Open Thread: World Series - Game 6
by baseballgirl on Nov 4, 2009 4:28 PM PST
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PrintOkay, I know I say this all the time, but just watch it.You know you want to.
It will be one of the last baseball games of 2009 (possibly the last game), and it has Pedro Martinez going up against Andy Pettitte. The Phillies have their backs to the wall for yet another night, looking to tie the series with a win. Yankee Stadium is commanding an average of $1,000 to attend tonight's contest. It's the highest grossing event in StubHub history.
Pedro allowed three runs in six innings in the loss last week, but he will have the advantage of five days rest. His competition will be pitching on just three.
So who will be the hero tonight? Will the Phillies take it to Game 7 or will the Yankees celebrate yet another championship; the first one in their new park? The Game starts in thirty minutes.
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I'm rooting for the removal of "God Bless America:" from the 7th inning stretch
It’s take me out the ballgame.
Or rather - turn down the volume
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:24 PM PST up reply actions
WOW that didn't go where I intended it!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
Haha, it sounded like you were being really snarky to Mobius.
If you don’t like it, just turn down the volume!
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
no at all....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions
No offense
It’s usually a commercial playing, so we don’t hear it.
i meant none at all...
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
me? sanrjy
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions
i am having trouble!!
that was spozed to be …me? snarky??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
i can't even come up with something remotely like those letters that would communicate an idea!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
I say we should all turn off the TV and sing it together at the proper time.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
You know what I'm rooting for? Yankee humiliation.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Martinez
He isn’t afraid of ghosts. It said that on the sports section of the newspaper.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 4, 2009 5:05 PM PST reply actions
Of course that made me think of Ghostbusters
Which of course made me think of……
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
hey guys
Looks like Pedro is doing his best Charlie Hough impression tonight with the 70 MPH breaking ball
"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
yan-kees suck! yan-kees suck!
"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 4, 2009 5:18 PM PST up reply actions
yan-kees suck!
And I can’t believe Bloomberg spent $100M to only beat a no-name challenger by 5 points. Yan-kees suck!
@worldblee on Twitter.
yan-kees suck
(I actually don’t mind Bloomberg so much — at least he believes in global warming, social programs, and stuff like that). Yan-kees suck
"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 4, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
I believe in Beatles
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 4, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions
He is one lucky bastard!!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 4, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
Wasn't he the one who delivered both of the clutch hits
in that game Lidge spoiled?
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
I know that our government is watching incomes of executives
who receive bonuses that are at poorly performing companies. Do you think we could ask every Yankee fan who was dumb enough to spend 25K to kick in at least 1K to healthcare, unemployment or hunger? Just kidding!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 4, 2009 5:23 PM PST reply actions
Yeah, you put the idea 'decency' and 'yankees' together
They don’t mix very well.
@worldblee on Twitter.
too busy stepping over homeless guys in Columbus Circle
"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 4, 2009 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
It's not a good feeling watching a WS, not rooting for either team, but only against the Yankees
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
i am
"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 4, 2009 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
the over-compensating and assertive-smart-biz casual gal down the hall - who signs off on my pay
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
In my minds eye I see BBgirl with white gloves, moon walking
xross the mac screen accompanied by Michael Jackson’s augmented version of:
Just Watch it!
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
DP - plz
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:30 PM PST reply actions
Hi
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Hola Miguelv
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 4, 2009 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
With that short(er) porch in right
every pitch is scary.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 4, 2009 5:33 PM PST reply actions
stabs self in the eye
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Nov 4, 2009 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
Aw 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
What can I say?? It's all been said
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:34 PM PST reply actions
pretty much!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
Five days rest?
"I'd be careful though. The AN girls know their stuff and can back their sh** up and dance circles around guys like you and me, up and down the block, all day every day and twice on Sundays. And that's why I love them :-D" - Me
Someone warm up Happ
"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
Wait
‘Godzilla is hugely popular in Tokyo’
Do they even think before they speak?
Petit fell behind three hitters, and got them out. Pedro got ahead 0-2 count, and gave up a HR.
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
and that, my friends, is the difference in this ballgame
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
They must be sending the champagne to the Yankees clubhouse now
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
Let's hope *THAT* karma is a bitch for the Yankees!!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
I know how much tarp money made its way into the Coliseum.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
i wonder how many millions their tarp cost
"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 4, 2009 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
get your utley mojo ready, suzycakes
"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 4, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
or score more runs than the Yankees mojo
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:43 PM PST up reply actions
Time for a Pettite meltdown
there’s a start!
cheap, but functional
the restaurants used to serve good french toast
"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 4, 2009 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
run biatch!
"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
Now THAT is what I'm talkin about!!
Go Phils!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:45 PM PST reply actions
His chest is still going like a bellows
Long way for a baseball player to run.
@worldblee on Twitter.
Helps that the outfielder missed picking up the ball a little.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
alright, chipping away
"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
if only he can match his big mouth with his bat
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
Petit was falling behind hitters,
but the Phillies couldn’t take advantage.
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
Looks like Pettite's FB/GB ratio is high
Let’s hope it burns him in the end
Unfortunately, Pedro's LD/everything else ratio is also high.
Has two lineouts in two innings.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
IS that overall this season or just this game?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
K - just curious
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:53 PM PST up reply actions
Oh yeah - I know....I'm l-a-z-y!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I'll be sure to watch the MLB network every night in the off-season
Nice try, promo. Unless you’re showing the A’s every night, no deal.
@worldblee on Twitter.
If I could get it on U-verse, I would
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
I sent them an email complaining
I mean, really, there are more than 5000 channels on this thing.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Baseball Tonight on ESPN shows the A's every night.
Does it count if it’s a quarter-second flash in the opening title?
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
When they show something longer
it’s usually The Clip That Must Not Be Named or Slide, Jeremy, Slide!, so it may be just as well.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
they are better than ESPN
Who won’t mention baseball two weeks from now unless it has to do with A-Rod, Jeter, or Youkilis
"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 4, 2009 5:53 PM PST up reply actions
that much? I thought all they asked for was a Tombstone pizza
"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 4, 2009 5:56 PM PST up reply actions
Oh hey---let's get him!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions
Unfortunately I think you're right
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:01 PM PST up reply actions
Unfortunately, the peanuts they're asking for are
Yankee™-branded $13,000,000 peanuts.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
BAd luck there....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:53 PM PST reply actions
Yes...yes I think it is....LOL
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
Nah, it's Derek Jeter's pervading clutch aura that did it.
It’s all powerful, you know.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Pedro's going for the Little Richard look with the jerry curls
"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 idea there....Damon almost bought it!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:58 PM PST reply actions
Alright, Johnny Damon's really getting annoying.
He needs to stop taking 35-pitch plate appearances.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Ugh, I have an awful feeling with every pitch
It feels like everything he’s throwing could leave the park.
@worldblee on Twitter.
edgar gonzalez called and wants his starts back
"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 4, 2009 6:01 PM PST up reply actions
Pedro - don't ya know you can't give these guys ANYTHING!!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 5:59 PM PST reply actions
Are you SERIOUS right now!
F F F
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:00 PM PST reply actions
Um, we can get a force at any base now?
That is, assuming the Phillies bring in a pitcher capable of getting ground outs.
@worldblee on Twitter.
Hey there.......
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:01 PM PST up reply actions
they usually don't call me Pedro
but I’ll make an exception for you
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
You're so cute, Mikey!
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
Puts on the one guy who's slumping
EXCELLENT strategy!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:00 PM PST reply actions
Is Joe Blanton available to come out of the bullpen tonight?
Would he be if this went seven?
I think Blanton no, Happ yes.
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
which would all but assure hamels tomorrow, if it gets that far
"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 4, 2009 6:03 PM PST up reply actions
Wouldn't tonight be when he'd throw a side session?
Could he throw from the mound?
He pitched on SAT I think?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
So hard to root for Pedro
It’s not that many Octobers ago that it was us in the bleachers chanting “PEEEEEH-drooooo…PEEEEEH-drooooo.”
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
LOL Fail-ROD
"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
Woo!
But…not quite out of the woods yet.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Shut up A-rod
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:04 PM PST reply actions
no THAT was scary!
"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 4, 2009 6:05 PM PST up reply actions
It was a pre-emptive Scary.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
I changed the channel by accident.....
foul off?? that looked out?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
He's either swing-illiterate or swing-dyslexic
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
Here's a crazy thought -- pitch Matsui 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
Yeah-there's a reason he's DH
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:10 PM PST up reply actions
Yes, I neglected to mention the part about the pitch being perfect and not sucky.
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
gahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
"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
Pull him - don't wait!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:07 PM PST reply actions
Did Matsui impregnate the woman who gave birth to Pedro Martinez?
I think so.
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
Wouldn't that make Matsui 160 years old?
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Maybe just 65
He is, in fact, Pedro’s daddy.
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
No, he won it with the ability to track fly balls he showed on Jeter's drive.
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
that was the pitch to throw to Matsui
fucker
"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
GODZIRRA ARIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
Johnny Damon out?
One down, eight to go.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
what happened?? missed it
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
calf running in the last 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
by cuppingmaster on Nov 4, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
Get those negative thoughts right outta that head!!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
OK
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:19 PM PST up reply actions
I'm not one to beg for a home run for offense
But the Phillies could use one, or two.
Follow on Twitter - @MAD_Marvin
So, as I was walking home this afternoon, I passed by a kid wearing an A's hat
Nothing remarkable there, really.
But, it had awesome earflaps on it.
I must get on of these things.
earflaps... please enlighten
like some sort of Eskimo 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 4, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah... like the cold weather ones the Phillies have
That’s what I assumed it was, originally (it was in red)
Hm, it looks as if it's not in the A's store
Interesting
It almost makes me want to live someplace where I could actually wear it!
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
I think one should always move wherever in the world
allows them to wear the coolest hat.
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 love the concept of earflaps
But whenever I try wearing a hat with them, I look like Elmer Fudd.
@worldblee on Twitter.
huhhuhhuhhuhhuhhuhhuhhuhhuhhuh
"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 4, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
Heh. I was thinking about how I'd type that.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
NOW THAT's some kind of huntin' hat!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions
3-run HR, please.
Thanks in advance.
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
All up to a gnat
This is frightening
"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
Funny how suddenly Feliz became incredibly patient and selective that AB
Feliz, of all people.
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
a's hat with ear flaps
Yes! More or less
The kid was wearing it in red; I think I’d like it in green.
It’d be pretty awesome when I’m riding my bike in the cold this winter
also, I like that one of the call out features is 'imported'
none of them cheap American caps – I only want the finest caps, sewn by children!
Oh, true.
I look terrible in hats.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
you gonna get one?
I don’t know about plaid hats
"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 4, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions
i'll go for it when they make the A's fedora
"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 4, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
that's better, i would totally get 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 4, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions
this might make everyone mad
i see other teams but not a’s
http://www.thefind.com/apparel/browse-new-era-mlb-fold
I'm assuming it's because the A's are so popular, and hence they've sold out
yes, that seems likely
I think that's totally it
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
bob has one in the link three levels 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 4, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions
I might
I’d rather have it in all green, but I might. We’ll see what happens next time I drink and surf
You could always just get a green sharpie and "fix" it :-)
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
yeah I am an all green guy too....the combo with yellow, though
distinctive and traditional is too distinctive for my tastes.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
Yeah, I'd like to wear it underneath a bike helmet
without looking too much like donald duck
For the love of god, bob, put on pants.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
I always wear pants on my bike
The scrotum + a bike seat = friction that no-one can love
Speak for yourself
For some of us, it’s the best we get the whole week.
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
Hey, I mostly live my life by the motto
‘Friction is your friend’.
But you gotta know when to be dogmatic, and when to let things slide.
So to speak.
TMI TMI TMI!!!!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
No more bike seat talk?
Or the other part?
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
it has a
moisture absorbing sweatband
Good to know
along with a car emblem on a chain i jacked from the coli parking lot
"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 4, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions
I see Tim can read lips
line him up for part in the remake of…. call it
Children of a Lesser Network.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
Unfortunately (or fortunately?)
Pedro’s at the same. Having pitched one less inning.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Last couple of NYY Champs
Have been while a Democrat has been in the White House. Except for those 1950’s Yankees, they wanted to be like Ike.
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If I had realized that, I would have voted for McCain
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You'd have thought it would have formed a larger part of his campain, huh
“Vote for me or the Yankees will win”
What the HELL was he thinking?
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
It was probably his best shot to win Berkeley.
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
Mayor Rudy's look there reminds me of the old man
in the tv cartoon with that dog…Courage?
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
Someone needs to replace Guiliani's hat
with one that says FU NY KD. Let’s see if how long it takes him to notice.
@worldblee on Twitter.
It might be our last baseball game thread of the year.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
PleaSE say it ain't so!!!
It’s been too much fun
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions
I believe the term "wistful" is in order.
Frowny face.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
If not for Matsui, Phillies would have the lead now
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
No - gotta be waaaaaaay ahead to do the wave
if we agree to do it at all~
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions
We need a Jimmy (Rollins) Jack!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:41 PM PST reply actions
Nice.
They better do something quick. Mariano might go two tonight.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I'm certain of it.
We’ve two innings to score, folks.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
watch out for crocodiles!
Actually, apparently there are no longer any crocodiles in the Egyptian part of the Nile
"It looks like rain" - Pooh Bear
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
yes, it is going south and any more south, I may end watching a Karthoum
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
Nice....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions
i will end it here. no sense in breaking out
the heiroglyphic keyboard as it is in the garage in a box.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
That's a toaster and I gave it to you for your birthday
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
It's not just a shame for the Yankees
It’s a shame for baseball.
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
*gnashes teeth* grrrrrrr
"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
Chase Ut hitting homers like his...
I can’t think of anything that rhymes.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Things look bleak for our heroes
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Yeah, cause they're sitting around, waiting till April.
(it’ll hurt less if I distance myself now)
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
I just moved to SS.
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 have to go do the dishes
After cooking, which is really messed up.
Grilled mesquite coulette steaks, asparagus, tater tots.
Dude, if you cook,
you should be exempt from doing the dishes.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
Them's the rules!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
[shrugs]
What can I do? She’s asleep on the couch, I’m happy’n horny like always, but the dishes await me.
I’ll live. I’ve had worse nights.
No more lonely nights!
Never be another…
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
well, the tots are beneath me, but I do slum it some times with ketchup
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
actually, yes
I also grow roses, there are fifty plants out front, I always have fresh blooms on the table and the nightstand.
I’m in shape, I quit smoking. [giggles] She’s still asleep, it’s still all right.
i think we need to change more than this
"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 4, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
Foetal position time, nearly
or possibly the emergency crash
my tray table is not upright and locked
why didn’t you warn 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 Nov 4, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions
it's gonna be a rough landing
and yes, that’s yoghurt on my pants
i'm gonna need some ginger ale to settle my stomach
"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 4, 2009 6:54 PM PST up reply actions
no, give it to me straight baby
"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 4, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions
I will give Jeter credit for this:
He is amazing at hitting balls that OFers refuse to catch.
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
They're blinded by his personal aura
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
His Wonderfullness.....
just waiting to be well um wonderful
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions
executed perfectly - because he's a YAnkee and they do everything perfectly.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:48 PM PST reply actions
No kidding.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
Well, this is not promising
"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
Sorry, I just wanted to egg your house
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
... he says to brian sabean
"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 4, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions
$1000 average for tickets
My first car cost $500 it was a 77 Audi Fox that worked every other Tuesday
It was Keichi Yabu?
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
Well that was a productive performance by Durbin
Every batter who wanted to reach base, did.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
it actually should be either of them
regardless of who wins
"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 4, 2009 6:55 PM PST up reply actions
could be
unlikely 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 4, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions
You can make a good case for A-Rod, like it or not
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hasn't he had all of 4 hits or something?
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by cuppingmaster on Nov 4, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions
"Hits" is a stat for sissies and terrorists
His wLBJ has been j.7
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
where's DFA to explain this one to 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 Nov 4, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
I thought that was acid
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
It's pretty simple
In fact, only an idiot would fail to understand it and only a complete moron would admit that they don’t understand it.
Your comment is quite possibly the most inane set of words ever strung together and isn’t worth my time to continue typing.
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
LOL!
"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 4, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions
I was gonna ask and thought better of it.......
whew – just missed that barrelful of invective -
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
The notion that it would be anyone other than Derek Jeter.
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Chase Utley
It’ll be like that one year Jean Sebastien Giguere won the Finals MVP trophy despite losing to the Devils.
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that's cool!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:55 PM PST up reply actions
"He was so valuable, we won 1/3 of the games!"
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
If the Yankees win, and they don't go for Swisher
Then it should be Jonny Damon
I'm thinking Swisher might get edged out
by the 17 players who have had better series.
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 right
they might go for Chad Gaudin, instead
I would hope so
He literally hasn’t given up anything.
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
screw that
the MVP for the yankees is charlie manuel for not pitching lee on sat
"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 4, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
er game 4, whenever that was
"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 4, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
Bing bing bing!!!!!!
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 know its going to be a Yankee.
I’d have to go with Tex.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
He was 2 for 20 before that last AB.
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
But his defense was incredible.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
Are we pretending to be intelligent baseball people,
or the people who actually vote on the award?
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
Oh intelligent BB people....ALWAYS!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
Matsui seems to be the boost
against Pedro in Game 2 and Game 6 so far.
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Well, shit.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
You make an excellent point.
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
Date losers, apparently?
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
Yeah, but now we'll have more time
Maybe we can double-date losers. Do you happen to know any pathetic women? And by pathetic, I mean unbelievably hot and prone to ask, on the first date, if they’re going to get laid?
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 thought you said empathetic women!
But I guess if they were that the outcome might be the same……
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions
The only post I was thinking of doing - someone posted early this week!!
Ah well.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
About how ppl became fans.....
I am particularly interested in NRAF folks – not being one myself it interests me how they became fans.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sure you can come up with another idea.
There should be some offseason moves worthy of discussion. Or something else…
Bailey for ROY!
But I am not one that knows that much about trades and such.
I’ll be reading – and posting I am sure…
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions
I will consider it.....I will have some free time on my hands.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions
I might even get in the fix there.
Although someone, no names, would always post first since he was on the East Coast! SO I gave up!
Bailey for ROY!
I don't have people-deleting capabilities.
But I can crank call them for you.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Now there would be a post on the lowdown
or in secret!!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
It could be a weekly feature in the offseason. ;-)
The trials and tribulations of ZF!
Bailey for ROY!
this has fanpost written all over 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 4, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions
daily loser dates
"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 4, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
Minor League Update?
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 know. Sad.
Especially since a WS Game 7 is about the best spectator sport event imaginable.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Super Bowl has too much BS all over it
It’s a huge event, but it’s 90% fluff and hype. On the Masters, I’m not into golf so it’s not even on my radar screen. Game 7 is the culmination of 8 or 9 months of baseball — the final round of the Masters is the culmination of 4 days of golf, and IIRC it’s the 1st GS event of the season .
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
The Super Bowl is more like a national holliday at this point
as people who don’t even like football watch it unlike the World Series.
As far as the Master like I said it’s a big event for me as I’m a golf nut and that is the best golf event of the year.
You can get some seriously great matches!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
I used to love tennis and was a decent player
but since Aggasi and Sampras retired I’m not into it anymore
I have followed Andy Roddick but not too many women - although there is that youngster who had a good showing in the OPEN
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
Whereas I have followed many women
and been arrested 3 times.
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 might have mentioned that last month.
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
That's not really what the judge said.
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
Yes! The tips are especially crunchy!
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 was a big fan of Boris Becker
also, he impregnated a women in 30 seconds in a closet in a restaurant.
Efficiancy! That’s what women want, right?
Eh?
Oh.
If that were the case, Bobby Crosby would be more popular
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
Men's game would be more interesting if they mandated wood racquets
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
They'd be much heavier - no?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions
No, not much heavier, I don't think
Just much smaller and not nearly as strong. Watch clips of great players from the 70s or before — no one loads up and pounds the ball, because if you swing that hard with a wood racquet you won’t get the ball in the sweet spot. The game was much more varied, and serve-and-volley was a lot more fun to watch then.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm sure the composition of the strings was different too.....
made for different action on the tennis ball.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
Well, they'd stopped using catgut some time in the 60s or something
I know the oversized, modern racquets have all kinds of odd string arrangements. But even if you adapted some of those for wood racquets, you’d still cut down on the sheer power of the hitting.
I think they’re great for the average weekend player, but not so much for pros.
Maybe if they just mandated a maximum surface area of the racquet that would do the trick. But massively increasing hitting power without changing the court is bound to screw the game up.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think players that dominate have to be able to do it all.....
power game from the back court, have a monster serve, finese down the lines and S & V. One weakness of Roddick’s game – I think – is too much reliance on the power game from the back court.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
I don't really watch tennis any more
so I can’t comment too much about contemporary players. But about 7 or 8 months ago I saw part of a Borg/McEnroe exhibition match they played last year in Bangkok, I think. Borg and McEnroe were the last 2 dominant men who played with wood racquets (Lendl followed McEnroe, and he used a large composite) but in this match they were using modern, oversized, composite racquets.
And the thing is, their serves and ground strokes looked a hell of a lot like they did 30 years ago. Neither of them moved like he did in his 20s (though they’re both in good shape) but those racquets basically took 30 years off their ground strokes. It was really cool to see them play like that again, but those racquets really distort the game.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Or paper racquets.
I’d watch that.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Origami tennis??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
Yes. Their rival is Origami State.
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
How 'bout that Haiku U??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions
I always thought Keith Foulke should start a pitching academy
called Foulke U.
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
Bailey's makes coffee, right?
For the record, I’m officially celebrating our closer 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
I am so laughing!!!!
Hahahaha
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:35 PM PST up reply actions
World Cup next year!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
I love soccer, but the World Cup final is nearly always a let down
and not least because the team I love will break my heart once more by being knocked out in the last eight.
On penalties.
Again.
But the finals is usually a great game
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think it is
In my memory (which goes back to ‘86), I think there’s only been one that’s actually been a decent game of soccer
I think a lot of top-level international soccer encourages conservative play
Very few sides want to play wide open.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
You do, occasionally, get teams that will open up
But if you’re not one of the elite teams, you’re more likely to get a result by sticking ten men behind the ball and playing for penalties.
I think England could surprise people by veing rather more attacking than expected, this summer – they have a dearth of decent defenders, and a manager who is pragmatic enough to know that they’re going to concede, so they’re going to have to score..
The WC will be fun
but again, the 7th game of a series between 2 teams, coming at the end of 8 or 9 months of a season…the NBA and NHL have the same structure, and if I were a bigger hockey fan (or Canadian) I’d probably say that a 7th game in the NHL finals is just as good.
But one of the things that I love about WS Game 7s is the “all hands on deck” aspect, which AFAIK doesn’t exist in other sports — a starter throwing 3 innings out of the pen 2 days after throwing a CG, that kind of thing.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah, and with two teams that have faced each other six times over the course of a week or so
with the corresponding tension that brings in terms of aggravating each other.
Plus, the interplay between hitters and pitchers adjusting to seeing each other so much, too
Super Bowl
It’s by far the premiere sporting event in America.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 4, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sad.....
winter is so depressing…is it because there’s no BB??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
The whole getting dark at 5 PM thing is fairly annoying too
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
UGH!!
Are we having a little flashback to our season here??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 6:58 PM PST reply actions
yan-kees suck? yan-kees suck?
"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
There's enough game left - but I haven't seen it in 'em like in the playoffs
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
If too few people see it, does it not count?
is this the televisual equivalent of putting your hands over your ears and going ‘na na na can’t hear you’?
they occupy different parts of my spectrum of loathing
I mean, I dislike both wet sneakers and the subjugation of the working class, but I cannot compare them
Warriors
You can watch the Warriors game now knowing the World Series is over.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 4, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
at least this will be over by the end of the night
the Warriors have 5 more months of losses ahead of them
"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 4, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
So you think they'll be good next season?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah
Let’s replace Don Nelson with Avery Johnson and let him coach our influx of young talent in Stephen Curry, Anthony Randolph, Anthony Morrow, Andris Biedrins and Brandan Wright.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 4, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions
they should take a page from the Nationals playbook
Go for the #1 pick in the 2010 draft
"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 4, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
No
We have a lot of young talent with bright futures. We need it to get playing time and grow on the court.
Also, we need Cohan and Rowell to go.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 4, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
fat chance of the former
"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 4, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
Truth
Stephen Curry, Anthony Randolph, Anthony Morrow, Brandan Wright and Andris Biedrins are really talented young players and the first two have All-Star potential. I could include Monta Ellis, even, and he’s already averaged over 20 points in a season before.
The team can score with anybody in the league and proved it last year by finishing second in the league. If they can play some decent defense, they’re a playoff team.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 4, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions
Dang
Will you carry it over for the 2010 season?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 4, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions
Aw
I’ll miss you a lot.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 4, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions
Sweet biscuit.
Have fun at school. Be yourself.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
Folks! AN may slow down a bit after today, but it's not going away
There are some cool off-season features coming and y’all BEST not be missing them!
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
That's right!
It’s starting to feel like last day of senior year again.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Or that day where I have 20 minutes
to collect my personal stuff before security escorts me to my car.
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
okay
but you might not be able to show your parents
"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 4, 2009 7:30 PM PST up reply actions
Dearest OAH
It has been an incredible joy sitting next to you in AN class this year. Your smile and energy lit up the room. And you smell nice too.
K.I.T.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Not you.
67M doesn’t even go for beards.
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
Now that I didn't expect
{Not that there’s anything wrong with it}
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
You're so sweet! Don't ever change!
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
IN A "It's been super fun getting to know you!! Call me over the summer and we'll hang out"
kinda way…
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:33 PM PST up reply actions
OAH=Persephone
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
what's wrong with pomegranate?
make good salad toppings
"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 4, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
Have you tried them in lettuce soup?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Oh, there's been a misunderstanding
She said “pomegranite,” not “Jeter and A-Rod.”
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
Oh, I love them, I've actually been working on one all game
But if OAH eats them then she has to stay in Hell all offseason.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
do you have little red stains all over you 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
by cuppingmaster on Nov 4, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions
Ooh -- tell the cops its pomegranite
Good call.
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 told you to use bleach
smooth move, mr. clean
"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 4, 2009 7:33 PM PST up reply actions
Not during the winter!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Sorry......I'll pass
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
No
It’s on in about 19 minutes.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 4, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
Man.
What a feeling it must be to have a huge lead in a WS-clinching game.
I mean from a fan standpoint. I don’t think there’d be enough beer at the stands for me.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Yeah... a couple of sports teams I've supported have actually won something in my lifetime
but it’s only been by the narrowest of margins (overtime, penalty shootouts, that sort of thing).
It must be kinda cool to coast to a win, though. Chance to take it all in. See which ladies are looking lively. That sort of thing.
Precisely.
The most recent thing that came close was the Scutaro Game, but that was just the ALDS.
Of course after all those first-round nightmares, it felt like the World Series.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Yeah, that game was awesome
A lot of people had taken a risk in bringing a broom, mind
yeah, me neither
I did call in sick from work to go to that game, mind.
The next day, when I came in with a big smile on my face, there were remarks about wanting similar medication
I know the FedEx place on Harrison closes at 8, but never done the UPS desperation run
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
I'm not desparate, I can go down tomorrow morning
But, yknow. It was on my list of things to do in order to pretend I’ve had a productive day
Sayonara soon for all of us on 2009 Baseball
I’m drying the dishes, but do keep in touch—marquez—by adding me as a friend on Facebook.
Joseph Arrieta
Y’all can finally see the rose and food bank gardens, I have albums in there, eh? Beauty.
Is that just for 67M?
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
well, it looks like it's up to you
"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 4, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions
sweet, post something when you do and I am sure many of us will join
myself included
"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 4, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
F*** buddies?
Yes.
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
good question.....there is one for athletics but I don;t know of one for AN specifically.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions
cool
thanks for finding 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 4, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
Okay, well, that's something, at least
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
NOW he wakes up!!! Where has he been???
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:11 PM PST reply actions
Within slam range.
Woo. hoo.
"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
you're gonna have to start removing clothing soon
"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 4, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
they need WAY more help than 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 4, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions
Really?
Let me help you there.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 4, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions
Phillies
They still have a pulse.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 4, 2009 7:13 PM PST reply actions
Apart from the jawbreaker Mariano
The rest of the Yankee bullpen is a chewy shell. Time to take a bite out of it.
Follow on Twitter - @MAD_Marvin
Thing is, Rivera has the 8th and 9th
Time is not on the Phillies’ side.
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
That would be an excellent move by Sabean.
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
gotta love those weak grounders to third
"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
Dinner
I have to go. I’ll see you guys later.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 4, 2009 7:25 PM PST reply actions
BYE...probably til next season......Go Cal!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
alright, I gotta run out and pick up my sneakers
I’ll be back, and around, etc
What do you wear to run out and pick up your shoes?
It’s kind of like looking everywhere for your glasses — but how?
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 I'm back.
I’m not Rated-R, I swear.
(finishes taking off his Rated-R disguise)
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
ok we need a rally, i'm proposing a cozy comfy pajama rally
everyone in the pj’s, i don’t care if it’s 7:38pm
the old CCP rally 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 Nov 4, 2009 7:40 PM PST up reply actions
I've promised some shots from my Florida trip in December
it’ll probably make AN crash from all the visitors who want to see those pics
No wonder you two get along
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
Of course b/c your future's so bright......
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
Time to ROCK the Yankee pitchers!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:41 PM PST reply actions
I'd vote for that!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:43 PM PST up reply actions
I feel like putting random posts - by putting in a letter and seeing what comes up in the pop-down list!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:43 PM PST reply actions
what letter shall I start with??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
q
"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 4, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
q
nothing for q
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
u
"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 4, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions
Uh-oh - food talk
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
magma? dogma?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
Taking lessons from our beloved Geren??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
7 !!!!!!!!
-Cindi
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
7
nope – nothing for 7
haha
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
Nothing for 7?
Sounds like a Bobby Crosby double-header.
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
what does that spell??
"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 4, 2009 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
qumt7b??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:49 PM PST up reply actions
you sunk my battleship!
"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 4, 2009 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
LOL
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
Balance your checkbook??? Who does that!! LOL
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
Fantabulous opening to the game thread
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions
That's always fun, seeing what comes up.
Incidentally, the first entry for this post was “Thank you, Chase Utley, for blocking the view from the JeterCam™”.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Can we have a choose your ending movie?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions
for the letter c
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
What happened to the neighborhood play???
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:44 PM PST reply actions
Jeter's aura is considered able to cover a 38 square foot radius
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
yan-kees suck! yan-kees suck!!
"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
No kidding -- and it was durn close
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
They're bringing him out now?!
A 7-out save?
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Marte
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
Ah, never mind.
Only caught a glimpse of the guy, and saw brown skin.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Hit one out, Utley!
OAH! Use your powers!
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
Well, the silver lining:
Looks like Rivera isn’t coming in for the 8th.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
So - 5 of us joined the FB AN group since this game has been on - goo work y'alls
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:52 PM PST reply actions
Of course, none of us know each other's real names so...
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
trial and error
"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 4, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions
maybe we should just all post our AN handles on the group wall
"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 4, 2009 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
use this
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=26163390814&topic=10806
"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 4, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
I went and saw a post - but no little box for anyone else to post??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:06 PM PST up reply actions
It stands for f*** buddies
I think it’s absolutely disgusting and I hope to be invited soon.
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
face book? took me a while, as I am initialed, and acronym'ed out to the max.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
Email in your profile???
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:58 PM PST up reply actions
It's so much easier than typing the whole thing for the lazy one that I am!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 7:58 PM PST up reply actions
Oh
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
NEW THREAD OPEN!!!!!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2009/11/4/1115534/open-thread-world-series-game-6
Sorry!!
"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
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