Dual LCS Game Threads
by chuckb on Oct 13, 2008 7:00 PM EDT
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PrintTB 5, Boston 0, 1 on, 2 out in the bottom of the 6th. Go Rays.
BTW, for those of you who don't recognize me (and why would you?), I am the artist formerly known as HoustonCardinal. I hated that moniker so I will now be known as chuckb. Not sure how I came up w/ that one. Go Rays!
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to/too/two
I actually typed it out like this. “Are two long. Too and a half hours right now.”
But I caught the second one before I posted.
Thank you
I’ve been trying to figure out who the hell chuckb is for about 10 minutes and when I saw the poster had over 5,000 posts, I was embarrassed I didn’t recognize the handle.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
I didn't even catch it
when I noticed that last weeks Hot Stove Fanpost suddenly had a different poster’s name.
Messing with our minds now is he?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
chuckb = rapper name
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
HC (or ChuckB)
is a rapper?
I am gonna get way confused here
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
we're just admiring your grill
ain’t no thang
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Your---your---your grill
Kosuke Fukudome: $48 million .257 .359 .379
Skip Schumaker: $Free .302 .359 .406
Skippy needs a new publicist, but I heart Ben Zobrist
yup
nice
my real name becomes “Stinky Nut Gorilla”, via gangsta name generator…
SleepyCA becomes “Straight Drug Smuggla”.
Both of those make me very happy.
the enemy's gate is down.
Sherman Tank Bastard
ended up being mine. Little conflicted on the result, but could be worse, friend ended up King Retardo
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
try rum and monkey
R&M has the most but they’re usually full of pop-ups and shite.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Drunken G-Ride Bouncer
or Tackle Box becomes Broken Jimmy Jamma.
And my Jedi name is Payja Macen or Payja Macre.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
previously
Game chatter here. Ignore me, I’m anal and I like links.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
man. I predict Tackle Box will hate this rendition too.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
No
I really like this version.
That’s exactly how its supposed to be sung.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
ah, gotcha
Well let’s hope it continues.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
I'm an acoustic fan myself
I understand the Kate Smith thing, but I just like the simplicity of the acoustic version. But, I’m not sure whether I prefer the big note at the end or for it song to end on a low note. But, about the only thing I enjoyed about the 2004 World Series was this rendition of God Bless America.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
yes, mr varitek
if the ball is in the strike zone, and it hits you, it’s correct to call it a strike.
the enemy's gate is down.
btw i seriously disagree with
garza still being in the game to start this inning.
the enemy's gate is down.
that might've been bad
Whew. Too close!
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Is it just me?
or does Hendrick look better now then he did when he was playing
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
DP!!!
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
I am not even sure ARod is
okay, maybe I just don’t like the Yankees a little too much
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
the AL seems to be really, really weak at 3b.
’08 Glaus (124 OPS+) would be #3 there, offensively, behind Longoria and Arod.
The interesting thing is that they are going to get weaker- arod, rolen, mora, lowell, guillen, etc are all on the wrong end of the aging curve. Beltre should be in his prime, but seems to be a 100-ish OPS player with ++ defense who had one great year offensively. The only guy who might challenge longoria for “second-best 3B in the league” next year would be Gordon, if he could get his stuff together. Or Peralta or kinsler or young, if they move them to 3rd and they have good years.
Makes you wonder about the trade value of Troy Glaus/Freese/Craig/Wallace this offseason. Might be higher than we think it is.
the enemy's gate is down.
meant to add
the average AL 3B had an OPS of .768, or basically Skip Schumaker.
the enemy's gate is down.
Hanging over at the A's Board
Lot’s of Talk about trading Huston Street for Freese. With Chavez always hurt they need a 3B. Seems like a solid deal for both teams. They get a cost controlled player while we get a closer.
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 13, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't imagine
Billy Beane would be happy w/ that. I’d have to say that that would be a great deal (at first glance) for the Cards and I’m a fan of using Perez in that role. Street is worth more than a AAA 3B who’s a decent prospect. Maybe Freese +…
Oaklands average of 3B over 2008
.242/.318/.369/.686 worst in the MLB. So they really do need a 3B bad.
Chavez is signed through 10 with an option for 2011.
Huston has two more years of Arb left vs 6 years of Freese.
I think we could add another prospect to sweeten the deal but the basic framework seems solid
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 13, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I would do
Freese + Mortensen. It still seems low. Won’t some other team get in on the deal? There just aren’t that many closers out there — particularly those who are still in their arbitration years. We could allow Perez to be the setup man and trade Street in a year for something like Freese+ and allow Perez to inherit the role in 2010.
They need OFer's
What about Jon Jay or Brian Barton included
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 13, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Freese + Jay?
I could do that. I doubt they’d want Barton — he’s older and not as much their type, I don’t think.
well, street isn't really a "closer"
any more than Franklin is a closer. Street blew 7/25 save opportunities this year, and lost his closing job in July.
But he’d be cheap; i can’t see him getting much of an arbitration raise, and he might serve as a capable 8th-inning guy. Since freese isn’t likely to ever be a cardinal, we might as well get something for him. Maybe Street could have a decent season and we could move him at the deadline for a prospect and promote Perez?
the enemy's gate is down.
They can keep Street, no thanks
can’t we turn Freese into a 2B? I mean, Blake DeWitt can do it…so can anyone!
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty resigned to the idea
that Perez will not be our closer next year. I think he should be, but… In any case, who is a better option that Street, given that Perez isn’t our closer?
I'm not sure I know one off the top of my head
but Street lost his closing job this past season, mostly because he wasn’t very good.
I’d rather keep Freese as an insurance policy for Glaus and put Motte or Kinney in the closers role.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
well, we have craig and wallace
as insurance policies for glaus. We need to turn some of these guys into things we need before they Reyes themselves into pumpkins.
the enemy's gate is down.
I'm concerned about Wallace
he has been absolutely dreadful in AFL after looking like a beast at every other level.
I used to think that we needed to move 2 of the 3 to fill other holes but I’m beginning to think we should let them play. Let Freese play, then move him when Wallace is ready.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it safe to assume he's simply tired?
Played a full college season, a second half of minor league ball, and now the AFL.
I know most of these guys play summer leagues and stuff, but the travel has to be something he’s not used to for this long of a season.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
it's safe to say he's had 9 PA's
so yeah, 1 for 9 with a couple of K’s sucks, but I’m not “worried” about him yet.
the enemy's gate is down.
Excatly
A little early for me to get worried
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 13, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I'm not disputing that
and not watching him, it’s hard to tell if his bat is just slow because of fatigue or what.
It just has slowed my optimism that he could be here ASB next year as a LF option/bench player at the rate he was going. It wasn’t ever truly realistic but that doesn’t mean I can’t dream.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
What level is the AFL equivelant to?
He destroyed college, low A and AA pitching last year. What is AFL?
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
13 ABs turn your opinion of someone?
Kosuke Fukudome: $48 million .257 .359 .379
Skip Schumaker: $Free .302 .359 .406
Skippy needs a new publicist, but I heart Ben Zobrist
Albert Pujols July 23-July 25 2008 13 PAs
0 for 11, 4 Ks, 1 BB, one sacrifice.
Kosuke Fukudome: $48 million .257 .359 .379
Skip Schumaker: $Free .302 .359 .406
Skippy needs a new publicist, but I heart Ben Zobrist
Congratulations
tell me more on how I should think.
You are right, I’m an idiot and you are God.
Finished?
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunno where that one came from
But I’ll take the flame-war bait and answer no.
Have you ever seen him play outside of the draft video?
Kosuke Fukudome: $48 million .257 .359 .379
Skip Schumaker: $Free .302 .359 .406
Skippy needs a new publicist, but I heart Ben Zobrist
If you are guys are interested
This is thread I am talking to the ANer’s in
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/10/13/633854/you-re-the-gm-oakland-edit
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 13, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn it
I thought Charles Bronson was a writer now, but it’s just boring old Houston Card.
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
Hey ma, how 'bout some cookies?
No dice, no dice.
Dis Ain’t Ovah!
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
ROCCO!
Legs seem okay. Wow.
Fans exiting!
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
awww!
His 10 year old brother(?) is in the dugout with him.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Yeah,
Why can’t he be my brother? And why can’t I be ten again? Life’s hard.
by davethebutcher on Oct 13, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
don't want to be right
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
+1
I like seeing the Rays winning too, though, so it’s double the fun.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
See the red sox fan flip off the camera on his way out?
Classy, very classy.
by davethebutcher on Oct 13, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
they wouldn't be "faithful" then, would they?
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
there may not be overlap with the other game!
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
I have to say
when Martin hit that Gatorade Container he didn’t do shit. Pussy. Even Z could do more.
Yadi GG ’08
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
+1
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Baldelli is a big dude
Kosuke Fukudome: $48 million .257 .359 .379
Skip Schumaker: $Free .302 .359 .406
Skippy needs a new publicist, but I heart Ben Zobrist
game!
This is the most complicated high-five line I’ve ever seen. Then Maddon wants a fist-bump (’cause he made that viral vid).
…nice reflexes.
Well, I gotta be a dork elsewhere. Enjoy the game (on Fox, your second home for random Cardinals trivia).
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Speaking of random Cardinals trivia
I meant to post this last night. I was in and out so I don’t know if it was mentioned and I apologize if it was, but Milt Thompson (the Phillies hitting coach) spent a few years with the Cardinals.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
oh yeah
I was a big Milt Thompson fan. Still am. I’d like to see him get an interview when Tony leaves. I know a lot of people would just as soon concede the job to Oquendo, but not me. We need to open it up and I hope that Thompson is considered.
I'm fine with that
Personally, I’d love for it to be Oquendo but I’m all for whoever can do the best job. As long as it’s not Terry Pendleton.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Milt was class
and no cheap home run was safe when Milt played outfield. It seemed like he pulled one back into the park about once a month.
Come on Dodgers
Make it an all blue WS
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
Today's starting PICTURE
Derek “Chatter Box” Lowe.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These guys are hilarious!!!!
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
lol
yeah um, blanton is getting an absurd strike zone to start with, and IBB’n Manny? sigh
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
well...
the IBB hasn’t hurt them yet, but the inning isn’t over. And if Manny is stranded at third, that doesn’t make it a good idea.
not with a 2 run lead in the 1st inning it's not.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
One run back, other only not in b/c of Manny's speed (lack of)
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
I don't know
that ball was scorched to center. Albert wouldn’t have scored from 1st. It would have taken a pretty fast runner to score on that play.
i don't know
manny’s jump off of first wasn’t all that great especially with 2 outs. That being said, I didn’t get a solid view of the relay with manny in view, so you could very well be spot on
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't see Manny's jump
but the ball was creamed and Victorino and Utley played it well. I was hoping Manny would score but not surprised he was held.
oh, i didn’t mean to imply to send him, I would have held him as well. but anyone else on first would have been a large second thought for me – should they have had a better jump
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Perfect pitch there by Lowe
to get Rollins out. He was looking for a slider inside and got the fastball on the edge of the plate instead. Perfect set-up.
Manny must be teaching those boys how to play golf at the plate
That was nice
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
Manny being Manny.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
look at our SS go
oh wait
sigh
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
strongly disagree with the announcers
that ball was hit way too hard; if manny runs to third there, he gets thrown out and it’s Vlad ALDS all over again. With the announcers badmouthing him for running to third on a ball hit to the SS.
the enemy's gate is down.
agree
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Furcal
giving Bill DeWitt the finger again. Bill just checked his pocket to make sure his wallet was still safely secure.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
i dunno
he ran through the stop sign; that signifies makeup issues to me. No respect for authority.
-$2M/year right there.
the enemy's gate is down.
Pujols hasn't looked at Oquendo in 5 years.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Just what I needed
an Our Country commercial.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
I Love This Town.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
From the East Coast to the West Coast
the world keeps spinnin’ round and round.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd much rather to see Mellencamp
than Moby buying Shang Chow stock in Hong Kong……That’s China!!!!
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Somebody's got poopy pants
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
He's sitting next to Skip Caray.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
can I ask why you bunt w/ Victorino
to bring Feliz to the plate? Victorino’s a good offensive player. Feliz is one of the world’s worst offensive players. Can you imagine having, say, Skip bunt against a righty to bring Adam Kennedy to the plate? My head would explode!
You and Timmy Mac are on the same page
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Yup
if Victo doesn’t bunt, Howard isn’t on 3rd.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
of course
Victorino might have gotten a hit, moving the runner on 1st to 3rd, which would’ve ended up in 2 runs w/ the WP! How’s that?
Until Victorino starts wearing a helmet with only one earflap
I refuse to entertain the thought he’ll ever get a hit.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
A long time ago.
Nowadays two earflaps is for squares and little leaguers.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
another ex-Cardinal
Rick Honeycutt
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
they almost
clusterf*%ked that one into a run!
Nice job there, Charlie! More Feliz is what your team needs. For once, I agree w/ Tim.
They made up for the "almost"
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Lol
GG Martin
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
back in for a min... those Draysbays guys are nuts
But they’re also hardcore. Best. Thing. Ever.
Anyone else see Buck almost mock Orel into falling out a window?
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
i have to believe jennifer connelly is a red sox fan
boooo.
still think the “right now,” was the important bit of that jon lester quote, seeing as it came an inning before he got pounded.
the enemy's gate is down.
I knew she creeped me out for a reason
Also, clarifying — link was to comments.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 13, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
plasticman's
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 13, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
If only Buck Martinez
had ever seen a Blue Jays game.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
joe buck
dang, i’m dropping words.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 13, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
"It's up to So Taguchi."
awwww man! Are we jinxing him?
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 13, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
That was nice!
Say it wasn’t so, So!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
Blake made up for some piss poor at bats
with that hit. Looked great off the bat
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
Pierre is a hitting machine.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
is it polka night?
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
I struggle
to find situations where that joke doesn’t work.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 13, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what she said.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
They're trying to give him an out
and he walks him on 4 pitches.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Where is azru
with the Tony LaRussa Fanhouse post:
“Heh, Showed them.”
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
How happy is Scott Eyre not to be a cub anymore?
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
50 million times more excited
than Scott Proctor was when he found out Joe Torre was following him to Los Angeles.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
am I to believe
that Torre’s going to have Furcal lay down a bunt here? W/ no one out and 2 on, and a super fast guy at the plate? A guy who happens to also be a very good hitter? Are you joking? They ought to blow this game open here.
Ok
these bunt decisions are the bane of your existence today.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't fix what ain't broke.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
MVP! MVP! MVP! MVP!
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
rate he's going, he's making a bid
between him and manny
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I was talking about Howard.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
ah
thought you meant Furcal and the nlcs mvp.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I hear the chant already.
(beat me to it!)
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 13, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
first base defense doesn't really matter, right?
Albert would have probably turned two on that.
the enemy's gate is down.
triple play.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
if you're tall like lee
you’d have a triple play on your hands
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Can we just go back and talk about how beautiful
Furcal’s floating bunt was in the 1st inning? That’s just such an amazing use of the bat control.
He really is baiting me into falling in love with a players ‘postseason performance’ and thinking it extrapolates to a 4 year contract.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
After watching us botch bunt after bunt
with our SS this year, it’d be nice to have one that can actually get one down (or over their heads).
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Iz has to lead a new stat
BAIFU (Bunt Attempts I Fucked Up)
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
when we signed Iz
I was just fine with Furcal and 4 years last spring. That was before anything post season.. He won’t be cheap however. I’m just as curious on what the dodgers are going to do this offseason as our own
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably depends on if they're gonna go after CC
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
and Manny, and Furcal and..
They have OF glut as well
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
If we didn't already have an OF glut ourselves
I wouldn’t mind having Pierre as a 4th outfielder. But obviously not with that contract.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Yeah, $9 M is a bit much
for a pinch runner.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
is that a per year average?
he’s due 10M, 10M, 8.5M until 2011.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
You really got to appreciate
That we are bitching about one year and $4 million of Kennedy.
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 13, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
How does 15M next year to Andruw Jones sound to ya?
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Like the worst idea I ever had
I thought we could trade Rasmus for Santana and sign Jones to a 2 year deal to fill the gap. Clearly, I epically failed.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
better than the 17 and change he's actually going to get
with his bonus.
and the best lol, another 5m in ’10 is owed to him.
It’s like getting bent over in ‘08, spanked in ’09 and when you think it’s all over you find out you caught something.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, just wow.
i love how the Jones contract was used as an example in the media of how Boras was losing it last off-season…
the enemy's gate is down.
if I recall correctly
Scott was wanting the full three years. Dodgers said two and more money – and the contract still looks like complete and utter shit.
5m in ‘10. That’s what? Our entire OF this year? Hell, probably can throw in Iz
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
You gotta love Dodger Stadium
it’s like they are using Vin Scully’s IPod for the music selections.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
next: square dancing
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 13, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Utley is truly
a very good 2B — probably the best defensively in the majors. We already know he’s the best offensively.
utley is way above phillips
leaderboard, from billjamesonline.com:
1 Chase Utley +47 2 Mark Ellis +26 3 Adam Kennedy +19 4 Brandon Phillips +17
Of course, that isn’t normalized for innings played. Kennedy would be very close to utley if it was.
the enemy's gate is down.
Hmmm
for some reason, I thought Phillips was a better defender than that.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
I just looked at the numbers and contracts and realized they’re basically the same person.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
should rephrase
kennedy COULD BE very close to utley if he had the same number of innings. He also might well have regressed. Historically, he’s been good, but never nearly as good as this year.
That’s the frustrating thing about defensive stats…
the enemy's gate is down.
Very Nice Utley.
Talk about heads up.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
Holy Shit
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a kick ass lefty. Wow.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
That's how MVPs take charge on the diamond
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Wow
two flaps down.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
If you see a guy 4 games in a row, you start to figure him out.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Considering what Shane can do
if I were a Dodger fan I wouldn’t be screaming boos as if Shane did something yesterday to warrant them. I wouldn’t add any fuel to Shane’s fire.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
whole new ballgame
What time is it? Come on, this isn’t AL.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Oh my.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Ouch
Tisk Tisk
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
How many arms does Joe have left?
He’s burnt a quite a few pen arms tonight.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions
I know he's still got Maddux
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
If LA loses this one
they are done. Down 3-1, having game 4 stolen, they don’t recover from that.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
which is a shame
because had they won, they were looking real good considering the staff and how they’ll line up
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
stairs vs broxton
i certainly wouldn’t have bet on that one ending the way it did. Yeesh.
the enemy's gate is down.
And since Manny > Eckstein
This should be a 12 run rally, right?
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Kevin Youklis
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Honestly, I have no idea where that came from
I’ve gotten programmed to think the Red Sox are automatically in the World Series or something.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
a game 7 blast to longoria
would please me. or maybe baldelli, add a ring to his short sad career.
the enemy's gate is down.
That's the Manny version of a "dinker basehit"
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Does Manny channel his inner Pu?
I’d say not. he may be good, but trying to channel that may cause a head explosion
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
Well, because batting out of order
is against the rules. I learned that the hard way at age 8.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Manny being Manny
that’s the fastest I’ve ever seen him run.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
"Have you ever seen a guy make it look this easy
swinging the bat"
Yes I have Joe, and you have too.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, Mr. Gold Glove
seems to not have a chance here.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
that's a crafty move by the Gold Glover.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
lol
man that couldn’t have worked out more perfectly. Martin and his GG Bat couldn’t hit shit, but because the catcher didn’t have some gold glove magic working, he’s safe.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 13, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
light up lidge. light up lidge. light up lidge!!
I feel so little guilt.
…the ghost of Albert’s elbow compels you!
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
I'd expect to see nothing but sliders here...
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
You don't throw a fastball to
the best fastball hitter in baseball…
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
It is burned into my mind
I often recite this in the shower.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh Loney
you sir, are no Albert Pujols.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
all he had to do was aim for the train
tsk tsk
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 13, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Lidge's longest outing of the season
was 33 pitches on 9/16 against the Braves. He threw 16 in the 8th. At least Berroa’s spot comes up in the 9th.
Berrora, Blake, Pinch Hitter
confidence?
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Gotta believe it will be
Kent, Blake, Nomar.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
It has to be.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
walk-off slam
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
I prefer that.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Conversation
: “Hey Ramon”
: “Yes, Joe?”
: “Don’t swing.”
:“Yeah, dillweed”
:“Uncalled for.”
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 13, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
am I missing something or are you calling Nomar....Ramon?
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
yeah, I got that part
just wasn’t sure why.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Joe can't be bothered
to remember his eccentric name. Bob Gibson once told him that names aren’t important, good bullpens are what is important.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 14, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I had to get in touch w/ the guy from amazin' avenue, I think
the mets sbnation blog. Larry put me in touch w/ him.
I'm glad it's spelled incorrectly
because I’ve been trying to figure it out for quite some time.
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
yeah. should be adieuordie.
and i don’t know why i said “since i created it.” as if it was spelled right for a while and suddenly changed.
uh
I still don’t get it…..
Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me......with nothin'.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
maybe it is
A die u or die
Adieu or die
I don’t get it either.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 14, 2008 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I really don't think
it’s over if the Dodgers lose tonight. They’ll have pitching advantages in games 6 and 7, probably. 5 is the tough one since the Phils will send Hamels to the mound. The Dodgers, however, will send Billingsley. Though Lowe’s pitched well the last couple of months, I think Billingsley’s their best pitcher. There’s nobody I’d rather have on the mound in game 5 than him. They’ll be at home w/ their best pitcher on the mound. They’ve got a good chance of getting it to game 6 where it’ll be Myers vs. Kuroda.
It is awfully tough
to come back from down 3-1, on the road for 2 out of those 3 games.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 14, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
That was smoked
right into Feliz’s glove.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 14, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions
did he say "stoned crowd"?
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Think the word was "stunned"
(Were you serious or is my sarcasm detector broken?)
by cardsgirl95 on Oct 14, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
sarcasm
That’s okay, it was lame.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
You have got to like Stairs
He’s always been a top notch guy
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 14, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions
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