Open Thread: World Series Game 4 - Let's Hope They Tankees at Phillies
by Nico on Nov 1, 2009 4:45 PM PST
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PrintFirst of all, when Joe Blanton is your #4 starter you have a very good rotation. And when your ace can pitch on 3-days rest without missing a beat, you have a very good chance of winning the World Series. Such is the stage tonight: Blanton vs. Sabathia, with the Yankees leading the series 2 games to 1, Cliff Lee lined up to pitch Game 5 tomorrow, and tonight's game every bit a "must win" for the Phillies despite the unfavorable matchup.
In 4 career starts against the Yankees, Blanton is 0-3, 8.18 ERA over 22 IP. Interestingly, in those 22 IP Blanton has only allowed 22 hits but has walked 12, which probably speaks to how Blanton pitches differently (i.e., more carefully) to lineups of the Yankees' caliber. We'll see how aggressive Blanton is in the strike zone tonight facing the likes of Teixeira, A-Rod, and The Holy One.
First pitch is scheduled for 5:20PST. Tim McCarver's and Joe Buck's world should make sense again this evening, as it will be November for fans all across the country. Could someone please fire them, kthxbye!
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On a real team?
No.
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
You're being mean again
For once I am listening to the announcers and they’re not that bad, they certainly don’t get on my nerves. I’m surprised, it’s informative on occasion too.
Of course I have nothing to compare against, Bill King Radio really doesn’t count, so maybe Buck and McCarver do suck. But I don’t mind, they’re good enough.
Go Cupcakes. Go America.
my stategy is to turn it on watch a couple of pitches in the 1st.
turn it off have dinner, read to the kids, ctch up on real housewives of atlanta, turn the game back on for the bottom of the 2nd.
I'm spozed to get laid tonight
It’s time for hamburgers, I have to get moving. I’ll prolly mess it up, oh well, whatever.
You're dating a cow?
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
Please win Phillies
I want so badly to see the Yankees lose a WS in their brand-new tax-payer-funded monstrosity.
Hey Al, just go away, baby.
Will they tear down the house Ruth built?
Doesn’t make sense they’d just leave it sitting there forever. Man, that is messed up.
Watching at the Grand Tavern
Meridian has bigger TVs but Grand Tavern is walking distance from home.
Let’s Go Cupcakes!
by OaklandSi on Nov 1, 2009 5:15 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Probably for the best, OaklandSi
Blanton on a huge screen is not for the faint of heart.
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
God I'm hungry.
Where’s the SNF? Damn you World Series!
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
GO CUPCAKES!
"BUSTER POSEY
HE SAVES PANDAS!" - sadison bummedgarner
His name's Clayton, not Danny.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 1, 2009 5:22 PM PST reply actions
cupcakes FTW tonight.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Damn.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Poor Country Joe
I guess this short rest stuff might actually be better than less talented energetic guys.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:25 PM PST reply actions
not if the unps have anything to say!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions
Excellent intentional walk!
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
"The Yankees take the win"
good, we can all go home now.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Philly fans love it that he beaned A-Rod
Stupid folks don’t realize that could hurt their chances of winning the WS!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:27 PM PST reply actions
Veteran umps making a rookie decision
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:27 PM PST reply actions
Poor start for Blanton
I wonder if this is a sort of secret strategy: retaliate so CC is tossed
"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 Nov 1, 2009 5:28 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Well this is not looking good.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Boo.
"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 Nov 1, 2009 5:31 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Lol
This is getting pretty scary for the phillies today though
"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 Nov 1, 2009 5:32 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe the inverse of yesterday
Phillies up by three, Hamels throwing a no-no through three, then it all went Yankees.
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Nov 1, 2009 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
LOL
His name's Clayton, not Danny.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 1, 2009 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
Too bad the Phillies don't have more ex-A's
we normally dominate CC Sabathia.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:33 PM PST reply actions
I'm actually curious to see him bat
Remember the monster slam last year at dodger stadium?
"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 Nov 1, 2009 5:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I didn't see it but there is always youtube
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
It was a serious shot
"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 Nov 1, 2009 5:38 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Johnny fail
"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 Nov 1, 2009 5:37 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Shane-r-ino with a double! Let's get it started.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:37 PM PST reply actions
Johnny doing the same backward somersault Swish did at home plate yesterday.
Trying for style points.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
SO CLOSE.
Damnit. That needed to get out.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Amazing that the WS was able to include the two worst fanbases in the MLB
Nice Utley. Can we have him please?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:39 PM PST reply actions
reverse Minute Maid park
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:39 PM PST up reply actions
They're hitting him around some...just need ot string a few together
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 5:39 PM PST reply actions
Three feet too low
Now let’s see what version of cust Howard will imitate here
"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 Nov 1, 2009 5:39 PM PST via mobile reply actions
the full count swing and miss
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 5:43 PM PST up reply actions
C'mon Howard. You're due.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
What the hell is going on here?
CC gave up to loud hits in a row? This could be interesting.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
And cust K's
"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 Nov 1, 2009 5:43 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Wow, Howard's not having the greatest postseason, is he?
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
But this guy is!
"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 Nov 1, 2009 5:44 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, wow.
Did they say 7 HRs this postseason for Werth? That’s unreal.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Surprised they walked 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 Nov 1, 2009 5:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
being super careful?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
Dammit
just replaced the bulb in my LCD and it keeps changing brightness. Best Buy probably throws a remanufactured one in with warranty TV’s.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:46 PM PST reply actions
Thank you, Chase Utley, for blocking the view from the JeterCam™
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
there will be a fine upcoming
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
So, I take it that no other SS in baseball calls things out on the field
Hey Al, just go away, baby.
not in the way of His Wonderfulness
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
He has the Directv blimp view because of his heightened sensory
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
He's a field general.
Like Tom Brady. He has leadership. And intangibles.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
He can talk and play baseball! At the same time!!
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
so I made cupcakes last night.
Hopefully they will bring Joe good luck.
…speaking of, I think I shall eat one of my cupcakes now…
One huge problem here is that
both Howard and Ibañez are so predictably helpless against Sabathia.
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
Didn't Howard get a hit off him in game 1?
by OaklandSi on Nov 1, 2009 5:52 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Ah, Nick Swisher.
I hate that our relationship has become a love/hate one.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Is that the first they've faced each other?
by OaklandSi on Nov 1, 2009 5:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Hmm.
I’m poking around in Baseball-Reference to see if I can find out something like that.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
They leave town so fast ;-(
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:53 PM PST up reply actions
make us dream of our past...
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
Wasn't Swish his best man?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
Yay Joe! I was napping, so I've only just turned on
I’m going to assume the Phillies have Blanton batting at four and he hit a solo home run, right?
Oh, and I scored a goal in our soccer game today
we still lost, though
You are turning into bobsomething
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 1, 2009 5:55 PM PST up reply actions
let's not get carried away
I also gifted the opposition a couple of easy opportunities, too
HOW IN GODS GREEN EARTH
IS DEREK JETER THE BEST HITTER IN THE AMERICAN LEAGUE??
He won the Hank Aaron award, presented to the “best hitter” in the league. Pujols won for the NL. Jeter…..is the 5th best hitter on his own team. Yet that means hes the best in the AL….god i hate all mlb awards..
I appreciate the motive behind the Hank Aaron Award.
Cy Young = best pitcher
Hank Aaron = best hitter
That leaves MVP to be defined as “most valuable”, whatever that means. But the Hank Aaron award has gotten so many years wrong that it’s obvious why no one cares about it. I mean Aramis Ramirez won last year.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
wait, Aramis Ramirez?
That totally passed me by
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/awards/mlb_awards_content.jsp?content=hank_aaron_history
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
More Buck stupidity
There’s a concert at the Spectrum tonight, and that’s the last event …
Actually, Joe, according to people who actually know what they are talking about, that was last night.
Hey Al, just go away, baby.
Maybe it's a, uh, private performance
Just him, a chair and a man named Derek
What are they going to do with it?
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:06 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Aha.
Blanton faced Swisher on July 4, 2008 three times (CHI vs. OAK).
Strikeout swinging
Single to RF
Flyout to CF
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
For as much as I hate the Yankees
I can’t help but root everytime Swish is up. And he looks awful with that Yankees clean shaven look!
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
He looks the same as Giambi did when they went to the Yanks:
Neutered. And soulless.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
but it's still Swish
and well, he’s my man crush, damnit.
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Nov 1, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
Eh, he'll never be a 'true yankee'
He’s too cool for that.
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Nov 1, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions
I thought they were both strikes, personally
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
First was definitey a strike
I thought the second was more borderline and could go either way depending on the ump. But my boy Fat Joe got out of it so I won’t hate on the ump. Just the Fox announcers.
@worldblee on Twitter.
Looks like the low strike is in play tonight
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:10 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Eh, they haven't made a good album in 15 years.
I love the guys, but I can’t say I like the way they’ve gone.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Wow, that's harsh.
Up there with Lady Gaga, Fergie, and, say, the Backstreet Boys?
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Nah, I don't really care about any of them enough to dislike them
And, yknow, this is just my own take on them, which obviously counts for little, if anything
Don't forget nsync and 98 degrees and hanson
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:22 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
ok, two out of the three of those bands I kinda love
I’ll leave you to guess
Nsync and hanson
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
"Mark Teixeira, a vaccuum cleaner at first base"
what, he sucks?
If Blanton was on the Yankees
They’d have a special clubhouse guy to clean his cleats.
@worldblee on Twitter.
With a $79.99 Yankee-branded microfiber cleat-polishing cloth?
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
So *that's* what Joe Buck is doing on his knees in front of Jeter
and there was I, thinking something else
SHUT YOUR FACES, GILETTE
I don’t need more Jeter searing my retinas.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Is it just me, or is the phrase 'a man's face sure takes a pounding'
somewhat homoerotic?
A-rod is gonna have some serious frown lines....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:22 PM PST reply actions
I'm convinced that A-Rod must have slept with Charlie Manuel's wife or something.
3 hit by pitches in 2 games? Hilarious.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
I thought the ump was going to start moonwalking
I approve of his enthusiasm as long as he does it on Blanton strikeouts.
@worldblee on Twitter.
especially when it pisses of Posada
I think he’s passed Jeter and Rodriguez in the list of ‘Yankees that piss me off’
He's a jerk
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
let's go Joe
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Nice K for Joe
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
Hmm, I wonder who would win if they were doing a weigh-in?
And by ‘win’ I mean weigh more.
@worldblee on Twitter.
Wow, Blanton's rolling.
Keep it coming, cupcakes!
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Nice inning kentucky Joe!!
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:27 PM PST via mobile reply actions
love, 45 minutes ago.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
he's the rich man's jack cust.
so no. only good.
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Nov 1, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions
Dear Mr Sabathia, please hit a Phillie (I'd like to suggest, Mr P Felix)
and we can get a rumble started.
This game needs some livening up.
Thanks,
The neutral fan
Hey Joe, where you goin' with that ball in your hand
I’m going down to strike out some Yankees
You know, I’ve caught them swinging around with bats in their hand
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Nice.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
I wonder if in that spot with rollins et al
They used their real little league pictures? They could have used anyone for all we know
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:30 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I've been on a conference call since 6pm. It's kinda nice watching with the volume off.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I watched most of this game with the sound off! I agree
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
Best way to watch Fox
You have good discipline though, obviously. I mean let something like, “jeter sucks!” slip if I was on the phone.
@worldblee on Twitter.
110-120 pitches
Hope Charlie Manuel is listening
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:32 PM PST via mobile reply actions
that's a lot of soccer fields!
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Nov 1, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
Mad 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 Nov 1, 2009 6:33 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Howard was the MVP in the last series....I bet the team is wondering where THAT guy went
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:34 PM PST reply actions
Ack! Don't leave him stranded there!!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
This is guy is due too!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:35 PM PST reply actions
Thank you!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
HELLLLLLL YEAH.
It was really hard to stay quiet just there!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
yes, but i am trying to participate
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
not very hard. obviously.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I just stay on mute until I have something I really need to say
keeps me from interrupting and spouting off and all that other stuff.
Yes!!!
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:37 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Dude, he didn't touch the plate.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
imissyoumattholliday
not
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Was anyone else screaming at Howard to go back and touch the plate?
And did he ever go back?
@worldblee on Twitter.
WOW......I was yelling at him to do that!
NEVER TOUCHED IT!! Gift run there.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
yes, I shouted. out loud.
Plus, I wish he’d just ploughed through Posada, for the hell of it
I'm still wishing he full-on shoulder tackled him.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
seriously
I’d really like to see a fight in this game.
Is that bad?
Hell no.
I want them to plunk A-Rod enough so that his skin is as purple as his lips.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Good.....let's hope they have the chance to do it a few more times...
I wouldn’t be sad if he went back to NY all bruised and sore!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions
Damon should have dove for that.
It bounced about a foot from where he was standing.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Don't know how he
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:38 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Missed the plate there
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:38 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, it's like every body part individually jumped over it.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Not like they have the "broke the plane" rule!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions
he just kinda hovered.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
That should be his nicknamr
The red bull
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:45 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I'm not complaining in this case
But these umpires are not good.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
electronic strike zone, for one
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Nov 1, 2009 7:40 PM PST up reply actions
I thought maybe it was just me...
But there have been some really bad calls. And even if the calls are more often in favor of the Phillies, I do want to complain.
What was the bad call, though?
The Yankees chose not to tag Howard. Clearly Howard wasn’t out (the ball got away).
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
I guess the bad call was the "safe" call right away
It’s the Yankee’s fault for not tagging him, but he was called safe. And I’m more frustrated about the balls and strikes being called. So I’m extra sensitive and irrational.
vote for an electronic strike zone
if the buzzer in the ump’s pocket buzzes, he calls a strike. Otherwise, everything looks about the same (check swing, hbp etc)
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Nov 1, 2009 7:42 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe not the ump's bad call
The correct call is to make no call until either Howard comes back and touches the plate or a Yankee goes over and tags Howard. As soon as they threw a pitch to Ruiz, the play was over and Howard had to be safe.
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
So logical.....that was a Posada fail then...hahaha
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
His second of the inning
Don’t forget his dropping of the ball on the Howard steal.
@worldblee on Twitter.
Double hahahaha
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
I noticed, live, that Howard had missed the plate
I can’t believe Posada didn’t go over and tag Howard just in case.
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
I also can't believe Howard didn't hedge his bets by coming back to touch home plate
after the ball got away.
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
Totally
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
He should have been listening to our yelling
Or someone from the bench should have reminded him.
@worldblee on Twitter.
if they hadn't thrown down could they have appealed?
Like when someone left 3rd early on an SF
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:43 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Time to popout, Nicky.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
WTF??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions
It would been veeeeeery close
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions
That play sounded so much cooler in Utley's head
Than it ended up being in execution.
@worldblee on Twitter.
Too cute, Chase!
I’ve seen him do that flip before. Can’t do it every time, dude.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Huh?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
What happened to the DP I ordered???
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:46 PM PST reply actions
The chef apologizes, but Chase Utley burned the kitchen down.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Re-fire please!?!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
That was a CC fail!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:47 PM PST reply actions
Nice bunting CC
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:47 PM PST via mobile reply actions
There's something really funny about CC trying to bunt with two strikes,
failing, and yelling to himself.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
One of these days, Jeter's head is going to end in the catcher's mitt
As he looks the ball into the mitt.
@worldblee on Twitter.
Frick.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Was anyone else expecting a lawn dart?
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
expecting, or hoping?
There’s been too little comedy value, thus far
Double-frickin' fail
I thought Rollins was going to be in position to get that ball. Can’t blame him though.
@worldblee on Twitter.
Typical Blanton
I expect another inning or so …
6-7 IP, 3-4 R .. Blanton is consistent like that.
5th inning......who said he'd fall apart in the 5th?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:55 PM PST up reply actions
Except he didn't -- that inning was complete and total luck
A chopper over the mound, a seeing eye grounder to LF, and a bloop to right.
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
Yep.
Manuel better not pull him. He’s only at 68 pitches.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
I did.....WHY DO IT???
He always had about “10 straight retired” in him, then….BOOOOM!!
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Nov 1, 2009 7:43 PM PST up reply actions
Damn.....I HATE this frickin team
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:51 PM PST reply actions
Hmm Melky went back...
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I'm glad Blanton got out
But I really wanted to see A-Rod get plunked again.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
You might have to wait until another game
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions
when Blanton's tired and they want to take him out
They should just plunk A-rod instead
"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 Nov 1, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
hey there
and yes!
"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 Nov 1, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
Only 72? Come on they gotta hang 25+ on his this inning
"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
Let's go Phillies!!!!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 7:02 PM PST reply actions
Okay OAH, will another HR from Utley. He needs your blessing.
"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
neither does utley.
did you see the glove flip fail earlier?
"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 Nov 1, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
It's so surreal to be rooting for a team
and not have that sinking feeling in your stomach that they’re going to let you down. Very un-Oakland
C'mon CHASE!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Blargh.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
It's time, Ryan.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
again, so much like an A's game
Next guy grounds weakly to 2B
"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 have your f bombs of frustration right here
fuck fuck fuck
"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 Nov 1, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
And here's Jeter running in
not minding is own effin business .. ;)
Werth is making CC work a little
Sing with me
“He werths hard for the money
Tho hard for the money”
@worldblee on Twitter.
Ohferchrissakes.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
that was craptastic
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 7:13 PM PST reply actions
I like that commercial. With the dad. And Cole Hamels.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
At least they made Sabathia throw a lot of pitches?
"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're insidious like that
"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 Nov 1, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions
no spoilers please! ;)
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
okay joan
"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 Nov 1, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions
Shut the F up, Posada.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 7:15 PM PST reply actions
I LOVE that curve ball...
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 7:18 PM PST reply actions
They said short hop - it looked caught even on slo-mo. But i only saw it that once.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
I'm bored.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
yeah, likewise
this game needs more fighting
Time for the Phillies to make it EXCITING!!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
that had needs some lithium
"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 Nov 1, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
hat
"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 Nov 1, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
i wish!
"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 Nov 1, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
Hammie......
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 7:28 PM PST reply actions
Now's a good a time as any, Phils.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Good start!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
well that was over in a hurry
"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
nope
one on, one out in the top of the 7th. damon up.
"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 Nov 1, 2009 7:38 PM PST up reply actions
I've never understood pinch-hitters who make outs on the first pitch
Almost as bad as taking five straight pitches with two outs in the 9th inning.
Hey Al, just go away, baby.
Surprised they didn't pinch for Sabathia.
He’s already at 95 pitches, and on three day’s rest.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
girardi had said 110-120 earlier
guess they’re really getting their money’s worth tonight
"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 Nov 1, 2009 7:37 PM PST up reply actions
Um: not good.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Stretch, then runz plz.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
That almost caught A-Rod night in the ruts
Hope he’s not pulling a Beltre tonight.
Hey Al, just go away, baby.
Yes he cann!
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
there you go
it took specificity!
"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 Nov 1, 2009 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
That was a bomb.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
CHASE.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Game's not over....let's go B2B!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 7:52 PM PST reply actions
My guess: If Marte gets Howard, Rivera starts the 8th.
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
I'm not interested in your 'reality'
I want a plague of flies! at the least!
Hmm...More likely a plague of broken-bat grounders.
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
right!!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
i swear it looks like utley barely swings
and it still goes 410 feet+
"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
He has about the quickest, most effortless swing in the game
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
And the quickest, most effortless glove in the game.
Insta-mancrush.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Well...If he takes the fricking ball out of his fricking glove
on Cabrera’s bouncer, we might be tied right now.
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
except when he flips it ;-)
"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 Nov 1, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions
I like how the Phillies have scorched every ball this inning,
but the Yankees lead because they hit two seeing eye bouncers and a flair.
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
Hmm it seems to work more if you say it every time Utley gets up to bat...
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Or the fact that Rivera's pitched a million innings in the last million consecutive days
means that he’ll be off today?
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
i have the feeling we'll be seeing him tonight. Since he didn;t pitch last night
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 8:02 PM PST up reply actions
Ooooh, more straw grasping:
Joba sucks.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
that's a big straw though
"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 Nov 1, 2009 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
let's hope he's especially sucky tonight
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 1, 2009 8:05 PM PST up reply actions
sucky. straw.
Ha!
"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 Nov 1, 2009 8:06 PM PST up reply actions
lol, sorry
low-hanging fruit there
"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 Nov 1, 2009 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
That's a hell of a fastball/changeup combo.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Another bloop.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Siddown Swish!
"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
That was a ridiculous pitch.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
NEW THREAD OPEN
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
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