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I write this on my way out the door; I'm going to the Dodgers game today. Yes, at 1pm, effectively eliminating most of Los Angeles from watching their team on TV today. Don't even get me started with MLB's ban on the word "Dodgers" on the radio, either. It seems like they are doing the opposite of promoting baseball in SoCal, but I'm still going to go, looking for the Dodgers to even the series after coming up on the wrong end of last night's slugfest. Today's game will feature Padilla against Pedro. Here's to a great game!

The prime time game tonight will, of course, be the Yankees CC Sabathia against John Lackey. Now, that's a match-up. I'll be back in the thread for that one.

Happy Friday, all!

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could you get started on the ban of using “Dodgers” on the radio? i have no idea what the deal is

BK: This guy is on fire, he is really smokin'.
KenKo: Oh yeah, Bill? What's he smokin'?

by jlanning17 on Oct 16, 2009 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry I'm late -- has Padilla been ejected yet?

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 16, 2009 12:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He was already kind of a headhunter in Philly, though, wasn't he?

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 16, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure you're right

Whenever I malign someone’s character, I find it helpful not to check the facts.

by Ray of Lite on Oct 16, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My policy is "malign first, check facts later."

Then I usually forget to check the facts. But you, as a tax-evading pedophile, probably know all about 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 16, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GYMNASTICS

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 12:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Day games

You know, I really like day games. I can understand that folks wish it were a weekend day game, but really, baseball did well for decades before there were night games. Frankly, the 50,000 people or so at the stadium will have a great time.

And, since I don’t have cable, the whole TV thing doesn’t matter. I haven’t seen a single game on TV this year, thanks to the A’s abandoning broadcast as well. What can I say? I guess I’m in the minority on this stuff…

by KingDuct on Oct 16, 2009 12:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If the A's were playing at home today,

I’d be there. And AN would be flooded with bloggers pretending to be working. Like they do during the regular season. So yeah, I hear ya.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL at Padilla: 98 career wins, 99 career HBP

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 16, 2009 1:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So hit batters translate to wins?

Don’t tell him that.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just don't tell him that you need to hit 5 to qualify for the win

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 16, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pedro vs Pedilla

Headhunters galore today

Hey Al, just go away, baby.

by doctorK on Oct 16, 2009 1:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Headhunters Gone Wild!

Literally.

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 16, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man Padilla has a good arm

Too bad about the whole head/personality thing.

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 16, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dodgers need to win this one

Or this will be another boring 4-0 or 4-1 series.

by Manstein on Oct 16, 2009 1:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If Loney tags Ruiz (even while Ruiz is on the bag)

before touching the bag, it’s a DP. The call is correct because Loney removed the force first.

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 16, 2009 1:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Loney?

Wasn’t Loney one who intentionally dropped the pop-up? Belliard was covering the first base, I believe.

by Manstein on Oct 16, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I suppose you're right

Plus it was ruled a fly out, which makes my entire point irrelevant.

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 16, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not much of a soccer man,

but damn.

Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor

by Leopold Bloom on Oct 16, 2009 1:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Player with nice ass?

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 16, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes?

Bailey for ROY!

by ZigFan31 on Oct 16, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed.

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

rawr

Bailey for ROY!

by ZigFan31 on Oct 16, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hellarawr

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have I mentioned I've played soccer since I was 5?

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sigh...

Yer my favorite

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please expound upon this statement.

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zombieland?

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haven't seen it yet

but I love the idea of a zombie movie with Woody Harrelson being the best movie.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neither have I

but it’s hard to beat a campy as hell zombie flick, isn’t it?

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya I want to see it

it looks like a lot of fun

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The best film I've seen this year is district nine

Thus far, it goes

Dristict Nine
Whip It
Moon

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So not Transformers 2 then?

I’m 0-3 on having seen the movies you mention although I really want to see Moon.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya I was being a smart ass about Transformers 2

although it’s frickin’ Citizen Kane compared to the GI Joe movie.

I like Sam Rockwell the actor in Moon although Scott Bakula from Quantam Leap ( a show I liked quite a bit) was good in The Informant the new Soderbergh movie

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked Quantum Leap.

Right, shocker.

BTW, the Hangover was a fun ride.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I should see that too.

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was also a quantum leap fan

Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor

by Leopold Bloom on Oct 16, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nerd!

oh wait I guess that means I’m a nerd too.

by sirbed on Oct 17, 2009 4:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See, I liked Transformers.

I haven’t seen part 2 yet, but I plan on doing the same thing as I did with the first one.

Turn off my brain for a couple hours and watch the cool explosions and shit.

Why do people sem to be so upset that it’s not some epic, oscar winning flick?

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked the first one on the same level

and really the 2nd one was fine for what it was but the GI Joe movie I took 3 bathroom breaks during it was so bad.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funny People.

Not funny. More like painful.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't stand Seth Rogen

so I decided to just wait for the DVD on that one.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, likewise

I’ll see it when it’s on tv and I’m at home, scratching my balls

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I won't even suggest that.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I left early.

I never do that.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only film I've ever left early

Was Cable Guy.

terrible, terrible stuff

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I like Jim, but yeah.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I confused because Sam Rockwell

has the same first name as the character that Scott Bakula plays in Quantum Leap (Sam Beckett).

Also, I am an idiot and quite prone to forgetting things.

I do love Quantum Leap, incidentally. It’s great. And way better than Sliders, which is also good.

Here’s my sell on Whip It:

I’ve you’ve ever played on a crappy amateur sports team, you’ll like it
If you’ve ever moved to a city from a small town to see if the streets are paved with gold, you’ll like it.

It’s about competition, and how that’s good, It’s about the excitement of discovering drinking, and how that’s good, it’s about the rush of physical contact, it’s about how Texas is actually awesome, it’s about how great cheap beer is, it’s aboutthe universality of teams, it’s about family and friends, and it’s about how boys in bands are really stupid.

I kinda want to make out with it

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who knew that Drew Barrymore

would direct a good movie? Good for her I’ve always liked her and from what you say about it bobnothing I want to see it now.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I KNOW

I have to say, I was surprised that it was as good as it is.

Gotta say, this is the sort of film I expected to enjoy (combining roller derby, indie rock and Austin), but I was concerned she might screw it up, some.

It’s not without fault – it’s about 15 minutes too long, and sags a bit in the middle. But fuck it, it means they get to play Jens Lkeman

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've noticed for awhile now that most movies are about 15

minutes too long.

 My girlfriend loves the Harry Potter movies and that last one seemed to go on about 15 hours too long but hey she puts up with me so I do what I have to do.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha, yeah, I saw Lord of the Rings three with a girl

Because I was under the impression the favour, might be, uh, reciprocated, if you catch my drift.

I was wrong.

I was not pleased with that film.

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know a lot of people love those books

and my best friend thinks they are the greatest things ever but I could get through them when I tried to read them and I found the movies to be hard to follow.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Went to Game 1 Last Night

Lots of collective moans and groans in the stands last night. If only you could fuel our energy needs with that.

Follow on Twitter - @MAD_Marvin

by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 16, 2009 2:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too!

The atmosphere was awesome. I love playoff baseball! And rooting for a team that has the ability to come back and did several times! Too bad they didn’t win.

Bailey for ROY!

by ZigFan31 on Oct 16, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wooo! let’s go Dodgers!

by drmmerchk on Oct 16, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

me likey

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was it Adrian Beltre's cup?

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 16, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was and what Blanton doesn't know is that we changed his regular coffee

to Taster’s Choice. Let’s see if he notices the difference.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hehe

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh is he wearing one now??

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's how I like him.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GROUND UP AND IN THE FREEZER?!?

Oh, no… that’s how I like my women

wait, no. my coffee.

wait..

nevermind.

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's an either/or for me, really.

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too

I’m only embarrassed by 64.8% of what I post.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's high.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's about right.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you're right 67

hopefully I can get better (worse?) and get over that 60% threshold

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe in you.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The best.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you want greatness in sports just wait until Sunday

when the Raiders battle the Eagles. Should be the greatest game ever!

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll be there!!!

The question is “Why”?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll be watching and catching all sorts of hell from my friends

but hey it’s my NFL package and I’m watching the damn game until the end. At least we’ll eat good.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get that too

only it’s just my package. no NFL involved.

:(

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's why I go

The food. And the half-naked, drunk latin women.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the last few Raider games I went to

there was plenty of fully drunk fat white guys. Where are these latin women?

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, do tell 67M.

Maybe I will be coming up for a game.

Bailey for ROY!

by ZigFan31 on Oct 16, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And niece.

Bailey for ROY!

by ZigFan31 on Oct 16, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

I am suddenly ashamed proud of my family.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

O hi.

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only greatness in sports on Sunday

will be our Mud Bowl style softball game

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha, yeah, or the 'Red Oval' Bowl

Trader Johns is selling six packs at $2.99 a pop?

Boner.

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh I miss Trader Johns

and Raley’s and Round Table and Togos.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With these two pitchers

I sure didn’t think this would be a 1-0 game after 7.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Martinez Park

A platoon of Ex Dodgers. Padilla an Ex Phillie.

Follow on Twitter - @MAD_Marvin

by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 16, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Aloha.

Wow, not what I expected…this can’t be the same Padilla, is it?

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 3:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's his brother.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, wow, drmmerchk.

It’s been a while, has it not?

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tied up.

The game, people. Sheesh.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Phuckin A

Follow on Twitter - @MAD_Marvin

by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 16, 2009 3:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice going

Knoblauch

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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 16, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Harsh.

Funny though.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Utley HAS to be playing with a hurt right arm, right?

I’ve never seen him throw like that and he’s done it twice.

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 16, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Same thought.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only these matchups were switched.

Cause right now it’s

NLCS: don’t mind you vs. don’t mind you
ALCS: HATEHATEHATE vs. HATEHATEHATE

I know who I’m rooting for in the World Series, at least.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm definitely rooting for hate

I like a winner.

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 16, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kinda feel bad for Pedro.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 3:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Si.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You could say "Pedro Martinez held the Dodgers scoreless over 7."

Or “Pedro Martinez was only one run better than Vicente Padilla.”

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on Dodgers!!

I’d looooove to have the lead going into the 9th

by drmmerchk on Oct 16, 2009 3:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looooove

Isn’t that that museum in Paris?

by oblique on Oct 16, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So.... next up

to open the liquor cabinet, or not to open the liquor cabinet?

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Save it?!

Drink during both?

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey, I'm celebrating, not drowning sorrows

I’m gonna go drink with my friend on her porch when she gets off work, the Yanks Angels game will not be on my mind

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you're on a drunk, you should go see The Jesus Lizard tonight...

I’d totally be there if I weren’t poor and in Sacramento.

"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard

by Gaijin_Suketto on Oct 16, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do like the Jesus Lizard, but I just bought tickets to Melt Banana and The xx

so, gotta lay off that for a bit.

Besides, sitting on a porch and drinking beers seems like a mighty fine thing right now

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GAHH

I had a feeling that would happen

by drmmerchk on Oct 16, 2009 3:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now if Ethier hits a GS

We will all be looking at Ryan Sweeney stats and hoping for some signs of a huge breakout year coming.

by Manstein on Oct 16, 2009 3:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOO!!!! I’ll take it!

by drmmerchk on Oct 16, 2009 4:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitcher #5...

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Classic managing blunder by Manuel

Taking out a pitcher who just demonstrated he brought his A-game that day and replacing him with a pitcher where you have to learn about today’s sharpness with no margin for error. If you make enough pitching changes, eventually you’ll find a guy who isn’t sharp.

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 16, 2009 4:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

(If he wanted Ethier to face a lefty he should either have

left Eyre in for 3 hitters or saved Eyre for Ethier.)

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 16, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

here we go! 9th inning!

what a crazy game. I love baseball!

by drmmerchk on Oct 16, 2009 4:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BOTTOM OF THE 8TH...BASES LOADED...SLIM LEAD...MANNY COMES UP!!!

Oh.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 4:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

As much as I want Philadelphia to win this matchup, ultimately

I’d also like it to go the distance, as I’m not going to be enjoyin the ALCS much, and I fear for the WS, too

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 4:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah an interesting series is a priority here

Phillies in the WS would be better because we’d miss the entire “Joe Torre seeks revenge” storyline, though (yes, I’m burying the Angels early – now just watch them win today).

by Manstein on Oct 16, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well...

at least when it comes to the World Series you know you won’t be rooting for the AL team. That’s much easier than the ALCS! haha

by drmmerchk on Oct 16, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Broxton is something else, isn't he?

He’s been pretty amazing all year.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is insane!

Best kind of closer! I love him haha

by drmmerchk on Oct 16, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Best kind of non-Bailey closer, right?

Haha.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well obviously!

Though to me they’re both in the same category since they throw lots of strikes and go right after guys to get quick saves.

by drmmerchk on Oct 16, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only problem with Phillies or Dodgers winning it all

Insane NL fans who would think that’s a proof of Senior Circuit’s superiority.

by Manstein on Oct 16, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If that's the only problem, I'll take it every day and twice on Sunday.

A Yankees victory would be just godawful.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Dodgers!!

Poo on ALCS. This is gonna be crap.

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

by cuppingmaster on Oct 16, 2009 4:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

When I find myself rooting for John Lackey

I know things have gotten bad.

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by Nico on Oct 16, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe you just said that aloud

I’m hoping for the end of this series however it happens. I don’t want either team to win, just for one to lose.

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

by cuppingmaster on Oct 16, 2009 4:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Yep....so cold

after the winning game, the winners are too chilled to show much, except crowding around the heaters. "Uhhh…no champagne right now! I’m f-f-f-fuckin’ f-f-f-f-rrrreezin’!!

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Oct 16, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, time to start the Fox Network/Yankees postseason drinking game

Which is: take a drink every time they show a shot of Jeter’s mother and father on their telecast.

by Soaker on Oct 16, 2009 4:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I dessssided thissssyear to takeas-sshot

every time Timmacarver d-did s-sssomething annoy … ing. {hic}

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 16, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The great thing about McCarver (hey wait there is something kind of)

is that he takes 4 sentences to say what could be said in 1 sentence and then he feels that he’s so clever because of this. I think it’s funny.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could be worse....you could be listening to "Fire" Joe Morgan on the radio feed!!

We have lots of choice for this drinking game

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or everytime, when any sort of game incident happens

Home run, strike out, play at the plate, umpire throws ball back to pitcher, they cut to Jeter for a reaction shot.

You’ll need some more drinks, I feel

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So if you can't join me in rooting for career-ending injuries

why not root for humiliation and frustration? Blown saves, bases loaded popups, errors, strikeouts on balls that bounce a few feet in front of the plate. How else to get through this?

by stormtown on Oct 16, 2009 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

or psychological distress - even better

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, that sounds like a plan.

Anything that makes those two teams look ridiculous.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

starting to really get into the NL series

both games have been totally riveting. Ethier walks with the bases loaded to win the game, I wonder what organization he learned to do that in?

Don’t trip too hard on the slegnApoli’s and the Steinbrennians and the ALCS… if ol’ Billy Bob Slingblade is anything like usual and they get a lead and hold it, the Bankees will fold up quicker than A-Rod’s cellphone in the remaining 3 games, they’ll start a-payroll-pressin’ and the Angels starters will dominate. I don’t like it any more than anyone else on here, but I’d be real surprised if they didn’t win the whole thing… to me it’s like the other teams have “I want to win the WS” and the Halos have “I have to win the World Series because my friend died, and when I remember him years and decades from now when I’m old, I wanna think of how we came together at the end when we said we’d win it in his memory and got it done.” So I know it’s weird and it kinda sucks for us, but real life Gippers are tough to beat so we have to wear it.

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Oct 16, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was wonderinging if the whole system is just a bit unfair ....

Many clubs with good scouting (the A’s) sign and develop great talent and SOME teams with huge payrolls (the Yankees) then don’t have to do the same work ‘cuz they don’t have to. They can just buy whomever they need.

Not saying this is factual – but just s/t I was thinking about while commuting home listening to the game.

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yaddakees draw first (congealed) blood

46 degrees

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Oct 16, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GO YANKS!!!

Member of the AN community since January 2005.

by baseballnut020 on Oct 16, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think the statheads have yet figured out

a way to offset the effect of asinine official scoring.

by Soaker on Oct 16, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

They need to invent the "half error"

“a 1/2 for you, Chone-y and a 1/2 for Bar-bars…”

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 16, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you can get 0.5 sacks, you should be able to get 0.5 errors.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've asked at Andronico's and they won't do it.

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 16, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's next to the catfood?

In Andronico’s, everything is next to the catfood

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Typical -- the only time the Angels do anything wrong

is the only time I want them to do well.

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 16, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

isn't that the truth

I already feel dirty rooting for them so the least they could do is play well.

by sirbed on Oct 16, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just tuned in

This is fucked up.

by paradox on Oct 16, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

didn't the Yankees purchase the ragtop

for this “convertible” stadium??!!

Now’s the time to try it out!!

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Oct 16, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and, at this rate...

The slegnA will get one-hit, and the Yakkees will score in every inning but the ninth!

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Oct 16, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

er, ...the slegnA will get two-hit! and

then all that other stuff..

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Oct 16, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A's fan by design

needs to make some sweet graphics of opposing players…. Sling Blade Lackey anyone?

by A'sian on Oct 16, 2009 5:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Since one can never pile on McCarver too much:

IT’S A CHANGEUP. Sabathia’s 85MPH “fastball” or “sinker” you keep referring to. It’s a changeup. You may have noticed he throws his fastball a wee bit faster than 85MPH. You may have noticed that hitters are lunging out in front of this “fastbally-sinkery thing.” Or you may not have because you’re Tim McCarver.

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 16, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Go...whoever. Eh.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Oct 16, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to go home

Please FAIL, slegnA

Hey Al, just go away, baby.

by doctorK on Oct 16, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES YOU FUCKING IDIOTS ROSIN IS STILL STICKY WHETHER OR NOT IT'S COLD OUTSIDE

my head asplode.

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Oct 16, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swisher = only Yankee I can root for

Pretty much, anyway.

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Oct 16, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know Mark Teixeira has played for TEX, LAA, and NYY,

but I just can’t find it in myself to hate him. He’s such a good boy.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have the feeling we all knew he would eventually be a Yankee...

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You didn't think he was headed to D.C. then?

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 16, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah.....I was skeered of him when he was in TEX just beginning his career...

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, that flies for:

Albert Pujols
Chase Utley
Hanley Ramirez
Evan Longoria
Joe Mauer

I don’t envy the opponents of the Yankees with that infield.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow...dead thread.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Oct 16, 2009 6:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This thread's not dead

He’s just resting!

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Oct 16, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not dead!

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 16, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"I'm getting better"

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Traffic, baby, traffic....

Friday night and all….

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm now watching while listening to Jon Miller on the radio (no delay)

Much bettah.

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 16, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I just made a tasty dinner.

Curried shrimp in coconut rice with basil and sauteed mushrooms.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Oct 16, 2009 6:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Drool.

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 16, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you see how Jeter charged that ball and then threw off one foot?

You can’t teach 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 16, 2009 6:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It was the most incredible routine play ever!

Totally deserving of a huge cheer from Yankee fans.

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Oct 16, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He makes routine plays look almost routine.

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 16, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I enjoyed watching Teixeira K

About 83% as much as watching Jeter strike out. Which is still pretty good.

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Oct 16, 2009 6:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can’t yet make a decision on which team I want to lose more, so I’m going to hope for 7 games and I’ll postpone making a decision until game 7.

by drmmerchk on Oct 16, 2009 6:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Indecisiveness at it's finest.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Oct 16, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

there was a lot amusing in that play

that’s twice now, too, that the Hunter / Rivera outfield combo has looked very slow

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the angels are look awful in the field tonight.

by drmmerchk on Oct 16, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It reminds me of the Twins in Game 1 in 2002 ALDS

Of course they came back not only to win the series, but actually came back to win that 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 16, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was a bitch move by arod

by drmmerchk on Oct 16, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Totally

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Oct 16, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rivera looked exactly like Poochini does when he's chasing a ball I throw

Meanwhile, Aybar’s idea to gun A-Rod out at the plate was better than Figgins’ idea that Aybar really shouldn’t even bother. Those two guys need to talk.

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 16, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rivera's play in the outfield

reminded me of my humiliating efforts in the company softball game (after a few beers of course).

by Soaker on Oct 16, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It definitely had that Company Softball look

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 16, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO

Love Figgins holding up his hands. Just awesome.

Bailey for ROY!

by ZigFan31 on Oct 16, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least attempt to touch home plate.

Don’t just go in there to bowl him over.

Annnnnd now I’m defending an Angel. This is a new low.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Oct 16, 2009 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No, you're denigrating a Yankee

Entirely appropriate. Especially when it’s A-fraud.

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Oct 16, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know, after saying hella while out of the Bay Area,

I’ve had people say “OMG, they do do that!”

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, not saying it's a bad thing.

I say it all the time. It’s just funny that it’s become a bay area stereotype.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

my ex Aus g/f said "chillsome"

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Oct 16, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was, but it was just a "wrong call," not a "blown call"

It took a replay at just the right angle to show it.

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 16, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know I'm being a dinosaur

but I just can’t support the notion of replays on routine plays at first base. College football has too many long delays and I don’t think that would translate well to baseball. If we have a delay, it’s much more entertaining to watch Scioscia arguing with the umpire, instead of seeing the umpire standing there with his headset on waiting for the crew upstairs to make up their minds.

by Soaker on Oct 16, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ditto

Hey Al, just go away, baby.

by doctorK on Oct 16, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The radio sports guys were talking about the possible need for limited use of replay in play-off games

maybe using challenge system like FB does. This convo was prompted by that missed fair call in MInn/NY series.

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boo hiss

No replays. For anything. Just lots of angst and bitterness over blown calls.

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 16, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think it's being a dinosaur to say

‘I want to keep some momentum in the game’

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was sitting here the whole time and never saw any super duper

close up that – of course I am multi-tasking too with cat on lap, macbook on cat, and blogging here, snacking, and drinking and also day dreaming.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Oct 16, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that image isn't begging for a lolcat caption, I don't know what is.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're using some new feature.

They used it on the Arod play at home and then that play at first.

Bailey for ROY!

by ZigFan31 on Oct 16, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL....

It’s showing and I’m thinking….How the “F” is that shot supposed to help me see the play at his FEET any better!?!?

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All I saw was a big frame around the part of the picture that I had aleady seen on the previous replay

If it doesn’t help clarify – don’t do!!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not watching on TV (I can't bring myself to)

How close of a shot was it?

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you had the wrong angle (like the umps PoV) it would have been easy to mess up

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clean-shaven Buck gives me a sad

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

r u hella sad?

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Oct 16, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

*sniff*

I like Gio, Ryan, and FDLS as much as the next guy…but….but….

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn the Angels are looking like complete crap on the field tonight

by drmmerchk on Oct 16, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OH John......did you just make a boo boo? I'm soooooo sorry

Oh wait – no I’m not

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ladies and gentlemen

Your Los Angeles Raiders of Anaheim.

Fumblin’, bumblin’, stumblin’….

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Oct 16, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You misspelled "rapture"

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 16, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

His 'lower stomach area'

otherwise known as ‘the Hollidays’.

As in, dude, you nearly hit me in the hollidays!

by bobnothing on Oct 16, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOVE IT!!!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the greatest euphemism ever.

Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.

by danmerqury on Oct 16, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don' let us forget this......

Adrian Beltre injures his hollidays and goes on the DL – misses surgery by inches.

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tori Hunter

Prolly perform with your wife like that, dern it all to hell, dude.

by paradox on Oct 16, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's see...

C, 1B, 2B, and RF haven’t made embarrassingly bad plays in the field yet for the Angels.

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 16, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

one of those games

Look at that asshole Scosia, he knows it. They’re confidence is shot to hell and the game is 95% lost Let it go and come back tomorrow.

Yeah, SoCal. Tomorrow, asshole.

by paradox on Oct 16, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's plenty of game left ....

I was looking for stats on play off game errors – but could find it.

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Oct 16, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NEW THREAD OPEN!!!

I’ll follow that one with a recap. :-)

http://www.athleticsnation.com/2009/10/16/1088520/alcs-game-1-open-thread-cont

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Oct 16, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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