All-Star Game Open Thread
by gondeee
on Jul 15, 2008 7:18 PM EDT
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Chipper Jones is hitting fifth between Pujols and Holliday... not a bad spot.
Brian McCann should get in there at some point -- his third consecutive All-Star game. I wonder what Jeff Francoeur thinks of that. By the way, McCann has already equaled last year's homerun total.
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Is this the kind of production we should expect from McCann on a yearly basis from now on. He is flashing 30+ homer power with the .300 avg. Is this for real? or is he a 20+ power guy.
by gopherbroke on Jul 15, 2008 7:26 PM EDT 0 recs
Yes
i would say he is gonna avg out at around 27 a year, he doesnt have Mike Piazza power, so he isnt a 30+ pr 40+ kinda guy. but he has more power potential than 20 a year. He’ll be around 30 every year , but probably never hit more than 35, which isnt a bad thing. but i think he can definately hit 300 consistently
"We win today, that's two in a row... if we win tomorrow, that's called a winning streak. It has happened before..."
by Swo12bv on
Jul 15, 2008 7:49 PM EDT
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I sense a change in his approach...
maybe it’s confidence that comes from success so far in his young career…maybe it’s urgency to carry a heavier load as a multiple all-star…but for whatever reason Heap is looking ‘go yard’ with at least 1 or 2 swings every AB. Nice result so far eh? Up in homers, and doubles (famous triple), and keeping his BA in tact!
by OntheGo on
Jul 15, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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National League
Hanley Ramirez, ss
Chase Utley, 2b
Lance Berkman, 1b
Albert Pujols, dh
Chipper Jones, 3b
Matt Holiday, rf
Ryan Braun lf,
Kosuke Fukudome, cf
Geovany Soto, c
American League
Ichiro Suzuki, rf
Derek Jeter, ss
Josh Hamilton, cf
Alex Rodriguez, 3b
Manny Ramirez, lf
Milton Bradley, dh
Kevin Youkilis, 1b
Joe Mauer, c
Dustin Pedroia, 2b
And, of course, it’s Ben Sheets vs. Cliff Lee to kick this one off.
- Oh, Bobby. -
by sdp on Jul 15, 2008 7:50 PM EDT 0 recs
Seeing Fukudome
in that lineup pisses me off.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 15, 2008 7:59 PM EDT
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Has anyone ever hit Homers from both sides of the plate in an All-Star Game? Chipper takes Lee deep in the first with Utley, and Berkman on base.
by gopherbroke on Jul 15, 2008 7:53 PM EDT 0 recs
Anybody watching the red carpet dealy?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 15, 2008 7:54 PM EDT 0 recs
BOR-ING
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 15, 2008 7:55 PM EDT
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Well two observations
David Wright—won’t say what I think of him here.
Spike Lee—drunk?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 15, 2008 7:55 PM EDT
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They started drinking
During the celeb softball game.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 15, 2008 7:56 PM EDT
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and wtf is the point of
david duchovny
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 15, 2008 7:57 PM EDT
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X-files is coming out soon. He needs to get back into the public.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 15, 2008 7:58 PM EDT
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...
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 15, 2008 7:59 PM EDT
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Yay
We get FOX commercials for an evening. You know what this calls for?
A VICTORY LAP.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:00 PM EDT 0 recs
how does that work?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 15, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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LOL
At Corey Hart slouching like a stuffed pig while a legend speaks.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:01 PM EDT 0 recs
I love hearing from some of the HOFers...
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 15, 2008 8:01 PM EDT 0 recs
woo-hoo
McCann!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 15, 2008 8:02 PM EDT 0 recs
Never-ending string of Cubs.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 15, 2008 8:03 PM EDT 0 recs
Pujols
All these effing Cubs irritates me.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:03 PM EDT 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
David Wright
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 15, 2008 8:03 PM EDT 0 recs
Damn it
The AL is making us look bad, with their attentiveness and respect.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:04 PM EDT 0 recs
George Brett
A bit better of a motivator than Ernie Banks…No disrespect.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT 0 recs
Varitek
Is like Jeff Francoeur making the squad based on popularity alone.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT 0 recs
or Fukudome.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 15, 2008 8:06 PM EDT
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Francona...
Should tell all the whining AL closers to shove it, and have Joakim Soria go in the 9th.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:07 PM EDT 0 recs
I wonder who's umping
It should be Angel Hernandez, and then he’ll bait Francona into coughing, and toss him, so that Girardi can take over duties as manager of the game.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:12 PM EDT 0 recs
LOL
At having already seen on Nationals fan in the stand and not much of anything else. Cristian Guzman’s got some fans, apparently.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:14 PM EDT 0 recs
WTF
A-Rod decked out in the gay white sneakers like Forrest Gump
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT 0 recs
LOL
At showing the most American thing to do – popping open a Bud.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:24 PM EDT 0 recs
This is the first time I’ve ever seen Francona not wearing a windbreaker, I think.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT 0 recs
Interesting
Derek Jeter has taken the spot of Thierre Henry on the “we own everyone” Gillette Razor spots.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:37 PM EDT 0 recs
8:34 — Big Stein is either weeping or leaking formaldehyde. I can’t tell from here. We’re gonna need a zoom-in.
by bigjoe on Jul 15, 2008 8:53 PM EDT 0 recs
He may not make it to the opening day...
for the new Yankee Stadium
by OntheGo on
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Just to reiterate
The American League sucks.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:53 PM EDT 0 recs
Where's Smoltz's Beard
I want to know Milton Bradley’s best month of doubles.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:54 PM EDT 0 recs
Nice error, Utley.
Kelly Johnson would’ve made that play.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT 0 recs
Nice throw, Soto.
Brian McCann would’ve made that play.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 8:57 PM EDT 0 recs
nice strikeout hamilton. francoeur would have driven him home.
...waitwhat
by bigjoe on Jul 15, 2008 8:58 PM EDT 0 recs
Nice health, Sheets
Mike Hampton would have injured himself by now.
by gondeee on Jul 15, 2008 8:59 PM EDT 0 recs
Manny did that on purpose
Little does he realize that Soto’s replacement is a far, FAR better catcher… and I’m not talking about Russell Martin.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 15, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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Manny doesn’t think enough to be able to do anything on purpose.
by 10-4 on
Jul 15, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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BTW, I just found this blog a few weeks ago. Where has it been all my life. Best Braves coverage on the net.
by davesawyer on Jul 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT 0 recs
When we’re not vigorously debating who has a better ass between Erin Andrews and Jamie Kotsay.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 15, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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I’ll go ahead and weigh in then:
EA has the best ass. But Jamie Kotsay has huge bombs, so that’s a plus.
by davesawyer on
Jul 15, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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Good to know where you stand
Just remember if you want to make bold claims, have facts to back them up. And if you want to toss another woman into the debates, have some pics to back those up too. :-)
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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CHIPPER
To REPRESENT the SUPERIOR league!
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT 0 recs
BTW-i’m not an expert hunter, i have plenty of friends who hunt alot, but i’m pretty sure you’re not gonna attract any deer doing chin-ups. Kinda gotta be quiet. I’m betting Cliff Lee didn’t bag any bucks last winter.
by 10-4 on Jul 15, 2008 9:07 PM EDT 0 recs
alright, i saw our guy do his thing…deadliest catch time since i can’t stay up for the replay cuz of work!
by bigjoe on Jul 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT 0 recs
Pujols
I certainly don’t miss the lame fire graphic that measures any pitch over 95 mph.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT 0 recs
Flip at your own risk...
Do NOT turn it to ABC.. or you might never come back.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT 0 recs
They wouldn't...
...run on Brian McCann…
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 15, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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Dammit Soto sucks. Corky Miller and his superior defensive skills would have gunned him and Jeter down.
by 10-4 on Jul 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT 0 recs
"No hotter hitter in the majors than Dustin Pedroia"
Nice call Joe Buck… I suppose he’s never paid attention to Chipper and his .379 average.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT 0 recs
JUG
Carabba’s commercial on FOX.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 9:21 PM EDT 0 recs
I missed it!
I’m disappointed.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT
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ABC
The girls are kinda cute.
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by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 9:27 PM EDT 0 recs
I SURVIVED A JAPANESE GAME SHOW OPEN THREAD
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by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 9:28 PM EDT 0 recs
I want to see Step Brothers
Like nobody else’s business. That movie looks like it can be the funniest movie in history.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 9:31 PM EDT 0 recs
And that's
An ALL-STAR Vidro.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT 0 recs
Joe Buck = Mute button or change channel to ABC.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT
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The DirecTV commercials...
With T-1000 is the greatest thing ever.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 9:35 PM EDT 0 recs
"Rogers Dome"
Way to get names correct, McCarver. Pujols these guys are sad.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT 0 recs
Hey, did you guys know
That Josh Hamilton was addicted to cocaine? Smoked crack? Man, he is a real American hero
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT 0 recs
He drank too.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 15, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
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PUJOLS
What was Pujols thinking?? And he was safe.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT 0 recs
came off the bag though, I think.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 15, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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It looked like his toe touched the bag before Jeter tagged.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 15, 2008 9:43 PM EDT
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Pujols
Didn’t feel like running?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT 0 recs