Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

You forgot to offer the option of 'like them' like them in the poll...

"It's not an offensive move, but it might be." - Felipe Alou

by EliminateMe on Jun 23, 2006 2:42 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I take objection to the "mild loathing" link to the D-back's - they're up there with the Braves in NL franchises I loathe (leaving out Lasorda's spawn, which is 7th circle level).

by Aadik on Jun 23, 2006 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll take the mild loathing...

Just because I can make fun of others who like them.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 2:53 PM PDT reply actions

I agree with Grant. I work with a lot of A's fans who give me shit. But it doesn't faze me. Who cares about their team? The Dodgers are worth my time and if there was one Dodger fan in this office, I'd poop on his keyboard. A's fans? Whatever. It's just another three game series we need to win.

"It's like you're unraveling a big cable-knit sweater that someone keeps knitting and knitting and knitting and knitting..." -Pee Wee Herman

by WithTechron on Jun 23, 2006 2:57 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

The A's have fans?

by Fog City Blues on Jun 23, 2006 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions

I would also say that...

A's fans have an inferiority complex, like Phili fans.

"It's like you're unraveling a big cable-knit sweater that someone keeps knitting and knitting and knitting and knitting..." -Pee Wee Herman

by WithTechron on Jun 23, 2006 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: I would also say that...

I've heard that your name was considered "top-tier", even before there was such a thing.

I'm a chocoholic...'cept it's for booze.

by biff pocoroba on Jun 23, 2006 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions

After reading FSN...

"Hopefully one that sees the Giants outscore the A's 34 to 2, but a good series nonetheless."

If you wish that the three scores will be as follows...

Giants 34 A's 0
Giants 0 A's 1
Giants 0 A's 1

It's just how it happens.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 2:58 PM PDT reply actions

Re: After reading FSN...

I'm almost positive I would take two 1-0 losses to get one 34-0 game. That would be the greatest game evar.

by Grant Brisbee on Jun 23, 2006 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: After reading FSN...

I think the three games will end like this:

0-0
0-0
0-0

Each game will be decided by penalty kicks. Either that, or a Cream of Wheat eating contest between Feeleep and Macha. If the games were held in Oakland, it would be a Milk of Magnesia drinking contest.

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions

The A's

Besides being geographically close and attendng some A's games when I was a kid, its hard not to like the A's. They've got young, likable players and they're underdogs every year even though they've consistently contended.

It helps that most of the A's fans I'm friends with don't hate the Giants. Once someone starts talking smack it gets the old competitive juices going. This is why I hate the Raiders, because of Raiders fans. I want them to feel miserable.

by hammystyle on Jun 23, 2006 3:00 PM PDT reply actions

Athleticos

I like 'em. I have my reasons. The big ones: being a baseball junkie and having easy access to the team; I write A's content for a website (or I did before we had database problems and it shut us down temporarily); and yes, being female and liking boys as I do, it's nice to go to a game and watch the many good-looking men on their roster. Don't hate.

I support both teams but when it comes to the Bay Bridge series, I'm more for the Giants. I've been a Giants fan since I was in utero, I've only followed the A's seriously for about six years. Do the math.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 23, 2006 3:10 PM PDT reply actions

The placenta

didn't interfere with your reception? Lucky you

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: The placenta

Daddy didn't raise no fools.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 23, 2006 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: The placenta

Only if you're an A's fan.

Giants radio station: 50000 watt blowtorch. No placenta can withstand that.

A's radio station: Awesome reception, if you're in Saskatchewan. Otherwise, fuhgeddabouddit.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Athleticos

I'll take you on on this topic! Overall, the Giants are better looking than the A's, so sayeth the party of the second part.

(Just to give Grant hives, shall we also talk about shoes and Nora Roberts in this thread?)

by tk on Jun 23, 2006 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Athleticos

I hate Nora Roberts but I can talk your ear off about shoes.

And bitch please you're messing with the wrong one on the hotness debate between the teams.

...and all at once her credibility slipped away.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 23, 2006 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I used to not care about the A's either way until a few years ago. Then I began to realize that every A's fan I met hated the Giants for no other reason other than Barry and the new stadium. So using elementary logic I say, if you hate us for no reason, then I will hate you for no reason. Now I hate them for other reasons, their fans getting on Barry for juicing when Giambi, Mcgwire, and Canseco are proven juicers, the foghorn at the coliseum, and the stupid billboard that says "No splash hits, just 4 World Championships" or something like that. And I am jealous of their farm system.

by sfgreg on Jun 23, 2006 3:11 PM PDT reply actions

I don't know if it's for no reason, but...

That's why I hate the A's -- because their fans hate us. I think it's just jealousy, but either way, it's been going on since I was a kid. Everytime the A's achieve any kind of success, the first thing they do is try to rub it in the Giants faces. In 1988, when the A's got off to a great start, I saw a sign at the colliseum which read something like, "A's in 1st -- Humm on this, baby!" In 2000, they had that billboard: "While they built a park, we built a team" (nevermind the Giants ended up with the best record in baseball that year). Now this "No splash hits, just 4 World Championships" billboard. Can you say "inferiority complex"?

"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 Jun 23, 2006 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Inferiority Complex.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions

No Splash Hits, 4 World Championships

Not just a billboard - T-shirts too.

by Fog City Blues on Jun 23, 2006 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: No Splash Hits, 4 World Championships

I can't bring myself to care enough about them to even hate them for that. It's really just kinda sad, like that little brother who breaks into your car and plants drugs in your glove box because he wants your attention.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

You need a reason to hate?!? That's news to me!

After a game against the A's last year I heard what is possibly the best retort to any A's fan. It went a little something like this...

Drunken A's Fan-----We beat you !!(gurgle) We beat you !!(burp) Barry sucks, and we beat you !!(gasp)

Giants Fan #1-----Ya, you beat us...congratulations. At least our team doesn't have to wear white cleats!

Group of nearby Giants fans overhearing this retort-----Spontaneous, hysterical, giggly, school-girl snickering.

DFA Alou the Elder !

by PacBellBoozer on Jun 23, 2006 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

A's fans are like flies to the Stallion that is Giants fans, annoying and only worth a mild swat with the tail.

On to more important issues. I can't stand those half and half hats. Sign of a front running fence walker. They remind me of the Simpsons episode where they go to the track and Marge asks if she can bet on all the horses having a good time. Gimme a break. Wuss bets.

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

by MeSoKrabby on Jun 23, 2006 3:51 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I feel about the A's the way I feel about the East Bay (and, I think, some famous writer): There's no 'there' there. SF-centric all the way. The A's, Royals, Blue Jays, Berkeley, Pleasanton, Omaha Neb., New Jersey, it's all the same. They're not The City.

by tk on Jun 23, 2006 4:02 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

While I agree that I hate A's fans because they hate the Giants, I have a hard time hating a team that has almost no impact on the Giant's season. It would be like hating a dude because he has a basket of KFC and you don't... and also you hate KFC... and also your drunk.

I can't respect a team that wears teal and purple pinstripe jerseys.

by camwoody on Jun 23, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

You can hate anybody when your drunk...especially if they KFC and you don't. Anynody got any KFC?

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by MeSoKrabby on Jun 23, 2006 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I just hate everybody and I hate KFC. When I drink I like everyone.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 23, 2006 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Extra Crispy!!!!!!

I can't respect a team that wears teal and purple pinstripe jerseys.

by camwoody on Jun 23, 2006 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

In my experience in the (high school) world, A's fans exist purely to taunt Giants fans.

Most of them will shout out the typical A's talking points "hey, how are the steriods treating you?", "how many world series rings do you have?", etc. They refuse to actually talk baseball, because very few of them actually KNOW any baseball. Many of their female fans (such as my friends) are fans because the A's are "hotter." (Okay, they are, but I'll be cursed if that's the reason I rooted for a team.)

Not to get political, but this is the equivalent of luke-warm republicans shouting "FLIP-FLOPPER!" then pointing and laughing whenever you try to debate them.

In other words, As fans are like republicans. Except not as rich.

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 Jun 23, 2006 4:31 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Oh yeah you can say that again. We should be pushing out crates of poptarts and top ramen with parachutes on them over their disgusting coliseum.

I can't respect a team that wears teal and purple pinstripe jerseys.

by camwoody on Jun 23, 2006 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I grew up a Giants fan and they were always number one, but since the A's were on all of the time and my little league team was the A's for 4 years in a row (mid to late 80's), I really liked them, too. I absolutely loved Dave Kingman, Ricky Henderson, Dwayne Murphy, Mike Davis, and Carney Lansford, Canseco, Dave Stewart, the Cobra. I was always a first baseman in little league, how could I not like McGwire.

In 1989, all of that changed. During the Bay-Bridge series, I was very upset at the way the A's clobbered the Giants and how they caused a huge earthquake. By the time 1990 rolled around, I could care less that the Reds (jeez!) whupped up on them to win the Series. Right now, I could care less, unless one of them is on my fantasy team.

Right now I would love for them to move away (to Portland, or Vegas or somehwere out of state), so that the Giants could have the entire region to themselves.

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

The A's have consistantly better commercials. I'll give them that.

by moonman on Jun 23, 2006 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed.

Recently the Giants have been trying to make commercials kind of like the those of the A's, but Giants players are just so....

Well, we don't pay them the big bucks for acting.

Now that I think about it, why do we pay them "the big bucks?"

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 Jun 23, 2006 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions

My favorite debate point...

when arguing with A's fans is asking why there are people at their games waving Raiders flags?

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

by MeSoKrabby on Jun 23, 2006 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

Nice FSN Column

I especially liked "Athletic supporters" and the "tuantaun blubber" reference.

And finally, first paragraph, last sentence: was "thate" really clever or a spelling error?

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 4:45 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Nice FSN Column

Spelling error.

I think this is the fifth or so tauntaun reference, but I'll keep 'em coming as long as I'm stuck for ideas to describe cold.

by Grant Brisbee on Jun 23, 2006 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Tauntaun

For those clueless folks like me
http://www.starwars.com/databank/creature/tauntaun/

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 5:08 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Tauntaun

Wow, and I thought they were mammals, but are apparently some type of snow lizard.

"The animals came in useful as the Rebel technicians had difficulty adapting their repulsorlift speeders to the subzero temperatures."

If I had a nickel...

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

by MeSoKrabby on Jun 23, 2006 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions

No way...

I'd never thought I'd see the day someone on this site didn't know what a Star Wars reference is.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: No way...

They're letting just ANYbody in these days.

"It's not an offensive move, but it might be." - Felipe Alou

by EliminateMe on Jun 23, 2006 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Tauntaun

My brother has all three of the series, but I didn't catch the reference.

I shall not be ashamed.

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 Jun 23, 2006 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Tauntaun

When I say the series, I don't mean the whole series.

I'm not that nerdy. Or lackthereof.

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 Jun 23, 2006 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I don't know about y'all, but I'm muy excited about the throwback game tonight. I came of age in the 80's so I have a weakness for fantastically bad fashion, hairdo's, and music. I'm excited for the loud orange, buttonless jerseys the Giants will be wearing, and the equally loud, buttonless yellow and/or green jerseys the A's will be wearing (both from the 1982 season). Based of pure florescence alone, this should be the best game ever!

"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 Jun 23, 2006 5:19 PM PDT reply actions

Tauntaun Insulation

Well this is what I'm confused about... apparently they were well equiped to handle the day time temps but the night time temps proved deadly. Perhaps Grant's point was when they died from the cold( e.g. night games ), you could then use their blubber for insulation.

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 5:25 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Tauntaun Insulation

I field this:

Luke's Tauntaun died of fatigue and in order not to freeze to death, Luke sliced the tauntaun open and made a himself a Tauntaun tent for the night.

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

by MeSoKrabby on Jun 23, 2006 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Tauntauns

DO you own or just rent those things, or are they pets?

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Pets?

Ooooooh...where can I get one?

by Omar Vizquel on Jun 23, 2006 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Tauntaun Insulation

Not to be nerdy but actually Han went searching for Luke, found him but it was too dark and cold to bring him back, so his tauntaun collapsed and died, then Han sliced open the tauntaun to keep him and Lou warm until they could be rescued.

(sorry, no pocket protector in my shirt or slide ruler or Bomar Brain hanging from my belt when in H.S. like the real nerds at my school - I detested geek chic - but I did spend all my lunches in the library and once caused a girl to run away and scream, "do you think girls have cooties?" when I didn't realize that she was THAT interested in me. Ironically, I was interested in her and was enjoying the attention but couldn't get to her in time before she had already picked up another boy. I'm still amazed I'm married and have two kids :^).

Lowry and Cain, then wish for more of the same

by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Jun 25, 2006 3:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Tauntaun Insulation

Ooops, make that Luke, not Lou...

Lowry and Cain, then wish for more of the same

by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Jun 25, 2006 3:41 AM PDT up reply actions

dude....

stop thinking about baseball, you have to get off your ass, go to blockbuster and rent the original Star Wars trilogy.

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions

and yes...

we're making fun of you for being less dorky than we.

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: and yes...

Hey, I came here for the baseball - I stayed for the Star Wars references.

by Aadik on Jun 23, 2006 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Tauntaun Insulation

I thought Candlestick smelled bad... on the outside!

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions

slightly off topic, but...

The Giants' first-round pick, Tim Lincecum from UW, won the Golden Spikes Award today.

We got a steal at no. 10!!!

http://www.udubdish.com

by zachls on Jun 23, 2006 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

Re: slightly off topic, but...

I wonder what Sabean's initial reaction was?

We're going to win the World Series. Eventually. Someday. I hope.

by Punch Rockgroin on Jun 23, 2006 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: slightly off topic, but...

Can anyone come up with any baseball references in Starwars movies?

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: slightly off topic, but...

I have it on good notice that Grand Moff Tarkin was a Dodgers fan...

by Aadik on Jun 23, 2006 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: slightly off topic, but...

I know I saw Astros, Giants, and strange looking two headed Twins.

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions

IT'S A TRAP!

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: slightly off topic, but...

You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. - Obi-Wan Kenobi

An obvious reference to Dodgers Stadium.

club ph34r - comics! rally hippo - crappier comics!

by Natto on Jun 23, 2006 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: slightly off topic, but...

Look at Darth Vader swing his lightsaber at Obi-wan in the first movie: looks just like a Dodger batter swinging at a Jason Schmidt fastball, they think they got him, but got nothing, swing and a miss. Befuddled look afterward.

Look at Luke in the third movie: he looks so old, clearly a reference to the Giants current roster.

DeathStar: obviously a fast ball from a Dodger's pitcher after Barry Bonds connects with it.

Evil Emperor: he and Lasorda are twins separated at birth.

Count Douku: he and Ned Colletti are twins separated at birth and Ned will probably meet the same fate, the poor bastard.

Yoda: he and Felipe are twins separated at birth. He may be old, but he's spry when he wants to and has a way with words and wisdom.

Lowry and Cain, then wish for more of the same

by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Jun 25, 2006 3:53 AM PDT up reply actions

Disgust, Fear

Sabean doesn't like the pressure that comes with good players.

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 Jun 23, 2006 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Because Peanuts strips don't need a reason

I was cleaning up my room today and found this clipping amongst the rubble. I don't think it's all that applicable to the Giants though. I mean, our right fielder isn't completely hopeless. As for how exceptionally cute he is, I don't think I'm the right person to be the judge of that.

club ph34r - comics! rally hippo - crappier comics!

by Natto on Jun 23, 2006 6:36 PM PDT reply actions

oh dear lord

I'M BLIND!

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:18 PM PDT reply actions

Bonds gives the young kid...

a high 5. What an asshole

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:19 PM PDT reply actions

Little does he know that the young kids

favorite player is Alou, so he Pees on his hands everyday.

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Bonds would be just as good in the outfield if he was sitting in a wheelchair

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by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 7:19 PM PDT reply actions

Good to see....

Schmidt keeping the ball down.

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:21 PM PDT reply actions

3 hard hit balls...

make Kenshin nervous

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:23 PM PDT reply actions

Free Mike Matheny

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:25 PM PDT reply actions

95 mph...

on that last one.

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:25 PM PDT reply actions

Bonds returns to clubhouse to

quickly wash his hands...

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 7:27 PM PDT reply actions

I love

The orange uniforms. Call me crazy, but I love those uniforms.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 7:30 PM PDT reply actions

Re: I love

I love old bad uniforms.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 23, 2006 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Blanton

looks like he ate Bartolo Colon

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:32 PM PDT reply actions

Anyone want to comment on the AB's?

or should we just let them slide slowly out of our short term memories?

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 7:33 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Anyone want to comment on the AB's?

At bats? I thought they were just practicing.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Anyone want to comment on the AB's?

What AB's?

by non sequitur on Jun 23, 2006 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions

VizII's checkswing strike three was pure SLOP

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions

I prefer...

to ignore the Giants half of the inning. I find it far less painful.

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Macha

What the hell is up his left nostril??

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 7:36 PM PDT reply actions

man...

schmidt has a slider tonight. where did it come from?

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:36 PM PDT reply actions

should I be nervous??

I feel nervous

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:40 PM PDT reply actions

Re: should I be nervous??

Nah, Jason has everything under control.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions

save..

for his, you know, control

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: save..

The jerseys are distracting him. He'll get it together soon.

by non sequitur on Jun 23, 2006 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

NO FAIR

it's against the rules to throw Pedro curve balls.

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

Re: NO FAIR

It's not fair to not turn a double play when he hits into a double play. It ruins his DP avg.

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by Running on Jun 23, 2006 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

"a milestone of epic proportions"

that was redundant AND repetative.

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by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 7:46 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

The Rally Tap fails again.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

what are you talking about?

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by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: what are you talking about?

Absolute power corrupts. Absolutely. Mark my words.

by non sequitur on Jun 23, 2006 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: what are you talking about?

That thing you posted, and then removed from sheer embarrassment.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

oh that...

I didn't remove it. The website just could not cope with its total awesomeness.

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: oh that...

I'm sorry, the correct answer was...

"Spontaneous combustion."

"Spontaneous...combustion."

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Durham has been a waste of space all season

I play baseball, You play playdoh; Kill your family, I'm Jose Vizcaino; Coast to Coast, New York to San Diego; Eat some dicks, I'm Jose Vizcaino

by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

Will you stop it with that thing.

Its a rally killer not starter.

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

it will...

eventually work, damnit

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: it will...

Yeah and I can perform brain transplants.

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

really???!???

you rock the casbah!!!

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: really???!???

Yep. I just performed one on my brother. Unfortunately now when he's hungry he eats the grass from the backyard.

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: it will...

That could be useful.

Who's brain can we transplant into Brian Sabean's head?

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 Jun 23, 2006 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: it will...

A dog's brain would be better than what he has now. Assuming he even has one.

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Man Felipe is sure taking advantage of

Kevin Frandsen.

I'm assuming Ray is starting again because he's killing the ball right now.

/sarcasm

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

Didn't see that coming

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

Schmidt...

has something like a .900 BABIP this game.

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 23, 2006 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

OMG...

...it's ZZ Top.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

Re: OMG...

can they play first?

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Schmidt's Inner Thoughts

--- Damn, I'm goin' have to pitch all 9 innings again if we are going to have a prayer of winin' this thing , friggin drouble plays, swingin at everything, cant hit jack, no runs, jeez ----

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

Schmidt

56 pitches thru 3

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

Swisher knows

that a Giants runner on first with less than 2 outs will result in a DP. so why dive for it.

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

Ray Fosse sucks

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:06 PM PDT reply actions

Nice

I like it. We're in the part of the order with plate discipline. The bottom of the order? Not so much.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 8:06 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Nice

bottom of the order starting in the 5 hole

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Nice

Unfortunately, yes.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Nice

Actually, this whole lineup has pretty good plate discipline, except Feliz.*

* Note that plate discipline doesn't translate into all of these guys being good.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Situations like these are why your best hitter is suppose to bat 3rd.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 8:08 PM PDT reply actions

Man...

Those Uni's are sharp.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 8:08 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

just...a bit high

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

This is another reason why it would be

nice to have Bonds batting 3

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

Re: This is another reason why it would be

not sure he's our best hitter either, but...

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

we have no 3

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

that pitch was never a strike

but Sweeney swung anyway

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Game over.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 8:11 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

that's enough for Schmidt

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions

New Bonds

Old Bonds doesn't take all the way on that 3-0.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 8:11 PM PDT reply actions

Re: New Bonds

ironically, the new Bonds is old

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Excellent

RBI for Barry!

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 8:11 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Excellent

only 414 to go to pass Hank Aaron

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Wow, what a crappy effort by Feliz.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 8:12 PM PDT reply actions

Fleas

didn't see that coming

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:12 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Fleas

Does he ever see it coming?

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I like how Feliz took a new approach and swung at the first pitch.

WIth the bases loaded.

After a 5 pitch walk.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 8:12 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

And yet, Feliz still doesn't qualify as "Infielder in the Current Lineup I'd Least Like to See on the Team"

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Bases loaded, one out....

We get one run.

On a walk.

Your 2006 San Francisco Giants.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Bases loaded, one out....

that's an improvement over scoring via the double play

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Never saw that coming, especially on the

first pitch

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

Twit

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Pedro's AB = "If it weren't for my horse, I wouldn't have spent that year in college."

by tobias on Jun 23, 2006 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

Great Plate discipline

shitbag

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 8:14 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

blink

Krukow and the Kazoos.

blink

I need a drink...

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

Blanton

58 Pitch count

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

kruk

Wow. Even if the Giants go on to lose 20-1, that spot made the night worth it.

by non sequitur on Jun 23, 2006 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

Krukow...

Can he play 1st base?

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Krukow...

With his career .193/.214/.244? Fits right in....

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

The way things are going, I consider that to be an outstanding inning. We scored a run. You can't say that every day.

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

Ray Fosse is making fun of Pedro

"he always looks fastball"

does that idiot ever learn? Isn't someone on the coaching staff supposed to give him some pointers or something?

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:16 PM PDT reply actions

High Pitch Count

Schmidt still had fewer pitches through 3 than Blanton did

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 8:16 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

That ALMOST made up for it...

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Feliz is really good at making outs, isn't he?

Sometimes that's a good thing, though.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Wow.. Feliz is good for something...

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

Aflac Trivia

Giants: Chili Davis
A's: Canseco

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Feliz possibly saves a run here. After squandering two or three last inning. Feliz Game Run Deficit (FGRD) still 1-2.

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 8:18 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

over the season his FGRD is aprox. -364

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

THanks ray, just one at bat too late. GOod effort though.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

RAY RAY!!

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

Atta babe

That's the Ray Durham we used to love.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Atta babe

We loved Durham at some point?

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Alfonzo!!

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

Lock Up Mike Matheny

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

Ebeneezer!!!

he's clutch

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

Atta babe

That's the Alfonzo we...actually, it's not, and we really really appreciate that.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

E. Alfonzo!

How we love you so much more.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

Durham

I was going to say " here comes meaningless double" but......I

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

Can we send Feliz an e-mail or leave him a

voice mail or something? Maybe he doesn't understand the object of the game completely. Perhaps even get him to have lunch with a neutral observer like Ray Fossee. Maybe a singing telegram "Don't swing, don't swing, don't swing at everything you see, a man must wait, for a srike, then swing, La,La,La,La..."

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Now THIS is the E. Alfonzo we paid for in 2003!

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

Krukow:

"This bunt needs to go down the 1st base line."

::Schmidt bunts it down the 3rd base line::

"Perfect bunt by Schmidt."

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Flippy should have Schimidt Pinch hit for fleas more often

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Seriously...

I think that if the Giants put on that old kazoo commercial I'd like it more than the ones they have now.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Seriously...

damn, I missed it.

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I hate that commercial where the guy calls the GIants "one of the most extraordinary, explosive teams in baseball." It reminds me we're not.

Liar.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 8:29 PM PDT reply actions

What do you mean not explosive?

Our joints explode every game!

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Winn

Has taken "be a Giant" thing way, way to serious.

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Hate to get too giddy, but two runs is a pretty big mountain for the A's to climb. Certainly would be for the Giants.

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

especailly against Schmidt

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Don't worry; timah & mondo are waiting in the wings.

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

Ewww.

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions

they dusted off Crazy Crab for the last

Stick night game. He had one of those big eyes was hanging out by a thread. it was funny.

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

Krazy Krab

The ads from the '80s are much much better than the crap they're doing now.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

Sweeney's turn

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

Sweeney, run you dork!!

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Is there any team in Basebal with more GIDP's then us?

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Yes, the A's

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Actually the A's have the most, then the Pirates, then the Giants

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

we've been slacking

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

80s night

Is the best thing ever, and I'm not even at the ballpark. The old ads with Mike Krukow playing the kazoo and Crazy Crab is definitely worth it.

Read SFDugout.com. It'll make you a better person.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 23, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I just got in and am catching up...

I CAN'T BELIEVE NO ONE CALLED MESOCRABBY ON THE ERROR!!!!

It was Han who made the tauntaun tent, not Luke!!! (Luke was semi-conscious.) I'm so disappointed in you all.

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

I think the Tauntaun would make a better Mascot

They could have Tauntaun give away nights, climaxing with the cutting open of your Tauntaun, then you could stuff your Giants jacket with the beast's blubber, and finally you'd sleep on the field in a tent made of your cut up Tauntaun just like Luke did, while watching StarWars movies.

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

Re: I think the Tauntaun would make a better

Actually, Luke was in the Tauntaun guts until Han could put the shelter together. Of course, it is only implied that the shelter would be heated or provide adequate warmth without the Tauntaun, but I like to assume the Tauntaun was only a temporary measure. I also like to capitalize Tauntaun.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

throw a strike

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Dear Jason,

Please throw strikes. Thanks,

Giant Fans Everywhere

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Han used Luke's light saber to cut up the tauntaun...which brings up good trivia. Only two non-Jedi/Sith used a light saber in the Star Wars series. One was Han. Who was the other?

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

General Grievous

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Grievous?

by non sequitur on Jun 23, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Princess Leia in a scene deleted to keep a PG rating.

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

That was the best answer...wrong, but the best answer.

Yes it was Grievous. 100 McCovey bucks to everyone who got it right.

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

30 minutes later and I just got this...

I've got to get out more... geez...

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: 30 minutes later and I just got this...

you're probably better off staying in

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Figure it wasn't in the original 3...

Don't remember it happening.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Probably a chick by accident or to cook something

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Is this it?

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Imagine that

a leadoff walk scored. that NEVER happens.

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

If anyone's TiVoing the game...

...please oh please put the Crazy Crab commercial on YouTube.

"Just another ahahahaha... laugher."

by capnk on Jun 23, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions

bunch of stooges out their on defense

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 8:53 PM PDT reply actions

Whew!

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I can still feel.......Must drink somemore

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Maybe there is still some magic left after all..

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I guess Fleas knows no matter what the count, that balls going to the shortstop on the bounce...

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

BTW: Isn't Swisher kinda a funny last name?

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

Re: BTW: Isn't Swisher kinda a funny last name?

His family made their fortune in cigars

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: BTW: Isn't Swisher kinda a funny last name?

Not during gay pride week.

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Actually Kotsey's funny too

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Now that I think about, Luke used his light saber before he was an offical "Jedi", so that answer should probably count.

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

Go Krab!

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

DOug Clark...who says our farm system has produced anything?

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Whoops, that was suppose to be hasn't. Alas, the sarcasm is lost.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

It's funnier the other way....or not

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

it's funny cuz its true

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Kline and Worrell up in the pen

well, at least we know neither of those 2 guys is coming in

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

please make tim worrell sit back down

I play baseball, You play playdoh; Kill your family, I'm Jose Vizcaino; Coast to Coast, New York to San Diego; Eat some dicks, I'm Jose Vizcaino

by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions

That last change-up...

Was nasty. Nice game Jason.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

nice

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

Schmitty goin to have to pitch the whole thingy

if he wanted a W.

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Currently watching LAA apply Lepage's PASTE to Luis Gonzalez' soon-to-be Team in the Rear View,and reading what YOU'RE watching...I guess tomorrow I can do the RIGHT thing and watch the game I'm reading...

Ladies and Gentlemen...The Ken Kendrick Karma Kameleon Karnival Klown Krusade welcomes you to Urine Sample Cup Night!

by victor frankenstein on Jun 23, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions

Schimidt

6 SO..... At least you won't be saddled with the loss.

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Oh God no......

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

OK, Alright, when do the Giants

come to the plate?

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

Kline in..

hold your breath everyone!

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

JOn Miller should know better. 6 pitches is a lot of patience for the Giants. He should ask Pedro Feliz how hard it is not to swing at the first pitch.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions

It was like an Orange flash

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

VizII

With all the bad choises on the bench; Why in hell would flippy pick the worst?

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions

So he can't use him later.

It's for his own good.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: VizII

He's the only guy who bats left on the bench. Yet another quality roster decision.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Kline has put his hand to his mouth and touched the ball without wiping off his hand multiple times within this at bat

I play baseball, You play playdoh; Kill your family, I'm Jose Vizcaino; Coast to Coast, New York to San Diego; Eat some dicks, I'm Jose Vizcaino

by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

He better rinse with Lavoris.

Ladies and Gentlemen...The Ken Kendrick Karma Kameleon Karnival Klown Krusade welcomes you to Urine Sample Cup Night!

by victor frankenstein on Jun 23, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Accardo! Now for some sanity.

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Phew...

Felipe coming to make a pitching change, going to the right hander......

Accardo ::sigh of relief::

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

I always like to bring in a right hander after a

left hander. Lets just hope he asks for a new ball cause the last guy licked that one.

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

So Accardo got him out so that means...

pull him, and put in Benitez.

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

woo...nice break finley

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I thought that thing would find a gap for sure with the giant killer at the plate.

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Huh huh.. he said Go-nad... huh... huh...

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I thought I imagined that

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Warming up the lefty to face the lefties Sweeney and Bonds, and Macha goes to the righty.

He must be asking Felipe for advice.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Macha singnaled to walk Bonds from the dugout is what the Gays announcers are saying. Why on earth would you walk the lead run when Bonds has been human this year?

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Even money for a GIDP?

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I guess setting up the easy Dp does make a certain amount of sense.

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Feliz v. sinker pitcher.

this court finds in favor of the sinker pitcher

I play baseball, You play playdoh; Kill your family, I'm Jose Vizcaino; Coast to Coast, New York to San Diego; Eat some dicks, I'm Jose Vizcaino

by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

OMG!

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

holy crap

by non sequitur on Jun 23, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

Bonds steals!

awesome!

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Anyone predict that?

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Did Barry really just steal 2nd?

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

WOOH!

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Oh jesus. Now intentionally walk Feliz

I play baseball, You play playdoh; Kill your family, I'm Jose Vizcaino; Coast to Coast, New York to San Diego; Eat some dicks, I'm Jose Vizcaino

by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

Bonds....

Wow that was....wow...

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

That's what I'm talking about!!!!

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

FELIZ AND BONDS

WINNING COMBO!

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Its the return of the 30 30 Bonds...

...make room on the 15 day DL

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I honestly could see that coming, you could see the way he was looking at the pitcher and into home plate.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Vintage Bonds

taking the game over with his legs after they deny him the bat!!!

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

That's old school Barry.

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

As recent as five years that would have been a certain stolen base. One out walk in a tie game bottom of the eighth...must of thought he had the element of suprise working for him there.

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Well...

1. Was the element of surprise but 2. I guess they were playing with a big hole in the middle of the diamond so it took them a while to get over to the bag.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Well...

Looked like mostly Johnson was handcuffed and took a while to get the ball in position to make a throw. Cover was there throw was late and wide.

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Sweet Holy Crap!

I really, really look forward to seeing that highlight. Also, I need MLB Extra Innings

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweet Holy Crap!

You'd be stuck w/ a's announcers...not that exciting of a play. He broke on first move from the pitcher, who took forever to throw over, Johnson handcuffed a bit and makes a bad throw to second. Routine.

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

How was his jump? Speed? That's insane...but GREAT!

Ladies and Gentlemen...The Ken Kendrick Karma Kameleon Karnival Klown Krusade welcomes you to Urine Sample Cup Night!

by victor frankenstein on Jun 23, 2006 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I think that SB is the most exciting thing Barry's done this year.... outside of 715....

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I was telling my girlfriend, "Watch this; Bonds is gona get picked off stealing 2nd, but make it anyway. Then Pedro will knock him in with a broken bat bloop single." And then it actually happened!

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Liar.
|
|
You don't have a girlfriend.

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Actually...she's hopefully only going to be my gf one more day. As a surprise, I'm doing a scoreboard marriage proposal at tomorrow's game.

Shhhh...it's a surprise

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Good luck...if she says no I'll buy you a beer.

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Everytime I go to a game I see one of those and now I have to see another one??

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

You gonna be there tomorrow?

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Yeah.

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Do you have a digi cam? I'm hoping someone can snap a pic of the scoreboard....middle of the 5th..Jennifer/Craig

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I can do that. Now lets just hope I remember.

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I'd very much appreciate it!!!

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

No problem. :)

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions

No more gf

So are you also doing a surprise wedding at the game tomorrow or after the proposal is she going to immediately dump you?

by Nick Schulte on Jun 23, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: No more gf

she'll be my fiance, not my gf

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

damn

forgot about the fiance!

I never really liked that word so I usually tend to ignore it. Not a very good rule to live by.

by Nick Schulte on Jun 23, 2006 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Feliz trying to immitate Bonds...not so good.

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions

Jeez...

Who's managing the A's...Felipe?

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:42 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Jeez...

wow. I thought we had the worst manager in baseball, but Macha is definitely making a contest out of it.

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Look out Jose Reyes

The senior center is jumping/

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

Bonds

Wow; Does he lead the team in steals now (1)?

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Bonds

Certainly has the best SB/CS ratio.

Wonder how Ellison and Winn---the supposed speed of the team---feel about Bonds stealing with two bad wheels and getting picked off to boot. Neither of them can buy a steal.

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

And when did the 2006 Giants turn into the 1986 Cardinals?

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

Oh darn...

Finley's steal took the bat out of the hands out of Durham.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Oh darn...

and your problem with that is....?

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Oh darn...

Alfonzo on deck

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Sauerbeck

It's like he jumped right out of the bushes for one batter

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

calero vs. notgardo

Nothing but sliders, Alfonzo. Look for it.

by non sequitur on Jun 23, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions

Finley

With 4, he must lead the team.

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Finley

Omar leads the team.

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Huh?

I always wonder why they wouldn't have the outgoing pitcher IBB the batter. Why have the guy you just brought in do it?

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 9:46 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Huh?

Never mind. MLB Gameday is behind. I get it.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Feliz somehow breaks his bat and and and,,,

Feliz get thrown out at 2nd
Camara shows Benetiz either holding his hamstring or scratching his butt in the bullpen.
One wonders if the CrazyCrab throws lefthanded or Righthand....

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 9:46 PM PDT reply actions

Oh boy....

::hides::

Mandos! The Hands of Fate.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:46 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Oh boy....

Good test: can Benitez hold a 1-run lead for the save?

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

And on a fashion note, Finley looks horrible with his socks pulled up.

What awful birdy-legs.

by Widget on Jun 23, 2006 9:48 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Imagine those without the steroids

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Bird legs rule.

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Nein!

by Widget on Jun 23, 2006 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Bet ya someone ends up on 3rd

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

Phew...

Got away with a pitch there Torgo.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:50 PM PDT reply actions

It begins......

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:50 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

fuckin judy

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:51 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

had to make it exciting, didn't ya?

I play baseball, You play playdoh; Kill your family, I'm Jose Vizcaino; Coast to Coast, New York to San Diego; Eat some dicks, I'm Jose Vizcaino

by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 9:51 PM PDT reply actions

Excruciating you mean.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Excruciating you mean.

Par for the course my friend...par for the course

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

he should be on second in the next two pitches

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:51 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I know the A's are pro OBP anti SB, but when a pitcher is willing to just give you second base wouldn't it be adviseable to just take the damn thing?

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

Why are you laughing?

THIS ISN'T FUNNY!!!!

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Why are you laughing?

he must know something we don't

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Why are you laughing?

who is laughing?

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Hey Running... you win.

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

McC Denizens

Do you like Mando?

[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] I want him to get hit by a truck
[ ] I want him to explode in fireball on the mound (literally... he does that figuratively all the time)

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

Re: McC Denizens

[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[X] I want him to get hit by a truck
[ ] I want him to explode in fireball on the mound (literally... he does that figuratively all the time)

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: McC Denizens

[ ] Yes
[X] No
[X] I want him to get hit by a truck
[X] I want him to explode in fireball on the mound (literally... he does that figuratively all the time)

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: McC Denizens

D

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: McC Denizens

[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] I want him to get hit by a truck
[X] I want him to explode in fireball on the mound (literally... he does that figuratively all the time)

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

What...

no, "That was my fault," chest tap?

by Widget on Jun 23, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

if the giants lose tonight, that guy's not getting laid.

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

Almost always someone ends up on 3rd when he pitch

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

F*ck Benitez!!

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 9:57 PM PDT reply actions

MOTHER FUCKER

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Surprise, a blown save.

Now, where's that excellent portrait of Mando?

by pme on Jun 23, 2006 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Goddamnit Blow-nitez.

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Gee...

and he's played on much better teams than this one.

by Widget on Jun 23, 2006 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

uuuuugh. can we have jon miller close out our games instead?

I play baseball, You play playdoh; Kill your family, I'm Jose Vizcaino; Coast to Coast, New York to San Diego; Eat some dicks, I'm Jose Vizcaino

by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Time to warm up CrazyCrab

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

And another save bites the DUST!

Accardo for closer 2006
The campaign is gaining steam, we just need 5,00 signatures for the powers that be to consider the option.

"San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina" - Ron Burgundy

by W8ingForATitle on Jun 23, 2006 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

the powers that be don't consider much beyond the status quo. not gonna happen

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

They might if we can get 5,00 signatures

by Nick Schulte on Jun 23, 2006 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

uuuuugh. can we have jon miller close out our games instead?

I play baseball, You play playdoh; Kill your family, I'm Jose Vizcaino; Coast to Coast, New York to San Diego; Eat some dicks, I'm Jose Vizcaino

by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

Great

Mando blows it, Accardo has already been used, Bonds is out. This doesn't bode well for the rest of the night.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

Don't blame Benitez

Hey, he's blown saves for better teams than this!

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

GODDAMMIT GREAT FUCKING TIME TO GO DOWN MLB.TV

I play baseball, You play playdoh; Kill your family, I'm Jose Vizcaino; Coast to Coast, New York to San Diego; Eat some dicks, I'm Jose Vizcaino

by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

I want him gone!

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 10:00 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I am laughing so hard the tears are coming first...

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 10:00 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Oh. My. God.

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 10:00 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

God Dammit Mando.

by pme on Jun 23, 2006 10:00 PM PDT reply actions

Schmitty's Inner Thoughts

--- I've got to pitch ALL 9 ---

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 10:01 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Kuiper is yelling that the A's have scored two in the 9th off Benitez...like that's an accomplisment.

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 10:01 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

holy shit what'd i miss?

oh, benitez blew it even more. figgures.

I play baseball, You play playdoh; Kill your family, I'm Jose Vizcaino; Coast to Coast, New York to San Diego; Eat some dicks, I'm Jose Vizcaino

by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Ok Felipe, if you can take the spoon out of your ear long enough to form a coherent thought that's not about fishing in your boat, you might want to consider trying a good pitcher to close out games.

by pme on Jun 23, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions

Nen, Beck

Rolling over in their graves

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Nen, Beck

Nen needs to learn to throw left-handed and make a comeback. It wouldn't be any worse.

by pme on Jun 23, 2006 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Accardo should have been left in there.

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 10:03 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

3 straight seasons without a decent closer. you'd figgure they'd do something about that

I play baseball, You play playdoh; Kill your family, I'm Jose Vizcaino; Coast to Coast, New York to San Diego; Eat some dicks, I'm Jose Vizcaino

by elduderino on Jun 23, 2006 10:03 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Does Mando have an incentive clause for each blown save? He sure pitches like he does.

by pme on Jun 23, 2006 10:03 PM PDT reply actions

Way to silence your critics,

asshole.

by Widget on Jun 23, 2006 10:03 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Ellison/Winn/Vizquel vs. Street

Advantage: A's

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 10:04 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Dear Mando,

Please take up arts and crafts. And donate that salary to the Salvation Army.

Giants Fans Everywhere.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 10:04 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

A's only have one hitter worth a shit, so Mando decides "Maybe if I keep groovin' fastballs down the middle, it'll confuse Swisher."

It's one thing to make a bad free agent pickup. It happens. It's another thing to keep playing him as if something will magically change.

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 10:04 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Benitez is now in my pantheon with Chris Brown, Alex Sanchez, Rueben Rivera, Edgardo Alfonzo and Ricky Ledee as the most useless Giants ever.

Two quote Green Day: Fuck 'em all

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 10:04 PM PDT reply actions

What did Chris Brown ever do?

I must've been too young--don't remember that much.

by colbs34 on Jun 23, 2006 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: What did Chris Brown ever do?

he was an all-star in 1986

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: What did Chris Brown ever do?

He wouldn't play through the slightest bit of pain, was a general cancer in the clubhouse, and basically quit on the team. Once they determined that he wasn't going to be a perennial .300 hitting All-Star third baseman, he was shipped out of town very quickly.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions

VizII

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions

He has struck......

Rush job, I'll make it better some other time.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 10:06 PM PDT reply actions

I remember reading where he says that the fans

"don't understand"

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 10:07 PM PDT reply actions

You should try to do his job.

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions

But, but,but.....

My ErA is 2.45....thats still good...right? I don't know why some people are mean to me.

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 10:07 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I'm sorry to say, Ellison isn't even 5th outfielder quality.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 10:08 PM PDT reply actions

spare the air

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 10:08 PM PDT reply actions

F'ing 1st pitch out

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 10:08 PM PDT reply actions

I'm back....

...and I came back specifically to say one thing...

...Armando Benitez is a danger to himself and his teammates. The FDA, EPA, DEA, and CIA should all make sure he never sees the top of a pitching mound again. At least, not for this team.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 10:08 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Ellison is supposed to be fast, but doesn't he ever do things like steal bases or beat out choppers?

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 10:08 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

YOu are confused. The speed is from the batters box back to the dugout. Helps speed up the game...

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 23, 2006 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Has Randy Winn had a hit this month?

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 10:10 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Surprisingly yeah. That even includes 2 homers.

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Winn is having a better month than Vizquel

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/danieljgrant/armando.jpg[/IMG]

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 10:11 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

use the "<a href" link not the [IMG] one.

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

by giantscatcher on Jun 23, 2006 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

If Vizquel and Sweeney get on (million-to-one shot), then Bonds gets up again. Oh..wait...never mind.

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 10:12 PM PDT reply actions

this is what closers are supposed to do

1-2-3

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 10:12 PM PDT reply actions

Re: this is what closers are supposed to do

That's what all closers do...when facing the Giants.

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Barry Bonds is simply a figment of Chuck Norris' imagination.

by danieljgrant on Jun 23, 2006 10:12 PM PDT reply actions

Those Were the Days my Friend

Why did they ever end?

by GiantJim on Jun 23, 2006 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions

SCREW YOU ARMANDO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I take it back, I do blame F.P. Santangelo and Greg Papa.

by WalrusMan on Jun 23, 2006 10:12 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

It's official. Benitez is the loser.

by Skaldheim on Jun 23, 2006 10:13 PM PDT reply actions

FFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 23, 2006 10:13 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Believe it or not, that was Benitez' first loss of the year. He has been extremely effective at pinning losses on others. Couldn't slip the net this time.

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 10:14 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Told ya. Win 2, Lose 3. Those are the laws.

Anyone remember Bonds putting the fear of God in Matt Herges after he blew a save in Atlanta? That needs to happen again.

We're going to win the World Series. Eventually. Someday. I hope.

by Punch Rockgroin on Jun 23, 2006 10:15 PM PDT reply actions

Quote:

"I'll bet (if) you send me to another team, I'd be better. Other teams know what I can do."

Oh, they know what you can do all right.

And that's why we're stuck with you.

by Widget on Jun 23, 2006 10:15 PM PDT reply actions

This game was a travesty

Let's hope that there is a silver lining. They need to decide once and for all that Accardo is taking Mando's closer job.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 10:15 PM PDT reply actions

Re: This game was a travesty

Agreed

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: This game was a travesty

Actually, I don't mind Mando as much in the 3 inning save, as long as Accardo is in for the close ones.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Who Has Caused The Most losses?

Mando
Fleas
VizzII
Flippy

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 10:16 PM PDT reply actions

That's easy: Pedro

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Who Has Caused The Most losses?

Matheny and Timmah.

Matheny: .231/.276/.338 in 160 AB. Truly futile. Worse than Neifi.

Timmah: 18 2/3 IP, 8 HRA, 26 hits.

Maybe Felipe, for using them.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

fuck Benitez!!! he is by far the worst pitcher on the team, and no im not just saying this becuase he lost the game yet again. Why cant Felipe see that he has nothing left. Why didnt they just leave jeremy accardo in. i honestly believe that i would be a better gm than Sabean and a better manager than Alou. i cant stand watching this pathetic excuse for a team play. yet i still must always keep the faith. everyone join the fuck benitez bandwagon!!!!

"Do you know what F.P. stands for?" "Fuckin Pimp"

by sfgiants114 on Jun 23, 2006 10:18 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I don't like him either, but would you pick Mando or Timmah? Timmah makes Mando look like Mariano Rivera.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I don't know you and it dosen't sound like your very qualified, but given the choices....your by far the better pick.

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

When do we get to see Lincecum? And where the hell is Brian Wilson?

We're going to win the World Series. Eventually. Someday. I hope.

by Punch Rockgroin on Jun 23, 2006 10:18 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Brian Wilson really should be here tomorrow.

And Lincecum? Seriously? Let him at least get some time in the minors. There is no way he is going to be ready to step in against MLB hitters right out of college.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 23, 2006 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Seriously? Of course not.

I really wish someone in management would look at a stat sheet once in a while, just to see how lucky Benitez has been so far. I know nobody in this organization believes in numbers, but I beg them, look deeper. You don't have to go hiring Paul DePodesta, just make moves that make sense. Stats help.

Going to game on Sunday, I kinda want Benitez to come in, just so I can viciously boo him. But I don't, at the same time, wanna risk losing the game.

$90 million for a .500 ballclub. Thanks Brian Sabean!

by Punch Rockgroin on Jun 23, 2006 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

The rest of the team needs to do to Benitez what the platoon did to the retard in "Full Metal Jacket".

Ironically clever comment.

by Goofus on Jun 23, 2006 10:20 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

hahah sounds good to me, ill grab the soap.....armando Blownetiz

"Do you know what F.P. stands for?" "Fuckin Pimp"

by sfgiants114 on Jun 23, 2006 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Two birds with one stone

Because then when Benitez flips out and goes crazy, he'll take Felipe with him.

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions

Up Note !!!

Nice Steal Barry !!!

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 23, 2006 10:21 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Schmidt, Kline, Accardo work 8 innings and give up 2 runs and 6 hits to one of the worst hitting teams in baseball. Blownitez gives up 2 runs and 3 hits (plus a walk) in just one winning. Hardly seems possible.

All the while, Thighler Walker has 10 saves in 12 opps (83%) for Tampon Bay. Blownitez is now 6 saves in 10 chances (60%).

Here's some more:

Street (OAK) 18/22
Putz (SEA) 12/13
Isringhausen (STL) 24/28
Cordero (WASH) 13/15
Nathan (MN) 11/12
Valverde (AZ) 14/17 (with a 6.59 ERA no less)
Fuentes (COL) 14/17

And on...and on...and on...and on...

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 10:32 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

The Nathan number really hurts.

Lindsey Nelson sucks! - anonymous drunk Giants fan

by John Tamargo on Jun 23, 2006 10:38 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I think what it shows is that you don't need to go out and pay 400 bazillion $$ to sign a "name" closer.

Look at some of those names on the list (Putz, Fuentes, etc). These guys are young and inexperienced, but they are getting the job done and are costing nothing.

Looking around the league, there seems to be a lot of guys doing pretty well pct-wise as closers who were not considered "elite" or were even well-known. Look at Papelbon in Boston or Street in Oakland. Young homegrown guys thrust into closer roles and doing great.

Maybe not all these guys turn into Riveras. Maybe the flame out after 2-3 years. So then you put someone else in there.

Giants obviously got taken in the Mando deal, injury or no injury. Simply a very bad decision.

Sabean seems to think that, unless a guy has already proven himself, he's not worth taking a risk on. One look around the league says that isn't true. Sabean's philosophy is a perfect recipe for overpaying and underdelivering.

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions

The real culprit

The new Medicare prescription program.

All these guys can't get their meds and they are clearly suffering.

Lindsey Nelson sucks! - anonymous drunk Giants fan

by John Tamargo on Jun 23, 2006 10:39 PM PDT reply actions

4 Blown Saves

I can't believe it's only 4.

Hey...wait a second...Are you throwing at my head?

by Ghost11 on Jun 23, 2006 10:42 PM PDT reply actions

Re: 4 Blown Saves

I went on Tuesday night when he put down the Angels 1-2-3 in the 9th.

I was honestly stunned, especially after seeing Worrell work out of the jam in the 8th.

I was completely prepared for the gag reflex.

Lindsey Nelson sucks! - anonymous drunk Giants fan

by John Tamargo on Jun 23, 2006 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions

your semiweekly Tomko Update

Wait for it ...

...

All together now.

...

Strained.
Oblique.

by tk on Jun 23, 2006 11:11 PM PDT reply actions

Re: your semiweekly Tomko Update

It's sad when the only good news is that we let a guy go who sucks and he has kept sucking for another team who also happens to be our archrival.

I suppose if you can't find joy and happiness, there's alway schadenfrade to keep you warm.

by leewhee on Jun 23, 2006 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

Just got back from the game. A few thoughts:

a) We need to fire Felipe. We could have Vizquel manage instead.
b) Bonds stealing a base: Hilarious.
c) Felipe needs to be fired.
d) Benitez is not a closer
e) Felipe needs to be fired.
f) Felipe needs to be fired.
g) Felipe needs to be fired.
h) Felipe needs to be fired.

I'm sure there was something else...

...I think it was something about flames and our manager, oh well, I can't remember.

by Snof on Jun 23, 2006 11:44 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I hated him so... much... it... it... the... it... the... fe... flames... flames... on the side of my face... heaving... breathless... heaving breaths...

Bet no one gets the reference.

Felipe wouldn't be that bad if he didn't do anything. The players should slip him some Tylenol PM and let him sleep through the games.

$90 million for a .500 ballclub. Thanks Brian Sabean!

by Punch Rockgroin on Jun 24, 2006 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

I know I recognize that reference from somewhere. I just don't have a Clue where.

by Snof on Jun 24, 2006 2:45 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

That was the best game ever! Even though we lost, I saw Krazy Krab and the 80's Krab commercial. My campaign continues, either have Krazy Krab be our new closer or have Mando be the new Krazy Krab and pass out batteries before he comes out.

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

by MeSoKrabby on Jun 24, 2006 8:01 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/23

After all the crap he's been spewing, Armando deserved that game. Giants ans did not deserve that game, but it gives me a little consolation in the loss knowing that the All-Great Benitez is force feeding himself his own words (though I doubt he realizes it, at least management and the league are slowly catching on).

Coming to you by proxy

by howtheyscored on Jun 24, 2006 10:24 AM PDT reply actions

I think some...

people in this thread owe Ray an apology. He was so reviled in this thread that (to steal a line from Goofus) he must have kicked the wives and slept with the dogs of the commentators ;-)

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 24, 2006 5:27 PM PDT reply actions