Open Gameday Thread II
by Grant Brisbee on May 12, 2008 8:09 PM PDT
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just in case I wasn't , you know , ...
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions
Marie Callender sailed with Magellan
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
i hate jose cruz jr.
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on May 12, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions
Had to start a new thread in the fourth inning. We’re good, y’all.
So the Red Sox DFA’d Tavarez. Will Sabean crap himself at the news?
"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 12, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions
I hear
The Rockies want him.
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-My Father.
by thecrippesking on May 12, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Serious?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/05/rockies-talks-f.html
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-My Father.
by thecrippesking on May 12, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
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 12, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Julian Tavarez
His expression always looked like he crapped himself.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
any word
on the bum in san jose?
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on May 12, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
I thought you meant that Bumgarner had been called up to SJ and I was going OMG WUT
"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 12, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
<3
Mad Bum
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks
i am dumb and thought Bum pitched for San Jose. Feel free to storm my house with pitchforks.
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on May 12, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, but you nearly caused me to run out of the house yelling GOING TO SAN JOSE BRB and drive hellbent for SJ Muni.
"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 12, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
PS I live in the East Bay, not so close to San Jose
"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 12, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
thats
quite possibly the coolest reaction to anything ever.
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on May 12, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
If only it was GOING TO THE MOON BRB
"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 12, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
MadBum was dealing in Augusta today, if that’s who you meant. Six innings, seven Ks, one walk. Something like that.
by Grant Brisbee on May 12, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Also AnVil with the home 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 12, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
that is what I meant. Augusta.
freudian slip.
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on May 12, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
trivia question
Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent?
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on May 12, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
that was like yesterdays question
"...and Bocock is in the whole"
AFLAC
Keith Hernandez and Willie Stargell? But that wouldn’t be team-specific….
Miguel Tejada and, uh, some other guy.
Okay seriously who is this pitching because I don’t recognize him.
PS Bengie and Manny.
"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 12, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
Nice momo change!!!
"Buy High-Sell Low"--The Brian Sabean Method Of Trading
by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
I just can’t get used to seeing this during a Zito start.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
Quito?
"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 12, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Zito in the zone now
"Buy High-Sell Low"--The Brian Sabean Method Of Trading
by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
Suck it , Lancelot.
Shades of an ace out there.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
These innings feel so good
because they’re so rare…
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions
dreamy
i think he would try and barehand catch a ninja star if he thought it would speed up the play
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on May 12, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions
11 pitches again?
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-My Father.
ZITO ERA down to 6.21....
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions
CY YOUNG MATERIAL
"...and Bocock is in the whole"
Rosie at the game?
"Buy High-Sell Low"--The Brian Sabean Method Of Trading
by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions
I'll take "Opposites" for $500
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
do you think Rowand plays better
for every extra bruised rib, scrape, black eye, etc?
Castillo hits doubles.
He's negotiating a contract
with Adolph’s Meat Tenderizer
clank
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
BOWSER
"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 12, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions
PNWAGE
And that wasn’t a fastball, either!
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
BOWKER!!!!!!!!!
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?
finally, bowker becomes bowker
"...and Bocock is in the whole"
LONG JOHN BOWKER!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on May 12, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions
Never leave us again.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 12, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
a mail order teddy bear.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, better send that Bowker kid back to AAA!
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
And bring back Bo-cockie
"Buy High-Sell Low"--The Brian Sabean Method Of Trading
by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
lol Bocock....cock..lol
"...and Bocock is in the whole"
In a while.
Not right now.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
the only reason Bowker should go to AAA is so that he can get more at bats, including against Lefties. If he starts to get only 2-3 pinch hit ABs a week because Aurilia gets hot or something silly, he shouldn’t waste development time on the bench. Down he goes and bring up the great Leono.
Castillo hits doubles.
Booooo!
How rOOOOOOOOOOOOOOde
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
*waves*
How we all doing tonight? We’re winning? But…Zito has to go 0-20!
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Whoo , what stinks?
Dead Padres.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions
Take Zito out!!!!
"Buy High-Sell Low"--The Brian Sabean Method Of Trading
by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions
To the ball game!
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you care if he ever comes back?
Hell yes , and maybe that was his diabolical plan…to suck at first then get Comeback Player Of The Year!
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
FREDDIEEEEEE
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions
Our sudden manlove
chased the muse away.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions
Wow 84 MPH...
Zito better cool it down or else he’ll wear himself out, dial it down to 81-82
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Bowser
“Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.”
Only 934 games until the end of Zito's contract
Only 76 pitches
And, he doesn’t look that bad.
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by thecrippesking on May 12, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
5 shut out innings and counting...
what were the Vegas odds for that happening?
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions
Regarding your sig...
Does “Buy High” refer to the value of the player, or to Sabean?
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
It means Sabean trades for a player at the players peak value only to have him crumbling down…How many examples do you need?
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, I'm good...
I was trying to infer that Sabean, when he buys…is high!
Yeah, I know. Not very funny.
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
Zito dealing, FLEW 2 for 2 and the return of the Atomic Dog
This has been my favorite 5-innings of the season.
you can't block the Bocock
Don't worry...
Everything is reversed so the bullpen will come in and blow it soon.
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I just turned the game on, and something really doesn’t seem right
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 12, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions
also, BOWKER!
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 12, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm in your spot.
I’m just going to assume that Zito got shelled in the 3rd and was knocked out. You with me?
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Whew. Much better.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 12, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
9-3 Astros?
I think I need my 9th beer!
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lol pie
Holm was pied.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
Holm was pied...
Someone should pie Amy Gutierez.
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Obscene comment in 3....2....1....
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
"________________________"
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
If my guy friends were here I would have heard about 20 cream pie jokes in as many minutes….so what if I laugh at them? I’m just saying.
"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 12, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I had a strawberry pie before the game
It is making all the difference so far
by Lars The Wanderer on May 12, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
she's no Leeann Tweeden.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Or Barbi Benton.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
i think amy's allure
comes strictly from the fact that she is not cammie.
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on May 12, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
I just tuned in--
What are the current theories about our pitcher? Have we already discussed:
- aliens kidnapped Barry Zito and are using his body like a meat puppet
- he made a Robert Johnson type of deal with the devil, and didn’t choose the guitar excellence option
- He’s going to blow up in the 6th inning more than Baghdad
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
Option #4.
Didn’t you hear he got shelled in the 3rd?
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Jose Castillo in a skirt
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 12, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
no skirt. just leather
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 12, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I had a dream
Where I could combine two of my favorite things: flamboyantly gay stuff and baseball. But this is a nightmare because it includes Jose Castillo.
"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 12, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I win this game.
Larry Bird in a skirt, with Willie McGee in a skirt acting as a fluffer, then Bruce Bochy in a skirt battting cleanup.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
there is absolutely nothing redeeming in that post, therefore, you win
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 12, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Except there's maybe ONE redeeming quality
Long-lasting appetite suppressant. Healthier than fen-fen… physically, anyway.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
“Fen fen kills people, mom…I’m a doctor, that’s how I know.”
"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 12, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
No no no, these guys don’t have the legs for it. Plus, keep him away from Zito. God only knows what’s living in his…area.
"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 12, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Good evening, Guillermo. By “slumpbuster,” do you mean cammie blackstone? ‘Cause I think she’d qualify under ANY definition.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
mmmm. .. . meat puppet.
Ryan Paul: Two four-letter words are better than one.
by The Enchanter on May 12, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Omar!
Great to see you back in the lineup.
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Hey , Jose CAN catch.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
Or
Is it like that scene in The Sandlot when someone just hit it right into his glove?
You’re killing me, Smalls?
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-My Father.
by thecrippesking on May 12, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
FOR EV ER
"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 12, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
he was a really good fielder, except for that one time…. you know, like Cody Ransom
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 12, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
probably not… stay tuned!
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 12, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
let’s have a chinese curse-off between cantonese and mandarin. let the mcc decide!
Ryan Paul: Two four-letter words are better than one.
by The Enchanter on May 12, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Cantonese wins easily. Mandarin just doesn’t have enough variety.
Still in despair.
by Zetsuboushita on May 12, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
through common knowledge!!!
Ryan Paul: Two four-letter words are better than one.
by The Enchanter on May 12, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
i didn’t know you were a farmer.
Ryan Paul: Two four-letter words are better than one.
by The Enchanter on May 12, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's some Hokkien for you. It's nasty.
Ka Nee Na Chao Chee Bai
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on May 12, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Good evening Counselor
I do not get into players personal biz – just know some of the dollies he was hanging around before would not qualify
Uh oh
I think Evan was right
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 12, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions
Get somebody up the pen....NOW
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions
This Zito walk brought to you by...
Miller High Life.
The Champagne of Beers.
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Here comes the surmountage.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions
Glad Zito hit last inning..
And we didn’t use a pinch hitter for him.
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chulk is pissed
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on May 12, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions
These are cheap hits, no big deal. But he’s not the guy I want to see on the mound against this run of good righties.
Yeah , they've seen him.
And he seems to have lost his control. A little.
And we seem to have lost the lead a little as a result.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Berkman-Key AB here
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions
Suck it , Lance.
just keeping it loose…
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions
That didnt take long
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
Ah well it was fun while it lasted.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
Boom.
Hey, it looks like Zito’s pitching!
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Hang, bang, tied
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 12, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
Ka Nee Na Chao Chee Bai!
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on May 12, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions
Gung Hay Fat Choi!
Sorry. East Bay resident ‘70 – ‘73 , all I know.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Jet Li!!
sorry, i’m japanese and i liked Lethal Weapon 4.
Ryan Paul: Two four-letter words are better than one.
by The Enchanter on May 12, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
How is that my fault? Im dying here!!!
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Pointing out that it was a "Key At-Bat." You KNOW Zito can't handle pressure.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Guilty as charged....):
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
lance berkman
is a douche.
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on May 12, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions
Can we have the hot women for the K's again?
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
No...Uh uh...
You don’t Ban people. I ban people.
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You don’t ban people, Mario Van Peebles
"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 12, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Nobody could have anticipated...
...Lance Berkman hitting a homer.
All-Father Watch: 1.33 ERA, 3 saves, 0.98 WHIP, 19 Ks in 20 1/3 IP
Zito
has actually had some swings and misses tonight
Any Zito start where he leaves with the Giants not losing...
...is A-OK in my book.
He is leaving, right? No chance Bochy brings him back for another inning? Someone please reassure me.
All-Father Watch: 1.33 ERA, 3 saves, 0.98 WHIP, 19 Ks in 20 1/3 IP
Sound cue: crickets
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
bullpen
how long is merkin valdez sidelined for? not that we have lead anymore but I have begin to love Walker Valdez Wilson for 7 8 9th
Zito's still meh..does that mean I can break this out again?
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"How long could your winless streak go , Barry?"
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking now more...
“I swear, Hilary’s were this big.”
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Oh....
Strike three ump. Come on man.
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OK , Barry . Good job.
Followed by a bad job , but that was sort of expected anyway…
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions
what kind of crowd response is Zito getting there?
all i have is the boxscore- looks like he pitched ok until the 6th
Watch the ribs Aaron!
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Mmmmm.... ribs.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
And that, people..
Is what we call Cannibalism.
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delicous cous... mmmmm....
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by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
i say
if the giants don’t score here, they bring him back out to try and get the win….i mean it’s just another lose for zito
The Giants have 3 runs with less than 75 hits!
by Lars The Wanderer on May 12, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions
All our games are complete games!
Complete with both hope and heartbreak. And hate.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Or tenderness
Rowand’s ribs
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
apparently not.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm...
OK I don’t know why mix drinks well enough yet. What’s a rusty screwdriver?
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I would allow an exception for all of Natto's personal friends. So yes.
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by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Natto has many personal friends
That he can….
...wait for it.......draw on...Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooooo..
That was a nice play by Omar.
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Was a replay of I guess yesterday's game.
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We need a slight diversion. The original “untradeable” question intrigues me, and my ctrl-F skillz detect no mentions of the people I thought of…
Zito the Most Untradeable? Possibly. I’d submit Stephon Marbury, Kenyon Martin, and Zach Randolph as more untradeable. Yay for NBA salary rules.
I believe Mike Hampton will finally came off the Rockies’ books after this season. Ergo, anything is possible, contractually, in the MLB universe. If the Giants eat a little more than 3/4 of the deal, would someone take a chance on BZ? $4mil per year for him might be low enough for someone to bite. We’re on the hook for all of it if we do nothing. May as well start cutting down.
(Stated as one of the people that was cautiously optimistic Zito would be decent to good for at least three seasons.)
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by David A. Arnott on May 12, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions
And Zito stays at 0-7.
No loss, no win.
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Consider that a victory!!
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll update the file on Zito
Just upgraded from Constant Loser to Constant Non-winner.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
nah, this is his first ND. Let's see him string a few together before saying 'constant'
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
What do they teach these kids in school now adays?
::shakes head::
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Grounds for bannination?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
the japanese jackie robinson
It’s a cool story, get ahold of the book, “The Samurai Way of Baseball”.
you can't block the Bocock
Wow..
Has the ump had such a small strike zone all night?
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So what am I missing...
Why is Valdez not available?
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Squeeze coming.
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V innie Choke...
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
OK
who let the other split squad in
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
We should ask the Astros if they want to let Castillo hit right here
by Lars The Wanderer on May 12, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions
Chulk says...
GRAB PINE MEAT
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nice shot of Zito. Moody pensiveness or pensive moodiness? Discuss.
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I'll take the position of...
Use simplr words
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Moodiest pensiveness ever.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions
Should Winn had let that drop?
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by Mordy From Monsey on May 12, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions
YES!!!!
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea.
You’ve got a full go through in the lineup. You’ll have to score a run anyway to win so you can score a run to re-tie the game.
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You just tusked your own argument
We need a minimum of two runs to win the game now. If Winn had been smarter, we would only need one (assuming our pen is mightier than the Astros’ swords).
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
Get the out. It’s only one run.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on May 12, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
If they should really win the game..
They should get more runs than just 4.
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Crap. If Winn had let the foul drop...
we would probably have escaped with a tie. Dumbass.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
An embarrassingly loud tie.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 12, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
hey-- don't make fun of my Father's Day gifts.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh...
Pence probably hits a triple next pitch. Then we’re down 5-3 and still only one out.
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Well that was weak and disappointing.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions
BFF
Ben Snyder had another 7 shutout innings tonight, Please go to SJ and take him to airport so he can make the next flight to Norwich
I actually learned they order cakes from Peter’s Bakery in SJ when the guys get called up. Congratulation, you’re going to a ballpark that will kill your career! Have some cake.
The cake is quite good though. I usually don’t like buttercream frosting but theirs is very good. It’s not sickeningly sweet and it has a smoother texture. Most buttercreams I’ve tasted have had this awful grainy texture.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Keep it in your pants?
Merkin sighting.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
Valdez in the 'pen getting loose.
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Yeah...
I am not feeling a 4th run against Oswalt.
by Lars The Wanderer on May 12, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions
Have to be inside the parker.
Burriss has only hit one HR in the minors.
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Triple
then a Joe Castle PH groundout
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on May 12, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is Rich Aurilia still on the team?
His at-bats are getting increasing feckless.
That’s right, I said “feckless.” And I will by-god stand by it. Feckleeeeeeeeeeess.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
Yeah, I just lost my toe today.
Therefore, Richie must go too.
Only 934 games until the end of Zito's contract
you did?
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's to your toe
opens another beer
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Wow. That can't possibly be for fun.
Sorry, and wish you a speedy recovery. The Baron and I will splash some Colt 45 malt liquor on the ground for it, and wish the other 4 well.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Just read your diary
Again, sorry. As a recent scooter convert, I’m on the team with all two-wheeled motor vehicle drivers. All the best to you. And a specific wish that none of your friends do the Bill Murray speech from ‘Stripes’ when their all getting to know each other in the barracks.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Shall we pour out a 40 in its honor?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
If you want.
I’m sure it will feel honored wherever it happens to be now.
Only 934 games until the end of Zito's contract
"Wherever it happens to be now"???
Your toe sinned a lot? You think it might be in hell?
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually
He’s totally fecked.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on May 12, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Alas, WE are.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on May 12, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Did that last pitch of the inning...
Just register 67 MPH?
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Next year...
Omar Vizquel on Dancing with the Stars
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So would I.
Maybe he’d pull some freestyle ground ball fielding in the middle of his routine.
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Is this true?
Or is this just something that you think would make sense?
Because it would make a ton of sense.
Only 934 games until the end of Zito's contract
Kruk and Kuip suggested it.
So I trust it is true.
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Does anyone else get the feeling Timmy is going to own Berkman?
by positiveuphemism on May 12, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
Just Cruzing along
IMO Jose Cruz, Jr. is one of the most underrated of Giants. No, he wasn’t and isn’t a great player by any means. But he played MUCH better for the Giants than most give him credit for.
And the irony is that even though he won a Gold Glove and made perhaps only two significant mistakes in right field all year long, we hate him because he dropped a ball.
Fans, and even management, reacts too heavily to the recent past—particularly if that involves the post-season. Part of the reason the Giants traded away Joe Nathan was because they overlooked that he was extremely dominant for most of the season. And they seemingly overlooked that primarily because he failed in the post-season.
And at the end of the day, Brian Sabean screwed up.
Yes.
It is absolutely true that Jose Cruz’s unfortunate drop against the Marlins could have cost the Giants a championship. They probably were a bit lucky to be a 100-win team, but they did in fact reach the century mark, which I don’t believe they did even in their 2002 World Series year.
Heck, when the Giants got a big lead in the second game of the series and appeared headed for a two games to none lead, I thought they were at least going to advance to the next round. But it wasn’t to be.
Still, while we can blame Jose Cruz for the series loss, it was actually a shared responsibility. And while Felix Rodriguez pretty much got blasted the previous year, Tim Worrell and Robb Nen didn’t. And there is no question that trio lost the World Series for the Giants.
Livan Hernandez got a lot of the blame too, but if Rodriguez, Worrell and Nen hadn’t all three failed for what I think was the first time all year, Livan wouldn’t even have been pitching game seven, since it wouldn’t have been necessary. And while Livan gave up a bases-loaded triple IIRC to put the Giants down something like 4-0, the Giants wound up scoring, what, one run? So if we’re going to blame Livan, we should probably also blame the Giants’ hitters.
But the Giants had the Series won had not Rodriguez, Worrell and Nen figuratively dropped the ball after Dusty Baker literally flipped it to outgoing starter Russ Ortiz.
My point is that if we get on a guy’s case, we are going to dog him and underrate him. Maybe we’re just making him a DIFFERENT type of underdog, sort of an underrated pseudo-canine.
My point is that Jose Cruz, Jr. makes a convenient target. But IMO not such an accurate one. If I’m not mistaken, Jose’s OPS was higher than anyone else in right field for a few years, and he DID play well enough in the field to win a Gold Glove. Has any other Giants outfielder won a Gold Glove while playing with the Giants since Barry Bonds? And we all know it has been about a decade since Barry deserved that particular type of hardware.
Jose Cruz, Felix Hernandez, Marvin Benard, Sidney Ponson, Shawon Dunston—the list goes on and on. My point certainly isn’t that any of these guys were great Giants players. It is merely that they weren’t as bad as we characterized them.
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