Gin and Misery, Game Thread for Game 86 at Seattle
Toronto Blue Jays at Seattle Mariners, Jul 2, 2008 10:10 PM EDT
Hugo always has great song titles for the game threads but all I can think of is how the Jays are making me want to drink....so the song title is an old Merle Haggard song.
We have McGowan going up against Washburn, Washburn's been hit hard this year but McGowan's had troubles on the road so we might see some runs.
Over/under for Jay's hits with RISP? I'm optimistic, lets make it 3.
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Howdy!
Don’t want you to suffer through a game thread by yourself tonight… not with so much at stake! This is a serious rubber match with all kinds of bragging rights on the line. These two teams have too much history… blood on both sides… not to give this match the gravity and attention it deserves.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think this is happening tonight
by Susheel Ramasahayam on Jul 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking back to those ferocious rivalries of yesteryear
remember Paul Molitor battling Edgar Martinez for the prestigious “Edgar Martinez Award” (given to the league’s best DH.) Seems like ‘Gar had an unfair advantage though… what with the award being named after him and all.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Memories of when we had a ball team ......
we have the manager back
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The key to success against Washburn
Swing!
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6.11 ERA for McGowan on the road for career
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't matter against this lineup
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, what is up with Eckstein's arm?
I’ve never seen a guy try that hard to throw the ball 50 mph
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rays up 5-4 at this point!
Woot!
Do Blue Jays fans enjoy watching the Rays pwn Boston… or is it just sad that yet another division rival is taking their turn dominating.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just want to express apologies over PKS for last night.
by Matthew on Jul 2, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
We can't get banned for those over here?
+1000
by redwolf75 on Jul 2, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats why I used it
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 2, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm well I'm not sure how to ban people yet,,,,
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh... that requires people to ban
Sorry.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Fantasy team hated that Rays hit
They don’t care here either, but so what.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it was nice of us to let Sexton hit one out.....I think the idea is you won't release him if we let him have a gopher ball or two
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mwahahahaha...
Ichiro’s speed NEVER slumps. ;)
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
Our new manager cleverly inserts Cairo in the #2 hole, because we should make sure our worst hitter gets as many ABs as possible.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Been through the wars too...
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That howling you hear in the background is
Werewolves of London… which is Ibanez’s song because the A-ooouuuuu… sounds like Raaauuulllll. Everyone in Seattle hates it at this point.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah well....warren zevon hated it too
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll Always remember him on Letterman
It was after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had limited time left. Dave asked him if his situation gave him any perspective on life and he said (words to the effect of of) “not really, other than just enjoy every sandwich”. I do.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice catch.
it really is freakin’ hard to judge a line drive hit directly at you.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can Beltre hit a pitch that's over his head out of the park?
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's more impressive when he's swatting
low pitches out of the park. Then he goes down on one knee to keep his mechanics in line and the sweet spot lined up.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Felix is injured.
Beltre’s doing whatever he can to make watching the Mariners interesting. Check out his homer on Sunday at Petco if you get a chance.
by Teej on Jul 2, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still not as good as Felix's homer. >:(
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool, or COOLEST THING EVER?
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was off JOHAN SANTANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st Pitch and Opposite Field
Oh yeah, game winning Salami
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Yuni two years ago gets that, right?
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 2, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah, that was Beltre's responsibility
He misjudged it
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew there was a reason
I picked up Rolen in my fantasy league the other day!
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It may not be LL
but even in Canada, nobody cares about your fantasy team.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 2, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've suspended all the normal rules
you can talk about politics, religion and fantasy baseball now! It’s like a new lease on life! Go wild!
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well not too wild, k? I'm new to being in charge....
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's it... I'M TAKING MY SHIRT OFF!!!
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guzzling Jim Beam Rye Whiskey while watching the game,
reading two blogs and surfing for Brazilian Fart Fetish porn.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how does that have anything to do with religion, politics, and fantasy baseball
and is it ok if i dont use shift or other punctuation
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 2, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, yes!!!
sweet freedom.
also feel free to use “there” instead of “they’re” all you want.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I suspect we'll get a few more from LL once the Rays game is over
Lookout Landing is really just a front for a Tampa Bay Rays fansite.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, it would have been sweet if he had bunted that
into shallow right field!
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW Sonics are Gone
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
crap, crap, crap, crap, crap
oh well, the Trailblazers are an interesting team
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oklahoma Here we come
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck Portland.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 2, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey NOW!
we don’t know if swearing is allowed in Canada.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ever here the phrase "pardon my Canadian"?
me neither
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You understand though..if you are a Portland fan and they left.
You don’t say, “Time to become a Sonic fan.” That’s stupid.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 2, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was me
I live in Seattle.
I like Portland though.
And Nate McMillian is down in P-Town.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just saying screw basketball until there is a team I can care about.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 2, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was never a Sonics fan
I used to be a big Blazers fan when Drexler, Porter, Kersey, Duckworth and Williams were the starting five. I gave up on them after they signed Scottie Pippen. The new look Blazers might be able to win me back though.
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they get Oden back next year right?
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bayless, Roy, Alridge, Oden, and some good role players.
That could be a damn good team.
by redwolf75 on Jul 2, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not gonna lie..I'd go out and party tonight if Clay Bennett had bad things happen to him.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 2, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is kind of sad we are 10+ games behind the Rays
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And way behind on Strasburg also
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rincewind
the Mariners season is so over that we’re all just hoping to get the #1 draftpick so we can nab Strasburg.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here come the Sawx
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well he's not Frank Thomas slow but isn't quick
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apartheid exists
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 2, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well the good news is with no offense the game goes by quick....
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So you got that goin' for ya
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys aren't doing this right
Washburn only has two pitches.
Suck pitch #1
and it that doesn’t work
Suck Pitch # 2
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He should be fired and fired quick
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a smug......
well fill in your own words….
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think SOB and douche are good pg13 words, right?
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought lying about talking to Adam Dunn would be the last straw but apparently he has some photos of the team owner
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was bizarre
I was surprised we axed Bavasi and not just McClaren. Seems like it’s having a good effect on the club though.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JP has turned lying into a art form
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Course you had Pat Gillick after he won for us
maybe you can take JP from us?
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I think I just heard lightning strike right outside my house!! Holy crap!
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Exact transcript of what Neihaus just said:
Juan Marichal was 42 years old
Jaun was not the oldest.
Jaun Marichal was 25 years old.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well.....as we say here after the other team scores, game over
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We say that too
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We used to say that when JJ Putz came in
but now we just hope that Morrow gets in for a save opp.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're down by 200 comments
Gotta pick up the pace boys
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leafs sign Cujo - WTF?
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm in Calgary....Cujo was here last year....
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll fit in great with the Leafs....
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the few hockey players left that can remember the last time the Leafs were good
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our fearless leader is a mysteriously raging Senators fan
and that’s the sum total of what I know about hockey.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rincewind
Best part about Beltre is his “happy dance’. Watch his feet on any pitch low and away.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I mean the ones he holds up on
not the ones that he strikes out on.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what's the alcohol of choice tonight?
PBR here.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Flagged for flagging
It summertime and PBR is perfect.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pabst Blue Ribbon
PBR me ASAP
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flagged for flagging my flag
And I’ll trade you a keg of PBR for one flagon of good pale ale.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to first you wee li'l runt
Don’t make Reed gun you down like the dog you are.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Jay's problem is we can't beat the good teams and we can't beat the bad teams
and we can’t find anyone else to play against
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tampa is up 7-6
with 1 out in the 9th.
Mike Lowell at first. Varitek is up.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ouch Lowell caught stealing
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere Billy Beane is laughing
and saying, “theo, theo, theo.”
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luckily Washburn is a softball pitcher
and Stairs is the prototype of a softball player.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
0 for 1 with RISP....that's the stat we follow here
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Need more Bloomquist
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Radio guy in Toronto called him one of the worse players in the league....he'd be clean up with us
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The other two worser are
Vidro and Cairo
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah when I think how lousy our DH is I just remember you guys
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad we can hekp
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't walk your way into my fantasy lineup Rolen
get a goddam xbh
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No one....
Oh we’re in Canada now, perhaps they do
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
already been addressed.
also, religion and politics ok.
MITT ROMNEY.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 2, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh crap, Canada.
Uh, uh, Paul Martin?
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 2, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steven Harper.....that's ok though....his family does remember who he is after he leaves the house
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Alberta's got the oil.
Alberta’s like our Texas or something.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 2, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what was the wow?
An American knowing a little about Canada?
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 2, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, jeez dude
Way to make the rest of us look bad.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Normally I get asked if I know someone in Winnipeg or somewhere....500 miles away
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also chatted up a Canadian kid at the game last night
and he was hating on the Newfies.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 2, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just read
The colony of unrequited dreams… which is fine bit o’ historical fiction detailing Newfoundland’s history and unification with Canada.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it for getting Canadian citizenship?
cuz that would rock.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but it was with a professor who won an award
for his contributions to “Canadian Studies.”
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 2, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh heck we give everyone citizenship
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way!
It’s hard. I have a master’s degree, a decent professional record, a savings account, no serious health history, no criminal record, and I still don’t score quite well enough. If only I had taken French in highschool instead of Spanish! Curses!
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm a Texas friend got her's no trouble....
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going into the game I woulda taken the over for RISP
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So who's going to the All-Star Game from the M's?
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone please with the dancing Red video
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now if we can only sell some gullible GM
on Washburn’s turnaround…
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW John I Love Your Plan
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, the PhilKenSebben debacle sort
of ruined the whole thing. :(
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best Pizza in Canada?
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
STRASBURG!!!
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lind is one of the reasons JP should be fired....brought him up....he went 0 for 18....signed Wilkerson.....and sent him down
Wilk is awful….Cito insisted Lind come back up….
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lemme guess
Wash is around 100 pitches
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Olerud woulda had that
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry not whoosh worthy
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't know about Coach Owens
and his bizarre love for Ole.
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As a young boy, I dreamed of being a baseball.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a great image.
As a young boy, I dreamed of being a baseball.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey rince
Have you ever had to post a second game thread?
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no, but I'm new to the role.....this is like my second day....so be nice
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Suggesting, just asking
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny
The new guy gets to deal with the Mass Hysteria
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've been dragooned into the role?
by redwolf75 on Jul 2, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah more or less filling in till he comes back.....he hasn't had time for awhile so has fallen off a lot....I'm going to try to get posts up more often and see if we can get people coming in again
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do FanGraphs
and write copiously long game reviews. That’s what keeps me hanging around LL
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep it up rincewind!
I really love this blog – and perhaps its this lively gamethread, or else the sinking feeling I am getting as yet another game goes south, but I’ve de-lurked, and hope to do just that.
by domefan on Jul 2, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks...please to De-lurk...we need folks...early in the season we had a good group....
but then the team went to hell
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IN that case...
Perhaps think of the blog as a support group…
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to say exactly something of that sort!
And as I say that Jimenez continues to kill jays hitters. Sigh.
by domefan on Jul 2, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And consider finding another team to support
as long as the BJ’s don’t satisfy…
we’ve adopted the Rays, but you could have Pat Gillick’s Phillies… or the surprising Cubs with Sweet Lou at the helm?
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I generally cheer for whoever is playing the Yankees and whoever is ahead of them in the standings....
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'll find mass agreement on that front
from the Mariners faithful… but we have also started hating the Red Sox.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget the stinkin Angels!
We have no shortage of hate!
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that's more aimed at their blogmaster
Reverend Halofan than toward the actual team.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speak for yourself
Both are to be hated
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, what is up with JP and white people?
by redwolf75 on Jul 2, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pads lost, too.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't deserve to lose
what with the way we’re playing. This team can’t do anything right.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damned regression.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worse, it just encourages management to sit tight
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New front office.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Bavasi gone, I'm feeling cautiously optimistic about a quick turnaround.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's tantamount to admitting he didn't do a bad job
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quit complaining....did your guy sign Shannon Stewart?
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose Vidro.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not even close.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you believe this team is just a tweak or two from
contending.. then you have to admit that Bavasi is the one who put together your near contender.
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think we're anywhere close
It is hard to say goodbye to the last four years, but I think we have to. I’m ready for a wholesale makeover.
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I don't.
This team can be turned around quick because of players he had no hand in signing and a high payroll. Beltre is the only guy he’s responsible for that I’ll give him credit for.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, he got completely fooled by Washburn
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everything I learned about Canada comes from the movies.
Best Canadian Movies?
Canadian Bacon?
The Saddest Music in the World?
Southpark, Bigger, Longer and Uncut?
Strangebrew?
The Fast Runner?
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brand Upon the Brain
As a young boy, I dreamed of being a baseball.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Or Guy Maddin in general.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
recced
I liked Cowards Bend the Knee and have Twilight of the Ice Nymph on my Netflix queue
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heart of the World is my favorite.
It’s a short, but it’s mind-blowingly awesome.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 49th Parallel
By Powell & Pressburger. It’s film made to help get America to join the WWII war, and is excellent.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Powell & Pressburger made some fantastic movies.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They made nothing but fantastic movies
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, yeah.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rocket
22 short films about Glenn Gould
Jesus of Montreal
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Good Lord Impales You. LOL
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atom Egoyan.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Videodrome
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Brood.
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by acblue on Jul 2, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Norman McClaren
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by Edanger6 on Jul 2, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok....My American Cousin....there one you'll never find...but canadian at it's best
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There a HUGE boxed set that came out last year with EVERYTHING he did
I have it at my video store
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
!
!!!
Did you get it from VPD?
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by acblue on Jul 3, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
Ingram ent.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still in print?
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by acblue on Jul 3, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
http://www.amazon.com/Norman-McLaren-Masters-Grant-Munro/dp/B000H7J9OY
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet.
VPD is gonna’’ make some money tomorrow.
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by acblue on Jul 3, 2008 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you work at a video store?
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
You own the one in L.A., right?
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by acblue on Jul 3, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I manage a store in Fremont. (The one in Seattle.)
I have no idea how I missed that set.
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by acblue on Jul 3, 2008 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
used to live in wallingford
we modeled our store after scarecrow
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad model to follow.
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by acblue on Jul 3, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just saw that the Kenneth anger vol 2 is out
just ordered that
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Boy, can Richie hit a ball hard"
“Richie has been hitting that ball well”
1 HR since May 24th
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But he did rip the pitchers hand off on that comebacker
and that’s got to be worth something.
by johnbai on Jul 2, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy hell does Eckstein like to choke up on that bat!!!
by manyoso on Jul 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just to mention the game...we did the 1,2,3 thing again and I seriously put the over/under too high
by Tom Dakers on Jul 2, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't worry
hits with RISP is an overrated stat anyway
by domefan on Jul 3, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't measure CLUTCH
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey League....is there a plague? only way he could get into a game is that or a plane crash
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way he smashed his hand against the ground after that play was almost cute
And he calls for a…towel?!
by domefan on Jul 3, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need to find a RH reliever somewhere
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by acblue on Jul 3, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Yuni just take a walk?
that’s like the first time all year I’ve seen that!
by johnbai on Jul 3, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, Rolen is turning quickly into one of the few saving graces of the season for me
by domefan on Jul 3, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah we were calling him the Greatest Jay Ever....then he quit hitting for 3 weeks
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
meant to add him to the All-Star poll but forgot him
everyone should go vote at least once
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's some 3B you guys have.....buy him a glove
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, I am watching on Sportsnet
I can’t even believe that stat – 0 for 32 when trailing after 7 innings this year.
Unbelievable.
by domefan on Jul 3, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
0 for 32 when trailing after 7 innings...that's my boys
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to leave y'all
I’m going with some friends to see The Fall.
by johnbai on Jul 3, 2008 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for coming....come again anytime...we can use the traffic
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My pleasure
wish I could stick around to see Morrow do his “unhittable” trick.
by johnbai on Jul 3, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this how a game thread should roll.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We usually have at least three at LL.
They’re mainly .gifs and inappropriate jokes.
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by acblue on Jul 3, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was LL not participating
... for the most part
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm well we have some gifs but I'm not that interested in them......and well....our team is a joke so......
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose Vidro hits cleanup a lot.
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by acblue on Jul 3, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah they're funnier when repeated until they're not funny
Funny That.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
0 for 6 I think......nice at bat Zaun.....
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Painful I know
But we have 4 guys batting under 230 in our lineup. we can up it to 6 guys if we choose.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ground rule double.....that's not easy to do there
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So why you guys like Clement so much....I thought Jojo was your boy?
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johjima is fine, but his extension is not.
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by acblue on Jul 3, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently,
No one likes to pitch to him, he can’t hit, and the japanese mgmnt. just gave him a massively unwarranted extension. Aside from that he’s great. On the other hand Clement tore up AAA and no is kind of persona non grata now instead of the future.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know
Provided that neither the Sox or the Yanks make the WC, I could really start rooting for Tampa.
by domefan on Jul 3, 2008 12:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll cheer for anyone except the Yankees.....but I like the Rays...I think they were extremely smart this off season
their biggest trouble was infield defense and bullpen….so they trade for Barrett and got him cheap and they get half dozen new arms for the pen.
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much better than JP...our problem last year was offense so he signs Stewart who hasn't hit like a major league outfielder in 5 years....
And Eck who again hasn’t been above average in years
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to admit...
I expected so much more from Eckstein – he’s been a huge disappointment. I had no doubt we were getting Stewart with Stewart
by domefan on Jul 3, 2008 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's actually not hitting badly.....273 and about 345 on base is better than he has been doing
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must be one of those totally subjective things...
Like even though Overbay is doing reasonable…it feels like every time he comes to the plate he hits into a double play. I think its been at least twice int he past month he’s screwed up bases loaded, no out.
by domefan on Jul 3, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I'm less happy with overbay...he gets on good with bases empty but with guys on he's awful
IF they put him in the lead off spot I’d be a fan…but he’s in the middle of the order and he’s gotta drive guys home
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry .362 OBP pretty decent really.....better than he has done in years
Defensively he’s god awful
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The first game thread at LL was pretty much a Rays-Sox game thread.
The Rays have given me a lot to be happy about in an otherwise disastrous season.
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by acblue on Jul 3, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it Rod, take one for the team.....
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If by one...you mean an out
And by the team, you mean Seattle…
by domefan on Jul 3, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the game, so the unders win....0 hits with RISP.....
JoD would have to be Lind for the 2 run homer.
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks all for coming.....was a nice way to watch two bad teams....
Please vote in our All-Star poll!
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Thanks for the hospitality.
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by acblue on Jul 3, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
see ya next series
apparently the rest of LL chickened out tonight
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
411 comments
not too shabby
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmmmm I could run it up to 500 if I keep at it....
by Tom Dakers on Jul 3, 2008 1:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm only a lurker a LL
But it’s possible to build a solid community around a bad team if you can get a few knowledgeable and funny posters. Keep it up. Check out LL and appropriate the formula.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 3, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More disastrous words have never been said
Check out LL and appropriate the formula.
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 3, 2008 3:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good game.
Strasburg is fading into the distance.
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