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Open Gameday Thread, 8/21

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I guessed at the final NL West standings for an SI.com blogger's roundtable. Where did I put the Giants? You'll just have to click and find out....

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Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Happy Lincecum Day!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Wow, I love the '62 Mets ahead of us in the division. . .

But the question remains, are the '62 getting younger before we do?

For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .

by WilltheThrill on Aug 21, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Oh, I didn't know the West expanded to include the '62 Mets. It would be nice if Selig announced these things, because I've been telling everybody the Giants are coming in fifth in the West. Now I'm going to look like an idiot!
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Hey Grant, your first name is the same as the last name of that Dodger blogger...

Coincidence? Universal balance? Weird.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
So how is everyone Lincecumming along today?

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 6:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Oh man, with a 10 game sweep of this series, we'll be beating the Cubs in the Wild Card race!
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 6:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
So you're saying we have a chance. I like you.
If Pedro Feliz and Randy Messenger had a kid they could name him Happy Messenger.

by The Thrill on Aug 21, 2007 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I don't not believe!
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Lineup: Bochy's youth movement is underway!!

D. Roberts cf  .268    
R. Durham 2b     .224    
R. Winn rf     .287    
B. Bonds lf     .280    
R. Klesko 1b     .275    
B. Molina c     .278    
P. Feliz 3b     .252    
O. Vizquel ss     .248    
T. Lincecum p

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Welcome Back!

by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Lincecum is young...
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
The kids are dying from all the playing time they're seeing.
For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .

by WilltheThrill on Aug 21, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
back at the beginning of August, I made the following post:

Click

I thought there was no way they would actually combine for so few starts. DDDD:

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
McLennan comes off as a douche-bag, not surprising considering which team he "supports"

by kush on Aug 21, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
My guess: Padres, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Rockies, 1962 Mets, Giants

Absolute. Instant. Classic. Nice Call on the standings.

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by nvsfg on Aug 21, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Is it just bias? Reading all the posts, grant has the best sense of humor. . .all hail. .
For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .

by WilltheThrill on Aug 21, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I was going to mention that. Also I was surprised the Dodgers writer was able to compose coherent sentences without fits of demon babble.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Bruce Magowan have a toupee now or what? That clown was damn near bald 2 years ago.  

by seyheystretch on Aug 21, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Nice, FSN Bay Area rockin' a little Gorillaz in the intro there.

by xanthan on Aug 21, 2007 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Every day we trot out this lineup my small amount of faith that Sabean has any idea how to rebuild this team fades a little more.
Barry Zito: Mike Hampton with a guitar

by JakeS on Aug 21, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
If Sabean has anything to do with Bochy playing these guys day in day out, it's only going to last until the end of August at which point all bets will be off.

If Sabean is keeping his hands off, you really have to turn on Bochy instead. Because he's the guy keeping the young guys on the bench.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Oops, that's for Jake.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Though I do realize that at least a good part of the reason that Bochy plays these guys is because they are the guys Sabean brought together for him to play...
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jonathan Sanchez: The Return
IP:  1
PC:  13/10
H:   0
R:   0
ER:  0
BB:  0
SO:  2

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
95/96 with movement and location.

This could be fun.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Wish he'd flashed a breaking ball of similar quality, but with the Cubblies pounding the ball into the dirt, maybe he didn't get the chance.

by wcw on Aug 21, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
If the Giants don't have the lead by the time I finish this game of Free Cell, I'm going to play another game of Free Cell.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I'm in class right now, so that shows you how well I pay attention in it.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I find yours equal parts disturbing and flawless.

But mine is f'n cute!

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I think it disturbing your moderately intelligent cat thinks you're Jehovah.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21

Yours made me laugh more, though.

Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 21, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jonathan Sanchez Update
Fresno vs Salt Lake

IP:  2
PC:  32/22
H:   2
R:   0
ER:  0
BB:  0
SO:  4

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Great AB from Roberts.

He's starting to win me over.  333avg 385obp 425slg 810ops since ASB.  Needs to make the K/BB ratio a little better and I'll be happy.

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

think Winn is easier to trade
Can see Roberts starting in LF in 2008 with possibly Rowand or Hunter in CF

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: think Winn is easier to trade
I agree that if we trade one of the two I'd much rather see it be Winn.  Most likely easier to trade and more easily replaceable by what we have in the youngster-corps

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

not after this season
he can pick 10 teams but that would leave 19 other teams he can be dealt to

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: think Winn is easier to trade
Thanks Sabes!  Yes, I know, I just like day dreaming.  Did I hear he would be willing to waive it for certain teams or am I just making that up?

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: think Winn is easier to trade
Didn't know it became a partial clause after this season - that is good news.

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Check out mlb4u.com link
Ah.. thanks for the details.  That is a help.

Though I don't hate Winn -- I just hate the contract.  He's totally worth a few mil as a platoon CF.

by wcw on Aug 21, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: think Winn is easier to trade
plus Winn is due more monies and believe SF will not have to eat any salary for Winn but will for Roberts

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Anyone going to Barry Bonds Day on Friday? There's a rally at Justin Herman Plaza at noon. I have the day off and I might make an appearance.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 21, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
The interest club is taking notes.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I work only two blocks from there, so I'm going.

by achiappanza on Aug 22, 2007 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

that changeup..
..is so good it hurts.

Whew.

by wcw on Aug 21, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Tim's changeup
Anybody else impressed by his development with the change? Scouting reports before the year rated it as below average to just around average. He's really gotten a nice feel for the pitch.

by xanthan on Aug 21, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Tim's changeup
Well, it's not always this good.

But when it is, it's baffling.

by wcw on Aug 21, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Tim's changeup
I've seen other games this year when it's been working though. I've been impressed with it at least.

by xanthan on Aug 21, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jonathan Sanchez Update
Fresno vs Salt Lake

IP:  3
PC:  48/31
H:   2
R:   0
ER:  0
BB:  1
SO:  6

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Jonathan Sanchez Update
When he doesn't give up walks, he's awful darn good.

by wcw on Aug 21, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Jonathan Sanchez Update
As much as I like the kid believe he is a little headstrong when it comes to being a starting pitcher. He has always been a starter until SF converted him last season. He has a different temperment when he is a starter.

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Jonathan Sanchez Update
I think he got rushed a little and wasn't quite ready to face really advanced competition.  His walk rates were perfectly adequate, if never good, through double-A, and he was converted there.  His walk rate in triple-A is back to acceptable levels this year.

You can hardly blame the team for rushing him given his K rates, but I think it hurt his control a bit.

by wcw on Aug 21, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Jonathan Sanchez Update
Wow, that's probably good enough for him to be called back up and jerked back around the bullpen and then sent down after getting shelled in his fourth consecutive appearance!
Barry Zito: Mike Hampton with a guitar

by JakeS on Aug 21, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Well, that was a freebie.
Barry Zito: Mike Hampton with a guitar

by JakeS on Aug 21, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I enjoy it when Lincecum pounds the zone like this.
Barry Zito: Mike Hampton with a guitar

by JakeS on Aug 21, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
That's what SHE said!

<rimshot>

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
You can pound my strike zone any day!

/not gay

by xanthan on Aug 21, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Lincecum looks like a machine out there tonight. This is @Milwaukee quality....even better so far, I'd say.

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
He's only technically part machine. That part also happens to come from outer space.

Alien Cyborg!

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Durham is actually also part Alien Cyborg...unfortunately his cyborg parts come from Planet Washup

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Junk Trek
Parts from a Scrapyard Washtub.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Looks like he's saving the curveball for later.
If you root for the Dodgers, the terrorists have already won.

by SF Pete on Aug 21, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
He can save it for next year with a fastball and split like he has tonight.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
can it at least be cinnamon toast?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Burnt toast.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
lol what a way to lose a no no
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I think if I had a kid and he was the jr. announcer, I would teach him to say

"Now batting, shitty Durham!"

by xanthan on Aug 21, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
whoa, Kruk & Kuip are calling the game from RF?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
From that platform that was set up for the ASG?
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
so it seems.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I think they've mentioned a couple times in the past that they wanted to broadcast a game from there before the season ended.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
The were calling it the "FP Platform" or something like that before the game.
If you root for the Dodgers, the terrorists have already won.

by SF Pete on Aug 21, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
F.P. is now filing his reports from Candlestick.

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Kruk convinced FP that Candlestick would give him perspective.

It would also get rid of him for a while.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Update: Jonathan Sanchez
Fresno vs Salt Lake thru

IP:  4
PC:  64/41
H:   3
R:   0
ER:  0
BB:  1
SO:  8

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Update: Jonathan Sanchez
I like.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Update: Jonathan Sanchez
some players feel comfortable in certain settings. For Bonds, it is batting cleanup. For Sanchez, it is being a starting pitcher.

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Update: Jonathan Sanchez
He hasn't done so well as a starter in the majors. For Sanchez, it may have something more to do with minor league competition than starting vs. relieving.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Update: Jonathan Sanchez
He was rushed to the majors in the first place.  If he can throw strikes, he's got very promising stuff.

by wcw on Aug 21, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Update: Jonathan Sanchez
He does. I'm just saying the reading into this start that he's born to start is a little rash when more likely he's just doing well against inferior competition.

Which is good, because he should be doing that. It's about interpreting the game right.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Update: Jonathan Sanchez
Are you watching the game?  If so, what types of pitches is he featuring?  Any decent breaking balls?

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Update: Jonathan Sanchez
I think you can get some AAA games on the internet somewhere similar to MLB.tv.

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Throw strikes, [Giants pitcher.]
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Tim just blew away one of the best hitters in the National League.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Phe. Nom.
Barry Zito: Mike Hampton with a guitar

by JakeS on Aug 21, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Phnom
She thought Sean Penn was the capital of Cambodia.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 21, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
There - the pitch Ramirez flew out on.  First good curve of the night.  Dropped to just below the strike zone at 81MPH.  One foot break.  Hmmmm hmmmm.  One of these nights he's going to have all 3 pitches dialed in and we're going to witness something amazing.

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I was impressed that Ramirez got his bat on it.

Sheesh, the kid with all three pitches working?  Yikes.

by wcw on Aug 21, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Is it weird that thinking about good pitching makes me giddy?

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
That and fwoty ounces will get you quite a buzz.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
It's a normal time in every young person's life.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Yeah, like the normal day the nude Lincecum was having when God stretched out his holy finger from heaven.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I got this up too late the first time
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: I got this up too late the first time
Still totally worth it. I'm getting cutesy giggles right now from my cute overdose.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Speaking of which...
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I was going to lol Giants offense but then lol Cubs occurred instead.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
do they get a monitor up there? I feel like it would be hard to call a game from that vantage point.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Yeah, they have a monitor with the game on. You can see it occasionally when they cut to them.

by xanthan on Aug 21, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Wow. 49 pitches. Fantastic.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
It's amazing how good the kid does when he's not trying to whiff everybody and racking up walks.

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Great to hear, especially since he is very young

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I love Tim Lincecum.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
He can't marry him because he's already mine, damnit!

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I'll fight you.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 21, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I would. In like a second. :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
But he's already married to his first love... the game.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
...I just lost the game. :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
On the other hand: dudes, this is Jason Marquis.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Durham : Garbage :: Trash : x

Solve for x.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Did I day Buried Treasure? Because I'm sure I meant buried kaka.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Don't bury Kaka until he's dead..or at least until he's done playing soccer.

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Update: Jonathan Sanchez
After getting his 10th strikeout - a wild pitch that allowed the possible third out to reach first base - Sanchez gave up a couple of hits and a run. He had tired at this point as his PC ran to 85.

Fresno vs Salt Lake thru

IP:  4.2
PC:  85/56
H:   5
R:   1
ER:  1
BB:  1
SO:  10

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Update: Jonathan Sanchez
still a nice line. clearly needs a few more starts to stretch his arm out though.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
nice pitch
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
lol Barry tumbled
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I love MLBtv....

NOT

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Welcome Back!

by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Oh man, you got me. For a second, I thought you did love MLB.tv, but then you added that "not"!
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I need some work on the not jokes.  A longer pause before the not, maybe.
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Welcome Back!

by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
and toss in an occasional nyet for our international viewers.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Layer upon layer of meaning here at the Chronicles. You must peel them away like artichoke leaves...

then eat the creamy nougat center.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
No more food references, please. I haven't eaten dinner yet.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
seriously

Jason Marquis.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Klesko K's looking a lot and then bitches but it's always on pitches that are obvious strikes.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
He seems to have forgotten that TV has been invented, and it is used as an aid for fans to determine that Kleggo doesn't know what he's yammering about.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
DREAMY
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
i appreciate the Cubs swinging at first pitches
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I cannot believe that the sucky-ass Cardinals are 2.5 games out

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 21, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Not much different from last year.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 21, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lincecum
72 pitches through 7...ridiculously economical.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 21, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
are they gonna send him back to 2nd?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
never mind, I thought they said someone touched it
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Kruk: "The ball bag can do it all"

Mind the younger viewers, meat.

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 21, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I love Kruk, last week he called some young chick in the stands a "Slump Buster"

by xanthan on Aug 21, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I recall that. That was one of his boozed-up days. I nearly pissed myself.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 21, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
help yourself out, Timmy!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
They could set Kruk and Kuip atop the flagpoles and they would still call an entertaining game.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Barry Zito looks like a hobo
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
When you have that much money, you can pretty much look like whatever you want.
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I actually think it's an upgrade.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
He looked like a bigger slob when he wore the softball uniform of the guys across the bay. White shoes for chrissakes.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 21, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
What about us braindead slobs?
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 21, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
With an agent like Scott Boras, Zito more like a boy-ho.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Schierholtz homered for the Grizzlies, 7-2 Fresno.
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by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon, Ray
Don't suck for once.
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: C'mon, Ray
I think you're asking way too much of Ray.
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by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: C'mon, Ray
C'mon Ray! Suck just a smidgin!

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: C'mon, Ray
Nope. When he sucks, he sucks the complete Enchilada, plus trimmings.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: C'mon, Ray
(With apologies to Natto for several reasons.)

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: C'mon, Ray
I expect nothing but the best from my boy.
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: C'mon, Ray
Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed.
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by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: C'mon, Ray
Story of my life.
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Durham breaking his bat..to bad Celine Dion never breaks her microphone

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Durham
YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG

Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 21, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Durham
hated teacher like this.  Respect mai authority!!!
Ray Durham: 79th best hitter in the National League.

by likmaiballs on Aug 22, 2007 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I hate Durham.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
That's Neifi-esque.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
A buddy of mine in SLO reports that the house next to Kruk's is for sale. What a riot it would be living next to that guy.

Can you imagine trading mixed drinks over the fence? Saturday afternoon BBQ's?

(well, you can if you have an extra 1.3M lying around)

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 21, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Darn, I just moved to SLO too!
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Welcome Back!

by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
It's a good thing I ate before I saw this.
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Pony up, McCoven.

Somebody divvy this concept up into timeshares.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe we can parlay a few bets
Let's call XeiFrank and lay some bets. We can make it McCoven party house whenever we are in the area

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Speaking of places in SLO
I wonder if Kruk has a room he wants to rent?  I so need a place to live still for the coming school year.
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by Larson2042 on Aug 21, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Micheal Vick's pitbulls would gladly trade places with sliders thrown at Ray Durham

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
sit down.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Scott McClain has 3hr's for Fresno tonight.

Give him a shot, why not?!?

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by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

FREE SCOTT McCLAIN!
Yippee ki yay, motherf****!
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
He's been mixing in some really effective curveballs now.  13" break on that last one perfectly located, according to gameday.

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Call strikes, [ump].
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
first walk :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Sit Durham
It makes no sense to play him at this point. With that contract and production he is ours. Let him ride the pine and let Franny play.

by wilriv21 on Aug 21, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
stay focused
"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 21, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
First BB of the game..1-0 score..let's see if it comes back to haunt him.

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
...easy...
"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 21, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
that was a nasty change/split.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
To whichever fan giving Daryle Ward the old Darryl Strawberry chant: I salute you!

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
what a pleasure to watch
"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 21, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
TIMMY IS PUMPED
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
The bored elf shows some emotion!
Barry Zito: Mike Hampton with a guitar

by JakeS on Aug 21, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
They showed Steve Kline on camera?
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Steve Kline is pure emotion.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

The GIANTS drafted this guy??
Amazing.
Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 21, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Scott Eyre into the game for the Cubbies.

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
SCOTT EYRE SIGHTING!
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
somehow i feel this game is lincecum's true emergence as a bad ass.  i'm feeling confident he's going to end the season very strong.  perhaps... but polish beer is the shit.
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by bigshowbaseball on Aug 21, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Beer that you can also polish things with!?!? My desire for an altered consciousness and a shiny coffee table have the answers to their dreams!

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
My silver Beer Mug is just dying for some of this stuff.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
boch is gonna leave timmy in, right?
"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 21, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Only 88 pitches, I would think he's gotta.

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
According to Gameday Bonds just made 2 outs in one at bat.  In only 2 pitches!  Get rid of that bum!

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
88 Pitches.

I don't know what's going on.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
With Cainer, that the PC through 2.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 21, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Bochy doesn't know what's going on either, so he's going to have him throw two simulated innings after the game just to get him up to 120 on the day.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
The simulated games thing always intrigued me...do they have the pitcher out in the parking lot with a virtual reality headset on?

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
They give them a copy of MVP 2005, so they can play with Kruk and Kuip commentating on their moves.
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
RDavis in as Bonds' defense replacement.

by fwoty oz on Aug 21, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
goddammmit

please don't take him out :(((

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Time to load the bases and strike out the side.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
i'm in.
"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 21, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Darn.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I get this odd feeling that a 1-0 lead is insurmountable - but this time in the Giants favor.

Basically the weirdest "confidence" feeling I've felt since I got approved for my first home loan.

(I was like, are you f@cking kidding? YES!)

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 21, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
goddammit why can't our pitchers just finish a game :((((
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Shit..Come on, Timmy...let's make some magic happen

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
oops... damn gotta score more than 1 run.
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by bigshowbaseball on Aug 21, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
wow this game went from amazingly awesome to suck pretty quickly
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
it's all my fault
"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 21, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
This is where the youth gain experience.

by sb on Aug 21, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
That sounds like a wilrivism.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I just wish I'd see more howtheyscoredisms...
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
fuck the motherfucking Cubs I'm not even joking

couldn't they just give us this

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
...it tastes like burning
"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 21, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
SHIT!!!!!!!!
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by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Damn.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 21, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I hate you Derrek Lee.
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Great game by Lincecum, can't always be perfect.

If this shitty offense could score more than 1 run off Jason fucking Marquis he might be in line for the W.

by xanthan on Aug 21, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I am crying right now.

It's not fair....

I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 21, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Timmy looked real dejected after that 3rd hit.

by Caught Backcourt on Aug 21, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
When you force your pitchers to have to throw CG shut outs, this is what happens.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Theriot is a DOUCHEEEEEEEEEEEE.
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by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
seriously, why couldn't we just score some more runs off Marquis

JASON FUCKING MARQUIS YOU FUCKING ASSHOLES

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Do we have a cool closer nickname for Hennessey yet?

I know he's not in for a save, but I haven't been around for his last few outings and I don't know what might have come with his success.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I think he looks vaguely like Daniel Craig.
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by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Right on cue:
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: why is McCoven infatuated with cats?
teh cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute!!111!!1!!1!
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Yeah..we have a nickname for him....Brad "The Best We Could Do" Hennessey

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
And now, Brad will give up a triple to Ramirez and Lincecum will lose this game.
Aurilia sounds like a planet out of StarFox.

by Gabafnerhagen on Aug 21, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
It started with bighead Bochy's fucking veteran lineup.  Then Timmy battled with a beautiful game.  Just to watch that french asshole take it away with one swing.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 21, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
God, I swear. Every time something cool happens with the Giants, they find a way to fucking blow it.
and fuck you, Hennessey.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Hennessey can really help/hurt Timmy's ROTY standings with this appearance.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 21, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
You SUCK Brad!
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by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
what the fuck ever
"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 21, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
the inning from Hell

fuck you in the ass Brad

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by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Taking care to avoid the p-spot.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Get outs, [Giants pitcher].
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Damn it all to hell. I started Lincecum today, and now he's one hit away from this absolutely beautiful effort being a big fat L. This team pisses me off so much.
Aurilia sounds like a planet out of StarFox.

by Gabafnerhagen on Aug 21, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
There's the hit. Fuck.
Aurilia sounds like a planet out of StarFox.

by Gabafnerhagen on Aug 21, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
SHTUItds";kfdas;lfSFUICKSDFDFKMLAMOTHERUFCKINGSDFLJE:LTJ:JLTAR:ASKDJG

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Thanks Brad.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 21, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
GET AN OUT

OH MY GOD

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by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
anyone else feel like killing for Lincecum?

by agiantmistake on Aug 21, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
This is exactly why I wouldn't mind including Hennessey and Correia and Taschner in trades.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 21, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Bad things happen when Bochy plays the veteran lineup.  Tonights game should surprise no one.
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by southcitysteve on Aug 21, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
"Welcome to my world." - Matt Cain
Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 21, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
lol and now they tease us by showing that clip from when Ray Durham didn't suck
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by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I'm boycotting Speedy Oil Change & Tune-up...they make me think nothing but bad thoughts.

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Put Lincecum on suicide watch.

JUST 3 OUTS, HENNESSEY!

by Caught Backcourt on Aug 21, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
beauuuuuutiful girl... duh duh duh dun duh dun, you make me...
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
really? steve kline?
<jim bulushi, angry chess team coach> why dontcha just give him the king. go ahead, just give it to him!
"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 21, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
What happened?  Did Timmy lose his stuff?  Game isn't televised here but it looks like he was dominating.

by positiveuphemism on Aug 21, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
He was. Then they left him in for the 9th and he gave up 3 consecutive hits. Then they brought in Brad and the whole damn thing went to hell and back.

by Caught Backcourt on Aug 21, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
he was and then the baseball gods realized that we were having too much fun watching Giants baseball and it was time to fuck us in the ass again.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
idk, it's just the first thing coming to mind.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Experts on the subject say Don't knock it. But always remember to lube up.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
This is what happens when your offense forces your starter to throw a CG shutout for the win.

A guy needs some wiggle room.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
was. then BANG BANG BANG
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by The Gene Hackman on Aug 21, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Steve Kline: clown.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Bob Brenly is really ripping Molina's defense on the Cubs broadcast

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 21, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
His defense deserves to get ripped.  I miss Mike Matheny.
Can't w8 for '08!

by southcitysteve on Aug 21, 2007 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
he is a horrific defensive catcher
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Why are we not booing.
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by BawLa on Aug 21, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I'm saying Booo-ennessey.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
or.... I was saying Booo-rad.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
oh NOW they can get a strikeout
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Great, Timmy went from a possible career-first shut out to just another loss. Major suckage.
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
can we kill Kendall first
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Well, at least we won't have extra innings when I have court in the morning

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 21, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
So, which Giant do you plan on murdering and facing trial for?

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Every fucking ground ball in finding a hole.
Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 21, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

There is a silver lining
Benitez blew a save and took the L tonight.
Noonan. Nooooonan!

by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 21, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Oooooh...Timmy's gonna punch all these clowns in their heads after the game.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 21, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: that was painless
what's with all the anal?
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Hilarious
:)
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Hilarious
Just jerking your chain.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Varsity Lineup"
Kruk mentioned before the game that today the Giants had the "Varsity" playing today. I think we have established that when this varsity team plays, the Giants never score any runs. This is the lineup that has given Matt Cain 13 losses and has now given Lincecum a taste of that wonderful cocktail.

I want Ray Durham DFA'd immediately, and I want to see at least 2 of the group of Frandsen, Davis, and Ortmeier in the lineup every single day. We had a winning streak when those guys were playing.

211 of Durham's 401 ABs this year have some with men on base, and 127 of those were with RISP. He is hitting .246 with men on and .213 with RISP. If he hits even .260 in either situation, I bet the Giants are a .500 team. RAY DURHAM IS THE PRIMARY REASON THAT THE GIANTS ARE IN LAST PLACE

by joebirdie3 on Aug 21, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: "Varsity Lineup"
No Bochy is.  But Durham is a close 2nd.
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by southcitysteve on Aug 21, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: "Varsity Lineup"
Man, hard to argue with them numbers. This deserves a diary, or a letter to McGowan.

by reeky on Aug 21, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: "Varsity Lineup"
What was that website that was posted last year that calculated the runs generated by different combinations on lineups?

by joebirdie3 on Aug 21, 2007 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Out of all nights for the bullpen to implode and then semi-un-implode after giving the loss to the starter, why tonight?

by Caught Backcourt on Aug 21, 2007 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
If brainiac Bochy didn't play the infield in, the game would be 1-1 going to the bottom of the 9th. When you play the infield in, you add 100 pts to a guy's batting avg. Total moron.

BTW, if Hennessey is a closer, then I'm the Queen of Siam.

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by leewhee on Aug 21, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Good morning, your majesty.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
That was totally stupid.......it's night.  

tee hee.

Hey, I got to take my mind off of that inning.

"The fact the Giants have 11 free agents concerns Barry." Jeff Borris, last off-season

by thehavenot on Aug 21, 2007 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was a misspelling in your program
Hennessey is much more like a closet full of dirty socks than a closer full of dirty pitches.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
if Durham is in the lineup tomorrow, I will be killing.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
You should revise that to say "If Durham is on the TEAM tomorrow..."

by joebirdie3 on Aug 21, 2007 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
What an embarrassment.  
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by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I'm at a loss right now....6 game winning streak, Lincecum turning the corner..it was all.......all..so..close..ah well..still have and off day tomorrow and plenty of Jim Beam...time to get shitfaced and pass out to Simpsons DVD's

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I think this game defines "cellar dweller."

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought this one was in the can
A man goes out to water the lawn, and when he comes back, THIS is what he's greeted with?

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: I thought this one was in the can
Consider yourself lucky you didn't have to witness this.
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by sfgreg on Aug 21, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
GREAT AB BENGIE
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I petition for a return to the anal. The rest of the night, all anal all the time.

It's only appropriate.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's with all the Cubs fans in attendance?
Seriously, what's the goddamn deal with that?
Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 21, 2007 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: What's with all the Cubs fans in attendance?
It goes like this:

"I don't know, but Seinfeld called. He wants his tagline back."

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: What's with all the Cubs fans in attendance?
Oh yeah, well the jerkstore called and their running out of you.

by awesomer @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 21, 2007 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: What's with all the Cubs fans in attendance?
Oh man! Do I know you in real life?
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I step in to defend
Nobody calls out Howie without tangling with...um...well....his cat first!

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I agree with whoever said it: Ray-Ray has probably cost us 15 games this year. It's way too late to showcase him, so get him the phuck off the field. Might as well send him to Fresno and see if he can still hit AAA pitching.
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by leewhee on Aug 21, 2007 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I remember some sabermetricians talking about the concept of "Loss Shares" once.

I bet Durham would lead the league if they calculated them. His WPA has to be a negative 100.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Ray reminds me of the Last Days of Marquis Grissom, who went from a decent player on the downside of his career to a guy who looked 87. In an instant. That appears to be the case with Ray-Ray. I guess it happens. Nice that we've signed him for another year.
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by leewhee on Aug 21, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Uncomfortably apt.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
The f-word softened and repackaged for the tender and sensitive ears of aardvarks everywhere.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Someone should really try to convince him to retire.
Can't w8 for '08!

by southcitysteve on Aug 21, 2007 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I think Matt Cain's bad luck transferred over to Lincecum.
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
If pitchers ever start consistently throwing the ball at batter's shoetops, Ray-Ray would hit .400.
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by leewhee on Aug 21, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Based on what I'm seeing:

If pitchers threw at shoetops, Ray Ray would swing about belt high.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
worst game of the year.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 21, 2007 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
where's salemicus or walrusman with their win probability totals from last year?

by joebirdie3 on Aug 21, 2007 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I haven't had the time to total them myself..
But I was definitely going to post them up after the year.  A few high and lows for the Giants:

Barry Bonds +4.15
Mark Sweeney +1.04 (HUH?)
Rajai Davis +0.44
Fred Lewis +0.35
Guillermo Rodriguez +0.28

Pedro Feliz -0.89
Rich Aurilia -1.25
Ray Durham -1.67
Omar Vizquel -2.72
Kevin Frandsen -2.76

Lance Niekro AAA Watch: 108 AB .287/.352/.463 6 2B 2 3B 3 HR 11 BB 0.2 IP 3 H 0 BB 0 K 27.00 ERA(through 8/13)

by WalrusMan on Aug 21, 2007 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sweeney's makes sense
He's almost exclusively a pinch hitter, so he's probably put in later in the games and more likely in close games as well. He's done pretty well in that role this year, so his WPA (I assume this is what you mean) is pretty high up there.

by awesomer @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 22, 2007 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

Others also make sense
They've had much more limited playing time so their small samples hide the suck that the regs like Omar and Ray are displaying.

by awesomer @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 22, 2007 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: I haven't had the time to total them myself..
BARRY BONDS IS KILLING THIS TEAM.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 22, 2007 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I feel for the kid...his grandmother dies...comes back, pitches his ass off, looks like a tribute game, but it falls apart in the 9th....Just a bitter taste in my mouth about it

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Personally, and there's nothing rational about this, but I blame Bochy.  He shouldn't have had anyone warming up at the start of the 9th.  It sends the wrong fucking message.  I can't prove it one way or another, but to me, Bochy shit the bed tonight.  In that regard, he fits in perfectly with this team.

by marcello on Aug 21, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dreamy agrees with you...
From sfgate this morning:
Omar Vizquel, who's considered future manager material, said he might have left Lincecum in the game after the first three batters reached base in the ninth. He also suggested it might have been tough on Lincecum that Hennessey already was warming up before Lincecum's first pitch in the ninth and Kline joined Hennessey shortly thereafter.

"I feel so bad for the kid, the way the ninth inning developed right before his eyes," Vizquel said. "As soon as I see two guys go out to the bullpen, I think, 'Why is this happening?' I don't know if he looked up there. He's young. Anything can get him out of focus. You've got to concentrate for 27 outs, especially if you have a one-run lead."

by tobias on Aug 22, 2007 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Dreamy agrees with you...
Wow, I've never heard Vizquel spoken of as future manager material... but now I'm interested....
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by howtheyscored on Aug 22, 2007 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
After a loss like that, I'd appreciate some boos from the home crowd. Unfortunately all the god damn Cubs fans in attendance drown it out.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 21, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
If I ever see the "varsity" lineup again, I can't be held responsible for my actions.
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by leewhee on Aug 21, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Varsity? More like FARCEity....sorry, folks. Just couldn't Durham that one.

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Did you just pun "Durham" with "resist"?
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I punned Durham with "Missing an easily hittable pitch"

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Aardvark Advocate Leaves
Bloody Trail Through Giants Dugout

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bzuh?
What just happened here? I listened to the whole game, and I just can't even. Should Bochy have pulled him after 8? After 1 hit in the 9th? When? What? Is it just that Tim lost it suddenly? Is it all the pen's fault? So many questions, so much baseball angst.

I'll be there tomorrow in the arcade with a visiting Cubs fan. Lettuce hope Zito can make some use of himself. Also, I LOLed over "what's with all the anal?" Sometimes, that's a question you gotta ask yourself.

Notgardo may be afraid to catch Niekro's knuckler. Mama didn't raise no fool.

by tk on Aug 21, 2007 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Bzuh?
I cannot fault Bochy with leaving him out there. Even after the first hit, even after the second hit.

by Karlifornia on Aug 21, 2007 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Bzuh?
I was hoping Lincecum would pull a Jason Schmidt and strike out the side.
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Bzuh?
I was hoping Henny would pull a Thighler and do the same thing. (What's with all the ... nm)
Notgardo may be afraid to catch Niekro's knuckler. Mama didn't raise no fool.

by tk on Aug 21, 2007 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Bzuh?
Pulling a Jason also means pulling your arm out of the socket.

Lince's wicked motion just looks like it wears him down.

Kid's small, and he hasn't thrown this much in his life. I say 80-90 pitches and out the rest of the way for Lincecum, plus an extra day off here and there.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Bzuh?
Perhaps he also got just a little too amped and caught up in the moment. That first hit came on a pretty fat pitch. I think he lost just enough focus, to cause him to overthrow. Its a learning experience for him.  The first time ever in that situation. I have every confidence that he will take this as a hard-earned and bitter lesson and will grow from it, just like he has from every setback he's run up against so far.  Eventually somebody is going to pay for this, and I don't want to be the team facing him when payback comes. Somewhere down the line, he's going to face Theriot, Jones, and Lee again. Not this year, but soon enough. He won't forget those guys ever. He will be looking for them in seasons to come. Thats the motivation of every great competitor.
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by E Ticket on Aug 21, 2007 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Bzuh?
Working through situations like these should make the team stronger experience-wise next year. I'm off the "gotta win" bandwagon for this year's team, and on the "play 'em tough" bandwagon to toughen up the younger players for next year.

Anybody with me?

......Hello?

by sb on Aug 21, 2007 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Bzuh?
It would be nice to be with you, but the only guyw we're toughening with this kind of crap up are Lincecum and Cain.

Nobody else who plays needs to suffer growing pains, since, you know, they're all well past grown.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I was going to enjoy listening to the midnight replay too...
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by Natto on Aug 21, 2007 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Look at the bright side.
At least they didn't give up 18 runs by the 7th inning.

by Lipssan1 on Aug 21, 2007 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
The only good thing you can say, is that unlike Football, we don't have to taste the shit from this one for a whole week. Right now, you just want to get the next one in and get as far away from a wretched ending like this as fast as possible. God, the bile tastes horrible.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 21, 2007 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Unfortunately
Zito tomorrow.

And a Mile of Bile.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Booing
Are people serious about booing Hennessey? That's something Yankees fans would do.

by cheno on Aug 21, 2007 10:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Booing
We're just going to have to learn those finer points of fansmanship.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

A summary of this game, inning by inning
Sweet
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
I SWEAR TO GOD SOMEBODY IS GOING TO FUCKIUNG DIE EWSUIHDSLKDFLKSDJV SDF IULSDFL ;8REGPJKE4RPTO48OPGERLLK8IEWPOFKJREWSFL;CL; OLKSDLKVC,KLDLKF.; DSLODSL;'SC OPP;PWERT4R45643RGEGDN 6556 B465GUYJHG
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 21, 2007 10:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I flew 3000 miles to see my first game of the year and this is what I got!! Just a couple of quick things.
  1. Why the fuck were there so many Cub fans at the game?? If you're a Giant fan and you can't make it to the game, give your freaking ticket to a Giant fan!!
  2. Why the fuck did the Giants play "Enter Sandman" when Ryan Dempster is coming into the game?? Are they stupid, or are they Cub fans too??
  3. I think Tim got a little overamped in the ninth as he approached his first career shutout and complete game. I thought Bochy handled everything right.
  4. Ray-tire Durham, please. This guy is just stealing money from the Giants.
  5. There was absolutely no reaction from the crowd when Scott Eyre came into the game. Do the fans actually remember he once played for the Giants. Cheer or boo, please!!
  6. The Giants show Barry Bonds hitting homeruns between every inning. Do they really not want him back next year?? What are they going to show?? Dave Roberts drawing a walk??
  7. To the stupid bitch lady at the concession stand. Why did you tell me your stupid weak cardboard carrying cases can carry two large sodas?? I knew it was a mistake the minute I picked it up. You should clean my pants for me!!
Randy Messenger says,"We're in Florida this weekend?? Maybe I should have just punched Scott Olsen again!"

by rxmeister on Aug 21, 2007 10:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: May I suggest
good one!! Did anyone mention that Sanchez struck out 10 in 4 2/3 innings, and Angel Villalona had three hits?? I never cared so much about the minor leagues!!
Randy Messenger says,"We're in Florida this weekend?? Maybe I should have just punched Scott Olsen again!"

by rxmeister on Aug 21, 2007 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: May I suggest
Yes -- the Sanchez feat was discussed in real time during the Lincecum gem.

We fear JSnatch will be called up soon and be the next victim of a great pitching performance with the usual veteran run support.

by Moggeee on Aug 21, 2007 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
So, I take it I should feel glad that I missed most of this game and the only parts I caught were Timmy absolutely dealing?
"The fact the Giants have 11 free agents concerns Barry." Jeff Borris, last off-season

by thehavenot on Aug 21, 2007 10:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
the only good thing about tonight was that Armando Benitez got bombed, blowing a game for the Marlins by giving up four runs, including a homerun by Ludwick. The best thing was that the runs were unearned due to an error, so Armando is going to give one of his "I did my job" speeches after the game.
Randy Messenger says,"We're in Florida this weekend?? Maybe I should have just punched Scott Olsen again!"

by rxmeister on Aug 21, 2007 10:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
gay finish. That's all I have to say.
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by jtoj on Aug 21, 2007 11:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
This will be my last anal joke (joke implied), because I don't want to be the guy to wear out a good thing from overuse.
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by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2007 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
When does Crazy Crab make a come back???  Could use something to abuse.
Ray Durham: 79th best hitter in the National League.

by likmaiballs on Aug 22, 2007 7:12 AM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
I went to last night's game, which was awesome until the 9th.  Lincecum's breaking ball looked like it got to about 10' in front of the hitter before the bottom dropped out.  He'd follow an 80 mph curve with 94 mph heat.  Nasty!  Too bad he couldn't close it out, but he was dealin'.

Pretty full house last night considering.  There were even people sitting in the LF upper deck (after the bend).  

by achiappanza on Aug 22, 2007 8:03 AM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
he has. Bochy had him playing second base and hitting in the two slot tonight.
Randy Messenger says,"We're in Florida this weekend?? Maybe I should have just punched Scott Olsen again!"

by rxmeister on Aug 22, 2007 8:03 AM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/21
Bochy never should have let Bonds pitch the 9th inning.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 22, 2007 8:53 AM PDT reply actions  

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