Live Bloggin': Angels @ Red Sox - Sept. 15
by Randy Booth on Sep 15, 2009 6:30 PM EDT
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PrintLos Angeles Angels at Boston Red Sox, Sep 15, 2009 7:10 PM EDT
UPDATE, 9:11: Ramon Ramirez gets the job done. After coming in relief of Dice-K, RamRam stranded Morales and earned three outs to keep the Sox's lead at 2-0.
UPDATE, 9:02: And that's it for Dice-K. He walked the first batter of the 7th inning and Terry Francona came out to give him the yank. However, he got a standing ovation and he tipped his cap. Certainly a nice sight to see.
Ladies and gentlemen, the Daisuke Matsuzaka is back and I'm ready for October.
UPDATE, 8:53: A bases loaded single for David Ortiz scores Ellsbury and gives the Sox a 2-0 lead. Mike Lowell is up with the bases still juiced.
UPDATE, 8:47: This is how you score runs: single, bunt, bunt. Alex Gonzalez just came around on a John Lackey throwing error to try and catch him at third on the Dustin Pedroia bunt. 1-0, Sox. Ellsbury (3rd) and Pedroia (2nd) are on base with no outs.
UPDATE, 8:41: If Dice-K pitches like this every time I live blog, I might as well continue to do it.
After giving up a double in the 6th, Dice-K settled down to strike out Vlad and then work a lineout to Lowell to end the inning. That's six inning of no-run baseball. This is the Dice-K we all know and love. And if this Dice-K sticks around, then I can't wait for October.
UPDATE, 8:26: Welcome back, Mr. Houdini. After giving up the Morales single, Aybar singled, too, putting men on first and third. Aybar then stole, putting more pressure on Dice-K. But! That's when Dice-K buckled down and struck out Mathis and Figgins to end the inning.
Thatta' boy!
UPDATE, 8:18: And the no-hitter is gone. Kendry Morales just dropped in a single to right field to start off the fifth inning. Let's hope Dice-K buckles down and gets out of the inning.
UPDATE, 8:06: Dice-K continues to make the Angels batters look like Single-A'ers. Matsuzaka just pitched another solid inning, striking out one in the fourth inning. As of now, Dice-K has allowed no hits, no runs, two walks and struck out two.
Now, the offense needs to support him.
UPDATE, 7:51: Good news: Daisuke hasn't blown up yet.
After a pop up and a strikeout (his first of the night), he walked Figgins (again) on four pitches, but then notched the last out with a fly out to J.D. Drew. In three innings of work, Dice-K has given up no hits and two walks. I'll take that. How about you?
UPDATE, 7:36: Don Orsillo just used the word 'nifty' to describe a Dice-K inning! Matsuzaka just induced two groundballs and a pop up to Dustin Pedroia to get through a very quick second inning. He was around the plate, which is always a nice site. NESN showed Dice-K doing long toss (essentially) from behind the mound to Jason Varitek before the second inning started. Interesting approach -- I suggest he does that every time he heads out.
Efficiency!
UPDATE, 7:25: I know winning every game is important, but looking at this one specifically, are we really looking for the win? Just hear me out: this game is all about Dice-K. If he pitches great, but the Sox lose, it's not much of a heartbreak, right? On the flip side, if Dice-K does great and the Sox win, then geez, that cherry tastes pretty dang sweet.
UPDATE, 7:20: A leadoff walk and a stolen base by Figgins, but that's it in Dice-K's first inning back. A flyout and a groundout for Matsuzaka in the inning, who threw almost entirely fastballs. While he wasn't very efficient, he earned the outs.
UPDATE, 7:13: Dice-K walks Figgins to start the game, but the good thing: he pounded the strike zone with a fastball in the 93-94 MPH range. That's a nice sight to see, despite losing Figgins to a walk.
UPDATE, 7:11: Dice-K's first pitch: a strike. That's what I like to see.
UPDATE, 6:51: The anticipation is killing me, but not really. Dice-K will have to win tonight's game without Kevin Youkilis (back spasms) or Victor Martinez (personal issues). Let's hope he won't need to rely on them.
With Daisuke Matsuzaka making his return, I figured I'd do live updates to follow his start. Depending on how well he pitches, I might be done very quickly. Make sure to check for updates as the game goes on.
Here's the series outlook, with the Angels sending out Whacky John Lackey tonight:
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Just remember I said it all along. He’s coming back and he’s going to be good.
May struggle in first start back, but will be ok after that.
Victimized. But still here.
Can't be worse than Penny/Smoltz
so its a win.
I’ll take a rested Dice K
Victimized. But still here.
Well, can't be worse than what Smoltz and Penny were giving us of late...
Penny was fine for a few months, and Smoltz would probably have been MUCH better if given a few more starts.
But yeah, I’d love to see Dice-K tell the doubters to STFU.
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I think his pride is hurt
and we will see someone who more resembles the guy we thought we were getting.
Victimized. But still here.
There's a ritual suicide joke to be made here.
But yeah, it’d be nice if he managed to figure out the smaller zone.
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generalizing that Japanese people commit hari-kari like in the black and white war movies
Manny who?
Or that they defend their honor so strongly that they'd rather die at their own hands...
Than at those of their enemy – like when Dice-BB goes crazy.
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I heard some guy on ESPN say that the concern with Dice-k coming back
is his command of the strike zone and his number of BB. That just shows why I hate ESPN because that’s always been his problem.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
My point is that increased BB numbers may just be a bad start,
and have nothing to do with residual injury problems.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Look for his velocity to determine that.
I might break out a release point graph, too.
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Ohhh
BS and his famous release point graphs…
I think we’ll need one of those Pitch/FX chart thingermajiggers out of you for tomorrow after this start. Cool?
Possibly...
If the game doesn’t go too long and I can catch up on like 40 pages of history reading, sure.
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Exactly, not command of the zone; something he already had problems with.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Or, for the real concerns:
- Get velocity on his fastball without over-stressing himself (being fat didn’t help)
- Pitch IN the zone, not to it. He was just throwing stuff into the zone, most likely to avoid so man balls, and wasn’t actually pitching. He needs to have his stuff breaking out of the zone to be effective and get those K’s he racked up so fast in the past. If he walks a few guys while learning this, that’s okay.
- Don’ wait for jams to pitch to contact – keep the pitch count down by going for groundouts early in the count and THEN go for the K’s once you get ahead.
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I'm ready
I got my cranberry juice. I got my sweatpants on. I got my laptop WAY too bright in my lap … I’m ready.
All the while, working for SBNation.com. Pulling double-duty Dice-K … duty.
I thought that was prune juice.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahem:
Billy Costigan: [to the bartender] Cranberry juice.
Man Glassed in Bar: It’s a natural diuretic. My girlfriend drinks it when she’s got her period. What, do you got your period?
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Explains the sweat pants.
/semi-reference to what looks like a great movie (Extract)
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Walked him
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Started dancing after 0-2.
Fouled pitch looked okay…
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JUST missed the corner.
Decent velo though.
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We call that "nibbling"
And it has always been Daisuke’s problem.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Would have been a good pitch 0-2.
Where was Tek looking for it?
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I say this is "The Departed" game thread night
Quotes galore from the fantastic movie… where appropriate, of course.
It would appear not.
As much as I’d love him. :(
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Kinda a good stealer to try to throw out.
Slight pass.
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The ball looks like it's carrying tonight
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
Abreu almost got an oppo-wall-ball.
He’s not a pull hitter though, right?
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All but one pitch have been 4-seam fastballs
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, how the hell did that ball get out there.
Looked like he thought it was popped foul, and it ends on the track.
because he swings at everything
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Or in the dirt 5 feet in front of home.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't watch the game
Is someone throwing out an entire inning of ceremonial first pitches?
:)
THAT'S the money you could be saving with Geico
If anyone would
It’d be Vladdy
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
The wild pitch?
It’s part of Dice-K’s arsenal.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Gyro, Wild, Waste.
Same difference IMO.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Be back in a little bit.
Nice job Dice.
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Agreed
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
We just saw classic Dice-k.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
Classic Dice K is better than Byrd/Tazawa/Bowden
So yay I guess?
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
yep
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Indeed
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
American?
I believe you should remember your origins you…
YANK
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Not exactly what that's supposed to mean, but sure.
Also – international Internet + private website
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Great AB by Dusty
9 pitches and a single.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
Doubt it
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Dusty with a great AB.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
Nothing
But I feel like a parent whose kid is like, “Hey, I’m going to go play with Jimmy by the bridge with a big trash bag. K?”
yeah, and all i said was ready for the first round elimination angel fans?
Victimized. But still here.
And unbanned.
But I’d rather not give Kazmir a heart attack – plus, that was like the 6th time I’ve been banned there. Still banned on CamdenChat and HalosHeaven.
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They'll curse at you in Pidgen English
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh.
I look forward to Rev’s ban comment.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe they'll actually think your Japanese.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Lackey has thrown more pitches than Dice-K
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
Yep
18 for Dice-K
23 for Lackey
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the Sox need some cranberry juice
or an emena. And remember: The enema of my enema is my friend. Think about that.
by Mister Snitch on Sep 15, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't that what got Sandy warned?
Or was it specifically who he suggested needed one?
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Gizmosandy:
“you are banned from our site. FALUN GONG.”
-RevHaloFan
Meh. I was hoping for more expletives or something.
Nah, I was trying to get y'all to shut up about calling them names.
So, if that’s “shit,” then sure.
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He did that v. the MFY yesterday too
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Eschatological portent
Is it not written: “Lo, when dice shall quickly lay low the Heavenly Host, repent ye, for the Day of Judgment is nigh!” ?
Welp so far so good
25 pitches in 2 innings, no runs. I’ll take it.
Dice-K is going to throw a n0-h1tt3r.
Well, Yankee fans, there is ONE thing we can agree on: We're all smarter than Madonna.
I seriously may have swine flu.
I feel like crap.
Well, Yankee fans, there is ONE thing we can agree on: We're all smarter than Madonna.
mobile home
old furniture
decent computer
items commonly found at garage sales around the USA
sure, it is all yours.
Victimized. But still here.
Take my wife... please
Well, Yankee fans, there is ONE thing we can agree on: We're all smarter than Madonna.
Haha I was only meaning that while gizmosandy was offering all his stuff
Always offer the wife too. One of the best one-liners ever.
Well, Yankee fans, there is ONE thing we can agree on: We're all smarter than Madonna.
That'd be an awesome quote if we ever do the Wiki page.
It’d be interesting what she has to say about you.
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You'd be able to edit it.
Hence “Wiki.”
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My doc says this swine flu thing is going to be pretty bad and to be aware of it
Victimized. But still here.
That sucks.
Literally, a third of my Facebook status updates are about people getting sick.
Well, Yankee fans, there is ONE thing we can agree on: We're all smarter than Madonna.
... B/c he's dead?
Or b/c he tried to infect you?
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I gotta say
Lackay has not been impressive so far. The Sox’ hitters better not let him settle in.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
He's looked good if you ask me.
Aside from the random walk to Lowell.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
He has hung a few pitches
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Lackey is a FA after this season, right?
Anyone interested in him? If this was three years ago, yes, in my opinion, but not now…
Depends on the length of contract and cost
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
He’s gonna get way overpaid in a sparse market and he’s 31. I’d rather pick up Sheets or Bedard.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh
I guess they’re probably gonna expect to be overpaid too.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Paying Bedard anything is overpaying.
Sheets probably wouldn’t be that good.
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Pass on Bedard
Always hurt and always hated by teammates.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
No, he'll want ace-type money, but I feel that he is a good #2, not on our team though.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice - Lackey throws to 1st to check on Lowell
That’s a first.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
if john lackey gets 80 million dollars this winter I will wear a dress all summer next season
and instruct my kids if i die during the summer to bury me in the dress
Victimized. But still here.
I bet you've already got the dress picked out
:)
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
well sure you do, i'm borrowing it from you
way to let the cat out of the bag
Victimized. But still here.
You're funnier in Japanese
Something must have been lost in translation.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I will make a daily post on the front page reminding everyone of the details of the vow, the date and time on which it was posted, and the fact that Drugs apparently has the dress picked out.
Long topic.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Will put it in the Laundry tomorrow.
That way I can bookmark and put right next to the NG bet page. :)
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Someone will definitely be stupid enough to pay that.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
And yet Daisuke just walked a guy on 4 pitches!
Yes, I’m blaming Dice walking a guy on this post. Deal with it.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I have not heard this in a while.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed.
Too cheesey sounding for my tastes.
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its too much screaming
If I wanted to hear screaming I would listen to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRg7WLwxAo0
may be the worst song of all time.
K #1
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
More like BBBBBBBBDice-K
Or “Porky the Dice Pig”
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Dice-BB
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
It looks pretty close to the plate for a pitchout.
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by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
on gameday
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Even with the BB, Dice only threw 14 that inning
39 through 3. Lackey at 34 through 2.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
Wait, Dice-K is on pace for >5 innings?
This game is totally getting rained out.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
off-topic, but some are interested
Obama on Kenye (audio):
http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/15/obama-caught-on-tape-calling-kanye-jackass-taylor-swift/
Obama on Kenya
“Hey, that’s where my dad comes from!”
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh.
I applaud Obama for this. That’s like 3 things in his term so far.
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Watching now, but...
It’s not off topic: Taylor Swift is welcome in every shape and form on this blog.
Although, his immediate reaction of "Oh crap, did I say that?" sucked.
It’s not like he’s going to get impeached for it, geez.
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Sucks for them.
They’ll actually have to look into the politics to find a new candidate.
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Gonzo was worse
1 pitch.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Ells is on.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
K #2
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
I have bags of m&m's from 4 years ago in my house
they are all mint I stocked up because they do not sell them year round, only at Christmas. They are very good even now.
Victimized. But still here.
So...
Randy = cranberry juice
Sandy = old mint M&M’s
Me = beef jerkey
Anyone else?
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I was thinking about bringing out some chips with queso salsa stuff from Tostitos.
But eh.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Salsa Con queso is the greatest thing to ever be invented
You warm that shit up. oh my god is it good.
We should do a Dice-K eating game.
For every walk – eat one of whatever food
For every homer – eat 3
For every strikeout – dance!
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for a shut-out, bomb Pearl Harbor
Manny who?
by Pesky Fan on Sep 15, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Can't be offending the home state, I guess.
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me = flavored sparkling water.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Fine, thank you.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
yes it is.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it flavored nice and fruity so it does not taste bad
like normal water
Victimized. But still here.
Yes, it is raspberry/lime.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow that makes it better I bet
fruity lime sparkling berry water
how refreshing one can only imagine
Victimized. But still here.
In all seriousness, maybe you should try it.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
We need to get you a Twitter.
Would EASILY rival ShitMyDadSays.
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that is pretty damn funny
But I’m not sure if sandy could handle the pressure of being funny on the spot. But I guess we could always quote it and make it shitsandysays.
you know what is the worst drink ever
Tonic. I asked for a seltzer at a resturant and they gave me tonic water. It was gross.
It's supposed to be bitter.
It glows under UV light too. :)
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Now who thinks my prediction was stupid?
Well, Yankee fans, there is ONE thing we can agree on: We're all smarter than Madonna.
Totally forgot I still had Pens' text alerts.
Down 1-0 for anyone who cares.
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Pre-season?
IDK – I’m probably going to turn them off.
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Some Jackass is in the crowd making the sound of a Michael Vick owned Dog
annoying as shit
Victimized. But still here.
For the last time, he didn't get any of the posting fee...
Wait, what?
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I get no respect here @ OTM
I predicted Dice K coming back strong
I said we needed a good defensive SS-Gonzalez
I said we needed an OF w speed off the bench-Gathright
I said we needed a hitter -VMart
I am a flowing river of knowledge
Victimized. But still here.
by gizmosandy on Sep 15, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
As if he has lost control of his stream?
:)
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as if the riverbanks of knowledge can no longer contain him
or, you know, whatever usually contains him can no longer contain him. Point is, he is uncontained. And he seems to therefore be leaking. I’m not cleaning this up either.
by Mister Snitch on Sep 15, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Rec'd
I now realize you aren’t here just to be funny.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
O I FORGOT THIS AS WELL
I SAID WE NEED A LEFTY IN THE PEN NOT NAMED LOPEZ-BILLY WAGNER
MORE PROOF
Victimized. But still here.
F
F! F! F! F! F! F! F!
Well, Yankee fans, there is ONE thing we can agree on: We're all smarter than Madonna.
Grades if you don't suck it up and go back to school?
It’s not like you’d be making it less safe for others at this point.
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Great!
Dude, I’ve sucked down two glasses of cranberry juice already and I haven’t made a bathroom break. Yet you go, and there goes the no-no. Thanks!
Bladder fortitude:
The new measure of a pitcher’s effectiveness.
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I went to an Indian Buffet for lunch!
Nobody could hold on under such conditions!
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Not much more damage is going to be done in that time frame.
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Even then.
Aside from a freak occurrence, those dozen or so pitches won’t hurt him much.
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Yeah - read one graph of his Papi post, clicked next.
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He's an odd guy
gave out pics of himself at his wedding. Nobody wanted that shit (I bet)
Victimized. But still here.
Yep.
And bobbleheads of him and his bride.
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K #3
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
K #4!!
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
Who cares?
I like this one better.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
He always performed better
with men on base. (Well, until THIS year.)
by Mister Snitch on Sep 15, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
All glory is fleeting.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
That's it sir
step away from the fruity sparkling water, you have had enough.
:)
Victimized. But still here.
kinda sounds like another word
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
looks not sounds.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
not what I was going for
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Ding Ding Ding!
we have a winner
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
google it
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
by BoldandBrash on Sep 15, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I did.
Thankfully there weren’t any pics.
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Bills@Pats and Raiders/Bolts both passed Jon&Kate for most viewers for a single cable event in 2009.
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5-2
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Angels fans were bitching about the zone over on Rev's little madhouse.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
You missed it?
He got banned for saying we’d pass them in the playoffs, in Japanese. Rev responded with something in Chinese.
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Inconsistent on the corners
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Reading this, Randy's comment pops up.
His icon looks way too much like NG’s at this size.
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AND WHAT ABOUT •OUR• LIVES???
I gots rights.
by Mister Snitch on Sep 15, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, Red Sox Nation's constitution is suprisingly weak.
I think we have the right to country music montages and a picture with Wally.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
The corpse is killing the offense.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
Great. Another DP.
Time for more cranberry juice.
I think I’m addicted.
“Dignam: This is unbelievable. Who put the fuckin’ cameras in this place?
Police Camera Tech: Who the fuck are you?
Dignam: I’m the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy. "
"Holy crap, Dice-K might get a QS", I thought.
“Bobby Abreu doubles (26)…”, retorted Gameday.
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K #5
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
BS
We definitely some pitch charts or something crazy like that.
I want to know how many fastballs Dice has chucked tonight. It’s a crazy amount.
Sure.
I’m putting off reading until tomorrow, since it’s a half day of school.
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one thing at a time
first, they have to leave the bases loaded
by Mister Snitch on Sep 15, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
So, who looked at this game and immediately thought:
Pitcher’s Duel, duh.
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Well, Lackey at Fenway....
But DICE-K?!?!
Well, Yankee fans, there is ONE thing we can agree on: We're all smarter than Madonna.
Suggestion to the brains of SBNation:
Rally Link button, specific for each blog.
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That's a HR in a lot of ballparks
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel as though Fire Brand mocked me today.
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Here:
you are talking about the post you made the other day in comparison correct?
Victimized. But still here.
The one that was at least 50% sarcastic?
Yeah.
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As an aside to my usual antics when I read that I thought something along those lines
Victimized. But still here.
Maybe not.
But that hit pretty high off the wall in a fairly lofted manner.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Mike Lowell hit one onto Lansdowne
And was held to a single
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
E!
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
Gaffe
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
Back-to-back nights and the Angels D sucks!
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
This
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
drink from the well my friend drink from the well
do not let me be banned
Victimized. But still here.
well that means when I say something "bad" you should follow it up with something that is far worse
so I can point and say “look what that guy said it was way worse than anything I said”
Victimized. But still here.
When my mind wanders:
“Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” “Interrupting Kanye West.” “Interrupting Kanye We-” “BEYONCE RULES!!”
Well, Yankee fans, there is ONE thing we can agree on: We're all smarter than Madonna.
- the hot wife
Well, Yankee fans, there is ONE thing we can agree on: We're all smarter than Madonna.
Time for Dice-k to hold the lead.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
Time for another quote after that great inning
Frank Costello: Good day, father.
Older Priest: Good day, Francis.
Frank Costello: You recall our chat? Little boys. Sucking on their peckers, etc… and so forth. I am as God made me. Is that your rationale? May I remind you – in this archdiocese, God don’t run the bingo.
Young Priest: May I remind you – that pride comes before the fall.
Frank Costello: How’s Sister Mary Teresa doing? Had a tasty relationship before she took her vows.
[Costello hands the priests a nude drawing of the nun]
Frank Costello: Enjoy your clams, cocksuckers.
Study hard, son
Maybe one day you’ll make it.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm supposed to defend my faith here.
But it’s not the place to do so.
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Dice-k's done.
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." -Ted Williams
I heard there wasn't one.
He was fully stretched out in the minors.
by Ben Buchanan on Sep 15, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
93 pitches + his first game back + he can't lose the game = right move
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
what's this I hear
about endangered feces?
by Mister Snitch on Sep 15, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I said he wouldn't go past six
admittedly, no crystal ball was needed for that
Wow the division is still within reach with the series we will have with them
Victimized. But still here.
the Yankees have PLENTY of time
to collapse utterly
by Mister Snitch on Sep 15, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
How can you even ask?
Of course it’s Buchholz.
And I thought I KNEW you.
by Mister Snitch on Sep 15, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Buch's lack of suckage has been pretty short... Mental toughness in playoofs?
Just asking…..
Manny who?
I think he's suck-free now
which should translate to playoff success
by Mister Snitch on Sep 15, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Buchholz, if he continue to pitch like he has
Buchholz goes deeper in games.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Sep 15, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
FO might have told DiceK come back strong, keep the lid shut and we will trade you in the winter
so Buchholz
Victimized. But still here.
off topic: why are graphing calculators so expensive? My kid needs on and its like 150 bucks
Manny who?
I got mine for 3 bucks at Goodwill while looking for old jerseys.
Still in packaging.
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Get an HP one - cheaper.
Or look on eBay for an TI-83.
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Spoiled school.
Still should be around $100 though.
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Oh, that thing?
My friend has one – it’s so weird.
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