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Open Gameday Thread, 4/11

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St. Louis @ San Francisco


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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"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"

by Lidocaine on Apr 11, 2008 6:18 PM PDT   0 recs

We are so getting shut out tonight.

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Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 11, 2008 6:27 PM PDT   0 recs

No

That will be tomorrow night when Cain pitches.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 11, 2008 6:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Lets Go Giants!!!

Keep the momentum up tonight boys!!!

by ACgiant97 on Apr 11, 2008 6:43 PM PDT   0 recs

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

by rxmeister on Apr 11, 2008 6:54 PM PDT   0 recs

We have "best" hitters?

by paboperfecto on Apr 11, 2008 7:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by superk1ng on Apr 11, 2008 6:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Heart of the Order: Durham, Castillo, Aurilia

Ugly

"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 to parent up   0 recs

and the bookmakers yell "Bocock"

"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"

by Lidocaine on Apr 11, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by rxmeister on Apr 11, 2008 6:56 PM PDT   0 recs

Schierholtz is hurt

That's why he wasn't called up. I'll try to find the source.

by cakes on Apr 11, 2008 7:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by cakes on Apr 11, 2008 7:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Nate back in Fresno line-up tonight after a few days off due to shin injury.

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd rather have Nate playing everyday in Fresno than sitting on the bench in SF.

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Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 11, 2008 7:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by kennv on Apr 11, 2008 7:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Who else would you recommend?

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Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 11, 2008 7:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

60 day DL Fransden. Call up Leone or McClain. Then you got a pinch hitter and some more 3rd string backups.

Adopted papa of a bouncing new waiver wire 27 year old. Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Apr 11, 2008 10:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

3rd time's a charm

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 11, 2008 7:04 PM PDT   0 recs

Barry Zito

didn't he carry the Olympic torch through The City this week?

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I could hear the boos from over here

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 11, 2008 7:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

GoogleZeets and find out how appropriate it is

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 11, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I like the name of the manufacturer. Grandma LLC

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 11, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Agent Jack is going uncover this year

"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"

by Lidocaine on Apr 11, 2008 7:07 PM PDT   0 recs

hopefully he cannot be found tonite

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 11, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by non sequitur on Apr 11, 2008 7:10 PM PDT   0 recs

The system works...

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 11, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Zito's pitching

that means I need a manhatten

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Apr 11, 2008 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

nothing stronger?

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

plenty strong

3 parts bourbon, man!

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Apr 11, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

sans cherry

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by oldjacket on Apr 11, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

then you know what you gotta do

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't know if a body can handle that much sweet vermouth.

I'll try though. For the TEAM!

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Apr 11, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

suck it up, for the team

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

BEER!!!

Already on beer #3. What a great night. Warm weather, BBQ, Beer, and the Giants!! I love my life

by ACgiant97 on Apr 11, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

jager bombs.

my roommate got a jager machine/tap. bad news.

Bengie Molina: stretching doubles into singles since 1998.

by jasomack on Apr 11, 2008 7:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

#4

4 down, ... to go

by ACgiant97 on Apr 11, 2008 7:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

#6!!!!

#6 in an hour!! Woooohooooo

by ACgiant97 on Apr 11, 2008 8:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Anchor Steam numero cinco

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 11, 2008 8:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I just bang my head against the floor. It has about the same effect.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 11, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Tim Alderson

Dealing in San Joser tonite. In the first inning no hits and 2 Ks

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Hang that baby

"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"

by Lidocaine on Apr 11, 2008 7:15 PM PDT   0 recs

Steve Holm

could find himself some job security as Zito's caddy if he can get The Albatross to "straighten up and fly right".

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:16 PM PDT   0 recs

Come one, Zeets...let's get out of the first without imploding for once.

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Apr 11, 2008 7:17 PM PDT   0 recs

Best to stay away from the curve

"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"

by Lidocaine on Apr 11, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Zito v. Pujols..oh boy...this should be interesting.

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Apr 11, 2008 7:18 PM PDT   0 recs

Much like how a root canal is interesting.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 11, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Brian Barton..

Craziest hair ever?

by rhys on Apr 11, 2008 7:18 PM PDT   0 recs

http://www.baycityball.com

by xanthan on Apr 11, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Zito fastball around 84mph tonite

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:20 PM PDT   0 recs

One of those 2-2 fastballs was 87.

by non sequitur on Apr 11, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

he seems to be jamming them though.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Apr 11, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

is it too late for Zito to learn a knuckler?

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 11, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

BARRY

FINISH HIM

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Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 11, 2008 7:21 PM PDT   0 recs

i stand corrected...mags

by rhys on Apr 11, 2008 7:22 PM PDT   0 recs

Oh Damn those curves are Zen hitable!

"You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!"

by Lidocaine on Apr 11, 2008 7:23 PM PDT   0 recs

man

Forgot how tall Glaus was.

by non sequitur on Apr 11, 2008 7:23 PM PDT   0 recs

zito is surprisingly good tonight

by rhys on Apr 11, 2008 7:24 PM PDT   0 recs

must be the vermouth

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It's still early.

Plenty of time to suck.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 11, 2008 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

K

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 11, 2008 7:24 PM PDT   0 recs

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!"

by Lidocaine on Apr 11, 2008 7:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If you say so

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 11, 2008 7:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 11, 2008 7:24 PM PDT   0 recs

so far...

by rhys on Apr 11, 2008 7:24 PM PDT   0 recs

Wait???

a K for Zito???

by ACgiant97 on Apr 11, 2008 7:25 PM PDT   0 recs

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

by xanthan on Apr 11, 2008 7:26 PM PDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

people are born in Chico?

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Apr 11, 2008 7:27 PM PDT   0 recs

Well, they're definitely conceived there

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 11, 2008 7:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Born?

I think you mean many people are concieved in Chico

by ACgiant97 on Apr 11, 2008 7:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I want to see Freddie, Raj, and Velez in the same lineup.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 11, 2008 7:27 PM PDT   0 recs

the man has a NEED FOR SPEEEEED

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Apr 11, 2008 7:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

http://www.baycityball.com

by xanthan on Apr 11, 2008 7:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Aaaa! Keanu!

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Apr 11, 2008 7:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

lohse? who is this guy?

by rhys on Apr 11, 2008 7:30 PM PDT   0 recs

One of those long-time Minnesota starters not named Santana or Liriano.

by non sequitur on Apr 11, 2008 7:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

somone who really doesn't deserve a major league pitching job.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Apr 11, 2008 7:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

making millions of dollars

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 11, 2008 7:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

sure he does

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Barry Zito's alter ego

by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2008 7:30 PM PDT   0 recs

Eeeeaasy there, Steve.

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Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 11, 2008 7:33 PM PDT   0 recs

he's excitable

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Apr 11, 2008 7:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 11, 2008 7:33 PM PDT   0 recs