Gameday Thread: Astros (33-39) vs Orioles (36-34) (Nick Markakis Bobblehead Night)
by NawlinsOriole on Jun 19, 2008 5:21 PM EDT
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| Today's Starting Pitchers | GS | IP | ERA | WHIP | BAA | HR | BB | K | W-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Shawn Chacon-RHP |
14 | 80.2 | 4.69 | 1.45 | .264 | 14 | 37 | 53 | 2-2 |
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Brain Burres- LHP |
13 | 75.0 | 5.28 | 1.52 | .298 | 10 | 25 | 36 | 5-5 |
Lineups
O's Astros
1. BRob- 2B 1. Michael Bourn- CF
2. Markikass - RF 2. Kaz Matsui- 2B
3. MelMo- 3B 3. Miguel Tejada- SS
4. Audrey- 1B 4. Lance Berkman- DH
5. Blondie- DH 5. Carlos Lee- LF
6. LUUKE- LF 6. Hunter Pence- RF
7. Razor Ramon-C 7. Ty Wigginton- 1B
8. Jay Payton- CF 8. Mark Loretta- 3B
9. Cintron - SS 9. Brad Ausmus - C
O's Notes:
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Adam Jones gets the night off with Jay Payton taking his place in centerfield. Lets hope Jay doesn't get tossed like he did the last time he took over in center for A.J. (Toronto)
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ChadBrad won't pitch tonight after throwing two innings last night.
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Adam Loewen got his two innings in last night after waiting out a two hour rain delay. He allowed one run and one hit. Loewen will pitch again tomorrow when Bowie travels to Altoona.
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Single-A Fredrick pitcher Tim Bascom pitched six innings and sat down the last 11 batters he faced. He gave up one run on five hits with one walk and six strikeouts.
Nick Markakis Bobblehead Night at the Yards
(I Really Want One!)
Get out the brooms! O's go for the series sweep!
Lets Play Some Birdland Baseball!
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MLB.com Video- Orioles: Kings of Comeback?
by NawlinsOriole on Jun 19, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that would be a great video, except for one thing
the idea of the Orioles being buyers at the trade deadline sends chills down my spine. Hopefully Andy is not that stupid. Even with a couple top players, it’s not worth raiding our organization in a division with TB and Boston.
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
buyers at deadline
Ain’t happening. Andy said we would have to be in 1st place in order to consider that route.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's good to hear
still, the idea makes me quite nautious
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dear lord i want one of those bobbles
i’m such a sucker for swag
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
me too
Where can you buy player t-shirts? I want the Majestic brand shirts that simply say orioles on the front, and then have a player’s name and number on the back. I couldn’t find any on mlb.com. And some bastard bought the one I wanted on ebay.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or, if you’re around MD, your local Finish Line, Champ’s, Shenk & Tittle, etc.
by getxstoked on Jun 19, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i checked there,
You can only buy customized shirts.
http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2263008&cp=1452344.1452611.2454035
I guess I could pick a player and his number though. Plus I want a black one.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who are you going to pick?
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jun 19, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that sucked
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, that too
just wasnt super excited about no huffnstuff not knowing who was supposed to be covering 1st
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
please don't suck today brian
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LAAAAAAME
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LAAAAAAME
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LAAAAAAME
Just thought it should be repeated a few more times.
by zknower on Jun 19, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, they got their run early.
time to start the come from behind winnings, right?
by getxstoked on Jun 19, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad
That ball looked like a routine groundout off the bat. Cinston was playing way over towards 3B.
by dkdc on Jun 19, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess we finally know why Bynum was playing and Cintron was not
Dude hasn’t looked too good at short
by PhilR8 on Jun 19, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
b-squared
not feeling the brian burres tonight, lads.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 19, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i lost that loving feeling a long time ago.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, bring it back!
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no can do...
it’s gone, gone, gone…
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 19, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
y'all hear that?
george sherrill tees on 7/1!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 19, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am still at work.
what’s the score?
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
by exitfare on Jun 19, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0 Houston, that is, TOP of the second
by zknower on Jun 19, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
by exitfare on Jun 19, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not at work dude
It’s a fireable offense in most situations.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The action, not the langauge, by the way
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as in we're up 2-0?
also I am looking at a place in Silverlake this weekend, among other neighborhoods.
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
by exitfare on Jun 19, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice kevbo
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon jay
time to earn tonight’s start. be the greatest man.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jay Payton
is not Birdland.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
by OEutaw on Jun 19, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we have an over/under
on Burres making it through 5 innings tonight?
Because I am officially off that wagon. His slow stuff only works when he can locate it, which hasn’t been for a month or so now…
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
by OEutaw on Jun 19, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he'll go five tonight, 4 ER.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's pitching fine tonight
Only the HR was hit well. The other hits were a bunt, an infield single, and a very slow ground ball single.
Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks
by wickedwitch on Jun 19, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that sucked
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tejada is going to crush a ball this AB
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon, millllaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 19, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
one way or other, Millar's going to find you, and getcha.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just let the hair do the work...
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ha, ha!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 19, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just walk right in blondie
Just walk right in
Absolutely hilarious
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hoo-ray!
free run!
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
crappy strike call
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey everybody....
I’m so happy that this is the last night that I’ll have to watch the game on my TV. It’s so annoying not being able to watch it on MLB.TV.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone's machismo is ooozing!
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A HR by a SS!!!!!!!
Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks
by wickedwitch on Jun 19, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
first HR from an Oriole SS!
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
we really should have forced him out that inning, still i’m quite happy
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is what I've been waiting for
keep piling on, boys…
by getxstoked on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JAYPAYDAY!
greatest man!!!
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tejada's really 0 for 9 in the series?
wow
by Chanumas on Jun 19, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Burres settling down?
Had wrestling club practice tonight – they got desperate and called me…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he got a hold of himself for the 2-4 innings, but he's falling apart again
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BRing in the bullpen
He got to the 6th. Hey, he’s our 5th starter. That ain’t bad. Most years, he’d have been our 3rd best. I can live with a 6-3 lead in the 6th with 2 outs out of my 5th starter.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get used to it....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Solid start for Burres
Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks
by wickedwitch on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5.2 IP, 3 ER isn't a solid start
Almost a quality start.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 out away....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
almost only counts in horseshoes and hand granades.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And nuclear warfare
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey hey hey.......it's MAAAAAAAAT ALBERS!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Albers coming on...
Matt, your parents are here to watch you, please, for the love of God, be good tonight.
by getxstoked on Jun 19, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Albers always makes me nervous
his numbers are good, but he seems to make his mistakes when they are most noticeable
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got the out
Good job. Although, a hitter that was 0-2 vers Burres should be gotten out.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and it was hardly a clean out
line drives are always a risky situation
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No TV for me tonight
Fred Manfra doesn’t exactly bring the excitement
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, BROB
that’s just insult upon injury
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
B-Rob
Getting greedy…
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dammit, Brian.
you didn’t need to do that.
by getxstoked on Jun 19, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shitballs
You are NOT supposed to get picked off of second!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
b-rob, you do this crap too much this year.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Nick has done THAT too much this year
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is this topsy turvy day?
Brob and Markakis suck but Cintron, Razor, and Millar are awesome?
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there's a new hero every night here in birdland
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, i picked the wrong time to go to fedex
6-3. nice!
by zknower on Jun 19, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what is up with the strike zone?
it seems very, very small…
by getxstoked on Jun 19, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i got my retro cap last night
swag is king…....
and did you know miguel tejada is a short stop for the houston astros?
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 19, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't its the same Tejada
This guy is like two years older….
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I meant to say
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think its not the same Tejada
Broke ,my wrist this morning and typing is a bitch
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
Suckin’ it up and still postin’. That’s Birdland.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but it being your own damn fault
sure as hell ain’t
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Putting a floating dock into place
and I stupidly used my hand and arm to align it. Needless to say, some idiot with a boat went by right by the shore and the wake moved the thing with my hand still in it. I couldn’t get it out in time so my wrist went snappy, snappy…
Best part? I get to deal with the VA healthcare system….
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
that’s not very birdland.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 19, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least it didn't involve
Aubrey Huff’s favorite off-field time killer….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tugging on "little aubrey"
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 19, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
try telling them THAT in an emergency room
Um, I broke it, um, Tugging a hose. Yeah, that’s the ticket.
by zknower on Jun 19, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly I am a righthander when it comes to that....
and it was my right hand. Looks like its the “Stranger” for a little while. But hey, these pills I got a freaking great…I just halucinated that Huff hit a homerun….
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BROB!!!!!!!
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huff! Dong!
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 19, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huff Dong!!!!
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aubrey Huff
From the outhouse to the penthouse.
"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron
by BrianS on Jun 19, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Um, on second thought, maybe I don’t want to say Aubrey Huff and Penthouse in the same sentence.
"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron
by BrianS on Jun 19, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huff Da.....
Can’t do it. But thanks, Audrey.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aubrey!
Seriously, that was a typo. Sorry, Aubrey!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
Man, the Stros really suck. Say hello to an 8 game losing streak.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How in the hell
does Kevin Millar have 11 homeruns?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
because he's a BEAST.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 19, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh no…you went there.
(+1)
"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron
by BrianS on Jun 19, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
B-Rob's Tejada play is up on MLB Gameday
It’s here. Click on teh Video tab on the boxscore box.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHOA…I’d missed it live. Awesome - I mean Birdland - play.
"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron
by BrianS on Jun 19, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was indeed
I’m loving Gameday adding video during the game – makes not having the TV a little more tolerable.
But my boy’s playing on the Wii and my wife was watching Bridge to Terabithia, so here I am.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did Tejada dive?
You get there faster running. Why do people think you get there faster diving?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why do people thing across the board tax decreases and deficit spending will somehow help the economy?
because they refuse to look at the evidence.
by zknower on Jun 19, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deficit spending can work in SOME cases
like the Great Depression and the New Deal – although some historians will tell you teh New Deal DIDN’T work, and it was the industrial buildup to prepare for WWII after Pearl Harbor that actually ended the Great Depression. Unemployment rates during the New Deal actually didn’t shrink that much. Although Salisbury got a bithcin’ post office out of it. And a couple of schools.
Adjusting for inflation, new workers at GM make the same wage as workers in 1948. And the wealth disparity in teh U.S. has risen so much in the last 30 years it’s actually higher than duringteh Robber Baron Gilded Age. Listening to Bill Moyers makes me smarter.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not against deficit spending.
I’m against ginormous deficit spending combined with tax cuts. The government can’t just give away all its money and expect that to lead to long-term stability.
by zknower on Jun 19, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
economic discussions are not Birdland.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 19, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine by me....
Back to the action on the field…..
Why is SARFATE coming in?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarfate hasn't worked in a while either
bringing him in makes sense, but my only concern is when does Comier get to pitch?
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
Cormier should be in games with a 4 run lead. Sarfate should be in games that are close.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JayPay to LF, Jones into CF
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo sports STILL hawing their "up-to-date" NBA coverage.
by zknower on Jun 19, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seasons over Celtics win is pretty up-to-date isn't it?
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm talking about an ad they're running....
...where they tell you to go to Yahoo sports for the most “up-to-date” analysis of the NBA playoffs.
Um, guys?
by zknower on Jun 19, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got to wonder
why do any organizations even return Andy McFale’s phone calls? I mean, we raped Seattle and even with Tejada improving this year, I didn’t think anyone would give us all we got for him…If I’m a GM and the Orioles call me, I’d just hang up…figuring theres no way to come out on top…
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MacPhail
and I’m sure you can come up with a better verb…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I just noticed that
sorry.
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a prob
I’m usually the LAST one to mention typos….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm good with pillaged
Nice and creative. Not a word you see everyday.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I don't know why.....
its a perfectly cromulant word”
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in any case no-one respects the Mariners or Astros organization
everyone will assume McPhail robbed them because he could. They’ll still figure Andy’s willing to deal. I just hope he’s able to make more realistic deals in the future (although robbing people blind is always fun)
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, who DOES get the 9th?
I’m good with Cormier. No sense using up anyone else and JJ doesn’t need anymore work tonight.
Cintron’s got 3 hits. Maybe, just maybe, we have a shortstop.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe
"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."
by spike2131 on Jun 19, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe not
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 hits makes up for a lot.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good God why did you do that Nicky Mark
that was a terrible pitch to swing at
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nicky's have a rough couple of days....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was Sarfate...
wearing one of the wild bill shirts in that interview?
by getxstoked on Jun 19, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobblehead Night?
Really Jim? Is that why Markickass is still in right field?
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jim just said Jay moved to LF
didn’t duck say that happened an inning ago?
by zknower on Jun 19, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And I was just reading teh box on Gameday
Does this mean I’m smarter than Jim Palmer?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need proof to assume that you're smarter than Palmer?
Really? I just take it as a fundamental postulate of existence.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 19, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're breaking out "postulate"
then I think it’s a given in your case.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think you mean "maxim"
i think postulate is something proposed, not confirmed.
by zknower on Jun 19, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, it isn't technically "confirmed" right?
it’s not like Palmer and I have both taken the same IQ test and compared results or anything. I’m proposing and assuming.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 19, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm still going with postulate
which can mean something assumed as self-evident or generally accepted.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 19, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really, really, really
do not need to see Sutdown tonight.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh, Alex?
Hold on to that ball, please.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
this game almost feels like a letdown without an insane come from behind victory….
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it
I should have kept my mouth shut…
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I'm fine with a 4-run win.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dammit, Alex.
you should have had that in your glove.
by getxstoked on Jun 19, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, It's Dustin Pedroia Jr.!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is why we're not sure Alex is our SS
by math_geek on Jun 19, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 hits makes up for a lot
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice pitch!!!
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It sounded like a strike to him, I'm sure
Damn, that ball was MOVIN’.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1 more pitch, Dennis
and I’ll feel a lot better with 2 outs.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, 1 more after THAT
stupid foul balls
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here comes Shutdown.
C’mon, flatbill, get this done.
by getxstoked on Jun 19, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sarfate has such promise
But shit like this happens way too often.
"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."
by spike2131 on Jun 19, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
blame citron
he can’t catch herpes in a whorehouse
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 19, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Freddie Bynum would have had that…
"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."
by spike2131 on Jun 19, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ridonkulous.
We should not have had to put the Sheriff in.
by zknower on Jun 19, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
maybe i can get some fantasy value out of tonight. lets go shutdown
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Helps us, Shutdown, you're our only hope!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How cool would a double play be right now?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll trade an out for a run right now
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's 1 of 2 we need...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it, Alex!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the kid
but tonight he looks like he’s got my wrist….
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GODDAMMIT CINTRON!!!!
"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."
by spike2131 on Jun 19, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JEEZUS Cintron
what the hell was that? COME on.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 19, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets get the old b12er
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not so sure he could have thrown him out anyway
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wheres boom boom
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would just LOVE to see Lance Berkman
Embarrass himself right here.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not an easy play
i don’t think he beats him. but he clearly needs to work on his fundies.
by zknower on Jun 19, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i used to have a pair of them
spiderman i believe
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SpongeBob's the in thing now...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, and heman
i totally rocked the heman
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now it's clear why
cintron was in the minors.
dude can’t catch.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 19, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude, they have GRANDMAS rockin' the flat breezy...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHOOOOO!!!!
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
make it dance!!!
wheres the animation???
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 19, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GAME.
Suck it, ‘Stros.
Sweeps are BIRDLAND….and did I just hear Gary say “flat breezy?” What is this world coming to?
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 19, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, yeah you did
as they flashed the shot of the Grandma rockin’ her visor flipped up.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah. sweep
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 19, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good night, game over, drive home safely!
And I yelled CALL IT as JayPay ran in…
This team doesn’t do anything easy, do they?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They always make it exciting
"Beatings will continue until morale improves"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a little closer than I wanted...
but I’ll take the win, and my fantasy team can use the save.
maybe JJ should have just pitched the 9th, too…
by getxstoked on Jun 19, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow what a game!
I fucking hate Cintron! Yeah he had that one jack but he fucking blows in the field.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jun 19, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Things are so bad..
Astros fans are regretting not re-signing Huff.
I’d rather have Huff than Wigginton.
He does make about $2 million/year more than Wiggy (3 X $20 M vs. 4.4 million / year for Wigginton). He didn’t have a great year last season, but he hit better (.280, .790 OPS) than the combo the Astros had over the course of the season at 3d.Really, the big error was failing to offer Huff arbitration, since the Astros could have gotten a 1st round draft choice.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
that’s pretty bad
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jun 19, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
37-34.
Now the rest of the AL East just has to stop winning.
by Y Not on Jun 19, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7 Games Out.... 2 games behind the MFY
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jun 19, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess who TB has next....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Animated version
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes...
In fact,
"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)
by dayzd toe on Jun 19, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have given you credit
If it’s an awesome graphic, it’s from dayzd toe
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jun 19, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the last sweep we had was against the M's (Worst Record in the MLB)
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jun 19, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Red Sox, actually.
May 13th and 14th, 2-game series, but I say, it still counts.
by getxstoked on Jun 19, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well yeah but that was only 2 games....I wouldn't really count that
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jun 19, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it a sweep? Did they win any games in the series?
IT COUNTS!
"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)
by dayzd toe on Jun 19, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it counts I'm just saying it's nice to sweep somebody 3 games.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jun 20, 2008 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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