Biggest Contribution: Jose Lopez, +4.9%
Biggest Suckfest: Chris Jakubauskas, -32.8%
Most Important AB: Lopez homer, +6.2%
Most Important Pitch: Pena double, -16.8%
Total Contribution by Pitcher(s): -33.8%
Total Contribution by Lineup: -19.6%
Total Contribution by Opposition: +3.4%
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I really wish Beltre would start hitting
And I guess my crush on the strike-o-matic ostrich is over. :(
johnbai - April 22, 2009
It's like the RSS crush, though.
We really don’t expect him to be much more than a No. 5. Every game he keeps us in contention, he gets a high five from me.
Today was not one of those days, of course, but still . . . that curve is so pretty.
Teej - April 22, 2009
I know having updates from all your favorite websites is nice, but I doubt that many of us have crushes on that ability.
joof - April 22, 2009
Son of a bitch!
I always laugh at people who make that mistake.
Shame.
Teej - April 22, 2009
Sad Jakubaustrich is awesome.
Mariner John - April 22, 2009
I mean, the term in general, not sucky Jakubauskas
Mariner John - April 22, 2009
It would be nice if we actually took advantage of the rest of the division.
Goose - April 22, 2009
On the plus side,
The rest of the division is also failing to take advantage of the rest of the division.
ermac - April 23, 2009
I still heart you, Chris Jakubauskas.
I guess I’m glad I missed this game.
marc w - April 22, 2009
I would very much enjoy if Yuniesky Betancourt woke up dead tomorrow.
BrettJMiller - April 22, 2009
Seems reasonable
Jeff Sullivan - April 22, 2009
If there's anything I'm known for, it is my rational, logical mind.
BrettJMiller - April 22, 2009
The Cuban Mafia?
For not only defecting but giving Cuban players a bad rap as well.
Willie Mays Haze - April 22, 2009
And for screwing over the smugglers that got him out
johnbai - April 23, 2009
By dead he meant "In an Angels uniform."
Sec 108 - April 23, 2009
By dead he meant "Dateline: Mariners shortstop found floating in Green River"
mlbnotebook - April 23, 2009
Best part of the game
Jay Buhner on the radio as the Rays pitching coach goes out to the mound: “What are you going to say to him, he’s pitching a no hitter, sure he just walked a guy blah blah blah”
Jose Lopez then hits a home run.
appleshampoo - April 22, 2009
A question for anyone watching on TV:
Has Rob Johnson looked as god awful behind the plate on TV as he has from the stands? He seems to drop pitches, have trouble blocking pitches, have a weak and inaccurate arm, and on the off chance the ball doesn’t get by him, it ricochets away instead of staying in front of him. From what I’ve seen, it seems like he got his defensive reputation based on the fact that he is a catcher, and he can’t hit, so he must be good at defense. Seems like a lot of catchers gain their defensive reputation that way…
BrettJMiller - April 22, 2009
Yes
Mariner John - April 22, 2009
We've talked about this a lot, but his reputation was never based on 'defense' at least as that's traditionally defined
(although his arm is not weak and inaccurate, at least not all the time). The org loves him because they think he handles pitchers well, and lots of pitchers love throwing to him.
Last year in Tacoma, he was catching Roy Corcoran. After a walk, he had a passed ball to let the runner go to second, a passed ball to let the guy go to third, and then didn’t block a pitch (which I think went as a WP) to score the runner. So yeah, I know he’s limited as a purely defensive catcher, but I still think people are confusing WHY the team loves him so much.
marc w - April 23, 2009
Sounds like yesterday
JI - April 23, 2009
It sounds like the negatives outweigh the positives here.
BrettJMiller - April 23, 2009
Will Mike Sweeney be ok?
JI - April 23, 2009
Post game radio interview, he said it was a back spasm and he would probably need a couple days.
He said its something he’s dealt with before, and not that big of a deal. I’m bummed, looked like his bat was maybe heating up.
Kermit. - April 23, 2009
Mike Sweeney's wife and children still love and support him.
As does his wonderful savior, Jesus Christ. He has many wonderful friends who routinely call him to tell him what a great job he is doing and how they think he is awesome. His dog knows many tricks. Mike Sweeney will be fine.
Matthew - April 23, 2009
I would bitch about this breaking the no religion rule but I'm not gonna.
JI - April 23, 2009
I would like to add:
Mr. Sweeney is a super nice guy. If Mr. Sweeney ever opens a baseball camp for kids, I will be sure to send my as of yet unborn child to that camp.
However, if he never makes another PA for the M’s I would be fine with that as well.
mark sobba - April 23, 2009
Plus he finds inspiration in Creed lyrics
Kirsten Schlewitz - April 23, 2009
Well that's just retarded.
JI - April 23, 2009
What JI said
seattlebruin - April 23, 2009
They take him Higher
mlbnotebook - April 23, 2009
I still can't believe they went Multi Plat
The band broke up in 2004 after three multi-platinum albums, selling 26 million records in the United States1. In late 2008, rumors began circulating that Creed was planning a 2009 reunion.
I think I heard once they sold more records than any other rock band this decade.
bluemax - April 23, 2009
Well then, this decade sucks.
marinerdan - April 23, 2009
Ripping off Pearl Jam is a guaranteed recipe for success
JI - April 23, 2009
You can't, really?
I mean, 75% of all music that goes Platinum is just really, really awful.
Aaron Campeau - April 23, 2009
This is undeniable, but
what’s weird is the utterly random way that one out of the nation’s 30,000 bar-rock/frat-rock bands shoots to superstardom, while the other 29,999 struggle to get people to shows if there’s not also drink specials and contemplate giving up original songs and just play the hits, because then you could at least make a living.
It’s basically a lottery.
marc w - April 23, 2009
Considering that they all sound exactly the same, it's not really all that surprising I suppose.
I liked it better when frat-rock was good. Even if it was 20 years before I was born.
Aaron Campeau - April 23, 2009
Well, that's what makes it odd.
We’ll take it as given that they weren’t picked based on songwriting, a unique sound, talent, etc. So what was it? Marketable faces (uh, no)? Legendary hand-jobs to studio execs? A willingness to sign near-exploitative contracts (I think plenty of people would sign these, so I doubt it)?
marc w - April 23, 2009
In the interest of playing devil's advocate:
Crossover appeal, Mark Tremonti is a technically impressive guitar player.
Aaron Campeau - April 23, 2009
Scott Stapp is dreamy
(I’m only saying this because I get comparisons to him when I have long hair)
appleshampoo - April 23, 2009
Making a living from playing music usually means you are a studio musician.
Sec 108 - April 23, 2009
Hit Explosion fed their respective families.
marc w - April 23, 2009
The one girl I knew from them smoked her profits.
Sec 108 - April 23, 2009
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