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6/24: Open Game Thread

Wbc_029_tiny by Jeff Sullivan on in Seattle Mariners Regular News

First Pitch: 1:05pm PDT

                   

Hatteberg 1B Ichiro CF Phillips 2B Lopez 2B Griffey RF Vidro DH Dunn LF Sexson 1B Encarnacion 3B Broussard RF Hamilton CF Beltre 3B Gonzalez SS Betancourt SS Valentin DH Burke C Ross C Ballgame LF ---------- ----------

Arroyo (2-8, 5.24)          Beluga Tits (7-6, 4.99)

There was a time when people thought that dealing Arroyo for Wily Mo Pena was a bad move for the Red Sox to make, but I'm pretty sure having an ERA over five in the NL should be grounds for forced retirement. This guy has one of the most unstable strikeout rates I've ever seen. Oh, and uh, go Batista.

Ibanez won't be in the lineup today as he rests his leg thing, so look for more Broussard. And Burke. It's nice to have a productive bench.

LET'S GO MARINERS!!

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oh Wily Mo Pena
if he stopped winging with his eyes closed, he might become productive.

The man can hit the ball farther than anyone I've ever seen.

by PShwa on Jun 24, 2007 11:19 AM PDT reply actions  

who the hell is Dustin McGowen?
and why is he doing what he's doing?
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can't believe who's pitching for Toronto
When I went to look at the box score, I was fully expecting to see Burnett or Halladay as today's starter. Not McGowen.

by Katal LM on Jun 24, 2007 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dustin McGowen
probably is a pizza boy.

Dustin McGowan is a mediocre-good starter for the Jays who somehow is doing what he's doing.

by PShwa on Jun 24, 2007 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Five B's in a row.
Not including the pitcher. Has this ever happened before?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 12:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm so stupid.
I was going to say that you cheated by using Ballgame. Then I remembered his real name.

by sammy on Jun 24, 2007 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hit it to left field!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 12:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Cubs are having a 7th inning stretch competition
where a fan gets to sing... the commentators were giving "tips" on what to do to to win, and just ended up making fun of Kelly Pickler for being a stupid bitch for about 5 minutes.  I laughed heartily.

by thenatural on Jun 24, 2007 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

My 2 year period of lurking has come to an end...
Go Mariners! May our expectations for pain and misery be surprisingly unfulfilled.  Thanks for this incredibly entertaining place to talk ball y'all.
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 1:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't know...
Maybe it's the Griffey weekend, maybe it's all the times I wanted to say something and couldn't, maybe it's the South Kitsap grad in me thrilled to see WFB in left.  Wait, it's definitely not that. Today just felt like the day to stop reading and start typing.
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

OBP-wise its fine
you just aren't used to seeing guys like that leadoff.  Its that "conventional baseball wisdom" that we all know is useless.
--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's been leading off
most of the season for them. It is weird.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 24, 2007 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Miguel Batista
proof that wins are a useless stat
--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 1:10 PM PDT reply actions  

So uh, isn't Raul's injury a perfect excuse
to call up Adam Jones?  Or are we going to be stuck with Ballgame, Broussard, and Ellison for a week?  That would be retarded.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmmm.
I wonder about that.  They said that about Beltre, he came back a little early, then was out a week.  Churchill seems to think they might handle this injury the way they handled Beltre's, that's why I ask.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Raul said
that he'd only be out todays game and maybe tomorrows but that's it.

by TheMarinator on Jun 24, 2007 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

GRIFFEY!!!
I love it, I hate it, but I love it!

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

anticlimatic home run
how did you not catch that, Willie?
--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 1:16 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL Dave N
That was hilarious. Jr. didn't even know it was gone!!

Awesome

by TheMarinator on Jun 24, 2007 1:16 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF
How was that not caught?

by Graham MacAree on Jun 24, 2007 1:16 PM PDT reply actions  

hmmm...
Raul > Willie ????
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 1:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, now that Jr. got his HR.
Let's win this thing.  He just had to do it the one game I didn't go to. :\

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I missed the first Cincy game
so maybe I missed it.  Whats up with Guillen?
--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Slump
and I think he might have a little problem with his ankles.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ichiro
Ichiro should've used WFB as a step to get to that HR.
I wish this event were tonight. When is it? February. Then why are you wearing a tux? It's after 6 - what am I, a Farmer?

by IrishMariner on Jun 24, 2007 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought willie looked kind of good on that play.
I figured it was gone, then I was surprised he caught it, he should have faked a toss to the fans and grit-tricked the umps.

by hcoguy on Jun 24, 2007 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon Richie
Let's not waste another Ichiro leadoff hit... Damn, too much to ask.
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions  

what the fuck ump
those are at his ankles you idiot

by Zack on Jun 24, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Ichiro gets on
Next 3 hitters hit pop-ups.

by nfreakct on Jun 24, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Undoubtedly
There is no question

by TheMarinator on Jun 24, 2007 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

easily
I can't figure out why we don't go with Broussard there.  Or, better yet, call up AJ and go with Raul at DH.
--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

you know what's funny?
the Royals have a legit chance to finish above the White Sox.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 1:34 PM PDT reply actions  

you know who sucks??
Yuni, stop popping up you moron.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Watching the game on FSN
In that shot of Felix just now, he looked just like Eazy E.

by Katal LM on Jun 24, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Next inning
Burke and Ballgame are going back to back FBs

and Weaver's gonna pitch another shutout tomorrow and the Cubs are going to win the World Series

--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Blowers
damn you're old, Dave

by Zack on Jun 24, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Bobby Abreu
still no infield pop-ups all year.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 1:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I had forgiven Griffey
but he's getting back on my bad side really quickly
--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh....
What exactly did Griffey do?  He's not being an ass to Seattle fans, Seattle fans are just being dumb because they really like him.  As far as him hitting, well, we give up hits a lot and don't hate players just for getting hits.  I feel like this anti-Griffey sentiment that seems to be going on because so many people WANT to like Griffey, so you're obviously smarter and more sophisticated if you don't.  Okay, we get it, he's gone, and it's strange of the fans to boo the M's on his behalf.  But he still did a lot of good things for Seattle, so cut him some slack, it's not like he personally did anything wrong.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, well by that logic
Why don't we boo Hideki Matsui, or Mark Teixeira, or Eric Chavez, or Grady Sizemore, or Shawn Green, or Carl Crawford, or any other player who gets hits against the Mariners?  You can be mad at the fans, but mad at Griffey?  He didn't do anything worse than any other player who has gotten hits against the Mariners.  Why should we hate him instead of other guys that do more damage to us on a more regular basis?

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think there's as much a problem with Jr
himself, as the reaction of the fans to his presence.

I agree that blaming Griffey himself isn't fair.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

nothing to do with the fans
its just that  he's kicking our ass.

In all seriousness, I love Griffey.  Favorite player of all time.

--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

leave Griffey, we don't like you anymore.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

K!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey guys
Minor League Wrap-Up is posted below the game thread.

Also, last year, Adam Dunn came 1 K away from tying Adam Dunn's single season K record... oh wait.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah.
Said he loved him growing up, and that he'd move to right if Griffey came back and wanted to play center.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate Bruce Froemming
Somebody poison his deep-fried mayonnaise balls.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 1:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Ouch
that looked painful.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Jun 24, 2007 1:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Beluga Tits...
For three years!!!  Three!!!!!
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 1:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Clutch Tits
Let's get some goddamned runs on the board. I'm talking to YOU Burke!

by TheMarinator on Jun 24, 2007 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Batista
Great stuff, but its movement only varies sideways.  The height is usually exactly the same, up in the zone.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

If that's true (which I'm sure it is)...
Then how the hell does he get groundballs at all?  Just the sideways movement prevents solid contact?
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well
I'm sure some of his stuff breaks downward and some of the hitters he faces swing over the ball.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here comes
a goddamned run!

by TheMarinator on Jun 24, 2007 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

we have ignition
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay Willie
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y Victory victory SK High!!!!
/ridiculousness
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck this ump
I think this guy feels bad for Arroyo's record or something.

by TheMarinator on Jun 24, 2007 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet crikey
awful HP umpiring all series.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Question:
If we have "Joe's tracer" to tell us the exact location of pitches, why do we umpires?

Screw the sanctity of the game

by Zack on Jun 24, 2007 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

need
why do we need umpires

by Zack on Jun 24, 2007 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because they tried Questec
and Curt Schilling threw a hissy and broke it.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree with you.
If enhanced gameday can make the calls accurately, than why have a man calling balls and strikes at all?  Just leave the HP ump there for plays at the plate.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man, this sucks.
Looks like Griffey's homer is gonna hold up.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Willie you suck...
You disgrace the West Puget Sound!!!!!  Fall on your bat and die with what honor you have left.
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Arroyo
6 flyouts, 0 groundouts, plus a generous K of Ichiro.

SCORE RUNS.

Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Safeco
is a good place to be a flyball pitcher.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jarrod "pitches inside all day long"?
The word you're looking for is 'poorly'. Jarrod pitches 'poorly' all day long.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Beltre's grab
That fan is the biggest d-bag ever.  He's the opposite of Red.

by robrun2 on Jun 24, 2007 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

who thinks a stone fireplace is
"too manly"? Ridiculous. I will never buy one of your homes.

by Matthew on Jun 24, 2007 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Junior?
Wants to retire a Mariner.  Classy.

by robrun2 on Jun 24, 2007 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Can we score a fucking run please?
Even ignition couldn't save us

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh good!
Let's ignite more Griffey speculation.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Jones/Ichiro/Griffey?
who am I kidding. Unfortunately, I don't think Ichiro is staying
--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ichiro loves Griffey.
If Griffey came back, that would give us a better chance to re-sign Ichiro.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Encarnacion
Always looks like he's tripping over his own feet.

by Graham MacAree on Jun 24, 2007 2:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmmm
if the Ms did manage to convince Jr to DH do you think the bringback of Jr would be enough positive PR to allow them to ditch Raul and put AJ in LF?

Jones in Left, Ichiro in CF, Balentien or something in RF, Jr at DH. I could go for that.

by Matthew on Jun 24, 2007 2:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Moot
The Reds aren't trading their biggest draw unless they get a serious haul in return, and by serious I mean 2-3 good, proven MLB ready players.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

give em Vidro
he's a "professional hitter"
--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

And one of those guys
would have to be a draw, a guy they can focus their marketing around.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Jr. came back
No John Q. Mariner fan would give a shit what happened to Raul Ibanez.  I could go for that quicker than two winks of a coal miners eye. </Ron Burgundy>

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sure, but
They'd be more likely to keep Ibanez in left, bring up Jones in right, and give Guillen the boot. Why not Ibanez -> DH, Griffey and Jones at the corners? Would be a fun outfield to watch (at least this season)
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree.
They'd give Guillen the boot first anyway I'm sure.  Fans would still like Raul more than Guillen, even though they'd come to games even if we had burned Raul's house down.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

They wouldn't dump Raul
They'd probably include Adam Jones in the deal to bring him here.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sims has a lot of little expressions
but he's really got to stop using "give him a blow."

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

please get a hit Beltre
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Ummmm
Gameday just decided to skip Richie and move right on to Broussard.  I'm assuming wild flailing took place?
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Feierabend is getting fucked.
This isn't exactly the nice easy landing he wanted I'm sure.  First the Griffey night, then Dice-K.

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
LA Angels Inning Summary
  • C. Figgins walked
  • C. Figgins stole second
  • O. Cabrera grounded out to second, C. Figgins to third
  • V. Guerrero hit sacrifice fly to center, C. Figgins scored
I FUCKING HATE THEIR RALLIES

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously man
I never would have thought I could hate a team more than the Yankees.  Then I went to school in LA. Sweet Jeebus what an obnoxious organization/region/fanbase.
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you see the top of the 5th?
Colon walked in a run, Nady preceded to swing and dp on the very next pitch. Loaded no outs for their 3-4-5 hitters and they get one run in spite of their swinging.

by hcoguy on Jun 24, 2007 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

FUCK
We are getting shut out by BRONSON FUCKING ARROYO
--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Also, this is so typical Octavio Dotel:
Milwaukee Inning Summary
  • O. Dotel relieved J. Soria
  • G. Gross struck out swinging
  • C. Hart homered to deep center
  • P. Fielder struck out swinging
  • R. Braun struck out looking

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

1st groundout of the game for the M's
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

He just ran 3x the distance Broussard did
in the same amount of time.  Insane
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on Jun 24, 2007 2:24 PM PDT reply actions  

He overran that ball.
Jesus. Somebody needs to map out the Ichiro genome.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:24 PM PDT reply actions  

No kidding
Clone him, and then you can play the game with 2 outfielders and an extra rover to backstop Sexson and catch all of YuBet's horrible throws
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Griffey
Funk blast!
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

thank you sir.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

If we do It's going to take more than two runs
This offense doesn't pay attention until after the sixth and the Red's bullpen is terrible.
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok it's offical, F U Griffey
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck you Seattle fans
You don't cheer when your team is down 2-0.

by nfreakct on Jun 24, 2007 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

GRIFFEY!
I can't help it, I hate that I love watching him go deep.  I also hate that he didn't do it the two nights I was there.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

STOP FUCKING CHEERING
This guy is single handedly FUCKING OUR TEAM IN THE ASS stop it!

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

So long you big Red Headed Roid user
The Griff just past you by
Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 24, 2007 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe they heard his interview today
which said he'd like to retire as a Mariner.

by TyranT on Jun 24, 2007 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

keep cheering Safeco faithful
you do realize were losing.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Doubtful
Most of the fans there don't even know there's a difference between winning and losing.
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

well now he's passed mcguire
slowly erasing more undeserving names from the record books

by thenatural on Jun 24, 2007 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Seattle fans don' t go to watch the game
They go for the fun family atmosphere.

This is bullshit.

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Now could we please stop getting shut out
By Bronson Arroyo who hasn't won a game since April
Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 24, 2007 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Score some runs, Mariners
So that these blasts don't cost us the game.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 2:28 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't care about this kid...
Quit shoving him in my face every 2 innings. Show me some baseball and keep the feel good fluff for 2 hour pregame shows.
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 2:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Pretty insightful...
"Richie Sexson's pretty tall". Glad we're devoting an entire half an inning to this kind of life-changing commentary.
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

If he's not dying
Does that mean I'm allowed to make fun of his hilarious first pitch?

by Graham MacAree on Jun 24, 2007 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh god
I forgot about that... Makes me wonder why they keep going back to his "baseball career". Granted, Hargove might give him a job as the next Bloomquist for having enough grit to survive cancer...
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

dear god, you suck Yuni
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

He's cancer-free!
More than you can say for the San Francisco clubhouse.

...

...

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Remember when Betancourt
Had that hitting streak? Good times.

by nfreakct on Jun 24, 2007 2:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Burke!!!!
Please don't strand him

Getting shut out by Arroyo is almost as bad as getting shut out by Jeff Weaver

Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 24, 2007 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Burke and Ichrio
get rid of everyone else.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Dear lord
Out by a mile... Willie sucks at the hit and run
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Our most fundamentally-sound player
has been caught stealing and fucked up a bunt.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

hit and run
with ballgame and burke?  worst managerial decison of all time
--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Ahahahah
Christ, Hargrove, that was retarded.

by Graham MacAree on Jun 24, 2007 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

ok, that was dumb Grover
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Well
at least we didn't strand him.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

It took grit
To not make any contact on an 89 MPH pitch with no break.

by nfreakct on Jun 24, 2007 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Well that sucks
And Willie Sucks too

I wish that Willie would've caught that homerun earlier than Safeco would've done the unthinkable:Boo Willie Bloomquist

Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 24, 2007 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

88 MPH pitch blows by Willie
your not good willie.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Hit and run with Burke
with Willie at the plate to boot. FU Grover

by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jun 24, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions  

From the Red Reporter blog
"bloomquist is our bitch today"

If only they knew

--Dave

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by David Piper on Jun 24, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

After last Friday, you guys won't believe me
But I'm not as upset about the fans cheering Griffey's HRs as I was about them booing Feierabend.

Oh, it was shitty, and illustrates fundamental problems with the loyalty of our fanbase, but at least they were cheering an accomplishment from a road player they had come to see (even if it was an action that hurt the hometown nine)... rather than mercilessly booing one of our own players for doing his job properly.

It's one thing to cheer a player on the other team that they like, but another thing to boo your own players because he isn't enabling a player on the other team that they like.

Also, who else here thinks that the FO is seriously, after seeing this, and against common sense and reason (as if that's ever stopped them before), going to consider making a deal to bring the aged KGJ back?  And who else here thinks that Adam Jones is going to be the key piece?

Because if this team made a Griffey deal, I guanrandamntee you that the key piece from our end will be Adam Jones.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Really?
You don't think they would take a package of Bloomie, Guillen, Vidro, and Weaver? Do you want some of my kool-aid? It's yummy.

by hcoguy on Jun 24, 2007 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed
on all parts.
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree with cheering the Griff
being ok.  I was there on Friday and couldn't stop laughing when they booed Ryan just because it was so absurd.  But The Kid means a lot to people around here and if the FO gave fans a better reason to care about the present we probably wouldn't be having this discussion.  And, even though I am as irrationally in love with the idea of Jr. back on the M's as anybody, if we trade Adam Jones for him I will charge onto the field and piss on home plate.
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

The 2007 Mariners are currently 5 games over .500
I'm sure the team could do better, but it's not like the current team is a bunch of complete losers.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I completely agree
This year has been quite a bit of fun.  Especially compared to last year(s).  But I think the average fan's interest level, especially through June is based on last years results.  I think it's gonna take a pennant race in '07 for people to get jazzed for '08.
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Churchill says Jones is untouchable.
If Cincy won't bite on a non-Jones package, I bet we don't trade him.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would like to think so
We've seen the org do abrupt 180's before w/r/t its talent, but the right thing to do is make Adam Jones completely off-limits.

That's my worry, not that they don't consider AJ untouchable, but that this sentiment with KGJ will lead them to crack in that regard.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bloomquist is everyone's bitch
Except us.  As fans we're all his bitch.  

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I swear to God
I have never, EVER seen a team foul off as many pitches as the Reds this weekend.  Hit it fair you fuckers!!
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

wow, this AB is annoying
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Jesus Christ
This AB has taken at least 57 minutes.

by bpdawg24 on Jun 24, 2007 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Stop calling timeout!
Just hit your home run and go away.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

So
do we boo Griffey in his third at bat like New York did Piazza last year?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn
that 3-1 fastball was the balls. 93 with good movement.  More of that.  Less of not that.
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

that half inning was long.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL - from Red Reporter
"FSN Seattle guys
Someone get them some Ridalin. They're out of control."
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Griffey has gone deep twice? Jesus.
Well at least he passed Big Mac.

What was the crowd reaction? Let me guess, standing O?

Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

By the way
Doug Mirabelli made his return to San Diego last night. In case you forget why that's relevant:
The cranky catcher who was traded to Boston on May 1 after a .182 April is one of the central characters of the Padres' season.
...
"He called (Dave) Roberts (when Mirabelli was traded) and said, 'I guess I'm getting called back to the big leagues,' " Towers said before Monday's game with the Dodgers. "I'm glad I didn't hear that. . . . I don't miss him. These guys don't miss him."
...
When they were alone, Towers said, Mirabelli told him the Padres might want to start Bowen behind the plate against the Dodgers that day, "because I'm not focused on the game."

"I said, 'What?' " Towers recalled. "He said, 'My boys, the (Red) Sox have been calling me. I got to tell you, it's all I watch on TV; all I think about is the Red Sox. Do me a favor and you guys a favor (and make a deal)."
...
"I said, 'You're (expletive) catching today,' " Towers said. " 'Theo (Epstein) ain't paying you. I'm paying you.' . . . Then in the worst way, I wanted to trade him to the Yankees. In the worst way."

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

That's awesome.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAHA awesome!
He is San Diego's Player A.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Keep. Him. Here.
Do whatever it takes...
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm jaded by this series, but...
Ichiro's favorite player is Griffey.  Getting him in Seattle might help us re-sign him.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ichiro must have the highest Average
without having a .900+ OPS to go with it.  Not that I'm complaining, Ichiro is awesome.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

get him home.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

NO DP
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I approve of that bunt.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

ok, don't strike out, Richie
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Vidro != completely worthless
decent bunt... even tho he's the DH and #3 hitter...

by thenatural on Jun 24, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

They finally found a use for Vidro
At least he didn't hit into a DP

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

How sad is it
that we approve of bunting with our 3rd hitting, DH

by Zack on Jun 24, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't know about that
it's a crazy looking strategy, but it gives the other guys enough time to advance

by Zack on Jun 24, 2007 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

true
ichi gets a lot of praise for his base running, but he does make mistakes out there once in awhile

by Zack on Jun 24, 2007 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's he goign to do?
Pull a ninja sword out of his pants and stab them?  Everyone sucks at rundowns, at least he bought some time for that lumbering idiot to get to second.

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah...
Not everyone used to play football. Personally I'd have loved to see someone lower their shoulder and try to take the pitcher out, but Ichiro's got such a finely tuned body you don't want to see him risk throwing something out of alignment.
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here comes the part were we don't score.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

BROUUSARD!!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Big Ben!
Have to love our bench...
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

BENCH BAT BEN!!!!!
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jun 24, 2007 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

yes, Ben = awesome!!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Well that was anti climatic.
Nice job Beltre.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

He hit that so hard that...
He fooled Niehaus.  I know, that's hard to do.

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Broussard OPS .818
die in a fire Vidro.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I swear
If Junior hits a tiebreaking home run and they cheer, I'm going to go apeshit.

by Graham MacAree on Jun 24, 2007 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Agreed
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Get ready to go apeshit
These are Seattle fans, man.

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

As much as I love Griffey
He's put on a show already.  Enough already!

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was...neat..
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

please don't homer
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Broussard is the M's
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jun 24, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Big Ben is making his case
That dude wants some fucking playing time.

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Broussard = new face of franchise
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Sit down Junior!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:07 PM PDT reply actions  

SIT DOWN GRIFFEY!!!
EOF!!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:07 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT AN AT BAT
Three identical PERFECT fastballs

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Wasn't that first pitch a curve?
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sounds like the fans cheered that K
They love Grif so much they'll cheer anything he does sniff it's touching.

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Hooray for EOF!
The Seattle Mariners: You gotta hate that you gotta love these guys.

by TheBishop on Jun 24, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Eric O'Flaherty
Officially fewer baserunners than innings (excluding HBP's because fuck them).

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok that's pretty cool.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoo!
Yuni!
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Yuni!!!!!!!!!!
Now score him you Hackers
Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 24, 2007 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, it's time for the most worthless contest ever
7 runs, 7 innings, 7k?  The cycle one pays a million, wtf.

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Willie would be proud.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

YUNI!!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

YuBet!
The other thing he does!

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

thats karma right there
//Blowers buys fries for entire stadium

by thenatural on Jun 24, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Last night
a guy in the first row reached over for a foul ball and accidentally dropped his fries. The camera saw it and Blowers sprung to buy him some more.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hot damn!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

HELL YES
That was great
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

so much awesome
fries, hitting, EOF, Broussard, bunting!
girllovessports.blogspot.com

by mary on Jun 24, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Burke can't even get out when he tries
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK YES!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT
... WOW
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Scruffy Lefty on Jun 24, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

FRIES FOR EVERYBODY!!!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Squeeze!!!!!!
I hate to say it but good job Willie
Edgar Martinez for HOF

by mariners11 on Jun 24, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

KILLER Bs!
yes
girllovessports.blogspot.com

by mary on Jun 24, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

GRIT
GRIT AND MORE GRIT
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

YEAH!!!!
BEST INNING AND A HALF EVER

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I love it...
I'm going to the game on Tuesday, and definitely taking a sign with me.
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

ignition?
Damn I wish I was watching this

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

an Angel like rally
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Now THAT'S exciting!
Hot damn!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I absolutely LOVE
Yuni's enthusiasm.

by bpdawg24 on Jun 24, 2007 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

keep bunting, fellas
heh
girllovessports.blogspot.com

by mary on Jun 24, 2007 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

This has to be pissing the reds off.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

What does a double and 3 bunts =
A mother fucking run
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jun 24, 2007 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

it's bunt fever!
everyone's catching it!

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Who would've thought
Ichiro would be the only one not to be safe on a bunt.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

holy bunts
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Go figure.
Jose pops up.

Our middle infield is prolific.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Walking Vidro to get to Sexson?
That's like a kick in the nuts.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

can we pretend its like
2006 walking Ibanez to get to Sexson which was basically a guaranteed 3 RBI hit?

by PShwa on Jun 24, 2007 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

walking vidro to get to...
richie? suits me.
girllovessports.blogspot.com

by mary on Jun 24, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Walking the bases loaded for Richie
With Vidro on base...does that give as much pop to Richie's bat as the Raul IBB?

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

IBB TO VIDRO??? WTF
make em pay richie.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

What the
this just keeps getting better!

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Walking Turbo
to get to Sexson? No wonder the Reds suck
Shop smart......Shop s-mart...... YOU GOT THAT!!!!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jun 24, 2007 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok, Richie.
Make 'em pay like you do every time*

*not every time at all.

by bpdawg24 on Jun 24, 2007 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

SQUEEZE NOW
They'll never expect it!

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

God damn it.
That's Richie's one piece of good contact for the day.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

coulda woulda shoulda
Ichiro should have swung away, ah well.

by hcoguy on Jun 24, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Well that sucked.
But the rest of that inning was full of win.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Balls.
Oh well, that was my favourite 1-run rally ever.

by Graham MacAree on Jun 24, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

god damn
still, heck of an inning right there.
girllovessports.blogspot.com

by mary on Jun 24, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't care that we only got 1 run...
Or that we stranded 3. That was one exciting inning to watch
We want the funk! Give up the funk!

by thejew4u on Jun 24, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Son of a bitch.
Whatever, still a hilarious inning. Just wish Lopez would've dropped down another bunt.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

I spell Sexson
With 6 K's.  Way to go SeKKKKKKson.

The bar I work at has cheap "sexson" mondays where beer is the price of his batting average.

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

hmmm
what kinds of beer and what bar?

by Matthew on Jun 24, 2007 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

dammit Richie
still an awful decision by the Reds.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Blowers may have just started something here.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

By the way, since Graham reminded me:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SEA/SEA200704190.shtml
Top of the 7th, Twins Batting, Behind 1-2, Jarrod Washburn facing 9-1-2
J Bartlett      Single to C/Bunt
A Casilla       Single to 1B/Bunt; Bartlett to 2B
N Punto         Bunt Groundout: P-2B; Bartlett to 3B; Casilla to 2B

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Adam Dunn hits a single?
off a lefty? he's not programmed to do that.

by Matthew on Jun 24, 2007 3:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok, now they're copying us.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:23 PM PDT reply actions  

What the hell is up with blowers and fries?
I'm listening on the radio, can you tell me what's up?

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

yesterday a kid dumped his fries
on the warning track when he reached for a foul ball, so Blowers bought him some new ones.  Today, some lady had a sign that said she wanted some fries too, and Blowers bought her some too.  We had a big rally immediately afterwards, so theres some correlation.

by thenatural on Jun 24, 2007 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

George!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:26 PM PDT reply actions  

K!! sherrill = awesome
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

NO
NO DO NOT TAKE SHERRILL OUT

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd prefer Green or JJ here
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

or sherrill
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Putz in? Game over!
Hopefully my shirt will be here tomorrow.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

good, it's JJ!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay that was cool
I hadn't seen JJ's intro before.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

.840 OPS vs. RHP
.620 OPS vs. LHP.

Yeah, let's bring in a righty.  Nice job Grover.  JJ is the best righty, but still...WHY!?

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

It's not real
over his career he doesn't have a platoon split at all (.688 vs .695 OPS).

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah.
I guess I just feel like if he's struggling even more than usual vs. LHP this year, why take the LHP out?  I trust JJ, but it just didn't seem like it was necessary at all to me.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, Gonzalez *is* a righty.
I think JJ has to give you better odds. Not a necessary move, but an understandable one.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

jesus christ
FSN spelled Wlad's name wrong.

by sammy on Jun 24, 2007 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Putz WOOOOOOO!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Brewers have to be embarrassed.
This is how they allowed the winning run:

- J. Gathright walked, J. Buck scored, T. Pena Jr. to third, E. Brown to second

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:31 PM PDT reply actions  

White Sox, just 2.5 games ahead of KC
Go Royals!!
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hell yeah.
The Royals overtaking the White Sox would be all kinds of awesome.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I honestly think I'd throw a party to celebrate
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

That seems like something the Royals
would lose doing--walking a crappy hitter like Gathright.  That might be the weirdest way to end a game ever.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

ummm Sims
goosebumps and heart rate are not correlated.

by Matthew on Jun 24, 2007 3:35 PM PDT reply actions  

i think it was more of a not having a pulse issue
you cant get goosebumps if youre dead (i dont think)

by thenatural on Jun 24, 2007 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

So
is there anyone out there who doesn't think Griffey's going to end up finishing here somehow?

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I think that interview, and this series pretty
much sealed it.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is his contract up next year?
If so, I see the org spending to take a flier on him.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

After 2008
There's a $4 million buyout for 2009...
"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 24, 2007 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gross
"He was squeezed in magnificently by Bloomquist"

Great mental picture, Dave.

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 3:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Dammit
I couldn't come up with a clever line from MacBeth fast enough.

Griffey's due up fifth this inning. Fat chance.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Even he knows it.
He waved to the fans when he ran off the field.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey Eddie!
Thanks for the splitter.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Eddie's vortex of suck is effecting JJ.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeff Conine!
Throw it at his frail bones!

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

JJ having trouble throwing strikes...
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Strikes JJ, strikes.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

3-3 tie in Anaheim
Going to the bottom of the 9th now.

by Graham MacAree on Jun 24, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

93, 94, 86, 95
Pitch speeds this AB.  Hm.  Okay.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok
I'm officially worried about his elbow

by Greybear on Jun 24, 2007 3:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Because of one off outing?
And he just threw a crazy good splitter. He's fine.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

2 down!
JJ looks a little off, but I could be wrong.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Yikes.
This is positvely Guardado like.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:44 PM PDT reply actions  

ok putz
time to put this puppy away

by mary on Jun 24, 2007 3:44 PM PDT reply actions  

stop giving up deep flyouts
Eddie is alive and well I guess.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Roger Clemens
first relief appearance since 1984.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

In the regular season that is.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah
Don't forget that 18 inning Braves-Astros NLDS epic in 2005.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

99 mph
and a split. Who says his elbow is hurting?

by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jun 24, 2007 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Because
Shoulder=Power

Elbow=Control

by Greybear on Jun 24, 2007 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

A little shaky but
PUTZ WOOOOOO!!
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Ballgame!
And Griffey even had 2 HRs.  Perfect way to end the series.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Now that was a fun win.
And a pretty fun series, all things considered.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm just gonna pretend the first game never
happened.
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

BALLGAME!!..and I don't mean Willie.
JJ less than 100% >>> everyone other closer at 100%
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

GAME OVER!!!!!!
M'S WIN WOOO

and Griffey with 2 HR that don't beat us!!!!

here's to the future, and to a possible KGJ reunion

by thenatural on Jun 24, 2007 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

oh and now that we won
im happy Griffey hit two homers.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

More importantly
Griffey pissed on another Roider.

2 to go.

by Slica on Jun 24, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions  

now rooting for Angels to lose.
Not because we can catch them, but because I just want them to lose.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 3:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, hey
Bloomquist talking to the press.  That's new.
Usually he's just fellating them.

by Bender on Jun 24, 2007 3:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I've decided
the only reason Willie gets so much coverage is because he's the only Mariner who's always willing to talk to the press.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jesus Man-Tank, when are you gonna fire that
thing outta there?
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions  

I expect her
to just explode one day on camera.

by Gomez on Jun 24, 2007 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Curious omission of A-Rod's name
when talking about former Mariners greats.  Hmmm...hah.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply actions  

so, in reading this article....
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2003760548_brewer24.html

it becomes apparent that getting griffey would be a good way to ensure that Ichiro re-signs with us

by thenatural on Jun 24, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, I never realized he was such a big junior fan
"I felt he should come back,"

"If I heard that he'll come back to Seattle, I would gladly give up my position of center field to him,"

Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmm.
Whistles...
"But when you throw the other ones a foot and a half out of the strike zone, they don't give you those." --Brandon Morrow

by PositivePaul on Jun 24, 2007 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just thought of something.
I wonder what the reaction would of been from the fans had Willie robbed Griffey? Whats stronger, their love for Willie or their love for Griffey?
Protect the enviroment, or I'll FUCKING KILL YOU! CAPTAAAAAIIIINNNN PLANNNNET! ~Ted Turner

by Goose on Jun 24, 2007 4:06 PM PDT reply actions  

They would've booed.
I think the love for Griffey is unparalleled.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 24, 2007 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, they would have cheered
As they have cheered the entire series whether Griffey hits or gets out.

The only booeing of our home team was when the ball wasn't being thrown at home plate during his at bat, but instead being thrown at first base

The cheers covered over any substancial booeing during his strike outs...

All that matters to most of us is he got to play, hit, and flash his glove =)

by ajaxpenny on Jun 24, 2007 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aw, come on.
What did I do? :P
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 24, 2007 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I suppose you could look at it that way...
But after living through the '90's Angels, I kinda think we were due for some spoiling. >_>
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 24, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not just the Angels
Ducks, too. Way too much success.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's cheating.
I barely even follow hockey.  And I have a mild hatred of the Lakers.  Don't even get me started on USC. >_>
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 24, 2007 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh.
Well, in that case, you're spared. But the city of Anaheim itself doesn't deserve what it has.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tell me about it.
They're freaking SUING the team over the name.  It's the LA market, the team and the stadium haven't GONE anywhere, and they'd be perfectly happy to have an NFL team with LA in the moniker.  We have an owner who's willing to spend money to make the team perenially competitive and all they can think about is that people MIGHT think the Angels play across the county line.  
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Jun 24, 2007 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ten games ago
we were three back.

Doesn't seem like it was that recent.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 24, 2007 4:16 PM PDT reply actions  

stupid Angels
at least I'll have a team to root against come playoff time.
Broussard for 1st! Seriously, stop sucking Richie.

by MFAN on Jun 24, 2007 4:20 PM PDT reply actions  

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