Tampa Bay Rays @ Philadelphia Phillies GameThread, Oct 29, 2008 7:37 PM CDT

THE NIGHTMAN COMETH FOR THE RAYS

As Joe Buck will mention to you 1000 times tonight, the reason the Phils can clinch at home tonight is because their closer only blew one save this year….at the All-Star Game DUN DUN DUNNNNN.

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Oct 27, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OMG IT'S DAYMAN!

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

AKA NIGHTMAN'S MORTAL ENEMY

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 27, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

beautiful.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha i started watching this show

thursday night and watched every episode already haha……

His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing

by Jbasic89 on Oct 27, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i did the same thing 2 weeks ago

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 27, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Im so glad that Im not the only that watches that thing.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 27, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone with a fucked up moral compass watches that show

And judging by the All-Star selection of assholes on this site, 80% of the show’s viewership stems from this blog alone.

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Oct 27, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

who are the all-star starters?

"calling yourself a maverick is a sure sign that you're not one."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 27, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

SSH for starters.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 27, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Clue me in on the show. No idea.

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn old man do we have to inform you about every thing thats on after 9 pm?

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 27, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe.

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are quite goddamn helpful, OG.

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shitcock!

here are full episodes and clips, you have to reg to view them though since its rated MA.

http://www.hulu.com/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 27, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

use sidreel.com

no register necessary

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 27, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"what is going on in here?"

“i never know, man.”

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Oct 27, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Charlie is truly odd.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 27, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the last episode had a brilliant display of his getting ready for bed routine.

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Oct 27, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WU bitches for a new thread and then doesn't even show up

What an all star.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WTF?

Say something worthy of retort and I’m there.

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not a minute late even

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

By the way, "Penultimate" thread might just be accurate, kid. So there.

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by winningugly on Oct 28, 2008 8:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Joe Buck speaks! Commence puking!

God, I love baseball. Just not baseball announcing.

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes and yes

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on Oct 27, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really don't care who wins

lets get to the fricking hot stove league bitches!

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Oct 27, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

like christina kahrl? she's the only one i can think of.

"calling yourself a maverick is a sure sign that you're not one."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 27, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are a communist and a mercenary.

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

can one even be both of those?

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 27, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'll allow it

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on Oct 27, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Excellent.

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

rec'd for nostalgia

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice pick from howard

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on Oct 27, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rays not doing the little things.

Gotta keep running. Like last night, Sonnanstine not going to 2nd and getting the DP costing them the 1st run. Small examples, sure, but they are getting beat by not paying attention to the little things.

Whoosh!

by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

10-2 says there are big things at issue.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The dam broke,

but every other game has been tight.

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd still say that the Longoria-Upton outage is more significant.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and pena.

"calling yourself a maverick is a sure sign that you're not one."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 27, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is it fair to call Hamels a 2-pitch pitcher

by 3E8 on Oct 27, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fastball-Curve-Change?

It’s impressive that he can use the change against the lefties in that lineup without getting beat deep. And the righties for that matter. But I think he consistently gets rated at or near the best changes in the league, so it’s not that big a surprise perhaps?

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you're three fingers through a handle of beam already, aren't you?

"calling yourself a maverick is a sure sign that you're not one."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 27, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know colin.

Someone already is slipping on the glove…

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what the hell in that post would make you think i'd been drinking

i’m writing a paper, so if i sound out of sorts, it’s because i’m trying to pass my intro to lgbtq studies class.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i just figured it was monday in a2.

"calling yourself a maverick is a sure sign that you're not one."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 27, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ha

we’re not the total degenerates you think we are. “damn close to total degenerate” will do nicely thanks.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i suppose i should've known you're not in my league yet.

"calling yourself a maverick is a sure sign that you're not one."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 27, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

phish fans are definitely total degenerates.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thank you for duly respecting your elder.

"calling yourself a maverick is a sure sign that you're not one."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 27, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thank you for teaching me about going too far with degeneracy

the best kind of leader leads by example, i always say.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i don't recall teaching that there is too far. because there isn't. class dismissed.

"calling yourself a maverick is a sure sign that you're not one."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 27, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

large barbeque studies?

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Oct 27, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's what it looked like to me as well.

this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry

by rhythm on Oct 27, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He does have the curve, but he seems to rarely throw it

I’m just trying to think of a more dominant pitcher who throws a higher percentage of just two pitches than Hamels. Santana comes to mind

by 3E8 on Oct 27, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it isn't that rare necessarily

it’s “just” a matter of having two plus pitches that have relatively limited splits, so relievers do this most often. you may have meant amongst starters though? so: sinker pitchers in particular can do this because they throw one pitch so frequently and either a -slider, -change or -slide/change combo shouldn’t yield overly dramatic splits. all but the latter would be two pitch pitchers. otherwise, you’ve got to have some kind of dominant fastball (like Colon back in the day, Schilling for much of his career, The Unit).

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey colin, the post title only reminded me of one thing

Penultimate Fighting

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 27, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"Like finally those two are going to fight"

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kaz is like Javy inthis respect -

every fucking game he gets himself in trouble, and he’s got great stuff. Maddening.

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Love that flying hawaiian!

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 27, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Burrell = Paulie/Thome/GS/AJ.

Station-to-station with 2 outs.

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Just have Price pitch the rest of the game and declare fuck it

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Oct 27, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Longo and Pena got wood! Stop the presses!

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rays may want to be more selective with this strike zone

by 3E8 on Oct 27, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Are the Rays paying some kind of homage to the 2008 White Sox offense on a bad day?

I’m flattered, but jeez.

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Oct 27, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

When's the last time Thome tried to bunt his way on?

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The phillies seem to be the NL version of the palehose with added speed.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 27, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A bit more balance too

And a real lead-off batter, and better defense.

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Oct 27, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Meant just the offense, streaky slugging syle.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 27, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We're really going out with a bang on this season's game threads

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

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by winningugly on Oct 27, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he shot me down. bang bang. i hit the ground. bang bang. that awful sound. bang bang.

my baby shot me down.

...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.

by homesickalien on Oct 27, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nancy sinatra ftw.

"calling yourself a maverick is a sure sign that you're not one."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 27, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cher, actually, nicht war?

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by winningugly on Oct 28, 2008 8:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really hope the Rays' "lack of experience"

doesn’t get played up as a narrative if the Phils close it out.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You know it will.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 27, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

where was that pitch

"winning tacos for America was pretty cool too."

by larry on Oct 27, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Im surprised Kazmir made it through 4 with only two runs allowed.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 27, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good stuff will do a lot for you

the big difference between Hamels and Kazmir is command and control.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 27, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so can philly win if the game is called?

what kind of shit storm would that bring about?

by BustedFlush on Oct 27, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

shut the fuck up, joe buck. you truly are a stupid twit.

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Oct 27, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

They're gonna stop play now

and this game won’t get restarted until 2 AM

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Oct 27, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That wouldn't PO the Philly fans too much

Don't look back because we are going forward!

by Brush Back on Oct 27, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it ain't the 8th yet, beer stays open?

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on Oct 27, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Excellent point!

Don't look back because we are going forward!

by Brush Back on Oct 27, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not for long. time limits, too.

"calling yourself a maverick is a sure sign that you're not one."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 27, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What?! Time limits on how long they can serve beer... I thought it went by innings only.

Don't look back because we are going forward!

by Brush Back on Oct 27, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i wish it were true.

"calling yourself a maverick is a sure sign that you're not one."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 27, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, out east there's usually a time limit

This is def true at Yankees games

by Crede's Crew on Oct 27, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's true at the cell as well.

"calling yourself a maverick is a sure sign that you're not one."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 27, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

does the bullpen bar operate on a different license than the rest of the venue?

i always thought that place should stay open all the time, like the friday’s in miller park

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on Oct 27, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That had to be the slowest play from left... and Upton not ever full out around 3rd

though he did turn it on after the turn

Don't look back because we are going forward!

by Brush Back on Oct 27, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

conditions effected everyone there

Upton couldn’t go full out

neither could burrell, then he didn’t get a great throw off, and the water slowed it down before it got to the plate

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Oct 27, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just seemed like Burrell didn't make much of that

then again… might just be my perspective from watching a certain team and being conditioned to know that no one on it would have been safe, in good conditions, going in on that play.

Don't look back because we are going forward!

by Brush Back on Oct 27, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rain delay - they're lucky no one is watching anyways

Don't look back because we are going forward!

by Brush Back on Oct 27, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

At least this MNF game is pretty good

by Crede's Crew on Oct 27, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

troof

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on Oct 27, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

why not change the rule

and let any world series (or postseason) game affected by weather be continued the next day, even if it’s not tied. seems a little too important to possibly end the series early due to weather. can you imagine if the sox lost a weather-shortened world series? what if it happened in a game 7?

by goods17 on Oct 27, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs