Open Gameday Thread, 3/16
by Grant Brisbee on Mar 16, 2008 11:53 AM PDT
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PrintI have a Padres-loving friend who has a gigantic man-crush on Jake Peavy. Sample conversation:
Me: So if you had the ability to give the 1994 Oscar for Best Picture to a movie other than Forrest Gump, would you err on the side of artistic innovation with Pulp Fiction, or would you reward the near-perfection of the Hollywood form with The Shawshank Redemption?Him: Interesting question, though you can't just dismiss Quiz Show, either. The thing about Tarantino's impact is...
about two minutes later
...and that's how Jake Peavy helps glaucoma, which is what is missing from this whole medicinal marijuana debate.
It can be a bit much. But I started to develop a grudging respect for Peavy when he tried to throw fastballs by Barry Bonds in Bonds's final at-bat in Mays Field. Now Peavy gets on my good side even more with quotes like this about Matt Cain:
"Dude can pitch, man," said Peavy, the San Diego Padres' ace and defending Cy Young winner. "Do me a favor and tell him I like his style...."
Peavy respected Cain's role in BatFlipGate, too. So while my friend is still annoying when it comes to Peavy, it's about time to acknowledge that Peavy is growing to be one of those guys that you can't hate at a comfortable level.
I like my division rivals unlikeable, like Randy Johnson or Brad Penny, dammit.
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Peavy and I agree
Peavy is nearly impossible to hate. From everything I've heard and read about him, he's friends with scores of players around the league and is eager to give people props regardless of who they're playing for. If they play well and play hard chances are Peavy is going to give them a pat on the back. He's one of the reasons being a Padres season ticket holder as a Giants fan isn't all that bad. He's phenomenal to watch pitch and he seems like a genuinely nice guy.
Course, all it takes is one bad quote to change that. ;) *checks on Peavy voodoo doll, safely packed away for possible future use*
by GiantsFanInExile on Mar 16, 2008 12:10 PM PDT reply actions
Ditto. Had him on my fantasy team the past couple of years, so I paid a little more attention to him than I normally would have, and he's an impressive guy. Of course, he can mow with the best of them, and that helps. I wish him luck. Even more, I wish him to be traded to our team.
When BB flew out in that last at-bat at AT&T, and Peavy went over to shake his hand, he just showed that he's all class.
The Johnnie LeMaster Fan Club vice-president. E6 Forever!
Nice to see Peavy, Webb and Holliday saying nice things about Matt, but that article definitely just further increased my own love for our boy. He's so awesome.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
batflipgate?
More commonly known as ScottHairstonsneakedoutoftheparkinglotrunninglikealittlegirlbeforeMattCaindroppedhimlikefreshmanpsych-gate.
We'll play soft-toss Tuesday, Wil
Maybe I'll lob you some softballs
Quick Question
Why is Aurilia not the default choice for SS during Vizquel's absence?
He's no longer has the range to start 162 games, but then the definition of a backup is "not ood enough to start." I'm not that big a fan of the old vets, but this is exactly the type of situation that the team signed Aurilia for: filling in at all the infield spots. He strikes me as a far better choice than a desperation trade or a desperation callup.
VAE PVTO DEVS FIO
A broken-down veteran subbing for a (literally) broken veteran? I'd rather see almost any youngster in uniform at third instead of Aurilia.
by RichardMiller on Mar 16, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not that I disagree with you...
but Bocock and Burris (and anyone else being called up from A-Ball) fall into the "almost" category.
VAE PVTO DEVS FIO
It's worth remembering that even if Durham starts hitting again, his defense still stinks. He just cost Matt Cain a double play.
He'd probably have had it if he dived...
...but I'm not going to dog Durham for not sacrificing his body in an exhibition game. Save the Warrior Spirit for when it counts.
VAE PVTO DEVS FIO
My ranking
My ranking would be Lincecum, Weaver (close), Cain, Sanchez and Zito. Jered looked great yesterday. Matt looked better than all the runs he gave up, but Jered had several pitches working and stayed primarily down in the zone.
No way-- "Zito better than Cain"
Cain is younger and will learn from his mistakes...Zito is older and only seems to care about bank...
Anyone else think Cain's velocity looks a little down today? I've mostly seen him around 91
http://www.baycityball.com
Mostly fastballs
The Angels seemed to be mostly hitting Matt's fastballs and perhaps sliders. I still would like to see him use his change up more often.
Bochy
I've tried to like Bochy, I have. But he doesn't inspire anything. He also is not crazy enough to make me angry. Just boring. Bring back Dusty.
Better yet, make Marvin Benard the coach...a fighting hydrant to lead a team of gamers.
Let's bring the...
Player-Manager?
Still better...make Omar a player-manager on his return. Now that's something we haven't seen in a while...
New Baseball Position
Giants make it apparent that a role similar to baseball's "closer" is needed. We shall call it an "opener." Sign Jason Isringhausen, his new job will be to pitch the first inning. Every day. Then in the second will enter our starter. Its brilliant, and it just may work.
Matt Cain's right hand beats a Royal Flush.
Is this thing on?
I see we're saving countless runs with our offense...
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions
No fan of boxing since Ali left.
Lemme check the plumbing...
...
...
...
...
...works fine.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions
Winners
go to Disneyland.
"...AND BEYOND!)
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
Um...
...exactly what division is it we're "primed to make a run" at the title of?
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions
It's basic math for this team
We're going to need to do some addition before we can advance in the division.
If you're an alt. music history buff
the answer is "Joy"
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions
I don't know
This division doesn't seem so joyous. Then again, their music does make me want to kill myself.
VAE PVTO DEVS FIO
1 - 1 in the fifth
That is all.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions
Reply?
The "We don't give a damn if it IS a desert with a drought - we're growing grass , dammit!" part.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
couple of years ago was looking at a place there. right off i15 before you get to strip - think it was called The Highlands
Nowhere near the Strip is habitable by sentient beings.
Now , "above" - that's a different story.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
A mere five gallons alotted daily for the lawn
100 gallons a day for the crop in the basement
Velez
Moves in what , three different directions before he swings?
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions
Ohhh , I get it.
A Gamer disregards the writing on the wall , in all respects.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions
Um...
...because he ran into the wall?
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
ot ot
So's that LeBron guy.
Now be a Gamer and focus on the mediocrity at hand.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I like when our catcher throws guys out
It makes it seem like we have a real MLB team.
Proud parent of bubble boy Patrick Misch.
OT
Lincecum's favorite Beatles songs are "Revolution", "Strawberry Fields Forever", and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds".
Durham? I hardly know 'im!
Drug test the lad
Early and often. Very suspicious choices.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing
to get congressionally investigated about.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
no Dock Ellis moments in his future,
just heavily influenced by papa Lincecum's record collection.
by RichardMiller on Mar 16, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh HUH!
Our Chosen One.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions
Bugs Bunny Palm-Ball
An impressive outing by Fortunato. Just might be the lunatic we're looking for. This team needs colorful players like him and Velez.
Thank you , Workhorse.
.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions
Woo hoo!
Ball in play , run(s).
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions
That's #74
whose ankle will now do a Schilling.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions
Bocock swings!
Goes hard but can't beat it out.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions
I'm a Kobe fan!
Kobe Tai , heh heh.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions
Huh.
The Tyler.
First pitch changeup strikes?
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions
Gameday Link
can a brother spare a gameday link?
thanks in advance.
Uribe to Thompson to Clark: Don't tinker ever with chance
I'm technically deficient.
How about a check for $15?
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions
Rather uninspired broadcast from KC
All the hits.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 16, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply actions
Half-Empty Glass
Giants beat Royals with five (5) hits...Giants lose to Angels on only five (5) hits. It's definitely going to be a loooooooooong Summer if this is a sign of things to come.
Bad Sign
When Cain can give up 5 runs in the first, and still be lauded as having a "good" performance, this team is indeed in trouble. Still waiting on our vaunted young pitching to save us from our inept offense.
Proud supporter of the Fightin' Hydrants.
by Little Napoleon on Mar 16, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Spring training
The runs don't matter. The fact that he went 6 innings without busting his pitch count is what made it a good outing. The fact that 5 of those innings were strong is just cake icing.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 16, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
SCORE CORRECTION
Thanks for catching that score on the SF-Royals game!
CORRECTION/UPDATE
SF leading 3-1 middle of 6th. KC scores 6 runs bottom of 6th. KC scores 7 runs bottom of 7th.
Score end of 8 full-- KC 13 SF 3 (SF only 5 hits)
Starting Rotation
With Zito pitching Saturday, Cain pitching Sunday and Lincecum pitching on Monday the rotation shakes out in this order:
Zito
Cain
Lincecum
Correia
Sanchez
Hope the bullpen is ready and able to pitch early and often, especially when you go from Corriea, Sanchez and back to Zito. There is a good chance the bullpen can be working at least three innings in each of those games.
Right on
That is indeed the way the rotation looks right now, but why in the world would the Giants pitch Sanchez and Zito back-to-back? It appears the Giants will skip their fifth starter the first time around. Might the Giants actually use Jonathan for the first time on April 8th, inserting him between Cain and Lincecum? That would allow the Giants to separate both their two lefthanders and separate Cain and Lincecum without causing any of their top three starters to be set back even a day.
Rotation
Looks like the season opening series in LA and Milwaukee will feature the likes of:
Mar 31 Zito
Apr 1 Cain
Apr 2 Lincecum
Apr 3 Off day
Apr 4 Sanchez
Apr 5 Correia
Apr 6 Zito
These three pitching in the friendly confines of Miller Park with that Brewers line-up could prove to be very interesting.
Then Cain pitches the home opener on April 7th.
BALLS
Manny played in the game on TV, as well as Garret Baker, Daniel Turpen and Danny Otero and where was I? Nearly falling on my face as I tried on very fabulous but murderous shoes at Macy's.
God. Damn. It. Stupid fabulous shoes. I miss good minor league baseball stuff because of you. I HATE YOU SHOES. I HATE YOU
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 16, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
GARRET BAKER PLAYED AND I MISSED IT?!?!
He's very nearly the perfect prospect!
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 16, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Upon further review that game wasn't on telly, but still. Sucks that I missed it.
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 16, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
The Rhythms of Spring (2008)
From yesterday's Royals' webcast, an extemporaneous poetic performance by Steve Stone, Royals' broadcaster, and Bob Dutton, the beat writer for the Kansas City Star.
Stone:
The Giants are going to be interesting this year, because
Like the Royals' division, the west, the NL west is a very good division now,
And the Giants are kind of trying to retool,
And, you know, the retooling process nationally isn't getting a lot of good reviews at this point.
Here's the 2-0 pitch. That's low.
One thing they do have are some good young arms,
Uh, but, uh, you know, as a team that was built around Barry for so long
And the home runs
And the huge crowds,
And built around power and veteran guys and...
Dutton:
I think you're being real diplomatic... They have a chance to be terrible.
Stone:
Yeah, and the Royals, while they're not expected to win the division either,
I think most people see a plan there.
They see steps being taken in the direction toward a winning situation,
And the Giants, most people, most, you know, experts quote unquote
Don't seem to see that.
Dutton:
No. It's like, "What the heck are they doing?"
I mean, the Zito contract is already looking like an albatross.
Paid a lot of money for Aaron Rowand too.
I like Aaron Rowand as a player,
And I forget exactly what the numbers were on that,
But I remember it being fairly eye-popping too
For what he can give you.
Stone:
It's almost like, you know,
You're a big-market team,
You draw big crowds,
You better spend money,
And they just spent the money,
When maybe you'd be better off not spending the money,
Or spending it on player development,
And kind of rebuilding from the ground up.
My only criticism is that there's not enough random line breaks to make it feel like the avant garde poetry it so clearly is. I mean, take this passage:
You're a big-market team,
You draw big crowds,
You better spend money,
And they just spent the money,
When maybe you'd be better off not spending the money,
Wouldn't it be more poetic as this:
You're a big-market
team, You draw
big crowds, You better
spend money, And they just spent
the money,
When maybe you'd be better off
not spending
the money,
Otherwise, this was uniformly excellent.
I looked up Steve Kline in the dictionary. He wasn't there. If he was, it would have said "pretty okay"
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