Padres vs. Pirates, 26 July 2008
by Charlie on Jul 26, 2008 5:00 PM EDT
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San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates, Jul 26, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Josh Banks vs. John Van Benschoten, 7:05 PM.
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Stuff from Dejan...
Jeff Karstens will join the Pirates’ rotation immediately, though John Van Benschoten (tonight) and Yoslan Herrera (Tuesday) will each make his next start. Those performances will dictate who comes out.
If they have similar outings… who’s out? Does Herrera have the advantage because of his last outing?
John Grabow, Tyler Yates and Denny Bautista will share closer duties, but John Russell wants one of them to step up. No committee.
Alright… but unless you have one of them on your fantasy team (why???), I don’t think it matters. Though having Walkman pitch the 9th is kinda frightening in thought.
Ohlendorf needs to be stretched out in AAA before coming up to join the rotation, because he was working as a reliever. Does this mean that both Herrera & JVB will be out of the rotation when Ohlendorf is ready?
Maholm, Duke, Snell… Karstens & Ohlendorf?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh,
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell
It could be Sir Schizo Snell out with the way he has pitched.
I highly doubt it, but he has absolutely stunk this year.
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Snell is out of options, so...
if he was out of the rotation they would have to move him to the bullpen.
by ElliottBayBucco on Jul 26, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
He is and a move to the pen would be fine with me. Of course the next time I get asked for my opinion by the PBC will be the first. :)
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NH called
and told me he’d lost your phone number.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol.
Dang. I wish I was that important. :)
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hitman
has some sway, dude…
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I changed my number
After I told DL to trade for Morris.
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Line-up
CF Nate
2 Freddy
C Doumit
LF Jason-ity
1 Black Hole
RF X-Man Pearce
3 Eye Chart
P JVB
SS Jack
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off-topic
but looking at what the M’s seem to be “getting” for Washburn, I’d just keep him. Someone else might be interested or something… why give him to the Yankees for nothing?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gah...
wrong thread.
Sorry.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Money.
The Yanks are apparently willing to take on the rest of his (bad) contract.
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is his contract
over a long period of time?
For some reason, I thought it was just this year.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's signed through next season
He’s making $9.85M this year and will be paid over $10M in 2009.
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, okay.
I guess it makes a bit more sense then.
I thought it was an option or something for next year.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh-oh
3 balls in a row. Here comes the meltdown.
Heh.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We lead the majors in visits to the mound
it’s good to be in first
by Spooner on Jul 26, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, fer
chrissakes…
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
86 first inning runs
let’s go to the auction
by Spooner on Jul 26, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John Van Toast.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
J. Van Beingscoredon.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
send JVB to ANYWHERE
for a bag of balls.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 walks.
egg-sell-ent.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I can't wait
until he walks the pitcher to force in a run.
Gah.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well,
at least I don’t hafta see that now.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to
let ‘em bat around the order, Van B*&$(@!~&
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to follow up
a somewhat encouraging start with a complete meltdown JVB. Does he room with Snell?
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
40 man roster
I would say that JVB’s spot on the 40 man will be going to Karstens. Enough is enough.
by #1BuccoFan on Jul 26, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
already on it
“arm” McCutchen will fit nicely
by Bad Andy on Jul 26, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A one-way ticket
to Palooka-ville, I mean Indianapolis.
by WstCstBucco on Jul 26, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
except
JVB couldn’t-a been somebody, instead of a bum which is what he is. Let’s face it, Charley. ‘Member that night at the PNC Park when you said “we’re going with the money on the Pads – that is wasn’t my night?”
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A one-way ticket
to Palooka-ville, I mean Indianapolis.
by WstCstBucco on Jul 26, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting some calls
Doumit was out and Gerut was safe. But I’ll accept the umpire’s differing interpretation!
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
kid has a nice curve
just can’t get the fastball over the plate
by Spooner on Jul 26, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahahahahaha
eff this.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
way to get that ERA
back up to 10-1/2.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy crap.
bad offense > bad pitching when JVB is doing the pitching, it seems.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Time to take Old Yell——er, JVB out back. Poor fella.
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In the name of all that is Holy Neal...
please rid us of this abomination.
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
And we’re gonna put on the Wreck Specs instead.
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
frank o
already. Don’t know how much better this is
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello Osoria
please don’t suck.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JVB
couldn’t even get thru the Padres lineup twice.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He is without a doubt
the absolute worst I have ever seen last this long in one organization. God help us.
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
14 batters faced.
7 runs, 5 outs… just 2 guys stranded (because Banks was retired with 2 on).
6 hits. 4 walks. 2 homers.
Amazing outing.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sweet
now time for pearce-man
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can't score
6 runs in 1 AB.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 run
would be a start.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A walk.
It works.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take it.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Pearce...
this is your time!
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody think
JVB’s bags have already been packed for him by the clubhouse staff?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they probably
were packed before the game, they would just unpack them in the case that he had an encouraging start.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Don't worry
about icing your arm, kid – the stewardess will give you some ice on the plane.”
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and hopefully
a **load of cocktails
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NH's news conference
Said Tabata will report to Bradenton for rehab but should be ready to resume playing within a week. ... Ohlendorf’s stretching out period could take 3-4 starts in Indianapolis.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone see
The ump get hit on the throw to 2nd?
by Battlin Bob on Jul 26, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well
that always helps
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JVB can't pitch
any chance (or reason, even?) we give him a shot to come up the minors as a hitter?
Or is it past him?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't know
he hasn’t really lasted long enough in many starts to evaluate his hitting ability…
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack.
Go away. Please.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
trade stock
falling faster than a meteor
by Bad Andy on Jul 26, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nvermind
Have Gasoline take JVB with him to Indy
by Battlin Bob on Jul 26, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
75% of the team
needs to go to Indy.
There just aren’t enough people to call back up…
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What'd I miss?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great catch
By S.D. CF. Gerut? It would figure.
by bucdaddy on Jul 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"These go to eleven"
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God this is just
getting fuglier by the minute
by Battlin Bob on Jul 26, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
via MLBTR
Rosenthal says the A’s have had regular conversations with the Pirates about Jason Bay. Rosenthal notes the A’s are hoping that other teams will balk at the asking price.
Have to question why they’d want him…
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because...
He’s the prototypical moneyball player. He’s young and somewhat you can build around. Beane has restocked his system and still has a competitive team. I guess he thinks his club could compete within a couple of years. On the other hand, maybe after watching Neal in action he thinks he could really take adavantage. Don’t know but the A’s have some interesting pieces. Id still rather see TB pony up.
by Slick1 on Jul 26, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but
I thought they were building for 2012 or what-not (2010?).
Won’t Jason-ity be a FA by then?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Beane
thinks (knows) he can flip Bay for more than he’ll give up to get him.
by bucdaddy on Jul 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't surprise me.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonzalez
3-3 with 3 runs and 4 RBI.
nice.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like Bob and Greg
I’m, at this point, more interested in the auction.
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4 large to run the perogie race????
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
headdesk
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We are
not even through the lineup twice yet.
augh.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i Think Jody Gerut Sandbagged The Buccos
Gerut can play this game.
He looks to be in great shape and certainly has plus speed.
Maybe he just wanted to take the Pirates money and run.
Things must have really been at an all-time low morale-wise with the players during the McClatchy-Littlefield regime.
by thegunner on Jul 26, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to let Pearce know
that swinging at the first pitch is stupid.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There are several guys
on this team that haven’t figured that out all season.
by Thunder on Jul 26, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I’m figuring Pearce might get it though, because he just came up.
The rest of the guys are lost causes, for the most part.
Maybe if Eye Chart gets on their case, because we know JR won’t.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bay A Moneyball Player???
I think not.
Bay is probably going to command BIG money if he plays out his current contract (the balance of this year plus 2009). He could be looking at an absolute minimum, 3 year, $30 million deal ($10 million per).
That is not Beane’s style. I think that Beane knows some other GM that wants Bay and would put together a package deal in the off-season.
by thegunner on Jul 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Moneyball player now...
until he hits FA. Then he’s gone. Beane will take the picks, or trade him next year (or the off-season). That might be why they want him.
Because it’s highly unlikely he’s there after he becomes a FA.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bay
Is good and relatively cheap for what’s left of his contract. And when he walks, he’ll net Beane some draft picks.
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad idea, really...
provided you know how to draft.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That works too.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that one
came from the pitcher.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy cow!
A scoreless inning by the Bucco “pitching staff”
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gah.
Even Beam went 1st-pitch swinging there.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Russell sending in the scrubs ALREADY.
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God i wish Lanny would
ask NH why the hell JVB is even on this ball club
by Battlin Bob on Jul 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pulling Nate in the 5th...
:(
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
timely
PH HR.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and by "timely,"
I mean waayyyy too late.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Michaels isn't quitting on the game
Even if his manager put him in because he’s quitting on it.
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nate Sr!
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's this..
a comeback? with NH in the radio booth
by Battlin Bob on Jul 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh god
why is McLouth going out? Not trading him I hope? Just resting him in the route?
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joey Bats
PH for JBay?
Wow, JR is throwing in the towel.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason-ity pulled
for Joey Bats.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pull everyone
I guess it’s time to go do something else…
At least that’s the notion JR is giving.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JR obviously sending a message
just don’t know what the message is.
by Thunder on Jul 26, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...
“We suck”
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or...
“winning is secondary”
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or,
fuggit, let’s rest ‘em.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gameday stuck on bats...
what’s up?
did it freeze on me?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the f...?
We’re throwing in the towell in the 5th? All the comebacks we have had this year and JT is quitting in the friggin 5th inning?!!! I really think he needs to go. I know he’s done some good things this year but I think he’s been extremely lucky.
by Slick1 on Jul 26, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And another thing...
Doumit has caught like 100 games in a row. Why leave him in and take out our OF? It makes no sense to me.
by Slick1 on Jul 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough.
I’ve been trying to use logic when looking at JR’s moves. No wonder I’m always confused.
by Slick1 on Jul 26, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here
with the confused thing.
Good to know now.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JR
is just using the Chewbacca defense against the Padres.
by WstCstBucco on Jul 26, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chewbacca defense...
A lot of fur & a language you can’t understand?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always use the opposite
of whatever JR does
by Battlin Bob on Jul 26, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joey Bats.
You suck.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Jason-ity"
I never figured out what that nickname is supposed to mean.
by Bucsfanatic on Jul 26, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Some combination of
“Jason Bay” & “Vinsanity”, if I remember correctly.
Not quite sure where Vinsanity came into all of it…
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing
JR is telling me to leave because the game is over.
In the 5th inning.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Black Hole!
(no more?)
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only for....
...the first three months of each season. If only we played July – Dec.
by Brakeman8 on Jul 26, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need
a new nickname then… maybe.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah...
He just needs two nicknames. One for the 1st half and one for the 2nd. We can keep blackhole but I think the 2nd half Laroche should be “the Natural!” Ok a little over the top but you get my point.
by Slick1 on Jul 26, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Hole?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it.
A ying and yang thing. How about Two Face!!!
by Slick1 on Jul 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey,
it’s as good a game as any to throw the towel on.
Really – even our offense can’t keep coming back EVERY time.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
do we see Chavez in soon?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TV guys said...
Chavez plays tomorrow. Day game after a night game.
by Brakeman8 on Jul 26, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be totally crazy
Tomorow is a day game. Doummit won’t play even if he came out now.
by WstCstBucco on Jul 26, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TJ Beam
can’t bunt.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know...
Laroche’s numbers about as good as Nady’s now (outside of BA). I’m just saying.
by Slick1 on Jul 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well it appears
the replacements are sparking the comeback
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least one of them
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ONE OF
the subs – CGz & Joey Bats = nada.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate Sr.
en fuego!
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or not
Glad JR gave up in the fifth.
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buster Olney reporting the Mets have acquired Jason Bay in 4 player swap
WOW!!!! so i guess he just wasnt giving him a break! Buccos get Aaron Heilman rhp, Eddie Kunz, rhp, & 1B Nick Evans….more to come
by BackInTheDayBay on Jul 26, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whutwhut?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um...
enough with the MLB ready guys, please.
How many pitchers do we want up here anyways? 40?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid
gomez.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Opie is blowing this ship up bigtime…..guess I can’t complain since I called for it earlier.
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kunz and Evans
I live in Binghamton, NY and have seen Kunz and Evans. Both are very good players.
by Brakeman8 on Jul 26, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just going to say
that Nate Sr. is playing like he wants more at-bats.
He might be getting them now.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not...
Evans has played in MLB this year and could move right to the big club.
by Brakeman8 on Jul 26, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Jim Beam
on the beam tonite.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WFAN 660 : Reports confirm Kunz(Mets 2007 1st rd pick), and Heilman
No confirmation on the 3rd player – all indications that it will be Nick Evans, Who is currently in AA.
by BackInTheDayBay on Jul 26, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did I dream it...
or was Evans not up with the Mets last week?
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I give it to Neal...
he has balls DL never dreamed of …........ status quo was getting us nowhere.
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang though...
X-Man & Jason-ity in back-to-back days.
And there’s still a week before the deadline.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel your pain Utes
I love X and JBay was our best player, but something had to be done
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know.
I’m just kinda shocked by the speed of the 2nd deal… especially with all the talk that the price was too high and all that.
And now 2 of our best players this year are both in NY…
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for Marte guys
Made Big Papi look silly today.
I really liked Kontos, and am kind of happy he’s staying. But on the other hand McCutchen has been pretty awesome at AAA and will contribute much faster than either Coke or Kontos.
Karstens, sorry to say, is not someone I’m really impressed with, but he will contribute much faster.
Wow I just checked the mlb box score and did not realize that T.J. Beam was in Pittsburgh.
Don’t sleep on Jose Tabata either. I know he’s raw -but he doesn’t become the 3rd rated prospect in the organization for nothing. The kid will develop power and will live up to his eternal potential.
Anyways it was a great trade for both teams. I’ll be following Karsten’s first start closely.
by pollo on Jul 26, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the sentiment
you seem a rational Yankees fan. We can only hope this deal helps both teams. We know it will help you guys in the short run. Damaso was my favorite Bucco.
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not seeing it anywhere though...
I’d like to read it somewhere…
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it too soon to ask
If the PBC got value for Bay? ESPN said just y’day that teams were balking at Pirate demands of 4 players for Bay.
I don’t care about quantity, but quality.
by WstCstBucco on Jul 26, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I fart in the general direction of ESPN
all things Mets or Yankees are going to be construed as win for them, no matter what.
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd fart with you
but it’s so windy that I’m certain it would get redirected.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Met too Ute.
I can’t see how the Mets are good match without giving up Niese or Fmart. I liked the Nady deal but not too thrilled about this one if it’s true.
by Slick1 on Jul 26, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell!
I can’t find anything anywhere. Has someone been able to confirm this? And what is the return?
by Slick1 on Jul 26, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know that this is true
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s been 20 minutes now and I’m still not finding anything anywhere, and I’ve had ESPNEWS on the PIP and seen nothing on the reporting or the crawler. I’m guessing some dude is just riling us all up!
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now being reported its Jason Bays twin brother, Artie Bay...
Y-A-N-K-E-E-S !!!! Thanks for Nady
by BackInTheDayBay on Jul 26, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No problem
Just wait’ll pumpkin season rolls around…
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can Beam start?
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we really need him to?
Maholm. Duke (ugh). Snell (double ugh). JVB/Herrera (until Dumatrait gets back). Karstens. Ohlendorf (after he’s stretched out).
Not a bad option for a spot start though, I guess.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess we don't
at this point, but the past couple months have been rough
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BackintheDayBay
What was the point of that?
by Bucsfanatic on Jul 26, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See...
I knew trading X-Man to the Yankees was stupid.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just to let the Bucs fan know...
JOBA RULES!
by BackInTheDayBay on Jul 26, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And you're ....
...a f*ckin’ idiot!!!
by Brakeman8 on Jul 26, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One rainy day in New York...
That’s all it will take before Nady is out with a hamstring injury. Enjoy.
by Bucsfanatic on Jul 26, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's Chavez.
Beam’s done. Nice outing though.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'd say
31 pitches, 4 innings? I haven’t seen that for a looooooooong time.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Madonna was a virgin...
The last time the Bucs were .500
by BackInTheDayBay on Jul 26, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No doubt.
Charlie….do your magic
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BackInTheDay Bay...
You are FUCKING IDIOT!!!! I hope you get banned from this site. Suck my balls you taint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
by Slick1 on Jul 26, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't even care...
if that last post was my last post on this site. You f’ing Aholes are what give Yankee and Mets fans a bad name! Get off this site and go back to having sex with your sister you frickin TROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Slick1 on Jul 26, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please bounce me...
Had 30 guys in Pittsburgh googling “jason bay trade” for 15 minutes…priceless! Thanks again for Marte and Nady, have fun never remembering who you got in return.
by BackInTheDayBay on Jul 26, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It takes a real mature man
to troll to a MLB website to antangonize and look for reactions. Have you hit puberty yet?
by Hitman Easler on Jul 26, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
15 minutes?
C’mon, dude, you finished jerking off long before that…
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahahahahahahah
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Jul 26, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He probably is doing something...
...on a Saturday night a lot more fun than watching us lose again!
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going to go to the Rockies blog now and let them know Holliday has been traded...
Good Luck with the Steelers…and by the way, whos the defending Super Bowl champs?
BIG BLUE WRECKING CREW
by BackInTheDayBay on Jul 26, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is why
parents should not let 6 year olds play on the internet.
by Brakeman8 on Jul 26, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And why "people" in Ny
should not allowed to be fans of anything
by Battlin Bob on Jul 26, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey wait....
...I’m stuck in NY. LOL
by Brakeman8 on Jul 26, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guys
Let it go. He came here to get everyone fired up. So why get all fired up about what what he says?
by Bucsfanatic on Jul 26, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least . . .
. . . we made them use Hoffmann tonight.
by biggyv on Jul 26, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't make them use him very long...
by matskralc on Jul 26, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, well . . .
We’ve got him dead to rights tomorrow!!!!
by biggyv on Jul 26, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just trying to divert your attention from the AAA-a team playing San Diego right now...
we could keep going, Rockies fans cant believe they just traded Holliday to the Mets for that same Bay package…they are going nuts…hillarious….how long until i clue them in?
by BackInTheDayBay on Jul 26, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ignore her, dude...
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey dude.
I have a questoin for you. I’m married along with a lot of other bloggers and die hard fans on this site. You are home on Saturday night posting fake rumors on different blogs for entertainment. My question to you is…have you ever seen a vaigna in person?!! Really you should check it out. It’s a much better way to spend you time. And if you are gay, then you really need to go out and by yourself a man because you obvioulsy are spending way too much time with yourself!!!!! Have fun tonight wacking it while you’re are thinking about how you pulled one over on the Pirate and Rockies fans! You da man, or woman, or whatever!
by Slick1 on Jul 26, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joke's on you
Holliday’s still in the game. Doubt your ruse is very effective.
by Brakeman8 on Jul 26, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't feed it,
don’t pet it, and maybe it’ll go away.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 26, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
that game sucked.
I’m glad JR likes giving up though.
He’s worse than half the guys on the team.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jul 26, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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