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		Randy Johson passes Roger Steroids for second place on the career strikeout list (sports.yahoo.com)		25
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xanadian		2008-06-04 10:13:31 AM

Jamespoon		2008-06-04 11:00:42 AM

Way to go, Big Bird.

Chastain86		2008-06-04 11:10:42 AM

C'mon, subby... we all know you know how to spell Johnson.

emocomputerjock		2008-06-04 11:14:53 AM

What's the joke with the missing n?

priestrape		2008-06-04 11:15:53 AM

bacccc

/they're all bacccc folks

gayb		2008-06-04 11:27:10 AM

The Big Unit getting lots of strikeouts isn't all that notable. What is notable, however, is the enjoyable sexuality of his nickname, his real name, and that he's set 40 consecutive years' worth of records for being the ugliest redneck in existence. Also, he killed a bird with a pitch. Truly an American hero.

I am Jack's user id		2008-06-04 11:35:48 AM

Not as good as the Big Syringe joke last week.

selwonkcire		2008-06-04 11:37:06 AM

I think you misspelled his name. The correct spelling is: R-o-i-d-g-e-r C-l-e-m-e-n-s.

GriffinHousePuppet		2008-06-04 11:37:12 AM

Is he also the career leader in birds decimated with a fastball category?

/too lazy to google the stats
//or find the video
///slashies

Wolfmanjames		2008-06-04 11:37:59 AM

Insert Rock Ridge joke here, please.

jake3988		2008-06-04 12:16:50 PM

Randy Johnson: 1
Birds: 0

Third Day Mark		2008-06-04 12:19:34 PM

Did you see that bare-hand grab he made the other day? He STILL has lightning reflexes.

Super Chronic		2008-06-04 12:22:08 PM

gayb: and that he's set 40 consecutive years' worth of records for being the ugliest redneck ~~in existence~~ who didn't play for the '93 Phillies.

Just a slight fix there.

spacechicken170am		2008-06-04 12:40:51 PM

10-time All-Star (1990, 1993-95, 1997, 1999, 2000-02, 2004)
Led the league in ERA four times (1995, 1999, 2001, 2002)
Led the league in strikeouts nine times (1992-95, 1999, 2000-02, 2004)
World Series co-MVP (Curt Schilling, 2001)
5 time Cy Young Award winner (1995, 1999-2002)
Pitched a perfect game against the Atlanta Braves (May 18, 2004)

Not bad

Jazman		2008-06-04 01:00:54 PM

jake3988:
Randy Johnson: 1
Birds: 0

bp3.blogger.com

Disagrees!

SwingAwayMarell		2008-06-04 01:04:59 PM

I hope he's content retiring at second place.

chimp_ninja		2008-06-04 01:20:00 PM

SwingAwayMarell: I hope he's content retiring at second place.

To be fair, I think the all-time walks record is equally safe.

puffy999		2008-06-04 02:38:04 PM

chimp_ninja: To be fair, I think the all-time walks record is equally safe.

I have to admit, I am SHOCKED Tom Glavine is ahead of Randy Johnson on that list. But I guess he's pitched more innings than Randy...

rook2112		2008-06-04 03:55:51 PM

Isn't that Roidger Clemens?

4NSpy		2008-06-04 06:00:25 PM

I went to an M's/Sox game with my dad (who's a huge white sox fan) and we got to see him K 19. Just tore through batters.

RomeoJr		2008-06-04 06:23:34 PM

Third Day Mark: Did you see that bare-hand grab he made the other day? He STILL has lightning reflexes.

I saw it live, and let me tell you, the replays don't do it justice. I was looking for the ball to go to past 2nd base, next thing I know, he's throwing to first. Wow. Just wow. Glad he beat it, he's a helluva pitcher.

Glad the BrewCrew pulled through, though.

serialkittenkiller		2008-06-04 06:32:41 PM

"Ya doesn't have to call me Johnson"

IAmRight		2008-06-05 12:43:51 AM

chimp_ninja: SwingAwayMarell: I hope he's content retiring at second place.

To be fair, I think the all-time walks record is equally safe.

On the bright side, he has a much better rate of strikeouts/9 IP than anyone else.

chimp_ninja		2008-06-05 09:35:44 AM

IAmRight: On the bright side, he has a much better rate of strikeouts/9 IP than anyone else.

That list is a good reminder of how strikeouts aren't everything. Hideo Nomo near the top!?!?

It did get me to read up on J.R. Richard, though. Sad story.

IAmRight		2008-06-05 07:36:41 PM

chimp_ninja: That list is a good reminder of how strikeouts aren't everything. Hideo Nomo near the top!?!?

Sure, but tell me you wouldn't take that top 7.

I was just using it to illustrate that Randy Johnson is better than Nolan Ryan, 7 no-hitters be damned. Nolan Ryan's ERA+ is the same as Freddy Garcia and Todd Jones.

You know what's fun to look at, though? Win pct.

Randy Johnson is equal with Sandy Koufax.
Nolan Ryan is equal with Jason Marquis and Rheal Cormier.

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