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Open Game Thread: ALCS Game Two

Two mice fell into a pitcher of cream.  One mouse resigned himself to his fate, and drowned.  The other mouse struggled and struggled so much, he churned the cream into butter and was able to climb out safely.  Also, the second mouse remembered how to hit a goddam baseball, which helped a lot.

Let's go Rays!

 

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I just gave the Farmer's Wife a CGV

She’s mean!

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How do you add the neat little lineup thingy?

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 11, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh...Eh...Um...

Ask louismg.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CLick on the thingie that looks like a badminton shuttlecock

Go to the ‘lineup’ wiget and pick the game. Hit the green plus sign.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Oct 11, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I prefer another Christopher Walken story
Five long years, he wore this watch up his ass. Then when he died of dissentary, he gave me the watch. I hid with this uncomfortable hunk of metal up my ass for two years. Then, after seven years, I was sent home to my family. And now, little man, I give the watch to you.

I’m not sure that being a Devil Rays fan was as painful as having a wristwatch up your ass for five years, but they did suck for a long time.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 11, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did Walken ever meet Balfour?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

salb918's story about the mice is told by Christopher Walken in "Catch Me If You Can"

Mine is the last bit of a story he tells in Pulp Fiction.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 11, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

…so THAT’S how butter is made…

by Rocktopus on Oct 11, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh no

getting my facepalm pic ready just in case

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 11, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That Pena guy....

we got rid of him right?

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Oct 11, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So, I just found this picture.

My sister took it at one of the games. She knew I would appreciate it.

And I made it smaller, but I don’t know if it worked. Sorry if it’s too big.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 11, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wooo! Thanks for the pic! :)

What’s in his back pocket? The tiniest can of dip ever? Maybe a tin of lip balm XD

by schmifty on Oct 11, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's the roll of tape for his fingers.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 11, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Longo!

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 11, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For a guy.....

that may be the best nickname in the history of the world.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Oct 11, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Much better than Stumpy

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 11, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think there may be a game afoot.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Oct 11, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man-crush.

Imagine adding Longoria to the A’s. Insta-contenders!

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3 inning

that was nice

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 11, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The two pitchers had the 1-2 inning down, but this is better!

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the crowd?

Split about 50/50? It’s nice to hear the Rays get some hometown support.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Oct 11, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

already 2-2?

this one has the feel of a classic

'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 11, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck you PEDroia.

Seriously, I don’t like you.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 11, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Stop. Walking. Big. Papi.

He clogs the basepaths.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 11, 2008 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Even though I'd pull Kaz right here.

Rays NEED to win at the Trop before going to Fenway.

Put in David Price.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 11, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Maddon played it right with Kazmir -

Get the bullpen ready but give him a chance to settle down and go 5 IP. It’s unlikely you’ll fare much better asking 6-7 IP out of your bullpen.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Three straight flyouts works too.

Gabe Gross got a nice workout.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 11, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gross needs to be flanked by OFers named Net and Margin

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now that I'm living in FL, it really bugs me how many BoSox fans are here.

BoSox fans and Yankee fans are like Cowboys fans. They’re in every frigging city and town on the continent.

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 11, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I grew up in Md and hated the Redskins. I moved to Texas and hated the Cowboys.

But I’m in FL and I’m loving these Rays! Can’t be a Dolphins fan tho because I’m a Jets fan. Maybe one of these days I’ll root for a team that can get above .500.

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 11, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to go BJ!!!

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 11, 2008 6:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like this whole home run thing.

It appears to be a very efficient method for scoring runs. Someone should tell the A’s.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 11, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like the RBI single thing, too

The getting picked off thing, not so much.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm tired of each umpire having his "own" strike zone. Replace them with machines.

I’m for replacing human beings with machines wherever practical.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How many home runs was that?

by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 11, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

liwty

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

uggggh I really dislike that little short bald guy that is often called “Pedroia”

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 11, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I should have clarified:

I like the home run thing for the RAYS, not for the Sox. Crap.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 11, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

#$&*@%

I thought that was foul.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 11, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind the retractible kind, like Seattle

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Florida climate

Hot and muggy.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 11, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Florida sucks, too.

I’m not saying they shouldn’t play their baseball games in a dome.

I’m more saying they shouldn’t have a baseball team (let alone two) if they gotta do that.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 11, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Besides...

It’s not as if all the Caribbean and Latin American nations—plenty hot and sometimes muggy though they are—play baseball in domes.

So let me correct myself. Floridians suck.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 11, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maddon's leash on Kazmir was WAY too long.

Maddon’s a great manager, but in a playoff game, you try to TAKE ADVANTAGE of home field advantage. Kaz should have been pulled after the second Pedroia shot. Going into Tropicana North with a 0-2 deficit is a bad thing.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 11, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I actually don't agree - I think Maddon played it about right

Bad pitching makes managers look bad, but look at what’s already happened with the bullpen. Usually better to err on the side of giving your #1-2 starter a chance to settle down for 5 IP if he possibly can.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kazmir did have a 5.19 ERA in September, and wasn't that good in the ALDS

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he's a pitch count nightmare -

but he’s still their #2 starter and asking the bullpen to get 17 outs is never a great bet.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you look at it, Maddon did have the pen up

with nobody out in the 3rd, so he was willing to pull Kazmir early but Kazmir settled down a bit. Then the HRs produced runs faster than Maddon could make a move – in contrast Balfour walked a couple but that allowed Maddon to react with another pitching change. Kazmir didn’t really do that.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They do have Jackson and Sonnanstine down there. We'll probably see at least one of them.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, that's a good point

Now I WOULD argue that Francona stayed too long with Beckett, because I think it was pretty obvious that he didn’t have it all night and after the Upton walk, or certainly after the Pena hit, I would have expected Francona to go to the bullpen.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN gave the Sawx some PEDs

because they’re too scared of a Rays-Phillies WS.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Oct 11, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 11, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Craig's wearing Rays blue tonight.

And another paisley tie. No surprise there.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 11, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Coco Crisp...

…all-time best ballplayer whose name sounds like a breakfast cereal?

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 11, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's see some more

scoring here Rays!

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Oct 11, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

7-6

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sticking by my Red Sox in 5 prediction

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oops wrong spot

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there a "right spot" for such filth?

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Oct 11, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In the overall scheme of things, I don't hate the Red Sox.

I did hate the 1987 Twins and 1988 Dodgers. Also the 1977-78 Yankees

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, my "overall scheme of things" in the baseball world

only dates from 2002. Therefore, I hate the Red Sox.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 11, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Since then I've strongly disliked the Yankees

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do like me some Tampa Bay

Rays! Looks like they really might finish Boston off!

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Oct 11, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

First to 17 wins!

Maybe.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sticking by my Red Sox in 5 prediction

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walk, Single, Double, Single

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes. Opening Day 2009.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

single and double thingies

Very strange.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love how the Rays

are answering every single run put up by the Sox. I wish the A’s would make a note of this.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Oct 11, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish the A's had an offense

It does help.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SNAPS!

I think you’re on to something here!!

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Oct 11, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When the market undervalues offense...

….I’m sure the A’s will acquire one!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 11, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That did happen in the late 1990s

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh dear - I think alox snapped

It was bound to happen. :-(

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It happens a lot these days....

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Oct 11, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure why hit for Floyd here -

1. He’s a nice guy to have in the lineup later (and it’s only the 5th) and
2. Don’t you WANT Javier Lopez in the game?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Next stat question. What's the record for the longest inning in a championship game?

or did TBS give that answer while I was gone?

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 11, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No, but they did provide 62 promos for Frank TV

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently that one was 52 minutes. An entire game was played in less...er fewer.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My dad, when Sager came on the screen:

“Look at that Jacket!… wait, look at those PANTS! Look at that TIE! THE POCKET SQUARE! NOTHING MATCHES!!!”

by schmifty on Oct 11, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL - I hate it when that happens

{hits self in eye with “q” key while blogging}

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There was no "q" in your post

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's because it's lodged in my right eye

It’s actually uite painful.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Siddown, orTIZ

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 11, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Are the ZZ Top guys bald?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 11, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

New thread open.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 11, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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