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St. Louis Cardinals @ San Francisco Giants


No television. I can't watch television today, and it still bugs me that the game isn't televised.

We all understand the concept of sample size. There's a reason why we aren't all giddy about Brian Bocock's .359 OBP or thinking about Jack Taschner, All-Star Reliever. With just a handful of at-bats or innings pitched in the 2008 season, it's hard to make a definitive judgment about anything.

I still think it's safe to conclude that Rich Aurilia and Ray Durham are done.

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I still think it's safe to conclude that Rich Aurilia and Ray Durham are done.

+1

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 12, 2008 11:22 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 12, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well he clearly proved himself with that excellent AB yesterday.

/sarcasm

by Viliphied on Apr 12, 2008 11:52 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's Bowker, I wonder what the move was? Timper down or Rowand DL possibly??

F. Lewis lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240
E. Velez 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .241
R. Winn cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
B. Molina c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .289
J. Castillo 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .268
J. Bowker rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
D. Ortmeier 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
B. Bocock ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .219
M. Cain p

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.

by sfgreg on Apr 12, 2008 11:54 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bochy said he will rest Rowand for the rest of this series so he can try to heal up the rib

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 12:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I R Smart

Timpner down, according to gameday bench.

by Viliphied on Apr 12, 2008 11:56 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's like Randy Winn is everywhere. Nightmare making material.

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

by Lidocaine on Apr 12, 2008 12:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm ecstatic that Bowker's in the starting lineup, not happy that the game isn't televised.

Proud adoptive parent of Tim Alderson.

by Anticon23 on Apr 12, 2008 12:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this is not the greatest defensive OF.

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 12:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's a bad sign

Speed and defense is down to just speed.

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by groug on Apr 12, 2008 12:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

John Boy Bowker

Welcome to "The Show" you Dirtbag. Now if you could only have the season like your buddies Tulo and Longoria.

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 12:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is a great opportunity for John Bowker. Clay Timpner was soooooooo overmatched and with Nate Schierholtz being a little banged up, Bowker gets the opportunity of a lifetime to show his talents. If he succeeds he could make decisions more difficult for the organization.

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 12:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wouldn't say Timpner was soooooooo overmatched. I'd put him at sooooo overmatched at the most. I mean, there are some serious sample size issues here.

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by groug on Apr 12, 2008 12:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the brother did not have a cluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuue

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 12:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Timpner

I'm not sure that's fair, but Bowker is obviously the better prospect, so it'll be interesting to see how he does, if Rowand's out for a while.

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by GiantFan on Apr 12, 2008 12:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

basing it on what I saw of both of Timpner's AB.

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 12:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BOWKER!

For the Giants, this is actually something to be excited about.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 12:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Half full vs half empty

Hope the kid exceeds expectations. Bowker began his AAA career struggling in the early season. He does K a lot. Hope he brings some power with the swagger.

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 12:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Trade Possibilities

Sabean really needs to scour the Tigers system for whatever is left there, because the Tigers bullpen is horrific.

Today's strategy for the Tigers was to leave Verlander in forever, because they have no faith in the pen. They might actually be excited about Chulk and Messenger.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 12:37 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

possibly

though the Tigers might be more interested in Valdez. they love those power arms

by baetown415 on Apr 12, 2008 12:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that's true. Unfortunately, most of their better prospects were drafted last year. I guess Scott Sizemore at 2B is a possibility. I would be happy with 27-year-old Ryan Rayburn, who would be the best hitter on the Giants.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 12:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jeff Larish FTW!

Proud adoptive parent of Tim Alderson.

by Anticon23 on Apr 12, 2008 1:36 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They did burn the bullpen yesterday,

with Willlis.

ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524

by rfloh on Apr 12, 2008 12:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aquilino Lopez and Jason Grilli (hey, remember him?) pitched 7 of those innings, though.

They did just give up and DFA Yorman Bazardo though - he is an interesting arm and only 23 - and he would really be worth taking a flyer on.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 12:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bazardo

Who would you get rid of, from the bullpen though?

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by GiantFan on Apr 12, 2008 12:50 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yabu's the obvious one, but with Chulk coming back soon, he should be gone anyway. I guess Taschner could be optioned, but he's performing too well to make that likely. Bazardo is interesting, but has poor K rates.

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by GiantFan on Apr 12, 2008 12:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True, but he is a sinker/groundball guy. You know, like Munter. Heh.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 12:57 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tasch?

He has earned the right to party

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 12:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Their pen is so bad that

even burning out Lopez and Grili probably hurts.

ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524

by rfloh on Apr 12, 2008 1:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tigers have emptied out the farm

With the Renteria, Cabrera and Willis deals the Tigers have pretty much gotten rid of most of their talented prospects. The Angels are also looking for some bullpen help and they had a farm full of talent to raid.

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 12:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why isn't this game televised? The NHL playoffs are on NBC, so I'll give them that. There isn't really anything going on on CSN right now though. At least I can watch Yankees vs Red Sox. God bless Fox!!

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 12:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's nice weather. Grab your AM radio, your laptop and some beers and web rant from Golden Gate Park.

by parishonvics on Apr 12, 2008 12:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am currently enjoying 40 degrees and rain here in lovely Chicago. Ugh.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 12:46 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

40?

Boy, break out the T-Shirts down there. At least it wasn't snowing today, but it still was 30.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 12, 2008 9:38 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Golden Gate Park

Isn't that *gulp* outside?

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 12:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you didn't mention golf - The Masters.

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 12:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Golf is almost as exciting as Curling.

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

by Cookyman on Apr 12, 2008 12:47 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I said almost.

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

by Cookyman on Apr 12, 2008 1:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s not time to make a change,
Just relax, take it easy.
You’re still young, that’s your fault,
There’s so much you have to know.
Find a girl, settle down,
If you want you can marry.
Look at me, I am old, but I’m happy.

I was once like you are now, and I know that it’s not easy,
To be calm when you’ve found something going on.
But take your time, think a lot,
Why, think of everything you’ve got.
For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not.

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 12:50 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so very '60's baby...

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

by Lidocaine on Apr 12, 2008 12:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Go Bowker!

Very exciting; even if it doesn't work out, I'm glad for him. I'm ceding my computer to the little ones for some Nick Jr. games, but i'll be listening on the radio & rooting hard for the guy.

by wedge on Apr 12, 2008 12:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What's the deal with this Bowker dude?

Bocock and Bowker, lovin' it.

by parishonvics on Apr 12, 2008 12:52 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Someone in my fantasy league picked up Zito. I have to remember to swindle him in a trade soon.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow this is weird. Flem and Kuip with video. MLB.TV FTW

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 12, 2008 1:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nope. It's quite strange getting the radio broadcast with video.

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 12, 2008 1:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thanks, i wouldnt have even tried mlb.tv cus i just assumed it was blacked out

by Azmanz on Apr 12, 2008 1:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

who drew John Bowker in the Splash Hit pool?

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 1:08 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bocock almost killed Velez

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay, so when Roberts got hurt, Timpner got called up, because having only five guys on the roster with center-field experience is too risky. But now that Rowand's hurt too, we send down Timpner and bring up a guy who can't play center at all. How does this make sense?

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they gave a bogus initial response

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 1:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

because now the team misses the mighty power of Rowand?

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 1:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay, that almost makes sense.

I'm just sick of them having players skip a level, which is basically what Bowker's doing.

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 1:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sergio Romo

Romo has been lights out in AA. When does he get his call up to AAA Fresno?

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Matt KKain

Sit down, Troy.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Keep the PC down Cain

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BOWKER! BOWKER!

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 12, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry, I'm excited.

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 12, 2008 1:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A HIT!!

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 12, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Just leave Albert alone"

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 1:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Boo

Good patience Ort.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jesus

5 Ks in 6 outs in pathetic. Come on boys. Bye Bye baby wasn't inferring you strike out and go to the bench.

"It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't."
-Barry Bonds

by 25 on Apr 12, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

5 K's...

but like 3 of em were apparently bs calls...

by boonitez on Apr 12, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Question: whenever they show a replay they then display "Gen" what is that?

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Giant's Entertainment Network, apparently. No idea what it is though.

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 12, 2008 1:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Probably the production team that provides in-park jumbotron and MLBTV images.

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Apr 12, 2008 1:45 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At first I thought it was short for "Genetilia", but now I think it's "Giants Entertainment Network"

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Apr 12, 2008 1:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think we're getting replays from the jumbotron. GEN usually refers to that.

Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading

by Chulk on Apr 12, 2008 1:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bocock...

Don't bunt...

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Matt Cain

On base MACHINE.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mkay...

why the fuck are we getting picked off so damn much? we lead the league in that area...

by boonitez on Apr 12, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bah.

people hate you, but why do they hate you? because the are jealous!

by satyricrash on Apr 12, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was just another example of how speed is overrated

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How do we keep falling for that stupid fake to third fake to first? I've never seen anyone fall for that except the Giants.

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 12, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

umm

don't you mean the "speed and defense" 2008 Giants?

Do they know to win the game a team has to actually score at least once?

by noahthek on Apr 12, 2008 1:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup...

It really needs to be noted how many outs we have ran in to on the bases. Our team is single handedly proving how overrated aggressive baserunning can be, especially if done without serious thought behind it. I would have to assume that our baserunning has resulted in a net loss of runs this year. Way to go guys. Jerks.

by sunnyd100 on Apr 12, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice catch from Winn, too. Good thing we didn't go out and sign another overpriced free-agent CF again this year.

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You read my mind

"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 12, 2008 2:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

About what? I have idea what you're talking about. *WINK WINK WINK*

Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading

by Chulk on Apr 12, 2008 2:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I didn't hear what he said
You didn't hear what he said
Cainer didn't hear what he said

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 2:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have no idea what you're talking about.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 2:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OT:

They now are having bombs exploding in mosques in Iran. Interesting.

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Speed and defense?

No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball

by Skaldheim on Apr 12, 2008 2:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it doesn't matter what he said, no way Cainer makes it thru 9 after throwing 62 thru 4.

Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)

by rhys on Apr 12, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, I was thinking it would be a 156 pitch complete game...

BTW Josh Beckett is at about 50 pitches through 5

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 2:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think Will Clark and Robby Thompson are currently still better than the guys in the lineup now

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Figures there's no TV. Figures I'm working.

No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball

by Skaldheim on Apr 12, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice play, Matt!

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Projected nine-inning pitch count is down to 134.

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's a gamer count.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 2:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

cain has 27 pitches to spread out over the next 4 innings, then he'll be @ 100.

Little less than 7/inning

Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)

by rhys on Apr 12, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He can go 110-120

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 12, 2008 2:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or..

37 for 4 innings, if you want to go up to 110

Little more than 9/inning

Seems doable

Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)

by rhys on Apr 12, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't forget, we also have to score a run.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.

by sfgreg on Apr 12, 2008 2:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh come on! Like that's going to happen

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 2:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's assuming you want a win.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 2:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought that Ort beat that one

Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)

by rhys on Apr 12, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey Guys!

Matt Cain has a no-hitter going!

This hopeful jinx has been brought to you by your friends at Viva El Birdos.

Later.

In the unlikely story that is Rick Ankiel, there has never been anything false about hope.

by drewsilv on Apr 12, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

asshat

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 12, 2008 2:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't hear you

"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 12, 2008 2:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love the sig. It's like a Hallmark card badly translated from the Ukrainian.

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Obama hates you

Yeah you. That's old politics.

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Apr 12, 2008 2:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wellemeyer's slider looks pretty damn good. It couldn't just be the Giants hitters, could it?

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There's only one Dave Duncan,
One Dave Duncan,
Walking along,
Singing a song,
Walking in a Duncan wonderland.

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 2:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow, what a play

Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)

by rhys on Apr 12, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice play boys

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 12, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

defense!

let the young guys play everyday!

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

by kennv on Apr 12, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

phew, geez ort!

Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)

by rhys on Apr 12, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bunting on a no hitter?? Izturis is a pussy and he's going down next atbat.

Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment

by rxmeister on Apr 12, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not necessarily true. Check the score

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 2:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We'll let Timmy handle him tomorrow.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.

by sfgreg on Apr 12, 2008 2:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bob Brenly is pissed, and he's not even watching!

No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball

by Skaldheim on Apr 12, 2008 2:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whatevs

Just makes for a pitch-efficient out.

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Apr 12, 2008 2:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sit down!!!

Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)

by rhys on Apr 12, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice K. He's getting better.

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can we walk Pujols next inning? Please?

Adopted Giant: Travis Denker. Good?

by scotterduder on Apr 12, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Projected pitch count is down to 122. This is getting good.

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

anyone know if the fox blackout is not in effect for the entire season?? I'm enjoying watching a Saturday game on the internet for a change.

Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment

by rxmeister on Apr 12, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if we're aiming for 110,

he has 29 pitches over 3 innings.
just less than 10/inning.

Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)

by rhys on Apr 12, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cain solo homer would seal it.

No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball

by Skaldheim on Apr 12, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   1 recs

HOLY FUCKING SHIT IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED!

No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball

by Skaldheim on Apr 12, 2008 2:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Effing Ef!

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Apr 12, 2008 2:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You guys are at least 30 seconds ahead of my feed. I thought you were joking.

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well done!

Calmer than you are.

by gahrg on Apr 12, 2008 2:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You read my mind

"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 12, 2008 2:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In my mind Cain sounds like cartman saying "ef you guys, I'm going home." to our offense

by OmahaGiants on Apr 12, 2008 2:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

dear lord!!!

Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)

by rhys on Apr 12, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

are you guys tricking me

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

by kennv on Apr 12, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh my sweet sweet shit

you were not.

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

by kennv on Apr 12, 2008 2:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Awesome...

That was the best... Go CAIN!

by sunnyd100 on Apr 12, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

Rick Ankiel has nothing on Matt Cain!!!!!

by sunnyd100 on Apr 12, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this is looking like a great story...

Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)

by rhys on Apr 12, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. OH CAIN YOU'RE AWESOME

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 12, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If you want something done right you gotta .......

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

...call Matt Cain?

Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!

by Lyle on Apr 12, 2008 2:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bobby strikes back!

with fangs!

by thegiantsrj00r0x0r on Apr 12, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That Cardinals fan needs to come back more often.

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

new batting order: bocock, bowker, cain
but that looks too alphabetical

adopter/sponsor of "Go, Antoan" Richardson

by foothillsfan on Apr 12, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It wouldn't be any worse than the regular lineup

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Apr 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ARE U SERIOUS!!

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.

by sfgreg on Apr 12, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

has anyone ever pitched a no hitter and won the game 1-0 on his own homerun?? I'll bet it's never happened.

Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment

by rxmeister on Apr 12, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

SHHHH

Dont say it!

"It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't."
-Barry Bonds

by 25 on Apr 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CAIN. NO HITTER. CAIN. HE'S GOT A NO-NO. CAIN.

Yup.

In the unlikely story that is Rick Ankiel, there has never been anything false about hope.

by drewsilv on Apr 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

keep it up, it only encourages Matt Cain to hit home runs

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 12, 2008 2:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The reverse jinx guarantees that the no-no will happen, you know. Silly Cardinals fan.

No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball

by Skaldheim on Apr 12, 2008 2:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It doesn't really matter

Flem and Kuip have been doing some jinxing of their own.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 2:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jayson Stark will know by the end of this inning.

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by Skaldheim on Apr 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rick Wise

Wise threw a no-no and hit TWO HR's.

"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 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought Freddie only hits doubles and triples.

Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment

by rxmeister on Apr 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i was disappointed too.

by zeisenbe on Apr 12, 2008 2:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cain knows that the rest of the team can't hit the ball out of the infield, so he had to take matters into his own hands.

by MidKnight on Apr 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Velez

>:(

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Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

fiz.....

Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)

by rhys on Apr 12, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love watching Chris Duncan play the outfield.

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

shh

don't let sabean hear you. he won't get it.

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

by kennv on Apr 12, 2008 2:33 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i love

watching shumaker play the outfield

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Apr 12, 2008 2:34 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 12, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is it bad that the only player over .300 that's playing is someone who is 1 for 2 on the season?

Schierholtz!

by giants9107 on Apr 12, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

schumaker f'ed up

Raj's #1 Fan!!! (the announcer that is)

by rhys on Apr 12, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

speed and defense

thanks cards

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

by kennv on Apr 12, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haw haw!

people hate you, but why do they hate you? because the are jealous!

by satyricrash on Apr 12, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

molina at first...

freddie sitting on the bench with a gatorade. contrasts in speed.

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

by kennv on Apr 12, 2008 2:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm happy he made it that far.

"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 12, 2008 2:36 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

was he "hustling" or giving it the old Bonds trot?

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

by kennv on Apr 12, 2008 2:38 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Castillo is overdue for a hit

by wilriv21 on Apr 12, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gameday Person. How did he commit the error?

Optimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with winners
Pessimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with losers
My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 12, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He was playing waaaaaay too deep, ran a long way in, then dropped it, then booted it again.

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You guys are missing the best part

...which is hearing Mike Shannon butcher the names of the Giants players on the radio. "Here's Jose...Casto.....Castro.....Castilla."

Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!

by Lyle on Apr 12, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

That was Castillo's first walk of the year.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

## spoilers ##

I have to stop watching the insta-updater. first Cain's HR and then Castillo's BB - equally rare.

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

by kennv on Apr 12, 2008 2:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Castillo walked??

Wow

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.

by sfgreg on Apr 12, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dear John Bowker,

The runner on second is Bengie Molina. You're going to have to hit the ball a long way.

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that far enough?

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Apr 12, 2008 2:38 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Done.

What else would you like?

No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball

by Skaldheim on Apr 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Roger that.

Calmer than you are.

by gahrg on Apr 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow. Not quite Skaldheimian, but not bad.

by Evan on Apr 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There had better be a video replay of Cain's homer on the Giants top plays on the official site.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If you bring up Gameday on mlb.com, you can see video highlights shortly after they happen. Look for the "play" button in the play-by-play box. Had Castillo's webgem and Cain's HR. Waiting on Bowwowwowser's tater.

by txgiant on Apr 12, 2008 2:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OUTTTTTA HEEEEERE!!!

IT'S BOWKER TIME!!!

No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball

by Skaldheim on Apr 12, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love you John Bowker

Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!

by Lyle on Apr 12, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed

Wish I could've seen it...

Schierholtz!

by giants9107 on Apr 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I KNOW!

What a game to be FOX-ed out of!

"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 12, 2008 2:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Me too

But it was absolutely crushed on the StL radio.

Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!

by Lyle on Apr 12, 2008 2:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BOWKER!

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 12, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wait, young players can help?

Somebody tell Brian Sabean!

Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.

by Aadik on Apr 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No TV

Did it land on the fly? I had three splash hits for the year ^__^

http://www.baycityball.com

by xanthan on Apr 12, 2008 2:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how do blind people watch baseball?

"Play Stonehenge!"

by The Enchanter on Apr 12, 2008 2:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kuip

"THAT'S how you score Bengie Molina from second."

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

Boyyyyy

http://www.baycityball.com

by xanthan on Apr 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love this game.

And God help me, I'm starting to love this team.

No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball

by Skaldheim on Apr 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Batting 5th for your san francisco giants, your first baseman- John Bowker

by OmahaGiants on Apr 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Assuming they convert him

by OmahaGiants on Apr 12, 2008 2:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's got a real nice swing. Reminds me of a a lefty Ron Cey. Minus the Duck walk

"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean

by Smotheredinhugs on Apr 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Splash HIT? YEAH BOWKERRRRRRRRRR

Optimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with winners
Pessimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with losers
My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 12, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

seriously?

who called that earlier?

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

by kennv on Apr 12, 2008 2:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs