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Game 70, Padres at Mariners
DMZ · June 23, 2009 at 6:01 pm · Filed Under Mariners
Gaudin v Olson. Didn’t we just see this game? There’s the wonder of interleague play for you.
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Axtell on
June 23rd, 2009 6:31 pm
I’m so glad we have these interleague games so we can face our hated rivals the Padres so often!
It’s sad that baseball has sold its soul to get more Boston-NY baseball matchups. I mean the 19 yankes/sawks gams a year aren’t enough, they have to get a handful of mets/sawks too.
It’s unbelievable that Selig would somehow be proud of scheduling that doesn’t have every team playing the same teams each. I mean it benefits the M’s getting to feast on the NL west, but if I was a fan of the Orioles or Blue Jays, I’d be more than upset that they have to play the Mets and Phillies every year.
bookbook on
June 23rd, 2009 6:41 pm
This ain’t the wonder of interleague play. It’s the stupidity of scheduling home-and-home series. There’s no one quite as bad at what they do as a major league schedule maker.
naviomelo on
June 23rd, 2009 7:14 pm
Does every team have a natural rival?
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:16 pm
Does every team have a natural rival?
Every team except the Cubs. They have a supernatural, God, who will never let them win
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 7:18 pm
Waitasec… the Orioles and Blue Jays have to play the Mets and Phillies every year? That doesn’t sound right.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:19 pm
Interleague play is about three towns.
Chicago, LA and New York.
As far as Bud Selig is concerned, the rest of the country can go f— themselves.
SequimRealEstate on
June 23rd, 2009 7:19 pm
Wakamatsu said Johjima will still be considered the No. 1 catcher but that Rob Johnson has earned more playing time and will be used more than just once every five or six days. Could be an interesting situation to monitor. Johnson’s catcher’s ERA of 2.65, still a highly debated stat, is the best in all of baseball at the moment among regular catchers.
Johjima’s is 5.00.
From Bakers blog don’t you just love it.
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 7:19 pm
The Padres may be bad, but even I could see that letting the bat-boy hit wasn’t going to get the job done.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:21 pm
Rob Johnson has a nice tan.
msb on
June 23rd, 2009 7:21 pm
So Geoff is joining the guys at KJR who are obsessed with Rob Johnson’s catchers ERA
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:22 pm
The Padres may be bad, but even I could see that letting the bat-boy hit wasn’t going to get the job done.
David Eckstein joke?
Willmore2000 on
June 23rd, 2009 7:23 pm
Who are the orange people in the right field corner?
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 7:23 pm
I couldn’t resist one. I still have an irrational hatred for him.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:24 pm
Hearing Tony Gwynn’s name is just… weird. And kinda cool, too.
naviomelo on
June 23rd, 2009 7:25 pm
Well, let’s see. I guess these are the “obvious” ones. What about the rest? I guess two NL teams have to have multiple “natural rivals”?
Who are the orange people in the right field corner?
That is what I was wondering too.
cgmonk on
June 23rd, 2009 7:28 pm
Niehaus saying hello to the ladies on screen was funny.
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 7:28 pm
That one was smoked. I was certain it was a hit.
juneau_fan on
June 23rd, 2009 7:29 pm
I loved the ‘hello, ladies!’ tone in Dave’s voice when they showed the obligatory hot chicks in the stands shot. Old guy’s still got it.
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 7:31 pm
I’m already sensing that I need to convince my wife that midweek alcohol is ok…this inning did not feel good.
Willmore2000 on
June 23rd, 2009 7:31 pm
The orange people are freaking me out. It’s like a cult on a day trip out of the compound.
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 7:33 pm
That or it’s the Dutch.
You can decide which is worse.
Paul B on
June 23rd, 2009 7:33 pm
Ichiro’s catch the most exciting thing so far tonight.
msb on
June 23rd, 2009 7:35 pm
Is it a group all wearing dayglo orange baseball caps? If so, it is one of the spring training tour groups– they seen to show up at a game together each year.
Paul B on
June 23rd, 2009 7:36 pm
I guess Branyan, Griffey and Beltre are healed up since they are all in the lineup.
Any word on Woodward?
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 7:36 pm
I just wasted like twenty minutes trying to figure out whether the Orioles and Blue Jays really play the Mets and Phillies. Dammit, Axtell.
msb on
June 23rd, 2009 7:38 pm
Woodward told Baker he was doing better “he said his groin is feeling better, though not 100 percent. He said he told the coaching staff he could play, but isn’t in tonight’s lineup. Turns out he hurt in leading off first base after getting on early in Sunday’s game.
“The dirt was wet and at one point, I broke for second and kind of slipped,” he said. “That’s when I hurt it.”
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:39 pm
Does Toronto still play Washington, since they used to be Montreal?
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 7:39 pm
Hmm, he was trying to pull a Griffey with the bat there.
Paul B on
June 23rd, 2009 7:39 pm
I see Quiroz was assigned to Tacoma. Not a big deal, but he does provide an emergency replacement.
And RRS was officially assigned to Tacoma. Too bad he didn’t throw better recently, or we would have seen him back in Seattle and Morrow in Tacoma.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:40 pm
Balentein has thrown a lot of bats accidentally…
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:41 pm
Rob might want to consider swinging at the balls IN the strike zone.
Paul B on
June 23rd, 2009 7:41 pm
Well, at least Johnson didn’t hit into a double or triple play. Counting my blessings.
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 7:43 pm
Blue Jays play the Rockies apparently.
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 7:43 pm
henryv I guess it’s a good thing he isn’t likely to hit any relatives of the owner in Seattle.
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 7:43 pm
PS: Dammit, Yuni.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:43 pm
Gaudin is getting a strike zone the size of Ricky Henderson’s ego.
NJ Ms on
June 23rd, 2009 7:45 pm
the Blue Jays vs Rockies series must be the macro beer maker rivalry
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:45 pm
If Cedeno hits a grand slam here, everyone in the part wins a millions dollars.
NJ Ms on
June 23rd, 2009 7:45 pm
At least Cedeno knows what he is good at
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:46 pm
the only way Cedeno can get an RBI!
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 7:46 pm
I-CHI-RO! I-CHI-RO! Where’s the chant?
Paul B on
June 23rd, 2009 7:47 pm
Is the bottom third of this lineup, Johnson-Yuni-Cedeno among the worst you’ve ever seen?
OPS+ of 54-61-11.
The pitcher tried to walk Yuni, but couldn’t. He was successful in coaxing Cedeno to accept a bases loaded walk, though.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:48 pm
That’s a fair ball. Period.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:49 pm
Well, that ump doesn’t deserve to go to the playoffs. That was a huge and obvious f— up.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:50 pm
That chicken at Wendy’s looks freaking good.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 7:51 pm
Buhner’s triple was really deep into extra… but not 8 or 9.. like 6 or 7 is my guess.
tkight on
June 23rd, 2009 7:54 pm
Olson seems to really be getting hit hard — just fortunate to have batters hitting right at the M’s defense.
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 7:55 pm
“We all appreciate it.”
No. We don’t.
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 7:56 pm
Sorry, regarding the rally fries signs.
Paul B on
June 23rd, 2009 8:02 pm
Is the system slow tonight? Or is it just me?
hark on
June 23rd, 2009 8:03 pm
Crap.
Marinerfan4life on
June 23rd, 2009 8:05 pm
Wow what a shot!
hark on
June 23rd, 2009 8:07 pm
Anyone following the live graph for this game? You can see our win expectancy get cut in half with Yuni’s strikeout. And then Gonzalez’ swing just plummets it into San Diego’s favor (obviously).
I wonder how the graph would look if the first base umpire had been wearing glasses to see Ichiro’s clearly fair ball…
hark on
June 23rd, 2009 8:07 pm
Agh, broken link. Sorry…
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 8:22 pm
Ah the Mariners. Helping us put “fun” in functional alcoholic for over three decades.
msb on
June 23rd, 2009 8:25 pm
Hmm.
wonder what’s left up on the drinks shelf.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 8:27 pm
What % of games have the M’s scored 5 or more runs?
30%? 20%? This probably isn’t going to go well…
300ZXNA on
June 23rd, 2009 8:28 pm
Ugh, hopefully this inning will wake some people up with regards to Rob Johnson. Watching them run all over him was painful to watch . . . catcher ERA be damned, I want someone who will throw someone out every twice in a while.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 8:30 pm
You don’t run on catchers, generally, you run on pitchers. Some catchers are so bad that you can run wild on them, but most of the factoring of running is on the pitcher.
fiftyone on
June 23rd, 2009 8:31 pm
Rangers trail 7-2 to the juggernaut Diamondbacks. We’re likelier to pick up a game in the standings than to lose one. So drink up!
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 8:32 pm
Note for instance that Felix gets run all over for a few games, but Washburn doesn’t.
IdahoInvader on
June 23rd, 2009 8:32 pm
Is there some secret reason we don’t pitch around Gonzalez? Just wondering since going right at him as resulted in five straight hits.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 8:33 pm
There aren’t two players in MLB I wouldn’t trade Cedeno and Yuni for at the moment.
hark on
June 23rd, 2009 8:34 pm
What % of games have the M’s scored 5 or more runs?
The Mariners have scored 5+ runs in 33.33% of their games (23 of 69). But we already knew they were the lowest scoring team in baseball, so…
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 8:36 pm
I’ve stopped watching and started working again. Did they say who the cultists in orange were?
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 8:40 pm
Remember when we had the bases loaded and no one out?
That was cool.
hark on
June 23rd, 2009 8:43 pm
Ah the Mariners. Helping us put “fun†in functional alcoholic for over three decades.
I’m not into drinking, but I could use some deeper introduction this season to this “fun”ctional alcoholism thing as long as I’m watching the team. Any pointers?
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 8:43 pm
The woman clapping and cheering needs a swift kick to the…well, swift kicks until she has nuts to kick.
SequimRealEstate on
June 23rd, 2009 8:43 pm
OK is it hitters or batters? I always thought it was fine that Dave N called them hitters.
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 8:45 pm
I’m not into drinking, but I could use some deeper introduction this season to this “funâ€ctional alcoholism thing as long as I’m watching the team. Any pointers?
I think the biggest keys are never quite winding up in the hospital, and never quite burning down your house/workplace, no matter how bad the game was.
That and some disposable income.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 8:46 pm
OK is it hitters or batters? I always thought it was fine that Dave N called them hitters.
Well, in the case of the M’s its “observers”.
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 8:47 pm
I think batters would be the more accurate term, as they do actually have a bat while they are at the plate.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 8:49 pm
I think batters would be the more accurate term, as they do actually have a bat while they are at the plate.
Except Wlad. He lost his again.
juneau_fan on
June 23rd, 2009 8:51 pm
Wow, booing from M’s fans. How unlike them.
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 8:52 pm
Of course, sometimes one is functionally alcoholic (so much so that no one really uses the term “alcoholic”!) for decades and then, shazam! You have terminal cirrhosis. Happened to my dad, it can happen to you!
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 8:53 pm
Oops, was that a downer?
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 8:53 pm
Wow, booing from M’s fans. How unlike them.
At least they’re still awake. Usually the folks with season tickets from Bellevue in front of me have finished their sushi and dozed off by now.
MedicineHat on
June 23rd, 2009 8:54 pm
well…it is called a pinch hitter and a desgnated hitter…not pinch batter or designated batter. So I am inclined to go with hitter.
hark on
June 23rd, 2009 8:54 pm
Oh Christ. Yuni.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 8:55 pm
SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Being a fan of the Seattle Mariners carries several risks, including, but not limited to cirrhosis, broken TVs, uncontrollable crying, fear of East Coast teams, and permanent brain damage. Consult a medical professional for help quitting.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 8:57 pm
I’m out. See you fellow nut jobs and alcoholics tomorrow.
msb on
June 23rd, 2009 8:59 pm
Oops, was that a downer?
not in the context of this game.
hark on
June 23rd, 2009 9:02 pm
Hm. Would have been nice if there were people on base in front of Junior. What’s that you say, the Mariners don’t have a batting lineup? (Except in front of Junior are Branyan and Beltre… sad.)
juneau_fan on
June 23rd, 2009 9:08 pm
Somehow, it’s appropriate that my screen’s gone black on the game. Thank you, FSN, for putting me out of my misery.
Sidi on
June 23rd, 2009 9:13 pm
Should we call Child Protective Services? It can’t be healthy for that baby to experience this at such a young age.
Marinerfan4life on
June 23rd, 2009 9:16 pm
Bottom of the Mariners lineup=Black Hole
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 9:22 pm
Hey, M-bat! He’ll pull us out of the doldrums!
juneau_fan on
June 23rd, 2009 9:24 pm
I see–not on my TV though–that we’ve given up. Batista’s in.
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 9:24 pm
It’s true though… it has been quite a while since our pitchers got blown away. We haven’t given up more than 7 runs in a game since May.
Marinerfan4life on
June 23rd, 2009 9:33 pm
And to think with that Branyan bomb, it would be all tied up if it weren’t for the implosion of Olson and Corky…
JerBear on
June 23rd, 2009 9:34 pm
Ahh… 9-4. so much better than 9-2.
This whole game has been an epic fail by the Mariners. It’s just embarrassing.
msb on
June 23rd, 2009 9:36 pm
oh, I’m sure they can score 5 more runs here…
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 9:39 pm
Come on, Wlad…
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 9:39 pm
YES!
ndrfx on
June 23rd, 2009 9:40 pm
Here we go!
Willmore2000 on
June 23rd, 2009 9:41 pm
Ok, if we win, it’s just unfair for the Padres fans. To be beaten by us; it’s like getting beat up by the pudgy kid who throw like a girl (me) in school.
Willmore2000 on
June 23rd, 2009 9:43 pm
Ok, I know that that Asian Chicken at Wendys tastes like crap, but I still want to try it. Say what you will, but the American marketing companies earn every penny they get paid.
Flowin on
June 23rd, 2009 9:44 pm
**sigh** Angels just took the lead on the Rockies, 4-3, in the bottom of the 8th inning.
ndrfx on
June 23rd, 2009 9:45 pm
Well, here’s Yuni…have to settle for 9-6. Pray for some action in the 9th.
JerBear on
June 23rd, 2009 9:46 pm
Effing Yuni Popup Betancourt… I’m tired of you.
Flowin on
June 23rd, 2009 9:47 pm
Yeah really. I gave up hope after the sac fly. Cause Yuni is an automatic out.
msb on
June 23rd, 2009 9:50 pm
oh, I’m sure they can score 4 more runs here…
Willmore2000 on
June 23rd, 2009 9:52 pm
Walk-Hit-Homer-Extra innings.
Flowin on
June 23rd, 2009 9:56 pm
Pinch hitting for Beltre isn’t looking so hot right now, since he is due to hit 4th this inning.
Willmore2000 on
June 23rd, 2009 9:56 pm
Walk-Hit-Homer-Extra innings.
1/3
Flowin on
June 23rd, 2009 9:57 pm
Walk-Hit-Homer-Extra innings,
Well, there is your walk.
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 9:58 pm
I’m liking the patience right here. It inspires a bit of confidence.
ndrfx on
June 23rd, 2009 10:00 pm
ICHIRO WE CAN COUNT ON YOU!!!
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 10:00 pm
Yes! One of those times where Ichiro reminds me how he, and he alone, made me like baseball.
Flowin on
June 23rd, 2009 10:00 pm
Walk-Hit-Homer-Extra innings,
There is your hit. Now for the homer.
Willmore2000 on
June 23rd, 2009 10:00 pm
Walk-Hit-Homer-Extra innings.
2/3
Boom, I should get an infomercial. Call Mr. Cleo and find out your future.
Flowin on
June 23rd, 2009 10:01 pm
Shame that Beltre is not on deck. Wak dropped the ball on this one..
msb on
June 23rd, 2009 10:03 pm
Unless Beltre had to come out of the game, as he did the other night
Lauren, token chick on
June 23rd, 2009 10:03 pm
Just SEEING three hitters in a row take (or foul off) pitches brings a tear to my eye.
Willmore2000 on
June 23rd, 2009 10:04 pm
Branyan !@#$%^!
I could’ve had a career as a prognosticator!!!
zvazda on
June 23rd, 2009 10:04 pm
Don’t look now, but the Rockies have runners on first and second with nobody out.
Flowin on
June 23rd, 2009 10:04 pm
Even if we lose this game, it is positive that we got into their bullpen and made their closer work for 30 or so pitches.
Willmore2000 on
June 23rd, 2009 10:05 pm
You are now entering the Twilight Zone ….
zvazda on
June 23rd, 2009 10:05 pm
Oh, wait, that was the Angels. Moving to the bottom of the 9th now!
Attend the tale of Sweeney Mike!
He hit a ball and took a hike!
zvazda on
June 23rd, 2009 10:06 pm
Shit, I dunno how to read gameday on MLB.com. Game over in Colorado.
Flowin on
June 23rd, 2009 10:06 pm
NIIIIICCCCEEEE!!! Sweeney comes through in the clutch. Just think, if we had one more run from the previous inning (if Yuni didnt pop out), the tying run is at 2nd base.
Flowin on
June 23rd, 2009 10:07 pm
It’s all up to Guti!!!
Willmore2000 on
June 23rd, 2009 10:07 pm
Come on, Guti. Show me that hidden power of yours!
zvazda on
June 23rd, 2009 10:07 pm
Just think… if Ichrio!’s hit had been fair, then we would have won by now!…
Willmore2000 on
June 23rd, 2009 10:08 pm
Oh well. It would’ve been too cruel for the Padres.
JerBear on
June 23rd, 2009 10:09 pm
Welll, damn. At least they made it interesting.
hark on
June 23rd, 2009 10:16 pm
Bill Krueger: I guess this checklist just…goes to show how disconnected I am with reality.
Really? You admit to that now? Excellent.
henryv on
June 23rd, 2009 10:22 pm
Just think… if Ichrio!’s hit had been fair, then we would have won by now!…
It WAS fair… If had been called correctly… Well, we never know what would have been.
DarkKnight1680 on
June 23rd, 2009 10:59 pm
Unlucky game, oh well. Junior seems to be finding his swing if his June splits are any indication (269/377/538), which is nice to see. Of course the small sample doesn’t tell us as much as we’d like.
On an ex-mariner note, is anyone noticing Joel Pineiro? Leading the majors in GB% coming into tonight, and throws a CG shutout – 1 strikeout, 3 fly outs, 22 ground outs (one of them a DP). When did this guy steal Brandon Webb’s sinker?
et_blankenship on
June 24th, 2009 12:22 pm
On an ex-mariner note, is anyone noticing Joel Pineiro? Leading the majors in GB% coming into tonight, and throws a CG shutout – 1 strikeout, 3 fly outs, 22 ground outs (one of them a DP). When did this guy steal Brandon Webb’s sinker?
Dave Duncan is a HoF pitching coach, if there is such a thing.
6-4-3 on
June 24th, 2009 12:49 pm
My wife just emailed me that she saw Ken Griffey walking on Olive Street downtown with two of his kids an hour or so ago. I’m sure he’s in a good mood after last night! I told her she should have rolled down the windows and yelled “you’re a bum, Griffey!” Only kidding, of course.
I’m so glad we have these interleague games so we can face our hated rivals the Padres so often!
It’s sad that baseball has sold its soul to get more Boston-NY baseball matchups. I mean the 19 yankes/sawks gams a year aren’t enough, they have to get a handful of mets/sawks too.
It’s unbelievable that Selig would somehow be proud of scheduling that doesn’t have every team playing the same teams each. I mean it benefits the M’s getting to feast on the NL west, but if I was a fan of the Orioles or Blue Jays, I’d be more than upset that they have to play the Mets and Phillies every year.
This ain’t the wonder of interleague play. It’s the stupidity of scheduling home-and-home series. There’s no one quite as bad at what they do as a major league schedule maker.
Does every team have a natural rival?
Every team except the Cubs. They have a supernatural, God, who will never let them win
Waitasec… the Orioles and Blue Jays have to play the Mets and Phillies every year? That doesn’t sound right.
Interleague play is about three towns.
Chicago, LA and New York.
As far as Bud Selig is concerned, the rest of the country can go f— themselves.
Wakamatsu said Johjima will still be considered the No. 1 catcher but that Rob Johnson has earned more playing time and will be used more than just once every five or six days. Could be an interesting situation to monitor. Johnson’s catcher’s ERA of 2.65, still a highly debated stat, is the best in all of baseball at the moment among regular catchers.Johjima’s is 5.00.
From Bakers blog don’t you just love it.
The Padres may be bad, but even I could see that letting the bat-boy hit wasn’t going to get the job done.
Rob Johnson has a nice tan.
So Geoff is joining the guys at KJR who are obsessed with Rob Johnson’s catchers ERA
David Eckstein joke?
Who are the orange people in the right field corner?
I couldn’t resist one. I still have an irrational hatred for him.
Hearing Tony Gwynn’s name is just… weird. And kinda cool, too.
Well, let’s see. I guess these are the “obvious” ones. What about the rest? I guess two NL teams have to have multiple “natural rivals”?
SEA-SD
LAA-LAD
TEX-HOU
OAK-SF
KC-STL
MIN-MIL
CLE-CIN
CWS-CHC
NYY-NYM
BAL-WAS
TB-FLA
That is what I was wondering too.
Niehaus saying hello to the ladies on screen was funny.
That one was smoked. I was certain it was a hit.
I loved the ‘hello, ladies!’ tone in Dave’s voice when they showed the obligatory hot chicks in the stands shot. Old guy’s still got it.
I’m already sensing that I need to convince my wife that midweek alcohol is ok…this inning did not feel good.
The orange people are freaking me out. It’s like a cult on a day trip out of the compound.
That or it’s the Dutch.
You can decide which is worse.
Ichiro’s catch the most exciting thing so far tonight.
Is it a group all wearing dayglo orange baseball caps? If so, it is one of the spring training tour groups– they seen to show up at a game together each year.
I guess Branyan, Griffey and Beltre are healed up since they are all in the lineup.
Any word on Woodward?
I just wasted like twenty minutes trying to figure out whether the Orioles and Blue Jays really play the Mets and Phillies. Dammit, Axtell.
Woodward told Baker he was doing better “he said his groin is feeling better, though not 100 percent. He said he told the coaching staff he could play, but isn’t in tonight’s lineup. Turns out he hurt in leading off first base after getting on early in Sunday’s game.
“The dirt was wet and at one point, I broke for second and kind of slipped,” he said. “That’s when I hurt it.”
Does Toronto still play Washington, since they used to be Montreal?
Hmm, he was trying to pull a Griffey with the bat there.
I see Quiroz was assigned to Tacoma. Not a big deal, but he does provide an emergency replacement.
And RRS was officially assigned to Tacoma. Too bad he didn’t throw better recently, or we would have seen him back in Seattle and Morrow in Tacoma.
Balentein has thrown a lot of bats accidentally…
Rob might want to consider swinging at the balls IN the strike zone.
Well, at least Johnson didn’t hit into a double or triple play. Counting my blessings.
Blue Jays play the Rockies apparently.
henryv I guess it’s a good thing he isn’t likely to hit any relatives of the owner in Seattle.
PS: Dammit, Yuni.
Gaudin is getting a strike zone the size of Ricky Henderson’s ego.
the Blue Jays vs Rockies series must be the macro beer maker rivalry
If Cedeno hits a grand slam here, everyone in the part wins a millions dollars.
At least Cedeno knows what he is good at
the only way Cedeno can get an RBI!
I-CHI-RO! I-CHI-RO! Where’s the chant?
Is the bottom third of this lineup, Johnson-Yuni-Cedeno among the worst you’ve ever seen?
OPS+ of 54-61-11.
The pitcher tried to walk Yuni, but couldn’t. He was successful in coaxing Cedeno to accept a bases loaded walk, though.
That’s a fair ball. Period.
Well, that ump doesn’t deserve to go to the playoffs. That was a huge and obvious f— up.
That chicken at Wendy’s looks freaking good.
Buhner’s triple was really deep into extra… but not 8 or 9.. like 6 or 7 is my guess.
Olson seems to really be getting hit hard — just fortunate to have batters hitting right at the M’s defense.
“We all appreciate it.”
No. We don’t.
Sorry, regarding the rally fries signs.
Is the system slow tonight? Or is it just me?
Crap.
Wow what a shot!
Anyone following the live graph for this game? You can see our win expectancy get cut in half with Yuni’s strikeout. And then Gonzalez’ swing just plummets it into San Diego’s favor (obviously).
I wonder how the graph would look if the first base umpire had been wearing glasses to see Ichiro’s clearly fair ball…
Agh, broken link. Sorry…
Ah the Mariners. Helping us put “fun” in functional alcoholic for over three decades.
Hmm.
wonder what’s left up on the drinks shelf.
What % of games have the M’s scored 5 or more runs?
30%? 20%? This probably isn’t going to go well…
Ugh, hopefully this inning will wake some people up with regards to Rob Johnson. Watching them run all over him was painful to watch . . . catcher ERA be damned, I want someone who will throw someone out every twice in a while.
You don’t run on catchers, generally, you run on pitchers. Some catchers are so bad that you can run wild on them, but most of the factoring of running is on the pitcher.
Rangers trail 7-2 to the juggernaut Diamondbacks. We’re likelier to pick up a game in the standings than to lose one. So drink up!
Note for instance that Felix gets run all over for a few games, but Washburn doesn’t.
Is there some secret reason we don’t pitch around Gonzalez? Just wondering since going right at him as resulted in five straight hits.
There aren’t two players in MLB I wouldn’t trade Cedeno and Yuni for at the moment.
The Mariners have scored 5+ runs in 33.33% of their games (23 of 69). But we already knew they were the lowest scoring team in baseball, so…
I’ve stopped watching and started working again. Did they say who the cultists in orange were?
Remember when we had the bases loaded and no one out?
That was cool.
I’m not into drinking, but I could use some deeper introduction this season to this “fun”ctional alcoholism thing as long as I’m watching the team. Any pointers?
The woman clapping and cheering needs a swift kick to the…well, swift kicks until she has nuts to kick.
OK is it hitters or batters? I always thought it was fine that Dave N called them hitters.
I’m not into drinking, but I could use some deeper introduction this season to this “funâ€ctional alcoholism thing as long as I’m watching the team. Any pointers?
I think the biggest keys are never quite winding up in the hospital, and never quite burning down your house/workplace, no matter how bad the game was.
That and some disposable income.
Well, in the case of the M’s its “observers”.
I think batters would be the more accurate term, as they do actually have a bat while they are at the plate.
Except Wlad. He lost his again.
Wow, booing from M’s fans. How unlike them.
Of course, sometimes one is functionally alcoholic (so much so that no one really uses the term “alcoholic”!) for decades and then, shazam! You have terminal cirrhosis. Happened to my dad, it can happen to you!
Oops, was that a downer?
At least they’re still awake. Usually the folks with season tickets from Bellevue in front of me have finished their sushi and dozed off by now.
well…it is called a pinch hitter and a desgnated hitter…not pinch batter or designated batter. So I am inclined to go with hitter.
Oh Christ. Yuni.
SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Being a fan of the Seattle Mariners carries several risks, including, but not limited to cirrhosis, broken TVs, uncontrollable crying, fear of East Coast teams, and permanent brain damage. Consult a medical professional for help quitting.
I’m out. See you fellow nut jobs and alcoholics tomorrow.
not in the context of this game.
Hm. Would have been nice if there were people on base in front of Junior. What’s that you say, the Mariners don’t have a batting lineup? (Except in front of Junior are Branyan and Beltre… sad.)
Somehow, it’s appropriate that my screen’s gone black on the game. Thank you, FSN, for putting me out of my misery.
Should we call Child Protective Services? It can’t be healthy for that baby to experience this at such a young age.
Bottom of the Mariners lineup=Black Hole
Hey, M-bat! He’ll pull us out of the doldrums!
I see–not on my TV though–that we’ve given up. Batista’s in.
It’s true though… it has been quite a while since our pitchers got blown away. We haven’t given up more than 7 runs in a game since May.
And to think with that Branyan bomb, it would be all tied up if it weren’t for the implosion of Olson and Corky…
Ahh… 9-4. so much better than 9-2.
This whole game has been an epic fail by the Mariners. It’s just embarrassing.
oh, I’m sure they can score 5 more runs here…
Come on, Wlad…
YES!
Here we go!
Ok, if we win, it’s just unfair for the Padres fans. To be beaten by us; it’s like getting beat up by the pudgy kid who throw like a girl (me) in school.
Ok, I know that that Asian Chicken at Wendys tastes like crap, but I still want to try it. Say what you will, but the American marketing companies earn every penny they get paid.
**sigh** Angels just took the lead on the Rockies, 4-3, in the bottom of the 8th inning.
Well, here’s Yuni…have to settle for 9-6. Pray for some action in the 9th.
Effing Yuni Popup Betancourt… I’m tired of you.
Yeah really. I gave up hope after the sac fly. Cause Yuni is an automatic out.
oh, I’m sure they can score 4 more runs here…
Walk-Hit-Homer-Extra innings.
Pinch hitting for Beltre isn’t looking so hot right now, since he is due to hit 4th this inning.
1/3
Well, there is your walk.
I’m liking the patience right here. It inspires a bit of confidence.
ICHIRO WE CAN COUNT ON YOU!!!
Yes! One of those times where Ichiro reminds me how he, and he alone, made me like baseball.
There is your hit. Now for the homer.
2/3
Boom, I should get an infomercial. Call Mr. Cleo and find out your future.
Shame that Beltre is not on deck. Wak dropped the ball on this one..
Unless Beltre had to come out of the game, as he did the other night
Just SEEING three hitters in a row take (or foul off) pitches brings a tear to my eye.
Branyan !@#$%^!
I could’ve had a career as a prognosticator!!!
Don’t look now, but the Rockies have runners on first and second with nobody out.
Even if we lose this game, it is positive that we got into their bullpen and made their closer work for 30 or so pitches.
You are now entering the Twilight Zone ….
Oh, wait, that was the Angels. Moving to the bottom of the 9th now!
Attend the tale of Sweeney Mike!
He hit a ball and took a hike!
Shit, I dunno how to read gameday on MLB.com. Game over in Colorado.
NIIIIICCCCEEEE!!! Sweeney comes through in the clutch. Just think, if we had one more run from the previous inning (if Yuni didnt pop out), the tying run is at 2nd base.
It’s all up to Guti!!!
Come on, Guti. Show me that hidden power of yours!
Just think… if Ichrio!’s hit had been fair, then we would have won by now!…
Oh well. It would’ve been too cruel for the Padres.
Welll, damn. At least they made it interesting.
Bill Krueger: I guess this checklist just…goes to show how disconnected I am with reality.
Really? You admit to that now? Excellent.
It WAS fair… If had been called correctly… Well, we never know what would have been.
Unlucky game, oh well. Junior seems to be finding his swing if his June splits are any indication (269/377/538), which is nice to see. Of course the small sample doesn’t tell us as much as we’d like.
On an ex-mariner note, is anyone noticing Joel Pineiro? Leading the majors in GB% coming into tonight, and throws a CG shutout – 1 strikeout, 3 fly outs, 22 ground outs (one of them a DP). When did this guy steal Brandon Webb’s sinker?
Dave Duncan is a HoF pitching coach, if there is such a thing.
My wife just emailed me that she saw Ken Griffey walking on Olive Street downtown with two of his kids an hour or so ago. I’m sure he’s in a good mood after last night! I told her she should have rolled down the windows and yelled “you’re a bum, Griffey!” Only kidding, of course.