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Opening Gameday Thread, 3/31

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San Francisco @ Los Angeles


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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Suck it dodgers!

by WTF on Mar 31, 2008 12:04 PM PDT   0 recs

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.

by sfgreg on Mar 31, 2008 12:06 PM PDT   0 recs

Bochy said he wanted a more balanced left, right, left, right line-up

by wilriv21 on Mar 31, 2008 12:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Is it me

Or doesn't Velez hit left-handed? And he's YOUNGER and BETTER than Ray right now. I guess that's what killed his starting chances. He hasn't proven anything yet. bleh

Schierholtz!

by giants9107 on Mar 31, 2008 9:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

Rain is in the forecast for Wednesday in LA

by wilriv21 on Mar 31, 2008 12:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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)

by antinous on Mar 31, 2008 12:09 PM PDT   0 recs

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.

by oooreebay on Mar 31, 2008 1:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Let's do this

http://www.baycityball.com

by xanthan on Mar 31, 2008 12:09 PM PDT   0 recs

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.

by Kitspool on Mar 31, 2008 12:09 PM PDT   0 recs

that's not right

Zito should be the #5 starter.

Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 12:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Or hitting cleanup and playing SS.

by PortlandExpat on Mar 31, 2008 1:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

are you suggesting the 2008 SF Giants will be providing their fans with a lot of splash hits?

BEAT LA
BEAT LA
BEAT LA

by wilriv21 on Mar 31, 2008 12:09 PM PDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   1 recs

SAVE_US.RAY

by Natto on Mar 31, 2008 12:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 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!

by tobias on Mar 31, 2008 12:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This is delightful.

by hammystyle on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 12:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I can't help but remember last year's opening day. The outrageous optimism. Comparisons to Christmas mornings of our youth. Orange knee socks at work. [Sigh] Go Giants

The way some people find Spirituality in mid-life, I found Baseball.

by igotnothing on Mar 31, 2008 12:09 PM PDT   0 recs

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

by xanthan on Mar 31, 2008 12:10 PM PDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

by Natto on Mar 31, 2008 12:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Hell, when Lowry's off the DL, he can bat cleanup.

Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)

by antinous on Mar 31, 2008 12:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

JT Snow said Correia is the best hitting pitcher of all the Giants.

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Mar 31, 2008 12:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I didn't realize that. Pencil him in at first.

Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)

by antinous on Mar 31, 2008 12:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

CF

You deserve to be struck out, when your first name's a verb.

by Cookyman on Mar 31, 2008 12:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

F LA

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:14 PM PDT   0 recs

What about Florida?

http://www.baycityball.com

by xanthan on Mar 31, 2008 12:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Eff LA?

Better?

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 12:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Where's that guy anyway?

SAVE_US.RAY

by Natto on Mar 31, 2008 12:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Kruk said he and Kuip are like caribou waiting for eating season. I think he's eager to get the season started.

SAVE_US.RAY

by Natto on Mar 31, 2008 12:14 PM PDT   0 recs

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!

by Goofus on Mar 31, 2008 12:16 PM PDT   0 recs

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!!"

by rxmeister on Mar 31, 2008 12:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Besides the more you use Durham and Roberts early, the quicker they'll get injured.

I like this strategy. Let's also make them wash trucks!

http://www.baycityball.com

by xanthan on Mar 31, 2008 12:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

NOW I understand the logic! Can we pay Penny to throw at Durham's hamstring?

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Mar 31, 2008 12:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Tanya Harding ain't busy, I'll bet!

by PortlandExpat on Mar 31, 2008 1:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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!!"

by rxmeister on Mar 31, 2008 12:20 PM PDT   0 recs

At least we're not...

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

why? it would mean we actually scored 4 runs in the same game

Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"

by rxmeister on Mar 31, 2008 12:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Verlander?

More like ZOOlander! LOL!

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Mar 31, 2008 12:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Remember when we thought Tomko would be our second ace behind Schmidt? We were young and foolish.

SAVE_US.RAY

by Natto on Mar 31, 2008 12:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

...who thought that? TK isn't allowed to answer.

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

We have an FP sighting! The season has officially gone to hell before the first pitch is thrown.

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Mar 31, 2008 12:24 PM PDT   0 recs

any sign of cammie yet?

Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"

by rxmeister on Mar 31, 2008 12:25 PM PDT   0 recs

Looks like they ditched for a new girl.

SAVE_US.RAY

by Natto on Mar 31, 2008 12:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Howie thinks any girl that does him must be a total slut.

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Mar 31, 2008 12:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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.

by Kitspool on Mar 31, 2008 12:28 PM PDT   0 recs

Over.

Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)

by antinous on Mar 31, 2008 12:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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!

by Goofus on Mar 31, 2008 12:28 PM PDT   0 recs

Papa is never the answer.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."

by WalrusMan on Mar 31, 2008 8:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Tomko blows away Miguel Cabrera 96mph

Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"

by rxmeister on Mar 31, 2008 12:29 PM PDT   0 recs

Gives up a bomb in the bottom of the 8th to blow the lead.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 12:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)

by antinous on Mar 31, 2008 12:31 PM PDT   0 recs

Eureka

our clean-up hitter

by wilriv21 on Mar 31, 2008 12:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

AND he can play CF.

SAVE_US.RAY

by Natto on Mar 31, 2008 12:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Put him in coach
he is ready to play today

by wilriv21 on Mar 31, 2008 12:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh please Wil

won't you ditch

"Centerfield"

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Mar 31, 2008 10:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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!

by Goofus on Mar 31, 2008 12:32 PM PDT   0 recs

that's my boy

by wilriv21 on Mar 31, 2008 12:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

<3

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

SAVE_US.RAY

by Natto on Mar 31, 2008 12:33 PM PDT   0 recs

I expected "Steve Holm" to sound more like "STEVE HOLM!"

SAVE_US.RAY

by Natto on Mar 31, 2008 12:38 PM PDT   0 recs

Can't help be excited for the Giants making their first opening day roster. (Quite a few of them.)

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Mar 31, 2008 12:38 PM PDT   0 recs

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.

Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)

by antinous on Mar 31, 2008 12:38 PM PDT   0 recs

Feliz's 1st Philly AB results in a broken bat grounder to SS for a DP.

http://www.baycityball.com

by xanthan on Mar 31, 2008 12:38 PM PDT   0 recs

Funny schedule

DIdn't Washington open up at home last night vs Atlanta and now are playing a day game at Philadelphia

by wilriv21 on Mar 31, 2008 12:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by saveuszito on Mar 31, 2008 12:39 PM PDT   0 recs

OMG, our starting SS's name is "Bocock"!!

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Mar 31, 2008 12:39 PM PDT   0 recs

If only there was some sort of pun that could be made.

Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)

by antinous on Mar 31, 2008 12:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Mohawk?

SAVE_US.RAY

by Natto on Mar 31, 2008 12:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

So sock?

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 12:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Recaulk!

Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)

by antinous on Mar 31, 2008 12:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No knock

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Mar 31, 2008 10:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Carlos Guillen goes deep

Tigers and Royals tied up!

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Mar 31, 2008 12:40 PM PDT   0 recs

We will, we will bocock you

I'm officially excited

Cammie Blackstone: How do you spell her first name?

by Karlifornia on Mar 31, 2008 12:40 PM PDT   0 recs

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.

by Kitspool on Mar 31, 2008 12:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs