Olympic Game Thread: August 13, 2008

by Ryan on Aug 13, 2008 10:33 PM EDT in Game Threads Comment 238 comments

United States vs. The Netherlands, 10:30 PM (NBC Online)

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USA 7, Netherlands 0 • Box Score • Recap

Matt LaPorta went 1-4 with a three-run bomb in in the 4th — the only time he's reached base in 8 PA so far.

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Cuba 7, Canada 6 • Box Score

Nick Weglarz went 4-4 with two home runs, providing 10 of his Canada's 19 total bases and driving in half of their six runs. He went 1-3 with a walk yesterday in Canada's 10-0 demolition of China, giving him a healthy 2321 OPS in the first two games.

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U.S. manager Davey Johnson has responded to the opening night loss by going to a completely different lineup in this one. Not one player is in the same spot tonight as in Game 1.
The Netherlands are throwing their top pitcher, Shairon Martis, tonight. Martis, a 21-year-old right-hander in the Nationals chain, is 5-6 with a 3.75 ERA in 110 1/3 IP between Double- and Triple-A.

by palcal on Aug 13, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Kind of sucks not having a live GameCast or Box Score or anything.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The online video quality really is good

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

what organization is this starting pitcher with? Strasburg…

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nevermind…I see he’s a college guy

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some see him as the #1 pick.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Aug 13, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There is a live commentary below the screen.

On the baseball schedule page of the nbcolympics website, there is a link for this game that takes you to a box score and a link to play-by-play but so far the numbers on the box score and the pbp are empty.

by palcal on Aug 13, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

mowin’ em down

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

GRIT ALERT. Beard spotting in US outfield.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

well…that looked easy

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that was a fast swim

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yea, they ran away with that

by bewwolv on Aug 13, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So do players from some of those island nations technically count as Netherlanders?

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

for your between inning entertainment

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Also, is there a batting order for this thing anywhere?

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Laporta up 3rd

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Davey Johnson. Wow. Long time no see, etc.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

boom

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

BOMB

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bye bye

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

uh…the Dutch aren’t looking great so far

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This could get ugly.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They also aren’t looking all that Dutch.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey, the Netherlands is a diverse place….sort of…

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Andrew Jones still counts as Dutch. They own a lot of tiny island nations in I guess.

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Laporta up

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Do they ever have direct sunlight in Beijing?

OOO LAPORTA TIME.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

they will when our sun goes Red Giant

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

boo strikeout

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WE’VE BEEN HAD

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh…definitely checked his swing there. bad call.

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

unimpressive

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, that clearly portends badly for his whole career. Terrible trade.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Trade back? We are the Indians after all.

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A joke…

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know, but still, Wow.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bairnard…you still choked on the 400 free relay

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Crazy to see the km vs mph, i thought we were facing a freak of nature for a min

by bewwolv on Aug 13, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So, things weren’t working, and Davey Johnson totally reworks the lineup. Does that make him the anti-Wedge or what.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

only if he required everyone to shave

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not sure what I expected of Olympics baseball, having never really watched it before, but I am finding it rather weird to hear the same crappy butt rock, breaking glass sound effects and electronic “clap your hands” sound effects at these games. I’m half-expecting a mascot race any inning now.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i’ve got the sound off

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really wish they were playing some unique traditional chinese songs. That would be cool.

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I think I was expecting something more like that instead of freaking Blink 182.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was hoping for a Chinese cover of Smashmouth

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, maybe they’ll get some cute Chinese girls in there to lip synch a traditional Chinese song, which will in fact be played backstage by Blink-182.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

z

Whifffffffff

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

5 Ks through the first 6 batters

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jeez, lots of strikeouts

by bewwolv on Aug 13, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

when the Chinese are playing, you can hear the fans cheer in Chinese

by palcal on Aug 13, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Strasburg is sharp.

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

have to wear a glove when you shake his hand

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

in the first USA game, there were a lot of Korean fans in the stands; the Dutch had a lot farther to travel

by palcal on Aug 13, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hire that guy.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

as physically awe-inspiring as male gymnastics is, I’m really not into it right now. I’d rather watch some obscure shooting or rowing event right now

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Explain to me how life as a gymnast isn’t one long rotator cuff tear.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it probably is (or an endless series of knee explosions). And they just do it anyway.

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do they televise shooting?

by bewwolv on Aug 13, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You mean like when they shoot the tourists?

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, dissidents. Not since ‘89, from what I understand

by bewwolv on Aug 13, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also: I agree, the marksmanship events are great. I came into possession of an air pistol pretty recently and it’s been just fantastic.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

WAY TO STAY ALIVE BABY

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

China looks kind of polluted.

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay, I’m serious, look at this ... the Neths are 81% Dutch and 98% white. Am I the only one who finds this amusing?

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And judging from their usenet posting habits, they also have horrific taste in music.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, at least they’re not from Perth.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the Netherlands Antilles have a population of 183,000 but are big on baseball

by palcal on Aug 13, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the prime time Olympic coverage is just starting on the West Coast. Is there anything worth watching so far?

by palcal on Aug 13, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Womens volleyball. Always.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

C.C. is at the plate, two outs, man on 2B …

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I would much rather be watching that game right now.

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love the quote from the advance scout in that “hired guns” article … “Sabathia vs. the NL is a total mismatch.”

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ditto.

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

by westbrook on Aug 14, 2008 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

... and he grounds out.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That Michael Phelps diet piece really has got me geared up for some IHOP.

Question: Instead of a CEO, shouldn’t the International House of Pancakes have a Secretary-General?

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

This is great … with C.C. facing Giles and Kouzmanoff, there’s at least three different trades we can second-guess in real-time, including both sides of the LaPorta deal.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So far, BG & KK are 0-for-4, with two K’s for KK.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do they know the Green Acres theme in Beijing?

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m waiting for “Hava Nagila”, although I’m told that’s more of a hockey standard.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

rec

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, are you Dutch?

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My name is. But the Dutch side of my family came over to America more than 350 years ago. I’m of much more recent German and English heritage.

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Goodness gracious, what bloodlines. You must have an incorrigible desire to conquer the world’s trade routes with sea power.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s true I’m a massive egomaniac. But I had my first sailing lesson last week on a little sunfish and immediately capsized it. So world domination through sea power might have to wait for awhile.

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sails are overrated. Conquer the steamship, and the world is yours.

by bewwolv on Aug 13, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don’t sweat it. I’m Irish and Russian-Polish. My primary genetic desire is to plow rocks.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

but think of all the potatoes you can plant once you plow up those rocks!

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don’t forget the might beet

by bewwolv on Aug 13, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love beets

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

All people of Russian heritage should be proud of Borscht

by bewwolv on Aug 13, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am of Russian heritage, and I think beets are absolutely disgusting.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well…you’re wrong

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m sorry to hear that. Eat it cold, eat it hot, its such a great soup.

by bewwolv on Aug 13, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where do you think they got all these umpires?

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Japan?

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love the drunk/obnoxious American in the background of the U.S. v Dutch game.

by Conso on Aug 13, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bahaha. That was nearly Jeter-esque follow-through.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A MASCOT!

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What is it? I’m so confused.

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A hyrdocephalic panda in a flower headdress or something.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

great word, haha.

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that fuwa was Jinjing the panda

the five Olympic mascots – Beibei is the Fish, Jingjing is the Panda, Huanhuan is the Olympic Flame, Yingying is the Tibetan Antelope and Nini is the Swallow. When you put their names together – Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni – they say, “Welcome to Beijing”.

link

by palcal on Aug 13, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s special.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What is a Swallow?

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A bird.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Aug 13, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s nothing. I’ve got a disappearing-beer trick that’ll knock your socks off.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice double, Tiffee.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Who owns Tiffee? He looks good.

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but … do you have any idea how bad of a hitter you have to be to get released by the Twins?

Unless you’re David Ortiz, I mean.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LAPORTA TIME

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LaPorta II: Electric Boogaloo

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I call my dog boogaloo. What is a boogaloo?

by bewwolv on Aug 13, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your dog is a dance.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s okay, I’ve started watching. LaPorta’s got this.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Aug 13, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

0-1 count. Trade not looking good.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

the trade. Indians future not looking good. Or the city of Cleveland.

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The future of this organization rests in this at-bat.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

John Adams will destroy his drum if Matt makes an out.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Aug 13, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

WE ARE SAVED!!!!!!

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

0-2. I hate whatever season it is he comes up.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay, the drunknoxious guy is obviously an Indians fan, a lot more vocal with Matt up.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jeez, Matt, take much?

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This live commentary under the video is odd.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Aug 13, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

what would you say if this thread were the live commentary?

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’d say no one reading would know what’s going on.

“Honey, like eight people just typed this guy’s name in all caps. We must have scored.”

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Aug 13, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I wonder who is writing it, and if they think anyone is actually reading it.

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

BOOM!

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

CLEVELAND IS SAVED!

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

BIG BADA BOOM

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Aug 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

INDIANS NOT MOVING TO COLUMBUS!!!!

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WORLD CHAMPIONS 2010!!!!

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

give LaPorta a blank check!

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m buying a house right by League Park!

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I told you it was because I’m watching now.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Aug 13, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeesh. He Red Octobered that sucker.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay, that is funny, but why is it funny?

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You have to search for it?

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Aug 13, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not quite certain. I saw LaPorta, I thought “ICBM,” I ran with it.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The search for “red october baseball” turned up mostly references to the Cardinals and Red Sox playing in the postseason.

And I resent the implication that LaPorta looks like crap.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I suspect it has to do with the Georgian invasion, the beet discussion upthread, and the constant shots of the Great Wall … I’ve got Cold War on the brain.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ohhhhhhhhh yeah.

by Voltaire on Aug 13, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I APPARENTLY MISSED A THEME SORRY

by Voltaire on Aug 13, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Here.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

every time I see gymnasts doing what they do, I wonder how you begin learning how to do that stuff? What kind of a learning curve leads you to knowing and being capable of this stuff.

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You wanna talk learning curve? Show me how they teach you to do freestyle snowmobiling in the X-games. “Okay, so, if you crap out on this flip halfway though, you’re going to get crushed under 400 pounds of machinery. Lots of luck.”

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m pretty sure that curve involves beer and testosterone

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

“Marson disagrees with the breaking ball called strike two.”

I know this is in effect what we do, but it’s still weird.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Aug 13, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

this is how the Chinese cheer

Walls of red flags are waving as they chant, “Ja you!! ja you!!” This means, “Come on!! come on!!” in Mandarin but it translates literally as, “Add oil!! add oil!!”

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by palcal on Aug 13, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

geopolitical conspiracy alert

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

mwahahaha

by Voltaire on Aug 13, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I see a mercy killing in our near future.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

There he is, the future of Cleveland.

Mancrush developing.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The tongue action is very Jordenesque.

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am kind of proud of us for having an Olympic Game Thread.

Also, kind of bored.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

as soon as this relay’s done I’m out

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aw c’mon, I didn’t evne know it was here until now. Buck up!

by Voltaire on Aug 13, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Irrational elation, man! Feel the insane surge of positivity!

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A Matt LaPorta home run, beach volleyball, and Phelps. That was pretty much my checklist for the night. Now I want to watch The Hunt for Red October. You want to know what I was like as a kid? That was my favorite movie.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still one of mine.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

“Like me. I don’t react well to bullets.”

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cacavneeya buckaroo.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I loved that flick.

I would have loved to have seen … Montana …

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the varying fake accents the actors use in that movie

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah. I was living in Columbus when that came out and went to see it with my roommate, who was minoring in Russian at the time and thus I had to hear it 24/7 when I was at home. Connery’s Russian accent was hilarious.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Never watch it with commentary. McTiernan spends the entire time apologizing for every scene in a completely affect-free monotone.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Apologizing?

I have never watched more than two minutes of a commentary track.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, it was a real surprise to me that he seemed to feel like absolutely nothing was done right. The whole commentary was a series of “This scene should have told you this and that,” “I’m not really sure we ever made it clear whose sub was whose,” “I could have done this better,” “I think this scene could have come to the point quicker,” etc. It got really irritating to sit through, especially when it became apparent that McTiernan feels that everything needs to be spelled out in 10-foot high flashing letters to the audience at all times.

I generally agree with you re: commentaries, incidentally. Save for Spinal Tap ... that was a scream.

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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve heard about that. I will check it out at some point.

by Jay on Aug 14, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thoroughly enjoyed the Tim Robbins/Kevn Costner commentary in Bull Durham. Just, you know, in case you ever get the chance.

There are a couple of awkward moments where Costner just fawns over Robbins’ wife.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Aug 14, 2008 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ooh…that stomach flu isn’t helping this US relay

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This, with no announcers, is, uh, really kinda cool.

by Voltaire on Aug 13, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I have to agree, although the Bon Jovi isn’t helping.

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Totally. It almost feels like sitting at a Captains game.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

IT’S MY LIFE!

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I DON’T WANNA LIVE FOREVER

by Voltaire on Aug 13, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

DONT YOU FORGET

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Once during high school Spanish, I translated the whole song…

es mi vida
es ahora o nunca
no quiero VIVIR siempre

Man I’m glad high school’s over.

by fleerdon on Aug 13, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

woah…Australia is way out there

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

woah somebody totally just lost a window or something!

by Voltaire on Aug 13, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And the players all scatter for the dugouts!

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

this is gonna get interesting

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Strasburg had to wait a long time to continue his dominant outing. Maybe it will have some effect on his command. It’s The Netherlands’ only hope.

lol

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Do any of us have hacking skills? We need to make this thread the commentary.

by Voltaire on Aug 13, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would absolutely fall out of my chair if THE NETHERLANDS DID NOTHING WRONG appeared in that scroll.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

save us Obi-Won, you’re our only hope

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m out

by APV on Aug 13, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

American dude rocks my socks.

by Voltaire on Aug 13, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Strasburg perfect through 4

by obobcatu on Aug 13, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, Hammy!

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really? I must not’ve been following that closely. Wonder why!

by Voltaire on Aug 13, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now the no announcers thing feels excessively creepy.

by Voltaire on Aug 13, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wait til the cheerleaders come out.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

These guys near the mic must have a rotten angle on the ball. They’ve been going nuts for every pop fly.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If you are bored with this, you can now switch to the Korea – China game which is just starting. That could be another mercy rule game.

by palcal on Aug 13, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

These aren’t exactly Olympian ball boys.

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by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

10 run lead after the 7th inning invokes the mercy rule

by palcal on Aug 13, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

zzzzzzzz is LaPorta up yet?

by Jay on Aug 13, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Next half inning, I think.

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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dutch DH is in FGutz territory. 2-31 in his Olympic career.

by obobcatu on Aug 14, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I bet he can still run the bases better.

by Toxicadam on Aug 14, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LaPorta Time!

by obobcatu on Aug 14, 2008 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Here comes our Hero.

by Toxicadam on Aug 14, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

GO LAPORTA!!

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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

omg, the Dutch CC Sabathia is pitching.

by Toxicadam on Aug 14, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Aim for Mongolia!

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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That’s his third check swing. I am not a fan of such indecision.

by obobcatu on Aug 14, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

sniff

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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ok .. time for bed.

by Toxicadam on Aug 14, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Davey Johnson hasn’t aged in the past 20 years.

by Toxicadam on Aug 14, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I loved beating him in 1997. Good times, good times.

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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No worries, Matt. I think breaking pitches move differently in China. Kind of like toilet water or something. Yeah.

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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Breaking pitches move differently in toilet water?

Okay, that’s enough out of me.

Good night, people.

by Jay on Aug 14, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, this one seems well in hand. Night.

Flush

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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There you go – Hava Na-freaki-Gila.
Go Jews.

You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person

by jakesinger777 on Aug 14, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I can’t even believe it.

Glad I procrastinated turning off the feed for another minute.

by Jay on Aug 14, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boooo. We should have taken the compensation picks.

by KevinV on Aug 14, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Morning LGT! WEGLARZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

Bomb.

by supermarioelia on Aug 14, 2008 9:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Had to delete your other post for profanity.

I know, you’re Canadian, it’s exciting.

by Jay on Aug 14, 2008 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha the best part is I don’t even remember swearing. Pure elation this morning. Oh, and then we lost because the rest of the team kinda sucks.

by supermarioelia on Aug 14, 2008 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just looked up the medal count by country so that I could talk trash, but then I saw the actual total and felt bad. Hang tough though!

by Roger Dorn on Aug 14, 2008 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah everyone’s in a tizzy up here about our failures thus far. Thing is, it’s not like we’ve had any medal favourites crumble or anything. We just weren’t favoured to win anything thus far. Although you’d figure with 332 athletes that a few of them would manage to sneak something out.

by supermarioelia on Aug 14, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs