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10/28: Open World Series Game 2 Thread


C.J. Wilson

#36 / Pitcher / Texas Rangers

6-1

210

L

L

Nov 18, 1980



Matt Cain

#18 / Pitcher / San Francisco Giants

6-3

245

R

R

Oct 01, 1984


If Matt Cain isn't the guy who got Lincecum on the chronic, I'll eat a big foam hat.

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Ozzie Guillen wouldn't of taken Vlad out and says he doesn't care about the defense.

Other than that, I can’t understand a goddamn word he is saying.

I think he’s drunk.

What on earth made them think it would be a good idea to hire him?
Nah, he's just got a case of the venezuelans.
Didn't he have a hand in trading Carlos Lee for Scott Podsednik? Or was that all Kenny Williams?

Perhaps I’ve underestimated how much he cares for contact+speed.

I wonder if Nelson Cruz got into baseball late as a kid.

He was 17 when Vlad had his first good season.

Natch.

Josh Hamilton speaks out against the Reefer Madness gripping AT&T Park

Get over it Josh.

It’s not even worth the mention, it’s not like they were throwing joints at you (they wouldn’t waste good weed).

Young ruffians smoking marijuana? Well I never!
I can't believe how excited I am for this. I'm not sure why I am, but this is fun.
Did anybody else see this?

Scummy or sardonic? I think a little of both.

This is a bar outside of AT&T Park, by the way
I need a fake ID with the name Josh Hamilton on it
I think its funny as long as its in San Francisco.
As opposed to where?
Dallas-Fort Worth? Any other city whose team isn't currently playing Josh Hamilton in the World Series?
OK I kind of see it now.

I didn’t find it very funny or overly offensive. Just, I don’t know… relevant?

On the wagon drug abuser, alcoholic, etc? I'd say.
I think it would be funnier if it was someone I hate instead of someone I feel little ill will towards.
Don't get me wrong - I really like the guy, and find him amazing as a human being.
I like Josh Hamilton.

I love jokes about Josh Hamilton’s alcoholism and cocaine addiction.

If I saw Josh Hamilton at the beach, I would go to the hardware store and buy some white spray paint, then come back
The two shouldn't be exclusive.

RICHARD PRYOR.

He is amazing but I guess I'm kinda sick of hearing about him.

I think I just found why it’s not that funny to me.

Have you seen that ESPN "Homecoming" series?

The episode about him is pretty cool, but yes, he plays a bit holier than thou (to quote Thingray in a seperate discussion) about his life.

I haven't but if I saw it on my guide I'd probably press the page button.
It was actually pretty nice.

A worthy view.

If he's actually in recovery he'll laugh it off.

That’s what recovery is; adapting to life.

Of this I know.

Perhaps that’s why I enjoy him. I assume he would laugh at the sign in question.

I play guitar.

Metal, jazz, whatever. Taught professionally for awhile, until school hit.

Just forwarded it to you.

Fucking Hotmail seems to have turned it green, somehow. Fuck. Tell me if that shows on your copy.

Is it bad that I've never heard of Adam Lambert?
No, he's not that good.
Consider yourself one of the lucky few.
Well, too late now.
One way or another, your mind is destined to be invaded by bullshit in this, the information age.

Unless you’re on life support and have clumsy visiting friends.

CJ Wilson's electric flow is out of control right now.
I really want this series to go the entire stretch, but I think the Rangers are already done.
Actually the Rangers are guaranteed at least two more games after tonight
NO SHIT??! Fuck, I'll bet it might rain some time this week in Seattle.
Ian Kinsler always looks concerned.
Ken Rosenthal should never wear a bowtie.
That Knothole Gang thing - 125 fans at a time get to watch the game for up to three innings for free through the bullpen wall - sounds like a good way to create a huge civil disturbance.
Or make the bullpen guys VERY happy.
Has Cody Ross been canonized yet?
ROSS IS BOSS
Well at least Buck's run out of Golden Gate Bridge facts.
Thank you for the history lesson, Mr. McCarver.
These two men make me want to go completely deaf.
Gee-are-deli square, fuck yeah chocolates.
Yay another Justin Smoak shoutout.
Shame Vlad's not out there again.
I had a hilarious argument with my friend about how he would never bench Vlad because of his defense

and then not ten minutes later, he misplayed the Cody Ross ball to prove me exactly right

I think Lookout Landing would be much better if we periodically posted 1000x1500 pictures of busty, bikini-clad women during slow moments of the game.
Without subject lines, of course.

Wouldn’t want those to get in the way of the ladies.

Salma Hyatt
I hear it's nice to lay up in there every once in a while.
It's called Deadspin.com!
No, that's for penises.
You can't spell deadspin without penis.
That's what Favre said.
HOLY SHIT YOU ARE RIGHT
I can't tell if you're genuinely impressed or if I'm beating an incredibly dead horse here.
Genuinely impressed
MLB TV users,

What happens during commercial break? I think it would be awesome to hear players remarking on the game, coaches talking to players, player/coach interviews, etc. Does that happen, or does it merely say “commercial break in progress?”

The latter

With some MLB.com ads.

Sometimes it'll be a bit late going to 'commercial break in progress' and you'll hear announcers chatting

but not very often.

That's too bad.

The last time I was in a Mariners’ suite, there was the option of switching between radio and TV broadcast, and during commercial breaks, you could hear the chatter. It was awesome that I could switch the audio as soon as Rizzs and Red came on.

For that matter...

Why don’t MLB teams rent out their suites for WS viewing events, with little perks like that included.

Right??!!
EXTRA REVENUE.
Not to mention a great night out for fans of teams who didn't make it,

as well as perhaps a cheaper chance to attain the suite experience. Great idea. Seriously – email the Ms.

Just may. I do need a damn job, and they are incredibly inept at oh-so-many things.
Seriously. I'll back you up with an email of my own.

Actually a wonderful idea.

They do it for home fans for when their team is on the road – why not do it for the WS even if your team isn’t in it? What’s the worst? Not a sellout? You’re still making money and entertaining many, many people. I rec your idea, sir.

Thanks. Gimme an address and I'll shoot it off right now.

I think you popped my ‘rec’ cherry. Shocked they hadn’t thought of it.

Go to the main Seattle site and,

Aww, shit – hold on…

...

fanfeedback@mariners.mlb.com

Sending now.

I take it from your general demeanor you know how to be professional. What’s your real name? I’m Trip Holtgrewe, btw.

Kevin Schumacher (Ess, in music).
Wow - I have a few connections there.

I’ll see what I can do. Great email.

Excellent.

Consulting on something like this—even for a small fee—would look fantastic on my resume and would probably be pretty fuckin’ fun.

I would definitely get in on this sort of thing.
Working on my own - I'll be getting back to you.
Don't give anything away. I'll send you the e-mail I sent right.... now.
I just recently observed that this series might extend beyond this game, but the Rangers look outmatched.
It's baseball. The Giants might not score another run all series.
I'll bet a free night of drinking at my bar to the first person to take this bet.

In return, I want to ride on a unicorn.

Matt Cain needs the chronic so he doesn't murder his entire offensive lineup for lack of run support.
Fortunately, it's pretty easy to get it legally in California.
Apparently available in the stadium if you know the right people.
Or if you just say 'anyone got dat sticky-icky!?' moderately loud.
I thought that only worked if you were named Snoop.
Works in every Cali stadium, especially the Coliseum.
Is Ron Washington ever not chewing sunflower seeds?
I think it is an in game substitute for the Winston cigs he usually smokes.
Given previous addictions, I'd say it's a good alternative.
Yeah, where are the crack-dealers with their signs proclaiming "Ron Washington smokes for free!"
Trying to find more crack, I assume.

Signs are expensive.

Gotta keep those jaws goin' :)
BTW, Timmy is into the chron cause he went to fuckin' UW.

Dollars to dimebags he bought off the Ave once or twice when his dealer had to re-up.

Even when I was active in my addiction I would never trust the crackpots in the Ave...

That place has gotten even scarier in the past 15 years…

Seconded. And my, you should email me.
Me?

Gimme your addy. And from the thread above, let’s find a place to pitch the M’s on that idea.

You too, it's in my profile.

But I initially meant Ambrosia regarding past addiction stuff.

Been there, done that.
I go to UW.

And I’m a bigger guy, so I almost enjoy walking down the Ave after getting drunk. Those people are insane, and it’s always the same people.

The two kids with the dogs don't scare me, they just creep me out. Like the Mona Lisa...

They eyes just keep followin’ you.

Did you go the U?
EXPLOSIVE RENTERIA
How I loved watching that ball fly!
Did we put up a second thread?

The action just died in here.

Did Ross keep Hamilton from moving to 3rd by using his face?

Looked like he kept the ball in front of him by using his head..

Yep it hit him in the face.
I think I have a man-crush on the little guy..
God I wish I had TV...
I wonder if Hamilton will relapse after his failed attempt to overcome Cain tonight..

(this has probably been said before..)

If it has I haven't seen it.
Was that joke (Co)Cain?

I’m confused. Cocaine?

She don't lie. She don't lie. She don't lie.
She said, "no, no, no."
Holy shit it's the seventh inning already
We're going to be done with God Bless America before the two hour mark.
Be thankful it's not Mariah - this would be a five hour game.
Oh my god, I can't stand these men talking about catchers and pitchers.

I’m going to mute it and let my four year-old son commentate.

The anecdotes from his life and experience are likely to be infinitely more interesting.
That's it for straightedgeracer?
str8edgeracer
Thank goodness Mr. McCarver is here to tell me what I just watched.

Otherwise I’d be so lost.

p.s. Fox? we don't really need to watch folks work their blisters.
Was it really necessary Fox for you to zoom in on the blister?
Went to get some Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and the Giants score.

I will be eating CTC for the rest of the series.

I went out and got a beer at the store while the Giants were scoring.

Looks like I’ll have to take one for the team.

I like your charge better.
It is a great responsibillity that has been handed down to me.
With great responsibility comes great drunkenness.
I'm on holiday from tomorrow afternoon 'til Wednesday and I intend to be as responsible as possible in that span.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?
Oh, fine.

Go on about your life being all responsible. Don’t blame me if you land an awesome woman and great future.

I'm kind of afraid you didn't get your own joke there kev.
Oh, I wouldn't have written it if I didn't get it.

I fear too many new people here don’t get my self-deprecating humor.

It's always hard to tell with you.

You’re a man of mystery.

No, I'm a fucking idiot with a decent sense of humor and big heart.

Apparently a dangerous combo.

I believe you can do us all proud.

I am in the opposite boat; test tomorrow and Saturday. But Saturday night I’m going to be very responsible.

I breathed in air and the Giants scored

I think I’ll continue to breathe for the rest of the series

I was superstitious and the Giants scored.

I think I’ll continue to be superstitious during all future sporting events.

I have not stopped drinking and the Giants have not stopped scoring.
OH snap - the sky is falling.
We are watching Giants' baseball, so it's never easy.
Depends - Where is Alyssa Milano?
I think she's either at the Sounders' pro shop or on washed up actress island.
She's a cookie.
I prefer my cookies coming with viral warnings. Wait...
At home watching the game, apparently

and occasionally adding the Twitter hashtag #BitterDodgerFanTweet

Goddamnit Renteria he was nailed.
I'd like to see someone with a real cannon for an arm.
Really?

I was just doing a GIS for "X-Buster"
You picked the best one!
And none of us ever got laid again.
You were getting laid before MM3?
I miss the way your mom folded my laundry.
Actual trivia team name last night

Your Mom Is A Sometimes Food

Okay, that's pretty creative!
Cookie Monster knows what the fuck is up.

And when Dad’ll be out of town on business.

I'm lost...
"cookies are a sometimes food"

is Cookie Monster’s PC update to “C is for Cookie”

Ahh. Whoosh.

I’m ashamed. What with my four year-old and all.

Fuck that shit.
I could have sworn this was just an internet rumor.
Well, if you want to believe the internet.

Wikipedia

In a June 19, 2008, appearance on The Colbert Report, Cookie Monster again explained that “Cookies are a sometimes food.” He also attempted to eat Stephen Colbert’s Peabody Award. Colbert had asked agitatedly why Cookie Monster had “abandoned the pro-cookie agenda” and thus caused fruit to become the favorite snack of American children, according to a study Colbert had heard. Colbert criticized Cookie Monster for not wearing a cookie lapel pin. Cookie Monster also claimed to have “crazy times during the ’70s and ’80s”, referring to himself as “the Robert Downey, Jr. of cookies.” After eating a cookie to prove he still likes cookies, Cookie Monster asked if the Peabody Award, a round medallion on a small pedestal, was a cookie. When Colbert returned to speak to Cookie Monster at the end of the show, the award had disappeared and Cookie Monster was wiping his mouth with a napkin.
And now I don't need to pay for the movie.
I LOVE sidearm pitchers.

I am simply mystified with their motions.

I really like them, too.
It's SO danged fun to watch!
Aw shit here comes Cody Ross.
Cody Ross: feared offensive threat to be pitched around at all costs.
Mark Lowe is going to save the day!
I hope not.

How many runs does Wilson give up?

Mark Lowe of the 40.5 ERA in the WS!
Holland looks like he's on the verge of tears.
MARK LOWE!!!!!!!
I don't like how Texas has more cool players than the Giants.
Melt down time.
This sure is a heck of a time to test out Mark Lowe
HAhahah Texas little did you know Cliff Lee and Mark Lowe were gong to fuck you over in the World Series.
Jack knew.
Jack "Machiavelli" Zduriencik
Stellar pitching acumen by the Rangers bullpen right here

Just like the old days!

Mike Maddux will solve everything.
Mariners!
GO MARINERS

RUIN THOSE RANGERS FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Those are some great shots of the Rangers dugout.
Lefty strike to a righty?
Gameday says legitimately on the corner.
Well, Gameday knows better than me.
That was a pity strike.
Really Renteria?

That big of a reaction to that pitch?

Jon Daniels looks immensely bored.
Jon Daniels looks like he wants to puke.
Rangers ownership looks a tad constipated at the moment
Ahahahahahahahahaha
GIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIANTS!
wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!
:' ( Lowe
Imagine if he was doing this in our uniform.

One the one hand, Yay World Series.
On the other hand, get him the hell off the mound already. Out of pity.

Aw Mark Lowe

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE RENTERIA

thanks mariners!

for giving the rangers lowe :)

Nice jump on that Michael Young.
I love this inning more than the 5th inning of last night's game. Love it hard.
Well now we can sign Mark Lowe back.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL

No returns

More like if they don't want it we'll take it.
Lowe not Leuke
Does anyone know where to find WE for the series?

assuming the Giants win, of course.

Fangraphs will have it for a by-game basis but I don't know about series long.
Yes I meant series-long.
Best thing I can suggest is adding up all the games.

Maybe there’s something else that’s less tedious though.

Hovering my cursor over a link and clicking is an appropriate amount of labor for me.
This made me look up the game.

That last hit jumped the WE by 0.7. But man, with Wilson coming in, it seems like it is actually so much more.

No take-backsies!
So Justin Smoak

is going to become the next Babe Ruth and the Rangers fall under the modern version of ‘the curse of the bambino?’

I can only hope.
The bullpen looked cooler with Romo and Wilson.

Get out of there Mota.

Way to use Alexi Ogando in yesterday's blowout, Washington
HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH!

Game 6. Funny.

Triples alley!
Well that sucks for the Rangers.

Vlad would’ve had that one.

19 RUNS IN TWO GAMES BITCHES
19 runs by San Fran so far this series.
Giants are a HR away from hitting for the cycle in this inning!
They already walked for the cycle.
Meltdoooooooooooooooooooown!
Chunks Ahoy in the pen.
"The Giants are winning by pitching again -- but not theirs"
I can't believe Tim McCarver said something kind of funny
Oh, he says lots of funny things if you like dumb people like kevin_ess.
Fangraphs thinks the Giants have already won.
OK, how cool would it be

to be a Giants fan, in that stadium, right now. I’d like to know how that feels. Someday.

Tommy Hunter warms up and gets loose by trying to stand up.
@ StoneLarry Quick, Jack, call Jon Daniels. I have a feeling he wants Lueke back.
ESPN headlines for tonight:

go

Cain you beleive it?
Currently it's More Than Able.
He Cain. He saw. He conquered.
Cain is Candy Before Halloween.
Yes, Joe, remind us now of how resilient the Rangers are.

They are the carbon nanotubes of MLB.

Ron Washington: "Damn, I knew I should've started Vlad today!"
I fucking abhor these post-game interview questions
So how do you feel about the game thread?

Are you happy with your performance tonight? Did La Nina play any effect into the way you responded tonight?

When did Fox decide a baseball game wasn't enough in the World Series?
When they first bid enough to get the rights to air the World Series

1996, I believe it was.

The Mayans were off by 6 years.

I hated McCarver and Buck before I even liked baseball. I was like 13 and I was still intelligent enough to know that they were just talking heads. And I didn’t get the euphemism “talking head” at that age, either. Oh god why?

Bwahaha
d_a_cameron RT @PeteAbe: In the original Taco Bell ad, the kid was holding his stomach and crying and Ron Washinton said, “You’re fine, keep eating.”
In a "Sixty Minutes" interview, a former exec said they artificially inflated prices just so they wouldn't scare consumers off.

i.e. they can still turn a profit with a 49 cent burrito. Ewwwwwwy.

Didn't see the game.

Any comical/informative summaries?

The Rangers can't hit NL pitching and the Giants make things happen when runners are in scoring posistion.
I couldn't watch either, but the box score indicates that Texas must have a lousy bullpen, or at least

relied on the lousy pitchers in their bullpen. Nice. I hope they don’t come back from this and I hope this convinces Cliff Fucking Lee to go to New York.

I didn't get to see as much as I wanted, but most of what I saw was simply one team completely focused and overpowering.

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