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Playoff Gameday Thread #2: 10/2/08

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We had a pretty good turnout for yesterday's action, so we've decided to keep it going for a while longer. Interest will likely wane eventually, but after spending 6 months with you crazy people, I can't imagine going elsewhere to follow a team, even if it's not ours. But if you're interested, SBNation has a nice post-season section set up with links to all the other blogs.

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Yesterday in a nutshell: the Phillies took advantage of Brewer miscues to win 3-1, the Dodgers slammed (literally) the Cubs 7-3, and the Red Sox came away with a 4-1 win over the Angels, running their streak to 10 straight wins over Anaheim in the post-season. (Interestingly, the last pair of teams to exhibit that kind of dominance/ineptitude was Oakland going 10-0 over Boston from '88-'03.)

 

2:37pm ET, TBS

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Javier Vazquez
RHP, 12-16, 4.67
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James Shields
RHP, 12-8, 3.56

Today brings our first look at the White Sox and Rays, and it will be a test for both teams. The Sox had to essentially play two extra games just to get to the post-season, and the nerves of the young Rays will be put center stage in their first ever playoff game. We know from experience that Javy Vazquez is like a coin - it can land on its head or its tail, but it is durable enough to always land somewhere. He has the experience that can overcome his sometimes gaudy-looking numbers, but he can just as easily implode on himself. A brief glance at Shields' numbers shows he can give up a lot of hits and walks but not necessarily a lot of runs. This looks like a toss up... either one of these teams can come away with this one.

 

6:07pm ET, TBS

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CC Sabathia
LHP, 17-10, 2.70
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Brett Myers
RHP, 10-13, 4.55

Despite the score, Milwaukee played pretty well yesterday. Both offenses were weak, and Philadelphia's 3 runs came all in one inning and were all unearned for starter Yovani Gallardo. Milwaukee has to score for its ace CC Sabathia, who is running out there on 3 days' rest for the 4th straight time. Cole Hamels was masterful over the Brewers, but don't expect Brett Myers to be able to do the same thing. It should be Sabathia's turn to confound the offense, but you have to think that all these starts on short rest might backfire eventually. Edge to Milwaukee for having Sabathia on the mound.

 

9:37pm ET, TBS

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Chad Billingsly
RHP, 16-10, 3.14
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Carlos Zambrano
RHP, 14-6, 3.91

Cubs fans and Cubs alike were stunned by yesterday's 7-3 defeat. Lou Pinella left starter Ryan Dempster in there a bit too long, just long enough for James Loney hit a monster grand slam to pull the Dodgers from behind 0-2 to ahead 4-2. The Cubs never really threatened after that, and the Dodgers tacked on throughout the rest of the night. Glad to see Pinella isn't "saving" Zambrano for Game 9 or anything. Both of these starters are workhorses with similar numbers, but I give the edge to Z and the Cubs tonight. Do not expect them to go out as quietly this year as they did last.

 

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I turn on the pre-game for the Tampa game...

And they’re talking about the Cubs and the Dodgers. Typical.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Glad to see the fans so involved for the Rays

First two games sold out, fans wearing mohawks and got the cowbells ringing!

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That is good to see

They seem pretty excited for the game.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 2:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The mohawks are pretty funny

Apparently, they had a big rally for the team, and part of that was bringing in barbers to give free mohawks.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 2:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tropicana Field is interesting

The way the concourse is decorated is kind of cheesy, but once you get to your seats, I really liked the field itself. Maybe it was just a matter of perspective from where our seats were, but it didn’t quite seem as vast as Chase.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Frank TV reminds me of the words of Doctor McCoy, “I’d give real money if he’d shut up.”

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-0!

Evan Longoria!

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kishi — where is TBS on Direct TV?

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on Oct 2, 2008 3:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ooh, wow, that roof really is crazy..

Navarro knew exactly what was going to happen and made it to 2nd. Cool.

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Didn't we give Navarro to the Rays?

Or someone else? Or was that a different Navarro?

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nope

He was originally with the Yankees, and was part of the Randy Johnson trade: “Before the 2005 season, Navarro was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team deal that sent Randy Johnson from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Yankees, Javier Vázquez from the Yankees to the Diamondbacks, Shawn Green from the Dodgers to the Diamondbacks, and several other minor leaguers to the Dodgers.”

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 3:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Technically, we did

Per baseball-reference.com, this was two separate trades:

January 11, 2005: Traded by the New York Yankees with Brad Halsey, Javier Vazquez, and cash to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Randy Johnson.

January 11, 2005: Traded by the Arizona Diamondbacks with Danny Muegge (minors), William Juarez (minors), and Beltran Perez to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Shawn Green.

Another future All-Star dumped by the D-backs… :-(

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 3:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, okay, that's what I thought

I knew we had some sort of connection to him when he was in the minors! I remembered him being part of a a 3-team trade.

See, I’m not crazy! ;) Thanks!

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 3:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was under the impression

that he was one of the guys we sent to the Yankees to get RJ back, so…. shows how much I know.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 3:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nope, that was

Alberto Gonzalez, Ross Ohlendorf, Luis Vizcaino, and Steven Jackson. No big.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 3:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

One of them

turned into a pretty shitty Attorney General, and another turned into a Pro Bowl RB for the Rams.

Hit and miss.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 3:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Running back?

No, he started a RPG company.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 3:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I remembered him being a Dodger

I just couldn’t remember our connection to him.

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 3:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoops...

3-run HR for Sox… :( ALMOST out of the inning, too!!

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Any info

On why the Rays replaced Pena with Aybar at first?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not that I heard

They mentioned it was a concern that they already had to do that, I think he was battling an injury, but I wasn’t listening that closely.

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 3:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3-2

Nice RBI triple there.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Woohooo!

TRIPLE and a run scores!

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

C'mon BUp....

Bring the runner home….

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wouldn't it be

BJUp?

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 3:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmmm.....
You've already surpassed your inadvertent innuendo quota for the week?

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ouch

K. No luck.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 3:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why can't

WE get guys like that?

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

4-3!

That kid is having a hell of a game.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Carlos Pena

I think they just said he was taking out because of an eye problem?

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's what I heard

He scratched his eye last night at home and he tried to play through it but it’s probably safer to keep it out.

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 3:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Alright, I gotta go

kishi, it’s your job to hold down the fort. I have a feeling that’ll be pretty easy today. ;)

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll do what I can

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 3:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

Cliff Floyd has just crushed a few pitches that went foul.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I will say this

I think the ray tank is just about the coolest non-baseball addition to any stadium in the majors.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cooler

than the people tank at Chase?

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In my opinion, yes.

Tropicana gets bonus points for the fact that anyone can go up to the ray tank, as opposed to having to spend the money to rent the pool at Chase.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What if

Ray Romano wanted to rent the tank at the Trop for him and his friends?

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ray Romano has friends?

Really?

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

An ex of mine

saw him coked up in Las Vegas once?

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Really?

That’s the second saddest celebrity sight I’ve ever imagined.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Really really.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, I didn't vote for him.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't blame me,

I voted for Kodos.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

::groan::

In reality, though, I voted for Kang.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought he

was feuding with Kirk.

Bob Melvin: Black Denarian in disguise.

by nargel on Oct 3, 2008 4:22 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice play there

Pierzynski out by a mile on that steal. Didn’t even bother to slide coming into second.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did he

punch the catcher in the testicles?

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

5-3 Rays

Two on, Longoria at the plate, and he gets a single? Psh. Come on, man, disappointing.

And now Ozzie goes to the bullpen. You didn’t want to pull the starter until after Longoria?

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My boss

is getting his TS clearance renewed as I type this.

Hmmm….

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TS?

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Top Secret

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If you don’t want to tell us, don’t bring it up in the first place.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NO

TS=Top Secret

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or

did I miss your humor?

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You missed my humor.

It happens.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Was afraid of that.

I had a BFF in HS whose middle name was “Kay”. She’d be asked, “What’s your middle name?” “Kay.” “No, your NAME?” “KAY!!” etc.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm familiar with the routine

I high school, one of my friends had the last name of Guess.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We heard a kid at our Temple

Who has the unfortunate last name of Pantsing. I flinched when I heard it, if not for now, for in 14 years when he enters high school.

What a crazy random happenstance!

by mrssoco on Oct 2, 2008 6:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I work in a hotel

And we just had someone check in by the name of Flame Vallentine. That’s just mean.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Oct 2, 2008 6:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lemme guess.....

stripper? Or “escort”?

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed!

Parents should have to go through a naming permission board.

What a crazy random happenstance!

by mrssoco on Oct 2, 2008 6:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh! I remembered

My freshman room mate was, “Holly Holiday.” Her parents thought it was, “so cute.” I just stared at her when she said that.

What a crazy random happenstance!

by mrssoco on Oct 2, 2008 6:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Still doesn't touch my buddy,

“Happy Johnson”.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As I read this

There’s a Viagra ad on the TV…

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That is child abuse!

Seriously? Who does that?

Were his parents on drug?

What a crazy random happenstance!

by mrssoco on Oct 2, 2008 6:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

His parents on drug.

Make funny name.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Its been a loooong day

And obviously I am on drug as well. ;)

Granted, my drugs are benedryl but whatever. ;)

What a crazy random happenstance!

by mrssoco on Oct 2, 2008 6:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NOO!!!

DRUG BAD, LIZ!!

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, that's terrible

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Same here

Rather my sister’s middle name is Dee and thus her middle initial is D. People say what is the D. for and she says Dee and they say no, what is your middle name and she says Dee again. Dumbies.

by TwinnerA on Oct 2, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

6-3

Still two on, one out. Tampa’s putting together a good inning here.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another long foul for Floyd

That’s got to be a bit frustrating for the guy.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And his third K of the game

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And....

that’s rough.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, this game is going slowly

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmmm

TBS tells me that, and I quote, “Ya gotta love LA!”

No.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Definite negative.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

(It's stronger than the indefinite negative)

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's all relative, I suppose

If the alternatives are mass murderers, child molesters and slime beasts from the planet Aargh, then yes, I’m right there, loving LA.

Mind you, they are playing the Cubs…

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 4:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't judge the Aarghans.

They’ve been through a lot.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In my mind, Ken Griffey, Jr., is sort of like Barry Sanders

You just wonder how many rings he would have if he had the right players around him.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's also like Terrell Davis.

Injuries derailed what could have been a truly awesome career.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon."

by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 4:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Point

It is pretty impressive to look at his career stats and think about what Griffey might have done if he hadn’t been injured as much.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great input, Harold

An actual quote: “You’re right, you’re right, but, really though, you’re absolutely right.”

I think I’d rather have Harold Ramis doing commentary here.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bases loaded for the White Sox

Yeah, I think it’s time to pull the starter.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nicely done

Balfour comes in with the bases loaded and one out, and he strikes out two straight to end the inning. Big play.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Paging Lou Piniella....

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 5:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, be fair

How could you know that a guy called “Balfour” wouldn’t walk everyone?

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 5:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They walk Longoria

And he decides, “Well, if they’ll give me a free base, might as well steal another.”

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

They just showed a stat on the screen that the Rays bullpen went from worst in baseball in 2007, to 5th in 2008. Impressive.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Their Upton Ks looking with the bases loaded to end the inning.

But the White Sox are down to their last chance today.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ha

Konerko forgot the count and tried to take first on Ball 3.

He doesn’t homer on the next pitch, though, so Drew remains unimpressed.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

However

He does homer after fouling off several pitches. Nicely done.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 5:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Touche, Paul!

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 5:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was a weird play

Ramirez looks like he threw the bat at the pitch there, and just knocked it foul.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Two outs

One to go.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And Pierzynski pops out to end it

First playoff win ever for Tampa.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweet!

A solid win for the team I call the Wolves!

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 5:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, they are like the wolves of the sea

Wait, that’s sharks, I think.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 5:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Only Blue Sharks.

And Orcas.

Unless you’re talking about the bizarre and endangered Shark Ray.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmm

Maybe I was thinking about U-boats. I get them confused.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ooooh.

You were thinking of this. Or maybe this, also shown here.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmm

I’m torn. Do I want to take a nap and fight off this nagging cold, or do I want to watch and see if Sabathia’s arm literally falls off of his body?

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ARM!!

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But... sleep!

And I’m sure I can catch the replay of his arm falling off on ESPN!

Eh, I’ll try napping in front of the TV.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Web gem:

“Now, watch here as Sabathia’s arm literally goes flying as he tries to throw to first, and only Prince Fielder’s quick reaction is able to keep the arm from going into the stands….. and the Philly fans start to boo.”

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Someone check with Vegas

What’s the over-under that Sabathia’s arm falls off, and Fielder takes a bite out of it?

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Heck....

they’re betting he takes anywhere between 2 to 8 bites of it. Care to bet against the spread?

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm betting against mayo,

I’m pretty sure it’ll be mustard this time.

Bob Melvin: Black Denarian in disguise.

by nargel on Oct 3, 2008 4:30 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

::rimshot::

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 12:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don’t encourage him!

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 3, 2008 12:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Coming from the two of you

That is pretty scary.

What a crazy random happenstance!

by mrssoco on Oct 3, 2008 1:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eh..... yeah.

I can’t really argue with that.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True, but

I am pretty incorregible.

Bob Melvin: Black Denarian in disguise.

by nargel on Oct 3, 2008 4:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Even worse,

I bet you’re incorrigible.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

One would hope

That you’re not corrugated.

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by kishi on Oct 4, 2008 2:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What? You don't

expect old farts to be wrinkly?

Bob Melvin: Black Denarian in disguise.

by nargel on Oct 4, 2008 10:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

Bob Melvin: Black Denarian in disguise.

by nargel on Oct 4, 2008 10:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mike Cameron leads off for the Brewers

And stares at three straight strikes.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And then

Durham walks on four straight pitches. Are the Brewers going to swing at anything today? I read this in a book somewhere…

Unrelated: Craig Counsell is starting the game at third for Milwaukee.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Braun just shy of a two run homer there

Runners at second and third, one out.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Phillies walk in a run

Bases still loaded, one out in the top of the first.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Randy Johnson

approves.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As does

DbacksSkins.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Double play

Seriously, Corey Hart? Guy walks in a run, and you decide, “Hmm, I think I’ll swing at the first pitch”? Lame.

Never trust someone named Corey when the chips are down. That’s Corey Feldman, you heard me.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bbbbbbbut.....

HE WAS AN ALL STAR!!!!

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well

I heard he wears his sunglasses at night.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No, you're thinking of this guy:

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He DOES do hits

and launch bombs, though. Easy mistake to make.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shane Victorino hits a double

And then steals third. Only one out here.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sabathia's had a couple pitches that the catcher had to scramble for

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shane Victorino = lame

Just wanted to throw that out there.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's pretty fast for a lame guy

I would have thought a bad leg would slow him down more.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And Utley and Howard whiff

Stranding the runner.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You know, I usually have an irrational hate for the Phillies but after watching Hamels yesterday, I’m kind of pulling for them.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Oct 2, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like Cole Hamels a lot

Really, I wish this matchup could be for the NLCS….

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 6:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sabathia gives up another one out double

Now if the Phillies can do any more with this one? We’ll see.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And they did.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Oct 2, 2008 6:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tie game

Nice RBI double by Feliz.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They are having a great time in Philly. I love it.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Oct 2, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was so cool

It was just the pitcher and just a walk but it was a great at-bat… kinda cool to see them going so wild!!!

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 6:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It won't last.

In Philly, it never does.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ha

Sabathia walks the pitcher with two outs. The crowd was giving Myers an ovation when he fouled off some pitches.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sabathia walks Rollins on four straight

Could this be it?

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's already at about 45 pitches

With two outs in the second.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

His arm really might just fall off…

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Oct 2, 2008 6:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Place your bets, folks!!

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Back-to-back walks for the Phillies. Bases loaded.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Oct 2, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow.

That was kind of awesome.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Oct 2, 2008 6:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was

That’s one of those moments you hope for in the playoffs.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Who hit it?

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shane Victorino

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

SERIOUSLY!??

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seriously

His first career grand slam.

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ARGH....

first Loney, now Victorino?? I hate these guys!!!

Hmmm……

::ahem::

Gee, I really really hate Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 6:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well

I do really hate Carlos Zambrano…

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, me too.

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 7:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yea, verily

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Oct 2, 2008 6:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Grand slam

Brewers already have a pitcher up in the pen.

If they did plan for that, it was probably under “worst case scenarios”

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by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is it Pedro Martinez?

And is the “fatal crash” his career?

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 7:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not exactly something to joke about…

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Oct 2, 2008 10:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What?

Pedro Martinez always being injured?

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:47 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yikes

What a moron.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Brewers go down 1-2-3

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another double for Werth

This time, with two outs. They’re shaking things up a bit.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And steals third

Next pitch bounces away from the catcher, but not far enough away.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sabathia gets out of the inning

But he’s pretty unhappy.

72 pitches through 3 innings.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jebus....

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 7:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Myers at bat again

He keeps fouling off pitches against Sabathia. It’s sort of funny.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm loving it

Meyers just won’t go away, it’s great.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Oct 2, 2008 7:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It is pretty awesome.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And he flies out

But between his two at-bats, Sabathia’s thrown 19 pitches, and Myers has fouled off 7 of them.

To the pitcher. Seriously.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bases loaded again for the Phillies

Ryan Howard coming out.

Sabathia’s out of the game.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For the record

I blame this on the TBS announcers, who, when the Brewers pulled their starter after four innings yesterday, said that they didn’t have to worry, because Sabathia was the kind of guy who would go deep into the game, and could even give you a complete game.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Poor CC

This is not how this was supposed to go for him…but I suppose it was inevitable…

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Welcome to free agency, CC.

Buyer beware!!

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by DbacksSkins on Oct 2, 2008 7:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They shouldn't worry too much

The Senate’ll just put together a bailout package for abused pitchers.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ryan Howard Ks to end the inning

Sabathia’s ERA this post-season: 12.27

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And Meyers with a single. This guy’s having a great night.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Oct 2, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, man

I wasn’t going to watch that Leverage show, but then I saw it had Jane from Coupling. I’m sold.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The storyline looks interesting

I just don’t care for the ads.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 8:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m excited for Christian Kane.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Oct 2, 2008 8:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed

I liked him in Angel.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 8:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another hit for Victorino.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Oct 2, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The unspeakable in pursuit of the inedible

I don’t know whether to laugh or…well, just laugh, really at reading this:

Cubs fan arrested for throwing ball at Dodgers player. A Lincoln Park man was arrested for attempting to strike Los Angeles Dodgers’ left fielder Manny Ramirez with a baseball during the Cubs Wednesday night playoff loss at Wrigley Field. Paul Solans, 31, of the 2200 block of North Lincoln Avenue, was charged with reckless conduct and is scheduled to appear in misdemeanor court (Br.29) at the 2400 block of West Belmont Avenue on Oct. 23, police said. Solans caught Dodgers home run and, instead of immediately throwing it back onto the field, attempted to throw it at Ramirez when the Dodgers returned to the field. Security guards "grabbed him" and turned him over to Chicago Police, police said.

“The unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable”, as Oscar Wilde once said about fox-hunting…

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

What great fans, huh?

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 8:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gone quiet in here...

Anybody going to turn to the VP debate?

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm about to leave

But I’ll be listening on the radio.

At least, I hope it’s on the radio.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 9:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

When in doubt,

check NPR.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Which is where I ended up

Actually, given how much most music stations annoy me now, I’m usually listening to NPR, sports talk radio, or my MP3 player these days.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 3, 2008 1:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really only listen to

NPR, baseball/football games, and my MP3 player. I just skip the sports talk, since it tends to be waaay too Colin Cowherd-ish. NPR as a rule leans a bit liberal in its news reporting and commentary, but the alternative is conservative “news” radio….. blech… so, NPR it is.

Fun fact: Once, I was at the shooting range, and there was a guy listening to NPR on his car radio. That surprised me.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mainly

I listen to sports talk radio if they’re talking to someone interesting. Or if I just need background noise.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 3, 2008 1:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is there

really any difference?

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 11:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

With my attention span?

No, not really.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 4, 2008 1:34 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cheers

to ADD!

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're Tivo-ing it

No, really. So, no spoilers as to which of the two candidates f’s thing up worse. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 9:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

Okay….fiiiine… ::pouts::

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 9:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well,

Palin will make Tina Fey’s impressions seem true, and Biden will probably come across as a complete smart-ass, and all the media coverage will be about what a sexist pig Biden is.

I’m a bit fed up with politics right now, can you tell?

The fundamentals of the economy are strong. Mmmhm.

by emilylovesthedbacks on Oct 2, 2008 9:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YOU SEXIST!!

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You call that coming across as a smart-ass?

On behalf of smart-asses everywhere, I’m offended by that portrayal.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 3, 2008 1:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Biden was successful at NOT smartassing last night.

Overall, I’ve been very happy with the first two debates. We haven’t had this kind of substantive political discussion for awhile — both have been respectful, although both McCain and Biden came across as a little condescending. Biden less so than McCain.

OTOH, there haven’t been any fun fireworks or KO blows, so the people who watch the debates like NASCAR, hoping for a crash, are totally unsatisfied so far.

But, there’s two more presidential debates, so…

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I didn't

watch it last night, but I’ve heard some commentary on it today. That was just my assumption of what would happen.

I guess I was wrong. :-)

The fundamentals of the economy are strong. Mmmhm.

by emilylovesthedbacks on Oct 3, 2008 3:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugh.

I HATE “commentary” around election season. Everyone becomes so much more partisan. Then again, I guess that’s just a reflection of the electorate. We’re ALL more partisan, depending upon whom we’re supporting.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2008 1:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Commentary" on

the electorate, eh?

We are gonna get drunk with Adam Dunn and we're gonna head-butt some damn kangaroos.

by soco on Oct 4, 2008 11:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This isn't really a spoiler

But seriously, folks, how hard is it to pronounce nuclear?? There is no “u” between the c and l!!!

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm betting Palin

For some reason, it’s a Republican thing. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think it's like a middle America thing.

And yeah, it was Palin.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My thoughts eactly

I kept muttering “nuclear” to myself after every time it was mispronounced.

In deference to Jim, I’ll keep the rest of my snark to myself.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 2, 2008 11:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I had a teacher in high school who said it wrong

And I got sent to the principal’s office twice because I flinched and corrected every time.

What a crazy random happenstance!

by mrssoco on Oct 3, 2008 12:26 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey! Stop it.

“Nuclear” is elitist. “Nucular” is…. well, dumb. But still. Not elitist.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know I'm an elitist

I’ve accepted that. I’m happier that way.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 3, 2008 1:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You're probably a sexist, too.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Probably

I mean, I’m a guy, so isn’t it inevitable?

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 3, 2008 1:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

SEXIST!!

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't get it.

I thought McCain won the first presidential debate and I thought Biden cleaned up last night, but the conventional wisdom seems to be that Obama won the first debate and Palin wiped the floor last night. Maybe it’s because I look at substance rather than style.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or else

I’m just racist and sexist.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Obviously

Phil, you can’t ever side with the old white guy!

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 3, 2008 1:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But.... but.....

what if the old white guy is right??

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think

Popular opinion tells us that such an event can never happen.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 3, 2008 1:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Since when

have I ever agreed with popular opinion?

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

According to my records

Last Thursday, 6:32 pm. But that was brief.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Oct 3, 2008 1:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, c'mon....

who DOESN’T hate the Yankees?? That doesn’t count.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fortunately,

or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, neither of them made any major errors. Biggest thing was Palin mistaking Gen. McKiernan for Gen. McClellan, but even that wasn’t a big deal and went over most people’s heads, sorta like McCain and then Obama mistaking the Revolutionary Guard for the Republican Guard. Biden apparently told Palin to come to a restaurant in Wilmington that’s been renamed for over 10 years.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dodgers 2-0 up

Thanks to a couple of Cubs errors and a bunt single by Furcal.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

5-0 now

on a bases clearing double by Martin.

by TwinnerA on Oct 2, 2008 10:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did I say 2-0? Make that 5-0

Martin just unclogged the loaded bases. Bet you the atmosphere at Wrigley is positively…well, nuculer now… :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NL West represent!

It’s comforting to realize the division doesn’t suck as much as everyone said.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 10:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Only for

one more game after this, though.

"If the government's nuclear football ever were to fall into the wrong hands, Chris Horton would be called upon to intercept it on behalf of the Pentagon." -Kissing Suzy Kolber

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2008 1:48 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I bet

Zambrano is cursing at his teammates as he leaves the field.

by TwinnerA on Oct 2, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Four unearned runs, according to Yahoo.

Can’t blame him. Here’s what Bleed Cubbie Blue is like right now:

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 10:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Quick!

Someone had better go check on Dan Bickley! I’m sure he’s not taking this well either….

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 2, 2008 11:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey Jim...

Are you & the Mrs. planning a drinking game? You’ll get pretty drunk if you just use “maverick!” (This is not a jab at any party, it is fact….)

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As suggested

Here? I’ll tell her to pick up a case of Moosehead on the way back from the cheerleaders. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 10:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hehe, looks good to me

Oh! Forgot to reply to your morning email. Will do that shortly!

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 10:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No prob

There wasn’t too much to reply to, IIRC. I have done the Playoff Thread for tomorrow though, just waiting for the Cubs-Dodgers game to finish, so I can add some extra snark, if necessary.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 2, 2008 10:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay, great

I was just going to take you up on your offer. :) I might have had time to do tomorrow’s (I don’t have as much as I thought though, so I’m glad you did it) but I will definitely need you for Saturday. I’ll be out of town most of the day.

by snakecharmer on Oct 2, 2008 10:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs