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Open Gameday Thread, 8/19

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This is a thread, which is open, on gameday. Enjoy.

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Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
I think this, in a nutshell, shows why the Giants have been less successful than we wanted.  Wasting energy enjoying other peoples failures is inhumane and does not lend itself to greater success.

by positiveuphemism on Aug 19, 2006 12:22 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
In this case....it's not wasted energy.
Who are you to me?

by victor frankenstein on Aug 19, 2006 12:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
True, no energy is wasted.  But when you spend your energy enjoying another persons failures, the natural effect is that you will have your own failures to enjoy.

I remember wandering around Yerba Buena Gardens during game six in 2002 and seeing people laughing at children who looked so disappointed in Anaheim.  I remember the quote "Ahhhh, the agony of defeat" then laughs.  At the time I thought, this is not the way to win, or to even enjoy a lead.  At that point in the game the only focus should be on winning the game and the thrill that will provide.

Giants fans have a lot of negativity.  This poster is a classic example.

Call me negative if you want, I am simply pointing out the difference between being a winner and a loser.  Winners accept their losses and appreciate the victories.  Losers focus on losing.  Enjoying someone else's loss is not much different from enjoying your own loss.

by positiveuphemism on Aug 19, 2006 12:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
But I thought the whole point of being a baseball fan was to be a loser.  Who are the most famous fans?  The Cubs fans, the Red Sox fans, Mets fans, etc.. (Yankee fans don't count).
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix

by GiantJim on Aug 19, 2006 12:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
What year was it that by beating the Giants on the last day of the season LA killed SF's playoff hopes, and LaSorda was seen bellowing into the camera about historic LA losses , i.e. "NOW the Giants know how it felt in  blahblahblah..."
It's incidents like THAT which fuel our so-called "negativity".
  Your intentions and points are well meant, P., but you can't stop this thing...it's too big.
Who are you to me?

by victor frankenstein on Aug 19, 2006 1:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
Does this sound like Greg Kinnear's character from "Little Miss Sunshine" to anyone else ?

by Aadik on Aug 19, 2006 4:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
boy, you're positive!
Let me tell you something my friends. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a Giants fan insane.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 19, 2006 12:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
BTW, today's game is a night game.  6:05.
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix

by GiantJim on Aug 19, 2006 12:37 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
A bit early today??
Cheer up, the worst is yet to come

by giantscatcher on Aug 19, 2006 12:43 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
THINK POSITIVE!
Look at all the time we have to find, sign and transport a reliable closer.
Who are you to me?

by victor frankenstein on Aug 19, 2006 12:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
hey this winning streak has happened since grant has been gone. ugh, josh from hollywood getting a full-time gig soon?

http://www.udubdish.com

http://zachls.blogspot.com

by zachls on Aug 19, 2006 2:51 PM PDT   0 recs

Grant who?
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix

by GiantJim on Aug 19, 2006 2:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Grant Thornton
*in Jon Miller voice* A passion for the business of accounting.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 2:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
yeah, that's a keeper.
Let me tell you something my friends. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a Giants fan insane.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 19, 2006 5:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
Remind me - what game is that from ?

by Aadik on Aug 19, 2006 4:24 PM PDT   0 recs

He looked so limber back then
I luv when the Giants play in SoCal

by Jessica Alba on Aug 19, 2006 5:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: He looked so limber back then
Even now, he'll do that 'til you're tired of watching.
Who are you to me?

by victor frankenstein on Aug 19, 2006 5:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: He looked so limber back then
how could anyone get tired of watching that!?!
Let me tell you something my friends. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a Giants fan insane.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 19, 2006 5:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: He looked so limber back then
I'd use it as my computer's wallpaer if I could.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 5:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bonds in the Lineup
Winn cf - 2 for 14 during 5 game winning streak. NOT the key the success.
Vizquel ss - 5 straight games without at least 2 hits. Slumping? Nope.
Durham 2b - simply on fire right now.
Bonds lf - Will he ever get it going? Doesn't look like it.
Alou rf - Hammy problem won't keep him from starting.
Hillenbrand 1b - Hopes to continue recent production
Feliz 3b - hitting .200 since All-Star Break
Alfonzo c - Matheny the new Wally Pipp?
Hennessey p - Looking to entrench himself in the starting rotation.  
Let me tell you something my friends. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a Giants fan insane.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 19, 2006 5:20 PM PDT   0 recs

It's Woody!
...on the pregame show.  Nice to see him again.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 5:40 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: It's Woody!
Jesus. Look at how many Dodger ex-Giants are there to participate in the ceremony.

by non sequitur on Aug 19, 2006 5:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: It's Woody!
gross
Let me tell you something my friends. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a Giants fan insane.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 19, 2006 5:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
Are those boos I hear for Sabes?
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 5:49 PM PDT   0 recs

Worst anthem ever?
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by Salemicus on Aug 19, 2006 6:07 PM PDT   0 recs

Maddux Round 2
Let's hope they actually hit off of him tonight.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:09 PM PDT   0 recs

remember...
the key to beating Maddux is to swing at the first pitch regardless of its position relative to teh strike zone.
Flossing a dead horse

by kenshin1 on Aug 19, 2006 6:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
94 mph...is that the highest Hennessey has thrown?

by sanfranfan on Aug 19, 2006 6:11 PM PDT   0 recs

must have...
been a mistake
Flossing a dead horse

by kenshin1 on Aug 19, 2006 6:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

96 mph?
Methinks the radar gun is a bit hot.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:13 PM PDT   0 recs

wonderful...
defense by the hindenberg.
Flossing a dead horse

by kenshin1 on Aug 19, 2006 6:13 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
the gun is hot, Henny doesn't throw that hard

by ToddLindenHasAPosse on Aug 19, 2006 6:14 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
Jeff Francis perfect through 4 at Shea.  Rox lead 1-0

by sanfranfan on Aug 19, 2006 6:14 PM PDT   0 recs

Not cool
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:14 PM PDT   0 recs

SITUATION WRIGHT
I've grown up a lot since before dinner, when we last talked.

by groug on Aug 19, 2006 6:15 PM PDT   0 recs

Why are they booing Kent?
Is there some kind of history there?
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by Salemicus on Aug 19, 2006 6:17 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Why are they booing Kent?
The citizens of San Francisco don't like silly mustaches.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Why are they booing Kent?
Foppish ones at that.
Who are you to me?

by victor frankenstein on Aug 19, 2006 6:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Crap
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:20 PM PDT   0 recs

OK, he's pitched himself out of the rotation
Bring back Wright.
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by Salemicus on Aug 19, 2006 6:21 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
OK, now that he's got that out of the system, Hennessey will be lights out from now on.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:24 PM PDT   0 recs

maddux
You are doomed. Admit defeat.

by non sequitur on Aug 19, 2006 6:26 PM PDT   0 recs

winn
Remember when he use to be good?
"In the Autumn of his Winter, comes man's last mad surge of youth".

by Ghost11 on Aug 19, 2006 6:29 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
Worst sequence in the history of baseball.

by non sequitur on Aug 19, 2006 6:35 PM PDT   0 recs

FUCK
Sorry about the swear. But that's fucking ridiculous.
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by Salemicus on Aug 19, 2006 6:35 PM PDT   0 recs

WHAT THE HELL
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:35 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
Giants playing some pinball

by xanthan on Aug 19, 2006 6:36 PM PDT   0 recs

SITUATION TOMKO
I've grown up a lot since before dinner, when we last talked.

by groug on Aug 19, 2006 6:36 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
5 run lead, Maddux pitching, not good.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:37 PM PDT   0 recs

I think in South Park
In the episode "The Losing Edge," Kyle's cousin hits a bunt home run. Of course, the opponents were trying to lose.

I am so ashamed of this team right now. It's pathetic.

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by Salemicus on Aug 19, 2006 6:38 PM PDT   0 recs

Hennessey has lost it
That was not a hard hit ball, and he could easily have got to it. Instead he just waved half-heartedly as it went by. Wright in - it had to be.

I am so disappointed in Hennessey right now.

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by Salemicus on Aug 19, 2006 6:41 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
Now we don't even get Hennessey's bat in the line up.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:42 PM PDT   0 recs

SITUATION FASSERO
I've grown up a lot since before dinner, when we last talked.

by groug on Aug 19, 2006 6:43 PM PDT   0 recs

Wow
This really sucks.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:44 PM PDT   0 recs

wright struggling
May have to bring Hennessey in -- oh, never mind.

by non sequitur on Aug 19, 2006 6:45 PM PDT   0 recs

Yikes
OK, my faith in Hennessey has been challenged here... but I still prefer him in the rotation over Wright.  I think.

How's Matt Kinney feeling these days?  (KIDDING.)

by wedge on Aug 19, 2006 6:46 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Yikes
Well, Wright isn't doing anything so far to indicate that Felipe should change his mind about Hennessey.

by non sequitur on Aug 19, 2006 6:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
I can only say one thing.  Told you so...  :(

by positiveuphemism on Aug 19, 2006 6:48 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
And I had such high hopes for tonight's game.  Sigh.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:48 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
so ummm what say we get a jersey for woodie?
so he hasn't pitched in awhile...
could he do worse?!?

by Merope on Aug 19, 2006 6:48 PM PDT   0 recs

Maybe The Catcher Is.....
tipping pitches     Ouch this is tough fellas

by wilriv21 on Aug 19, 2006 6:48 PM PDT   0 recs

krites
They've batted around without making an out.

by non sequitur on Aug 19, 2006 6:49 PM PDT   0 recs

SITUATION WAYNE FRANKLIN
I've grown up a lot since before dinner, when we last talked.

by groug on Aug 19, 2006 6:50 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
ten run rule.  anyone?  Can't we just concede and start over?

by jckessler on Aug 19, 2006 6:50 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
It's OK.  Barry is going to hit three grand slams in this half inning.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:51 PM PDT   0 recs

Must... think... positive...
Here is some blurb on Villalona, with some quotes from Sabean. And look at the other interested teams...
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by Salemicus on Aug 19, 2006 6:52 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Must... think... positive...
Damn....Frandsen was playing with a fractured jaw? Must not be a taffy or steak guy....
Who are you to me?

by victor frankenstein on Aug 19, 2006 7:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
wow.  11 hits in the second inning.

by jckessler on Aug 19, 2006 6:52 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
that's the momentum change we were looking for!

by jckessler on Aug 19, 2006 6:52 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
why not us, why not now?

by jckessler on Aug 19, 2006 6:53 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
Geez, a defensive sub already.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:55 PM PDT   0 recs

We're down 10-0
We badly need baserunners.

I suggest hacking away.

Goodnight, all. I'm done with this mess.

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by Salemicus on Aug 19, 2006 6:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Bonds
Except for a strikeout, I think he's grounded out to the right side of the infield (either to the 2b or the ss playing the shift) his last four or five ABs.

by non sequitur on Aug 19, 2006 6:56 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Bonds
... which is to wonder, what gives? Supposedly he's been having good BPs.

by non sequitur on Aug 19, 2006 6:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
This Maddux kid is good.  I think he has a chance at the Hall in the distant future.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 6:57 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
I really don't care right now, Kim.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 7:01 PM PDT   0 recs

Perfect game for Maddux?
How 'bout it?
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 7:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Perfect game for Maddux?
Not at the rate Little is subbing his regulars out. By the 7th inning Tomko and Penny are going to be playing the middle infield.

by non sequitur on Aug 19, 2006 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
please let it rain very very hard this inning

by daddysback on Aug 19, 2006 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
Can they make it so the game didn't really start til Wright started pitching?
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
OMARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

by daddysback on Aug 19, 2006 7:18 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
OMG RUNS
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 7:19 PM PDT   0 recs

Linden!
RBI!!

by wedge on Aug 19, 2006 7:19 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
My main man, Todd

by misterfuentes on Aug 19, 2006 7:19 PM PDT   0 recs

Linden!
To left center, too. I like it.

by non sequitur on Aug 19, 2006 7:19 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/19
something that bonds couldn't do

by daddysback on Aug 19, 2006 7:20 PM PDT   0 recs

I like Moises Alou
He hits home runs for the Giants.
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by Natto on Aug 19, 2006 7:20 PM PDT   0 recs