Game 2 Overflow Thread: Look, and Despair
by Voltaire on Apr 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT
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PrintThis is simply ugly. Feel free to use this as an intentional over-reactions thread as well.
This is simply ugly. Feel free to use this as an intentional over-reactions thread as well.
This is simply ugly. Feel free to use this as an intentional over-reactions thread as well.
This is simply ugly. Feel free to use this as an intentional over-reactions thread as well.
This is simply ugly. Feel free to use this as an intentional over-reactions thread as well.
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I haven’t been able to get the WTAM feed all game. Keeps saying “media error.” And now even the Texas feed is just not playing anything.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
sucks not being able to get the WTAM feed , but those Texas guys are fair. Even had “W” on during the early innings of game 1.
by Moneyballer23 on Apr 9, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah they weren’t bad
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Can this thread be free of people saying things like “It’s only two games.” please?
Just let me get upset.
Dude, it’s only two games
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
What is the meaning of subject line Zs?
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Apr 8, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
they mean you didn’t realize where the cursor was when you were Z-ing
by cleveland teamer on Apr 8, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotcha. Now they annoy me even more.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Apr 8, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Convince me why I should pay $1200 for a Mac with half the hard drive space, the same amount of RAM, a smaller screen and less USB ports than the <$500 laptop I have now.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
Explain. I love the new Macbook I have at work.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
what it boils down to is that i have a Dell D820 that’s been going like a machine for 1.5 years with no malware/significant problems and no sign of slowing down. and i can play games on it.
But see you’re one of those smart computer guys. I feel like PCs are better for folks who like to tinker. Macs are better for idiots like me. It’s like DVD players vs. game consoles. You can get any range of DVD players and they all do the same basics, and you get what you pay for otherwise. WHereas with a game console, you pay a premium for standardization and an intuitive, integrated interface. I feel like the premium may be worth it.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s very fair. i just really hate getting macs for the sake of getting macs. i want to punch those people.
but i think you’re safe.
I totally agree, and that’s why I have resisted for so long. I still thin very few Mac users feel this way, and most just go for “ooh shiny!”
For me, it’s a combo of the above and “ooh shiny,” but more of the former.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m still trying to convince myself I’m not doing it for the “ooh shiny” factor. It won’t happen for a while anyway. But I’m going to need an upgrade before grad school next year.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too. That’s why I’ve put it off for three years.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
make sure your grad school won’t require you to run programs that are incompatible with macs. In law school, our exam software didn’t work on macs, and frustrated many hipstersmac users.
Good point. This is another reason why I’m gonna hold off for a while.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno man, that’s how I’ve always felt. But I have this shitty $500 laptop that is so hot it almost sets fire to my coffee table and is slow as hell vs. my new work Macbook that is a beast and I want to make sweet love to.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
a superior OS
far less chance of malware
by JulioBernazard on Apr 8, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed, but explain why this is worth $600 more. And if the thing will last me for 3+ years unlike the piece of trash I have now.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
mine will be 3 years in a few months.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
This alone would make it worth the extra money. I spent $500 on this thing, and it’s trash and I’ve had it for less than a year.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m guessing the Mac is lighter, quieter, and runs cooler than the Dell you’re thinking of / using, but again, I have a tower.
by JulioBernazard on Apr 8, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
You get what you pay for. My brother’s Dell is a piece of crap plastic. My MacBook is at least aluminum.
'Z' button abuser.
That’s a good point
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
My Mac tower is pushing 5 years. The HD was replaced under warranty just shy of the 3-year mark.
by JulioBernazard on Apr 8, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Is the no malware thing for real or just a Mac fanboy talking point? I gotta say, they’re so fun to use. I like, enjoy working on it.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know what malware is. I’m a Mac user.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Apr 8, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve never had a virus in over a decade of Mac computing. I’m not a programmer or anything, but I think the amount of vicious code written for Windows dwarfs the amount written for Mac.
by JulioBernazard on Apr 8, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
If it weren’t for some Ziggys, A Family Circus or two, and most Marmadukes, that would be the lamest comic I’ve ever seen.
by JulioBernazard on Apr 8, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I chuckled
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Go on…
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
RIGHT BACK IN IT
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
good job, volt.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
The good stuff was almost instantaneous
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m signing up for this bandwagon
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
c’mon ranger bullpen, show your stuff!
by sorrento to cooperstown on Apr 8, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
Wait did we already give out “worst commercial ever”? I want to take it back and give it to this one.
For the record, I just started eating Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch. I really hope we win this game, because the Cap’n is WAY better than soup.
Il faut d'abord durer.
Honestly, I don’t know. I trick myself into thinking they’re good every now and then. I want some Bagel bites.
From Wikipedia: “Bagel Bites are available in six flavors: Cheese & Pepperoni 2; Three Cheese; Cheese, Sausage & Pepperoni; Mozzarella Cheese; Supreme; and Extreme Nacho (sold only in Canada).”
Cabrera and Garko look lost at the plate right now. It doesn’t seem like they have a plan of any kind.
Like, for good?
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
For who? That Over The Monster tramp? Good luck!
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Apr 8, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Weird spot for a retirement announcement
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
should have been a comma after leaving
So 2009.
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 8, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
The Texas announcers just attributed the loss of an entire generation of baseball fans to Rafael Betancourt (who takes too long to pitch)
Didn’t Mike Hargrove start his career with the Rangers? They have no room to talk.
by woodsmeister on Apr 8, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh come on, even Lewin wouldn’t go there
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Somebody had to do it. I consider it to be taking one for the team.
by woodsmeister on Apr 8, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck Rafael Betancourt. That guy is fucking done, I’m serious.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Who’s on board for the “Betacourt is Adjourned” bandwagon?
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Next time I watch The Natural I will throw things at my tv screen
by JP_Frost on Apr 8, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Just out of curiosity, who does everyone think will be the first pitcher to overperform expectations?
I thought he ws all glove?
The interesting thing is that that was a pretty good swing. Not like he was swinging for the fences…
That kid could be real good
Watch your subject lines around these parts.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Apr 8, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I have never understood that… If you have no subject lines you cant close and offending post…
I am still confused by that
I’m confused by your second sentence.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s facist!
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Apr 8, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Clearly, I didn’t know this since I only post on this site.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It also great from images when people have slower computer..that way you have no need load an image repeatedly when you have limited RAM
ok, ok, new rule. only use subject lines for big pics or offensive posts.
But seriously lax, lots of threads I’ve seen are people only using subject lines, or using subject lines for half of the first sentence. It does seem silly.
“i take it he’s japanese, rosie?”
—hammy
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
Who??
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB.tv is really ugly on the lowest resolution, but at least I can’t see the score
by cleveland teamer on Apr 8, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
i have to go to bed soon. getting up at 3:30 AM to study ochem. i am going to fall asleep very grumpy
Sucks dude
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Hockey?
Seriously?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
They need one point to clinch a playoff spot.
by woodsmeister on Apr 8, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
any sport that uses points instead of wins isn’t worth it.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
overtime losses.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope, I expect I’ll hear from him in the next few days.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I am going to drink some Comeback Crystal Light ©
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Why does the Rangers broadcast play the Fox music after the second out? It’s happened twice—after this, and after the Cruz play.
Or is it for great plays? Or Victor outs? Nothing makes any sense.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
Agree to disagree. I like both that and the NFL song. I tend to play them to get pumped up.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Jason Jennings holds a lot of meaningless Rockies team records
by cleveland teamer on Apr 8, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
Is Pat Rapp still on top of the Marlins leaderboards?
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t even know the score. Are they even keeping score this year?
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
It’s like my four year old cousin Katie’s t-ball league. No scores, everyone plays every position.
Il faut d'abord durer.
Good place for one of those new-fangled oppo hits for Hafner.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
Anybody else noticing that Hafner walks away after some big swings swinging his right arm from the shoulder?
Whew
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by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
hey hey hey
LET’S GO TRIBE
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by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as he’s been associated with Cleveland, I guess he had to know it was coming some time.
by woodsmeister on Apr 8, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I think if we played the rest of this game 20 times, we’d win 3.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
You didn’t ask if there was a chance.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
Josh Hamilton is from the Collecting Area for Relocated Yankees.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
shoot, the Mariners blew their lead.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
If I did, I’d bet it was probably the second game of the year.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
IDC, honestly. Especially in that it gets me no fantasy cred.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
This is the only Tribe series in Texas all year.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Apr 8, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
2008, I yearn for you.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
What is that supposed to be?
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Oooohhhh
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
DO NOT ALLOWED TO DO THAT
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Apr 8, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Anyone offended by the above curse word should click on the inadvertant Z subject line.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Apr 8, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
TAKE A GOOD HARD LOOK AT THE MOTHERF***IN’ BOAT
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
POSEIDON LOOK AT MEEEEEEE
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I got a nautical theme, pass me tha afghan
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh. I don’t even know what that is.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s an awesome promotion.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
to clarify before I get started on some other crap:
if the rangers go 4-0 and the yanks 0-4, people who bought cars in march get their $ back.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
Wow. I wonder what the insurance on that one set them back. That’s hilarious.
Il faut d'abord durer.
His jersey name is cutting off his circulation!!
'Z' button abuser.
by emd2k3 on Apr 8, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
To make sure he was OK, the ump asked him to spell his name. When he couldn’t, he had to leave.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i’d rec this, but the other one is so much better.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
I don’t think well on my feet.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I want a home run
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
this game sucks worse than my iphone’s battery
by cleveland teamer on Apr 8, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I think the W should be ital instead of the final E.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
But why the italics?
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
This would be a good post to have a subject line.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but I think it could be perfect for commutes that are too long to bike but where it’s not necessary to have a car.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Cheaper over the long run, less emissions, less smelly, less traffic, etc.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
this game sucks.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
thisgameseason sucks.
Fixed.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s decent-ish, isn’t he?
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
This spring training to season transition really isn’t our strong suit as an organization. Can I question the process at the end of the month?
test
F__E WE__E
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
see, doesn’t work anymore.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
FIRE WEDGE
I don’t get it
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Something weird happened one time when someone tried to type FIRE WEDGE.
If came out formatted as FEE WEE with italics in strange places. It’s now part of the lexicon.
'Z' button abuser.
Oh good, let’s bring Raffy L back out. No reason to want him for the next couple of nights.
Il faut d'abord durer.
Yeah I’m not a fan of him pitching 2.1 IP in our first two games/losses.
by supermarioelia on Apr 8, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
So, I don’t understand. Is there like, a kangaroo court that fines players for playing well in April? How could Wedge possibly get these guys less fired up.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
Speaking of which, my Grandpa had this silver Canadian coin set. Impulse buy at the ’76 Olympics in Montreal. They minted tons of ’em to help finance the games. Their face value is $30 dollars Canadian (two 10s and two 5s).
33 years later, I’m strapped for cash and I think of selling the coins. I calculate their silver weight. They are now worth $30 American according to current silver prices. Exactly $30 US. I thought that was a peculiar coincidence.
OK, I could get behind Joe Smith
by sorrento to cooperstown on Apr 8, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
it’s mostly the sidearm delivery
by sorrento to cooperstown on Apr 8, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
vic robbed by physics
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
The Phillies have started each of the last 4 season 0-2, if that is any consolation.
'Z' button abuser.
Realistically we’ll have to go 82-80 from here on in to win our division. I just don’t see us going on that kind of run.
by supermarioelia on Apr 8, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
We’re playing 164 games this year?
'Z' button abuser.
by emd2k3 on Apr 8, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Three way tie for first place.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 8, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He’s got to catch up with one of these fastballs.
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by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
You still run. Did you see the Rangers try to throw the ball to first base tonight?
'Z' button abuser.
Haha. I get your point. Throwing errors happen. But it’s too easy to say in this situation “run it out.” It wasn’t Choo being lazy. I think he realized he was in a bad spot, and tried to play it off like a walk. I’m not saying it was the right move. But it was understandable.
Irrelevant — either you’re out at first or you’re safe at first via an error or a walk.
Inexcusable lack of fundamentals.
'Z' button abuser.
Agree to disagree. In that situation, I’d bet the likelihood that it’s ruled a walk is greater than the likelihood that an error is made on the throw to first base.
You run in that situation if it is a clear ball and wild pitch… you also make a hard turn depending on what the 1B says, because you should be looking to take 2nd if the catcher hasn’t gotten to the ball or can’t find it. the fact that it was a check swing makes it even more clear that you sprint down the line. Choo should be scolded.
If it was a clear ball, he wouldn’t have swung. You have the benefit of reflecting. Choo made a decision in a split second. It did not work out to his favor. I don’t fault a guy for that. This wasn’t a failure to run out a grounder or a high pop-up.
Take a step back.
Nope. Sorry. Ball gets away from the catcher on a 3-2 count, you haul ass down the line. Every time.
Eric Wedge. The Adam LaRoche of managers.
You’re removing from the equation the percent chance of reaching base via strikeout versus the walk. It’s not the absolute outcome you’re suggesting.
There are two factors:
1) The different outcomes: 1) strikeout plus errant throw versus 2) walk.
2) The CHANCE that any given outcome would occur.
This is not a question of whether the ball got away or not. It did. You’re conveniently ignoring the fact that it did not get away very far. But never mind the distance of the ball for a minute. Yes, I agree there is a chance that an errant throw would occur. But I’m going to give Choo the benefit of the doubt (has he ever not hustled before?) in guessing that he thought he had a better chance to sell a walk than he did to have Teagarden make an errant throw.
If he was lazy, “scold” him. If he took a calculated risk—regardless of if he came up short—you don’t punish the guy. And back to my original point..he definitely swung. He knew it. At that moment, he thought he had a better chance to sell the walk than to reach first base. It didn’t work out. It’s a shame, but it’s not regrettable.
I think the power of the batter to “sell” a walk is being vastly overrated here. The ump didn’t start being an ump yesterday, and I can guarantee he has a much higher opinion of his own strike zone judgment than of any batter’s short of Barry Bonds.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Apr 9, 2009 8:04 AM EDT up reply actions
My thing is, even if it was a walk, a player should run down the line and see if he could take second, that is a live ball. Especially in a late and close situation. Especially with other runners on base. Walk or strikeout, the umpire’s call really didn’t matter- Choo’s only correct reaction to the 3-2 pitch in the dirt would be to sprint to first.
I agree with this 100%. From what I could see on TV, I don’t think Choo was trying to sell a walk. I think he thought that he had not swung at the last pitch, it was a ball, and he was getting a walk. When the third base umpire called it a strike, he stood, rather dumbfounded, and eventually abandoned the base path (making him out). He was never tagged, and the ball was not thrown to first. So, that’s the only way the final out of the game (albeit the 30th the Rangers had given us) was recorded.
As I’ve mentioned in the recap thread, I regard this as a mental error that cannot happen on a championship team.
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.
He should have run
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by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
It was a wild pitch!
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by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn’t matter. You get your ass down the line and force the other team to throw you out.
'Z' button abuser.
Obviously, if the ball was just smothered or bounced a foot from home or something, the pendulum swings the other way. But here, Teagarden has to run, track the ball down, set himself, and throw to first. And Choo isn’t slow.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 8, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m sure you could find a way to blame his ADD.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 9, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
If only we had had chances to score…
goodnight.
by cleveland teamer on Apr 8, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions
Sounds like my life
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Apr 8, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Apr 8, 2009 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
From the box score:
Mujica (L, 0-1) 1.1IP 4H 3R 3ER 2BB 1SO 0HR 11.57ERA
It all seems much clearer in the morning
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.
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