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Opening Night Thread

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I thought it would be fun to have an opening night thread, especially with the new features here and live comment updating. 

So, with that being said, let's play ball!

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just in time

Got checked into my hotel and fired up my computer in time for the lame world series predictions.

Unfortunately, another 10 minutes and I would have avoided this politically-themed intro.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:01 PM CDT   0 recs

yeah

nothing says baseball like george will

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I can't wait for the first pitch

You know, if Bush's throw hits the catcher's glove on the fly, it means the surge is working.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:03 PM CDT   0 recs

hahaha

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Elijah Dukes

I was listening to XM MLB home plate on the drive down here, and the hosts interviewed Elijah Dukes, and asked him what he thought of the atmosphere. He said it was exciting, and that he was excited to meet the president for the first time, and that maybe Bush would give him a gas card.

I am an Elijah Dukes fan.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:06 PM CDT   0 recs

wow

wasn't prepared for that voice

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:09 PM CDT   0 recs

wow

I did not expect such a powerful voice out of that little woman

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:09 PM CDT   0 recs

i thought she'd go a little higher

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

So, what do you think?

Will the Brewers/Cubs game be rained out tomorrow?

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 30, 2008 7:09 PM CDT   0 recs

i think so

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm in chicago

and it's ugly tonight. If those storms comes in, it has to be

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm hoping for a 2 hour delay

That should be just enough time for me to get home. I was just going to skip lecture but go figure my professor would schedule an exam for opening day, must not be a baseball fan.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 30, 2008 7:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I have to replace a filling

in my tooth. I'm debating making a dental appointment during the game or not.

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

reception for bush will be interesting

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:12 PM CDT   0 recs

I think they'll cheer him

it's a new stadium, and the moment isn't about him

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

they're saying boo urns

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

the boos are vocal

but mostly cheers, I think

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

looking foward to the new season....

I have been looking in on this site for a little while but I thought I finally comment this season.
The new park there sure looks good.
A big Improvement on RFK - not that ,that would be difficult
Hope I make it through the game since it is now after 1am here.

by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 7:13 PM CDT   0 recs

welcome saltire

where you at?

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Scotland

I 'm from Scotland.. Watching the game tonight on TV

by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 7:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

wow

he did not bounce the throw!!

by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 7:14 PM CDT   0 recs

Sounds like the Cardinals have their #5 starter!

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 30, 2008 7:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Over/Under on mentioning Cox

holds the record for ejections. I say bottom of the 3rd.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:19 PM CDT   0 recs

I'll say bottom of the 1st

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I forgot

how potent the Braves offense is.

Odalis Perez opening day start reminds me of Rafael Roque.

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:20 PM CDT   0 recs

Braves Line-up

It also goes L/R/L/R down the line-up it would be nice if could be a bit more like that

by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 7:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

wow

there's some analysis. I wondered if they'll mention the Hanes tagless tee soon.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:25 PM CDT   0 recs

it's very high

I noticed that too.

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

ATL in the WS?

Lots of predictions having them going to the series... does anyone here even see them making the playoffs? I like the Mets in the East...

by Kyguy922 on Mar 30, 2008 7:27 PM CDT   0 recs

wow

jon miller having to explain to joe morgan that sometimes players from the visiting team gets a hit first in a new park

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:33 PM CDT   0 recs

nice.

Braves defense having a little trouble early

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:34 PM CDT   0 recs

uh oh

Jon Miller just mentioned Bill James in front of Joe Morgan. Fortunately, Morgan has no idea who that is.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:39 PM CDT   0 recs

Did you watch Bill james on 60 minutes?

If you didn't, you didn't miss much.

by brewfan2 on Mar 30, 2008 7:41 PM CDT   0 recs

no

Seemed geared toward people that have never heard of him, though.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

It was

but did you know that he was a night watchman at a pork and beans factory.

by brewfan2 on Mar 30, 2008 7:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah

It's actually mentioned frequently in articles about James :)

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

well

Maybe I didn't know the pork and beans part

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

alright

finally a nat comes through

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:41 PM CDT   0 recs

And now

The first Austin Kearns at-bat in the first game in the first inning at the new nationals park.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:43 PM CDT   0 recs

Francouer's legend is dying

Those throws have both been off

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:44 PM CDT   0 recs

so far

the ball park seems to play really big.

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:44 PM CDT   0 recs

Lineup

This is interesting lineup construction from Acta. I like it.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:47 PM CDT   0 recs

estrada

would have beaten that grounder out with his hustle and grit

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:47 PM CDT   0 recs

True

But only if Chipper had thrown it into the crowd

by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 7:48 PM CDT to parent up   1 recs

even then

It would have been close

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

there's a computer beep noise

after every out, anyone else notice that? like an error message appears?

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:50 PM CDT   0 recs

wow

Bad bounce for McCann, and a nice play by Kearns to get it in.

I didn't hear any beeps

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I swear I'm not crazy

:)

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe it's the feds

They can monitor just about everything now, you know. You should perform a sweep on your tv.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

they should sweep it away

and get me a nice hdtv for more crystal monitoring :)

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

nice play by the nats

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:52 PM CDT   0 recs

I assume

strikethrough

Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains

by SRB on Mar 30, 2008 7:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

strikethrough

so you can say write things

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Or

Craig Counsell is a good gritty player

Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains

by SRB on Mar 30, 2008 8:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Drat

I thought the Nationals put an end to the chat with Bush segment. Although, with Miller and Morgan, it's not like we're missing out on any decent commentary on the game.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:05 PM CDT   0 recs

This is like MNF

The way the action on the field is now incidental to the conversation in the booth

by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 8:05 PM CDT   0 recs

yeah, that sucks

I've mentioned this about a hundred times, but when NBC first started doing Sunday Night Football, their HD feed had trouble, and so sometimes the only audio was the crowd noise. It was the best television viewing experience ever. Just like sitting in the stands.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

wow nice play

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 8:09 PM CDT   0 recs

ok

I'd get behind a movement to replace Miller and Morgan with Bush. He seems to be the only one paying attention to the game.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:14 PM CDT   0 recs

HR

I did not think much of the call of the homerun by Bush but atleast he made an effort

by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 8:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

oh, i see

something else going on there

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:16 PM CDT   0 recs

morgan asking bush to think

and he makes a comment about the clinton's...I don't get it

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 8:18 PM CDT   0 recs

That's Bush's problem

The inner city probably needs more than baseball.

by brewfan2 on Mar 30, 2008 8:19 PM CDT   0 recs

Nooooo...

Bush's problem is that he's vulnerable to the big inning.

by jihad on Mar 30, 2008 8:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

please please please

I have never wanted an out more than right now.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:20 PM CDT   0 recs

jeez louise

No wonder Joe Morgan knows so little about teams. They barely watch the games, with all these visitors and chats.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:27 PM CDT   0 recs

yup

thats why he isn't a anylist on ESPN

by baseballdan1092 on Mar 30, 2008 8:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

hahaaa

"last year, delmon young had a great season"

Joe doesn't even try

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:30 PM CDT   0 recs

Well, sure

It was great...for a 1970's middle infielder.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Mar 30, 2008 8:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I should have added

He was talking to Manny Acta about Dmitry Young. It's just not important to Joe to get anything right about crappy teams like the Nats and the Rays.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:54 PM CDT to parent up