Are you watching baseball today?
by Stacey on Apr 5, 2010 1:00 PM EDT
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PrintOk, so the O's aren't playing. But there are thirteen other baseball games being played today. Extra innings is free this week and ESPN/ESPN2 is airing five baseball games, so if you want baseball, you're covered. Today's schedule:
Phillies @ Nationals, 1:05 p.m.
Roy Halladay starts for the Phillies, Barack Obama for the Nationals
Marlins @ Mets, 1:10 p.m.
It's the beginning of what is sure to be heck of a season for the Mets. They are awful.
Cardinals @ Reds, 1:10 p.m.
They have a parade! Lucky.
Dodgers @ Pirates, 1:35 p.m.
Quick! Name five Pirates! Bet you can't do it.
Blue Jays @ Rangers, 2:05 p.m.
The only AL East team playing today. It's just weird!
Indians @ White Sox, 2:05 p.m
Mark Buehrle vs Jake Westbrook, which happens to be the same OD match up as in 2005.
Rockies @ Brewers, 2:10 p.m.
Racing sausages!
Cubs @ Braves, 4:10 p.m.
Bobby Cox's last Opening Day
Tigers @ Royals, 4:10 p.m.
Greinke vs. Verlander
Padres @ Diamondbacks, 5:10 p.m.
I'm prepared to declare this the game I care least about.
Giants @ Astros, 7:05 p.m.
Huff Daddy puts on a different orange and black uniform. He did used to play for the Astros, so I'm predicting he hits a couple grand slams.
Twins @ Angels, 10:05 p.m.
Who is the Angels #1 pitcher these days? The Weave?
Mariners @ Athletics, 10:05 p.m.
Ben Sheets hopes the regular season is kinder to him than ST.
So who you watching? Or will you just stick with basketball?
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I’m watching Phils vs Nats. I root for the poor Nats and I want to see Halladay pitch.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 1:09 PM EDT reply actions
I’ll probably switch to the Cards vs Reds too so I can see Carpenter work his magic.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Who actually watches basketball anymore?
Or was that sarcasm? It all seems to get lost over the internet.
I might catch some baseball. I kinda want to see Tigers @ Royals. That seems like an interesting matchup—pitching, that is.
Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about. - Lynn Johnston (I don't know who that is...but it's a good quote.)
College basketball
the big game is tonight.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
Oh. I thought you meant the NBA.
I haven’t been keeping up with sports lately. I think I’ll watch the championship, praying that Butler will beat Duke.
Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about. - Lynn Johnston (I don't know who that is...but it's a good quote.)
This weird
All my life I’ve known brett musburger as a college football announcer. Now he’s calling baseball. Soooooo weird.
In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Apr 5, 2010 1:16 PM EDT reply actions
I saw the score
and I thought to myself, it’s probably Pujols, and it was. Guy is nuts
by tjk on Apr 5, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Nyjer Morgan leads off with a single, steals second on next pitch. One batter later Ryan Zimmerman doubles home the run. Nats 1-0 Phils.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 1:28 PM EDT reply actions
Is that Nyjer Morgan anything?
The Nats are really pushing him on their fans, but I don’t pay enough attention to the NL to know.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
he aint bad. def better than lastings millege.
also…jake westbrook is cleveland’s opening day starter? do they need pitching or do they need pitching?
I bet they wish they could have guys like Sabathia and Lee. Oh yea, that’s right…
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
He is a decent ballplayer. Blazing speed with career numbers of .303/.362/.391. Only played 206 career games though and he will be 30 in June.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge leads off bottom of 2nd with a double. Halladay is not looking great so far. Did strike out 2 in the 1st though.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Obama is in the booth at the Nats game for anyone interested in that.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I would expect that to be the case.
Did he throw out the first pitch?
Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about. - Lynn Johnston (I don't know who that is...but it's a good quote.)
Yes. He is kinda funny, but they asked him his favorite White Sox player and he very Obama-like gave an elaborate answer without actually naming any players.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
i could say something here
but i’m not gonna.
in other news, roy halladay needs bunting lessons from melmo.
I'll bet it wasn't nice
But give the man this – he can put together a coherent sentence, unlike his predecessor.
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
If you want to call it "put together" and not "read"
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 5, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice to see you guys stay current with the RNC talking points. :)
Yeah, like I don’t have an inbox full of stuff from the Maryland Democratic Party myself.
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
What!??
I can get emails with Talking Points??
Damn… wish I would have known this years ago!
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 5, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude, I get them on an almost daily basis
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
I was being a little sarcastic
But, I dont get a single email from any political site.
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 5, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
and I gotta add this
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
Brilliant
I love the slant of the text, in defiance of typical straight-line procedure, somehow emphasizing the confusion.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 5, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
No, that's courtesy of a GIS search
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
Google Image Search search?
I"m going to have to refer you to the Dept. of Redundancy Department.
cxcxcxcxzzzzzzzzz
Yeah, saw that after I typed it.
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
He looks a lot better than he did earlier. He was throwing too much down the middle.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea, I mean everybody knows Ryan Howard can’t hit curve balls, but come on. Anybody could have crushed that.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure Rick Sutcliffe is the worst color guy in baseball
How does ESPN keep up this pace? They’ve brought us John Kruk, Rob Dibble, Joe Morgan and Steve Phillips. I mean, do they just hire these guys before seeing if they can be competent broadcasters that people don’t hate?
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
5 pirates
Andy laroache
mccutchen
zach duke
lastings mildedge
Paul malholm
I will stop there, although I should probably note that i go to a lot of pirates games because I live within walking distance and it’s dirt cheap.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 5, 2010 2:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
and it's a BEAUTIFUL stadium
PNC Park is worth the trip[.
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
Agreed
A MLB game for under ten bucks is a good deal, even if it is the pirates. ESP in that stadium
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 5, 2010 2:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Unlike the O's and their "prime" games
The O’s OD ticket prices are insane. LF reserve costs $44 plus shipping, making it over $60 for a normally $27 ticket I can print off for a few bucks. Highway robbery.
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
They don't let you print them out? Or pick them up at will call?
That is absurd. Next season you let me know what you want and I’ll stop by the box office on my way home and pick it up for you.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
Not for OD
I had three shipping options – will call wasn’t one, and neither was printing. I always just print my tickets. Was bummed my least expensive option was $14, and that was before TicketMaster added on their almost $10 of mysterious “Because We Can” charges.
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
Ridiculous
I almost always buy my tickets at the box office because I can’t stand the way ticket master operates. And when I do order them online and it’s too late to have them mailed to me I put will call. I’m not paying $4 extra or whatever it is to print out tickets on my printer with my paper when they’ll mail them to me or hold them for free.
Seriously, though, if you ever want tickets and Ticket Master is just sticking it to you ridiculously, let me know. I’m happy to pick them up. And I’ll only charge half as much as they do ;-)
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
Thanks for the offer
Luckily, we don’t have that problem for Sunday.
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
Dumb question
Could Jack Cust play 1B?
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
He never has
and he isn’t much of a fielder at all.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
But those walks and HRs would look a lot better
than whatever defense converted 3B Garrett Atkins will be supplying.
I really, really don’t like the Garrett Atkins singing. At least Julio Lugo made baseball sense, if not ethical sense.
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
Sure, but he's gotten worse over the last three years
that’s why the A’s dropped him.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
And Billy Beane is a moron.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently not
Since 8 of their last 9 opening day games have been on the road. At least ESPN just told me so.
Woo, boy, do the Nats suck today. 11-1 Phils.
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
Today?
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 5, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
RIGHT NOW!!!!!
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
I'm not in mid-season form today, obviously
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
Now I've got Van Halen stuck in my head
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 5, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Shit was depressing
And on my way home from work I saw hoards of tourists in Phillies gear… still roaming the city after the game ended.
Roy Halladay through 7 innings
88 pitches, 6 hits,1er, 9k, 2bb
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
And Pujols is 3-4 with 2 Dingers...
Thats just sick
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 5, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Colorado is always good for a pleasant suprise...
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 5, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Look out for those undefeated pirates
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 5, 2010 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Atlanta looks serious
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
…and now it’s 4-3 TOR with the bases loaded.. I’ll shut up now
by kramertoneman on Apr 5, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Jason Heyward just hit a 3 run jack in his first at bat. 6-3 Braves in the bottom of the first.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 4:35 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe this is a little premature
but he’s gonna be the next Hank Aaron. Like Lemieux scoring a goal in his first NHL shift.
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
He looks like Griffey, Jr. in the box. Beautiful swing. He is gonna put up monster numbers for years.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
So glad he's in the NL.
In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated
Unofficial Leader of the Brain Matusz For ROY Campaign
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Apr 5, 2010 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Zambrano just got yanked in the bottom of the 2nd. Braves 8-3 Cubs.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely rooting
for the Rangers to win the AL West.
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
Quick! Name five Pirates! Bet you can't do it.
Andrew McCutchen
Zach Duke
Ryan Doumit
Jeff Clement
Bobby Crosby
Others:
Garrett Jones
Ross Ohlendorff
Jose Bautista
Delwyn Young
Andy LaRoche (or is it Adam? I think it’s Andy)
Lastings Millidge
(wow, I knew more than I thought. I need to pay less attention to baseball.)
Librarians are hiding something
heyward hits dong in his first at bat
I love the fact that he’s on my fantasy team.
In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated
Unofficial Leader of the Brain Matusz For ROY Campaign
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Apr 5, 2010 6:11 PM EDT reply actions
oh sure
i had a baseball filled day.
3rd period: made some transactions for fantasy baseball (snagged yunel escobar!)
4th period: caught the mets/marlins game on espn3
5th period: a combination of the two
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spread the word please!
I watched a chunk of KC/DET
and now I have on SF/HOU. NL baseball is wholly unwatchable unless it’s the Phillies or the Mets, and that is just for personal reasons. I can’t even get all that in to watching Lincecum. I like some of the players, but I just really don’t care what happens.
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
AL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> NL
"nicely done."
by danielreese05 on Apr 5, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
did mlb.com crash for anyone else?
im trying to pass a deal here for wieters and manny and i cant get on to make it happen
"nicely done."
trading FOR wieters
giving up j-hey
"nicely done."
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we're back in business
by danielreese05 on Apr 5, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Wieters does not care
He will not endure this insult. No one trades Wieters. NOBODY!
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
PHN-ers do...
destroy the non believer!
"nicely done."
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we're back in business
by danielreese05 on Apr 5, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad move if you ask me.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 5, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Go Butler!
In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated
Unofficial Leader of the Brain Matusz For ROY Campaign
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Apr 5, 2010 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
Meh. Not even gonna watch.
24 has a 2 hour ep, and I started late due to a pitching clinic with the daughter. Let me know if Butler wins. Otherwise, I don’t want to know.
"If the entire Duke fanbase took the form of one human being, you have to think that person would look exactly like Tucker Carlson, and we'd all like to punch that person in the face." - Andrew Sharp
they're hangin' in.
It was 6-1 duke when i turned it on, but every time duke starts to pull away butler comes back.
Yay AL baseball!
Angels-Twins, M’s-A’s… now this I can watch.
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
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