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  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    norm wrote:
    Phillies Season-Ticket Holder Stuck With Goddamn Joe Blanton Game Again
    May 4, 2011

    PHILADELPHIA—Philadelphia Phillies fan Rick Kirkland was disappointed to learn Friday that his season-ticket package had once again dealt him a game started by the fifth man in the team’s rotation, Joe Blanton. “Four of five starters are All-Stars, and we get the shitty one again?” said Kirkland, who has had to endure the mediocre Blanton the past eight times he has taken his family to the ballpark. “Do you have any idea what it costs to go to these games? If I wanted my kid to see a guy who will be totally forgotten in a few years struggle to locate an 89-mile-per-hour fastball, I could take him to a college game, for fuck’s sake.” Kirkland did express some hope a rainout might alter the rotation schedule, but when asked about the scenario, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel confirmed he would still start Blanton just to spite the ticket holder.

    I can't tell if this is real or fake. Definitely believable
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    The Fixer wrote:
    norm wrote:
    Phillies Season-Ticket Holder Stuck With Goddamn Joe Blanton Game Again
    May 4, 2011

    PHILADELPHIA—Philadelphia Phillies fan Rick Kirkland was disappointed to learn Friday that his season-ticket package had once again dealt him a game started by the fifth man in the team’s rotation, Joe Blanton. “Four of five starters are All-Stars, and we get the shitty one again?” said Kirkland, who has had to endure the mediocre Blanton the past eight times he has taken his family to the ballpark. “Do you have any idea what it costs to go to these games? If I wanted my kid to see a guy who will be totally forgotten in a few years struggle to locate an 89-mile-per-hour fastball, I could take him to a college game, for fuck’s sake.” Kirkland did express some hope a rainout might alter the rotation schedule, but when asked about the scenario, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel confirmed he would still start Blanton just to spite the ticket holder.

    I can't tell if this is real or fake. Definitely believable

    click the link ;)
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,597
    norm wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    norm wrote:
    Phillies Season-Ticket Holder Stuck With Goddamn Joe Blanton Game Again
    May 4, 2011

    PHILADELPHIA—Philadelphia Phillies fan Rick Kirkland was disappointed to learn Friday that his season-ticket package had once again dealt him a game started by the fifth man in the team’s rotation, Joe Blanton. “Four of five starters are All-Stars, and we get the shitty one again?” said Kirkland, who has had to endure the mediocre Blanton the past eight times he has taken his family to the ballpark. “Do you have any idea what it costs to go to these games? If I wanted my kid to see a guy who will be totally forgotten in a few years struggle to locate an 89-mile-per-hour fastball, I could take him to a college game, for fuck’s sake.” Kirkland did express some hope a rainout might alter the rotation schedule, but when asked about the scenario, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel confirmed he would still start Blanton just to spite the ticket holder.

    I can't tell if this is real or fake. Definitely believable

    click the link ;)

    this is hillarious.

    i'm going tonight and get to see one, vance worley on the hill. :lol:
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  • Johnny Abruzzo
    Johnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 12,367
    norm wrote:
    Phillies Season-Ticket Holder Stuck With Goddamn Joe Blanton Game Again
    May 4, 2011

    PHILADELPHIA—Philadelphia Phillies fan Rick Kirkland was disappointed to learn Friday that his season-ticket package had once again dealt him a game started by the fifth man in the team’s rotation, Joe Blanton. “Four of five starters are All-Stars, and we get the shitty one again?” said Kirkland, who has had to endure the mediocre Blanton the past eight times he has taken his family to the ballpark. “Do you have any idea what it costs to go to these games? If I wanted my kid to see a guy who will be totally forgotten in a few years struggle to locate an 89-mile-per-hour fastball, I could take him to a college game, for fuck’s sake.” Kirkland did express some hope a rainout might alter the rotation schedule, but when asked about the scenario, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel confirmed he would still start Blanton just to spite the ticket holder.

    Almost as bad as the year I got 5 straight Adam Eaton games. :roll: :lol:
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  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    From Jon Heyman. I guess he doesn't know that howard's contract doesn't even start until 2012 (god that is fucking terrible). at least he backs up his point with the all important RBI total :? . what a dipshit.



    It's early in Ryan Howard's $125 million contract. But Howard, who has a league-leading 29 RBIs, is worth every penny so far.
  • Johnny Abruzzo
    Johnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 12,367
    The Fixer wrote:
    From Jon Heyman. I guess he doesn't know that howard's contract doesn't even start until 2012 (god that is fucking terrible). at least he backs up his point with the all important RBI total :? . what a dipshit.

    It's early in Ryan Howard's $125 million contract. But Howard, who has a league-leading 29 RBIs, is worth every penny so far.

    :lol:

    I'm a Howard supporter and even I wouldn't go that far. Heyman's an idiot.
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,288
    Is (are :lol: ) the Tribe for real :? ? They just keep winning.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    love watching papelbon stink up the joint
  • redpoint
    redpoint Posts: 52
    imalive wrote:
    Is (are :lol: ) the Tribe for real :? ? They just keep winning.

    Yes! Yes! I mean, I hope so! I'm a Cleveland sports fan - it's our turn to have a winning team at something for Christ's sake...

    What I'm liking about the Tribe this year is there are no real big standouts - the entire team is playing together above average (not awesome, but above average). If they can keep consistent we'll be in good shape.

    I heard a stat the other day that if Cleveland keeps playing .500 ball from here on out, the Tigers and Royals would have to win 20+ games over .500 to take the division. Not sure how they came up with that if they're only 4.5 games back though.

    Go Tribe!
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,028
    Bryce Harper is an absolute tool, but I am looking foward to watching this kid hit.

    http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/ ... ly-league/
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,288
    redpoint wrote:

    I heard a stat the other day that if Cleveland keeps playing .500 ball from here on out, the Tigers and Royals would have to win 20+ games over .500 to take the division. Not sure how they came up with that if they're only 4.5 games back though.

    Go Tribe!
    the new math? no, right now, the royals would only have to go 66-59 to tie the tribe. don't worry tho....that ain't gonna happen. go tribe!!
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    Bryce Harper is an absolute tool, but I am looking foward to watching this kid hit.

    http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/ ... ly-league/

    yeah, people are starting to say he is one of the best hitting prospects of all time.

    huge tool. I'm already hoping he falls on his face. Esp since he's in the NL East
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,028
    The Fixer wrote:
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    Bryce Harper is an absolute tool, but I am looking foward to watching this kid hit.

    http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/ ... ly-league/

    yeah, people are starting to say he is one of the best hitting prospects of all time.

    huge tool. I'm already hoping he falls on his face. Esp since he's in the NL East

    Dude got to A ball and started tearing it up right away. Pretty impressive. He is a huge tool and but I do look forward to watching him hit.

    You see the video of him swinging and ripping the ball with a heavy bat? Pretty crazy.
  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    Bryce Harper is an absolute tool, but I am looking foward to watching this kid hit.

    http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/ ... ly-league/

    yeah, people are starting to say he is one of the best hitting prospects of all time.

    huge tool. I'm already hoping he falls on his face. Esp since he's in the NL East

    Dude got to A ball and started tearing it up right away. Pretty impressive. He is a huge tool and but I do look forward to watching him hit.

    You see the video of him swinging and ripping the ball with a heavy bat? Pretty crazy.

    From day 1 I couldn't get over the excessive eye black.

    He should be a senior in high school. crazy he's doing so well at this age.

    didn't see that video
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,028
    The Fixer wrote:
    From day 1 I couldn't get over the excessive eye black.

    He should be a senior in high school. crazy he's doing so well at this age.

    didn't see that video

    No doubt he is a tool, the eye black was/is retarded.

    Yeah, that is nuts. Dude is going to be fucking good.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqB7GiNE-ig

    A 47 ounce bat with that swing....god damn.
  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    From day 1 I couldn't get over the excessive eye black.

    He should be a senior in high school. crazy he's doing so well at this age.

    didn't see that video

    No doubt he is a tool, the eye black was/is retarded.

    Yeah, that is nuts. Dude is going to be fucking good.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqB7GiNE-ig

    A 47 ounce bat with that swing....god damn.

    holy shit. I've seen golf drivers shorter than that.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,028
    The Fixer wrote:
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    From day 1 I couldn't get over the excessive eye black.

    He should be a senior in high school. crazy he's doing so well at this age.

    didn't see that video

    No doubt he is a tool, the eye black was/is retarded.

    Yeah, that is nuts. Dude is going to be fucking good.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqB7GiNE-ig

    A 47 ounce bat with that swing....god damn.

    holy shit. I've seen golf drivers shorter than that.

    Haha, yeah man. You know what picking up a 32 ouce bat probably feels like after that.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,028
    And it's crazy how young he is going to be when he is eligible for free agency. He is going to rocket through the system.
  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    Cliffy6745 wrote:

    No doubt he is a tool, the eye black was/is retarded.

    Yeah, that is nuts. Dude is going to be fucking good.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqB7GiNE-ig

    A 47 ounce bat with that swing....god damn.

    holy shit. I've seen golf drivers shorter than that.

    Haha, yeah man. You know what picking up a 32 ouce bat probably feels like after that.

    I think I used a 33"/31oz bat in high school. Harper would clean his teeth with that
  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    And it's crazy how young he is going to be when he is eligible for free agency. He is going to rocket through the system.

    forget who I was reading, but someone has an interesting theory that the nats are taking their time promoting him so that they get the gates at these minor league parks. makes sense. they're still a ways away from competing for anything

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