Open Gameday Thread, 4/11
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 11, 2008 6:15 PM PDT
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Like a bunch of baseball Chuck Yeagers, the Giants were able to break the four-run barrier. Kaboom. You saw it with your own eyes. Winning streak, onward. Today the four-run barrier; tomorrow the, uh, five-run barrier.
The Hardball Times has an interesting/depressing piece on the mechanics of Barry Zito. Six years is nothing to a geologist, so if you keep that frame of mind, this should all end soon.
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That will be tomorrow night when Cain pitches.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Apr 11, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
what an awful lineup. Is Bochy telling Zito that he's so bad we can't possibly win so we're going to rest the best hitters??
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
No orty again
F Lewis LF
R Davis CF
R Winn RF
R Durham 2B
J Castillo 3B
R Aurilia 1B
S Holm C
B Bocock SS
B Zito P
Heart of the Order: Durham, Castillo, Aurilia
"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 Apr 11, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
So they brought up Timpner because he's a centerfielder and they're going to need one if Rowand can't play. So tonight Rowand can't play and Davis is playing centerfield. I'm sure that makes sense to someone.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
Schierholtz is hurt
That's why he wasn't called up. I'll try to find the source.
Here:
The Giants recalled outfielder Clay Timpner because Nate Schierholtz injured his right shin in a game at Triple-A Fresno, Bochy said.
http://www.mercurynews.com/giantsheadlines/ci_8874313
I'd rather have Nate playing everyday in Fresno than sitting on the bench in SF.
SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear
but why bring Timpner up just to sit on the bench too? they ran out of outfielders in Fresno and had to play Leone out there...
Even after Roberts went down there was Rowand (kinda hurt), Winn (kinda hurt), Lewis, Davis, Ort and Velez. Now Winn seems less hurt, Rowand gets a day off, and Timpner enjoys his cup of coffee and big league chew in the corner.
Adopted papa of a bouncing new waiver wire 27 year old. Castillo hits doubles.
I could hear the boos from over here
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 11, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the name of the manufacturer. Grandma LLC
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 11, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
the joys of MLB blackout rules
Now that I'm sitting in a hotel in Portland, I can watch the Giants live on MLB.TV.
I have had a manhatten for two batters,
and Zito hasn't given up a run yet.
just sayin'.
you can't block the Bocock
BEER!!!
Already on beer #3. What a great night. Warm weather, BBQ, Beer, and the Giants!! I love my life
jager bombs.
my roommate got a jager machine/tap. bad news.
Bengie Molina: stretching doubles into singles since 1998.
Whenever someone says 'jager bombs'
I just think of this
Adopted Giant: Travis Denker. Good?
by scotterduder on Apr 11, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Steve Holm
could find himself some job security as Zito's caddy if he can get The Albatross to "straighten up and fly right".
Come one, Zeets...let's get out of the first without imploding for once.
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
Natto, I think for 75 it ought to be more Zen and peaceful, dig?
"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"
I think the CSN gun might be a little hot, the highest FB according to PITCHf/x for Zito was 85mph.
http://www.baycityball.com
I'll go for that. The FSN/CSN gun has typically been hot by 2-3 mph in my experience.
by non sequitur on Apr 11, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
One of those long-time Minnesota starters not named Santana or Liriano.
by non sequitur on Apr 11, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
define dealing
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 11, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
How does that apply to Bocock?
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 11, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Busy surfing the web...
"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 Apr 11, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
We all dig it, when 75 is zenning us out.
"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"
True Story
Brian Bocock is from the town I currently live in. His dad works like 1 mile down the street from me, I should go harass him sometime.
http://www.baycityball.com
make sure to break the ice with a senior bocock joke
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 11, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Who's this Pujols guy? Any chance we can get him to play first for us?
www.sportingnews.com/darnott
by David A. Arnott on Apr 11, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions
i dont think rowand would have touched it. and raj got dirty, the most important thing about being a gamer.
Bengie Molina: stretching doubles into singles since 1998.
Looking up Darrel Evans stats today
I never realized he hit as many HRs as he did.
400+!
Good ballplayer.
http://www.baycityball.com
Supposedly Bill James thinks he's one of the more underrated players ever.
by non sequitur on Apr 11, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats cool.
He put together a really long, and very good career. Definitely one of the underrated guys, imo.
http://www.baycityball.com
who's the better pitcher?
Bengie Molina: stretching doubles into singles since 1998.
I really wana examine F. Loo's hit chart sometime...
He hits the ball to the opposite field a lot.
http://www.baycityball.com
It took an injury to Roberts to get him into the lineup
"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"
does this work for every start?
do all I need to do this season is not be sober?
you can't block the Bocock
Let's give Lohse his first run of the year!
by paboperfecto on Apr 11, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Aurilia: suck it, I hit pop ups for RBIs
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 11, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions
Aurillia: Stick bat out into strike zone and pray. Close eyes. Run if ball hits bat.
"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"
If it's because of Zito, leave the Bases loaded and tell him not to swing, at all!
by paboperfecto on Apr 11, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
this is why the Padres sent Flannery into the broadcast booth. Does he even look at who's approaching third base??
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
booo aurilia
hoo-ray bocock!
Bengie Molina: stretching doubles into singles since 1998.
got to be kidding me.
fire him.
take boch and sabes while you're at it.
Bengie Molina: stretching doubles into singles since 1998.
Both of them were out by a mile, not even close. Why send them when you have a 99% chance of being out!
by paboperfecto on Apr 11, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Well you see...
...in the game of baseball, it is considered a good thing to have the bases loaded with the top of your order coming up.
BC right said fred is batting 5.000 with the bases loaded
For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .
Tim Flannery is fired.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
i'm watching on game tracker, and it says zito is pitching in a 2-1 game
is there something wrong with my computer
by Giants_Longhorns_Fan on Apr 11, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
Here we go.... this is how it always goes.
"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"
who would play a better defensive 2b?
Ray Durham or a fire hydrant with a glove on it?
you can't block the Bocock
Re: McCovey's Loft
Why would you need an MP3 player while you're at the ballpark?
SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear
Randy Winn
He's been here for a couple seasons, no nickname? He needs one.
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark
"you're actually in FAIR territory" -Amy
last time I checked, the left of the yellow pole was foul, sweetheart.
Better luck next time.
Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)
PLEASE DON'T PITCH TO PUJOLS
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 11, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
Excuse me, but could we just fuckin walk him?
"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"
nice pitch
feelin better about that contract every day
by willclarkismyspirtualleader on Apr 11, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions
It's official, Ray Durham is getting my blame for everything from here on out.
Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo
his lack of range is irrelevant, because even when he reaches the ball he can't catch it.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
Yep, he was well within his range of that ball.
by paboperfecto on Apr 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
explain please
I was in the other room complaining about Flannery. Did Durham bochy a double-play? or would it have been one out.
3 unearned runs. nuts.
Adopted papa of a bouncing new waiver wire 27 year old. Castillo hits doubles.
to be fair, Sanchez didn't have to face Pujols after the Rowand error.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
But if he did would he have thrown him a fat 75 MPH changeup over the middle of the plate?
by paboperfecto on Apr 11, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
You're right, just feeling particularly grumpy right now.
by paboperfecto on Apr 11, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
The Apocalypse is nigh
Livan Hernandez is 3-0 for the 5-5 Twins.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Apr 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions
what did i miss?
i'm guessing zito and durham were involved. we're losing. WTF
Bengie Molina: stretching doubles into singles since 1998.
Not really Zito's fault. Mostly the usual Ray Durham hijinks in the infield leading to an inevitable Poo-holes HR.
by rightcenterfielder on Apr 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Paging T. Flannery
That, sir, is why u should have held the damn runners.
How about a weak grounder to second?
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Apr 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Time for an eye exam
or I'm sitting too far back from my monitor. I thought that said "time to stone Ray" and some primal, Old Testament part of me responded "yeah."
by Deep to left on Apr 11, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
2 runs in 5 innings in A ball - eh not so impressive
by Giants_Longhorns_Fan on Apr 11, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
He's 19 years old
I'd say that's pretty impressive.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Apr 11, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Now would be a good time for your annual visit to the DL Ray.
Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo
no consensus.
but loud grumbling and despairing sighs are allowed for sure.
Adopted papa of a bouncing new waiver wire 27 year old. Castillo hits doubles.
75 is done. The rest of his night all bad.
"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"
Corona
An outfielder in Augusta hit three HRs tonight. Who is he?
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Apr 11, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions
Every time I see the back of Castillo, I always think it's Dusty at the plate.
Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo
attaboy Castillo
way to fight back after a bad opening two pitches.
Adopted papa of a bouncing new waiver wire 27 year old. Castillo hits doubles.
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