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Open Gameday Thread, 9/22

174246766_ea2fd78204_tiny by Grant Brisbee on in News

I'd love it if the Giants were to win the division, but I'm strangely content for them to just keep winning, regardless of how the Padres do. It's just something we haven't had in large doses this year.

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Great story on Taschner + Bonds
I'm sure other people comb through the article links on the ESPN sidebar, but if not:

Making his mark: Taschner getting comfortable with major leagues

by Brother Bummer on Sep 22, 2005 11:10 AM PDT reply actions  

Nice piece on Agent Jack Taschner.
Thanks. After reading it I feel I know a little bit about him. That's rare in most short sports articles. Divorce is especially tough with a young child involved. Must be hard to keep his mind on craft all the time.

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm happy that they're winning too.
And I have (actually a week or so ago) stopped listening to people who point out that we have to go x-x with the Dads going x-x to catch up.  I just want us to be within 4 when we head to SD.  At that point it's in the Giants' hands, win the rest and they ensure a tiebreaker game.

Here's a question though:  Will you be disappointed if Barry passes the Babe on the road if it means we have a better chance at the playoffs?  I'd like to say team wins are more important, but I'd sure love to see him hit 714 and 715.  Maybe during the snake series to put us in the playoffs?  Oh what a dream that would be.

by crionna on Sep 22, 2005 11:42 AM PDT reply actions  

As a fan I value winning first
and the personal glory of the player a distant second
Location: Firmly ensconced in the driver's seat of the Jonathan Sanchez Bandwagon

by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

Passing the Babe is nothing....
Doesn't give him anything record wise so I don't think it's really a big thing.  Just like 660 and 700, it's just another "milestone" that doesn't matter until he gets to 756.
Man: What they need is a front office. Jerry: But you gotta like their chances. .....Not so much this year.....

by WalrusMan on Sep 22, 2005 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I disagree greatly
This is Babe Ruth, the greatest HR hitter in baseball history (Aaron has the most but was not the greatest;  not Ruth's fault his teams wasn't smart enough to start playing him regularly at a position, else he would be so far ahead, even ahead of Sadaharu Oh), the best LHH in baseball history (though Ted Williams is probably a close second out of retired players, he would have had approximately 714 had he not been drafted into the wars), probably still the best known icon in baseball, bar none.  

Bonds is the greatest hitter of his era, certainly the best LHH of his era, one of the best known icon of his era.  That both generate a lot of buzz, particularly since Bonds would then be the LHH who has hit the most MLB homers.

What might make it nothing is the Balco steroid scandal that hangs over his head.  The general public might be turned off by the spectacle of a "known" cheater passing up a legitimate record.

But the passing of an icon like Babe Ruth is big stuff, look at the news and outrage generated when Bonds was misquoted about what he said about "wiping" out the Babe out of the record book.  I think there was not as much made of the passing of Willie Mays because Barry did not want to show up his Godfather and show some respect for him.  And 700 is just a number, rare yes, but it was just a turn of the odometer, not passing by a record number with historical meaning beyond the fact that he was only the third one to reach it.

by Martin BiasedGiantsFanatic on Sep 22, 2005 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

In a weird way
the Giants seem to be playing right now like there's no pressure on them to win the division and that catching the Pads is a 'nice to have' on their to-do list. Almost as if they had figured their season was over a month ago, around the time Grip and Woody and Tucker were released and the 'kids' started playing more. And now that Bonds has come back with such force, they've kind of stumbled back into the race. But I don't sense that any of them are playing tight, with the possible exception of Benitez. Maybe that's why they've played so well recently.

Speaking of Bonds, Skip Bayless trashes him yet again on ESPN.com this morning, which proves nothing more than that Skip Bayless is a huge turd and a worthless hack.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 11:57 AM PDT reply actions  

from an Athletics Nation bullet
<quote>Second, AN has been fixed so that it takes 350 comments for the comment section to automatically become threaded per the request of many.  I (or Nico or Louis) will still open new game threads once the comments get around 200 or so.  But this should keep those other threads from becoming impossibly unmanageable.</quote>

Grant? Does this apply to McC since you're all on the same network? I guess we'll see.

by Brother Bummer on Sep 22, 2005 12:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I live in hope
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I live in Los Angeles
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f***ing amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK

by Josh from Hollywood on Sep 22, 2005 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm jealous
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Err....
I am supposed to hate all things LA right?  Booh my childhood home.  Boo I say
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I actually liked the activity
of the city, the weather and the girls
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Counting on the Rockies
Aaron Cook just set down Klesko/Greene/Hernandez with no outs and runners on the corners. 1-0 Rox after 3 1/2.
"Robb Nen is going to get you" - Benito Santiago to Chipper Jones, 10/7/02

by Pants Man on Sep 22, 2005 1:12 PM PDT reply actions  

What's with
the 4:35 East Coast start time today? Late September twilight ball + no Bonds starting = lack of run support = Guaranteed Tomko Meltdown

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 1:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Travel day...
...Giants are flying to Denver after the game.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was expecting
a 12:35 or 1:05 East Coast start since it was a travel day. Maybe there was a DC United match this morning and they needed the extra time to convert the field back to baseball...

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not that he ever said anything...
but isn't it kind of petty for Felipe to still not do a little pre-game chat on knbr?

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 1:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Yup
That thing was blown way out of proportion.
Man: What they need is a front office. Jerry: But you gotta like their chances. .....Not so much this year.....

by WalrusMan on Sep 22, 2005 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't miss it...
...seriously, I don't even notice that he's not on.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I never understand a word he says, and I'm Latino
so that cant be racist, right? ;)

by ilykeitlykedat on Sep 22, 2005 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

well...
he said he would be second guessed.

by paleepalou on Sep 22, 2005 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Probably a contract was cancelled
blah, blah, blah...

But it was kind a fun to hear the Manager say "Well I've got the kid batting 3rd today because he always hits well against lefties on the first day of Autumn"

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

The Nationals lineup
All eight starters sitting, and a middle reliever on the hill.

It's lineups like this that make me curse the fact that baseball (and Tomko, for that matter) is so unpredictable.

"Robb Nen is going to get you" - Benito Santiago to Chipper Jones, 10/7/02

by Pants Man on Sep 22, 2005 1:54 PM PDT reply actions  

If we don't win this one...
...then someone should get fired.  Yep.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Padres
just had runners at 2nd and 3rd with one out, and Fick lined into a double play.

by Jesse @ McCovey Chronicles on Sep 22, 2005 1:58 PM PDT reply actions  

The Padres...
...have come up empty in situations like this all day. And Helton just homered! 4-0 in the seventh.
"Robb Nen is going to get you" - Benito Santiago to Chipper Jones, 10/7/02

by Pants Man on Sep 22, 2005 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gameday Audio
Anyone listening on gameday audio and hearing a women's voice over the commentary?

by dvail on Sep 22, 2005 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

It's like Freaky Friday!
The Rockies and the Nats have switched bodies this season.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Just thinking...
...if we'd won that last game of the SD series, and if the Nats held on to their 9th inning leads against SD, we'd be 1 game back.

by Jesse @ McCovey Chronicles on Sep 22, 2005 2:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh hell...
...even a good team that just misses the playoffs can have plenty of regrets like this. A team like the Giants can play "if we hadn't have blown that game or that game or that game" for hours...
"Robb Nen is going to get you" - Benito Santiago to Chipper Jones, 10/7/02

by Pants Man on Sep 22, 2005 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't worry guys.
Linden is coming up now.

by olympicjosh on Sep 22, 2005 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Giants....Walking....
Not...Computing...
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Of course, Magellan doesn't make the miracle catch
and we'd be 6 back right now.

by Jesse @ McCovey Chronicles on Sep 22, 2005 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Good Ole Todd 0-1
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW!
So sad.

by olympicjosh on Sep 22, 2005 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

just like old
times
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, barf.
Not a good baserunning decision by Alou.  Ruins a rare base hit by Linden, too.

And then Alfonzo doesn't take the extra base.  Argh.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

shades of snow
ending the season a few years back

by paleepalou on Sep 22, 2005 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

was Moises being waved around
or was that his own brilliant move?

by Jesse @ McCovey Chronicles on Sep 22, 2005 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

I would not term...
Moises Alou a brilliant baserunner
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Moises
Must have thought he was 15 years younger on that play

by xanthan on Sep 22, 2005 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Not watching on TV
but judging by the description of the play, it's safe to say: You would think for $7.5 million a year, Fonzie Bear would have the werewithal to take an extra base on that play.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 2:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Taking the extra base would
interfere with his well known quest to drive me cookoo for coco puffs.
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

SITUATION TOMKO
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Reversible...
If the shirt's going to have SITUATION TOMKO printed on it, it should be reversible.  Saying "ALL CLEAR" on one side, "SITUATION TOMKO" on the other.

Can you see the whole crowd at SBC taking off their shirts and turning them inside out after Tomko gives up a walk?  That would be awesome.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

furthermore
would be really, really great should we pick him up for next year.

by Brother Bummer on Sep 22, 2005 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol...
I agree
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brilliant!
<think Guinness commercial>

by irwin on Sep 22, 2005 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

We have situation Tomko
in Colorado.

by Jesse @ McCovey Chronicles on Sep 22, 2005 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

bad news?
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whoa!
Tomko vs. Deivi Cruz! That looks weird on GameCast, both of them with the same uni.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 2:20 PM PDT reply actions  

MLB's Gameday
...has Cruz in a Washington uni.  Looks good on him, too.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

clearly
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

That swing from Vizquel
looked like my two year old swinging a wiffle bat

by paleepalou on Sep 22, 2005 2:28 PM PDT reply actions  

the giants
stay at the four seasons on the road? must be tough.

by Brother Bummer on Sep 22, 2005 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

God bless ya, Rocks
You may resume sucking starting tomorrow.
"Robb Nen is going to get you" - Benito Santiago to Chipper Jones, 10/7/02

by Pants Man on Sep 22, 2005 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like moises Alou
he hits doubles for the SF Giants
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

What'd I miss?
ESPN GameCast reporting Reagan is still president.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Alou doubled
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice hit wiz paws
"okay that's enough..."

"right."

by paleepalou on Sep 22, 2005 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Paleepalou
I think if you combine your two nicknames, "Wiz Mitts" has the nicest ring to it.

by Goofus on Sep 22, 2005 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not watching...
Does Niekro look as bad at the plate as John Miller is making it sound.  Miller is very good at conveying something, without really saying it.  

by out machine on Sep 22, 2005 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

A lot of Giants fans
Not here so much, but on the Giants message boards he's as hated as his father.

by Salemicus on Sep 22, 2005 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Read those occasionally
But then get fed up with the volume of stupidity

by irwin on Sep 22, 2005 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate you
tubby
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I like him
best on the yankees
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

pinstripes are slimming
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

shit...
give us the rights to Rubin Sierra. Then we could have a Bonds, Sierra, Alou outfield.

That, my esteemed colleagues, would be magical.

by paleepalou on Sep 22, 2005 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

In what inning are we?
ESPN GameCast reporting Lewis and Clark have just reached the Pacific Ocean.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes!!
We need only one more GIDP to take back the top spot!

by antinous on Sep 22, 2005 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

WE'RE # 1!!!
Location: Firmly ensconced in the driver's seat of the Jonathan Sanchez Bandwagon

by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just a thought....
Winn is batting a full 65 pts. over his avg since coming here from Seattle. Odd. Previous 8 yrs. are all mostly in the .275 range or so...

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

I do not warmly welcome back
our lineup for most of 2005. This is depressing.

by Brother Bummer on Sep 22, 2005 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Tomko's inner monologue:
"I'll goddamn manufacture my own goddamn run support. Dammit."

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tomko's REAL inner monologue:
"I miss my wife"
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

How bout this?
"This underwear feels kinda sexy....That doesn't make me quear right? No."

by paleepalou on Sep 22, 2005 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like the inner monologue game !!
that last play ...

Winn: "I thought with Barry out, I would have to chase everything down !!"

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

fuck
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:07 PM PDT reply actions  

That is a catch
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

oh.. to Kitspool
Ray Ray made an over the shoulder catch and then dropped it when making the exchange. Called a no catch by the umpires.

by Brother Bummer on Sep 22, 2005 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks
GameCast reporting Mrs. Durham about to give birth to Ray. (OK, I'll stop doing this bit.)

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hint
So to www.sfgiants.com and use Gameday instead.  It's a million times better, and faster.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Much better
I don't know why I didn't use this all season.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Omar's inner mono --- on a Durham drop
"Meatballs"
or
Su madre
or
Con Dios
or
Butter Fingers

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

"The G stands for...
Gee, I wonder why I dropped the ball."

by Salemicus on Sep 22, 2005 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Prepare for meltdown
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Fairchild's inner monologue...
"...the Nationals aren't a real team, anyway.  I don't have to really pay attention.  I mean, who ever heard of any of these scrubs?  It's not a real game.  No one's watching.  I like donuts.  Mmmmdonuts."

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

ALOUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!
Moises Alou!  The man!  The man with the hands!  The hands of SALVATION!  Amen!

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

what the HELL just happened
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Alou!!!!
He always looks so cool after making a great play.  "No big deal"

by Goofus on Sep 22, 2005 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

monologue
"I pee on my hands. Yep. Check me out, bitches."

by Brother Bummer on Sep 22, 2005 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Continued in the dugout:
"And not only that but I think everyone should pee on there hands, damnit!"

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

For kits
Alou made a diving catch and then doubled the POCKET off first
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

For Gameday folks...
Alou just made a diving catch to his left on a soft liner.  Looked like a sure hit.  They doubled the runner at 1st

by Goofus on Sep 22, 2005 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Runners were going...
...after Alou threw it to Niekro, Niekro went to the dugout and got some more seeds, took a leak, THEN tagged the bag and the runner was still out.

by Goofus on Sep 22, 2005 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes..
...but not to pinch-run.  ;-)

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn
All that speed going to waste. Three times as many career stolen bases as Scott Podsednik...

by Salemicus on Sep 22, 2005 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

And I'm available...
...to pinch Thigh Girl's butt

by Goofus on Sep 22, 2005 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I also like
the pretty lady who asks Ray Ray what the G in G-String stands for.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

How about...
...as a defensive replacement?
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by tomzilla on Sep 22, 2005 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Niekro and Matheny in line for the sombrero
Alou seems to think that now Bonds is back he has to imitate Ichiro.

by Salemicus on Sep 22, 2005 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I PREDICT A RIOT
While I'm listening to this game, I'm installing the beta for Windows Vista on another machine.

Hilarity should ensue.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 3:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Doesn't
the concept of beta and microsoft frighten you just a bit?

by irwin on Sep 22, 2005 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not at all
I'm a professional IT ninja.  I'm installing the beta on another machine.  ;-)

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

IT and ninja
2 terms not often associated
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

None today...
...this is for my professional edification.  Learning the new nature of the beast, if you will.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your Operating System
is about to experience Situation Tomko.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crap
And now Edlardo Elfatso is up.

by Goofus on Sep 22, 2005 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

fonzie is the very DEFINITION of clutch
especially on the first pitch, down and away, with a goddamned POP-UP to the first baseman in foul territory.

USELESS.

by Brother Bummer on Sep 22, 2005 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

UGGH
Go away Edlardo
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe I'm in a minority of one
But when the advert asks Scott Eyre "What's the worst job you've ever had?"...

Is anyone else laughing and thinking about Peter Cook?

Oh, and damn you Edlardo.

by Salemicus on Sep 22, 2005 3:31 PM PDT reply actions  

ARGH!!!
can a guy be more incompetent than alfonzo??? take away the 2003 playoffs against the marlins, and can you think of a big hit this guy's ever gone for us?

brad hennessey has as many hrs this year as alfuckzo for cryin out loud!!!

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 3:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Stating the obvious...
...but Miller and Fleming are on fire today.
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by tomzilla on Sep 22, 2005 3:34 PM PDT reply actions  

You know...
...with all these scrubs starting for the Nats, they've got a pretty nice bench to work with in a close game.
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by tomzilla on Sep 22, 2005 3:35 PM PDT reply actions  

He is a multi-millionaire
Married to a centerfold, and works once every five days. Sympathy isn't high up on the list of things I feel towards Tomko.

Did his dog die or something?

by irwin on Sep 22, 2005 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

He is pitching a shut out
and not winning the game.  I don't feel sorry for him per se, but that sucks.

by Lipssan1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Situation Bullpen?
Robinson is playing for the one-run win.
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by tomzilla on Sep 22, 2005 3:36 PM PDT reply actions  

crap
here we go...situation tomko at it's finest...

sigh...

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 3:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Here's the thing...
Is the season over for some players?

I guess ever player has there own style, but geez, where is the hint of determination? Will? Extra effort? On the playing field...

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 3:36 PM PDT reply actions  

190+ comments
Situation Threaded Display Approaching. Repeat, Situation Threaded Display Approaching.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 3:37 PM PDT reply actions  

dear brett tomko
for once in your life can you please pitch out of a jam?

thank you!

sincerely,

giants fans everywhere

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 3:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Alou
is an incredible, incredible man

by Brother Bummer on Sep 22, 2005 3:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Stop that.
Be like Kitspool -- switch to Gameday at www.sfgiants.com today!

You won't see the plays, but you will read about them the same day they happen.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do what I did!
It's the biggest no-brainer in the history of mankind.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bigger than yes to a nigh w/ Mrs. Tomko?
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

YIKES
Alou is catching Lindinitis
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

damn you, program
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Dream on
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by kenshin1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Homerun Jesus...
...won't pinch-hit for another two innings at least, I'm afraid.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stating the Obvious:
The Giants are a different team with Bonds in the lineup.

Kind of, well, flat and less interesting.

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Or:
"I can't believe I just gave up a double to Martin Short."

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

UNFUCKING REAL
WHAT DID I JUST SAY???

god i hate alou

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 3:57 PM PDT reply actions  

It's not really his fault though
when the offense is COMPLETELY FUCKING FEEBLE!!!!

by Lipssan1 on Sep 22, 2005 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

All it takes is one run
in this ballpark, and without Bonds...

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 3:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Warming up in the bullpen:
Scott Eyre, using the prosthetic arm he'll be wearing in 2006.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 3:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Goofus is not hating Tomko right now
1 run through 6 1/3 isn't bad at all.  How about some damn run support?  Alfonso?

by Goofus on Sep 22, 2005 3:59 PM PDT reply actions  

every scoreless inning
that we get from tomko is just gravy. it's bound to bite us in the ass sometime!

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 3:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I came in late:
I take it Barry didn't start, right?  We can still put him in, right?

by Lorrimer on Sep 22, 2005 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

SITUATION TOMKO
Dispatch Special Agent Taschner immediately.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

unreal
deivi cruz coming to bite us in the ass, that's just fucking precious

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Now Alou takes him out
after the damage is done.

Why not pinch hit for him back at the top of the inning (Bruins post)

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 4:02 PM PDT reply actions  

THANK YOU
god any freaking yahoo or monkey can manage this team better than this senile bastard.

please fire him and hire bob brenley!!!

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's almost like
we don't want to win, giving away games like this.

the rockies did their part man.

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 4:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Tomko came back strong these last few outtings
but was it rest and pride? Luck and good D got him out of jams in this game. It was over after his 7th inning / pitch count 90-100, Tough call for mgmt. in the off season

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

no way i want this guy back next year
it should be an absolute no brainer that we do not resign him. he's proven to be a headcase and a guy that cannot pitch out of a jam. we don't need this kind of aggravation, no matter how cheap he may be.

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd be a headcase, too
with the lack of run support Tomko's received most of the season.

On the other hand, having a hot wife like Mrs. Tomko would help me clear my head. So to speak.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

come on guys
we still believe!!!!! (i think?)

LET'S GO GIANTS!!!

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 4:17 PM PDT reply actions  

HOW THE FUCK
DO YOU SWING AT THE FIRST PITCH? ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

YOU ARE DOWN 2 RUNS! TAKE A PITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 4:22 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate these pseudo morning radio
crap from NBC. Makes me NOT want to watch these shows. These ads imply that some people actually ENJOY morning talk shows with some chick addicted to giggling.

by Brother Bummer on Sep 22, 2005 4:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Does Felipe
know his roster expanded to 40 men on September 1st? Pinch hitters? Anyone? Bueller?

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 4:23 PM PDT reply actions  

alou should be fired
for constructing that lineup he has there today. how the hell is niekro, who has been in two month slump, hitting THIRD?!?!

too bad sabean has a hard on for alou, so firing him is not gonna happen. hopefully peter magowan has the balls to make the call.  

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 4:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't like the lineup
But in all honesty, look at the players. Shuffling the order is rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic. A new manager would be lipstick on a pig - at least as far as the offense goes.

by Salemicus on Sep 22, 2005 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, good
Fonzie's at bat. We're, um, saved.

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 4:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Unbelievable.
Four hits.  Four walks.  No runs.

by Skaldheim on Sep 22, 2005 4:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Felipe's Inner Monologue
"Gosh, this really IS a pitcher's park. Not that my lineup sucked. Or that my in-game managing was lame."

by Kitspool on Sep 22, 2005 4:35 PM PDT reply actions  

I think Felipe's INMO is
a series of clicks and buzzes

by paleepalou on Sep 22, 2005 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAH
i just laughed out loud at that one....hahaha

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah
we sure couldn't have used that win. nope.

people are dancing in the san diego dugout right now.

"we really are just giving the division to the giants...but they just don't want it i guess"

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 4:35 PM PDT reply actions  

1-2-3 hitters
Collectively 0-12, 0 BB, 6 Ks. That's supandingly bad.

by Salemicus on Sep 22, 2005 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

barry bonds should be MVP
without him, this team looks like dogshit.
with him, this team looks like world beaters.

he is the true definition of the award, "most valuable player"

there is not one living player that is more valuable to his team than barry

by Bruins17 on Sep 22, 2005 4:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Fonzie's Line was:
AB 3
R 0
H 0
RBI 0
BB 0
K 0
LOB 4
Which is kind of hard to do when you think about it...

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 4:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Oops plus,
1 runner left in scoring position
1 GIDP

by Running on Sep 22, 2005 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not 2?
I thought he left runners on 1st and 2nd twice.

by Goofus on Sep 23, 2005 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

good lord
that was just a depressing goat fuck. i feel bad for tomko. he handled those guys and nothing.

by tk on Sep 22, 2005 4:49 PM PDT reply actions  

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