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Open Thread: All-Star Game

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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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

You suck Pujols

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

At work

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

well

it was a huge bloop.

"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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

I like using the closer after taking the lead

by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jul 14, 2009 10:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

This

"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 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

Can't go wrong with either

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Victorino is to the outfield what Joe Buck is to announcers

I wouldn’t expect anything less

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

Oh c'mon

That curveball from Greinke was filthy

by Syler on Jul 14, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

.....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  

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  

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  

They have a few good songs

but none after 1991

"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 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Papel-bum

Go find Omir and let him PH

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jul 14, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

WAT

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 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

 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  

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  

Stupid fat asshole

God forbid he throws something in the dirt

by Syler on Jul 14, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

wow

Brad Hawpe has been worth -80 fielding runs according to UZR.

by BlackOps on Jul 14, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

+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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 Stephen Schmidt on Jul 14, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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