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Open Game Thread, 9/28

On October 28th, I'm walking for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Walnut Creek. About a month ago, my niece was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. It's scary stuff, but my niece is a strong kid.

So cough up some dough here to sponsor my walk. Unless, of course, you're some kind of diabetes-loving sicko. Which is what you are if you don't give money. No pressure. Go to the "support a walker" at the bottom of the page, and you can search for my last name, Brisbee.

What does this have to do with a game thread about a Giants/Dodgers game? With the money you give, researchers will come closer to proving that the Dodgers cause diabetes. We've all thought it; now we can know for certain. Think about it. We can make a difference.

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Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I owe many thanks to the kickass people here at MCC for donating so much money to the AIDS Walk in July. I kicked in some for your walk, Grant. It's a great cause!

I used to work near Heather Farms. It's a nice area there.

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Sep 28, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
YOU'RE William Rivera?
All is said and done , so... Let's Go Mets! (Kiss my heinie , Wil!)

by victor frankenstein on Sep 28, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Only on Tuesdays.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Sep 28, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Then Tuesdays is when William is at his best!

by wilriv21 on Sep 28, 2007 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Much thanks....
On your deathbed, you will receive eternal consciousness.

by Grant Brisbee on Sep 28, 2007 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Much thanks....
So, she's got that going for her...
If you root for the Dodgers, the terrorists have already won.

by SF Pete on Sep 29, 2007 4:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
With the money you give, researchers will come closer to proving that the Dodgers cause diabetes.

Beat diabetes and Beat LA.

by wilriv21 on Sep 28, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Guess I'm not the only one confused around here.
All is said and done , so... Let's Go Mets! (Kiss my heinie , Wil!)

by victor frankenstein on Sep 28, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I always thought that Diabetes was caused by the Padres, and the Dodgers caused Ebola. The Rockies cause hypochondria. But I guess this could all be an old wives' tale. Still, I always take quinine before a series with the Diamondbacks.

by Salemicus on Sep 28, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Staff Recommendation
After April, I ditched the quinine and went straight for the medicinal gin.

by Moggeee on Sep 29, 2007 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I gave $20. I assume that's sufficient to have the cure named after me.

by lennydave on Sep 28, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Much thanks....
...but I already handed out the eternal consciousness. You'll have to settle for limited-term consciousness, but it goes on for longer than you'd think.

by Grant Brisbee on Sep 28, 2007 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Much thanks....
Sadly, Lenny has a short attention span.

by Moggeee on Sep 29, 2007 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Taking a walk?  How un-Giants-like of you.

by Cleophus on Sep 28, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

The "play the kids, dammit" lineup!
Davis CF
Frandsen 2B
Winn LF
Feliz 3B
Ortmeier 1B
Alfonzo C
Vizquel SS (okay, almost)
Correia P
SJ Giants, 2007 Cal League champs! Couldn't have done it without the All-Father.

by EliminateMe on Sep 28, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: The "play the kids, dammit" lineup!
The 08 Sneak Preview continues!
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: The "play the kids, dammit" lineup!
Why can't we have Franny at short and Velez at second?
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Sep 28, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: The "play the kids, dammit" lineup!
Feliz ought to switch hit as a tribute. Or better yet , sit himself out.
All is said and done , so... Let's Go Mets! (Kiss my heinie , Wil!)

by victor frankenstein on Sep 28, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beat
LA
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Hmm, Khalil Greene kills the Brewers too.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
When Jon was talking about "spanning three centuries", I thought he was talking about David Wells' career.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Naw , that's "spanning three cementmixers" , and he was talking about Wells' waistline.
All is said and done , so... Let's Go Mets! (Kiss my heinie , Wil!)

by victor frankenstein on Sep 28, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Dbacks clinched
*sigh*
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: The Dbacks clinched
THAT Cinderella story ends with an AL opponent.
All is said and done , so... Let's Go Mets! (Kiss my heinie , Wil!)

by victor frankenstein on Sep 28, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Lewis is nursing a sore ankle. Velez is stashed somewhere under the bench.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
The Cubs are inexplicably the NL Central champs now.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Rename the team
Presenting your 2008 San Francisco Double Plays!
Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Sep 28, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
This is probably going to be the least lively Giants/Dodgers GDT ever.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

POW!!!!!!!
Alfonso , the Smoking Gun!
Awwwright , let's grab this mo' and get out there and SCORE...

...oh , right.

All is said and done , so... Let's Go Mets! (Kiss my heinie , Wil!)

by victor frankenstein on Sep 28, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Yup , dead in the water...have a happy new year.
All is said and done , so... Let's Go Mets! (Kiss my heinie , Wil!)

by victor frankenstein on Sep 28, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I'm staring at the television knowing this game is boring and means nothing and we are already on the way to another loss, and yet I cannot stop watching.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Sep 28, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Hu's at shortstop?? Isn't he supposed to be on first??
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Sep 28, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I'm leveling up my Lucario while watching the game.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I wandered away for a while to earn some BP in the Battle Zone.

What level is your Lucario? Mine's 64.

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Sep 28, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Mine is at 40. I just hatched it a few days ago.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Aurilia was part of the team I used against the Elite 4, so he's really high level.

Yes I named him after Rich Aurilia.

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Sep 28, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Nothin' wrong with that.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Velez should be at second with Frandsen at short, and Ort should be in the outfield with McClain at first. Why are Vizquel and Winn playing??
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Sep 28, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I'm the only one here, aren't I??
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Sep 28, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Yes
no tv coverage in the sac area tonight...

by Merope on Sep 28, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Wow, that ball deflected off of Correia's dome into Loney's glove.

by xanthan on Sep 28, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
6-1-3 if you're scoring at home.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Sep 28, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
does Nate Schierholtz know you don't have to swing at every pitch the pitcher throws??
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Sep 28, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
His swing looks really slappy for a supposed dude with power.

by xanthan on Sep 28, 2007 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Yeah, its really annoying. Sometimes I think that MLB.TV is run by the AV club in some Jr. High School.

The commercials have also made me hate 'The Final Stretch'

HOLY TOLEDO

by xanthan on Sep 28, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: This just in
Did you see the look on Vizquel's face when Durham popped out?  I think Omar was thinking "yep, I've seen that before."

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Sep 28, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Watching Dodgers fans gives me this odd urge to steal something.

Come to think of it, seeing Messenger makes me want to steal something too.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Sep 28, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
He'll probably help you steal something

by xanthan on Sep 28, 2007 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Move back outfielders. Randy Messenger is in the game.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Sep 28, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
what happened to him? I thought he was a decent pitcher who could possibly pitch in the 8th maybe the 9th inning of a game

by wilriv21 on Sep 28, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
He was out for a month, so he could be rusty. Then again he wasn't doing that great right before his DL time either.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I don't know.  He was injured and hasn't come back right.  Who knows, he might turn it around yet.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Sep 28, 2007 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
At worst, he's rusty. He didn't hurt his pitching hand and could probably throw while his other hand was in a cast.

He's just not very good.

by xanthan on Sep 28, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Mark Sweeney had the honor of playing for two different NL west teams this season as they went straight down the tubes.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Sep 28, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
When I was at the airport recently, I saw a big white guy (over 6 feet tall, a good 220) wearing a Juan Pierre Cubs jersey.

There was something quite strange with that picture.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Sep 28, 2007 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Whatever
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Sep 28, 2007 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
This is awful.  Donating money to Grant's diabetes walk was more fun than this.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Sep 28, 2007 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
This rally is my fault. I told the outfielders to move back.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Sep 28, 2007 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

From Baseball America
Race To The Bottom
  1. Devil Rays (65-94) (Blue Jays) Clinched #1 pick
  2. Royals (68-91) (Indians)
  3. Pirates (68-91) (Cardinals)
  4. Orioles (68-91) (Yankees)
  5. Marlins (69-90) (Mets)
  6. Giants (70-89) (Dodgers)
  7. White Sox (70-89) (Tigers)
  8. Reds (71-88) (Cubs)
  9. Astros (71-88) (Braves)
  10. Nationals (72-87) (Phillies)
Royals, Pirates  LOST
Orioles, Marlins and White Sox WON

by wilriv21 on Sep 28, 2007 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Take note Dodgers, you're battled tested vets are paying off!

Send us Kemp, kthnx.

by xanthan on Sep 28, 2007 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I can see Loney torturing us for the next decade.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Sep 28, 2007 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Who Knew?
Back in June we all knew one New York team was going to make the playoffs. Who knew it was the going to be the Yankees?

by wilriv21 on Sep 28, 2007 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Who Knew?
We need to ask Frankenstein. His favorite team the DBacks are in his 2nd team (is that legal?) is the Mets

by wilriv21 on Sep 28, 2007 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Who Knew?
Watch this...

Go Cubs!
Go Indians!
Go Phillies!
Go Padres!
Go Yankees!
Go Red Sox!

Just a baseball "hure" (Unlike you diehards I spent the game watching  an old Sopranos episode - the one where Christopher and Adriana fight in the Bing. That's Chris' parting appraisal of her...)

All is said and done , so... Let's Go Mets! (Kiss my heinie , Wil!)

by victor frankenstein on Sep 28, 2007 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Scott Munter sucks.

But really.

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Sep 28, 2007 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I want him out of the organization.  Even if he is in the minors, the temptation to call him up seems to be too great.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Sep 28, 2007 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
SF has assigned him a premium roster spot in the AFL. Possibly to learn to throw a sinking sinker

by wilriv21 on Sep 28, 2007 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Munter walked two guys so he could get the triple play ground ball.

by xanthan on Sep 28, 2007 10:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Vin Scully - "Munter is obviously struggling.  He's throwing sinkers, but not for strikes."

That's Munter.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Sep 28, 2007 10:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Don't worry guys, he's going to the AFL to work on things.

by xanthan on Sep 28, 2007 10:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I wish he would go to the Arena Football League.  Maybe he can block kicks.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Sep 28, 2007 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I know some Giant fans cringe when Sabean talks about getting veteran bullpen help next year, but looking at guys like Munter, Messenger, Taschner and the like, Sabean is actually right.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Sep 28, 2007 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
The bullpen could use work, but it should take a backseat to the offense. And, imo, its usually really dumb to overspend on relievers, unless they are the elite ones, because they bounce around so much between seasons.

by xanthan on Sep 28, 2007 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
The bullpen does need help. Seems like a few fellas went down. For awhile there was Wilson, Hennessey, Walker, Chuclk, Messenger, Kline, Misch and Tasch which seemed decent.

by wilriv21 on Sep 28, 2007 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
The mlb.tv promos with Jeff Genkins surprised me, I didn't know he could speak english. I just expected him to make Chewbacca noises when he spoke.

by xanthan on Sep 28, 2007 10:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
You know, we can at least be happy we didn't have Steve Finley this year

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Sep 28, 2007 10:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
just two more games, and it's mercifully over.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Sep 28, 2007 10:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Dodger fans getting excited. I guess they were throwing around beachballs all year and didn't know their team is eliminated.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Sep 28, 2007 10:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Well, they are now assured of having a 500 season or better after tonight, which is something to be happy about.  
It sure would have been nice to have been able to hand them a loosing season instead...

by Jakespaar on Sep 29, 2007 1:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Oif ... poor Mets. WTF happened?
My adopted son got a hit, scored a run in the last home game of '07. Go Team Notgardo!

by tk on Sep 28, 2007 10:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Jimmy Rollins manifested his destiny.
All is said and done , so... Let's Go Mets! (Kiss my heinie , Wil!)

by victor frankenstein on Sep 28, 2007 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
I'm still hoping for a Holliday.
My adopted son got a hit, scored a run in the last home game of '07. Go Team Notgardo!

by tk on Sep 28, 2007 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Grant, I donated $20 to your walk. I hope you meet your fundraising goals. All I ask in return is that the Giants win Saturday and Sunday. That's probably too much to ask for.
Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Sep 29, 2007 10:03 AM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Grant, I'll also be in WC on 10/28, walking with the family (I have Type 2, my seven-year-old is a Type 1). Bless all of you who donated (or are considering it). It is a great thing to do and every little bit helps.

Jerry (the only time you'll see me sign my real name)

by Van Smack on Sep 29, 2007 4:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Game Thread, 9/28
Just wanted to say, my niece also has juvenile diabetes.  It's a very scary thing, and she's handled it remarkably well!  She's an absolute doll, too.  Not that that makes any difference, just thought I'd say...

Anyway, I'm sure my wife and I will be happy to donate to your walk, though we're in a tight situation right now, and I'm getting ready to start a new jorb.  My sister-in-law and niece frequently do these walks too, so we're regular contributors to them as well.

"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler

by JRPhillips on Sep 29, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

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