Game Thread 2: June 14, 2009
by Ryan on Jun 14, 2009 9:23 PM EDT
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Indians 3-0, top of the sixth.
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Kick the new thread off with your favorite Sesame Street song. Everybody go:
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
but there’s not much to do when your friends are all fish…
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I learned it on acoustic. Great party-starter.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
If we’re the same person, and you’re younger than me, law school was a mistake, don’t go.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, just get over it, man, there are always always always other girls.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I turn 25 this summer. Are you actually younger than me, is this all some sick joke?
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of blind in the previous thread, has anyone seen At First Sight? Late 90s movie with Val Kilmer. Basically dude is blind, they develop a surgery to fix his blindness, and he is healed. The first time he can see, he looks at his girlfriend and goes “So…This is what beautiful looks like”.
Blind guys get the best lines, man. What is left for us?
If anybody could do my voicemail message for me, it would be Abe Vigoda. If anybody ELSE could it, it would be Paul Sorvino.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
“LISTEN UP, SCUMBAG, YOU JUST HAPPEN TO HAVE REACHED TYLER’S VOICEMAIL. AND YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE? HE’S NOT ABLE TO TAKE YOUR CALL! YOU GET THAT THROUGH YOUR SKULL? DIDJA?”
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
God, Sorvino would be awesome though. I’d want it extra-slimy.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
you ever get a chance, there’s an Australian movie with Hugo Weaving as a blind photographer and a very young Russell Crowe as his assistant. “Proof.” It’s terrific.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Hah, I hope you were calling me a taint.
by supermarioelia on Jun 14, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
And since a lot of LGT seems as frustrated with bad grammar as I can be, does Taco Bell’s “Why Pay More!” campaign infuriate anyone?
He’s starting to figure out his PS3, and he’s been getting some golf lessons with his wife on weekends when the Tribe’s in Cleveland. Bought a couple of new shirts from Kohl’s yesterday.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
rec
Ride on ye fearsome Horsemen of the Basketball Apocalypse. We got this.
by Turkmenbashi on Jun 14, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
Click “actions” under a post, and “rec.” It’s meant to “reccomend” a post for reading to others.
Steel Nick
Went to the game yesterday. It was poop. This one’s better.
Ride on ye fearsome Horsemen of the Basketball Apocalypse. We got this.
by Turkmenbashi on Jun 14, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Went to booth. This one was way better.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Jun 14, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Despite some of the things I say on here, I’m not a violent person, but I would beat that person with a stick.
… and as a bonus, salome will not be getting banned. Probably.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Jun 14, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I would take the under on 80 comments every time on that site.
by woodsmeister on Jun 14, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
What’s fun on opponent’s empty gamethreads is the poster who make 5 consecutive posts in the span of an hour, and they’re the only five posts. And then he gives up.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Jun 14, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cool Hand Luke Hochevar of the Royals against the Reds
Nothing from Nothing leads to... Your 2009 Kansas City Royals
by averagegatsby on Jun 14, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Dont hate me if I am the jinx for the elephant
Nothing from Nothing leads to... Your 2009 Kansas City Royals
by averagegatsby on Jun 14, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Andrew will back me up on this … my pregame summary was “Killa Cliff Lee vs. Chris Carpenter and his paper-thin NL-caliber 1.23 ERA”
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
Don’t like the first-pitch swing. Best thing we can do with the lead is to just try to load up his pitch count.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
DUDE SOKO
Ride on ye fearsome Horsemen of the Basketball Apocalypse. We got this.
by Turkmenbashi on Jun 14, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Sup
Ride on ye fearsome Horsemen of the Basketball Apocalypse. We got this.
by Turkmenbashi on Jun 14, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
THAT’S WHAT SHE HAS NEVER SAID EVER.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’ve never seen anyone compensate with capital letters before.
by supermarioelia on Jun 14, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
You’ve been waiting at least an hour for that.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
First you can’t explain frozen custard to me, now this. If I hadn’t mooched off of you for three days this weekend, I’d be angry.
Ride on ye fearsome Horsemen of the Basketball Apocalypse. We got this.
by Turkmenbashi on Jun 14, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, well,
1. Favorite Sesame Street song, and
2. Actor who would record you voice mail message. Go.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
honestly dont remember any sesame street songs except the count counting sheep
have to think about the 2nd one
I have always said, well in the past few years, that if I could swap voice boxes with anyone, it would be Will Arnett.
“Maybe you can settle the argument with a talking like this contest.”
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Just for the record everyone, I’ll point it out: I was thinking of Will Forte.
But now I can’t get the skit with him as the basketball coach of Peyton Manning’s team out of my head, so it’s okay.
Steel Nick
Ha I was wondering…
All I could think of that would be close to this would be WIll Arnett’s character in Wristcutters, except not very close.
That was my pick. It’s not Sesame Street, but I also like Mahna Mahna.
by woodsmeister on Jun 14, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Still waiting to win Carl Kassell’s voice on my voicemail from Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me
by woodsmeister on Jun 14, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn’t Cliff succeeding with the same high heat about which Alex White will have a rude awakening?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
You’re incorrigible.
That wasn’t the first word that came to mind.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
“Incorrigible” brings back horrible Sound of Music flashbacks from my childhood.
Il faut d'abord durer.
My first ever acting role was Kurt in that musical
by Logodaedalus on Jun 14, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyway, answers to your question:
1. I saw a couple of innings while I was at the gym.
2. During those innings, it appeared to me that he was catching more of the plate than he ought to have.
3. I don’t think it’s going to jeopardize his career or anything, I just had the S.S.S.‘d impression that it was an adjustment he’d have to make in pro ball.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Or, as I think about it, maybe it’s just an adjustment Cliff will also have to make in rookie ball.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Should I be worried that Choo has the worst UZR on the team in RF or is 2 months not enough to care about
I’m not angry
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by LGT Patrick on Jun 14, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think the Red Sox should be embarrassed that they just broke the sell-out streak last year.
Il faut d'abord durer.
My friend worked in the Red Sox marketing department. for 5 years They handled ticketing among other things
That is some hores shit right there.
TELL THE MASSES!!
LGT's resident Beer Advocate.
by LGT Patrick on Jun 14, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
We don’t know the Indians didn’t do this. Just saying.
by jakesinger777 on Jun 14, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Horse too
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by LGT Patrick on Jun 14, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah and my crabs kept moaning.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Jun 14, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
My syphilis has been squawking a lot lately.
by JulioBernazard on Jun 14, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw the title of the video before it loaded, and while I was wondering “What’s Kith?” I thought to myself, “Hey that’s the guy from Kids in the Hall.”
Steel Nick
“You got anything, uh, bigger? I’m talkin’ crabs, son, there must be a million of the things squirmin’ around down there.”
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Espn lists Pujols as the only person coming up in the 9th.
I believe he will bat 3 times.
As General Manager of this team, I demand to know when I'm getting a start.
Then I guess we’re going to extra innings.
by jakesinger777 on Jun 14, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
HOLY EFF
To anyone who lives in/near DC, this is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T1RMuoQnKo
Ride on ye fearsome Horsemen of the Basketball Apocalypse. We got this.
saw this earlier today actually. quite accurate and hilarious.
As General Manager of this team, I demand to know when I'm getting a start.
You from DC?
Ride on ye fearsome Horsemen of the Basketball Apocalypse. We got this.
by Turkmenbashi on Jun 14, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Bah, don’t blame Soko
Ride on ye fearsome Horsemen of the Basketball Apocalypse. We got this.
by Turkmenbashi on Jun 14, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Good question. It looked pretty good to me.
by Chief Wahoo on Jun 14, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t get me wrong, Pujols isn’t chopped liver. But do the ESPN people always get together to decide who they are going to deify before the game starts?
When does Cliff start getting some love as “best pitcher in baseball”? Screw Verlander and Grienke. Show me someone who can do it for more than a year. Or, a year.
Especially on ESPN, which is forever showing 4.5-hour Yankees-Red Sox snorefests,
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Jun 14, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I pronounced that “gak,” as in, Nickelodeon Gak.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to say, I really didn’t think Cliff would be this good again this year. Of course, I thought everyone else would be better.
Ride on ye fearsome Horsemen of the Basketball Apocalypse. We got this.
Not uncommon
Ride on ye fearsome Horsemen of the Basketball Apocalypse. We got this.
by Turkmenbashi on Jun 14, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
We really aren’t all that bad. Get a couple guys healthy and we could be dangerous
by Roger Dorn on Jun 14, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Every win is a “aright, we might be good”, and every loss is a “we suck”. I’m not calling you out, per se, but I’ve been saying this for a while. Nice and easy.
by jakesinger777 on Jun 14, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
To his credit, no one is bigger on this than Wedge. At least, that’s my impression.
by dgcambridge on Jun 14, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Championship!
Ride on ye fearsome Horsemen of the Basketball Apocalypse. We got this.
by Turkmenbashi on Jun 14, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Cliff Lee on what he was thinking when he lost the no-hitter: “Whatever, man.”
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
I think you should have the name of “resident no-hitter jinker.”
I'm not really into Song of Hiawatha.
by sarcasmdave on Jun 14, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
If I experience the world of Polo fragrances, do I actually have to play polo like the guys in the commercial? I hate horses.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
That’s it for me. LGT. 2/3 against the Brewers at least, and if Sowers does whatever he is doing lately, who knows.
I really wish there were some obscenely hot girlfriend we could attribute his relative success to.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
No, but by definition that means I can’t attribute it.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe it generally works the other way around.
See: Billy Joel, Pronk, Samson.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
I would totally wreck my career to marry Christie Brinkley. Like, tomorrow.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
And he’s done good work since 1985. “And So It Goes” is my favorite BG track.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s crazy. The BeeGees have ten tracks better than that.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Jun 14, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m not sure I could argue it’s his best, but I feel like I’ve heard most of the good Billy Joel songs too many times for them to be my favorite of his.
And I love the early BeeGees. “To Love somebody,” are you kidding me.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not going to tell you what your favorite “should” be, but “And So It Goes” is pretty banal.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
I think the studio recording smothers it. I’ve heard several different live versions and they’re pretty arresting.
But then I like Robert Smith’s lyrics too, sometimes. It can’t all be new white dresses worn to confirmations.
by fleerdon on Jun 15, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this was lost in the shuffle. Rec.
by Logodaedalus on Jun 14, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to dive into the Yoko “debate,” but Lennon did some beautiful solo work.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
Yoko hardly broke up a no-hitter. More like an 80-hitter.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Jun 15, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Like sitting down for a one of those reel-projector slideshows we used to watch before classrooms had TVs, with the matching audio cassettes?
BEEP. Roger Dorn. BEEP. Roger Dorn. BEEP. Roger Dorn.
by fleerdon on Jun 14, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Just back from the gym, enjoyed reading the thread having seen the final result after leaving in the 4th.
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jun 14, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
I wanted this no-hitter SO BAD. Saw every pitch, and maybe it was the three beers in me, but I thought tonight was the night (doesn’t alcohol have that effect?).
Terrific game and what a tense ending (felt like a playoff game). I was disappointed in our hitters. Their approach was shit (past the 3rd inning). It was like Cliff told them all to swing as fast as possible so he wouldn’t get cooled down in-between innings.
For all this jinx talk I’d like to remind people that every time a no-hitter is thrown there is someone, somewhere who points it out during the game. And it happens anyway. I’m pretty superstitious when it comes to sports but I never understood this one.
Steel Nick
Exactly. Said the same thing in the previous thread. Can we all agree the next time this happens just to talk about it a crazy huge amount, just to see what happens? Because semi-silence certainly isn’t working.
by supermarioelia on Jun 14, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Allie Reynolds threw a no-hitter against Cleveland on July 12, 1951. It was one of two no-hitters he threw that season. Reynolds started joking in the dugout in the middle innings, bragging that he had pretty good stuff and maybe he would throw a no-hitter. Nobody would get close to him on the bench, but Reynolds kept saying things like, “What do you think? Six more outs!” Everyone was mortified, but Reynolds did it.
In his second no-hitter he was up 8-0 in the ninth with two outs and Ted Wiliiams batting.
“I was very much aware of the no-hitter and the ninth inning,” Reynolds said. “All I had to get out was Ted Williams. Most times I tried to walk the damn guy. In my opinion it was just stupid to let an outstanding hitter like him beat you.” With two out in the ninth, Ted Williams was all that stood in the way of the Reynolds’ no-hitter and the Yankees clinching of the American League pennant. Reynolds got a fastball strike on Williams. The next pitch – fastball again. Ball popped up behind home plate. Yogi Berra under it, waiting. The ball bounced off his glove. Yogi bounced off Reynolds who was backing up the play. Helping Berra to his feet, a tired and anxious Reynolds was kind: “Don’t worry Yogi, we’ll get him next time.” An exasperated and annoyed Williams told Berra: “You sons of bitches put me in a hell of a spot. You blew it, and now I’ve got to bear down even harder even though the game is decided and your man has a no-hitter going.” On the next Reynolds’ offering, Williams again popped up. This time Berra squeezed the ball good.
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