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Thursday, October 30, 2008
The Price is Wright
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What is Mike gonna say when TB returns Price to the starting rotation next year? I mean, will he rag about Price NOT being a starter and how an 8th inning guy is so valuable?
ANd does Mike REALLY expect Mets fans to believe that he doesn't HATE the Mets? I mean, really.
I think this should speak to Wright, David's value, as calculated by Big Mike. After feeding all kinds of anecdotal nonsense, falsehoods, perceived realities and his own genuine dislike into his Ouija Board I believe the results would looks something like this:
April - August: Case of ice cold, delicious Diet Coke bottles September: Slightly chilled canned Diet Pepsi October: Warm, flat Tab
You suck Wright. Talk to me when you hit bottom of the 9th grand slams in consecutive World Series games.
NO ONE GIVES A SHIT ABOUT DAVID WRIGHT ANYMORE! THE WORLD SERIES JUST ENDED, BASKETBALL IS STARTING, PREVIEW OF THE WINTER MEETINGS. CHOOSE ONE OF THOSE TO DISCUSS.
Aikman tells HBO Hard Knocks that Romo reminds him of "where Peyton Manning was a few years ago" as Manning began 0-for-3 in the playoffs through his first five years in the league.
As he did for Manning, Aikman now predicts "multiple Super Bowls" for Romo, who was quoted in the Texas Monthly story:
Mike was looking for prove Aikman predicts multiple Superbowls for Romo.
Matt Cassel (10/14/08) SIRIUS Gino Costa (1/7/09) SIRIUS XM
*This list was started on 7/7/08. Any submissions before that will not be counted. If you hear a player get added to this list, please let us know at mikeandmadblog@gmail.com
Be careful: Mike and Chris' way of telling sports fans not to fall in love with a player or team ("Be Careful about falling in love with Pagan")
Let's be fair here: Russo's counter-argument to callers that attack someone ("Let's be fair here. If you are going to knock Rick Peterson, you gotta give him credit for John Maine")
This whole notion: When Francesa or Russo declares something to be fact when in actuality, they are making it up themselves ("This whole notion that Mike D'Antoni is going to make the Knicks a playoff team is a joke")
Pipe Down: Russo's way of telling a player to shut up ("Pipe down there Figueroa")
Tough Spot: This is usually a negative. 'Tough spot. Aaron Heilman. Can't trust him.' They rarely say, "I really like Chauncey Billups in a tough spot." Even though Mike and Dog don't trust a lot of athletes in a tough spot, you can earn your way out of this label. For example, they couldn't trust Eli Manning in a tough spot until the Super Bowl. Now he can basically retire and still be a legend. He proved he can perform in a tough spot. This phrase is used by both Mike and Dog.
Tricky Spot: This really means an awkward position. For example, Ian Eagle running into Marv Albert at the Garden. Or I'm sure that the Giants last game of the 2007 was a tricky spot. "Coughlin wants to get ready for the postseason but you have to try to end the Patriots' undefeated season. Tricky spot, Mike." And for clarification. This phrase is used primarily by Russo.
Timmy: Russo's son. ("I mean, let's be fair here Mike, Timmy can throw harder than Igawa")
Say Something Funny Mike (When Russo can't control himself and breaks out into laughter and tries to egg Francesa on to keep it going. Picture Russo hysterically laughing followed by "Say Something Funny Mike")
First time, long time (this term is announced by a fan calling to the show, who has been a long time listener of the show, but is making his first ever call in - hence, first time (caller), long time (listener)
I can't go too crazy - This is a Mad Dog special. Dog uses this phrase to throw cold water on enthusiastic callers("I can't go too crazy about the D-Rays in May. Talk to me in September.") or admit that he doesn't have strong feelings about a subject("I can't go too crazy about the Olympic torch protesters.").
A-Game - This is Mike's new terminology that he applies to a Yankees win in which the starter goes 7 innings, Joba pitches a perfect 8th and Mariano closes it out. "The Yanks need an A Game tonight."
Bad Job: This is Mad Dog's way of criticizing something. It can be applied to players, coaches, general managers, fans - even networks, as in "That's a bad job out of NBC on the Derby Broadcast."
I'm not a big believer in: This is mainly a Mike comment. It means he doesn't have much confidence in something. And just like other comments, this is mainly used in negative, eg. 'I'm not a big believer in starting someone on 3 days rest.'
The whole bit - Russo's phrase when he is alone and wants to keep the conversation moving along. Without Mike there to add any details, Russo will use 'the whole bit' to sum up a person or issue. 'Selig will make it into the Hall of Fame. Steroids, the whole bit.'
Mike and the Mad Dog Photos
One of the more uncomfortable shots you will ever see of them
Mike and the Mad Dog Photos
On Location (yes, the show does sometimes travel forcing the duo to sit awkwardly next to each other)
Chris Russo
Russo going off on Pacman Jones, one of the classic rants in show history (see Video section for link)
Mike and the Dog Photos
Posed (notice Francesa has to be slightly more upfront and center)
Mike and the Dog Photos
At work (the traditional YES split screen - Dog on the left, Francesa on the right)
10 comments:
What is Mike gonna say when TB returns Price to the starting rotation next year? I mean, will he rag about Price NOT being a starter and how an 8th inning guy is so valuable?
ANd does Mike REALLY expect Mets fans to believe that he doesn't HATE the Mets? I mean, really.
"Tony Paige, a guy on mikeandthemadblog.com started a thread about Winky Wright, Tony Paige. Are you there, Tony Paige?"
I think this should speak to Wright, David's value, as calculated by Big Mike. After feeding all kinds of anecdotal nonsense, falsehoods, perceived realities and his own genuine dislike into his Ouija Board I believe the results would looks something like this:
April - August: Case of ice cold, delicious Diet Coke bottles
September: Slightly chilled canned Diet Pepsi
October: Warm, flat Tab
You suck Wright. Talk to me when you hit bottom of the 9th grand slams in consecutive World Series games.
NO ONE GIVES A SHIT ABOUT DAVID WRIGHT ANYMORE! THE WORLD SERIES JUST ENDED, BASKETBALL IS STARTING, PREVIEW OF THE WINTER MEETINGS. CHOOSE ONE OF THOSE TO DISCUSS.
THE BLOG SUCKS BALLS.
BASKETBALL?
Is that even a sport still?
You mean college, right??
It means you guys obsess a little too much about David Wright already...Mike has a personal bias, we all agree, he denies it. Move on...
bigjf, have we met before?
Aikman tells HBO Hard Knocks that Romo reminds him of "where Peyton Manning was a few years ago" as Manning began 0-for-3 in the playoffs through his first five years in the league.
As he did for Manning, Aikman now predicts "multiple Super Bowls" for Romo, who was quoted in the Texas Monthly story:
Mike was looking for prove Aikman predicts multiple Superbowls for Romo.
sorry loki, but I'm a hockey fan in the off-season (football too), I don't like basketball...but if you want to buy me a drink, Jack Straight...
Coming your way.
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