Open Thread, 3/12: Padres vs Giants

by Dex on Mar 12, 2008 12:17 PM PDT in News

Chris Young throws for us today. I almost hate to bring it up, but I haven't seen any bad puns or unfunny references to Chris Young's height so far this year. I know that there will be 50 references tomorrow. That's how karma works.

GO PADRES!!!!

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Who ever "won" that fight?

the brouhaha between Derrek Lee and CY?

It's a time for men, men who are friends.

by elan on Mar 12, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions

There you go, big guy!

Although only moderately relevant, there's no reason this comment should get deleted.

by TheGrandHatching on Mar 12, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions

It's really fucking boring

I wish I could delete posts. I don't even need an answer, I've watched enough replays. I need a happy medium. Sigh.

It's a time for men, men who are friends.

by elan on Mar 12, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Mostly non-scrub lineup today

with KG, Tad, Headley, and Barrett all starting.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:05 PM PDT reply actions

You forgot "McDougall".

It's a time for men, men who are friends.

by elan on Mar 12, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions

"Mostly"

would be the operative word in that post.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Could our starters

not get hit anymore? At least not in the bony parts?

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions

Barrett with

an RBI. Wierd.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions

This is what is called....

...a good start.

Come on, Greeney!

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions

No GIDP

No GIDP. Come on, Khalil.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions

Yikes

Seems like he's not seeing the ball well. That's no good.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Jesus.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Color me concerned

I'm starting to worry a bit. Khalil usually has pretty good springs, but he's really struggled thus far this year.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Chase Headly

base clearing double.

by jbox on Mar 12, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions

STUD

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Chase with a booming double

Bases clearing double. Beautiful.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions

How do you go to a full count

on Chris Young? I mean I could throw the guy strikes. Not saying he wouldn't hit 'em, but that's a huge strike zone.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions

Tad

What a great acquistion he was. Huge upgrade.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions

But

Marcus was a Giles! A Giles!

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Trust me.

I mean no disrespect to Marcus. I loved that signing. I love his heart. It just didn't work out.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Huge upgrade

on a -8.7 VORP.

by TheGrandHatching on Mar 12, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Aargh

Another horrible PA. I wonder if he needs some time off or something.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions

My God, Khalil.

WTF???

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions

It seriously

sounded like he was just hacking at anything Lincecum threw.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Agreed.

Lincecum is a bad ass...no doubt about it...but take some damn pitches.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd just like to point out

that if I'm concerned about Khalil, somebody must have broken a television or a radio now because of his futility thus far.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Oddly enough...

...I have much more patience now for Khalil. He pretty much did almost everything I could have wanted from him last season. And I honestly believe he's just going to improve every season.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Patience

is key.

by TheGrandHatching on Mar 12, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions

"not much power"

My only regret. Dumb comment.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Whatever.

It sparked an epic discussion. And I think that's when Phantom joined GLB.

by TheGrandHatching on Mar 12, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions

It is the reason.

And he's been a great addition. Even when he gets a little fit-shaced and starts cursing like sailor.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions

*a sailor

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions

I just take the Padres'

and especially Khalil's struggles a little too personally sometimes.

By the way, what's every casualty rating for the Padres?

Myself, I broke my watch, twice last year becasue of our team.

Once when Russell Branyan walked in the game-winning run off of Broxton and once when Ensberg and Barrett got nailed at home in the same inning.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Casualties....

Broke the second hand on my watch (was fixable), a remote control and DAMN NEAR broke my laptop about 5 different times.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Did $300 damage to my laptop

Not proud, but since you guys are sharing: End of '06, when the Giants rolled over like the dogs they are and let the Dodgers sweep them. I think it was the first or second game of that 3 game set at the end, the Giants blew a 9th inning lead and I was following on GameCast. When I saw the score change to the Dodgers favor, that sucker got tosssssssssed....

Padres for life

by sdgaucho on Mar 12, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Laptop abuse....

My worst offense is that I get disgusted and I slam it shut. I really have to be careful.

But when it gets REALLY bad...I just puke.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I just throw things...

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Yep.

That's how I broke the remote.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions

My wife has wisely

removed most things that would shatter if I threw them against a wall when I'm watching the game.

I'm pretty sure that at some point I'm going to chuck a Wiimote through my TV though because it will be handy.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions

I just got paid

I'd go buy brawl, except its probably sold out everywhere.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions

If I do find a copy though

you should give me your brawl friend # so we can brawl later.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Fo sho

Although you'd probably beat the crap out of me.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Doubt it

I haven't played SSB since the original N64 version.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions

The Colonel

Did he just call him "Bob McCarver"?

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions

He's also mentioned

"traffic accident" like 34 times.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions

I love him.

Talking about looking for a restaurant on 63rd Street for 45 minutes when the entire time he was actually on 67th Street. He's great.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Aurellia

He was a terrible SS for the Padres. Lost all of his range. ahahaha.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions

When JC was telling that story, I thought

why didn't he look it up on his iPhone, instead of wandering around forever? Then I realized that he is better without one, so we can hear him weave his tales.

by planetjeffy on Mar 12, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Greene

WTF. Iguchi, 2-2. nice.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions

Greeney

It's even worse than it looks. He's 0-3 with 2 K's. Both strikeouts came with the bases loaded. I think he's left seven runners on base in 3 at-bats.

In his defense, the 2 K's were against Lincecum.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Licsumcum

The same guy who gave up 4 runs? Yah, Headley didn't seem to have a problem.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd take him.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't think that title

is family friendly.

I expect better of you, teamamte.

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Wait

Thats not how you spell his name??

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions

CY

Good start, except how the hell do you give up a HR to DAVE ROBERTS??

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions

Very carefully?

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Ummm

I think he was tinkering with his new under-hand pitch.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Doc

Is Dave Roberts really ripping us right now?

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions

Come on Lance Bass

I was campaining for you to make the team...but you gotta hold up your end of the deal.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions

blogs

what blogs are they talking about?? JC doesn't use computers, they confuse him.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions

Egon!

Brother of a professional hitter!

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions

Greene

So bad he gets replaced by Jesus. Who promptly GIDP.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions

GERUUUUUT

Another HR!! Where is everyone!?!?!?! Woooo.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions

JODY!

Drama will show up. After all, he's "gey for Gerut."

by Phantom on Mar 12, 2008 3:13 PM PDT reply actions

OK nobody is here

I'm going to go look for Brawl. Make sure to come around later so we can brawl. Peace in the Middle East.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions

So gey for him.

by Drama on Mar 12, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions

P-Mac

with a homer. 3rd of the season. "No doubt about it. He's got to make the club" - Ted

by jbox on Mar 12, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply actions

P-Mac killed it

by sacpadre on Mar 12, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply actions

11-5 Padres

Half way through the 7th.

by jbox on Mar 12, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply actions

Mac Attack

I want him to make the team.
I don't want him to make the team.
Why is that?

by planetjeffy on Mar 12, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions

Phantom

Where you at? I'm brawling!

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

I'm brawling too!

What's your code?

by Dex on Mar 12, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Super Sweet!

I've only logged on once and it gave me

2707-1343-9446

Does it change everytime you log on? Or is the one it assigns you the first time the one you keep? Whats yours?

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions

My code....

I can't see it now... It showed up once, but I dunno where it is.

by Dex on Mar 12, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Log into Nintendo WFC

Click on With Friends
Click on Friend Roster
It will show your # and you will be able to customize your profile and taunting comments.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions

OK I got it

5455-9134-1081

by Dex on Mar 12, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice

Awaiting Registration. Where are you Robby?

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

this says you're offline

I see your Zoidberg.

by Dex on Mar 12, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Yah

I see you as Jigad and Online, but Join Game is Whited out. I dunno, I'll try to log off and back on.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Ok

Now I see you. It says you are in a basic brawl.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Laggy.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions

this is the best thing ever

If it weren't quite so laggy. WE NEED TWO MORE

by Dex on Mar 12, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm pretty far from my router.

I dunno if that the problem. But its getting REAL laggy.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

The sudden death lagged bad. Still wanna try it with 4. You said Phantom has it too? We need some friend codes!!

by Dex on Mar 12, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions

We can probably get

Phantom and one other to join. I can't play with it this laggy right now though. I heard that Nintendo is trying to get more bandwith or something. Meanwhile I'll move closer to my router to see if that helps.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions

I'm calling it a night

I gotta get in and unlock some characters too. I wanna use Sonic and Solid Snake.

by Dex on Mar 12, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Alright

I'll try to get Phantom's Code. I just got the game like an hour ago so I Haven't even played single player yet. Just IM me or whatever and see if we can get a 4 player brawl going.

You must defeat my dragon punch to stand a chance.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 12, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey kids

I'll get my friend code when I get home tonite. Tonite's the last day of class for me for the quarter, so I'll have more brawling time available in the coming weeks.

by Phantom on Mar 13, 2008 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions