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Open Gameday Thread, 4/16

Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants, Apr 16, 2008 12:45 PM PDT


Yesterday, I heard someone mention today's game as a "match-up between two former Cy Young award winners." Hmm. That's technically correct, and it makes for a fun game. I'll play.

Martin Scorcese and Kevin Costner (former Best Director winners)

Mother Teresa and Henry Kissinger (former Nobel Peace Prize winners)

Barry Bonds and Zolio Versalles (former MVPs)

Wheeee! That is fun! Your turn! In the meantime, enjoy Barry Zito, the Zolio Versalles of Cy Young Award winners.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 11:02 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn...

I did that wrong didn’t I?

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You could just say that technically Grant was first.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 16, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Erhm...

Exactly!

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

POLIO Versalles?

FIRST with your s/c , Chief…Zoilo. Ha.

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2008 11:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I just love them odd names

Like that Doug Mentkayvitz fella.

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2008 11:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Former baseball movie hotties

Jessica Biel and Susan Sarandon

::cringes::

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by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 11:11 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 16, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

prowler

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Foreign Minister of the 'Pit

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 16, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that position elected or appointed?

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seized in a bloody coup

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by groug on Apr 16, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

elected

without the majority vote…

by m3lkor on Apr 16, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Appointed.

By the dictator.

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 16, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Jessica Biel that bad?

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no,

susan is just that good

by m3lkor on Apr 16, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You should probably have a doctor look at that.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bill Meuller and Carney Lansford

Both won batting titles with the Red Sox(‘03 and ‘81, respectively)

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 11:15 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Beatles and A Taste of Honey:

Matchup of “Best New Artist” Grammy award winners.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 11:15 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The winner gets to take on Milli Vanilli.

Ruben Rivera: Incompetent oaf, or mad genius?

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 16, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then Dexy’s Midnight Runners

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Say what you will about DMR

But Come on Eileen is one of the most perfectly crafted pop songs ever.

Too bad it was a fluke.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 16, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Before I mop up my vomit, may I ask what standards you're using...

... to say that “Come On, Eileen” is a perfectly crafted pop song.

Anyone else think the Justice League of National is more strategic & interesting than the Justice League of America?

by Mayor of 311 on Apr 16, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

M*A*S*H and Everybody Loves Raymond

Winners of Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy awards.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 16, 2008 11:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shoulda gone with Golden Girls here.

You know how Grant is about Bea Arthur.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 16, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Oh. My. God.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lololololol

yes, a million times yes

"They can trade me," Bonds said. "I don't think they will, though. It's not like I want to be traded, man. I'm a Giant. I'm stuck here till the end."

by GameSix on Apr 16, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best ever.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 17, 2008 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 17, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought that was howie.

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by groug on Apr 16, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howie = wannabe Grant

C’mon, we all know it’s true.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're both right.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 16, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT

Not a fan of the Rally Harding?

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by groug on Apr 16, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harding = overrated

James M. Cox was friggin robbed.

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by Natto on Apr 16, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rally Cox!

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by groug on Apr 16, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah, I like the Rally Harding.

I just thought my avatar should be someone eliminated, and as the discoverer of the Rally Harding, he seemed as good as anyone.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think my opinion's opposite of what you're going for here

I just don’t find MASH that great. Makes me sad that I can’t fully appreciate what is supposedly such a classic.

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by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think..

It’s more sad that you can “fully appreciate” what is supposedly such a great comedy.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not saying I "fully appreciate" raymond

It’s humerous at times and fine to have on during dinner. Not a must-see or anything.

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by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's REALLY important

The cutback on The Simpsons by the CW. I need my Simpsons reruns, and not the recent crap either, give me the classic stuff. You know, seasons 3-10. Only ONE Simpsons a day? I’m dying here.

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by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're absolutely right

CW only plays 2006-07 reruns. Every two weeks its the same episode from those seasons. I can’t believe the bastards at CW are depriving us of the classics. It’s a travesty.

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by WithTechron on Apr 16, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1!!!

Back to back Simpsons was the bestest.

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by Natto on Apr 16, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

for old Simpsons episodes

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by DbacksSkins on Apr 16, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dinner?

Do you know what you do at dinner? You talk about your day!

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How was your day today? Was it a good day or a bad day? Well I don’t know how was your day?

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well done

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by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I used to think Raymond was funny

But then I realized it’s kind of a sexist show, by formula, and I had a hard time watching it after that. And Deborah Heaton s-u-x sucks. And Brad Garrett isn’t remotely funny.

Ultimately, only Peter Boyle made the show worth it at all.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 16, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then he died.

Too soon?

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did die too soon.

That guy was awesome.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 16, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Young Frankenstein!!

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still, one of the funniest movies ever made.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 16, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What IS funny

You using the character’s first name and the actress’ last name.

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by Natto on Apr 16, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Barbara?

What the heck is her real name…?

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by howtheyscored on Apr 16, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Patricia Heaton

And I didn’t even watch the show.

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by groug on Apr 16, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...so it’s sad that I know that.

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by groug on Apr 16, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah, don't be ashamed

She’s a couger.

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

errr

Cougar

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Must be all those Albertsons commercials.

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by Natto on Apr 16, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dang

I honestly wasn’t going to remember that.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 16, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It cracks me up...

...that MCC routinely has more comments on a GameDay thread before the game even starts than some other SBNation blogs get in an entire game. Not to call any out by name, of course.

Also, we’ve got more Bea Arthur jokes in a single day than they can manage in a year.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 11:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

In fairness to the Marlins blog, 5 of their 7 fans live in Havana and have limited Internet access.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 16, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The other two are the regulars at the ballpark.

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by Natto on Apr 16, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well they could still post from their BlackBerrys like Giants fans.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, you'll have to show me how

my typewriter and ditto machine are starting to act up.

by Hac Man on Apr 16, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This last week notwithstanding, I think that before the game starts is one of the only times that we, as Giants’ fans, have to be excited about baseball.

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

New cause for optimism

Assuming a 3 hour game, that means for at least 21 hours out of every day, the Giants are not losing!

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BAH!!!

Totally disagree. Mainly because if I’m in the car, I’m stuck listening to 45 minutes of commercial on KNBR in the one hour before game time! So before the game starts, I’m just getting pissed!

Five minute commercial break

“Hey everybody, it’s Kruk and Kuip! And today we’re going to talk about ballpark roofs! When we come back…”

Give minute commercial break

“Hi everybody. We’ll, here’s some boring crap that is an absolute waste of time for you during rush hour. And now that our five minutes are up, it’s back to commercial. That’s our show!”

Five minutes of commerical

“Jon Miller here with Bruce Bochy. Bruce, I notice you’re stubbornly sticking with your old guys in the lineup, despite the fact that none of them can hit the ball out of the infield. Can you tell me why?”
“Well, Jon… It’s because I don’t have a clue.”
“More with Bruce Bochy, right after this.”

Five minutes of comercial

“Jon Miller back here with Bruce Bochy. Bruce, do you think this team is overmatched?”
“Well Jon, we’re just going to sports cliche at a time.”
“That’s the Bruce Bochy show. Now stay tuned for commercials and the starting lineup.”

Five minutes of commercial

“Hi everyone, it’s Dave Flemming, with todays starting lineups… Right after this…”

Five minutes of commercial…

"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler

by JRPhillips on Apr 16, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes that's how it goes..

And I happen to enjoy it.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm...

Barry Zito
2007 stats: 11-13, 4.53 ERA, 131 Ks in 196.2 IP
2008 salary: $14.5 million

Brandon Webb
2007 stats: 18-10, 3.01 ERA, 195 Ks in 236.1 IP
2008 salary: $5.5 million

At least we’re only on the hook for 5 more years…

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by sven406 on Apr 16, 2008 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What..

This year is already over? Don’t kid yourself! 6!

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit...

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by sven406 on Apr 16, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just a little?

You gotta go all out, buddy. Projectile vomit FTW

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by Natto on Apr 16, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gamers...

...never throw up in their mouths only a little bit.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like throwing up in other parts of my body

For instance, I just threw up in my occipital lobe a little bit.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 16, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineup, glad to see Ort getting his chance…wait nevermind.

F. Lewis lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
E. Velez 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
R. Winn cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .255
B. Molina c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .283
J. Bowker rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .600
J. Castillo 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .255
R. Aurilia 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .209
B. Bocock ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .174
B. Zito p

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

by sfgreg on Apr 16, 2008 12:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't you be happy with...

Lewis, Velez, and Bowker? You can’t have everything.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well..

With all the extra income you’re getting in from your Nattowear, I guess you could buy it.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what’s more pathetic? That Ortmeier can’t out hit Aurillia, or Aurillia can’t out hit Ortmeier

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN

by zenbitz on Apr 16, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How long 'til Bowker is ready to play first?

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by sven406 on Apr 16, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, look @ the stats...

Ortmeir IS out hitting Arulia…

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But not in that one stat!

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa. You just blew my mind.

by Evan on Apr 16, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ort had his big chance yesterday and went 1-2 with 2 BB, after blowing it that bad he’s not seeing playing time for a long time or until Aurilia drops his average below .150, whichever comes first.

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah no shit.

Just like Velez blowing it by going 2/3 w/ a double and getting immediately yanked.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bringing his numbers up to:
.227 /.320 /.273

And while that is technically better than Aurillia, I wouldn’t call it “Out hitting” him, because that would imply actually hitting.
I’m sorry when your OPS is .593 and you are trying to crack the 1B job, that isn’t getting it done. Even if the current occupant happens to be OPSing .400.

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN

by zenbitz on Apr 17, 2008 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good to see Rowand resting so he doesn’t fall over dead chasing down a fly ball.

by rightcenterfielder on Apr 16, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so 12:30 on CSN?

waits COme on I only have about 30 mins I’ll be able to watch the game.

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

The auto formatting is back?

Aww…that’s one of the things I liked too!

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t see how Omar came into the equation.

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by Natto on Apr 16, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What if I come close to 1200?

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet…on mlb.com the headline is “NL West Aces pair off in SF Finale”

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

Cain's start got bumped up?

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They called up rookie phenom Ace Acerston.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 16, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

::watches how something is made on how it’s made::

Well I don’t get that many channels and that’s the only thing I can find until the game.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ooohhhhhh..

So that’s how they make suit.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No one

has yet explained to me why the Giants moved their weekday day game starts from 12:35 to 12:45. I’m waiting.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 16, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gamers...

They need to sleep in an extra 10 minutes.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

But I’m not telling. Neener neener neener!

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by Natto on Apr 16, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No you don't know!

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[opens up wallet] 1000 McCovey Bucks says you will.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 16, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

listening on the radio for a bit yesterday

and i couldnt help but wonder if Jon Miller is flying solo, or does he just not shut up long enough for his partner to get a word in edgewise?

by m3lkor on Apr 16, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Usually..

Jon Miller and Dave Flemming do switch off innngs, where they are the main announcer as opposed to Kruk and Kuip who just call the game as the color man/straight announcer most of the time. Miller and Fleming usually play the announcer, for radio that’s more important, and Miller throws in the color man spots also.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Color man?

I thought they were both white?

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Byrnes can wear 42 to honor Jackie Robinson than Miller can be a color man.

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Durham can sit on the bench as #42...

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excuse me...

...the polite term is “commentator of color”.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I give up.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Color=/=colored.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 17, 2008 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Makes me wonder if he thinks that about Durham too, and that Ray is in there for his D.

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FA

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time for some optimism. If Zito pitches like he did in his last outing and gets some speed and defense behind him today, we have a decent shot.

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 12:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You know what they say about "if"...

If my aunt had balls, she’d be my uncle.

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, this is my optimism comment. If you want to be pessimistic reply to the main thread. Thanks!

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey

they used to say that about my grandma too

by m3lkor on Apr 16, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I literally ehl oh elled

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by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My first reaction

was “what does Klesko have to do with it?”.

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

by Cookyman on Apr 17, 2008 5:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...Weren't the lakers good at one time?

When did they turn to suck?

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

about when kupchak...

gave shaq away for nothing

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by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least we’re not Rockies fans. Could you imagine starting the season with their expectations and then playing like the Giants?

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 hit by Randy Wolf...

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 16, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hungry like the wolf?

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

First time seeing Brian Wilson..

So he’s not actually Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys?

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And I don't think that he knows...

What a “mentor” is. I think he thinks it’s an idol.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At first I thought it was just a silly question...

Then I realized that that Wilson would be about the perfect age for this team.

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he looks loco on the mound

Like he could rip your head off if you looked at him the wrong way.

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He kinda looked that way @ Fanfest, too.

That way, or like he just stopped by on his way to the X games.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The outfit was so bad. So bad. Pink shirt, that stupid ugly knit cap…wtf? Other fashion atrocities at Fanfest were Erick Threets’ feminine looking shirt and Kevin Franden’s insistence upon wearing his shirts with the collars open showing lots of chest a la 1970s porn stars. Then there was Cain’s bright red striped polo shirt. Making lots of money entitles you to wearing bad clothes, I suppose.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 17, 2008 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trying to avoid eye contact with Amy G. Smart man.

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by Natto on Apr 16, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Except, you know, Zito and Zoilo kind of deserved their awards. Costner and Kissinger, not so much. The baseball equivalent of Costner and Kissinger would be giving the MVP to Alex Sanchez.

by Evan on Apr 16, 2008 12:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My friend google says “Dances with Wolves”

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Postman

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait, that was death threats, not an Oscar

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thought it was Waterworld.

by Evan on Apr 16, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i <3 that movie so much

it’s so so sooooooooooo bad that it’s awesome

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 16, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anthem...

Sung by a Ratpack reject.

Angel Villalona: Get Mean!

by AngelintheInfield on Apr 16, 2008 12:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

robert goulet!

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...and the home of the...

GOULET!

Angel Villalona: Get Mean!

by AngelintheInfield on Apr 16, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I kept picturing Bill Murray’s lounge singer in SNL “Starrrr Warrrrrssss….crazywacky starrrr warrrssss….”

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 16, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF national anthem?

is this a gag?

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 16, 2008 12:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I want to hear

Tom Wait do the National Anthem.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

how long would you waits for that?

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 16, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright the “Babe” is back in the line-up. Maybe today he will finally do something good.

by wilriv21 on Apr 16, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He better, sick of waiting for callups to adjust to the majors and never perform.

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

worst national anthem...

EVER!

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Carl Lewis?

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LIMA TIME!

Angel Villalona: Get Mean!

by AngelintheInfield on Apr 16, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carl Weathers?

Don’t throw away that, baby! There’s still some meat on that bone! You can make yourself a nice stew with that!

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

The anthem singer...

...now returns to a smoky, second rate, Reno casino ballroom.

Angel Villalona: Get Mean!

by AngelintheInfield on Apr 16, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not Reno

Tahoe.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I say

Bocock Goes 1 for 4 today and increases his average.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

famous pairs

Cleon Jones and Rickie Henderson
bat right, throw left and won a World Series

adopter/sponsor of "Go, Antoan" Richardson

by foothillsfan on Apr 16, 2008 12:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright: Gameplan

Pitch to everyone except Conor Jackson.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and throw at Byrnes

unfortunately it’s Zito, so it probably won’t even leave a mark.

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 16, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow...first pitch I saw Zito throw..

That’s slow.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gamers

Don’t throw fast. They save their energy for jamming.

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or tapping

by wilriv21 on Apr 16, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, I’m not complaining or anything…but Durham didn’t start yesterday, and is not starting today….is Bochy okay?

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bochy is clearly still involved

‘cause we got Aurilia back.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So closer Brian Wilson wants the PA announcer to play some loud music when he enters for a save situation. Rise up!

Wilson’s selection, “Rise Up,” has the same hard edge, though it’s not instantly recognizable to most fans. That’s because it’s a song by the Christian Rock group Disciple. Wilson, a born-again Christian, was inspired by the lyrics and felt they fit the energy of a save situation:

“I will not sit silently as you mock and curse my God/Stand against Him, you will be brought down/Here I come/I’m ‘bout to rise up/With all of my people/We’re ‘bout to rise up.”

by wilriv21 on Apr 16, 2008 12:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

God Damnit...

and here I thought Euro Trip was a boozer.

by parishonvics on Apr 16, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

Just the ones that want to play worship music at the thankfully agnostic and unpolitical ballpark.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

wow – a little bit loud for my taste

by wilriv21 on Apr 16, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow...

wouldn’t exactly call that “worship” music, but okay.

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh for fuck's sake

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 16, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just when I was starting to like the guy...

This is why I prefer not to know too much about my athletes.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

What's so wrong about people..

Believing in a religion?

And btw that’s just a warning by me to not bring up any more.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

noted.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not against you.

Grant has wanted to keep this an unpolitical, unreligious blog. Not in that we have to be all sinners to be here (although it probably helps with the Bocock jokes), but he just doesn’t want this to have clashes of those types.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, right.

I agree.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m totally on board with whatever Brian Wilson chooses to believe in or play as his entry music. It’s just weird to me that an Irish-American born in New England who wears tattoos and visited the Jameson and Guinness factories while backpacking through Ireland would be a born-again Christian. It’s more of a cognitive dissonance thing.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 16, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There are plenty of Christians out there who have tattoos and enjoy the occasional man soda. They’re just not as widely advertised.

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by Natto on Apr 16, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Many (if not most) don't find anything wrong with drinking in moderation

It’s just that most people who aren’t Christians see Pat Robertson as the face/voice of Christianity. Just like Zito being the “face of the Giants”, most casual observers are quite mistaken. When Pat speaks, most Christians think he’s as big of a moron as non-Christians.

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair points

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 16, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jebus drank.

Heck…. he was all over Galilee, attending weddings and dinners and stuff, drinkin’ his wine…. he was the original party animal.

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 16, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As far as I'm concerned

If my grandmother who was raised hardcore Baptist in the south before she moved to Seattle and worked as a Rosie the Riveter during the War, then moved to San Francisco and did loads of LSD in the 60s and routinely beat up other women and drank most men under the table can become a born again as she did in the 80s, anyone can do it.

Brian Wilson likes Guinness? And Jeebus? Fine by me. Just throw strikes, is all I ask of him. It’s highly unlikely I’ll ever exist in a social situation with him anyway so what he does outside of the ballpark means diddly to me.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 17, 2008 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm....

The Rockies might be looking for a closer….

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 16, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He doesn't cry as much

as Morrison does

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 16, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How long..

Until the Giants get a lawsuit about the mention of God?

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That should have been a reply...

to wilriv21.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BOCOK ROCKS

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 16, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+C!

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 16, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+cxcxcxcxcx

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zito Fastball: 86 MPH

LOOKOUT! HEATER!

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 16, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice turn by Velez

http://www.baycityball.com

by xanthan on Apr 16, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pretty OK top of the first!!

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 16, 2008 12:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They key

is not letting Conor Jackson bat.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even Steve Kline could not have been more pretty okay.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Bowker.

.600 AVG.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Second Coming

by wilriv21 on Apr 16, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of Tim Lincecum?

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Never mind the average...

...it’s the 1.400 SLG I really love.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I also love

That he leads the league in not being Dave Roberts.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think..

Clay Timpner lead the lead in that. Bowker actually lead the league in not being Timpner.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

of bocock

my first post ever. score.
btw it took me 6 hours to think of that.

by lincypoo i wuv u on Apr 16, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm maybe you should’ve taken six more.

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by Natto on Apr 17, 2008 1:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha..

Kuiper’s daughter calls in the middle of the 1st inning. He raised that kid wrong.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mr Webb is making our kids look like, well kids

by wilriv21 on Apr 16, 2008 12:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well we got a veteran up there now to show them how it’s done.

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And that he did

A veteran argues balls and strikes.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That and goes down looking instead of swinging. Gamers don’t waste energy when striking out.

by paboperfecto on Apr 16, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And our vets look like..

Well…our vets I guess. Although that was about at Winn’s neck.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Giving the High strike?

Quick, bring Sanchez in out of the pen for a 15 k outing.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I remember when I had Webb on my fantasy team

And all the experts were saying how he wouldn’t amount to much. He walked too many people, apparently.

Good call there.

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I remember when I had Webb on my fantasy team

And my fantasy team still sucked, just like every year.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, I looked away from the boxscore for a couple of seconds

looks like its going to be a bunt scratch claw your way onto a base kind of game for the Giants

by Hac Man on Apr 16, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The more things change, the more things stay the same

by wilriv21 on Apr 16, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like its going to be a bunt scratch claw your way onto a base into the dugout kind of game for the Giants

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitchers Duel

Except our pitcher forgot to load his gun.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zito being extremely careful

with CoJack…. BB

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 16, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Throw strikes, [Giants pitcher]

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

“Zito, suddenly, has lost the command of the strike zone.”

I agree with everything Jon Miller said except for the use of the word ‘suddenly’.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 16, 2008 1:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dammit, beaten!

almost posted this same thing, word for word

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 16, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like he is throwing 82-84mph

by wilriv21 on Apr 16, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone know which dollie Zito is seeing nowadays?

by wilriv21 on Apr 16, 2008 1:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dunno, but...

...I think she should pull a Lysistrata and tell him he’s not getting any until he wins a game.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Setting up the triple play I see.

by rightcenterfielder on Apr 16, 2008 1:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, ok off to work but..

WHAT A PLAY YESTERDAY. I’m amazed he lived after diving against the brick wall falling over.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 16, 2008 1:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Last time he got hurt in a game,

and got knocked out for about 5 minutes, he stayed in the game after he came to.

Kid’s an animal.

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 16, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

when I see Zito and then the others – Cain, Lincecum, Correia and Sanchez – and I can’t help but think of the one rotten apple in the barrel.

by wilriv21 on Apr 16, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It really is astounding.

Even tho both Correia and Sanchez got hit hard their last outings, they at least looked like they were compitent out there.

Zito looks HORRIBLE. I can walk a guy on 4 pitches…

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When I said throw strikes...

...I meant the other kind of strikes.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

uh oh.

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

by kennv on Apr 16, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Situation Tomko...

coming up…

Delaying the disappointment: I adopt Hector Sanchez because he's only 17.

by tedfordfan on Apr 16, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i think the gun just said 87 on zitos last fastball

by Azmanz on Apr 16, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

holy shit

i just spit on my screen

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 16, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bowker's got the Cannon

Just try to run Jackson ;)

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

is there anything he can't do?

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Apr 16, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CoJack runs

like a smack-addicted snail

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 16, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

decent arm on bowker, accurate.. looks awkward though

by Azmanz on Apr 16, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can he pitch?

-D

by dw4848 on Apr 16, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

better than zito? yeah, but so can our AAA squad

by Azmanz on Apr 16, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

“Babe” was a pitcher before he can a hammering

by wilriv21 on Apr 16, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Bowker Bandwagon is leaving the station

last chance to get on board!

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 16, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy cow...

...he might just get out of this…if he doesn’t walk Webb.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well, he didn't walk him

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 16, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice jinx, dood

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by The Gene Hackman on Apr 16, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's all on me.

I hang my head.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 16, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm just kiddin', EM.

i have upton, owings and webb on my fantasy team.

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by The Gene Hackman on Apr 16, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not your fault

Zito carries his own jinx just fine

by Hac Man on Apr 16, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

I didn’t post that, for this exact reason

by Hac Man on Apr 16, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zito just wanted to let Webb

Beat us on both sides of the plate.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 16, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There goes the no-hitter

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 16, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 16, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i hate how we lose in the 2nd inning or earlier every time zito starts

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

It won’t change this year until we get one of our decent pitchers facing the other team’s ace.
Zito starts will be losses until they slot him 4 or 5 instead of 1.

by WTF on Apr 16, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Frankly

If we can get out of a bases load no out situation w/ 2 runs early in the game I’ll take it.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

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

Why isn't Zito

... living with a roommate in a crappy two-room apartment off Shaw Avenue in Fresno?

Hum-baby!

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

too much smog

He’s probably pretty green.

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 16, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like

Zito won’t have a long outing today. Time to get Yabu warming up in the pen. Oh, wait!

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

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