Opening Gameday Thread, Part II
by Grant Brisbee on Mar 31, 2008 2:51 PM PDT
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RALLY NEW THREAD!
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions
RALLY NEW PITCHER INSTEAD!
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Mar 31, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
whatever works.
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
please tell me in this universe no one has those star trek beards and the giants can actually score?
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
Nope. Wrong Universe.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Mar 31, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
In the batting order, Bocock would be right on top of Merkin.
If you'll excuse me, I have to giggle like a little girl.
Bocock should be deep in the hole.
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
And everyone knows that's backward.
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Mar 31, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
New Giants Commercials
Far more entertaining than usual.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
I'm jealous.
Living in San Diego, I haven't seen ONE of them yet, but I scour YouTube whenever I see a mention of one of them.
Feel free to embed one should you come across it on the interwebs.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
The Gamer campaign may be horrible but...
that Cain commercial will always make me giggle.
Don't you it's gonna be all right. But not right now.
I'd call this offense anemic...
...but I think anemia would be gravely insulted.
2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.
This is going to be a long year!
And now I have my poor kid growing up a Giants fan. I have failed him.
they're not gonna be this way forever
just for the foreseeable short to mid-term future.
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
AND ZITO BREAKS UP THE SHUTOUT!
Let noone say that he can't strike anybody out!
Delaying the disappointment: I adopt Hector Sanchez because he's only 17.
Yes, he's tied the game in the most important of all stats, the holy K.
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa
That was simply fantastic.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
Gameday reporting Kemp walked, even though he actually struck out. Apparently even the powers that be at MLB have no faith in Zito.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
Wait, Zito struck someone out?
Dang, I took the under on his first K happening by Mother's Day.
2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.
Nice arms, guys
Our left side of the infield is throwing harder than zito
Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)
Ultimately...
...you can't blame anyone for pitching the losing end of a shutout.
Except for Zito.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
That last half inning gave me good feelings, we'll score in the sixth.
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I see my optimism has been put out by our offense.
by paboperfecto on Mar 31, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone go scout some highschool kids now
We should know what our #1 pick will get us.
Good game, Zito
Now hit the showers. You've contributed enough for the day. There's only so much one man can do.
The theme of the fireworks will be movie themes of the past 50 years?
=/
Don't you it's gonna be all right. But not right now.
Zito done
His line: 5IP, 8 H, 1 BB, 1K, 4ER
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
New Pitcher Time
We need someone who throws harder than Zito for when Penny comes back up to the plate. If Zito hits Penny in the face, it won't actually hurt.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions
Krukow...
"Bocock goes into the hole. DEEP into the hole!"
He said it!
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
"Bocock sets and fires deep in the hole"
awesome
Rajai Davis: fast.
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Mar 31, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions
Rockstar/Bocockstar
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Not fully supporting Zito but...
The after the first two innings, he threw three shutout innings. If you are going to hit a pitcher, the rule of thumb is you get him in the first. The Giants had a chance with Penny and blew it. The Crappy Dodgers had a chance against Zito and they capitalized. Zito will more than likely take the "L" but he did settle down. Granted I can't watch the game, you know with this whole work thing, but I've got ESPN up watching the game track. If he looked worse than what I said, please ignore this.
www.myspace.com/cynemamusic.com
by Cynema the Band on Mar 31, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions
The problem is that Zito seems to get rocked in the first inning nearly every game. In fact, it's been a hallmark of some Giants pitchers for years. Gotta wonder if there's something lacking in the coaching.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Exactly
Plus, if he's hitting the 90-pitch count by the 5th inning, that's going to tax our bullpen over the long season. There's just nothing about his performance that's #1-starter material.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
he could've avoided the Kent HR
almost struck out Kent before the HR, but still, a bad outing. It's a shame Cain didn't get the honor of opening day starter...he deserved it
Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)
by NeifiChicken on Mar 31, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
PMG looks really sad
Maybe he should allow Sabes to put more money into the draft and signing foreign players. Hopefully this year he does
Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)
maybe he should have fired sabes
when he had the chance
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.
Why is this team so bad?
Really. Aurilia at 1st. Castillo? Bocock? These guys should not be sniffing opening day. It's not like we have low payroll.
Bocock and Merkin on the field together
Mind blown.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
Merkin is on the mound!
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
The good game will be Wednesday maybe?
Lincey v Billingsley? Ill come back then.
I like the aggressiveness
However, he's yet to show he can throw anything but a fastball.
The key to him, like all our young guys, is throwing strikes consistently
Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)
J.T. with Flem, eh. I guess Miller has Opening Night Duties with ESPN.
by non sequitur on Mar 31, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Durham!! >:(
That's just incredibly lame. Little League ball, for ASDFASDF's sake.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Frandsen could make that cath in his crutches
Idolizing the Nuschler Face since April 8, 1986 / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Pitching and Defense
I'm not an expert, but isn't the idea to have GOOD pitching and defense?
Subtitle: tough to expect 5 runs from this 2007 lineup.
yes
that's the word
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by The Gene Hackman on Mar 31, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
nice
Almost got the fleet Brad Penny at 3rd. JUuuust a bit outside
by natteringnabob on Mar 31, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
When Cain's on the mound
Idolizing the Nuschler Face since April 8, 1986 / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Not impressed by Rowand's defense at all
Second poor decision and played that ball poorly in the first place
Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)
not a new problem
I'm not an expert but I've seen many of those useless throws to 3rd or home letting a guy go to second.
Part of the problem turning 1 run innings/deficits to 3.
It's almost like the coaches aren't emphasizing it.
by natteringnabob on Mar 31, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
If I were to offer any of you money to kill me right now, is that something you might be interested in?
"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 3:21 PM PDT reply actions
Can't take that risk
I hear they have television in prison too.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
be a sport
and take sabean with you
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by The Gene Hackman on Mar 31, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Gamers let short hops to the outfield hit them in the face.
Mike McBryde ... A Giants' prospect that won't kidnap and kill you.
WITFAC, yet another Giants blog
DAMN YOU ROWAND
My 9 year old doesn't miss the cutoff as often. No orange slices for you.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
Put up with his bad D
he's our leading hitter.
Delaying the disappointment: I adopt Hector Sanchez because he's only 17.
If you can get Fleming to stop reminding me he's a GG OF
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
Way to unnecessarily dive!
I didn't know we signed Jim Edmonds to play CF
Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)
Not exactly the low splitter there...
That was close.
Don't you it's gonna be all right. But not right now.
Why can every other team seem to hit?
they swing and the ball flies fast, not slow grounders or looping pop ups.
*WARNING* *OPTIMISM POST*
Maybe we're saving up all the hits for Cain tomorrow...
Delaying the disappointment: I adopt Hector Sanchez because he's only 17.
DON'T BE A JINX!
Cain sucks, anyway.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 31, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Oops!
Sorry. And, yes, it will probably rain on Wednesday...
Delaying the disappointment: I adopt Hector Sanchez because he's only 17.
Dear Peter McGowan
Do NOT let Brain Sabean sign anymore free agents......
ever.
That is all.
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Mar 31, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions
Decent inning for Merkin
Made to look a lot worse by Durham and Rowand's boneheaded defense.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
youkneverknow
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by The Gene Hackman on Mar 31, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions
turtle power
Idolizing the Nuschler Face since April 8, 1986 / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Mar 31, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
The only thing slower than Molina is Yahoo! Gameday.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 31, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a sad state of affairs...
When Dave Roberts has shown the most power all day
Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)
Yes Kuip, the unveiling of the Comcast Sports Net logo was indeed the highlight of the day.
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
wow
4,000 attendance for a free event on opening day, when the first 5,000 were getting free hot dogs, seems like an ominous sign to me, particularly on a nice day.
by natteringnabob on Mar 31, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
"Wouldn't you say that thats the biggest hi-def screen...
in California... that you've seen..."
Don't you it's gonna be all right. But not right now.
Hu at second
I thought he was at first no - I'm not going to post it
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I have to go to a meeting
when I emerge, I am hoping will we have taken a lead and won the game.
hahahahaha yeah right
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.
You're gonna be in a meeting until 2010?
2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.
Way to stretch those extra bases Bengie!
Idolizing the Nuschler Face since April 8, 1986 / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
If there ever was a time for Castillo to endear himself to McCoven faithful I would suggest right now is as good as time as any
6 run homerun would be nice
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 31, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
With all due respect to Brad Penny:
Shutting out this team for 6 2/3 innings is roughly equivalent to me beating the drummer from Def Leppard at a game of H-O-R-S-E.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
His job is easiest when Bocock never gets in there.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 31, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
When we face Webb...
the Dbax should literally play 5 infielders and 2 OFr's
Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)
castillo
I fail to understand why Castillo is in there and Velez is on the bench.
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions
sometimes speed and defense are mutually exclusive
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Well Velez is more of second baseman...
Now the real question is why Durham is in there.
Don't you it's gonna be all right. But not right now.
I'm willing to take Velez's defensive woes at 3B to get him in the lineup.
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Happy 100th Birthday, "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
still younger than Scully
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Other problem is that he sucks.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to agree...
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Every time I see "R. Davis" in a box score I think of Roooooooooose.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
veteran savvy
Every time I see a throw go in the stands or the dugout I think of Rooooose, which I suppose means I'll be thinking of Roooooose a lot.
by natteringnabob on Mar 31, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
has any body seen giants pitcher?
HEY [giants pitcher]!
Throw Strikes!
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by The Gene Hackman on Mar 31, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply actions
Silver Lining dept.
Uh...at least we knocked out Penny so he won't get a CG...
2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.
Speaking of the silver lining, Aurilia has looked good at first.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
And then you realize it's still arullia
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
And not makin throws in the dirt to 1b
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Happy and Omar were the "defense" part of pitching and defense.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
and a double play
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
not when Yabuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu is pitching
and Huuuuuuuuuuuuuu is on base
by natteringnabob on Mar 31, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
over bocock's head
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by The Gene Hackman on Mar 31, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply actions
yogi > zito
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by The Gene Hackman on Mar 31, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
That's not being very fair to the question mark, which has been a staple of punctuation for centuries.
veteran savvy
grittier than the semicolon
by natteringnabob on Mar 31, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Eugeniooooo!
Freakin finally.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
I get it...
The giants were just sandbagging. Now is when they put in the real opening day starters...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
ha
that actually wouldn't be a bad plan, except Lewis is on the bench now
by sweetjuxtapose on Mar 31, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Just wait, he will replace roberts...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Velez
Maybe he should purposly swing at a wild pitch off the plate for strike 3 so he can steal 1st.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
way to go cock
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by The Gene Hackman on Mar 31, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet
I'm really sick of these Spring Training games where people play with their heads in their rears.
Hey what do you know...
Velez w/ a hit
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
See, told you -
Orty in for Roberts!
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
The sad part is
If they score runs, Bochy will just use that as proof that the Giants need these guys off the bench.
Zito pitching. Durham Rowan defense. Bocock baserunning. Situational Hitting. Bochy's lineup astuteness.
LMAO.
Worst Team Ever or Worst Team Ever
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 3:50 PM PDT reply actions
Arullia = Rally Killer
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
After Aurilia..
I bet Rajai will come in to replace Velez at Left, Ort will stay at first, and Aurilia will be the new pitchers spot.
I really like all this team chemistry. (Meth Lab)
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 3:51 PM PDT reply actions
I really like all this team chemistry. (Meth Lab)
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 3:51 PM PDT reply actions
barf
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by The Gene Hackman on Mar 31, 2008 3:51 PM PDT reply actions
Velez will get pulled...
for clearly not following the plan of "all outs, all season"
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
Have you not been paying attention?
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe it took 4 years to find pictures of her because you've been spelling her name wrong?
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
well, someone needs to assure that the Ned's pitchers keep their 0.00 ERAs
This way, when Ned gives them all long term contracts, the Giants will indirectly bankrupt the Dodgers when the Giants are competitive in 4 years.
we giant's fan are so nearsighted! come on, big picture guys!
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 31, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm velezy like sunday morning
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by The Gene Hackman on Mar 31, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions
I caught him a little bit at the very start. As others have observed, he has a tendency to just rattle off statistical vitals for any person that's mentioned the first time on the broadcast.
by non sequitur on Mar 31, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
but...
He's also not bad analyzing the pitcher's and batter's processes, that I can tell so far.
by non sequitur on Mar 31, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate the Dodgers walk song
"Boots are made for walking" gets old real fast, especially after Zito's had a few a starts there
Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)
DISorganizational philosophy
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Pitching And Defense.
A real Giants strength.
Most poorly coached and leaderless team in SF Giant History. And yet nobody gets fired.
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions
they get 2 year extensions
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants fans throwing up-for fifth straight year
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
even
when he's trying to bean someone for stealing in a blowout.
by natteringnabob on Mar 31, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
In the case of the Giants, 1 run lead is a blow out
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Juan Pierre looks sad on the bench. Steve Phillips is outraged. HE HIT .296!!!
Mike McBryde ... A Giants' prospect that won't kidnap and kill you.
WITFAC, yet another Giants blog
He calmed down nicely, but
Threets should be the definition of erratic this year
Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)
They'll lose another 60 with them.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 31, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
The only way this team wins 60 if is they get 50 forteits
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
94 mph fastballs...not bad from the left side.
by AndOnTheDrums... on Mar 31, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions
Current Season Projection 0-162. Bochy given 50% raise and 49 year extension including lifetime employment for his 3 french poodles.
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions
Bright (flickering?) spots for Giants
A bit shaky, but Valdez, Yabu, Threets did alright. Maybe the bullpen will be the least of our concerns this year.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
Only 161 of these brain enemas left in the season
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe the bullpen should be the #1 starter.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
lane takes pity on molina...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
Molina. Clean up hitter.
George Bush. Best President in history of universe
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions
Cmon ray
Do it on 3 pitches!
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
Anybody stupid enough to voluntarily live there is going to be excited by that. Same dorks that thought the OJ run up the 405 was part of a reality show
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Chances of the kids starting tommorow?
No.
by AndOnTheDrums... on Mar 31, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions
I'll take the under!
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!
by howtheyscored on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
durham still sucking
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by The Gene Hackman on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions
Only thing to get from this bunch, is genital herpes
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Most unlikely advice to be heeded...
Stay tuned for Giants Postgame!
I already feel bad for Greg Papa, having to talk to FP all season after watching this stuff.
You have to admit
That was a gritty ground-out to the pitcher.
by AndOnTheDrums... on Mar 31, 2008 4:14 PM PDT reply actions
Amazingly
I am somehow dissapointed. I thought it would be better than this...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
Maybe...
This could be the first season where spring training performance correlates to in-season finish.
by natteringnabob on Mar 31, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Only 17 shutouts to go to equal the San Francisco record.
Mike McBryde ... A Giants' prospect that won't kidnap and kill you.
WITFAC, yet another Giants blog
That record
Is doomed.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I think for my fantasy team
I am going to have a revolving door picking up pitchers that are going against the giants...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
Jeff Kent
Everyday variety asshole, or the kind of asshole that you want to incinerate and dose with ricin?
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
Actually, I hate more Giants than Kent. At least Kent could actually play the game and cover for Barry in the line up.
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Magic #s
Current NL West Magic Numbers.
Dodgers/Diamondbacks: 153
Padres/Rockies: 154
Giants: 154
vr, Xeifrank
I thought you asphyxiated yourself on a camel cock, fuck wart.
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
he's a pus-filled condom of Dodger semen and watches kiddy porn in hotel rooms with tommy lasorda while trying to sell his abacus based prediction system to net-newbies.
he's probably related to FP Fratboy Santangelo
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Speed, Pitching, and Defense Report
Stolen bases: 0 for 2
Passed balls: 1
Walks: 4
Wild pitches: 2
...but no errors!
2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.
Except Ray's "I forgot how to catch"
Even if it didn't get scored as such...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Mar 31, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
From what I read on this board, Rowand had some mental errors
in the field
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 31, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I said NO ERRORS, dammit!
Can't you read?!?
2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.
Erront "throw" Rowand
day 1 not so much a bronze glover.
by Pitch 2 Barry on Mar 31, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Bocock runs into Roberts and almost knocks him silly
Rowand overthrows runners twice and lets ball play him when he is blinded by his fucking Cal State Pizza Pukka Shells.
Jaba the Hut has more mobility behind the plate than Molina. Actually a bowel of jello has more mobility, albeit it less gelatinous.
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I had this fantasy
That the Giants would somehow win today, and be in 1st place.
For the only time all season :(
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
Today's Seagate Drive of the Game:
From the Wilshire Blvd. Marriott to Lot 'A' at Chavez Latrine.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
It needs to be changed to
Seagate "Ball In Play of the Game" meaning any ball that gets through the infield on a fly
by E Ticket on Mar 31, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Minor league season starts Thursday!
Wooooopeeeee
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Mar 31, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions
Am watching the post-game interview with Bocock. He was humble about his performance deep in the hole.
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions
What a way to kick off the 50th
The ace shuts 'em down, the cleanup hitter deals the death blow, the shortshop makes a dazzling play . . .
Wait -- wrong team . . .
box score on the front page
Has the team total hits reversed, no?
History in the making
For anyone who missed it on Hardball Times, I read this earlier today and was feeling better. Then I heard a couple innings of the game while "working"....
10. The Brian Sabean challenge
Lastly, let's go back to hitters for a second. An e-mailer whose name I forgot (sorry, Guy Whose Name I Forgot) asked me to look through my splits to see what's the worst infield of all-time. Apparently, he has the misfortune of being a Giants fan and wants to see if his squad can be the cream of the crap in this regard.
Sadly, that may not be possible as the 1995 Cards set a pace that almost no team can match. You judge hitters with a stat called sOPS+. This takes a team's park-adjusted OPS in a certain situation and compares it to the average performance in that same situation. The pre-LaRussa Cards had an sOPS+ of 66, several points lower than any of the other 1,269 teams.
How bad was it? Their best hitter was John Mabry. He was the only starting infielder with an OPS+ over 70. The rest of the infield: Jose Oquendo, Scott Cooper and Tripp Cromer combined had an OPS+ only three points higher than Edgar Martinez did that year.
In 2,900+ plate appearances, they posted a line of .228./.295/.325 and an OPS of .620. For perspective, Omar Vizquel had an OPS of .621 in 2007. Last year 161 men qualified for the batting title. Only two had an OPS worse than .620. For 162 games, St Louis' entire infield hit like Omar Vizquel.
Baseball
How do you make baseball less painful to watch? I got soooo bored watching the UVA vs. Tech game and I stayed there for like 3 hours.
I had every intention of watching the game after work tonight, but after 10 minutes of waiting for it to show up on MLB.tv, I gave in and looked at the score.
Just saved three hours it seems.
Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo
i had to fly, as i often do. i'm hoping to get to LA to see the game today or tomorrow... we'll see. unfortunately i'm on the government's schedule. doesn't look like i missed much... no offense, crappy CF defense, no kids playing, zito giving up 3 in the first... it was like the giants started this episode with "last year, on giants baseball" in case we missed it.
Bengie Molina: stretching doubles into singles since 1998.
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