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Pedro Feliz finally understands why the Giants no longer needed his services. Jose Castillo can ground into bases loaded double plays for a fraction of the cost.

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Hell.

"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 May 11, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Worst!

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

blurst

"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 May 11, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is your Giants.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on May 11, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Predictable

Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo

by ChrisHero on May 11, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like I got here just in time

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good bye Old Jonathan.

Don’t come back

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

think they are sending him a message

by wilriv21 on May 11, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I miss that game where he struck out 10 and walked one

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You can go DIAF Burrell.

"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 May 11, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Does DIAF stand for die in a fire???

If so, wow, you really hate Pat the bat.

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. He does nothing but annoy and anger me.

"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 May 11, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, it's "Drive in a Fiat"

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my

That’s even worse!

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

win

"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 May 11, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Digest inflammable apple fudge

"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 May 11, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boooooo

Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo

by ChrisHero on May 11, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

at least..

..we get to see ‘Wild’ Billy Sadler.

by wcw on May 11, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Billy don’t be a hero.

"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 May 11, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Velez catches the ball

Wooo

Let's bring the...

by Swager on May 11, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How nice would it be to have a RF with an arm instead of a wet noodle?

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nasty Nate

has the arm for right field. doesn’t he?

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now I really hate Castillo.

by out machine on May 11, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

now what did he do?

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saving his substitutes

For the 10 double switches he does every game

Let's bring the...

by Swager on May 11, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe,

but he’s a moron. So there’s that

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that was really Tachner's wife,

he’s gettin it done. What a babe

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Velez just looks so damn awkward at the plate

Why hasn’t the big league coach worked with him on that?

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What is this “big leeg coach” you speak of?

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Snort.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, Velez

Even when you do the right thing, you fail.

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah that at bat just made me hang my head.

"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 May 11, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stunning

100% of borderline calls have gone the Phillies’ way. Every last one.

Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)

by antinous on May 11, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

That strike was 1000% booshite

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Does Castillo have any options left?

He’s still relatively young, so he might.
And whose playing 3B for Fresno now

Let's bring the...

by Swager on May 11, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he does.

but I wouldn’t cry if we lost him

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who else would claim him off of waivers (again)?

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe Ned Colletti would think he was sabotaging us and pick him up

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

winner.

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Great LEONO

is the prime 3b case ready for the call up. Low AVG, High SLG.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

zzzzzzzzz…

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Meanwhile the Grizz are up 13-1. Clay Timpner has four hits and Threets had a perfect inning in relief.

"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 May 11, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And Nasty Nate is 2 for 5 with an RBI and two runs scored.

"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 May 11, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Makes you wonder why we don’t get the same results from them in SF.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scratch that, Threets walked two. Didn’t update the box score fast enough for me to catch it.

"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 May 11, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Threets

does he throw as hard in real-life as he does in mlb 08?

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How hard does he throw in MLB 2008? I threw 105 in MLB 2006 and tore a back muscle. I missed the whole year.

"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 May 11, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

mid 90s in 08

a lefty who throws mid 90s seems valuable to me

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think he’s throwing that hard anymore. But he is throwing better location wise and that.

"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 May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dodgers no-hitting the stros

If only it was a different team doing it..

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

stylish dreamy.

efficient Sadler.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

read between the lines my son

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Eaton?

Really?

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was just thinking along these lines

Only we would have trouble scoring on Adam Eaton

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take it

Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo

by ChrisHero on May 11, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Otherwise Rowand would have passed him on the bases.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rally Inninb

excluding Castillo

by wilriv21 on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We have to do all our scoring before Castillo gets up to hit…

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

by Chulk on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

not a gamer.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw him rubbing his arm in the dugout. Wimp.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yay

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

when tf did Aaron Rowand become one of my favorite Giants?

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i asked myself the same question recently

by Azmanz on May 11, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm doing a flip-flop

hated him at first, but he’s growing on me

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think once we got passed the contract

and just watched what he was doing on the field, we could like him easier.. its not his fault hes overpaid, but he is still a good player

by Azmanz on May 11, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it probably helps that he’s playing so well

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Leave him in Dallas Green!"

lol

"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 May 11, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"Leave him in Dallas Green!"

lol

"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 May 11, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wtf double posting

"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 May 11, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have never heard charlie manuel speak, but for some reason, i think he sounds like foghorn leghorn.

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So how will we screw this up?

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GIDP

run scores. duh.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

with aplomb?

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Over/under

-1 run scored in this “rally” inning

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Worse.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was almost as bad.

"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 May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here comes the triple play

Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo

by ChrisHero on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There we go.

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CASTILLO TIME

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

O crap we didn’t get our scoring in before Castillo got up.

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

by Chulk on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dammit

there goes the inning

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG JOSE CASTILLO GTFO

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow..

whats the record for most double plays in a game

by Azmanz on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least it wasn't a GIDP

LIDP

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least a double play could’ve scored a run.

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go fuck yourself Castillo

Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo

by ChrisHero on May 11, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m pretty sure Durbin did that on purpose so he could get a double play.

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow.

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

6 outs in one game by Jose Castillo

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he has hit it hard three times today – but at someone each time

by wilriv21 on May 11, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They must have let him out of his cage.

"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 May 11, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the fuck?

only this team could do that

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone put out an arrest warrant on Castillo…he’s murdered three innocent rallies today

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

by Chulk on May 11, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree with Kruk

Castillo has hit three hard shots

by wilriv21 on May 11, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

is this true?

will anyone else vouch for today’s goat?

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I forgot Ray Durham was on the team

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 IBB for Omar? Interesting.

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Barry Lamar Vizquel.

"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 May 11, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hitting in front of Sanchez

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can’t blame Castillo for that.

You can blame the new thread, though.

by Grant on May 11, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can I just blame you?

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

could have been a bases clearing double for Castillo

by wilriv21 on May 11, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

except... it wasn't

maybe he could have watched more than one pitch following the hbp

by sweetjuxtapose on May 11, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Castillo hits doubles

and hits into Double plays.

He’s like that. Like a tommy lee jones Two-Face

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he should be making those adjustments.

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

THREE IBB for Omar

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on May 11, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gooooo Ray

Please?

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WE NEED A HR

RIGGGGGGGTTTTTTTTT HEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on May 11, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NEVER EVER FOREVER

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on May 11, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sigh

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitcher's strikes?

Where were those for Sanchez?

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it bad

that I’m not even surprised with this inning

by Gamer101 on May 11, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Garbage baseball

Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo

by ChrisHero on May 11, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We can start saying this again

Dammit Ray.

"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 May 11, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah, that's Giants' baseball

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

old.

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good news

Dbags down 2 now. Bad news: Dodgers still w/ a no-hitter through 6 1/3

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Excellent

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha ha

"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 May 11, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

just got home from work. How’s my boy Jose Castillo doing??

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

by rxmeister on May 11, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd and 3rd nobody out

and then a rope for a DP

by wilriv21 on May 11, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I must admit, they certainly come up with new and creative ways to screw up scoring opportunities. It’s almost an art form.

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They must run special drills just for that.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great outing by Sadler

SF might have some relief pitching trading chips this summer

by wilriv21 on May 11, 2008 3:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

if we're going to lose this game

i’m not opposed to hurting Shane Victorino in the process

by ExcuseMeSwing on May 11, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

or anyone else for that matter

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

0-2 to 3-2

we’ve done that more than anyone else I would venture

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So, radio audience. . .

How’s FP doing?

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

blah blah blah.
i actually don’t mind him that much. most of the time.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got distracted and I stopped paying attention to the game.

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m about to. Call of Duty 4 is calling.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently

This fellow was a ballplayer, once.

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I PLAYED BASEBALL I PLAYED BASEBALL I PLAYED BASEBALL

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But he’s very coy about it, so it’s hard to pick up.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, I mean, I am reading between the lines, but it may be true.

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also:

a steroid user

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not just a user – he also hooked guys up with distributors.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But he said that he was sorry (well, after he got caught).

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I hope he got a cut.

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank god Castillo made that play. the pitchforks and torches were waiting.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 3:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, now I’m getting my pitchfork and torch.

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was strike three if a Philly were pitching

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DFA Castillo

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on May 11, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Honestly,

WHAT is the upside with this douche bag?

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s not Feliz?

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least Feliz can field.

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s exactly what I’m saying.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on May 11, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

err

I’d almost rather have pedro at this point

by Gamer101 on May 11, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really hate to say this, But ...

That’s his problem.

At least, Feliz was good at defense.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on May 11, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know I should concede the point, but I really hated watching Feliz at the plate so I’ve blocked out his defense.

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand

For the same reason, I said “I really hate to say” lol

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on May 11, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoops. i’d take castillo over feliz because of the compensation we got and the price tag. all things equal of course you’d take feliz because he hits and fields better. castillo sucks. but he’s better than mcclain, leone and our other shitty alternatives

by mark30perq3 on May 11, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that money saved has sure made these suckfests more enjoyable.

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And what did they spend the money on? Oh yeah – it’s being used to pay Zito.

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, but i’d rather stop giving out shitty contracts rather than saying well we have already given shitty contracts to zito, roberts, durham and aurilia so we might as well overpay feliz.

by mark30perq3 on May 11, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah but if we get a good player at #37 in the draft it will have been worth it. not like we wouldn’t be 15-22 if we had feliz instead of castillo. why pay millions of dollars for a marginal upgrade?

by mark30perq3 on May 11, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he still sucks.

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, let’s see what we get, THEN we can complain some more.

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

okay.

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Leone would hit better.

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leone's line

(prior to today): 229 .348 .492 .840 (2-5 and a BB today)
Castillo after the 4-4, before the 3 DPs:
.252 .307 .425 .732 (0-3, 3 DP today)

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

those are 3A stats for Leone. there’s probably a reason he’s 31 and in his 5th straight year in 3A

by mark30perq3 on May 11, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ll take Leone.

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

we know. i think he should be in the mix when Velez or Castillo or Durham get goned.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I propose that Shane Victorino dies in that same fire as I wished on Burrell.

"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 May 11, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd be happy to buy Victorino a fiat.

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

seconded.

although i think i hate victorino considerably more than Pat Burrell. This “i’m just going to run directly into players” mentality is beyond bush league…and i’m even more disappointed that he hasn’t seen any pitches thrown at his goofy double-flapped earholes for being a grade A punk-bitch. aloha.

by ExcuseMeSwing on May 11, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can it be a fire aboard a submarine, so they both die by fire and by drowning at the same time?

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...you’ve given this a lot of thought, eh?

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the way you roll, satyricrash

"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 May 11, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

just to add a little more torture...

over the submarine intercom can we pipe in F.P. Santangelo doing color commentary of their impending death?

by ExcuseMeSwing on May 11, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if he’s talking about when he was a ballplayer.

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

F.P. is the captain. that’s why the sub is on fire.

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agent JacK

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He didn’t want his woman to have the better baseball performance today.

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tasch with the power of the 'stache.

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tyler Walker's mom

“Pancakes and a smoothie in the morning.”

Explains a lot.

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL.

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want some pancakes in the morning!

"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 May 11, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

was the smoothie also made out of pancakes?

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eaton had an RBI?! wtf

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bases loaded walk by Sanchez

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fantastic

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was it when Sanchez walked in the run?

"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 May 11, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could be

I didn’t start watching til the 6th.

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ellison

I just noticed J Ellison is playing for Oklahoma against the Grizzlies. 1 for 5 today.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sounds about right.

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Geno

Can’t even get the right helmet. Oh sweetie, you’re such a screwup.

"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 May 11, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you gotta be joking

by wilriv21 on May 11, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah he had to go back from the on deck circle to get the correct helmet before his at-bat.

"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 May 11, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

for all the shit fans get flamed for when they “act like they think they know more about the game than the players”...

i rest my case.

by ExcuseMeSwing on May 11, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just put my head in my hands and laughed. At what point does love turn to pity?

"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 May 11, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn it

15-22..meh.

by rhys on May 11, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The double flap helmut discussion

Is the best of the day. I love these guys.

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

it is entertaining

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think I love this blonde dude.

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

STEVE HOLM

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

omg!!

15-22..meh.

by rhys on May 11, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

love to see a local kid get his first HR. Nice one Holm!!

by TedWilliamsBobbleHead on May 11, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

STEVE HOLM!

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

by satyricrash on May 11, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLM!!

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Giants can hit homeruns?

Definitely plausible

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just not probable.

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holm can hit?

Myth plausible!

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HOLM SWEET HOLM !!!!!

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on May 11, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLM BOY!

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on May 11, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

holm!

Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!

by fanofvanlandingham on May 11, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holmer

He on honey-dew hath fed, and drunk the milk of Paradise.

by IMbitter on May 11, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Steve Holm is kind of awesome

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

STEVE HOLM

"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 May 11, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and watch them erupt..

Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!

by fanofvanlandingham on May 11, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

*crickets*

lol I noticed that too

by bondslegend on May 11, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

steve holm = the Anti-Castillo

by ExcuseMeSwing on May 11, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AARON ROWAND REMAINS WALKING MACHINE

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SHUT UP FP

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He was like “WHEN I WAS COACHING THE SAN JOSE GIANTS I KNEW HOLM WAS AWESOME”

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He said the same thing about Freddie in the first.

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can I punch him?

"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 May 11, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

me first.

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do you want her to punch you?

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

some people are into that

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what's the safety word?

"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 May 11, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeter

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now that’s just profane.

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by Natto on May 11, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least he’s expanding his schtick from just “When I was a player. . .” to include “When I was coaching. . .”

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FP pumping for Holm

dissing on Knoedler, and reminding everyone he was Lenn Sakata’s right hand man. yeah.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dork.

Whatever happened to JT’s tryouts on-air for color?

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

still happening from time to time. he was working with Ort yesterday… maybe he’s off coaching somewhere else today.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on May 11, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks. He was rough last time I heard him, but had some potential.

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by can of corn on May 11, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is Bowker hitting against Romero?

Is Bochy just not paying attention?

Only 935 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on May 11, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he's gone too far the other way now

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

by jponry on May 11, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

why is Romero pitching to Bowker

with Castillo on deck. Is HE not paying attention?

by ExcuseMeSwing on May 11, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

kid's gotta learn sometime

..and he took him 3-0. Not bad.

by wcw on May 11, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!

by fanofvanlandingham on May 11, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

A lefty against a lefty? Does he not know that it doesn’t work?

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