8/26: TOR (67-63) @ RAYS (79-50)
Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays, Aug 26, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
We now can use jumps for GDTs!
(Written by R.J., not STP...)
When I was in high school being a Rays fan was less about being cool and more about being rebellious. I should clarify; rebellious in the sense that it was unique, like a unibrow. One event that stands out in my mind comes when I was dating a girl named Katie. She wasn't the biggest of Rays fans, but more than most because she didn't like baseball one bit. We were an odd couple, to say the least, but she understood that I had needs she simply could not satisfy.
We dated for about a month before that faithful night. It was the weekend before homecoming and a friend of mine was holding a party. Katie and I agreed to meet up there because I wanted to see the end of the Rays and Yankees game before arriving. The game lasted longer than I had anticipated and when I arrived Katie was nowhere to be found, at least until I went upstairs where she was cornered by a guy.
His hands all over her, much to her dismay, as she attempted to wiggle away from him while telling him to leave her alone. I rushed over and pulled him off. He immediately looked down at my shirt which featured the Rays insignia (these were the days of green) and decided to comment "She has low standards if she's willing to date a Rays fan."
I could not believe this guy was brave as to insult something I cherished that much right in front of me. I figured he would not be so daring as to say it twice. I asked him what it was he said. He repeated. I flew off the handle and grabbed him by his popped collar, throwing him against a wall.
"If you ever and I do mean ever say something like that again I will put you through this wall. The Rays will be good before you know it."
At this point he had a bewildered look on his face. "What about her?" he asked.
"Same for her, she knows her place."
By now most of the party had gathered around to see a fight or something, but much to their disappointment nothing happened publicly. Although the night did end in heartache for me as the Rays lost.
And Katie dumped me.
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i really wish tRA was presented on the ERA scale: tERA
although you can just subtract .30 runs from tRA.
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Not as obvious as if it said Patrick L. Kennedy
for multiple reasons.
1. He isn’t funny
2. He doesn’t have a girlfriend or likes girls.
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BELIEVE in 08!
I'm not even sure that makes sense, Mayor McCheese.
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 26, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Pat
Kissed a girl and he liked it
www.outsperswing.com
by Tommy Rancel on Aug 26, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
My cousin is still single...
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Pineapple Express?
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BELIEVE in 08!
So dose Snoop Dogg and look how successful that guy is.
I mean really.
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Aug 26, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
It accomplished in making you actually post on the site!!!!!
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I found this to be telling
From a Wake grad that works for the Durham Bulls and posts on the Wake Forest Message Board that may be the only place on the internet more than here, when some jackass that supposedly played ball against BJ in HS he responded w/ this (longest sentence ever):
BJ doesn’t have a bad attitude. I didn’t play on any team with him when he was 8 or whatever, but I did work with the guy for 3 years.
Very enjoyable to be around actually. Good person, good family, good work ethic. Would take ground balls at 9am.
I heard Pat likes girls.
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I heard Pete Rose was reinstated
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by Tommy Rancel on Aug 26, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
San Antonio Rays are in last place in the AL West
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Enough shannanigans!
I think Shields is going to do really well this game! Go Rays!

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The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Aug 26, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions
Actual pictures of DraysBay game watching party:
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions
Don't feel bad RJ, Katie is a slut.
You’ll lose your virginity to someone who deserves it!
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions
When will Pat lose his?
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Not if your class is offended by horrible unfunny image macros
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Easy rule of thumb:
Image Macros are not and have never been funny
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
-heater
JAYS
Inglett, 2b
Scutaro, 3b
Rios, rf
Wells. cf
Lind, lf
Overbay, 1b
Stairs, dh
Barajas, c
McDonald, ss
Halladay, p
RAYS
Iwamura, 2b
Upton, cf
Pena, 1b
Floyd, dh
Aybar, 3b
Hinske, lf
Navarro, c
Gross, rf
Bartlett, ss
Shields, p
9 = 8
-heater again
Also, there is a report on the Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Journal website that top draft pick SS Tim Beckham has been promoted from rookie-level Princeton (W. Va.) to short-season Class A Hudson Valley and will join the Renegades on Wednesday. Beckham hit .243 in 46 games with two homers and 14 RBIs.
9 = 8
Is there a difference in length of season? Doesn't seem like a merrit based promotion, so much as wanting to get him more playing time
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
So the E60 thing on the Rays is starting right now
Sequence of Events:
Everybody watches the game on TV, attendance is the typical 17k home crowd, nobody watches this.
ESPN sees low ratings for this show
ESPN broadcasts that this area doesn’t care about this team because nobody watched their special and nobody watched the game.
Oh, well no.
I’m just saying that I wish they wouldn’t broadcast this at 7 because I want to see it.
CC: I dunno what a qualatative analysis is. I is just a baseball playa
Seriously, can you sound any less ignorant? He talks like he’s got bell’s palsy.
ha, sternberg just said he came up with "free parking" after landing on 'free parking" while playing monopoly with his kids
9 = 8
Evidently, he's going to run a widget factory next
After that: Bar exam hypothetical.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
MLB.com headline:
“Rays put their Shields up against Jay’s Halladay”
SO NERDY
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
Btw, my keyboard is broken,so on screen keyboard gdt FTW
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
I feel ya buddy...
I spilled beer on my laptop over a year ago… obviously i’ve gotten a usb keyboard since then, but still…
I know what you’re going through.
This is probably a stupit thought, but im not the only one that thought this..
Do you guys think Umps shaft our team because of BJ’s perceived lazyness?
okay, fuck this, ill write the gdt later, no gdt for me
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Go to Target
Wal Mart is for white trash.
by putupyourDUKES on Aug 26, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a fucking keyboard
There is no difference. They’re both made by the same chinese kids. And Target will charge you $15.
Actually the prices are about the same, except
Target pays their employees.
by putupyourDUKES on Aug 26, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
You really honestly should do some research as to how much these companies pay their employees
You’ll come back suprised.
I have
They don’t let them go FT to keep from giving them benefits. That is not all, but I don’t wanna talk about my Wal-Mart hatred, right now.
I won't draw this out with you
I won’t disagree that Walmart is worse than Target at how they treat their employees, but I don’t like it when people villianize walmart while heroically standing up for Target. Target is better. Barely.
You wanna buy stuff from a company that truely treats their employees well? then shop at CostCo.
I don't shop at any of them
I’m single, so it doesn’t make sense.
The thing about Wal-mart, though, is their hiring practices and the fact that they are telling their people that if they vote for Obama they will lose their jobs.
Source?
And I mean a company-wide memo, not some bullshit article with one store’s manager talking out his or her ass.
I heard it on NPR
The WSJ broke it. Not exactly a bastion of liberal ideals. Link
You really honestly should do some research as to how much these companies pay their employees
Yanks will win the east
History shows that they will.
by putupyourDUKES on Aug 26, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell if I know
I’m just parroting what retard yankee fans say.
by putupyourDUKES on Aug 26, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It's been in baseball.
People just ignore it because they think teams like the A’s, Padres, Indians, and company are flukes.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
It makes football watchable
The last thing I want is to watch a sport where only 5 teams have a chance every year.
Then I would watch college football.
by putupyourDUKES on Aug 26, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't think of a worst case scenario
Than the Yanks acquiring two of Sabathia, Sheets, Burnett, and Halladay. I can’t imagine they wouldn’t give up Hughes, Kennedy, Horne, Cano, Jackson, and whoever else the Jays wanted.
I think this will happen
Because hughes kennedy and cano are garbage
by putupyourDUKES on Aug 26, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
They ain't getting Halladay
Toronto won’t trade to them, and not sure about AJ. I’d say they stay away from Sheets and pitch to CC.
Not sure if the Yanks are interested in him then
Lot of wins but miedocre season except when he faces New York
dude can pitch
has all the skills and uses them. a bit unlucky. he’s a true talent 3.50 to 3.75ish ERA guy. can’t sign those very often
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Worst case
Yanks acquire CC + Tex; Joba and Hughes get healthy and reach their potential.
Other than that, it might be tough for them to be a top team year in and year out and still turn a profit.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Getting Tex could put Giambi on the market.
I wonder how much he’d want.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I would hope near minimum.
A lefty that can’t hit a fast ball, and averages .225 oh man.
by putupyourDUKES on Aug 26, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Does San Fransisco still love Bonds?
Yeah, I know he’s not homegrown, but he was there quite long enough.
I think they gave him a standing ovation like two weeks ago.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Not particularly.
Because honestly I don’t buy that most fans would really care about his steroid usage.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
J.P. Peterson said something smart today.
Something like:
“BJ is way too young to give up on. He gets to balls most cf don’t get to. His average is low, but his OBP is high. Don’t boo him. Take the mistakes, but remember the upside. He’s only 23 and in his 1st year in CF”
Who the hell got to that guy?
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
If I were Peterson
I would take the opposite side of Duemig on everything, which means I’d use logic.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Saw him at a bar Saturday afternoon
Boom. Outta Here.
by Ryan Gilliss on Aug 26, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
somehow his bat's still performing at a rate 2.5 wins above average, though.
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Halos should sign Tex
and let K-Rod walk, he is a bit overrated of a closer, not worth the $$$ he will command
Finally getting rid of Tejada
then tying up the team’s finances with another albatross contract, especially when the team is bleeding money right now.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Teixera is better than Tejada
He also is entering his prime. He plays a position that is less susceptible to age poorly. In 5 years Tex will still be very productive.
Seriously, the Orioles don't have the money for Tex
Camden Yards is emptier than the Trop this year. They’re still in the middle of a rebuilding process. I’d put money down that the O’s don’t sign Tex.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
as far as 1B free agents go, Tex is about as good as they get
because he’s such a good fielder
my blog // calling BJ Upton lazy is lazy // past results do not guarantee future performance
after his first few AAA starts, I hope he stays down there for another year or two.
Until he is striking out entire line ups, he needs to learn a new pitch.
by putupyourDUKES on Aug 26, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I would like to see him DFA'd.
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Sign Bonds!
The 'd is completely unneccessary.
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I'm bustin chops today. Ask anyone.
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You mean he scares the shit out of the smaller guys.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I'm 160 lbs, so if you mean elementary school children, then yes.
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Sign Bonds!
DFA him. I'm back on topic.
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I like productive safes better.
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I'm late
How’d the Jays score?
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
Pettite vs. Wake?
Yeah, over
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
BUT THEY'RE GONNA SCORE 1000 RUNS!
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
everyone must be here
because no one is at the game
The Jays are usually one of our lower draws along with the Rangers.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
also E:60 is on so that's probably making a lot of fans stay home
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
It's the reason why they picked a Jays series for Orlando
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
Two best pitchers in the league.
BORING
by putupyourDUKES on Aug 26, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I prefer to go when it is empty
you buy the cheap ticket and jedi mind trick the usher for good seats
by joshinmexico on Aug 26, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Shields w/o control = long night for the pen
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
Not typically. Shields w/o control means he only goes 6.
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Sign Bonds!
NEWS YOU CAN USE!
Drug dealers in apartment next door are complaining to the dominoes delivery guy because of a $1 pineapple surcharge on their shit pizza
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
Fucking stupid ass Hawaiians and their pineapples
Can’t figure out whether they’re American or Japanese.
what kind of neighborhood do you live in?
or do you get free drugs?
by joshinmexico on Aug 26, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I live in a good neighborhood. Drug dealers have money I guess.
They sell vicodin all day. I’m not a customer
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
when Josh stayed with me I made him buy the pizza
untill his signing bonus ran out
by joshinmexico on Aug 26, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
this post pretty much guarantees two runs next inning
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THIS JUST IN
The Yankees suck
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My point is
We’re counting on the Yankees
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It would be nice if they could beat the fucking Redsox here though
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Down by 3...
SCORE RUNZ NAO
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
two out hits win ballgames
there’s not much you can do to improve your chances of two outs hits, though.
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CF camera is so much better. Please use it always.
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Sign Bonds!
I don't know. ESPN did if for all their games for an entire season, then they stopped.
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Sign Bonds!
If they did that's asinine. But pitch f/x is out. We know when they blow a call everytime.
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Not sure what is the better option
Facing Halladay for the whole game or trying to get him out and facing those two nasty lefties.
Getting him out and facing Shawn Camp
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
So...
when will the Blue Jays offense get the memo that they’re the Blue Jays offense? Jesus. They’ve been playing like the damn ’27 Yankees lately.
www.raysbb.com
Yes, we really do have fans.
MLB.TV is politely asking me to visit www.lifechangingbox.com
So guys, who has had the life-changing box in your life?
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
Does not play in the majors
not a help
:(
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Baseball is civilized.
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Sign Bonds!
You realize our fan base consists of people who think B.J. Upton is our worst player, right?
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as they buy tickets and merchandising who cares. Look how many dumbass fans the Red Sux have.
Yes, but the Red Sox core, not the bandwagoners, are some of the best fans around.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
We likely do.
It’s just the stupid ones are usually the loudest.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
That's true for every team
Even the Yanks and Sox
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FAKE
All Red Sox fans are louts from Framingham
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Dwayne Staats tells me that Scutaro can be "pesky"
Least apt. last name ever
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
"Everything that Todd wears has velcro on it"
“For various reasons”
WTF?
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
He has more CG than all but two other teams I believe.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Please refeence my earlier comment
about the Yankees and their ability to suck
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Price is better than a 2/1 K/BB ratio right now.
Davis needs to get some more control before being brought up.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
He still hasn't sold me.
Slightly better K/BB rate, worse HR rate.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Davis is like 2.11, Price 2.
But Price has been better at every other aspect.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Reliever maybe, but not a starter
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
He's a bit underrated.
I don’t see why he can’t be a starter, but I’m not sure it comes with us.
San Diego would be a good fit for him.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
San Diego is a good fit for any AAAA pitcher
(Park factor of like .870)
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know if Niemann is a AAAA pitcher.
I was thinking his HR tendencies.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
i sure hope the rays are as patient with niemann as they were with Ed Jackson...
just look at pelfrey…the mets were very patient with him and he’s turned into one of the best pitchers in the NL.
9 = 8
I'm not sure I see Davis making the team out of spring.
I see our rotation being Kaz/Shields/Garza/Sonny/Price for most of next year.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure what you're basing this on.
Yes, he’s striking more out, but he’s walking more, and his homer rate is up.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Has he been improving steadily or something?
I haven’t been following his progression game-by-game.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Rays Announcing Crew,
STOP SAYING ‘PESKY’
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
Definition of "Fun for Politics Wonks"
Seeing someone only 11 votes over the 50% threshold to avoid a run-off…and knowing the hell to pay if that lead fades.
Also, Bartlett is the new David Eckstein.
by ReasonableDoubt on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
When you send a dude up against chicks, this happens.
by kericr on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If Serena is a dude I would have sex with a dude (her)
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
We'll need that to GET to the PS
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
I'm not sure that ball was inside before it broke.
But he’s got a blind spot there.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
They do it whenever Carlos bats
Boom. Outta Here.
by Ryan Gilliss on Aug 26, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
2 out grand slam in the bottom of the 6th last time we played Doc
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
(same here)
(and I forgot to start Sheets)
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
So I kicked my computer and now my keyboard works,
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
FUN!
A pregnant woman who says that Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dennis Northcutt is the father of her baby has filed a lawsuit against him, claiming that he and people with him beat her up because she wouldn’t have an abortion.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Haha, oh man look at that bitch. She probably didn't do the dishes lol!
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's another one, totally Lol right guys?

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm sure they need photoshop to find a picture of an abused woman
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
So it's 2l8 merged with /cm/ from 4chan?
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
2k, merged with the cute male sub-board of 4chan.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Touche
Amazingly deep gameplay and stats management, also a mode called MLB Life were you make a character and play in the majors (like Road to the Show in MLB 08, except cute) and you get to be friends with players. Here’s my friends list:
*Glover
*Wheeler
*Howell
*Kazmir
Kazmir goes to the movies all the time with me.
Have you gotten into Kazmir's pants yet?
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you for providing me with a new way to black mail you.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
WHen the hell did Life get devalued like that.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Turns out it's only for baby video game systems.
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Does you faggety 360 have the Strong Bad game?
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
I'm gonna ban you next time you iss the sex machine AKA Wii
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
I'm sure they'll update it or something.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
You fail hard.
GTA IV: PC is mine
Dead Rising —→ Wii
Resistence: hahahahaha are you fucking kidding me?
GoW: Pc Version
Vegas 2: TOM CLANCY OMG OVERRATED
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
I'm primarily a PC guy.
So wii is good for what I like
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
I bet Call of Duty 4 looks sweet on your playmobile
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
PC Gaming is for nerds
Wii is for babies
Playstation is too expensive
Xbox 360 is the cool one
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh no
We’re talking about the Wii vs other consoles.
How’s that $600 PC video card holding up for you? You still getting more than 10FPS?
Also, getting games 2 years after everyone else is SOOOOOO cutting edge.
And Vegas 2 is a damn good game if you haven’t played it.
As for Resistance…uh…it’s still PS3’s best game.
Being PS3's best game is like being the least messy abortion.
I’m fine with a $300 Vid Card and decent other shit, thnk u vry much.
Better than sucking Microsoft and Sony’s dick with your silly Second Life knockoffs,
Fuck Vegas 2, I’ll just go play Spore.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
I’m fine with a $300 Vid Card and decent other shit, thnk u vry much.
You forgot the part about spending that much money every year so you can keep playing games.
I can’t defend those awful fucking avatars. I feel like I’m owning a ::shudder:: Wii.
And seriously, you don’t know anything about playing online multiplayer.
PS3 is the best
There is really no question about it. I totally concede that they do not have the best games right now. But you get the most bang for your buck (you don’t need as many add ons as the 360 also). Plus of course BLU RAY.
Ban me. You own a baby videogame system that has nothing but
GAY BABY GAMES
(And you’re gay)
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah yes, the fine art of random porno subthreads.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Right after a domestic violence sub-thread!
Big time class all day up in this bitch
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't John Holmes a fucking legend, you guys?
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Do you think Stephen was there when he injured it?
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
/post large block of text describing sex act between Drew brothers.
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That play has to be made.
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This fellow is like an upgraded version of Miller.
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I am so glad we don't have a right-handed bat who can pinch hit in these scenarios
And then play the outfield.
I believe he's played the field for up to 7 innings, so I think he could handle 3.
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I am so glad he's amongst the lead in walks.
Otherwise his OBP would be shitty.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
One of the ROs should've pinch hit for Gross.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course we couldn't do it
But Upton is just not swinging the bat well at all. Actually very poorly.
I defend him more than most, but...
Did anyone really have confidence that he could drive Bartlett in? Anyone? Hello?
Nope…
He's got a .812 OPS in innings 7-9.
Over .900 ins the middle innings. The first three innings are his worst.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
They're meaningless because they're random.
But your assumption that they need to pinch hit for him late in games is not a good idea either.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
If say we had Hinske on the bench then it would be a good move
It is just the opposite of a late inning defensive replacement.
Depends on the situation.
Upton is your best guy at getting on base, perhaps in a scenario where you need an extra base hit and not a walk, but even then.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
That is why I used the word hit. Aki was on 2nd and a walk wasn’t going to drive him in. Plus there were two strikes.
We needed a HIT in that situation. BJ is just not a good HITTER.
Not our best but close
But we needed a hit. Praying for the pitcher to walk BJ is just not the right move. Having BJ hit is essentially PRAYING for a walk. We might as well put a statue up there and have him not swing and hope for 4 balls. That is what BJ is right now. If MLB pitchers had real talent and were able to throw strikes consistently then BJ would be having an extremely disappointing year. We are just so lucky MLB pitches can’t locate.
I too wish there were 30 other Edwins.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
If we played against Edwin every game
I would propose getting 9 statue BJs to stand there all day and never swing. And of course when you do swing you are so late that you punch it foul with the power of a 3 year old.
It was a scenario where we needed Upton to drive Bartlett in
Preferably with a XBH. BJ just doesn’t really have the potential to do that right now. It is what it is. I’m sure he will one day turn it around and become a mega star, but right now he sucks with the stick.
What just happend? That was a good pitch.
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Actually, looking it up, it means
“you shuffle”
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm an Upton defender
but asides from the walks, he’s been a massive disappointment. Brandon “McClung” League should never strike anyone out on three pitches.
www.raysbb.com
Yes, we really do have fans.
Zero bat speed or he just is starting his swing way too late. I'm guessing he is just starting it late
Why? Noone knows.
Swinging late. Bat speed is absurd.
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Perhaps. He's been working on Henderson a lot lately from what they've been saying.
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Its the eyes I tell you
Can’t hurt to get his vision checked. Seriously you hear of players getting lasik all the time. Of course bloggers here think MLB players are superhuman. lol.
LOL Yeah, we're silly to think players have shit like that checked out.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially when they have millions invested in them.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
RJ you must be living in a cave
There are players all the time that get lasik in the offseason. It happens all the time.
That doesn't mean the organizations shouldn't test this shit.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh?
I’m saying they should be checking their eyes all the freaking time. You are saying it is impossible for a MLB to have eye problems because MLB teams won’t allow them to. That is just an absurd argument.
No.
I’m saying if teams AREN’T checking their eyes then I seriously question the physical methods and records of teams. I would hope our organization would know about something like that all ready.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe they do, maybe they don't
My point is that you hear about players getting offseason lasik all the time in all sports. To think that either BJ Upton is immune or that the Rays are some out of this world organization for which it cannot happen to is just crazy talk. I’m sure the Rays check their players eyes just as much as every other organization does, which is probably say once or twice a year (wow like us normal human beings who also get eye problems). It happens RJ.
It probably isn't the cause of any of this
But to dismiss it as silly is quite foolish
I understand your point.
I’m just saying I sincerely hope an organization, especially this one, would be more on top of something like that. I would expect the Giants for instance to not realize “Oh shit, this guy needs contacts.” Not ours.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope so also
It could also be the case he has contacts but the wrong prescription. Or perhaps he can’t wear them. So maybe they are aware but they can’t sit the guy down to do surgery now. Who knows.
Neither of us are eye doctors so it is pure speculation. I just point to players having eye issues and getting the surgery done in the offseason. I’ve also seen numerous quotes from hitters talking about how they couldn’t see until they got lasik.
Take a look at Denard Span
Obviously he isn’t in the same caliber as BJ so he isn’t getting the same attention. However, he sucked monkey ass in the minors until this last off season he realized he needed lasik. Bingo. Now he is a decent major leaguer.
He's had his moments on defense
but he’s misplayed plenty of balls, too. And he doesn’t lack bat speed at all. His problem is letting the ball get too deep in on him because his bat speed is THAT good. That, and he looks at more strike three calls than any player in history.
www.raysbb.com
Yes, we really do have fans.
And he's made plenty of plays that almost no one else in the league gets to.
But killa is right. His bat speed is insane. It’s why he’s going to be an upper .900 OPS guy for most of his prime.
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HAI GUYS, WE SHOULDN'T USE THE ULTRA ACCURATE PITCHFX SYSTEM FOR BALLS/STRIKES.
HUMAN ERROR IS SO MUCH MORE FUN AND RANDOM THAN REAL TALENT!
I'm a baseball traditionalist
I hate Questec
I hate the DH
I had integration
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you chew, dip, or smoke?
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
"The Yankees are Old"
Duemig is obvious; needs his warm milk and applesauce.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Does a bear shit in the woods?
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Because we're sucking here's pics of some cuties in power pros
again, no homo
Here’s Garza. He has his trademark goatee but I was too slow and didn’t get to capture it ;(

Navi is ADORABLE. He has this little half fro thing for his hair, btu I didnt get it :(

Here’s Kazmir, He’s so dreamy

More kaz goodness:

My character, Jeffrey Cattison, went out to eat with Kazmir. That little punk didn’t pay, and look at his food bill:

FYI, when Google Image Searching for "Gay Baby" one website turns up over and over again.
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
"Be a baby. Be 1337. Regress like a pro."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
So I get $30 back?
Interesting….
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Just what I want in my baseball games, more role-playing elements
I often say, man I like Shenmue, but also baseball. And stuffed animals or something.
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE COMBIND THESE THINGS INTO A VIDEOGAME?!?!?!?!
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats actually one of the things in the game
Getting better items makes you better. For example, Jeffrey has a bench machine so that when he works out with Percival (who is a starter), he gets more breaking ball attributes, and his leather glove adds more top speed.
I like OOTP where Glover doesn't completely blow.
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
Aybar swung really hard there and the ball went no where.
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But they look so good!
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August 17th. The only time he's pitched.
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ALL OUR SUCK
DO BELONG TO THEM
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Typical of most teams I'd say.
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We never really have the "blow-out" wins though.
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Why are we still strategizing down 4 in the ninth?
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Seriously. There better not be furries in my section.
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Nope
Just Trekkies
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Adults who dress in costume outside of Halloween fall under the same category as furries.
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Your baby game lacks
CYBER EGG STADIUM
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
IT ALMOST LOOKS LIKE A SPREADSHEET!!111
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
These graphics were available for the home system at the same time as the NES
Just to put this in perspective.
I'm goin to that game
Not sure what the wristbands are for though. Some group called We the Kings performing
We know
Clay don’t conceive the right way, LOL
by sofladude77 on Aug 26, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Rocky Cherry?
that one too, he pitches for Baltimore
by sofladude77 on Aug 26, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
To hear your voice crack every 2 minutes RJ
It’s dreamy
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
My voice doesn't crack, I crack my voice with my intellectual smack.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN.
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a connection
To have access to the equipment necessary.
All you need is a laptop and a mic. We were going to use it for broadcasting games for the Olympic softball team while playing in FL.
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a software that I can try to find.
I’ll look for the business card tomorrow @ work.
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, what we were working with
Allowed us to broadcast live over an internet connection.
I think it even allowed for video but NOBODY wants to see that.
It embeds everything automatically.
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Does DraysBay do RSS?
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Then there is no problem.
It should be very simple.
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Babe Ruth Porn?
Would that make him the Sultan of Twat?
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Wierd.
Like Jefferson Airplane meets Heart
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Not at all.
This is a really kick-ass tut.
http://radio.about.com/od/podcastin1/a/aa030805a.htm
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by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Who in their right mind would listen to us talk about anything?
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Jay Bradley did it for RaysBB. It was really good. But I'd imagine it's a lot of prep work.
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Who in their right mind would read what we write?
"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson
No one reads what you guys write, they come here hoping imma post
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure I'm the best poster.
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 26, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone needs to make a GIF of a furry being shot in the face
For when we lose.
“For every loss, we must sacrifice a furry.”
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so should i study for the cfa tomorrow or get drunk and go to the game?
this should be an easy choice. i just dunno which answer is the easy one
1 season of winning does not fix 10 years of ineptitude.
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Aug 26, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a good way to start
most important homestand in team history

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