The Jays pen sure looked pigish going to war yesterday... We really could have used Ozzie Smith's glove at short.

But the Sabbath wasn't Black for the Jays. The Sabbath was actually pretty good.

It was the 7th day that was bad. Oh, the 7th day! *shakes fist*

Moffatt - the game seems to work fine on my computer, though my skills throwing paper in the trash are quite poor... My high score is 655, that being only 3 successful throws.

Thanks Mike. As soon as I load up the game on my work computer, at least 5 people walk into my office to see me not doing work.

If I get in trouble, I'm coming after you. ;)

http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Athletics/Games/2004/Baseball/2004/08/16/585825-cp.html
Canada beat Italy today 9-3 COMN

Just read this on sportingnews.com in Rosenthal's column and thought it was interesting:

The Blue Jays are on pace to score 688 runs after finishing with 894 last season. Their drop-off of 1.27 runs per game would be the highest since the 1996-97 Brewers' decline of 1.29, according to STATS Inc.

We really could have used Ozzie Smith's glove at short.

Or how about Cesar Izturis's?

Here's the BBFL Barfield standings - 3 weeks to go before the playoffs!

Rank	Team	                W-L-T	        WPct	  GB
 1	Slippery Pete	        143-75-10	0.649	   -
 2	Ghost Man On Third	134-87-7	0.603	10.5
 3	Good Sports	        129-93-6	0.579	16.0
 4	Edmonton Decepticons	124-94-10	0.566	19.0
 5	Pistol Nine	        121-96-11	0.555	21.5
 6	HOMER JAYS Simpsons	120-96-12	0.553	22.0
 7	team junior felix	118-98-12	0.544	24.0
 8	MonkeymenCubed	        112-103-13	0.520	29.5
 9	TMG Eh's	        109-102-17	0.515	30.5
 10	Vancouver Cyphers	111-111-6	0.500	34.0
 11	Anarchist Archivists	105-113-10	0.482	38.0
 12	Capers	                107-115-6	0.482	38.0
 13	Canadian wannabe	105-117-6	0.474	40.0
 14	Middleclass Elitists	101-115-12	0.469	41.0
 15	Freddy Beach Fracas	101-116-11	0.467	41.5
 16	1-Tool Wonders	         98-119-11	0.454	44.5
 17	W-A-M-C-O	         99-122-7	0.450	45.5
 18	The Sweaty Guys	         87-133-8	0.399	57.0
 19	Schroedingers Bat	 80-136-12	0.377	62.0
 20	Ben's Men	         79-142-7	0.362	65.5

Nice work David Goodwin and Spicol. The song was War Pigs by Black Sabbath, with Ozzy on lead vocals.

Have 100 million points and this cuttlefish. I'll let you guys decide how to split it:



Thanks Mike. As soon as I load up the game on my work computer, at least 5 people walk into my office to see me not doing work.

Heh heh. I haven't even played the game yet. If it's completely addictive, you'll have to blame the Bauxite who sent it to me. Will he identify himself?

My officemate and I were sitting around drinking coffee and discussing the pros and cons of Sympatico vs. Rogers High Speed when one of the grad officials came in to introduce a new student to us. So you're not the only one who was caught not working today. :)

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My favourite 'not-working' moment to date was when co-workers and I were discussing digital cameras, and the president of the company walked in. And then joined in on our conversation.

I have the best job ever.

That is one annoying game. My best score is 2235 (after many attempts). Anybody doing better?

I just hit 1000 and I was mighty impressed with myself. No longer, it seems.

My high (thru three tries) is 465. I can't throw very well...

1,025 and I finally figured out the purpose of the planes...

1170...

How do you throw?

1,025 and I finally figured out the purpose of the planes...

They have a purpose? Up till now I've been trying (unsuccessfully) to grab the darned things.

I was doing that as well Dan. Hit it with the paper ball and you get 400 points - try hitting the plane *and* landing in the basket - you get credit for both (I've done it once).

A small hijack back on topic:

Did anyone else know that Frank Menechino is leading the Jays in Runs Above Replacement Position?

Let me repeat that: FRANK MENECHINO HAS BEEN THE MOST VALUABLE POSITION PLAYER THE JAYS HAVE HAD THIS YEAR.

No wonder the Jays aren't scoring many runs.

2005; I got 400 points for hitting that damned plane :)

try hitting the plane *and* landing in the basket - you get credit for both (I've done it once).

Damn, I was happy just to hit it; oh well, so much for my afternoon :)

2335. Somehow I drained five in a row. Do you get more points for an underhand toss?

I shall take the blame for sending the link to Mike.

Sorry for ruining everyone's productivity today.

My personal high, I am embarassed to say is a mere 635. No problems catching the ball, but I throw like a girl (no offense to Lauren Bay).

I've only been able to get to an even 1000. I suspect I might do better (or worse?) with my optical mouse instead of this piece of, not to put too fine a point on it, dog crud that they give me at work.

All Right! I was all happy with a 1370, then I went out and shot off a 2810, including two planes and a four-in-a-row. Whoo-hoo! :)

And now a 3465, and now I must get back to actual work. :)

2165 after way to many attempts, damn this game is addicting

woo hoo 3255, now I really have to get back to work. :)

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Moffatt: I've noticed a similar thing re. RCAA. According to Lee Sinins weekly stat package (COMN), Menechino is leading the Blue Jays in Runs Created Above Average (and has been the last couple of months, I believe).

Blue Jays' hitters with positive RCAA (complete list):

Frank Menechino 14
Vernon Wells 7
Gregg Zaun 4
Gabe Gross 1

Yecch.

I switched to a straight at the basket overhead tomahawk throw, and I started racking up combos with regularity. I hadn't once scored over 1000, then boo-yah, like a man possesed I hit for 7780, with three 5-in-a-rows! Oh, and my advice - ignore the plane, it only disrupts your rhythm.

Man, this is a slow day in the Box LOL... Must be the dog days of summer.

First Olympic medal for the good guys. Hartley and Heymans won bronze in synchronized platform diving.

5620, which would be a good thing if I didn't have so much actual work to do...

(Oh, it's still a good thing. It's the job that sucks.)

That's awesome to hear that Canada's on the board - way to go Hartley/Heymans. As a swimmer myself, it's tough to see the Canadian swim team struggle so much, but great to see Phelps and Thorpe bring some glamour to the sport. Barring a major mistake (like a false start - though Phelps is notoriously slow off the blocks) he should tie the record of 8 medals of any colour, though he can now only win 6 gold, and likely will only win 5. Canada's best chance at a medal is in the 4 by 200 free relay, where they could swim out of their tree (like South Africa in the 4 by 1) to nab the bronze. No one will beat the Aussies or Americans in the 4 by 2.

forgive me, but shared game with an orioles fan buddy of mine, he had a 700 point play, bounced off airplane and made third straight shot.

Completely OT: Did anyone see the highlights of the Atlanta/St Louis game last night? As far as I can see, Albert Pujols hit a breaking pitch that was closer to his feet than his knees and hit it over the dead centerfield fence. I was just completely shocked. How does anyone do that? It's been said a million times, but the man is a baseball god. I'm now completely convinced he can do anything.

And I forgot to mention the best part: It was a foot outside. You guys have to watch this highlight.

W00T! A fine 4820. Back to work.

It's been said a million times, but the man is a baseball god. I'm now completely convinced he can do anything.


Oh yeah, plus he has one of the most fun names to say in all of baseball ;)

I am so sick of hearing about Michael Phelps already. Let's have a bloody Michael Phelps Day and get the whole thing over with.

Gentlemen, I present to you the king of scores:

20290.

I do not lie.