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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

him?

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

crap

I forgot this was a day game…

have we balked in any runs yet?

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners classic Unis

by wjackalope on Apr 30, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Close, but thre umps are saving it for the 7th inning.

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, but Gary Darling screwed up another call.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe he just had some shit in his eye.

Or they were burning like two goats in a pepper patch.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

96 pitches coming in

He can’t have more the 12-15 in him…right?

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Amy G: "Like oh my god, the Giants are really fast, OMG".

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

My volume is pretty low, at first I thought she said “The Giants are really bad.”

by Snof on Apr 30, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

oy amy g

i remember her giving brilliant insight like that in high school chemistry. the giants are really fast. she forgot to mention how fast their 1-2-3 innings go when batting.

by mlb22 on Apr 30, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Laborious 3rd inning, eh?

Flemming busting out the thesaurus tonight.

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Dave Flemming needs no thesaurus.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

thehavenot no like 3-0 counts from Sanchez

Only 945 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on Apr 30, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions  

who is you? Jimmie from “Seinfeld”?

by wilriv21 on Apr 30, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jimmy thinks you’re hot!

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good lord,

Miller’s still talking about Paris. What a boring game.

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions  

think she was in Vegas last nite

by wilriv21 on Apr 30, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

how do you walk willy taveras TWICE?

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions  

What do you do with a Willy Taveras with three balls?

Walk him and pitch to the rhino.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, so call me crazy...

...but it seems to me that when you’ve got a runner on and 2 out, your pitcher is up, and he just threw 32 pitches in the last inning to bring him up to 98 on the day – meaning he’s maybe got one more inning, if you’re lucky – and you’re down by one run, that would be a good time to pinch hit for him.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions  

that's not gamerish

shame on you, EM

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

by delorean on Apr 30, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

pfft

are YOU a major league manager?

Bruce Bochy didn’t think so.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

My head is far too tiny to compete with Zardoz.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

i keep meaning to Photochop that

please help me remember next time i’m at home!

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

by delorean on Apr 30, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would, but you never invite me over any more…

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I figured it out!

Bochy didn’t pinch hit for him because he was hoping to get the chance to make a double switch NEXT inning. It’s just not worth getting up in the morning if you don’t get to make at least one double switch.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're crazy

No, wait. Actually you’re not.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

ARe grad-u-ate of Giants Skool of Plate Avoidance.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

that would be Sanchez, he does not hold runners on well

by wilriv21 on Apr 30, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Watch it, now

Don’t want to say anything you’ll regret

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Possible side effect of 2 seasons being bullpen filler instead of throwing 250-300 inning in minors?

You decide.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Still a good outing.

Worked through some adversity instead of falling apart like a certain other giants starter.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

True

I can’t disagree you you there.
It’s jsut hard for me not to think how much better he would be.. or could be.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Steal, Steal, UGH.

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, if I knew the ump was going to call me Safe Regardless, I wouldn't hesistate.

And If he got picked off, would have probably just called a Balk.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sanchez owns lefties

Another similarity to RJ

Only 945 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on Apr 30, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

We can get on Sanchez

for his control issues today, for the walks, for the high pitch count.

Or we get on the Giants offense for only getting two hits so far against Jimenez, who has yet to give up fewer than 5 hits in any start this season and has yet to go longer than six innings.

San Francisco Giants: Making Your Pitcher Look Better Than He Has For A While Since 2005.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

+1

Jiminez is on my fantasy team tho, so I’m okay with it…

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blasphemy, rooting against your team? A big no-no

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not rooting

Im just saying uncorking against the bullpen as opposed to the starter would be ok

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

-1

for being okay with it.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's alright

He’s already been banned.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Noooooo!!!!

I have lincecum, Cain and Freddi too!

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Glass half filled

The Big 3 had “off” games yet still pitched decently.

by wilriv21 on Apr 30, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

You forget their gamerness

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's easy to pitch well

When everything you throw gets someone out. It’s a lot harder when shit doesn’t seem to be working.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Huh. A day game following a night game.

Easier to miss Barry In Left (As opposed to Barry We Should Have Left) as he wouldn’t be there anyway…

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 30, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

The Difference Between A Plumber and a Pipefitter

Have them both stand up to their necks in sewage and throw rocks at ‘em.

The fitter gets hit because he’s the one who didn’t duck.

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 30, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why yes we allow throwers from other teams here at the Giants Skool of Plate Avoidance.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Freddie has a good eye

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I didn't realize that he leads the team in walks.

And is batting lead off… that makes sense! wow!

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Velez

Don’t swing at everything.

by out machine on Apr 30, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

and at nothing

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Save it for when we have a runner on third.

by Snof on Apr 30, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

i’m sniffin a pickoff :(

I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken

by joeytothelimit on Apr 30, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

“Productive” out.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

It was.

Next best thing to a hit or walk or hit by pitch.

Only 945 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on Apr 30, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

BALK

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shane Victorino school of baserunning

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

with a post graduate course at the Rubin Rivera Institute?

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Great minds...

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Randy Winn:

Winner

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

BALK

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Lewis does not have a clue? lol

What is that supposed to mean? tying his shoe?

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

"I beg to differ Fairweatherfan" - Winn

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

RANDY!

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 30, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I told you

Randy was just waiting for the right time.

"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.

by thecrippesking on Apr 30, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Well

If you want to get picky…

"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.

by thecrippesking on Apr 30, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Freddie

Seems like he is going to be one of those players. Does good things on the field, but occasionally will make you wonder what is going on upstairs.

by out machine on Apr 30, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

A Lewis throw saves Lewis at the plate

by rightcenterfielder on Apr 30, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

(ahem)

Again I say,

Randy Winn: Winner

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Even a broken clock

is right twice a day…

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

you're a balk.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Now something bad is going to happen

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank god. Randy’s season was getting depressing.

by SF Pete on Apr 30, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

things picked up again after that chick in England left

by wilriv21 on Apr 30, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

don’t worry you won’t get cooties. She is across The Pond

by wilriv21 on Apr 30, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

LEWIS DOES NOT HAVE A CLUE!!

Ruben Rivera School of Baserunning

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Its the Rubin Rivera Institute of base running.

Like a think tank. But with out the think.

But buy me beer with McCovey bucks & you can call it what ever you wish!

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice. Dave now happier again.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

On the plus side

At least Winn didn’t try to run to third on a ball hit to the left side.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Atkins has made some good plays. Would look good in a Giants uni

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Bowker needs to keep that average above .200.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

sure would be nice to see Babe Bowker again

by wilriv21 on Apr 30, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks, Rowand

I was beginning to think we’d experience one of these fabled “rallies”

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

He hit it hard, Atkins made a good play

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just get on base Bowser

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 30, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

NEVER

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 30, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

eh

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 30, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bowker: .224 OBP

Yikes.

Ruben Rivera: Incompetent oaf, or mad genius?

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 30, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Bowker now sub-Mendoza

:~(

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

All Aboard!

the bus is leaving for Fresno

by wilriv21 on Apr 30, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seats saved for Bocock, Hennessey, Zito, Castillo…

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bowker

Picked a bad pitch to swing at.

by out machine on Apr 30, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

b/c...

it makes him look better when he’s the inevitable trade bait

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

'cus you have successfully adjusted your expectations to the '08 Giants level.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is THIS Speier related to Chris?

‘70s SF SS , father of Justin

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 30, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK , thanks.

The Clarity Committee.

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 30, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

42

Ruben Rivera: Incompetent oaf, or mad genius?

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 30, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

K

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

ok...

could someone explain what “ftw” means, please? I’ve been guessing for months and I want to make sure I’m not an idiot (from now going on, at least).

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/blogchatinstantmessaging/f/whatisFTW.htm

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My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Links don’t autoformat if they’re in the subject

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sings are unclear now. ask again later.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Hurry Up Merkin

Get out of it, i’ve got to piss.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Great, the sucky Pedro is coming up.

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Sucky Pedro?

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 30, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah

thats how bad hes been

by Azmanz on Apr 30, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, you read it correctly, the sucky Pedro.

I can’t think of a worse insult than that.

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

bastard

you just made me cry

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

i forgot zito was in our pen for a sec, everyone else is at league minimum (hennessey might be making a mil?)

by Azmanz on Apr 30, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's with SF teams and terrible offense?

Niners/Giants both have great D/Pitching, but nothing on offense

by bondslegend on Apr 30, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

i say we wait till next year to stretch his arm out

by Azmanz on Apr 30, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do we need to go over this every time?

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like Giants players name that sounds like a pickle.

Not as much fun as a Johnson but maybe some day will accumulate enough Pickles jokes to do it justice.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

OT for 7th Inning Stretch:

Is it just me or do half the horses in this year’s Kentucky Derby sound like Internet blog screen names?

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I take it all back Castillo.

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

He just needed the proper motivation.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Alright Gigantor

I willl continue to antagonize Winn and you got castillo

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aight

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

gooooooooaaaaaaaaaaal

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners classic Unis

by wjackalope on Apr 30, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

JOE CASTLE!

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

EPIC LULZ

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

(ahem)

Like I said:

Castillo = Winner

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Castillo's still not good

But I’ll take his first HR since 06

Only 945 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on Apr 30, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

WHOA!!

2 Giants homers in the same game? Its that legal?

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Not in some states

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My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

CA must a "not" state i would be more familiar with this.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

AND, neither were from Molina!

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 30, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

day games

not so hard for righties to hit at the phone booth during the day

by Azmanz on Apr 30, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Only if they’re both solo shits, er, shots.

I was THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Apr 30, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Umm Richie & Durham or not in the game.

Oh you meant shots not shits. My bad.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

holy shit that was loud

on the radio!!!!

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

by delorean on Apr 30, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Castillo postpones that trip to Fresno…

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Man you are quick with those pictures.

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have them stored in the Notes section of Opera.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

HIT to Holm

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

(sniff)

Thatta boy, thatta boy

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

I think our schedule should be changed

To only face teams with shitty pitching. It’s a lot more fun.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

You mean the AL

OH BURN!

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

by delorean on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

HERGES!

durham better rock him here

by Azmanz on Apr 30, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

.....

you’re aware this is RAY Durham you’re talking about?

by bondslegend on Apr 30, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Winner.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love you.

platonically.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hop - a - long Steve - O.

Situation Ha Ha Herges!

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Castillo’s first HR in his last 450 ABs

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

by sfgreg on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

what are you saying – that he was due?

by wilriv21 on Apr 30, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

More like OVER due.

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

by sfgreg on Apr 30, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holm is the new Bowker!

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Good ole Herges

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My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, but can Holm play 1B?

Tentatively adopting Dan Ortmeier. And Boom Goes the Dynamite.

by Andy from DC on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

or CF

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My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Steve Holm, OBP Machine!

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Durham - Epic Fail

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My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

If i can't say some thing nice...

&$@x%x !!!!

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do Kuip and Kruk ever say somebody was a bad guy

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My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

never ever

not ever

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

by delorean on Apr 30, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Palpable

Flemming, is that you?

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes

I can palp it myself.

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

thighler in the pen

such a change from last year where im glad the back of our pen is about to pitch

by Azmanz on Apr 30, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Fred is a freakin Savage

Make sure to mark Dave Roberts as your 2008 Giants All-Star Outfielder!

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

if roberts ever starts over freddie..

i swear ill stop watching for real this time

by Azmanz on Apr 30, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

heh

i’m pretty sure I’ve uttered that about 500 times

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

i thought yesterday would hurt freddies confidence

but i think hes gonna be just fine.. he has a little cockyness about him, i like it

by Azmanz on Apr 30, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

You just hurt Bocock's feelings.

Tentatively adopting Dan Ortmeier. And Boom Goes the Dynamite.

by Andy from DC on Apr 30, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bocock has no feelings.

Not since his Johnny Bobbitt surgery.

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 30, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

best part about having bocock on our squad, is almost any comment can turn into a joke

by Azmanz on Apr 30, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Really?

I haven’t noticed.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gracias

Angle mark must be some sort of formatting in the message space

by bondslegend on Apr 30, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh ya, you can only do hearts in the subject line for some reason

by fwoty oz on Apr 30, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

The message box gets fooled into thinking the bracket is part of HTML markup. WHATEVER

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

ah dur

I’m a web dev and I didn’t even put two and two together.

Maybe I’m not very good…

by fwoty oz on Apr 30, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate the Rox

But, I sure do love the name Bob Apodaca.

"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.

by thecrippesking on Apr 30, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

more than Choo Freeman?

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by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.

by thecrippesking on Apr 30, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I Always think of him as a met. Saves Tums that way.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Velez could use a hit.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Lewis

On-base MACHINE!

Ruben Rivera: Incompetent oaf, or mad genius?

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 30, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions  

lolz

“hello newman”

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Just take another pitch, Velez.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Nope, Velez hits it to Herges.

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My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Velez

Off-base MACHINE!

Ruben Rivera: Incompetent oaf, or mad genius?

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 30, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Well am I the only one...

that’s actually pretty confident about a Thighler/Wilson scoreless 8th/9th?

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Possibly

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by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m cautiously optimistic.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s more like it.

"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.

by thecrippesking on Apr 30, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

SSSSHHH!!!

For the record I am not scared of them. Just why tempt the Fates?

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

sometimes I just say "Eugenio Velez" out loud to myself.

just putting that out there.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Eulogize, even

Ruben Rivera: Incompetent oaf, or mad genius?

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 30, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Merkin went through the hard part of the lineup

Thigler should have the bottom. Wilson is going to have it tough

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by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

He'll have the top as well this inning...

...if he doesn’t start throwing strikes. Jon Miller asking what’s up with Giants pitchers walking guys who can’t hit but can steal bases.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Throw strikes, please.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

hmm thats not gravy.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Made the team out of Spring Training.

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My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

aww shit

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 30, 2008 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeez!

This delay…I read the last three posts and wonder wtf I’m going to hear next…

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 30, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

that ball went really high

by Azmanz on Apr 30, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

It scares the shit out of me when both the OF look at each other

I am afraid its going to drop in between.

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My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

You might want to clean that up

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL, didn't even see that.

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My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

at least kick some dirt over it..

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Spoken like a man that witnessed Herndon & Jack Clark at the ‘Stick.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

sigh

this delay sucks. you guys ruin everything for me

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

FLEW!!!

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

by sfgreg on Apr 30, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Freddie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

That might make the Web Gems.

"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.

by thecrippesking on Apr 30, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Not if there’s a Red Sox or Yankees game taking 90% of the ESPN coverage

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 30, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

FREEEDDDDDDDIEEEEEEEE

he was excited after too, havent seen him show positive emotion before

by Azmanz on Apr 30, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a hit last year.

Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo

by ChrisHero on Apr 30, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

last couple years.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wait, I thought Freddie sucked in the field?

Blind nut finding a squirrel?

Only 945 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on Apr 30, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

I was at the park the night a few weeks back where he caught that ball on a shoestring by the bullpen and then doubled up Edmonds running home with a PERFECT throw. He can definitely play defense…sometimes.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

unforgettable play

One of the best plays I’ve ever seen.

by natteringnabob on Apr 30, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jon Miller

“The all-or-nothing play for Fred Lewis…he went for broke and he caught it.”

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Freddie knew they wern't going to score any more runs...

So it was a no brainer. If he doesn’t catch, they lose.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Leather -It not just for shoes and couches any more!

Way to go Freddie.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

like I said...

thighler = winner

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Fred Merkle Lewis

He’s driving me nuts with his baserunning and overthrows, but I absolutely love seeing a player who can do that kind of thing to make up for what he messes up.

by natteringnabob on Apr 30, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

yeeeesss...

another great thing about having young players on the squad… they get better sometimes! As opposed to the inevitable march to DFA of “veteran savvy”

by natteringnabob on Apr 30, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

No no no.

No player will ever exceed his marcel projection. Everyone knows that.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

We just needs a pill that deals with him being allergic to a cut off man.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd ask for an insurance run

But I don’t think this team is capable of leading by more than one.

Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo

by ChrisHero on Apr 30, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Insurance Run?

You’ll probably need to create it yourself.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

omg Frederick did something cool?

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

You suprised?

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by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

hell no

Freddie defines badass.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

uncanny

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Steve Holm's new nickname:

Mythbuster.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come to think of it...

Never seen the two of them together.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Babe Bowker do something.

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by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd rather have Kari Byron behind the plate

Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo

by ChrisHero on Apr 30, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes please!!!

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

by delorean on Apr 30, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your sig is depressing.

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by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

See, here’s where I would have pinch-hit with Ort.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Helton, Holliday, Atkins, Whew.

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by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

do you only have Rockies and Giants? are you in last?

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

by kennv on Apr 30, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bowker’s not getting any breaks.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

That was smoked also. Three hard hit outs today. One was reasonably well hit.

by out machine on Apr 30, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

greg papa...

did he really just pitch a post-game show involving amy g and fp santangelo? which one knows more about baseball?

i think i got more value out of trying to watch giants games on GiantsVision back in the 80s… when it was scrambled and you hoped it would freeze for a second so you could make out a player’s motion.

really?

by mlb22 on Apr 30, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Dude

FP was once in the same locker room as Bonds for about five minutes!!

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

was that more valuable...

than his time spent in the Dodgers clubhouse with todd hundley, alex cora, tom goodwin, geronima berroa, and chad kreuter, etc.?

by mlb22 on Apr 30, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

FP played baseball?

Has he ever mentioned this in a broadcast?

If you like things that are funny, perhaps you will enjoy ChatterBalks Dot Com?

by groug on Apr 30, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice!

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nate is doing very well.

But once he comes up, he is here to stay. No more options.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do not anger the groug.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bad! Bad!! Bad!!! Unleash

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

mediocre

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

when I looked the other day, he had like an .800ish OPS, which isn’t so great for a 24 y/o corner outfielder repeating AAA. I mean, it’s not bad, but it’s not great.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

he'll fit right in!

shazam!

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 30, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry to tell you the news, that bandwagon got hit by a train.

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by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am still on it.

I just view this like the sneak preview trail you can view online about 9 months before the movie is due out.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

i don’t know, i thought we were supposed to be aggressively trying to manufacture runs.

Uribe to Thompson to Clark: Don't tinker ever with chance

by tellusfrank on Apr 30, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Dinosaur Pic?

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

by sfgreg on Apr 30, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

ahh crap.

Wilson must just feel better w/ a runner on base.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

WALK

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by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

goshdarnit

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Wilson’s WHIP must be like 100.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I love how he gets 0-2 on everyone

But then proceeds to walk them occasionally.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ditto

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

by Lidocaine on Apr 30, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

setting up for the K and double play

Uribe to Thompson to Clark: Don't tinker ever with chance

by tellusfrank on Apr 30, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

throw out helton? no way.

Uribe to Thompson to Clark: Don't tinker ever with chance

by tellusfrank on Apr 30, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wilson unhappy with the call on 3-2

I’m unhappy with pitches on 0-2, 1-2 and 2-2.

Throwing strikes when ahead in the count is a foreign concept with too many of the Giants’ pitchers.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Throwing a strike on 0-2 is idiotic

Nothing worse than giving up an 0-2 hit.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

but you should be throwing good balls

not ones that not even Jose Castillo would swing at

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think the 0-2 pitch is perfectly reasonable

To throw garbage. 1-2 and 2-2 not so much.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Praying

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My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

a ground ball

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

by Lidocaine on Apr 30, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh give the kid a break

He made one bad play

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

or third...

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Slider?

Haven’t seen him use it much though, at least not effectively.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

E minor

Uribe to Thompson to Clark: Don't tinker ever with chance

by tellusfrank on Apr 30, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wouldn't it be nice

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

by Lidocaine on Apr 30, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

good vibrations

Uribe to Thompson to Clark: Don't tinker ever with chance

by tellusfrank on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Strikes please us.

Please please us. Pretty please plaease us.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions  

I’ve been meaning to ask, is the other picture still of K? He just looks disturbingly like a member of Super Junior to me.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

that was unhittable...

how do you say that in beniteze

by mlb22 on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions  

There is no word for unhittable in Beniteze

Only 945 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on Apr 30, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

salad bar?

he never hit one of those

by mlb22 on Apr 30, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

That pitch did its job.

Ruben Rivera: Incompetent oaf, or mad genius?

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 30, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Spilborghs has a pretty epic beard

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does Brian Wilson need glasses?

Or maybe eye-drops? His eye thingie is weird.

Only 945 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions  

You noticed that too?

His eyes bug out during his delivery

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Much better now!

now one for the road please!

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Everybody on your feet!!!

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions  

thehavenot is standing up

Only 945 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on Apr 30, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I have not

but I willl

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 30, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Extra "L" there

to cover Pops in L.A.

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 30, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

do it anyway

or you’re not a gamer

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let them wonder!

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

FUCK IT I'M STANDING TOO

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions  

22 pitches

.... 23 pitches

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

by Lidocaine on Apr 30, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply actions  

How many foul balls this inning?

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply actions  

God only knows

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I get it!

Cause it’s a lot, right?

If you like things that are funny, perhaps you will enjoy ChatterBalks Dot Com?

by groug on Apr 30, 2008 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Foreplay

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

by Lidocaine on Apr 30, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

AAARRRRRRRGGGG! Finsh him!!!

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

And....exhale

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks Kitspool

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

by Lidocaine on Apr 30, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

W

I was THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Ya boy!

Riddle:
I wear blue and white, I arrive to baseball games in the 4th inning, I leave in the 7th inning, my team's home stadium plays movie trailers between innings, I read magazines during the game, I play with beach balls, and I love the wave.

Who am I?

by 25 on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Merkin FTW?

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Nicely done

Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo

by ChrisHero on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Giants win.

Another won series. Nearly to .500.

Only 945 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Riddle:
I wear blue and white, I arrive to baseball games in the 4th inning, I leave in the 7th inning, my team's home stadium plays movie trailers between innings, I read magazines during the game, I play with beach balls, and I love the wave.

Who am I?

by 25 on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

YEAHHHHH!!!!!

Fun, Fun Fun!!

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

first career win for the Merk!

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply actions  

OH YEAH!!!!!

Play of the game?

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 30, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

hot

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have a serious man crush on Fred Lewis.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am seriously in love with him

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

barry could have done that

yeah right

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners classic Unis

by wjackalope on Apr 30, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

in '93

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 30, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

about 10 years ago. sure.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

ain’t he in the pen?

by wilriv21 on Apr 30, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Web Gem!!

So good, I need to watch it repeatedly for the next half-hour.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fair weather you called it!

Just hit the ball to short! Now is the time we dance!!!

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Apr 30, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Always a fucking adventure

with Wilson! GAHHHH, he’s gonna kill me one of these days

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

by delorean on Apr 30, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

By the time this season is over

This team isnt going to give a shit about anything. they score 1 run in the first and they feel like they are going to win. Talk about performing under pressure.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wilson

Reminds me of Nen so much it’s scary. Always does enough to make you sweat it out, more often than not get out of it okay (small sample size acknowledged)

by AngelWillSaveUs on Apr 30, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Another outstanding job

by the bullpen: 3 1/3 innings pitched, 2 walks, NO hits. Even though Wilson threw bleen pitches and eleventy foul balls in the 9th.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

random bleacher etiquitte question

This isn’t journal worthy so I’m going to randomly put it here – what’s the general thought on cussing in the bleachers? I was asked by a lady with a boy to watch my language last night after saying “shit” when FLew got thrown out at home on that whack double steal.

She asked nicely enough so I made sure to watch my mouth, but I mean.. it’s the bleachers. If you bring your kids there shouldn’t you expect for a little flavored language to be present? Or am I totally off base? Sometimes I want to get a little drunk and cuss at some ballplayers, naw mean? =)

by fwoty oz on Apr 30, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

IMO

As long as you aren’t getting out of control, don’t sweat it. If you don’t want your kid to hear cussing, don’t sit in the bleachers.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's what I figured

was my first bleacher game though so I wasn’t sure if it was ok to get a little looser down there.

by fwoty oz on Apr 30, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

There are smoking sections in the park. Just the same there’s a swearing section – it’s called the bleachers. Let the potty mouth continue.

-- Born Yesterday

by thatdog on Apr 30, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Adult diaper...

Depends.

I don’t think you’re off base. But then again, I don’t think the lady was either. Families with kids have as much of a right to sit in the bleachers as anyone. And I would think that it’d be an attractive option for a family on a budget.

I think the way the lady and you both handled things was exactly right. You didn’t have to stop cussing, but it was nice of you to do so. The lady probably knew you could’ve refused her request, so she asked nicely.

I guess it just depends on the situation. If there are kids around, and someone asks nicely, you probably figure, “I can hold off today and still enjoy the game”.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or take a look around beforehand

and think what you’d want for your own kids.

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 30, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

absolutely

not a necessary thing to enjoy the game.
we ended up giving the kid a ball as we got two (from lew!!) so I think everyone ended up happy
I was just curious what other opinions would be

by fwoty oz on Apr 30, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I didn't give much thought to it

until I became a parent.

Then I got all bent out of shape…you probably made that kid’s day. Good on ya.

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 30, 2008 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

wilspwned

Ruben Rivera: Incompetent oaf, or mad genius?

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 30, 2008 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Brian Wilson music revisited

Did anyone ever suggest this?

-- Born Yesterday

by thatdog on Apr 30, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I think we should take all of our pitchers who are struggling

and give them the Tommy John Surgery. Seems to work wonders :)

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 30, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

can we get him as pitching coach?

Uribe to Thompson to Clark: Don't tinker ever with chance

by tellusfrank on Apr 30, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

.500 homestand FTW!

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Thighler's a good interview

”...Basking in the warm goodness of a win”.

Nice.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

You misheard him

He said “Basting”

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

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

by Lidocaine on Apr 30, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Apr 30, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's a Berkeley dude...

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

by Lidocaine on Apr 30, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't call me Freddie. LOL

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

did he say that?

:(

but I love calling him Freddie.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Amy G said that

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

by gianator on Apr 30, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

cause i’m ready to really get played

Uribe to Thompson to Clark: Don't tinker ever with chance

by tellusfrank on Apr 30, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

You tech heads get together

and manipulate Lewis into the ASG , mmmmkay?

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 30, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Amazing

that the Giants just finished a 13-16 month of April and I’m actually kind of pleased. Low expectations 4 teh win!

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Kruk has his shades and a Guiness in hand.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Or is it a coffee?

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am so excited to see the post game show shenanigans on television. You have no idea.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Apr 30, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I watched it for the first time last night

It’s amazing. Even better than advertised. It’s almost hard to believe it took until 2008 for someone on the TV side to actually come up with the idea of the simulcast.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

BREAKING NEWS

Kruk picks a hitter.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Chicks, Dave...

... and now Krukow dig the long ball!

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 30, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

And now… Double Fistpumper!

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 30, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

And now….Kruk quoting from the movie “Love Story.” Out-freaking-standing.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 30, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

lots of pleasant surprises this early season: “Skates”, Wilson, Sanchez, Valdez, Taschner, Walker, BMoney

by wilriv21 on Apr 30, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t get “Skates”...

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lewis slips and slides all over the place like former MLB player Lonnie “Skates” Smith with the World Champion St Louis Cardinals. He had a solid bat and some suspect “D”. Similar style of play.

by wilriv21 on Apr 30, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like FLew myself
Especially after that superman catch today!

by fwoty oz on Apr 30, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I

actually predicted he would break the ML record for saves with 70. Figuring that the Giants would win 70 games, none by more than 3 runs, and Wilson would probably save them all.

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN

by zenbitz on May 1, 2008 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

Some thoughts from the bleachers, on the off-chance anyone checks the thread this long after the game

I was there, in section 136, the last section of bleachers before the left field foul pole. Some thoughts:

- I had a pretty clear view of the contested steal at third base, and it really looked like Darling blew it completely. Of course, I was a long way away, and didn’t get a replay – was he as full of it as he appeared? And is it just me, or did Bochy look bored trying to argue it? Ugh.

- Speaking of Darling, I’m happy to say he was thoroughly booed when he was announced before the game, and the fans stayed on him throughout, continuing to call for balks every time a Rockies pitcher threw to first or stepped off the mound with runners on.

- I know Bowker has sucked lately, but I’d still rather he be in the lineup than Aurilia, because there’s at least a chance of him not sucking in the future. He didn’t look back at the plate today – he hit the ball well a couple times, and worked the count a bit.

- I didn’t think there was a chance in hell Lewis was going to catch that line drive. Incredible. Definitely the highlight of the game.

- Section 136 isn’t far from the Giants’ bullpen, and MAN were Merkin Valdez’s warm-up pitches loud. It was actually kind of hard to pay attention – I kept getting by the pop of the ball in the bullpen catcher’s glove. On the other hand, I barely even noticed Tyler Walker warming up. He’s no Kirk Rueter, but the audible difference was huge. Brian Wilson was somewhere in between.

- I was really surprised they let Sanchez bat for himself in the fifth. Valdez had already warmed up twice by then, and was clearly ready to go – when he came back out to the bullpen mound in the top of the sixth, he spent half his time just standing around waiting, and only occasionally threw warm-up pitches until he was called in.

- With that having been said, I was worried when Valdez came in. As hard as he was throwing, his control warming up was pretty erratic – he almost threw a pitch to the back-stop in his final warm-ups on the mound. He really impressed me, though. After all the injuries and delays to his development, and the change to his name and age, I think we’ve got a special reliever in him. He and Wilson could be the foundation of a very good bullpen for years to come.

- In the seventh inning stretch, I caught a bag of Cracker Jack’s thrown by Lou Seal himself. Envy me.

- The attendance was the sparsest I can remember seeing since the Candlestick days. Though I guess ~30,000 would’ve been a decent number at Candlestick.

- I was sitting in the fifth row of section 136, as I said. Other than my seat, though, the first ten rows of the section were taken up by a class of eighth graders on their end of the year class trip. This was, to say the least, the low-light of the game for me. Where to even begin? Well, for one thing, almost none of them cared at all about the game. Instead, they spent the whole time yelling conversations to friends seated four or five rows away from them, standing up and wandering around in the middle of plays for no reason, sitting with their backs turned to the field, strewing garbage and assorted crap everywhere, and roughhousing. The two boys directly in front of me spent the entire first three innings of the game playing a homoerotic game of rock-paper-scissors (it involved hand-holding and slapping that nearly crossed the line from roughhousing and into BDSM). At one point a few of them started singing “Copa Cabana.” Then four of them spent the last few innings playing a vocabulary-building game. They were possibly the least cool teenagers ever to exist, which is quite a statement coming from me, because I would’ve thought I had that title sewed up in my younger days. And then they all left one batter into the ninth inning, and suddenly, I was the only person left in the first ten rows of the section. WORST FANS EVER.

by jcb9 on Apr 30, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply actions  

- Replays showed that it was an out. Thanks again, Darling!

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 30, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I had to depart for class before my guy Castillo hit his homer.

Welcome to SF Jose!

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

by kennv on Apr 30, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Lol Freddie Lewis is the best
Lewis’ teammates mobbed him as he returned to the dugout. Walker was particularly exultant.

“He told me I’m on his Christmas list,” Lewis said. “I thought I was on there from the beginning.”

YitDitDee

by Tchli on May 1, 2008 1:08 AM PDT reply actions  

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