Seriously, this time... The Top Five Most Amazing It's My Birthday Links EVAR (August 18, 2011)
by Dex on Aug 18, 2011 10:04 AM PDT
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I was looking through the links today and I thought, I've been blown away by links lately. What else could be out there? And then, as if the universe was wishing me a Happy Birthday directly, I was presented with the five most amazing links I've evar seen on any birthday I've evar had or evar will have.
1. Padres may stink, but they’re still putting fans in Petco seats - First up is the Nick "Ultimate Foulweather" Canepa. Fact: Padres attendance is up from where it was last year. Credit this to clever marketing including listening to fans regarding giveaways and Friday night parties? Credit this to the aftereffects of last season's truly amazing run? Credit this to ownership figuring out the right price points for seats/food/memorabilia?
No.
That’s San Diego. We seem to have our minds made up that we can’t make up our minds.
So in case you missed it. Nick Canepa is actively reminding you to NOT attend Padres games and is confused as to why you would go to games, considering that this team is "not exciting" and goes on to say that last year's wasn't exciting either, just in case you had a different view and somehow managed to enjoy any games last year. Seriously, is his name Nick "CAN"epa or Nick "CAN'T"-epa... can't-nepa? cantepa... I should've quit a sentence or two ago...
2. Trevor attended same Mass as Kobe, saw no scuffle - Trevor apparently also brought Jamie Moyer to services. That would've been an epic day to go to church.
3. Padres: Latos loses to Mets, but showing improvement - On the flip side from Nick "Can't"-epa is Dan Hayes who, even after a loss finds that Latos is no longer "Tricky" Latos from April (who wasn't as effective as he was last year). Rather, Mat is now in "Attack" mode. It's almost like he's given up trying to learn ninjutsu and genjutsu and focused completely on taijutsu, which is only possible if he has the support of those around him. BELIEVE IT!
4. Florida at San Diego - USA Today has their series preview up. The Padres have owned the Marlins recently having won 9 of the last 12. Tim Stauffer takes point for the Padres and will attempt to cripple the Fish defense in such a way as to break their spirits for the second and third games.
5. David Wright homers, Dillon Gee gets 11th win vs. Padres, but Jason Bay says dugout has 'lull' feel - Later, Bay was quoted as saying, "No-no-no! I said 'LOL' feel. We LOL'd when we won! JEEZ."
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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 Aug 18, 2011 10:20 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Why wouldn't people go out to PETCO?
Even when the Pads are bad it’s still a fun time. I mean if they were still at Qualcomm or were in a crap situation like say, Oakland, yeah I’d question still going to see bad baseball. But PETCO and the surrounds more than make up for any shortcomings on field.
I've been doing "secret tailgating"
It’s like tailgating and being a spy.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
This
Love the parking lot at the Murph.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Aug 18, 2011 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
When it's mid August and you're in last place
I think people go, they just don’t go as often.
If fans have already been to 3-4 games this season, there is not much incentive now to attend anymore.
http://chargerdynasty.blogspot.com/ " If you have some spare money hanging around, it would be worth your time to place some bets based on my Chargers 38 Bengals 7 prediction"
Wait, so Nick Canepa is Marver?
P.S. Happy birthday, Dex!
Maver is far too ceribral
to be Nick Canepa. Who’s writing is appropriate for 9 year olds, and thats about it.
Anyone who spikes a ball after tagging out a douche like Andres Torres is OK by me.
Cantepa is far too cerberus
to be using the Internet, too.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Those losing seasons from 1999-2003 & 2008
Were mostly unwatchable except three things:
- Seeing The Gwynn hit when he wasn’t on the DL.
- Eric Owens
- Watching Peavy become a Cy Young pitcher.
Mostly it was watching: aging whining worthless vets + non-prospects play at the big league level was icky.
The rest of the time in the last decade we have been either:
1) Winning
2) Watching prospects fight for positions and take out playoff bound teams in August / September.
Totally watchable baseball, at a fun venue, in the heart of the Gaslamp… I dig it.
Anyone who spikes a ball after tagging out a douche like Andres Torres is OK by me.
So what you're saying is we need more players stealing home?
by Darklighter on Aug 18, 2011 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
No...
Though I like the idea of guys playing with some grit, some dirt, some SCRAP! Eric Owens was scrappy.
Padres Fan.
Need more pre-stained T-shirt giveaways.
I think that might be the most loved Padres giveaway of all time.
I don't even know what grit and scrap is.
Give me an entire team of Cameron Maybin clones and I will be more than pleased.
before the bedroom lights are out
http://chargerdynasty.blogspot.com/ " If you have some spare money hanging around, it would be worth your time to place some bets based on my Chargers 38 Bengals 7 prediction"
he can open the refrigerator door
before the light comes on
On the other hand, you have different fingers.
by Hormel on Aug 18, 2011 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Satchel Page?
Good call
http://chargerdynasty.blogspot.com/ " If you have some spare money hanging around, it would be worth your time to place some bets based on my Chargers 38 Bengals 7 prediction"
This team is very exciting
It’s fun to watch the pieces fall into place for the future. Can’t wait to see Rizzo up with the big club again.
On a side note, pretty sure Latos is set to face the Gigantes next Tuesday in SF. Isn’t this his first start in SF this year since all the trash talking and “I hate SF” autograph baseball? Definitely must see for me.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Aug 18, 2011 12:06 PM PDT reply actions
Baseball is not for everyone, and that includes Canepa
I like watching and listening to baseball. Even though the team is not the best right now, it is still entertaining to go and watch two teams compete against each other, eat ball park food, drink a beer in the sun at an afternoon game, the sights, the sounds. These are why I go to games regardless of the Padres performance.
This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman
apparently Dex was taking his sabbatical from the site earlier this season
so that he could watch Naruto
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