MLB All-Star Game Thoughts......

TLK · 07-13-2004, 07:19 PM

how did five (I think I counted right) Indians make the American League team?.....

SackAttack · 07-13-2004, 07:21 PM

The same way Adrian Beltre hit .315 with 22 HR and 56 RBI in the first half and didn't even merit a spot on the "Final Five" fan balloting for the final All-Star spot.

In other words, people are idiots.

JonInMiddleGA · 07-13-2004, 07:26 PM

I'd probably have more thoughts about the game if I could see it.

Not sure when it began, but it appears that Dish Network is suffering a complete outage of all local channel signals, or at least they are in this area (since I got a "we are currently working to fix reported outtages in your area" msg from the customer svc line.

TLK · 07-13-2004, 07:31 PM

are you kidding me? (they couldn't find anyone else to sing the National Anthem????)

Philliesfan980 · 07-13-2004, 07:32 PM

Why everyone is in love with the American Idle winner is beyond me. That voice just isn't right.

Ryan S · 07-13-2004, 07:32 PM

Oh. My. God.

JeeberD · 07-13-2004, 07:33 PM

Easiest million bucks ever for that dude in the Taco Bell contest. He had a limp noodle for an arm and still managed to get five balls in...

MrBug708 · 07-13-2004, 07:33 PM

Are the Expos THAT bad if Livan is representing them?

vtbub · 07-13-2004, 07:33 PM

A mix of Macy Gray and Denice Williams.

Ouch

MrBug708 · 07-13-2004, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Easiest million bucks ever for that dude in the Taco Bell contest. He had a limp noodle for an arm and still managed to get five balls in...

Nolan Ryan must have thought that he shoulda held out for a better contract back in his days so he wouldn't be Taco Bell spots rooting for some lame guy who got 13 tries to throw a ball as a strike.

Philliesfan980 · 07-13-2004, 07:37 PM

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel just awkward instead of inspired when they see Ali come out to events like this? It was emotional the first time (olympics), but now its just not the same.

Also.. his Son is BIG for 13. He's got middle linebacker written all over him.

vtbub · 07-13-2004, 07:49 PM

Nice triple by I-Rod

CraigSca · 07-13-2004, 07:52 PM

Who's this Roger Clemens guy? He stinks!

MrBug708 · 07-13-2004, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigSca

Who's this Roger Clemens guy? He stinks!

Maybe Randy Johnson should have started.....

Ksyrup · 07-13-2004, 07:53 PM

OK, I'm starting to think the joke about Piazza playing Crash Davis and tipping Clemens' pitches to the hitters as revenge is looking more and more realistic...

Man, wouldn't that be funny?

MrBug708 · 07-13-2004, 07:57 PM

No wonder the Astros aren't in first, they all blow....

TLK · 07-13-2004, 07:59 PM

can they take Clemens out in the first inning?

MrBug708 · 07-13-2004, 07:59 PM

Heh....Rocket blows....

Fouts · 07-13-2004, 08:01 PM

I could hit a homer in that park, what a joke.

digamma · 07-13-2004, 08:02 PM

Clemens just pitched for the cycle.

In the first inning.

JeeberD · 07-13-2004, 08:02 PM

Philliesfan980 · 07-13-2004, 08:04 PM

Thanks Clemens, if the slight chance the Phillies get to the WS, I'll have you to blame.

CraigSca · 07-13-2004, 08:04 PM

As an O's fan, I have to ask why Roger Clemens was doing his best Sidney Ponson impression? Was he traded to the Orioles without my knowledge?

Fouts · 07-13-2004, 08:09 PM

haha, check the bat.

sterlingice · 07-13-2004, 08:31 PM

Dear God! Kill that baseball! It's like a baseball version of Clippy from MS Office.

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Maybe Randy Johnson should have started.....

How about Jason Schmidt who really deserved to start?

SI

kingfc22 · 07-13-2004, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

How about Jason Schmidt who really deserved to start?

SI

Beat me to it. The whole it's in Houston and the fact that he pitched on Sunday played into that decision. But Schmidt is the best in the NL right now.

Ksyrup · 07-13-2004, 08:41 PM

Schmidt threw 127 pitches Sunday. Doubtful he would have started anyway.

Ksyrup · 07-13-2004, 08:41 PM

I'm shocked that I didn't hear the name Atlee Hammaker during Clemens' stint on the mound...

kingfc22 · 07-13-2004, 08:46 PM

Bonds doesn't even get a strike in the All-Star game. What a joke.

Tekneek · 07-13-2004, 08:46 PM

I guess you guys aren't having a problem with the stupid computer-generated advertisements behind home plate? On my TV it makes the pitcher's upper body look like it is computer generated as well...especially when the white Bank of America slate is up.

Not every pitcher is actually tall enough to get that affect, but it is happening for the catcher and umpire too. Money talks, screw the fans who might actually want it to look like a real baseball game and not an Xbox baseball game...

kingfc22 · 07-13-2004, 09:16 PM

ENOUGH of the Clemens tributes. Didn't he have the whole year last season as a going away tribute?

LastWhiteSoxFanStanding · 07-13-2004, 09:17 PM

Do the tribute before the game. Do it after. Not during.

Wouldn't it be great if clemens just punched selig in the face right now?

JonInMiddleGA · 07-13-2004, 09:17 PM

The Commissioner's Historic Tribute Award (or whatever the heck he said) ?

WTF is that? The 8th such award presented? Off-hand, I don't think I've ever heard of it.

stevew · 07-13-2004, 09:18 PM

Clemens should pick up the plaque, hit Selig over the head with it, then rip off his Astros jersey and reveal his NWO shirt.

JeeberD · 07-13-2004, 09:19 PM

I need more beer...

kingfc22 · 07-13-2004, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LastWhiteSoxFanStanding

Do the tribute before the game. Do it after. Not during.

But this time it counts.

What a bunch of bull.

TLK · 07-13-2004, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

I need more beer...

yes.... me too.... but I need to be at work at 7am.... so I think I'll cut back....

MikeVic · 07-13-2004, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Clemens should pick up the plaque, hit Selig over the head with it, then rip off his Astros jersey and reveal his NWO shirt.

I second that motion.

bbor · 07-13-2004, 09:43 PM

How were the Hip?They sang the Canadian national anthem.

JeeberD · 07-13-2004, 09:44 PM

There's a Canadian national anthem?

stevew · 07-13-2004, 09:49 PM

Im tired of the ever stretching of the Star Spangled Banner. Its getting turned into a long ass ballad.

stevew · 07-13-2004, 10:02 PM

How many HotDogs has Studdard had already. Im putting the Over/under at 7.

Tasan · 07-13-2004, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

There's a Canadian national anthem?

The star spangled banner?

Oh wait, they aren't states, yet...

Maple Leafs · 07-13-2004, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

There's a Canadian national anthem?

You thought it was the NHL's marketing jingle, didn't you?

bbor · 07-13-2004, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

There's a Canadian national anthem?

It's the song they play when your marines carry our flag upside down

vtbub · 07-13-2004, 10:34 PM

A flag doing what now?

I thought we annexed you back in 1867.

hukarez · 07-13-2004, 10:34 PM

Has anyone ever gotten injured during an All Star game?

vtbub · 07-13-2004, 10:36 PM

Dizzy Dean broke his foot back in the 30's and was never the same pitcher.

JeeberD · 07-13-2004, 10:37 PM

Didn't Hoyt Wilhelm tweak his ankle or something during an All-Star game and it make him change his pitching motion so much that he would up ruining his shoulder?

Edit: I must have been thinking about what bub just mentioned...

stevew · 07-13-2004, 10:37 PM

Pete rose ended roy fosse's career

07-13-2004, 07:31 PM	#4
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	are you kidding me? (they couldn't find anyone else to sing the National Anthem????) Last edited by TLK : 07-13-2004 at 07:32 PM.

07-13-2004, 07:33 PM	#7
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Easiest million bucks ever for that dude in the Taco Bell contest. He had a limp noodle for an arm and still managed to get five balls in... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-13-2004, 07:33 PM	#9
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	A mix of Macy Gray and Denice Williams. Ouch __________________

07-13-2004, 07:37 PM	#11
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	Is it just me, or does anyone else feel just awkward instead of inspired when they see Ali come out to events like this? It was emotional the first time (olympics), but now its just not the same. Also.. his Son is BIG for 13. He's got middle linebacker written all over him. Last edited by Philliesfan980 : 07-13-2004 at 07:38 PM.

07-13-2004, 07:49 PM	#12
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	Nice triple by I-Rod __________________

07-13-2004, 07:21 PM	#2
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	The same way Adrian Beltre hit .315 with 22 HR and 56 RBI in the first half and didn't even merit a spot on the "Final Five" fan balloting for the final All-Star spot. In other words, people are idiots.

07-13-2004, 07:26 PM	#3
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	I'd probably have more thoughts about the game if I could see it. Not sure when it began, but it appears that Dish Network is suffering a complete outage of all local channel signals, or at least they are in this area (since I got a "we are currently working to fix reported outtages in your area" msg from the customer svc line.

07-13-2004, 07:32 PM	#5
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	Why everyone is in love with the American Idle winner is beyond me. That voice just isn't right.

07-13-2004, 07:32 PM	#6
Ryan S Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London, England	Oh. My. God.

07-13-2004, 07:33 PM	#8
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Are the Expos THAT bad if Livan is representing them?

07-13-2004, 07:52 PM	#13
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Who's this Roger Clemens guy? He stinks!

07-13-2004, 07:53 PM	#15
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	OK, I'm starting to think the joke about Piazza playing Crash Davis and tipping Clemens' pitches to the hitters as revenge is looking more and more realistic... Man, wouldn't that be funny? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-13-2004, 07:57 PM	#16
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	No wonder the Astros aren't in first, they all blow....

07-13-2004, 07:59 PM	#17
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	can they take Clemens out in the first inning?

07-13-2004, 08:01 PM	#19
Fouts College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California	I could hit a homer in that park, what a joke.

07-13-2004, 08:02 PM	#20
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Clemens just pitched for the cycle. In the first inning.

07-13-2004, 08:02 PM	#21
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	__________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-13-2004, 08:04 PM	#22
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	Thanks Clemens, if the slight chance the Phillies get to the WS, I'll have you to blame.

07-13-2004, 08:09 PM	#24
Fouts College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California	haha, check the bat.

07-13-2004, 08:41 PM	#27
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Schmidt threw 127 pitches Sunday. Doubtful he would have started anyway. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-13-2004, 08:46 PM	#29
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Bonds doesn't even get a strike in the All-Star game. What a joke. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

07-13-2004, 08:46 PM	#30
Tekneek Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA	I guess you guys aren't having a problem with the stupid computer-generated advertisements behind home plate? On my TV it makes the pitcher's upper body look like it is computer generated as well...especially when the white Bank of America slate is up. Not every pitcher is actually tall enough to get that affect, but it is happening for the catcher and umpire too. Money talks, screw the fans who might actually want it to look like a real baseball game and not an Xbox baseball game... Last edited by Tekneek : 07-13-2004 at 08:55 PM.

07-13-2004, 09:16 PM	#31
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	ENOUGH of the Clemens tributes. Didn't he have the whole year last season as a going away tribute? __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

07-13-2004, 09:17 PM	#32
LastWhiteSoxFanStanding College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003	Do the tribute before the game. Do it after. Not during. Wouldn't it be great if clemens just punched selig in the face right now?

07-13-2004, 09:18 PM	#34
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Clemens should pick up the plaque, hit Selig over the head with it, then rip off his Astros jersey and reveal his NWO shirt.

07-13-2004, 09:19 PM	#35
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I need more beer... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-13-2004, 09:43 PM	#39
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	How were the Hip?They sang the Canadian national anthem. __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

07-13-2004, 09:44 PM	#40
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	There's a Canadian national anthem? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-13-2004, 09:49 PM	#41
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Im tired of the ever stretching of the Star Spangled Banner. Its getting turned into a long ass ballad. Last edited by stevew : 07-13-2004 at 09:49 PM.

07-13-2004, 10:02 PM	#42
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	How many HotDogs has Studdard had already. Im putting the Over/under at 7.

07-13-2004, 10:34 PM	#46
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	A flag doing what now? I thought we annexed you back in 1867. __________________

07-13-2004, 10:34 PM	#47
hukarez College Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chula Vista, CA	Has anyone ever gotten injured during an All Star game? __________________ ...what we have here is a man who looks like Tarzan, but fights like Jane! My VG collection \| Xbox 360 Gamertag: ManThol \| PS3 Network ID: hukarez Doce Pares International - San Diego Council Filipino Martial Arts Digest tweet tweet twitter

07-13-2004, 10:36 PM	#48
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	Dizzy Dean broke his foot back in the 30's and was never the same pitcher. __________________

07-13-2004, 10:37 PM	#49
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Didn't Hoyt Wilhelm tweak his ankle or something during an All-Star game and it make him change his pitching motion so much that he would up ruining his shoulder? Edit: I must have been thinking about what bub just mentioned... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO Last edited by JeeberD : 07-13-2004 at 10:37 PM.

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