Open Thread, 8/27: Padres vs Diamondbacks
by Dex on Aug 27, 2008 11:30 AM PDT
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What if Major League Baseball suddenly discovered that every single baseball that had been used since 1923 actually was manufactured in a Central American prison that used the human hides of criminals that had been put to death?
I'm thinking it would take at least 3 years for Bud Selig to talk the baseball "purists" into using a different material. It would take another 2 years to talk pitchers into using something different. The pitchers would say crazy things like, "I can't throw a splitter the same way unless I'm using baseballs made from human hide!"
GO PADRES!!!
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One of these days
it’s going to be something like “whoa, wasn’t that a crazy ass earthqurricane yesterday?”
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
I'M DOING MY PART!
re: OT blurb: Why do you think China is getting into baseball now?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Because Korea and Japan are pretty good at it, and they don’t want to get left behind?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Limitless supply of hides
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
by Axion on Aug 27, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You're all getting distracted here...
WHO ELSE IS DOING THEIR PART?
I WANT TO KNOW MOAR!
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
by Axion on Aug 27, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is the weirdest line up- Adrian not playing??
I get the Giles off day and trying to put right handers in there, but he has been so hot in the series. But LRod playing 1st? Weird.
by kdukat on Aug 27, 2008 12:09 PM PDT reply actions
Adrian's looked like he's needed a day or two for the last week, imo.
Kouz, Headley, Gerut… in the powerhouse… that’s just crazy enough to work…
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
baseball players get sooo sleepy that they need days off
especially when it’s hot and they’re being weighed down by all the money in their wallets.
what's the blogger excuse?
SNAP!
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Sure, I guess, but I just don't like the defense in there, I hope it doesn't come down to that
by kdukat on Aug 27, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Look at it this way
The bench is a legitimate threat now.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
The perils of the 13 man pitching staff
Short, light hitting middle infield types get brand new first basemen gloves shoved in their direction and have to pretend they know what they are doing.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
I wonder if Gonzo needed time to get ready for that shindig tonight
but I imagine they wouldn’t let him NOT be AT the game, so I guess you’re right, I just hope the game doesn’t come down to defense problems bc Baek is not good at Petco
by kdukat on Aug 27, 2008 12:19 PM PDT reply actions
It will be an upset
if this infield can make it all day without making an error while going around the horn after an out.
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 27, 2008 12:26 PM PDT reply actions
Indeed
I have no idea why she isn’t in more movies. If Selma Blair can continue to get acting gigs, I see no reason why Ms. Forlani has to be absent.
She should have her own cable channel.
They could just follow her around and I’d watch it.
I booked her for an interview to promote this little known movie called “Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius”…my hosts were like “WTF? Nobody has even heard of this movie!”. I just said “But she’s hot and I wanna say hi to her.” We taped it and never ran it.
I booked James Dyson once in an attempt to get a free vacuum cleaner.
No go. Didn’t run that one either.
Dyson vacuum cleaners are unbelievably awesome
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 27, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah
That thing is badass too.
We were looking at a house recently and the realtor was trying to talk up the fact that it a central vac system. I was just like “Whatever, dude. My Dysons rule over everything.”
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 27, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Central vaccuming
seems sketchy to me. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I don’t trust it.
Congrats though on shopping for a new home. My wife and I can’t wait to move into ours. We got a ridiculously good price on it with everything we wanted in it. Cannot complain.
Is there an official vaccuum of the Padres?
It has to be a Dyson…
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Yeah we're just kind of window shopping more than anything else
Looking for something with acreage, so we can hire Drama to come up and ride around on a lawn mower.
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 27, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Road? Where we're going we don't need...
roads
by Dex on Aug 27, 2008 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Black Sheep, right?
or was it Tommy Boy?
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
Can the Padres strikeout at least 10 times
and still finish off this sweep?
I’ve got the faith.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Scoreless through 1.5
and this place is a graveyard. Where is y’all? I know school’s back in session, but aren’t some of you registered SO’s at this point? Shouldn’t we be staying away from the schools at this point?
I think the above post was meant for the Snake Pit.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
im a fan of the cowprint guy in the black hat
because he seems to be flexing for the camera.
him and the rainbow brite guy up front demonstrating where his track marks are
www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com
2 on, one out
Could this be the Strasburg inning?
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
The Answer is no
Scored stays tied.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
Gameday and Radio
Doesn’t make pitchers duels very exciting.
It’s something you gotta see live or on the tube to make it interesting.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
Yes, I agree, too, but I just meant I was glad we didn't strike out last inning
Making contact is good. I like watching on tv, too if I can’t be there, but even if it was on tv, I have to work, so this is good. Isn’t it on mlb.tv?
by kdukat on Aug 27, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe Baek is tired
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
you must have drove to Rubio's dude
’cause dbags just scored a run
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
Answer the question Dave
WERE YOU DRIVING?
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
OOPS
It took like 8 minutes for that comment to post.
at least you admitted it…now we’ve got to talk about getting you a bicycle for 2009.
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
Today's lineup
only Kouz and Harrison started the season on the 25 man roster
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
One more out and Baek has done his job for the day
the question is can our offense overcome such a staggering deficit???
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
When did we get an offense?
How come nobody tells me these things!?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Was that the right thing to do?
Take Baek out, instead of letting him finish the inning?
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
If Cla Hensley is the Cla Hensley
he was the past two days, yes. Today, unfortunately… he’s that guy.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Those y's were left out intentionally...
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Well, I don't know his limit on pitches, but Hensley HAD been doing great
but his style of pitching is easier to hit and the Dbacks are more familiar with him
by kdukat on Aug 27, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions
ugh, he almost gave up a cycle in one inning and couldn't make an out
I think they probably should have stuck with Baek, but the 6th has been a problem for him
by kdukat on Aug 27, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions
it seemed like he was getting tired, but
it might have been a confidence booster to leave him out there for the final out.
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
Just popped in to say that
Clay Hensley sucks d-ck.
True story. He’s a friend of sdsuaztec’s or something.
"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG
by TheGrandHatching on Aug 27, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions
Is it any consolation that we at least won the series and
beat Webb? At least he didn’t get his 20th against us and won’t bc this is our last game
by kdukat on Aug 27, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions
It's unfortunate
that this is the last time we’ll play them. We’ve been the only team in the West that has been able to give them any trouble.
Didn't they say
That Webb has lost more games (8) to the Padres than any other team?
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
Quick check with Baseball-Reference says:
I am correct, sir.
He’s lost 7 to the Rockies and 8 to the Pawds.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
And
We are the only NL West team he has a losing recording against ( 6-8 )
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
Can I get a
“Padres vs. LHP” (starters) record while you’re over there?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Imagine that 32
slowly changing over to a 33.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
Yeah, I think it stalled
a quarter of the way to 33.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
wait let me get this straight
Clay Hensley gave up an RBI single to the Big Eunuch???
www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com
Odd outing for Clay
He’d been our best reliever for the last month. 1.74 ERA of the bullpen until today.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
3.51, 2 outs later
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
I've 2.61
6 ER *9 / 20.6666667 IP
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
I'm sure you're right
I didn’t do the math, but lazily checked online.
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
Jody Gerut
is a freaking monster. We really need to figure out a way to sign him long term.
Oh, and I love having Adam Dunn in RF.
Was thinking that earlier
Haven’t they seen RF here? You could crash land an Adam Dunn out there.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
yea, no shutout! Mounting the comeback?
Did Gerut get Petcoed?
by kdukat on Aug 27, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions
Our catcher
is now hitting over .220.
Is that allowed? Can we do that?
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
Or crash a giant Dominican with a funny last name into him
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
close your eyes
and throw your keys really far
you’re going to get us a sweep
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
It's that whole
workday-is-almos-over phenomenon where people just keep thinking about going home and not the ballgame.
I want to lose
but sweeping the Dbags would be sweet.
17. Speaking to reporters, IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized:
(a) The Chinese government, for reportedly sentencing two protest-permit-filing septuagenarian women to a labor re-education camp
(b) The IOC, for reportedly cutting a secret deal allowing Chinese Internet censorship of foreign journalists
(c) The Chinese government, for revoking the visa of former Olympian and Team Darfur activist Joey Cheek
(d) The IOC, for saying nothing about Cheek
(e) Bolt, for being happy
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 27, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions
Gey!
17. Speaking to reporters, IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized:
(a) The Chinese government, for reportedly sentencing two protest-permit-filing septuagenarian women to a labor re-education camp
(b) The IOC, for reportedly cutting a secret deal allowing Chinese Internet censorship of foreign journalists
(c) The Chinese government, for revoking the visa of former Olympian and Team Darfur activist Joey Cheek
(d) The IOC, for saying nothing about Cheek
(e) Bolt, for being happy
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 27, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions
Only 3/4 no big deal
17. Speaking to reporters, IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized:
(a) The Chinese government, for reportedly sentencing two protest-permit-filing septuagenarian women to a labor re-education camp
(b) The IOC, for reportedly cutting a secret deal allowing Chinese Internet censorship of foreign journalists
(c) The Chinese government, for revoking the visa of former Olympian and Team Darfur activist Joey Cheek
(d) The IOC, for saying nothing about Cheek
(e) Bolt, for being happy
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 27, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
So sweet
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
A bunt AND a stolen base in the same inning??
Those are not normal Padres activities
by kdukat on Aug 27, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions
See?
The conservative loaded-bench portfolio pays off!
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
No No No
The conservative sandwich loaded portfolio pays off for the hungry investor!
17. Speaking to reporters, IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized:
(a) The Chinese government, for reportedly sentencing two protest-permit-filing septuagenarian women to a labor re-education camp
(b) The IOC, for reportedly cutting a secret deal allowing Chinese Internet censorship of foreign journalists
(c) The Chinese government, for revoking the visa of former Olympian and Team Darfur activist Joey Cheek
(d) The IOC, for saying nothing about Cheek
(e) Bolt, for being happy
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 27, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's an idea for you
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
those are hot
but reminds me of “the worlds most interesting man” about rollerblades.
“no”
i think if i had that outfit and rode these down by the rollercoaster though i could totally pull the ladies,
www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com
Trevor Time!
17. Speaking to reporters, IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized:
(a) The Chinese government, for reportedly sentencing two protest-permit-filing septuagenarian women to a labor re-education camp
(b) The IOC, for reportedly cutting a secret deal allowing Chinese Internet censorship of foreign journalists
(c) The Chinese government, for revoking the visa of former Olympian and Team Darfur activist Joey Cheek
(d) The IOC, for saying nothing about Cheek
(e) Bolt, for being happy
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 27, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
Ok Trevor time against the 8-9 (pinch hitter) and lead off guys
what do we think about that?
by kdukat on Aug 27, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions
Gameday is so confused! It couldn't figure out all those changes
and the pinch hitter
by kdukat on Aug 27, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions
KK
Bong Bong
17. Speaking to reporters, IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized:
(a) The Chinese government, for reportedly sentencing two protest-permit-filing septuagenarian women to a labor re-education camp
(b) The IOC, for reportedly cutting a secret deal allowing Chinese Internet censorship of foreign journalists
(c) The Chinese government, for revoking the visa of former Olympian and Team Darfur activist Joey Cheek
(d) The IOC, for saying nothing about Cheek
(e) Bolt, for being happy
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 27, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions
SWEEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
never saw that one coming!
by chaostheory1211 on Aug 27, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions
How sweep it is!
KKK! bong bong bong
17. Speaking to reporters, IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized:
(a) The Chinese government, for reportedly sentencing two protest-permit-filing septuagenarian women to a labor re-education camp
(b) The IOC, for reportedly cutting a secret deal allowing Chinese Internet censorship of foreign journalists
(c) The Chinese government, for revoking the visa of former Olympian and Team Darfur activist Joey Cheek
(d) The IOC, for saying nothing about Cheek
(e) Bolt, for being happy
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 27, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Swept the dbags!! Go Padres!
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
That's gotta be embaressing
to the Dbags
17. Speaking to reporters, IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized:
(a) The Chinese government, for reportedly sentencing two protest-permit-filing septuagenarian women to a labor re-education camp
(b) The IOC, for reportedly cutting a secret deal allowing Chinese Internet censorship of foreign journalists
(c) The Chinese government, for revoking the visa of former Olympian and Team Darfur activist Joey Cheek
(d) The IOC, for saying nothing about Cheek
(e) Bolt, for being happy
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 27, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions
last time we swept a team was the Mutts
in June right?
yeesh
www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com
Arizona just got swept by the Padres
Bwahahahaha!
by jbox on Aug 27, 2008 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
no
sweeping the dbags was a fun ride, but now we have to get back to business and losing
17. Speaking to reporters, IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized:
(a) The Chinese government, for reportedly sentencing two protest-permit-filing septuagenarian women to a labor re-education camp
(b) The IOC, for reportedly cutting a secret deal allowing Chinese Internet censorship of foreign journalists
(c) The Chinese government, for revoking the visa of former Olympian and Team Darfur activist Joey Cheek
(d) The IOC, for saying nothing about Cheek
(e) Bolt, for being happy
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 27, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Absolutely right
This was a nice breather from reality. Now let’s get serious and not win again.
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 27, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
29 games remain
We only need to lose 18 of those
“Stay on target!”
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
yeah
we win
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " ~Frank Sinatra
Man, we just royally helped the Dodgers, too bad they can't
help themselves
by kdukat on Aug 27, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions
thats what kills me
i guess you gotta take the bad with the good?
www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com
Hard Mode
Maddux on the bump for the Dodgers against the Nats.
Pop quiz, hot shot: Who do you root for?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Reset back to defaults
Root against Dodgers.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
shoot the hostage
17. Speaking to reporters, IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized:
(a) The Chinese government, for reportedly sentencing two protest-permit-filing septuagenarian women to a labor re-education camp
(b) The IOC, for reportedly cutting a secret deal allowing Chinese Internet censorship of foreign journalists
(c) The Chinese government, for revoking the visa of former Olympian and Team Darfur activist Joey Cheek
(d) The IOC, for saying nothing about Cheek
(e) Bolt, for being happy
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 27, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
The Nats were beating them
So we weren’t losing ground
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
I have to admit, I'm kind of rooting for 100 losses
It’s such a gaudy number that the team will have to live with this season etched into their minds for eternity. But still, sweeping AZ is awesome
"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."
I knew I'd get to use this again
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
12 more wins
And that can’t happen.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
WE CAN BELIEVE IN, Wonko, WE CAN BELIEVE IN
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
At Least Washington is beating LA
again.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
i was there
they had a 7 run 2nd which was pretty sick to see cuz u know..i watch the padres
they ended up winning 10-1 i think it was
pretty good team theyve got
(and it wouldnt be my style without my teenage girl hormones kicking in—mitch canham is hawwt)
I had just received my degree in Calcium Anthropology... the study of milkmen.
~*Chicks Dig 3rd Basemen*~
scratch that
10-4
I had just received my degree in Calcium Anthropology... the study of milkmen.
~*Chicks Dig 3rd Basemen*~
hello.
no, i’m not dead. haha. i just took a break. i guess i came too late for the open thread, dyeing my hair took longer than expected, but i’m glad that the padres won. :]
Laura
its a chocolate brown.
i had it kinda reddish brown since may & i wanted to change it up a little for the fall. ;]
Laura
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