Random thoughts from last night's Padres Victory
by jbox on Sep 8, 2010 9:39 AM PDT
Email
Print- Jonny Dub and I went to the game last night. These games are so intense, so bright and vivid. Everybody around us kept looking over at the Giants and Rockies scores on the out of town scoreboard. You could hear the crowd mumbling "Must Win Game".
- Mat Latos was filthy last night. It's disgusting how good he is. It reminded us of our walk to the ballpark through a swarm of flies and human excrement. It was that nasty, just like Latos's pitches. I told Jon that Gaslamp Ball should adopt one of those streets and the community should spend our weekends down there cleaning it so that we can get a sign as a reward.
- When Chris Denorfia made that diving catch in center on a ball slicing away from him, the crowd erupted. We all knew he saved a run and likely the game, but only a few of us showed it by thrusting our hips towards him repeatedly in appreciation. That was probably the most amped I've been all year at the park.
- You should be following local Singer/Songwriter Steve Poltz on Twitter. He was at the ballpark the other night and sent us a picture of himself giving Ryan Ludwick positive vibes. He also took a picture of the injury board where they burned Yoda to break the losing streak. Most interesting to me was the picture of Anthony Gwynn Jr's Hamate Bone that was removed from his hand several weeks ago. I was thinking last night that the Padres should put these kinds of relics and curiosities into the Western Metal Supply building museum. I'd pay money to kneel before a vile of fluid from Hall of Famer Tony the Gwynn's knee from the last years of his playing career. I would love to see it's magical properties on display. Just a drop could cure blindness in orphan children.
- Between innings the Padres showed the Trevor Hoffman's celebration for his 600th save on the jumbo tron. We openly wept.
- You know how after a pitcher comes out of the bullpen they send a ball girl to run over and grab his personal items and toiletries? Wouldn't this be a perfect use for the Pad Squad's T-Shirt Cannon? I'd like to hear a blast and see his jacket, comb and smokeless tobacco flying across the field and into the dugout.
- After the game while Jon and I were swaying back and forth and singing Macy Gray's "Beauty in the World" we were approached by Gaslamp Ballers jodes0405 and crazy_charisma. They'd been watching us for the past three hours and tweeting our every move. "jbox be tugging at back of pants trying to free underwears from butt." Stuff like that.
- On the way out of the ballpark we witnessed a Dodger fan humiliating himself, begging Padres fans to just let the Dodgers win one game. Oh Dodger fan, that's not how it works, we show no mercy.
34 comments
|
4 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
by Axion on Sep 8, 2010 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
"More powerful have I become, than you have ever imagined. Ooh, hoo, hoo, hoo."
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
Jim Rome just called Yoda a coward.
He best be trollin’
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
You know it's funny you should mention that...
When Deno made that catch, I did a lot of hip thrusting, too.
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
Yoda
If you believe you’re playing well because you’re getting laid, or because you’re not getting laid, or because you burned Yoda, then you are! And you should know that!
Come on, jodes, think of something clever to say, huh? Something full of magic, religion, bullshit. Come on, dazzle me.
by Drama on Sep 8, 2010 10:09 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
They didn't really burn him, did they?
http://twitter.com/matthewverygood
http://lobsterstuffedwithtacos.tumblr.com
by matthewverygood on Sep 8, 2010 10:33 AM PDT reply actions
I saw Yoda Daddy carrying him last night
He looked un-scarred and fine.
"Savvy Chicks Dig the Bullpen"
Phew
http://twitter.com/matthewverygood
http://lobsterstuffedwithtacos.tumblr.com
by matthewverygood on Sep 8, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
jbox showing his love for Denorfia after the catch.
by Natrone Bomb on Sep 8, 2010 11:31 AM PDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
I will always rec Hot Rod references
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
by sdchicken on Sep 8, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Watch Hot Rod
http://twitter.com/matthewverygood
http://lobsterstuffedwithtacos.tumblr.com
by matthewverygood on Sep 8, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
He is Richardson
And he is the tool in the pool who only does that.
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
Burned Yoda or no burned Yoda
Latos was a Beast last night!
Bart: But, dad, you're giving in to mob mentality.
Homer: No, I'm not! I'm hopping on the bandwagon. Now, come on, son. Get with the winning team.
by Boilermaker19 on Sep 8, 2010 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 11 recs
Nice
I didn’t even notice Mat was throwing lefty last night.
by Rich Garcia's defective eyes on Sep 8, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
matt latos leads the league in ERA
He’s sooooo dreamy
by SD Jake on Sep 8, 2010 12:14 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah, we were watching you (aka creeping).
You turned around a couple times ‘cause some foul balls landed a section over from us, and I tried waving to get your attention, but you didn’t see us (aka you ignored us).
Then when we moved down into the lower sections, I swear Jon looked down and saw us. Again, ignored. Whatever.
I need new pants.
You guys left for a while.
We had no idea where you went. By the time you got back, we were down sitting with Dallas.
Also, I thought there were people sitting in front of you.
I need new pants.
During their absence
PSA was doing some very interesting tweeting
Don't hate the game, hate the nerds!
well if it makes people feel better
my softball team was unceremoniously annihilated in our first game last night (we were playing with a ton of subs and people who should not be on a softball field). so maybe my losing = padres winning? would only make sense to create balance in the world.
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
www.throughbucknerslegs.com
funny
My team hadn’t won until last night for the first time in two weeks. You keep losing and ill try to keep winning and let’s see if the trend continues for the pads.
Who else is feeling a ten game winning streak now?*
*ill take a series win against the giants
by SD Jake on Sep 8, 2010 3:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Photo: Padres fan regrets letting mother capture moment with Trevor Hoffman
- Marlins agree to unretire No. 5 for Logan Morrison, who will honor his father’s favorite player
- Weatherman Derek Holland does Dallas TV
- Ask Alex: Will Julio Teheran or Matt Moore win rookie of the year?
- Ku Klux Klan, umpires and bowling: Why the minor leagues tossed out Jim Evans academy
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
