Opening Gameday Thread, 3/31
by Grant Brisbee on Mar 31, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
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Opening Day in March doesn't feel right, but I'll take it.
It's been a couple of decades since the Giants opened their season with a worse roster. Whatever. I'll take the certainty over the "If you just squint, they're a contender!"-shenanigans that I fell into last season. A good season in 2008 will be measured by achievable goals. Eugenio Velez hitting well enough to be in the plans for 2009. Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum becoming one of the best 1-2 punches in the game. Brian Wilson continuing his late-season success from last season. Things like these make me strangely optimistic about the upcoming season. Veterans will play their way off the roster, and the kids who can play will stick. Maybe. Just maybe.
Yep. Opening day. No matter how bad the team is, I can't help but look forward and smile.
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Lineup: Durham 5th, Rowand 6th...Molina still in the cleanup spot.
Roberts, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Aurilia, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Winn, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Molina, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Durham, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rowand, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Castillo, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bocock, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Zito, P
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Your 2008 closer.
So I'm not allowed to groan at this for another two months, right? Those are the rules as set forward in the Alfonzo diary, right?
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 31, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
So, today is apparently one of those days where we "pray for rain."
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 12:08 PM PDT reply actions
Pre-game show
The long-ass Comcast authentic-whatever montage did not show one frame of Barry Bonds. Give me a break. I understand taking down the banner in left field, but it's offensive that they pretend he wasn't a massive part of the Giants' history.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
could be worse
you could be treated to the FSN LA telecast on MLB.TV.
Believe me, this amount of Lasorda Love = teh suck.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
Let's do this thing
Anemic lineup? Check. Overpaid #1 starter who should be our #4 starter? Check. First Giants rookie to make his ML debut on Opening Day since Will Clark? Check. Nine innngs worth of "Bocock" jokes? Check.
Baseball is back. This time it counts. Pour that water all over me, bitches. It's time to get wet.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
that's not right
Zito should be the #5 starter.
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
are you suggesting the 2008 SF Giants will be providing their fans with a lot of splash hits?
BEAT LA
BEAT LA
BEAT LA
As long as Bocock is in the lineup...
there will be plenty of splashing.
Giant Expectations
by UnleashTheGore on Mar 31, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe I'll skip the game...
I have a feeling watching Bruce Lee repeatedly knock Kent's block off will be more entertaining.
Love the cap flying and the assembled throng standing and cheering!
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
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by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
And
Can anyone else get MLB.TV working with firefox? The new sliverlight thingy doesn't seem to like working in firefox.
http://www.baycityball.com
I had it working up through Friday night. Since Saturday it's been acting silly, not even loading the video or audio. I was wondering if the new version of Flash had something to do with it but I don't remember exactly when I installed that.
I spent two hours this morning talking to tech support, with some lady that didn't know what a URL was or told me my computer must be very up to date since I had 6000 kbps of bandwidth.
Some real tech help is supposed to call me back within 48 hours, I'll keep you updated if they're helpful at all.
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
In other baseball news..
Jason Kendall is batting 9th for the Brewers behind Ben Sheets. Maybe this is a strategy the Giants should utilize. Although we'd have to move the pitcher's spot even higher.
SAVE_US.RAY
F LA
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:14 PM PDT reply actions
Eff LA?
Better?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Idolizing the Nuschler Face since April 8, 1986 / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The pre-game show is talking about 4 youngsters to watch. Only Bocock is scheduled to play. Thanks Boch.
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
it's opening day. You play the vets, not the nervous kids. Besides the more you use Durham and Roberts early, the quicker they'll get injured.
Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"
Your logic is impeccable
Giant Expectations
by UnleashTheGore on Mar 31, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
The Royals are entrusting their 4-3 to Brett Tomko right now.
Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"
At least we're not...
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought the Royals ran a 3-4, though. Tomko doesn't really fit in the 4-3.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 31, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember when we thought Tomko would be our second ace behind Schmidt? We were young and foolish.
SAVE_US.RAY
...who thought that? TK isn't allowed to answer.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
My first gameday thread w/ the auto refresh
One of the few things I love about the new format
Giant Expectations
by UnleashTheGore on Mar 31, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions
I hear they only did it cuz new girl's a total slut.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 31, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Only because it's true, though.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 31, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Over/under on number of comments before Penny's first pitch: 150.
I'm taking the over.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
It would be nice if the number of comments would refresh itself as new comments came in.
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
So who's better at pre-game Glenn Kuiper or Greg Papa? I'll vote Papa, because he don't preach.
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
Papa is never the answer.
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Tomko blows away Miguel Cabrera 96mph
Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"
Willie
Renel: How many home runs do you think you could hit in this park?
Willie: I'm seventy-six! Maybe five.
I know, it's an old joke, but it still works.
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Oh please Wil
won't you ditch
"Centerfield"
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 31, 2008 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG!!! Renel was interviewing Mays and it was ending and he reached out to hug her and bopped her microphone...which in turn bopped her in the nose. Hilarious.
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
<3
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
SIgn of the Times
As the Giants are introduced, the biggest boos, by far, are for Bruce Bochy. That's how freaking anonymous these guys are to the Dogs' fans.
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Funny schedule
DIdn't Washington open up at home last night vs Atlanta and now are playing a day game at Philadelphia
Happy Pete
I'd just like everyone to know that Pedro Feliz hit into a DP in his first at bat of the year. Oh, looks like I just got beaten to the punch. Still going to post it because it's the only thing that will make me happy today.
If only there was some sort of pun that could be made.
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So sock?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Carlos Guillen goes deep
Tigers and Royals tied up!
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
We will, we will bocock you
I'm officially excited
Cammie Blackstone: How do you spell her first name?
There's concern
that he'll suffer from performance anxiety on the big stage and just go limp.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
Is he on performance enhancers? 4 hours sounds like too good to be true.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Ain't no bocockin' us now
We're on the move
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you in firefox? Popup window pulls up, you get a linescore and not much else?
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
ya I was in firefox - just switched to IE and it works... I even have the giants game! Although it's just their blue mlb.tv screen at the moment. If this works my work day instantly just transformed into awesome.
Are you running AdBlocker+?
If I have it on then it just loads for the linescore. If I turn it off the whole windown loads. At least that's what happens in Gameday Audio.
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Overhead shot
The seats behind home plate are roughly 90% empty.
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Smooth Jazz
Smooth Jazz is the Dodgers of music. Blech.
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Line up
SFGate is showingthe line up posted by SFGreg ubove
http://scoreboard.sfgate.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sfgate&page=mlb/scores/live/lineup22327.htm
sfgiants.com is showing this line up:
LF Dave Roberts
2B Ray Durham
RF Randy Winn
C Bengie Molina
CF Aaron Rowand
3B Rich Aurilia
1B Dan Ortmeier
SS Brian Bocock
P Barry Zito
http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/mlb/events/opening_day/y2008/index.jsp?c_id=sf
Does anyone know which it is? Thanks.
OOOOOO - REEEBAY!
by Uribe2Thompson2Clark on Mar 31, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions
dueling lineups! That must mean someone (candlestick mike is my guess) has garotted Sabean, the palace is in disarray, the peasants are revolting, Cain is warming up along the third base line
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by foothillsfan on Mar 31, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Dusty Baker having a rough opening day
Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"
3-0 Dbacks. Absolute bombs just hit by Chris Young and Eric Byrnes.
Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"
Chris Young!
Fantasy points for me!
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Brian Wilson
God only knows what I'd be without you
Cammie Blackstone: How do you spell her first name?
Wouldn't it be nice if he got a save today?
Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"
then we wouldn't have to wait so long
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Brian Wilson
"I want to win the Cy Young. I want to win the World Series. I want to win the Nobel Prize. I want to represent the United States in the Miss Universe pageant."
I like this guy.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
What time is first pitch?
I'm getting tired of pre-game
Cammie Blackstone: How do you spell her first name?
Come on, at least wait until Zito gives up 4 in the first before you start talking like that.
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
Sad
when flip pessimistic predictions turn out to be painfully accurate.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 31, 2008 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Reminder
Some of us will be following the game on MLB Gameday Audio, whose KNBR feed is anywhere from 40 seconds to four days behind real time. No spoilers, please!
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
Just make sure not to check the blog 40 seconds before something cool happens.
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Where were you
when I was filling in my NCAA brackets?
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
I don't have the Opening Day jitters I get every year. I guess it's my lowered expectations.
Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"
or not enough caffeine
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by foothillsfan on Mar 31, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't what about you guys
But I'm not fond of Tommy Lasorda.
You deserve to be struck out, when your first name's a verb.
I tend to be really easy on sports figures. I know they're just human beings, who were frequently not allowed to grow up, who lived lives dominated by agents and entourages, who faced scrutiny and intense competition every day. I give them a pass.
Lasorda, though, disgusts me. He's probably my least favorite person in sports.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
His mouth is huge and won't shut...
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by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Indeed!
Just can't bring myself to hate that guy properly.
by RichardMiller on Mar 31, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
JOSHUA: "Would you like to play a game?"
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Mar 31, 2008 1:08 PM PDT reply actions
Vin Scully...
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Vin's great. He's the only thing about the Dodgers I'm willing to tolerate.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
Nothing personal...
...can't stand the droning noise coming through the speakers.
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by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Doders I tolerate:
1) Jackie Robinson
2) Sandy Koufax
3) ...
You deserve to be struck out, when your first name's a verb.
+1
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
dodgers
All this Dodgers love is making me pukey.
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions
Feliz adds a K to the DP in his first atbat.
Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"
Looking, of course
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Didn't the sax wanking happen like twenty minutes ago? Maybe we're watching a different feed. Still, we're only minutes away from a good Bococking.
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They just played it on the radio broadcast
Like I said above, everything happens late here in Ludditeville.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
Maybe this has already been discussed, but why exactly is the best hitter on the team batting sixth?
... as our best hitter, I meant. Never mind.
by RichardMiller on Mar 31, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I can understand the lefty-righty split thing, but he should have dropped Molina to the sixth slot, not Rowand.
Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"
Who...
threw out the first pitch? Newk, Koufax and who? Erskine?
They'll suck and my parents are from Boston anyway, but being in London and seeing Lasorda's smug mug makes me scream out GO GIANTS!
According to JT, we aren't going to see 40-50 HR guys like we did in the past.
Tell that to A-Rod, Prince Fielder, Ryan Howard, Ryan Bruane, etc.
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Speed
we have never had so many different players capable of getting picked off the bases.
Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"
Or else it means we have more ways to lose.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 31, 2008 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
mlb.tv
Anyone else watching this on MLB.TV with the Dodger's broadcast? These images of Dodger glory are making me suicidal. The Giant's lineup is as well.
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions
Dang it! Opening Day snuck up on me. I was going to wear my jersey and hat today. Guess I'll represent the team tomorrow.
I can't wait for May to come around - then I won't be teased for being a Giants fan anymore. I swear these Virginians don't know what they're talking about.
First of all, it's actually "sister." :-) Second, I'm a college senior and an English major. I've been up to my ears in papers and literature all winter.
For instance, after this weekend's English Romanticism homework, I can now make this analogy: Ever read "Christabel" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge? We are Christabel, and this year's Giants are Geraldine.
I can't wait for May to come around - then I won't be teased for being a Giants fan anymore. I swear these Virginians don't know what they're talking about.
by KyrieEleison on Mar 31, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I fell your pain
I have a monstrous algebra exam and an anthro exam on the taxonomy of non-human primates next Wednesday. Can't school take the hint and just bugger off? It's baseball!
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
This message brought to you by Elijah Dukes
U dead, dog.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
+1 to this
just recently turned my desk in my office so NOBODY walking by can see what I am watching. Also added a 3rd monitor that I would like to dedicate to streaming MLB.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
Lucky. I have to make it look like I'm paying attention in class when I want to watch Gameday. Like right now.
Senioritis is a wonderful thing to have.
I can't wait for May to come around - then I won't be teased for being a Giants fan anymore. I swear these Virginians don't know what they're talking about.
by KyrieEleison on Mar 31, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
You have the perfect screen name for this year's team
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
The Fresno Grizzlies?
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Ugh. And people say English is hard. All of that would make me want to scream, and I've had three papers and a presentation due the same week.
I can't wait for May to come around - then I won't be teased for being a Giants fan anymore. I swear these Virginians don't know what they're talking about.
by KyrieEleison on Mar 31, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I love the synergy of ruining my life all in one week. Especially since I'm clinging to a B in algebra. Tis truly awesome.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Christabel rocks,
ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
FEMALE!!!!
*everybody flocks*
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Excuse our Riv.
His is a man man world.
Except for Lou.
Liu.
Who - evrrrr.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 31, 2008 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
about the lineup
I just can't get excited about a lineup that doesn't have either velez or lewis. freaking lame.
A goodly portion of this starting 9 will be broken in some way within a week or three. The kids will play...
by RichardMiller on Mar 31, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
i know
it's just nauseating. How about a poem?
by sweetjuxtapose on Mar 31, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Kent is an ass hat
vin slow droning in dolby
who the hell was bonds?
by sweetjuxtapose on Mar 31, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
scully
brooklyn and ny are different?
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Bochy said that Velez and Lewis will each start one of these three games. Let's see if he does it.
Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"
Between
Stanford's NCAA run and going basically solo today (a bit of help from JT Snow, I know), Dave Flemming probably wishes he was getting paid by number of words spoken.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
First Pitch
Congratulations, Brian Bocock. You played in the major leagues. Someday, you'll have a story to tell your grandkids.
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fake bunt to start nice
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
hey hey
Robrts, keep getting hits so we can trade you!
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.
shit
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by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
Practically 200 comments before the first pitch!
And Roberts looked sad and slow on that steal.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
haha scully
"this is a pretty old ballclub. or you can call it a 'veteran ballclub' it comes out nicer.
no offense to JT
but hearing him here makes this sound like it's still spring training
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.
I feel like that single and CS might be our offensive highlight of the day.
http://www.baycityball.com
at least it won't be an opening day no-hitter
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.
The only thing worse than this team's offense...
..is their confidence. If they don't even believe they can score runs, they're just that little bit more screwed.
what are you talking about?
they're totally confident that they can't score runs.
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
i was just thinking that. Bonds was a gift of optimism to the other crappy 23 plate appearances we had to endure.
by sweetjuxtapose on Mar 31, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
According to Scully, one of our big problems last year was the cleanup hitter.
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions
2008 Season...
My ESPN HD feed is playing ESPNEWS HD instead of the game, so I have to watch this crap in standard definition?
This season is pissing me off already.
by sfgiantsflgators on Mar 31, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions
double play
it didn't take too long for the giants to pick up where they left off last year. geez, can we have an inning with runners on and we DON'T hit into a DP.
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by Cynema the Band on Mar 31, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions
someone remind me why Cain isn't on the mound?
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.
a clue:
it rhymes with veteran savvy....
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Wake me up when Zito doesn't suck early in a season, or game.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
enjoy your six year hibernation.
I'll take the freight train, Bengie Molina.
by Brother Bummer on Mar 31, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Baseball!
Opening Day!
Ray Durham in 5th spot!
caught stealing!
leadoff double off of Zito!
Hooray 2008 season!
Only 972 games until the end of Zito's contract.
Someone's gotta teach Bocock when to pull out.
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by Skaldheim on Mar 31, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Goddamn it, I hate Barry Zito so much.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions
Nice of Bocock to try and move Roberts to the DL for Lewis...
by GiantsFanInExile on Mar 31, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions
Gamer
Gamers overthrow the cutoff man to turn a single into a double.
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bocock
Is it just me and my mlb.tv pixels or does Bocock have a little of Cody Ransom face?
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 1:44 PM PDT reply actions
How much does Zito make again??
Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"
Bean him
We're going to lose anyway.
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with Zito throwing
it wouldn't hurt
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
"90 fot mistake by the gold glover in centerfield" - Kruk.
"Yep" - goofus
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
"$60 million dollar mistake by Sabean" - everyone
"Yep" - everyone (again)
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Flem, please...
Don't make excuses for gamers like Rowand. Who DOESN'T HAVE ADRENALINE ON OPENING DAY?
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
Yeah, it wasn't adrenaline
It was anger. He just realized exactly what he got himself into.
Only 972 games until the end of Zito's contract.
Finally ...
ESPN here just switched to the game after waiting through the Tigers/Royals game. Stupid Oregon
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Molina is sporting an awfully busy chest protector. I'd think a pitcher would find that distracting.
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
Shoot me now.
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by David A. Arnott on Mar 31, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions
please.
Idolizing the Nuschler Face since April 8, 1986 / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
That pic
Is infinitely more pleasant than the one I'm getting reading this.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 31, 2008 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
... can't save you now.
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Jeff Kent
Another nice at-bat, and he's not done yet. And now the Hall of Famer strikes! Tip your cap, Zito. You got owned .
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you'd think that Zito makes enough money to buy himself back...
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Feel free to use my avatar at will today.
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
I've worn it out...but thanks.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 31, 2008 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
There is a magical slideshow
on MLB.TV if you want to endure blurry constipated imagery and Vin Scully's crooning.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
I was gonna pick Kent
in MLB.com's beat the streak, but I couldn't do it, and I thought he might be slowed by a minor injury. should have picked him.
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.
I am so glad
I did'nt take my annual day off to celebrate opening day.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
good to see Andruw Jones
hasn't figured out how to hit again yet
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.
Except he is on my fantasy team.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
fairweather indeed
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by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Zito's FB
no graphics on mlb.tv...what is Zito's FB coming in at?
They said the home run was 84 mph fb
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not so much coming in as going out.
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, everyone
You gotta remember, Barry always gets off to a slow start every season. (Ducks.)
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
I think the guy will come up big and finish strong.
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The feeling I have regarding Zito's contract is kinda like that feeling you get when you pay for a hooker and she turns out to be a dude...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
zito
Only 3 runs?! Win
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions
Comcast commercial
"Dodgers looking to spoil this new era in Giants baseball."
I think the Giants are quite capable of doing that themselves, thanks.
Only 972 games until the end of Zito's contract.
We need to get on base first...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
No!
We need all 3 outs to get durham in
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
where are the rally pics?
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by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck it
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by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
jt just said same thing
And Boom Goes the Dynamite
by Andy from DC on Mar 31, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
in the head?
I think they'll have to hit him in the elbow or something to get him out of the lineup.
by sweetjuxtapose on Mar 31, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
mlb.tv
I would like to thank MLB.TV for being the worst invention ever.
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions
oy. i paid a buttload for this and it ain't workin' for the 1.2 mb picture. the 800 kb picture doesn't look that sharp either. they better fix this shit FAST.
-d
Oh wait, wrong team :(
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
no you can't
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions
a DP
with a guy on 3rd to end the inning without scoring? Gee, that's different.
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.
Your San Francisco Giants
Already playing out the string.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
Ah, the old Double Play
How I missed you this winter.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
Wait
I thought we got rid of Pedro Feliz, 3B.
Delaying the disappointment: I adopt Hector Sanchez because he's only 17.
The Jose Castillo Experiment
has failed. Please abandon.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
Something just seems funny
about taking a castoff from pitiful squads such as the Pirates and Marlins. If he can't hang around on those rosters, what does Sabes see?
Wait, what?
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
Something just seems funny
about taking a castoff from pitiful squads such as the Pirates and Marlins. If he can't hang around on those rosters, what does Sabes see?
Wait, what?
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
New 3b, same as old 3b
Today, Feliz has hit into a DP and struck out twice. Castillo is determined to match him, out for out.
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions
how many runs
will zito give up THIS inning?
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.
none
he'll slowly let the giants back into it before shutting the door in the 6th
by sweetjuxtapose on Mar 31, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
2008 S.F. Giants
Great team? Or the greatest team?
Seriously, this could be the beginning of my worst nightmare
That Zito completely falls apart in only the second season of his insane contract
Only 972 games until the end of Zito's contract.
That must be Zito
He has shaved legs.
Here's to Kemp, Loney, LaRoche, Hu, and Kershaw not panning out.
if Zito starts opening dar next year
I will burn AT&T park down
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.
San Francisco
IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA
B. Zito 2.0 5 4 4 0 0 1 18.00
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Over/under?
...Innings it'll take Zito to get his ERA under 10.00?
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
It could be worse ...
Zito's last opening day start (2006 vs Yankees) - 1 1/3 IP, 7 ER.
"That was the difference, falling behind [in the count]," Zito said. "I had good stuff in a physical sense. I was just trying to be too fine."
by green star oakland on Mar 31, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions
I seem to remember (unfortunately) another opening day start between that one and today.
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Z started last year's opener
5IP, 3R (2ER), 4 H, 2BB, 2K
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Did he get good wood on the ball?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Was it hard?
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 31, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Bocock
Wow, this is a rebuildling year when we're starting a guy who was playing A-ball last year.
BOCOCK of the of the walk.
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions
Nice PA!
Hey, a bright spot!
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
BOCOCK of the of the of the walk!
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
Most productive thing Zito has done in two years
Good to know his bunting skills have flourished since he came over to the NL.
What does it say that our Single-A rookie showed better plate discipline than anyone else in the lineup?
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
Very nice, Krukow
The replay on Kent's handling of that throw from the outfield was great. Baseball telecasts don't get into infield plays like that very often.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Everybody knows (except Bocock, obviously) that there is no speed in a walk.
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently, gamers dump their biker punk boyfriends at the drop of a hat for no particular reason and replace him with a goofy-looking preppy guy
But I'm not really clear what that's supposed to have to do with baseball.
Usually...
...I'd ask Bochy to get some relievers up, but it really doesn't matter.
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After getting smoked 30-0 in this three game series, the Giants resign Bonds, who hits a 2nd inning home run against Milwaukee on Friday, Velez pinch runs to round the bases and the Giants lose 6-1.
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
April 8th against the Fathers
They would seem to be gaining steam in their first home night game.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
The only happiness so far this game
Kuip talking about the Dodgers fourth place finish last year.
Only 972 games until the end of Zito's contract.
Wait, other teams can hit into double plays? Why didn't anyone tell me?
Mike McBryde ... A Giants' prospect that won't kidnap and kill you.
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Firefox
Couldn't get it to work either. Maybe that's a blessing. I see 102 such blessings in my/our future this season.
Don't believe everything you think.
Kruk: "The dodgers have a chance to blow this game open."
Goofus: "They didn't already?"
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
"It's early to say this game is over"
or
"It's early today, this game is over" (as in...go do something useful with your life today instead of watching the rest of this "game").
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
How many different Lucy Liu avatars do you have, anyway?
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
Leave it ambiguous, once the game is over it will be clear what you really meant.
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Topped THAT
I watched pipes for leaks. And - relatively - that was SO satisfying...
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 31, 2008 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
the $5000 pitch
assuming zito collects all of his $126 mil and plays all 10 years, makes 25 starts per year throwing an average of 100 pitches per start (ya right), each pitch works out to about $5000.
zito is no gamer.
I blame sabes for my alcohol "problem"
That leaves Ethier and Martin as the only position players left to get a hit. The bench must be giving them a lot of crap.
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Scully says the dodgers have swung and missed at ONE of Zito's first 60 pitches.
ONE
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
That's pathetic!
Seriously, how can you listen to Scully on a day like today?
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
F this, i'm actually going to class instead of watching this carp
I blame sabes for my alcohol "problem"
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
That reminds me of KNBR's Fitz's take on what the Giants' slogan should be this year:
"Giants Baseball: Maybe we'll score today."
Dead on.
Yes, which is why his runners per inning is just above 2 instead of a real crazy number for a number 1 starter.
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd be happy if Zito had TWO walks today
The second one: he walks away from baseball.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 31, 2008 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
at least ZIto can get Ethier out. Andre should be ashamed of himself
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions
true
But with our line up it only takes 1 bad inning. Oh and this isnt a quality start now.
I traded Cody Ransom for Khalil Greene in my PS2 EA Sports MLB'04 game because he sucked there too.
penny has the advantage of facing our lineup.
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants win if Matt Cain was hitting cleanup.
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by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Furcal
Effing beautiful play, you stinking jerk.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Bocock up!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
You can't have Nostradamus
without No.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 31, 2008 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
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