MLB '08, Part Dos - Page 7

Headache in a Suitcase · 06-25-2008, 12:59 PM

not that there's really anything good you can take away from getting beaten 11-0 at home by the worst team in baseball (although hey, the mariners are just a bat away from the world series, so they've got that going for them)... but it is nice to see a manager stand up for his player's, and then a player stand up for his manager.

corianderstem · 06-25-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

not that there's really anything good you can take away from getting beaten 11-0 at home by the worst team in baseball

Ha! I was thinking that last night.

I hope Felix Hernandez ends up being okay - it'd be a shame to have something as memorable as an AL pitcher hitting a grand slam* followed by an immediate injury that fucks you up the rest of the season.

*"Get out the rye bread and mustard, Grandma, it's grand salami time!"

phanan · 06-25-2008, 02:06 PM

That umpire totally baited them.

lazarus · 06-25-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

you wouldn't do very well in new york or boston...

I lived in Boston for 5 years, and I know they have an inferiority complex as well. Or did until 2004.

I'm currently working in New York, and the people here are just as idiotic as when I was here last time. As fun as it can be, I wouldn't live here in a million years.

phanan · 06-25-2008, 11:48 PM

Like there aren't idiotic people anywhere else.

No spoken words · 06-25-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lazarus

I lived in Boston for 5 years, and I know they have an inferiority complex as well. Or did until 2004.

I'm currently working in New York, and the people here are just as idiotic as when I was here last time. As fun as it can be, I wouldn't live here in a million years.

Dude, like LA is not littered with clowns? Where is it that you can live where you totally escape idiots? Galt's Gulch?

Headache in a Suitcase · 06-26-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lazarus

I lived in Boston for 5 years, and I know they have an inferiority complex as well. Or did until 2004.

I'm currently working in New York, and the people here are just as idiotic as when I was here last time. As fun as it can be, I wouldn't live here in a million years.

when ya leaving?

**Bonochick** · 06-26-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by phanan

Like there aren't idiotic people anywhere else.

Exactly. I find it hard to come down on a city just because you encountered some idiotic people. You'll find them anywhere.

lazarus · 06-26-2008, 11:20 AM

I don't like the tightly-wound, in a hurry, brusk and brash attitude, the braggadocio. As if that's not the norm here.

Maybe California is too laid back, but I'd rather err on the side of flakiness.

And I live on the east side of Los Angeles, which is about as far away as you can get from the shallow Hollywood/Beverly Hills aesthetic. We actually walk around in our neighborhoods, have a community, etc.

lazarus · 06-26-2008, 11:45 AM

Back on topic, categories the Cubs now lead the NL in:

ERA
Batting Average Against
Wins
Earned Runs
Runs Against

Runs Scored
Hits
Doubles
Total Bases
Batting Average
On Base Percentage
Slugging Percentage

CTU2fan · 06-26-2008, 01:26 PM

OK last night Kevin Cash threw out a basestealer, received an intentional walk, and hit a 3-run HR all in the same game. That may not be full Bizarro World territory, but it's getting there.

And I know it's the MLB thread but I was flipping back & forth with the CWS...and see a guy go 4-4 with 2 HR and 6 RBI (Detwiler) all without a left thumb ligament. Impressive.

lazarus · 06-26-2008, 06:09 PM

Fucking Jason Marquis. How do you lose 2 out of 3 at home to the Orioles?

GirlsAloudFan · 06-26-2008, 06:29 PM

Laz, your Cubbies are headin down to the South Side tomorrow...

Are you ready? Have you completed your training? We are poised and prepared to destroy all things Cub over this weekend series.

Should be fun. Good luck. You're gonna need it.

Headache in a Suitcase · 06-26-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lazarus

And I live on the east side of Los Angeles, which is about as far away as you can get from the shallow Hollywood/Beverly Hills aesthetic. We actually walk around in our neighborhoods, have a community, etc.

right... 'cause new york doesn't have neighborhoods. and i haven't walked in 5 years.

No spoken words · 06-26-2008, 07:34 PM

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right... 'cause new york doesn't have neighborhoods. and i haven't walked in 5 years.

Not to defend him, but, he is referring to the rest of LA, where, truly, nobody walks on the streets.

Laz, you're over in East LA? What part?

Joba looked strong last night, FYI. Mussina, as of now, not so good.

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phanan Slug Premium Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the darkness on the edge of town Posts: 17,411 Local Time: 12:04 AM Images: 7	That umpire totally baited them. __________________ Blind faith in your leaders, or in anything, will get you killed. - Bruce Springsteen Desert Island

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phanan Slug Premium Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the darkness on the edge of town Posts: 17,411 Local Time: 12:04 AM Images: 7	Like there aren't idiotic people anywhere else. __________________ Blind faith in your leaders, or in anything, will get you killed. - Bruce Springsteen Desert Island

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06-26-2008, 11:20 AM	#99
lazarus Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 7,226 Local Time: 09:04 PM	I don't like the tightly-wound, in a hurry, brusk and brash attitude, the braggadocio. As if that's not the norm here. Maybe California is too laid back, but I'd rather err on the side of flakiness. And I live on the east side of Los Angeles, which is about as far away as you can get from the shallow Hollywood/Beverly Hills aesthetic. We actually walk around in our neighborhoods, have a community, etc.

06-26-2008, 11:45 AM	#100
lazarus Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 7,226 Local Time: 09:04 PM	Back on topic, categories the Cubs now lead the NL in: ERA Batting Average Against Wins Earned Runs Runs Against Runs Scored Hits Doubles Total Bases Batting Average On Base Percentage Slugging Percentage

06-26-2008, 01:26 PM	#101
CTU2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,050 Local Time: 12:04 AM	OK last night Kevin Cash threw out a basestealer, received an intentional walk, and hit a 3-run HR all in the same game. That may not be full Bizarro World territory, but it's getting there. And I know it's the MLB thread but I was flipping back & forth with the CWS...and see a guy go 4-4 with 2 HR and 6 RBI (Detwiler) all without a left thumb ligament. Impressive.

06-26-2008, 06:09 PM	#102
lazarus Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 7,226 Local Time: 09:04 PM	Fucking Jason Marquis. How do you lose 2 out of 3 at home to the Orioles?

06-26-2008, 06:29 PM	#103
GirlsAloudFan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,127 Local Time: 11:04 PM	Laz, your Cubbies are headin down to the South Side tomorrow... Are you ready? Have you completed your training? We are poised and prepared to destroy all things Cub over this weekend series. Should be fun. Good luck. You're gonna need it.