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Open Gameday Thread, 8/7

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There are going to be several McCoven at Zeke's tonight around 6:00 p.m. Even if you don't have tickets, come on by to say hello. The more the merrier.

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Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Calling 756 tonight, I can feel it.
Well at least I don't have to watch baseball in Oakland...

by Tajiri on Aug 7, 2007 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Zeke's Nerd Alert Status raised from "High" to "Severe."
Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Aug 7, 2007 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Should I assume that the geeks in the corner typing into their laptops as opposed to actually talking to each other would be said McCoven?
Bold Prediction: Klesko will finish the 2007 season with at least 20 HRs. (OPS+ is 129 as of 7/1/07)

by Goofus on Aug 7, 2007 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I've always said the one downside to actual conversation was that I couldn't ignore it for a while and just hit refresh when I felt like listening again.

This is much better.

Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Aug 7, 2007 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I hope Barry hits it for the McCoven in attendance.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 3:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: and one of the McCoven catches the ball
and he or she shares the proceeds with the rest of us.
Jesse Foppert: Welcome home, my son. And meet your adopted brother, Kelvin Pichardo. He's from the Dominican Republic.

by leftymalo on Aug 7, 2007 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: and one of the McCoven catches the ball
If I catch the ball, I promise to use portion of the proceeds to buy an ad on McC featuring my ugly mug.
Bold Prediction: Klesko will finish the 2007 season with at least 20 HRs. (OPS+ is 129 as of 7/1/07)

by Goofus on Aug 7, 2007 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: and one of the McCoven catches the ball
If I catch the ball I promise to sell the crap out of it. But first I'd take a breather because of the .07 40 time I'd just posted.
Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Aug 7, 2007 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

If I catch it
Damn , he got all of that one.
And it wil convince me on the PEDS issue ,fer surrrr.
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Sad we cannot attend. I'm just a broke mofo until payday.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'm seriously rooting for the McCoven. Have fun!

by Dan from NM on Aug 7, 2007 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I work one block from Zeke's, but have an engagement in Oakland. Dammit.

Enjoy 756 tonight, folks.  

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Aug 7, 2007 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I work literally across the street... but I'm buggin' out right at five so I can BART home and watch the game... Have fun, and hoist a few cold ones for me.

by chinaski on Aug 7, 2007 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
The guy over at Federal Baseball seems like a good guy. Too bad he's the only guy there.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 4:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
At least he had the foresight to vote 116 times in his own, poll, though.

Checked it out briefly, and it looks like a pretty good blog. Nice sense of humor, and a level voice.

Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Aug 7, 2007 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Lineup released early tonight.  I guess since it worked so well last night Bochy couldn't wait to use it again.

R. Davis cf      .263    
O. Vizquel ss     .256    
R. Winn rf     .295    
B. Bonds lf     .269    
B. Molina c     .270    
R. Durham 2b     .231    
P. Feliz 1b     .249    
K. Frandsen 3b     .233    
B. Zito p

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Still walking a batter per inning in AAA.

by sfgreg on Aug 7, 2007 4:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Oh good. I was hoping to see Durham, Feliz, Frandsen, and Zito all hitting back to back to back to back.

At least Roberts isn't in there!

Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Aug 7, 2007 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
This is brilliant - Pedro's only value is because he's a great defensive 3b, while a horrific hitter. The way to make the worst of this situation? Put him at 1b (ruining any defensive value), and put the weak-armed Frandsen at 3b! Brilliant!

Why exactly isn't Klesko playing?

Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.

by Aadik on Aug 7, 2007 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Oh god! I didn't even do the math on that one...
Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Aug 7, 2007 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Yeah, I don't get this at all. Isn't Frandsen like 6'? He can play first.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
great minds think alike
Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 7, 2007 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
In fairness, Feliz made a play at 1B last night that was probably the toughest play any infielder made all night: the tricky hop back-hand play with Lincecum covering the bag.

Krukow called it a 9.8 degree of difficulty on a scale of 1 to 10.

As for Klesko, he nevers seems to get to start vs. LHP (even though he hasn't been too bad against them this season.)

Bold Prediction: Klesko will finish the 2007 season with at least 20 HRs. (OPS+ is 129 as of 7/1/07)

by Goofus on Aug 7, 2007 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I liked that play and it made me feel better about potentially resigning Pedro next year.  Now if we could only find a SS/3B that costs $30M/year to fill that spot...
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'm not sure what the goal is anymore , is it to win games?
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Get thee to Pittsburgh!
You've just been traded to Bucs Dugout for a commenter to be named later. Amazingly they were willing to take on your entire contract...
Proud adoptive father of the All-Father and his 2.29 ERA

by EliminateMe on Aug 7, 2007 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Get thee to Pittsburgh!
That's a lot of Guinness.
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Maybe I'm splitting hairs here, but why not leave Pedro at his more natural 3rd and play Frandsen at 1st?

It's beyond me why on a team with 3 guys who play 1st, none of them were there last night or tonight.  I know Richy is banged up, but come on now, this is just a farce.  Hey, look at us...we're a major league baseball team.  We've got 4 different guys playing first, and another 4 that play in center.

Stop playing head games with Frandsen and give him a solid week at the same position.  How hard is that?

Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 7, 2007 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Too hard unfortunately.  And his natural position is currently occupied by someone Bochy thinks will actually break out of a year long slump.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
"Play for yourselves"

I'm in my natural position...on my *ss.

Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
It'll be interesting to see whether Zito's one-inning outing on Sunday affect how long he goes tonight. And by interesting I mean "sadly predictable."
Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Aug 7, 2007 4:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Something makes me think we'll see history tonight...

by 27freethrows on Aug 7, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Is Barry Zito actually speaking to the media this year?  For being the highest paid guy (well, over the long term) on the club, he's awfully invisible.

by Skaldheim on Aug 7, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
So the Nationals have a better record than the Giants. @##^$&

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
And they have a really boring lineup. It's like watching the Giants play against themselves.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Here's the lineup according to ESPN

R Davis CF   
R Klesko 1B   
R Winn RF   
B Bonds LF   
B Molina C   
R Durham 2B   
P Feliz 3B   
K Frandsen SS   
B Zito

Giving Omar a day off?

Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Only one batter batting better than .270... wait, how come they can win games again?

by GiantFanInExile on Aug 7, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
*can't

(apparently my disgust is affecting my typing skills...)

by GiantFanInExile on Aug 7, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Who's On First?
What's On Second?

go ahead , I set it...you spike it...

Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
The only thing worse than the Giants this year is WNBA basketball.

Get this joke of a sport off my television ESPN.

Well at least I don't have to watch baseball in Oakland...

by Tajiri on Aug 7, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Better than it used to be...
Typical scores ten years ago were something like 47 to 63.
  Now they're up in the hundreds...somebody call George Mitchell.
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Better than it used to be...
Somebody tell the NBA they are wasting money on equality.
Well at least I don't have to watch baseball in Oakland...

by Tajiri on Aug 7, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I bet a WNBA is getting its best ratings ever.  And I am suicidal.  Put the Giants game on ESPN!

by 27freethrows on Aug 7, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Enough with the dyke-ball, not even WNBA fans care.
Well at least I don't have to watch baseball in Oakland...

by Tajiri on Aug 7, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Easy does it , Bobby Riggs.
You've got a coed Coven here.
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Easy does it , Bobby Riggs.
Any sane woman would pick baseball over the WNBA any day of the week.
Well at least I don't have to watch baseball in Oakland...

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

Re: Easy does it , Bobby Riggs.
Wow... definitely rethinking the whole, "registering to post on McCovey Chron game day threads" right about.... now.

by GiantFanInExile on Aug 7, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Easy does it , Bobby Riggs.
Wahhhhhhhhhh.
Well at least I don't have to watch baseball in Oakland...

by Tajiri on Aug 7, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Easy does it , Bobby Riggs.
That never stopped an asshole from being an asshole.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: zito
Are you drunk yet?
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: zito
I don't quite get the connection, but now that you mention it, I see no reason not to get drunk. Out of scotch, though.

by non sequitur on Aug 7, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: zito
Tisk tisk.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: zito
Out of scotch?  That's the saddest thing I've heard all week!!

by Skaldheim on Aug 7, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: zito
White wine; helping middle aged women humilliate themselves for decades.

by 27freethrows on Aug 7, 2007 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
lol Flemm with the Bonds update
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

"bonds-centric approach"
I caught a little bit of it yesterday. Very, very amusing.

by non sequitur on Aug 7, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Feliz w/the grab
SFGreg thought today was April 1 with that lineup card.

I did too...

Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
We're off to a fine start.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Grit in the first?
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
We may not have Omar tonight, but man Frandsen looks extra gritty in his place

by 27freethrows on Aug 7, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
My "smaller box" says Comment: , and there's no Barry inside...
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
great that we can see Barry sitting there like a statue between innings.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Rodin's "The Sorta Thinker"
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
that is bad television
"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 7, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Yeah, whose dumbass idea was it to have the two boxes during commercials?  Oh yeah, we are talking about the people that bring you FAUX News.

by Jakespaar on Aug 7, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Zito vs Young.  Two guys who should be arrested for fraud. Freeking hilarious. One throws pus. The other swings out of his ass missing bp fastballs. Each making millions to do so.  
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I hope for Barry's sake he knows he's on camera. For all we know he gets ready for his atbats by masturbating in the cluhouse.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
You must mean Zito. Thats a guy definitely jerkin off while in the process of doing his job.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
When did thighler start pitching left handed?
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Leadoff groundout early in the count. I like this Davis guy.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Barry totally ignoring Magowan as he walks to and from the on deck circle.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Not entirely. I saw him flick a booger into Magowan's Merlot
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Good to see Winn cap off his one hot spell of the season. Didn't think he would ever cool off. The guys been fucking en fuego for at least 2 games.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I was just thinking to myself, in a hypothetical situation, that Klesko would bat 2nd.  And then I thought, no that's fucking crazy.  And when I snapped out of it, I realized I was living the nightmare.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Its all part of Bochy's secret plan to trick the Nats into thinking its really Vizquel. For what purpose, I have not idea however.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
anyone see Friday night's pitching matchup?? Russ Ortiz vs. Matt Morris.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Barnburner.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
LMAO. That definitely has to be a 2007 highlight. Two more guys stealing millions annually in broad daylight
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Barry has filled more seats and earned higher TV revenue for his team than any player in history.  Why does Magowan act like he hates him?

by 27freethrows on Aug 7, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
because he's a dumbass and he isn't capable of realizing what actually makes this a poor team.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
infected with bud selig disease?
I've got your back, Special Agent Jack Taschner.

by Larson2042 on Aug 7, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Because everyone gives Barry Bonds the credit, and no one gives ol' Peter any.

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

Barry Leads 000 , 000 , 000 , 000 , 000 , 000 ,
000 , 0ff the inning....
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Throw strikes, [Giants pitcher.]
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

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

Zito's not sure what the goal is anymore
Is it to throw strikes?
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Now there is a split screen - commercial/Bonds watch.  Too bad the commercial has to be heard.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
The split-screen thing is creepy.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
BONDS GOT A HIT!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
lol
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Good one, Barry
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I gotta give this pitcher credit.  He has some serious cohones to go after Barry like that.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
B-MONEY!
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
BENGIE

for some reason I have the urge to call him Ben Gay.

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

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Name

That

Molina

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

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
He should have rethought that "Triples Alley" call...still , good rip!
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Production!
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Is Durham due for one of those amazing tear streaks or is he just washed up?
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Durham is garbage. not good garbage either, like a free couch, but like old fish heads bad garbage.
The Fringe was right.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
A free couch with mysterious stains that Golden Gate Park bums had sex on?
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Still better than Durham
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Kuip's daughter looks kinda like her dad.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
lol hit-and-running with Molina on base
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
hit and run with Molina on first and Durham hitting?

FIRE BOCHY NOW

The Fringe was right.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
lol thank you for putting Durham on base.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
So how garbage are you if you walk Durham?
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
used kleenex bad garbage.
The Fringe was right.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Like barely sneezed on used or level 4 biohazard virus used?
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
wow. Durham didn't make an out.
The Fringe was right.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I don't have access to my images ATM so...

_____
|_SF_|__
| . . |
| _|_ |
|_|__|
B-MONEY

Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
This is a winner.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Too bad for Pedro, that shoulda been an RBI.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Frandsen and Zito. End of rally.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I wonder how scrappy this AB is going to be.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Haha, I love how it's the 2nd inning and Frandsen's uniform is already dirty
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'm on the radio. How gritty is Frandsen looking?

by non sequitur on Aug 7, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Frandsen sucks.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Nats' incompetence prevents killer double play.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
That was a gritty making-Schneider-drop-the-ball-so-it-was-only-one out...thing.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Oh dear.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I can't believe Frandsen is on a major league roster. He's just another AAAA player. I have no hope for this guy.

by giants92388 on Aug 7, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Is that bases loaded stat so comical because we never hardly ever load the bases?

(No , I do NOT talk like that there.)

Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Frandsen has a bad case of GIDPitis

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
lol we're not going to score
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
No way.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Zito gets it done when Frandsen can't.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
ZITO IS CLUTCH
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Can he play utility infielder?
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
10 bucks says he outhits Frandsen and Vizquel.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.

by Aadik on Aug 7, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Barry Zito, better hitter than Frandsen.

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
There it was.  Barry made history.  What?  You meant the other Barry...

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Davis doesn't look very good so far in RBI situations.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

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

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
The kids need more time.  They aren't just going to bust out after rotting on the bench for so long.  It will be painful to watch, but no more painful than watching the vets squander the same opportunities.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Zito doesn't like leads.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
There's the Barry Zito we all know and...remember.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
on the bright side, Villalona 2 for 2 so far tonight with a triple and 2 RBI.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Zito couldn't wait to get out there and start giving the lead back.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Red Bull In The Nats' Dugout!
No wonder they're such a powerhouse.
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Red Bull In The Nats' Dugout!
isn't that a performance enhancing substance?

by Merope on Aug 7, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Kevin Frandsen sounds a LOT like Cody Ransom to me.

by budgerock on Aug 7, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
it's really the hot corner when Zito is pitching.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
A couple of questions have come to my mind watching last night's & tonight's games:

  1.) Is there a bigger guy in all of baseball than Dmitri Young?  He is enormous.  He looks more like a football player.
  2.) Is there an uglier baseball uniform than the Nationals'?  I mean currently, not historically.  Obviously, there have been worse uniforms over the years... the Astros' orange rainbow uni comes to mind.

by Jakespaar on Aug 7, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
What's wrong with them? I kinda like them.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Prince Fielder.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
2) Rockies, Pirates red vest alternates
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Zito sucks.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Yeah what a cocksucker. Who made him so high and mighty?

by budgerock on Aug 7, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
You, on the other hand, are a shining beacon of awesome!

Oh wait...

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

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Seriously, can he play utility infielder?  I don't want him pitching anymore.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Barry Zito is terrible again tonight.  He's alternating between good nights and terrible ones now.

by Skaldheim on Aug 7, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
when are the good nights?? I must be missing them.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Dear Mr. Zito,

A hanging curveball is not a very good strikeout pitch.

That is all.

NSJB

PS: YOU SUCK!

The Fringe was right.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Too bad I only saw this now, I would have turned up at Zeke's with my NY Giants hat.

Let me say for the record that signing cokehead Zito's ass for 126 million is the worst thing Sabean has ever done. And he's done a lot of bad things.

by Bitter Fan on Aug 7, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I've heard some rumors vis a vis Barry and the partying.

by Bitter Fan on Aug 7, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Of course it is. But I'm not above a little slander when you take 126 million and suck as hard as he has. FFS.

He should have been a Met. Really.

by Bitter Fan on Aug 7, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I thought Brandon Arroyo was the cokehead?
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Baron is Tim McCarver???
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Brandon (heh) was the parties with Northeastern chicks guy.

by Bitter Fan on Aug 7, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
not exactly Omar at short, is he??
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
i dont know guys, im starting to get this weird feeling that we're paying zito a little bit too much money. especially when i'd do what he's doing for free.

by projectmayhem713 on Aug 7, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I want first half Klesko back.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I take half n half.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Bacsik has nothing. Barry is going to cream him.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
At least Bonds is getting non-homer hits now!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
he can get the other eight guys out with that garbage he's throwing. Not Bonds. He might have seen his last strike.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I am encouraged by Barry's 2 for 2 so far. He's finally hitting better.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
they always go foul for us.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Will you guys PLEASE give me better commentary than that Cro-Magnon Man named Sutcliffe
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
BENGIE!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
BEE
MONEY
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
oh yeah. He can't fool Bengie either.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
YEA!!!   Sutcliffe called it!  "Only way Barry is scoring is if Bengie jacks one."
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Too bad he said it in Caveman Language.  Only the Geico guys understood him.
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Why does that dope still have a job? I found he was doing the ESPN broadcast last night and did the mute-TV/radio thing even though the radio broadcast was more than two pitches behind.

by non sequitur on Aug 7, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
ESPN wants to keep throwing money at him so he can go to Africa with George Clooney and solve that thing.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

BENGIE!!!!!!!!!!
#96 MOTHER FUCKERS!
The Fringe was right.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Is Bengie heating up again? I hope so.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Durham is sooooooo bad
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
B MONEY
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Hi, Pedro!
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
the old Feliz is back (if he ever left)
The Fringe was right.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I need to know what Barry is doing
right this second! Where's the BondsCam?

by StopBeingSoKate on Aug 7, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I think it's Sutcliffe.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Aflac
name the pitcher Bonds has faced the most without hitting a homer?

good question.

The Fringe was right.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Hi, Barry Zito!
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
OH MY GOD

CAN WE JUST TAKE ZITO OUT BACK AND SHOOT HIM?

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

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Zito needs to go back to the bullpen.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
_____
|_SF_|__
| . . |
| _|_ |
|_|__|
B-MONEY
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
$126,000,000 gopherball
The Fringe was right.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'm a bitter demented Red Sox fan.

So what I'm saying is I'm totally willing to go to the park and shoot Barry Zito.

But I need a ride.

by Bitter Fan on Aug 7, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Man if I could drive there without killing us both and everyone on the road, I'd meet you in an hour.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Are you that bad a driver, or are you already shitfaced?

by Jakespaar on Aug 7, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I think she's just angry with rage.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Rage issues in conjunction with being an ungodly terrible driver. Not good.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Or she drives a nuclear reactor.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Brian Schneider? Really?
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Zito for Cy Young!!!

Oooooooohh.  Bad timing.

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

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I didn't believe it when Miller said it, but I checked and his groundout in the second really was his first major league RBI. Amazing.

by non sequitur on Aug 7, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
seven years. holy jeezus. i cant believe we have to watch this for seven years.

by projectmayhem713 on Aug 7, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Estes is really getting lit up tonight.  What?

by satyricrash on Aug 7, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
At least Estes was...uh...um...er...

...

Paid less.

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Zito is actually reminding me of Atlee Hammaker. Really.

by budgerock on Aug 7, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
yeah I got it! whoo
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
You win!
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Frandsen: not very good.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Savage understatement.
Friend to the aardvark community.

by leewhee on Aug 7, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Better swing at that first pitch -- it's the grittiest!

by satyricrash on Aug 7, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
YEAH!  The Dodgers were shutout tonight!

by Jakespaar on Aug 7, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
hahaha, my special lady friend, was asking about barry zito and why i hate him so much. i explained the seven years 126 mill thing. and then explained what era means. she asked "isnt he embarassed? why doesnt he give some of the money back?" awesome. couldnt have said it better myself.

by projectmayhem713 on Aug 7, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
She's not my special lady, man, she's my...lady friend!
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
You have to love Women and their thoughts on baseball.  Really, it is more healthy.  Women should run the Major Leagues
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Damn straight.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
GODDAMMIT KLESKO STOP TAKING PITCHES RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE FOR STRIKE THREE
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

7 years, $126 million
Also,
The Giants hold an $18 million option on Zito for 2014 with a $7 million buyout, making the contract worth a potential $137 million. The option becomes Zito's if he pitches 200 innings in 2013, the final guaranteed year, 400 innings over the final two years or 600 innings over the final three. Zito also has a complete no-trade clause for the entire length of the contract.
The Fringe was right.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: 7 years, $126 million
I just don't want anyone to forget how BAD this contract is.
The Fringe was right.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: 7 years, $126 million
It's too bad that there isn't some sort of minimum performance requirement built into those obscenely ridiculous contracts.  Why shouldn't job performance affect pay?

by Jakespaar on Aug 7, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: 7 years, $126 million
He'll be anxious to leave and will waive the no-trade clause if he doesn't turn things around.

by NearestNorwich on Aug 7, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I don't see howhe can turn it around.  Can ones control drastically improve with age?
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
don't worry, no matter how bad he pitches, Scott Boras will have him opt out of the deal early.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I can't stand Zito.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
hahahaha, then she says "thats bonds son? whos the other bat boy?" me:"uhhh, honey thats tim lincecum"

by projectmayhem713 on Aug 7, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
How many triples can Zito give up?
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I was just noticing how Bacisk's and Zito's performances tonight are pretty similar.  Then I noticed that, on balance, Bacsik has pitched better this year than has Zito (better ERA, better WHIP).

I wonder how much Washington is paying Bacsik?  I'll bet you it's a lot less than what we're paying Zito.

by tobias on Aug 7, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
If we were in the race in any way, I'd be really angry at Zito. But mostly I just feel bad for him right now. He's obviously tense and laboring under the expectations generated by the contract. He actually seems like a good guy so I hope he can figure something out over the last two months or over the winter. As things stand now, he's just moving us up the draft list.

by NearestNorwich on Aug 7, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Which if the first choice eventually signs and stars, that will be the biggest contribution of Zito's time in a Giants unit
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Who was that in the bullpen, is that a new guy?

by paboperfecto on Aug 7, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Oh lord.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Kevin makes me hold my breath every time he makes a play.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
He makes me punch things
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Oh, Frandsen.

Oh, oh, oh, oh.

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Why the fuck isn't ZIT on the 60day DL. And why wasn't Durham right behind him?

Magowan + Baer + Sabaen  = BushChenayRumsfeld

At least Rumsfeld was forced to quit.

Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Hey, off topic, but does bonds's kid play baseball at all? I need to scout our future prospects to pull this franchise from the depths. . .  I hear he's got good genes. . .
For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .

by WilltheThrill on Aug 7, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I think I heard he plays more basketball than baseball.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I haven't heard much about Nik being into baseball at all, nor has Barry said anything about it.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
If Barry was influenced by his dad's relationship with the media... well, I can only imagine what it's like for Nikolai. Don't blame him for not having any interest in it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Pedro really could have caught that.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Pedro Feliz does not like being good at things.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK FELIZ!!!!!!!
if he can't play defense, we don't need that sack of shit!
The Fringe was right.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Feliz is pulling a Frandsen.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Nice Pete Happy.  Morris is right. This team is in the tank. This is a sinking ship. play for yourself.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Oh, see, Petey was thrown off by playing at first yesterday.

by non sequitur on Aug 7, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Oh lordie.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Zimmeman telling Feliz that he's a pussy
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Zit has to give up at least one run to keep pace with his one run per inning.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
So we're paying Zito to see more pitches per inning?
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
You guys, seriously... Dave Roberts should be sent to waivers.  Rajai is SOOOOOOOO much better than Roberts in the field.  Better arm, doesn't look clueless on fly balls.  I bet he saves this team 10-15 runs just by NOT being Roberts
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I love how quickly people forget the rest of the season here...

by cheno on Aug 7, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Dave Littlefield,
Notice Zito's unwillingness to give in when teamates let him down. Think how great he'd be with your terrific fielders. We won't even ask for a player back on this one. Just pick up the contract.

by NearestNorwich on Aug 7, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Which team is Littlefield in charge of?
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
really, just pay Zito the rest of the money not to pitch.
The Fringe was right.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Giants Warning track power.

So many millions. So little talent

Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
How many home runs is that again?
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: S E V E N F I F T Y S I X
Thanks for answering my question.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: S E V E N F I F T Y S I X
Hooray for Barry!
I've got your back, Special Agent Jack Taschner.

by Larson2042 on Aug 7, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
756!!!!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Oh man, I can't believe he hit it!  I watched his first two AB's through the RF porthole and then bailed after Molina's homer!  Oh man!!!!

by achiappanza on Aug 7, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

BONDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!7!!!!5!!!!6!!!!
756 MOTHER FUCKERS!

ALL THOSE SUCKER MLB PLAYERS CALL HIM SIRE!

SUCK IT HATERS!

SUCK IT MEDIA!

SUCK IT SELIG!

SUCK IT NATS!

CONGRATS BARRY! YOU'RE THE BEST EVER!

The Fringe was right.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: BONDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!7!!!!5!!!!6!!!!
youve got to be kidding. how can you not clearly see he's involved in something and its been proven. yes 756*, confused giants fans 756* with a BIG, FAT *

by bondssucks on Aug 7, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: BONDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!7!!!!5!!!!6!!!!
die
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: BONDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!7!!!!5!!!!6!!!!
on a night like this, just posting to get a rise out of people?  how loser can you get?
Rehabbing for the Giants, Roooooooooooooos Ortiz

by Hac Man on Aug 7, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: BONDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!7!!!!5!!!!6!!!!
I'll bet all this just chaps you . William.
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: BONDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!7!!!!5!!!!6!!!!
nice. Can you save it?
Notgardo says: I aten't dead yet! My adopt-a-Giant speaks to Jesus Christ all night, and lives to tell the tale.

by tk on Aug 7, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: BONDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!7!!!!5!!!!6!!!!
Eat shit and die a miserable death you f'ing asshat.  
Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 7, 2007 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
MOTHERFUCKIN YES.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
WE DID IT!
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
What was Bascik thinking?? Thanks!! Congrats, Barry!!
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Look up "Jingoistic"
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2007 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
lol Look at how his teammates hate him.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Best of all...
Just needs a triple now, to hit for the cycle.

by tobias on Aug 7, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF
WHY THE HELL IS RAJAI DAVIS STILL BATTING? HE'S NOT EVEN PLAYING TODAY
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: WTF
Niiiiice.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
My only regret is that he didn't do it tomorrow when I'll be there.

CONGRATS BARRY LAMAR!

by StopBeingSoKate on Aug 7, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Anybody else tearing up?
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
That's an affirmative there Captain.
Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 7, 2007 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
AWESOME
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Hank.
class wins out.
The Fringe was right.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
So is anything going on after the homer?
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I think Mays maybe prodded Aaron a little??
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
HANK AARON

SUCK IT YOU FUCKING HATERS

BAHAHAHAHA

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Wow, I was not expecting Hank to record that.  Never underestimate the class of Hank Aaron.

by Skaldheim on Aug 7, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Did a Dodger fan really get the ball?
Fan in a Mets jersey.
Rehabbing for the Giants, Roooooooooooooos Ortiz

by Hac Man on Aug 7, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Did a Dodger fan really get the ball?
Ah, just saw the blue. I feel much better.

by StopBeingSoKate on Aug 7, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Did a Dodger fan really get the ball?
I think it was a guy in a mets jersey
"Clark hits it up the middle into centerfield; base hit..."

by brianando on Aug 7, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'm on the radio. Is Aaron live, or is it prerecorded?!

by non sequitur on Aug 7, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Er, never mind. Just got a little excited there for a second...

by non sequitur on Aug 7, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Aaron off of my shit list for that. No more jokes about him and sheep. Classy move.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Willie Mays
Henry Aaron

Bud who?

Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'd like to thank Greg Anderson for keeping his mouth shut
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Yahoo sports already has 756 with an asterisk on the  front page.  Ouch.
"Clark hits it up the middle into centerfield; base hit..."

by brianando on Aug 7, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
And immediately below, a picture of a "Got Steroids" banner, with a link to a Dan Wetzel column.

Fucking bush league.

Bruce Bochy gets his big head from me.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 7, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
fucking true.

go yahoo!

by bondssucks on Aug 7, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
You must have some kind of interesting life...coming  to a Giants forum to talk trash about a player you don't like. Go try eharmony.com or something, fuckstick.
How I got fired from Best Buy: "If they liked Entertainment Weekly, they would subscribe on their own.....I did my job"

by Karlifornia on Aug 7, 2007 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Did you hear that!?!?!?  He thanked all the fans in San Francisco!  He thanked Grant!

We're famous!

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
You know what Yahoo? You suck. Yeah, you heard me. How do you like that?
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
This is even better than I thought it would be. It's amazing. It's so special. I'd be jealous of our McCoven brothers and sisters there tonight, but all that matters is that we can share it together at home.

I'm crying. So what. This rules.

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
For once, we agree on something.  I'm crying.  Who cares?
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I was okay until he mentioned his dad, then I lost my shit. This is beautiful.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Me too.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
The shout out to Bobby Bonds was fucking awesome.

by xanthan on Aug 7, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I cannot believe I turned down tickets to this damn game because I had to work.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.

by Aadik on Aug 7, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I cannot believe that when all this...HISTORY was happenin' I was on my knees under my landlady's sink. And she was behind me. Asleep.
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
finally over!!!

awesome.

by Mark carry on on Aug 7, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Wow, that Hank message was so unexpected.
Lets just bring up the AZL Giants. All of them.

by AngelintheInfield on Aug 7, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
WOW!!! WOW. Man, that was awesome, he crushed that. Classy move from Hank Aaron, and I got a little choked up when he thanked his dad. Wow. Wow.

by GiantFanInExile on Aug 7, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
The best part of everything is that we have the lead now.
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

another meaningless Bonds homerun...
...just gave the Giants the lead.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
That was so cool. So cool.

I can't believe Hank did a message!!

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

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I think Barry hits 12 more before season's end
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
And I'm not ashamed to admit, I started crying.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
i did too, for hank aaron.

by bondssucks on Aug 7, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Change that sig.
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
It's great that so many of the Coven were there. Incredibly, Zito might be the winner if they pull him now.

by NearestNorwich on Aug 7, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
What did Hank actually say???

by Rain Dog on Aug 7, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Fuck LA
"Clark hits it up the middle into centerfield; base hit..."

by brianando on Aug 7, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

tickets to tomorrow's game just got really cheap
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: tickets to tomorrow's game just got really che
I was jokingly yelling at my dad for choosing tomorrow over today.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Kudos to Bascik for going after him even when he knew Bonds was raking him tonight. 90 percent of pitchers would have walked him, either intentionally   or because they were shitting in their pants.

by NearestNorwich on Aug 7, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I knew I should've skipped class today.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'm just excited I don't have to hear about it anymore.
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
you lone giants fan and the rest of the world.

by bondssucks on Aug 7, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I just meant that I'm sick of everything revolving around Bonds.  I want to watch my team without hearing about Hank Aaron, Bud Selig, Setroids, Game of Shadows, Greg Anderson, Balco....
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Your team is responsible for the holocaust
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
just trying to get you back to the real world now.

and that's a horrible thing to say.

by bondssucks on Aug 7, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
That really cut deep into my soul. That hurts, man.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
gtfo.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'm a lifelong Giants fan and, while I enjoyed tonight, I've been tired of hearing about it for a while and believe it's made what would have been a .500 team into a sub-.500 team.

by NearestNorwich on Aug 7, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

You also don't understand baseball
Barry Bonds is the only reason this team is not a sub .400 team.

by awesomer @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 7, 2007 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: You also don't understand baseball
I think he meant the distraction of the media circus, not Bonds on field performance.
If you root for the Dodgers, the terrorists have already won.

by SF Pete on Aug 7, 2007 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

This makes even less sense
Last I checked the media doesn't put on a Giants uniform and suck out there. Pretty sure they have next to 0% effect on the standings.

by awesomer @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 7, 2007 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Wait, he's coming out?? :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Is he wearing hot pants?
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
So I guess that means no more Giants games every night for those of us not in No. Cal.  At least I've got two more games on this gawdawful Nats affiliate.

by GiantsTribe on Aug 7, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Now Bonds rests so he can begin his drive to get resigned so he can go after 3000 hits.

by NearestNorwich on Aug 7, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
they're already hawking 756 merchandise at the website. Selig doesn't mind making a few bucks off of him.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
ha ha i don't blame him. history sells.

by bondssucks on Aug 7, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
They were selling 756 stuff way before he hit it.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I don't know if they did on the site though.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
damn. no cycle.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I think Pedro Gomez is the happiest one of all.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Why, does his life have meaning anymore?  I don't even remember him as a journalist that didn't follow Bonds around.

by GiantsTribe on Aug 7, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Add me to the list of those in massive tears over especially Jon Miller's call. I'm so glad he got to do it, because he's the best ever. And I'm glad the mike didn't drop out.
Notgardo says: I aten't dead yet! My adopt-a-Giant speaks to Jesus Christ all night, and lives to tell the tale.

by tk on Aug 7, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Hey, Natto, there seems to be a troll under the bridge.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I know this is late, so sue me.

CONGRATULATIONS BARRY!!!!

I, too choked up.

Brian Anderson: generic name, unique talent.

by JT Jordan on Aug 7, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
As much as we hammer on Magowan for various and sundry reasons (mostly justified), there are so many little ways that they do things right, just in the presentation of Giants baseball.  Getting Joe Montana, Muhammad Ali and especially Hank Aaron to record the video messages is beyond classy (and big-time kudos to Aaron, for agreeing to do the video tribute, and doing it so beautifully).

What a great moment.

by tobias on Aug 7, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Yea.  Say what you want about Magowan, but he's pretty classy
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I don't know how much Magowan had to do with the celebration, maybe Baer and Sue Burns were responsible for it.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Yeah, I don't necessarily mean Magowan personally.  Just the ownership group in a collective sense.  Whoever it is who thinks of stuff like this and carries it out so beautifully.

by tobias on Aug 7, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Sanchez > Zito
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Yahoo can eat a dick
Two words for why Yahoo! Sports is the worst on the internet:  Jeff.  Passan.
If Brad Hennesy had Steve Kline's attitude you'd get Rob Nen... without the triple digit heat.

by milesntrane on Aug 7, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Yahoo can eat a dick
NO. The two words you were looking for are "Dan" and "Wetzel".

by kennv on Aug 8, 2007 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Yahoo can eat a dick
you think that's bad. Check out CNNSI. Hint: B*nds
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not a shock
SI despises Bonds more than anyone.
Bruce Bochy gets his big head from me.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 7, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

CNNSI can eat a dick, too
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Yahoo can eat a dick
sporting news: "One for the record book"

fox sports is more respectful

Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Yahoo can eat a dick
well, I guess if you put asterisks around a phrase it bolds it.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Yahoo can eat a dick
Wow, what an incredibly classless move by Yahoo.  The Giants should drop them as an advertiser.

by mdoeff on Aug 7, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Yahoo can eat a dick
they changed it

Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Yahoo can eat a dick
Here's what CNNSI did. It's still there.

Bruce Bochy gets his big head from me.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 7, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
And who is this Sanchez guy, did we get him recently?

by paboperfecto on Aug 7, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Now we can move on to the main event -- Morris v. Ortiz:-)

by NearestNorwich on Aug 7, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Manny Acta: "we're nice enough to pitch to Bonds, and you repay us by pulling out your batting practice pitcher and bringing in this guy??"
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Wait, I missed the inning.  Why did the Nationals not score?
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
No Zito.
Bruce Bochy gets his big head from me.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 7, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Hi again...
Just got back from snakin' out my landlady's kitchen sink...did I miss ANYTHING OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE DAMMIT?
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Hi again...
seriously, you're one of my favorite people on this site.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Save Frandsen.
Lets just bring up the AZL Giants. All of them.

by AngelintheInfield on Aug 7, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
At least he looks patient right now. Too bad he'll ground out.
Lets just bring up the AZL Giants. All of them.

by AngelintheInfield on Aug 7, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Pop out.
Lets just bring up the AZL Giants. All of them.

by AngelintheInfield on Aug 7, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Convo with myself.
Lets just bring up the AZL Giants. All of them.

by AngelintheInfield on Aug 7, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I can't believe that Frandsen is the best infielder in the Giants system. I just can't. After all these years, he is it? This is the only guy in the entire system the last 5 years that can bat more than .229?

And Sabaen gets a 2 year extension?

Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
From that Wetzel column: In the exhaustive Bonds biography "Love Me, Hate Me," it is surmised that he was jealous over the attention lapped on McGwire

Pretty extensive, huh?  Good surmising there.

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
"surmised" in this case means sticking his thumb up his ass, and pulling out a mike lupica to surmise things over.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Lol, the "exhaustive" Bonds Biography.  That's like calling Jeff Pearlman a "great" journalist.

by ololo3 on Aug 7, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I like that Pearlman says he went into that book with an entirely objective perspective and just happened to come to the conclusion that Bonds is evil. He may have actually used the word evil. Based on his previous view point on Barry, I don't see how that holds much merit. But hey, we're the crazy ones with our hands covering our ears right?
Adopted Giant: Randy Winn. Can't wait for Zito to start Opening Day '08 so I can get a leg up on my drinking.

by Punch Rockgroin on Aug 7, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Amazing.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
As he was just on ESPNews, I wish I could ask Lance Williams some questions.

"Lance, you keep mentioning that Bonds wouldn't be here without the drugs or illegal methods. What are your feelings on admitted greenie users like Mays and Aaron? And what about Ruth's alleged use of a corked bat? Or is that totally cool?"

"..."

"Anytime now, Lance."

Adopted Giant: Randy Winn. Can't wait for Zito to start Opening Day '08 so I can get a leg up on my drinking.

by Punch Rockgroin on Aug 7, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
"Lance, how much money have you made trading on Barry Bonds's name and fame?"
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Pfft, I can answer those for Lance.

"Greenies aren't steroids, and you can't prove that Ruth used a corked bat.  Plus, those guys weren't jerks to me."

by ololo3 on Aug 7, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
oh get a room with yourself already
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
"Well, I mean Ruth probably would've slept with my wife after a night of furious drinking, but the man was endearing. Like a big kid. So what if he was a demanding drunk who was a bigger headache to management than Bonds will ever be?"
Adopted Giant: Randy Winn. Can't wait for Zito to start Opening Day '08 so I can get a leg up on my drinking.

by Punch Rockgroin on Aug 7, 2007 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Throw strikes, [Giants pitcher.]
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Who is Marcos Breton?  Apparently he's from the SacBee and is just rambling on Sportscenter right now.  Should I heed anything he just said?

by GiantsTribe on Aug 7, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I just ignore sportswriters in general.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Did Ray Ratto get caught up in Jack in the Box?
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
No. Its the angus.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
He wrote one of my favorite books, Away Games. I like him a lot, actually.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'm from Sacramento and enjoy his columns.  I would say if you agree with him, heed him, if you don't, turn it off.

by paboperfecto on Aug 7, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Blue Jays released Royce Clayton. we should get him.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
It was interesting watching the ESPN channels after Bonds' homerun.

ESPN2 immediately had to interview Lance Williams (of Game of Shadows), who, gasp, had nothing but negative comments for Bonds, the record, and anyone that enjoyed this moment.  Garbage.

ESPN1 at least had a somewhat interesting discussion involving some former baseball players.  John Kruk had nothing but positive things to say about Bonds - I don't think I've seen someone defend him that much on ESPN before - which was cool.

Of course, though, now we get to enjoy all kinds of articles like the Yahoo one.  Ugh.

Oh well, at least it's done, and the moment itself couldn't have gone any better.

by ololo3 on Aug 7, 2007 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'm not a big John Kruk fan, but he always defends Barry, for which I give him props.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
he knows it takes more than big muscles to hit a baseball (although, Kruk would probably tell you that it's possible to hit homers with no muscles and just blubber.)
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
That 1993 Phillies team is in the top 3 most suspicious steroid teams ever -- '88 A's, '96 Padres, '93 Phils. Any others I'm missing?
Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Aug 7, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
'01 Gints?
Adopted Giant: Randy Winn. Can't wait for Zito to start Opening Day '08 so I can get a leg up on my drinking.

by Punch Rockgroin on Aug 7, 2007 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Well, shoot, if you're going to go there.

And, more than the 96 Padres, it's the 96-98 Padres.

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Aug 7, 2007 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
To be fair -- I could give a shit what that douche John Kruk says. He knows less than nothing.

But I agree with your overall sentiment.

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Aug 7, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
DIRRRRRRRRTY SANCHEZ

please put this kid in the rotation!

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

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I hate Bonds, he's a fucking racist.

In other news, was the guy that got the ball a Dodger fan????

Sure as hell looked like it.

The rally pumpkin guy, helping the city alleviate the pathetic-ness of the Giants.

by jtoj on Aug 7, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Mets fan
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
ah thanks.
The rally pumpkin guy, helping the city alleviate the pathetic-ness of the Giants.

by jtoj on Aug 7, 2007 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Mets
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

HUH?
"I hate Bonds, he's a fucking racist." - what?

by Jakespaar on Aug 7, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: HUH?
"The setting was the visitors' clubhouse at the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field home in 1993,
when Bonds' San Francisco Giants had come to town.

Ron Kittle, by then retired from the game, had asked Bonds to sign two jerseys he'd worn in games,
so that Kittle could auction them for Indiana Sports Charities, his charity helping kids with cancer.

I walked up to Bonds at his locker in the Wrigley Field visitors' clubhouse, introduced myself and said,
"Barry, if you sign these, they'll bring in a lot of money for kids who need help."

Bonds stood up, looked me in the eye and said, "I don't sign for white people."

Matt Williams and other Giants were in the room and they also heard what Bonds said."

The rally pumpkin guy, helping the city alleviate the pathetic-ness of the Giants.

by jtoj on Aug 7, 2007 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
THE EVIL MAHARAJAI!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Yeah. Sanchez and Davis. Dump Roberts. DL Zito.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I blame myself for the cucumber in my salad.
That clogged the drain.
That needed the plumber.
That missed the celebration in the house that Barry built.
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Nice Move Vic :D  LOL!!!
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Well , how the hell did I know he'd do it so quickly after 755?

  How long did it take him after 754?

Naaah , it's all very cool. Never mind my pettiness , I'm friggin' happy for The Man.

Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
"cucumber in my salad" ?? Is that an AZ term for you know what?
Davis: Originally a 38th round selection of Pittsburgh in 2001 out of the University of Connecticut-Avery Point.

by Whipping Boy on Aug 7, 2007 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Better put a heavy gauge steel mesh in your drains , Boy.
  Just like the clown in It , I'll be coming up to see you...
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I LOL'd.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
We got this guy. Got rid of Morris. And saved 14 million in the process. If it wasnt for the other 492 dumb fuck moves that Sabaen did and didn't do, I would say give that guy an extension for that.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Whoooooo!! That was a scorching line drive by Randy!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
So just got back on and checked the box score.  I think Sanchez should start every 5th day and Zito does long relief for him until he regains his starter stamina.  Once Sanchez can go 5 innings though have someone else come in so he can get some wins.

by paboperfecto on Aug 7, 2007 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Winn makes me Randy.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Matt Murphy (Queens, NY) caught the ball, and SURPRISE! didn't have time for an interview with FP (SHOCKER!).

No doubt, he's too busy for an interview right now. He's too busy calling his boss and leaving a take-this-job-and-shove-it message and then calling his now ex girlfriend and tell her he needs some "space."

Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
If I'd caught it, I wouldn't want to do an interview with FP either.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I didn't catch it and I still don't want to do an interview with FP, unless I'm the one asking the questions.

My first question would be: "Who did you suck to get this job?"

Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
And if FP had any class, he wouldn't do an interview with FP either.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
and don't forget the call to Zito's EX girlfriend Hillary Duff. The one where he tells her, that as far as Barry Bonds is concerned, he's in, and Zito's out, and that he in fact will be sending Zito's ex-limo to pick her up as soon as he and Bonds hold a joint press conference.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Wow, first he's in the Blues Brothers band, and now this!
Bruce Bochy gets his big head from me.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 7, 2007 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I vote Sanchez over Lowry for new desperation pinch hitter.

by tobias on Aug 7, 2007 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Did you see him double that one time?
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
We have had our fair share of wins that feel like losses, but winning today is just gravy.  This is the one time that even a loss would feel like a win.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 7, 2007 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
By the way, but is it just me or has Cammie been pleasantly absent the past few weeks? (Now that I've said that, she'll rear her ugly head.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
You just broke up a no-hitter, rook. Grab some meat.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
You just messed up the phrase.  Grab some pine, meat.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Maybe he's just really hungry.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Too bad the person that caught the ball wasn't a local Giants fan.
Davis: Originally a 38th round selection of Pittsburgh in 2001 out of the University of Connecticut-Avery Point.

by Whipping Boy on Aug 7, 2007 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Uh, nice play Davis.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Raja-oopsies.
Lets just bring up the AZL Giants. All of them.

by AngelintheInfield on Aug 7, 2007 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
No, Kuip, FP can't do color. He is barely tolerable as a sideline reporter.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Just send him to Oakland already. San Fran is the big time. Get that greasy guy outta here.
Lets just bring up the AZL Giants. All of them.

by AngelintheInfield on Aug 7, 2007 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Uh...hello...FP has been doing morning drive radio here in Sac-town for more than a year now.  It doesn't get much worse than that...Modesto or Bakersfield maybe, but that's it.  
Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 8, 2007 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
FP is however going to get to interview the 756 sign in centerfield
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Throw strikes, [Giants pitcher.]
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
So maybe stretching Jon out for a 3rd inning wasn't a great idea.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Jeff Pearlman is giving a very insightful interview now on ESPN2.  "Bonds is someone that has literally changed the makeup of his body in order to hit a baseball further."

Wow, he must be the only one that's ever done that.

by ololo3 on Aug 7, 2007 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
He's got a point. I love Barry and all, but Michael Jackson is be the greatest homerun hitter ever.
Adopted Giant: Randy Winn. Can't wait for Zito to start Opening Day '08 so I can get a leg up on my drinking.

by Punch Rockgroin on Aug 7, 2007 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Which is actually not true. The guy who fitted Bonds arm and elbow guard has precise arm measurements all along the way. His arms are the same size. Such crap. In a couple of weeks, they will have nothing to write about anymore.

Steroids as a big story is gone except for little periodic flare ups. NBA point shaving and serial dog murderers are the stories de jour now and for the forseeable future.

Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Jeff Pearlman can suck my big meaty wang.  I've heard him live today three different times...(morning drive, afternoon drive, ESPN after he broke the record) and the guy is just trying to sell some more books.  Funny coincidence how his Bonds-bashing drivel is out this week on paperback, isn't it?!?
Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 8, 2007 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Oh shit, Correia coming in with runners on.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
KEV-DOG! Go Mustangs!
Lets just bring up the AZL Giants. All of them.

by AngelintheInfield on Aug 7, 2007 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Kevin, do not bring shame upon my alma mater!

With this comment, mostly I'm bragging that I just finished school.

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
*\o/*
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Ozzie Smith went CP SLO. On a partial academic scholarship no less.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Congrats on graduating!  I went to CP SLO and actually partied with Kevin a few times.  Go Mustangs!

by 27freethrows on Aug 7, 2007 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Congratulation!
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'm with ya there brother.  Six years of smelling cow shit and living halfway between SF and LA.  Fuck if I don't miss it something fierce right about now.
Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 8, 2007 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
You know whats really cool?  In a couple of weeks, except for here, Bonds is yesterday's news. FB season starts and the media will be too busy saving the children from Michael Vick and NBA officials.

The long national nightmare is finally over. Pedro motherfucker Gomez and Lupica and Wetzel and the rest of the fucks will not be heard from again.

Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Omar would have had that.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Throw strikes, [Giants pitcher.]
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Wait, I thought it was impossible to walk Tony Batista.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Should I go home or wait to see how this inning will end?
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 9:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Go home.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Stay
Davis: Originally a 38th round selection of Pittsburgh in 2001 out of the University of Connecticut-Avery Point.

by Whipping Boy on Aug 7, 2007 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
What will Pedro Gomez do now? What is his purpose in life?

I fear the wost for him... with 756 his career has officially ended. In my head, as the ball flew over the fence, i just saw him dropping his microphone, hanging his head, and walking away... wandering through the streets of San Francisco, mumbling words like "speculation", "steroids", and "legacy" under his breath. He will most likely become a heavy drinker, sipping E&J Brandy out of a plastic bag.  

I mourn for your loss Pedro. But in all fairness,you deserve it.  

Lets just bring up the AZL Giants. All of them.

by AngelintheInfield on Aug 7, 2007 9:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Fuck Pedro Gomez.  Did you catch the press conference?

Not only was he hoarding the mic when Boch was up there, but he had to be the first to ask Barry a question, and followed it up a few moments later with another jack-ass inquisition which Barry called him out on.  The best part about the record going down tonight was that Pedro no longer must fear for his life when he's within a 100 mile radius of moi.  

Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 8, 2007 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
WHAT THE FUCK HE GOT HIM
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Feliz you moron!
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Pedro Feliz

So semi-pro

Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
WHAT THE FUCK DID FELIZ TIP IT FOR YOU DUMBFUCK
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
2 for 2 pedro
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
that was a perfect  fucking throw. my god, pedro, diaf.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

CBS SPORTSLINE CAN FUCK OFF
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Biggest problem for relief pitchers: letting inherited runners score.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 10:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
That's it. I've had enough of Correia. I've been defending him all year but this is one of the most pathetic "relief" performances I've ever seen.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
hahahahaahahah

kuip trying to claim that feliz tipped the ball on purpose to get it back on line.

LOL.  Awesome explanation for stupidity.

This team is so rank. Barry needs to sign somewhere else next year. This is an embarrassment. Worse than the Jake Taylor's Cleveland Indians.

Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Kuip didn't say he tipped it on purpose to Molina - he just said that Feliz went for the ball because it was offline.

By the way, remember what I said about losses that feel like wins?  I'm sticking with that.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 7, 2007 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Shhh, this would ruin E's cynicism, and that can't happen!

by cheno on Aug 7, 2007 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
That was his "clarification" after the first statement.  I'm standing by my original assertion:
Feliz is an idiot and if he had not touched it, it had enough steam left for Molina to make the sweep tag easily. Molina was in position to take the throw straight. Feliz fucked it up and forced Molina into a last minute lunge for the ball with his momentum taking him away from the plate...ergo too late with his tag.

Actually, now that I think about it.  I don't care :D

Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
"Grab some meat" , E.

Hey!

Well , one man's meat is another man's cucumber...

Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Aw, nuts.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
The silver lining to this is that Zito can't end up with a W he doesn't deserve.
Noonan. Nooooonan!

by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 7, 2007 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Victor Frankenstein's plumbing adventure did keep him from seeing the historic significance of Zito sucking and getting an undeserved lead. So there's another silver lining.

by Duelling Brandos on Aug 7, 2007 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Even on this historic night, we still don't fail to suck.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
eat shit, Correia.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Wow, Kevin. Just wow. THIS IS THE BOTTOM OF THE NATIONALS ORDER. YOU ARE HORRIBLE.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Wow, way to ruin everyone's night, [Giants].

by satyricrash on Aug 7, 2007 10:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Oh good, Messenger.

He'll make it better.

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 10:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Bochy has finally picked up on the Alou school of Bullpen management.  Keep changing pitchers until you get to the one who can't get anybody out and stay with him until the game is lost.  That way, you can "save" the rest of the arms for tomorrows fiasco
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I've never seen the Flippy Pen Management Style put so succinctly. Well done.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Nightmare...at tonights press conference...Bochy is going to whip off his latex mask and reveal himself to actually be Felipe.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
The Giants suck.

On another note, Mike Bascik just gave an interview for the Nats station here, and he seems like a great guy who was simply trying to compete.  Not one iota of bitterness or anything.  He "threw the best I had" and even though he's on the wrong side of this, he isn't upset.

He also got an autographed bat, his name in the record books, and he's now off the hook for the L.

by GiantsTribe on Aug 7, 2007 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
WOW AS IF THIS COULDN'T GET ANY BETTER, NOW FP IS IN THE FUCKING ANNOUNCER'S BOOTH!

AWESOME! JUST BRILLIANT!

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

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Remember, it could have been Cammy.

HEY KRUK I MEAN KUIP HEY LOOK AT BATISTA DOESN'T HIS UNI LOOK FUNNY WHEN HE STANDS AT THE PLATE WHAT'S WITH THE BATTING STANCE I SAW DA MEAT HOOK EARLIER OMG ISN'T HE HOT HE CAN BEAT ME ANY TIME LOOK GARLIC FRIES [unintelligible Cookie Monster sounds], etc

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 7, 2007 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Northy! Dood. You're scaring me.  Thats tooooooooo close for comfort.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nooo!
Giants now losing, and now FP doing color...
I've got your back, Special Agent Jack Taschner.

by Larson2042 on Aug 7, 2007 10:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Nooo!
Maybe they'll throw him out of the booth and he'll land on his head and die.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

How I wish Selig's statement had ended
"I congratulated Barry by telephone, and then he called me a dumb honky and hung up."
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 10:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: How I wish Selig's statement had ended
Barry actually said: "You're who?....I see.  Tell me, Alan, what is it that you do all day long?"
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

In case anyone forgot
the Giants' bullpen is absolute garbage.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 10:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: In case anyone forgot
Giants? Bullpen?.... never heard of either. I'm here for the Dos XX
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
uh... lol this montage is cheesy
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Ray Durham is horrible.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
This team is horrible.  Why in the world does Durham continue to start EVERY GAME when he's been playing like absolute shit for months?  Why does Correia keep coming in with runners on base?

As someone else mentioned - at least Zito won't get a win he doesn't deserve.  I kinda wish he'd get the Loss for this one, but Correia's more deserving.

Good thing about a team this bad though - losses no longer really hurt.  The homerun made this game fun to watch.

by ololo3 on Aug 7, 2007 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Durham....not even capable of making outs in fair territory anymore.

He should just donate his body to science and get his life over with.

Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
nice, Pedro.

Too bad Frandsen's on deck.

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

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Rally?
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 10:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
lol FP is talking about himself again.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I PLAYED BASEBALL I AM A GIANTS FAN THIS IS MY VOICE ON TV
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
lol now I want an image macro of FP with those words on it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
We need to flash the Natto signal.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I think he left class after the last inning! But we'll have to remember to ask him when he gets back.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Pretty weak, but it was quick
Win.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 8, 2007 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
lol
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
"...AND THIS IS MY BRAIN ON DRUGS"
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
healsotalksinonebiglongrunonsentence
I've got your back, Special Agent Jack Taschner.

by Larson2042 on Aug 7, 2007 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Frandsen is horrible.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:15 PM PDT reply actions  

just because
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 10:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Only thing left to cap this historic nite is to have Cammy go down on Lou Seal on live cable tv.
Friend to the aardvark community.

by leewhee on Aug 7, 2007 10:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
or FP going down on Cammie while she interviews a fire hydrant.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
but how would you know which was the fire hydrant and which was FP?

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 7, 2007 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
The fire hydrant wouldn't talk about itself so much.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 7, 2007 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
HI KUIP AND FP WASN'T THAT A GREAT INTERVIEW WITH THE GUY WHO MISSED 756 BECAUSE HE WAS IN THE CRAPPER AFTER ONE TOO MANY CHA CHA BOWLS AND HEY IN HONOR OF 756 I AM GOING TO CELEBRATE AND HONOR LOU SEAL BY GIVING HIM THE CAMMY SPECIAL [slurp slurp gurgle] OMG KUIP YOU WOULD THINK IT WOULD TASTE LIKE FISH AND GUESS WHAT?  IT DID!!!

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 7, 2007 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Okay, from now on Baron does all FP impressions and NSCEGF does all Cammie impressions.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I really wish we'd won this game.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
We would have but Bouchy got caught up in the lefty righty righty lefty thing I think.
Davis: Originally a 38th round selection of Pittsburgh in 2001 out of the University of Connecticut-Avery Point.

by Whipping Boy on Aug 7, 2007 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
plus the zito factor...
Davis: Originally a 38th round selection of Pittsburgh in 2001 out of the University of Connecticut-Avery Point.

by Whipping Boy on Aug 7, 2007 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
how many times are we going to see that replay over the course of the rest of the season?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Not...fucking...enough.
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Am I the only person here that doesn't completely hate FP?  He's not meant for doing commentary, but I've never had a problem with his little segments during the game.  I mean, I'm not completely insane - I still hate Cammy and all, but FP isn't really THAT bad, is he?  Right?

by ololo3 on Aug 7, 2007 10:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
his little segments aren't that bad; certainly better than Cammie. He should never be allowed to do color commentary though.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I thought FP was good hosting on KNBR.  I don't enjoy him as much on TV, but his presence is allowing my esophagus to recover from all the acid burning caused by Cammie's crab sandwich insights.  

BB

All those Giants fans down in Giants land love that Crazy Crab!

by BlackDougal on Aug 7, 2007 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
It's just like the Giants to ruin an awesome moment.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
There is no way losing this game, even to the Nats, even with blowing a 2 run lead, ruins this moment.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 7, 2007 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
It doesn't really ruin it, but I'm not gonna lie. I'm a little disappointed.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
of course, this is better for getting the #1 pick so maybe it's a win after all.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
pedro alvarez plz

by Mike @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 7, 2007 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Perfect microcosm of our team. Bonds is great, but everyone else sucks balls so we lose anyway.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
And of course Gameday won't cover the press conference , nor will ESPN , and here in Blankland the local stations could care less.
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 10:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Bonds just called us family!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I just e-mailed his website with my address and birthday and a reminder not to forget!
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I wonder if that means he'll loan me some money?

by ololo3 on Aug 7, 2007 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'm glad that Krukow gets the first shot at interviewing Bonds. That's great.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 10:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I'm as tired of Barrypalooza as everyone else, but watching Barry talk to to Kruk here is pretty special and is making me smile.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 7, 2007 10:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Yeah, that was awesome.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I guess Barry's homerun is more important than another lost ballgame, but losing still bugs the shit out of me. I'm not even watching the press conference. My advice to Barry is to play for a good team next year.
Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 7, 2007 10:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
what's the over/under on days barry sits starting tomorrow?
"Branca throws..."

by Takimoto on Aug 7, 2007 10:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Aw, I want to see Flem's interview.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I like this kid from the Nats. He's totally cool. These are the types of guys that used to play for the Giants
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Mike Bacsik is awesome.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Definitely a class act.  That interview was really impressive.

by ololo3 on Aug 7, 2007 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Second that.  That pissed me off even more about John Lannan last night.  He had his best stuff and still wouldn't challenge him.  What a pussy.
"Branca throws..."

by Takimoto on Aug 7, 2007 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Which is the first indication that Scott Boras is not his agent.
Barry Zito -- Catch Me if You Can.

by E Ticket on Aug 7, 2007 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
yet
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Bonds gave Bascik an autographed bat. He seemed to be taking it well. Just wait until he gets asked everyday for the next 60 years about giving up the record. He might not quite feel the same about it after that.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 10:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
bascik should take al downing out for a drink and pick his brain about what the rest of his life will be like.
"Branca throws..."

by Takimoto on Aug 7, 2007 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Bochy's head at the podium now.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 10:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Well , I was wrong again. (What a roll...)
I just saw the replay , on ESPN , of his speech to the fans during the game.
Things got real blurry there for a bit when he thanked Bobby...

  I'll be traveling from Phoenix to Las Vegas tomorrow , and I'll be sportin' the #25 jersey.
I'm certain the reactions out here in the desert will run the gamut...I won't give a flying Feliz in a rolling rainstorm. Hell of a player.

Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 10:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Sport that jersey with pride Vic, hell of a player is right!
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Still walking a batter per inning in AAA.

by sfgreg on Aug 7, 2007 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I will wash my hands before I put it on , though..
They smell , well , tainted.

(Splash Hit!)

Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 7, 2007 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Holy P-Trap. Stand aside. The Plumbers are going to a convention and they're gonna dominate The Strip.

by Moggeee on Aug 7, 2007 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shoot Pedro Gomez
"people don't know who the real record holder is..."

Hey Pedro. BARRY BONDS IS THE FUCKING REAL RECORD HOLDER! FUCK OFF AND DIE, ASSHOLE!

Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 10:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Boch handled that well.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 10:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Christ, Nikolai has grown up since just like... 2001 or 2002.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
HE'S ON TEH STERIODS!!!11!!1!
Bruce Bochy gets his big head from me.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 7, 2007 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Bonds shooting Gomez down = best part of the night.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 10:58 PM PDT reply actions  

+1
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Still walking a batter per inning in AAA.

by sfgreg on Aug 7, 2007 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
did he ask "Is this record tainted?"
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Something like that. He's a shameless reactionary.

by StopBeingSoKate on Aug 7, 2007 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Dunno. Wasn't listening to the press conference until just now.
Noonan. Nooooonan!

by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 7, 2007 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Oh that was him? I listened to maybe a half hour of the press conference in bed, nearly asleep, so I missed who asked what. Doesn't surprise me that jackhole Gomez was the one to ask the shittiest question.

I'm surprised that the media behaved during the press conference. A lot of the questions were dumb, but that's what happpens when you ask the same things over and over.

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 8, 2007 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Yup, yup...couldn't agree with you more.  Pedro Gomez and fuck the right off as far as I'm concerned.
Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 8, 2007 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
*can
Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 8, 2007 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Gomez has no class, can somebody take his press pass away.  Barry I am so glad you called hit on it then moved on.  Congrats Barry, a thousand times over.

G'night all!

by 27freethrows on Aug 7, 2007 11:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Sorry, Barry. You're not gonna be winning a ring on this team.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 11:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
The bat that Bonds gave Mike Bascik is already up on E-Bay.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 11:09 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm shameless, but It's a living
Bascik took too long.

My EBay account is getting hits. I've already sold three of those bats.

And nine "Home Run No. 756" balls.

by Moggeee on Aug 7, 2007 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

shoot that fucker!
"Greg Anderson helped you get here"
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 11:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: shoot that fucker!
I'm embarrased on behalf of people that aren't named Barry Bonds.

by StopBeingSoKate on Aug 7, 2007 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
LOL

"I'd tell them not to listen to you guys!"

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

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 11:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
This is gold!
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 11:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Q: "Were you aware of the other team"

BB: "yeah, we were playing them."

Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 11:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Great stuff!
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Still walking a batter per inning in AAA.

by sfgreg on Aug 7, 2007 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
That was a fun press conference.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 11:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
Seriously, I watched an entertaining guy who treated the media with respect when they did the same. I thought Bonds was evil?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.

by Aadik on Aug 7, 2007 11:20 PM PDT reply actions  

On certain occasions, Barry plays the game
C'mon Aadik. Barry ain't like this every day.

If he were, we'd all barf.

by Moggeee on Aug 7, 2007 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
You know they are gonna rip Big Bear for bringing out his family.
I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 7, 2007 11:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Joe Angel's call of #400
Sucked.
Bruce Bochy gets his big head from me.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 7, 2007 11:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Where'd it go?
Exactly where did the ball land? Just so I can beat myself up and discover if it was the seat I was sitting in yesterday. Anyone who knows section/row #, that would be great.
I got one word for you: "youneverknow"

by senorvegas on Aug 7, 2007 11:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Where'd it go?
I don't know the exact section, but it looked like it was 144, maybe 4-5 rows back?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 7, 2007 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Where'd it go?
Thx. I had 145, row 2, so I would have missed the opportunity to win the HomerLotto or, more likely, lose a couple of front teeth.
I got one word for you: "youneverknow"

by senorvegas on Aug 7, 2007 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Where'd it go?
just another reason to sign A-Rod
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
well Bonds pretty much just said he's gonna play for a world series contender next year!  Great News for the rebuild, bad news for those fair weather fans

by joeytothelimit on Aug 7, 2007 11:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Giants all but guaranteed 2009 #1 pick now
I wonder what sweet high school arm they'll take to pair along with their 08 pick LHP Brian Matusz.

by awesomer @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 7, 2007 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Question is: Would Barry do DH?
If no AL teams are interested, they ought to be.

If he doesn't have to stand around in left field, Bonds could go 35/100 with ease, especially with any semblance of other "hitters" around him.

by Moggeee on Aug 7, 2007 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh.
I had to laugh at the Japanese media guy who asked about that japanese player with 868.
I've got your back, Special Agent Jack Taschner.

by Larson2042 on Aug 7, 2007 11:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Heh.
that'd be Sadaharu Oh.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 7, 2007 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Laugh, or a deep bow of reverence?
That "Japanese player" is the legendary Sadaharu Oh, a contemporary of Willie Mays and Henry Aaron.

by Moggeee on Aug 7, 2007 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Wee Small Hour Crew in full effect!
He was part of a hilarious radio commercial with Bob Uecker..

BU: "Hello!"
OH: "Hai!"
BU: "Hi!"
OH: "Hello!"
BU: "Hai!"

Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2007 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Laugh, or a deep bow of reverence?
I was just amused that the japanese reporter brought it up.  I actually kind of wished they didn't end the conference right then so that Barry could have said more (if he had anything more to say).  Thanks for covering my laziness in not googling the name.  

868 home runs in any league is a pretty damn big accomplishment, and I give my bow of respect.

I've got your back, Special Agent Jack Taschner.

by Larson2042 on Aug 8, 2007 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Laugh, or a deep bow of reverence?
Incidentally, though Oh is the homerun king in Japan and truly one of the best Japanese players ever, he is not considered the best or favorite player of the Japanese people (basically because he half Chinese). That honor would go to Shigeo Nagashima.
Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 8, 2007 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Heh.
I was kind of expecting at least one Japanese reporter, considering how big baseball is there. I thought it was a good way to end the press conference.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 8, 2007 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Heh.
Great way to end the conference.  Left everyone laughing...except Pedro Gomez of course, who's still wandering around the ballpark looking for the smallest shred of pride.  Fuck off Pedro, you miserable hack!
Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 8, 2007 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Heh.
Maybe now he can find a more respectable job. Like cleaning the seats at a strip club.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 8, 2007 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
he'll DH, he justs wants a ring, after he gets 3000 hits he'd be happy being the bat boy so long he finally gets a ring.  Angels World Series Champions 2008?

by joeytothelimit on Aug 7, 2007 11:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
I love Barry and am über happy that he hit 756 (even though I didn't get to see it live), but I reeeeaaaaally wished they won the game. Barry, Molina, and Winn can come to my party. Every other Giant can go sod off.
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 7, 2007 11:55 PM PDT reply actions  

60%
is the Giants pre-game win probability for wednesday's game (if Bonds plays).  The simulator pulled away from the Vegas sports books in it's head to head competition a little more this evening due to the sim only giving the Giants a 52% win probability vs the LV Hilton giving the Giants a 58% win probability.
vr, Xei
Sadaharu Oh - 868 HRs

by Xeifrank on Aug 8, 2007 12:03 AM PDT reply actions  

Re: 60%
It's probably just you and me here right now , my fellow Frank...and maybe it's just me talking to air.
  It's great that you've got this simulator working out the probabilities , but you're getting about the same warm reception a Coke rep would get at a Pepsi employee picnic...would it cramp your style , wreck your life plan if you just stopped telling us what we really don't care to be told?
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2007 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: 60%
Wow victor...you put it so well.  I was about to tell the guy to fuck off for the hundredth time.  Maybe he'll heed your advice and jump on the next plane out of here...with Pedro Gomez maybe?!?
Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 8, 2007 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

xeifrank@yahoo.com
Send him a Christmas card.
Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2007 12:34 AM PDT reply actions  

Re: xeifrank@yahoo.com
Porn spam is more like it...
Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 8, 2007 12:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

just got back from the game.
rubs your face in it
Fool me seven times, shame on you. Fool me eight or more times, shame on me.

by Bhaakon on Aug 8, 2007 12:38 AM PDT reply actions  

Re: just got back from the game.
So, anything good happen?
Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 8, 2007 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: just got back from the game.
Ya...well I just got off my couch...What took you so long?!?
Omar says, "Dammit gaffer! Bring in a few defenders, a mid-fielder or two, and nice pull w/Alan Smith."

by PacBellBoozer on Aug 8, 2007 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: just got back from the game.
The Giants lost because you didn't support them enough.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 8, 2007 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: just got back from the game.
What do I look like, a sports bra?
Fool me seven times, shame on you. Fool me eight or more times, shame on me.

by Bhaakon on Aug 8, 2007 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: just got back from the game.
Oops, I thought your name was Bra-akon.
Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 8, 2007 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: just got back from the game.
Actually, I put pictures up! So now everybody knows what you look like!
Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Aug 8, 2007 2:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 8/7
OMG -- Xeifrank showed up. "You have a 99.9 probability of getting your ASS KICKED ..."
Notgardo says: I aten't dead yet! My adopt-a-Giant speaks to Jesus Christ all night, and lives to tell the tale.

by tk on Aug 8, 2007 9:46 AM PDT reply actions  

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