MLB All Star Game Live Blog(07/15/2008) 
7:43
Brinson: 
Good evening everyone and welcome to the All Star Game Live Blog.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:43 Brinson
7:44
Brinson: 
We should expect the first pitch sometime around 11:30
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:44 Brinson
7:46
Brinson: 
I'm feeling a touch lazy, as well as eating pizza, so let's get a poll going.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:46 Brinson
7:47
Pat Lackey: 
My brain has recovered from last night's marathon and I'm good to go.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:47 Pat Lackey
7:47
Most revered in Yankee Stadium
Babe Ruth
 ( 85% )
Josh Hamilton
 ( 7% )
Rudy Guliani
 ( 4% )
Derek Jeter
 ( 4% )

Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:47 
7:47
Brinson: 
Yeah, that was quite the effort last night, Pat.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:47 Brinson
7:47
Brinson: 
Well done though.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:47 Brinson
7:48
Pat Lackey: 
Thanks for the help. You and E were clutch.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:48 Pat Lackey
7:48
Brinson: 
Clutch like Justin Morneau maybe.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:48 Brinson
7:49
Brinson: 
By the way, I couldn't be more thrilled with my selection of picture for the All Star Blog post. Tommy going in for a hug kills me.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:49 Brinson
7:49
Winner tonight?
National League
 ( 38% )
American League
 ( 33% )
We're all winners!
 ( 4% )
Go to hell, Selig
 ( 25% )

Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:49 
7:49
[Comment From Andrew JohnsonAndrew Johnson: ] 
This red carpet show is making me long for Rick Reilly
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:49 Andrew Johnson
7:50
What's Tommy trying to hug?
The cameraman
 ( 19% )
Erin Andrews
 ( 48% )
Whatever's closest
 ( 33% )

Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:50 
7:50
Brinson: 
Why the hell is each player getting their own truck. I wish my brother was a multi-millionaire All Star. I'd be so fat.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:50 Brinson
7:50
Brinson: 
Wow. That didn't sound like "complete thoughts" at all.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:50 Brinson
7:50
Pat Lackey: 
Nothing will make me long for Rick Reilly after last night. The Derby was like his column with the smug turned up to 11.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:50 Pat Lackey
7:51
Brinson: 
"Not a good time to be an atheist!!!"
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:51 Brinson
7:51
Brinson: 
Who the hell even manages to piss off the atheists anyway?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:51 Brinson
7:51
Andrew Johnson: 
Reilly, making George Clooney look subtle and modest since 2008
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:51 Andrew Johnson
7:51
Pat Lackey: 
What does he think about agnostics?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:51 Pat Lackey
7:51
Andrew Johnson: 
Cowards
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:51 Andrew Johnson
7:52
[Comment From Three Places at OnceThree Places at Once: ] 
My god, David Duchovney! He's alive!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:52 Three Places at Once
7:52
Pat Lackey: 
I am dreading this X-Files movie. What a money-grab.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:52 Pat Lackey
7:52
Brinson: 
I really really hate it when network television pimps out their own stars in stuff like this.

"Hey, look who stopped by the MNF booth! It's Geeeeeeeeeeeorge Looooopez!"
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:52 Brinson
7:53
Andrew Johnson: 
You know what I'm not dreading ... Dark Knight
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:53 Andrew Johnson
7:53
Pat Lackey: 
Is it Friday yet? Please? Can I just fast forward to a time when I can go see Dark Knight?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:53 Pat Lackey
7:53
Brinson: 
Mmmm. Taco Bell smoothies. There's a can't miss prospect.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:53 Brinson
7:54
Andrew Johnson: 
Eeeeeee
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:54 Andrew Johnson
7:54
Pat Lackey: 
OK, I just typed the exact same message to my friend, Andrew. That's awfully creepy.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:54 Pat Lackey
7:54
Brinson: 
I will have the double bean, chihuahua mango smoothie please.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:54 Brinson
7:55
Andrew Johnson: 
The Dark Knight destroys my will to come up with actual words
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:55 Andrew Johnson
7:56
[Comment From Three Places at OnceThree Places at Once: ] 
Would Batman make a good clean-up hitter, or is he more of a lead-off man?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:56 Three Places at Once
7:56
Pat Lackey: 
Definitely cleanup hitter.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:56 Pat Lackey
7:56
Andrew Johnson: 
I
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:56 Andrew Johnson
7:56
Pat Lackey: 
Andrew's speechless again.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:56 Pat Lackey
7:57
Andrew Johnson: 
I think I'd want Batman closing
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:57 Andrew Johnson
7:57
Brinson: 
Excellent question. But are we looking at Batman for his pure bad-a-ness, or his overall utility?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:57 Brinson
7:57
[Comment From ChicagoBuccoChicagoBucco: ] 
batman is a 3-spot in the lineup
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:57 ChicagoBucco
7:57
[Comment From ChicagoBuccoChicagoBucco: ] 
hulk hits clean up
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:57 ChicagoBucco
7:57
Pat Lackey: 
CROSSOVER!!!!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:57 Pat Lackey
7:58
[Comment From ChicagoBuccoChicagoBucco: ] 
the thing hits fifth
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:58 ChicagoBucco
7:58
[Comment From ChicagoBuccoChicagoBucco: ] 
i see wolverine in the two spot
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:58 ChicagoBucco
7:58
Pat Lackey: 
The Thing is an American League player.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:58 Pat Lackey
7:58
Brinson: 
Flash leading off right?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:58 Brinson
7:58
Pat Lackey: 
Worthless in the field. Hands of stone, you might say.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:58 Pat Lackey
7:58
Andrew Johnson: 
Zing
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:58 Andrew Johnson
7:58
Brinson: 
120 SB's and a .900 OBP?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:58 Brinson
7:59
Pat Lackey: 
He'd be the first person to bunt a double since Ichiro.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:59 Pat Lackey
7:59
[Comment From ChicagoBuccoChicagoBucco: ] 
spiderman leads off ... superman is your starting pitcher .... flash leads off ... and robin bats eighth
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:59 ChicagoBucco
7:59
Pat Lackey: 
Robin = Eckstein
Tuesday July 15, 2008 7:59 Pat Lackey
8:00
Andrew Johnson: 
That's an insult to Eckstein
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:00 Andrew Johnson
8:00
[Comment From ChicagoBuccoChicagoBucco: ] 
there you go
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:00 ChicagoBucco
8:00
Andrew Johnson: 
Speaking of smug ... it's Joe Buck everybody
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:00 Andrew Johnson
8:00
Pat Lackey: 
Oh, he's going to watch this game?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:00 Pat Lackey
8:01
Smuggier?
Joe Buck
 ( 40% )
Rick Reilly
 ( 60% )

Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:01 
8:01
Pat Lackey: 
Ernie Banks giving the All-Stars a motivational speech. This isn't contrived at all.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:01 Pat Lackey
8:01
Brinson: 
And yes, I know it's not smuggier.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:01 Brinson
8:01
Brinson: 
By the way, we're only posting the funniest/most witty comments tonight. Not your normal free for all.

/still eating pizza, still lazy
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:01 Brinson
8:02
Will Clint Hurdle make Pat's night and put Nate McLouth in the game?
Yes
 ( 60% )
No
 ( 40% )

Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:02 
8:03
[Comment From ChicagoBuccoChicagoBucco: ] 
1)Flash,2) Wolverine,3) Batman, 4)Hulk, 5)Maxx, 6)Iron Man, 7)Cyclops, 8)Spiderman, 9) SP - Superman
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:03 ChicagoBucco
8:03
Brinson: 
Or comic book related. If you compare baseball to comics, you'll likely get a free pass.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:03 Brinson
8:03
Pat Lackey: 
How's Supes gonna bat ninth?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:03 Pat Lackey
8:03
Andrew Johnson: 
Wouldn't Ironman's suit violate some sort of major league rule?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:03 Andrew Johnson
8:04
[Comment From ChicagoBuccoChicagoBucco: ] 
he's gotta pitch - faster than a speeding bullet
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:04 ChicagoBucco
8:04
[Comment From ChicagoBuccoChicagoBucco: ] 
you could larussa him to the eight spot
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:04 ChicagoBucco
8:05
Andrew Johnson: 
Psst ... George Brett, it still doesn't mean diddly
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:05 Andrew Johnson
8:05
[Comment From BrettBrett: ] 
How Could A Rod Be With An Old Dinasuor Like Madonna
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:05 Brett
8:05
Pat Lackey: 
Can the players possibly care about these speeches?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:05 Pat Lackey
8:05
[Comment From Mike LoweryMike Lowery: ] 
Im sorry but I think Hulk would also violate some rules....what about good ol spidey
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:05 Mike Lowery
8:05
[Comment From ChicagoBuccoChicagoBucco: ] 
i don't know about iron man's suit - they're letting that amputee competitively run with a prosthesis
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:05 ChicagoBucco
8:05
Andrew Johnson: 
This should be funny watching the Red Sox get booed mercilessly
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:05 Andrew Johnson
8:05
Brinson: 
They're booing the home team. Nice.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:05 Brinson
8:05
Pat Lackey: 
Varitek deserves it.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:05 Pat Lackey
8:06
Andrew Johnson: 
It is the Bronx
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:06 Andrew Johnson
8:06
Andrew Johnson: 
Varitek = the new Capt. Intangibles
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:06 Andrew Johnson
8:06
Pat Lackey: 
They're gonna blow the top off when Hamilton gets announced.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:06 Pat Lackey
8:06
Pat Lackey: 
If there was a top.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:06 Pat Lackey
8:06
Brinson: 
Buck's going to whisper his name though.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:06 Brinson
8:07
Pat Lackey: 
How is my boy John Lackey not an All-Star? The Lackeys will not take this sitting down.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:07 Pat Lackey
8:07
[Comment From BrettBrett: ] 
Grady Sizemore Deserved To Start Compared To Some Of The People In The Outfield.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:07 Brett
8:07
[Comment From Vegas WatchVegas Watch: ] 
I wonder how many of them know about the Utley thing.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:07 Vegas Watch
8:08
Brinson: 
Great question. I would think not that many, but I didn't read too much NY papers today.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:08 Brinson
8:08
Pat Lackey: 
Oh, geez, they're going to try and top the Williams moment tonight, aren't they? I don't know how, but they're going to try and do it.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:08 Pat Lackey
8:08
Andrew Johnson: 
If they do ... FAIL
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:08 Andrew Johnson
8:08
Andrew Johnson: 
Not possible
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:08 Andrew Johnson
8:08
[Comment From STEVENSTEVEN: ] 
WHAT HAPPEN TO Lance Berkman
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:08 STEVEN
8:09
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
They will wheel Clemens out in his hummer
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:09 Marc
8:09
[Comment From Vegas WatchVegas Watch: ] 
Over/Under on first pitch: 8:53
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:09 Vegas Watch
8:09
Andrew Johnson: 
The '99 All-Star Game is probably my favorite. Ted Williams followed by Pedro Martinez at his absolute peak
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:09 Andrew Johnson
8:09
Brinson: 
Over. I had 11:30 initially.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:09 Brinson
8:09
Pat Lackey: 
Pedro was awesome that year.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:09 Pat Lackey
8:10
[Comment From Vegas WatchVegas Watch: ] 
That's why they pay you the big bucks, Lackey.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:10 Vegas Watch
8:10
[Comment From ChicagoBuccoChicagoBucco: ] 
so... is the all star game going to be worth watching?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:10 ChicagoBucco
8:10
[Comment From andymoandymo: ] 
why cant joe buck just announce the names they are all stars we dont need him hamming it up, and that music over the announcements is terribe. why a commercial in the middle of player introductions this is so terrible
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:10 andymo
8:10
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
Maybe they will start at 8:32 so FOX can contrive something stupid like 8 x 3 = 24 + 2 - 26 and thats the amount of title the Yanks have won
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:10 Marc
8:11
Brinson: 
WOAH. You just blew my mind. Man.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:11 Brinson
8:11
[Comment From ChicagoBuccoChicagoBucco: ] 
how do we go about getting Selig fired?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:11 ChicagoBucco
8:11
Andrew Johnson: 
The ASG will probably be a giant letdown compared to last night.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:11 Andrew Johnson
8:11
Brinson: 
Have everyone in the game get caught with steroids.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:11 Brinson
8:12
Brinson: 
Ah. Crap.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:12 Brinson
8:12
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
HA! i thought of it because of ESPN yesterday saying the derby was on July 14th.. and 7 14 was the amount of homers Ruth hit...
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:12 Marc
8:12
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
Wade Boggs in a NYY Cap.... SOX Nation cant be happy
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:12 Marc
8:12
Andrew Johnson: 
Why is Wade Boggs wearing a Yankee cap?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:12 Andrew Johnson
8:12
Brinson: 
He's a Yankee isn't he?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:12 Brinson
8:12
Pat Lackey: 
Yeah, it should totally be   Devil Rays cap.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:12 Pat Lackey
8:12
Brinson: 
Ecccccccccccccccccck!!!!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:12 Brinson
8:13
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
Think Tom Seaver is there?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:13 Marc
8:13
Brinson: 
Bob Gibson really doesn't get enough love/respect.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:13 Brinson
8:14
Brinson: 
GOOSE!!!!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:14 Brinson
8:14
Brinson: 
I heart the goose. He was my first autograph.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:14 Brinson
8:14
[Comment From Three Places at OnceThree Places at Once: ] 
How much Plastic surgery has Jim Palmer had?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:14 Three Places at Once
8:14
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
is Bob feller at game?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:14 David
8:14
Brinson: 
Yes.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:14 Brinson
8:14
Andrew Johnson: 
I'm still stunned by the Boggs thing
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:14 Andrew Johnson
8:15
Brinson: 
They're not saying "Booo" they're saying "Whoooo"
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:15 Brinson
8:15
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
Feller oldest living All-Star now
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:15 David
8:15
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
this is so terrible, and were only at first base!!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:15 Marc
8:15
Brinson: 
Yeah, this is not going to go quickly.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:15 Brinson
8:15
Pat Lackey: 
This is going to take forever. And It'll be worth it to me if the Yankees fans boo Maz at second base.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:15 Pat Lackey
8:16
Brinson: 
Joe Buck is terrified his Tivo stopped working.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:16 Brinson
8:16
[Comment From BrettBrett: ] 
Boo I Hate Yokoliss
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:16 Brett
8:16
Pat Lackey: 
That would be some dedicated hate.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:16 Pat Lackey
8:16
Brinson: 
That seems about right.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:16 Brinson
8:16
Brinson: 
They did not find out. DP got a worse reception than Utley
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:16 Brinson
8:17
[Comment From Vegas WatchVegas Watch: ] 
80% of the people there don't know the significance of Maz/Yankees.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:17 Vegas Watch
8:17
Andrew Johnson: 
80% of the people there are at their first baseball game
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:17 Andrew Johnson
8:17
Pat Lackey: 
Probably not, VW, but I wanted my moment of glory as   Pirate fan tonight.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:17 Pat Lackey
8:17
Brinson: 
I mean wow, Wade. What a sellout.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:17 Brinson
8:17
[Comment From Mike LoweryMike Lowery: ] 
im i mistaken or did it say red sox and he got a yankee cap on
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:17 Mike Lowery
8:17
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
80% of the people there dont know who Bud Selig is.... damn suits in NYC
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:17 Marc
8:17
Pat Lackey: 
Well, look at hte hair plugs.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:17 Pat Lackey
8:17
[Comment From Joe13Joe13: ] 
haha boggs was wearing a yankees hat
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:17 Joe13
8:17
[Comment From Mike LoweryMike Lowery: ] 
im insulted by boggs as a yankee fan
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:17 Mike Lowery
8:18
Brinson: 
I'm insulted by the Yankees as a Boggs fan.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:18 Brinson
8:18
Andrew Johnson: 
So ... much .... pandering Joe
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:18 Andrew Johnson
8:18
Pat Lackey: 
I'm insulted by FOX as a breathing, thinking human being.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:18 Pat Lackey
8:19
[Comment From BrettBrett: ] 
Man Look At Ripken
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:19 Brett
8:19
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
sounds like Captain Kirk doing these into's... We... Must...Start...THEGAME
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:19 Marc
8:19
[Comment From Vegas WatchVegas Watch: ] 
Finally, Ripken, someone they've heard of.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:19 Vegas Watch
8:19
Andrew Johnson: 
Jetes!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:19 Andrew Johnson
8:19
[Comment From Cubby BluesCubby Blues: ] 
yes it did say red sox for boggs
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:19 Cubby Blues
8:19
[Comment From BrettBrett: ] 
Jeter Gets Way To Much Credit
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:19 Brett
8:20
Brinson: 
I have a Mo Rivera and Andy Pettitte unopened Single A baseball cards. Just felt like saying that.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:20 Brinson
8:20
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
Reyes deserved it more...
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:20 Marc
8:20
[Comment From Vegas WatchVegas Watch: ] 
"...where he hit so many career doubles." As opposed to...season doubles? I don't understand.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:20 Vegas Watch
8:20
Andrew Johnson: 
My eyes are glazing over
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:20 Andrew Johnson
8:21
Pat Lackey: 
KIIIIINER!!!!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:21 Pat Lackey
8:21
Andrew Johnson: 
Manny being Manny
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:21 Andrew Johnson
8:21
[Comment From Eric KEric K: ] 
What happened to one of the Giants? In hospital???
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:21 Eric K
8:21
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
why are they introducing the Left Fielders in short CF?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:21 Marc
8:22
Brinson: 
Why are they introducing everyone in the first place. This is taking forever.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:22 Brinson
8:22
Pat Lackey: 
I like how Willie's rocking the Giants cap with a G, not an SF. There's some respect for the city.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:22 Pat Lackey
8:22
Brinson: 
Are you ready for a Hamilton freakout?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:22 Brinson
8:22
Pat Lackey: 
Weak.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:22 Pat Lackey
8:23
Pat Lackey: 
He deserved a bigger ovation.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:23 Pat Lackey
8:23
Andrew Johnson: 
Tony Gwynn x2
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:23 Andrew Johnson
8:23
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
@ Eric K... Lincecum has the flu and is hospital for hydration
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:23 Marc
8:23
Andrew Johnson: 
Wow, seriously Tony stay away from the buffet table please
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:23 Andrew Johnson
8:23
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
Dear Joe Buck, Josh Hamilton lost and you intro his as a hero. Justin Morneau won, and he gets nothing
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:23 Marc
8:23
[Comment From gywnishugegywnishuge: ] 
They better finish this fast or Gwynn might eat some of the other HOF'ers in the outfield
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:23 gywnishuge
8:23
Brinson: 
Wow. Who hates on Tony Gwynn?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:23 Brinson
8:24
Pat Lackey: 
That's like hating on Santa Claus.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:24 Pat Lackey
8:24
Andrew Johnson: 
That's not Tony Gwynn that's Jabba the Hutt's body double
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:24 Andrew Johnson
8:24
[Comment From andymoandymo: ] 
willie mays totally snubbed josh hamilton
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:24 andymo
8:24
Brinson: 
Joe Buck is totally snubbing all of us with this dragging intro.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:24 Brinson
8:24
[Comment From alecalec: ] 
im guessing willie mays is kind of a baseball purist....
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:24 alec
8:24
Andrew Johnson: 
Earl Weaver should get tossed from this introduction
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:24 Andrew Johnson
8:24
Pat Lackey: 
Earl Weaver should manage the AL.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:24 Pat Lackey
8:25
Brinson: 
The ever deserving ..... Clint Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurdle!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:25 Brinson
8:25
[Comment From gonzoidgonzoid: ] 
I just want to know why in the heck Brandon Phillips isn't there.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:25 gonzoid
8:25
Brinson: 
Chase Utley and Dan Uggla.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:25 Brinson
8:25
Pat Lackey: 
I don't like Clint Hurdle at all. I'm not entirely sure why.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:25 Pat Lackey
8:25
Vegas Watch: 
The booing of half the home team's starting lineup is really an excellent addition to the festivities.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:25 Vegas Watch
8:25
Andrew Johnson: 
How can you boo Terry Francona?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:25 Andrew Johnson
8:25
[Comment From alecalec: ] 
i liked the awkward hug francona just gave
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:25 alec
8:26
Andrew Johnson: 
I know it's partisan and all, but the guy is a good human being
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:26 Andrew Johnson
8:26
Brinson: 
I like Frankie.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:26 Brinson
8:26
[Comment From BrettBrett: ] 
How is it that the red sox coach made it instead of rays coach
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:26 Brett
8:26
Pat Lackey: 
Gary Carter with the Expos hat. My night is complete.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:26 Pat Lackey
8:26
Brinson: 
And I've grown to hate the Red Sox.   Also, it's awesome that some people are classy enough to bring two hats.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:26 Brinson
8:26
Brinson: 
I was the Expos in little league and still have one of those old school caps.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:26 Brinson
8:27
[Comment From alecalec: ] 
world series coaches from last year, do you really think Hurdle would deserve it this year???
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:27 alec
8:27
Brinson: 
Yeah, WS coaches from last year.

Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:27 Brinson
8:27
Andrew Johnson: 
Also the Red Sox are ahead of the Rays in the standings at the moment
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:27 Andrew Johnson
8:27
Brinson: 
There better not be a FOX exec saying "you know ... we should do this every year!" right now or I'm going to be upset.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:27 Brinson
8:27
Vegas Watch: 
Well, the Rays have fewer losses.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:27 Vegas Watch
8:28
Pat Lackey: 
No, that was their Yankee Stadium thing ,I think.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:28 Pat Lackey
8:28
Brinson: 
I know, but I could see this becoming a good idea.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:28 Brinson
8:29
Pat Lackey: 
I'll admit that it had it's moments. It was just waaaaay too long.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:29 Pat Lackey
8:29
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
we need a new poll.... Which words will be mentioned more. 1- House that Ruth built 2) FOX 3 ) AROD and Madonna 4) anything by McCarver that doesnt make sense
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:29 Marc
8:30
Pat Lackey: 
When I think of Yankee Stadium I think of Sherryl Crow.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:30 Pat Lackey
8:31
More prevalent:
FOX
 ( 13% )
Arod/Madonna
 ( 4% )
Tim McCarver psychobabble
 ( 25% )
House that Ruth Built
 ( 29% )
Josh Hamilton's Addiction
 ( 29% )

Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:31 
8:31
[Comment From RosaRosa: ] 
Is there anyone from New York Mets, i thought David Wright was in there?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:31 Rosa
8:31
[Comment From BrettBrett: ] 
Why Is She Playing The Guitar No One Can here It
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:31 Brett
8:31
Andrew Johnson: 
OK, technically the Rays have fewer losses, but they're also outperforming their pythag by three games, while the Red Sox are underperforming there's by one [/stat geekiness]
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:31 Andrew Johnson
8:32
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
Arod is spying on his wife in that bomber BTW...
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:32 Marc
8:32
[Comment From alecalec: ] 
how does the pythag work anyway?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:32 alec
8:32
Vegas Watch: 
The Red Sox have also won a game in the last 10 days. So they have that going for them.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:32 Vegas Watch
8:33
Brinson: 
Madonna is in fact in the stadium.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:33 Brinson
8:33
Andrew Johnson: 
The simple formula is (RS^2) divided by (RS^2+RA^2)
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:33 Andrew Johnson
8:34
Andrew Johnson: 
Most of the formulas slightly deviate from that
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:34 Andrew Johnson
8:34
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
If anyone should be booed it is George Steinbrenner
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:34 Steve
8:34
Andrew Johnson: 
It could get awkward between the Boss and Dave Winfield
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:34 Andrew Johnson
8:34
[Comment From Three Places at OnceThree Places at Once: ] 
OMFG, Steinbrenner!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:34 Three Places at Once
8:35
Brinson: 
It's kind of depressing to see George like that.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:35 Brinson
8:35
Brinson: 
Or, alternately, Hank is depressing.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:35 Brinson
8:35
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
good moment in baseball
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:35 mike
8:35
Pat Lackey: 
I don't like the Yankees at all, but this is great. And yes, on bouth counts, Brinson.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:35 Pat Lackey
8:35
Andrew Johnson: 
Ted Williams>George Steinbrenner
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:35 Andrew Johnson
8:36
[Comment From gonzoidgonzoid: ] 
Um... did I miss something? Why did they bring out that wax figure of Steinbrenner?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:36 gonzoid
8:36
[Comment From joe13joe13: ] 
big stein kinda reminds me of Fidel Castro
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:36 joe13
8:36
Brinson: 
Wow. It's only been an hour in this live blog so far and NOTHING HAS HAPPENED.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:36 Brinson
8:37
Andrew Johnson: 
I'm just hoping I get home before 4 AM
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:37 Andrew Johnson
8:37
Brinson: 
Not to be a jerk, but if you think Josh Hamilton's addiction is overexposed...
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:37 Brinson
8:37
[Comment From Mike LoweryMike Lowery: ] 
the most exciting thing to me tonight is the damn stealth bomber...
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:37 Mike Lowery
8:37
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
Wait.... there's supposed to be a game tonight?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:37 Geoff
8:38
Brinson: 
Indeed.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:38 Brinson
8:38
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
I kinda liked Sheryl Crow's bad guitar playing. It wasn't even in rhythm.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:38 Geoff
8:38
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
jeter is MVP for the last time at Yankee S
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:38 mike
8:38
Brinson: 
If Jeter gets the MVP Manning-style, I'm going to be furious.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:38 Brinson
8:39
Pat Lackey: 
We need Chan Ho Park to groove a fastball for Jeter to launch over the fence.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:39 Pat Lackey
8:39
ASG MVP:
Jeter
 ( 40% )
Arod
 ( 7% )
Manny
 ( 10% )
Ichiro
 ( 7% )
Hamilton
 ( 27% )
Other (Write in Comments)
 ( 10% )

Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:39 
8:39
Brinson: 
Wow. Those were all American league players. Whoops.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:39 Brinson
8:39
Andrew Johnson: 
Gimme Hamilton. I like good stories.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:39 Andrew Johnson
8:39
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
lol @ Manning style. Peyton or Eli, or both?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:39 Geoff
8:39
Brinson: 
Both.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:39 Brinson
8:39
Brinson: 
Joe Buck is using Sun-in!!!!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:39 Brinson
8:40
Pat Lackey: 
HAH
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:40 Pat Lackey
8:40
Andrew Johnson: 
Tell me there isn't going to be another commercial before first pitch
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:40 Andrew Johnson
8:40
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
HAHA@ McCarvers blue suit
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:40 Marc
8:40
Vegas Watch: 
Hamilton was the favorite at 6:1, I believe. I'm not sure what he was before last night; I'd be interested to know.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:40 Vegas Watch
8:40
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
That is a beautiful blue suit. Circa 1972?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:40 Geoff
8:40
[Comment From woofwoof: ] 
2000 dollars says there iwll be another break
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:40 woof
8:40
Pat Lackey: 
What is McCarver talking about?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:40 Pat Lackey
8:41
Brinson: 
Does McCarver's bumbling make Joe Buck's job easier or harder? I tend to think easier.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:41 Brinson
8:41
[Comment From Ny TonyNy Tony: ] 
LMAO Joe Buck made the same comment about the NL last yr
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:41 Ny Tony
8:41
Andrew Johnson: 
K-Rod shouldn't even get in this game
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:41 Andrew Johnson
8:41
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
The umpires haven't been introduced. That has to take at least 12 more minutes. Hall of Fame umps, too?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:41 Geoff
8:41
Vegas Watch: 
K-Rod is like the sixth best closer in the league.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:41 Vegas Watch
8:41
Vegas Watch: 
(This year.)
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:41 Vegas Watch
8:41
Who will close for the AL?
Mariano
 ( 79% )
Papelbon
 ( 21% )

Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:41 
8:41
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
i think the best thing that could happen is Mariano to come in the 9th, blow the game, and Paplebon gets the win in the 10th
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:41 Marc
8:42
[Comment From woofwoof: ] 
wheres my 2,000 dollars
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:42 woof
8:42
Andrew Johnson: 
This is an embarrassment. Young children don't even get to see the first pitch. WTG FOX and MLB
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:42 Andrew Johnson
8:42
Brinson: 
I'll paypal it to you. Just look for the WINNER LOTTO email.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:42 Brinson
8:42
Pat Lackey: 
There's no way this thing ends before 1 AM. What a shame.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:42 Pat Lackey
8:43
Brinson: 
Yeah, why do I keep picking the longest live blogs? (NBA draft second round = freefall nightmare)
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:43 Brinson
8:43
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
If FOX had their way, all citizens of the US would live on the west coast.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:43 Geoff
8:43
Brinson: 
Ohhhh. That is why it takes so long. So west coasters don't have to miss work.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:43 Brinson
8:43
Pat Lackey: 
I did the 3 OT Stanley Cup Final game and the 12-inning Pirates/Braves opener.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:43 Pat Lackey
8:44
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
It's showing 11pm/ET finish on my channel guide. BS.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:44 Geoff
8:44
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
what is jeter gonna steal?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:44 mike
8:44
Brinson: 
He's already stolen. The hearts of New Yorkers.

/kicks self in groin
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:44 Brinson
8:44
Pat Lackey: 
11PM? Fifth inning, tops.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:44 Pat Lackey
8:44
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
I kinda hope Jeter steal Rick Reilly's job. He sucks at SI.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:44 Geoff
8:44
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
ESPN****
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:44 Geoff
8:45
What will Derek Jeter steal?
Home plate
 ( 14% )
Dirt
 ( 11% )
A Seat
 ( 16% )
Our hearts
 ( 30% )
Arod's Job
 ( 14% )
Other
 ( 16% )

Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:45 
8:45
Brinson: 
My apolgies for the relative lack of humor in that last poll.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:45 Brinson
8:45
Vegas Watch: 
I believe it was Simmons (back when he was required reading) who noted that ALCS G7 in '03 ran over the time slot, so his TIVO titled the last half hour as "Just Shoot Me". That was funny.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:45 Vegas Watch
8:45
Pat Lackey: 
It's OK. I just filled in "Other" in my mind with something terribly inappropriate
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:45 Pat Lackey
8:46
Andrew Johnson: 
Oh baseball ..... right
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:46 Andrew Johnson
8:46
Brinson: 
Hahahaha. Man Simmons used to be funny.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:46 Brinson
8:46
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
Why are there so many white people in this game? Its like a Kid Rock concert in here...
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:46 Marc
8:46
Brinson: 
You're not fooling anyone with "Marc", Mr. Reilly.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:46 Brinson
8:46
Andrew Johnson: 
Is that you Rick Reilly?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:46 Andrew Johnson
8:46
Brinson: 
FIRST!!!!!1
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:46 Brinson
8:46
Pat Lackey: 
Kid Rock reference? +1
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:46 Pat Lackey
8:46
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
its about time time the game started
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:46 mike
8:46
[Comment From KevinKevin: ] 
I think the comment last night was, "It's like a Kiwanis Club meeting."
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:46 Kevin
8:47
Brinson: 
Yeah, comic book or Kid Rock references will lock your comment in for appearing.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:47 Brinson
8:47
Brinson: 
Thank you. And w'e're off.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:47 Brinson
8:47
Andrew Johnson: 
You should give bonus points for ones that include Joe C
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:47 Andrew Johnson
8:47
Pat Lackey: 
8:47
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:47 Pat Lackey
8:47
Brinson: 
Cliff Lee is blatantly going to get shelled (sorry VW)
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:47 Brinson
8:47
Vegas Watch: 
The under is victorious!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:47 Vegas Watch
8:47
Andrew Johnson: 
Or as he's called in his second life, Dustin Pedroia
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:47 Andrew Johnson
8:48
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
What the fans chanting?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:48 Geoff
8:48
Andrew Johnson: 
I believe it's the roll call
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:48 Andrew Johnson
8:48
Brinson: 
I don't know. Maybe something about Josh Beckett.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:48 Brinson
8:48
Vegas Watch: 
What was that about getting shelled?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:48 Vegas Watch
8:48
Brinson: 
I know, right. I'm the anti-Lackey.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:48 Brinson
8:48
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
game on gents. Why does the MLB All-Star game get so much crap when it's clearly better than the NBA's and the Pro Bowl?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:48 Wade
8:48
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
I wonder how Francona feels in the opposite dugout. That's gotta be a weird feeling.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:48 Geoff
8:49
First pitch at 8:47. Last pitch (in Eastern time, folks)
Midnight
 ( 13% )
12:30
 ( 27% )
1 AM
 ( 21% )
Zzzzzz
 ( 38% )

Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:49 
8:49
Brinson: 
I don't think that because he's not good, just because I think it would be ironic. Or something.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:49 Brinson
8:49
Andrew Johnson: 
I think the ASG gets crap because it's not as good as it used to be
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:49 Andrew Johnson
8:50
Andrew Johnson: 
Interleague kinda killed the novelty, and the whole This Time It Counts garbage is pretty hollow
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:50 Andrew Johnson
8:50
Brinson: 
Get your predictions in now for the time of the last pitch. Whoever nails it to the minute, I will find a way to get you a prize of some sorts.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:50 Brinson
8:50
Brinson: 
And Cliff Lee is dealing.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:50 Brinson
8:50
Vegas Watch: 
Just dirty. Absolutely filthy. Can't touch that.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:50 Vegas Watch
8:50
[Comment From BrettBrett: ] 
Why DO people give chase ultey so much credit for his power. all he does is slice the ball
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:50 Brett
8:50
Brinson: 
Hmmm. I don't know that I buy that "theory"
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:50 Brinson
8:50
[Comment From KevinKevin: ] 
12:07 EST
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:50 Kevin
8:50
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
1:16
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:50 Marc
8:50
[Comment From TimTim: ] 
Guys, why are so many Yankee fans jealous of Papelbon?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:50 Tim
8:50
Andrew Johnson: 
Because hs's on pace to be like the fifth second baseman ever with over 40 homers in a season?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:50 Andrew Johnson
8:51
Brinson: 
Because he's not dirt old like Mo.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:51 Brinson
8:51
Vegas Watch: 
Congratulations, Lance, on putting the ball in play. Moral victory.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:51 Vegas Watch
8:51
Brinson: 
WHO WAS ADDICTED TO CRACK ONLY THREE YEARS AGO
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:51 Brinson
8:51
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
alright i predict that hamilton will hit it out of the stadium
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:51 mike
8:51
Andrew Johnson: 
I think Yankee fans are a pretty insecure bunch these days all in all
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:51 Andrew Johnson
8:51
[Comment From LyleLyle: ] 
after all the intros, am i the only guy here with a tear in the eye
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:51 Lyle
8:51
Brinson: 
Yes.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:51 Brinson
8:51
Pat Lackey: 
Last pitch: 12:42, Buck literally has an orgasm when Mo puts it away. Can I say that?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:51 Pat Lackey
8:51
[Comment From joe13joe13: ] 
11:58 ET
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:51 joe13
8:51
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
12:16 am/ET
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:51 Geoff
8:51
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
12:14 est
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:51 Wade
8:51
Brinson: 
Orgasm is scientific.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:51 Brinson
8:52
Brinson: 
Although "literally" is treacherous.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:52 Brinson
8:52
[Comment From TimTim: ] 
Hamilton > Jesus
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:52 Tim
8:52
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
Really? Hamilton? That's a great story Brinson. Can you find more on that?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:52 Geoff
8:52
Pat Lackey: 
Don't tell him that, Tim.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:52 Pat Lackey
8:52
[Comment From Cubby BluesCubby Blues: ] 
12:34
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:52 Cubby Blues
8:52
Vegas Watch: 
12:19.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:52 Vegas Watch
8:52
Brinson: 
I'll go 11:45, price is right style
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:52 Brinson
8:52
[Comment From Will MorrisWill Morris: ] 
If we have any Canadian bloggers, since I'm curious, who sang the Canadian national anthem? Fox made the silly decision of not airing the anthem.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:52 Will Morris
8:53
Brinson: 
Wait, so if we don't have Canadian bloggers are we committing some kind of wrong on our northern neighbors?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:53 Brinson
8:53
Andrew Johnson: 
10:37 -- Cliff Lee is pitching a no-hitter. Hamilton solo shot is the lone run. Sportswriters heads explode in the pressbox as they try to decide who deserves MVP
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:53 Andrew Johnson
8:53
Brinson: 
Jeter wins it anyway.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:53 Brinson
8:53
Andrew Johnson: 
Will this is AOL ... the A stands for America
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:53 Andrew Johnson
8:54
Andrew Johnson: 
so no
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:54 Andrew Johnson
8:54
Brinson: 
If you don't like it...you can ggggetttt out.

Dey took er jobs!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:54 Brinson
8:54
Pat Lackey: 
Yeah, that's why Mutoni and Skeets left.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:54 Pat Lackey
8:54
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
that statefarm Cubs commercial is excrutiating to watch
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:54 Guest
8:54
[Comment From greggreg: ] 
why does Willie Mays get more deference than Hank Aaron..
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:54 greg
8:54
[Comment From RosaRosa: ] 
11:55
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:54 Rosa
8:54
Vegas Watch: 
Ichiro was exhausted from his profanity laced pregame speech.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:54 Vegas Watch
8:54
Brinson: 
Sorry Rosa. That was too late to count.

/angry at being jobbed
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:54 Brinson
8:54
[Comment From Will MorrisWill Morris: ] 
It is still more proper to air it than not to air it. :)
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:54 Will Morris
8:54
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
they don't care aboot baseball eh
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:54 Wade
8:55
Andrew Johnson: 
Calmeyescalmeyescalmeyescalmeyes
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:55 Andrew Johnson
8:55
Brinson: 
Oh my. "He has done nothing but win since he stepped in the big leagues". Not actually true.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:55 Brinson
8:55
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
done nothing but win since he's been in the big leagues. Never lost
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:55 Wade
8:55
Andrew Johnson: 
Let's not mention the fact that he's barely been better than Julio Lugo this year
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:55 Andrew Johnson
8:55
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
anything beside an out here... and he wins MVP
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:55 Marc
8:55
Vegas Watch: 
"He has done nothing but lose in the last eight years." Closer to the truth.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:55 Vegas Watch
8:55
[Comment From GeorgeGeorge: ] 
12:47
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:55 George
8:55
[Comment From BrettBrett: ] 
Watch I Bet The Indians Get CC Back By The End Of The Season
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:55 Brett
8:56
Brinson: 
I would be willing to bet against that.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:56 Brinson
8:56
Vegas Watch: 
Definitely, Brett. Definitely.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:56 Vegas Watch
8:56
Pat Lackey: 
I honestly had no idea they even did the Canadian anthem tonight. The only All-Star Game I was at was the game in Pittsburgh in '94. Did they do the Canadian anthem? I don't know. Did Meat Loaf do the American anthem? Hells yes.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:56 Pat Lackey
8:56
Vegas Watch: 
Guess how that'll be scored?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:56 Vegas Watch
8:56
Andrew Johnson: 
Clutch Jetes. He willed that ball out of Utley's glove with his calm eyes
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:56 Andrew Johnson
8:56
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
only if you read those newfangled "stats" they can't measure his heart or his courage!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:56 Wade
8:57
Brinson: 
Well, that didn't take long. Hamilton drug intro + Jeter steal = worst possible scenario.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:57 Brinson
8:57
Andrew Johnson: 
Nasty curveball from Sheets
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:57 Andrew Johnson
8:57
Pat Lackey: 
Welp, the MVP race is over.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:57 Pat Lackey
8:57
[Comment From Mr. PilkingtonMr. Pilkington: ] 
Joe Buck with the first dumb commentary of the game
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:57 Mr. Pilkington
8:57
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
couldn't brush his teeth? even McCarver was freaking lost
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:57 Wade
8:57
[Comment From Cubby BluesCubby Blues: ] 
looks like the derby messd up his swing
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:57 Cubby Blues
8:58
Andrew Johnson: 
How have the FOX cameras not found Madge yet?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:58 Andrew Johnson
8:58
Brinson: 
Hamilton's blatantly not hitting more than 5 home runs. Oh, and we will talk more about his personal story.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:58 Brinson
8:58
Brinson: 
I know right. She definitely said she was coming.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:58 Brinson
8:58
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
What's up with A-Rod's shoes? White on blue? Nahhh...
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:58 Geoff
8:58
Andrew Johnson: 
A-Rod's career is shaping up as a Hall of Fame one?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:58 Andrew Johnson
8:58
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
wow, they actually just set up a piece on Josh Hamilton for later in the game... UNBELIEVABLE
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:58 Marc
8:58
[Comment From LyleLyle: ] 
someone needs to replace mccarver....cant stand the guy
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:58 Lyle
8:59
Andrew Johnson: 
Shaping up Joe? Careful that's a creaky limb you're out on Joe
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:59 Andrew Johnson
8:59
Pat Lackey: 
A-Rod could strike out form now until 2010 and still be a Hall of Famer.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:59 Pat Lackey
8:59
Andrew Johnson: 
Geovany Soto fantasy owners like me just gulped
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:59 Andrew Johnson
8:59
Brinson: 
Wow. 13 minute first inning. Thank you baseball players.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:59 Brinson
8:59
[Comment From KevinKevin: ] 
Soto out for the rest of the year.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:59 Kevin
8:59
Pat Lackey: 
I picked Soto to win the ROY in our pre-season picks. I'm feeling good about that one.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 8:59 Pat Lackey
9:00
Brinson: 
I cant' believe how many people bought that Gatorade commercial.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:00 Brinson
9:00
Pat Lackey: 
I also picked the Tigers to win the World Series. Gulp.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:00 Pat Lackey
9:00
Brinson: 
My preseason picks were the worst choices of all time. I'm ashamed by them now.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:00 Brinson
9:00
Andrew Johnson: 
I believe I did too, lemme see if I can find that thing ... y'know just for laughs
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:00 Andrew Johnson
9:00
Brinson: 
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:00 Brinson
9:00
Brinson: 
Although I did have Evan Longoria
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:00 Brinson
9:00
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
Brinson are you saying Michael Vick can't throw a football out of a stadium?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:00 Geoff
9:00
[Comment From BrettBrett: ] 
Did You See That Ball Girl Catch That Ball On The Comercial.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:00 Brett
9:00
Brinson: 
I thank you, sir.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:00 Brinson
9:02
Pat Lackey: 
Honestly, I bought it the first time. It was like 8:30 in the morning and I saw it on a fuzzy Youtube. Then Alper straightened me out and I felt like a moron.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:02 Pat Lackey
9:02
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
tropic thunder- thumbs up or down?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:02 Wade
9:02
[Comment From greggreg: ] 
i am from philly and so far not that impressed with utley... curses when introduce... strikes out looking... looks like a spaz on ground ball
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:02 greg
9:02
Brinson: 
First time seeing Chase Utley?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:02 Brinson
9:02
Brinson: 
I think everyone knows he's kind of a beast. And a charity machine too I should add.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:02 Brinson
9:02
Vegas Watch: 
Joe Saunders is going to get in this game? Seriously?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:02 Vegas Watch
9:02
Brinson: 
Cliff Lee is going to throw a no-no on my face.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:02 Brinson
9:03
Pat Lackey: 
JOE SAUNDERS! BOOOOOO!!! SHOULDA BEEN LACKEY!!!!
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:03 Pat Lackey
9:03
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
Rated R.... I think Tropic could be good.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:03 Geoff
9:03
Andrew Johnson: 
Ah yes, here it is
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:03 Andrew Johnson
9:03
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
Iron Man, Derek Zoolander and Nacho Libre in the same movie, how can you go wrong?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:03 Marc
9:04
Brinson: 
Okay, I can totally justify my picks.

/no I can't.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:04 Brinson
9:04
Pat Lackey: 
Heh. I chuckle whenever I see my name on the "Expert" grid.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:04 Pat Lackey
9:04
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
That Cliff Lee story was so bogus. You can't move when you're deer hunting. It kind of scares away the deer. Defeats the point.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:04 Geoff
9:05
Andrew Johnson: 
Joe Morgan is an expert commentator
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:05 Andrew Johnson
9:05
Vegas Watch: 
Cliff Lee can do whatever he damn well pleases.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:05 Vegas Watch
9:05
Brinson: 
At this point, yes he can.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:05 Brinson
9:05
Brinson: 
Braun really does look like Hansbrough. I can't get over that.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:05 Brinson
9:05
[Comment From GeoffGeoff: ] 
Valid point. I forgot I was talking about Cliff Lee...
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:05 Geoff
9:05
Andrew Johnson: 
Everyone who picked the Mariners, I'd just like to say ... nice one
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:05 Andrew Johnson
9:05
Pat Lackey: 
Oh man, he does.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:05 Pat Lackey
9:06
Vegas Watch: 
Brinson, you really had the Mariners in the West? That is embarrassing.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:06 Vegas Watch
9:06
Brinson: 
Yeah. It is. I thought Beltre was going to hit 90 homers this year.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:06 Brinson
9:06
Pat Lackey: 
Andrew: Cliff Lee or Pedro?
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:06 Pat Lackey
9:06
Brinson: 
I also thought everyone was going to take the Angels and wanted to go against the grain.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:06 Brinson
9:06
[Comment From MarcMarc: ] 
Cliff Lee doesnt sleep, he waits
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:06 Marc
9:06
[Comment From Three Places At OnceThree Places At Once: ] 
We are going to need a poll for worst commercial so far:
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:06 Three Places At Once
9:07
Pat Lackey: 
Every "Great American Lager" commercial takes it home.
Tuesday July 15, 2008 9:07 Pat Lackey
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