Chat sports with Riley from Thrice, at 4pm PST / 7pm EST!

[Scott Weber]

See you all at 4pm PST.

[Drew Beringer]

I'll see you at 6 PM CST.

[Scott Weber]

Riley should be here within a half hour.

[FondestMemory]

booya.

[ThrillOfItAll]

Great idea. I wanna hear his take on the Lakers.

[StandMyBrothers]

central time hahahaha

[FondestMemory]

to all you non sports forum regulars, we welcome you and look forward to being incredibally pleasent and respectful to each and every one of you.

[StandMyBrothers]

were those grammar errors, or sarcasm.

[rcrook]

standmybrothers ask him if he is an angels fan, i have to take a final at 4.

[AshesAshes]

to all you non sports forum regulars, we welcome you and look forward to being incredibally pleasent and respectful to each and every one of you.

Hahahah

[trindaddy]

to all you non sports forum regulars, we welcome you and look forward to being incredibally pleasent and respectful to each and every one of you.
Haha... find that one hard to believe!

[FondestMemory]

ask him about jim abbott.

[StandMyBrothers]

I'm quite sure he's an Angels fan. If I'm not mistaken he talked about missing his Angels cap when he went to a game at Wrigley

[Broken Parachute]

I wonder if Riley likes $3000 TV's and bluray.

[StandMyBrothers]

wonder if he's a Duke fan!

[rcrook]

I wonder if he likes clam chowder

[FondestMemory]

ask him if he's every put his dick in a bowl of clam chowder while fucking bitches in cabo?

vikings.

[AshesAshes]

Does he have the Vikings top 3 in his power rankings!?

[Broken Parachute]

That is all.

[Scott Weber]

haha oh man. This is going to be interesting.

[mcfly21]

i have this strange feeling this is going to be brutal

[StandMyBrothers]

love how were cluttering this up.

[FondestMemory]

i say we get this thing to 5k before he even shows up.

[aloneatlastnj]

hahahahaahhaha @ the clam chowder/vikings top three-revised top five references. love this forum.

[CarlosLunes]

hey guys, im new around here..please dont treat me like n00b tho, k?

[xbrokendownx]

ask him if he thinks ronnie paulino is the ROY or if gilbert arenas is the MVP

[teddy]

this will be good.

[mcfly21]

lakers in 4!!

[StandMyBrothers]

But Gilbert Arenas is MVP of course. all he has is Antawn Jamison.

[xbrokendownx]

ya all he has is 2 other all stars on his team

[FondestMemory]

i like that we're talking about him like he's not gonna read any of this when we know he's gonna be here anytime now.

it's like talking about how badly you wanna nail a chick that's coming to the party you're at and doing it openly enough even though you know at any point she can walk right in behind you and your friends won't warn you as you go on and on about every position you wanna see her spread eagle in.

[StandMyBrothers]

Since when did you become the physical type!

[DGlazier]

Hes probably going to like Anaheim teams

[AshesAshes]

Hes probably going to like Anaheim teams

O RLY?

[CarlosLunes]

why would anyone like Anaheim teams???

[Smithers]

Since when did you become the physical type!
http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/bttf/images/thumb/5/58/Griff_2015.JPG/250px-Griff_2015.JPG

[StandMyBrothers]

cause its Ana's Home!

[Burning Star IV]

why would anyone like Anaheim teams???
Two words: Ryan Getzlaf.

[FondestMemory]

i only enjoy teams that are from the la portion of anaheim.

[xbrokendownx]

http://mightyducksgm.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ducks_logo.jpg

[StandMyBrothers]

http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/bttf/images/thumb/5/58/Griff_2015.JPG/250px-Griff_2015.JPG
score!

[FondestMemory]

tripod served.

[DGlazier]

Two words: Ryan Getzlaf.

Two words: Joe Thornton

[RileyTHRICE]

hi, guys. i'm looking forward to geeking it up with you all for the next hour or two. i'll do my best to get to as many questions as i possibly can.

it'll be like a joe morgan chat with less typos (hopefully), less usage of the word "consistent", less ignorance with regards to statistical data, and less stories about how baseball was better back when i played with the big red machine (because i didn't).

let's do this.

[StandMyBrothers]

everyone wants to know if you're an Angels fan.

[Scott Weber]

hi, guys. i'm looking forward to geeking it up with you all for the next hour or two. i'll do my best to get to as many questions as i possibly can.

it'll be like a joe morgan chat with less typos (hopefully), less usage of the word "consistent", less ignorance with regards to statistical data, and less stories about how baseball was better back when i played with the big red machine (because i didn't).

let's do this.
what's up Riley? I hope you are smarter than Joe Morgan or this could go realllllllllllly poorly. Hahahahaha.

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

Germany v. Turkey in 19 h 49 minutes!

[DGlazier]

Whats up man?

[we are cured]

getzlaf > thornton, in manhood anyway

[crit]

Joe Morgan jokes right in the first post! hahaha, awesome.

[we are cured]

ah he's in blue, that's tripping me out

[DGlazier]

Yeah, beside Thronton being 6'5 and 240 lbs.

[Smithers]

i'd stay start with what teams you like so everyone can rip into you.

unless you like the boston teams.

[RileyTHRICE]

everyone wants to know if you're an Angels fan.

of course, but i'm a huge fan of baseball in general, watch as many games as i can on mlb extra innings, and am a total fantasy baseball geek.

[aloneatlastnj]

hi, guys. i'm looking forward to geeking it up with you all for the next hour or two. i'll do my best to get to as many questions as i possibly can.

it'll be like a joe morgan chat with less typos (hopefully), less usage of the word "consistent", less ignorance with regards to statistical data, and less stories about how baseball was better back when i played with the big red machine (because i didn't).

let's do this.

ahahahhahahahahaha that's fucking brilliant.

[AshesAshes]

Do you think its possible that the Bobcats will trade Gerald Wallace for Lamar Odom straight up? Larry Brown loves Odom

[we are cured]

Yeah, beside Thronton being 6'5 and 240 lbs.

and we have our first winner. tell me one thing joe thornton has ever won in the nhl, besides the record for more early and disappointing playoff exits.

[StandMyBrothers]

who's on your fantasy baseball squad?

[CarlosLunes]

riley, what do you think about sports fans that wear witty tshirts.

perhaps someone could assist me with a picture to help riley form his own response?

[bigmike]

hey guys, im new around here..please dont treat me like n00b tho, k?
mayb.

[Burning Star IV]

Yeah, beside Thronton being 6'5 and 240 lbs.
I'm not impressed.

[meredith_]

Watch any soccer games, Riley?

[Scott Weber]

of course, but i'm a huge fan of baseball in general, watch as many games as i can on mlb extra innings, and am a total fantasy baseball geek.
let's hear your take on the angels outfield situation, all the massive contracts, and what the future of the team holds for the next 3-5 years.

[jmt873x]

what do you think of shaq's attack on kobe....his rap video?

[ThrillOfItAll]

Riley,

A) I know you were disappointed by the "Boston Three Party" beating the Lakers, so do you think Kobe can do it without the big man? Also, there's a video floating around of Shaq dissing Kobe in a freestyle.

B) I'm a Yankees fan, so do you think A-Rod is gonna beat the HR record/Jeter is gonna beat Pete Rose's record?

[crit]

and we have our first winner. tell me one thing joe thornton has ever won in the nhl, besides the record for more early and disappointing playoff exits.
mvp?

[we are cured]

very true, and the scoring title...but i'm talking about team accolades, should have cleared that up

[AshesAshes]

The Angels need to call up Matt Brown he is tearing it up for SLC right now.

[Burning Star IV]

Watch any soccer games, Riley?
Yes, are you just as irate about Italy being out of the Euro Championship as I am?

[FondestMemory]

dear riley,

of all the mighty ducks films, which one was the worst?

[aloneatlastnj]

riley, what do you think about sports fans that wear witty tshirts.

perhaps someone could assist me with a picture to help riley form his own response?

http://absolutepunk.net/customprofilepics/profilepic16783_8.gif

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

riley, what do you think about sports fans that wear witty tshirts.

perhaps someone could assist me with a picture to help riley form his own response?

Not witty t-shirt, but witty:

http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/kid.jpg

[brandnew741]

who did you root for during the stanley cup finals?

[bigmike]

The real first question: Do you judge pitcher's values on the number of wins they accumulate or their other numbers like strikeouts/walks/ground ball rates?

[CarlosLunes]

http://absolutepunk.net/customprofilepics/profilepic16783_8.gif

yes there it is.

so riley, this guy claims to like sports....your take on that possibly being true?

[StandMyBrothers]

The Angels need to call up Matt Brown he is tearing it up for SLC right now.
doing way better than Wood. Is SLC still dominating?

[walshknilb281]

jerry remy day ehre in boston

[xbrokendownx]

wow youre on a roll today!

[FondestMemory]

The real first question: Do you judge pitcher's values on the number of wins they accumulate or their other numbers like strikeouts/walks/ground ball rates?

oh, and is number of hands irrelevant?

[Scott Weber]

The real first question: Do you judge pitcher's values on the number of wins they accumulate or their other numbers like strikeouts/walks/ground ball rates?
ooo, good question.

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

Yes, are you just as irate about Italy being out of the Euro Championship as I am?

I'm telling you for the laaast time: if you've got world class players and Europe's most efficient striker in your squad and still don't manage to score during play, you don't deserve to go through.

dear riley,

of all the mighty ducks films, which one was the worst?

Awesome question.

[Scott Weber]

oh, and is number of hands irrelevant?
LOL.

[StandMyBrothers]

does Curt Schilling deserve a HOF spot?

[bigmike]

oh, and is number of hands irrelevant?
hahahaha.

[youkwalks]

Who are your 2008 starting line-ups for the All-Star game?

[RileyTHRICE]

Do you think its possible that the Bobcats will trade Gerald Wallace for Lamar Odom straight up? Larry Brown loves Odom

i would definitely like to see them move odom. his contract coming off the books after next season makes him a pretty valuable player on the trade market.

i read that there was a potential odom for richard jefferson in place last offseason, and the deal was shelved. i wouldn't mind them revisiting that.

wallace would be interesting, but i'm a little concerned about how his game would work alongside kobe. same goes for jefferson in a sense. there's also talk of them picking up ron artest for the mid-level exception, and while artest is a lunatic, i think his game would mesh well with kobe, gasol and bynum, and give them some much needed toughness.

[StandMyBrothers]

http://www2.jsonline.com/sports/brew/image/1999/apr/abbott408.jpg

[AshesAshes]

doing way better than Wood. Is SLC still dominating?
They've cooled off big time, still in first place though dont look like they're gonna let go of 1st either.

Brown> Wood imo Wood strikes out a ridiculous amount of times

[Burning Star IV]

I'm telling you for the laaast time: if you've got world class players and Europe's most efficient striker in your squad and still don't manage to score during play, you don't deserve to go through.

I think I'm more angry at the fact Donadoni didn't play Del Piero until the 110' minute. Del Piero was the only player that showed any sort of life (aside from Buffon) the entire tournament.

[StandMyBrothers]

They've cooled off big time, still in first place though dont look like they're gonna let go of 1st either.

Brown> Wood imo Wood strikes out a ridiculous amount of times
how is Adenhart and Green pitching?

[FondestMemory]

i would definitely like to see them move odom. his contract coming off the books after next season makes him a pretty valuable player on the trade market.

i read that there was a potential odom for richard jefferson in place last offseason, and the deal was shelved. i wouldn't mind them revisiting that.

wallace would be interesting, but i'm a little concerned about how his game would work alongside kobe. same goes for jefferson in a sense. there's also talk of them picking up ron artest for the mid-level exception, and while artest is a lunatic, i think his game would mesh well with kobe, gasol and bynum, and give them some much needed toughness.

wouldn't odom be a better fit in the triangle than jefferson or wallace though?

as douchey as artest is, he does bring a lot of what that team needs, but short of getting him, isn't odom the better fit for the team?

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

I think I'm more angry at the fact Donadoni didn't play Del Piero until the 110' minute. Del Piero was the only player that showed any sort of life (aside from Buffon) the entire tournament.

Then you'll be happy to know that he got sacked a couple of hours ago. And your right about Del Piero. I don't really like Italy but I have tremendous respect for Del Piero. Not letting him play and letting Toni miss EVERYTHING on top and even tap a game-winning pass away from Grosso should be enough to get any man hanged. Spain v. Italy was awful

[youkwalks]

In the last few years the Red Sox have destroyed LAA in the playoffs. It seems the teams will meet again in the near future as both are constant playoff contenders. What will it take for the Angles to get past Boston, or are their styles of play not conducive for LAA's chances?

[RileyTHRICE]

who's on your fantasy baseball squad?

c- soto
1b - lee
2b - kinsler
ss - jeter (ugh)
3b - reynolds
of - braun
of - hermida
of - bay
util - jacobs
util - polanco
bn - winn
bn - beltre

p - j. santana
p - e. santana
p - harang
p - lester
p - lohse
p - matsuzaka
p - duchscherer
rp - k rod
rp - f cordero
rp - torres


it's a head-to-head league (which sucks) and i'm in 4th place.

i have another team in a ridiculous 30-team, 25 man roster, $87mil salary cap league (i'm in 1st place in that league), but i'm not posting that roster because i need to take some other questions.

[Burning Star IV]

Then you'll be happy to know that he got sacked a couple of hours ago. And your right about Del Piero. I don't really like Italy but I have tremendous respect for Del Piero. Not letting him play and letting Toni miss EVERYTHING on top and even tap a game-winning pass away from Grosso should be enough to get any man hanged. Spain v. Italy was awful
Good, but could you post a link?

Agreed. Del Piero had a phenomenal season in the Serie A. I can't believe I watched all three hours just to see Italy lose on pk's.

[RileyTHRICE]

Watch any soccer games, Riley?

i haven't. sorry. my eyes have glued to the nba finals, the college world series, and as many games as i can possibly watch on the mlb extra innings package.

[bigmike]

a 30-team, 25 man roster. god damn.

[AshesAshes]

how is Adenhart and Green pitching?

Adenhart is decent he walks way too many batters, Green has a lot of potential he will pitch a gem than just blow ass the next night. Loux is the best pitcher on the team, I love that man

[StandMyBrothers]

Nice with the Soto, Kinsler, Braun picks. Duchscherer is awesome this year. Ervin turned it around this year.

[Scott Weber]

a 30-team, 25 man roster. god damn.
no shit. best waiver wire players must dominate that league.

[Burnout2888]

jesus, 30 teams, 25 people? who was your first draft pick? fernando tatis?

[youkwalks]

Which played a bigger factor in the series?

1. LA's lack of defense which allowed Boston to come back in game 4 and put up 130+ in game 6
or
2. Bostons defense which shut down key offensive players and sometimes the entire laker offense for long stretches at a time?

[StandMyBrothers]

i haven't. sorry. my eyes have glued to the nba finals, the college world series, and as many games as i can possibly watch on the mlb extra innings package.
you a UCI Anteater fan? Also, you rooting for the underdogs is Fresno St?

[bigmike]

no shit. best waiver wire players must dominate that league.
Yeah for real. I know some dudes go real hardcore with a 30-team, 25 player roster with like a 30 player minor league roster and shit. THAT's nuts.

[xbrokendownx]

jesus christ that means you have like shelley duncan on your team

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

Good, but could you post a link?

Agreed. Del Piero had a phenomenal season in the Serie A. I can't believe I watched all three hours just to see Italy lose on pk's.

I could, but I doubt you know Swedish and will be able to decipher it, haha.
Since the games start at 20.45 here watching the games are just...perfect really. Sure, sometimes I fall asleep while watching like I did during that game but hey, I love football. I adore it.

[youkwalks]

i haven't. sorry. my eyes have glued to the nba finals, the college world series, and as many games as i can possibly watch on the mlb extra innings package.
who ya got? Fresno or Georgia?

[bigmike]

Do the Make a Wish segments on SportsCenter make you feel like someone just punched you in the nuts, too? In a good, heart-warming sort of way, of course.

[StandMyBrothers]

Yeah for real. I know some dudes go real hardcore with a 30-team, 25 player roster with like a 30 player minor league roster and shit. THAT's nuts.
ya fantasy teams that player with minor leaguers, that would be effing awesome.

[xbrokendownx]

Good, but could you post a link?

Agreed. Del Piero had a phenomenal season in the Serie A. I can't believe I watched all three hours just to see Italy lose on pk's.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/euro_2008/italy/7471598.stm

[Burnout2888]

jesus christ that means you have like shelley duncan on your team

hahahaha, good laughs...

[captivewear]

dude the NHL is so much better then the NBA.
people are just lazy cause theres more then 4 rules to learn in hockey.
almost everyone i know that has actually given hockey a chance has loved it.
take some time and watch a season if you regret it.
GO DUCKS!

[Burnout2888]

dude the NHL is so much better then the NBA.
people are just lazy cause theres more then 4 rules to learn in hockey.
almost everyone i know that has actually given hockey a chance has loved it.
take some time and watch a season if you regret it.
GO DUCKS!

id agree, but that came out of nowhere.

[RileyTHRICE]

Riley,

A) I know you were disappointed by the "Boston Three Party" beating the Lakers, so do you think Kobe can do it without the big man? Also, there's a video floating around of Shaq dissing Kobe in a freestyle.

B) I'm a Yankees fan, so do you think A-Rod is gonna beat the HR record/Jeter is gonna beat Pete Rose's record?

a) yes. i think they'll be great next year. they're young, bynum and ariza will be healthy, and kobe's gonna be that much hungrier. shaq should focus on getting in shape and trying to make the last few years of his career as good as they can possibly be, instead of dissing kobe. kobe's moved on. why can't shaq? because he knows he's slipping. he needs to realize it's not 2000 anymore. his day has come and gone. kobe has rings in his future. shaq doesn't. unless he gravy trains his way to another one.

b) if a-rod stays healthy, i like his chances. jeter? no way.

[meredith_]

i haven't. sorry. my eyes have glued to the nba finals, the college world series, and as many games as i can possibly watch on the mlb extra innings package.


Ah, its ok.

I used to watch baseball a lot, but with the Euro 2008, so i don't pay attention to baseball anymore. :[

[AshesAshes]

Lol, yes people dont wanna learn the rules in Hockey, thats why they hate it. Good logic.

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

dude the NHL is so much better then the NBA.
people are just lazy cause theres more then 4 rules to learn in hockey.
almost everyone i know that has actually given hockey a chance has loved it.
take some time and watch a season if you regret it.
GO DUCKS!

Word.
Except for "GO DUCKS!".
Go Red Wings, or bust.

[xbrokendownx]

dude the NHL is so much better then the NBA.
people are just lazy cause theres more then 4 rules to learn in hockey.
almost everyone i know that has actually given hockey a chance has loved it.
take some time and watch a season if you regret it.
GO DUCKS!




oh jesus christ...

[CarlosLunes]

riley

have you ever heard from any athletes that tell you they use thrice songs to pump themselves up before games, or for at bat music for players in baseball?

[CubbyNick42]

A fellow FJM reader? You should probably stick around.

Who's your favorite non-Angels MLB team to watch right now and why?

[Broken Parachute]

Riley, how many ballparks have you visited in your lifetime? Are there any ballparks you're really excited to visit?

(Also, if it helps you respond easier...you can quote multiple posts. Just press the button to the right of the quote button on each post you'd like to quote...then hit post a reply and they'll all be there for you to quote)

[RileyTHRICE]

The real first question: Do you judge pitcher's values on the number of wins they accumulate or their other numbers like strikeouts/walks/ground ball rates?

k/9, bb/9, whip, era, gb rates, etc.

wins are an overvalued stat.

[Burning Star IV]

I could, but I doubt you know Swedish and will be able to decipher it, haha.
Since the games start at 20.45 here watching the games are just...perfect really. Sure, sometimes I fall asleep while watching like I did during that game but hey, I love football. I adore it.
Games here are on at 11:45 AM, which means I'm at work, but I still managed to catch both weekend games.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/euro_2008/italy/7471598.stm
Thanks.

[StandMyBrothers]

k/9, bb/9, whip, era, gb rates, etc.

wins are an overvalued stat.
thank you!

[Scott Weber]

Haha did that dude seriously say Jeter could break Pete Rose's hits record, is he serious?

[captivewear]

oh jesus christ...
what?
im sorry but if your a hockey fan and just got done watching the nhl playoffs and then right after going to watch the lakers-celtics and man basketball is soooooo slow compared to hockey.

[youkwalks]

Bud Selig?
like him for his economic policies helping the game create more competition, attendance, and thus revenue or don't like him for incapability to handle HR issues such as steroids, mockery of the All-Star game, scheduling, and so on?

[bigmike]

k/9, bb/9, whip, era, gb rates, etc.

wins are an overvalued stat.
Winner!

[Scott Weber]

Yes. Thank you.

[Burnout2888]

riley

have you ever heard from any athletes that tell you they use thrice songs to pump themselves up before games, or for at bat music for players in baseball?

I believe Chris Carpenter stated that he has more Thrice on his iPod than any other band. But I can't remember if it was for sure him or not, but he's the one who keeps popping up..

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

Games here are on at 11:45 AM, which means I'm at work, but I still managed to catch both weekend games.

I get days off of work to watch football since my OTHER job requires that I watch football. I kinda love it.

[bigmike]

Haha did that dude seriously say Jeter could break Pete Rose's hits record, is he serious?
Well, the argument for it is that he's ahead of Rose's pace when Rose was the same age. But, no way jeter holds up that entire time to do so.

[AshesAshes]

Haha did that dude seriously say Jeter could break Pete Rose's hits record, is he serious?

Hahaha, I thought the same thing

[Scott Weber]

Riley, ever consider staying around? We have a smart bunch of dudes in here who love talking baseball in the MLB thread. You should pop by from time to time when you're watching games.

[ThrillOfItAll]

Word.
Except for "GO DUCKS!".
Go Red Wings, or bust.

New York Rangers.
I'll miss you Sean Avery you crazy motherfucker you.

[AshesAshes]

what?
im sorry but if your a hockey fan and just got done watching the nhl playoffs and then right after going to watch the lakers-celtics and man basketball is soooooo slow compared to hockey.

I just watched a Indy race last weekend, man hockey is so sloooooooooooow compared to Indy

[Smithers]

going off questions we've asked on the board before, who's the greatest baseball player you've seen in your lifetime?

so no, you can't say ty cobb.

[RileyTHRICE]

let's hear your take on the angels outfield situation, all the massive contracts, and what the future of the team holds for the next 3-5 years.

i'm definitely worried. the matthews contract is brutal and hunter's contract is brutal as well. vlad is beginning his decline (despite his june numbers), GA is done (i hope they don't extend him), and they don't have many solid OF prospects in the minors outside of peter bourjos who is still a ways away.

i like the outlook for this year and the next, and then things start to get a little scary.

[CubbyNick42]

k/9, bb/9, whip, era, gb rates, etc.

wins are an overvalued stat.
Please stay.

[Burning Star IV]

Ok, serious question now. No more ranting on about Italy.

What's your stance on hockey in the Los Angeles/Anaheim area? Is it a stable market?

I've been to a few games down south and to me, most people just don't care for it as much.

Oh, and Getzlaf of Thorton?

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

New York Rangers.
I'll miss you Sean Avery you crazy motherfucker you.

No Devils?
You've got our national team goalie, so the Rangers aren't all bad.
And Sean Avery is just...haha.

[youkwalks]

Whats your stance on sabermetrics vs. scouting?

[gonz]

Where do you think CC Sabathia will end up and will the change of venue be via trade or free agency? If trade, who do you think will be sent to the Indians?

[CarlosLunes]

I believe Chris Carpenter stated that he has more Thrice on his iPod than any other band. But I can't remember if it was for sure him or not, but he's the one who keeps popping up..

thanks riley!

[RileyTHRICE]

who ya got? Fresno or Georgia?

i'd love to see fresno win it, but georgia is solid, has their pitching well rested, and won a heartbreaker last night. i really don't see fresno being able to beat them twice, but i'd never have thought they'd make it this far.

that mendonca kid for fresno is a monster. he reminds me of a healthy eric chavez (is that an oxymoron now?)

[captivewear]

i'm definitely worried. the matthews contract is brutal and hunter's contract is brutal as well. vlad is beginning his decline (despite his june numbers), GA is done (i hope they don't extend him), and they don't have many solid OF prospects in the minors outside of peter bourjos who is still a ways away.

i like the outlook for this year and the next, and then things start to get a little scary.

just to let you know the Halos are winning 6-0 at the end of the 1st inning

[Burnout2888]

i'm definitely worried. the matthews contract is brutal and hunter's contract is brutal as well. vlad is beginning his decline (despite his june numbers), GA is done (i hope they don't extend him), and they don't have many solid OF prospects in the minors outside of peter bourjos who is still a ways away.

i like the outlook for this year and the next, and then things start to get a little scary.

I think Vlad's got a bit left in the engine, but yeah, Anderson is finished. Who else are good prospects in your minors outside of the outfield?

[bigmike]

i'm definitely worried. the matthews contract is brutal and hunter's contract is brutal as well. vlad is beginning his decline (despite his june numbers), GA is done (i hope they don't extend him), and they don't have many solid OF prospects in the minors outside of peter bourjos who is still a ways away.

i like the outlook for this year and the next, and then things start to get a little scary.
I know you're a baseball fan but I was not prepared to see someone else in this forum drop a Peter Bourjos mention other than me. Hot damn. Please follow Scott's advice and stick around, haha.

[RileyTHRICE]

just to let you know the Halos are winning 6-0 at the end of the 1st inning

i've got that and the cws on in the background.

[Burnout2888]

thanks riley!

Haha, just saying.

[Burning Star IV]

And Sean Avery is just...haha.
Avery is a goon. I hope he dies.

[Burnout2888]

I did not realize how smart this forum is... I think I need to start posting here a bit more.

[Broken Parachute]

Avery is far from a goon. He's arrogant and cheap, but he's talented. At least give him credit for being a talented hockey player despite his shortcomings as an agitative and sometimes dirty pest.

[gonz]

Do you make it a point to go to baseball games when you're on tour during the season?

This could also go along with John's (Broken Parachute) question asking how many ballparks have you been to.

[captivewear]

hey riley you a puck fan or what?

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

Avery is a goon. I hope he dies.

Haha, come on, he's nothing. I remember the monster that used to fight for Forsberg in Colorado, THAT guy was insane. And then we've got Bertuzzi who's crazier than the bunch by default.

[xbrokendownx]

Avery is far from a goon. He's arrogant and cheap, but he's talented. At least give him credit for being a talented hockey player despite his shortcomings as an agitative and sometimes dirty pest.




uhhhh

[dont you move]

any gifs busted out yet?

[aloneatlastnj]

riley -

any other band members or bands you know that are into baseball/sports as much as you? i know the hold steady like baseball as well.

[Broken Parachute]

uhhhhA goon is a player whose sole purpose is to bother other players and has no bearing on the outcome of any game. You're going to tell me Avery's only job is to be annoying?

Cam Janssen, as much as I love him...that is a goon.

[xbrokendownx]

pretty much

[Burnout2888]

Avery is far from a goon. He's arrogant and cheap, but he's talented. At least give him credit for being a talented hockey player despite his shortcomings as an agitative and sometimes dirty pest.

Definitely a pest - probably the biggest pest, but I would agree that he's talented. His numbers have been pretty consistent and decent.

[RileyTHRICE]

riley

have you ever heard from any athletes that tell you they use thrice songs to pump themselves up before games, or for at bat music for players in baseball?

actually, anthony reyes of the cardinals is a pretty big fan. josh from story of the year sent me a blog link a couple of years ago where he mentioned us. in a strange twist of fate, my drum tech now, is really good friends with kyle mcclellan of the cards, and told him about the post. so mcclellan checked with reyes to see if it was true, and it was. on the last tour, i sent reyes some thrice t's and cd's and he's supposed to be sending me some goodies.

i played in college at pepperdine with randy wolf of the padres, and reconnected with him at the kroq acoustic xmas a few years back. i think he's into us as well.

[nateisawesome]

yea you should definitely stick around

[dont you move]

riley, did you play any sports when you were younger?

[aloneatlastnj]

I did not realize how smart this forum is... I think I need to start posting here a bit more.

please do. we like a few intelligent people around here. just know that you need to know your shit. if you make a statement and can't back it up - you will be eaten alive.

[AshesAshes]

Angels should of kept Curtis Pride, I miss watching him at Bees games

[StuGrimson]

There is no such thing as a goon anymore. And Avery is far from a goon because he intimdates and scares nobody

[captivewear]

Haha, come on, he's nothing. I remember the monster that used to fight for Forsberg in Colorado, THAT guy was insane. And then we've got Bertuzzi who's crazier than the bunch by default.
actually bertuzzi isnt crazy. he hasnt done a bad thing in years. especially on the ducks. all he's done on the ducks is collect 4 million a year for the play of a 4th liner

[FondestMemory]

actually, anthony reyes of the cardinals is a pretty big fan. josh from story of the year sent me a blog link a couple of years ago where he mentioned us. in a strange twist of fate, my drum tech now, is really good friends with kyle mcclellan of the cards, and told him about the post. so mcclellan checked with reyes to see if it was true, and it was. on the last tour, i sent reyes some thrice t's and cd's and he's supposed to be sending me some goodies.

i played in college at pepperdine with randy wolf of the padres, and reconnected with him at the kroq acoustic xmas a few years back. i think he's into us as well.

as an athlete, what did you listen to pregame to get you going?

[Ailite]

Hey Riley, are you a Phillies fan? Something tells me no, but it'd be great.

[RileyTHRICE]

Riley, ever consider staying around? We have a smart bunch of dudes in here who love talking baseball in the MLB thread. You should pop by from time to time when you're watching games.

based on how this is going so far, i'd say it's pretty likely that i'll check back from time to time.

there are smart sports people in here.

[Broken Parachute]

Cam Janssen scares me.

[Burnout2888]

actually, anthony reyes of the cardinals is a pretty big fan. josh from story of the year sent me a blog link a couple of years ago where he mentioned us. in a strange twist of fate, my drum tech now, is really good friends with kyle mcclellan of the cards, and told him about the post. so mcclellan checked with reyes to see if it was true, and it was. on the last tour, i sent reyes some thrice t's and cd's and he's supposed to be sending me some goodies.

i played in college at pepperdine with randy wolf of the padres, and reconnected with him at the kroq acoustic xmas a few years back. i think he's into us as well.

that's who it was... i thought chris carpenter.

[youkwalks]

being an NBA fan, how do you feel about this years Olympic team? Seems to have some balance and good shooters, but will they keep up with other good shooting international teams?

[xbrokendownx]

yea i guess thats true

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

actually bertuzzi isnt crazy. he hasnt done a bad thing in years. especially on the ducks. all he's done on the ducks is collect 4 million a year for the play of a 4th liner

If you know what play I'm talking about you'll agree that he is indeed insane. Even if he has calmed down, what he did is still by far the most fucked up thing I've seen in the NHL ever.

[Burnout2888]

There is no such thing as a goon anymore. And Avery is far from a goon because he intimdates and scares nobody

Still is a huge pest though.

[meredith_]

Yes, are you just as irate about Italy being out of the Euro Championship as I am?

Yes. I flipped.

Spain's goalkeeper is great and all, but Italy should have won.

it should've been Italy vs. Germany in the finals.

[StandMyBrothers]

actually, anthony reyes of the cardinals is a pretty big fan. josh from story of the year sent me a blog link a couple of years ago where he mentioned us. in a strange twist of fate, my drum tech now, is really good friends with kyle mcclellan of the cards, and told him about the post. so mcclellan checked with reyes to see if it was true, and it was. on the last tour, i sent reyes some thrice t's and cd's and he's supposed to be sending me some goodies.

i played in college at pepperdine with randy wolf of the padres, and reconnected with him at the kroq acoustic xmas a few years back. i think he's into us as well.
Anthony Reyes star diminished last year. I was so high on him in 2004-05...

[Burning Star IV]

Still is a huge pest though.
More like a jackass on skates.

[Burnout2888]

If you know what play I'm talking about you'll agree that he is indeed insane. Even if he has calmed down, what he did is still by far the most fucked up thing I've seen in the NHL ever.

This? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz9RE9RGrVY

[StandMyBrothers]

Angels should of kept Curtis Pride, I miss watching him at Bees games
did you yell at him? but too bad, he couldn't hear you.

[Broken Parachute]

Casillas is not just great. He is godlike. I mean Buffon is Buffon and he'll always be amazing, but Casillas is hot right now...sort of like Hansel.

[CubbyNick42]

Riley, does it worry you that the Angels have only the 7th best runs scored/allowed differential in the AL?

[mcfly21]

Yes. I flipped.

Spain's goalkeeper is great and all, but Italy should have won.

it should've been Italy vs. Germany in the finals.

how should italy have won? spain basically dominated the entire game, italy only had one real chance to score in the game. Spain should have won 1-0 if not 2-0

[Broken Parachute]

Camoranesi really had the only big chance to score.

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

Yes. I flipped.

Spain's goalkeeper is great and all, but Italy should have won.

it should've been Italy vs. Germany in the finals.

On what do you ground that Italy should have won? They played subpar football for 4 games, scored 3 goals in 4 games all on set pieces and were demolished by the Dutch. A team like that doesn't deserve to win the tournament, let alone any games.

And the way the German players are acting it wouldn't surprise me if they lost the semifinal too.

[mcfly21]

Casillas is not just great. He is godlike. I mean Buffon is Buffon and he'll always be amazing, but Casillas is hot right now...sort of like Hansel.

he's on a tear, which is an awesome sign for spain's chances even with their weaknesses at the back

[Scott Weber]

based on how this is going so far, i'd say it's pretty likely that i'll check back from time to time.

there are smart sports people in here.
Nice dude. We've got a great group here and get into some awesome discussions.

[meredith_]

how should italy have won? spain basically dominated the entire game, italy only had one real chance to score in the game. Spain should have won 1-0 if not 2-0

Because Italy is beast.


Iker is good and everything, thats why he's captain, but Italy is just better.
But thats my opinion of course.

2-0? Come on.

[FondestMemory]

soccer.

[nateisawesome]

you are starting a new major league franchise

you get the option of any 3 players to join your team.

who do you take?

[Burnout2888]

Anthony Reyes star diminished last year. I was so high on him in 2004-05...

We here in Saint Louis always have hope. From a realistic viewpoint though...

Edit: I should rephrase that. From a realistic viewpoint though, its pretty much over.

[StandMyBrothers]

who do you think will win AL/NL ROTY? Longoria, Bruce, etc. Also do you think Josh Hamilton and Edison Volquez can continue to produce at their outstanding rate.

[Burning Star IV]

soccer is great.
Fixed.

[mcfly21]

Because Italy is beast.


Iker is good and everything, thats why he's captain, but Italy is just better.
But thats my opinion of course.

2-0? Come on.


did you watch the game?

[RileyTHRICE]

Whats your stance on sabermetrics vs. scouting?

i could write an essay on this, but i'll keep it short.

i think sabermetrics are incredibly valuable, and that ignoring them or writing them off as "stat geek garbage" is incredibly closed-minded. i also think scouting is incredibly valuable too.

i think the huge problem with the "old guard", is that they feel that the two are mutually exclusive. i just can't understand why anyone who would want to be as educated as possible on a subject would refuse to learn about new ways to evaluate players and teams.

it seems like old school scouts and coaches are afraid they'll lose their jobs to a computer (which will never happen).

it also frustrates me to no end that people automatically think that if you value sabermetrics that you don't "watch games".

oh, and firejoemorgan.com is my favorite sports blog.

/rant

[AshesAshes]

did you yell at him? but too bad, he couldn't hear you.

Haha, I did see him get ejected for arguing strikes.

[StandMyBrothers]

We here in Saint Louis always have hope. From a realistic viewpoint though...

Edit: I should rephrase that. From a realistic viewpoint though, its pretty much over.
ya he's basically nothing but a trade piece now.

[Burnout2888]

Fixed.

Hahahaha.

[Broken Parachute]

Because Italy is beast.


Iker is good and everything, thats why he's captain, but Italy is just better.
But thats my opinion of course.

2-0? Come on.'Italy is beast' is not a reason for them not winning the game, haha. I'm an Italian fan also but watching the game, Spain set the rhythm for the whole game. Camoranesi's chance was the only real shot they had to score. Toni might have had a chance too I can't remember.

[RileyTHRICE]

Angels should of kept Curtis Pride, I miss watching him at Bees games

q) what's his at-bat music?

a) ...

[Burning Star IV]

did you watch the game?
This is why I don't understand Donadoni's reasoning behind keeping Del Piero off the pitch.

Besides, Toni played like shit.

[meredith_]

did you watch the game?

Of course i watched the game.

The longest 2 hours of my life.

[bigmike]

actually, anthony reyes of the cardinals is a pretty big fan. josh from story of the year sent me a blog link a couple of years ago where he mentioned us. in a strange twist of fate, my drum tech now, is really good friends with kyle mcclellan of the cards, and told him about the post. so mcclellan checked with reyes to see if it was true, and it was. on the last tour, i sent reyes some thrice t's and cd's and he's supposed to be sending me some goodies.

i played in college at pepperdine with randy wolf of the padres, and reconnected with him at the kroq acoustic xmas a few years back. i think he's into us as well.
What position did you play. I looked up the Pepperdine media guide and see you only played in 95.

[StandMyBrothers]

Haha, I did see him get ejected for arguing strikes.
hahahaha! so I'm assuming he had to motion the you're-outtahere. that would've been awesome to see.

[FondestMemory]

what about the nfl, riley? follow it at all? if so, who?

and if so, thoughts on goodell's reign so far?

[Smithers]

q) what's his at-bat music?

a) ...
wow. that's awesome.

[StandMyBrothers]

q) what's his at-bat music?

a) ...
lol

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

This? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz9RE9RGrVY

That indeed. Funny how the clip is taken from Swedish television. Ha.

soccer.

Football, bro. Football! :soccer:

'Italy is beast' is not a reason for them not winning the game, haha. I'm an Italian fan also but watching the game, Spain set the rhythm for the whole game. Camoranesi's chance was the only real shot they had to score. Toni might have had a chance too I can't remember.

Nono, Toni stole a perfect pass from Grosso that would've won them the game. That's all he did in that game.

[CubbyNick42]

oh, and firejoemorgan.com is my favorite sports blog.
score.

[Broken Parachute]

This is why I don't understand Donadoni's reasoning behind keeping Del Piero off the pitch.

Besides, Toni played like shit.I'm so much more of a Del Piero fan than a Toni fan.

[AshesAshes]

q) what's his at-bat music?

a) ...

Hahahahaha

[mcfly21]

This is why I don't understand Donadoni's reasoning behind keeping Del Piero off the pitch.

Besides, Toni played like shit.

yeah they needed to do something, but it just seemed like they wanted to get it to pks and trust in buffon

[FondestMemory]

q) what's his at-bat music?

a) ...

haha. excellent.

What position did you play. I looked up the Pepperdine media guide and see you only played in 95.

staaaaaalker.

[Scott Weber]

joe morgan, can you please, please, please explain to me what a knuckleball is again?!?!?!?!?!

[RileyTHRICE]

Riley, does it worry you that the Angels have only the 7th best runs scored/allowed differential in the AL?

yes. i have no idea (besides their pitchers pitching their asses off) how they're winning like they are. a healthy dose of luck, i guess. they're bound to come back to earth. i'd just like to see how good they could be if everyone could stay healthy...but i guess that's every fan's wish, and totally impossible.

[Broken Parachute]

It doesn't matter anyway. Podolski is just going to thrash everyone.

[AshesAshes]

hahahaha! so I'm assuming he had to motion the you're-outtahere. that would've been awesome to see.
Hahaha, I wish I could of heard the conversation that took place. I cant even imagine how that went

[meredith_]

'Italy is beast' is not a reason for them not winning the game, haha. I'm an Italian fan also but watching the game, Spain set the rhythm for the whole game. Camoranesi's chance was the only real shot they had to score. Toni might have had a chance too I can't remember.


It was the first thing that came to mind :].

Spain was really good, yes. They kept it 0-0 the whole time, which meant they were equally as good. Spain's penalty kicks took Italy by storm. Their keeper is too good ( i mentioned him too many times ) and their kickers had too much going. By the end i knew italy was out, i just didn't want to believe it.

[Burnout2888]

ya he's basically nothing but a trade piece now.
Any trade rumor in the past two years has had Reyes's name attached to it. You are absolutely correct. I love the guy but its time for him to go.

[RileyTHRICE]

you are starting a new major league franchise

you get the option of any 3 players to join your team.

who do you take?

with money as no object...

jose reyes.

ryan braun.

johan santana.

[Broken Parachute]

It was the first thing that came to mind :].

Spain was really good, yes. They kept it 0-0 the whole time, which meant they were equally as good. Spain's penalty kicks took Italy by storm. Their keeper is too good ( i mentioned him too many times ) and their kickers had too much going. By the end i knew italy was out, i just didn't want to believe it.Not true at all. Very false.

[bigmike]

haha. excellent.



staaaaaalker.
I didn't know he played college ball.

[StandMyBrothers]

Hahaha, I wish I could of heard the conversation that took place. I cant even imagine how that went
the Umpire's mind must of been going wtf. I have to motion all the words out of mouth.

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

It doesn't matter anyway. Podolski is just going to thrash everyone.

Ah...polish Podolski...if he underestimates Turkey, he's done for. Otherwise, he's probably going to be the king of Euro2008.

[mcfly21]

It doesn't matter anyway. Podolski is just going to thrash everyone.

i wish he would wise up and come to city....

[Burning Star IV]

yeah they needed to do something, but it just seemed like they wanted to get it to pks and trust in buffon
Bad strategy.

Buffon is great, but I find that entire strategy flawed.

[FondestMemory]

I didn't know he played college ball.

i didn't either. i was just fucking with you.

i'm curious as well.

why only one season riley?

[mcfly21]

Ah...polish Podolski...if he underestimates Turkey, he's done for. Otherwise, he's probably going to be the king of Euro2008.

it seems like villa might have wrapped that up, guess it depends on who wins it

[meredith_]

Not true at all. Very false.

What do you mean by that?

Was that a blow to italy or spain?

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

They kept it 0-0 the whole time, which meant they were equally as good.

Wrong. And I know, I played the goddamn game for 15 years...

[youkwalks]

whats harder? pitching or hitting?

Pitchers have the advantage of knowing what they're going to throw, but many fail at command or stuff and end up journey men or relief men.

Hitters seem to be able to make it more at league average since there is more chances for them than pitchers, but as above, do not have the benefit of knowing whats being thrown at them.

[rcrook]

Riley, what are your thoughts on the Angels being known as Los Angeles of Anaheim?


On a side note both Paul Loduca and Vlad have left the game w/ the flu.

[Scott Weber]

with money as no object...

jose reyes.

ryan braun.

johan santana.
you're still taking Johan with the reduced velocity? do you have concerns about his career starting to unravel?

[xbrokendownx]

lol 0-0 means they were equally as good

wow now ive heard everything

[mcfly21]

Bad strategy.

Buffon is great, but I find that entire strategy flawed.

me too, no matter how good your keeper is, its still basically a coin flip if your keeper dives in the right dirrection. after that he still needs to make the save

[RileyTHRICE]

What position did you play. I looked up the Pepperdine media guide and see you only played in 95.

i redshirted in 94, and was working at ss.

i had 10 AB's in 95, working at 3b, didn't get along with my coach, had 3 friends die in a car accident (one was my best friend and freshman roommate at pepperdine in 94), and got frustrated and bailed.

played a year at a jc after that and quit after transferring to long beach state.

[Scott Weber]

ok, since we're not really talking soccer with Riley and he mentioned he's not watching it right now, want to take the soccer talk to the soccer thread? thanks guys.

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

i wish he would wise up and come to city....

Hahaha...from Bayern Münich to Manchester CITY? Come on...

it seems like villa might have wrapped that up, guess it depends on who wins it

The way Spain played against Italy will not work against Russia who will crush them if they don't shape up. So no, I don't think so, not yet anyway.

[Burning Star IV]

It doesn't matter anyway. Podolski is just going to thrash everyone.
If someone has to take over to Italy's failings, I'm glad that it'll be Podolski.

[childofdust]

Riley-

Is Vlad declining, or were his first two months just a slump?
Is this month the real Vlad?

Thoughts on Joe Saunders?

[Smithers]

with money as no object...

jose reyes.

ryan braun.

johan santana.
reyes? really? the other two i completely agree with but reyes? what about hanley ramirez?

[StandMyBrothers]

so being a Pepperdine dude, is Dan Haren you're man?

[Burnout2888]

lol 0-0 means they were equally as good

wow now ive heard everything

I cannot stand when people say that, at all.

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

ok, since we're not really talking soccer with Riley and he mentioned he's not watching it right now, want to take the soccer talk to the soccer thread? thanks guys.

I'm just waiting for something that I could actually ask him or talk to him about, isn't that kosher? It's still a great discussion about sports after all.

[RileyTHRICE]

Riley, what are your thoughts on the Angels being known as Los Angeles of Anaheim?


On a side note both Paul Loduca and Vlad have left the game w/ the flu.

i don't care what they're called. they could be called the Angels Stadium Gene Autry Way 57 Freeway Adjacent Orange County/Los Angeles California Angels of the United States on Earth, and i'd still love them.

i just can't see them fitting that on a t-shirt though.

[StandMyBrothers]

man Justin Miller you suck so bad. Fresno, why did you start this guy? He got rocked by San Diego, rocked by UNC, and is getting creamed by Georgia.

[dont you move]

riley, how often are you guys able to get to a game while on tour?