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Open Thread, 8/7: Padres vs Mets

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San Diego Padres at New York Mets, Aug 7, 2008 9:10 AM PDT


Totally fooled you. You didn't think we were gonna get it up in time, but here we are. Man. We are rad.

Last game for the Padres in Shea, right? Unless we meet in the playoffs. BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

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Gerut hits a leadoff HR last night

and was robbed of one the night before. So…Hairston leads off today.

I hate you, Bud Black. I hate you.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 9:11 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LHP

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gerut's last AB vs. LHP

K

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One whole AB???

He should never see a lefty again I guess.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One whole AB

is enough for you to declare him god of leadoff.

Why not worth as much now?

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ease up on WG, champ

that’s one chief not feelin’ it when his bros aren’t playing good.

by Dex on Aug 7, 2008 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heya Sport

I’d check those stats again if I were you.

by jbox on Aug 7, 2008 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit jbox!!!

Now you decide to pay attention to this site?? When I get all statistical???

Fine.

3 for 23. I mean 24.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Am I reading it wrong too?

I have him at 1 – 30 with 1 RBI. No?

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know

I’m all confused now.

DAMMIT JBOX!!!

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how many more leadoff HRs

Hairston has than Gerut…

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

9 - 4

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I swear to god you are really Bud Black

I’m gonna start tracking your comments against the moments when Bud does something that indicates he isn’t paying attention to the game. I know there’s gonna be a correlation.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to try to make it interesting.

Have to set up email alerts for “coaching visit to mound” somehow…

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least now

Hairston could potentially drive Gerut in. Which is what I think we all want to see.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know this is going to come back and haunt you, right?

Just as Hairston will hit a leadoff HR in, let’s say the 5th inning, he’s also going to K with Gerut on 2B in the 8th.

We’re both screwed.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It always does

It always does…

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't matter at this point

If he considered playing EGon in RF today, simple pitcher/hitter matchups don’t mean a thing.

Hairston 3 for his last 29. Oops. 3 for his last 30 now…

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure playing Egon instead of Giles was his idea, too.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You think

there is something wrong with Egon then?

by sixpakfrombelgium on Aug 7, 2008 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I take that

Nevin wasn’t all too good on defence? Didn’t follow the Padres yet when he was playing…

by sixpakfrombelgium on Aug 7, 2008 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if I remember right

It wasn’t stopping the ball that was annoying. It was his tendency to throw to an imaginary first baseman in the stands up the right field line…

As opposed to our actual first baseman.

by Dex on Aug 7, 2008 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was the worst part...I'll agree.

But he couldn’t catch it all that well, either.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like I missed out

on a lot of fun watching him play

by sixpakfrombelgium on Aug 7, 2008 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

really good hitter

And a fiery personality. Team leader. That’s the truth.

by Dex on Aug 7, 2008 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He got on my nerves as a player

But I love him on the radio.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly the same here

I would go crazy with Nevin as a player but when he’s on the radio i’m always yelling “you tell them phil!”

I like how your verbs are things. I think I'm going to sandwhich after I sofa here for a bit.

by C8LIN B on Aug 7, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man..

No TV and I’m blacked out?? Friggin’ MLB.

by Dex on Aug 7, 2008 9:18 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what you get for moving back to SD!!

That and nice weather. And beaches. And edible Mexican food.

Never mind.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our jealousy is so sad.

We should really be happy for him.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, you shouldn't. I won't be either.

Capri. Baseball will get me through the Bar Exam.

by Demoira on Aug 7, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Out for dinner

maybe that’s some good luck for the Padres

by sixpakfrombelgium on Aug 7, 2008 9:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HR

To go along with two warning track fly balls. Interesting strategy for Johan.

I don't have to always be right. I just have to always think I'm right.

by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 9:31 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

man alive

Chase Headley’s really good. Why didn’t anybody know about him earlier?

by Dex on Aug 7, 2008 9:31 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chase

Doing a barrel roll.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Red Sox blocking the Rays?

I think Giles is gonna stay a Padre.

by Dex on Aug 7, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Propaganda

“COUGH IT UP, THEO!”

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Safe bet.

Well at least I think it is.

by A Whales Vajayjay on Aug 7, 2008 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Giles can block the Rays on his own

He has a no limited no-trade clause for them

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't mean he will

he could block the Sox on his own too.

by jbox on Aug 7, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I should also point out

Giles gets a full no trade clause on August 26 as he becomes a 5 and 10 player.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if he would re-think that now?

He gave the Padres that list when he originally signed that deal, right?

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought it was updated every year

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Giles seems lazy

He probably forgot to update.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No kidding.

It probably still has the Montreal Expos on it.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually they said he has the Nationals on it.

So close.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As in too lazy to wear clothes

so he’s too lazy to update no-trade list?

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Puritan.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

More effort, less pene.

Isn’t that how the old saying goes?

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

Giles likes flaunting the old cajones more than the pene anyway. FLAUNTING THEM RIGHT ON YOUR FACE!

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know

Those tans may be hard work. Lots of dedication. Obsession.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not work if you're sleeping in the tanning bed.

Capri. Baseball will get me through the Bar Exam.

by Demoira on Aug 7, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great AB for Banks

At least that’s what it looked like on Gameday.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 9:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And then Harrison and Gooch K

Another day on the bump.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was great

On the MLB.TV feed, Gooch took the first strike…and the scoreboard on the right immediately threw up a 0 in the Padres column. Inevitable.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 9:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Banks is money!

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 9:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now that was a bad first-pitch swing by Kouz

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 10:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gameday agrees.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday also said it was a changeup

That’s a tough pitch to lay off of from the former Cy Young award winner.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely true.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO

WAY

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 10:07 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Sins forgiven. He’s a one-man team.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

On 1360 this morning

They said Maddux cleared waivers. Did someone mention this already in a different thread.

They also said that the Padres should just Giles go to the Red Sox without a trade because the Padres should be acting cheap since they are always crying poor.

Also, the results of these waivers are supposed to be confidential, so the idea that we can talk about this is ridiculous. Stupid FO leaks.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:08 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's an idiot.

He started off doing Nationals broadcasts for their inaugural season…horrible.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh definitely

He always talked about himself as a Renaissance kind of guy – Ivy educated, wanted to do many, many things outside of baseball.

And here he sits, blabbering like a bozo.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would be nice

if Gameday documented the exact point in a game when the wheels falls off.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 10:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh man

I just read your “Hey Champ, Read the site a bit before you comment” comment and the subsequent exchange with Dex.

I am seriously laughing my ass off.

Between that comment and my attempts to rile up Smooth Jazz Man, Dex has got his hands full today.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're making it so hard on him today

Just doing our part to keep him on his toes.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better yet

We can have ourselves a field trip. Do some old fashioned SB Nation trolling!

YEEEEEHAW!!!

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They actually do that on radio broadcast.

The wheels fall off when The Colonel drops his first “Oh, maaaann…”

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

:D

http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?gameid=280807121

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hairston's double

just moved the Padres from 34% to 44%.

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by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if there's a function for "Mets Bullpen"

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh cool

It has a WPA stat there. The clutch stat.

Kevin Kouzmanoff. So unclutch.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Certainly could've been worse.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you're reading that wrong ;)

I originally thought they’d move Drew to CF and Giles would play right. With the Lowell issue, they could play Youk at 3B, but I’m not sure who moves to first. Bay? Giles? Drew? Ellsbury? It can’t be Ortiz.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think so.

Pretty sure Giles is gonna play third. He’s gonna be awesome.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

He’s always wanted to play third base, too.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bay and Giles

Platoon at 3B

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brison Gilay?

Jasian Bales

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes Drama

A left handed third basemen. You are so right. Spot on analysis.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tell us why it's wrong

And I want something really long and convoluted.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Because I rock!

That’s why! And I said so!

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's what I found

Left-handed third basemen have hit .376 over the last four years in the AL against both right-handed and left-handed hitting. In the AL East, lefty 3Bs have actually hit .404.

Sox are playing the percentages.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

How about

Third Basemen that THROW left handed you smart ass playful fellow

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

While your at it

Get me some stats on SS and 2B that throw left handed. Catchers too.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Done

Currently in MLB, 73% of all SS and 2B who throw left handed have a fielding percentage of .998. Their OPS is .756.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Liar

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stats don't lie

I learned that from you.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

But people do

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's just an unwarranted personal attack.

Sad to see you on the low road Wonko.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When did you see me anywhere else?

Because I must have been blacked out drunk.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you say so

I can’t wait to see Giles at 3B in Fenway. Gonna be awesome.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'll probably come back

just to get an opportunity to play with Giles in the infield.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

On a side note

Any hope Washington wins one of their two games today?

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

I can’t wait. It would make this loss oh so sweet.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This could actually happen.

The moneyline on Washington winning either of their games against the Rockies, however, doesn’t bode well for us.

Is it getting cramped over here?

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

We should really all take our shirts off…just so we can be comfortable and relax.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Now we're talking!

I’ll whip up some strawberry margaritas!

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cowboy Up Drama!

"...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."

by The Kipper on Aug 7, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I learned that from House

I don't have to always be right. I just have to always think I'm right.

by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No I got it right the first time

And furthermore, I found this little nugget:

Teams that have brought in RFs to play 3B over the last 73 years have won the WS 87% of the time.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heya Sport

I’d check those stats again if I were you.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey bro

How about you check your stats and then check your attitude.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Take it easy, slick

If I wanna spout stats to prove a “point”, I’m gonna do it, champ.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kouz

Double play or K?

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sac fly

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by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously.

I took one look at that stupid Fan Graph and all of a sudden I was blinded by hopes that the Padres would win.

There’s just something about graphs.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We might only get one inning of Mets bullpen

This might be tough…

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:08 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's the Mets

I really wanna beat the Mets.

Season Series Victory!

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't we already have that?

if we lose we’ll have won 5 of 7 right?

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mets Bullpen in play

Big bucks, no whammies.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LETS GO! PADRES!

CLAP. CLAP. CLAP CLAP CLAP.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mets fans HATE their bullpen.

That is so funny. They don’t even know who he is bringing in and they’re already booing.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 11:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's pretty bush...

Johan shouldn’t be booing his own ‘pen…

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Johan

Pan to him sitting in the first row…beer in hand….booing the bullpen.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good work so far by the Mets bullpen

If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly

by Boilermaker19 on Aug 7, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

First pitch too.

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by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hitting their spots

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Briles!

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

or not.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baited?

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leitner

Made it seem like the Padres were pulling him back because of the pitching change.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Goooch!

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tad?

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by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bummer

I wanted to see him for Kouz and then replace him in the field at 3B. Showcase him for the Sox.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kouz

can move to 2B for the rest of the game

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want him as 3rd base coach.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes Axion

A left handed third base coach. You are so right. Spot on analysis.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, Drama

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gimme some credit there.

I kid because I love. You know that.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You want a guy pointing up the LF line, waving his right arm?

Dudes will be running out to the Padres store.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Triple play comin' up

If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly

by Boilermaker19 on Aug 7, 2008 11:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's something Gerut couldn't have ever done in the leadoff spot!

Get beaned in the RH batter’s box!

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is the parts where I love fangraphs :D

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow up to 45%

Clutch HBP

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You said it.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sausagefest in here today

guess I’ll join in for a couple

"...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."

by The Kipper on Aug 7, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C8LIN B was here for a second

We fulfilled the quota.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No girls on the Internet

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She'd say the same thing :D

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She?

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get it?

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It?

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by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha!

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh

Runs are making it harder to lose.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just keepin it close

If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly

by Boilermaker19 on Aug 7, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aid!!!

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:31 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What percentage of the teams runs have been driven in by Adrian?

19.7%?

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

45% to 48%

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by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:33 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Still under 50%

We are still okay. Go Nationals.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kouz

With the Cluch DP.

He is pwning the Padres with his WPA.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol, wow

-.574

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shit

Illusion broken… pay no attention to that man on the field!

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

45% to 14%

Nice

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry

48% to 14%

even better

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

48% to 14%

Nice going, porn star.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's really funny.

I haven’t seen that before. Is that iLOVEkouz5?

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Random girl at Fan Pour"

I “found” lots of these actual pix on the Internet after the Fan Pour.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FMB in

Clear the exits.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is Bud "managing"

That is the question

"...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."

by The Kipper on Aug 7, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Umpires are telling black he can't double switch.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leitner and Masur are confused

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AAA fill in umpire just threw Black out

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

can a AAA ump throw out

a AAAA manager?

"Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana"
Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 7, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hairston = Second Basemen

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Stupid substitute umpire

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not really sure

Bud apparently wanted to make another double switch, umps wouldn’t let him. Giles stays in game, Hairston moves to 2B. Black tossed and then Colbert tossed.

No clue as to what actually happened, but I think Bud mistook this week’s US Weekly for his lineup card.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

“It’s says right f**king here…LAUREN CONRAD AT SECOND!! Can’t you read???”

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't really know to be 100% honest.

But if I’m betting the percentages…..

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't quite understand

EGon ph for pitcher and then should be able to come in and play 2B and the pitcher bat in Iguchi’s spot. But the umpire didn’t like that for some reason. Maybe he didn’t announce it in the right order or something? Corey came out before he told the umpire about the double switch? Lame, if that is the case.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday is so confused
Edgar Gonzalez remains in game as second baseman
Defensive switch from second base to second base for Edgar Gonzalez

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great move by BB

Hairston looks natural at 2B

by sixpakfrombelgium on Aug 7, 2008 11:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Was thinking the same thing

but I didn’t see the game last night so didn’t feel like I could say that

by sixpakfrombelgium on Aug 7, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't pretty

You could say it was almost Uggla.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually

EGon’s defensive stats at 2B (specifically his plus/minus) are pretty good so far. At least that’s what was posted on Friar Forecast using this spreadsheet.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is true.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

17% baby!

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looking good

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kouz gets the Strasburg Player of the Game

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh

Runs are bad

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

so Gey

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Without Black

Strasburg is unattainable/

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I just saw the second DP by Kouz and I agree, he was safe

he touched the bag and the 1B’s foot was NOT on the bag! That’s the second bad bcall, remember on Tuesday, when they called Beltran safe at first and he was out, then he scored the 6th run, which was the winning run. I know there were two errors on that play, but he never should have been on the bases to begin with!

by kdukat on Aug 7, 2008 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gerut!!!

9% to 44%

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

His positive WPA

isn’t even half of Kouz’s negative.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There was a link above

linky link

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see...

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fan Graphs

Here

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We should've given Giles a look at 2B

Could have upped his trade value.

by Dalton on Aug 7, 2008 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ummm...

Is Schoeneweis a lefty? ;)

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 11:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Future third baseman?

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tell me about it.

The two things I’ve done today are watch this game and figure out what beer I’m drinking tonight.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really wonder....

Where this team would be right now if we had started the season with Gey in CF, The Savior in LF, Giles in RF, Hairy as our 4th OF and Edgar as our back-up infielder.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 11:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Closer to free agency for Savior?

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A reliable 4th/5th starter? An average bullpen?

It doesn’t take much to turn me on these days.

by Dalton on Aug 7, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't fall asleep listening to the radio

because after Kouz hits into his second double play in your dreams you’ll try to kick him in his manhood and Bud Black will stop you and tear your ACL

a little late but YAY JODY!

I like how your verbs are things. I think I'm going to sandwhich after I sofa here for a bit.

by C8LIN B on Aug 7, 2008 11:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Padres Store

better have GERUT gear next season or so help me God I will burn the place down…that is on condition that he’s still a Padre at that time

Stupid FO….grumble,mutter,spit

by pasadenapadre on Aug 7, 2008 11:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the probability chart is gonna shoot way up

and the arrow will say “Trevor Hoffman enters tie game”

by 'Eaters on Aug 7, 2008 12:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why would Trevor enter a tie game on the road?

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here comes The Heat

“The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you.”

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 12:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DOES HE LOOK LIKE A BITCH?

"If I wasn't Bob Dylan, I'd probably think that Bob Dylan has a lot of answers myself." - Bob Dylan

by JollyWaffle on Aug 7, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They just explained the umpire thing

But I wasn’t paying attention

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 12:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think this was the jist

Umpire misunderstood what Buddy Black wanted to do. And when Buddy tried to explain it the umpire said that wasn’t what he said originally and wouldn’t let the double switch go through. So Buddy complained to the crew chief who couldn’t do anything and Buddy got pissed and got thrown out.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This bugs me

Both the videos in GD say “Mets defense” – They have turned the least double plays of anyone in the NL.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So you're saying that...

They should be labeled: Padres Suck

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want them to admit

There’s nothing positive to say about the Mets.
Ever.

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice!

A little Padres offense there for the Mets.

by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 7, 2008 12:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny

You gotta love hate Manny.

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 12:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Strasburg!

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 12:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

L

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 12:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

His impact still wasn't as positive

As Kouz’s was negative

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Nats

Let’s go Nats

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by Wonko on Aug 7, 2008 12:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

from neck to nuts.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why did we put in Bell?

What about Hoffman?

hahahahahaha

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by Axion on Aug 7, 2008 12:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey! We're all going trolling!

Who’s with me?

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Aug 7, 2008 12:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bases loaded, no outs

Think of it this way: earlier in the year, we’d have gotten zero runs in. This team is going places.

by Dalton on Aug 7, 2008 12:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

completely forgot about this game

good thing

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Aug 7, 2008 12:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i was fooled

you tricky devil! you got me good! rofl!

i might be a happy go lucky guy but i'm serious when it comes to my padres! rofl!

by manny619sd on Aug 7, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit.

I missed a good day game thread. Grrr. Stupid job.

Capri. Baseball will get me through the Bar Exam.

by Demoira on Aug 7, 2008 5:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Job?

Now you have a job?? You don’t tell me anything.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Married???

You’re marrying WG and you don’t tell me? How do you think that made me feel?

Capri. Baseball will get me through the Bar Exam.

by Demoira on Aug 7, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You pushed me to the other side.

Besides, we have so much in common…our love of David Archuleta, Chocolate Peanut Butter Haagen Daz, Anthony Bourdain…the list goes on and on.

And he’s a very handsome author, you know.

by Drama on Aug 7, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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