Open Thread, 7/2: Padres vs Astros
by Dex on Jul 2, 2009 11:00 AM PDT
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So yesterday, I was on the trolley and there were these Vietnamese students who seriously, not even kidding, looked like they were 11 or 12 years old. They were smoking cigarettes before they jumped on the trolley, so they must've been older.
In any case, they sat right next to me and the one dude that I shared a seat with fell asleep almost right away. Another kid across from him started whispering to him urgently in Vietnamese (which sounded a little bit like gibberish to me since I don't speak that culture's beautiful language). Anyways, he's whispering in this gibberish and pushing the sleeping kid's knees and elbows and shoulders and getting real close to his ears and whispering gibberish.
The whole time, I'm just trying to read my book, but I can't help but look up when the babbling kid starts slapping the sleeping kid in the face while yelling his gibberish. I'm thinking, "Dude, WTF. That is no way to behave around a sleepy person."
In any case, the sleeping kid doesn't bother looking up and the babbling kid gives up, sits back and falls asleep himself. When I looked up at him he was positioned as such that I could see directly up his nose.
Day game. Going for the series tie. Go Padres.
Current Series
Astros lead the series 2-1
| Mon 06/29 | WP: Roy Oswalt ( - ) LP: Josh Geer ( - ) |
1 - 3 loss |
| Tue 06/30 | WP: Josh Banks ( - ) SV: Heath Bell LP: Chris Sampson ( - ) |
4 - 3 win |
| Wed 07/01 | WP: Brian Moehler ( - ) LP: Walter Silva ( - ) |
1 - 7 loss |
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Houston Astros Thursday, Jul 2, 2009, 12:35 PM PDT Wandy Rodriguez vs Kevin Correia Partly cloudy. Game time temperature around 70.
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Dex on the Trolley
what a harrowing series
I hope there is more
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Smoke big green, call it Bruce Banner
by CurbEnthusiasm on Jul 2, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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my fav
Smoke big green, call it Bruce Banner
by CurbEnthusiasm on Jul 2, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
we need more of
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Smoke big green, call it Bruce Banner
by CurbEnthusiasm on Jul 2, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
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hehe
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Yes, you should
Drama is an a-hole.
by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 2, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Rec'd
Bring the madness!
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
I think i love mid week day games
makes work manageable
Is it still a mid-week game
…if nobody has work tomorrow?
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Jul 2, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
but theres work today
and watching at work is the important part
ugh
I hate listening to out-of-town announcers. They have no optimism for the Padres.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
The Savior would've had it
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duh
He’s the Savior
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Correia is a pumpkin again
Shame on us for being fooled by his last outing
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he must like it here
and not in Chicago or wherever we would trade him to
"Padres fail to turn a routine double play"
direct quote from Astros tv crew.
I hear the children's screams
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But all those baserunners left on
and only 2 runs scored. I think they’re making fun of us.
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And we believed them?
We deserve it…
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I am NOT going to rag on Kouzmanoff today
Because he has started to surge offensively…like he always does starting on May 14th every year. And he does it all w/one hand tied behind his back as he always swings at 1 to 2 balls out of the strike zone. Guy is amazing.
kouz makes another great play
start packin for seattle Kev
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 1:06 PM PDT reply actions
I hope Aid is okay
I cant see what his 2 swings looked like when he struck out.
Chicks Dig a Low ERA Bullpen.
Wow, we coughed two already
I mean, How ’bout them Padres? They only coughed two in the first today.
"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.
"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black
yes, yes it is.
I found one of the coolest collections of photos on the internets. I seriously recommend checking it out.
"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.
"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black
well, at the very least
I could see Drama and Axion appreciating it
"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.
"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black
no gwynn or eck
I guess we are conceding this one.
Nice play!
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Blanks
solid in LF
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 1:18 PM PDT reply actions
This team is good!
"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.
"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black
Adrian the librarian is here and she is pissed
apparently you are overdue.
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah
It feels like forever. Meanwhile Pujols has 30 now.
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"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black
Turned it on just in time
for the GIDP.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Jul 2, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions
Later rad dudes and dudesses
I’ve got to get some work done. Here’s to hoping we can win today. For the sake of our collective sanity, it would be nice to win more than one series a month.
"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.
"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black
Did we really just go from bases loaded no outs
to 0 runs and 3 outs.
I hope Seattle wasn’t watching.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
this just in
Padres to go on the 60 day DL with anxiety issues. Apparently over the last several months the team has struggled with itself, at times resorting to inflicting wounds upon itself. The front office insists there will be a full recovery, but fans are still skeptical that the team will regain its old form
How does Headley avoid all the criticism
that kouz gets??
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions
so was sean burroughs
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, I caught so much crap
when I referred to Headley as Burroughs on here.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Jul 2, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
well most of my comments go unnoticed anyways
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Headley is a full 3 years younger and has 1000 at bats less than KK...
Headley has hardly impressed but I would like to see him play a full year at third before he warrants the same criticism the that Kouzmanoff garners.
Headley vs Kouz
Headley produces like an average major leaguer
Kouz produces like a below average major leaguer
Both are supposed to be more. Both deserve criticism. But, Kouz is older and more experienced. He is closer to making a bunch of money to do something that should be easily replaced by a younger, cheaper player.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
how is that possible
if kouz’s numbers are better than Headley’s?
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
They aren't
That’s how it’s possible.
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better avg, more HRs, more RBI's
the big three and he is the best defensive 3B in baseball this year
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
You're not doing it right
You cares about a better average if your OBP is lower?
HRs are nice, but you’ve got to do more.
RBIs are useless when evaluating future performance.
Here is a comparison of wOBA. It’s close and it’s hard to compare since Headley hasn’t played as many seasons. But in both 2008 and 2009 Headley has been a better player than Kouz.
Link
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*who cares
not you cares
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so what you are saying is ignore my stats
and pay attention to your stats…ill just agree to disagree
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
except nobody uses your stats anymore
and for good reason
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They aren't my stats
They are stats that are more representative of cumulative value. Where as yours are just numbers that get printed in newspapers.
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Either way
The Padres need to figure out what they have with Headley because Forsythe and Darnell are both killing it.
That bases loaded nobody out situation
was tailor-made for Adrian to break out of his slump.
And we got nothing.
by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM PDT reply actions
As far as I remember
he was never that good in critical moments
His numbers suck
in RiSP and late/close situations.
I suggested that he wasn’t very clutch on another board and I got flayed.
by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 2, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
My one complaint about Adrian
is that he’s great when the game isn’t on the line.
by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 2, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
you're clearly giving them too much credit
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I am very glad I am not going to any of the Doyeur games
Between our latest exercise in futility, the excess of Dud fans and all the Manny love, I think I would have snapped.
Chicks Dig a Low ERA Bullpen.
Wear clothes
that you don’t mind getting beer all over.
by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 2, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Elite security would be all over that
as long as there hip replacement surgeries are covered by insurance
My tickets are 2nd row right behind Manny in Left
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
should i make a sign?
i was thinking
MannyW**d
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
you will be right in the middle of Dudfan-Mannylove Central
Yuoumust be needing to have signs and the heckle to conterattack.
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I'm treating Friday's game
Like I’m going to an away game. There is absolutely no hope in trying to outdo the Dodger fans. And with our team, I have no reason to risk life and limb to do so.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
So, when they would have showed the highlights after the 4th inning
on Channel 4, Troy Aikman throwing out the first pitch would have been the only one.
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how is his arm
we could use a 5th starter
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
He's got championship experience too
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
BLUMMER!
oh, sorry. wish he still belonging to us
Best Hair in Baseball
Chicks Dig a Low ERA Bullpen.
I liked Blummer's reaction
like he does that every day.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Jul 2, 2009 2:03 PM PDT reply actions
Steal a base please everth
i need hope for the future
Hairston RBI double
plays hard every play every day
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions
Okay
haikus are over…
"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy
we're almost there
Give it about 10 years or so.
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A go deserves it then
for his mind numbing boring personality
some more than others
"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy
by ABY on Jul 2, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
did Cal DH during his streak??
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Did anyone see Kouz's at bat in the 6th ?
Don’t fret it if you didn’t. Seen one ..seen them all. Swung at 3 balls out of the strike zone, eventually striking out again.
stepped in some dog shite
(petco, you know) went in to change his cleats!
"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy
by ABY on Jul 2, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
the Astros announcers are vicious
just bagging on us, not that anythin gthere sayin isnt true or deserved
It's not every day they get to talk about someone worse than the Astros
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i cant imagine being a Nationals fan
theyve lost 11 more than us. And this is plenty painful
This is true
They are trying to make the fans feel as though they actually have a team!
Look everyone, cheer up, we could be the Padres!
Except the payroll is almost twice ours.
All right
Can Kouz again kill the rally?
by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 2, 2009 2:58 PM PDT reply actions
the padres could have easily scored six runs today
they had so many rallies die.
Three GiDPs
with RiSP, from what I recall.
by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 2, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
good thing Eck hasnt played
its not like hes good with risp
I know
he’s positively AWEFUL with RiSP.
by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 2, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
KILLER BEEs
we are playing the astros
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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jul 2, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions
theres no way those are bees
fans are just sitting there dressed as empty seats
txt from my brother, who is in attendance
“Bees! Bees everywhere!”
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Solid reference.
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By the way, in regards to the Kouz vs. Headley argument from earlier
Kouz’s BA is now equal to Headley’s.
In 42 more at-bats.
by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 2, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions
Kouz should be kicking his ass
Although both of them are not performing. I think it’s a matter of Kouz being more of a vet, he should be performing like one. This is still Headley’s first full year.
I think this is actually the 2nd bee delay
I’ve seen/heard of.
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I don't remember when
but I’m pretty sure it was the Padres.
While I look, here’s two I found.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2020769
85. April 17, 1976: The Reds beat the Giants 11-0 at Riverfront Stadium in a game delayed one half-hour by a swarm of bees. An estimated 10,000 bees buzzed around the Giants’ dugout, harassing players and box seat patrons until two fans familiar with bees coaxed them into a makeshift cardboard box.
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Found it
San Diego, CA-BEE SWARM DELAYS START OF GAME-A swarm of bees on the right-field auxiliary scoreboard caused a nine-minute delay in the start of Sunday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. As Dodgers leadoff man Tom Goodwin was ready to step into the batter’s box, home plate umpire Greg Gibson halted the game when the bees were spotted. The game finally started with the bees still massed on the scoreboard. (AP, 4/15/01).
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And there was the time they scared Aroid
that is so what he said.
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Killer B's?
I though they were retired or went on Operation Shutdown.
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Would love to hear Mud's bee jokes
because the Astros crew’s are aweful
What is it with the Padres and bee games?
Un bee-lievable.
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by eastbaysd on Jul 2, 2009 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
From PadsCast on Twitter:
Look for the ballgirl’s jacket to be auctioned off on E-Bee!
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They have the right idea, though
We should all be getting our buzz on.
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Dodgers game -unusual delay
I once heard that a Dodgers game in Los Angeles was once delayed due to an outbreak of stabbings.
by HowTheGrichStoleChristmas on Jul 2, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions
What'd they delay it for?
Usually they just keep playing through.
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bees and bees
and aweful announce teams. they have to be the worst broadcast group ever
What's the deal with
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Stupid bees
They didn’t even take out Thatcher.
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We have a rogue beehive in a tree in our backyard
I’m gonna light up some cigars and make myself some Fin’ hunny.
Do you also have a cigar cave?
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Someone offered me a cigar cave and I don't know what to do
Hi Axion,
I wanted to make sure you saw that Tony Siragusa joined with Partagas Cigar for an “Uncommon” promotion. They are giving away a $10,000 "cigar cave" to be built in one winner’s house. For guys who like to smoke cigars, but are relegated to a second class smoking area, a cigar cave could be pretty sweet. I’d be happy to send one of the special 4-packs of Partagas Black Label that contain the contest entry code if you’d like to check them out? Just let me know!
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I wanna cigar cave!
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by ABY on Jul 2, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Byrdak and the Bees?
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This would be a great spot to pinch hit with Eck.
by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 2, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions
Or now.
At least LRod didn’t make more than one out.
by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 2, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
But Buddy knows better!
Let’s use Alfonzo!!
by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 2, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not watching
but how can there be men on 2nd and 3rd and no one scores on a single?
by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 2, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions
Looked to them like he could or did catch it.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Jul 2, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Oo everth tried for the DP
but was just to fast
Man, I can't stand Valverde.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Jul 2, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions
fffffuuuuu just end it already!
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via @alysonfooter (the astros' mlblogger)
Geoff Blum put a blue netted laundry bag over his head and pretended he was going to go out and take care of the bees himself.
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I love that guy.
Not as much as I love Kory, but still…
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Jul 2, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
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