The switch pitcher, Pat Venditte

[Jim3k]

Although this is baseball, I figured it deserved its own thread. What happens when a switch pitcher faces a switch hitter? Switch pitcher Pat Venditte has been toiling in the minors for at least seven years. He was finally brought to the majors by the A's last week where he has been OK.

But his foray into the pros resulted in a rule change after a 2008 incident in the minors (http://www.athleticsnation.com/2015/6/5/8735407/the-pat-venditte-rule-what-happens-when-a-switch-pitcher-faces-a). You can watch it in the link. Scroll down to the minor league clip. It's about eight minutes long, but very funny in its own right.

[Tripping William]

Although this is baseball, I figured it deserved its own thread. What happens when a switch pitcher faces a switch hitter? Switch pitcher Pat Venditte has been toiling in the minors for at least seven years. He was finally brought to the majors by the A's last week where he has been OK.

But his foray into the pros resulted in a rule change after a 2008 incident in the minors (http://www.athleticsnation.com/2015/6/5/8735407/the-pat-venditte-rule-what-happens-when-a-switch-pitcher-faces-a). You can watch it in the link. Scroll down to the minor league clip. It's about eight minutes long, but very funny in its own right.

I have seen during the course of today a newspaper headline saying he was "amphibious." I am convinced that Charles Shackelford wrote that headline .....

[weezie]

Either that or he's a heck of a swimmer, too.

[OldPhiKap]

But can he breathe through his eyelids, like the lava lizards of the Galapagos Islands?

[BD80]

Although this is baseball, I figured it deserved its own thread. What happens when a switch pitcher faces a switch hitter? Switch pitcher Pat Venditte has been toiling in the minors for at least seven years. He was finally brought to the majors by the A's last week where he has been OK.

But his foray into the pros resulted in a rule change after a 2008 incident in the minors (http://www.athleticsnation.com/2015/6/5/8735407/the-pat-venditte-rule-what-happens-when-a-switch-pitcher-faces-a). You can watch it in the link. Scroll down to the minor league clip. It's about eight minutes long, but very funny in its own right.

He got his own rule in baseball, but did it get him on the cover of Vanity Fair?

[OldPhiKap]

He got his own rule in baseball, but did it get him on the cover of Vanity Fair?

"Vanity Fair" is the new "Wheaties" -- only different.

[BluDvlsN1]

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I have seen during the course of today a newspaper headline saying he was "amphibious." I am convinced that Charles Shackelford wrote that headline .....

[Tripping William]

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That's the one. Howard Ulman may have written the article, but I'm headed to Vegas to put down good money that Shackelford wrote that headline!

[BD80]

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I wonder if this was one of those jokes that someone expected the editor to catch but it swam past.

[Tripping William]

I wonder if this was one of those jokes that someone expected the editor to catch but it swam past.

Maybe. But that story sounds a bit fishy.




(Aaaaaaand . . . . off we go. LOL!)

[OldPhiKap]

Someone turned him into a newt.







He got better.

[devildeac]

I wonder if this was one of those jokes that someone expected the editor to catch but it swam past.


Maybe. But that story sounds a bit fishy.




(Aaaaaaand . . . . off we go. LOL!)

I don't think either of these thoughts will hold water.

Just imagine where we'd be if the Harrison twins played baseball and switched IDs/positions/throwing hands/arms...

[BluDvlsN1]

I wonder if this was one of those jokes that someone expected the editor to catch but it swam past.

Maybe huh!

After just diving in, head still under water, with the answer (bait) in the 2nd paragraph, 2nd word.

Skimmed right past it.

[Tripping William]

Maybe huh!

After just diving in, head still under water, with the answer (bait) in the 2nd paragraph, 2nd word.

Skimmed right past it.

What's the line on whether Venditte throws a sinker? If he doesn't, I'm guessing he'll quickly get the hook.

[devildeac]

What's the line on whether Venditte throws a sinker? If he doesn't, I'm guessing he'll quickly get the hook.

The lure of more puns is just to strong a line to overcome.

[rasputin]

The lure of more puns is just to strong a line to overcome.

I think I can tackle it.

[Tripping William]

I think I can tackle it.

If you can, it will net (or land) you a promotion.

[OldPhiKap]

Great. Now I am going to have these stupid puns in my head all night.

You bass-tards.

[BD80]

Great. Now I am going to have these stupid puns in my head all night.

You bass-tards.

seas your carping

[OldPhiKap]

seas your carping

But these puns are so crappie!

[devildeac]

But these puns are so crappie!

Guess we'll all have to scale back.

[OldPhiKap]

Guess we'll all have to scale back.

Like fishing, there's probably a limit.

[Jim3k]

Venditte came on in relief of starter Jesse Hahn and pitched 2⅓ innings of no-hit, scoreless ball. Struck out three, but walked two. He wasn't bad, but not all that sharp either, throwing 19 strikes in a 35 pitch outing. The A's beat the Rangers 5-4 with a walkoff infield single in the ninth. Clippard got the win, while two others also followed Venditte.

And for you fisher-puns, Venditte does have a slider that sinks.

He seems like an (older) rookie you'd like to see succeed. The last A's rookie pitcher his age was Chad Bradford, who had several good years throwing gimmick pitches, sidearm&submarine as a setup man and closer.

[devildeac]

Venditte came on in relief of starter Jesse Hahn and pitched 2⅓ innings of no-hit, scoreless ball. Struck out three, but walked two. He wasn't bad, but not all that sharp either, throwing 19 strikes in a 35 pitch outing. The A's beat the Rangers 5-4 with a walkoff infield single in the ninth. Clippard got the win, while two others also followed Venditte.

And for you fisher-puns, Venditte does have a slider that sinks.

He seems like an (older) rookie you'd like to see succeed. The last A's rookie pitcher his age was Chad Bradford, who had several good years throwing gimmick pitches, sidearm&submarine as a setup man and closer.

Submarine? I see what you did there , Jim;).

Seriously, thanks for the update. Very interesting story.

[Reilly]

.... He seems like an (older) rookie you'd like to see succeed ...

The last west coast rookie who really caught my attention in the same way -- and he did win rookie of the year -- was Tim Salmon.

[Tripping William]

The last west coast rookie who really caught my attention in the same way -- and he did win rookie of the year -- was Tim Salmon.

Funny. For me it was Mike Trout.

[OldPhiKap]

The last west coast rookie who really caught my attention in the same way -- and he did win rookie of the year -- was Tim Salmon.


Funny. For me it was Mike Trout.

Are y'all reeling off those names just for the halibut?

[Tripping William]

Are y'all reeling off those names just for the halibut?

I think we're trying to figure out a way for Venditte to get traded to the Marlins.

[devildeac]

Y'all are starting to give me a haddock.

[snowdenscold]

These puns are as tedious to listen to as a beginner trying to tuna cheap piano.

[Reilly]

Are y'all reeling off those names just for the halibut?

Quit (Mike) Carp[ing] -- it's not like I threw back into the conversation the names of Kevin, Randy or Anthony Bass.

[BluDvlsN1]

Well chums, proof positive, clownfish have shark intellects ;)

(Come on BB season)

[Reilly]

You know what they say -- tilapia is the best medicine.

[Jim3k]

On Friday, Venditte went on the disabled list (http://www.contracostatimes.com/athletics/ci_28304496/notebook-switch-pitcher-venditte-goes-disabled-list).

After Friday's giveaway to the Angels, it looks like the A's bullpen could benefit from his hook, line and sinker.

[DukieInKansas]

Give me a minnow and I'm sure I can chum up with a pun to add to this thread.

[BD80]

Give me a minnow and I'm sure I can chum up with a pun to add to this thread.

Good Cod, is there no limit to the fishing allowed in these waters?

[devildeac]

Good Cod, is there no limit to the fishing allowed in these waters?

Only if you don't have a fish license:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnq96W9jtuw

[Tripping William]

Only if you don't have a fish license:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnq96W9jtuw

Says the heart sturgeon .....

[devildeac]

Says the heart sturgeon .....

I'm not a sturgeon. "Thatsa guy that cuttle you up..."

[BD80]

Eel be herring these puns in my sleep, and the smelt ...

[camion]

I just hope he doesn't flounder. That is my sole wish.

[BrazyATX]

But these puns are so crappie!

Speak for yourself. I think they're a whale of fun. A boatload of joy.

[BD80]

... I think they're a whale of fun. A boatload of joy.

That's going a bit overboard ...

[devildeac]

At any moment, I'm waiting for this to be deep-sixed...

[BluDvlsN1]

At any moment, I'm waiting for this to be deep-sixed...

Could be shark bait, we chums are krilling the intent.

[BluDvlsN1]

Could be shark bait, we chums are krilling the intent.

It wasn't till late yesterday that I heard about the multiple tragedies in Wilmington.
Without question, prayers go out to the victims and their families, and the community.

The timing just couldn't have been worse.

This was and is a pun to this thread, the intent was from Finding Nemo for those of us that have children and grandchildren, and know the movie well.

If the mods choose to delete, it is completely understood and supported.

Thanks for understanding.

[BD80]

Chowder head?

[BluDvlsN1]

Chowder head?

I'll take the next shot..

All new definition of bone(head)fish 🐠

Hahaha
Love it, go for it guys!