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Tampa Bay Rays at Seattle Mariners, Aug 9, 2008 10:10 PM EDT


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Matt Garza 9-7 21 21 2 1 0 0 129.0 119 58 53 13 40 84 3.70 1.23

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 - Ryan Rowland-Smith 37 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 25 42 0 0 .000 .000 .000

Between Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith, how many kangaroos do you think they've seen?

Also, happy birthday to SRQMan.

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SRQMan's birthday? Blumpkin's for everyone!

Just want to make sure everyone has a chance to read this outstanding refutal to all the BJ Upton lovers, as it just fell off the front page.

I swear, if this is another sockpuppet I’ll be so very disappointed.

by RATW on Aug 9, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The reason B.J. Upton walks alot:

“cause he takes a lot of 3rd strikes that are balls….”

WHY.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 9, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From what I hear

jp howell thinks he should have been an all star too. are you kidding me. oh and he is rubbing off on balfour and average player with a fastball but he doesn’t throw it all the time. he needs to work harder like eric gagne and papelbon and throw the right pitch. I guarantee they are jealous of Troy P. for getting all the saves on any other team they are just average relievers and not clutch like Miller.

by GomesSweetGomes on Aug 9, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Blumpkins today are provided by

Patrick L. Kennedy.

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MVP

WD! How good does number 28 look back in a Bucs uni?

For real real MVP: THIS. IS. GARZA

by rglass44 on Aug 9, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Michael Clayton looks slimmer

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He actually looked athletic again on that catch

I had read that he slimmed down. We’ll see…

by rglass44 on Aug 9, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Iwamura, 2b
Upton, cf
Crawford, lf
Pena, 1b
Bartlett, dh
Zobrist, ss
Aybar, 3b
Navarro, c
Gross, rf
Garza, p

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tim from Sydney (hey mate!!) mentioned Grant Balfour (Tampa Devil Rays) who was sent to Triple-A: Funny you mention that because he was one of the first people I spoke to. He and I are great friends and I have always looked up to him. He had some great insight on what he went through and how he dealt with it, I think his numbers prove how strong-minded he is.

http://www.prolebrity.com/back-to-the-bigs/

RRS

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 9, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rocco

Any reason we can’t get Rocco an AB tonight?

by BOHICA_ALEast on Aug 9, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good reason

I just got home and I see we have Barty as our #5 hitter. Please come back, Longo.

by joeybw on Aug 9, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guzman, Zobrist, Davis, Price, Birkins, Dohmann, Fernandez, Talbot,

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just don't think Davis sees the majors til 2009

I am happy he is finally seeing AAA. He seems to pitch to DiFelice every time, I hope he knows he wont be doing that in the majors

by joeybw on Aug 9, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Niemman = Injuries = Do we want him for another month of pitching?

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoops, forgot him

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeremy "J-Money da King" Beckham?

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OR DOES IT????

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

THIS

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless we make another cool trade

or spend money on a cool FA

He could fight for the DH spot….

by joeybw on Aug 9, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aki Knock-i!

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AKI KNOCK

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

STOP HITTING OUR PLAYERS!

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for some fisticuffs tomorrow

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, Bernie Mac died today

And I don’t have a joke.

Not sure I’ll want to use one either. He died of shitty luck. Who the hell dies of pnumonia these days?

by kericr on Aug 9, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nah he got up and walked

thank god.

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His amazing smile could have been gone forever...

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This won't end well.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no

dolphins fan….. maybe

by UFfitz56 on Aug 9, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this game sucks

it needs to take a quick turn

by joeybw on Aug 9, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this will be a long game...

but at least a got a bottle of black label to entertain me

by UFfitz56 on Aug 9, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There is a dude on this site named

OrlandoRays….

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good enough

and less pitches… cmon One more out.

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone see barry bonds in the giants ceremony for their past outfielders?

he said that im not retired and was calling out joe torre say torre i beat you before ill beat you again, i was glad to see him go there, but he deserves to play this year but we have all gone over that.

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ya but barry didnt retire he is almost being forced to not play this year

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

barry for 100k would definetly be worth it

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he said he would play for the minimum and thats about the porported amount for the rest of this season

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

media circus? that shit is so overrated!

its worth a world series ring

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You don't know the clubhouse atmosphere at all nor do you know how Bonds would fit in.

For all the dirt thrown on Barry only one teammate has ever had a huge issue with him, and that was Kent.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 9, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not about whether he will or not be a Ray. I've said he won't.

The point is you keep spewing bullshit about who would and would not fit in this clubhouse without basis. Unless 1) You’re in that clubhouse daily or 2) You know that player then don’t judge how he fits.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 9, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dude shut up

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't tell you off.

I told you that your statements were bullshit conjectures at best.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 9, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we didnt tell you off!

we were bringing up points in why we wants bonds, where did we say anything about u?

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'mreally not sure what kind of GOD you think you are, but I do notice every time you have anissue with someone you give them a peice of your mind...

And this wouldnt be the first time you havethumped your chest about you beinga big dog on this site…way not cool

by Rays Rule on Aug 9, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

rj i guess we cant talk about y we want bonds anymore it affends some people i guess

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not true, I have no problem with debate. It's just uncalled for when the admin of this site get all pissy when things someone disagrees with him

And RJ – you did just say “Telling an admin to piss of generally isn’t smart. ”. What am I supposed to read from that?

by Rays Rule on Aug 9, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That this isn't a fucking democracy.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No shit, more like communism

People should vote on who leads this site

by Rays Rule on Aug 9, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

/sarcasm

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This isn't a democracy...It's not everyone's site. It's RJ's/PLK's site.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or that.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's the name on the contract

Much like me with BTB. I just co-run it.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 9, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we vote for someone to be kicked off?

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, who runs SB Nation?

How were you given your current title?

by Rays Rule on Aug 9, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

By being a decent writer

Who took this site from 500 visits a day to 2,300 within two years while being featured on THT, BP, and other sites?

Seriously, are you really going to complain about front page content?

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 9, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YOU'RE WORSE THAN HITLER/

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually RJ, the team's success generate a majority of your hits.

And I’m not one to complain, but this isn’t the first dust up I’ve had with you. Your off the cuff comments aren’t appreciated. I just would hope in the future you you are a little more aware of other people’s feelings and concerns like you are of your own.

by Rays Rule on Aug 9, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry if I hurt your feelings.

I was not personally attacking you, I am however tired of the bullshit perception surrounding Bonds.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 9, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol watch you wake up later and the rays are winning 6-5

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol...i hope so. OOhhh...I found some Too Kill Ya

I may not make it through the game. Anyways, sorry guys…no reason to bust balls

by Rays Rule on Aug 9, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think your confusing communism with totalitarianism...

Communism is an economic system. You can have a communist economy that is lead by a democratically elected leader. I know it’s hard to grasp that Capitalism (Consumerism) and Democracy are not one in the same.

by rglass44 on Aug 9, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

its worth a try, the rays players in st said they would welcome him

hmm look at the giants this year, aaron rowand of the giants became the first giant to hit 10 HRs this year about a week ago, their lineup is pathetic without him

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-0 already

Someone tell Garza he is facing the Mariners

by joeybw on Aug 9, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow this is a joke

wtf is wrong with Garza

last time he had bad control but this time he is just complete trash

Carlos Silva did better

by joeybw on Aug 9, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What a fun game, runs!

You can run, but you can't hide! Unless it's in this general area over here. Blindspot.

by PhilKenSebben on Aug 9, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Box'd because the M's suck.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I forgot my box cutter

You can run, but you can't hide! Unless it's in this general area over here. Blindspot.

by PhilKenSebben on Aug 9, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how long does RRS usually go?

I know he played most of the year as a reliever so I am hoping his hook is short.

by joeybw on Aug 9, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Blessed be the name of

Gabe Gross…

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GG is so clutch.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TRAP. TRAP. TRAP.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

happy bday srqman! how old are you now?

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

19

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and thanks for the b-day wishes.

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the rays arent giving you too much of a present right now

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am kinda used to it....

it is ok I had a good day and technically they won last night on my b-day.

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

me too

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well thats 1

lets get 3 more and have Garza remove his head from his ass

by joeybw on Aug 9, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

actually 4

I thought it was 4-1

by joeybw on Aug 9, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CC IS STILL A FAST MAN

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i still havent given up on this game yet

as long as garza stops doing his gary glover impression

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how long can go RRS go?

He is at almost 50 pitches and has spent most of the year as a RP

by joeybw on Aug 9, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CAN WE PLEASE STOP PLAYING SHITTY TEAMS ON THE ROAD IN 4 GAME SERIES.

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Carl!

He is just a hustler he forgets to think!

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Aug 9, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MVP: Rain

I only have to see this on gameday

by joeybw on Aug 9, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOSE THAN WASHBURN

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Worse*

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 9, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i though that we got rid of glover? oh wait he has skinned matt garza to find his way back onto the mound

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, Garza is throwing BP

He’s pitching like Carlos Silva tonight, he can’t beat last place teams!!

by sofladude77 on Aug 9, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the rays cant beat last place teams that much this year

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement. BJ UPTON IS NOT LAZY! ! ! Gabe Gross=caption clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 9, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs