Game 124 Overflow Thread 2
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 25, 2009 12:51 AM EDT
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This is a long game
for all the right reasons.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions
hurl
Knives at him?
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Should be BlessYouBoysKurt, seeing how every time I come here a Mr. Ian Cassablanca’s never around.
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i've hardly been around the past week or 10 days
but I got his back tonight!
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 25, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe you two are the same person.
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by Mike Rogers on Aug 25, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
only if a GIDP doesn't follow
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I meant to use this earlier when napoli dropped the catch...
see more Fail Blog
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
I don't think it's gonna end up as a catch.
unless she has really strong eye lids.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
Attention!
You are NOT a dog! :)
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aww, poor thing
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so FS Detroit ever gonna mention the laird-verlander thing?
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 25, 2009 12:57 AM EDT reply actions
Not to the Tigers it's not
Never has been
That was pretty awesome
When Vlad played cricket, hit that pitch that bounced. One of a kind.
Good night my friends...
I just ended up with a “fix windblowz” job for a friend tomorrow morning.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
I ended up with a fix winblowz for myself today
blech
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 25, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
you mean good morning
Good luck fixing the windblowz tomorrow, Poopz. :)
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so many bad puns... can't read full sentence
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
we can't take a whole seayson of these jokes
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 25, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions
haha good one
I don’t think I’ve ever played the bad pun game with you guys so I thought I’d give it a try
by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 25, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I didn't think Vlad was capable of taking pitches
Considering his strike zone is this size:
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especially if the pitch bounces off the canyon floor
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and he'd get a single up the middle on the bounce, too
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top plays of the year, that game saving grandy catch, and that vladdy hit....
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
someone stop him for the good of all humanity!
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
(Currently, and sadly, on a self-imposed team-specific puck sabbatical.)
How do you quantify heads up player?
These questions haunt me. How many Ecksteins is Chone Figgins worth?
Who is this "Lyons" guy that Morgan keeps talking about?
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ESPN2, apparently
I detest Joe Morgan.
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and it Tim McCarver
and you have a Triumvirate of Evil Broadcasters.
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Joe Morgan is painful to listen to
He’s like Rod Allen’s mentally challenged little bro
by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 25, 2009 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions
with no sense of humour
The man is insufferably pompous to go with everything else.
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Great minds?
You be the judge! :)
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
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He's basically Rod Allen - Sense of Humor...
That’s why I don’t understand why people hate Rod so much…
He's wayy worse than Rod
Rod can actually speak fluent English. Morgan speaks…so… slow… and then he’ll catch himself saying something wrong….pause…… and go on without ever correcting himself.
by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 25, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
miggy is gonna be up...
good reason to stay awake a little longer
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It’s the irony of it! Then, he can walk up to “Ironic” from Alanis Morrisette!
It all works together.
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but then we'd have to debate
if it was truly irony, or just coincidence
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she does have one hand in her pocket
I don’t see how you can trust her…
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I thought it was “America’s Hat?” :)
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
(Currently, and sadly, on a self-imposed team-specific puck sabbatical.)
Keeping in line with your line of thought.
After “Ironic”, he should walk up to “Working For The Weekend”. Right? ;)
Thank you. But I really do like it.
A new song every at-bat based on what the previous song meant to you.
To play off your previous song mention… Saturday Night’s All Right for Fightin’.
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So...if someone went up the first time to "enter sandman"
and screwed up, maybe the next time go with Waking the Demon (Bullet for my Valentine)
and if they screwed up again, go angry with Slayer, “Hell Awaits”
and when he finally gets a hit, “paradise City” for the 4th at bat?
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and if we can get everyone else on the team to choose Sublime as well
that would be a good day!
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 25, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions
man...a few warning track hits this inning
their arms must be tired from all the earlier hitting
I Like Pie
Someone just walked in front of the camera in a Rodriguez jersey
<3
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:14 AM EDT reply actions
ok, let's not start this again
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can we please get these last 4 outs...
I’ll consider it even
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
Angles = West Coast Twinkies
Persistent and annoying. As irritating as mosquitoes with tiny amplifiers.
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I was speaking in an on-field opponent viewpoint
But yes, both are run very well.
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is there any doubt he's done in a tigers uniform?
i mean…i just can’t see them bringing him back because of how easily he’s injured
I Like Pie
A lot of people outside Detroit are still convinced he's good
Can only hope some of them are opposing GMs
that was what I was thinking
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got it prepared for his appearance
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it's a save situation for rodney now...
we’re good
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
Jim needs to absolutely eviscerate Verlander, Seay, and Lyon
for their childish arrogance and stupidity. They really thought the Angels were gonna quit? Just plain stupid.
thanks for that astounding piece of psychoanalysis
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they were going against an incredibly hot lineup
The Angels have been playing great lately. Sometimes it’s about the hitting, not the pitchers getting complacent.
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I want to cry right now.
Like, seriously.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:21 AM EDT reply actions
So do I
but I still want to cry about this inning
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Alli must be having a cow right about now
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What an exciting game!!!
//smacks head against wall
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give me some rodney... I need a roller coaster
way more than I need a bungee rope thats 6 inches too long
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
Rodney huh?
First, a four pitch walk.
Then, the grand slam to give the Angels the lead.
How about an extra out on the Rodney Rollercoaster. Free of charge, you know, cause of the economy.
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I have a distinct feeling we will still blow them out...
This is EXACTLY what happened to the Tigers yesterday… We’ll score a boat load next inning, watch.
I'm fine. I'm fine. I'm fine. I'm so excited. I'm so excited
//shakily reaches for the caffeine pills
gotta love those saved by the bell references
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How about a full length feature film about it? The trailer would probably look like this…
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here we go ...
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
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ROD-NEY, ROD-NEY, ROD-NEY
RODNEY RODNEY RODNEY RODNEYRODNEYRODNEYRODNEY!
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
definitely, this is fernando rodney in a save situation
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
In fairness,
they do still have the lead.
I actually have no freaking idea now.
50-50
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
(Currently, and sadly, on a self-imposed team-specific puck sabbatical.)
He might get his 14th win tonight
he sure as hell doesn’t deserve it though.
4 runs, right?
Not abysmal after sitting that long. It just messed him up.
Overall, another very solid outing.
I'm not really
He pitched 5 shutout innings, then sat for a long time and got cold. I mean yeah I’m bummed about him giving up 4 but he still did well.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
I could never handle that kind of pressure
I would implode.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
me either
I’d probably plunk the first guy, then throw the next pitch right to the backstop. Then have a heart attack from the stress and keel over right on the mound.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
(Currently, and sadly, on a self-imposed team-specific puck sabbatical.)
Okay
Another one of those 7-run innings would be fantastic right now.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:28 AM EDT reply actions
Seriously?
I take a shower and buzz my head, and I come back to this screwfest?
2100 Woodward and Twitter
so it's your fault this all happened?
no more leaving
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
Apparently.
Guess I was just crazy thinking Ace Verlander: Strike Delivery could keep a damn 10-0 game.
2100 Woodward and Twitter
by john.kmiecik on Aug 25, 2009 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions
WHEW!
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Easy-peasy. 3 up, 3 down coming up in the bottom of the 9th. Have faith, people.
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maybe the secret is the four out save for rodney
yeah, that’s the ticket
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 25, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
3 run lead, no problem
It means Fernando gives up two runs, has two one with one down, and then induces a game ending double play. I ain’t sweating it until he blows one…
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I wasn't around
therefore it didn’t happen
or something like that
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Well, it wasn't that bad of one either...
He gave up a lead off triple and almost got out of the inning.
who's got the fernando rodney I got dis pic?
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
it's not that hard really. We've got three runs, it's the best possible situation.
A save situation with maximum cusion
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
For some perspective, ladies and gentlemen:
That’s updated through the end of the inning and is the odds of how the game will play out.
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not if you're Joe Morgan
He trusts not your “numbers” and “stats” and “radar guns.” He trusts his eyes alone.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
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that's for my dad
It drives him nuts when Morgan is bloviating about how some pitcher really isn’t throwing 100 mph, he’s throwing 98 at the most, because he’s Joe Morgan and he can tell a 2 mph difference from the booth.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
(Currently, and sadly, on a self-imposed team-specific puck sabbatical.)
Haha. I haven’t watched a Sunday Night Baseball telecast this entire season. I refuse to until that crew gets changed at ESPN.
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They're going to listen.
That John Morgan is bringing them down. Hawk is their new play by play man to augment the knowledge bolts Joe Morgan is throwing down at us mortals who never played MLB.
I’m prepared to get struck down by one of those bolts from Mr. Morgan. Maybe I’ll be like powder, then.
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which has led to an increase in wacking off
by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 25, 2009 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Saving Silverman quote (probably butchered a little)
wasn’t being completely inappropriate
by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 25, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I didn't get the reference but I laughed anyway
probably because it’s late and I am deranged because of this game
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions
it's bad
but that’s the movie line I always think of whenever I see graphs like that now haha
by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 25, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions
no no no
not insulting your graph… insulting my brain for instantly thinking of a movie quote when seeing graphs now.. nothing to do with the graph you posted, just the graph itself. I enjoy your sabermetrics, unlike that “Don Draper” troll ;-)
by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 25, 2009 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Backtrack why don’t you…..
(wasn’t really thinking you insulted it, either. It’s okay!) I appreciate Detroit4Lyfe, as well.
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Is it still a save situation if the Tigers score another run here?
not that it looks like that’s gonna happen
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I believe the answer is yes
he came in with a three run lead and two guys on with four outs to go, what happens after that doesn’t change it.
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 25, 2009 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
hmm good point.
I was just working off the three run perspective
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I wonder
if these idiots understand that every time they make a quick out, the Angels get that much hungrier?
pity, guess they'll have to starve
does no one here have an iota of faith left?
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
already said I ain't sweating it
and BigDaddyJC, don’t mind him, he’s our designated miserable bastard
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Just doin' my job
Playing the counterbalance to blind faith
I caught that :)
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
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You are like the non-dumb, non-annoying BennieBladesFan.
Yay for countering the surprising amount of negativity recently!
I'm attempting
if this were a 3-0 game you’d all be partying
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
Yeah, that was the plan
they went quickly so Rodney didn’t have to sit down that long. They know what’s up!
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:35 AM EDT reply actions
I distinctly remember that 8.29.86 game
tigers were up 12-4 in the ninth and blew it magnificiently, I listened to the whole thing on the kitchen radio…
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anyone else wanna rip on rodney?
that’s what CLOSERs do
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
Two more, Rodzilla.
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(Currently, and sadly, on a self-imposed team-specific puck sabbatical.)
we have faith!
We are being encouraging.
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K again!
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
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One more.
Ouch; Rockies win again. I was kind of hoping for SF since I have a number of Giants fan friends.
The World Wide Leader (self-proclaimed) would say yes.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
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you're late
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
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Aw man, I thought I'd join the negative fun.
I am always late on these things.
Guess I’ll just stay positive.
I like you better positive.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
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That was a remarkably non-stressful save from Rodney.
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He likes to pull those out once in a while
to keep it interesting.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions
There's your cue positive pollyanas
Crucify me
you're NEVER positive, it's always the sky is falling
I’m no positive pollyanna, but your act is old.
I wish you’d actually follow through on what seems like periodic threats to never watch the Tigers again, so we wouldn’t have to suffer your incessant doom and gloom. The rest of us generate plenty enough angst on our own.
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If you can’t feel positive about a win, then why bother even watching if the team is never going to live up to your lofty standards? There’s no point if it isn’t fun. then sports is just a massive waste of time.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
(Currently, and sadly, on a self-imposed team-specific puck sabbatical.)
I get a bit down when the Tigers lose (especially close games) but get so excited when they win (especially come back wins).
I also watch a crap load of baseball in general. I just love the game.
Ain’t no thang but a chicken wing on a string.
/incredibly white midwestern kid.
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I always thought that thing was an anteater, which, perversely, made it even funnier for me
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Somebody said it was a bear at some point
I believed ’em
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a bear?
Biology EPIC FAIL!
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
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well, except for the skinny head
I mean, if the artist wasn’t the greatest at figure drawing…eh…nevermind….
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Haha they are not even pretending to do postgame
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:42 AM EDT reply actions
it's late and they are tired too
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
(Currently, and sadly, on a self-imposed team-specific puck sabbatical.)
I don't blame them
get some sleep boys
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions
well this being accomplished
I’m going to bed.
Enjoy a good night’s sleep courtesy of Rodney
The time for reckoning has come, and we already have the answer
Great win
Crazy game, but we came out on top, and it was awesome.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:43 AM EDT reply actions
I don't mind the excitement if a win is the result
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
(Currently, and sadly, on a self-imposed team-specific puck sabbatical.)
ribs sound good now, actually
Since I have finished off the chocolate cookies.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
(Currently, and sadly, on a self-imposed team-specific puck sabbatical.)
Well, as you said, you do get to see the Marin...
Okay, now I feel kind of sad. You have nothing to live for.
:(
Come on now
He’s always got Ichiro….
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well it's been a fun day
two guys moved in, random massive cleaning of my house, walmart runs, a freak thunderstorm with some AMAZING lightning, and a thrilling tiger’s victory. i almost hate to go to sleep…
I Like Pie
nite all
I like this 3.5 game lead…the worry now is that the Twins are 4.5 back, those guys woke up again….
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Okay, time for bed.
That was a really fun game, all in all. Yeah it got a little, erm, exciting, but that’s okay. We still won. And what a great win it was. We can all go to sleep happy. Goodnight everybody!
by kendra.michelle on Aug 25, 2009 1:53 AM EDT reply actions
goodnight, Kendra!
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
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Very, very nice.
The font lends a wonderful elegance to the picture. :)
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
(Currently, and sadly, on a self-imposed team-specific puck sabbatical.)
Well, good work everyone.
Let’s meet back here tomorrow, and see if we can’t get another win.
Over and out.
goodnight and good luck
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
(Currently, and sadly, on a self-imposed team-specific puck sabbatical.)
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