Open Gameday Thread, 5/6
by Grant on May 6, 2008 3:00 PM PDT
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San Francisco Giants at Pittsburgh Pirates, May 6, 2008 4:05 PM PDT
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Grandma?
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark
by MeSoKrabby on May 6, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
She's no Bea Arthur
But I can lower my standards for a few good hours.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lewis can hit LHP
So why is he not in the lineup? With a day off yesterday it can’t be because he needed rest.
by Cainer on May 6, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Quit complainin’ – 4 of the 8 starters are hitting above 250.
by allfrank on May 6, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's an easier way to do this
Velez, 2B .232
Burriss, SS .241
Winn, RF .257
Molina, C .296
Rowand, CF .337
Aurilia, 1B .260
Castillo, 3B .239
Ortmeier, LF .229
Sanchez, P .077
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 6, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch
1 guy over .300
McCovey Chronicles: Slightly more cynical than An Inconvenient Truth
by willsetrakian on May 6, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.300?
1) That’s a relatively meaningless metric
2) Molina is at frigging .296
3) This team currently has 3 real hitters- Lewis, Rowand, and Molina. To keep any of them out of the lineup for ancient matchup crap reasons is stupid, especially since, according to B-R, this season Lewis hits .297/.381/.378 against LHP vs .308/.389/.470 against RHP. The only real drop is in SLG. Even accounting for that, against LHP, he’s still one of our top 3 hitters.
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 6, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Career numbers
Sorry, those are not this year’s numbers, those are career.
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 6, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so it runs in the family?
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark
by MeSoKrabby on May 6, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My grandma
Can out-drink anybody I know.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take that challenge
My grandma downed 15 shots of tequila on her 60th wedding anniversary last year.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on May 6, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your granny is hardcore. Mine doesn’t drink so much anymore, but she did get wasted one NYE while I was stone sober about three years ago. That was pretty hilarious.
"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 6, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know you don't like AD...
...but she’s no Lucille Bluth.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
late movement
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
100% Perfect Poster
Can I get 1000 prints to plaster around SF
Let's bring the...
by Swager on May 6, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That guy holding the beer sort of looks like Aaron Rowand. And I think my grandmother has that peach suit…
"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 6, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was my thought too.
About Rowand, that is, not your grandmother.
All-Father Watch: 1.56 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 16 Ks in 17 1/3 IP
by EliminateMe on May 6, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That guy has the same beard as howtheyscored.
by SF Pete on May 6, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Luckily my hair and face are both way nicer.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t understand how Grant manages to consistently make such hilarious motivational posters. You’d think they’d have gotten old by now… but they haven’t.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, the legitimate content was nice while it lasted. (sighs)
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 6, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man. That photo has a lot of polyester in it. It actually looks like a family reunion I attended in Klamath Falls, but they have more booze.
by out machine on May 6, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
McLouth – .323
Doumit – .345
Nady – .347
The Pirates can actually hit. This could be a bad omen.
13-16...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On The Other Hand...
Lowest ERA for a starter is 4.58.
This is a good omen.
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The frogurt is also cursed.
That’s bad.
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark
by MeSoKrabby on May 6, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Simpsons Reference
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you kidding me?
we have the 5th best bullpen in the NL? Someone factor in Zito, please
McCovey Chronicles: Slightly more cynical than An Inconvenient Truth
by willsetrakian on May 6, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You Didn't Hear?
He’s back to starting again. On Wednesday. There goes the sweep.
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
actually, no thanks
McCovey Chronicles: Slightly more cynical than An Inconvenient Truth
by willsetrakian on May 6, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not at all
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that woman in the orange pant suit will fix you up
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahaha.....HAHAHAHAHA!
Zito’s biggest problem has been his pitch location, an issue that all parties believed he adequately addressed while throwing two bullpen sessions since his last start.
McCovey Chronicles: Slightly more cynical than An Inconvenient Truth
by willsetrakian on May 6, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what the site says
McCovey Chronicles: Slightly more cynical than An Inconvenient Truth
by willsetrakian on May 6, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh-huh
That’s how you can tell if a guy’s problems are solved – bullpen sessions.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Birthday Say Hey Kid
The greatest ballplayer to ever live is 77 yrs old today. Happy birthday Willie Mays. Jonathan Sanchez give the man a birthday present we all would like to have.
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We got Mays, margs, and math at my place. Come on over.
"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 6, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a pretty long flight
but thanks anyways.
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately I have to cram for my math final that is tomorrow evening, otherwise we’d just have Mays and margs.
"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 6, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Math final?
Oh, the lengths some people will go to miss a Barry Zito start.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 6, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Math, as painful, asinine, and stupid as it is, doubly so for tests, beats watching Zito shit the bed any day, friend.
"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 6, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've had my fix of margs yesterday
Happy Belated Cinco de Drinko
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on May 6, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
77 Years Young
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on May 6, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
F’ing love Willie playing stick ball with the kiddos.
"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 6, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back in the day
That must have been such a great day for those kids to have a superstar play some stickball out in the streets of NYC.
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to party...
with this group. It does look like it could be fun.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on May 6, 2008 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Slightly OT:
LOL A-Rod.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 6, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d make fun of the guy but TBH the whole birth process makes me make this face :o
"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 6, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It definitely made me make that face.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vain asshole
his daughter was a girl, and he made her middle name “Alexander”.
McCovey Chronicles: Slightly more cynical than An Inconvenient Truth
by willsetrakian on May 6, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t Lex Luthor do something like that?
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on May 6, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
muhaha
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on May 6, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does that make him vain?
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it’s one thing to name your kid after yourself. It’s a bit different to give a girl a boy’s name. And it’s not like there isn’t a girl equivalent (see “alexandra”)
McCovey Chronicles: Slightly more cynical than An Inconvenient Truth
by willsetrakian on May 6, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB.TV Special
Use your MasterCard card to purchase a monthly subscription to MLB.TV or MLB.TV Premium and receive a second month FREE.
Great deal – for two months you can watch MLB games for as low $14.95!
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude, that is the second ad so far.
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was the "looking for job ad"
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
which has since been deleted? I guess.
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's cool if your if u r just trying to give us helpful info
but otherwise it gets a little annoying.
that’s all.
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It still is there
Just presentlng opportunities I believe people might have an interest in
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I posted this upthread
But I want to emphasize…
Lewis hits .297/.381/.378 against LHP vs .308/.389/.470 against RHP. Why is he out of the lineup again?
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 6, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor Flem
Not sounding too much better than on Sunday. Possibly worse.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 6, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is he sounding a bit Flemmy?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say more “husky”.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 6, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
tryin to sound older
Let's bring the...
by Swager on May 6, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck with that
Maybe if he grew a mustache?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are the patches on the Pirates Uni's?
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Commemorative patches
“To help commemorate the 250th anniversary of the naming of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced today that the club will wear a Pittsburgh 250 patch on their home jerseys throughout the 2008 season.”
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
With how he’s been hitting, why would you want Freddie out of the lineup? Twice in a row?
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GODDAMMIT THEHAVENOT
haven’t you learned yet that LEFTIES CANNOT HIT LEFTIES?
geez.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.381 career OBP vs LHP
only .008 lower than his career line against RHP. Undoubtedly the best OBP on the team, against either armed pitchers. So, yeah.
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 6, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could understand if it was like “we don’t want to play him against tough lefties”. but like… Cole Hamels is a tough lefty. Zach Duke: not a tough lefty.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the same team
That had Ortmeier pinch hit for him in a crucial situation while Freddie was on the hot streak of his life.
In order to stay a fan of the team, I have convinced myself that was entirely Wotus’s call, sorry Ron.
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 6, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
I am a fan of the team but yet still understand that Bochy = horrible manager…
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did Velez not beat that out?
Grant led me to believe he was fast.
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that was awful close
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Over Under: 1
Number of balls hit out of the infield by Velez and Burriss combined
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2 close ones in a row
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching on tv, all the camera shots look crisp and fine, except for the camera looking in from center field, which looks very lazy and kind of brown. Wonder why that is.
by jcb9 on May 6, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I noticed that too
weird….
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like glare from the setting sun
Although it reminds me of what the air looked like during “smog days” when I was a kid.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bochy is an idiot
just saying
...no lewis
by positiveuphemism on May 6, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jonathan Sanchez
Sanchez is pitching with an extra day of rest – will he be sharp or will he struggle with the strike zone? Show some consistency El Guapo.
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hum.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, look, the Pirates have a crappy mid-90s relief pitcher playing third base. Next: Chris Hook at shortstop and Doug Creek in right field.
by jcb9 on May 6, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
McClouth is looking sort of impressive right now.
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
go back to being really dominant plz Jonathan
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, McClouth fouled off some nasty pitches...
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez, 9 pitches
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aw, c'mon Sanchez.
Zito didn’t sneak back into the rotation early, did he?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Two singles and we are comparing him to Zito?
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what I hate most about Zito? I’m going to the game on Sunday, and it was going to be Lincecum’s turn to start. Instead, with Zito in the bullpen, it’s goddamned Patrick Misch. I’m sure he did it all to annoy me.
by jcb9 on May 6, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really? ESPN.com has it down as Misch.
Sanchez started the last game I went to, but I wouldn’t mind seeing him again. Still rather see Lincecum, though. I haven’t been to the ballpark for one of his starts yet.
by jcb9 on May 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tuesday Sanchez
Wednesday Zito
Thursday Cain
Friday Misch
Saturday Lincecum
Sunday Sanchez
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah. I missed that Zito was back in the rotation, apparently.
by jcb9 on May 6, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
probable pitchers
crap, crap I got the timmy tickets when he was listed for Friday. I went to the first and was planning on making it a recurring event. Damn.
by timmeh on May 6, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there a traffic tie-up?
Or is the Pirate faithful just late to the yard? 70 degrees too warm?
Plenty of good seats still available.
by natteringnabob on May 6, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You expect a full ballpark for a team who hasn’t had a winning season since 1992 playing a team with no players anyone in Pittsburgh has heard of?
by jcb9 on May 6, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure by now
they’ve heard of Zitooooooooooooooooooo.
by natteringnabob on May 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doumit's Picture
is downright freaky. He looks demonic.
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They cleaned up the camera....finally
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah, the sun just cleared the stadium wall.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s some guy who the radio keeps picking up yelling “LET’S GO BUCS”.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lost Milwaukee basketball fan
or maybe someone from Tampa
by natteringnabob on May 6, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JONATHAN
FINISH HIM!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if freddie doesnt start tomorrow
im not gonna watch zito pitch
by Azmanz on May 6, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
who cares if Freddy is there? I’m STILL not watching
McCovey Chronicles: Slightly more cynical than An Inconvenient Truth
by willsetrakian on May 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every time I watch Sanchez pitch, and see the velocity and stuff he has, and that he’s a lefty, I wonder how the hell he got drafted in the 27th round. He’s still inconsistent, but I can’t remember any Giants with that much potential taken that late in the draft.
I mean, Marvin Benard was taken in like the 62nd round, but he had neither talent nor potential, so.
by jcb9 on May 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Benard was awesome!
McCovey Chronicles: Slightly more cynical than An Inconvenient Truth
by willsetrakian on May 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fightin’ Hydrant!
All-Father Watch: 1.56 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 16 Ks in 17 1/3 IP
by EliminateMe on May 6, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I remember reading that he threw 85-88 in college, but Tidrow (or someone) saw some sort of possible fix that was worth a late-round flier.
by Grant on May 6, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Behold...Ryan Doumit
he looked more demonic in the other picture….
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that didn't work
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
epic fail
McCovey Chronicles: Slightly more cynical than An Inconvenient Truth
by willsetrakian on May 6, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
late movement
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miller just called him “Zuke”.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
looks like your link had two http://s in it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, I can’t believe I just failed to reply to the correct comment.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Giants' fail isn't wearing off on us, is it?????
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Rowand!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how long it’ll take Aurilia to get three more hits. And how many more starts his three hits on Sunday will buy him.
by jcb9 on May 6, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf walk for Castillo??
Go Dan!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He responds with a quick 0-2
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And then an ugly swinging strike 3
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blah.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
so was hitler.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*picked off*
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how much did bochy pay you to say that?
by Azmanz on May 6, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jon just described that as an EXPLODING fastball.
I’m going to imagine that the way I choose to.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bengie had to get a new glove
after after that
by Azmanz on May 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So THAT’S why he wears the mask
McCovey Chronicles: Slightly more cynical than An Inconvenient Truth
by willsetrakian on May 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is the “K” man tonite? May I request a Jane Seymour or Roselyn Sanchez?
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
roselyn sanchez
her with the banana in boat trip was too hot
by Azmanz on May 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
looks like Sanchez’s stuff is working a bit better this inning.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jose Bautista has lost some weight since he pitched for the Giants.
by jcb9 on May 6, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i dont get it, 89 mph and hitters cant catch up.. is it that much harder to hit a lefty? or is he that sneaky
by Azmanz on May 6, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe his changeup is slow, like…crap, I forget his name.
McCovey Chronicles: Slightly more cynical than An Inconvenient Truth
by willsetrakian on May 6, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Filipino Heritage Night
Me and the Misses might just have to go to that…
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How will Velez fail this time
The anticipation is killing me
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pickoff?
Well, at least he took the walk, which is nice.
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he delivers!
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walk!
Now for the steal . . .
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the explanation by Miller
on the reason why Zito is back in the rotation:
“Well the Giants wanted to give the young guys an extra day of rest”
by SFGAmsterdam on May 6, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe the pressure of third place is too much.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My replying function is having some issues at the moment. I keep clicking on “reply” and the window pops up with one of my previous comments in it. And then it won’t post when I try to.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
do we know of any splits
for manny and velez?
by Azmanz on May 6, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, Velez has some issues as a baseball player.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't just have issues...
he has a subscription :-)
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on May 6, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
everybody knew that was coming, right?
If only there were a, say, system, of teams where young players could experiment and be instructed in things like basestealing.
by natteringnabob on May 6, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just sayin'
But the best stolen base ratio belongs to the ’’old’’ geezer Randy Winn
by SFGAmsterdam on May 6, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
very true
Let’s see if Manny can keep it up
by SFGAmsterdam on May 6, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is Durham, surprisingly enough
All-Father Watch: 1.56 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 16 Ks in 17 1/3 IP
by EliminateMe on May 6, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
looked like he was safe at 2nd
throw beat him, but was high
by positiveuphemism on May 6, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Velez needs to be sent down to learn how to not get picked off. Sheesh. Maybe they should enact softball rules for him. A foot must stay on the base until the ball crosses the plate.
Once I adopted Tim Flannery. I've since left him outside a fire station.
by pme on May 6, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he is extremely raw. Fundamentals need to be addressed. Hopefully in minors before they promote these kids.
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
who can manage all that? Or how can you predict where the next Giant will come from? Augusta? Salem? Brain is shaking the 8 ball.
by natteringnabob on May 6, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some Bum down in Low A is dealing
Bumgarner 3.0IP 3H 0R 0BB 6K 3.60
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All-Father Watch: 1.56 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 16 Ks in 17 1/3 IP
by EliminateMe on May 6, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait for Bumgarner to reach the majors.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how do you give up a hit to gomez?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like how Jon was talking about how much F. Sanchez has been strug-a-ling this year.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Doumit!
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sigh.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pittsburgh Pirates: half again as many runs scored as the Giants this year. Ugh.
by jcb9 on May 6, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bochy's head just exploded
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO
There was a glitch in the Matrix.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously, Nate McClouth was actually hitting right handed. There is no other explanation.
by jcb9 on May 6, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should be playing Freddy to try to exploit that cheap home run section in right.
by out machine on May 6, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Went to go grab a Dew from the fridge, and I came back to a score of 3-0
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno
But his head seams freakishly small.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has more than Barry Bonds does.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sangria at the poolside melanoma ward
and I came back to a score of 3 – 0
Can we at least swap Sanchez…es?
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here’s to hoping you were only there for the Sangria. Honestly.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm clean , Gene.
But we could use a…some…new blood at second.
I wasn’t gonna say that , really.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's right
I’d forgotten about your sobriety. In which case, at the very least, glad you’re not drinking.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not drinking
Because I ran out!
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prophet.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
by oooreebay on May 6, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aurilia fakes the bunt!
Who would have thunk it?
Hum-baby!
by Danger on May 6, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not surprised
Until recently he was also faking hitting, so it makes sense he’d fake other things too.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's the worst hit forger I've ever seener
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish someone was keeping track of how many times he fakes bunt this year. We could find out his FBA.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this game is irritating me, maybe I should go to bed.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
at 5 o’clock in the afternoon? great excuse to drink yourself into a stupor
Hum-baby!
by Danger on May 6, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s 1 in the morning, you crazy person.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm trying hard
Not to go play Twilight Princess. If things get out of hand, it’s be City in the Sky City for me, though.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shoot
Speaking of out of hand…
I’ll give it another couple innings, probably.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll give it another couple of batters in my case.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Omar could be back this weekend
he’s rehabbing in Fresberg and San Jose
Hum-baby!
by Danger on May 6, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m hoping to see him in SJ on Thursday.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the local team’s playing SJ on friday, but it’s an away game
Hum-baby!
by Danger on May 6, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zork.
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Goddammit.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lefty vs lefty...
hopefully bochy is taking notes
by Azmanz on May 6, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHO was due for a HR?
Sharpen that up , Pops.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well, nutsack.
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate the goddamn pirates.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought they were supposed to suck. oh, wait. they do. damn.
Hum-baby!
by Danger on May 6, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, on the plus side
Neither HR’s were on bad pitches from Jonathan.
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is just the perfect matchup for the Giants to get owned.
The offense can’t hit anyone, not even bad pitchers.
Pirates actually have a decent offense.
=
Ugly
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Matrix IT guys are really sucking tonight.
TWO major bugs in a fifteen minute span? What’s up with that, guys?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Belated payback
for stealing God away from them in ‘93.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Damage Done"
Yup.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zach Duke is a slop slinger. Perfect guy to shut down the G men. This is the kind of game I expected a lot more.
by out machine on May 6, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It bothers me that first and third base are by default brighter than second base on the CSN basepath graphic.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
there’s probably a pill for that
Hum-baby!
by Danger on May 6, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It bothers me that the graphic has a Dodger blue line through the middle of it.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That goes without saying, though.
Though it’s still worth saying.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rally Time?
Ort
El Guapo
Little V
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can you play CF?
Don’t you even start with that Fogarty crap.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as it doesn't involve a mailing list
I’m in.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SOMEBODY'S mailing it in...
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Might as well manage"
old Peanuts joke
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Velez is NOT hitting well.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I spent the weekend (Unemplyd...it's ALL a weekend) away
and read in the archives about Velez’ lackadaisical fielding at game’s end…fact/fiction?
He’s really starting to sound like our own personal MLB headcase.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fact
It was a visibly poor play.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 6, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it noticed in the papers?
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yet manages to get on base twice
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Velez and Burriss
Six ABs and 0 balls hit out of the infield
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Next inning - Definitely rally time
Winn
B-Money
Rowand
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nah, I already got you
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
8 pitch walk
dammit
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least one LHP is doing well tonite
Bumgarner 5.0IP 3H 0R 1BB 8K 3.33ERA
by wilriv21 on May 6, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
too bad there’s no Zito available in the pen for long relief
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
O rly?
I misspoke too soon
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s starting tomorrow!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it something I said?
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bochy actually said it was all your fault. :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
-preens-
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Righetti
:It’s still within reach , but if you serve any more up we’ll Zito you.”
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
haha, I thought Jon was sneezing.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Start the cavalcade
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dirty is done.
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, that was old Jonathan.
Good bye old Jonathan. Don’t come back.
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HENNY TIME!!!
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woohoo. Not.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I just traded for old JoSan too.
Fark me.
MURS for President!!!!!!!
by jtoj on May 6, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOODNIGHT
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 6, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And now, to stop the bleeding, Brad Hennessey.
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 6, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What's his stat on inherited runners?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 6, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
something about putting out fire with gasoline...
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 6, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THAT ERA IS SPARKLING
11.85!!!
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 6, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I got home to see 5-0 Pirates and Jonathan leaving the game. Sad. Poor pretty Jonathan Sanchez.
"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 6, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions