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Open Gameday Thread, 3/12

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Things will change around here...tomorrow. The site will be taken offline for a few hours sometime tomorrow evening.

For now, though, it's time to Lincecum on and feel the noize. If I were to write a rap song about him, it would include a passage like this:

"Blowing heat up in the spot, just 23 years old
Fighting through groin pains like he was Tracey Gold."

That's if I were to write a rap song about him. I still have to finish my two-disc rock opera about him first.

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Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Fare thee well, "Diaries." Hello, "Fanposts."
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Mar 12, 2008 11:40 AM PDT   0 recs

In the words of so many in my fantasy draft ayer:
Nooooooooooooooo!
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Mar 12, 2008 12:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: In the words of so many in my fantasy draft ay
What's wrong with fenceposts?
2008: The year the Giants begin to stop sucking.

by EliminateMe on Mar 12, 2008 12:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: In the words of so many in my fantasy draft ay
They make the fences look so ugly I can't stand it.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Mar 12, 2008 12:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
If it's when Lost is on tomorrow, then I really can't say I mind very much.
Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Mar 12, 2008 11:50 AM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
"Another swing and a miss
making offenses look anemic,
opposing batters try to dis,
but just end up bulimic"

See, I also tied in Tracy Gold.

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Mar 12, 2008 11:53 AM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Tracy Gold wasn't bulimic. It's more like:

I bring the heat, blow bats away
The girls all want to text me
My blazing speed make hitters' O-
PSes anorex-y

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Mar 12, 2008 4:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
bums dont stand a chance facin tim at the phone
dude breaks radar guns like nomar breaks hip bones
vote Dan Ortmeier for Will Clark, apr. 4th at your local polling place

by nick on Mar 12, 2008 7:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Who had that one when he was about to be called up...

Lincecum , Lincecum , 12 stories tall...

That was the 'nads.

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Mar 12, 2008 8:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
At least I have an avatar all set up....
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Mar 12, 2008 12:00 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Oh yeah, I'd like to reiterate how much I'm not looking forward to the "Hi, I'm your neighborhood SB guy telling you everything you already know about what changed here since you've all seen Athletics Nation by now anyway. Here's a long ass post you don't need right on the front page!"

As much as I don't mind the changeover and even look forward to some things, that's a minor annoyance I plan to be minorly annoyed about in a big way.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Mar 12, 2008 12:02 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
AN is blocked at my work for some reason so all these changes will be new to me.
We're in a tight spot

by SF Pete on Mar 12, 2008 8:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
i fear change, i fear change, i fear change, i fear change, i fear change

AAAAAh!!!!!

2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.

by wjackalope on Mar 12, 2008 12:39 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Caution: Potential Opening Day Lineup below:

Roberts, LF.    .231
Durham, 2B      .435
Winn, RF    .333
Molina, C    .333
Rowand, CF    .296
Aurilia, 3B    .333
Ortmeier, 1B    .212
Bocock, SS    .214
Lincecum, P:

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Your 2008 closer.

by sfgreg on Mar 12, 2008 12:42 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Lincecum as the opening day starter?  I like it, and so does sharksrog!
Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Mar 12, 2008 12:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Actually, I would have Matt Cain pitch the opener, followed by Barry Zito, Tim, Kevin Correia and Patrick Misch.

by sharksrog on Mar 12, 2008 5:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Would prefer Molina hit lower in line-up - either 5th or 6th. Do not want to end the first inning with the inning ending DP.

by wilriv21 on Mar 12, 2008 12:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Don't worry I am sure he will spend most of his time leading off the 2nd inning.
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Your 2008 closer.

by sfgreg on Mar 12, 2008 12:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
The good thing about worrying if Bengie Molina in the fourth spot will end the first inning with a double play is that it means at least two of the first three Giants' batters have reached base.

by sharksrog on Mar 12, 2008 5:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
I was going to wait till I started drinking but purely on this alone the time I should've started was yesterday.  Squinting, blurring, and head spinning will not be enough to make this look good. Turn off the lights, turn off your senses.
No longer proud Papa: SuperBAD Brad

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 12, 2008 12:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
I don't get it, what good does our best hitter (relative term, I know) do us batting fifth? Rowand should be 3 or 4 every day. Batting him behind Molina is fucking criminal.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Mar 12, 2008 1:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

+1
I don't get it either. When we signed him, lots of people (including Chris Haft from MLB.com)were like
"Yay new best hitter!!!!!!!!!!Let's bat him eighth!" He's faster than Molina, and probably has more power.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a gamer.

by raisingcain on Mar 12, 2008 5:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Is there a way we can just skip the cleanup spot?
Nattowear | artstuff | Durham? I know 'im!

by Natto on Mar 12, 2008 1:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Can you tell me where you're finding these so I don't stare at the gameday threads like a lost puppy hoping someone will post it?
And Boom Goes the Dynamite

by Andy from DC on Mar 12, 2008 1:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Trial and error!

Just take yesterday's link and replace the day part of the date with today's date and change the home and away team IDs:

Yesterday's was:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2007/gd.html?2008_03_11_sfnmlb_milmlb_1

Today's:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2007/gd.html?2008_03_12_sdnmlb_sfnmlb_1

I used to be disgusted, but now I try to be amused!

by PLUChris on Mar 12, 2008 1:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Or you can just go here, and it will automagically take you to the current day:

http://www.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/

by da5id on Mar 12, 2008 3:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
I've been wondering: I assume Gameday is kind of messed up right now, since it seems like every pitch in an at bat is in the same place, every walk is on four straight balls, and every strikeout is on three straight swinging strikes (at least the ones I've seen).
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a gamer.

by raisingcain on Mar 12, 2008 5:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Yeah!  That would be easier!  Not so much fun, though!
I used to be disgusted, but now I try to be amused!

by PLUChris on Mar 13, 2008 12:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
5'11" for Timmy?

No way.

Idolizing the Nuschler Face since April 8, 1986 / GIANTSPACE returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Mar 12, 2008 1:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Burriss was on KNBR this morning -- sounds like a really good guy. I thought I heard him say he'd be starting today. Guess not.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Mar 12, 2008 1:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
I love Manny. Great guy, really easy to talk to. Charming as all get out, too.
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 12, 2008 1:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Capellan is gone:

The Reds claimed LHP Jose Capellan off waivers from the Giants.
The Giants were going to send the Rule 5 pick back to Boston, but the Reds, who had already returned their Rule-5er to Atlanta, opted to step in and take a look at the left-hander. Capellan spent last season in short-season ball, finishing with a 3.69 ERA and a 71/11 K/BB ratio in 75 2/3 innings. He has a chance to be a decent reliever someday, but he's a long ways off. The Red Sox still figure to get him back.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Your 2008 closer.

by sfgreg on Mar 12, 2008 1:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Capellan
SF spent $50k to get a look at him and would get $25k back if they returned him to Boston. Does SF still get the $25k from Reds now that they have claimed him?

by wilriv21 on Mar 12, 2008 1:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Capellan
I don't know, but it opens up another spot on the 40 man roster. Probably to add Bocock or Ochoa.
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Your 2008 closer.

by sfgreg on Mar 12, 2008 1:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
I still am of the opinion they claimed him thinking he was the other Jose Capellan.
So relax! Let's have some fun out here! This game's fun, OK? Fun goddamnit.

by ResDog on Mar 12, 2008 1:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
I doubt it.  The Giants fan who told me about the Rule 5 pickup thought it was the other guy.  I looked Capellan up, found both, and e-mailed him back that I wished it had been the younger one.

Even though it didn't work out, I still like the pickup.  It was a low-risk (money-wise) attempt to get younger and better.

by sharksrog on Mar 12, 2008 5:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
"It was a low-risk (money-wise) attempt to get younger and better."

I agree.  Which is why I think they thought it was the other Jose Capellan.

So relax! Let's have some fun out here! This game's fun, OK? Fun goddamnit.

by ResDog on Mar 12, 2008 8:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
KhaLOL Greene
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Mar 12, 2008 1:18 PM PDT   0 recs

Ortmeier or bust
Who else is SF considering at 1b this season?

by wilriv21 on Mar 12, 2008 1:26 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Timmy talking to Zito lately?
No longer proud Papa: SuperBAD Brad

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 12, 2008 1:29 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
"Hey kid, here's how to get a record break contract. Screw that bum Johan."
No longer proud Papa: SuperBAD Brad

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 12, 2008 1:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Screwing Johan makes you a better pitcher?
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a gamer.

by raisingcain on Mar 12, 2008 5:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Sign me up.
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 13, 2008 7:41 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Ah, yes, the patented Giants "pitcher gets roughed up in the top-half of the inning followed by three quick outs  by our hitters in the bottom half of the inning."
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Mar 12, 2008 1:32 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
I expect nothing less after the last few years.

by out machine on Mar 12, 2008 1:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
The season hasn't even started yet, and I already want to vomit.

by Skaldheim on Mar 12, 2008 1:40 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
No kidding, the Pads might go 19-0 against us.
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Your 2008 closer.

by sfgreg on Mar 12, 2008 1:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
KhaLOL Greene x 2
Idolizing the Nuschler Face since April 8, 1986 / GIANTSPACE returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Mar 12, 2008 1:42 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Coming into this game, Lincecum had the lowest ERA (5.40) of any Giants starter in Spring Training. He's like Hoover in Animal House, when Dean Wormer tells him he's got a 1.2 GPA and says, "Congratulations. That's the highest in Delta House."
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Mar 12, 2008 1:43 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
And the award for "Mr. Blutarski: Zeeero point Zeeero" goes to one Barry Zito.

by out machine on Mar 12, 2008 1:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Lowry's like D-Day.  No GPA.  All courses incomplete.
So relax! Let's have some fun out here! This game's fun, OK? Fun goddamnit.

by ResDog on Mar 12, 2008 1:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Rap song? I think the rock opera has more potential.

"Baseball Wizard" performed by "The How"

Ever since I was a young boy
I've played the horsehide ball;
From Piedmont down to Carmel,
I must have played them all.
But I ain't seen nothin' like him
In no amusement hall.
That short, thin, Tim guy
Sure throws a mean baseball.

He's a baseball wizard,
Dressed in orange and black.
A baseball wizard,
Got such a supple back!

How do you think he does it?
(I don't know)
What makes him so good?

Well, he ain't got no distractions,
He tunes out all the yells.
Don't see runners on base,
Must pitch by sense of smell.
Always has a loose arm,
Ices not at all;
That short, thin Tim guy
Sure throws a mean baseball.

"I think I'd trust Amy Winehouse to guard my bag of coke before I'd trust Sabes to build my offense." -Dan Szymborski, Baseball Think Factory

by Lyle on Mar 12, 2008 1:44 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Who? The How, Who are they?
You don't know their big hit "How are you?"
Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Mar 12, 2008 4:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Who? The How, Who are they?
I really wanna wonk.
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 13, 2008 7:40 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
I really like the song, "Sure throws a mean baseBALL," from the rock opera "Timmy."  I forwarded a copy to Tim's dad.

by sharksrog on Mar 12, 2008 5:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Gracias.
"I think I'd trust Amy Winehouse to guard my bag of coke before I'd trust Sabes to build my offense." -Dan Szymborski, Baseball Think Factory

by Lyle on Mar 13, 2008 2:13 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Chris really liked your Rock Opera "Timmy," Lyle.  For you enjoyment, here is a link to a nice article on Tim and Chris from today's Chronicle:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/03/12/SPDVVH991.DTL

by sharksrog on Mar 13, 2008 10:10 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Love it. Love him. Love them. I was pals with my dad too when I was really little, so it's cool to hear stories about other strong father-kid relationships.

And I hear you, Timmy. I tried to learn guitar and I just can't do it. I can play bassoon or any saxophone you put in front of me, but guitar? Forget it. Bassoon is not nearly as cool as the guitar, though. You never heard of Bassoon Hero for the Xbox.

Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 13, 2008 10:20 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
5 outs on 5 pitches. Give me strength.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Mar 12, 2008 1:48 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
The Giants play the game with speed and defense.  Bat quickly so you can get back out there and play defense.

by out machine on Mar 12, 2008 1:48 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
It looks like turning your 5th OF into a 1B and letting him play one of the more demanding offensive positions wasn't a good idea.

by xanthan on Mar 12, 2008 1:53 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Knowing is half the battle.
So relax! Let's have some fun out here! This game's fun, OK? Fun goddamnit.

by ResDog on Mar 12, 2008 2:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
90% of half the battle is knowing.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Mar 12, 2008 4:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
mental
vote Dan Ortmeier for Will Clark, apr. 4th at your local polling place

by nick on Mar 12, 2008 7:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
"And they give you cash , which is just as good as money."
Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Mar 12, 2008 8:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Canada Sucks!
Coming to you from the Land of Many Beers

by WalrusMan on Mar 13, 2008 6:21 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Bocock of the Walk!
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Mar 12, 2008 2:04 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: glad Roberts got his annual HR out of
He probably threw out his back on that swing.
Idolizing the Nuschler Face since April 8, 1986 / GIANTSPACE returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Mar 12, 2008 2:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Cleanup hitter Dave Roberts?
So relax! Let's have some fun out here! This game's fun, OK? Fun goddamnit.

by ResDog on Mar 12, 2008 2:08 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Slo Mo.  Singles home Winn from First.

by out machine on Mar 12, 2008 2:11 PM PDT   0 recs

Re: Open Gameday Thread, 3/12
Nice job by Yabu today.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Mar 12, 2008 2:42 PM PDT   0 recs