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Open Thread: Game 1 Division Series or The Battle of Karma and Balls

Crackerjackdex2_tiny by Dex on in News

Today's the big one. Ramon's in the clubhouse getting the nervous poop out. Khalil's oiling up his gears. Brian Giles is actively looking for somebody to teabag.

Everybody relax. Relax. All those numbers don't mean anything now. Now it all comes down to karma. Karma and balls. St. Louis may have all the numbers and statistics and damn lies on their side. Padres have karma, balls, and Big League Hair.

Starting lineups announced soon!

LET'S GET PUMPED!!!

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Nervous
And I've been punching myself in the jock all morning as my cat awkwardly looks on.

by mato on Oct 4, 2005 9:42 AM PDT   0 recs

I'm all jittery
Thank goodness I haven't had caffeine yet. I'd be bouncing off the walls.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 9:48 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Chicken
Man I'm psyched....I got some Chicken BBQin' on the grill and a big gulp from 7-11 and it's only 10am.  I'm ready!

by Jonny Dub on Oct 4, 2005 9:43 AM PDT   0 recs

Padres lineup
Doc
Ryno
Lowrider
Gilly
Sweeney (does he have a nickname?)
Gasolina
Robot Vulcan
Joker
Alabama

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 9:43 AM PDT   0 recs

Cards lineup
Eckstein
Edmunds
Pujols
Walker
Sanders
Grudzielanik (did I get that right? I wrote from memory)
Nunez
Molina
Carp

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 9:46 AM PDT   0 recs

I've waited so Long
Man ESPN just did their Playoff intro "I've waited so long".  It was real dumb, but it get's me fired up.

by Jonny Dub on Oct 4, 2005 9:46 AM PDT   0 recs

channel
The game's on ESPN 2, The Dos, right?

by mato on Oct 4, 2005 9:49 AM PDT   0 recs

You dudes hold down the fort!
I need to take a walk.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 9:49 AM PDT   0 recs

CH!
You need to Clean House.  Man, I should take care of that too.  It might calm me down.

by Jonny Dub on Oct 4, 2005 9:52 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Doc Roberts
Coach thinks Doc may not even be at 90%.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 10:13 AM PDT   0 recs

Deadspin Liveblogging
Link to liveblog on Deadspin. Should be good stuff, though Will will be privately rooting for the Cards. That's OK. Will is dead to me.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 10:18 AM PDT   0 recs

Actually, what am I saying?
Deadspin's going to blatantly rooting for the Cards. Still, it should be good.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 10:21 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm here dudes
and watching this game.  We get Miller and Morgan today.
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Oct 4, 2005 10:19 AM PDT   0 recs

You stay home from work?
Man I gotta find a tv.

by jbox on Oct 4, 2005 10:25 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No work today
or not until this game is over.  
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Oct 4, 2005 10:27 AM PDT   0 recs

One down
We only have 26 outs left to win this thing. Our backs are against the wall. SONUVA.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 10:27 AM PDT   0 recs

good eye Klesko
I swear that guy swings at every first pitch though.
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Oct 4, 2005 10:29 AM PDT   0 recs

Sweene-dog
According to the Red Alert Squad promo. they show at the games that's Sweeney's nickname.
I'm relying on you guys to keep the game updates coming.  I'm stuck here my lab (dungeon) with only my computer.

by Boo on Oct 4, 2005 10:32 AM PDT   0 recs

Giles up
Checking his hair. Checking his jock. And now he's winking at Klesko while checking his jock. JEEZ! Keep that off the field, Gilly!

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 10:34 AM PDT   0 recs

and now he strikes out
Was it a strike? Giles should've spent more time watching the ball as opposed to flirting with his teammates.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 10:35 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

going good
working the count, upping the pitch count.  things are OK so far....

except for that last K.

by mato on Oct 4, 2005 10:34 AM PDT   0 recs

shut up Morgan
he's such bad karma for us.
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Oct 4, 2005 10:39 AM PDT   0 recs

sit down Walker
freakin' Canadian
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Oct 4, 2005 10:41 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Shoot
(trying to keep it clean)
Go Padres!

by Pants on Oct 4, 2005 10:40 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Fuck
Its the playoffs, I'm waaaaaay past keeping it clean.

by WestCoastPat on Oct 4, 2005 10:42 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

End of the first
1-0 Cardinals. Padres waking up slowly.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 10:41 AM PDT   0 recs

Steady now
Spot them one run and then nothing but Padres offense.

by teemcee on Oct 4, 2005 10:45 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen!
Slow but determined.
Go Padres!

by Pants on Oct 4, 2005 10:45 AM PDT   0 recs

Sweeney vs Pujols
SWEENEY WINS!!!

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 10:45 AM PDT   0 recs

Karma
is making the ump call things our way. He secretly wants the Padres to win.
Go Padres!

by Pants on Oct 4, 2005 10:46 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

LaRussa's throwing the red challenge flag out
They're going to instant replay! Oh. Wrong sport.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 10:47 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

lucky
we get a break.  good sign.
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Oct 4, 2005 10:46 AM PDT   0 recs

BREAKS
We're getting some breaks now, boys and girls.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 10:47 AM PDT   0 recs

Ugh
Go Padres!

by Pants on Oct 4, 2005 10:49 AM PDT   0 recs

6-4-3
Hmmmm... They gave us a gift, and then took it away. Indian givers these people.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 10:51 AM PDT   0 recs

i remember you reggie
don't think i don't remember you!

by jbox on Oct 4, 2005 10:52 AM PDT   0 recs

Doc
I think Dave Roberts may be OK. Unless that catch was within the 90%. They may try to still test that last 10%.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 10:55 AM PDT   0 recs

Whoa, is that right?
Peavy's thrown 19 pitches and only 2 have been balls?  I heart me some Jake Peavy.

by teemcee on Oct 4, 2005 10:59 AM PDT   0 recs

Now if he could hit for us
Jump start the offense. Jake for MVP at that point.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 11:00 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Now will Doc steal?
Is 90% good enough to steal.
Go Padres!

by Pants on Oct 4, 2005 11:02 AM PDT   0 recs

Roberts on
Let's start touching up Carp here.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 11:02 AM PDT   0 recs

2 Men On
1 Out.

Please dear Baseball Gods. We ask of ye, please giveth thine Padres some runneths.

Go Padres!

by Pants on Oct 4, 2005 11:03 AM PDT   0 recs

WHYYYYY?!?
(shaking my fist)
Go Padres!

by Pants on Oct 4, 2005 11:08 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

LO RE TA
LO RE TA! LO RE TA! LO RE TA!

Lets do this!

by fairweather on Oct 4, 2005 11:03 AM PDT   0 recs

Jake Karma
From Deadspin Live Blog

We were playing this exact game on MVP Baseball 2005 last night, and somehow Jake Peavy hit three home runs. (We actually won 4-3, if you can believe that.) If he does that today, we're never live-blogging again.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 11:05 AM PDT   0 recs

GIDP
I swear we're winning this game. I just wish the scoreboard would reflect that.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 11:08 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

fudge
i'm getting an ulcer with all these RISPs gone bad.
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Oct 4, 2005 11:08 AM PDT   0 recs

NO!
no more double plays!

by jbox on Oct 4, 2005 11:10 AM PDT   0 recs

Cheaters!
they say carpenter's only allowed one stollen base in 2 years!!!  Well, Pads need to use their speed.  So what does the groudcrew do?  They soak the hell out of this field.......Has anyone else noticed how muddy it is there?  And it is 90 degrees! Cheaters!

by Jonny Dub on Oct 4, 2005 11:12 AM PDT   0 recs

I thought Edmonds was hurt
he's killing us
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Oct 4, 2005 11:14 AM PDT   0 recs

We need some GIDP
for the Cards. Share the GIDP love with Walker.
Go Padres!

by Pants on Oct 4, 2005 11:15 AM PDT   0 recs

just noticed wiggins4ever's diary
diary here.

Poor defense. Putting Pujols on.

We need us a GIDP.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 11:15 AM PDT   0 recs

Wild Pitch
Man, I'm not liking this.  This could be the season.

by Jonny Dub on Oct 4, 2005 11:17 AM PDT   0 recs

Easy now
Let's not throw the towel in yet.

by teemcee on Oct 4, 2005 11:19 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

now we're killing ourselves
someone check Peavy's shoes
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Oct 4, 2005 11:17 AM PDT   0 recs

now they're throwing bats at us
cheaters!
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Oct 4, 2005 11:19 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Peavy
Man, this guy looks fuckin' pissed.

by Jonny Dub on Oct 4, 2005 11:18 AM PDT   0 recs

I feel faint
dizzy...

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 11:20 AM PDT   0 recs

I just puked all over my computer
Looks like we'll have to settle this thing with the bats.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 11:21 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ulcer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i need some milk
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Oct 4, 2005 11:20 AM PDT   0 recs

It's Over
It's over.......I'm outs!

by Jonny Dub on Oct 4, 2005 11:20 AM PDT   0 recs

Get out of here, bandwagoner!
You're weighing the Padres down!

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 11:22 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i could just see jon
throwing his chicken and beer after that inning
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Oct 4, 2005 11:22 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Jerry on play by play now
Good. Ted can quit jinxing us now.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 11:24 AM PDT   0 recs

let's get through Carp quick
Quicker we get to the bullpen, quicker we can come back. Just keep putting together good ABs.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 11:26 AM PDT   0 recs

Well over 60 pitches now
Keep it up so we can see their bully sooner.
Go Padres!

by Pants on Oct 4, 2005 11:27 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Memo to Carp:
Your arm is heavy.  Very, very heavy.  So tired.

by teemcee on Oct 4, 2005 11:28 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No more DP's!
You're killing yourselves!

by jbox on Oct 4, 2005 11:29 AM PDT   0 recs

GIDP
If I don't ever again see the Padres ground into another double play, I honestly think I'd be OK with that.

Wait, I'm not sure... Actually, yes.

I don't ever want to see the Padres ground into a double play again.

by Dex on Oct 4, 2005 11:29 AM PDT   0 recs

If it makes you feel better
The Cardinals set a record this year for turning DPs......so if the Padres have a tendency to GIDP....this ain't the team to face.

by thenerdhater on Oct 4, 2005 11:36 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

(silence)
Must have faith.
Go Padres!

by Pants on Oct 4, 2005 11:30 AM PDT   0 recs

i'm ill
i'm literally sick to my stomach listening on the gameday audio thing. i'm going to hurt myself at this rate.

and jerry coleman mentioned: lots of bad luck. some bad defense too...sweeney, klesko. if rhino has to play, put him at first. that's the only position he plays worth a damn.

by garth on Oct 4, 2005 11:31 AM PDT   0 recs

Pants is right
now we just relax and watch as the Padres prepare a comeback

by jbox on Oct 4, 2005 11:32 AM PDT   0 recs

Comeback schmumback
Padres aren't gonna be able to score more than 4 runs dude.

You're better off sitting back and listing more ways to hate Joe Morgan.

by thenerdhater on Oct 4, 2005 11:34 AM PDT   0 recs

Peavy
The consensus in the office here is that Peavy either looks like Dale Earnhardt Jr. or a Vampire.

by thenerdhater on Oct 4, 2005 11:37 AM PDT   0 recs

Vampire?
What the hell? How so?

by jbox on Oct 4, 2005 11:37 AM PDT   0 recs

Dude
He's got these glowing, evil looking eyes.  They're also dark around the edges.

Vampire dude...Vampire.  Lost Boysesque.

by thenerdhater on Oct 4, 2005 11:39 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Or maybe like
Brad Pitt in that one movie.

by teemcee on Oct 4, 2005 11:39 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It's simple
The Padres are going to have to become a team that they haven't been all season.

by jbox on Oct 4, 2005 11:40 AM PDT   0 recs