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tsmvengy

deadonthestreet wrote: »

I hope Ichiro stops sucking soon

Err... on Baseball Tonight they were saying he's hitting over .400 in his last 7 games...

deadonthestreet

Lots of singles. No RBIs or steals or anything. He is killing my fantasy team.

Also can we finally admit that Carl Crawford isn't a great player?

Satan.

enlightenedbum wrote: »

Farnsworth sucks, as theorized.

I was driving down I-69 listening to the 7th on and it took all I had not to just run it into a ditch.

Satan.

deadonthestreet wrote: »

Lots of singles. No RBIs or steals or anything. He is killing my fantasy team.

Also can we finally admit that Carl Crawford isn't a great player?

The Tigers radio guys will fight that to the bitter end.

Zen Vulgarity

Satan. wrote: »

enlightenedbum wrote: »

Farnsworth sucks, as theorized.

I was driving down I-69 listening to the 7th on and it took all I had not to just run it into a ditch.

Ahaha.

And you didn't listen to me, you putz.

Well, splitting a series with the Angels? I'll take that!

Zimmydoom

In three games, Jason bay has a .533 OBP and has scored six runs.

Small sample sizes make everything fun!

AbsoluteZero

Bert circled my little nephew today, that made my day.

I would suppose most of you don't know what that means.

Demerdar

deadonthestreet wrote: »

Lots of singles. No RBIs or steals or anything. He is killing my fantasy team.

Also can we finally admit that Carl Crawford isn't a great player?

It was awesome when he straight stole home a couple of years ago.

Variable

Zen Vulgarity wrote: »

Satan. wrote: »

enlightenedbum wrote: »

Farnsworth sucks, as theorized.

I was driving down I-69 listening to the 7th on and it took all I had not to just run it into a ditch.

Ahaha.

And you didn't listen to me, you putz.

Well, splitting a series with the Angels? I'll take that!

fo sho, especially after how today started.

Idx86

AbsoluteZero wrote: »

Bert circled my little nephew today, that made my day.

I would suppose most of you don't know what that means.

I got it.

I can still remember when that whole "Circle Me Bert" thing took off. It was nuts.

sanstodo

deadonthestreet wrote: »

Lots of singles. No RBIs or steals or anything. He is killing my fantasy team.

Also can we finally admit that Carl Crawford isn't a great player?

Crawford has failed to hit his ceiling. It's too bad but yeah, he's a good but not great player.

Also, why are you relying on Ichiro for RBI? The lack of steals sucks but he's never been a big RBI guy, especially because that lineup is awful. If you're going to draft him, you should rely on him for AVG (which he's failed to do this year, sadly) and some steals but not much else.

tsmvengy

sanstodo wrote: »

deadonthestreet wrote: »

Lots of singles. No RBIs or steals or anything. He is killing my fantasy team.

Also can we finally admit that Carl Crawford isn't a great player?

Crawford has failed to hit his ceiling. It's too bad but yeah, he's a good but not great player.

Also, why are you relying on Ichiro for RBI? The lack of steals sucks but he's never been a big RBI guy, especially because that lineup is awful. If you're going to draft him, you should rely on him for AVG (which he's failed to do this year, sadly) and some steals but not much else.

I was just looking at his numbers, and it looks like he has a lot of steals compared to other years. He averages 40 steals a year and as of right now he has 35. His AVG and SLG are low this year, along with RBI, but his Runs look right on target. Yeah, and as a leadoff hitter I wouldn't ever rely on him to get RBI...

Zen Vulgarity

You should very rarely rely on a lead-off hitter for RBI.

tsmvengy

Zen Vulgarity wrote: »

You should very rarely rely on a lead-off hitter for RBI.

Kinda hard to drive guys in when there's nobody on base.

Hjorvarthr

Idx86 wrote: »

AbsoluteZero wrote: »

Bert circled my little nephew today, that made my day.

I would suppose most of you don't know what that means.

I got it.

I can still remember when that whole "Circle Me Bert" thing took off. It was nuts.

When I went to a Twins game a few years ago, we brought a Circle Me Bert sign, but we weren't circled

Picardathon

Zen Vulgarity wrote: »

You should very rarely rely on a lead-off hitter for RBI.

Unless his name is Alfonso Soriano.

AbsoluteZero

Idx86 wrote: »

AbsoluteZero wrote: »

Bert circled my little nephew today, that made my day.

I would suppose most of you don't know what that means.

I got it.

I can still remember when that whole "Circle Me Bert" thing took off. It was nuts.

I have to admit I'm kindof jealous that little poop got on the jumbo screen in the stadium too.

Satan.

Zen Vulgarity wrote: »

Satan. wrote: »

enlightenedbum wrote: »

Farnsworth sucks, as theorized.

I was driving down I-69 listening to the 7th on and it took all I had not to just run it into a ditch.

Ahaha.

And you didn't listen to me, you putz.

Well, splitting a series with the Angels? I'll take that!

Hey. He went 1-2-3 on Saturday. I'll still reserve judgement. The two hits he gave up were dingers, which is what concerns me.

Idx86

There is nothing worse in the world than going to bed thinking you are going to win a game, and you wake up having blown said lead to the worst team in the majors.

Now I've had my fair share of waking up to victories that maybe shouldn't have been, but you can't lose this game if you want to hang with the big boys. Especially if it's fucking SEATTLE.

Ugh.

Idx86

AbsoluteZero wrote: »

Idx86 wrote: »

AbsoluteZero wrote: »

Bert circled my little nephew today, that made my day.

I would suppose most of you don't know what that means.

I got it.

I can still remember when that whole "Circle Me Bert" thing took off. It was nuts.

I have to admit I'm kindof jealous that little poop got on the jumbo screen in the stadium too.

Metrodome camera crew loves two things: Babies wearing Twins gear, and old people kissing (Kiss Cam).

Demerdar

I like how when the Cubs are on TV, they'll catch the cameramen focusing on some really gorgeous girls.

Satan.

Demerdar wrote: »

I like how when the Cubs are on TV, they'll catch the cameramen focusing on some really gorgeous girls.

Comerica's cameramen are notorious for this. It's pretty awesome from the male point of view.

Disrupter

its really one of the best perks about being a cubs fan. It then inspires hot girls to be cubs fans because they see thats what they are supposed to do. So then you're at a bar and some hottie wants to talk about the cubs. Though usually all they say is that Mark prior is cute...

thats STILL what they say...

the Togfather

See now, lady Cardinals fans, while maybe a bit more lacking in 'hot girl' numbers compared to the bandwag...err, Cubbie nation, will at least start up conversations about sac flies and pitch counts and such...

Spoiler:

Then they'll say Yadier Molina is cute. o_O

The Geebs That Is A Pony

Demerdar wrote: »

I like how when the Cubs are on TV, they'll catch the cameramen focusing on some really gorgeous girls.

They did this once, and the announcers paused for a second, and then one of them says, "It's a beautiful day at the ballpark."

Variable

The Geebs That Is A Mod wrote: »

Demerdar wrote: »

I like how when the Cubs are on TV, they'll catch the cameramen focusing on some really gorgeous girls.

They did this once, and the announcers paused for a second, and then one of them says, "It's a beautiful day at the ballpark."

I would always 'accidentally' say "I'd like to fuck her!... I mean baseball!'

and by always I mean once and then I'd be fired. but it would be legendary. to me at least.

Zimmydoom

OK, I'm willing to acknowledge that Jason Bay can be as productive as Manny Ramirez, but so far he's actually managed to be more entertaining than Manny.

That play was just surreal.

tsmvengy

Zimmydoom wrote: »

OK, I'm willing to acknowledge that Jason Bay can be as productive as Manny Ramirez, but so far he's actually managed to be more entertaining than Manny.

That play was just surreal.

The ball rolling along the top of the wall? Bizarre.

the Togfather

WTB: 1 closer actually capable of getting 3 consecutive outs. Will trade for washed up veteran and 10 gallons of toasted ravioli.

Satan.

the Togfather wrote: »

WTB: 1 closer actually capable of getting 3 consecutive outs. Will trade for washed up veteran and 10 gallons of toasted ravioli.

I'll up the ante, three washed-up veterans and a blowjob from me.

the Togfather

Satan. wrote: »

the Togfather wrote: »

WTB: 1 closer actually capable of getting 3 consecutive outs. Will trade for washed up veteran and 10 gallons of toasted ravioli.

I'll up the ante, three washed-up veterans and a blowjob from me.

counteroffer:

Satan.

the Togfather wrote: »

Satan. wrote: »

the Togfather wrote: »

WTB: 1 closer actually capable of getting 3 consecutive outs. Will trade for washed up veteran and 10 gallons of toasted ravioli.

I'll up the ante, three washed-up veterans and a blowjob from me.

counteroffer:

Counter:

Picardathon

You know, I find this amusing, because the Cubs don't have this problem.
They really, really don't have this problem.
Also, according to an expert on Chicago sports history (my mom) the cameramen used to focus more on gorgeous girls under the reign of Harry Caray. Chicago skeeviness has a long and vibrant history.

the Togfather

Yes, yes...I know. The only problem the cubs have is...well...they're the cubs.

Picardathon

Satan. wrote: »

Counter:

your quote works really well with this.

Picardathon

the Togfather wrote: »

Yes, yes...I know. The only problem the cubs have is...well...they're the cubs.

I still reserve the right to gloat.

Demerdar

I'm riding high on this Cubs season right now, and there's nothing you can do to change that.

Satan.

*muffled sounds, gun in mouth*

FUCKING TIGERS

the Togfather

Picardathon wrote: »

the Togfather wrote: »

Yes, yes...I know. The only problem the cubs have is...well...they're the cubs.

I still reserve the right to gloat.

You certainly have that right, and it's been well earned...

Spoiler:

...for now.

tsmvengy

Demerdar wrote: »

I'm riding high on this Cubs season right now, and there's nothing you can do to change that.

Don't worry, they'll do it themselves eventually.