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by **Schiltzberg** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:43 pm

Omg, I'm sorry, but George H.W. Bush's ceremonial first pitch was the most pathetic thing I have ever seen.

by **Outer Sparta** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:46 pm

Schiltzberg wrote:Omg, I'm sorry, but George H.W. Bush's ceremonial first pitch was the most pathetic thing I have ever seen.

Apparently, he played first baseman in college, I think.

by **Gim** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:19 pm

Outer Sparta wrote:
Schiltzberg wrote:Omg, I'm sorry, but George H.W. Bush's ceremonial first pitch was the most pathetic thing I have ever seen.

Apparently, he played first baseman in college, I think.

Athletes being Presidents. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

by **Ameriganastan** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:12 pm

Schiltzberg wrote:Omg, I'm sorry, but George H.W. Bush's ceremonial first pitch was the most pathetic thing I have ever seen.

Dude, he's 91 years old.

by **Gim** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:37 pm

Toronto wins. Marco Estrada wins. :bow:

by **Schiltzberg** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:01 pm

Ameriganastan wrote:
Schiltzberg wrote:Omg, I'm sorry, but George H.W. Bush's ceremonial first pitch was the most pathetic thing I have ever seen.

Dude, he's 91 years old.

Yeah, but he was two feet away from the plate and he didn't make it!

by **Gim** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:02 pm

Schiltzberg wrote:
Ameriganastan wrote:Dude, he's 91 years old.

Yeah, but he was two feet away from the plate and he didn't make it!

He obviously doesn't work out, since he is too weak and too old to do so.

by **Idzequitch** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:17 pm

Chase Utley suspended for Games 3 and 4 for his slide into Ruben Tejada.
I'm completely okay with this, in fact, if anything it's still an injustice to the Mets. He purposefully passed by the bag and slid at Tejada. It should have been called interference, it should have been a double play, and the Dodgers should not have had the chance to score those runs. Just because it wasn't called, doesn't mean he shouldn't be disciplined, and I believe the suspension is completely justified.

by **Gim** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:17 pm

Idzequitch wrote:Chase Utley suspended for Games 3 and 4 for his slide into Ruben Tejada.
I'm completely okay with this, in fact, if anything it's still an injustice to the Mets. He purposefully passed by the bag and slid at Tejada. It should have been called interference, it should have been a double play, and the Dodgers should not have had the chance to score those runs. Just because it wasn't called, doesn't mean he shouldn't be disciplined, and I believe the suspension is completely justified.

I wholeheartedly agree. This is a much lighter punishment, because Tejada basically could miss an entire postseason, whereas, Utley may not.

by **Idzequitch** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:18 pm

Schiltzberg wrote:
Ameriganastan wrote:Dude, he's 91 years old.

Yeah, but he was two feet away from the plate and he didn't make it!

Let's see how well you throw at 91. Until then, keep the criticism of feeble old men to yourself.

by **Eastern Equestria** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:21 pm

Schiltzberg wrote:
Ameriganastan wrote:Dude, he's 91 years old.

Yeah, but he was two feet away from the plate and he didn't make it!

Gim wrote:
Schiltzberg wrote:Yeah, but he was two feet away from the plate and he didn't make it!

He obviously doesn't work out, since he is too weak and too old to do so.

What in the fuck were you people expecting from a nonagenarian in a neckbrace and wheelchair?

by **Gim** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:21 pm

Idzequitch wrote:
Schiltzberg wrote:Yeah, but he was two feet away from the plate and he didn't make it!

Let's see how well you throw at 91. Until then, keep the criticism of feeble old men to yourself.

Wait. He can throw at 91 mph?

Oh, you mean, at age 91...my mistake.

by **Schiltzberg** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:49 am

Gim wrote:
Idzequitch wrote:Chase Utley suspended for Games 3 and 4 for his slide into Ruben Tejada.
I'm completely okay with this, in fact, if anything it's still an injustice to the Mets. He purposefully passed by the bag and slid at Tejada. It should have been called interference, it should have been a double play, and the Dodgers should not have had the chance to score those runs. Just because it wasn't called, doesn't mean he shouldn't be disciplined, and I believe the suspension is completely justified.

I wholeheartedly agree. This is a much lighter punishment, because Tejada basically could miss an entire postseason, whereas, Utley may not.

Right! I agree with you both. I still can't believe that they called Utley safe after he didn't touch the base. And what happened to the neighborhood play? Wouldn't it still apply, as Tejada was going for a double play? It really is significant, because not only did that run go on to score, but there was a five-run rally with two outs, which shouldn't have happened.

by **Schiltzberg** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:13 am

I'm a little bit pissed, because I got put on a later shift for work today, and so I won't be able to watch the Cubs game. My shift is 4pm-10pm, and I usually only have to work until 8:00. I will definitely be wearing my pinky ring, though, because Arrieta's pitching.

by **Idzequitch** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 1:45 pm

Key game tonight. Let's see if Arrieta is as invincible as everyone seems to think he is. Fingers crossed that his mortality is on display tonight.

Also, the Cards are finally starting Tommy Pham. It's about time.

by **Sacara** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:27 pm

Idzequitch wrote:Key game tonight. Let's see if Arrieta is as invincible as everyone seems to think he is. Fingers crossed that his mortality is on display tonight.

Also, the Cards are finally starting Tommy Pham. It's about time.

He hit a good homer last time at Busch... but this is Wrigley time.

by **Idzequitch** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:56 pm

Sacara wrote:
Idzequitch wrote:Key game tonight. Let's see if Arrieta is as invincible as everyone seems to think he is. Fingers crossed that his mortality is on display tonight.

Also, the Cards are finally starting Tommy Pham. It's about time.

He hit a good homer last time at Busch... but this is Wrigley time.

Both Holliday and Grichuk are still slowed by injuries, so I don't understand why Pham hasn't started every game in this series. I think he's got the potential to become one of the Cards' best hitters.

by **Pope Joan** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:42 pm

There is no disincentive to keep runners from deliberately targeting defenders and putting them out of the postseason (and potentially out of their careers). This happened twice to the Pirates very near the end of the season, and MLB shrugged with indifference.

I hate these thugs, and wish some local DA would charge them with aggravated assault.

by **Outer Sparta** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:15 pm

Gim wrote:
Outer Sparta wrote:Apparently, he played first baseman in college, I think.

Athletes being Presidents. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Confirmation: he actually played first baseman in college. Capitan as well on the 48 Yale team.

by **Idzequitch** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:20 pm

This just in: Arrieta is human.
2-1 Cardinals in the 4th.

by **Outer Sparta** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:25 pm

Idzequitch wrote:This just in: Arrieta is human.
2-1 Cardinals in the 4th.

Someone can finally text Jake Arrieta without getting a K response every time? Who was it?

Edit: Starlin Castro: I got your back Arrieta! (homers)
Addison Russel: Here's something else, a triple!
J Arrieta: thx
Wacha: Oh crud…

by **Pope Joan** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:39 pm

Utley should be taken into a back alley and given a thorough beating. The hell with all this due process nonsense.

by **Outer Sparta** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:25 pm

Jays win 8-4 to force game 5.

by **Kaboomlandia** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:26 pm

Outer Sparta wrote:Jays win 8-4 to force game 5.

Whoo!

by **Outer Sparta** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:28 pm

Kaboomlandia wrote:
Outer Sparta wrote:Jays win 8-4 to force game 5.

Whoo!

Come on, take it once and for all!

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