Open Playoff Thread: Day 1
by baseballgirl on Oct 7, 2009 6:02 AM PDT
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PrintIf you didn't make it into the super-secret game thread last night and/or missed game 163, you missed a doozy. Last night's game had everything you want in a winner-take-all type of situation. Not only was the venue rocking with a full house of fans who love their baseball team, but the game itself was remarkably exciting; incorporating defensive plays, plays at the plate, timely hitting, clutch pitching, and more. Because all of that goodness couldn't be contained in nine innings, the game even went extras.
Up first today will be the NL playoffs, followed by the first AL game, then the other NL game as the nightcap.
Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies - 2:37 PM ET - 11:37 AM PT
The starting pitching matchup will be Ubaldo Jimenez against Cliff Lee for Game 1. It will be the first postseason start for Lee, but Jimenez was a key part of Colorado's 2007 run.
Update: Cliff Lee helped get the playoffs off to a boring start (unless you like one-sided pitching gems for the favorites), as he tossed a complete game six-hitter, allowing just one run in the ninth. He also singled and stole a base. No, I'm not kidding. Jimenez had a rocky fifth and sixth (get it? get it?) and was charged with all five runs. The Rockies never had a chance in this one, and they need to pick up the bats against Hamels tomorrow (they will start Cook). Yeah, they're kind of in trouble.
Game 2 tomorrow, same 11:37AM start time
Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees - 6:07 PM ET - 3:07 PM PT
Minnesota will have less than a 24 hour turnaround between their amazing win last night and their game against the Yankees tonight. The Twins have not fared well against the Yankees this season, but they are hoping to ride some of their recent momentum into the playoffs. They will be as tired, with no real chance to rest, so they are looking for some breaks. C.C. Sabathia will be starting for the Yankees against likely Brian Duensing.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - 9:37 PM ET - 6:37 PM PT
Cy Young candidate Chris Carpenter will be pitching against newcomer-to-the-playoffs Randy Wolf, who had a solid season for the Dodgers with very little run support. The Dodgers faltered down the stretch, but because of their hot start, they still managed to hang onto the top spot in the National League.
Boston/LAA will play tomorrow.
So, who are YOU rooting for?
New threads and lineups will be added as necessary throughout the day; enjoy!
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Go Senators! oops I mean Twins
It’s a long shot, but I am pulling for a former divisional rival.
Stomp,em, stomp the piss out of em.Then pound the budweiser after the game. Joe Schultz Seattle Piolts Mgr 1969
the unfortunate part about rooting for the Tigers last night
Is that I have to switch allegiances if I want the evil empire to lose tonight. Go Twinkies as well.
"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 7, 2009 6:56 AM PDT up reply actions
It is the time of year when BB fans - whose teams didn't win their division - are fickle as heck
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Twins in AL, Rockies in NL
Although I will probably be in the minority here in rooting for the Angels (I can barely bring myself to say it) over the Sux in the ALDS. Just need to avoid any Boston success in the postseason to keep their “fans” and the media from ruining my October (one guy I talked to yesterday thought Erstad was on 1st for the Halos—ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS!?!?!—granted SSS, but AL West baseball deserves more credit than the Angels have given to it the last few times they’ve been in the postseason, so getting swept in the ALCS seems about right.
I vomited a little reading that
But if you’re actually in ME and have to listen to Sux drivel constantly, I can see your pain. Personally, I hope they smoke the slegnA then get smoked by the Twinkies.
"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 7, 2009 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Me too
"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
Phillies and...no one
My 4 least-favorite AL teams are in the playoffs. Rather, my 3 least favorite teams and my least favorite “stadium”. I will rejoice when the Metrodome has hosted its last baseball game, even if it’s the Yankees who do the honors.
I live near Philadelphia, and have no problem with the Phillies as individuals or as a team. After them, maybe the Cards (despite Holliday, but I really don’t harbor any resentment against him so it’s not a big deal). Colorado and LA are no-go with me.
So I guess I’ll be focusing on the schadenfreude for the next few weeks.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Quick note
I do have a problem with Brett Myers as an individual. He’s an asshole.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
aside from being inconsistent
what else bad has he done?
"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 7, 2009 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree with this assessment
In public, no less. Makes you wonder what he does when they’re alone…
"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 7, 2009 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Although you may be in the minority
I appreciate you holding him responsible for his personal actions. I also was quite upset by the lack of response to that incident, and the questions being more about how long he would be unavailable to pitch. Thanks for making sure the memory doesn’t die.
I like the Phillies in general, so am rooting for them
and I’m also rooting for the Twins to triumph over my three least favorite MLB teams, despite the fact that they are still playing in my least favorite ballpark.
Most of the Twins players and fans agree about the Dome, of course
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
I like the Phillies as well
J-Roll, Utley, Howard, Stairs.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Then, of course...
Anaheim over the bastards.
by mynameistyler on Oct 7, 2009 7:36 AM PDT up reply actions
don't care much, but Twins
all the way would be ideal. I like the team and the city.
if not them, the Rockies b/c of Giambi
that said, like others here, I’d prefer the Slegna over the Red Sox in the ALDS b/c Red Sox fans are awful – whereas, Angels fans are usually ok in my expeience
I cannot deny the allure of Yankees v. Dodgers in the WS though I might vomit if it happens. If it does, I’m rooting Manny all the way despite the uniform. Could do the same for Swisher but….no. Can’t.
dangit! i thought i was settled on torre beating the yankees as my favorite evil emp-irony. must rethink. torre’s still got years to do this. giambi only a few weeks.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I've got two meetings to prepare for this morning
why would you do this to me!!!
Anyway, hopefully I can dip in now and then.
I’m going to be rooting for St Louis, but I have to say, and yes, this turns my stomach;
I won’t be sorry if Nick Swisher gets a WS win, Yankees or no Yankees
Just hoping for some exciting games.
The playoffs have more or less been a bore the last few years (with more sweeps than series’ going the distance).
I am ok with anyone from the NL (even LA, I guess) over the AL teams. Though it would not break my heart if the Twins win.
That said, I love this time of year. Where the crowds go crazy on every strike two, regardless of inning. And while we talk about it being 20 years since the A’s last won the whole thing (ok, I talk about it), it’s been three long seasons since we’ve made the playoffs.
And it feels like longer.
I'm here to talk about the past.
That Dodgers v. Phillies game last that Stairs hit the HR in was exciting
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Twins.
My buddy’s brother in law is on the team
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
OK, I'll bite
drop a name.
"I did nothing. I did absolutely nothing, and it was everything that I thought it could be." -- Peter Gibbons
RP Jesse Crain.
I’ve never met him or anything, but it’s basically the only connection I have with anything involving the playoffs.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Hey, you got a rooting interest...
I’ll be supporting the Twinkies, as well, if only because they are the least qualified AL team for me to hate, and I usually like to root for the AL in the postseason. Although the Rockies would be sweet, too.
"I did nothing. I did absolutely nothing, and it was everything that I thought it could be." -- Peter Gibbons
it’s not such a problem, but yes, they stay unread. shift-A still works though.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I just noticed that too
"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 7, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
even the unreads i had unmarked an hour ago came back marked as unread…
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Don't really like any of the teams.
Special hatred reserved for two of the AL teams.
My preferences are:
Twins>Sox>slegnA>Yankees (the choice between those last two was very difficult….with any luck neither will make it out of the first round)
Phillies>Cards>Rockies>Dodgers
(Note on the Red Sox: As longtime ANers will know, I have a history with the Red Sox. My grandpa, who grew up in Salem, Mass., was a huge Red Sox fan. And way back in ‘75 I found myself rooting for them in the World Series—and I was surprised at the time that I did, as they had just beaten my beloved A’s. Anyhow, for decades I felt about the Sox the way I do now about the Mariners: I didn’t root for them, but once the A’s were out of the picture, I liked to see them win. But I have discovered that I am a foul-weather Sox fan! I was thrilled by their success in 2004 (especially at the expense of the Yankees), but since then I’ve found them and their fans—always obnoxious, if lovably so during the decades of not winning it all—harder and harder to stomach. Still, they’re nowhere near the Yanks or the slegnA for me.)
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 7, 2009 10:59 AM PDT reply actions
My own preferences?
So hard on three of the AL teams, and I really would like the Dodgers/Yankees matchup (don’t kill me), but I would like the Twins to win (don’t think have a chance in hell though), and Boston to best the Angels just for fun again. Then I want Boston to lose, the remaining team to the WS. (I know you have Boston history…and I totally agree…SO obnoxious now that they have won!)
Don’t really care about the NL…except I’m rooting against Matt Holliday. Irrational? You better believe it. Dodgers are my home town team, so probably root for them and the Rockies.
"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 7, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
I go by people around me who care
I don’t really care who wins. Underdogs get priority for me. My family is all in SoCal and are big dodger supporters. So if the win I will say “hmm, interesting.” If the twins win (my bossand underdog) I say “neato.” Rockies, “ok, good for Janson.” PHilllies, “Huh, 2 in a row joe.” Cardinals, “meh, didn’t you guys just win?” Yankees, “meh, but I bet Swisher will have a nice night.” Red Sox “bummer.” Angels “hot stove can start”
the slegnA winning the WS again is my personal nightmare
and a recipe for a sleepless offseason
"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 7, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I like underdogs as well.....
so in the AL I guess that’s the TWINS – not sure in the NL.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Lineups for the first game have been added!
"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
Meaningful baseball does make work more fun though!
"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
Anyone else pulling for the Rockies
just because of CarGon, Street, and Giambi? As A’s fans, we’ve got a lot invested in that team. Rockathleticstober baby!
against the Phillies, yes
but not in general
"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 7, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Twins in AL; ? in NL
The other three teams in AL are 3 of my 4 least favorite teams (along with the Mets). In the NL there’s something I like about each team so I’m rooting more for competitive games/series. There hasn’t been a 5 game DS since 2005.
by elephantbaseball on Oct 7, 2009 11:31 AM PDT reply actions
Who are better announcers?
Rockies’ or Phillies’? So I can pick on GDA
"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
I went with Rockies...
…but I purposely chose Tigers last night since I was rooting for Minnesota. Oh, that and the Minnesota announcers drove me crazy! They didn’t even raise their voices on a homerun!
"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 7, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I actually liked the Tigers' announcers a lot
they had a good rapport. Sounded a lot like Ken and Ray. With no dibs.
"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 7, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
i have a friend who thinks ken and ray can’t stand each other. i don’t hear it, but he’s convinced. on the other hand, i’m think vince and ken get testy with each other but he doesn’t hear that.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Let's go Rockies!!!!
"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
hey suzie
"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 7, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
oops
sorry. will you forgive me?
"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 7, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
What do you think, Bob?
"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 7, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Haha....lol.
You’re a funny man, Garth.
"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 7, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate the expression "Quiet confidence"
"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
I dislike teams who "learn how to win".
At this level, should not every player know that?
I'm here to talk about the past.
I think that's what guys who have played on losing teams say
Guys like Lee
"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 7, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I also hate "grit"
and “scrappy”…and “is a leader”
"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 7, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I'm pulling for the Phillies in this series.
Nothing against the former A’s, but it would be kind of cool to see the Phillies repeat (last NL team: Big Red Machine 1975-76).
And then there’s Michelle.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I think Yorvit Torrealba is the best name in baseball right now
"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
Right up there with Asdrubal Cabrera for me
"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 7, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
It's 0-0
despite the best efforts to give runs to the other team
"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 7, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
just checking in quickly, hi everybody
I have the Phillies-Rockies game on the radio at work, but will need to go to a meeting at 2 pm — long one, will miss the rest of the game, and part of Game 2 today.
i was just going to ask… what radio station are these games on?
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN
"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 7, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
That's quite unacceptable
and hi!
"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 7, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
what's unacceptable, my job?
I agree — rather rude of my job to interfere with my baseball addiction!
I agree completely!
"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 7, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I must say, if I pay 20 bones a month for premium MLB TV, I should be able to watch every playoff game.
Get with the friggin’ times…
You can't wait the games?
Oh, that stupid blackout rule. Isn’t there a TV station on the internet that gets TBS?
"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 7, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
that's obviously "watched"
"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 7, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
do you have a slingplayer rebus?
"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 7, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Back now from downstairs
My observations:
-ITs windy in at the park today
-The guy at third was safe
-That was a nice double play
-DAy October baseball is great, just look at the shadows, they give the game a sense of urgency, like you have to finish before the streetlights come on
-I shouldv’e gotten the office with the TeeVee
Hahahaha...I love your last point
I wish mine had one. Although I never expected to leave the office at 5:30 yesterday and actually see a couple of innings at home!
"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 7, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
It was an amazing game
I couldn’t have scripted a playoff game any better than that one
"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 7, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I turned on the TV *as soon as*
Raburn picked the ball up to throw.
"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 7, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
just look at the shadows, they give the game a sense of urgency, like you have to finish before the streetlights come on
lovely
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
This is really weird
I can still post but some kind of technical glitch is making “new” comments stay “new” even when I click on a thread multiple times.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
I wrote tech support about it; they're looking into it
"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 7, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
what happened to lunch?
"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 7, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
0-0
despite the team’s efforts
"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 7, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
ubaldo jimenez and yorvit torrealba
have awesome names, therefore, i root for their team
"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 7, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
i guess about to regress to the mean then…
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Have you seen a doctor recently
maybe got knocked in the head? Maybe you are thinking you alread read something, but didn’t.
Haha -- they interrupted the audio for a sec and you heard
“Break Number 11”
Someone missed a cue
"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
LOL
a pitcher SB?
"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
Lee
"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 7, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
lee, took second with the pitcher still in the stretch, nobody covering base either. made them look silly.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
i would have pissed my pants laughing if it was him
"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 7, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
but he was out on that second one.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
it sounds like all but started walking back to the dugout
"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 7, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
OMGOSH!
how much does Cliff Lee want to win! He just stole second base!!!! A PITCHER!!!
"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
He was out too...
…Rockies got screwed on that call. Probably the ump was so surprised, didn’t know what to do!
"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
So
how many white collar workers in Philly called in sick to go to this game?
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
Remember when the A's playoff game was at 10:30 in the AM?
Good times.
"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 7, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember when the home opener was at 3 AM?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Remember when DIRECTV LOST THE FUCKING ESPN SIGNAL?!?!?!
Yes, that was fantastic. I loved waking up at 3am to stream the goddamn game on the internet
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
There's the West Coast jab...
…and WAY WAY LATE TONIGHT, after we’re IN BED…is the Dodgers/Cardinals game. Yeah, whatever. It’s not even noon here when your games start.
"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
Bottom of 4th, no score yet
"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
Must have been a missed sign there
Howard CS?
"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
Yeah, I'm guessing that something else was behind that.
"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 7, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Sam Perlozzo
Didn’t he used to coach for the Orioles or something?
"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
This crowd is no Minnesota
"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
this stadium is no dome, either
"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 7, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Crap... 1-0 Phils
"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
the fact that he had 20 SB escaped me
I guess it’s the lanky look… disguises his speed
"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 7, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Ubaldo Jiminez' stuff isn't fair.
It’s just… ridiculous.
If you think Billy Beane is a bad GM, I hate you and find you stupid.
2-0 now
"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
the Rockies announcers are total homers
hawpe dives and misses and their emotions barely move
"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 7, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I noticed that
if he got an error, it must have been bad…why didn’t the call reflect that?
"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
maybe if ibanez got three bases out of it
but it was scored as an error
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 7, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Hm, I still find myself not especially rooting for either of these teams.
I do like the name ‘Ubaldo’, mind
Who knew Cliff Lee was a hitting pitcher?
Did Cliff Lee know?
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ouch!
"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
I was waiting for that
totally set it up
"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
i was writing “ouch” and twssing myself, when there you were!
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
This game kind of makes me
crave some Hawaiian Punch.
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Call god, ask for the Noah treatment
but 40 minutes, not days.
Oh Cargon...what a shame.
"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
Haha...or "really" bad. :-)
"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
not seriously hurt or nothing. he just got turned around and hit the wall, then spilled out while the ball rolled away. the ball might have been in his glove for a nano, and the wind might have been a factor.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
did you see this last play?
the ball went out like a HR to left (you could see the fans stand up in the bleachers there) but made a turn and landed in center coming sideways.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
the announcers said it was
“getting gritty” for awhile there
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 7, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
If this score holds up
the Rockies are pretty f’ed with Hamels going tomorrow, too.
"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
They seem, over the last few years, to have been a very resiliant club
Two home games coming up… wouldn’t count them out!
I remember watching these playoff games
in class with Slingbox. Good times.
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I remember watching the Bucky Dent '78 playoff
in the school library during lunch.
By myself.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I would have sat with you...you know, if I was alive.
What you fail to understand in your joyless myopia is that baseball is the key to life-- the Rosetta Stone, if you will. If you just understood baseball better all your other questions your, your... the, uh... the aliens, the conspiracies they would all, in their way be answered by the baseball gods.
I appreciate that.
And I would have shared my bologna and cheese sandwich.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I'm impressed your library had a TV
all ours had was dust and an old lady wearing Birkenstocks.
"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 7, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
The TV was only supposed to be for educational purposes.
But they knew me there.
I'm here to talk about the past.
big man on campus, eh?
"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 7, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
speaking of sports mags, did you see the cover of ESPN
with the MMA chick
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 7, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Gina or the Cyborg?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
my sling
is collecting dust now. Can’t use it at work.
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 7, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
This game didn't live up to last night's
Hope Minn can give NYY a run for its money
"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
Does anyone know if any of the games are on the radio in the Bay Area?
I have mlb.com audio but will be out of the office oainting for a while.
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that should be painting not oainting.
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Where are you painting?
What are you painting?
Intrigued, tell me more!
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is that
sarcasm? : -)
I’m painting an apartment that was just vacated. They stained the carpet pretty badly also so I will need to replace it.
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I pictured you by a mountain stream
with an easel.
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and no, was serious!
"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
that sounds nice :-) But alas, tis not so pretty
the apartment does have a nice landscaped courtyard view though.
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Hey Rockies off the deck
Time for Lidge…LOL
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...
“Everybody loves somebody hits the base-ball sometimes…”
"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 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Lineups up for the next game!
"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
Go Swish!
but none of the other Yanks.
In fact, I’d like to see Nick on and pitching
TV announcers say the Twins are playing on emotion
And the Yankees on expectation. Fair enough, though I would have said “entitlement”.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Haha...
"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
I do like the Yankee bleacher fans' roll call
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
I LOVE it...
…have you heard it in person?
"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
they call out each player by name
as a group repeatedly until the person acknowledges them.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
It sounds annoying, but it's really fun
They just keep yelling “Der-ek Je-ter” over and over until Jeter turns and tips his hat. Repeat x7 (they don’t do pitcher or catcher). Awesome first inning fun.
"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
yeah, that’s pretty cute. we should do it to them when they come here. right in the middle of a pop-up or something.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
No, I haven't been to Yankee Stadium
One of these days….
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Did you go to the old place?
Went once with a BIG group and all we could get together were those seats behind the Yankee bullpen. Those HAVE to be the worst seats on baseball.
The girls liked that they had a good view of Mariano though
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 7, 2009 3:24 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I sat down the line...LOVED IT!
But they only sold beer. I wanted the fancy Angel Stadium drinks.
"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
you mean the giant soda with those damn funky lids
That never stay on right??? Grrr
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 7, 2009 3:34 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
i sat in the third deck. that thing is nearly vertical. you get dizzy finding your seat. but once you’re there, it’s like watching a game from a helicopter.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I've never been to a worse case of this than old Riverfront.
I saw a Bengals game there and it literally felt like if you leaned forward, you’d fall about 500 feet.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
they also taunt the opposing outfielders by saying things like ONE GUYc"Hey Bradley hip hip!" CROWD “You’re GAY.”
Classy
Yeah, not so much.
"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
can’t wait for the day when a player turns around and says, “why, yes. yes i am. thank you very much.”
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
We've converted you already!
Cute.
"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
I like it Suz
How was lunch?
"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 7, 2009 3:33 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
K
"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 7, 2009 3:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Well the Phillies made it look easy against the Rockies I guess
I really think the Phillies are the best team in the NL. I sure hope the Twins can make a go of it and at least take a game or two against the evil empire.
Just have A-rod keep hitting ;-)
"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
Is this the continuing game thread - on to game 2??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions
And more importantly - should I watch the game or pay my bills!??!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions
Game
Duh :-)
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 7, 2009 3:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks for helping confirm my decision!!!
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
There's some quality to this game
That’s like watching paint dry or grass grow.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 7, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
They're doing nothing
It’s kind of like the premise of Speed, why does the bus have to stay at 50 mph, that’s slow on the freeway, why not the exciting 60 or 65 that I know buses can reach?
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Not yet....pretty slow so far
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I was just wondering what it must be like for the Twins to play in a series instead of the high stakes drama of yesterday's game.
Like there was NO tomorrow!!
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
On probably four hours of sleep
i know what that part feels like, anyhow.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Yeah! A hit!
"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
Let's go Twinkies!!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Where did 2000-2003 go?
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on Oct 7, 2009 3:56 PM PDT reply actions
Oh sign
DP
"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
you rang?
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
No kidding
And there’s the basehit
"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
There went THAT rally.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 3:58 PM PDT reply actions
Does anyone else feel like falling asleep right now?
Not because the game is boring, I just feel drained.
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Long day?
"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
mostly stayed up too late
but it is a busy day.
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have you been making signs all day?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
nope
have you? probably? is that physical act of making signs tiring or is just the stress of running a business?
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bit of both.
prolly more the running a business part, staying on top of everything, which I regularly fail at…
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
my cousins work in construction
and they always make fun of me if i complain about work because it isn’t hard labor. Office work and light repairs might be boring but they still can make you tired.
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I'd abuse some workers if I could.
maybe I should hire some Mexicans…
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe we should get some caffeine?
although I’m not a coffee fan. Mt Dew Code Red sounds good though.
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you made me go m-w.com to look that up
you are correct, massive amounts of sugar and caffeine would do that. But it tastes so good.
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But would it wake me up?
Actually it might. The Bill Hare/Deke Sharon production combo predisposes me to think that this album is pretty good, at a minimum.
you *know* the Deke Sharon/Bill Hare tandem?
I thought that I was the only a cappella nerd on AN.
And, well, it’s been described as one of the most revolutionary college a cappella albums ever made. Certainly the most influential over the last 10-15 years.
Where everyone else was pussyfooting around with protools and studio editing techniques, this album went in without any reservations. It was very controversial in its day.
Interesting!
I’ll have to get my hands on a copy. Funny that you linked me to that without being aware of my a cappella nerdiness!
I know Bill pretty well, and Deke not well at all. My group Hookslide has worked with Bill on our albums, our first being in 2002 so we had a great experience with his revolutionary setup (though our production didn’t call for much in the way of effects etc). And we opened for the Jacks a few times many years ago.
Also, two of our guys (and one of the wives) are heavily involved in CASA / RARB / ICCA / whatever else.
Are you or were you in a group?
You're in Hookslide? Nice!
I was a member of the Tufts Beelzebubs, ‘01-’05.
It was heady days.
I know Deke very well and Bill pretty well. I also got to sing with Ed Boyer for 3 years, and he’s starting to make his own waves in a cappella production now as well.
Seems like you each know one of the pair well!!
Small world dept, huh? but cool.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes -- partly because yesterday's game was intense
but it’s also my usual naptime.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
No. I think they hate baseball still.
I would!
"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
That's hilarious
"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
That'll work!!
"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
4 hits in one inning should score more than 1
just sayin’
"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
YEAH!! SAFE AT HOME!!!
"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
Keep piling on...
"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
yes 2 runs
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Cuddyer September/October (reg season) player of the month?
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The evil empire must crumble
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 7, 2009 4:09 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Are there any words to say how much I hate that guy.......
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:14 PM PDT reply actions
Puke
Announcers are so in the Yank tank it’s ridiculous.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Wow, Jeter.
That’s fairly amazing
"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
I don't think you're alone on that one
although to be fair Jeter is the most perfect human being ever to grace the face of the earth or something like that.
perfectly good reason to hate somebody
yes/no?
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I really can't stand the guy
and it’s mainly because of how some media types act like he’s the greatest thing since sliced bread.
that play versus Jeremy notwithstanding
(it was an amazing play).
The fact that he wouldn’t switch positions so the person whom many believe was/is the greatest SS ever pretty much makes me despise him. I hated him before that. But I have no respect for him now, either.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
there you go. thanks summoning that replay.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe they'll do a highlight reel on television and show,
oh, I don’t know…him doing something that MAKES ME WANNA TAKE OUT MY EYES WITH A SERVING SPOON.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Try a grapefruit spoon - it'll be infinitely more painful
so if that’s the goal – do it up right!
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Satan's definitely a Jeter fan.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Derek Jeter ands John Elway are the same person?!
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm it would explain a few things
except that Elway lost a lot more in the playoffs in his prime then Jeter did.
I would think that all deities except for Vishnu root for Derek Jeter
Vishnu, being stubborn, is all about old videotapes of Dave Kingman.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Oct 7, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
You continue to do no wrong.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate to say this but
A-Rod is the anti Jeter in the playoffs. I still hate them both.
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So what does this mean for the Dodger game?
You know this game will bleed into that one.
Follow on Twitter - @MAD_Marvin
Are they on the same channel?
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
You know what I hated?
Until this season, the Angels were on ESPN radio, where the playoffs were being held. I’d be listening to an awesome playoff game, and it would CUT OUT in the eighth or ninth inning FOR THE PRE-GAME SHOW!
I like that they have their own channel now. I should have the choice to choose Angels baseball.
"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
With the starting pitching the Twins have
how did they make the playoffs? Brian Duensing as the game 1 starter? Carl Pavano on the team? Amazing of course it helped that the Tigers choked it away
It's a very good question
HUGE underdogs
"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
The Twins are all about intangibles, uncountables, voodoo economics,
and puppies.
Actually, mostly puppies.
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Oct 7, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
What we are looking at is right and wrong, good and evil.
Hard to believe he sired a moron.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorite things to believe in in baseball.....
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
and besides Joe Nathan
is their bullpen any good?
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I've been reading a lot of comments today hating on one team or another...
but I just can’t find it in my heart to hate a baseball team.
When I try to generate hate, I just hate all life and existence and want it all to burn in a cleansing fire, sparing nothing but a time capsule full of the collected recordings of Jim Nabors.
Is this normal?
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
Well I hate some of these teams in a fun way
hey baseball isn’t life or death and having teams to root against is fun.
Now I do actually hate the Denver Broncos I mean like really,really hate them.
really? how did they f**k you over?
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Oct 7, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not about puppies again, is it?
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Oct 7, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
or Elway hypnotizing you with his teeth?
he can do that, you know!
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Oct 7, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Good ol' horse face
he should have married Sarah Jessica Parker and there kid could have played Mr. Ed in the remake.
Their kids would've BEEN Mr. Ed.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
If you are a true Raider fan
there is the triangle of hate….The Broncos and the Chiefs and the Raiders.
I really do no kidding hate the Broncos and John Elway I don’t even like going to Denver.
BACK HOME AGAIN IN INDIANA....
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm rooting for Twins to beat the Yankees.....
Not quite the same as rooting for them is it??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Your logic's screwed.
Shut up.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is such a great guy like Swish on this stupid Yankee stupid
makes me sick.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
ummmmmmmm - b/c they sign his paycheck??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
crap
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:41 PM PDT reply actions
great hit by Swich tho
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
um Swish
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Swish's presence
Has given the Yankees that loose ‘tude that they’ve been missing. It’s really dangerous.
Follow on Twitter - @MAD_Marvin
Swisher...how could you!>
"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
He forgot we were watching...
LOL
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Swisher is saved by a flying elephant named Stomper who comes and sweeps him up last second?
by ElQuesoCapitan on Oct 7, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice - very nice
and returns him to the best fANs in baseball -
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
NEW THREAD OPEN!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2009/10/7/1075647/open-thread-playoffs-day-1-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
Did I miss anything interesting in the second game? I've been, *shudder*, outside
Nick Swisher inside the park HR?
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