.

by BrettJMiller on Oct 1, 2007 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Basically agree
Moyer & the Wifebeaters/DBacks/Rockies vs Indians would be cool with me.

by Gomez on Oct 1, 2007 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Phils, Rox and Indians
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gotta go with Lou and the Cubs
..though they don't deserve it, and are probably the weakest team in the playoffs

by LongBeachDave on Oct 1, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

DBacks/Cubs will be an interesting series
Two streaky, very flawed teams in offense-flammable ballparks.

by Gomez on Oct 1, 2007 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

In order
Rockies
Indians
Dbacks
Phillies
Cubs
Yankees
Red Sox
Angels
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rockies.
I want a Rocks/Indians series.

by anky on Oct 1, 2007 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I feel bad for Hoffman
He blew two chances to clinch, but on the other hand

MOG ROCKIES MOUNTAIN MEN FGG9U344093U34RT1134TU34TT34TJ34GJ GREATEST COMBACK IN HISTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by JI on Oct 1, 2007 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
Saw the highlights of the end.  I grabbed a meal and saw 8-6 top 13th on the TV and thought 'shit, it's over, Hated Rivals are gonna win,' and the Rox shocked us all.

Holliday never touched the plate but Barrett was blocking the plate anyway, which technically is not allowed, so tit for tat and I'm Ron Burgundy, Go Fuck Yourself San Diego.

I'm excited for the Rockies and can't wait to see what they can do in the playoffs.

by Gomez on Oct 1, 2007 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought you could block it as long as the ball
was coming?
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by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 1, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Touche
FWIW, that long flyball many innings back probably should have been a home run.

by Gomez on Oct 1, 2007 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

nein
I'm pretty sure it's never legal to block the plate

by Matthew on Oct 1, 2007 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can be sure
but you'd be wrong. A player with the ball can block whatever he wants. If he doesn't have the ball, he's got to show some daylight to the bag/plate unless he's making a play for the ball.

OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball, impedes the progress of any runner.
Rule 2.00 (Obstruction) Comment: If a fielder is about to receive a thrown ball and if the ball is in flight directly toward and near enough to the fielder so he must occupy his position to receive the ball he may be considered "in the act of fielding a ball." It is entirely up to the judgment of the umpire as to whether a fielder is in the act of fielding a ball. After a fielder has made an attempt to field a ball and missed, he can no longer be in the "act of fielding" the ball.

by JOlderdude on Oct 1, 2007 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

There is also this:
Rule 7.06(b) Comment: Under 7.06(b) when the ball is not dead on obstruction and an obstructed runner advances beyond the base which, in the umpire's judgment, he would have been awarded because of being obstructed, he does so at his own peril and may be tagged out. This is a judgment call.
NOTE: The catcher, without the ball in his possession, has no right to block the pathway of the runner attempting to score. The base line belongs to the runner and the catcher should be there only when he is fielding a ball or when he already has the ball in his hand.

by JOlderdude on Oct 1, 2007 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow you guys crank out over 630 comments
for a non-mariner game. I wonder if the rockies and padres blogs even got half this.
You may run like Mays but you hit like shit

by houseofprime2 on Oct 1, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Padres-Over 1000, Rockies-Over 700
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 1, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

okay thats good to hear that they care.
You may run like Mays but you hit like shit

by houseofprime2 on Oct 1, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also
Funny how ESPN's all focused on Holliday not touching the plate on the replays, and completely ignore the fact that Holliday looked really hurt on that play and may not be 100% for the playoffs.

by Gomez on Oct 1, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I love (and by love I mean hate)
how ESPN immediately shifted to the "controversial ending" angle and didn't even bother to congratulate the Rockies.

by Trev on Oct 1, 2007 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hull SCORES OH WAIT THERE'S A SKATE IN THE CREASE
Remember the Golden Rule of TV News: If it bleeds it leads.  If there's controversy, ESPN is on it like pirahnas on Bartolo Colon.

by Gomez on Oct 1, 2007 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

who cares about pitching all you need to is mash
to win.
You may run like Mays but you hit like shit

by houseofprime2 on Oct 1, 2007 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I mean the rockies are like the anti-padres.
You may run like Mays but you hit like shit

by houseofprime2 on Oct 1, 2007 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Rockies/Phillies NLDS
There's gonna be some heavy artillery.

by Gomez on Oct 1, 2007 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Question
Would you rather have the M's season end like the Padres or like it actually ended?

by Trev on Oct 1, 2007 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

If Putz choked like that
there would be a mass e-suicide.  Jeff would probably nuke the site in effigy.

Wait, what am I saying?  Putz would never choke that bad.  TREVOR *COUGH*MAN ::GAG::

by Gomez on Oct 1, 2007 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey man, I'm crushed
It's not like there's a whole lot of Trevor's in professional sports.

I've got to root for someone for completely irrational reasons.  Sigh.

by Trev on Oct 1, 2007 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Like it actually ended
Makes the grieving process easier.  Plus the team had a very entertaining finish.

by ThundaPC on Oct 1, 2007 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Losing in a 1 game playoff
is a much quicker, although more painful death. I'll go with the speeed here and say I'd rather have this
Washington Highways

by Corco on Oct 1, 2007 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Like it was.
I had the luxury of being busy for a week to find out that the M's sucked away their lead, got angry and then moved on.

If I'm a Padre fan, I am reliving this game much like we've all relived David Justice and Al Martin so many times before.

by tworsandtwols on Oct 1, 2007 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Similar question I posed earlier
would you rather we lost it like we did, or like the Mets did?  
Which would hurt the longest?  I hated that we were basically out of it in early Sept, but I sure would not want to be the Padres, the Mets, or even St Louis, who had climbed to within a game of the Cubs and then lost a zillion in a row.

by LongBeachDave on Oct 1, 2007 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

The Mets collapse was worse
Like the M's, a collapse doomed them, but the Mets had a much better team and were expected to win, so it was far more disappointing, especially given it happened right at the end.

I think with the M's, a team that everyone surprised in even being in it in the first place, dropping out, it was more of a painful resignation as the losses piled up.

The M's will be back and I think this will get thrown on the pile with the other painful M's moments... but this Mets collapse is gonna hurt for their fans for a long time.

by Gomez on Oct 1, 2007 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

to be fair to Hoffman, and I'm sure Sid
would back me up on this, but Trevor warmed 3 different times, then had to come in? Unfair to him, he was probably gassed.

by Matthew on Oct 1, 2007 10:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Which is another reason why they shouldn't have
held him out for a save and used him right away.

by JI on Oct 1, 2007 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

How close
are the similarities between this Rockies team and the 95 Mariners?

by Slica on Oct 1, 2007 10:22 PM PDT reply actions  

left the park?
please tell me you did not leave the stadium.

by Matthew on Oct 1, 2007 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

not that stupid.
i left my house to go to the bar and when i got to the bar i saw holliday? sliding into home.

by Patrick517 on Oct 1, 2007 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

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