Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

You know, ever since last year, when the Giants won the World Series, my respect for Armando Benitez has skyrocketed. I mean, do you all realize how hard his job is?

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 24, 2006 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Warning: fellatio-related joke

I met Armando Benitez and said that I was a Save. Out of habit, he blew me.

Thank you! Thank you all! Good night, everyone! You've been terrific.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more/ Or close the wall up with our Giants dead.

by Mayor of 311 on Jun 24, 2006 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Golf clap for you, Grant... and please send me a check to pay for replacing the laptop I just snarfed coffee all over.

by open7days on Jun 24, 2006 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Farker?

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 24, 2006 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Once again, Krazy Krab, please come back.

"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 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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"I'll see you tomorrow" (Armando Benetiz after last nights stellar two-hand choke job)

Has there been a more viable target for a fruit and vegetable artillery barrage. Can you say $27 million Cabbage?

One could always hope for Boston's closer to go tits up before the deadline.

He blames Tomko and I blame Magowan, Alou, Morris, Benitez, El Dopo and a player to be named sooner rather than later--Lance Tool Niekro

by E Ticket on Jun 24, 2006 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I decided to take a look at some stats to make sure my impression of Benitez's sucking isn't something I just imagined. After all, if he's as bad as I think he is, there's no way any manager would ever put him in a close game. Here are some numbers I think Felipe should look at.

Last 12 appearances (IP - H - BB):
1.0 - 1 - 1
1.2 - 2 - 1
1.0 - 2 - 1
1.0 - 1 - 0
1.0 - 1 - 0
1.0 - 0 - 2
1.0 - 2 - 0
1.0 - 1 - 1
1.0 - 1 - 1
1.0 - 1 - 0
1.0 - 0 - 0
1.0 - 3 - 1

Not that he had 1 (only one!) outing in which he didn't allow a baserunner. Maybe I'm old-fashioned or something, but when I think of a closer, I think of someone who consistently comes in and gets a 1-2-3 inning and sends the fans home happy.

by Snof on Jun 24, 2006 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Benitez Number Totals

12.2 innings, 14 hits, 8 walks. 22 runners allowed. 1.74 WHIP.

-- lives on Athletics Nation... just visiting.

by louismg on Jun 24, 2006 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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The only rational reason I could come up with to keep trotting Blownitez out there...

Giants "brain" trust: "You know and I know that Blownitez is washed up and we're stuck with his big contract. But if we keep running him out there, we might get lucky and he'll string together 4 or 5 saves in a row. He's 4-0 with a good ERA. Someone might bite at the trade deadline and he'd be off our hands."

If that was the goal, I'm OK with it. But now that he's blown 4 of 10, he's pretty much poison and the ruse is up. I can't imagine, at his salary, there are many GMs who would be fooled by his bogus ERA. And the last thing you want a closer to have is a lot of wins.

Looks like the Giants are stuck with this guy. Might as well cut their losses, relegate him to mop-up duty and find out if anyone else can do the job. We already know Mando can't.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 1:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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You're forgetting that Mando has playoff experience. Idiot. I'd like to see you do his frickin' job. He'd be dominant on any other team.

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am Thom Brenneman

I think everything is high drama and I need to dramatically accentuate every word as if everyone in the world is hinging on everything I say.

I am a tool.

I am Thom Brenneman.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Brennamen and Lyons.

I hate Fox. If you're gonna blackout all other coverage, at least, you know, have some announcers that actually sound like they have a brain.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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I wish they could be more like the Mexican soccer announcers. You can't even understand what the hell they're saying, but they're so damn into it, they're still interesting. Yesterday I saw someone score a goal and the announcer (after the standard 10 minute "GOOOOAAAAAALLLLL") just kept on screaming "VIVA!!!" "VIVA!!!!!!" VIIIIIVVVVAAAAA!!!!!!!" over and over again. I'd like Brenneman to be more like that...

Brenneman turns everything into drama, but his annoncing is anything but dramatic...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Well, that didn't take long.

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 24, 2006 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Man, he really golfed that bitch out to left center.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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I don't think I ever need to see that replay again. Ever.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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JT Snow woulda had it.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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SITUATION GIANTS.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not Dreamy

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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man, we can't hit the ball, we can't catch the ball, our pen sucks

is there one redeeming quality on this team?

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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We have a better ballpark.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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i'd rather play at a shithole and win rather than have a nice ballpark and have to watch this crap everyday

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Wright on pace for 27 K's. If he has 24 thru eight, imagine they'll bring in Mando to get the last three.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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note to thom:

feliz is NOT having an outstanding year.

i hate broadcasters that don't follow the team that they broadcast and make blanket statements like that just based on their numbers

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Well, Feliz is having an outstanding year compared to the rest of the Giants lineup...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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which is not saying much

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perfect example

Of why Jamey Wright is a career below .500 pitcher. Just laying hanging bangers in there after some nasty pitches when he's almost out of the inning.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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THE NUMBERS ARE JUST ASTOUNDING.

It's INCREDIBLE, THOM.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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over and under on runs scored by the giants today?

0.5? i'm going under

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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We're going to score 13 runs. But we'll lose anyway after Armando gives up 32 runs in the 9th inning.

by Snof on Jun 24, 2006 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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randy winn should not be our leadoff man

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Well, what alternative do you suggest? Jason Ellison?

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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omar should clearly be our leadoff guy...his on base % is in the high .380s while winn is in the low .300...

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Well, can't argue with that... (I thought you were suggesting that Winn shouldn't be in the lineup at all.)

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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nah, i love randy winn...he just shouldn't be a leadoff guy...seems to me that he's more of an rbi kinda guy rather than a get on base, set up the table kinda guy

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I cannot believe

how much they are playin gKevin Frandsen. They really need to pace that kid.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Great at-bat by Sweeney. Channeling the Snow.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Man, Haren's really getting squeezed. Not that I'm complaining. Because I'm not.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sweet.

VIVA!!!! VIIIIIIVVVVVAAAAA!!!!!!!!

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

BARRRY!!

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 24, 2006 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bonds away!

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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FUCK YEAH

BARRY SAVES THE DAY

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Barry!

by pme on Jun 24, 2006 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bonds. Barry Bonds.

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

THAT MAKES ME VERY HAPPY.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Can anyone explain why Gamechannel has Kotsey caught stealing and then scoring on a crosby single?

by bigfly71 on Jun 24, 2006 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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He was picked off but reached third on an error by Vizquel

by Snof on Jun 24, 2006 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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gotcha thanks.

by bigfly71 on Jun 24, 2006 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Kotsay got caught running 2nd to 3rd. Wright stepped off, threw to second and I believe it was a shitty throw and/or Omar bobbled it. Safe at third. Chavez strikes out. Crosby singles.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Does anyone foul off more fastballs down the middle than Durham? If so I haven't seen them.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Durham is the poster child of the Giants' offense this year - ancient, oft-injured, and useless when he's not.

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate fox....

that is all

You look like I need a drink

by kenshin1 on Jun 24, 2006 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Little known fact: Brenneman was class valedictorian at Ted Baxter School of Broadcasting.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Brenneman (in voce stentorianus): "No matter what you think of Bonds, and we all agree he should be hung, shot, quartered, incarcerated, violated in all manner of unspeakable ways, we can all agree that he is playing hurt."

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Wow. Wright is getting every call Haren is not.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Dan Haren

SHowing more passion than the entire Giants roster the past three years. Of course he wouldn't fit into the Sabean organization. Not enough veteran savvy...

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Dan Haren

Wasn't picked off the scrap heap either.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Dan Haren

And by "savvy," of course, you mean "senility."

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 24, 2006 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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DPs are fun to watch when it's not the Giants grounding into them.

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OAK leads MLB in DP's

That was shocking. They actually have more than SF does.

Mighty Casey would have taken Felix Rodriguez deep.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jun 24, 2006 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Dear Steve Finley,

I miss ya buddy. We had some good times. Remember when we screwed the Giants over? Let's meet up some time.

Sincerely,
Line Drives

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

cab of fools

thumb brenneman-louie dipalma
steve lyon-ignatowski
felipe alou-latka

He blames Tomko and I blame Magowan, Alou, Morris, Benitez, El Dopo and a player to be named sooner rather than later--Lance Tool Niekro

by E Ticket on Jun 24, 2006 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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game prediction:

El choko gets up in the ninth and fans shower the field with abolone shells, seagull carcasses, yellowfin bait, shark chum, squid legs, and fisherman's wharf crab cocktails in honor of "bring back the crab" day.

He blames Tomko and I blame Magowan, Alou, Morris, Benitez, El Dopo and a player to be named sooner rather than later--Lance Tool Niekro

by E Ticket on Jun 24, 2006 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Somebody

cue the "Jaws" music.

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 24, 2006 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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SITUATION WORRELL.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Why is Wright still pitching? Why isn't Tim warming up? What the fuck is going on?

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dear Jamey

Throw strikes please. Thanks.

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Off topic question:

Who was that player who shot the bird at the fans a few years ago? (Mando made me think of that)

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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knowing flippy, he's gonna start warming up accardo now

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Crap crap crap crap crap

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Who is this pitcher and why haven't we signed him to a 2 year, $50 million contract?

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 24, 2006 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Yum.

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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There's a reason why Wright has spent part of 10 of the last 14 seasons in the minors and has a career ERA over 5.00 in 1300+ innings.

He ain't very good.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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big hucking chicken

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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I'm not sure about the exact splits, but I know Wright has been good on the road, but horrible at home. This after having great career succes at the Phone.

I guess it's not the ballpark. It's the team.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wright = awful pitcher with two outs

Remember his start against COL? That guy just can NOT close innings out.

He's like a taller Tomko.

Mighty Casey would have taken Felix Rodriguez deep.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jun 24, 2006 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The Giants need to hire a new team cook...

It's gotta be something in the food that causes our pitchers to suddenly and inexplicably lose the ability to thow one single ball over the plate.

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Sounds like Wright was getting squeezed by the ump in that inning big time...

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

by danieljgrant on Jun 24, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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No doubt about it. But that's what happens when you haven't shown any control. You never get the benefit of the doubt. That's also what happens to crap pitchers with lifetime ERAs over 5.00. Umpires expect them to miss.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I blame Brennamen.

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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We already got more out of Wright this year than we expected. If he has a few more good starts the rest of the way, it's gravy. My guess is he gets one more start. If he doesn't "wright" the ship, Hennessey's back in.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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DOuble play odds with Sweeney? Even money?

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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i say -125

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Look at that warning track power. Just what you want from your first basemen and #3 hitter.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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fuck man,

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Winn and Vizquel shouldn't have advanced. Would have f'ed with Haren's head.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Durham had a great AB in first inning. Same result as usual, but fouled off about 5 pitches. Shocking prediction: a hit.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

SITUATION RAY-RAY

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

by danieljgrant on Jun 24, 2006 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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why wouldn't you walk barry every chance you get?

it's not like anyone can hit behind him.

prove me wrong durham

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Damn you and your range, Scutaro.

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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I like how with the bases loaded there was no excitement or expectation that Ray Durham would do anything. Makes it easier to take.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Shocking prediction (revised): He will hit the ball very hard somewhere, but with the usual outcome.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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We already have our daily allotment of two runs. Wouldn't seem proper to get piggish.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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if i didn't know better, i'd want to become an a's fan..

jesus

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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that was a pretty nice catch

by Snof on Jun 24, 2006 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Brenneman sure loved it. I think he frickin' jizzed in his pants.

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Saved some for Ortiz's home run though.

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Still need three more hits to reach daily allotment of five. Unlikely they will produce runs, since we're at the limit already. But three more hits is something to look forward to.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Can some1 tell me why the hell we signed Greene in the offseason? Besides the whole veteran savvy thing. Yet another example of Brian Sabean wasting money on guys who've proven they suck rather than see if their cheap youngs guys can become players who don't suck. Throw Wright in there too over Hennessey, Correia.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Felipe Alou has done a very good job with the Giants.

Brennamen again proving he knows nothing outside of his asshole.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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...And you know it's bad when even Thom Brennamen knows your farm system sucks monkey.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My GOD, just look/listen to Felipe!!!!

He belongs in a frickin' nursing home, not managing big league games.

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Fox had an iso on Flippy. He was staring at his shirtsleeve. Then he picked something off his sleeve and ate it.

I'm hoping it was a wayward sunflower seed. But it was probably a booger he was saving for later.

That's what senile people do. Eat stuff stuck to their clothes.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey

I do that too.

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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"We caught up with Felipe Alou..."
Was he MOVING?
Brennawhore....I may watch in silence...

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

by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Fearless prediction on Sweeney: swings at ball four in the dirt.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HA!

Ground out! He sure showed you!

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Sweeney has a "productive" out. Moves the runner to second to eliminate any chance of having Bonds hit. This would be "productive" in the sense that a bowel movement is productive.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Holy crap listen to Brennamen and Lyons. Actually making sense!

The apocalypse is near.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Crowd goes wild doing the chicken dance: "Oh joy, they're walking the only guy who can hit! Happiness reigns!"

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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i hate this team

by Bruins17 on Jun 24, 2006 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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How come "savvy" Durham always works the count to 0-1, 0-2 before commencing to get serious at the plate?

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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That wasn't cool.

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Don't worry, Durham will get his token useless double in 3 innings.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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5 runners LOB by Durham (5), the #5 hitter, in the 5th inning. Nice symmetry.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

I'm not too fond of walks.

club ph34r - comics! rally hippo - crappier comics!

by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

or this game for that matter

club ph34r - comics! rally hippo - crappier comics!

by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Kinda heart-warming to see a guy like Durham, who's in the last year of his contract, not trying to puff up his numbers in a salary run. Quite the egalitarian. Hats off to you, Ray-Ray!

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Scoreboard Proposal

Yesterday Goofus said he was going to have a marriage proposal in the middle of the 5th on the big Giants Scoreboard -- Anyone see it? Got pictures? Hope it was great Goofus !! All The Best.

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 24, 2006 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Baseball Manlaw: Interleague games don't count.

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

MANLAW!

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 24, 2006 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sanchez is up

for his daily dry hump

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 24, 2006 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Weaksauce

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

I'm going to go slit my wrists.

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 24, 2006 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Oh, Dirty...

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Sanchez gives up his first hit after 7 1/3 no-hit innings. He's probably getting paid off by Hennessey who wanted to see Wright with a 7 ER linescore to bolster his case for a return to the rotation. Good idea.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Can any of the wives play first?

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Flippy sez: "I've never gotten to first base with any of them. So they're all pretty good, defensively-speaking."

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Felipe never got to first with his own wife?

He must have hit at least one home run, otherwise who is Moises?

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Haren gives up 3 H and 5 BB in 5 innings, but the only runs we can score are off a home run. Now that makes sense.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rally time!

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

As frightening that image is

it worked!

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

GREENE!

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The picture worked!

And we're within three!

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

How come our best hitters are #7 and #8, while the weakest are #3, #5 and #6? Must be the new math, Flippy-style.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

I think Felipe Alou and Vizcaino were lovers in a previous life...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Thats an ugly vizual.

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

by Ghost11 on Jun 24, 2006 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Previous? My guess is that they got it on between the 4th and 5th inning.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Major league manlove is a powerful motivator.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Maybe Mando got in on the action, too...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Good job Vizcaino.

by Snof on Jun 24, 2006 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

VizII...stamping his ticket to the DFA train

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Tsk, tsk. You're underestimating how much veteran savvy he brings to the clubhouse. A pinch hit double play ball every day is worth it!

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uuuughhhhh

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by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Flippy's use of Vizcaino confuses me almost as much as his continued use of Benitez. I just don't understand. I just don't understand.

by Snof on Jun 24, 2006 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

It's the same reason your great grandfather tells you that same story about the time he met Dwight Eisenhower every single time you see him. Pure senility.

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Nice to see VizII slow down right before the bag so he's thrown out by half-a-step. That's one of those little veteran tricks you pick up after 17 years in The Show.

Why not leave Sanchez in to bunt? He's given up one hit in 8 innings this year.

Might be worthwhile to give up an out to have a chance at a shutdown inning in the 7th. Especially when the alternative is Flippy Jr hitting into a GIDP.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Serious question

How many wins a year do you think Felipe costs the Giants?

Moises is worth perhaps 6 wins a year above replacement to the Giants. Suppose you got rid of Felipe, you'd most likely lose Moises. Would it be worth it?

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Serious question

I think so. Felipe has had some questionable moves throughout the years, but this year he's been baffling like never before. Moises is valuable, but just too injury prone. I think you replace him with a solid, consistant power hitter (Phil Nevin style), and ditch the senile moron, you'd come out ahead.

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Serious question

I think Felipe has cost us 6 wins in the last few weeks. So yes, it would be worth getting rid of him.

Even if we ended up with a bad manager, I doubt he could be nearly as frustrating to watch as Felipe has been.

by Snof on Jun 24, 2006 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Serious question

The only thing even close to real passion I've seen from Felipe the past few years was when he was forcing the radio station to fire someone last year.

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Grounder with eeeeyes.

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Flippy is wretched, no argument there. But he also has a terrible roster.

You've got a uni-dimensional LH PH starting at first in Sweeney. A washed-up VizII as your only backup IF. A way-past-expire-date Finley hitting 3rd or 6th. A double-A backup catcher. A no-better-than-AAA backup outfielder in Ellison. An injury-prone, no-talent starting IB in Niekro. An injury-prone, glue-factory reject starting 2B in Durham. Two 40+ OF'ers with bad wheels in Alou and Bonds.

Even with a good manager, the Giants have nothing to put out there. I'm amazed they're still hovering around the .500 mark.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Does Felipe know something? Can he suddenly hit lefties? Did he fall asleep again?

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

In reference to leaving sweeney in.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Remind me why we have Sweeney...

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Veteran savvy. Duh. :p

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Who's he going to put in for Sweeney? Nobody. Unless they sign JT before the top of the 8th.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Kotsay cantsee.

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

BARRY!

Tieing run at the plate!

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bonds today

a HR, a 2B, and two IBB

Might not be the best gameday thread to post this in...

by Nick Schulte on Jun 24, 2006 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

I'm honestly surprised they pitched to Bonds there. I know they don't want to let the tying run come up, but Durham is an automatic out...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Sweeney walks back to the dugout, shaking his head, but thinking, "Hey, no lefty could hit this lefthander Sauerbraten or whatever. That's for sure."

Then a 40+ LH'er with two prosthetic limbs strokes a double to the CF wall.

Sweeney is a fat tub of crap who should only be used as a PH against RH'ers---as he has effectively been used for almost all of his career. He's becoming this year's version of Herges: taking a useful guy, putting into a situation where he can't succeed, sucking the confidence out of him, leaving him a puddle of useless goo.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

So Barry made it to second...during the commercial break.

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Durham always has this expression like he's surprised by everything. He's been spending too much time around Felipe.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Give Ray one of those crazy huge plastic bats, maybe he'll find the ball.

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

I say everytime his spot comes up in the lineup, just put another out on the board and let the next guy hit.

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

6 LOB for Durham. Nice production out of the 5-hole batting behind Bonds. Why anyone would pitch to Barry with this turd batting 5th is a mystery for the ages.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

You betcha that's some production. That's why Felipe's been licking his chops to put him in rbi spots. That, and his lack of teeth.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

And now we can't hit hanging breaking balls...damn is everyone channeling Todd Linden nowadays?

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by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Bonds thinks "Why'd I do THAT? For WHAT?

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Barry is friends with Ricky Watters?

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

on a completely unrelated note..

is anyone else completely thrown off by the fact that someone actually let joe buck make a commercial?

by jfiddy on Jun 24, 2006 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's good to see Ray

getting the most out of his contract year.

by Widget on Jun 24, 2006 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Poor Jayjay.

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Worrell's warming up???

I thought Felipe only brought him in in situations were he can blow the lead, not games that we're already losing...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Finley IS saving countless runs...

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Finley makes Ellison look like a 50 year old by comparison in the outfield. I'm not sure if that's a compliment for Finley, or a sad reflectino on Ellison...

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Becoming pretty clear that last year was no aberration for Finley. For a guy with 270 career HRs, his power has fallen off a cliff. Hit 12 last year in 406 AB. Only 4 in 220 AB this year. He hit 36 in 2004 in 620 AB.

Looks like he hit the wall at age 40, as many do. Maybe he stopped juicing.

Still a decent fielder. But sad to see him flail away at the plate. Has no business playing as much as he is. Imagine the Giants know it.

Fox announcers say Finley was joking around before the game about how streaky he is: "I'm consistently inconsistent."

I'd say he's consistently consistent. He's now a .240 hitter with no power who plays good defense. He's JT Snow.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No, he's better than Snow

Finley plays a much more valuable position. Baseball Prospectus, for example, rates Finley as precisely a league average outfielder.

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

All true, but I still prefer him to Edgardo...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Brings him in so he can blow the hope of a comeback win.

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Hacking at upstairs slop ni-er, daily.

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Glass-half-full alert: aside from Mando and Worrell, bullpen has been surprisingly effective. Too bad we never have leads to protect.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Glass Half Empty: Felipe still thinks Mando is our closer.

by Snof on Jun 24, 2006 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

If we do have leads to protect, the chances of one of the effective members of our bullpen being used are greatly diminished...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Twit

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 24, 2006 3:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Thank you, Jason!

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice

Sweet double and it ensures that Bonds bats next inning

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 24, 2006 4:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

What's Winn's golf handicap, and why is he working on it here?

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Randy Winn hasn't had a multi-hit game in 16 games. The longest previous streak this year was 8. He's slumping in a big-time way.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Jinx! First multi-hit game in 16 games. The start of a patented Winn hot streak? Stay tuned.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Tremendous speed by Ellison...

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Definitely. Maybe he'll steal home, Jackie Robinson style...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i don't get it..

was he supposed to go second to home on an infield single?

by jfiddy on Jun 24, 2006 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: i don't get it..

My point is, I've seen quite a fair share of guys score from second on plays just like that. A lot with more speed that Jason, some with the same or even less, but they score because of aggressive and smart running. He's not that fast, nor is he smart at running the bases. And when you get a chance so very rarely to play you should be more aware and smartly aggressive than he has been. I don't completely blame him though, he is after all a Giants positional prospect, and that's automatically a huge handicap.

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by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Giants eyewear by the guy who drew Megadeth's "Countdown to Extinction"

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The pennant race will start tonight!

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: The pennant race will start tonight!

Or maybe next April.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: The pennant race will start tonight!

Who's the gal? Wynona? Can she hit? Looks like she has a bit of meat on her. Might have some pop.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The gal is Bonnie Tyler

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: The pennant race will start tonight!

Well, we know she can't be any worse than Vizcaino...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: The pennant race will start tonight!

Don't like the way her head droops to one side. But if she can straighten that out, I'd sign her to a 10-day and give her a shot at the starting firstsacker job.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Huston Street is good

Do you think Beane would give us street if Sabean gave him Mando and 10 million dollars?

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 24, 2006 4:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Huston Street is good

Maybe 10 million dollars without Mando is a better offer

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 24, 2006 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

He said "New Giant Pitcher - Tim Worrell"
How many contradictions in terms do YOU see?

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 4:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

The first one that comes to mind is Tim Worrell, "pitcher"

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 24, 2006 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Timmuhhhh.

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Is Eddie Gaedel still available for PH duties?

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

OK, so (Oh! Queso!) the best we can hpoe for is Bonds' 720, 7-6....

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Great

On one hand: Timmah gave up no runs, so we don't go further in the hole

On the other: Felipe is thinking "hey, Timmah pitched ok last time, despite the questionable control, so I'll use him again tomorrow"

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 24, 2006 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Great

Timmah is pretty close to getting his ERA under Bonds's career HR total!

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 24, 2006 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Edgar Allen Hpoe.

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Hpoe springs Eternal...

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sweeney Todd!

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

DOn't tease us...

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by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

For once I agree with these commentators: The smart thing to do here is walk Bonds. Durham is garbage, Finley is washed up, and Feliz can't hit a breaking ball.

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Game ending triple play...you heard it here folks.

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by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OK

We can't expect a hit here, but I really do not want to see GIDPedro

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 24, 2006 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Here comes the double play...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Is Alou available to PH?

by Nick Schulte on Jun 24, 2006 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Chickenshit pitching...but with the colossus that is Durdur coming up, well, it's smaat.

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by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 4:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Go to hell you whiners

I BELIEVE

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 4:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Ray Durham, hmm whats he most likely to do here...of course, hit a 3run bomb. positive thoughts, come on ray

by sanfranfan on Jun 24, 2006 4:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

WE'RE NOT WORTHY. WE'RE NOT WORTHY. WE'RE NOT WORTHY. WE'RE NOT WORTHY.

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 24, 2006 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Is there another team in baseball that would have their no. 5 hitter bunt in this spot? And have it be the right play?

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by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 4:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Who do we have to pinch run for Bonds, Thom?

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 4:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ray!!!!!

by Nick Schulte on Jun 24, 2006 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Way to go Ray. Make me eat crow.

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by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

RAYYYYYYYYYYYYY

by jfiddy on Jun 24, 2006 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HOLY CRAPPP!!!

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 24, 2006 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

RAY-RAY!!!!!!!!

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

by danieljgrant on Jun 24, 2006 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Well, for once, I'm HAPPY AS FUCK to eat my words.

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Ray Ray!

by pme on Jun 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

I take back everything I ever said about Ray-Ray. He is HOF-bound and quite possibly the best second baseman in the history of baseball.

I may change my opinion tomorrow.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Way to go Ray. Make me eat crow. WOOT.

I use my hand, to wipe my tears.

by McPeePee on Jun 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

It's Bonnie Tyler.

That song is magic.

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 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

How right you are

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I SAID THAT I BELIEVE

I BELIEVE
I BELIEVE
I BELIEVE
I BELIEVE

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: I SAID THAT I BELIEVE

You called it. I'm impressed.

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: I SAID THAT I BELIEVE

I kneel before Salmicus--who has more power than Zod even.

He blames Tomko and I blame Magowan, Alou, Morris, Benitez, El Dopo and a player to be named sooner rather than later--Lance Tool Niekro

by E Ticket on Jun 24, 2006 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

THE COLOSSUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HOLY CRAP, I DON'T BELIEVE IT!

by Snof on Jun 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: HOLY CRAP, I DON'T BELIEVE IT!

I don't believe what I just saw. I don't BELIEVE what I just saw!

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 24, 2006 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

I called it!!!! RAY DURHAM!!!!!! best game I've ever seen him play. hahahahahah Go GIANTS!!!!!

by sanfranfan on Jun 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Tomorrow is my birthday

and I got my gift a day early!

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 24, 2006 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Was that photographer going to assist Alou into the dugout? Can said photographer be replaced with a nameless, heartless goon?

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

by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go home, Benitez. Go home.

by Brother Bummer on Jun 24, 2006 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Funny. If Durham made an out, it would likely have been the worst game of his career with 8 men LOB. Instead, it's his first career walk-off.

Ray-Ray's salary drive begins today...hopefully.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 4:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You know what pleases me most?

The fact that they basically IBBed Bonds to cause that.

by Salemicus on Jun 24, 2006 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

So exciting to see the final score alert in the ticker on ESPN and see the 5 flash and turn to an 8.

Way to go Ray!!!!!

by bigfly71 on Jun 24, 2006 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Blownitez: "Hey Huston, I bet you can't top me and my BS last night..."

Huston 'we have a problem': "I see your BS, and raise you a BS Walk-off HR to Suck-ass Ray-Ray... beat that...."

Blownitez: "I'll see you tomorrow."

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

by danieljgrant on Jun 24, 2006 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

You got that right. Blownitez is going to have to raise his game a notch or two to beat that.

Maybe the A's will reactivate Dave Kingman with the bases loaded in the 9th tomorrow down 3 runs. Then Blownitez will come in, get Kingman down 0-2, and then groove one that Kingman hits into the giant Mitt in left field.

That's my scenario.

by leewhee on Jun 24, 2006 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Good thing this happened at AT&T so the A's didn't get another chance at Mando...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

difference was el choko threw/throws balloons. street threw good pitches and made a mistake. defying the odds, durham actually lifted the ball. fuckin crazy shit.

He blames Tomko and I blame Magowan, Alou, Morris, Benitez, El Dopo and a player to be named sooner rather than later--Lance Tool Niekro

by E Ticket on Jun 24, 2006 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Missed the game, what happened?

$90 million for a .500 ballclub. Thanks Brian Sabean!

by Punch Rockgroin on Jun 24, 2006 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Read the threads, McLarge. Boffo finish.

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

by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kuiper:

Ray is "Little Papi"

Fire Flippy.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 24, 2006 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

I'm trying to catch highlights on ESPNews, but they're discussing David Ortiz's clutchness at the moment.

$90 million for a .500 ballclub. Thanks Brian Sabean!

by Punch Rockgroin on Jun 24, 2006 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

espn=swinging on redsox and yankee nipples.

He blames Tomko and I blame Magowan, Alou, Morris, Benitez, El Dopo and a player to be named sooner rather than later--Lance Tool Niekro

by E Ticket on Jun 24, 2006 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

I'm glad I didn't just shut the game off after Vizquel K'd and Worrell entered the game. The temptation was large...

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd Like to See

Benitez blow this one.

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 24, 2006 4:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: I'd Like to See

SSSSSHHHHHHHHHH; Don't even think that. He'd find away.

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

by Ghost11 on Jun 24, 2006 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

New Strategy: Walk Off Wins

Here's a conversation I had with my friend Jeff after 7th inning:

[Snof] 2 innings left to get a few more (and not give up any more)
[Jeff] keep benitez away and we should be fine
[Snof] the key is to not have a lead when we enter the 9th inning
[Jeff] haha
[Snof] otherwise Felipe will bring in Armando
[Jeff] thats so bad to wish for
[Snof] yeah, it's pretty sad that fans have to hope to be behind, knowing it's our only chance at winning

by Snof on Jun 24, 2006 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: I'd Like to See

so would felipe...he sent benitez down to the pen to warm up as soon as heard the crack of the bat.

He blames Tomko and I blame Magowan, Alou, Morris, Benitez, El Dopo and a player to be named sooner rather than later--Lance Tool Niekro

by E Ticket on Jun 24, 2006 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Before we forget..........

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

by danieljgrant on Jun 24, 2006 4:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Before we forget..........

Oh, dancing boy #4, how I missed 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 Jun 24, 2006 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Eh, there was never a doubt in my mind that we had this game in the bag.

club ph34r - comics! rally hippo - crappier comics!

by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 4:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Half an hour later, and still no highlights. Thanks ESPN.

$90 million for a .500 ballclub. Thanks Brian Sabean!

by Punch Rockgroin on Jun 24, 2006 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

It's 2 West Coast teams, what do you expect?

by ololo3 on Jun 24, 2006 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

That totally ruled. Now, go Texass?

by tk on Jun 24, 2006 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Another warning for another fellatio-related joke

I'll take a sign to tomorrow's game:

"Hey Huston; I'm a save: BLOW ME"

Yeah, ok, it's the same chassis as the Armando joke above, but still worth making.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more/ Or close the wall up with our Giants dead.

by Mayor of 311 on Jun 24, 2006 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Another warning for another fellatio-related j

You've just hit the dick-joke quota.

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

by Ghost11 on Jun 24, 2006 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Another warning for another fellatio-related j

Then I misunderstood the sign by the bouncer. I thought it said two dick-joke MINIMUM. You sure?

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more/ Or close the wall up with our Giants dead.

by Mayor of 311 on Jun 24, 2006 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Another warning for another fellatio-related j

Yes.......Yes I am.

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

by Ghost11 on Jun 24, 2006 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Too many fans underestimate just how hard the Giants will play to stay at .500.

by NearestNorwich on Jun 24, 2006 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

or simply to stay hard at .500

Please throw them some slop to swing at

by Running on Jun 24, 2006 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 6/24

Mother, may I ....
...use the, ah, save-blowing joke on the D-Blanks' blog?

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

by victor frankenstein on Jun 24, 2006 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

License granted

Cool of you to ask! Yes, I would be honored for you to use my joke. (I actually DO write jokes for latenight television.) You, Victor Frankenstein, have excellent taste in comedy product.

To all: anyone want a GREAT pair of tix to Wednesday night's game against these so-called "Rangers"? Duty calls me elsewhere, alas. They are free, as I would never disrespect the Bing by selling stuff here, but here is the priority of who gets them:

Whomever convinces me that the tixseeker is an attractive female.
Whomever convinces me that the tixseeker is a female.
Natto, now and forever, for the Jaunty Shelled Armando cartoon.
Whomever admits to being male, but is obviously a good Giants fan.
Whomever admits to being a hot woman who already has a boyfriend that she loves and would like to surprise with nice Giants tickets.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more/ Or close the wall up with our Giants dead.

by Mayor of 311 on Jun 24, 2006 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm interested

What're the details?

club ph34r - comics! rally hippo - crappier comics!

by Natto on Jun 24, 2006 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: I'm interested

Wed. 6/28, 7:15 pm vs. Texas Butt-rangers. Goes without saying that the section is 311; these are Box seats, so they're below the walkway; 2nd row, right on home plate. Great seats. Closer to home plate than all but about 5% of seats in the park, so you can be generously helpful to the umpire.

Apparently, I can relay the tickets by email through the Giants website (though you might have to pay them $2/ticket to retrieve; I'm not sure how it works, but I know it does work). I would also be happy to leave them at Will Call but would need a name to give them that would match an ID. Let me know! I would love for you to have them! If not, I would love for the guy right below to have them.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more/ Or close the wall up with our Giants dead.

by Mayor of 311 on Jun 25, 2006 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: I'm interested

I'm down. You can find my email in my info and send me the info.

club ph34r - comics! rally hippo - crappier comics!

by Natto on Jun 25, 2006 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: License granted

I fall into the 4th category. So I guess I just sit and hope no one in the first 3 is interested. I should add that I was at that great comeback win against the Dodgers earlier this year. We won that game because of my presence at the ballpark. Give the tickets to me, and we're guaranteed an exciting victory!

by Snof on Jun 24, 2006 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs