Comments on: And That Happened: Monday’s scores and highlights

By: Old Gator

Old Gator — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:23:05 +0000

No, but I do remember how they conned Zed in Zardoz…..

By: Francisco (FC)

Francisco (FC) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:52:13 +0000

I’m not saying otherwise, you do remember how fraudulent the Wizard of Oz was in the storybooks right?

By: cur68

cur68 — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:30:56 +0000

Felt is usually wool or the fur of rabbits all matted down with pressure and steam (if you want the good quality stuff use steam). I happen to know it’s completely indigestible because we once had to remove a large quantity from a psych patient with pica who’d been admitted via the ER. We also got a 1/2 inch nut & bolt, $1.85 in change, assorted lego, and 2 AA cell batteries out of him. His pre-op xray was a legend the moment we threw it on the viewer. He’d eaten his wooly hat for some reason and chased it with the other stuff. Craig needs to be sending Mr. Beltran a fruit basket.

By: Old Gator

Old Gator — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:15:32 +0000

Yep – my daily dosa.

Hee hee hee….

By: Old Gator

Old Gator — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:14:41 +0000

I know Santeras who can conjure rings around that greasy bufone. Problem with houngans is that they complain about Slobbering Ozzie dolls leaching goat fat whenever you stick pins in them.

By: nolanwiffle

nolanwiffle — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:41:49 +0000

Yes, it would seem that these days God is Craig’s barber.

By: natstowngreg

natstowngreg — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:28:14 +0000

The Fish announced a crowed of a little over 21,000. Proving that official attendance figures are fraudulent. Instead, they should announce “tickets sold” and at least be honest about it.

The crowd (pitiful as it was) was bolstered by Chris Marrero’s family and friends. One of whom held up a sign pointing out that Marrero had more fans at the game than the Fish.

By: Mr. Jason "El Bravo" Heyward

Mr. Jason "El Bravo" Heyward — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:43:19 +0000

Heyward is so pissed at Heyward, that Heyward might have to change his name to The Artist Formerly Known as Heyward next season

By: Jonny 5

Jonny 5 — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:31:09 +0000

That’s true UT. Heyward grew up a Phills fan.

By: kiwicricket

kiwicricket — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:25:22 +0000

Is it common knowledge felt is indigestible? Why do I not know of this

By: kiwicricket

kiwicricket — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:18:34 +0000

To be fair, I don’t think it’s entirely his preference.

By: APBA Guy

APBA Guy — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:08:32 +0000

Texas’ elimination of the Angels will hopefully provoke scrutiny of the Angels decision to let Napoli leave in light of the doubts about Morales fitness over last offseason. While Scioscia deserves credit for bring this offensively challenged team close to a playoff spot, perhaps the Rangers deserve even more credit for picking up Napoli and his 1.030 OPS and getting useful catcher starts out of him. Judicious use of the catchers in the 100 degree heat over the summer has both Napoli and Torrealba looking fresh and fit for the post season. Also, at what point did the Angels miss reading the trends on power and offense over the past five years? You simply do not let an offensive talent like Napoli leave until he’s too old and feeble to be effective anymore.

By: yankeesfanlen

yankeesfanlen — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:05:07 +0000

APBA – I have to thank my friends the Phillies fans for teaching me how to work my agenda into every post.

By: APBA Guy

APBA Guy — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:02:34 +0000

My understanding is that the new stadium will be open around the sides, like in Seattle, so that toasty air and humidity will still be weighing down oppressively. You’ll only be missing the direct sun and torrential rain. I’d say a double mojito is called for in those conditions.

By: APBA Guy

APBA Guy — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:00:35 +0000

Fabulous! I knew you’d work in a FAT TOAD before the end of the regular season.

By: cur68

cur68 — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:56:19 +0000

Lucky thing, too. Felt is completely indigestible. Next time he should threaten to write a pro-McCourt/Wilpon post if he loses a bet.

By: cur68

cur68 — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:52:31 +0000

so…not Furbush, then? Personally, I prefer…no, no, too far….

By: Utley's Hair

Utley's Hair — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:41:12 +0000

“You’d never hear a Phillies fan say this.”
“For the record: I would never say such craziness either.”

Coincidence? I think Heyward—who also grounded out to end the game —is a Phightins Phan.

By: hittfamily

hittfamily — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:33:20 +0000

Ellsbury has single handedly kept the Sox in this race. The only reason Boston is not 5 down right now is because of him. He can bat anywhere in the lineup. He is the best leadoff hitter in the game, and would be in the top 3 best number 3 hitters in the league. Throw in his steals and the fact he plays a premium position really well, and he is, to me, the obvious choice for most unreplaceable player, and the MVP.

By: Francisco (FC)

Francisco (FC) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:29:28 +0000

I may have to give “El Bravo” a guest post in the Lair.

By: nyetjones

nyetjones — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:50:10 +0000

Given Craig’s preference for the hairless look, I would have pegged him as a Braun guy.

By: baccards

baccards — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:42:59 +0000

Given the Cards proclivity for DP’s and a shot at a sacrifice fly by Jay I thought he did right – Depending on Theriot to get the Chambers to third was iffy at best..Dotel tho,another story

By: nolanwiffle

nolanwiffle — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:41:18 +0000

Personal responsibility?

By: churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged

churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:38:12 +0000

Ellsbury plays for the best team that money could buy, yet they are floundering. He is not a leader.

Ellsbury last 28 days:
.374/.416/.704 (203 sOPS+)
8 HR
21 RBI
23 R

Clearly his fault the team is floundering

By: Mr. Jason "El Bravo" Heyward

Mr. Jason "El Bravo" Heyward — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:37:53 +0000

For the record: I would never say such craziness either. There’s nothing fantastic about your favorite team collapsing. If they DO collapse, it will be Craig’s fault in a some “sick and twisted” way.

By: Mr. Jason "El Bravo" Heyward

Mr. Jason "El Bravo" Heyward — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:36:32 +0000

“And you know what? I’ve gotten to the point where my love of chaos has overtaken my devotion to the Braves. On one level this sucks. On another level, this is kind of fantastic in some sick and twisted way.”

You’d never hear a Phillies fan say this. At least not in the past five years….how sad (and yes, sick and twisted). Will someone give Craig a hug and tell him we’ll be okay?

By: gbsimons

gbsimons — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:31:56 +0000

The Cardinals spit the bit when LaRussa called for a sac bunt in the eighth after Berkman tied the game with a double.

With no outs, “The Genius” puts in Adron Chambers to run for Berkman – smart move, because the speedy Chambers should score on just about any hit. Then he has Theriot lay down a bunt to move Chambers to third (and Molina to second). Ummm…why?

A pop out and ground out later, the inning is over.

Apparently La Russa didn’t think Theriot, Jay or Punto could get a ball through the infield to score Chambers. Granted, Jay and Punto didn’t, but Theriot didn’t even get the chance.

Now that’s overmanaging.

By: nolanwiffle

nolanwiffle — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:27:38 +0000

The list of qualities that constitutes an MVP season grows ever longer…….”Do Player X’s teammates think he’s a swell guy?”

By: sportsdrenched.com

sportsdrenched.com — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:23:28 +0000

I’m familiar with this concept. I had a vendor give me free Royals tickets once. Went through the contacts in my phone. No one would take them. I eventually left them under some poor saps windshield wipers at a grocery store.

By: sportsdrenched.com

sportsdrenched.com — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:17:14 +0000

Except we have 15 games tonight and tomorrow, but yes.