Open Gameday Thread, 5/18
by Grant on May 18, 2008 11:31 AM PDT
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Chicago White Sox at San Francisco Giants, May 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT
I am truly awful when it comes to maintaining an updated list of Giants blogs. New blogs come, and I forget to put them up. Old blogs defunctify, and I forget to take them down. Throughout it all, I forget to link to the ones that consistently put out great content, like Xanthan's Bay City Ball, Martin's Obsessive Giants Compulsive, Brute/Baron's work at SF Dugout, and Chulk/Kenshin's work at Giants Cove.
Don't stay too long, though. You'll get bad ideas. Like, if you go to Bay City Ball, you'll read actual analysis, and then you'll expect that kind of stuff here. Don't hold your breath, though I do have a post in the works that analyzes Zito within the context of Calvinball. Preview: It turns out that he's really good.
Then there are the new blogs that I neglect to mention, like Orange, Black, and Blue. Andrew Baggerly has a new blog here that looks fantastic. Bonus points: He gives a shout out to Steve S.
I've updated my blogroll, so let me know if I've prematurely ditched or forgotten one.
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Happy Cain Day!
Danks just sounds like a dreary pitcher. I smell a 3-run offensive explosion! (or maybe it is the eggs and hash browns I had for breakfast)
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You've listed my favorites
Although some are in need of updates (you know who you are) (but like I should talk).
Any predictions on which one inning the Giants will score during today?
My money is on the second inning.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 18, 2008 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW – I’m hoping some day to hone my blarging skills enough to deserve a link.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the links
Always enjoy reading Schulman and Baggarly.
How ‘bout winning one today for the fans Cain.
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 11:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Must-win?
The subject line is kind of a joke, but for this team’s psyche, the difference between an “abysmal” 3-7 homestand and a “poor” 4-6 homestand is probably important. Let’s see if they can score 4 runs for Cain, and actually let Wilson try and close a game again.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope we lose(with cain get a ND)
because if we win with todays lineup, say hello to everyday vets. This “re-building” is starting to turn in to a complete joke.
by superk1ng on May 18, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see what you mean
Lineup:
Winn RF
Castillo 3B
Durham 2B
Molina C
Rowand CF
Aurilia 1B
Ortmeier LF
Burriss SS
Cain P
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh,
Castillo and Ortmeier are youngish, younger than Lewis. Buriss is young.
The only position where I think there is a serious chance of a young guy losing time to a vet is at second base. I’m distinctly ambivalent about that.
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Winning Formula
R. Winn rf
J. Castillo 3b
R. Durham 2b
B. Molina c
A. Rowand cf
R. Aurilia 1b
D. Ortmeier lf
E. Burriss ss
M. Cain p
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm really starting to hate facing lefties
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Castillo batting second.
ack. he’s like 0-12 there or something.
on the positive side he’s batting .262 .325 .447 with OPS+ 101, and the thirty million double plays.
oh and he 27, like Ort and Lewis (who are also sporting OPS+ above 100).
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Grant want to give a shout to my blog?
It’s been around for a while and the original author was falling out of favor with his readers. He wanted me to bring a new perspective to it so I’m going to start writing for him. Although I haven’t started yet, I’m sure the readers will kick him out soon enough. Here is the link.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on May 18, 2008 12:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't like tom brady
but he’s sporting a giants hat at the celtics game
by ihateme on May 18, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i just saw that...
so i turn to the internet McCoven – why is Tom Brady sporting a SF Giants cap?
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's from the bay area
went to Serra just like BLB
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
because hes from the bay area
and grew up a niner/giants fan. His dad used to have season tickets for both the niners and giants
by superk1ng on May 18, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He actually wanted the niners to take him
but i think they took rattay instead. Great move!!
by bondslegend on May 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget Giovanni carmazzi
The patriots play the niners this year at candlestick…I bet he’s going to make us feel it for passing on him.
by superk1ng on May 18, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good move for Brady. He’d probably have been concussed out of football by now.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting tidbit from Andrew Baggarly today:
Neukom expressed his dedication to player development, said he loves dropping by the minor league complex during spring training and quoted former American League president Bobby Brown, who told him that “baseball is farming.”
“We come from this unbelievably historic situation of having this great talent and now we have to do it in a more conventional way, bringing people in the system, bringing them along the Giants way and relying to a large extent on home-grown talent,” Neukom said.
Sabean said he was heartened by those comments.
“We’ve been on such a treadmill as far as needing immediate results or instant gratification,” Sabean said. “The game doesn’t work like that. There are times you have to exercise more patience and you’ll have down years or transition years. The more you understand that, the more you’ll have the patience to let that process play out.”
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
double happiness
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Sabean’s comment might be glad-handing for the press, but it’s a pretty explicit slam of Magowan/Baer/etc. and the “win now” philosophy.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, well
it ain’t an undeserved slam
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I view it as passing the buck
more than anything else.
by bondslegend on May 18, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabean clearly has a profound understanding of the need for “down years.”
by Evan on May 18, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has an excellent record from his Yankee days
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fact that he came up in the Yankee org demonstrates how stupid that quote really is.
by Evan on May 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
watching the A's game until the giants come on
where did this Alan Embree come from? I remember a much worse pitcher named Alan Embree.
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
then he gives up 2 runs
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good jinx job. i applaud you. if that was your intention.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no bowker
jeez, bochy. WTF?? Aurillia?????
by bondslegend on May 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
facing a lefty, you know the drill
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I approve 12 pitch innings.
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
by sfgreg on May 18, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jose Castillo: no longer an offensive disaster:
.262 /.325 /.447
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OPS+ of 101
RC still sucks thanks to his luckless DPs.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the total package is still lacking too,
he has a .605 RZR, last in the NL
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno..
His wOBA is .328, which is below-average. Plus, his glove is leaden. I don’t call him luckless, I call him a freebie. If only the team generally knew that freebies are useful, and $140m contracts to anyone but a superstar slugger aren’t.
by wcw on May 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting Stat
First 41AB 0 walks
Next 101 AB 13 walks
He only walked 6 times in 221 AB last year with the Pirates.
Carney teaching patience?
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
by sfgreg on May 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's only 26
he still has a little development in him
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And only the second-worst-fielding 3B in the majors!
by Evan on May 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who’s worse?
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm going to guess
that Miguel Cabrera even has a better ranking them him, and he’s been moved off 3b.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, no, looks like Cabrera’s a little worse.
(I’m looking at the Hardball Times numbers, which of course are pretty crude.)
by Evan on May 18, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is UZR listed anywhere on the web? I look at THT’s too, because BPRO’s are so awful.
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t think so. MGL seems to post his data sporadically. There’s a spreadsheet of 2003-07 numbers floating around that you could probably find by googling.
by Evan on May 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yuck.
.556 RZR for Lamb.
Castillo at least gets to decent number of out of zone balls.
I don’t think Carney can improve the D, though.
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Castillo has been a pretty poor defensive 2b
for most of his career. hopefully more time at 3rd can get him up a level that’s not “the worst” or second worst. and maybe he can even get good. Feliz wasn’t top of the league until his 31/32 year old seasons right?
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose Castillo: He's Not Pedro
And that’s a good thing, He’s costing us at most $650K; maybe as little as the MLB minimum of $390K. Feliz is getting 2 years times $4.25MM plus incentives.
by NiceGuysFinishEtc on May 18, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
QUICK!!!
Trade for Crede!! Most errors by an AL 3B! He belongs here!!!
by bondslegend on May 18, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2 more than our guy castillo!
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"concentration, focus attitude"
I’m sorry, but what do any of those have to do with hitting a baseball?
by bondslegend on May 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
It seems like concentration has a little something to do with hitting a baseball.
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the shout-out Grant...
I’d do a shout out for you, but no one reads our boards. :P
SFDugout.com is BACK! See the Top 50 Giants Prospects!
by BruteSentiment on May 18, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nate’s back in the lineup for the Grizz today, FYI.
"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 18, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Our cleanup hitter is sporting a .712 OPS.
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
by sfgreg on May 18, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe,
but I bet his GRIN (Gamer Rating Index Number) and GRIT are off the chart, right?
by bondslegend on May 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 points higher than Matt Cain’s SLG%
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cain
Looks especially…fluffy today. Also, pitching well.
"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 18, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m only listening via the internets. What you mean fluffy?
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His hair is very curly today. I’m purely being silly in this observation.
"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 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe more conditioner is the solution.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
must be humid
that happens to me
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the hair
Personally, I love it. I think the whole I-am-a-good-pitcher-I-must-look-like-a-badass thing has gone too far. Just imagine if the guy who strikes you out looks like a cuddly pinup on a prebubescent ‘70s girl’s wall.
I mean, that just smarts.
by wcw on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love the tight curls, myself. The best I can do is waves, when it’s not humid. Then I just look like a mammal died on 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 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cue Bobby Hill picture with jponry looking on lustily.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ick.
More Papa.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
More JT on the radio side.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anybody watch Strong Bad email?
Because JT’s announcing = College Radio Style
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Matt Cain
He pitches scoreless innings for the Giants.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if the Matt Cain ever discovers location for good..
..he will be very hard to hit.
Fingers crossed.
by wcw on May 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RICHIE!!!
We have a run!
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
holy crap
someone got Aurilia out of the taoster before he was done
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it's a good thing we didn't cut Richie off, yet?
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
um
how is your big richie?
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gone
And bandaged. I haven’t seen it yet. I had to teach the day after my surgery. That’s not good. The wound opened a little but not too much. It seems to be healing now that I’m taking it easy a little bit more. I can’t wait to be able to walk again. Anyways, it doesn’t hurt usually, so there’s that.
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Papa made a funny
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
STIRRUPS!!!
High socks for richie from now on!!!1
by bondslegend on May 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blam! and into the bleachers. cool pants mr aurilia.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Vizquel resting because
A) he old
B) coming off an injury
C) night game yesterday
D) give Burriss/young guy a start?
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL @ Guillen
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Danks don't want to pitch to Cain
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh
That boy Giggsy
He's won it ten times
by ChrisHero on May 18, 2008 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Padding our lead in the Walk the Pitcher category
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SOAB
a pitcher breaks up perfection. Gaawwwd
by bondslegend on May 18, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that curveball was the first one to get near the strike zone.
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Facts about Hawk Harrelson:
1) Was the worst GM this side of Cam Bonifay
2) Really Annoying
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Enough already Papa
That boy Giggsy
He's won it ten times
by ChrisHero on May 18, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just shut up, Papa
I can’t believe they are singing the praises of the biggest asshat in broadcast history.
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s making me lose my appetite.
"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 18, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
First I had to put up with two straight nights of that POS. Now, even though I get to watch the Giants feed, he’s still the center of attention?...
,,l,
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 18, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What are the odds the White Sox have two guys named Denks and Jenks? I don’t know what made me think about this.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
pot brownies?
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait. Durhams on base again.
what the hell.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and now he's on second on a wild pitch.
wha?!
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Durham's a league-average hitter this year
..if he’s back, he can be traded.
Oh please, for a promising hitter…
by wcw on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's our third best hitter
:(
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
..and we suck
If you can get an A-potential hitting prospect in A-ball for him, you trade.
by wcw on May 18, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet Jesus of Course!
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHINY!
On-base machine people. Get him while he’s hot!
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bengie takes a walk?
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
when he’s running the bases
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
blame it on the Jenks or Denks or whoever
hope Rowand takes some pitches here.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope they fumigate after the hick fest
That boy Giggsy
He's won it ten times
by ChrisHero on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AJ must be up
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Trivia
Aparicio?
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 18, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ding.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 18, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, I’m tired of everyone telling us that booing AJ doesn’t bother him at all. Yeah, we get it. IT MAKES US FEEL GOOD, OKAY?!
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they are sort of backhanded compliment
at least when JT just said it. “He’s a different sort of guy.”
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JT could work a sort of Micheal Cera style humor into his radio gig. Then we could laugh with him.
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news(ot)
Villalona – 4/5 double, homerun, 4 rbis
by superk1ng on May 18, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew the kid would come around
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's a different sort of 3b
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
according to Bobby Evans
he’s still taking grounders at 3B, but they put him at 1B to get him through the minors faster
by superk1ng on May 18, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt does look different
The back of his hair has the Carol Brady flip
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rowand would have had that foul pop that Winn skipped around
He wouldn’t let some wimpy bullpen mound stop him from making an out.
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m coming around on Amy. She’s less awkward and unknowledgable-seeming now.
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOD
lol Jermaine Dye went to Wood High School. In high school my marching band competed against Wood at the time. We even brought blocks of Wood to cheer for them at the awards ceremonies.
"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 18, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
at the time=all the time
"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 18, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was very "sporting" of you
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I was 15 crying “wood!” and waving wood around was high comedy.
"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 18, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just call that a typical morning
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 18, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great to hear Burriss is going to talk with Maury Wills
He will learn to bunt and improve his basestealing
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully he won’t pick up the coke habit, though
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by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Base hit
Just Manny being Manny.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2008 Draft
SF draft board:
1) Alvarez
2) Matusz
3) Alonso
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Smoak?
"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 18, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who board is it?
I prefer Alonso over Smoak
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beckham
Either, really. I love shortstops who can both hit and field.
by wcw on May 18, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I really would like the Giants to get Alvarez, insane contract demands and all, but Smoak just seems to fit. Beckham wouldn’t be a bad pick at all, nor would Crow or Matsuz. But damn, can’t we just get a good hitting 1B?
"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 18, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim #2?
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 18, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap
There goes the no-hitter, and the lead.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ballgame
That boy Giggsy
He's won it ten times
by ChrisHero on May 18, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Will end in a tie?
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad pitch selection
A curve wasn’t the best choice there.
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh it’s that Brian Anderson that always comes up whenever I search for news updates on the Giants minor league reliever. ah, he’s stranded at second.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
is that Molina?
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bengie's going to rip that title right away
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose Castillo
Doubles machine. When he’s not busy striking out or GIDP.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He has the second most walks on the team. Weird, huh?
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so he passed up the Cock?
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was funny
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We Deserve a Break Today
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Durham now the second slowest guy on the team?
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gosh, probably
Aurilia? Thighler?
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aside from pitchers
I could see Aurilia being slower. But then I could see Ray being slower too.
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
depends on the activity
Castillo transfers the ball from glove to hand like he’s underwater
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hope scouts aren't watching
Durham making contact and getting lucky.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Molina OPS .711 < Castillo .776
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
by sfgreg on May 18, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, dammit, dammit
Crap. Shit. Fuck.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
crumph
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I went to the bathroom right after the 5th ended. I come back to a 4-2 deficit. Sigh.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stop peeing.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 18, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waste of a Sunday
That boy Giggsy
He's won it ten times
by ChrisHero on May 18, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A Tale of Two Ballgames
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but mostly the worst
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where has all the pitching gone
long time passing
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The silicon chip inside his head gets switched to overload
And nobody’s gonna get a K today he’s gonna make them all touch home…
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
blurst of times
"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 18, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take “Things we can’t do” for $500, Alex
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
After watching STL, HOU, and now the Sox come in and drop bombs maybe Sabes will value the long ball a little more.
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
by sfgreg on May 18, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
..and if wishes were horses..
..we’d have drafted Wright instead of Brad Hennessey.
by wcw on May 18, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and now with the walks
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a pitcher's park
if you’re the Giants. If you’re the visiting team, it’s a goddamn bandbox, apparently.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you are correct
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
try him again next week
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ort's swingin for one
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Runner on 3rd
Rally killing situation
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
go the other way, ort
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he has a righty killing looking delivery
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanted a big inning
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
technically...yes
but based on how the giants have been handling the weaker parts of opponents batting orders, this next inning is where the White Sox bust it open.
by ExcuseMeSwing on May 18, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reverse Pennant Race!
Padres and Rockies both leading their games in the late inning. If they hold on for wins, and we lose, we’re tied for last place! Hello, #1 pick!
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seattle?
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have them in our sights!
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we’d be tied with San Diego AND Seattle
by ExcuseMeSwing on May 18, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the tigers and nationals are in on this discussion
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's it for Danks
Can we have some Lewis now?
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bochy mentioned he had some sort of foot injury that was bothering him. (Meaning Lewis, not Bochy.)
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giants might possibly get swept, and my fantasy team is suddenly down 6-7 when I was up 8-5 last night. Not a good baseball day for me.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it just got worse
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWO home runs for O-Cab?
Really?
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Orlando x2
A crappy outing. no excuse for this
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Those were the 2nd and 3rd homers for Cabrera this year.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he’s usually good for 8-15 hrs.
We’re not talking Darin Erstad here.
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well this is awful.
"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 18, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Orlando Cabrera will be a FA
we now know he can hit at Mays Field
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Cain going
to have an off year? He’s been OK, but certainly not what everyone thought
by stayhealthy on May 18, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
before today
it was the walks, not the HRs
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As JT has been discussing on the radio, he’s been great the first time through the lineup, then gets shelled the 2nd and (slightly less so) 3rd time through.
I’m going to say he’s had an off-day today. He had given up 6 HR in all his starts before today and he’s given up 4 in the last three innings.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strange pitching motion. Wonder how he developed something like that.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasserman
has control issues, no info on his splits
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
righties: 16 AB .563/.579/.625
lefties: .3 AB 667/.667/.667
by Natto on May 18, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's from the majors, right?
I wish there were more info on minor league splits.
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait him out, Jose
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
happy lucky
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
4 runs now
Even a typical Cain outing would be a “w”
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pierce and James are putting on a show
5 point game, 5 mins to go.
by positiveuphemism on May 18, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Celtics by 5
James has 40, Pierce 39.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Durham is better vs. LHP
Ozzie with the duh
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pickin' up Matt Cain
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Where are all the scouts?
forget about the draft and come watch Ray-Ray
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
All tied up. This is a week’s worth of runs
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Kruk just say “bitchin” on air?
"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 18, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well he’s right.
"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 18, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except hitting is good.
"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 18, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is what occurs after the hitting
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be fuckin' kidding me
i turn it off, we tie the game.
by bondslegend on May 18, 2008 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Turn it off again!
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
err..no hitter = no decision
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering Cain’s season last year, I think he’s due for a few of these.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1,000,000
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyler
Please redeem yourself for Thursday.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the B*tch Sox think Walker is scuffing
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Please tell me Hawk didn’t say this
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baines asked the ump to check the ball
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Update for Wil:
Celtics leading 89-88 with 2+ minutes left. LeBron now has 44.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
splitter looks good
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
those were all dinkers
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Brian WIlson warming up?! This isn’t a save situation!!!
by Natto on May 18, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it is a keep it close as you can situation
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boch fell asleep and Wotus made the right call.
"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 18, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great sequence there
"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 18, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 runs on a bloop single.
"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 18, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel bad for Walker
those were all really crappy hits
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
4 dunkers.
dang it.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
freddie would have gotten that. without face plant.
Ryan Paul: Two four-letter words are better than one.
by The Enchanter on May 18, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Garbage
That boy Giggsy
He's won it ten times
by ChrisHero on May 18, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not watching anymore
Sounds like I made the right choice.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 18, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
just don’t judge Tyler by his box score line tomorrow.
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that a charitable assessment, or did he have poor fielding support?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 18, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
poor fielding support
and a lot of weakly pulled bloops that fell in.
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why do they have to score three?
when one will do the job.
Ryan Paul: Two four-letter words are better than one.
by The Enchanter on May 18, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What has happened to our biggest trading chip Tyler Walker?
he was dealing earlier in the season and now has fallen on tough times
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t see the previous blow-up but his stuff was good today, he just got hit unlucky
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not only this outing but a couple of the previous before this game. With all of the teams looking for late inning relief help was hoping SF would be able to parlay Walker into something shiny.
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dotel looks shiny
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
trouble with shine
is that it comes right off
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shine FAIL. Yay for us!!!
Ryan Paul: Two four-letter words are better than one.
by The Enchanter on May 18, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second guessing here
Walker may have been kept in one hitter too long. It’s asking alot, regardless of circumstances, to get two outs with the bases loaded.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fred Lewis
was kept out of LF one inning too long too. Actually, one game too long. Actually, two games too long (counting yesterday, when I wish I would have been able to see him play)
by natteringnabob on May 18, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if Lewis would have fared any better. He’s not exactly a great fielder either.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THT's defensive metrics like him
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“who you gonna believe, THT or your lying eyes?”
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My eyes like Freddie, too
he’s got some range, despite the occasional goofy route
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those were bad luck for the Giants
It does seem like they play the outfield deep, or maybe they just give up a lot of dink hits.
by out machine on May 18, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was referring specifically to Ort’s play (which I assumed natteringnabob was referring to as well). I know they were dink hits.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Fred gets one of those two bloops. And (probably) doesn’t let three runs score by falling on the mound. I don’t think he’s a gold glove either, but he also makes very, very good plays sometimes.
by natteringnabob on May 18, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Octavio "Don't Ask" Dotel
Sorry.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
After looking decent for a few weeks.
This team might turn out to be as bad as I feared.
by out machine on May 18, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitching, pitching and more pitching
the bullpen was stellar early in the season and has not pitched as well recently
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re probably right.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 18, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Final score
Celtics 97, Cavs 92
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If that happens, I will buy everyone in here a beverage of his/her choosing on McC night.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
kentucky derby mint julep, please!
Ryan Paul: Two four-letter words are better than one.
by The Enchanter on May 18, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patiently waiting for the triple play
That boy Giggsy
He's won it ten times
by ChrisHero on May 18, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
new nick name if he delivers:
Jose “Approaching Offensive Adequacy” Castillo
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose "Lucky" Castillo
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wtf
That boy Giggsy
He's won it ten times
by ChrisHero on May 18, 2008 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Giants score 2 runs on two ground balls.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez Ray
He tried his best to screw that up
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
try as we might
just can’t hit into that double play
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on May 18, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh ye of little faith.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, a couple of CLUTCH double play balls there!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I heard his mom say it one time.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When it comes to the double play ball
This team is like the little engine that could.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This lot is shit
That boy Giggsy
He's won it ten times
by ChrisHero on May 18, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Giants are REALLY good at hitting into double plays
Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading
by Chulk on May 18, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
how about some f'ing pitch selection there.
Giants are just dying to GIDP.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on May 18, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
4 bloops = 3 singles,1 double and 3 runs
Can the Giants beat that?
3 walks and 2 DP balls. and only 2 runs. boo!
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i meant 3 DP balls.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t both Durham and Holm swing at the first pitch?
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it had worked so well for Castillo...
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
All three of ‘em!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not only double play balls, but I’m pretty sure those were 3 double play balls on the first pitch swinging!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
masset threw 4 pitches.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was one a warm up pitch? I only remember seeing 3 pitches…
Oh, my cynical memory.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plate discipline, goddamit.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 18, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and you and I know that the pitcher is going to be pitching for the ground ball. These hitters are professionals. Damn.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on May 18, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You gotta be kidding
bases loaded no outs and Castillo, Durham and Holm hit DP balls on 4 pitches
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Which one of them took 2 pitches?
I don’t remember that.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Good on him.
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he did swing at the first pitch but fouled it off
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh...
Then I take it back. Total crap.
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he wasn’t good enough to GIDP on the first pitch
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on May 18, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meanwhile down on the farm
Alderson has 4 BBs in 4 innings pitched
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mad Bum didn't get thru 5
but only 1 walk.
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 18, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
closer in non-save situation jinx
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 18, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yup
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 18, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHY ARE YOU SWINGING ON THE FIRST PITCH IN YOUR FIRST AB OF THE GAME?!!! !!!!ALJD:LIJE:WLkd;akjo;iHC;AIeh;we
by Natto on May 18, 2008 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AGAINST A PITCHER YOU'VE NEVER SEENIAOISYHHKSDILHS
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
Jermaine Dye guy has an annoying batting stance.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright...I'm done.
Take care, everyone
by Lars The Wanderer on May 18, 2008 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Back to CoD4.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 18, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you’re going to miss the giants score 2 runs in the bottom of the inning on fan interference, a balk, and two errors!
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 18, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot
They’re going to score on the new Infield Ground into Double Play Rule, according to which if a team GIDPs a certain number of times in a game, every successive time counts as a run scored.
This rule was designed to keep the Giants competitive.
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another thing the Giants are good at:
Letting teams score after getting back into games
Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading
by Chulk on May 18, 2008 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How many more times is Papa going to tell us that the White Sox had no hits for five innings?
by Natto on May 18, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WELL THEY DID!
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SF bullpen needs to straighten up and fly right
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They’ve had a pretty terrible homestand.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bound to happen sooner or later
That boy Giggsy
He's won it ten times
by ChrisHero on May 18, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
but SF needs solid pitching to compete. When they don’t get it then games might not be pretty
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everybody needs solid pitching to compete. When anybody doesn’t get it then games might not be pretty,
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And since I benched Swisher today, I’m down by one instead of being up by one in my fantasy league. Sigh.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whatever
I actually started BOTH Cain and Danks today. Sucks.
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Wilson
So my WHIP is fantasy just exploded.
"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 18, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHIP in fantasy I mean
"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 18, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either way it sounds kinda dirty.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it does. And I kind of like it that way.
"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 18, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bochy should know better
than to use a closer in a non-save situation…
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 18, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHIT I HAVE HIM ON MY TEAM TOO WHAT TH EFUzCK I’M NOT GOING TO BE WINNING ANYORE NOW ILL BE LOSING BY 4 DAMMIT HELL BALLS
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t get a save from Jenks either. The Giants just want me to lose every fantasy week ever.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 18, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit's
Yabu time! YABUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
by natteringnabob on May 18, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Ya. Yabuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
by natteringnabob on May 18, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless Yabu adopted a Western surname and started pitching left-handed.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that not what happened? I’m actually pretty sure that’s what happened.
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I meant to imply that Taschner should have been saved for an appearance in a game where the Giants were leading.
Maybe they’re saving him for the 10th…
by natteringnabob on May 18, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
should they kick the extra point, or go for two?
I don’t have my chart handy.
by natteringnabob on May 18, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They should definitely go for two. The extra point only puts them up by six, so there’s no good reason not to try to make it a touchdowm lead.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we’re counting on getting a few walks, and error or two, and some situational “hitting” in the next half inning?
Oh. Nevermind. I’m just hoping for a 9 run leadoff homer. Anything less than that and I don’t think we can win.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just hit someone already
That boy Giggsy
He's won it ten times
by ChrisHero on May 18, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian Wilson's ERA
Just went up by about a billion.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ASDK;FHAUREMBE;VWIP973IVULVKEJCLVWEUVBPWI;RE
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Peanuts "pitching is crappy" graphic
Would seem sort of apropos.
Ruben Rivera: Incompetent oaf, or mad genius?
by Stuttering John Tamargo on May 18, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, I could sure you some television advertised prescription drugs right about now. I’m thinking an Aciphex, AmbienCR, and Extenze cocktail should do the trick.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tecate Light
Eets not beer, eets cerveza.
by natteringnabob on May 18, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, those commercials annoy the living shit out of me.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IT’S NOT A FUCKING PROPER NOUN THE WORD IS A DIRECT TRANSLATION THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE IN CONNOTATION STOP BEING SO POMPOUS AND UNLIKEABLE GOD DAMMIT.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Side effects include: altered vision, loss of kidney, loss of hair, half-rections, gluteal acne, heart murmers, anal bleeding, and braindeath.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You want to sleep on a hard-on?
"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 18, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More than the nature dictated once every 40 minutes.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he won’t have heartburn.
Ruben Rivera: Incompetent oaf, or mad genius?
by Stuttering John Tamargo on May 18, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Papa: Can they mount another rally to come back?
by Natto on May 18, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Giants
Fuck you guys.
"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 18, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Puzzling
In the Lincecum game SF scores at least 6 runs and loses. In the Cain game they score 8 and lose. Not good.
by wilriv21 on May 18, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gah
Giants gave up 6 runs or more in 5 of their 10 games in this homestand. That tells you all you need to know.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DFA Everyone
That boy Giggsy
He's won it ten times
by ChrisHero on May 18, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I fell asleep
Apparently I missed a lot.
And it was a lot of crappy suck.
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Make sure you're awake
for the series in Denver. Crappy suck at high altitude!
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely not the good kind of suck.
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice homestand
Significant homeruns given up to the following
Chad Coste (#8 hitter)
J.R Towles (.151 BA, #8 hitter)
Brad Ausmus, (.240BA, #8 hitter)
Darin Erstad (PH HR)
Alexei Ramirez (.156 #8 hitter, 1st career homer)
Orlando Cabrera x2 (.227 leadoff hitter)
9 Game Homestand:
Giants Pitching – Innings 1-5: 17 runs allowed
Giants Pitching – Innings 6-9: 36 runs allowed
by ExcuseMeSwing on May 18, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2 run shot off Billy Sadler in the 8th. Went from 4-3 Astros lead to 6-3.
Brad’s 1st HR of the season.
by ExcuseMeSwing on May 18, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walker so shouldn't have pitched to Erstad.
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Alexei Ramirez shot pissed me off too...
Sanchez pitched his ass off, and this guy who looks almost as skinny as Velez takes him yard for his first CAREER homerun??
And that’s the game winner…
by ExcuseMeSwing on May 18, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blame Sabean
See, Brian, when you run your damn pie hole about how competitive this team is gonna be this year, they drop five in a row and make you look patently stupid.
As if you needed any help.
Ruben Rivera: Incompetent oaf, or mad genius?
by Stuttering John Tamargo on May 18, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He can claim the entire quote wasn't printed
“This team is going to be competitive with the Padres, who are unexpectedly awful.”
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Considering what people were saying about the Padres before the season, you could say that they’re the least improved team in the league.”
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For nicer Giants news, in baseball mogul I just played a 2-0 win against the Reds in which Lincecum went 9 strong and struck out 16. That was pretty cool.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lincecum and Cain haven’t been that great for me in Baseball Mogul. I’m using HoustonGM’s rosters and I think Cain and Lincecum are rated pretty low, while Barry Zito is rated much higher than either of them.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’ve been alright for me. My real problems have been putting together and offense, and playing with a catcher with a low fielding rating. Catcher fielding impacts pitching performances more than it should, so neither Cain not Lincecum have performed up to their ratings in my seasons. And then, because of the offensive troubles, they don’t get wins.
I’m playing with the default rosters, and I’ve been pretty pleased with both using those.
The weird thing is, on my team in that game in 2012, I have John Danks as my third starter, rated in the low ‘90s. He hasn’t been very good, though….
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exclusive Video of Giants homestand:
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 18, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So the Giants are the dog that now has the 4 broken legs?
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I laughed but feel bad about it. Impressive that the brown dog was able to keep running though.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of my favorite hard rules of American storytelling is “don’t hurt dogs.” You can rape, murder, and mutilate babies to your heart’s content, but the only surefire way to lose an American audience is to hurt a dog.
Man, we love our animals.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but...
this video makes me laugh AND cry.
by ExcuseMeSwing on May 18, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least that dog fell mostly on grass (So hopefully the real dog is somewhat okay)
So I don’t believe it. Had it been an authentic representation, the dog would have fallen on razor sharp spikes.
Only 928 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 18, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to comments section of faildogs, both dogs are a-ok.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just had a Starfox 64 flashback.
I actually have a friend who got a medal at Venom playing expert difficulty. If I hadn’t seen the proof, I would have thought it was simply not possible.
I STILL DON’T HAvE FOOT MODE AND I’VE BEEN PLAYING THAT GAME FOR OVER 10 YEARS!!!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I expect the dog is probably okay. I’d venture to guess the velocity in that video isn’t violently fast (the other dog is keeping up at a jogging pace, for crying out loud… at the end of the video it comes nearly to a full stop without exiting the frame!), and dogs are pretty physically resilient to begin with.
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was JT on the radio? How’d he sound?
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He was
He sounded better today. I think he’s starting to get a feel for the gig.
by Natto on May 18, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a feeling he’d be getting better. Each time I’ve heard him it’s sounded like he was trying really hard to do the right things, but he just was deeply uncomfortable with inexperience. I have hopes for JT as a broadcaster.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Grant
Appreciate the shoutout. And congrats on the 10,000,000th pageview!
Orange Black and Blue - The Purgatory of the Giants Lost
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