SB Nation User Blog: Eyebrows

OFFTOP 6/29/09 - Avoiding Work Edition

Eyebrows — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:03:21 -0000

The last offtopic thread is getting a little full, so I figured we could use a new one for the new week ahead.

During SIFF, I saw Moon. Has anyone else seen it? I thought it was very good, though probably not super-fantastic amazing. It's more of a moody, thinker of a sci-fi movie, and it's stuck with me. It's odd, it just pops into my head again and again and I wish others around here had seen it so I'd have someone to discuss it with. No more showings in the area, at least for a little while. So, has anyone seen this? Or do you have any other movies (sci-fi or otherwise) that just kind of stick with you and keep popping up?

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Hahahaha Frankie. Mariano Rivera got his 500th save last night, but also his first RBI, off a bases-loaded walk by Francisco Rodriguez.

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Who is your favorite active non-Mariner baseball player? What is it about them that makes you like them?

Who is your least-favorite/most-hated active non-Mariner baseball player? What is it that makes you unable to stand them?

2009 Mariners Commercials

Eyebrows — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:12:04 -0000

The new Mariners commercials are up. On first viewing, this seems like an off year. There's no real standout one. Maybe the Felix one? I guess that's pretty good. And it's always fun to watch Ichiro hit. But I'm kinda disappointed about the RRS one. Such a lame/easy joke. And I'm sad there's no Beltre commercial this year.

Or maybe I'm totally wrong. Are my expectations just too high?

The Battle for Grass Creek Continues

Eyebrows — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:16:39 -0000

The Royals, apparently not happy with acquiring just ONE white, scrappy, former-Mariner utility infielder this offseason, have claimed Tug Hulett on waivers.

[T]he club claimed Tug Hulett on waivers from Seattle. Hulett, 25, made his big-league debut last season when he batted .224 in 49 at-bats over 30 games.

The Royals cleared space on their 40-man roster by designating left-handed reliever Neal Musser for assignment. Hulett is expected to join the Royals in time for Friday’s workout.

"He gives us some depth," general manager Dayton Moore said. "He can play second, third and a little short. And he's got two options left.

"We see him beginning the season at (Class AAA) Omaha, but I wouldn’t put limitations on him. He'll come in here and compete for a job."

The Kansas City Star

Griffey ---->Braves ??

Eyebrows — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:45:29 -0000

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — Ken Griffey Jr. has chosen to sign with the Braves, according to a person close to the veteran star and familiar with the on-going negotiations. Griffey and Braves general manager Frank Wren met Monday night in Orlando. Wren and Griffey’s agent were scheduled to meet today in an effort to finalize a deal.

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He’s expected to play primarily in left field for the Braves, probably in a platoon role right-handed hitter Matt Diaz, though Griffey could also play against some lefty pitchers.

He could also serve as a backup center fielder for the Braves, who only got 27 home runs from their outfield last season, the lowest total in the majors.

from ajc.com

Update: Maybe not.

Both Griffey and Goldberg said a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday morning that said he had chosen the Braves, is not accurate.
Griffey said he heard about the story and sent a text message to Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik and CEO Howard Lincoln, telling them that the report was not accurate.

Mariners.com

Adam Dunn -------> Nationals

Eyebrows — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:43:45 -0000

Sources: Nats Sign Adam Dunn

The Washington Nationals have agreed to a preliminary deal with 29-year-old free agent Adam Dunn, a signing that would fulfill their offseason-long search for a left-handed power hitter. Two independent sources have told the Post that Dunn will sign a two-year deal, possibly announced as early as tomorrow.

Washington Post

That's all there is right now. The article promises more details are coming. It really is looking like it's down to Griffey or Anderson for the Mariners.

MLB, NHL partner for streaming video package

Eyebrows — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:50:14 -0000

I just saw this on MLB.com, and while I'm not a hockey fan, I know a lot of people around here are. I figured I should share it so people could be informed before they start purchasing their MLB.tv for the year.

Now [MLB and NHL] have come together in a new way, as Major League Baseball Advanced Media and the National Hockey League on Monday announced a partnership that will make available each league's live online streaming product. MLB.TV Premium and NHL GameCenter LIVE will be available to U.S. residents through a bundled subscription for a one-time fee of $139.95 beginning Feb. 16 at MLB.com and NHL.com.

Earlier this month, MLB.TV Premium went on sale with its full-season package (March-October 2009) for $109.95, a $10 discount off the 2008 yearly pricing. The NHL will launch its own standalone Race for the Cup streaming product on Feb. 16 for $79.95.

MLB.com story

Aardsma ------> Mariners

Eyebrows — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:02:23 -0000

Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik continues to be busy making moves. After signing Erik Bedard and Aaron Heilman to one-year deals to avoid arbitration, Zdruiencik also announced that the Mariners have acquired right-handed reliever David Aardsma from the Boston Red Sox in return for minor league left-handed pitcher Fabian Williamson.

Via the Tacoma News Tribune.

Hey, at least the Mariners bullpen can claim to be first in something. They give out alphabetical awards, right?

OTFPOTD: 12/23/08 - Get Out While You Still Can Edition

Eyebrows — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:34:35 -0000

Is anyone still going to try to travel somewhere today or tomorrow? Or have those who are going already gone? I'm going to try to sneak in on a flight on standby tonight, but my chances aren't good. Hopefully the airlines really are back up to full capacity today like they're planning.

In other news, an announcement about Tex is expected today.

And the Angels' top priority is now Brian Fuentes! Yay!

Happy Festivus, everyone!

via waroc.files.wordpress.com

MLB.tv drops WMP 1.2MB stream

Eyebrows — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:14:38 -0000

A year ago, I tried out MLB.tv and was blacked out of the wrong games. After hours on hold and terrible customer support, I cancelled and said I'd never go back. Well I signed up again today for the rest of the season, only to find that they've dropped the support for the 1.2mb stream unless you use the piece of crap Silverlight player. What's better yet, they deny ever providing another 1.2mb option. They are calling their customers liars and stonewalling them. So now I have to live with the 800k streams. I was so excited, too. I even used Faux's advice and got VLC set up, ready for the 1.2mb full-screen goodness. But now if I want 1.2, I have to use Silverlight's stuttering, double boxed hazy player. So frustrating!

I just don't understand how a company can treat people so terribly and keep getting away with it. Even in the thread, when caught in their own lies and presented with documentation and screenshots, they just keep on lying and telling people to clear their cache and defragment and stupid things like that. I kinda want to scream at someone. I should get back to work, just needed to vent.

http://www.mlbsupport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=875&sid=b8d125c195822be83ab94222d1b97ccb

DRaysBay vs RaysBay?

Eyebrows — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:37:17 -0000

I bet this has been asked a ton, but...is there a reason that you're sticking with the D in your name? I was curious, so I did a search of your archives, and found this quote:

Yeah, but we're remaining DRaysBay RaysBay is taken. by R.J. Anderson on Nov 9, 2007 7:10 AM EST

I looked just now, and raysbay.com is open and available to register. Would there be any interest in changing the name now that the site is available? Or is it not worth the hassle?

Also, if this post is lame/redundant/spam, just say so and I'll delete it.

[I feel like I should introduce myself. I'm an Angels fan living in Seattle and I've taken refuge with the denizens of LookoutLanding. I, along with a lot of others from LL, greatly enjoy/envy the way the Rays front office is run, and I'm finding it very exciting watching a team with so much young talent maturing and beating up on the hated Red Sox and Yankees. I can't wait to see the Rays when they come into town in a few weeks, and will probably be wearing a Longoria shirt to the games.]