Open Thread and Ichthyomancy: All-Star Game (7/15)
The starting pitcher for the NL is Ben Sheets. The starting pitcher for the AL is Cliff Lee.
The festivities begin at 8:00 p.m. The game should start around 8:20 p.m.
Ichthyomancy is slightly different in that you won't be making an attendance pick. What you be deciding, if you choose to play, is whether the AL or NL will be victorious, the MVP of the game but take heart there will be two other players deemed point worthy other than the actual MVP. And also, the standard AAB pick is in play.
Since I have no idea what the participation rate will be tonight, your name will be added along with your picks when they are made. Or maybe to more precise, when I get home from work or sometime there after. Once again you do not have to select a Marlin, you can if want, though it is not required.
Here is the Ichthyomancy pick table:
| FishStriper | League | Player | AAB |
| Orlando Rays | NL | H. Ramirez | Longoria: HR |
| Hoyamarlin | AL | Hamilton | Rivera: save |
| Bumppo | NL | Fukudome | NL: 3+ HR |
Best of Luck to You!
Go Hanley! Go Danny!
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Inaugural ASG picks
NL
Hanley
Longoria: HR (make up for his pitiful HRD performance)
Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.
by Orlando Rays on
Jul 15, 2008 9:24 AM EDT
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ASG Picks
AL (yet again…)
Hamilton
Mo Rivera gets the Save
(i realize i’m not really going out on a limb on any of these, but then again, when was the last time the all-star game was at all interesting or surprising?)
by hoyamarlin on
Jul 15, 2008 9:30 AM EDT
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all-star pick
NL
Pujols
Hanley and Uggla: at least one double play combo.
by brickell on
Jul 15, 2008 10:29 AM EDT
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This is tough...
I’ve noticed that a lot of these guys are pretty good…
NL (the streak is broken!)
Holliday
Hanley gets at least one hit
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 15, 2008 11:21 AM EDT
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pix
NL
Hanley
J. Hamilton: 0 H
Build a stadium downtown and I'll buy season tickets
by hurricane on
Jul 15, 2008 1:11 PM EDT
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ASG
NL
Ryan Braun
There are at least 3 – 1,2,3 half innings
Interesting article on Jeff Allison
http://bostonherald.com/sports/columnists/view/2008_07_15_Jeff_Allison_finds_inspiration:_Hamilton_motivates_Peabody_star/srvc=sports&position=0
by jrsyeagle on
Jul 15, 2008 3:04 PM EDT
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All Star Picks
NL
Hanley
Uggla RBI
"This will all end in tears, I just know it."
by HadMatter on
Jul 15, 2008 3:04 PM EDT
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interesting post in... the post
management is finally happy with cody ross in CF and probably won’t trade for a replacement… but Joel Sherman thinks the Rangers might be a good trade partner for a Fish Catcher…
http://blogs.nypost.com/sports/st/archives/2008/07/asg_confidentia_3.html
I agree… I wouldn’t mind having Salty on our squad…
by jrsyeagle on
Jul 15, 2008 5:50 PM EDT
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man...
it’s always amazing to see all the Hall of Famers. In no other sport are they revered as such legends.
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT
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(clapping for hanley as he comes out)
Classless that they boo’ed the red sox so far. I know it’s a rivalry, but this is suppose to be when rivalries are put aside for a weekend…
by jrsyeagle on
Jul 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT
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you know,
the way they’ve done the sound for TV, you can’t really hear the cheering. It sounds more like polite applause. Very bad job, Fox.
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 15, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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also,
did i miss it, or was Stan the Man not there?
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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I didn't see him.
Also, that national anthem sounded terrible.
ANd how do you not show the fly over on tv?
by jrsyeagle on
Jul 15, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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i really like
Gary Carter’s expos hat…. i must say…
I agree with you Fishcrazy…
by jrsyeagle on
Jul 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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hope i have time....
uggla mvp
NL wins
7+ HRs
by GMFB on
Jul 15, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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just like it to be known...
I definitely got my picks in in time. game didnt start til closer to 9.
Also, in my haste to submit my picks, i forgot the league started testing for steroids…
by GMFB on
Jul 15, 2008 9:25 PM EDT
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I could
listen to Yogi talk and watch Hanley hit all night
"This will all end in tears, I just know it."
by HadMatter on
Jul 15, 2008 9:30 PM EDT
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Good thing we weren't relying on him
Marlins continue to donate to the Birmingham Elbow Foundation, lose Mitre
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/baseball/marlins/sfl-0715mitre,0,4472889.story
by jrsyeagle on
Jul 15, 2008 10:07 PM EDT
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Correction Joe Buck
the National League East* is one a role here
by jrsyeagle on
Jul 15, 2008 10:19 PM EDT
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Stadium
I’m amazed at all the coverage we’re getting. I googled the team name as I’m watching the game and there are articles in OH, NC, NY, MA, the Christian News Monitor, etc….
The city today asked to be acquited… judge rules on it in the morning
by jrsyeagle on
Jul 15, 2008 10:27 PM EDT
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Can I change my player pick to be more broad?
Marlin, Ex-Marlin or NL East Player…
by jrsyeagle on
Jul 15, 2008 11:04 PM EDT
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Greatest Moment in Yankee Stadium history?
That’s easy, game 6 of the 2003 World Series.
by craig on
Jul 15, 2008 11:13 PM EDT
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Never count on a Met, Ex-Astro to hold the game.....
by craig on
Jul 15, 2008 11:20 PM EDT
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ex-Philly, too.
you can’t shake that stench.
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 15, 2008 11:36 PM EDT
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I like leadoff walks......
at least in this case
by craig on
Jul 15, 2008 11:26 PM EDT
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These Miller Lite commercials are beyond awful.
I just want that annoying guy to shut up. Did they think people would find him funny?
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 15, 2008 11:43 PM EDT
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Martin does the impossible....
according to Tim McCarver
by craig on
Jul 15, 2008 11:51 PM EDT
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i can't even believe it.
winning run on 3rd and they couldn’t even get a sac fly….that’s either weak clutch hitting or terrific pitching.
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 16, 2008 12:05 AM EDT
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Wow!
What a GREAT play by Tejada.
Uggla should send him a gift or something.
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 16, 2008 12:04 AM EDT
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was that hermida?
hitting 4th, 5th and 6th that half inning?
by jrsyeagle on
Jul 16, 2008 12:06 AM EDT
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I think after the 12th
Or maybe they’d go 13
by Bumppo on
Jul 16, 2008 12:14 AM EDT
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And I was thinking....
He is a Rockie. So if Hurdle extends him in the All-Star game—it’s his pitcher. So Cook doesn’t come with that the other team is going to kill us problem.
by craig on
Jul 16, 2008 12:26 AM EDT
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Whew...
I tell ya, after the jams the NL has worked themselves out of the last two innings, the Baseball Fates really should let them win this thing.
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 16, 2008 12:24 AM EDT
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Leadoff walks are good things.....
in this case
by craig on
Jul 16, 2008 12:28 AM EDT
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Uggla will have a chance to redeem himself...
by Bumppo on
Jul 16, 2008 12:30 AM EDT
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I don't blame the country right now
For thinking Danny is a big dillhole. But that was a nasty curve.
by Bumppo on
Jul 16, 2008 12:32 AM EDT
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jebus, uggla...
his head’s a mess by now
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 16, 2008 12:41 AM EDT
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Well
If nothing else, we should be able to sign Uggla cheaply. No big cities will want him if he does this under pressure.
by Bumppo on
Jul 16, 2008 12:41 AM EDT
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uh-oh...
kinsler coming up.
brings back bad memories of Hank Blalock and Michael Young.
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 16, 2008 12:43 AM EDT
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The shattered bat single....
works for me
by craig on
Jul 16, 2008 12:50 AM EDT
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The official scorer will change that last one.
by craig on
Jul 16, 2008 1:04 AM EDT
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eh
i don’t think so, i think the play could’ve been made.
by stlcardinalsfang on
Jul 16, 2008 1:10 AM EDT
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I'm glad we don't play in New York much...
/sarcasm
by Bumppo on
Jul 16, 2008 1:04 AM EDT
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...
10 or 11 innings = fun
12 or 13 = uh…
14 or 15 = just end it already
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 16, 2008 1:12 AM EDT
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i agree
i’m just sittin here like a zombie waitin for this to end.
by stlcardinalsfang on
Jul 16, 2008 1:15 AM EDT
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I'm rejuvenated
Around midnight I was falling asleep but now, I’m ready to go.
by Bumppo on
Jul 16, 2008 1:16 AM EDT
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well i'm an hour behind you guys
so i’m right at (what was your) sleepy time and i’m sleepy.
by stlcardinalsfang on
Jul 16, 2008 1:17 AM EDT
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that webb is pretty good.
offer jacobs for him. they’ll never be able to turn it down.
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 16, 2008 1:18 AM EDT
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Kazmir is pitching....
and the Rays are pissed
by craig on
Jul 16, 2008 1:21 AM EDT
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uh...
0-4 with 3 k’s and 3 errors.
somehow, i don’t think uggla will be ordering the commemorative video of this game.
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 16, 2008 1:22 AM EDT
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Wow
Uggla is an all star? Is he always this bad defensively?
by TyCubsfan on
Jul 16, 2008 1:24 AM EDT
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It is, however, a tad fitting
That the NL has 4 errors, all by Marlins.
by Bumppo on
Jul 16, 2008 1:28 AM EDT
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Me too.....
but take out the “kinda” part
by craig on
Jul 16, 2008 1:29 AM EDT
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Ludwick has a flair for the dramatic....
if that gets by him…
by craig on
Jul 16, 2008 1:33 AM EDT
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kind of appropriate...
an anticlimactic end to a game that climaxed 4 innings ago.
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 16, 2008 1:38 AM EDT
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Let me see if I got this right....
A Met, Ex-Astro can’t hold it and a Phillie, Ex-Astro lost it.
Hmm….
by craig on
Jul 16, 2008 1:39 AM EDT
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Aside from the Mets, Wagner is an ex-Astro, ex-Phillie.
So the ex-Astro, ex-Phillie blew the lead, and the ex-Astro, current Phillie lost the game.
And Chase Utley played a ball off his face in the first inning.
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 16, 2008 1:41 AM EDT
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um, so why does a multimillionaire need a new car?
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 16, 2008 1:48 AM EDT
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Wow,
Dan Uggla should have handed the keys to the car to Drew, but he probably would have misplayed the toss…
by TyCubsfan on
Jul 16, 2008 1:49 AM EDT
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Got to hand it to Cubs fans...
They’ve used their century between titles to develop a pretty keen wit.
by Fishcrazy on
Jul 16, 2008 2:00 AM EDT
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give me a fucking break...
the errors weren’t a factor in the final outcome, and an entire NL All-Star team went scoreless for 7 innings. Can’t put that all on one guy
by hoyamarlin on
Jul 16, 2008 2:04 AM EDT
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Yikes
a night Uggla will want to forget. Fortunately he will have many future opportunities to live it down (both as a Marlin and in future All-Star games)
by hoyamarlin on
Jul 16, 2008 1:58 AM EDT
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Points
I can’t update the table due to server issues, but no matter.
The winner of the game was the AL. Boooo!
No one picked the AL.
Players earning a point: Drew, Holliday and Cook.
A point goes to Fishcrazy.
AAB points: Fishcrazy and Jrsyeagle.
Recap:
Fishcrazy +2
Jrsyeagle +1
Congratulations to both of tonight’s winners! If I missed anyone or anything, please let me know.
by craig on
Jul 16, 2008 3:16 AM EDT
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to be fair
hoyamarlin picked the AL…bastard
by stlcardinalsfang on
Jul 16, 2008 9:07 AM EDT
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As much as it stings...
its true. I picked the AL, so i merit a point.
by hoyamarlin on
Jul 16, 2008 12:06 PM EDT
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And you will get it....
sorry for the oversight
by craig on
Jul 17, 2008 2:57 AM EDT
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Thanks for reminding me
how much I hate Fox’s broadcasting team. They just wouldn’t shut up.
by brickell on
Jul 16, 2008 8:39 AM EDT
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