Saturday Open Thread
by zknower on Aug 8, 2009 5:45 AM EDT
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Great Vid
So many missing teeth at the bar, really showed how far american denistry has come…BIG time. Yeah great days for sure, my dads days really, seeing i was very young.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
So True
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 8:32 AM EDT reply actions
can someone please tell me why the nats are so good?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Why+Are+The+Nats+So+Good%3F
I did on my self!
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 8:34 AM EDT reply actions
well they do have a 6 game winning streak
that has to mean something…
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Not really.
Having a six-game win streak doesn’t necessarily mean you’re good, it means you’re lucky. Heck, the Gnationals have the worst record in baseball. For a while there, they were on pace to become the worst team in baseball, worse than the ‘62 Mets. We’ve had six-game win streaks. We are by no means GOOD. The Gnats suck. They just happen to be winning some ball games right now.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Seems to happen every year
The Nats tempt me to watch them when the Orioles are swooning. Last year I made a trip to the new park to see them beat the Phillies, for like their seventh (!) win in a row.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Aug 8, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm seeing them play the rockies
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice piece about ZAUN get traded to the RAYS Lena
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 8:35 AM EDT reply actions
Greatest rock band last 20 years
I’m bored at work so let’s have a debate… Qualifiers are:
quality of music
popularity
impact on society
ability of bands music to withstand test of time
by GeoffreyA on Aug 8, 2009 9:13 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
U2
haven’t actually broken up unlike most bands
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
ugh
nevermind. i’m staying out of this one. I get in trouble in music discussions.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
how?
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Not bad with u2, haven't heard that argued before
I would say Nirvana (or giving it some recent thought maybe Oasis
by GeoffreyA on Aug 8, 2009 9:22 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Just because a band doesn't break up doesn't mean it's any better than a band that did.
Not that I don’t like U2, just making a point about the whole breaking up thing. I don’t think that’s a legitimate argument as to why U2 would be the greatest rock band in the last 20 years.
As for me, I don’t think I’ll state my opinion either, simply because bashers will unite.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
No. I love 'em, but I'm not a fool. Of course I know they aren't anywhere NEAR the list of greatest artists of all time.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
yea I figured (hoped)
just kind of a joke.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
they have a huge impact on society
they have brought attention to the chaos in Northern Ireland,
they have been going strong for more then 20 years
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
refering to u2
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Bono is a giant piece of shit
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Aug 8, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
thank you
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
But keep in mind I'm not calling U2 the greatest rock band of the last two decades.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
i know
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Probably my least favorite era of music
In order (somewhat) with a delicately biased rating system according to your four parameters.
The Pixies (mostly before 20 years ago but ahead of their time)
Radiohead
Chili Peppers
Flaming Lips
Beck
White Stripes
Pearl Jam
Nirvana
Pavement
Foo Fighters
Hot damn
My plan was to stay out of this, but my thought process was something like “Oh no, a music discussion on a blog, better stay away… last 20 years though, hmm… I’d say the Pixies, then… I guess Radiohead.” Though, I would question whether the Pixies were ever “popular” if by popular one means “mainstream” or “a household name.”
I say 20 years cause you could say..
That the last decade hasn’t produced a top tier rock band. All apologies to foo fighters and I spose th killers..
I don’t think you can argue rap was bigger simply because they can’t hold their weight in concert sales.
I’m sorta surprised no one has sad rhcp though…
by GeoffreyA on Aug 8, 2009 11:16 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
SInce '89 ?
There’s Sublime, which I’ll always love even if it’s impossible to actually listen to them anymore. Can’t say they’re not popular when you can go to a party, play the opening riffs to Santeria, and get everyone singing along.
I regret everyday how much I’ve “ruined” Zeppelin and Sublime in my mind from over-playing.
THe 90s were just about hip-hop and don’t really meet the definition of “rock band” but you got 2 Live Crew, KRS-1, and one of my favorites the Pharcyde.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Aug 8, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
and that's not even mentioning the bigger names in hip-hop
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Aug 8, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
O me so horny
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
Bedard
Espn.com has up an article talking about Bedard’s fraying in his shoulder. I think its funny for a few reasons.
1. Apparently Sherrill was a prospect when we got him.
2.Bedard’s quote:
It’s frustrating, I can tell you that. Being hurt for two seasons. New team. Everyone thinks … That’s all I’m going to say
It’s followed by “His eyes then widened as he exhaled deeply into a long sigh”.
For a second there, I actually thought he was gonna talk to the media! He put it out there and then totally pulled a Bedard on them. Classic.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
What is that?
Yes I’m making fun of my self and the fact that tend to forget Google exists.
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 9:27 AM EDT reply actions
Get a Google toolbar installed into your internet browser and then it's pretty hard to forget it exists.
;D
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Giambi got cut
maybe he left his thong in the Bronx.
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 9:32 AM EDT reply actions
I CANNOT wait for the game today.
and am stoked that it’s a rare Saturday day game. I’m going in for my 1954 warm-up bird tattoo at 12:30 and will have the game on the radio. A great way to spend a Saturday.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
logo of the 54 bird please
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Aug 8, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
cool
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Matusssssssssssss vs. Haliday
I think this is the most excited I’ve been for a game that isn’t someone’s debut or Opening day.
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions
i know
forgot to mention the word tomorrow
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
am i the only one who thinks the jays should were this daily
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions
the thought that going to be smaller
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
all you have to do to check that is hit PREVIEW before hitting POST
try it sometime.
"The single best thing any rebuilding manager can do, ever, is trade a relief pitcher in late July for a couple of solid prospects."
— Rob Neyer, July 30, 2009
Lineups, courtesy of Roch.
For the Orioles:
Brian Roberts – 2B
Adam Jones – CF
Nick Markakis – RF
Aubrey Huff – 1B
Nolan Reimold – LF
Melvin Mora – 3B
Luke Scott – DH
Matt Wieters – C
Cesar Izturis – SS
Chris Tillman – RHP
For the Blue Jays:
Marco Scutaro – SS
Aaron Hill – 2B
Adam Lind – DH
Lyle Overbay – 1B
Vernon Wells – CF
Alex Rios – RF
Edwin Encarnacion – 3B
Raul Chavez – C
Joe Inglett – LF
Brett Cecil – LHP
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
wasn't cecil really good last time
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Why can't we swap wieters and mora already
Guy who doesn’t hit into dp vs guy who does… MW has been hitting the ball well enough he should move up…
by GeoffreyA on Aug 8, 2009 11:20 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That Wild Bill Hagy video is sweeeeet
too bad he was before my time. And I love the thought of him at Yankees stadium… mwahahahah
Wild Bill got me hooked on the Os
I used to drive up in the late 1970s from Virginia to check out the O’s. I appreciated how good they always were, but I was not yet a fan of the team (still trying to transcend my boyhood fixation with the Phillies). But after seeing a few games at Memorial Stadium and watching the crowd go crazy and that big goober getting on the dugout in his cowboy hat, I thought, “This is the greatest baseball scene I’ve ever witnessed.” And I became an O’s fan from here on out.
Loved that Balmer accent and the scene at the bar of them pouring their beers into a cooler. And the Ramones music playing in that van. If I’d known that they prepped themselves before every game at Ed’s Place, I would have driven there and joined the group. Really great video. Thanks for posting it.
look at this
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 8, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions
You know, with ZAUN gone
I don’t think anyone on the team wears socks :(. It was really nice to see Jamie Walker wear some ’rups earlier this year.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Aug 8, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
we should have traded luke scott
streakiest hitter ever. i mean how can you go from being that hot to stone cold, its like he’s a totally different guy
these pretzels are making me thirsty
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