The University of Akron’s athletic teams are known as the “Zips,” originally short for “Zippers,” rubber overshoes made by the BF Goodrich Company that were nationally popular in the 1920s and 1930s. The university’s mascot is “Zippy”, a kangaroo.
If you or me or any other member of the public was found with that much mushrooms no matter how clean our criminal history we would have gone to jail for it period.
But I guess that’s what happens when your prosecuting attorney went to … GONZAGA LAW SCHOOL! Good ole boys at work.
Ugh. True. But it's particularly intolerable in Spokane where Gonzaga "fans" can't name more than two starters and brag about their season tickets more than their team's achievements.
RJ will start tomorrow weather permitting so says Rotoworld
Wednesday’s Giants-Nationals game has been postponed due to rain.
Respecting the fans’ hopes of seeing history with Randy Johnson’s 300 win, the Nationals held off on the decision for four hours. The teams tried to squeeze the game in late, but the field was unplayable by the time the rain stopped at 10:45. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Thursday, with Johnson scheduled to pitch the first game at 4:35.
I have a buddy who's a catcher, tearing up KingCo 4A pitching. Has a good shot at getting drafted in the mid-20-30 rounds.
But he says he’ll probably end up being switched to first in the minors. Any inherant reason for that? Is good catcher defense something you know immediately when you see it?
Could be his build or a deficiency in his movement/arm. There are a number of reasons why clubs switch guys from catcher to position player (and vice versa). Sometimes, it’s strictly because of need.
Remember at the beginning of this game when Jeff said that Beltre wasn't hitting for power, and then proceded to hit a double, a homerun, and got a walkoff hit?
They finally gave out the rally fries while we're hitting
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
However you are ahead so they still fucked it up.
Eyebrows - June 3, 2009
And while we're ahead.
Worst promotion ever.
katal - June 3, 2009
I thought it wasn't so much a promotion as just something Blowers did.
joof - June 3, 2009
LAME
Poochie - June 3, 2009
I'm not a fan of the best hitter on your team sacrificing himself.
thewyrm - June 3, 2009
Branyan didn't bunt.
Eyebrows - June 3, 2009
Perhaps he was bunting for a hit?
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Was he? It didn't look like it to me but I'm definitely not an expert on the subject.
thewyrm - June 3, 2009
I missed it
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Looked like a straight sac
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Hitting streaks are fun.
That’s my opinion!
katal - June 3, 2009
Shit I had a snappy retort concerning Spokane's darling princesses: The Gonzaga Zags
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
Gay.
joof - June 3, 2009
RE: Adam Morrison's flopping around at center court bawling like a child who got a toy taken away from them.
He’s a diabetic too.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
ZAGS
katal - June 3, 2009
If you wanna call them the Gonzaga Zags can I call us the Seattle Attle's? Cuz it makes just as much sense.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
You called them that you moron
abender20 - June 3, 2009
I did it sarcastically. Poochie is right, they are the Bulldogs. There is no such thing as a "Zag" or whatever the hell they think they are.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
I was unaware of this fact. Thank you.
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Although Akron are the Zips, and I'm pretty sure that's nothing but a racist term for North Koreans
abender20 - June 3, 2009
There's a bigger zipper factory in Akron actually.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
I just figured St. Aloysius Akron killed a bunch of gooks in the early 70's
abender20 - June 3, 2009
This is a bad place for not-nice people.
Eyebrows - June 3, 2009
Indeed it has at least some relevance:
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
It's short for St. Aloysius Gonzaga
Poochie - June 3, 2009
And "Anta" is short for Atlanta.
And “Ingto” is short for Washington. And “Stan” is short for Standford. It’s a stupid way to come up with a nickname.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
It's actually more defining than "dogs" so I think it's stupid to have a problem with it
Poochie - June 3, 2009
A "zag" is half of a zig-zag.
It describes the way the Gonzaga basketball team moves about the court.
katal - June 3, 2009
Or it refers to rolling papers.
katal - June 3, 2009
Perhaps relevant since one starter was found with several pounds of mushrooms by police and magically he suffered 0 consequences from it.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
Other than suspension and public humiliation?
You’re right
abender20 - June 3, 2009
If you or me or any other member of the public was found with that much mushrooms no matter how clean our criminal history we would have gone to jail for it period.
But I guess that’s what happens when your prosecuting attorney went to … GONZAGA LAW SCHOOL! Good ole boys at work.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
You complain about a lot of ridiculous things don't you?
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Now you're just coming off as ignorant.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
I refuse to continue this any further
abender20 - June 3, 2009
It's important to network. Establishing positive relationships with pay dividends.
katal - June 3, 2009
You're being dumb
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
I'm curious why a Montana fan has so much disdain for Gonzaga.
It’s not like they’re Montana State.
Mariner John - June 3, 2009
Long time Spokane resident who has witnessed the most ridiculous over-rated bandwagon in college sports come to town and never leave.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
Like there's anything else to do in Spokane.
Mariner John - June 3, 2009
Go Chiefs!
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
I stand by my original statement.
Mariner John - June 3, 2009
Methamphetamine
Brian Floyd - June 3, 2009
Go Meths!
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
I miss the world class mountain biking and great rock climbing with in 10 mins. of downtown.
InSpokane - June 3, 2009
If only everyone tried climbing the rocks instead of smoking them
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Yeah it's a fucking tragedy that the basketball team is worth watching.
Poochie - June 3, 2009
usc says hi
seattlebruin - June 3, 2009
By the way, sb. I have divined that UCLA jazz is actually just as awesome as USC jazz.
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
It's almost as if every good sports team ever has been bandwagoned upon.
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Except my local team! Nobody cheering for my team is a bandwagon fan.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Ugh. True. But it's particularly intolerable in Spokane where Gonzaga "fans" can't name more than two starters and brag about their season tickets more than their team's achievements.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
You're referring to the elderly
abender20 - June 3, 2009
I watch every game and I couldn't tell you who would be the projected starters next year
It’s almost as if fandom isn’t predicated upon having an encyclopedic knowledge of the team in question
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Oh you could easily project the starters.
Goodson, Bouldin, Someone, Daye?!?, Poling
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Never head of Someone or Poling
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Andy Poling?
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Doesn't ring a bell
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Gonzaga type center, redshirted last year.
Gangly, white, should be pretty reasonable. From somewhere in the PNW.
Also they have a sick frosh coming SF coming in named Mangisto Arop
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Goodson, Bouldin, Sacre, Daye, Gray
InSpokane - June 3, 2009
I strongly dislike Sacre.
I guess they can play Bouldin and Gray, but thats a small lineup with the midgy Goodson
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Fuck the Gamecocks.
Mariner John - June 3, 2009
This is not unique to Gonzaga athletes.
katal - June 3, 2009
Their name is the Bulldogs
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Well that looked gone off the bat.
Goose - June 3, 2009
Fuck Rally Fries
I would like to kick the guy in the balls that came up with it.
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
Have you met Mr. Blowers?
joof - June 3, 2009
He didn't come up with it.
lailaihei - June 3, 2009
Wikipedia gives him the credit.
Eyebrows - June 3, 2009
That most certainly does not mean anything.
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Although in this case it is correct
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
And they reference this site:
Mike Blowers Rally Fries Fansite
I guess they got bored with it.
Eyebrows - June 3, 2009
What the fuck
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
A basketball bracket?
Heydude - June 3, 2009
I thought he came up with during that KC game?
Goose - June 3, 2009
He did. There was a whole story about a guy dropping his fries, and Blowers buying him more.
joof - June 3, 2009
Yeah but I thought someone else made the first sign that said "rally fries"
lailaihei - June 3, 2009
It has become its own thing, like spoons, JFK conspiracies or baconnaise. It really isn't part of anything anymore.
No one knows were it came from or why it is here. It just is and we have to accept it as part of life.
mark sobba - June 3, 2009
The dude went for a foul ball and spilled his fries on the field.
Blowers liked that he leaned over and picked his fries up off the field and bought him some more fries. Shortly thereafter the M’s rallied.
thewyrm - June 3, 2009
I seem to recall he did.
Teej - June 3, 2009
Magic pixies make Vargas pitch better
section331 - June 3, 2009
Pixy stix make Morrow pitch worse.
Eyebrows - June 3, 2009
Maybe he's a reverse diabetic?
And they actually help?
section331 - June 3, 2009
Home runs like Beltre's convince me that nothing is physically wrong with him
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
He's just retarded.
joof - June 3, 2009
That homer was bad positive reinforcement for Beltre's retardation
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Another awesome offensive effort tonight. Two whole points.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
Better than 0.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
We still have 0 points.
Zwakamatsu - June 3, 2009
Maybe we can get a hat trick!
Bearskin Rugburn - June 3, 2009
In baseball, they are called runs.
Goose - June 3, 2009
Oh yeah, they why do they call it homepoint when a guy hits it out of the pitch?
Bearskin Rugburn - June 3, 2009
*then
Bearskin Rugburn - June 3, 2009
What the hell?
The EQC tracer is actually using PitchF/X?
BrianL - June 3, 2009
Did someone for EQC just take credit for PITCHf/x?
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
That was my interpretation, yes.
katal - June 3, 2009
FSN tracer I reckon
Poochie - June 3, 2009
They did indeed.
BrianL - June 3, 2009
Planes? Conversions?
STFU, Adams! Friggin’ nerd!
katal - June 3, 2009
PIck him off!
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Vargas owns Markakis
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
RRS is burly and conspicuous
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Oh crap.
Vargas injured?
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
Huh?
royalcurve - June 3, 2009
Two on, one out, Jak coming in to pitch.
Weeeeeee.
BrianL - June 3, 2009
What, why Jak?
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
DOH!
Fantastic…. I hope Vargas isnt hurt
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
That happened quickly
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
This Oriole crew of Gary Thorne and Buck Martinez
are incorrigible.
BHP - June 3, 2009
Maybe he's been traded
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Seems likely
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Only plausible answer.
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
Weird.
Goose - June 3, 2009
I wish the manager had to announce to the crowd why a pitcher was being pulled. Only 82 pitches?
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Why is this happening?
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
3-0 Costa Rica
Awesome…
BHP - June 3, 2009
I'm sorry sir, but you must be mistaken.
The score of this game is actually 2-1 Mariners.
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Fuck me sideways, wrong blog...
BHP - June 3, 2009
Beltre is Dominican, and Luke Scott is really white.
If you have to keep score along racial lines, at least do it properly.
Eyebrows - June 3, 2009
For a control pitcher he has a shitty K:BB ratio
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Although control pitcher is usually just a nice way of saying soft throwing pussy who can't strike people out
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Greg Maddux was pretty sexy
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Greg Maddux struck out a lot of people.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
No way
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Clearly this is a Jeff bait re: Late Career Maddux
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Vargas looks fine.
Huh.
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
Maybe he's been traded
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Would be really odd if Vargas is the first pitcher to go....
Goose - June 3, 2009
Wouldn't he leave the dugout though?
Eyebrows - June 3, 2009
I'm not serious, there wouldn't be a point
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
What if they lose?
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Maybe he was thirsty
He is drinking water and seems ok…
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
RJ will start tomorrow weather permitting so says Rotoworld
Goose - June 3, 2009
3-0, good start
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Setting up the 1-2-3 DP.
lailaihei - June 3, 2009
Who exactly are the Mariner bullpen fighting off in a mountain pass?
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Those fucking Turks again.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
I feel like I should see this movie.
royalcurve - June 3, 2009
You really don't
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
I would love to see RRS take on a Turk.
katal - June 3, 2009
Okey doke.
royalcurve - June 3, 2009
I thought it was ok
Poochie - June 3, 2009
It's pretty good actually.
thewyrm - June 3, 2009
Their king was a queen
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Haters?
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
If Jak blows this
Wak’s gonna have some tough questions after the game.
Fuckmikereilly - June 3, 2009
I bet they will like "Why was Vargas pulled in the 6th?"
Actually, that seems pretty straight forward and not tough at all.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Seriously Jak?
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Okay, belt highfastballs are not okay.
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
That works.
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
That was close.
Goose - June 3, 2009
Ok not that close.
Goose - June 3, 2009
Melvin Mora has Beltre Disease
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
AIDS?
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Oh God not Luke Scott
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Stop complaining and be a man
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
I was obviously right to be worried
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Ugh
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
You are quite prophetic tonight.
Eyebrows - June 3, 2009
Bring in Jak, good call.
I hate Luke Scott.
Heydude - June 3, 2009
Jakubauskas' curveball sucks
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Yep.
lailaihei - June 3, 2009
Remember when you loved it?
Matthew - June 3, 2009
I am or was being ironic
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
I think in July we should just constantly post things we don't believe.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
The Pirates are screwed for the forseeable future.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
We really ought to resign Bedard and Beltre.
katal - June 3, 2009
I thought it was awesome and you were smart before Dave gave you the verbal beatdown of your life
Poochie - June 3, 2009
To be fair, it is his best pitch according to fangraphs.
That said, it’s not a GREAT pitch.
lailaihei - June 3, 2009
SWEET
I am so glad that Jak is in now. wooooooooo!
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
WOW
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
That blows.
royalcurve - June 3, 2009
If that were anyone but Ichiro they would have run them through.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
Anyone?
thewyrm - June 3, 2009
Vargas is contemplating the was he can eviscerate Jak
abender20 - June 3, 2009
I'm sure glad Vargas wasn't in to face the lefty.
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
HAHAHAHAHA
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Oh
Neato.
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
wow....that worked.
BrianL - June 3, 2009
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Rob Johnson????
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Well that was bad ass.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
Oh hell yes.
katal - June 3, 2009
BAD BASEUNNING
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Oooookay
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Rob Johnson loves throwing to third. Hey everyone has their thing
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Time for some Brad Bergesen Beatdown
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
I love the 'oh shit' face there running back to 3rd.
kentroyals5 - June 3, 2009
Goats!
katal - June 3, 2009
Is it weird that I was turned on by that commercial?
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
I actually grew up with the original goat renter guy in Eastern Washington.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
I love when we benefit from other players' incompetence!
Fuckmikereilly - June 3, 2009
It's all we have.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
Their weaknesses are our strengths!
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Baltimore has 9 F'ing hits!?
thewyrm - June 3, 2009
We're losing this game, aren't we?
BHP - June 3, 2009
We're one day closer to the firesale, aren't we?*
katal - June 3, 2009
MASS SUICIDE!
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
It's cool, though
I read about this 16 year old, today. Apparently he isn’t terrible.
BHP - June 3, 2009
Jose Lopez walking out to Coolio makes me want to cry in the shower.
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
It must be hard to use your computer in the shower
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
I have a "Toughbook"
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
What is it with us and new pitchers?
section331 - June 3, 2009
We haven't figured out a sufficient cheat code yet.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
We use new pitchers
Because they are better than our old ones
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
That wasn't what I meant, Sparky.
section331 - June 3, 2009
Sometimes it feels like the M's get owned by noobs on the mound don't it?
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
The Ms do not discriminate as to who they get owned by.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
No, they do not
I’m just saying…BALTIMORE?!???
section331 - June 3, 2009
SOMEtimes?
Damn near every team is using rookies, it seems, and we get our asses handed to us every time. What the hell? And against Baltimore?!?
section331 - June 3, 2009
Our offense is bad.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Whenever they announce a rookie starter against the M's I cringe.
Pretty much a superstition type reaction for me, but there you go
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
I'd start thinking it was less superstition
And more that you can see into the future.
section331 - June 3, 2009
Someone needs to get ON that shit then.
section331 - June 3, 2009
Andy Sonnanstine won the Cy Young in last year's LL BMO simulation
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Nobody cares about your fantasy league
Matthew - June 3, 2009
BMO league=fantasy team
Goose - June 3, 2009
Huh, I didn't think about that. My bad.
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
A new day, a new way...to get totally humiliated by mediocre starters.
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
It is deliciously embarrassing.
section331 - June 3, 2009
Yuni and Loafie back to back is painful.
Manzanillos Cup - June 3, 2009
Yup
It’s like a punt in football
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
Automatic 6 pitch inning
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
I enjoyed that moment of Seattle silence there as we returned from commercial.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
And that cameraman was waving when the shot was on Felix.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
WIENERS IS A BUST
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Beluga Tits, warming up?
Scoff
BHP - June 3, 2009
NOOOOOOOOOOOO
Please Wak.. no Batista. We have a tie game. We still have a chance.
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
Yeah, we should use Denny Stark!
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Or Brandon Morrow!
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Or David Aardsma!
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Or Mark Lowe!
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Or Sean White!
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Wait a minute,
each of those pitchers have a worse tRA than Batista!!
Boy, what was I thinking?!
Matthew - June 3, 2009
I wish someone with knowledge had come by to correct me from my ignorance!
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Wak was going to comment, but he's got something to do right now.
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
Most shameless promotion ever
Poochie - June 3, 2009
What was Burkey's tRA from his one inning of work?
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
5.33
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Or Jamie Burke!
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Ichiro!
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
No
We only use Brandon when we are ahead and want to lose
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
Aardsma too i guess
Fuck… do we have anybody?
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
Where is Tyler Johnson?
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Injured still?
Heydude - June 3, 2009
I thought he was better
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Rehabbing poorly
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Whew
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Batista = White Flag
Heydude - June 3, 2009
Jakubauskas needs to shave his under lip pubes
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Put your damn arms down
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
T. Rex ran like that, its super cute
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
People sure like throwing at Rob Johnson a lot
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
How bad does Rob Johnson need to be to lose his job?
thewyrm - June 3, 2009
KNOW THE FUCKING COUNT JOHNSON
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Wait, so Brian Burres and Brad Bergesen are different people?
Mariner John - June 3, 2009
Rob was soooo ready to strike out looking there!
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
I Wish I Didn't Have A Fear Of Pooping In Public Places
Supersonics1984 - June 3, 2009
Just go for it, its strangely satisfying.
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Tony Roma's Anaheim CA 2007 That Was It
Supersonics1984 - June 3, 2009
Who's stopping you?
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
How did Bergesen beat Tillman for the Jim Palmer Award?
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Useless useless useless useless useless
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Jackpot
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Oh shit
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
WHAT
Manzanillos Cup - June 3, 2009
Statement GB single. Is this a dead joke?
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
He was heading into the dugout after pitch #5.
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
Buh
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
JOHNSON!!
Matthew - June 3, 2009
I would buy you a moderately priced dinner, Rob!
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Spaghetti Factory!
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Whoa lets not go nuts here
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Mini sirloin burgers..
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
Big Daddy C with the bunt!
katal - June 3, 2009
I always believed in you Rob
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Gutierrez hasn't homered for a month
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
I would like it if he befriended a moth.
And then hit a homerun for said moth.
katal - June 3, 2009
Pipe, bong, or vap?
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Yoga flame!
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Are you talking about Lowe again?
section331 - June 3, 2009
God dammit that's not what I wanted
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Have anything to say about Branyan?
Matthew - June 3, 2009
No point since it's retarded if they don't walk him
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
....Baltimore!
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Dumbass
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Half.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Pitched around him
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Possibly shitty control.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Almost!
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Mauer.
I’d still rather have drafted Prior.
katal - June 3, 2009
Even though Mauer is destroying the league and Prior is all but out of baseball?
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
I also would have never hired Dusty Baker.
katal - June 3, 2009
Prior was a can't miss, like Strasburg.
You just don’t pass those guys up. Catchers are hard to read.
Toxicadam - June 3, 2009
I have a buddy who's a catcher, tearing up KingCo 4A pitching. Has a good shot at getting drafted in the mid-20-30 rounds.
But he says he’ll probably end up being switched to first in the minors. Any inherant reason for that? Is good catcher defense something you know immediately when you see it?
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Dunno
Could be his build or a deficiency in his movement/arm. There are a number of reasons why clubs switch guys from catcher to position player (and vice versa). Sometimes, it’s strictly because of need.
Toxicadam - June 3, 2009
Fuzz has a buddy that was a first round catcher for the Orioles a year or two before Wieters was drafted
Oops!
Robert - June 3, 2009
Brandon Snyder wasn't nothing
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
That sucks
.Taylor - June 4, 2009
It looked like he had plenty of time to throw out Johnson on that play.
thewyrm - June 3, 2009
Johnson runs well
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
No reasonable person would expect to have such a chance
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Considering that Minnesota's offense is all Morneau and Mauer,
mayhaps we should have saved the all-lefty rotation for them.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Kubel!
abender20 - June 3, 2009
I bet Minnesotians call him the "Cyclelops"
katal - June 3, 2009
Alrighty-then.
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
Walks are confusing when you stop paying attention to the at bat.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
I wonder if that's what Reggie Willits does
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
I love Gutz
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Well that didn't take long, Ichiro
Manzanillos Cup - June 3, 2009
They should probably walk Branyan here
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
They're too worried about walking him in front of Beltre
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
It'll probably work better than that one time we walked them to load the bases.
AtomicGarden - June 3, 2009
Beltre homered earlier
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Beltre-Slam coming up
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
C'Mon Beltre, make them pay.
Heydude - June 3, 2009
Swing anyway, Russ.
Make Bergesen throw a couple more pitches.
katal - June 3, 2009
I sense a bases loaded walk
kentroyals5 - June 3, 2009
Wow, there's 2, I was guessing 1 pitch line drive out
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
If the Orioles still had Chad Bradford this at bat would have no doubt to its outcome.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Who's ready to become mad at Adrian again?
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Ding ding ding
BHP - June 3, 2009
Branyon is less likely to swing at a pitchout than Adrain.
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
Which is why drains don't play baseball.
Humongo - June 3, 2009
This gives me an idea.
Humongo - June 3, 2009
Less likely than a drain? Well I dunno
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Most drains that have broken into the big leagues have just been hackers, so he's probably right
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
^Adrian. Hey, the heat affects my spelling.
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
Remember in 2007, when opposing teams would consistently IW Raul
to get to Richie, who would immediately hit a slam?
Until late August, that was a fun season.
katal - June 3, 2009
Richie was awesome in 06.
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Not the first half.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
But he was great once the team had no chance to make the postseason!
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
RETARDS SHOULD BURN
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Hitler believed this too! And he was famous!
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Sorry had to say it
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Gosh
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Damn it don't swing at that
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Don't swing at that one either
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
We're talking about Beltre, right?
I’m surprised he doesn’t swing when pitchers are warming up in the bullpen.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Beltre is a second half hitter!
Something I heard on the radio, just about broke the off button
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
How unfortunate that would have been for you.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
I sense a Beltre CHECK SWING OUT.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
I would have expected us to score more runs than this
Poochie - June 3, 2009
The future is flashing before my eyes
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Funk groundout to the pitcher.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Well that wasn't as bloody as I expected
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
That was extremely unexpected
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
WOOOO
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
I don't think we'll get much in a Beltre trade.
katal - June 3, 2009
We'll get not Beltre.
That’s nice at least.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
We can get that in about 5 months without doing anything!
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
You could get Big Papi's contract.
Toxicadam - June 3, 2009
How many balls out of the zone did he swing at there, Gameday people?
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Two
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
2
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Extras?
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Now that we suck it may be fun again
Poochie - June 3, 2009
That's what happens when you swing at fucking junk you assbeast
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
That was considerably worse than our National team's effort tonight
BHP - June 3, 2009
It sounds like Sims is used to opportunities like these being wasted.
Fin - June 3, 2009
He's a Mariners announcer
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
It doesn't matter to someone who finds themselves soooo funny
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
When you're hilarious, it's OK to think you're hilarious.
Teej - June 3, 2009
I'm not saying he's not hilarious, I'm just saying he has high self esteem, which is great
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
I wish I had the confidence to rock the dumbest hat I could find on live television.
Teej - June 3, 2009
I want to see him wearing a nacho hat one of these days
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
I hate Jeremy Hotz
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
91 mph fastball down the middle.
Groundout to pitcher. Yay for our cleanup hitter.
Manzanillos Cup - June 3, 2009
Wrong sir!
Beltre is batting third.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Well if the pitcher wasn't stading right in the fucking middle of the field ...
Humongo - June 3, 2009
Seems unfair doesn't it
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
We're the homefield. Should have had the pitcher pitch from behind third.
joof - June 3, 2009
But only for the Orioles, since we can change that rule.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
the EQC tracer people look something someone here would draw in MS paint
InSpokane - June 3, 2009
what
Humongo - June 3, 2009
There was a strange graphic on MLB.tv
InSpokane - June 3, 2009
I see we're finally exacting our revenge on Brian Roberts
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
The All Star Game doesn't even count
Poochie - June 3, 2009
And JJ is gone, worthless
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
If only Mark Lowe was good when it was expedient to be so.
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
I still don't understand why he isn't good.
Manzanillos Cup - June 3, 2009
He is. Just sometimes.
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Not enough Ks, too many BBs
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Yes, but why not enough Ks?
Seems like he can get a breaking ball over.
Manzanillos Cup - June 3, 2009
Too busy walking people.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
His swinging strike rate has plumetted
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
YOU SUCK MARKAKIS
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
You tell 'em
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Another clean inning for the Mariner bullpen!
Yeah!
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
No Dave, that doesn't sound like some runs.
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Lowe is ok sometimes
Just not his facial hair…
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
NO IT DOES NOT SOUND LIKE SOME RUNS
Poochie - June 3, 2009
To answer Sims' question, it does not sound like runs.
joof - June 3, 2009
"Does this sound like some runs?" Griffey. Betancourt. Lopez. FUCK YOU YOU SARCASTIC MAN
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
"Does this sound like runs? Griffey, Lopez, Betancourt. We'll find out"
Sounds like a running penis.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Sounds like we need some Pena-cillin
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
LAWLS
8=====>
joof - June 3, 2009
YES IT DOES SOUND LIKE SOME RUNS
Brian Floyd - June 3, 2009
I DONT HEAR ANY RUNS
Humongo - June 3, 2009
It sounds like it will give one the runs...
I’m sure that’s what he meant.
Rachmaninoff - June 3, 2009
Does this sound like runs?
Someone please answer this question for me
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
Runs in my underpants maybe
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Seriously, though
Bottom of the 8th in 2.2hrs?
Rachmaninoff - June 3, 2009
Dammit FSN, stop showing the Ichiro grand slam.
I was so happy back then.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
That's why they keep showing it.
InSpokane - June 3, 2009
So who's going to be starting on Saturday?
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
M's website says Olson.
Heydude - June 3, 2009
This is where Griffey wins the game with a homer
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Can he do that as a baserunner on 1B after a single?
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Why are we replacing our DH for defense?
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Griffey has negative UZR as a DH, apparently.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Junior is still so done.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
runs, diarrhea, penis, runs, runs
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Opposite field popup drops for a base hit!
joof - June 3, 2009
Griffey's SLG% is back over .400!
Poochie - June 3, 2009
STILL DONE AS A PLAYER
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
SWING AT EVERY PITCH
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
And now reach the black hole that is our 5-8 hitters.
Pure right-handed suck.
Manzanillos Cup - June 3, 2009
This might sound like runs
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Let's not get ahead of ourselves
BHP - June 3, 2009
Sounds like cowbell to me
Brian Floyd - June 3, 2009
You cannot spell runs with "Griffey, Lopez, Betancourt"
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Stupid n getting in the way.
joof - June 3, 2009
Even I know that, and I can't spell for shut.
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
Just missing that s.
Fin - June 3, 2009
You also cannot spell "the M's aren't going to score any runs" with "Griffey, Lopez, Betancourt"
Humongo - June 3, 2009
Which means that they are going to score some runs if my calculations are correct.
Humongo - June 3, 2009
I have consulted my other senses and this definitely doesn't smell like runs
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Correct!
BHP - June 3, 2009
Now it smells like the runs :(
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Yuni's OPS is under .600
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
That is poor
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Oh good, the meat of the order
Brian Floyd - June 3, 2009
Did we just lose the DH?
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
By pinch-running for him?
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
We lost the DH we started with...
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Only if Chavez takes the field.
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
In the 8th?
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Oh right I'm retarded
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
? what
abender20 - June 3, 2009
LATE
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
The margarita I just made was the best idea ever.
So cool and refreshing.
joof - June 3, 2009
Yet another double play for Lopez
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Good thing we pulled Griffey there for a PR.
GOD
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
13!
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Jose Lopez sucks ass.
joof - June 3, 2009
I thought you were part of the Jose Lopez fan club?
Fin - June 3, 2009
I am. =(
joof - June 3, 2009
He's terrible this year though.
I wonder if he has lost another brother.
Fin - June 3, 2009
I heard if he doesn't shape up, he's going to lose his whole family in a brutally murdered accident.
joof - June 3, 2009
Maybe the joy of having a baby brother born has the opposite effect.
Somebody needs to have sex with Jose Lopez’s mom, ASAP.
Humongo - June 3, 2009
Nope, no runs there. Thanks Dave
Brian Floyd - June 3, 2009
I hate Lopez
InSpokane - June 3, 2009
Cold beer just doesn't touch this heat
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
The gator-armed gorilla
abender20 - June 3, 2009
I will be devastated if we do not score here
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Yuni's OPS is over .600
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
But not Rob Johnson's!
Manzanillos Cup - June 3, 2009
Does Rob Johnson sound like runs?
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Rob Johnson will save us!
Matthew - June 3, 2009
If only we had a left-handed catcher
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Like Russell Branyan?
Matthew - June 3, 2009
We do, he just has slow batspeed.
joof - June 3, 2009
If only we had a catcher who wasn't a complete failure at the plate
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
He is seriously the most inept hitter I have ever witnessed
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Johnson is a waste of matter.
Fin - June 3, 2009
I'm flashing on Charles Gipson, but I'm not going to disagree with you
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
Now we're just splitting LaHairs
abender20 - June 3, 2009
See ya
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Rec'd for LaHair pun.
joof - June 3, 2009
Those died in a fiery crash
Brian Floyd - June 3, 2009
You could at least make it funny
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Rec'd for balls
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
Oh noz
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
You could have restrained yourself
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
When I was thinking of awful hitters, his name came to mind as well.
Then it was just a date with the devil.
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Any minute now
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Well at least he gave it a good try
Poochie - June 3, 2009
This is bullcrap!
section331 - June 3, 2009
Somewhere Jeff Clement just kicked a puppy
Brian Floyd - June 3, 2009
WOW
That was a terrible swing… I shouldn’t be surprised but somehow that doesn’t make it any easier.
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
I could've sworn I heard some runs for a minute there, but alas no
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Ah fuck
tootthekazoo - June 3, 2009
Jose Lopez is now tied for the Major League lead in double plays
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
This from a team that doesn't hit well
abender20 - June 3, 2009
He'd have 39 over a full season at this pace.
That’s pretty mind-boggling.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
That would require us to get 39 baserunners over the season.
joof - June 3, 2009
I think we're up to the challenge, so Loafie will have to step up.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Another 3 pitch strikeout. He's got to be due.
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
So to answer Sims' question, no
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Well, that didn't sound like runs.
More like a completely inept offense.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Does Sims Have An Alien Popping Out His Forehead?
Supersonics1984 - June 3, 2009
Hey, you're back!
I’d respond, but the site owners has told me I can’t use your shtick.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
This game would be more interesting if he did, I'll admit that
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Who'd When In A White-Off Sims Or Tony Gwynn?
Supersonics1984 - June 3, 2009
When you're in a white-off, it's important to be white.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Sims is the whitest guy in the world.
joof - June 3, 2009
They Both Seem Like The Kind Of Black Guys Who Yell Gosh Golly Jeez A Lot
Supersonics1984 - June 3, 2009
Are you saying you don't have cred as an African-American unless you have a potty-mouth?
I believe Dr. William H. Cosby would like to have a word with you.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Filth, flarn, flarn, filth
pakipaki - June 3, 2009
Alfonso Ribiero
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Please let that be accompanied by a Carlton dance gif
Brian Floyd - June 3, 2009
You think at some point, Z is going to flip out on this crappy offense?
You know, maybe take away their towels? Make a statement?
Fin - June 3, 2009
Kock over their post-game spread.
I hear that’s a great motivational technique.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
I'm gonna sidestep the obvious dick joke here
Brian Floyd - June 3, 2009
8========>
joof - June 3, 2009
Oh god.
Fin - June 3, 2009
HARPER!
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
This sounds like runs
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
How has smell and runs not been turned into a poop joke yet?
Poochie - June 3, 2009
It has
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Where was I?
Poochie - June 3, 2009
,
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/2009/6/3/898362/6-3-open-game-thread-part-2#16550400
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Didn't see the the
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Too obvious.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
It stopped being funny as soon as I hit return
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Whoops
abender20 - June 3, 2009
How was it?
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
I was so alone
abender20 - June 3, 2009
I couldn't do the time, man
abender20 - June 3, 2009
I had my belt tied firmly around the water line when Jeff cut me down
abender20 - June 3, 2009
There's been different versions, most involved stinky
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
Aardsma thinks the strike zone is located in the batter's ear apparently.
joof - June 3, 2009
This is uncomfortable
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
The mariner's offense is giving me a rash...
joof - June 3, 2009
For those in Seattle, that was a nice sunset.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
It was loverly
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Still Going In Bellingham
Supersonics1984 - June 3, 2009
"Aardsma would love to serve up a dp rite here"
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
If this goes to extra innings and Ichiro gets a hit, does his hitting streak extend to 28 games?
Matthew - June 3, 2009
No
Poochie - June 3, 2009
But it's like a whole 'nother game, isn't it?
It should count if he gets a hit!
Matthew - June 3, 2009
For someone who is a self proclaimed baseball expert
you know very little
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Baseball games are nine innings long.
If they go longer, they be counted as extra games.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
No I don't think that is how it works.
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Well, what if tomorrow Ichiro only plays the first inning and gets a hit.
Does that extend his streak to 28 games?
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Maybe you should use this as a topic for an article on Fangraphs
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Yarrrrrr
abender20 - June 3, 2009
And then we all go back to the ship fer some grog
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Would the ship be swaying in the waves?
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
I'm going to say yes because I want to know where you're going with this
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Ships aren't the only thing that sway
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Be still my heart
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Wasn't there one where he's blinking like crazy? Or am I thinking of the announcers
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
Obvious punchline day.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
I forgot how much I missed this
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
"I'm poopy"
tootthekazoo - June 3, 2009
Excuse me
that’s “I’m pooping on TV”
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
How could I have forgotten
It’s been a while since we had that discussion
tootthekazoo - June 3, 2009
That's why we should call it extra games instead of extra innings.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Yes
Humongo - June 3, 2009
If Ichiro goes to 57
He does it against the Orioles.
speeegs - June 3, 2009
FUCK YES THAT WAS FANTASTIC
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
JOHNSON!
Teej - June 3, 2009
Rob Johnson is such a phenomenal defensive catcher!
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
It's almost like we don't need Stephen Baron!
abender20 - June 3, 2009
If they draft me, I promise to sign for 1000 dollars
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Well that was unexpected
Brian Floyd - June 3, 2009
That sounds like losing some runs.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
=O
Not failure!
joof - June 3, 2009
So Rob has been having a good night
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
When doesn't he?
Humongo - June 3, 2009
I'm thinking this might be a unique experience so far
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
I hope he's enjoying it, because it does not happen often.
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Would you say that your opinion of Johnson has been swayed?
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Nope
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
You woudn't say that it has been swayed?
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Not even bowed
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
He is still a waste of space.
Fin - June 3, 2009
You now owe Coach royalties
Poochie - June 3, 2009
As well as John Cleese.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Oh wow then that happened
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
O's baserunners have been thrown out at three of the four bases.
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
Well, that couldn't of gone much better
Combs - June 3, 2009
Rob Johnson scoffs at Bryce Harper
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Kenji who?
Scrupio - June 3, 2009
Buck Martinez just said Johnson has a terrific throwing arm.
AlexM - June 3, 2009
Maybe I love Rob Johnson now
Did I just say that out loud?
section331 - June 3, 2009
It'll wear off as soon as he hits again
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Haha! Ain't that the truth?
section331 - June 3, 2009
OFFSPEED PITCH!
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
STRIKE EM OUT
Throw ’em out…
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
And that's why hit and runs are retarded
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Hit and runs with the pitcher are pretty rad
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Huff should not try to run
He’s now 0-5 this year….
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
He'll never get that elusive SB if he doesn't try.
Humongo - June 3, 2009
Luke Scott's baseball cleats look like they were made by Puma.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Extras!
Poochie - June 3, 2009
AARDSMARIFIC
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Huff sucks as a runner
Also picked off today (I can’t believe we picked off 2 gusy today)…
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
It's because he's made of cheese and butter.
section331 - June 3, 2009
Ohhhh! BBQ Chicken Quesdillas?!!! Thank You Live In Girlfriend I Choose To Live In Sin WIth.
Supersonics1984 - June 3, 2009
Sorry ladies, he's unavailable
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
....the Hell?!??
section331 - June 3, 2009
We've only just begun to live...
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
I love how this was a reply to a post about Aubrey Huff's baserunning.
Manzanillos Cup - June 3, 2009
This guy is ROY material.
.Taylor - June 4, 2009
Are you sure that's not your Mum?
pakipaki - June 3, 2009
Ichiro plates Gutz with a triple
Calling it now
speeegs - June 3, 2009
Johnson is now 7-17 in catching runners
SWEET!
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
Rob Johnson is good at all kinds of catching.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Giggity giggity
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
He was only 2-10 last year
He’s really gotten better at that throw…
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
TWINS!
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Let's go Gutzie!
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
Cedeno in no way lives up to my preconceived notions of little hitters
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
And that right there
Is why Cedeno sucks as a hitter…
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
Gutierrez!!!!!!
abender20 - June 3, 2009
SUCK IT JONES!
Goose - June 3, 2009
GUTZ TRIPLE!
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
YESSSSSS
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
Holy shit
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
Adam Jones did not in fact catch that.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Which is exciting for us.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
GUTI GUTI GUTI
ADAM JONES DOES NOT CATCH THAT BALL
BrianL - June 3, 2009
Adam Jones misplayed a triple today
Poochie - June 3, 2009
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
GUTZ MOTHER FUCKER
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
GUTZ!!!!
AlexM - June 3, 2009
I thought Franklin was up. But there he was with a hit.
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
Wooo Franklin!
That sounded like some runs!
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Adam Jones runs hillariously into the wall on that.
joof - June 3, 2009
I want to touch his goatee!!!!!
section331 - June 3, 2009
Guti guts out a triple...
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
IF YOU DO NOT SCORE I WILL BE EXTREMELY DISPLEASED
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
SQUEEZE
Poochie - June 3, 2009
BOOOOOOOOOO
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Lets go Big Sexy Muscle.
AlexM - June 3, 2009
Or do they walk him too?
AlexM - June 3, 2009
Wuuses!
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
HERE COMES TWO IBBS
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Wow, it's if they think Adrian Beltre would swing at a crappy pitch.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
He remembers Safeco being impossibly large
speeegs - June 3, 2009
Are they going to walk Ichiro AND Branyan?
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Gutz!
Walk Ichiro to get to Branyan, nice.
Heydude - June 3, 2009
Ow ow ow
I hope Jones is alive
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Guttierez's 5th career three bagger...
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
Ichiro swing at the intentional
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
Walking Ichiro for Branyan? Hmmm
joof - June 3, 2009
That intentional walk slightly reduced our WE%
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
As would this one
abender20 - June 3, 2009
There's so much that just happened there. Many talking points
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Double-Intent Walk
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
Oh shit
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Well this is an odd strategy.
Goose - June 3, 2009
Not really.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Its not, sets up the DP
Runners are meaningless..
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
Jones just earned himself
A place on ESPN’s “Not Top 10”…
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
Triple: still the most exciting play in baseball.
Outside the inside-the-park HR, I guess.
esoteric - June 3, 2009
And the triple play.
And the steal of home.
And pinch hit grand slams.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
So it is just me or does Jones look confused out there?
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
His routes are very very odd.
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
He did just jump full speed into a wall.
joof - June 3, 2009
Line drives directly over your head are the most difficult fly ball to judge
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
All up to Beltre.
Heydude - June 3, 2009
SO a Griffey walk off grand slam then?
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Endy took his place.
AlexM - June 3, 2009
No way
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Beltre triple play
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Four outs!
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
It needs to happen soon
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
No wonder he's going to end the season with 19 RBI
aguay - June 3, 2009
Interesting strategy
msb - June 3, 2009
Whaaaat?
I don’t think I’ve ever seen this move before…
section331 - June 3, 2009
I've seen it a few times
Sets up the DP, 1 run is all the Ms need so the trail runners are basically junk..
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
Weird
I’ve just never seen two consecutive walks, that I can remember…
section331 - June 3, 2009
Something out of video games.
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
You see it a few times a year.
They really didn’t have a ton to lose. A base hit was going to win the game anyway, so they might as well try for the double play.
Teej - June 3, 2009
An alien probably took over Jones body. That's why he missed it.
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
We need better hitters.
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
That walk slightly raised our WE%
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
What are we at now?
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
83.3%
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
No, I mean after you input the fact that we're the Mariners
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
83.3%
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Obvious punchline day!
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Not if you take into account who the hitters are.
lailaihei - June 3, 2009
They just took away our best hitters
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Uh...please don't hit into a dp
melenious - June 3, 2009
Walk off Grand Slam. Walk off grand slammmmmmm DO IT FUCKING DO IT.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
So it's all on Beltre
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Jesus Beltre
Talk about your make or break situation
speeegs - June 3, 2009
BELTREEEEEE
seattlecougar - June 3, 2009
SQUEEZE!
Goose - June 3, 2009
Intentional walk Beltre please.
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
Be King Awesome for me!
seattlecougar - June 3, 2009
Please be selective Adrian
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
The contempt expressed for Beltre here is awesome.
esoteric - June 3, 2009
TAKE TAKE TAKE TAKE TAKE
Goose - June 3, 2009
Good job.
Goose - June 3, 2009
So if the 2 hole is the butt what is the 3 hole?
Poochie - June 3, 2009
Left ear
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
What is the 1 hole?
Poochie - June 3, 2009
The vagina
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Wait so 3 should be mouth
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
That's what I thought
Poochie - June 3, 2009
How bout on dudes?
Poochie - June 3, 2009
The vagina tard.
joof - June 3, 2009
TAKE TAKE TAKE
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
2-0, let's go AB!
Heydude - June 3, 2009
Beltre needs to have all our RBI tonight
All 6 of them
seattlecougar - June 3, 2009
A walk here would be hilarious
Manzanillos Cup - June 3, 2009
Just get it in the air you nutbag.
Teej - June 3, 2009
It would be funny if the Orioles forgot the situation and intentionally walkd Adrian to get to Endy.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
No, he doesn't have to throw a strike, Dave.
You’re forgetting who’s at the plate.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
Good take there
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Beltre, bunt it about 430 feet.
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
Poor Beltre
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Didn't need pitch tracker to know that was a ball
bad call
seattlecougar - June 3, 2009
DON'T YOU FUCKIN DARE
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
TAKE TAKE TAKE TAKE TAKE!
Goose - June 3, 2009
Good job!
Goose - June 3, 2009
Hmm...
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
3-1!!!!!!!!!
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
TAKE YOU MAGNIFICENT RETARD
BrianL - June 3, 2009
SWING SWING SWING SWING SWING SWING SWING
Matthew - June 3, 2009
Walk!
Combs - June 3, 2009
3-1!
Heydude - June 3, 2009
TAKE AGAIN
AlexM - June 3, 2009
Should be ball 4
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
That was a strike
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
But the first strike wasn't
seattlecougar - June 3, 2009
The first strike was inside
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
TAKE TAKE TAKE!
joof - June 3, 2009
Wooha
abender20 - June 3, 2009
Oh dear God
That was close
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Full up...
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
That is NOT a ball you take.
lailaihei - June 3, 2009
Was the 3-1 pitch a ball?
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
He's been calling that pitch a strike all night...
Its a bit out of the zone though..
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
I think Beltre was afraid of swinging if he didn't have to
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
There are little tiny poo pellets in my pants
seattlecougar - June 3, 2009
Whoa calm down there buddy
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
Beltre
With his Bo Jackson impression
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
Weee
Matthew - June 3, 2009
IT SMELLS LIKE RUNS
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
YEEEHAAAAAAA
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
BELTRE! YES YES YES YES!
Goose - June 3, 2009
BELTREEEEE
abender20 - June 3, 2009
BELTRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BrianL - June 3, 2009
BELTRE!!!!!!!!
seattlecougar - June 3, 2009
BALL GAME!
M’S WIN!
Heydude - June 3, 2009
BELTRE!
joof - June 3, 2009
FUCK YEAH BELTRE!!!!
AlexM - June 3, 2009
YEA
melenious - June 3, 2009
KING MOTHERFUCKING AWESOME
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
A walk-off walk would be lame
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
ADRIAN!!!!!!!111
FUCK EVERYONE ELSE!!!!!
Teej - June 3, 2009
SUCCESS!
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
WIN!
skywaker9 - June 3, 2009
GAME!
yessss
Patrick22 - June 3, 2009
BETANCOURT JUST COCKPUNCHED BELTRE
abender20 - June 3, 2009
IF YOU WATCH A REPLAY HE UPPERCUTTED THE JUNK
abender20 - June 3, 2009
HAHA HE DID! And he kicked too!
abender20 - June 3, 2009
WOOOOOOO BELTRE
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
PLAYOFFS
Poochie - June 3, 2009
CLUTCHTRE!
joof - June 3, 2009
Beltre ends the game with the diarrhea!
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
KING AWESI
.Taylor - June 3, 2009
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
tootthekazoo - June 3, 2009
Yes.
speeegs - June 3, 2009
WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
That would of been hilarious if he kept on running.
Goose - June 3, 2009
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MEET AND BEAT!!!!!
section331 - June 3, 2009
Mike Sweeney seems afraid of properly celebrating with latin people.
Matthew - June 3, 2009
THEY COCKPUNCH
abender20 - June 3, 2009
BELTRE IS CLUTCH LET US TRADE HIM NOW
seattlecougar - June 3, 2009
Felix was kicking him!! Kick his ass Felix!!!
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
Lopez was throwing punches.
katal - June 3, 2009
SUCK IT BALTIMORE!!! SEE YOU IN OCTOBER!!!!!
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
THAT WAS AN OUT IF THEY HADN'T PULLED IN THE INFIELD!
tootthekazoo - June 3, 2009
Would've been a DP
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
Guti is fast
They’d have to get the DP to prevent the run.
seattlecougar - June 3, 2009
So this game was all Beltre.
The HR, the walkoff, and the dropped double play ball that could have turned very bad.
Eyebrows - June 3, 2009
Don't hurt him, he's finally starting to hit!!!
msb - June 3, 2009
RUN BELTRE RUN!
ThundaPC - June 3, 2009
We've got a winning streak.
2
Heydude - June 3, 2009
Lopez was punching like the sissiest little baby
BRKLN M'S - June 3, 2009
WIN STREAK. Mariners going to the playoffs 98% chance now.
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
HAHAHAHAHA IT'S 5:54 AM
chinn - June 3, 2009
I can't wait until one of our guys gets a walkoff hit
and just rounds first and keeps going until he gets to the bullpen to avoid the celebratory beatdown
tootthekazoo - June 3, 2009
Beltre tried right there.
joof - June 3, 2009
Beltre was a triple away from the cycle.
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
Fastest Yuni has run in years.
Teej - June 3, 2009
He had his arms down
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Mike Sweeney is an awkward old man.
Manzanillos Cup - June 3, 2009
Of course it was awesome Angie, he's KING AWESOME
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Wow I sure didn't see a W coming.
I had already forgiven Aardsma, then shrugged off the bases-loaded DP…. and all these reflexes were totally wrong.
ignacio - June 3, 2009
Gotta love Felix kicking Beltre in the ass repeatedly.
Congratulations! Prepare your ass for assault.
Teej - June 3, 2009
Are you sure it wasn't Gutierrez who said that
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Play it off, keyboard cat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UElbT9iy6Rg
Tony S - June 3, 2009
But we won
Keyboard cat is for embarrassing events that lead to a loss
tootthekazoo - June 3, 2009
I missed the last few games
I will keep that in mind for the losses
By the way, I haven’t seen Yuni run as fast as he did chasing Beltre all year
Tony S - June 3, 2009
No expectations!
Kermit. - June 3, 2009
Ichiro! Ichiro!
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
GRIFFEY!
Robert - June 3, 2009
Putting Brayan in the two hole looked super smart tonight.
InSpokane - June 3, 2009
I love Johjima!
Seattle Rodiners - June 3, 2009
And The Fucking Cats In The Cradle And The Silver Spoon M's Win Pour Another Blue Moon
Supersonics1984 - June 3, 2009
Speaking of cats..
I had a weird thought last night.. Could you imagine a cat saving a human who was stuck in a tree?
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
Well if that wouldn't just be the darnedest thing
tootthekazoo - June 3, 2009
How tall is Mr. Wak?
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
6'2" sez his baseball height.
msb - June 3, 2009
Does not he seem smaller. Or is it just me?
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
Must be you
msb - June 3, 2009
I'm Gonna Go Get The Papers Get The Papers I'll Check In Tomorrow
Supersonics1984 - June 3, 2009
i'll use lowercase so you don't run out of capital letters.
hope this helps.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
He should be more conservative with his capitals considering the current economic downturn
.Taylor - June 4, 2009
Remember at the beginning of this game when Jeff said that Beltre wasn't hitting for power, and then proceded to hit a double, a homerun, and got a walkoff hit?
joof - June 3, 2009
And I said Gutierrez hadn't homered in a month and then he hit a triple off the top of the wall
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
And that one time where Griffey was done and then hit 2 double and a home run.
joof - June 3, 2009
Griffey is still done, though.
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
He still hasn't homered in a month
patsfan - June 3, 2009
So everything was backwards and anti-rational
ignacio - June 3, 2009
6 hits in 2 nights?
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
Let's not forget: Vargas rules
Tony S - June 3, 2009
It's good to take a must-win game like this
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
That was a statement walk-off single
eponymous_coward - June 3, 2009
ZOMG BELTRE!!!
THAT’S A DP IF THE INFIELD’S PLAYING NORMAL YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Are you OK?
InSpokane - June 3, 2009
BETTER THAN OK!
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
Sorry to say this, but are you ever going to change the display picture on this site ?
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
What would you suggest?
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
I'm not sure at this moment.
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
Not unless something better comes along
Jeff Sullivan - June 3, 2009
How about the Cendeno picture we got from the Cubs. That totally makes sense.
joof - June 3, 2009
Ichiro would have shanked the shortstop to stop the double play.
joof - June 3, 2009
You late, dawg
tootthekazoo - June 3, 2009
My favorite part of this game was when Adam Jones jumped full speed face first into a wall.
joof - June 3, 2009
That looked like it hurt, a lot.
OlSalty - June 3, 2009
That would probably explain why it was his favorite part
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
KEY WORD IF!!
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
That was a whole bunch of fun.
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
More fun than a bag of dicks!!
patsfan - June 3, 2009
Impossible!
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Well, I'm not leaning that way.
How may dicks do you really need? A whole bag seems excessive.
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
Don't be selfish
patsfan - June 3, 2009
I learned it from Ichiro.
Sinking Away - June 3, 2009
I heard that motherfucker had like... 30 god damn dicks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbRom1Rz8OA
seattlecougar - June 3, 2009
I would say that this game was equally as fun as a bag of dicks, as that's exactly what the game thread was.
joof - June 3, 2009
It was certainly interesting, doing a quick scan through the remainder of GT, pt. 1.
msb - June 3, 2009
Could you give me a brief 2 sentence summary?
M'sin.. - June 3, 2009
Okay, I'll bite
The meaning of life is everything revolves around death. Beltre hit a HR and a game winning single in the bottom of the 9th.
Tony S - June 3, 2009
8===========>
joof - June 3, 2009
Bingo.
msb - June 3, 2009
Beltre's, of course
.Taylor - June 4, 2009
Rob Johnson's interview make me want to not hate him
gregrabble - June 3, 2009
Why were they interviewing Rob Johnson of all people?
.Taylor - June 4, 2009
Why is it that you jump in to reply so late after the fact?
Jeff Sullivan - June 4, 2009
Why did you reply 2 minutes after I commented?
.Taylor - June 4, 2009
Because Jeff reads all the comments on this site
seattlebruin - June 4, 2009
Yes he does
.Taylor - June 4, 2009
It seems like more normal behavior than yours
Jeff Sullivan - June 4, 2009
You're probably right
.Taylor - June 4, 2009
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