Game Thread: ALCS Game One

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 8:40 PM EDT

Go Rays. Now, for the 75-word filler:

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays announced their roster for the American League Championship Series and, as expected, they went with 11 pitchers and 14 position players, which translated to right-hander Edwin Jackson being added to the roster and outfielder Eric Hinske being removed.

Having enough arms in the event of a pitching catastrophe in a seven-game series became the overriding reason for going with 11 hurlers.

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I support Red Sox getting out to start games of baseball.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

So I wonder – who got the patent?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions

I am watching DeGrassi

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

yuck, not good

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

that ended a lot better than i thought it would

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions

woo-hoo

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

Are you lonely in here Volt?

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

Yes, but a political news story just broke, so I’m reading about that.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait what?

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Let’s see…how can I not violate the ground rules…a decision was reached about a candidate who was under an ethics investigation.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Very nice

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

the Tampa field looks like it is made of microsuede (i’ve been couch shopping). you would think that’d be slippery

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

woah, you’re right

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

What kind of couch did you decide on?

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

didn’t know the rays still used the devil ray patch on the uniform sleeve

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

LGTBR

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

Let’s Go Tribe Boo Redsox?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

that works too.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

this is a long first inning. matsuzaka is a bit of a strange pitcher

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

yes he is. and has the speed of a Benancourt.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

PUCK FEDROIA

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

I still find the Frank TV commercials funny. And those that aren’t funny aren’t annoying. Am I insane?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

yes

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

yes, i hate that guy.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

there can’t possibly be an uglier field/stadium (at least on TV) in the league

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

comments i don’t want to hear…how long the Tampa fans have waited for this

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

Volt, you go to Case, right?

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

yup

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=case+western+volt&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m flattered.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

what is your major?

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

gulp physics

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

and economics makes your head hurt?

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Humanity is irrational and I was scarred by having my high school football coach teach me economics in high school.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Good for you. Where do you live?

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Why?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Why to which one?

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Do you mean dorm or what?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Yea, I just don’t know where students live. I am an MBA student at Case, but I live on the west side.

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, okay. I’m on South Side, top of the hill. It’s Carlton Rd.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Being around Case, its hard to figure out where the dorms are. Or where the classes are, for that matter. Everything seems to run together.

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah. Do you know where Severance is? The intersection of Adelbert and Euclid? The main quad starts on the southeast corner of that.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

also, freshman live in the middle of nowhere. last year sucked.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Yea, the old Case Institute of Technology, right? Most of my time is spent over at PBL, on Bellflower. That would be a great area to live in, with Little Italy and the museums and whatnot.

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Yup, it’s the old CIT quad.

Across the street from PBL is the Mather Quad, which is where all the language/humanities classes are (mostly). And actually, where I live is about 5 min from Little Italy, too.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I had a buddy that went to Case Law. He lived in the same area. Do you like it? We never really found the right places.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I love it. Among students the trend is apparently to hate South Side after living here for a year, but I can’t imagine why. You’re so much closer to campus than the rest of the housing. The Village is helluh expensive, anyway.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Are there any decent bars around campus?

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

We always just went up to coventry. There are shuttles and such.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

what he said, that’s the thing to do

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Coventry is cool. I have only been out there a few times, though.

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Love it. Big fan of Winking Lizard.

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

spicy garlic wings…mmm

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

World tour of beers

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Mint Cafe + Tommy’s shakes = win

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Have you been out here to Melt, Volt?

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Melt?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

meh… i was bored there … then again, maybe it was because i was with family.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

i guess i should have jumped into this conversation instead of my own lonely post at the bottom. while it may be because i can walk (or because i’m not a college kid anymore), i prefer the lee road bars more than coventry.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

what the hell are you guys talking about

Anti-Ben Fran before it was cool.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 11, 2008 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I lived right on Murray hill for a semester, right next to Valentino’s. Awesome semester.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

frat?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah, just me and a couple buddies in an awesome house.

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

cool. i’m jealous

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Dude you should rent my old house, it rules

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Cheap(er) than other options? I am broker than most people here

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

We split $750 three ways for the 2br place and it was huge

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

that sounds insanely enticing

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s an awesome place — perfect for college. Kinda shitty but awesome. It’s attached to an art studio and literally right next door to Valentino’s. Washer/dryer in the basement, HUGE living room, nice sized dining room and kitchen. All one floor with neighbors on the second and third floors.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Which side of the street? The “campus” side?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Um… the other side. The frat house side. I forget the address… lemme try to get a hold of my old roommate.

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

cool. i’ve obviously walked past it many times.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

my brother’s ex-wife worked at Val’s when they went to Case

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Despite everyone else’s raving about it, I never really like their pizza

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

agreed. i’d just assume get a bunch of cheap-ass mama santo’s

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

droooooooool

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Honestly, we ordered Georgio’s $5 hot and readies more than anything

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

what a great deal those are

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Still not as good as Little Caesar’s

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

this game is painfully boring

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

agreed, i’m reading 538.com comments instead

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

if you get bored, try the comments at calculatedrisk.blogspot.com

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

economics makes my head hurt. a lot

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

You guys are dorks I’m here to spice it up.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

mmm….paprika chips

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Isn’t paprika flavorless?

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I want to hear about your couch. While I simultaneously root for every Red Sock to bounce a home run ball off the ceiling.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

woah… who knew … your avatar isn’t a slice of some sort of dessert.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I do like Banana Creme Pie though.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

What a mess.

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Doesn’t it seem like a questionable decision for Charles Schwab to be sponsoring so many things? I mean, if I were to talk to Chuck, wouldn’t he just tell me to keep my money in bonds or money markets?

I don’t get these people telling me now is the time to buy. The time to buy is in six months when it finally looks like we’ve found the bottom.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

OR, he’d tell you to dump all your sabathias and hafners.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

We pretty much have, hm?

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Buffett: Be greedy when others are fearful, be fearful when others are greedy.

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

the rays need a hit

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

This will be immeasurably tougher during the top of an inning.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

however they do it, i don’t care

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

OK, that’s a big time Fuck the Red Sox play.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions

crappy, crappy hit

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions

that was a nice play

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

That is an absurdly nice catch.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

lets see… that and Garza or delmon freaking young?

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok I’m in

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Welcome. I’m avoiding work by responding forcefully to over 50% of comments.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions

keep it up.

and welcome, turk

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for the encouragement.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Work? On a friday night?

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, some statistical stuff I do on the side. I’m an idiot. But, check out footballoutsiders.com

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

that’s an awesome site that I tend to forget about.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve found it to be kind of a “the more you go, the more you go back.” At this point, internet use to me is incredibly habit-based.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

this early in the season, their type of stats are kind of useless because they’re so SSS.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

But they average DVOA with preseason DVOA projections to get DAVE which is usually spot on.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

you’re telling me

Anti-Ben Fran before it was cool.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 11, 2008 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I cool. i’ve been trying to pick up a couple of little side jobs. I’m supposed to start a fairly serious blog in addition to my BS blog.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s so tempting to be a blogger that it’s definitely worth the time outlay. I want to work in my underwear.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t have enough experience to blog for cash. This new one will hopefully be a stepping stone towards that sort of thing.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t have the experience either. Just the vague hope that it could be a job.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, well I’m hoping this’ll get me, uh. something. I mean my personal blog got me a tryout with this one.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Congrats. I’ll be interested to see how it plays out.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks. I mean it’s nothing big — doesn’t pay, but I guess attracts about 1500 new readers a week. Meh, it’s a hobby. My real goal is to move back to Cleveland and work at GLBC.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Have you ever linked to it on here?

Do you brew your own?

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions

No and no, unfortunately. My blog is just random rants about DC, nothing relevant to LGT, unfortunately.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I have a buddy that routinely brews. However, he lives in rural Tennessee. Easier to come by brewing supplies there, I would bet.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Not hard here, either, I’m just lazy/poor. I have a buddy at work that has his own frekin’ kegging system.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Whoa. That is BA

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously. I’m still trying to get him to come out. I brought him back a whole bunch of GLBC stuff and we’re supposed to arrange a trade sometime soon.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions

An admirable goal

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I’m actually seriously considering applying as a sales rep — just to get out of DC, get my foot in the door and gain some experience that could help in a couple industries I’m interested in (beer, marketing). It’s probably a stupid pie-in-the-sky idea but man, I’ve dreamt about moving back and living in Ohio City.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I found your blog. What kind of quals and background do you have? I might, possibly, maybe, know of a job in Sales.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Dude, you found my blog? Weird. Um, my background is in polisci, but I’m looking to get out. It’s just not doing it for me.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I got news for ya, it did not take a lot of work. If you don’t mind me asking, what’s your current occupation?

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I am an Admin. Assistant at RAND Corp. I hate it.

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Are you open to relocation?

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Whats your blog, Turk?

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

My bad.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Your bad? I don’t follow.

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s just some bemused ramblings about DC… I co-write with a friend from RAND, but I personally haven’t posted in a while. It’s totally amateur and shitty.

www.isthatyourbag.blogspot.com

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

well now I have to read it

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Ohio City is awesome. I have been trying to convince my wife to move to the market square area.

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I just like Ohio City for its name.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

That. And the West Side Market. And GLBC.

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

And Bier Market, and Bar Cento

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I just love that whole strip

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions

COME ON…

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

“…three thousand dollar suit…”

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

who is this person?

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

CLICK ME

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

And watch them all

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

“They’re laughing, Michael!”

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyong!

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s not getting old

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by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Hello!

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Too much good pitching. Too much boringness.

by TN1F on Oct 10, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

Informal survey:

Positive or negative impression of Daisuke?

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

He didn’t get ROY last year, did he?

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

not paying enough attention. bored

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I mean overall, like love/hate.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

dislike.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

oh, neutral, actually

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

by which i mean he seems cool, but he plays for the Red Sox, so…

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

stick him on the white sox and he’d be a 500 pitcher.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

i’d probably still think he’s cool, player skill is usually not a factor for me in determining likability.

Unless it’s Sizemore or Pujols.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

you case guys should meet me at Parnell’s on Lee for the next Rays game. I think I annoyed a BoSox fan enough that I was the impetus for him leaving tongiht.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

Is there a story?

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

i never actually made conversation with him. just that nothing separated us but an empty barstool, and my anti-BoSux comments kept causing him to glance towards me. And I wasn’t even drunk or being obnoxious… just voicing my displeasure for them and newfound love for the Rays.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Voicing your displeasure to the bartender? The Gods?

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

my fiance, the Scene magazine in front of me… really, anyone/thing that doesn’t care what i have to say.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice work getting your fiance to go to a bar while you bad mouth the Sox.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

it’s really the $3 Harp or Smithwicks that gets her to go.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Eew

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Strongbow used to be my choice, but the price increased so much Declan took it off the $3 import happy hour special.

gotta love a happy hour that’s from open till 9 pm, 7 days a week.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Oooh, that is a good deal. I love good beer deals on good drinking nights.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

so rare and so great

Anti-Ben Fran before it was cool.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 11, 2008 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I made quite a fool out of myself annoying a Red Sox fan last October after we beat the Yanks. My friend and I had just left the Jake after watching the game on the big screen there.

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

And where is Parnells?

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

right next to the Cedar-Lee theater.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

woo i was there last week

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Thats a long haul for me.

by bewwolv on Oct 10, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

He shouldn’ta been there

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

that’s how i feel about them too… no matter where i am.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

If Matsuzaka throws a NO HITTER then it’ll be the most over-hyped NO HITTER in the past few years.

PS NO HITTER

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

are you saying there’s a NO HITTER going on?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

most boring NO HITTER ever

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t think jinxing works like this, but this really is the most boring NO HITTER ever.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

we did it!

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

come on, DiceK… throw him a fat one.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

oh fuck, this is gonna happen, isn’t it?

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions

NO HITTER

THERE IS ONE HAPPENING

ONE WHAT?

A NO HITTER

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions

that was awesome

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

haha…

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

Where in the hell was that pitch?

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions

THAT one was down the middle

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

insert backwards K here.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks for dressing up Dave.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

Good Lord is that a pedophile with an umbrella? DONT GET ON THE UMBRELLA!!!!

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions

YES

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

BOYA

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

jinx worked

by Nat on Oct 10, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions

MORE!

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions

maybe…even…runs?!??!?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Mail your Checks to:

Nick Fantana
PO Box 1281
San Diago, CA 94941

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

worth it

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Did I jinx the Rays in my celebrating my already successful jinx?

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

ummm

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

If so, sign my fake address up for magazine subscriptions.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

did you intentionally misspell san diego

Anti-Ben Fran before it was cool.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 11, 2008 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, thanks for stopping by the thread the next day. Yes I did.

by NickFantana on Oct 12, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

argh… that was Delluccian

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions

So one of my suitemates found a working fridge in the trash today.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions

Anything… uh… in it?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope. It’s now empty and happily refrigerating our beverages in the common room.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

That is crazy awesome

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

which means it’s not empty anymore, whatever.

I returned from class today to find it under our microwave. He wrote “Found this in the trash works fine who doesn’t want a free fridge?” on the front in permanent marker and signed his name.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions

sounds like a trojan fridge. i’d keep an eye on your women and children tonight.

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Only an archeologist.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I think “Trojan Fridge” has LGT potential. Like, Jesus on a Dinosaur potential.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions

sadly, there doesn’t seem to be good google image potential

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions

this is the best I can do…

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I also sprinted to look. Couldnt find anything compelling.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

this one’s funnier…

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions

If his name is Fridge…

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Why so many results of boats?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Do I dare open the door?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions

one more…

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I feel like I’m gonna have to shop something.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Without the text I think this would win.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Is this acceptable?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

OH MAN AWESOME

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

AGREEEEEEEEEEE

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

dammit, Marte.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions

lol

Anti-Ben Fran before it was cool.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 11, 2008 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Just FYI, Whatever Caray just called Jason Bartlett the Rays most indispensable player.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions

obviously

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Sometimes it gets me worked up that the commentators, that get paid whatever six figure disgusting number, know the least about the sport of anyone paid to care.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

My default reaction is to just laugh in an insane, detached manner. Or else my heart would explode.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Bartlett is getting some ridiculous knob-schlobbage this postseason. He’s the new Erstad.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

that was disgusting.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Turk, sent you an explanatory e-mail.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

Got it, and responded. Thanks!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions

ouch…terrible play by Crawford. not an easy catch, but this is the playoffs. you need to sacrifice your body on the microsuede for that one

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

rec worthy. or maybe i’m just really bored

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Definitely intentional. Pedroia should throw a bat at him.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions

that pitch came 3 batters too late.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions

anyone else surprised Drew’s arm didn’t just fall off there?

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions

i would be on the ground sobbing like a baby if that were me

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

if craig counsell and a cabbage patch kid had a baby, i’d imagine it would turn out like dustin pedroia.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions

If these were the sorts of things you were saying at the bar, I owe you a slow clap.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions

sadly, this was my jerkstore moment.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

You’ve got like 2 hours until last call! Yank the wheel on that Buick!

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

how many pitches has Matsuzaka thrown? i feel as if i’m watching a cricket match

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions

Rally caps everyone

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions

Let’s go ’Los!

(can i call him “Los”? i think he’d like that)

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

I want a Pena HR

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

JD Drew looks like a homemade sailboat out there.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions

hmm…any thoughts on the green light there?

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions

Wes Hodges hit his 2nd HR in 3 games of AFL play today

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

I love prospects too much.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Let’s go EvaN!

i can’t bear the thought of rooting for Cliff’s rusty gate.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions

ugh

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions

DAMN

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Oct 10, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions

So I just realized. I can finally refrigerate my stash of Sun Drop in the Trojan Fridge.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions

Youk still probably saved a run. I hate to say it, but I would fuckin love that guy if he played for the Tribe.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions

i hate the Youk

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, but he’s so good

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Let’s trade Sowers, Marte, and Dellucci for him!

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions

don’t forget Barfield

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I was just gonna say… that package would never fly without a somewhat comparable swap of creepy facial hair.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

My bad. This shows why I’m not a GM.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I was thinking… since LaPorta = “The Door” and his first name is Matt, can we start calling him DoorMatt?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions

I think you either need to be drinking more or drinking less right now

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

More, probably. I’m sipping a diet Coke. But really, no? Can we take a vote. I thoght this was particularly clever. Which means it’s probably gawdawful.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree with all of your statements right there.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, ouch. Well you’ll see, I’ll make it catch on! Assholes!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

I think i’d like it better if he we called him “the doormat”

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Did I miss something?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions

“the”

by APV on Oct 10, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah. I’m fine with that.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions

But that means I ultimately support DoorMatt!

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok, my bad. I keep missing things. I need more sleep and less boring baseball.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions

too bad he wasn’t from Puerto Rico; we could then call him El Mattdoor

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Doesn’t that girl on the TMobile commercial look 35?

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions

The “Derek with a mustache” girl? Yes. Creepy.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

You guys need bigger TVs. She looks like she’s 14. Which she is.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Eh… there’s something… “off” about that girl

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 10, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, her.

by Voltaire on Oct 10, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

“and you can call that lady at my soccer game you always stare at.”

gets me every time.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Oct 10, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Call me crazy, but part of me looks forward to getting to go to kids soccer games and check out the mothers. If I did that now, I’d probably be arrested.

by NickFantana on Oct 10, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Now that you’ve tipped people off about you?

by Voltaire on Oct 11, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I suppose. I’m doubtful that any of us are soccer dads jealously protecting our wives but I’m open to correction on that point.

by NickFantana on Oct 11, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions

My wife is far more likely to kick your ass than I am, so no.

by FredOx on Oct 11, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions

So has anyone else tried switching Facebook to “Pirate”?? It’s actually impressive how much of the language they’ve changed. Also! It’s kind of hard to understand….

by Nat on Oct 10, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions