2009 MLB Playoffs: Day 1
by Slyde on Oct 7, 2009 2:15 PM EDT
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PrintWe'll run one game thread for all three games today. If it gets full, we'll put up an overflow thread later in the day.
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| These two teams were the two highest scoring teams in the National League and they hit the most home runs in the NL. And the wind is gusting out to right field today. Look for a high scoring affair. | ||
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| The Yankees were by far the highest scoring team in the Majors, but the Twins were still the 4th highest scoring team in the AL at 5.01 R/G. We'll likely see quickly how much of a hangover the Twins will be suffering from yesterday's epic win over the Tigers. |
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| The Cardinals won 5 of the games between these two teams this summer. They have to feel good about a Carpenter vs. Wolf matchup, but the Dodgers have such a deep lineup it should be a close match. |
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a front page game thread? and the words game thread in the title?
what a novel idea!
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
First, I hate you
Secondly, I put one of these up too, on the front page, with the words “game thread” and everything. But I was a touch late, and so it was ba-leeted.
Third, shut up.
on 2 out of 3 of those you sound like my wife
i won’t tell you which ones, but she’s not very good at putting up game threads
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
Neither is Brendan.
IAN! I'm on traain!
by andromache on Oct 7, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
First
loser who posts first for a non-Reds playoff game
I put the O/U on homers in the Rox/Phils game at 4. It’d be higher except for the pitching matchup.
How ‘bout them Twins, eh? The Detroit just pulled a Mets, it’s a good thing that city hasn’t had to deal with any disappointment or hardship lately.
If the Cards even make it to the WS I’m going to be so depressed. My brother-in-law is such a smug Cardinals fan, I don’t think I’ll be able to be in the same room with him at Thanksgiving if they win it all.
I'mma let you finish, but....
There's postseason.tv (not sure if it comes free with mlb.tv)
But you don’t get the actual broadcast. You get produced audio, but raw video. That is, no graphics, no cuts between cameras, no replays, etc. You can pick 1 to 4 camera angles to view, but there isn’t one that will always have the ball viewable. Pretty neat, but not great. $10 for the post-season.
Beyond the Boxscore Not a member? Sign up.
Yeah, I think I'll just stick with the audio from mlb.tv
since I’m just keeping it on while I work, anyway. It’s not even clear what audio I’d get from postseason.tv if I paid for it.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
i'd watch, but i'm at home today "parenting" with my two young ones ...
…. which means a day full of The Backyardigans, Ni Hao Kai Lan, Little Einsteins, and Hand Manny.
"Some times you get lucky; some times you get Willy Taveras." - Teh Fay
pretty sure quincy from LE is of the same race as little bill
"Some times you get lucky; some times you get Willy Taveras." - Teh Fay
kai lan is very good, handy manny is tolerable
little einsteins sucks, and backyardigans is unwatchable.
i do like yo gabba gabba and max and ruby.
diego and dora are watchable
Wonder Pets would be the perfect show if I was on drugs, and Imagination Movers is all kinds of awesome.
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
i always watched Little Bear with my little sister when she was a young'un
and i’ll watch it right now if it’s on.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 7, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
handy manny is awesome .. i find myself watching it even when they aren't
little einsteins were their first favorite, backyardigans and kai lan are better than i thought they would be, ming ming is awesome, and i love imagination movers (actually just nina), but the kids will have none of it.
we just discovered yo gabba gabba today .. very strange
"Some times you get lucky; some times you get Willy Taveras." - Teh Fay
Yorvit was safe.
See screencap at http://www.sbnation.com/2009/10/7/1074953/rockies—phillies-game-score-time-NLDS
And Lee was picked off. Rockies getting jobbed by the umps so far.
Reds rule
Yeah, those guys and the Cincinnati Reds. They're a terrible football team. / Because they're a baseball team? / Exactly. You know who's the worst football team? The Philadelphia Flyers. - Best Show
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Oct 7, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
Griffey Jr.
Called Ibanez the best pure hitter Jr had seen when they were with Seattle a few years back.
He's got hitting skilz
Fielding skilz are a different story. But he’s done as well as could’ve been expected given his age.
by ken on Oct 7, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I was checking out the other matchups for today
and my experiences with the Cards and the Dodgers have been so unpleasant this year that I can hardly decide which one I like less. Wait, the Cards, they accused Bronson of cheating.
Sounds like the wind is wreaking havoc in the outfield
Werth stargazed at a shot he thought was going out, ends up with a triple instead.
Hey than
Did you see that Gary Parrish named Peyton Siva the preseason national player of the year?
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
by boobs on Oct 7, 2009 4:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah it's incredible!
he’s going to be soooooooooo much better than John Wall. You know recruiting rankings are mostly meaningless. There’s really no difference between 1 and 53
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
I turned down a free coach cal signed book today
I was actually nice enough hook up a friend. I agree with you about recruiting rankings. Garcia and T Will were 3 star guys, while Caracter was a can’t miss 5
by Dave from Louisville on Oct 7, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm trying to figure out why I have Carribean Queen by Billy Ocean stuck in my head
anyone have any guesses? I don’t believe I’ve heard that son in months, if not years.
Definitely a good argument.
You got a little Freudian Sea Bass on that post, chief
by Brendanukkah on Oct 7, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Votto and BP are the only hitters the Reds had this year with above average WARs
the entire Yankees starting lineup (outside of CF, where Brett Gardner posted a 1.9) is above average. our best pitcher was Aaron Harang, who was bested by one of their relievers, Phil Hughes. sheesh.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 7, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
Finally...
I have found another dating site almost as good as farmersonly!
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Holy shit that was a great commercial
Oh, and hi. Be right back after finding said commercial online so I can post it.
Sig lines are for suckas.
Bessler's Pull And Save salvage yard in Hebron, KY
It was a rap video touting their salvage yard. Did I mention the rappers were two grown men in chicken suits? Because they were. Ten kinds of awesome.
Sig lines are for suckas.
that commercials been around for years and it's awesome
“you’ll check out our chicken rap”
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
I can just imagine
what would happen if the Yanks washed out in the first round. Girardi would probably be fired.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
The Twins announcers were talking about the headline today...
something about how they have a $6 trillion stadium, so they are expected to win the WS.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Jeter's clutch!
Unlike that A-Rod bum.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
What's this I hear about Kate Hudson and A Rod?
I thought he was with Madonna or something, his life is so lurid and confusing
Kate Hudson is acting like she's his wife
He doesn’t want to get married again so soon, though. And the other baseball wives won’t accept her, because she’s just a girlfriend.
However, his kids really love her.
Or so say the NYC gossip rags.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
interesting, the baseball wives won't accept her?
I never thogt of them a a unit like that. I didnt even know he was involved with her until it came on ET. He must be a goldmine for the tabloids
it's just like that
“Baseball Wives” skit from SNL.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Jeter never had to dress up for rookie hazing
The year he was a rookie, the Yanks were in the heat of a pennant race, and they didn’t want the distraction of that kind of silliness.
But he did dress up as “Candy Soriano” for SNL. Alfonso Soriano’s fictional wife.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
lol!
that is hilarious, especially about poor Chuck Knoblauch
Too bad Homer Bailey won’t make it to SNL (well there is a chance) that fuzzy cowboy hat would have made quite an impression
that was funny
Also the part about “teeny Tino.”
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
joe girardi looks kind of like a kangaroo
People, please. We're all frightened and horny, but we can't let some killer dolphins keep us from living and scoring
But
he still looks like The Rock had sex with a Muppet.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
LOOOL
I was not expecting that, he doesn’t look too fetching on the gameday pic, that’s for sure.
Now that I think about it, I think the Reds have an above average looking team, Our infield has two hot corners.
by Red_Poodle on Oct 7, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
We lead in tigrmetrics!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I think we might
I think there should be some kind of fanpost detailing this. We wouldn’t need to really compare to other teams, just prove that a large percentage of the Reds qualified for hotness.
Just think, if Mauer were added to our infield, it would be like Ocean’s 11 out there!
true
The Reds don’t have a lot of outright dogs on the team, either.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
yeah
He reminds me of a bit of Kiefer Sutherland, too.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Ramirez
is not exactly a heartthrob.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
no conversation about ugly ballplayers would be complete without:
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
No longer a Red
He doesn’t count.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
he was just a few months ago
it counts for something. you dont forget someone that ugly just like that.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
He's plain
Not outright ugly.
Randy Johnson is ugly. Sidney Ponson is ugly. Stormy’s just plain.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
you are a woman of low standards
i like that :)
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 7, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
low standards?
Why yes, I do think Danny Ray Herrera is very good looking. I love his profile. He looks like a Maya sculpture.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Nobody fucks with the Ram-Ram
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Oct 7, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
that's what happens if you're ugly
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Brendan Harris
doesn’t play the game right.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
oh now isnt this interesting
the FanPost game thread from last night has three times more comments than this triple-header game thread on the front page.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
alls im saying is that it is interesting
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 7, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
It's early yet
Anyone watching the other game?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Whoa, the Cardinals have the bases loaded.
So far, these games haven’t been close for more than a few innings.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
and Yadi GiDP
he’s like a big fat slow BP
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 7, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
That's why I asked if anyone was watching it
I stuck with the Yanks game, but I was watching the bases load up on Gameday.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Epic.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Oct 7, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
in additon he went beer for beer with me
remained coherent the entire time and drove home perfectly between the lines. words dont describe his awesomeness this evening.
10/7 will be known as tHan Day moving forward. Better than Midnight Madness.
"I have found me a home"
Unreal
I can’t believe the Redbirds scored only one run in that inning. And now the Trolley-Dodgers take the lead. Looks like this one’s going to be a barn-burner.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Colby Rasmus
looks like he should have a bit part playing a peasant in a Monty Python skit.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
too much dinero
plus, why would anyone come to Cincy if they could go to LA? Or, uh, ATL?
"I have found me a home"
Atlanta didn't want him. They had a better, younger option
Probably never married and sans kids.
Sig lines are for suckas.
you must tell us
the hottest Dodger and Cardinal. what say you?
i have an old friend who is nutso for DeRosa.
"I have found me a home"
I can agree to DeRosa
and if I’m, honest, I’ve noticed him before, but that would be fraternizing with the enemy, since they are division rivals.
Not sure on the Dodgers, need to think about that
Doin' alright
Just waiting for college basketball season since football is already over.
www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com
yeah really
I’ve been hearing Tuberville, Fulmer, Jagazinski (sp), and Gruden are the leading candidates so far.
www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com
Unfortunately for you, you could probably get three out of those four coaches
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Oct 7, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
All that awesomeness must have taken a lot out of the boy
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Oct 7, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Or Legally Blonde 3
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Oct 7, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
i didn't go to bed at this point last night
i just wasn’t allowed on the internet
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
you could have a 200 team league
and everyone would be able to get good players!
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
I don't mind Ohio State not going to the BCS Championship game
But the people doing the rankings are really taking great pains to keep the Buckeyes as low as possible.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 7, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you think Dave Duncan
calls out Ramirez for having pine tar on his helmet?
www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com
I'm starving but don't want to cook
Chicken noodle soup or cereal with fruit?
Decide my fate, Red Reporter.
Sig lines are for suckas.
no conversation about brendan ryan's mustache?
really?
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
Okay, anyone who wanted the Reds to trade for Mark DeRosa, raise your hand
That was turrble. Dumb to not go to the plate, and a horrible throw.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
he's a good player
and a great clubhouse guy. hell yeah i’d be ok if he played for the Reds.
but he doesnt have a position, now, with Rolen in the mix (considering BP and Bruce)
"I have found me a home"
russell martin looks a lot like javier valentin
and turtle.
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
he looks a lot like Slyde
who is also known as the Anglo Saxon Love Machine
"I have found me a home"
It's the 80's and I'm down with the ladies
We are nearly three decades removed from the 80’s. Think about that.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 7, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
remember the last time we saw a Lieber pitch live?
votto went yard three times
"I have found me a home"
i almost got arrested by a fireman that day
jch was suppressing giggles and was no help.
"I have found me a home"
immediately beforehand
the three of us trying to sneak a smoke….and having, ahem, her yell into the cell phone my ex’s name as the alarm code. not once, not twice, but three times.
"I have found me a home"
then I'm going to have to try to make one of the RR outings nxt season
I’ll just ignore any other responsibilities that conflict. Though I think I’ll head out if I see law enforcement getting involved lol
i think my first-ever RR comment was regarding jeff weaver
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
I'm pretty sure I was ranting about Aaron or Bob Boone
And thanks for asking.
by Brian B on Oct 8, 2009 8:48 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Good night kids
I’m too tired to listen to Dick Stockton and Bob Brenley any longer.
Sig lines are for suckas.
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