2008 All Star Game Open Thread
by Eric Simon on Jul 15, 2008 7:51 PM EDT
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This time it counts. Or something. Ben Sheets versus Cliff Lee in this crummy after dinner mint to last night's homerun derby main course. Anyone else rooting for a tie?
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If it's tied after all the pitchers are used...
They should go down to Madison Square Garden and have a shootout
by Reg Dunlop on Jul 15, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dag
he was never svelte, but Tony Gwynn should really hit up a salad bar now and then.
by mmxii on Jul 15, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's his tribute to Kirby Puckett
Too soon?
by Reg Dunlop on Jul 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! Or perhaps ...
A humble homage to RBI and Burger king, Cecil Fielder.
by citislicker on Jul 15, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the funny things about Tony Gwynn's post-retirement weight gain?
His little high-pitched voice sounds even sillier coming out of him now.
by JoshNY on Jul 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Gary Carter
and his Mets cap!
by citislicker on Jul 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh say can you seee.....
the beginning of this game? Because I can’t.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 15, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It would have been funnier if Larry David delivered the first pitch
by Reg Dunlop on Jul 15, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And if he was lead out in Steinbrenner's blind man glasses
by the bra-sniffing dog!
by citislicker on Jul 15, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
missing HOF ers
where the heck was Seaver and Bench?
by Grouchoman on Jul 15, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AH! THE DEVIL!
Oh wait, it’s just Joe Buck.
So it is the devil.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but he's such a gifted story-teller
we should all consider ourselves blessed that he’ll be calling every big game for the next 20 years.
by mmxii on Jul 15, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
prepare for the squeeze bunt speech
McCarver….oh god no
by Grouchoman on Jul 15, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor Yogi
Has to share the booth with Tim and Joe
by JoshNY on Jul 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeter is so, gasp!, UNclutch
Sorry for the schadenfreude, but I was thrilled to see Jeter hit into the 6-4-3 double play.
by JE on Jul 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate Puljos.
Plus he was safe.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and I spell wonderfully also.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 15, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im rooting for a massive coronary to strike tim mccarver
well, maybe not really.
by kendynamo on Jul 15, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tim Lincecum, out with flu-like symptoms
That’s the old baseball euphemism for “hangover.” Hahaha.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 15, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow!
Check out those Yankee fans cheering on Drew!
by JE on Jul 15, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i love the fact that FLAPPINGUMS (papelbon)
just gave up a run to the NL. I love it! Boo the $hit out of him!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 15, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah Jesus, Billy.
You just needed one out.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 15, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McCarver misses the obvious, AGAIN.
Russell Martin comes out of his crouch during the stolen-base attempt, thereby blocking the ump’s call of what appeared to be strike three. (Jeez Louise, if you have no intention of throwing the ball, Ricky Martin, then stay where you are!) Catcher extraordinaire McCarver has no comment.
by JE on Jul 15, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
question
If the NL pushes a run across this inning, does Rodriguez get lifted for Rivera?
by JE on Jul 15, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Deadspin blogger...
pointed out before the AL tied the score that Billy had given up three runs in his last two ASG innings. Better make it four in two and a third.
by JE on Jul 15, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Ryan Dempster strikes out the side. Here I am thinking, “So they’ve got the best closer in the history of the sport and we’ve got… Ryan Dempster?”
by Eric Simon on Jul 15, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we used our relievers in the 8th, for some reason
by JoshNY on Jul 15, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it counts!
So why was the AL out of position players in the eighth inning?
by JE on Jul 15, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God damn
Russell Martin is a really nice hitter. He’s no Brian Schneider, but still a nice hitter.
by Eric Simon on Jul 15, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bah
I was about to talk shit about Miguel Tejada and about how Jose Reyes should’ve been up. Guess I’ll just shut my piehole.
by Eric Simon on Jul 15, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMF
Dan Uggla is a slow motherfucker.
by Eric Simon on Jul 15, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh my shit
Uggla is the goddamn worst fucking player I’ve ever seen.
by Eric Simon on Jul 15, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just an editor's note here
Someone reading this after the fact might think we’re complaining about a single thing Uggla did. In fact, it was three terrible things.
by Eric Simon on Jul 15, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
He fell down? Words can’t begin to describe the suck that is Dan Uggla.
by Eric Simon on Jul 15, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know, I know...
But tomorrow morning I will feel bad for him.
by JE on Jul 15, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel bad for him, too
I also feel bad for whichever NL team has to go down 2-0 against the Red Sox at Fenway in the 2008 World Series.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, guys
This isn’t the Yankee Stadium Commemorative Game, it’s the All-Star Game. Stop talking about the fucking stadium.
by JoshNY on Jul 16, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right?
All this over a 33-year-old stadium?
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just SURE they'll wax equally poetic when the Mets get an ASG at the new park
Right?
by JoshNY on Jul 16, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does the Mets ownership even care about the ASG?
I heard they didn’t try hard to get the game in the 90s.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, though...
If the run comes in here, please tell me that Sizemore or Drew gets MVP and NOT Rivera!!!
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unbelievable
Could Uggla have been slower to the plate there?
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FYI
Aaron Cook is a groundball machine. Second in the NL to Brandon Webb.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guzman is playing 3rd and Wright is out of the game?
Is Hurdle actually trying to win? I’m not sure.
by JoshNY on Jul 16, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wright's the DH
Pinch-hit for Pujols. Guzman ran for Ramirez.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
Still stupid not to have him in the field
by JoshNY on Jul 16, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's hard to believe...
that his bloated contract with the Nats is almost done. Four years and $15 million. Kasten is brilliant, but Bowden is an ass.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he pinch-ran for Aramis Ramirez
And Clint Hurdle is a goose turd.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Guzman couldn't even get a good jump on Rivera...
who wasn’t even paying attention to him.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just gonna say that was Uggla's fault, too
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to these posts, Eric...
It’s always Beltran’s fault. You should know that.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shhhh
Don’t let Josh Hamilton hear you.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woot
Nice base knock, Dante from Clerks.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hehehe
Did that shot of Selig remind you of Eli Wallach’s character (Altebello?) in GF3?
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...shortly after he bites into the cannoli.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure what movie you're talking about
I only seem* to recall two Godfather movies.
*choose
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've seen more than enough of Guzman...
both at RFK and now at Nats Park. Can someone please put him out to pasture?
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Corey Hart's like nine feet tall
What’s up with that?
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please remind me...
Why was Corey Hart voted in by the fans?
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, OK...
If we’re gonna have a Bobby Murcer tribute, how about chatting up Tony Snow and that heart doctor too…?
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Missed the tag
But it still counts, I guess.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, McCarver...
Cook and Martin have a sign indicating a pitch-out.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You forgot who was chugging around third...
Navarro looked like Rusty Staub on that play.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
un damn believable!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
papelbon's wife threatened at parade
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon blamed the New York media for creating a firestorm that resulted in his pregnant wife being threatened on Tuesday.
Papelbon
MLB.com reported that during a red carpet parade for the All-Star Game that went down Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, Papelbon and his wife Ashley were bombarded by insults from fans.
“I feel like I needed to be in a bullet-proof car,” Papelbon said, according to the Web site. “My wife is pregnant and she’s getting her life threatened. It’s stupid.”
Papelbon had said that he would welcome closing out the All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium even though its the home field of Mariano Rivera.
“I’ve said from the very beginning, since two days ago, and talked to Tito [Red Sox manager Terry Francona] about it, I said, ‘I want Mariano to close.’ I understand what it’s about to pay your dues in this game and what it’s about to put in your time,” Papelbon said, according to the Web site. “If you were to ask me, of course I wanted to close. That’s my competitive nature.”
Papelbon said he was shocked when he saw a New York Daily News headline that read “PAPELBUM! Red Sox reliever says he, not Mariano, should close tonight’s All-Star Game.”
“That was an easy headline for that [newspaper] to say, ‘Yeah, Papelbon said he wants to close.’ Yeah, of course I do,” Papelbon said, according to the site. “That’s my competitive nature. But I’m stepping away and saying I don’t need to close.”
Papelbon told MLB.com that he was so disturbed by the parade incident that he didn’t even care if he pitched on Tuesday.
“Your family gets involved like that and you’re trying to enjoy an experience with your family, and you have a wife who’s pregnant who doesn’t feel safe riding in a red-carpet event, you know what I mean? How would you feel?” Papelbon said, according to MLB.com.
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why on earth is Aaron Cook still pitching?
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh brother, his defense worked, not him
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If by "worked" you mean "didn't let Uggla field anything"
Yea, it worked.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tou che'
uggla was pretty “ugly”
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am still amazed...
how we survived the bottom of the ninth.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The pitcher induces the ground balls, not the defense
by JoshNY on Jul 16, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i belive there was some pretty good hustle out there by the defense
but apples and oranges
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Running out of arms out there
Cook can go a while.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aaron's arm ain't so impressive
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think it was a little bit of favoritism by ol Clint "The Curdle" Hurdle
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a groundball machine
He’s not overpowering, but he doesn’t walk many, doesn’t allow many homeruns.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im still upset by wagner
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what did you expect???
He’s lousy in ASGs.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...i expected the worst
who am i kidding?
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woot
Gotta love McLouth. That’s the kind of hustle that makes Tim McCarver swoon.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THIS GAME COUNTS!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
f-ck the heck?!?
Did McCarver just make a dopey football analogy?
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm on mute
But I’m gonna say “yes”.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2nd and 3rd...
please don’t waste it!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uggla with a chance to redeem himself
I’m giving 5:4 that he hits into another double-play.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
totally concur
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The NL needs to win this inning so I can wash my dishes and go to bed
by JoshNY on Jul 16, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it's times like these...
that I wish I lived in Santa Monica.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strikeout
That was the best case scenario, I think.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't get what? don't play w/me now
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One's gotta wonder...
if Francona has it in for Kazmir. He’s now the only player left standing. Joe Maddon can’t be smiling right now.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All we need now is a product endorsement
from Giuseppe Franco.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
overall...
isn’t this fitting that the game is this dramatic in the last year of yankee stadium?
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a f'n waste!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
does anyone know the rule for a tie?
amount of innings?
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so who gets home field advantage for the series then?
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there is no winning team in tie boy wonder
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What an ugly pair of ABs by Uggla and Dante
by JoshNY on Jul 16, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST!
PULL COOK!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he doesn't want to use Webb
Not sure why you wouldn’t go to Lidge though
by JoshNY on Jul 16, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's like watching HEILMAN
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That might've been topical two months ago when Heilman stunk
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
still don't have faith in him man
sorry
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't argue with the numbers
Dude’s been awesome the last six weeks whether you like it or not.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7th and 8th innings are just scary for METS fans
relief pithing is just shaky.
i can’t rely on a 9 game winning streak to impress me
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to June and July
Heilman has been very good over the past month and a half
by JoshNY on Jul 16, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think so too
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
national league mistakes...
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
here's a question?
Does the 2am American League curfew come into play here?
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I say
Let some position players pitch.
by BlackOps on Jul 16, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i say bring in goose gossage!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i could use a...
double half/calf, iced machiatto, slim, w/a lowfat, non trans fat rasberry scone.
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would you care for some balls with that?
I keed!
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
please...
stop w/the maple bats
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It aint a bunt situation, Tim.
Maybe with Guzman up, it is.
by BlackOps on Jul 16, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know Guzman sucks eggs...
But why bunt. Let him hit right-handed.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
difficult to hit one out with the right hand halfway up the stick
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can only listen...at work
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but thanks for the sarcasm
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that sucks
On the other hand, I am listening to McCarver so you may have the edge.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stick, bat, pole...
what’s the difference
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is yankee stadium still packed?
i can only listen.
DAMMIT GUZMAN!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bunting in the all-star game
gotta love it.
by gogomets on Jul 16, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Been a few times
Where Reyes would’ve been useful…
by BlackOps on Jul 16, 2008 12:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3-0 and you watch it go by?
take a hack dude!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and another question...
Did anyone notice that the Bobby Murcer tribute took place in the 11th inning? (H/T Deadspin) What if the game hadn’t gone into extras? That’s kind of bizarre….
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GET YOUR BUTT DOWN
Simple fundamentals, get in front of the ball.
by BlackOps on Jul 16, 2008 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dan Ugly for ASG LVP
Bet Hurdle wishes he still had Utley
by JoshNY on Jul 16, 2008 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
for god sakes!
uggla…shoot yourself!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a bad hop
Not gonna kill him for that one. The other nine gaffes, okay.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no love from me man
HE’S AN ALL STAR!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's a major league player
they make those plays. it went right into his chest and he still bungled it. bleh.
by gogomets on Jul 16, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit, I have a meeting at the neighborhood Cosi in 6 1/2 hours....
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i say...
if the game doesn’t end in the bottom of the 12th, the commisioner chooses a fan from the stands to pitch to the DH in a home run derby style shoot em out!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and yes I know it's the 13th
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it's not enough to get over that short porch
He didn’t get shit.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't say he did, I said it LOOKED like he did
by JoshNY on Jul 16, 2008 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will kill you
if this game doesn’t end soon.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit McLouth
You effing tease. I just want it to be over, dammit.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i bet...
joe buck has to keep nudging tim mccarver from going to sleep.
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If I had to sit next to Joe Buck drone on for fourteen innings
in that horrible monotone voice of his I’d fall asleep, too.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
george sherill is livin on the..
mutha f’n edge
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, do you think if he's feeling better...
Lincecum could come back to the Stadium and pitch to a few batters…? ;-)
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
give him some robutussin and tell his ass to COWBOY UP!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't Francona
re-insert pitchers who’ve thrown less than 3 innings? I remember they discussed this after the debacle in Milwaukee. God knows he can’t keep Kazmir in there very long. Did they ever make a rule for allowing for this?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds familiar
Don’t know if it’s true.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i bet the teams owners would be livid for doing something like that
chance of messing up a pitchers arm maybe?
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
Wagner would end this thing real quick. But not in a way that would please us.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also,
Volquez is the only NL starter who didn’t throw 2 innings. That’s what you get for choosing so many closers, Clint.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Webb is teh awes0me
I hope Pelfrey’s taking notes.
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 1:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know!
The players association is doing this on purpose to get rid of the “it counts” bullshit! mmhmm…
by BlackOps on Jul 16, 2008 1:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ohhhhh!
conspiracy theory! i like it!
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t surprise me too much. It needs to go, anyway.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calling it: DWright Homer off Kazmir...
while the heads of Mets fans nationwide explode.
by SQUAD on Jul 16, 2008 1:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh man!
the rays blog would literally melt
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's even worse
i just traded for him in my fantasy baseball league.
i guarantee he stinks it up for the rest of the year…great
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aren't you glad
this game doesn’t really count? He’d kill your whole week.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uggla
Man, it is just not that dude’s night, is it?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuggla
He’s not going to show his face in New York ever again. How on Earth can you live this night down?
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thank you...
i try very hard
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inevitable.
Lazy, too. At least Victor Zambrano’s not in this, just to twist the knife a little deeper.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never thought
I’d see those words.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hang in there man
haaaannnnngg innnnn theeeerre
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, my schadenfreude is kicking in...
I am thrilled that no Yankees remain in the game. Oh, wait, is that even a good thing?
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game counts!!!!
So much so that half the stadium is empty. I love it!
by Reg Dunlop on Jul 16, 2008 1:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost at my limit, too.
I’ve been late enough the past couple weeks. And I can’t blame this one on the MTA
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, you COULD still blame it on the MTA, although it wouldn't be accurate.
by SQUAD on Jul 16, 2008 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would still sound better
than “Bud Selig is a moron, and Dan Uggla sucks balls”
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i bet his kid will tell him
damn dad, you really sucked tonight
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the reference...
In 702.2 innings this season, Uggla has a grand total of 6 errors.
To go with his 3 errors today, he’s been 0-4 with 3 Ks, 6 men LOB. That’s awesome.
by BlackOps on Jul 16, 2008 1:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ladies and Gentlemen,
your 2008 NL All-Star team!
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this game can't last longer than the 17th, right?
If Lidge is now in the game?
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Position players pitching!
Duh! What we always want to see!
by BlackOps on Jul 16, 2008 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much.
Man, Bud’s got to be sweating bullets right now. The man cannot afford another tie.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, but does anyone know if there's a 2am curfew, as is the case in regular season games?
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no idea here partna
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t even know there was a 2am curfew. So they can’t start a new inning after that?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the good ol' days, back when there were league presidents...
I remember that the NL had no curfew, but the AL halted games at 2am.
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think this says it all
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At this point
We want, NEED the tie so we can get rid of this “it counts” bull.
by BlackOps on Jul 16, 2008 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the difference between the AL and NL:
NL Closers: Wilson, Wagner, Lidge,
AL Closers: Nathan, Papelbon, Rivera
by SQUAD on Jul 16, 2008 1:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i say it's time for...
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I did not need to see that at 1:30 am. Now I’m glad I’m not going to be able to fall asleep. It’ll save me the nightmares,
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, Lou, what are you doing with these photos? ;-)
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've got them on standby for those lonely nights...
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i figure we need some kind of entertainment
;-)
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lidge is a bum
Where’s Aaron Cook when you need him?
by Eric Simon on Jul 16, 2008 1:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Houston fans must be lovin'...
that Wagner and Lidge are up to their old selves….
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New rule-Jeter should be allowed to re-enter the games
Since he is the clutchiest clutcher in all of clutchball he should come in to end the game. His calm eyes and steely demeanor will end the game.
by Reg Dunlop on Jul 16, 2008 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think erin andrews wants his baby
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please, Please
Thank you, jeebus
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what an ending...! it did end just now, didn't it?
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And once again...
The WS home field advantage thing is fuck stupid
by JoshNY on Jul 16, 2008 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aren't we thrilled...
that Corey Hart got to play in this year’s game? what a tool…
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fucking disgusting.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 16, 2008 1:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this sums up the National League
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so who the heck is the MVP?
Groundskeeper Willie?
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Us.
For having watched the wretched excuse for an All-Star Game. All the way through
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
best post of the night
dude
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
Now let’s stay tuned for our late local news….
by JE on Jul 16, 2008 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw that
I’m going to bed. Why did I stay up to watch this game, again?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 16, 2008 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We needed a tie
Oh, and the last man voted in had himself a fine game as well, 0-3, 1 K and 3 LOB and a weak ass throw in the “clutch.”
by BlackOps on Jul 16, 2008 1:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that the man who finished second was much better.
by SQUAD on Jul 16, 2008 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guy who finished second
Ended up on base twice at least.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jul 16, 2008 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good night and..
good luck
"DUDE..."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 16, 2008 1:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd just like to point out that
At the end of a game that “counts”, the NL lineup included: Christian Guzman, Nate McLouth, Ryan Ludwick, Cory Hart, and Brian McCann.
Maybe they should rename the the game the “All-currently playing the majors” game.
by Reg Dunlop on Jul 16, 2008 1:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what's your problem with mccann?
he has a 149 OPS+...
by gogomets on Jul 16, 2008 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
That wasn’t meant to disparage the players. It was an indictment of how players are used in a game that now matters for some teams. If MLB insists on keeping this stupid format then the directive to managers should be to manage to win and not just try to get everyone in the game.
by Reg Dunlop on Jul 16, 2008 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
Of the players who were in at the end of the game 8 of the 10 AL players are on potential playoff teams. Only 5 of 10 NL players are on potential playoff teams. It’s ridiculous that the fate of home field in the World Series is being determined by players (and a manager) with nothing at stake.
But I’m probably preaching to the choir here.
I’m using over .500 or within 6 games of the division or wild card as a cutoff
by Reg Dunlop on Jul 16, 2008 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
