ALCS Game 3 Open Thread
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 4:30 PM PDT
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PrintRangers (Cliff Lee) at Yankees (Andy Pettitte), 5pm (TBS)
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Cliff Lee win of the ALCS
Poison kills 80 children in Uganda. Damn you, Brett Michaels! Damn you!
Loved the T-Shirt the Phillies fan has on that was a Cliff Lee Phillies jersey with extra letters taped on to say HALleeDAY
Poison kills 80 children in Uganda. Damn you, Brett Michaels! Damn you!
well, my boss is away on vacation . . .
so, if I can get a ticket, i’d go to the game. Not sure about everybody else though
So, if you get to go to the game. Are going to be just observing as a baseball fan, or actually risking life and limb and pulling for the Phillies?
or root for the Expos, confusing everyone
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That’d be him.
I was going to use a “Dodger SF is screaming at the top of her lungs, mad at the world, bc they didn’t use Casey Candale as a pinch hitter” reference.
But oh well.
Candaele’s mom played in the AGPL. Thanks, Topps!
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean, they’re always crying and stuff.
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Oct 18, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
And there's no crying in baseball
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Did Bryn Smith strike out at Bryn Mawr?
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 18, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
At this point, i cheer for players I like
As I don’t like anyone on the Giants team, my choice is easy: i will cheer for Cole Hamels because he’s hot now that he’s sporting some facial scruff.
Just so long as you draw the line at
you-know-who.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 18, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Could be, could be
With no nose, the catcher’s mask would be a comfortable fit.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 18, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Absolutely outstanding.
Leading the league in OMGs || Proud owner of a Chad Billingsley Real Doll
Brian Wilson has facial scruff too.
Poison kills 80 children in Uganda. Damn you, Brett Michaels! Damn you!
He's also a tool.
Yet not hot, like Evan Longoria.
Leading the league in OMGs || Proud owner of a Chad Billingsley Real Doll
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=5700314
Based on information compiled from various sources, all of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity because Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti wants to announce the entire staff at one time once it’s finalized, it appears that Jeff Pentland is the front-runner to become the hitting coach, that pitching coach Rick Honeycutt and Ken Howell will return and that Larry Bowa, the team’s third-base coach for the past three seasons under Joe Torre, won’t be back.
good news everybody!
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
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Seriously though
According to a source with knowledge of the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter
If it’s that sensitive, don’t fucking talk about it!
Poison kills 80 children in Uganda. Damn you, Brett Michaels! Damn you!
But it's just THAT important
The public has a right to know!
by Michael White on Oct 18, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Question
Who are the top 5 starting pitchers in Dodger franchise history?
I tend to list them as Drysdale, Koufax, Sutton, Hershiser, Fernando.
But, I’m not here to ask about the list.
My question is, IF Fernando is #5, in all his 173 victory glory, would the next great Dodgers pitcher need to beat that number to pass him on this list? More importantly, even if said pitcher does pass his win total, would he need to throw a no-hitter to gain the appropriate acclaim with Dodger fans?
Poison kills 80 children in Uganda. Damn you, Brett Michaels! Damn you!
You’d have to be pretty damn good/special/unique to surpass the level of acclaim Dodger fans have for Fernando.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
As good as Hershiser is
Dazzy Vance would rank above him as one of the top 5 best pitchers in Dodger history.
2010 Town and Country car ad.
http://forums.commercialsihate.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8450&PN=1
Makes no damn sense.
After reading the comments, the commercial makes a lot more sense.
Well, it doesn’t, but now I see why it doesn’t make any sense at all.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 18, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
im gonna get this
http://www.fathead.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/shane-victorino/
and put the head in my toilet.
Alexander Hamilton says
Who?
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 18, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
the Monday Morning Podcast by Bill Burr?
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Rangers have scored 6 runs in the first innings of the ALCS
Yankees have scored 7 runs total.
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1000 gold 10 silver and 99 copper
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
http://www.accessorizeyourvehicle.com/
by nolander on Oct 18, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
My 1000 gold is probably worth more real money then that
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
http://www.accessorizeyourvehicle.com/
woops spoke too soon
man inflation has hit Azeroth HARD
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
http://www.accessorizeyourvehicle.com/
I didn't
Then again, I still don’t know what it means.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
lmao!
It’s a drink only IVdown could love.
I got a shoutout in a post, I don’t even care if it was a shot, hahaha.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Kelly told me he always “catches”
:)
by keithc13 on Oct 18, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Also, glad to see I'm not the only guy who isn't a jerk and wouldn't take the gf/wife to see something they wanted to some of the time
Of course no one gives Phil shit for that though, lol.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I know that good has scored more points than evil, but I couldn’t tell you the ratio
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
see I gave it the college try once
but it’s just so, well you know my motto, but it seems universally accepted amongst guys as a thing for guys to do and talk about
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Live drafts are quite the bonding experience
If all 20 members of my league did not show up for my death party, I’d be disappointed.
Is he putting himself into an Elite class of playoff pitchers?
I know he is awesoke, but should he be recognized as one of the All Time Great Playoff performers?
Sure
but he’ll probably need a ring to complete the ascension.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Whatever the ring is in
Lee could probably hit it from 120 feet.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I asked the autographed baseball question earlier because of an ad I heard on the radio for a baseball autographed by Brett Gardner.
I was shocked at the price. It’s not stupid high, but it is high.
I could see a Kershaw ball going for 2-3 hundred. It’s not a question of if the average person will pay that, it’s if one guy with a lot of disposable income.
by regfairfield on Oct 18, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
What is Todd MacFarlane up to these days? I assume the market for terrible comics isn’t as rich as it once was.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I was wondering more along the lines of what is the retail value?
The Brett Gardner ball was $69.99.
I’m not sure if I caught a Brett Gardner HR, I’d let him sign it.
That seems reasonable. Gardner’s gonna be around for a while.
by regfairfield on Oct 18, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember in the early 90s
when collecting was all the rage and people were buying autographs and comics, checking Becketts waiting for a return on their investment. My dad bought the Death of Superman, and I had it out of the plastic in under ten mins. He was fairly upset,
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Had a co-worker
during the era quit work as a programmer and become a full time comic book trader. That did well for a few years then kaboom.
Ever since my family went broke in Tulip Mania back in the 1600s, we’ve avoided jobs that involve speculating.
by Bob Timmermann on Oct 18, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
it always seems when I've got a good response
bob is writing a better one
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
i can’t imagine how someone saw that fad rising and said “yeah, this one’s gonna last”
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
How many people are gonna regret that they spent 150 bucks on an epic mount?
by regfairfield on Oct 18, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont know what that is
but I imagine in about twenty years you’ll hear about comic book arsonists, trying to make their damn book rare already
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
A World of Warcraft thing.
I’m waiting for my peers to move out of their house so their Mom throws away all their baseball cards.
by regfairfield on Oct 18, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
25
Its 25 dollars.
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
http://www.accessorizeyourvehicle.com/
so purrrrty
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
http://www.accessorizeyourvehicle.com/
Someone always thinks whatever fad
is the latest fad will be the one to last. Bag holders we call em. Soon we will call them Glen Beckers
I want to start trading commodities. I hear there’s a market in Orange Juice
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
So, I shouldn’t have put everything I have into gold at $1300?
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
I don’t think cash4gold is gonna give you your money back
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
TBS showed the State Farm “hot tub” commercial. My question is: Are these guys homeowners? Or are they renters?
Could be condo I guess, but a broken window seems too small an incident to call your insurance rep.
Then again, girl from 4E plus hot tub.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
One of em asks for a sandwich.
They might be a bunch of broke dicks and don’t have money to get it fixed.
I would assume a broken window would be under the deductible.
by Bob Timmermann on Oct 18, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
My deductible is $1000
That would be a hell of a window
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
That hot tub is going to add to their premiums.
by Bob Timmermann on Oct 18, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Swisher really working on a case of lip cancer
Hope he enjoys it.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
By the looks of his wife
Swisher seems to be enjoying a lot.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
dipping?
I saw Lincecum doing that the other day.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Just when I thought
his teeth couldn’t get uglier.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Cliff Lee this postseason
That walk to Tex snapped a string of 81 straight postseason batters without a walk for Lee, dating back to Game 5 of the 2009 World Series
Jon Miller said
Penelope Cruz got some action and everything’s okay. Go Rangers!
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Header fail
Those are Lee’s numbers this postseason
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
that was really annoying...
…Texeira struck out like 3 times in that at-bat….I’m not even a Rangers fan and I’m all worked up…maybe it’s cuz we could’ve witnessed something really special (still can…but even more rare…)
I was not aware that was a TV station. Google doesn’t turn up anything, where are y’all reading this?
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
its the new name for PAX right?
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Want to own some Dodgers history?
Kirk Gibson is selling his equipment from the ’88 World Series.
Why sell it?
Why doesn’t the Hall of Fame want the ’88 stuff?
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
I'm sure the HOF would love to have it
but it is Gibson’s to do with what he wishes.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
you almost were dead on
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
I thought he did right there, so close
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/files/oracle/discussion/2010_minor_league_translations_zmle/
The MLEs for the 2010 season using Zips is out.
The centerfielder for Texas
has never done anything to demonstrate that he’s less than 100% focused on baseball.
by Michael White on Oct 18, 2010 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I hope so, or else my joke doesn’t make any sense
by Michael White on Oct 18, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I root for Hamilton
Just pointing out how much shit Kemp got for “going Hollywood” compared to Hamilton who was photographed doing blow off the tits of a coed.
by Michael White on Oct 18, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s because she was better looking than Rihanna.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't anyone would have kept
bringin up going Hollywood if the man had played like Josh Hamilton.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
He did
Considering the incident I’m referring to happened in 2009 when Hamilton posted a wOBA of .321 (Kemp posted a wOBA of .323 this year.)
Of course, I’m just goofing off here and it’s not really a fair comp. Also, the Kemp bashing was mostly a local story and Hamilton could have gotten just as much shit in Texas last year as Kemp got in LA this year, I have no idea.
by Michael White on Oct 18, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn't that whipped cream
not coke? Speaking of whipped cream and other delights, I do miss 12" album covers.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Does it ruin your fun if I tell you she was pregnant when they shot that Herb Alpert cover?
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
No
It simply explains the glow on her face.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I remember when Cliff Lee couldn't K his mother
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
and now he can K all of our mothers.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I just called my Mom and asked her.
“Mom. Could Cliff Lee strike you out?”
“Heavens no. That is the silliest thing I’ve ever heard. I’d take him yard.”
by keithc13 on Oct 18, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
that was
epic. nice job Keith, you get a rec.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
well then
just pass it along
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Has our lord and savior jeter done a goddamn thing this post season?
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Oct 18, 2010 7:10 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
he missed
his last virgin bloodbath
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeter had a pair of doubles in Game 1. I believe he’s reached base safely in 21 straight playoff games.
by Bob Timmermann on Oct 18, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Especially since Lee (97 pitches) might only pitch through the 7th
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd have bet you alot of money four years ago that
Cliff Lee would not be the best of that group
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
apparently
the Nationals are planning on entering the Leestakes
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
Per Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com:
MLB pitchers in history with 10+ K for 3 straight postseason starts:
Bob Gibson
Cliff Lee
Close
From 1963 & 1965 WS, Koufax K totals
15
8
9
10
10
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
So has anyone
K’d 8 then 9 then 10, now that is fucking awesome
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
any other Ranger
is safe
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I expect the lead to White Christmas can sing
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I have no musical ear at all
I have no idea what a good singer is
by Michael White on Oct 18, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Full disclosure
Neither do I. But I know what makes my ears hurt.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
and I would have not liked her performance regardless of her relations. :)
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup. I was out 5 minutes into the 2nd quarter
by Michael White on Oct 18, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
DeSean Jackson getting killed hurt me.
Not that I didn’t score from him, but he had 19 points in the first quarter. He goes down, and Kolb makes it rain throwing the ball to Maclin, who my opponent had.
by Michael White on Oct 18, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
When you hear me sing, just remember I'm great no matter anyone else is saying
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Damn straight. Just follow me in karaoke and you’ll be fine :)
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of music documentaries
I finally got around to watching The Promise, the making of Bruce Springsteen’s Darkness on the Edge of Town album. Just an oustanding piece of film. Lots of great old footage.
What the shit was that overhead angle?
I’m glad I got to see that sick Cliff Lee pitch…
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
floating camera
could do without it.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
10 K games in the postseason
All-time:
5
Bob Gibson (all WS), Big Unit (3 DS, 1 LCS, 2 WS), Cliff Lee (2 DS, 2 LCS, 1 WS)
4
John Smoltz (1 DS, 1 LCS, 2 WS), Mike Musinna (3 LCS, 1 WS)
3
Sandy Koufax (all WS), Jim Palmer (2 LCS, 1 WS), Josh Beckett (2 LCS, 1 WS)
Plus eight guys with 2 games.
I would consider a Blackhawks “Griswold” jersey, from Christmas Vacation. But I shamefully forgot the number. I want to say 9.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
They must have a good VP of common sense :)
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
In the 9th inning, Ehmke faced hitters with the name of Hack, Kiki, Riggs, Charlie, Footsie, and Chick.
by Bob Timmermann on Oct 18, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I never went through with my plan to write an old-timey game recap this season. I might have to do something this offseason to rectify that base ball mistake on my part.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
one of great games in history is taking place
much more impressive then no hitting punchless braves
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
What about the league-leading offense of the Reds?
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn’t strike out as many, and did the Reds really have a better offense when factoring in the pitching spot?
by Michael White on Oct 18, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I am on board with considering tonight’s game better than Halladay’s no-no. I just wanted to be a dick and correct Phil. :)
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Well if fails when it was
a good Red offense compared to the pathetic Brave offense. I blame not seeing the game on my dementia
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
My brain has still not gotten that postseason series right
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
he is making this look way too easy
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
I would
plenty of time for rest in 2.5 weeks.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Must go back out
and continue to pitch even if they get a baserunner.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Saying Cliff Lee isn’t a power pitcher is something of a misnomer. Dude is PAINTING corners at 93. That is incredible for a control freak.
Yeah, I never understood why he is considered more thumber than strikeout guy. Dude throws 93. That’s not soft.
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
Even in 2008 he wasnt striking out people in insane amounts
I’m pretty sure his k numbers have just skyrocketed, though it might just be his K/BB ratio.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Will Vlady ever get a big postseason hit?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Well my dad the Yankees fan had already written this game off
so at least he was prepared. And probably even as impressed as I am.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Lee K rate has moved from 5.8 at
age 27 to 8.0 at age 31.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
So there's still hope for Eric Stults?
by Michael White on Oct 18, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
He has 20 CG in his career
saying he likes to complete what he starts is being generous ? No?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
He's got nothing on Doc
That guy doesn’t ever want to give up the ball.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
He has 17 of those from 2008-2010
Only Halladay (27) has more.
CC 14
Greinke 10
Felix 10
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess in todays world that
is impressive
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
IP per start 2008-2010
Halladay 7.48
Lee 7.18
Only ones above 7
CC is at 6.997
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't forget about Monk
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Oct 18, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He was. There was some talk on Twitter that it’s either because he’s ready, or Lee’s going back out.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I am a fan. I enjoy his perspective, and he’s funny.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
same here
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he is good. I like both he and Darling.
Not a big fan of EJ in the baseball booth, but whatev
Agreed
I prefer EJ in studio, where he is awesome.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Darling is a homer, but I like EJs voice. Reminds me of the NBA playoffs.
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
He’s a homer for who?
No Mets, Expos or A’s in this postseason
by Michael White on Oct 18, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Ryan looks happier today then the other day
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I didn’t notice a cocktail, although maybe he was pulling out a flask :)
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
No
Need to win twice anyway, and he has never pitched on 3 days.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I see what you did there, Girardi!
“Let’s get Lee out of the game. I’m putting in Robertson. We’ll give up 4, but they’ll pull Lee to save him and we’ll have the top of the order against their mopup guy”.
Yankees have the Rangers right where they want them
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
Other then one inning the Rangers have totally outplayed the Yankees
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Hey Phil
Even though I picked the Rays over Twins, do I still get points for picking 5 games?
:)
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
Soccer?
Damn near killed her!
I’m on it. Thanks.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I know right, we knew there was trouble ahead when their keeper was Juan Pierre
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
have there ever
been that many goals scored in a game? I know nothing about soccer so help me out Josie
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Australia once beat American Samoa 31-0. One player had 13 goals that game
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
yow
hope the goalie was able to leave the stadium unharmed.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
it was in Australia, and I don’t imagine American Somoa as a well traveling nation
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
the biggest margin of victory in World Cup play is 9 goals, so even at the highest level of competition it can get ugly
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yankee fans leaving early
thought only Dodger fans did that?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
they’re only checking to see if their cars were stolen or not
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
they live in New York
they don’t have cars
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
which makes them
better than us, how could I forget
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Which makes it harder for TV to show tail lights departing in the background
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
they should have “subway cam” prepped before the game, and show the crowds at the turnstiles during dead air
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a big problem. I would pitch CC in Game 4. But, Phil Hughes on three days rest in Game 5?
No way. So, you have to start Burnett anyway. Might as well be tomorrow.
that's what
what the tv guys were discussing
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably not
Because you are still out of whack in Games 5-6 anyway.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Do it
and pitch Burnett in game 5. CC has shown he can be good on 3 days rest. Or can he still pitch 7 somehow if he pitches 5?
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It would be 2 days rest
if CC pitches Game 5
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
So fuck pitch him in game 4
let burnett fuck it up in game 5, and then go to whomever for 6 and then the Big Fella for 7.
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I'm OK with wanting CC for games 4 & 7
but you are essentially sacrificing Pettitte, who is probably their second best starter right now. CC in 4 & 7 means AJB in Game 5 and Hughes in Game 6. Pettitte could be available in relief on short rest in Game 6 I suppose, but it seems that’s an awful lot of shifting for a tinier gain.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
all true
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Burnett and Hughes are givens in the next 3 games IMO, regardless of when CC pitches. So, the choice becomes:
CC on short rest twice
OR
CC on regular rest + Pettitte on regular rest
The wild card would be starting Pettitte in Game 6 on short rest, but that is in place of Hughes, not Burnett, so again we are talking about minimal gain.
I would be probably inclined to pitch CC on short rest twice, just to ride the horse, and let the rest fall where they may, but it’s certainly a tough call.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I wouldn’t be comfy with pettite on short rest, but You are paying sabbathia a billionty dollars, might as well takee advantage.
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You are also paying Burnett a large percentage of a billionty dollars :)
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
He was already warmed up
good time to feel the mound at yankee stadium
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I haven't said this in a while
Nobody cares about your fantasty team
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
True that, we only care about Silverwidows
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
his is the best, I have updates on his team sent to my phone, and a poster of super-owner silverwidow on my wall
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Michael WINS
with an incredible call of six runs before even one had been scored
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I'm loving the fact Cliff is balling for the Rangers and not the Phillies
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Definitely
Though it would have been interesting to see if the Rangers could pull off an Oswalt deal. That would have been great to see.
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
Besides Burnett against Hunter
we should see a nice offensive game from both sides
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I'd write a song about how great Lee was
but I remembered, Tenacious D already did
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:29 PM PDT reply actions
Piece in KC paper on Greinke
Might have been posted here earlier but MLBTR just alerted me to it now
http://www.kansascity.com/2010/10/18/2327055/royals-notes-sure-greinke-is-available.html
Greinke’s contract contains a partial no-trade clause, which permits him to block a trade to specific clubs without his approval. Such clauses typically allow a player to specify eight to 10 clubs.
Greinke must notify the Royals of his list following the World Series.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
can has Grienke?
(quick, someone post a cute cat pic. where the hell is Maddz?)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
He said a cute one. Not a pic of dinner for a couple of traveling brothers that were ousted from their pride.
I liked it Josie
don’t listen to mean ol’ Keith. He hates strawberries you know?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
and strawberries are easily the best berry
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Doooooood. Greinke.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
that's pretty good too
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
that cat is fat and deserves to be eatten by a larger mammal
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
fat cats
need love too Josie. Having two of them in my house, i know this
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
after a lifetime of Garfield
I loathe fat cats.
by Josie Becker on Oct 18, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Yah. Looks a little photoshopped, too
I forget what that breed is called, english fold or something? with the foldy ears and the big body.
I saw the fattest cat I’ve ever seen, the other day down the street from me. Wish I’d had a camera. He was dangerously fat, poor guy, a furry Fat Albert.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
34/1
K/BB of Lee in the postseason.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
looks like the dodgers have relieved scott elbert of his first name according to that article
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Oct 18, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually it's a journalistic style. They wrote Scott Elbert at the top of the article
so when referring to him 2nd time in same piece, they’ll leave first name off.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Somewhere worth caring about or just idle gossip?
Overheard by Buster Olney in Peter Gammons’ bathroom?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
did they say he's a headcase?
should have a trade rumor fantasy league.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 18, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Cliff Lee nearly fell down while trying to sit down at the interview table in the postgame press conference. That might be the only way to stop him.
I hear the cafeteria at that school is amazing.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
This Nolan Ryan quote was both funny and candid
per Howard Bryant and his earring:
Nolan Ryan when asked how much it will cost to keep Lee: “Go across the hall and ask them. I think he got their attention tonight.”
Is Girardi gonna stick to his guns and start Burnett in Game 4?
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
yankees have AJ Burnett going tomorrow
LOL
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
That is beginning to seem like a floor.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Only 20 a year?
yeah right
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Yep
$23 per.
I only think Lee gets $20+ if the Yankees are in play. But they probably will be in play.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Except CC wasn't 32
I mean commiting 23 million a year to a guy who will be 39 at the end? Ack.
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It’s rediculous.
Love what Lee is doing, but these contracts are absurd.
by Michael White on Oct 19, 2010 7:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Which is why when the dodgers
didn’t get involved in the CC bidding I didn’t cry about it. I’m not even comfortable with 5 year deals for pitchers, let alone 7, especially when its for 20+ million.
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Would the Yankees give him more then 5
just because? I can’t imagine anyone wants to sign him for more then 5 at age 32.
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The big question is
what would someone have to offer to get him away from the yankees and is there any chance of that happening.
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Yankees
0-4 in their last 4 series they trailed after 3 games. Last time they came back was in 2001 against Oakland.
How much more would he earn in the States?
by Michael White on Oct 19, 2010 7:34 AM PDT up reply actions
For Humma [last thread]
I’m at work so can’t post a You Tube, but the ad comes from their 1993 campaign, “Always Coca-Cola.”
Something about the sun will always shine, the birds will always sing, as long as something something there’s always the real thing. All this set to a throbbing, Deathstar-like central image just burning into your retinae.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcXQimc6Fiw
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brainwashing at its finest
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New story up
Brandon’s review of the 66ers season
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/10/19/1757847/inland-empire-66ers-season-in-review
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