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World Series - Game 4: Open Thread (cont.)

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Blanton pitching like an All Star and the Phillies are riding a 2-0 lead going into the top of the 4th.

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Blanton opp for Grand Slam!

and he Crosby’ed it!

Officially awaiting the 2009 season.

by One won lost won on Oct 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton

that’s the JoeyB I recognize… I figured he’d wait till the 5th before imploding.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 26, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One long ball is hardly imploding.

Though there’s still time I suppose.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miller jinxed Joe.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Make that 2-1...

Crawford crushed it.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Oct 26, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Me: “Mom, Crawford hit a home run!”
Mom: “Who?”
Me: “Uh, Babyface… Babyface hit a home run”
Mom: “Ohhhh! Good!”

by schmifty on Oct 26, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did we leave some people behind?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm without my ilk tonight.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's one:

Oh, you said ilk. My bad.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kind of looks like mikev.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol..just saw this!

Where did he go?

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 26, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crickets

Did everybody decide to eat all at the same time, or what?

"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 26, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

at first I thought you were saying people were eating crickets.

then I caught on. Where is everybody!?!?!?!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad I didn't confuse you, like certain other AN'ers

"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 26, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 26, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't see the appeal of eating crickets...locusts are crickets right?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no. Locusts make annoying buzzing sounds. Crickets chirp.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess you know from experience?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just something I heard.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so your friends eat bugs?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

shrimps are arthropods

just bigger bugs.

Officially awaiting the 2009 season.

by One won lost won on Oct 26, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOOT!

(just thought I’d offer the opposite perspective)

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 26, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did someone say implode?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh. That's right.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanton now has more of a cushion to collapse on

"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 26, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My strongest memory of the last Phillies World Series...

…is Mitch Williams, who was an implosion ready to happen every game.

I’ve never seen a closer who did a more consistently bad job for a winning team (other than Mitch Williams for the ’89 Cubs)

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 26, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dan Quisenberry for the 1985 Royals?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RH

That’s the Ryan Howard I expect to see in the post season. Bummer for the Rays.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 26, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fucking TB have officially imploded

Leaving 8 on base in first 3 innings is a good indication of the pitcher sucking donkey ****

Go Rays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beat the Inferior League

by Trainman on Oct 26, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

mum, mump, mule, lump

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stubborn.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow...only the plural

ump is word i think

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My next word was "virile" and I missed it.

Probably because I’m not longer forced to watch TBS and all its lovely commercials.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

live, rile, rive, liver

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LUREGB

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

burgle

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 26, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya i guess bulger isn't a word, only a relief pitcher

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Iwamura really fails to impress me

Meanwhile, I like the Ellis re-signing even more!

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 26, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A healthy Ellis takes a back seat to no 2B...except Utley

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

only sometimes.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A story in the Philadelphia Inquirer today

talked about what a great job Iwamura has done moving from 3B to 2B. They also praised him for adapting from averaging 35 HR over his last 3 years in Japan into a leadoff guy (with 7HR and a .349 OBP this year).

I’m not sure why a .349 OBP was worth giving up 28 homers, but whatever.

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He just screams "OVERRATED" to me

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 26, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All 2B are OVERRATED compared to our unicorn

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's pretty rude of him

But maybe if you stopped asking him, “What do you think about There Will Be Blood?” he’d cut it out.

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cupcakes with the assist

"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 26, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gone.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Two solo homeruns.

He could do worse.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 26, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, that was blasted

"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 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

He wasn’t even on the ALCS roster (I think), and he gets an AB here and homers. Pretty sweet.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was the appetizer

The 6th inning is the main course.

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 26, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They can take him out now

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but Eyre and Durbin

aren’t exactly implosion-antidotes.

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 26, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't mind having Hinske back

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 26, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I suppose if I were a minotaur...

…that last ad would have been more appealing to me.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 26, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's a WTF for me

"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 26, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That ad reminded me of "Pan's Labyrinth"'

which was a pretty depressing movie.

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does the ump have a mic, or something?

Because that yelling was pretty loud…

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, hai everyone.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 26, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hi pam.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hi!!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CUPCAKES!

"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 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT THE CRAP

Did we switch to an alternate universe or something?!

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh fuck.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow Cupcakes! Way to go!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Joe Fuckin' Blanton!!!!!!!

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

holy shit

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wooo!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He was sprinting, soaker

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL, rays just got BLANTOWNED

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Ahahahah!!!!!!

Yesssssss!

"I believe in spiritual rebirth, and I can't wait to experience that." --Barry Zito

by GreenNGoldGirl on Oct 26, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No FREAKIN' way.

SERIOUSLY?

"I believe in spiritual rebirth, and I can't wait to experience that." --Barry Zito

by GreenNGoldGirl on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW. Good for Joe.

Maybe it was meant to be.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was going to say that..

….I remember Holzman’s dinger.

(And that dates me as an A’s fan!)

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 26, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I remember too!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Edwin Jackson

You suck

Go Rays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beat the Inferior League

by Trainman on Oct 26, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

That was cool. Good for Joe. Now, Go Ray’s

"These Boston People Are AWFUL"

by Brillz on Oct 26, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HA!

"Get heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Oct 26, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Enjoy it while you can -

If the Rays don’t come back the season could end tomorrow. :-(

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 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The season will end tomorrow

if the TB 3 and 4 hitters remain in their current positions in the order.

Pena should be moved down at least.

Go Rays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beat the Inferior League

by Trainman on Oct 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not going the way I would like, but...

…I agree, it’s been a very entertaining series so far.

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Oct 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, sure. NOW everybody comes!

there was just a couple of people and some crickets a couple of minutes ago!!!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay Joe!

DH Sux…DH Sux…DH Sux!!!!!

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding!

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Oct 26, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least they're not playing "Dirty Water"!

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about Philadelphia Freedom

Nah, that would require some thought by Fux Sports.

"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 26, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gonna Fly Now is a better song than Philadelphia Freedom

TSOP would be good though

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cupcakes giving up home runs = normal

Cupcakes hitting home runs = so completely un-normal, there are no words

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good for Joe!

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Oct 26, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton 2008 HR total =

1/2 of Jason Kendall’s 2008 HR total.

by Rickeyfan on Oct 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

With 1/100 of Kendall's grit

"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 26, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cupcakes has fiber, not grit

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and sprinkles to boot

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 26, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And this ad reminds me of MAGNOLIA

…less depressing than PAN’S LABYRINTH, but not exactly ad material.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

reading the thread, after not paying attention to the game

our Joe Blanton hit a home run. no f’ing kidding.

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Oct 26, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Joe Blo will remember that for the rest of his life. i'm jealous

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 26, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

A really cool thing he can tell his kids and grandkids.

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Oct 26, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With club sauce?

by ElQuesoCapitan on Oct 26, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanton = Cronos

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well so far its something that not even A Rod can say he's done

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 26, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is true.

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Oct 26, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep in mind - avg Blanton start this yr

6 (5.99) innings, 3 (3.12) ER. Mediocre yes, sucky, no.

by Rickeyfan on Oct 26, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

With Oak this yr

6 1/3 (6.36) innings, 3.5 ER

by Rickeyfan on Oct 26, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You sure?

Baseballreference is giving me a 4.96 ERA…

by schmifty on Oct 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, you’re talking ER, not ERA. 4.96 ERA is not so great.

by schmifty on Oct 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True, but who ever pitches 9 innings?

3-4 runs in 6.33 IP is just about mediocre (never claimed Blanton was great)

by Rickeyfan on Oct 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But is it better than "almost average"?

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's almost a compliment though

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's so close to a quality start he can taste it!

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's 2 lollipop curves in a row

That’s the first time this game I remember Blanton throwing that pitch — so far it’s been a lot of sliders.

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's not on the roster

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could see that.

But they’d both basically be “responsible” for 2 of the Phils 4 wins.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're all doomed

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE

"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 26, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With Oak this year, I found that 44% of Blanton’s ERs were in the 5th or 6th inning

by schmifty on Oct 26, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's underperforming ...

50% of his ER is in the 5th or 6th inning tonight so far …

by Rickeyfan on Oct 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

QOTM!

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best.Use.of.HahaGuy.Ever

"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 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Note very first post in this thread

like I said, he Crosby’ed it!

Could have had a Grand Slam, but nooooooooooooo… a solo blast.

Still, jaw-dropping unBElievaable! Congrats to JOE!!

Officially awaiting the 2009 season.

by One won lost won on Oct 26, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2009 Rays= 2008 Rockies…. :(

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nah...2005 Cardinals

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

u just made me even sadder

but at least the Cards won it the next year….so therefore the Rays win the WS NEXT season

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember when he use to play for us?

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Oct 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I liked him

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Makes it all the harder to remember.

:’(

by ElQuesoCapitan on Oct 26, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shouldn't it be

Capitan del Queso?

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 26, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My knowledge of Spanish resembles a bad tourist!

by ElQuesoCapitan on Oct 26, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I'm no expert...it was just a theory :-)

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 26, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do they call him Cupcakes in Phillie

Or is he like, Captain Cheese Steak or something like that instead?

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Oct 26, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what they'd call him if he got demoted to York (in Pennsylvania Dutch country)

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we decided he should be Tastykakes… :)
I tried to spread the Cupcakes name to the Phillies SBnation site, but I’m not sure that it caught on.

by schmifty on Oct 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just looked at The Good Phight

and many people call him Cupcakes, a few call him Cookies.

by Englishmajor on Oct 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet!

That’s right, they did tell me they’d already decided on Cookies before I came over.

by schmifty on Oct 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Philly equivalent

would be Tastykakes, but AFAIK no one calls him that.

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Say it is so, Joe!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Mr. Navarro: you are not Vlad Guerrero

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha, Buck got cut off again

"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 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Travis?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure...

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

93 pitches, 6IP, 2 runs? That's about as good as he gets ...

very short leash next inning … if any at all. 3 batters tops.

by Rickeyfan on Oct 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, I think we know where Jennifer is.

Out to eat with a digital camera, apparently.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Happy for Joe

Wish the Rays had won yesterday.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jackson's not doing that well tonight

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blah.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 26, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lab?

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha. Starting a game now.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 26, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good to see reports of Joe's demise were a little exaggerated

Rocking it on offense and defense tonight. Very cool.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Oct 26, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Oct 26, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shall he get picked off or caught stealing!
Where he’ll blunder nobody knows!

by ElQuesoCapitan on Oct 26, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Utley is taking some defensive swings this AB

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Show The Who!

This game is getting boring.

"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 26, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Buck is spewing.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 26, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yar

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 26, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure Howard's had 48 HR's....but Cupcakes has had ONE!!!!!!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Oct 26, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ONE HR TO RULE THEM ALL

by ElQuesoCapitan on Oct 26, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm so grossed out right now.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 26, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rosenthal: that's TMI

"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 26, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

stalker

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ditto....TMI by far

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Oct 26, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jamie Moyer's stomach flu and how much he was sweating the night before his start

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two linen changes...impressive

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat Burrell runs slowly

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Funk...gettin' ready to roll....

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

The Dirty Canuck of the now.

by Blicks on Oct 26, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Si.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe they'll make Blanton pitch again

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 26, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And hit!

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good call

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ja

"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 26, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HA!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Oct 26, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I bet he's more expensive than Stomper

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Phanatic doesn't show up for work hopped up and loopy from pruno

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Stomper ever got expensive...

….they’d trade him for a more undervalued mascot.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or steal the warriors thunder

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 26, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No prospects?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll ask my SIL

But it’s more than one person, and I’m pretty sure they get paid different amounts.

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Based on seniority or performance?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Phanatic is hired to go to lots and lots of event

and I’m pretty sure that when he shows up for a car dealership promo or whatever they have a backup Phanatic (at a lower pay rate) in the suit.

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's Just a Guy in a Suit?!?

Next you’ll be telling me that there is no Santa Claus!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 26, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless the news is that there's a tack on the chair

Then you might not want to sit down for this.

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 26, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Joe.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Second choice in the Phillie mascot competition...

….was a guy boo’ing a blind kid at an Easter egg hunt.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I grinned.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guffawed

"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 26, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I snorted

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Oct 26, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, Joe

Now it’s time for the Phillies to implode.

by Englishmajor on Oct 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It makes me so proud to see Blanton getting all that love

It’s like our little boy is all grown up now and in the big leagues

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Oct 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

or like he deposited a foot long turd in the toilet

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

"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 26, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wipes

butt tear

Pumpkin

by Ice Cream on Oct 26, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

clap clap clap for cupcakes

Now the bullpen needs a meltdown

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now that Cupcakes is out, how about a bullpen meltdown

"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 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lets go PEARS

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG YES!!

that’s exactly what it is

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Oct 26, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

edwin jackson is about to go yard....or not

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 26, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Granted, they probably have some posters at the game

But I’m not sure what it says about AN that we’re up by 200+ comments vs. The Good Phight’s own game thread …

by Rickeyfan on Oct 26, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we are more nerdy?

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

by DyeLongJustice on Oct 26, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Less drunk?

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not as late?

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Oct 26, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Long way to go still.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That hit reminds me to ask:

“Where the f*** has Aybar been all series while Gabe Gross and Ben Zobrist are in the lineup?”

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 26, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh goody-goody, another pitching change

The game was going to fast for a true Fox post-season broadcast.

"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 26, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that pitching meltdown is close

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Oct 26, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Stop changing pitchers. I can’t take commercials anymore.

by thesteve9x on Oct 26, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bruntlett -- say hey!

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

by Nick on Oct 26, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My condolences

"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 26, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me fears this AB coming up might be the series

Starting the 8th down at least four runs to Madsen and Lidge is ungood. A 3-run HR would be most unbad.

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 26, 2008 7:49 PM PDT