Troy, Freeze, Tim and Randy are all out of todays 621 person field at Caesars. It was the second largest tourney in Caesars history. Randy wanted to let everyone know he got it all in with "the bone".
Friday, June 13, 2008
Money
Celeste is still alive, but short. He is well into the money with 74 left. Currently at $5381.
Event 23 Day 2 Preview
Eric starts the day off with 43,100 TC, which is good enough for 53rd out of 134 remaining. Here is how his first table today will look:
1 - Dan Hill 24,500
2 - Yue F. Huang 23,300
3 - Eric Celeste 43,100
4 - Brandon Marz 13,500
5 - Badih Bounahra 59,600
6 - David Campbell 15,200
7 - Katelyn Tupper 36,000
8 - Scott Bohlman46,300
9 - Andrew Lee 20,800
The only two people at this table with any real kind of tournament experience is Scott Bohlman and Andrew Lee. Bolham has career winnings of over $445,000, while Lee made a final table in one of last years $1,500 WSOP event. The good thing is both of these guys are on Eric's right, which will definitely help.
With the blinds being massive compared to the chip counts,(1500 - 3000 with a 200 ante), look for Campbell, Marz, Lee, Hang, and possibly Hill to be in a double up or go home mood. If Eric gets good cards right out of the gate, he could really add to his chip count, but if he only gets marginal cards, watch out. Now is definitely not the time to be bluffing. I bet we lose 20 players in the first 30 minutes.
Check back here for updates.
Go Batfaces!
1 - Dan Hill 24,500
2 - Yue F. Huang 23,300
3 - Eric Celeste 43,100
4 - Brandon Marz 13,500
5 - Badih Bounahra 59,600
6 - David Campbell 15,200
7 - Katelyn Tupper 36,000
8 - Scott Bohlman46,300
9 - Andrew Lee 20,800
The only two people at this table with any real kind of tournament experience is Scott Bohlman and Andrew Lee. Bolham has career winnings of over $445,000, while Lee made a final table in one of last years $1,500 WSOP event. The good thing is both of these guys are on Eric's right, which will definitely help.
With the blinds being massive compared to the chip counts,(1500 - 3000 with a 200 ante), look for Campbell, Marz, Lee, Hang, and possibly Hill to be in a double up or go home mood. If Eric gets good cards right out of the gate, he could really add to his chip count, but if he only gets marginal cards, watch out. Now is definitely not the time to be bluffing. I bet we lose 20 players in the first 30 minutes.
Check back here for updates.
Go Batfaces!
Event 23 Day 1
Woke up this morning to the following texts:
Tiny B - I'm out.
Eric 1:31 EST - Thru level 8. Crippled on last hand. Have 12K in chips. 200 left. Short stack time, baby. Can you say, fuck it, crack 'em? Todd out and sleepy. Went out about 215ish. Randy reports Tim is hammered and yelling at people, predicts he'll get kicked out of casino. I will not tell him what room I'm in.
Eric 2:13 EST - 29k. Just tripled up through t.j.
Eric 2:14 EST - 170 left. At 31k.
Eric 2:40 EST - Moved next to Hellmuth. First hand dealt AA. 53k
Eric 4:03 EST - 136 left. I have 43k. A little above average. Hellmuth lost 40k on last hand, dude's buddies started mocking hellmuth, al hell broke loose. Go Batfaces.
Tiny B - I'm out.
Eric 1:31 EST - Thru level 8. Crippled on last hand. Have 12K in chips. 200 left. Short stack time, baby. Can you say, fuck it, crack 'em? Todd out and sleepy. Went out about 215ish. Randy reports Tim is hammered and yelling at people, predicts he'll get kicked out of casino. I will not tell him what room I'm in.
Eric 2:13 EST - 29k. Just tripled up through t.j.
Eric 2:14 EST - 170 left. At 31k.
Eric 2:40 EST - Moved next to Hellmuth. First hand dealt AA. 53k
Eric 4:03 EST - 136 left. I have 43k. A little above average. Hellmuth lost 40k on last hand, dude's buddies started mocking hellmuth, al hell broke loose. Go Batfaces.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Update
Dan at www.pokerati.com just reported that Tiny B just busted Havad Kahn and now sits right around 20k in chips, which should put him a little over average. Details to come...
UPDATE- Khan was shortstacked and pushed from the button with K3 and Tiny called with AQ. Go Batfaces.
UPDATE- Khan was shortstacked and pushed from the button with K3 and Tiny called with AQ. Go Batfaces.
End of level 4
Tim down
Randy down
Todd 8000 - just gave away 3000 on last hand
Celeste - 7000
Freeze - 3000
re: event update
Tim down.
Randy too. All in with royal draw against aces. gotta win.
Word via SoS is Todd just doubled up to 10500. Go big todd.
Randy too. All in with royal draw against aces. gotta win.
Word via SoS is Todd just doubled up to 10500. Go big todd.
End of level 2
Me 4400
Celeste 7000
Randy. 2200
Freeze 4100
Tim 900
Troy out
I'm playing with Havad Khan and Erica Schonberg. Great table, other than everyone is better than me.
Event 23 Early Update
First text from Tiny B:
"Haven't won a hand yet. Down to 3400. Sitting next to Erica Schoenberg. I like her boobs. (NSFW) Go Rangers"
"Haven't won a hand yet. Down to 3400. Sitting next to Erica Schoenberg. I like her boobs. (NSFW) Go Rangers"
Investing in the future
Not be outdone by my Vegas BFF, Zach, I emailed Todd seeking some of his action in the tournament this afternoon. His response below was not encouraging:
Zach bought 2% of me for 50 bucks. You can have the same.
You should be warned that I had 80 drinks last night.
Nevertheless, I feel good about this and predict a money finish (unlike half empty Sommer). Go newborn twins' college fund! Go Batfaces!
P.S. Zach- I miss you. I miss us.
Zach bought 2% of me for 50 bucks. You can have the same.
You should be warned that I had 80 drinks last night.
Nevertheless, I feel good about this and predict a money finish (unlike half empty Sommer). Go newborn twins' college fund! Go Batfaces!
P.S. Zach- I miss you. I miss us.
Event 23 breakdown
[UPDATE: finishes scaled to reflect the 1300 entries]
2ish hours away now, follow all the excitement here or on pokernews.com.
Here's my quick assessment of our chances, assuming 2000 runners:
Todd: Plays rock solid thru round 2 and builds a better-than-average chip stack. Get's mildly crippled after opponent's semi-bluff hits. Pushes shortly after knowing there is good golf to watch. Finish: 961
Randy: Hangover and temptation to drink more have him thinking this is not the big event and not worth his time. He can clear his likely payout next Wednesday between 5:22 and 5:47. Finish: 802
Tim: Horribly hungover and extremely gassy, he does not play a hand for 4 hours. Makes a move with pocket 7s and gets called in 3 spots. Spikes 7 on flop and is temporary chip leader. Gets Fawcett syndrome and tries to outplay an Asian pro at some point, gets crushed and moves all in next hand with A9. Finish: 152
Troy: Mistaken for a European train conductor, his table has a very hard time figuring him out. Finish: 280
Celeste: Freerolling and hungry for anything with marinara sauce on it, he plays loose early and donk's his way to a big stack. Makes great laydowns for 5 hours and then overplays QQ near dinner time. After playing for 62 hours yesterday and bubbling, he sucks it up and tries to push thru. Small stack pushes with flush draw and hits against him. Finish: 177
Freeze: Never leaves hot blackjack table. Up $21,000 for the day.
2ish hours away now, follow all the excitement here or on pokernews.com.
Here's my quick assessment of our chances, assuming 2000 runners:
Todd: Plays rock solid thru round 2 and builds a better-than-average chip stack. Get's mildly crippled after opponent's semi-bluff hits. Pushes shortly after knowing there is good golf to watch. Finish: 961
Randy: Hangover and temptation to drink more have him thinking this is not the big event and not worth his time. He can clear his likely payout next Wednesday between 5:22 and 5:47. Finish: 802
Tim: Horribly hungover and extremely gassy, he does not play a hand for 4 hours. Makes a move with pocket 7s and gets called in 3 spots. Spikes 7 on flop and is temporary chip leader. Gets Fawcett syndrome and tries to outplay an Asian pro at some point, gets crushed and moves all in next hand with A9. Finish: 152
Troy: Mistaken for a European train conductor, his table has a very hard time figuring him out. Finish: 280
Celeste: Freerolling and hungry for anything with marinara sauce on it, he plays loose early and donk's his way to a big stack. Makes great laydowns for 5 hours and then overplays QQ near dinner time. After playing for 62 hours yesterday and bubbling, he sucks it up and tries to push thru. Small stack pushes with flush draw and hits against him. Finish: 177
Freeze: Never leaves hot blackjack table. Up $21,000 for the day.
The World Series of Batfaces
Today at noon PST, a fairly large contingent of Batfaces start the quest for poker glory. Our heros participating in Event 23, a $2,000 NLH tournament include:
Eric, Freeze, Tiny B, Tim, Darling, TBR, and possibly Sang. Last year 1,619 people played in this event with the winner, Ben Ponzio, taking home almost $600,000. While I do have a 2% stake in Tiny B, I really think Tim is going to go deepest.
Either way, Go Batfaces.
Eric, Freeze, Tiny B, Tim, Darling, TBR, and possibly Sang. Last year 1,619 people played in this event with the winner, Ben Ponzio, taking home almost $600,000. While I do have a 2% stake in Tiny B, I really think Tim is going to go deepest.
Either way, Go Batfaces.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
0 - 2
Darling tried his luck in the PL Omaha tourney today. Apparently, his visualization was off because he was knocked out after a couple hours by Scotty Nguyen. The rest of the BATFACES arrive tomorrow.
Monday, June 09, 2008
Darling at WSOP
Darling begins the Batface quest for a WSOP bracelet today in the $1500 NL Shootout. It seems like it should be pretty easy. All you have to do is win 3 nine-person single table SNGs in a row. Go Batfaces!
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Greatest Partner in the History of Ever
I was lucky to have Randy Brown (aka TBR or "Tibber", as I like to call him) as my partner for the 97th annual Bent Tree Member/Guest Golf Tournament. With substantial entry fees, players' pools and side bets on the line, we would have to play our asses of to keep from losing our shirts.
Tibber played like the champion he is and we actually bested the entire field of 71 teams. These are the top ten highlights of Randy's stellar play this week.
10. Par on 18, day one. After a decent drive, Tibber had a tough shot into a 35 mph wind from 185. Without a second thought, he laced a 4 iron to just behind the green and made two putts from behind the hole for a critical par.
9. Par on 7, day 2. After a pushed drive that nearly went out of bounds, Randy punched a mid- iron to 100 yards. From there he hit a solid wedge to 12 feet and made his putt for yet another critical par.
8. Par on 1, day 1. After rope hooking his tee shot into the wrong fairway, Tibber was faced with a difficult punch-rope hook to try and get the ball within 100 yards of the green. After several minutes of discussion and agreement as to how Randy would hit the shot, he stepped up to the ball and quickly hit an intentional snap slice the moved 60 yards to his left and on the front edge of the green. Once again, he made a solid two-putt for par.
7. Par on 17, day 3. Facing a challenging cross wind, Randy hit a skyscraper eclipsing tee ball that settled 15 feet from the hole. Then, facing an absurdly quick downhill putt, he made a nice lag giving himself a tap-in for a much-needed par.
6. Par on 11, Day 3. On the two prior rounds, Randy's tee shots were nowhere near being in play. On the final round he hit a 300-yard drive to within 100 yards of the hole. After a decent approach shot, he left his first putt some 8 feet short of the hole. Thinking he pushed his second putt, he early-walked to the hole only to his ball drop into the heart of the cup.
5. Birdie on 12, Day 1. After playing horribly through most of the day, Randy was faced with a difficult approach shot from 167 into a cross-wind. He laced a moon-shot 7-iron that held against the wind and settled less than 6 feet from the hole. He made his birdie putt and celebrated with a fist-pump.
4. Par on 16, Day 3. Playing the difficult par 5, Randy managed to keep his first two shots in play, but sent his approach with a pitching wedge some 65 feet past the front right pin. Then, putting over a swale, with to a severe right-to-left-breaking downgrade, Randy nestled his first putt to within 2 feet and made par. This might have been the winning shot of the entire tournament.
3. Birdie on 14, day 3. Playing the club's signature hole, Randy faced a difficult 172-yard shot to a downhill pin tucked behind a bunker. Without any hesitation, Randy hit a slight draw that took the slope of the green and settled 12 feet from the pin. He made his birdie putt (his 2nd of the tournament) and carted off closest to the pin honors on the hole. This carried an additional prize as well.
2. Staying in tact, Day 3. As the end of the 3rd round approached, Tibber sensed our team was in contention. To calm his nerves, he began drinking heavily. After the tournament was over and Randy realized he was a champion, he continued to imbibe in record proportions. Despite nearly knocking over several tables at the post-tournament reception...AND despite feigning death while nearly passing out in the lounge chairs outside of the pro shop, Randy DID NOT vomit despite several bets against him doing so.
1. At-home management. Although Tibber was supposed to be at home around 7:30 on the evening of the final round, he opted to stay at the club and celebrate his victory. When Mrs. TBR phoned at 8:30 pm to determine "where in the fuck he was," our hero engaged in the following tete-a-tete:
TBR: Hello?
Mrs. TBR: Give me one good reason why I shouldn't file for divorce right now.
TBR: Well, I just won thousands of dollars.
Mrs. TBR: Really?
TBR: Yeah. Do you know the sole reason why?
Mrs. TBR: Uh...why?
TBR: Me.
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
More Cricket
I just started Netherland. It's a novel about a man who plays cricket in New York after 9/11. I'm only 14 pages into it, but I can tell already it's going to be awesome. Some great cricket action.
Friday, May 30, 2008
WSOP Coverage
Its very strange that I am so excited about the WSOP starting today, but I am. Here are the websites I will be going to every day, and I suggest you do the same:
Pokerati
Dan has really stepped up his game and seems to be the first with breaking poker news. They still have those retarded cartoons, but the addition of California Jen helps offset that negative.
Tao of Poker
Pauley will have the best behind the scenes info during the WSOP
Poker News
The only place to get hand-by-hand updates.
Pokerati
Dan has really stepped up his game and seems to be the first with breaking poker news. They still have those retarded cartoons, but the addition of California Jen helps offset that negative.
Tao of Poker
Pauley will have the best behind the scenes info during the WSOP
Poker News
The only place to get hand-by-hand updates.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Vote for Hamilton
Do your part to make sure our legitimate Triple Crown threat starts the All-Star game.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2008/ballot_reg.html
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2008/ballot_reg.html
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
"I learned it from watching you, alright"
Ah, the memories of one of my favorite PSA's as a child. Guess the Partnership for a Drug-free America doesn't translate well into French.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Inanimate Carbon Rod, Part Two
Without a doubt, the Man of the Match award goes to.........
Congratulations, top right corner. A worthy performance. UNITED.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
OK Soccer Fans...
For the most part, soccer bores me. I respect the skill, love the passion of the fans and will say that a Juventus/Lazio game I saw in Rome in the late 90's was one of the most memorable sporting events of my life (behind 2006 Rose Bowl. Hook em'). Here are some questions that I'll ask for casual soccer "fans".
1. Man U and Chelsea are playing for the Championship? Isn't this like the Red Sox and Yankees playing for the World Series? Shouldn't those teams be on opposite sides of the bracket?
2. I'm reading articles about how Chelsea might have more to play for since Man U just won the Premier League. How unstable is this? Two championships decided within a couple of weeks? Which is more prestigious? Does the Premier League qualify you for the Champions League? And if so, are they qualified for next years Premier League even though this years hasn't finished? Has next years started already? Is the Champions league the same as the UEFA Cup? And then there's the Euro 2008 which I understand is for countries, like the World Cup, but also isn't the Olympics this year. And players miss games for the league they are paid to play in to play for their country in other games? Isn't there just too much to keep track of?
3. Let me get this straight...the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Premier League have 2 games series, but the championship is only 1 game. Does this make sense? No. In theory, series are played to find the best team over time and lessen the chance for an inferior team to win. Why do that in the previous rounds, but not in the championship.
Normally I would be planning on watching today's event because I like drinking, especially on weekday afternoons, but I've been invited to play golf and I'd much rather do that. Go Pele!
1. Man U and Chelsea are playing for the Championship? Isn't this like the Red Sox and Yankees playing for the World Series? Shouldn't those teams be on opposite sides of the bracket?
2. I'm reading articles about how Chelsea might have more to play for since Man U just won the Premier League. How unstable is this? Two championships decided within a couple of weeks? Which is more prestigious? Does the Premier League qualify you for the Champions League? And if so, are they qualified for next years Premier League even though this years hasn't finished? Has next years started already? Is the Champions league the same as the UEFA Cup? And then there's the Euro 2008 which I understand is for countries, like the World Cup, but also isn't the Olympics this year. And players miss games for the league they are paid to play in to play for their country in other games? Isn't there just too much to keep track of?
3. Let me get this straight...the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Premier League have 2 games series, but the championship is only 1 game. Does this make sense? No. In theory, series are played to find the best team over time and lessen the chance for an inferior team to win. Why do that in the previous rounds, but not in the championship.
Normally I would be planning on watching today's event because I like drinking, especially on weekday afternoons, but I've been invited to play golf and I'd much rather do that. Go Pele!
Amazing Photo Journalism
I don't know how he did it, but AP photographer Charles Krupa managed to get a picture of Kevin Garnett showing intensity and beating his chest. Rumor has it that Krupa also has a picture of Shane drinking.
Pulitzer?
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Super Bowl Wednesday
Just curious where you guys will be watching the UEFA Finals tomorrow. And will anyone be live-blogging it?
Very torn on who to root for, too, since usually I cheer against both Manchester Utd. and Chelsea. So most likely I will simply be hoping to see good soccer, lots of injuries, and a draw.
Very torn on who to root for, too, since usually I cheer against both Manchester Utd. and Chelsea. So most likely I will simply be hoping to see good soccer, lots of injuries, and a draw.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
"The Show" is good
If you are a baseball fan and have HD, you need to check out "The Show" on MOJO. Filmed during the 2006 season, "The Show" follows 6 of the Diamondbacks top prospects, including current Ranger great Dustin Nippert, as they play in the minors and get called up. Filmed more like a documentary than reality show, it is really good tv. Put it on your TIVO now.
Friday, May 09, 2008
If I were stealing $15.5m, I'd keep a lower profile
A quick note to you, Richie Sexson, from the eleven remaining Ranger fans. There is simply no chance that Kason Gabbard would improve your obp by throwing at you. You're hitting .209. Your strike zone is only slightly smaller than your inflated salary. It's no surprise that you feel bad for stealing money from the Mariners, but charging the mound isn't exactly flying under the radar. Fortunately, you're Richie Sexson, so you swung and missed each time you tried to throw a punch.
You are bush, Richie Sexson, and you should know that if the Rangers haven't sold Padilla to the Yankees or Rockies before the next Mariners series, you're getting 95 in the ribs before you can get your helmet off to throw it. And I will be sitting close enough to tell you about it.
You are bush, Richie Sexson, and you should know that if the Rangers haven't sold Padilla to the Yankees or Rockies before the next Mariners series, you're getting 95 in the ribs before you can get your helmet off to throw it. And I will be sitting close enough to tell you about it.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Going to need a miracle
Wanted to live blog the Stars game, but its really just going to be the 3rd period. Spent a little too much time at the bar. Hey, when Dogfish Head 60 minute draught is the special, what do you expect?
Stars down 4-1 going into the 3rd. Havent really seen the entire game, just a little here and there. But I'm focused now. Ballsy prediction: Stars 6 RW 4
9:33 - Huge power play 2 minutes in coming up for the Stars if they want to make this a game. I dont really think they can win, but they at least need to show they will not give up.
9:36 - Is there a goalie that loves the highly ambitious 84 foot pass more than Turco?
9:37 - PP down and we didnt show anything.
9:40 - Granted I have seen exactly 8 minutes of the red Wings this year, but I am suprirsed how physical they are. the Stars seem to be shying away from contact, while the RW seems to be seeking it out. This might come back to haunt the Stars as the series goes on.
9:43 - If you could be the 9th best player in the NHL, or the 9th best player on the NFC Wild Card team any given year, which one would you choose?
9:46 - Under 10 minutes to play and I dont think my prediction is going to come through. So, what do the Stars need to do these last few minutes? They need to not give up another goal, capitalize on at lease one of these scoring chancesl, get more physical with the RW, and not get anyone hurt. Time to start building some momentium heading into Game 2.
9:50 - Anyone else think its weird that the hockey uniform includes shorts instead of pants?
10:01 - Why is Chelios so tan?
10:03 - Game over. 4-1 Det. Stars really need to win game 2, or it might be Red Wings in 5.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Arthur Agee version 2.0
And with the 25th pick of the first round, the Dallas Mavericks select....
http://draftfeinstein.com/
I still like him more than Pittsnogle or Fazekas.
http://draftfeinstein.com/
I still like him more than Pittsnogle or Fazekas.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Why Ron Washington is STILL employed
Because Ozzie Guillen continues to lower the bar. If he can keep his job after gems like:
''The Cubs haven't won in 120 years, and they're the [bleep]ing best,'' he said. ''[Bleep] everybody. We're horse[bleep], and we're going to be horse[bleep] the rest of our lives, no matter how many World Series we win. We are the bitch of Chicago. We're the Chicago bitch.''
Or the latest:
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/slezak/933482,CST-NWS-carol06.article
...then Ron Washington gets a three year extension.
My personal favorite quote from the article- "Apparently the sensitivity training classes Guillen attended after using a gay slur in 2006 did not include a segment on blow-up dolls."
I'm sure Ozzie went out of his way to use female blow up dolls, so the classes have had some effect.
GO RANGERS! 70 wins is more than just a slogan.
''The Cubs haven't won in 120 years, and they're the [bleep]ing best,'' he said. ''[Bleep] everybody. We're horse[bleep], and we're going to be horse[bleep] the rest of our lives, no matter how many World Series we win. We are the bitch of Chicago. We're the Chicago bitch.''
Or the latest:
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/slezak/933482,CST-NWS-carol06.article
...then Ron Washington gets a three year extension.
My personal favorite quote from the article- "Apparently the sensitivity training classes Guillen attended after using a gay slur in 2006 did not include a segment on blow-up dolls."
I'm sure Ozzie went out of his way to use female blow up dolls, so the classes have had some effect.
GO RANGERS! 70 wins is more than just a slogan.
Friday, May 02, 2008
Smiling
Not a lot makes me really happy. This week I've been really happy twice. The first is a continued sense of happiness with the daily reports about Roger Clemens (Thanks Tagg). The second is this story. He's in jail by October...guaranteed.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
How Sloppy are John Daly's Seconds?
Thank you Rocket for my morning sunshine.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2008/04/30/2008-04-30_roger_clemens_linked_to_john_dalys_ex.html
A live boa constrictor? Even the Blue Jays may ask him not to wear their hat on the plaque. If Cooperstown is even still interested.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2008/04/30/2008-04-30_roger_clemens_linked_to_john_dalys_ex.html
A live boa constrictor? Even the Blue Jays may ask him not to wear their hat on the plaque. If Cooperstown is even still interested.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Burying the Lede
So Roger Clemens had an affair with some country singer. Which of the following tidbits would seemingly be most significant detail?
a) It impacts his credibility in a libel suit;
b) It may offer another source for steroid investigators;
c) She's a famous (?) country singer; or
d) CLEMENS WAS DATING A FIFTEEN YEAR OLD GIRL.
As a Sox fan, I knew the Rocket was reprehensible. Now he's a reprehensible statutory rapist. Allegedly.
a) It impacts his credibility in a libel suit;
b) It may offer another source for steroid investigators;
c) She's a famous (?) country singer; or
d) CLEMENS WAS DATING A FIFTEEN YEAR OLD GIRL.
As a Sox fan, I knew the Rocket was reprehensible. Now he's a reprehensible statutory rapist. Allegedly.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Bye bye Botts
The Rangers DFA'ed a lot of peoples unhealthy obsession today, Jason Botts. I was not one of those people. There is no doubt he LOOKS like he should be a star in baseball, but I look somewhat athletic, and we all know thats bullshit. The kid just has no position. He can't field well enough to play in the outfield, he is a very poor defensive first baseman, and above all, he can not hit. Sure, he'll hit .320/.436/.545 in the minors, but his career numbers at The Show are awful: .235/.323/.321. Those numbers just don't cut it for someone who's only position is DH.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Hole in Ones are Easy Right?
Tiny B is a scratch golfer with a little bit of a temper. How do you think he feels about this guy, who shot a 78 despite two aces in the round? Did I mention that Tiny B, in his 30 plus years of golfing, has not had a hole in one? Aces are easy, right?
Saturday, April 26, 2008
2008 NFL Draft
One of my favorite sports days of the year is here and boy am I horny. We are going to try to live blog this bad boy. First prediction... a white dude goes first.
Matt: why is steve young wearing a candy cane around his neck?
Did Chris Long just say "Batface" and use "vibrate" and "mom" in the same sentence? Love Chris Long
3:12 - Matt: thats why he went first, good diction
wow, this draft is flying by
not even settled in yet
Matt: right now, you me, and someone in the bronx are on the site
me: There is a good chance the first 3 picks are white
odd?
Matt: very me: This draft really is flying by
oh no
there it was
Matt: what
me: the first retarded joke by berman. "they are both Long gone"
Matt: eh. missed it. my guess: will have ample opportunity to hear more
3:15 - Re: First three picks being white, Matt asks "did I just accidently turn on
the NHL draft?"
3:19 - From Eric via text message: "Atlanta drafts the new Dan Pastorini. At least he has no line, recievers, or rbs. And he throws like David Kingler." Im sure that is funny for every person over the age of 39. Those of us a little younger are hearing crickets.
3:24 - me: Mcfadden go here?
Matt: yea
or someone moves up
looks like him
Raiders are the Dan of football (line of the day so far)
me: and if you arethe cowboys, would you rather have mcfadden, or The Good Roy
Williams and Felix Jones? Give the the latter
I think hes going to be great
3:27 - Eric "3 more paternity suite filed in the last 30 seconds."
3:31 me: look at dorseys watch
unreal
Matt: nicer than randy's
but not quite as nice as fawcetts
Matt: 40% less diamonds than scotts
me: dont know why everyone loves dorsey
me: big DT with back issues = scary
Matt: is steve deBerg still KC's qb?
if the BCS takes over the NFL playoffs, Dorsey has a good chance of seeing the playoffs again. otherwise, not so much
3:42 - Think the Jets have to draft a better defensive signal coordinator here
Matt: so hope they botch this
3:52 - Matt: still expecting skins to trade away draft for chad johnson
me: cant you argue that NO needs a RB?
deuce is hurt and bush is not good enough to be a full time rb
Matt: like him
me: hes not very big-ish
Matt: biggest guy ever to wear 49?
me: no kidding was just about to say that
Matt: like him more now
4:03 - Espn sucks ass. really wish i had nfl network
Matt: about to switch
Matt: ugh, faulk is wretched. might have to stick with espn. pats got an extra 3rd for dropping a couple spots
me: see, they hanet menionted that on espn yet. still dont know what the trade was
Matt: saints also got a 5th
me: so tired of espn thinking this is all about them. every time the commish talks, they need to show him
time to order a burger
Matt: the knot on faulks tie is the size of a cinnamon roll
4:06 - Five big-time comments from eric via email:
I just texted this to Chad Johnson: "if we trade for you, I will commit suicide on your alien head -T.O."
Kirk herbstreet is the hottest woman ive ever seen.
Love that Malcolm kelly is dropping. Should be available at 83 now.
Why does Steve young have Tim Rogers' hair?
Do you think new England will take Curtis lofton? Are you tired of OU refrences yet?
4:20 - This looks like its setting up perfectly for the Cowboys. Through 12 picks, only 1 cornerback has been selected. Here is what I would do. Draft either Talib or DRC at 22, trade 28 to the Lions for the Good Roy Williams, and with their 2nd round selection, draft my boy Ray Rice.
4:24 - Shocked that Stewart went ahead of Mendenhall. Is there a chance he slides too?
3:37 [switched to CDT so Eric can get home in time]
Zach: cant believe we haven't mentioned Keyshawns odd choice of stripped suit, checkered shirt, and polka dot-y tie
wtf is he thinking?
bet mendenhall goes here
benson SUCKS
eric: "Serious question: can Ryan Clady play on a field that isn't blue? Or with dreads that aren't smooth-ass sexy? Discuss."
Zach: we are close to Det drafting another WR
Matt: more bust wr's drafted: Det or Wash
3:39 - eric: My dream first round for cowboys: mendenhall at 22, James hardy at 28.
Ced Benson now not 2nd biggest suckbitch on bears offense.
3:48 - Zach: [Albert] looks so defeated
Matt: would you rather be a die-hard Chiefs or Cardinals fan
Zach: huh....
i would go with Card
better weather
QB does beer bongs with college chicks
and herm isnt the coach
Matt: all great points
the fake coors light interview question commercials are more exhausting to listen to than kiper in the 5th round
Zach: eric just called and said that if mendenhall, thomas, or DRC is there at 22, he will do a gay dance atthe party he is at
there goes drc
Matt: cant believe no WRs taken
so hope Thomas is there for skins
dont want sweed
Zach: sweed will be good
like him
just not in top 20
Eric: to suggest that keyshawn's ensemble is both spectacular and ridiculous is to put far, far too much depth and meaning on both 'spectacular' and 'ridiculous'
4:00 - Zach: mendenhall is going to slide to dal
QB for balt
OL for Phil
Matt: if he does, do you kill the pacman deal?
Zach: relevensce for TB
thomas for wash
mendenhall for dal
Matt: they will take one of sweed, thomas, or mendenhall
or a DE
or a saftey that is less bullet-prone
Matt: what state is Delaware in
holy crap
thats a long throw
Zach: like it
going to be better than big ben
Matt: kinda wish flacco and fargas were on the same team, thats a sweet backfield, name wise
eagles have to take mend, right?
Zach: they really need ol
bet they trade down to someone who needs mendenhall
Matt: you rather have (for dallas) mendenhall,thomas, or rb
Zach: mendenhall
then trade for RW
4:20 - Matt: skins take Mend, trade him for RoyW, then trade up for sweed, and trade 2009 picks for Vince Young and get Benson off of waivers.
Zach: i would LOVE to hate wash if that happens
Zach: how crazy are you going to be when wash drafts desean jackson?
Matt: Millen is a spy for the skins
Zach: unreal
listening to norm
Matt: how confused is he
Zach: very
loves the fact they took talib
cause dal was never going to take him
Matt: thomas will be a skin
very happy with that
follow in the footsteps of rod gardner and westbrook
4:30 - Zach: youre going to be angry with the pick
and i cant wait
Matt: wont be upset with sweed, thomas, or any D-line
or a cb
Zach: henne?
Matt: haaa
trade?
roy?
taking too long. scaring me
pass?
Zach: thepass would be awesome
Matt: TAKE THOMAS
Zach: desean jackson
please take desean hackson
Matt: berman is drunk
Zach: trade
Matt: wow
Zach: awesome
mendenhall
mendenhall to atl
Matt: trade for vick?
Zach: ha
oh yeah
turner is there now
Zach: WHAT?
Matt: wtf
Zach: hahahahhaa
Matt: look at him, what a douche
Zach: sonow the cowboys have a choice to make
Matt: dallas should trade down, so much to take
this is a valuable spot all of a sudden
Zach: top wr, top rb, top cb
no kidding
mendenhall goes here
what do you needmore? cb, wr, or rb?
Matt: if they take jones here, how angry are you
i think they need cb most
Zach: eric wants you to blog that if we take jones, hes going to drive his car with his family in it, off woodall rogers
Zach: mendenhall for roy williams?
what the fuck
cowboys are drafting felixjones
unreal
Matt: HAHHAHHAHAHAHHAHHAHHAAAAAAAAAAA
unreal
Zach: did mendenhall cut his leg off this week?
4:40 -
Eric: The ground hurt.
I'm still alive. Driving to valley ranch to gatling gun the war room while screaming soo-eey.
6:15 - me: anywordon trade yet?
Tiny: cant find anything
me: maybe we just asked sea nicely if we could switch places?
henne's face is fatter than mine
Tiny: compensation for Julius Jones?
me: awesome
dal gave up the 5 and 7
Matt: is that the 23rd USC started drafted in the first round
me: all on D
Tiny: Pete Carroll is so overrated
Tiny: why does Pitt need Mendnhall
Matt: because parker was too good of a fantasy pick otherwise. make it harder
figured out the draft. its just that Kiper is a complete moron. all expected players still there, just had bad info. kiper/scouts/etc
6:23 - Matt: kiper looks more and more like teen wolf every year
6:28 - Matt: 4 straight wrs after ny takes a saftey
Matt: why is steve young wearing a candy cane around his neck?
Did Chris Long just say "Batface" and use "vibrate" and "mom" in the same sentence? Love Chris Long
3:12 - Matt: thats why he went first, good diction
wow, this draft is flying by
not even settled in yet
Matt: right now, you me, and someone in the bronx are on the site
me: There is a good chance the first 3 picks are white
odd?
Matt: very me: This draft really is flying by
oh no
there it was
Matt: what
me: the first retarded joke by berman. "they are both Long gone"
Matt: eh. missed it. my guess: will have ample opportunity to hear more
3:15 - Re: First three picks being white, Matt asks "did I just accidently turn on
the NHL draft?"
3:19 - From Eric via text message: "Atlanta drafts the new Dan Pastorini. At least he has no line, recievers, or rbs. And he throws like David Kingler." Im sure that is funny for every person over the age of 39. Those of us a little younger are hearing crickets.
3:24 - me: Mcfadden go here?
Matt: yea
or someone moves up
looks like him
Raiders are the Dan of football (line of the day so far)
me: and if you arethe cowboys, would you rather have mcfadden, or The Good Roy
Williams and Felix Jones? Give the the latter
I think hes going to be great
3:27 - Eric "3 more paternity suite filed in the last 30 seconds."
3:31 me: look at dorseys watch
unreal
Matt: nicer than randy's
but not quite as nice as fawcetts
Matt: 40% less diamonds than scotts
me: dont know why everyone loves dorsey
me: big DT with back issues = scary
Matt: is steve deBerg still KC's qb?
if the BCS takes over the NFL playoffs, Dorsey has a good chance of seeing the playoffs again. otherwise, not so much
3:42 - Think the Jets have to draft a better defensive signal coordinator here
Matt: so hope they botch this
3:52 - Matt: still expecting skins to trade away draft for chad johnson
me: cant you argue that NO needs a RB?
deuce is hurt and bush is not good enough to be a full time rb
Matt: like him
me: hes not very big-ish
Matt: biggest guy ever to wear 49?
me: no kidding was just about to say that
Matt: like him more now
4:03 - Espn sucks ass. really wish i had nfl network
Matt: about to switch
Matt: ugh, faulk is wretched. might have to stick with espn. pats got an extra 3rd for dropping a couple spots
me: see, they hanet menionted that on espn yet. still dont know what the trade was
Matt: saints also got a 5th
me: so tired of espn thinking this is all about them. every time the commish talks, they need to show him
time to order a burger
Matt: the knot on faulks tie is the size of a cinnamon roll
4:06 - Five big-time comments from eric via email:
I just texted this to Chad Johnson: "if we trade for you, I will commit suicide on your alien head -T.O."
Kirk herbstreet is the hottest woman ive ever seen.
Love that Malcolm kelly is dropping. Should be available at 83 now.
Why does Steve young have Tim Rogers' hair?
Do you think new England will take Curtis lofton? Are you tired of OU refrences yet?
4:20 - This looks like its setting up perfectly for the Cowboys. Through 12 picks, only 1 cornerback has been selected. Here is what I would do. Draft either Talib or DRC at 22, trade 28 to the Lions for the Good Roy Williams, and with their 2nd round selection, draft my boy Ray Rice.
4:24 - Shocked that Stewart went ahead of Mendenhall. Is there a chance he slides too?
3:37 [switched to CDT so Eric can get home in time]
Zach: cant believe we haven't mentioned Keyshawns odd choice of stripped suit, checkered shirt, and polka dot-y tie
wtf is he thinking?
bet mendenhall goes here
benson SUCKS
eric: "Serious question: can Ryan Clady play on a field that isn't blue? Or with dreads that aren't smooth-ass sexy? Discuss."
Zach: we are close to Det drafting another WR
Matt: more bust wr's drafted: Det or Wash
3:39 - eric: My dream first round for cowboys: mendenhall at 22, James hardy at 28.
Ced Benson now not 2nd biggest suckbitch on bears offense.
3:48 - Zach: [Albert] looks so defeated
Matt: would you rather be a die-hard Chiefs or Cardinals fan
Zach: huh....
i would go with Card
better weather
QB does beer bongs with college chicks
and herm isnt the coach
Matt: all great points
the fake coors light interview question commercials are more exhausting to listen to than kiper in the 5th round
Zach: eric just called and said that if mendenhall, thomas, or DRC is there at 22, he will do a gay dance atthe party he is at
there goes drc
Matt: cant believe no WRs taken
so hope Thomas is there for skins
dont want sweed
Zach: sweed will be good
like him
just not in top 20
Eric: to suggest that keyshawn's ensemble is both spectacular and ridiculous is to put far, far too much depth and meaning on both 'spectacular' and 'ridiculous'
4:00 - Zach: mendenhall is going to slide to dal
QB for balt
OL for Phil
Matt: if he does, do you kill the pacman deal?
Zach: relevensce for TB
thomas for wash
mendenhall for dal
Matt: they will take one of sweed, thomas, or mendenhall
or a DE
or a saftey that is less bullet-prone
Matt: what state is Delaware in
holy crap
thats a long throw
Zach: like it
going to be better than big ben
Matt: kinda wish flacco and fargas were on the same team, thats a sweet backfield, name wise
eagles have to take mend, right?
Zach: they really need ol
bet they trade down to someone who needs mendenhall
Matt: you rather have (for dallas) mendenhall,thomas, or rb
Zach: mendenhall
then trade for RW
4:20 - Matt: skins take Mend, trade him for RoyW, then trade up for sweed, and trade 2009 picks for Vince Young and get Benson off of waivers.
Zach: i would LOVE to hate wash if that happens
Zach: how crazy are you going to be when wash drafts desean jackson?
Matt: Millen is a spy for the skins
Zach: unreal
listening to norm
Matt: how confused is he
Zach: very
loves the fact they took talib
cause dal was never going to take him
Matt: thomas will be a skin
very happy with that
follow in the footsteps of rod gardner and westbrook
4:30 - Zach: youre going to be angry with the pick
and i cant wait
Matt: wont be upset with sweed, thomas, or any D-line
or a cb
Zach: henne?
Matt: haaa
trade?
roy?
taking too long. scaring me
pass?
Zach: thepass would be awesome
Matt: TAKE THOMAS
Zach: desean jackson
please take desean hackson
Matt: berman is drunk
Zach: trade
Matt: wow
Zach: awesome
mendenhall
mendenhall to atl
Matt: trade for vick?
Zach: ha
oh yeah
turner is there now
Zach: WHAT?
Matt: wtf
Zach: hahahahhaa
Matt: look at him, what a douche
Zach: sonow the cowboys have a choice to make
Matt: dallas should trade down, so much to take
this is a valuable spot all of a sudden
Zach: top wr, top rb, top cb
no kidding
mendenhall goes here
what do you needmore? cb, wr, or rb?
Matt: if they take jones here, how angry are you
i think they need cb most
Zach: eric wants you to blog that if we take jones, hes going to drive his car with his family in it, off woodall rogers
Zach: mendenhall for roy williams?
what the fuck
cowboys are drafting felixjones
unreal
Matt: HAHHAHHAHAHAHHAHHAHHAAAAAAAAAAA
unreal
Zach: did mendenhall cut his leg off this week?
4:40 -
Eric: The ground hurt.
I'm still alive. Driving to valley ranch to gatling gun the war room while screaming soo-eey.
6:15 - me: anywordon trade yet?
Tiny: cant find anything
me: maybe we just asked sea nicely if we could switch places?
henne's face is fatter than mine
Tiny: compensation for Julius Jones?
me: awesome
dal gave up the 5 and 7
Matt: is that the 23rd USC started drafted in the first round
me: all on D
Tiny: Pete Carroll is so overrated
Tiny: why does Pitt need Mendnhall
Matt: because parker was too good of a fantasy pick otherwise. make it harder
figured out the draft. its just that Kiper is a complete moron. all expected players still there, just had bad info. kiper/scouts/etc
6:23 - Matt: kiper looks more and more like teen wolf every year
6:28 - Matt: 4 straight wrs after ny takes a saftey
Josh Howard Comes Out of the Closet and Now I Love Him
I get the feeling he was watching the same documentaries on the History Channel that I was on 4-20. They were very inspiring.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Because murder is monkey-sport
Perhaps one of my favorite pictures ever - it's got everything. Look at the murderous calm in his eye and tell me Shane didn't evolve from a common ancestor. From the second best use of the internet, ICHC
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Open letter to Tom Hicks
Mr. Hicks,
Really? This is the baseball team I live and die for? Right now, we (and I do mean "we", because I am apart of this journey) have the 2nd worst record in Major League Baseball. And you know what kills me? I really don't care. I am the fan that you love. I am the guy that lives 3000 miles away and have watched every single game via the MLB Extra Innings Package. I am the guy that walked into the Lids in Times Square and whipped the dude behind the counter for the perfect 7 5/8s home Ranger Hat. I am the guy that the 5th game of the season, I ordered my new 2008 Texas Ranger t-shirt. In other words, you don't give a fuck about me. I am there, buddy. I love the Rangers, and most certainly always will.
BUT
The other 92.4% of the people out there are not me. They are the people that go to MAYBE 5 games a year and MIGHT switch to Josh Lewin and Tom Grive (two of the best baseball guys on tv, by the way) on Thursday night, but only if former Aggie Great Jason Castro has already preformed on American Idol. And to tell you the truth, they are the people you need. But here is the problem. You, as an owner, suck. As i see it, all you care about is the bottom line. AND THATS COOL, because you are a business man first and foremost. But business men is not what makes sports great. What makes sports great is owners who care about winning and losing just as much as me. And quite frankly, that's not you. But that's why I'm here, to plead to you to change your ways.
I realize you were burned by the ARod deal. Who could have known that he would be the biggest douchebag in the history of sports? REAL fans saw what was happening and understand it. But that doesn't mean you give up. Look. We all realize that we weren't going to win the American League West this year. It just wasn't going to happen. But stop putting a team out there that has no chance to win. Ben Broussard sucks and will not be here next year. Neither will Frank Catalanotto or Gerald Laird. So stop playing them. I understand that you cant "put up the white flag" by playing all young guys because, supposedly, no one will come out and watch. Well guess what? No one cares right now.
So here is what I propose you do:
Get rid of all the dead weight. We all know that we have a ton of young talent. Well, lets get that young talent up here. I would be 100 times more exacted to watch Chris Davis at the plate than Ben Broussard hit into another fucking double play. Same goes with Brandon Boggs, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Eric Hurley, Taylor Teagarden, and Nelson Cruz. Sit down and REALLY look who is going to be on this team in July of 2009. If you cant see them on that team, get rid of them.
Fire Ron Washington. Sure hes a fiery guy and cusses alot. But hes just not a Major League Manager. Some of the mistakes that are made in the field and some of the game-to-game decisions that are made lead me to know that he is not the right guy for the team. I wish I could tell you who is the right person for the job, but I just don't know. Which brings us to the 3rd point.
Keep Jon Daniels. This guys seems to know what is going on. Sure he made some VERY questionable trades early on. But he seems to have to learned from those mistakes and I trust him to keep making the desisions to lead us to the best years in Rangers history. The deals he made in the Texaira trade and the Gagne trade were absolutely brilliant. What we got in return is going to be the core of what is hopefully a multi-pennanet winning club. Keep the young kid around because he will help lead us to the promise land.
Like I said, I am there for the long haul. But if you don't want to lose the other fans, things need to change, and change quickly.
Go Rangers,
Zach Ballenger
Really? This is the baseball team I live and die for? Right now, we (and I do mean "we", because I am apart of this journey) have the 2nd worst record in Major League Baseball. And you know what kills me? I really don't care. I am the fan that you love. I am the guy that lives 3000 miles away and have watched every single game via the MLB Extra Innings Package. I am the guy that walked into the Lids in Times Square and whipped the dude behind the counter for the perfect 7 5/8s home Ranger Hat. I am the guy that the 5th game of the season, I ordered my new 2008 Texas Ranger t-shirt. In other words, you don't give a fuck about me. I am there, buddy. I love the Rangers, and most certainly always will.
BUT
The other 92.4% of the people out there are not me. They are the people that go to MAYBE 5 games a year and MIGHT switch to Josh Lewin and Tom Grive (two of the best baseball guys on tv, by the way) on Thursday night, but only if former Aggie Great Jason Castro has already preformed on American Idol. And to tell you the truth, they are the people you need. But here is the problem. You, as an owner, suck. As i see it, all you care about is the bottom line. AND THATS COOL, because you are a business man first and foremost. But business men is not what makes sports great. What makes sports great is owners who care about winning and losing just as much as me. And quite frankly, that's not you. But that's why I'm here, to plead to you to change your ways.
I realize you were burned by the ARod deal. Who could have known that he would be the biggest douchebag in the history of sports? REAL fans saw what was happening and understand it. But that doesn't mean you give up. Look. We all realize that we weren't going to win the American League West this year. It just wasn't going to happen. But stop putting a team out there that has no chance to win. Ben Broussard sucks and will not be here next year. Neither will Frank Catalanotto or Gerald Laird. So stop playing them. I understand that you cant "put up the white flag" by playing all young guys because, supposedly, no one will come out and watch. Well guess what? No one cares right now.
So here is what I propose you do:
Get rid of all the dead weight. We all know that we have a ton of young talent. Well, lets get that young talent up here. I would be 100 times more exacted to watch Chris Davis at the plate than Ben Broussard hit into another fucking double play. Same goes with Brandon Boggs, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Eric Hurley, Taylor Teagarden, and Nelson Cruz. Sit down and REALLY look who is going to be on this team in July of 2009. If you cant see them on that team, get rid of them.
Fire Ron Washington. Sure hes a fiery guy and cusses alot. But hes just not a Major League Manager. Some of the mistakes that are made in the field and some of the game-to-game decisions that are made lead me to know that he is not the right guy for the team. I wish I could tell you who is the right person for the job, but I just don't know. Which brings us to the 3rd point.
Keep Jon Daniels. This guys seems to know what is going on. Sure he made some VERY questionable trades early on. But he seems to have to learned from those mistakes and I trust him to keep making the desisions to lead us to the best years in Rangers history. The deals he made in the Texaira trade and the Gagne trade were absolutely brilliant. What we got in return is going to be the core of what is hopefully a multi-pennanet winning club. Keep the young kid around because he will help lead us to the promise land.
Like I said, I am there for the long haul. But if you don't want to lose the other fans, things need to change, and change quickly.
Go Rangers,
Zach Ballenger
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Chel-see
Busy day today, so I'm life-lined into the Liverpool v. Chelsea game thanks to the miracle of SopCast and the live, P2P-TV friendly Ben Sports out of Shanghai. I would be watching it online with ESPN360, except for one minor detail: ESPN continues its domination at producing the most pathetic, bloated technology ever seen online. Also, why the hell would I pay to see a free UEFA broadcast? Surprisingly action packed game so far. Go interweb.
UPDATE: Kuyt. Yuck. 1-0 Liverpool.
RE-UPDATE: Liverpool scores a beautiful diving header into their own net with seconds remaining. Final score, 1-1.
UPDATE: Kuyt. Yuck. 1-0 Liverpool.
RE-UPDATE: Liverpool scores a beautiful diving header into their own net with seconds remaining. Final score, 1-1.
Kind of a sport....ish?
Regardless of whether you think it is a sport or not, my hard work has finally paid off.
[link fixed, thnx dan]
[link fixed, thnx dan]
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Washington is an idiot
Down 2 in the top of the 9th and the leadoff hitter gets on. Jason Botts, who has 4 total hits for the season and who Rudy says will never be able to hit major league fastballs, is due up. Milton Bradley, who is hitting .352 and has been your best hitter so far, is on the bench. An obvious pinch hit situation, right? Well, apparently not. Botts promptly hits into what should have been a double play if not for a wide throw by the 2nd baseman.
I then thought that maybe Bradley may have been unavailable due to his surgically repaired knee. But after Murphy hit a pop-up to left, and the Rangers down to their last out, here comes Bradley in for Laird.
I just dont get it. Why now? If anything, wouldnt you want Laird to face Papelbon more than Botts? Will someone please explain this to me?
I then thought that maybe Bradley may have been unavailable due to his surgically repaired knee. But after Murphy hit a pop-up to left, and the Rangers down to their last out, here comes Bradley in for Laird.
I just dont get it. Why now? If anything, wouldnt you want Laird to face Papelbon more than Botts? Will someone please explain this to me?
Scattershooting-ish
With my first offering to this Award-winning sports blog, I offer the only on-line 2008 NBA Playoff Preview. As an avid sports fan who considers the NBA among his top 5 favorite North American Professional sports leagues, I feel there are few who can provide the insight I offer.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1) LA Lakers vs. (8) Denver Nuggets
I think it's strange how the characteristics of a team can stay the same over decades, regardless of the number of times the coaching staff and roster have turned over. If this series was being played in 1987, I would have said that if the Nuggets (English, Vandeweghe) get hot, they can steal a game or two, but the Lakers play significantly better defense, play a better team game, are better coached and will win the series pretty easily. Huh?
Lakers win in 5.
(2) NO Hornets vs. (7) Dallas Mavericks
Those who know me, know that I did not like the Devin/Kidd trade. Its time for the Mavs to show me that I don't know what I'm talking about. Time to show me how Kidd isn't too old to play with the young, elite point guards of the West. Time to show me how Kidd can get the teams shooters good shots down the stretch. Time to show me how Kidd's "toughness" will lead the team.
On a separate note, how can Kidd be "dating" a "model" and that "model" has exactly no photos on the fucking internet? Hate the internet.
This series will be fun. BTW, I feel strange watching Peja without Vlade being somewhere close.
Hornets in 7.
(3) SA Spurs vs. (6) Phoenix Suns
Here's another make me shut up (not possible) series. After all the bitching from the Suns last year about how they were screwed when the NBA enforced a rule that the Suns clearly broke, they get to play the Spurs in the first round. They traded for Shaq to be able to finally match up with Duncan. Here's your chance. Go get it done. This series also has great drinking game possibilities. Drink every time Duncan or Nash complains about a call? Go vodka.
Spurs in 7.
(4) Utah Jazz vs. (5) Houston Rockets
I don't think enough attention was given to the absurdity of the Rockets' win streak earlier this season. I mean, look at that roster without Yao and look at Adelman's coaching history and explain that streak to me? You can't do it. Have I mentioned I love Deron Williams?
Jazz in 6.
By the way, I would have put a jump in by now, but I don't know how.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (really?)
If I told you that 3 (James, Garnett, Howard) of the best 15 players in the NBA played in the East, could you argue?
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Atlanta Hawks
I hope Tree Rollins beats the shit out of Danny Ainge. BTW, Garnett is so not the MVP.
Celtics in 5.
(2) Detroit Pistons vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers
I predict I watch 13 minutes of this series. Really would love to see the 76ers put up a fight.
Pistons in 5.
(3) Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors
Seems like Tracy McGrady should be playing in this one. I'm built like Dwight Howard.
Raptors in 6.
(4) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards
Struggling for anything to say about this series. LaBron is good. Gonz loves Jamison.
Cavs in 6.
Ship it.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1) LA Lakers vs. (8) Denver Nuggets
I think it's strange how the characteristics of a team can stay the same over decades, regardless of the number of times the coaching staff and roster have turned over. If this series was being played in 1987, I would have said that if the Nuggets (English, Vandeweghe) get hot, they can steal a game or two, but the Lakers play significantly better defense, play a better team game, are better coached and will win the series pretty easily. Huh?
Lakers win in 5.
(2) NO Hornets vs. (7) Dallas Mavericks
Those who know me, know that I did not like the Devin/Kidd trade. Its time for the Mavs to show me that I don't know what I'm talking about. Time to show me how Kidd isn't too old to play with the young, elite point guards of the West. Time to show me how Kidd can get the teams shooters good shots down the stretch. Time to show me how Kidd's "toughness" will lead the team.
On a separate note, how can Kidd be "dating" a "model" and that "model" has exactly no photos on the fucking internet? Hate the internet.
This series will be fun. BTW, I feel strange watching Peja without Vlade being somewhere close.
Hornets in 7.
(3) SA Spurs vs. (6) Phoenix Suns
Here's another make me shut up (not possible) series. After all the bitching from the Suns last year about how they were screwed when the NBA enforced a rule that the Suns clearly broke, they get to play the Spurs in the first round. They traded for Shaq to be able to finally match up with Duncan. Here's your chance. Go get it done. This series also has great drinking game possibilities. Drink every time Duncan or Nash complains about a call? Go vodka.
Spurs in 7.
(4) Utah Jazz vs. (5) Houston Rockets
I don't think enough attention was given to the absurdity of the Rockets' win streak earlier this season. I mean, look at that roster without Yao and look at Adelman's coaching history and explain that streak to me? You can't do it. Have I mentioned I love Deron Williams?
Jazz in 6.
By the way, I would have put a jump in by now, but I don't know how.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (really?)
If I told you that 3 (James, Garnett, Howard) of the best 15 players in the NBA played in the East, could you argue?
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Atlanta Hawks
I hope Tree Rollins beats the shit out of Danny Ainge. BTW, Garnett is so not the MVP.
Celtics in 5.
(2) Detroit Pistons vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers
I predict I watch 13 minutes of this series. Really would love to see the 76ers put up a fight.
Pistons in 5.
(3) Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors
Seems like Tracy McGrady should be playing in this one. I'm built like Dwight Howard.
Raptors in 6.
(4) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards
Struggling for anything to say about this series. LaBron is good. Gonz loves Jamison.
Cavs in 6.
Ship it.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Hurry Back
Sorry you had to go back to Las Vegas Dan. Come back soon. We really miss you. Be very careful of the runner runner 8-J.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Bad News for Bangladesh
The Pakistan team proved to be too much for Bangladesh's bangers, winning by 7 wickets at Multan and going 4-0 in the One Day International. Shakib-al-Hasan was the man of the Match in a losing effort for Bangladesh. He had his second ODI century, scoring 108 runs off 120 balls. And he picked up a wicket as well, for good measure. On Pakistan's side, Salman Butt had 74.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Ship It
Schedule came out today, and instead of coming up with some bullshit season prediction, I'm going to do the safe thing and predict the point spread. Good luck all in.
Week 1 @ Cleveland
Dal -5.5
Week 2 PHILADELPHIA
Dal -6
Week 3 @ Green Bay
Dal -3
Week 4 WASHINGTON
Dal -8
Week 5 CINCINNATI
Dal -9.5
Week 6 @ Arizona
Dal -13
Week 7 @ St. Louis
Dal -5
Week 8 TAMPA BAY
Dal -7.5
Week 9 @ New York Giants
Dal + 4
Week 10 BYE
Week 11 @ Washington
Dal -1.5
Week 12 SAN FRANCISCO
Dal -14
Week 13 SEATTLE
Dal -5.5
Week 14 @ Pittsburgh
Dal +6
Week 15 NEW YORK GIANTS
Dal -4.5
Week 16 BALTIMORE
Dal -9
Week 17 @ Philadelphia
Dal + 3.5
Week 1 @ Cleveland
Dal -5.5
Week 2 PHILADELPHIA
Dal -6
Week 3 @ Green Bay
Dal -3
Week 4 WASHINGTON
Dal -8
Week 5 CINCINNATI
Dal -9.5
Week 6 @ Arizona
Dal -13
Week 7 @ St. Louis
Dal -5
Week 8 TAMPA BAY
Dal -7.5
Week 9 @ New York Giants
Dal + 4
Week 10 BYE
Week 11 @ Washington
Dal -1.5
Week 12 SAN FRANCISCO
Dal -14
Week 13 SEATTLE
Dal -5.5
Week 14 @ Pittsburgh
Dal +6
Week 15 NEW YORK GIANTS
Dal -4.5
Week 16 BALTIMORE
Dal -9
Week 17 @ Philadelphia
Dal + 3.5
Monday, April 14, 2008
First (and long)
I love the NFL - it's the baseball of the gridiron. With the draft right around the corner it's the perfect time for me to warm up my frustrater and bitch about my favorite couple-o-horribly-obvious-changes-the-NFL-should-make-but-doesn't (possibly because it's too busy trying to pull its tongue out of Jerry Jones). This might become a regular topic here at the new Batfaces, if I'm not too busy posting about how Todd Collins is the next 5-year-older Tom Brady. Here we go:
1) Half-the-distance penalties against the offense are not cool. If the offense gets penalized half the distance to the goal, the defense should instead have the option of just moving the first down marker the original penalty-distance up the field. First and 10 on the 15 and get a 10 yard holding call? Move the sticks from the 25 to the 35 if the defense prefers. Simple, consistent, and sometimes makes sense.
2) The f-ing field is exactly 100 yards long. There is no - or at least there shouldn't be - a 108 yard kickoff or INT return. If I catch a kick-off in the back of the endzone and kneel down 1 inch before the goal line, it's a touchback. If I run to the back of the other endzone, the play is over at the goal line. The endzone is just that - a zone. I'm all for gratuitous records but if you are going to count that shit then paint stripes back there - it's not a damned field goal attempt. If I catch the ball in the middle of the endzone and run it out to the 20, is a 24 yard return? Uh hu. That's it for now, expect more rant in 2 weeks when the Skins draft another first round receiver/bust, or trade away their entire draft for Chad Johnson, Sedrick Shaw, and a WKRP poster.
1) Half-the-distance penalties against the offense are not cool. If the offense gets penalized half the distance to the goal, the defense should instead have the option of just moving the first down marker the original penalty-distance up the field. First and 10 on the 15 and get a 10 yard holding call? Move the sticks from the 25 to the 35 if the defense prefers. Simple, consistent, and sometimes makes sense.
2) The f-ing field is exactly 100 yards long. There is no - or at least there shouldn't be - a 108 yard kickoff or INT return. If I catch a kick-off in the back of the endzone and kneel down 1 inch before the goal line, it's a touchback. If I run to the back of the other endzone, the play is over at the goal line. The endzone is just that - a zone. I'm all for gratuitous records but if you are going to count that shit then paint stripes back there - it's not a damned field goal attempt. If I catch the ball in the middle of the endzone and run it out to the 20, is a 24 yard return? Uh hu. That's it for now, expect more rant in 2 weeks when the Skins draft another first round receiver/bust, or trade away their entire draft for Chad Johnson, Sedrick Shaw, and a WKRP poster.
Get Your Wickets Weady
As the clubs gear up for the 2008 season, I've got my eye on Hamsphire. I think new captain Dimitri Mascarenhas will pick up where outgoing Shane Warne left off. Dimitri, as you no doubt know, holds the record for England for most runs in an over in a One Day International. Thirty wasn't no fluke, yo. Just check out Dimi's five consecutive sixes when Eng squared off with Ind last year. No googly can fool him.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
LOVE BYRD
Big leadoff triple by Byrd in the bottom of the 10th down 1 run. I swear to God, if we dont score here, I will beat my dog.
UPDATE
After a dribbler to short, a weak ass pop up to shallow left, and a first pitch-swinging lazy fly ball to right, the Rangers are done. Its amazing how a team can be so bad with runners in scoring position. What a fucking joke.
UPDATE
After a dribbler to short, a weak ass pop up to shallow left, and a first pitch-swinging lazy fly ball to right, the Rangers are done. Its amazing how a team can be so bad with runners in scoring position. What a fucking joke.
Big Sports Sunday
What a fun sports day. Trevor Immelman and Brandt Snedeker are tied for the lead at the Masters, Tiger just missed a 2 foot putt to save par, and Big Scooter Feldman on the mound for the Rangers.
Perdictions for today: Paul Casey wins the Masters, Tiger stuggles all day and finishes in 9th place, and the Rangers win 6-3.
Perdictions for today: Paul Casey wins the Masters, Tiger stuggles all day and finishes in 9th place, and the Rangers win 6-3.
I think hockey is good
If you aren't watching the Stars, you're missing out. I have watched a total of 63 minutes of hockey this year so I am far from an expert, but the first two games of the playoffs have been riveting. Do yourself a favor and check out game 3 Tuesday night.
Friday, April 11, 2008
This blog sucks
Look, we all play poker, and most of us are pretty good, but we all hate blogging about poker. There is only so much someone can say about bad beats, tourney recaps, or PlayHo trip reports. Sports, on the other hand is awesome. Everyone but myself is great a writer and we all almost always disagree about something sports related. Therefore, I vote that we turn this really shitty poker blog into a regularly updated, damn good sports blog.
Who's with me?
Who's with me?
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Is Omaha H/L the new diet poker?
Great post on Pokerati regarding energy drinks and their frighteningly close comparison to poker. I've been playing a lot of Omaha on line, and last night I (accidently) played in an PL Omaha high/low tourney (never thought there was such a thing), finishing second. I think Omaha, particularly PL, is growing in popularity online, reflecting the already rampant popularity among the gamble-happy euros. I've noticed that sugar free red bull is ALSO gaining popularity. Coincidence? I think not, especially when one considers the money and politics. etc.
Monday, November 05, 2007
More Reason To Fear Cardrooms
A card game in New York did not end well for a 55-year-old mathematician after the guys in masks with guns showed up.
Friday, November 02, 2007
Supernova--Part 1
Okay, this catharsis is a long time coming. Heading into the Main Event, once again, I hadn’t play near as many tournaments as I would have liked, but my results in live tournaments this year have been very good. More importantly, my style of play in the early going of tournaments of late had allowed for me to accumulate a lot more chips than I normally do at the early stages.
Since I bought in late, I was seated in seat 10, which I hate. The good news is that gave me a very good view of Shannon Elizabeth’s tramp stamp (she was in seat 4 at the adjacent table). As we were waiting for the tournament to start, I looked around at my tablemates. No known players. Good. The only player of note, seated directly to my right in seat 9, was some Euro who was talking with Katja Thater. I assumed he would be playing a Scandi/German style aka LAG.
I decided to play the Main Event while listening to my iPod, which is actually a very tough decision for me. Usually, I prefer to listen to the action and not get distracted, but I decided that mostly non-vocal pieces might work. The WSOP is SO loud, you basically have to use something. My iPod line-up, on random shuffle:
Beethoven’s 9th
Mozart
The Mission by Enno Mericone, as played by YoYo Ma (really, this is a classic)
Theme to Rudy
Gonna Fly Now (Rocky)
Theme to Schindler’s List
Stars Wars theme song
Imperial March (Star Wars)
Silent Night (Enya)
Don’t Stop Believin’
50-100:
The button was in seat 10 (Hooray!), and before I had a chance to settle in, seat 7 had raised to 300, seat 9 called, and I looked down at two red aces. Shit. What’s the first thing that goes through your mind when you get dealt aces on the first hand of the main event? “Great, I’m going broke. Right. Fucking. Now.” I raised to 1,200 and both called (Yikes!). Flop came 9 high, uncoordinated. Checked to me, and I bet 2,000. Seat 7 called, and my scary Euro friend folded. The turn was a blank, and it went check-check. The river paired the 9, and after a small think, 7 checked. I happily checked behind and won the hand. Up to 4,500 on the first hand, yo!
Within the next orbit and a half, I was dealt AK three times. I won the first two hitting an ace or a king on the flop, and I folded the third from the small blind when it was raised in front of me (absurdly weak-tight, but just had a funny karma feeling). I played a few more small pots during the first level, and I think I won every single one, rarely to showdown. At the end of level 1, I had 37,500. Great start.
100-200:
Level 2 was fairly uneventful for me, and I don’t recall any major hands. Seat 4 proved to be one of the craziest donks I’ve ever seen. He swung from 10k to 40k twice during the level, and he called a 13k bet on the river with jack-high. Jack-HIGH. The best part was his opponent said “nice hand” and turned over a higher jack-high. Wow. I must have won a few small pots, probably with some safe-ish stealing, and I end the level with 41,400.
200-400
Level 3 seemed to get the game out of the dirt. People at our table started busting, and there were a lot more flops. I was hovering around 45k when this hand came up: I made it 1300 to go with kings in the hijack. 4 called, including both blinds. The flop came Q92r. The small blind (what appeared to be a good, solid player) bet out 2,000 and got one caller. I thought about folding (is that insane?!) for a second just because I didn’t want to play a a big pot with an overpair against a bet and call. Then I decided he must be leading with AQ to see where he was and made it 6,000 to go, the SB folded, and the initial caller called. The turn was a 7, and he check-called 6,000 more. The river was a blank, and he checked. I probably missed a value bet to AQ here, but I didn’t want to get raised with just an overpair, so I checked, and my kings were good. At the end of the level, I was among the day 1c leaders with 70,500, and I hadn’t faced any real decisions. Things were going unbelievably well. We headed off to dinner
Since I bought in late, I was seated in seat 10, which I hate. The good news is that gave me a very good view of Shannon Elizabeth’s tramp stamp (she was in seat 4 at the adjacent table). As we were waiting for the tournament to start, I looked around at my tablemates. No known players. Good. The only player of note, seated directly to my right in seat 9, was some Euro who was talking with Katja Thater. I assumed he would be playing a Scandi/German style aka LAG.
I decided to play the Main Event while listening to my iPod, which is actually a very tough decision for me. Usually, I prefer to listen to the action and not get distracted, but I decided that mostly non-vocal pieces might work. The WSOP is SO loud, you basically have to use something. My iPod line-up, on random shuffle:
Beethoven’s 9th
Mozart
The Mission by Enno Mericone, as played by YoYo Ma (really, this is a classic)
Theme to Rudy
Gonna Fly Now (Rocky)
Theme to Schindler’s List
Stars Wars theme song
Imperial March (Star Wars)
Silent Night (Enya)
Don’t Stop Believin’
50-100:
The button was in seat 10 (Hooray!), and before I had a chance to settle in, seat 7 had raised to 300, seat 9 called, and I looked down at two red aces. Shit. What’s the first thing that goes through your mind when you get dealt aces on the first hand of the main event? “Great, I’m going broke. Right. Fucking. Now.” I raised to 1,200 and both called (Yikes!). Flop came 9 high, uncoordinated. Checked to me, and I bet 2,000. Seat 7 called, and my scary Euro friend folded. The turn was a blank, and it went check-check. The river paired the 9, and after a small think, 7 checked. I happily checked behind and won the hand. Up to 4,500 on the first hand, yo!
Within the next orbit and a half, I was dealt AK three times. I won the first two hitting an ace or a king on the flop, and I folded the third from the small blind when it was raised in front of me (absurdly weak-tight, but just had a funny karma feeling). I played a few more small pots during the first level, and I think I won every single one, rarely to showdown. At the end of level 1, I had 37,500. Great start.
100-200:
Level 2 was fairly uneventful for me, and I don’t recall any major hands. Seat 4 proved to be one of the craziest donks I’ve ever seen. He swung from 10k to 40k twice during the level, and he called a 13k bet on the river with jack-high. Jack-HIGH. The best part was his opponent said “nice hand” and turned over a higher jack-high. Wow. I must have won a few small pots, probably with some safe-ish stealing, and I end the level with 41,400.
200-400
Level 3 seemed to get the game out of the dirt. People at our table started busting, and there were a lot more flops. I was hovering around 45k when this hand came up: I made it 1300 to go with kings in the hijack. 4 called, including both blinds. The flop came Q92r. The small blind (what appeared to be a good, solid player) bet out 2,000 and got one caller. I thought about folding (is that insane?!) for a second just because I didn’t want to play a a big pot with an overpair against a bet and call. Then I decided he must be leading with AQ to see where he was and made it 6,000 to go, the SB folded, and the initial caller called. The turn was a 7, and he check-called 6,000 more. The river was a blank, and he checked. I probably missed a value bet to AQ here, but I didn’t want to get raised with just an overpair, so I checked, and my kings were good. At the end of the level, I was among the day 1c leaders with 70,500, and I hadn’t faced any real decisions. Things were going unbelievably well. We headed off to dinner
Thursday, October 25, 2007
You know you're running good in Omaha when...
you are sitting in the SB with KhKdAs5s, see a flop of Ks7s2s 6-handed, check it, and it's bet pot and called in 4 spots in front of you.
Go main event buy-in.
Go batfaces.
Go main event buy-in.
Go batfaces.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Touchy, are we?
While sweating fellow Batface Austin Pete in a tournament on Full Tilt, Clonie Gowen was moved to his table. I asked Clonie, "Who is your favorite Batface?". No response. 5 minutes later she busted out when her pocket TT (thanks Fawcett) couldn't improve against someones QQ. (Gotta win races.) I offer my condolences and 3 seconds later I receive this email...
Hello Zach,
It has come to our attention that you have been abusing your chat
privileges at the Pro tables. We value all players and wish to cultivate
an environment in which they can play without being harassed or called
names at the Pro tables.
A copy of the offending chat is shown below:
ImZach (Observer): tough luck Clonie, see you at the
Hooker Bar?
We have revoked your chat privileges at this time for a period of one
month, after which time they may be reinstated upon your request. Any
attempt to circumvent this suspension may result in the permanent
closing of your account.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter, and wish you best of
luck at the tables.
Regards,
Sherri
Full Tilt Poker Support
murmur
Monday, July 23, 2007
Bot Limit
No time to really talk about this right now, but it's cool and neat:
http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~games/poker/man-machine/
Phil Laak and Ali Eslami are taking on the newest and meanest poker computerbot today in a nifty 'duplicate match' (double blind?) --- the same cards will be dealt simultaneously in the Laak-Bot match *and* the Eslami-bot match (which takes place in a seperate room), but the bot will have the opposite hand against Eslami. Assuming it doesn't just use that info to know what each person has, sounds like a very reasonable way to compare skills. Follow the action live from the link above. Also, its awesome that Laak wears sunglasses when playing against the computer.
http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~games/poker/man-machine/
Phil Laak and Ali Eslami are taking on the newest and meanest poker computerbot today in a nifty 'duplicate match' (double blind?) --- the same cards will be dealt simultaneously in the Laak-Bot match *and* the Eslami-bot match (which takes place in a seperate room), but the bot will have the opposite hand against Eslami. Assuming it doesn't just use that info to know what each person has, sounds like a very reasonable way to compare skills. Follow the action live from the link above. Also, its awesome that Laak wears sunglasses when playing against the computer.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Friday, July 06, 2007
SNG domination
We pick up this match 12 hands in....
Hand 13: Tiny B vs. noND and its a dead heat.
Hand 16: On a board of 8J7AQ, nd bets out 120 into a 160 pot. TB folds. ND dominating
Hand 21: a raise preflop by nd means its time for a reraise by TB. Aggression wins once again. TB takes the lead
Hand 32: booorrriiinnnng
Hand 36: TB raises big preflop and nd fold. TB then shows 'the todd" and the crowd goes wild.
Hand 40: TB is very limpy. Calls a bet on the AK4 flop, check the K turn and bets out 180 on the river. ND folds. TB shows a Jack high bluff. ND very tilty...
hand 41: MAN DOWN!!! ND raises to 180 preflop, tb reraises to 450 and ND pushes. ND show the zach (QJ off) and Tiny B tables AA. The board blanks out and we are a full $11 richer. Ship it!!!!
Hand 13: Tiny B vs. noND and its a dead heat.
Hand 16: On a board of 8J7AQ, nd bets out 120 into a 160 pot. TB folds. ND dominating
Hand 21: a raise preflop by nd means its time for a reraise by TB. Aggression wins once again. TB takes the lead
Hand 32: booorrriiinnnng
Hand 36: TB raises big preflop and nd fold. TB then shows 'the todd" and the crowd goes wild.
Hand 40: TB is very limpy. Calls a bet on the AK4 flop, check the K turn and bets out 180 on the river. ND folds. TB shows a Jack high bluff. ND very tilty...
hand 41: MAN DOWN!!! ND raises to 180 preflop, tb reraises to 450 and ND pushes. ND show the zach (QJ off) and Tiny B tables AA. The board blanks out and we are a full $11 richer. Ship it!!!!
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Watch and learn, bitches
Tiny B is in a high-stakes heads-up sit-and-go on FT. And im here to report it. Go Batfaces and good luck all in!
Hand 2: Big raise by Tiny B, TJstone thinks and mucks. TB up.
Hand 7: Flop is 763 rainbow, TJStone bets and TB calls. Turn is a blank. TJ leads out and TB calls. river is an Ace. TJ bets, tb raises and takes it down. Batfaces dominating.
Hand 14: First all in!. TJ limps, tb raises, tj pushes. TB tanks and folds. pussy.
Hand 17: TB getting run over. On a board QQTTblank, TJ bets and TB folds.
Hand 24: MAN DOWN! TJStone open pushes for 1,465 and Tiny B insta-calls. TJ shows A5 and TB turns over AQ. A Queen on the flop and the Batfaces whip another donkey's ass. GO Batfaces!!!
Hand 2: Big raise by Tiny B, TJstone thinks and mucks. TB up.
Hand 7: Flop is 763 rainbow, TJStone bets and TB calls. Turn is a blank. TJ leads out and TB calls. river is an Ace. TJ bets, tb raises and takes it down. Batfaces dominating.
Hand 14: First all in!. TJ limps, tb raises, tj pushes. TB tanks and folds. pussy.
Hand 17: TB getting run over. On a board QQTTblank, TJ bets and TB folds.
Hand 24: MAN DOWN! TJStone open pushes for 1,465 and Tiny B insta-calls. TJ shows A5 and TB turns over AQ. A Queen on the flop and the Batfaces whip another donkey's ass. GO Batfaces!!!
Live blogging the live blogging of the 2-7 triple draw
Lots of action at the final table tonight. We've already lost a couple of players with Todd Brunson going out in 7th place earning him a cool $51,669.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
World Series of Bad Beats
Sounds like our fearless leaders have had some pretty horrific, yet eerily similar beats. Freeze busted out of Event 35 ($1,500 NLH) when he went all in with Kings and was called by pocket Jacks. Flop is A K Q, turn is a blank, river is the 10. Man down.
Shane just busted out of Event 38 ($1,500 NLH) when he raised in MP with JJ, big stack puts Shane all in and Shane calls. Big stack shows 88. Flop is J 7 4, turn is 10, river is the 9. Man down.
Go Batfaces!
Friday, June 22, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Man down
Just got this text from Tiny B
"I'm Out. Poker sucks. At pool at Caesars. Go vodka and lemonade. Fuck the proclaimers. Tulsa down also. Going to get drunkest ever."
As of 3:00pm Vegas time, Shane and TBR were still alive.
Go Batfaces!
"I'm Out. Poker sucks. At pool at Caesars. Go vodka and lemonade. Fuck the proclaimers. Tulsa down also. Going to get drunkest ever."
As of 3:00pm Vegas time, Shane and TBR were still alive.
Go Batfaces!
Batface Domination
Our fearless leaders had a very productive first day in Vegas. Tiny B and Tulsa chopped a $175 sat for $800 each. Shane also chopped a sat for
$560. All will be playing in the $1500 donkeyfest today at 12:00 local time. Good luck all in!
Go Batfaces!
$560. All will be playing in the $1500 donkeyfest today at 12:00 local time. Good luck all in!
Go Batfaces!
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Love Me Some Darling
Around midnight last night, I received the following text message from T-Roy (aka Darling), who had already arrived at the WSOP with some of his high-stakes cronies in tow:
"Starting sat(ellite). 1 guy wearing gloves. One with painted black nails. One paraplegic in a wheelchair. Weighs 80 lbs. And the rest can't speak English."
A few hours later:
"That sat worked well. Some weirdos can't play."
Darling up $10k.
Go Batfaces!
"Starting sat(ellite). 1 guy wearing gloves. One with painted black nails. One paraplegic in a wheelchair. Weighs 80 lbs. And the rest can't speak English."
A few hours later:
"That sat worked well. Some weirdos can't play."
Darling up $10k.
Go Batfaces!
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Odds to win WSOP main event
according to sprotsbook.com
This isnt the entire list, but in my opinion these were the most interesting. Anyone willing to even bet $1 on Amarillo Slim, Ben Affleck or Jamie Gold?
The favorites are:
Ivey 150-1
Jesus 200-1
Negreanu 200-1
Hellmuth 200-1
Allan Cunningham 400-1
Amarillo Slim 600-1
Amir Vahedi 600-1
Andy Black 400-1
Annie Duke 500-1
Antonio Esfandiari 300-1
Barry Greenstein 600-1
Barry Shulman 500-1
Ben Affleck 800-1
Chip Reese 500-1
Chris Ferguson 200-1
Chris Moneymaker 500-1
Dan Harrington 250-1
Daniel Negreanu 200-1
Dave Ulliott 250-1
David Pham 400-1
David Sklansky 600-1
David Williams 400-1
Doyle Brunson 600-1
Eric Seidel 250-1
Erick Lindgren 300-1
Evelyn Ng 600-1
Freddy Deeb 600-1
Greg Raymer 300-1
Gus Hansen 250-1
Howard Lederer 250-1
Huck Seed 500-1
Humberto Brenes 500-1
Jamie Gold 500-1
Jennifer Harman 600-1
Joe Beevers 600-1
Joe Hachem 600-1
John Juanda 300-1
John Phan 600-1
Johnny Chan 250-1
Marcel Luske 300-1
Men Nguyen 400-1
Michael Mizrachi 300-1
Phil Gordon 500-1
Phil Hellmuth 200-1
Phil Ivey 150-1
Phil Laak 300-1
Sam Farha 500-1
Scotty Nguyen 250-1
TJ Coultier 300-1
Ted Forrest 500-1
Todd Brunson 500-1
This isnt the entire list, but in my opinion these were the most interesting. Anyone willing to even bet $1 on Amarillo Slim, Ben Affleck or Jamie Gold?
The favorites are:
Ivey 150-1
Jesus 200-1
Negreanu 200-1
Hellmuth 200-1
Allan Cunningham 400-1
Amarillo Slim 600-1
Amir Vahedi 600-1
Andy Black 400-1
Annie Duke 500-1
Antonio Esfandiari 300-1
Barry Greenstein 600-1
Barry Shulman 500-1
Ben Affleck 800-1
Chip Reese 500-1
Chris Ferguson 200-1
Chris Moneymaker 500-1
Dan Harrington 250-1
Daniel Negreanu 200-1
Dave Ulliott 250-1
David Pham 400-1
David Sklansky 600-1
David Williams 400-1
Doyle Brunson 600-1
Eric Seidel 250-1
Erick Lindgren 300-1
Evelyn Ng 600-1
Freddy Deeb 600-1
Greg Raymer 300-1
Gus Hansen 250-1
Howard Lederer 250-1
Huck Seed 500-1
Humberto Brenes 500-1
Jamie Gold 500-1
Jennifer Harman 600-1
Joe Beevers 600-1
Joe Hachem 600-1
John Juanda 300-1
John Phan 600-1
Johnny Chan 250-1
Marcel Luske 300-1
Men Nguyen 400-1
Michael Mizrachi 300-1
Phil Gordon 500-1
Phil Hellmuth 200-1
Phil Ivey 150-1
Phil Laak 300-1
Sam Farha 500-1
Scotty Nguyen 250-1
TJ Coultier 300-1
Ted Forrest 500-1
Todd Brunson 500-1
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Full Tilt accepting debit cards
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Just deposited some money into Full Tilt using my debit card. Carry on.
Just deposited some money into Full Tilt using my debit card. Carry on.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Go BaTVfaces
Finally Randy has something to do at the office while waiting for the next CardPlayer article to get published. (top link)
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
The loneliest / worst people on earth
hang out at the hotel bar. This place makes me sick. One one side of the bar is nothing but douchebag morons form Kentucky trying to impress their douchebag moron coworkers form Ohio. The other side of the bar is the lonely and twice divorced sales rep from Virginia still working at age 67 and still traveling cross country 9 months a year to put his slutty/ungrateful bitch of a daughter through community college. And all these fuckers want to do is talk. I just want a overpriced, not-sure-its-really-meat cheeseburger, 4 beers, and the Yankee - Rangers game on TV they won't shut the fuck up. The waitress is fat, the bartender may be a dude, and the tv might as well be black and white. So what ends up happening? I drink 6 beers and end up taking 2 shots of vodka. (I love Vodka). I hate these people.
Go Batfaces
Go Batfaces
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