Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

First off, and I know this was supposed to be in yesterday's thread, but whenever I hum the "Ride of the Valkyries", I can only think of Elmer Fudd singing "Kill the Wabbit, Kill the Wabbit, ..." Does anyone else have that problem?

As far as Viz II, it didn't seem that Felipe played veterans at any costs, pre-Giants. Is this in his Sabletti contract? Ever since Brian told us about his penchent for biker bars, I have this frightening image of him performing some pagan contract signing ritual with Felipe, involving masks, hooded robes, candles, wooden mallets, a butchered ox and photos of players signed in the 80's.

Help me.

by GiantJim on May 20, 2006 10:26 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Does anyone else have that problem?

Now I do, thanks.

by SerpentX on May 20, 2006 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Yeah me too, I loved that Bugs Bunny cartoon. Though I always felt weird when Bugs would cross-dress and play Brunhilda (not that there's anything wrong with that).

I also have a similar thing happen with the Marriage of Figaro and the Barber of Seville (you know, the scene where Bugs massages Elmer's head and flowers and grass grow from it eventually, then he uses a mini-lawn mower to cut it off).

Go Niekro and Feliz!!!

by obsessivegiantscompulsive on May 21, 2006 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions

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I think I figured this one out. As a guy who's been in the National League most of his life, Felipe has a natural abhorrance for the DH (which I can respect). His reasoning was probably "You can make me the use the DH, but you can't make me benefit from it! Mwah ha ha....mwah ha ha." And hence, we had Viz II batting 9th last night, which is bascially the same as (or maybe worse than) as having Lowry hitting 9th; the way things should be.

In medical school, proctologists finish at the bottom of their class.

by Goofus on May 20, 2006 10:55 AM PDT reply actions

Enough already!

Can we please talk about something other than Vizcaino laying 1B?

Let's talk about something important; my catch last night made Sportscenter's "Top 10"!!!

Woohoo!!!

I'm paid to make Sabean look smart.

by Steve Finley on May 20, 2006 10:59 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Enough already!

Steve,

I really appreciate all you've done for this team. Of course, the most important thing you've done is help us get rid of Alfonzo. Anyway, I was hoping maybe you could show your pal Barry a couple of hitting techniques or something, he's been slumping a little and could probably use the advice of a veteran such as yourself. Anyway, thanks again for being a good player and see if you can't get us a win today huh?

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Get rid of Alfonzo?

I assume that is some kind of brainfart by you. Edgardo Alfonzo is an All-Star and Silver Slugger who can be expected to hit .324/.425/.542 every year, just like he did in 2000. He is a fine fielder with career fielding percentage and range factor well above league average, and can play second base, third base and even shortstop with no trouble at all. He even has an excellent 75% stolen base percentage for his career.

What's more, Alfonzo is a poet and philanthropist, and perhaps the most handsome man I have ever met. He is modest too - he handed over his prized #13 shirt to Omar Vizquel last year, even though Vizquel is a midget scrub not worthy to be in Edgardo's lordly presence. But Alfonzo did it anyway, just to demonstrate what a humble team player he is. Edgardo Alfonzo is a sure-fire Hall of Famer still in his prime, and any team should consider itself blessed to have him.

Free Edgardo Alfonzo!

by Edgardo Alfonzo on May 20, 2006 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Enough already!

Steve, is "Vizcaino laying 1B" a typo or not?

by GiantJim on May 20, 2006 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Enough already!

I believe it is a typo, it should read "laying an egg"

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Enough already!

Goofus, I mean Steve, we are Giants fans -- focusing on the painful mistakes of our past is what makes us who we are. Without that, we might as well go out and buy a flag and some drums and be A's fans.

"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 May 20, 2006 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Enough already!

Hey, you're not saying I'm this "Steve Finley" are you Josh?

In medical school, proctologists finish at the bottom of their class.

by Goofus on May 20, 2006 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Enough already!

Yes. Yes, I am. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

"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 May 20, 2006 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Chicago Update

In case Sabean ever entertains the idea of bringing Dusty back:

Batting cleanup today for the Cubbies...Neifi Perez who's batting .187

"Do you want to know the terrifying truth, or do you want to see me sock a few dingers?" Mark McGwire

by MeSoKrabby on May 20, 2006 11:38 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Chicago Update

He replaced Michael Barret who got ejected, but that still doesn't make it right.

"Do you want to know the terrifying truth, or do you want to see me sock a few dingers?" Mark McGwire

by MeSoKrabby on May 20, 2006 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Chicago Update

Not only is Barrett on my fantasy team, but he apparently punched AJ.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-cubs-whitesoxbrawl&prov=ap&type=lgns

David
SPORTSZILLA - kickass sports writing

by David A. Arnott on May 20, 2006 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Chicago Update

I was just watching This Week in Baseball and they had footage of the White Sox ring ceremony from April. Apparently they misspelled Pierzynski's name on his World Series Ring. HA-ha! Poetic justice.

by Kitspool on May 20, 2006 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Chicago Update

No, they spelled it right: A-S-S-H-O-L-E

In medical school, proctologists finish at the bottom of their class.

by Goofus on May 20, 2006 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Chicago Update

a decent punch in the face too

Strikeouts are fascist.

by irwin on May 20, 2006 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Chicago Update

+5 Respect Barrett

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Video of Punching AJ

Wow. Talk about a sucker punch. I don't think he even saw it. Not a knee to the nuts, but still...

http://www.youtube.com/v/ctsYoWLgtuY

David
SPORTSZILLA - kickass sports writing

by David A. Arnott on May 20, 2006 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Video of Punching AJ

Nice vid, thanks David, that was pretty cool. Nope, looks like he got sucker-punched, serves him right, that's poetic justice.

Unfortunately, Barrett only got one good shot in before he got mobbed by players.

Go Niekro and Feliz!!!

by obsessivegiantscompulsive on May 21, 2006 1:06 AM PDT up reply actions

You don't

need Dusty for that. I seem to recall a more current Giants manager who played Neifi a lot. Remember, it's the pagan contract ritual.

by GiantJim on May 20, 2006 11:42 AM PDT reply actions

Breaking news!

Ellison WILL start this game! Niekro is still out, so Sweeney will be at first.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 12:22 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Breaking news!

Heh. He'll have to go 4-4 with two doubles and a steal to get another sometime before the All-Star Break.

I'd be the best at everything, but I'd need everyone else to either die or stop being better than me first.

by Daniel on May 20, 2006 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions

ny vs ny

anyone watch billy wagner's self destruction? 4-3 mets but yanks have bases loaded 1 out, thanks to billy.

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 1:01 PM PDT reply actions

NOOOOOOOOOO

I HATE FOX SPORTS!!! They are such asshole dumbfucks. So even though I am NOT getting the Giants game, because Fox is carrying the game, it is blacked out on mlb.tv, while I have to suffer through LA vs LA. I'm just shocked they didn't show NY vs NY here, since they ALWAYS show the fucking Yankees when they have a chance. I HATE FOX. I am in Seattle, why would Seattleites prefer LA-LA over Giants-A's? ARRGRRHGRHRGH

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 1:04 PM PDT reply actions

Re: NOOOOOOOOOO

at least you get to watch baseball and updates. the new york fox affiliate doesn't have a double header today, just ny vs ny.

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: NOOOOOOOOOO

i'm getting national blackouts for EVERY game today. for shame, mlb.tv, for shame.

by jfiddy on May 20, 2006 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: NOOOOOOOOOO

Why don't you stop holding back and tell us how you ~really~ feel about FOX Sports?

I'd be the best at everything, but I'd need everyone else to either die or stop being better than me first.

by Daniel on May 20, 2006 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

This guy sounds like an absolute tool. Thank God we have Kruk by his side to cancel some of that out.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:06 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

I agree. He sounds like an English teacher, not a sports announcer.

I'd be the best at everything, but I'd need everyone else to either die or stop being better than me first.

by Daniel on May 20, 2006 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

I dislike this Lewin fellow more than I like Kruk. Time to mute the TV and tune in to Kuip & Flem.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 1:13 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

is there a delay b/t the tv and radio?

"I see two Kirk Rueters." 7/31/04 vs. St. Louis Cardinals

by WithTechron on May 20, 2006 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Yeah, about a second or so.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions

this is horrible

now I can't even get gameday audio to work

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 1:14 PM PDT reply actions

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Strange... Bonds will be leading off for an inning.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:16 PM PDT reply actions

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That never happens.

by Kitspool on May 20, 2006 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions

AAAARGHHHH

why black out a game nationally, when you're not showing it nationally?

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on May 20, 2006 1:16 PM PDT reply actions

Re: AAAARGHHHH

this pissed me off to no end last year also - we're screwed pretty much every saturday from here on out

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions

feliz k

was that a fastball or change?

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 1:17 PM PDT reply actions

Re: feliz k

i'm gamedaying this one, unfortunately.

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: feliz k

Kuip said fastball, outside.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

*pokes his Schmidt bobblehead*
Let's go Schmitty!

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:19 PM PDT reply actions

Okay

I suffered through a five-minute half-inning of Josh Lewinn, but I can't take any more. Sorry, Kruk. Time to switch to Flem and Kuip.

by Kitspool on May 20, 2006 1:19 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Okay

I just tuned him out. It's tricky to do, but I think I've done it.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Okay

There's about a two second lag between radio and Fox (radio ahead) but I'll deal with it. My god, Fox sucks so hard.

by Kitspool on May 20, 2006 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Tomko getting shelled in the 1st. YIPEEEE!!!

"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 May 20, 2006 1:21 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

So this is what it feels like... when doves cry...

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions

He's 5-1 though

by Running on May 20, 2006 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions

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oh finally I got gameday to work. I can live with radio only for a day. remember back when most games were radio only? Especially the home games. We're so spoiled now.

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 1:22 PM PDT reply actions

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ESPN gamecast is about 5-10 seconds ahead of gameday audio

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Look at that, Ellison making a catch in LF in the first inning...

I'd be the best at everything, but I'd need everyone else to either die or stop being better than me first.

by Daniel on May 20, 2006 1:22 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

almost got the ol' 9-6 put out

"I see two Kirk Rueters." 7/31/04 vs. St. Louis Cardinals

by WithTechron on May 20, 2006 1:25 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

does anyo0ne have a video of the sox-cubs fight????
if so, can you post a link???
thanks

by mccormick22 on May 20, 2006 1:26 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

I'm sure it'll be on MLB.com a short while after the Cubs/Sox game is over.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Anyone see Frank Thomas run the bases

in yesterday's game. Ouch... He is slower than Barry.

by Running on May 20, 2006 1:27 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Anyone see Frank Thomas run the bases

Thomas is so slow, you can't even call it running. An ambitious jog is a more apt description, I think.

I'd be the best at everything, but I'd need everyone else to either die or stop being better than me first.

by Daniel on May 20, 2006 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions

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this is not sounding good

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 1:27 PM PDT reply actions

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THERE. IT. IS!!

I'd be the best at everything, but I'd need everyone else to either die or stop being better than me first.

by Daniel on May 20, 2006 1:32 PM PDT reply actions

high. deep. outta here.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 1:32 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

there ya go

"I see two Kirk Rueters." 7/31/04 vs. St. Louis Cardinals

by WithTechron on May 20, 2006 1:32 PM PDT reply actions

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Satan wears a Dodger cap

by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 1:32 PM PDT reply actions

At Long Last!!!

Hello, Mr. Ruth.

by Kitspool on May 20, 2006 1:33 PM PDT reply actions

Poor guy

"Bonds would be better off trying to go the other way than to pull this guy..."

BANG!!!

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 1:33 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Poor guy

Yes, just a bit of irony, eh? Good irony, though.

I'd be the best at everything, but I'd need everyone else to either die or stop being better than me first.

by Daniel on May 20, 2006 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions

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That was cool.

by GiantJim on May 20, 2006 1:33 PM PDT reply actions

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oh thank god that's over with. and to Fox's credit, they switched to the giants game for the at bat.

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 1:33 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

not here in new york.

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Fox didn't show it there? Those bastards!

"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 May 20, 2006 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Bah

Warning track power.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:34 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

It's also interesting that Halsey is the 420th pitcher to give up a homer to Bonds -- because that pitch was SMOKED.

I'd be the best at everything, but I'd need everyone else to either die or stop being better than me first.

by Daniel on May 20, 2006 1:34 PM PDT reply actions

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Heh heh.

by Kitspool on May 20, 2006 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions

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I was surprised how positive the crowd reaction was to that HR.

by Snof on May 20, 2006 1:36 PM PDT reply actions

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I love watching the crowd rise up in the background.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

good for the A's fans. Although it's probably only 60-40 A's-Giants fans today. but anyway, good for them, they can be obnoxious sometimes, but they're not half bad.

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

It sucks -- no replays here, just right back to Dodgers game. Damn, dirty Fox bastards!

Oh well, just lucky I saw it live I guess (sorry, Bred on Albany Hill).

"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 May 20, 2006 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions

cubs-sox

anyone see that head-punch on pierzynski? i can't believe barrett did that.

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: cubs-sox

Although I hate AJ as much as anybody, my first reaction was that it was a good, clean play by him and the fight was 100% Barrett's fault. But after hearing Barrett explain his side in the post game press conference, he made a great point: While it appeared on the replay that AJ was just heading back to his dugout when Barrett mugged him, he was actually headed toward the Cubs dugout -- and bumped into the still-dazed Barrett unnecessarily. Knowing AJ as I do -- and knowing there's absolutely no reason to head toward the opposing team's dugout -- I can only assume that was a provocation of some sort on AJ's part.

"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 May 20, 2006 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: cubs-sox

AJ's claiming he was just going to pick up his helmet. If it's anyone else I believe him.

"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 May 20, 2006 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

714 - Jack Webb's Badge Number. Sweet. "I caught you Babe" is the espn headline.

Strikeouts are fascist.

by irwin on May 20, 2006 1:40 PM PDT reply actions

I'm going to pass Babe someday too

Just 568 to go for me.

Free Edgardo Alfonzo!

by Edgardo Alfonzo on May 20, 2006 1:40 PM PDT reply actions

Re: I'm going to pass Babe someday too

So what, 40 more years for you?

If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell

by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: I'm going to pass Babe someday too

Edgardo, your team is playing right now, shouldn't you be there? Although, I guess you're probably helping the team more by doing this...

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions

We have a Wi-Fi connection in the dugout

Damn Scioscia won't give me a start no matter how badly the team stinks, so I spend my time using Photoshop to create nude pictures of Mischa Barton.

And occasionally I check out McCovey Chronicles to remind Giants fans how much they miss my skills.

Free Edgardo Alfonzo!

by Edgardo Alfonzo on May 20, 2006 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: We have a Wi-Fi connection in the dugout

Oops. I just read that you've been released, Edgardo. Will you be spending even more time here on McC?

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Kuip mentioned how Bonds hit his last HR on a nationally televised game, too. (10% of the country seeing it today.) I was thinking about that last night, that he might have been waiting for the Fox game to unleash the dramatics.

by Kitspool on May 20, 2006 1:42 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

He does seem to do that doesn't he? Kind of like Jerry Rice on Monday Night Football.

"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 May 20, 2006 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Did I just hear Kuip use the word

"ownage"?

by Kitspool on May 20, 2006 1:45 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Did I just hear Kuip use the word

He's used it from time to time.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions

schmidt & kendall

Former battery mates. That seems like 10,000 years ago.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 1:46 PM PDT reply actions

kuip

is confusing the curve and changeup again.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 1:48 PM PDT reply actions

The Picture You've All Been Waiting For

Grant might wish to make another McC T-Shirt with this image on the front.

by Kitspool on May 20, 2006 1:51 PM PDT reply actions

I wish I knew Photoshop

I'd put my head on Barrett's body and send 'em out at Christmas.

by SerpentX on May 20, 2006 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: I wish I knew Photoshop

Or Stan Conte's.

by Todd Linden on May 20, 2006 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: The Picture You've All Been Waiting For

I feel an inspirational poster coming on...

Satan wears a Dodger cap

by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Ruth question

I'm gonna go with 26.

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 1:52 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Ruth question

what was the question?

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Ruth question

How old was Ruth when he became the all-time HR leader?

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Ruth question

no clue - who was the all-time leader before ruth and with how many?

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Roger Connor

138

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice work

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorta off topic

But is this the first game this season, that Feliz has batted in front of Bonds? He has something like a career .950 OPS when he does so.

by GiantJim on May 20, 2006 1:52 PM PDT reply actions

Bad inning for Ellis

That's two "hits" in a row that are on him.

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 1:55 PM PDT reply actions

Pitch to Barry

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:56 PM PDT reply actions

strike 3

pretty good pitch

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 1:58 PM PDT reply actions

Oh, fiddlesticks.

I like this ump's strike zone a lot more than last night's though.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 1:59 PM PDT reply actions

Woohoo!

I nailed that trivia question. Get in!

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Woohoo!

it was 26 right? check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lifetime_home_run_leaders_through_history

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Dreamy!

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 2:06 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

what is Schmidt's stuff looking like today? velocity? dumb FOX is killing me and all the other mlb.tv viewers. we miss 714 to see volleyball on FOX right now. ticks me off.

by sanfranfan on May 20, 2006 2:06 PM PDT reply actions

Velocity is apparently down

But there's no gun. He's been hit hard once or twice but nothing serious. Most of the hits have been seeing-eye grounders. He's not throwing hard but he's PITCHING very well.

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions

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He's been hitting the 91-93 mph range. Command has been decent.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Men's volleyball at that

by SerpentX on May 20, 2006 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

weird stat so far 3 groundouts and 14 flyouts for outs on balls in play today.

by sanfranfan on May 20, 2006 2:17 PM PDT reply actions

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I don't think that's uncommon for schmidt

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Jason saved a hit there

not sure Omar would've gotten to it

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 2:18 PM PDT reply actions

Schmidt on the assist!

by SerpentX on May 20, 2006 2:18 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

How is Ellison doing today?

by Todd Linden on May 20, 2006 2:19 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

0-1, coming up this inning

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Whoo hoo!

A baserunner!

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 2:22 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Whoo hoo!

A what?

If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell

by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Sigh.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 2:27 PM PDT reply actions

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Feliz back to his old ways

Satan wears a Dodger cap

by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 2:27 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

In other news, the Angels released our old friend Alfonzo: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AtTImzwbEeswol3d1wy81jMP0bYF?slug=angelsalfonzo&prov=st&type=lgns

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 2:39 PM PDT reply actions

For you lazy folk

link

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: For you lazy folk

well, I'd say that trade ended up being pretty one-sided, and for once it went our way

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Pop ups are totally lame.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 2:43 PM PDT reply actions

Good news everybody!

I am now a free agent! I would remind the Mets that I can handle second, and the Giants that I can handle third - or first, come to that. I will also allow interested teams access to my Photoshopped collection of Mischa Barton nude pictures.

Bidding starts at 3 years, $39m.

Free Edgardo Alfonzo!

by Edgardo Alfonzo on May 20, 2006 2:47 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Good news everybody!

How much for just that collection?

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions

3 years, $38m

Edgardo Alfonzo has been freed!

by Edgardo Alfonzo on May 20, 2006 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll take it!

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Steve Finley

ties a major league record1!!

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 2:49 PM PDT reply actions

Watheny!!

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 2:52 PM PDT reply actions

CLUTCH GOD

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 2:52 PM PDT reply actions

Matheny!!!

rules

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 2:52 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

This is Ellison's chance to shine...nevermind

"I see two Kirk Rueters." 7/31/04 vs. St. Louis Cardinals

by WithTechron on May 20, 2006 2:54 PM PDT reply actions

I like Jason Ellison.

He isn't Jose Vizcaino.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 2:55 PM PDT reply actions

24 season finale on Monday

Goosebumps, man.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 2:57 PM PDT reply actions

Feliz impression

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 2:58 PM PDT reply actions

AJ got tagged

haha.

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:02 PM PDT reply actions

Bonds would have hit 800 homers

if he had Lou Gehrig hitting behind him for about 13-14 years in his prime.

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:08 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Bonds would have hit 800 homers

With 296 down the right field line and 314 to straight right, and a four foot wall out there.

David
SPORTSZILLA - kickass sports writing

by David A. Arnott on May 20, 2006 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Bonds would have hit 800 homers

More Yankee Stadium configurations...
http://tinyurl.com/hsv4m

David
SPORTSZILLA - kickass sports writing

by David A. Arnott on May 20, 2006 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Dreamy!

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 3:16 PM PDT reply actions

omar

Finally, a double to the outfield. Seems like when they're not popping up, they're hitting line drives to the outfield straight at the A's outfielders.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:16 PM PDT reply actions

they can't walk him in this situation

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:19 PM PDT reply actions

Yawn

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 3:19 PM PDT reply actions

assholes

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:19 PM PDT reply actions

this ump sucks

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:21 PM PDT reply actions

IUWEHF*&YISUHSKJc

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 3:21 PM PDT reply actions

way to run, ray

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:21 PM PDT reply actions

Time to bring back a classic

DITS

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 3:22 PM PDT reply actions

moises, come back

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:22 PM PDT reply actions

still schmidt?

Kuip & Flem were commenting on how he seemed tired in the bottom of the 7th. On the other hand, the alternative is the b---pen. And Accardo's been used up, probably leaving Worrell.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:26 PM PDT reply actions

Schmidt was 94 on the gun

on that Ellis Popup

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:26 PM PDT reply actions

Footage of Kruk giving up a homer to Barry

That's awesome!

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 3:26 PM PDT reply actions

Schmidt's arm is going to fall off

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 3:29 PM PDT reply actions

well, that was fairly quick

Felipe will probably send Schmidt out again in the 9th now. Or else it's Armando Time.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:29 PM PDT reply actions

Re: well, that was fairly quick

I have to believe he'll go Armando Time, won't he? Aren't we supposed to pretend our $8 million closer is back?

by antinous on May 20, 2006 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: well, that was fairly quick

Schmidt is his own best closer

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: well, that was fairly quick

To use your own quote against you: "Your faith in our bullpen is quaint."

"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 May 20, 2006 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Awesome.

by antinous on May 20, 2006 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Schmidt is at 113 pitches

with 4,5 and 6 coming up in the 9th

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:32 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Schmidt is at 113 pitches

Oh, that high? I'm thinking Armando more and more. Let's see ...

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Schmidt is at 113 pitches

leave him in, wait for trouble and then bring in the gas cans

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions

calero in

I swear he must pitch in 3 out of every 4 A's games.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:36 PM PDT reply actions

Re: calero in

I'm sure Macha just gets a kick out of writing his name. K-I-K-O! I know I do.

by antinous on May 20, 2006 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Bah.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 3:37 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Why would you have Matheny bunting? I know it's what "the book" says, but that's a waste of a mighty bat, IMO.

In medical school, proctologists finish at the bottom of their class.

by Goofus on May 20, 2006 3:37 PM PDT reply actions

That was not clever.

Something out of the New York Knights playbook.

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 3:38 PM PDT reply actions

interference?

Looked to me a little bit like Matheny bailed out down the third base line and Kendall purposely moved to his left to try to make contact.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:38 PM PDT reply actions

nice

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:41 PM PDT reply actions

Good baserunning

by finley

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:41 PM PDT reply actions

prediction

Ellison hits a THREE RUN-HOMER off the top of Mt. Davis!!!

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:41 PM PDT reply actions

A's fans ...

... will go home with at least a little consolation: They got to see a less intelligent team lessen a potential big inning with an ill-advised strategy of fools.

Saving countless runs with my defense

by lyricalkiller on May 20, 2006 3:42 PM PDT reply actions

Time to remember Reconstruction

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 3:42 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Time to remember Reconstruction

Has that ever worked?

"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 May 20, 2006 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes, many times

The smaller picture is more effective, though, but I couldn't find it.

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

According to sfgiants.com, the Giants have already won.

That's good to know.

by groug on May 20, 2006 3:43 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

crap. that can't be good.

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions

what on earth are they doing???

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Botched hit and run

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 3:44 PM PDT reply actions

Ugh...

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 3:44 PM PDT reply actions

Mando is up

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:45 PM PDT reply actions

Uuugghhh...

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 3:45 PM PDT reply actions

I have quaint faith in Benitez

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 3:46 PM PDT reply actions

HA!

...

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by lyricalkiller on May 20, 2006 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions

amusing

Armando was warming up in case the Giants made it a non-save situation in the top of the 9th. Otherwise, if it was a save situation, send out Schmidt again.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:48 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Fantastic way to start the inning.

If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell

by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 3:51 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

In medical school, proctologists finish at the bottom of their class.

by Goofus on May 20, 2006 3:51 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

omg, that worked

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by Goofus on May 20, 2006 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

I'm sure Felipe knows what he's doing. Right?

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 3:52 PM PDT reply actions

tumbleweed rolls by

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Fuck

11 pitch at bat by Chavez

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 3:52 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Where did Kruk go? I need some balance of suck and good.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 3:53 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

He's warming up in the pen

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions

um, 125 pitches...

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 3:54 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, stop killing the starters. Never should have started this inning, irrespective of outcome.

Strikeouts are fascist.

by irwin on May 20, 2006 3:54 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

It's only May...what's the harm

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

it's only one game, and a long season

Strikeouts are fascist.

by irwin on May 20, 2006 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Whuuuuuuaaaaaaaaaaaa?!

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

128

and he's leaving him in.

Shades of Wrigley Field

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

uh oh

Repeat of the Milwaukee game? Hopefully the non-hook works out again.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

NOOOOOO!

128!?!?!

Saving countless runs with my defense

by lyricalkiller on May 20, 2006 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

by antinous on May 20, 2006 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

back door change-up

on 1-0. Interesting.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:56 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

128 pitches ? Is Felipe trying to kill Schmidt ? Is the old man this crazy ?

by Aadik on May 20, 2006 3:57 PM PDT reply actions

JLjoIJCLMSN<EFFD

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 3:57 PM PDT reply actions

Barry would have had that

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 3:57 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Barry would have had that

on the 3rd bounce

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Barry would have had that

Me too.

by Todd Linden on May 20, 2006 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

oh crap.

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 3:57 PM PDT reply actions

just our luck

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:57 PM PDT reply actions

Armando Time

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 3:57 PM PDT reply actions

crapulinga

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 3:57 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Back to the bench, Elli.

by Grant Brisbee on May 20, 2006 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah

Armando's the guy to get us out of this.

Fuck fuck fuck.

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

well this will be interesting.

already two guys on so no walking your first two batters, please.

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

Re: well this will be interesting.

Bonds up 3rd in the 10th

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: well this will be interesting.

Assuming we get to the 10th.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm really gonna be pissed

if we burn out Schmidt and lose the game.

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 3:59 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

he he's got a 0.00 ERA. Why the complaining? lol

by sanfranfan on May 20, 2006 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

that's why

by Snof on May 20, 2006 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

A double play ground ball would be nice here.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

Benitez 94,95 on the gun so far

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

GAGHHHG

GAHHHHHH

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by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

kill me now

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

Gee thanks Armando.

Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.

by giantscatcher on May 20, 2006 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

Fantastic

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

total hanger to Payton

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

What a worthless pile of shit

Fat piece of crap.

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 4:02 PM PDT reply actions

holds breath, stays optimistic

Perfect set-up for the double play?

If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell

by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 4:03 PM PDT reply actions

Re: holds breath, stays optimistic

my sentiments exactly

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Fuck the pitchout

fatass needs all the balls he can get

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

YES!!

If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell

by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Thank you, Happy Pete.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

YEAH!!

by SerpentX on May 20, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

NICE!

by Snof on May 20, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

Extra innings...

Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.

by giantscatcher on May 20, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

holy crap

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Wow.

by Grant Brisbee on May 20, 2006 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Show the love for Pedro!

Once the band moves over there will be enough room on the Feliz-Wagon for all

by noahthek on May 20, 2006 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

We've all just seen...

...how Armando's ERA is 0.00.

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

so.....

if Bonds goes yard in the 10th, who's gonna close it out?

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

Re: so.....

Mando gets the win

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Worst 0.00 ERA ever.

Saving countless runs with my defense

by lyricalkiller on May 20, 2006 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

Please describe

I have no picures.

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by Josh from Hollywood on May 20, 2006 4:07 PM PDT reply actions

looping liner to Feliz

caught it and beat Crosby back to the bag for the DP

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: looping liner to Feliz

Thanks. I pictured it as a bullet.

"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 May 20, 2006 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Here's the inning

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Here's the inning

Haha, brilliant! And in just 15 minutes.

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by lyricalkiller on May 20, 2006 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Here's the inning

That is awesome. I feel like I'm there.

"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 May 20, 2006 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Awesome.

If I ever get a tattoo....

by Grant Brisbee on May 20, 2006 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions

that is inning is a shame.

but somehow i think it would've been worse with benitez starting it.

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 4:07 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

well... at least Schmidt doesn't get pinned with a loss.

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 4:08 PM PDT reply actions

It's all FOX's fault.

They sent Kruk down to the field, thus ruining the good mojo.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:08 PM PDT reply actions

Giants Website

The Giants website still says that we won
"Mike Matheny's solo shot secured the win."

by Snof on May 20, 2006 4:08 PM PDT reply actions

dreamy!

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

leadoff walks score 10,000% of the time

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Vizquel is going to get so many runs this inning!

by Snof on May 20, 2006 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Those are good odds.

If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell

by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

If only we had a bullpen

remember last night when the A's starter had pitched 8 strong innings, and had a one run lead entering the ninth? They took him out and put in the closer who promptly got a 1-2-3 ninth to end it. Today our starter goes 8 strong, has a one run lead entering the ninth and we run him out there even though he's thrown about 673 pitches, because we trust absolutely nobody in the bullpen. If we knew how to draft (or how to avoid trading 3 very good pitchers for a worthless catcher) we wouldn't have this problem.

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

No whammies no whammies no whammies

...

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by lyricalkiller on May 20, 2006 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Kuiper: "Clearly, no one's harder on Pedro Feliz than Pedro himself."

I guess that settles the question of whether Kuip reads McC

by sularz on May 20, 2006 4:11 PM PDT reply actions

petey!

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 4:11 PM PDT reply actions

Feliz for presidente

By the way, this is the slowest pitcher ever.

If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell

by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 4:11 PM PDT reply actions

FELIZ YOU IDIOT!

DAMN HUSTLING

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:11 PM PDT reply actions

Re: FELIZ YOU IDIOT!

I know, I know, its good for the team

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Come on boys!

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 4:11 PM PDT reply actions

hell yes!

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 4:12 PM PDT reply actions

hm, walk?

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 4:12 PM PDT reply actions

Re: hm, walk?

guess this means Barry will have to wait for tomorrow, when I'm at the game, for 715.

Shame.

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by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Not necessarily

He'll prolly come up again in the 12th.

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Last IBB, they almost gave up a passed ball

See if they can get this right.

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 4:13 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

BOOOOOOOOOO

by sanfranfan on May 20, 2006 4:13 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

this is where I wish we had Alou. come on Ray!

by sanfranfan on May 20, 2006 4:13 PM PDT reply actions

Bonds will end up with more IBB than homers

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:14 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Bonds will end up with more IBB than homers

What's new?

Saving countless runs with my defense

by lyricalkiller on May 20, 2006 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions

RAY RAY RAY

RAY RAY RAY RAY RAY RAY

c'mon baby you can do it

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 4:14 PM PDT reply actions

we need 9 runs

to pull this out.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 4:14 PM PDT reply actions

Is Jerry Rice

gonna be on that Dance show?

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:15 PM PDT reply actions

Oh crap

I just realized there is a whole half inning of bullpen left.

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by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 4:15 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Oh crap

It'll be fine as long as we score 8 or 9 runs in the top of the inning.

by Snof on May 20, 2006 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions

bases loaded nobody out

I'm not gonna say it, but something HAS to happen in this inning

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 4:15 PM PDT reply actions

you know what would be awesome?

it would be so cool if i could spend, say 80 bucks, to NOT be able to watch this exciting game online. yeah, that would be sweet.

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on May 20, 2006 4:16 PM PDT reply actions

Re: you know what would be awesome?

word

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Steve Karsay is still alive??

by sanfranfan on May 20, 2006 4:16 PM PDT reply actions

YEAH!!!

Station to station ball, baby!

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:16 PM PDT reply actions

Sugar Ray Bull Durham

I LOVE YOU!

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 4:16 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

It'd be cool if Finley hit a grand salami here.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:17 PM PDT reply actions

YES

RAY, thank you

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 4:17 PM PDT reply actions

mmmmmm....

....salami...

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:17 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Can we get 8 more insurance runs?

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:18 PM PDT reply actions

Atta babe

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 4:18 PM PDT reply actions

finley!

C'mon, Barry, you had to tag up there.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 4:19 PM PDT reply actions

No

He had to go halfway in case it dropped, so he couldn't tag.

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: No

Yeah, that sounds right.

2 runs from the bases loaded and no one out. Could be worse, but lord knows we need MORE.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions

That would require 8 more outs.

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by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 4:19 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

why not pinch run when he first got on, Felipe?? then we would have a man on third less than 2 outs

by sanfranfan on May 20, 2006 4:20 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

that would require good managerial skills, and I hate to break it to you, but...

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

what, how did Vizcaino get in?

by sanfranfan on May 20, 2006 4:20 PM PDT reply actions

Defensive replacement at first

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Un-fucking-believable

yeah, good call. 1 run lead, starter has already thrown 113 pitches and your bullpen sucks.

Yeah, sub in the shitty hitting IF for one of your only power threats. Since 1B defense is so important.

Asshole.

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey, don't blame me!

Felipe's the one making the calls!

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Subbed in for Sweeney.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

he's our late inning defensive replacement at 1b.

JT, where are you?

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions

i should be batting instead.

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 4:21 PM PDT reply actions

let's not blow it: take 2

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

Re: let's not blow it: take 2

Don't worry; Kline's up in the bullpen.

by groug on May 20, 2006 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

It looks like Benitez and Matheny are playing catch. And I don't mean in a good way.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

does Armando throw a sinker?

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:24 PM PDT reply actions

Re: does Armando throw a sinker?

Don't think so, but he is rumored to throw a splitter, which can also get a groundball.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Not that I know of

but he does throw several stinkers. *rimshot*

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

The question isn't why Benitez sucks so much

it's "how did he have such a good year with Florida?"

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 4:24 PM PDT reply actions

Re: The question isn't why Benitez sucks so much

"How was he good every single year of his whole freaking major league career before joining the Giants?" http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/benitar01.shtml

by antinous on May 20, 2006 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Kline is up in the pen

Finally, a rationale for leaving Benitez in the game...

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:26 PM PDT reply actions

what we should do is

Figure out which pitchers the A's are after, then outbid them.

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by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 4:26 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah

Jeremy Bonderman, Scott Kazmir and Matt Cain suck. Octavio Dotel rules.

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Yeah

Don't forget Loaiza. And they outbid us for him. Thank God.

"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 May 20, 2006 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Every strike has been a gift

he has absolutely no control

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions

makeup call

on strike 2

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:28 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Bad things happen when it's just Lewin in the broadcast booth.

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:28 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

yeah, like my ears start hurting

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions

come...

on you incompetent tub of goo

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on May 20, 2006 4:28 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

You see, Benitez just looks like he's posing after the strikeout, but he's not. The truth is that he's momentarily stunned by the K, and can't move.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 4:29 PM PDT reply actions

inner monologue

"I threw 3 strikes to 1 batter. What the hell did I do?" (but in spanish)

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on May 20, 2006 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions

1 more

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on May 20, 2006 4:29 PM PDT reply actions

those who get to watch...

how bad does benitez look?

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on May 20, 2006 4:31 PM PDT reply actions

Re: those who get to watch...

he's wild. he just threw one to 2nd base.

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: those who get to watch...

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Errrrr...

Like this

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions

PULL HIM

for the love of everything

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on May 20, 2006 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

nightmare scenario

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

we just don't have a lot of options in the bullpen

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Can we get Niekro warmed up?

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

no, vizcaino needs a fair shot first.

by Bred on Albany Hill on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Joe or Phil?

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Kline down, Worrell up

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions

He'll get out of it

he only allows other pitcher's runners to score

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Oh sweet goodness, thank you.

If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell

by StopBeingSoKate on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

Yes!

Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.

by giantscatcher on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

YEAH, WE MIRACULOUSLY WIN!!!

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

And Benitez improves his record to 3-0. Yeah, he definitely deserves the win more than Schmidt.

by Jesse @ McCovey Chronicles on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

We won like... 10 seconds ago, where's Charlie?

by Snof on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

get that...

boy dancin'

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by kenshin1 on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Benitez effortlessly nails down another save. Oh wait...

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

vulture

But I'll take it.

by non sequitur on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

FOR THOSE NOT WATCHING

Chavez liner to the warning track in right-center

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

lol...

I am glad Fox decided to block out the game nationwide in altruistic attempt to save my spiraling blood pressure

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by kenshin1 on May 20, 2006 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

All's well that ends well

by Salemicus on May 20, 2006 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

Fuck yeah

Armando owes Schmidt dinner tonight.

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Fuck yeah

and a couple of high class call girls

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

thanks for the memories mlb.tv

how did it end?

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on May 20, 2006 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

Chavez hit a bases clearing double

luckily, Winn caught it.

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

interview with Bonds

cameraman is a midget, apparently

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 20, 2006 4:35 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

Armando Benitez 8.1 innings, 3-0, 0.00 ERA.
hahahhahahahahha Giants win!!!

by sanfranfan on May 20, 2006 4:35 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

I think that's what they mean by, "There are lies, damn lies, and statistics."

"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 May 20, 2006 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions

perhaps...

we can trade him for a middle reliever

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by kenshin1 on May 20, 2006 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 5/20

by SerpentX on May 20, 2006 4:37 PM PDT reply actions

I thought....

one dancing charlie was enough... Please direct all hate mail to Goofus if you disagree.

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by kenshin1 on May 20, 2006 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Works for me

but if it makes everyone feel better, I'll send Goofus hate mail anyway.

Vizcaino? 1st base? WTF?

by The Balls of Summer on May 20, 2006 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions

It certainly

makes me feel better ;-)

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by kenshin1 on May 20, 2006 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: I thought....

You mean in addition to the ones I already send?

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by Natto on May 20, 2006 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: I thought....

This is an apropos time to point out that the dancing guy is just Peanuts Goon #4, and not the actual Charlie Brown.

Carry on.

by Grant Brisbee on May 20, 2006 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions

hmmm...

Schulz didn't exactly show a great deal of range with his facial features, did he?

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by kenshin1 on May 20, 2006 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: I thought....

Yeah, I was searching the net far and wide to see if that charactar had a name, since it was bugging me that people were calling him "Charlie". "Dancing Goon #4" works.

Is there any way to get a gif of all the kids dancing?

In medical school, proctologists finish at the bottom of their class.

by Goofus on May 20, 2006 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions

by WalrusMan on May 20, 2006 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

aisha bonds.

by jfiddy on May 20, 2006 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: aisha bonds.

That little girl is adorable. Did you guys see her announcing players with Darrn Baker the other day? Hard to believe she came from Barry's surly loins.

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by Goofus on May 20, 2006 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions