Madness Chatter Day 4—3/22 Plus WBC Japan vs. USA
by zknower on Mar 22, 2009 8:14 PM EDT
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PrintAnd a belated Happy Spring! to everyone.
I do a slightly different bracket thing for the tourney every year. Me and three other guys each draft 16 teams on Tuesday night. Then, as the tourney goes on, you get points for each victory: 1st round victories are worth 2, 2nd round 3, and anything after the first weekend is worth 4. Any upset where the seed differential is >3 is worth an extra 2 pts.
Winner gets $20 from each of the other 3, except since we all live in different cities now, no one ever pays.
Going into today's games, I'm leading in points and I already have three teams in the Sweet 16: Duke, Gonzaga and Purdue. I have Louisville, Arizona State, and Missouri in play today. My odds of having 5 teams standing at the end of the day are pretty good. I like my chances.
It's a fun, if slightly different, way to follow the tournament. I usually do a few traditional brackets as well, but never got around to it this year.
[Note by Stacey, 03/22/09 8:12 PM EDT ] In case anyone wants to chat up tonight's WBC, let's use this thread as well. Might as well not let it go to waste! Brian Bob just led off the game with a home run. Love him!
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I hate basketball
I really do. Ive never watched a full college ball game in my life, but I decided to put up a bracket this year based only on my knowlege from what I hear on the radio and tv while i’m waiting for them to talk about something I give a crap about. So far i’m in the top 2% of espn’s online competition, which is actually making me interested now.
Of course, AZ state is getting creamed and I picked them to beat cuse in an upset for some reason, so screw it. I’m going back to hockey for 2 more weeks.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
I don't hate basketball
it’s just a far inferior sport to Football, baseball, Hockey, and Soccer. That said, I’m much more interested in the NBA than I am college basketball.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Also, if you have MASN
Orioles Classics is on right now. Game 3 of the 1997 ALDS vs. Seattle. Mike Bordick has made a couple helluva plays so far. Good stuff.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
Davey Johnson 1997 vs 2009
He looks about 40 years younger in 1997.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
I continue to marvel
at Derek Jeter at SS over Jimmy Rollins. What a farce, man.
The announcing team tonight is Joe Morgan, Steve Phillips, and Jon Miller. Even Jon Miller can’t make up for those two stooges.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
I think he's gonna have a great year.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
Jon Miller was right
B-Rob should have at least kept that on the infield.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Japan is pulling away
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
I honestly don't remember if the Orioles win this game
But if they don’t come back and win in the bottom of the 9th after Terry Matthews gives up these back to back home runs this will be the worst “classic” ever.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
At least we get to hear
Bob Brenly announcing. Thom Brenneman always seems to have a way of canceling that out, though.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
MASN uses the word "classic" very loosely
Don’t get your hopes up.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
By the way
When watching these reruns, the crowds at Camden really do make me sad about our current condition. I can’t even remember the last time I was excited about the actual result of a game.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Yeah the crowd is great
Ok so they lost. Worst classic ever! Especially since I went to baseball reference and the next game is Mussina vs. Randy Johnson and the O’s win to clinch the series 3-1. Why on earth didn’t they show that game? MASN is so weird.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
What's better
Is that they’re obliged to show Nats games, so their “classics” are Washington vs. Philadelphia games in September when the Nationals had an opportunity to put Philly a full game behind the Mets!
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
LOL
This thread is only 4% basketball. Stacey, you should have just deleted my title. ;)
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
But then your cute story wouldn't have made any sense.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
Why did I say cute?
It was a normal story.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
not offended.
and i’m anything but normal.
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
I haven't followed the WBC at all
Is this an elimination game?
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Winner faces Korea in the final
loser goes home.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
Ugh, just got home.
So, Oswalt is a big Texas commie and Brian is somewhat conflicted on his preferred system of government?
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
I think Derek Jeter has been trying to influence Brian.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
Jimmy has been fighting the good fight
But no one seems interested in helping him.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
I can't stand two out triples
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
This competition is just so stupid
I mean, Davey can’t even manage to win…
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
you know, i almost forgot how much i hate joe morgan.
good lord.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
He just repeats cliches in a negative manner
For nine innings.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
also, seriously? who broke out "dance hits of the 90's" at that stadium?
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
Evan Longoria, do you love your country?
PROVE IT.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
Why is Evan Longoria on team USA?
Could they really not get anyone else?
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
He just got on the team
Because of all the injuries. I believe they called him up when Youkilis sprained his ankle.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
what's wrong with evan?
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
He'll be good
But seeing as how the Japanese and Koreans bring completely different pitches to the table, I’d rather have a batter with a more mature eye.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Among Americans, Evan had the third highest OPS among 3Bs (after Chipper and David Wright). Troy Glaus is really the only other sensible choice. Both are good players. I don’t have a problem with Evan on the roster.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
I guess the numbers work out
But you’ll have an easier time learning Spanish if you already know Latin.
Experience matters when your in crucial situations and pitchers and bringing out their best stuff, especially when their pitches are radical variations of what you usually see.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Look, it should be obvious that Glaus does not possess the necessary patriotism to compete at this level.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
Surely not
He played for a team in CANADA. I don’t trust him. Hippie.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
How could I overlook the most important criteria?
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
1-2 against this guy
Brian is done.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Why are we listening in to a Japanese broadcast?
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
because they talk funny. not even english or nuthin!
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
I would proclaim another 9th inning comeback
But Derek Jeter is leading off.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
triple plays with no one on base are tough.
but jeter does have intangibles like that.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
I wonder if Yu Darvish will close it out and then start tomorrow.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
Get rid of that Dominican flag
It’s really starting to bother me.
By the way, the gray uniforms are hideous.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
capt clutch!
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
DEREK JETER
TREASONOUS!
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
Is that how you spell that?
That doesn’t look right.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
on the plus side
maybe this is a preview of what his level of play will be for the yankees this year.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
I think it's over for the Americans
Because Yu Darvish is no Fernando Cabrera.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
we're fucked.
we are no match for japan’s superior discipline and educational system.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
How did that guy score?
Wasn’t he on first?
I realize that he was going on contact, but he reached home before the ball was even picked up.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
wait,
maybe my tv is way slower than yours… cause i see what you’re talking about now.
by Gorilla Bird on Mar 22, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
He had to have been on second
Because the guy literally touched home plate before the ball even hit the ground.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I’ll be a little relieved if Team Jeter loses. It saves me the dilemma of who to root for tomorrow. Do I root for the country that I was born and raised or the country of my ancestry?
So instead I will say, bow to the your new Korean baseball overlords bitches!
I’ll duck now.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
WTF Adam Dunn?
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
Adam Dunn was just like
whatever. No one else is trying, why should I.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
bring in Yu Darvish!
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
Yes, YU is IN!
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
The American need to wear his ass out.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
If nothing else
Jeter can take pitches.
Anyway, isn’t this guy like 20?
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
At the risk of being strung up as a traitor
I just love Japanese names. I wish American names sounded as cool as Japanese names.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
Try not to sell any national secrets to the enemy while you're at bat, Derek.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
also that is not ironic, jon.
it is just a thing that happened. like rain on your wedding day.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
Or a free ride
when you’ve already paid?
Duck Around - a progressive blog about the Eastern Shore of Maryland. And getting off my lawn.
Jimmy Rollins continues to make his country proud.
I will not rest until America has universal health care and Derek Jeter is seen for the overrated starfucker he truly is! ~2632
Jimmy Rollins is a true American hero.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
Rollins?
Does Rollins have batting gloves and base running gloves? He had white gloves when he was batting and now I swear he’s wearing blue gloves.
by Gorilla Bird on Mar 22, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
that's beautiful, steve. red sox and yankees slappin ass for america.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
Adam Dunn hates baseball,
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
omg
japanese league > mlb.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Sigh. Must have been the toxic assets.
Jeter is like the AIG of baseball.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
A WHIP of 1.8?
That’s embarrassing.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
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