Open Thread: All-Star Game
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Go National League
Over under on how long Wright stays in?
3 innings.
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jul 14, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really hate Tim Lincecum's hair
hell of a pitcher though
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Say what you want about the All Star Game
Pre-game intros are still cool. Joe Nathan and Brian Fuentes are giants. Or they’re standing next to really short dudes.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 14, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zimmerman
is going to take some of DWrights playing time.
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jul 14, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It still sucks
that Ian Kinsler got the shaft
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jul 14, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That and about
10 other bullshit selections/snubs
I think Matt Kemp has got to be the biggest snub. 4.2 WAR. Maybe if his own manager knew not to bat him 8th.
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get me started on Victorino.
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jul 14, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sounded like he got the least amount of applause
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was actually surprised by all the booing
Isnt this supposed to be cheerful, friendly, baseball-loving St. Louis? They really booed the shit out of some of the other NL Central players.
by anonymous on Jul 14, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
prince got huge boos all last night
at the derby. they love howard though, he’s from there.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 14, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never mind that
How did Michael Young get in this game? I know Longoria is hurt, but aren’t there like 5 better third basemen in the AL?
by Cox813 on Jul 14, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like who?
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jul 14, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scott Rolen?
Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!
by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 14, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's all I got
He should have gone instead of Figgins
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inge, Figgins, Rolen, Crede, and Teahan
all have higher WARs
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just want the second half to start
I can’t wait.
by Chickendirt on Jul 14, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on NL
$250 in my illegal online sportsbook is counting on you.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Derek Jeter
“one of the sweetest, most genuine men in baseball just happens to be one of the greatest players ever”
Laying it on a little thick, aren’t we Joe Buck?
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 14, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he meant Stan Musial, not Jeter.
by Cox813 on Jul 14, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhhh that makes a lot more sense
though the camera did close up shots on Jeter while he said it
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 14, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, the universal Fox Sports advice still holds good:
Para evitar la idiocía de McCarver y Buck, utiliza el botón SAP para escuchar en español.
by anonymous on Jul 14, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chance Wright strikes out in his first at bat?
50%? 100%? He has looked really bad against any decent pitchers.
by metslaw on Jul 14, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone!
Let’s go National League!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah!
Almost a DP.
My mom thinks Molina looks like a girl.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lincecom is horrible
Not that it matters. This is just an ASG.
I do have my doubts this guy wins a Cy Young last year pitching in the NL East. Not mention make the ASK game this year pitching in the NL east having to face the AL East.
by Chickendirt on Jul 14, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You suck Pujols
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by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So glad Wright is batting behind a real hitter with a better track record.
Like Raul Ibanez.
by All Shook Down on Jul 14, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UGH.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who doesn't belong and why?
A) Albert Pujols
B) Hanley Ramirez
C) Chase Utley
D) David Wright
E) Raul Ibanez
F) Ryan Braun
by All Shook Down on Jul 14, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Halladay will be traded.
Ken Rosenthal said so.
by All Shook Down on Jul 14, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
So it has been decreed, and so it shall be.
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 14, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way
Replacements are my second-favorite band
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 14, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the only way Halladay goes in the division
is in a three way deal.
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jul 14, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck victorino
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why are we subjected to such horrific announcing every year?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Obama praises Phillies' grission
I’m voting for the other guy next time.
by jasondg on Jul 14, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dubs singled on a pop up to 2b?
Damn Gameday…what happened?
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You don't get FOX?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broken bat blooooop.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a good thing there are four
first basemen. Imagine if there were only two.
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ANGEL HERNANDEZ?!
uuuuuuugh.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, lets use our closer on the 3rd inning too
by Michkin on Jul 14, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Managers with the last name Manuel
are inherently stupid
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They still have Broxton and K-Rod at least.
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jul 14, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like using the closer after taking the lead
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jul 14, 2009 10:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Okay so let me get this straight
Manuel wants to get Pujols three at bats, and there are FOUR first basemen on the team. Okay, I’m lost
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why did Wright agree to do that crap?
It’s humiliating
by Syler on Jul 14, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
I saw it for the first time last night and I just screamed, “NO!” through the entire thing.
HOLLA!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We were talking about that at work
I am the only Mets fan. Ugh!
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jul 14, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
missed what happend
what did he do?
by dulciusEXasperis on Jul 14, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A ridiculous commercial for the movie G-Force
at the end he says Holla! like the whitest guy ever
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll never get that
The dude makes $10 mil a year and cleared $20 mil from Vitamin Water. Why would you subject yourself to that?
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The man who should have started
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lincecum is having a better year than Haren
Both spectacular though
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about WINS!
It’s only the MOST accurate way to judge a pitcher!
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jul 14, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lincecum beats him in
FIP, tRA, K/9 and WAR
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think so. Guys are hitting .189 off him.
He gets killed by the HR’s at Chase Field. AT&T is a better park to pitch in.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has been a bit lucky in BABIP
His career is .297 but this year it .245. Lincecum’s is .313. It’s really not worth arguing, they have both been phenomenal to say the least.
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't go wrong with either
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by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut the hell up Joe Buck
Victorino is an overrated piece of shit, not one of the great guys in the game today or whatever bullshit spewed out of your mouth.
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if I ever get a tattoo, it might be "Shut the hell up, Joe Buck!"
with like a naked lady under it
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Victorino is to the outfield what Joe Buck is to announcers
I wouldn’t expect anything less
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by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Buck is a world champion and an all star?
by JasonB on Jul 14, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well he struck out again
can’t say I’m surprised
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh c'mon
That curveball from Greinke was filthy
by Syler on Jul 14, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a good pitch
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jeter jeter jeter
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i wish billingsly threw him what I like to call
a “derek jeter crotch heater”
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freaking Billingsley
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mark Texiera
looks like a member of Kiss when he makes his at bat face
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So true
I was unable to place what kind of douche Tex looks like. It’s the kiss type of douchr
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jul 14, 2009 10:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I always think he looks like the Joker
or Barry Bonds
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 14, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
.....Does anyone actually like U2?
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and dint they used to "love" the iphone?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They were good
When I was in elementary school. Whose gonna ride your wild horses, pingel, who?
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jul 14, 2009 10:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
They have a few good songs
but none after 1991
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by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that was a Mets-like inning
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hoffman is going to get rocked
i can feel it in the force
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the force sucks
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOW LONG IS THIS COMMERICAL?!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
where do they find the douchelords in taco bell commercials?
they must be bred and trained from birth
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
pss pass it on
ryan howard is on ox steroids.
why am i watching this?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does that guy have to stay in character the whole time?
Fringe is awesome
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 innings, 12 pitches for the NL
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they're not getting paid by the hour
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pooholes sure likes to touch men a lot
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'd touch him, given the chance
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
by Sam Page on Jul 14, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he could touch me
if he signed with the Mets
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
coco is an all-star?
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
by Sam Page on Jul 14, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trade Reyes to the Nats for Zim
play Zim SS
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
by Sam Page on Jul 14, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
shift Wright to 2nd and let Zin take 3rd
sign Matsui for ss
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After trading Reyes to Boston for bags of excessive grission
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you trade reyes for jeter, you get a natural-born leader in return
yanks get youth
everyone in NY is horrified
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reyes for Youk
then Youk and Francouer could play in the same lineup, causing some heads to explode
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
Reyes is a good player now but if you trade him to Boston to be around real gamers like Youk and Pedroia he will really thrive. On the other hand, the Mets need to admit this season is lost and get some prospects and wouldn’t you and all the other Mets fans enjoy Wright killing the Yanks on a regular basis?
Ah screw it, TRADE EM BOTH FOR ELLSBURY!!!
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you throw in Dice-k, you've got a deal!
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we should throw in Beltran
he’s not a gamer cause he’s hurt really bad and not playing right now. Plus he didn’t slide into home once
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Papel-bum
Go find Omir and let him PH
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by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
shit
carl crawford wears eye liner
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH COME ON!
Ugh.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jayson werth hgetting his undeserved at bat
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Werth is 6th in the NL in OF WAR
I hate the Phillies, but he belongs on the team.
by Cox813 on Jul 14, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over Kemp?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No freaking way
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
signs of the times
we have some brutal signatures
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey look
Tied game in the 8th inning! The team that wins this game will show their league’s superiority for sure!
by All Shook Down on Jul 14, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Charlie Manuel is managing this game to win
Too bad he didn’t put a winning roster together.
by All Shook Down on Jul 14, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's going to win or lose with HIS GUYS.
by Cox813 on Jul 14, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s going to win or lose with HIS GUYS.
There
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upton proves the point:
he has never played LF in his career. Good roster management!
by BlackOps on Jul 14, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid fat asshole
God forbid he throws something in the dirt
by Syler on Jul 14, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hawpe should never play the field.
by All Shook Down on Jul 14, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He is somehow WORSE than Adam Dunn
in the field
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Tim McCarver realize that Pujols has been THE BEST FREAKIN PLYER IN THE GAME FOR THE LAST EIGHT YEARS??
But Youk could be the most valuable
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh and Pujols is
Younger too
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But.....Youk is on the Red Sox
Which automatically makes him more important and a better player.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like the people who argue that the MVP should only come from a playoff team.
Because over a 162 game season, you’re worthless if your team hasn’t made the playoffs.
by All Shook Down on Jul 14, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he said "league"
but I think he hasn’t heard of Evan Longoria yet
he’s making peanuts
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad this defecit has been aided by bad defense in the outfield.
Screw the National League.
by All Shook Down on Jul 14, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's also been aided by shitty pitching from Heath Bell
by Syler on Jul 14, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the fact that they haven't gotten a hit since the 2nd
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMGZ A GATORADE RINGTONE?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow i just realised joe buck was bending over and taking it from gatorade
like he took it from that fat comedian DUI guy
gaterade game video?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Brad Hawpe has been worth -80 fielding runs according to UZR.
by BlackOps on Jul 14, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a .409 wOBA
but only 1.7 WAR, his defense is brutal.
But I did hear a trade proposal on the fan where we would’ve sent David and some prospects for him. Francesa liked it!
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You who I think makes too much money Tim?
You, Joe Buck, Joe Morgan, Steve Phillips, Jon Miller, Eric Karros, Kenny Albert…..
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a certain used car salesman
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he strikes out
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i want him to hit a HR and hurt himself running around the bases
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 14, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want him to strikeout and break his hip
because he turned so much so fast
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
beaned in wrist
inning stays alive
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Home run or strikeout Howard
We don’t need extra innings. Save the Johan.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 14, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jul 14, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Small sample size?
maybe? is it possible?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't explain it, but I'm looking for a HR too
the Mets haven’t been mathematically eliminated yet
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuentes and Frankie warming up at the same time!
I love it.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 14, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is the better free agent signing.
by patrick6h on Jul 14, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The one who isn't getting 3 years/$37 million
by Cox813 on Jul 14, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which becomes
4 years, $54.5 if he meets the easily attainable performance benchmarks
by James Kannengieser on Jul 14, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the good news is, his inevitable Tommy John surgery in the third year will prevent the option year from happening
The bad news: the inevitable Tommy John surgery that will lead Omar Minaya to sign Frankie Rodriguez 2011 to a regrettable contract.
by Cox813 on Jul 14, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, I hope Minaya is gone by 2011
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
That seems about right.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, you could tell Howard wanted it.
Oh well. Seems like the rest of the world has no clue that he isn’t that great of a baseball player.
by BlackOps on Jul 14, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
St. Louis' own!
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Howard is garbage
What a hacker.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 14, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I did not want to see Frankie
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yikes
I’ll give werth his propers for that one
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hate the guy
but nice catch
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 14, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another AL win by one run
Would really show me something!
by All Shook Down on Jul 14, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KenTremendous aka Michael Schur via Twitter:
“If Maddon had any guts, he’d send Wakefield in to close instead of Rivera.”
by Cox813 on Jul 14, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ken Tremendous for the win.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 14, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh please.
Shane Victorino has never help a child out.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like to think Shane Victorino beats those kids when they don't work fast enough in what was most likely his garden,
and those kids slave labor
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That sounds about right.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm..
Wouldn’t it be smarter to play the reserves early and the better players later in the game? man, screw this. The All-Star game will never be right.
by BlackOps on Jul 14, 2009 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wright owns Mariano
.400/.400/.600 a double and 2 RBI.
the mainstream media doesn’t use sample size so either will I.
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The smiles on all the players' faces
are some “let’s get this game over with and get the eff outta here!” faces.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 14, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's only 10:30 in St. Louis
and the St. Louis nightlife is no joke
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
since the BS rule was made up,
American League managers have played to win. National League managers have played like it was an exhibition. Look it up.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 14, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing like Brad Hawpe getting an AB in the 9th inning of an All-Star Game
by All Shook Down on Jul 14, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nothing like Joe Buck calling him an excellent defender.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 14, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard that and was like WTF!?!
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jul 14, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 14, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't paying attention
no he did not. He is the worst fielder in baseball.
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck must have meant "excellent" in its broader sense
if he attempts to excel, that’s kinda like being excellent, right?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 14, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These teams are never put together properly
So the fact that anything is gleaned from them is ridiculous.
by All Shook Down on Jul 14, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that shit sucked
And I’m way behind on sleep. Waste of time except for David’s awesome bloop single.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 14, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The loser is Heath Bell.
Yes, yes he is.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 14, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HEY WHO ELSE THINKS ONE RUN GAMES PROVE SOMETHING
by All Shook Down on Jul 14, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, not,
but how about 13 in a row?
by alexSVK on Jul 14, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a tie in there
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 14, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't even see the whole game, but allow me to say this:
The National League is an embarrassment to itself, from everything to the player selection, to the lineup construction, to pitching decisions and substitutions.
The NL deserves to lose year after year, given they way they go about approaching this game.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 14, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Problem with the NL it seems that they have a few long term players that are great and then a few two year flare ups that make it.
I didn’t like Lincecom as a Cy Young winner and I didn’t like him starting this game. Last season he pitched in a very weak NL West. I’m not so sure the records of a lot of those team in West are gonna hold up this year as many of em have had a fairly easy sched to start things off.
I also think the fact that a lot of teams in NL East had to face off against the AL east skewered the numbers a bit.
Doesn’t seem that you see a lot of the same faces in the NL All Star Team for years on end.
by Chickendirt on Jul 15, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs




















