Open Gameday Thread, 7/13
by Grant on Jul 13, 2008 10:15 AM PDT
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San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs, Jul 13, 2008 11:20 AM PDT
Hint: It uses some of the same chords found in Daydream Believer.
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From Buster Olney's blog
“By the way: Troy Renck is reporting in his Sunday notebook that there is some buzz in San Francisco that Omar Vizquel may retire during the All-Star break.”
Adopted Giant: Aaron King
Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat
by baetown415 on Jul 13, 2008 10:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOP WOOP WOOP WOOP WOOP!!!!!
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
:(
sadness
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Jul 13, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadness is if he waits till the end of the season. It shows great sack to do it in the middle of the season when you know the game has passed you by.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to agree, I’ve enjoyed Omar while he was with the Giants, hopefully when we think back on his time with us, it will be the good times rather than the struggling moments.
by timmeh on Jul 13, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
best play by omar in a giants uni
diving play in new york last year to make the game go into extras.
just to see armando blow the game…
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
for real
Adopted Giant: Aaron King
Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat
by baetown415 on Jul 13, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite was at Dodger Stadium when he started a double play turned and threw to Pedro at 3rd and caught Cody Ross sleeping at the bag.
It was on ESPN Sunday Night baseball and Jon Miller made the call. It was awesome.
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 13, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus his knee is mostly likely not completely healed, which has hindered his play some. that’s what it seems like anyway. nearly every time i see him on TV, the cameraman will zoom up on his knee brace at least once per game
Adopted Giant: Aaron King
Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat
by baetown415 on Jul 13, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bittersweet
Good for the team but I would have liked to have seen him one my time
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
considering The Enchanter is actually outhitting him….
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m both relieved and sad about this at the same time :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same. Omar was the greatest person and player I’ve ever spoken to. I love him for what he did for the Giants and baseball.
"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 Jul 13, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully it's not just "buzz"
Adopted Giant: Aaron King
Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat
by baetown415 on Jul 13, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As his "dad" it's my job to tell you to piss off.
Adoptive papa to Omar...so basically I'm screwed.
by PacBellBoozer on Jul 13, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
F Lewis LF
J Castillo 3B
R Durham 2B
B Molina C
A Rowand CF
J Bowker RF
R Aurilia 1B
O Vizquel SS
T Lincecum P
by superk1ng on Jul 13, 2008 10:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that whole “batting Castillo 2nd” thing is really really pissing me off…..
Adopted Giant: Aaron King
Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat
by baetown415 on Jul 13, 2008 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you can substitute the 4 or C chord
for the relative minor (Am) in that last part.
also a straight-up 5 chord sounds a little better than the D7.
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Jul 13, 2008 10:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Much as I love the Enchanter
If you look at the pitching stats and consider that Dempster pitches in the Central, the only fair conclusion is that our best isn’t quite a match for their No. 2 (behind Zambrano). It’s these little reminders of how far we are from true contention that depress me.
by NearestNorwich on Jul 13, 2008 10:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You think? I’d say Lincecum is quite a bit better than either Dempster or Zambrano.
by Evan on Jul 13, 2008 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster’s having a good year, but he’s also got a .244 BABIP. Tim’s actually been a bit unlucky on that front this year, with a .321.
I’d take Lincecum over him without even thinking about it. Dempster’s FIP is 3.98 and his xFIP is 4.07.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nooooooo strike ‘em out throw ‘em out
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol fail!tabbing
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, I will have to watch most of this game—on demand. I’ve already put in 8 hours today and have to return this afternoon. So I’m supposed to be napping right now, but I’m going to watch the first inning, then nap. Yeah sure that’s it.
by timmeh on Jul 13, 2008 11:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Dempster moves his hands around too much in his delivery.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d really appreciate a good game from Tim.
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully he has fastball control today
here’s to timmy!
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 11:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Tim, throw strikes.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
STFD FONTENOT
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nasty
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kerry Wood has to skip the All Star game and they replaced him with Marmol and not like… Hamels?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
its ridiculous that Hamels isnt an all-star. he’s just nasty and having a good year, better than Dempster.
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
last year i think the first two giants games i watched were the two games timmy pitched against the phils, against hamels both times. i was like man, timmy’s good, but this hamels is ridiculous. and he is.
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB was concerned that there wouldn’t be enough Cubs in the All Star Game.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 13, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just heard that hamels is pitching today – just like about every other NL all-star starting pitcher. already, timmy, webb, and dempster aren’t available for the ASG. that might be why they went with marmol instead of hamels.
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy shit that was like an inch away from his head D:
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that didnt touch him right?? riiighhhtt??
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 11:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Both hits came after 0-2 counts and then waste pitches
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the first "waste pitch" almost got Lee to swing for strike three
..it was the second he undersold.
Pitches out of the zone are good, when they elicit swings. A good “waste pitch” elicits a swing.
by wcw on Jul 13, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They weren’t good pitches, tho. Wasting pitches usually just adds pitches to your pitch counts and balls to the count. Look at how often Maddux has wasted pitches.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not defending the four bad pitches
..but that first ‘waste’ pitch to Lee was close to being useful, so I just see that as a missed assignment. Missing your spots happens to the best, and Lincecum’s game is not Maddux’s and never will be. He’s going to miss spots; the trick will be, missing them less often.
by wcw on Jul 13, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You probably aren’t going to see Maddux bite off much of the strike zone 0-2… he’s not going 2 feet off the plate, but just sayin’.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 13, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He keeps throwing kind of fat pitches with 2 strikes :\
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate the fucking cubs..
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 13, 2008 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just an FYI
The game is on WGN for anybody for anybody out of town that gets that station.
by cheno on Jul 13, 2008 11:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DEMPSTER HAS A PERFECT GAME
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What’s that you say? A perfect game?
by rotorueter on Jul 13, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Jim Edmonds
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
STFD JOHNSON
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice quick inning.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
VIllalona at bat in the Futures Game
with the bases loaded and 1 out!
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 11:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i call a salami
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hard ass cut
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by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
three more weeks of at bats
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's found his swing!
BUY! BUY! BUY!
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 13, 2008 11:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AnVil's swing looks really long to me
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 11:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TIMMY!!!
LOL DEROSA
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just turned on the game, how’s Tim looking so far?
I’m laid out on the couch, hurting your back sucks.
(no jokes Goofus)
by xanthan on Jul 13, 2008 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he sucks
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he sucks at hitting too
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looks much better than last time. His velocity is back and his curve is biting. He’s also not missing up in the zone.
I noticed one change and it was a called strike 3.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully he doesnt get tired from running 270 feet
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol Tim is pretty than half our hitters.
by xanthan on Jul 13, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
was that a triple or a single + error?
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great strategy by Cubs
Lincecum can’t be used to that much sprinting
by Moggeee on Jul 13, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Last time he against the Cubs he ran those bases pretty good, really fast for a pitcher.
by timmeh on Jul 13, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanna see Fred break out of his mini-slump
by xanthan on Jul 13, 2008 11:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Fred, why’d you swing at that
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Freddie’s mind appears to be on Waikiki Beach
by Moggeee on Jul 13, 2008 11:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lincecum
is just making sure he’ll keep his BA above Omar’s :D
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 11:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Dempster was pitching around Fred there
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
there was an open base!!
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
prolly
not that hard to double up castillo
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by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think two chicks would double up on a guy like me?
by xanthan on Jul 13, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
only if they looked like Jose Castillo
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m convinced he is subhuman and from the core of the earth.
by xanthan on Jul 13, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Set up the DP for Castillo
they did their scouting
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hobviously
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lewis is like “Double play this, bitch!”
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Flew!
way eliminate the DP possibility
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 11:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
great stolen base.. risky with a runner on 3rd and 1 out, but totally payed off
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by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 11:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Castillo sucks ass
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 11:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But Castillo still finds a way to not score the run,
all we needed was a ground ball!
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 11:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i believe in ray ray
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How could he miss?
Castillo hits grounders during REM sleep
by Moggeee on Jul 13, 2008 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RAYYYYY
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i still believe in ray ray
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 12:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 13, 2008 12:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ray = yes.
He really went from one of my most hated Giants to a guy I can like again.
Yay for Ray.
by xanthan on Jul 13, 2008 12:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I never truly hated Ray. I just hated how he was hitting.
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, me too. Thats a better way to put it.
by xanthan on Jul 13, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s such a likable guy!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never really hated ray, I hated more that Kevin Frandsen was rotting on the bench last year
by superk1ng on Jul 13, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
making dempster throw pitches is big today.
especially since wood is out and marmol threw over 30 yesterday.
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 12:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stay shiny Ray
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 12:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, 56 pitches for Dempster already.
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone tell Bengie that he doesn’t have to swing at everything.
by xanthan on Jul 13, 2008 12:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
his curve looks pretty good
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
quick, promote him to Fresno
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 13, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
EILEEN SMITH GETS TO HAVE COFFEE WITH KRUK AND KUIP?
:(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do I dare watch this game on WGN?
I have very, VERY basic cable, and one of the few cable networks I have is WGN. This is one of the very few times in the year I can actually watch a Giants game.
But then again, it’s WGN.
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 13, 2008 12:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anytime you can watch Dumpster, do it.
by SnowLeopard on Jul 13, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
mark grace isn’t that bad. i mean, for a cubbie.
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it? they sound exactly the same to me.
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude, it's Tim Lincecum.
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought you were suppose to be "napping"?
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, I am supposed to be, but sleep is highly overrated
by timmeh on Jul 13, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sleep is the cousin of death
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what else is new
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TIM
FINISH HIM
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
STFD FONTENOT
that was a nice changeup
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BALK
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s not the best defensive catcher.
by xanthan on Jul 13, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His main point is that Molina makes Timmy wait too long to throw a pitch, and it throws him off.
by cheno on Jul 13, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I know, I’m watching the WGN feed.
by xanthan on Jul 13, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering Brenly’s knows what he’s talking about with regards to the catching position, I wouldn’t just wave it off.
by cheno on Jul 13, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey Tim, let’s not fall apart now.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DERREK LEE IS TRYING TO KILL TIM LINCECUM
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ow?
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KICK SAVE AND A BEAUTY!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 13, 2008 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he kicked it
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 13, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Futures game summary
None of our guys looked very good
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what happened with Pucetas?
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1IP 2H (1 was not his fault)
his stuff was less than impressive but got a DP with 2 on and 1 out to end the inning
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drilled again
this ragged inning brought to you in part by Tim’s suddenly tired legs
by Moggeee on Jul 13, 2008 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Look, a twelve year old in the booth!
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kruk and Flem look a little cozy up there.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 13, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is up w/ Dempsters glove
He is wagging it all over the place.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 12:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's apparently a timing mechanism
but man is it annoying.
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s apparently to disguise whether or not he’s going into his splitter grip (according to flem).
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t doubt it usually distracts and frustrates batters
by Moggeee on Jul 13, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
omg Bowker drew a walk
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MIKE KRUKOW
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wait, no he didn't :(
don’t ask me the trivia answer.
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone remember why we didnt' try to get Lee?
I know ppl on the board wanted him, of course.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
did they not try to get him?
HSC was a very highly regarded prospect at the time.
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HSC?
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by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hee Seop Choi
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabes plan
was to give Jose Vizcaino a try at 1B, and see how that would work out …
by SnowLeopard on Jul 13, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to send the runner
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by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 12:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a horrible decision to send him
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He had no chance
I could see that before he got to 3rd, why couldn’t Flannery?
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you have to send the runner there… lincecum on deck
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by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the same Lincecum who had a really good at bat his first time up?
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lincecum is like our 4th best hitter
by xanthan on Jul 13, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he has no chance (and he didn’t), it’s totally worth it to at minimum turn over the lineup going into the next inning.
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Omar is getting hits to today to spite me. He’s never going to get to a negative OPS+ this way.
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Viz w/ 2 hits
A nice way to say goodbye
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Matt Cain commercial is A+
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Randy Winn/Lisa Stevens/Fred Lewis get F's
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still haven't heard that one.
I mean I’ve heard the Randy one, but not the one with Fred.
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not a Winn Win situation
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by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
STFD ARAM
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Throw strikes, [Giants pitcher]
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
awesome AB followed by terrible AB for Timmy
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 12:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
throw the changeup
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TIM
FINISH HIM!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a mistake pitch
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOD I HATE JIM EDMONDS AND HIS UGLY SMUG FACE
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
edmonds = this year’s Scott Hairston
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 12:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
STFD JOHNSON
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TIM
FINISH HIM!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bengie bengie..
please mix in more curveballs…
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's wicked stuff...and Bengie's gotta catch it.
He’s tired at the plate, and behind the dish….
by Moggeee on Jul 13, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but he can't take a day off!
he can never take a day off!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's because Father Time is chasing him
as well as a family of disgruntled hippos
by Moggeee on Jul 13, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Castillo sucks
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whats up everyone
Been watching since the game started but just rolled outta bed and grabbed the macbook pro yawn Vamanos gigantes!
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and that was an ugly AB for the castle
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kruk and Flem sound surprised that there are lots of giants fans in chicago. Giants offered a package to Chicago, which I almost signed up for, then decided to blow the money on something else.
by timmeh on Jul 13, 2008 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that could add steve holm to that graduated sacramento a high school list....
but he isn’t in the majors anymore
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
STFD FONTENOT
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
great inning
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
tim and dempster have beef?
anybody watching the game on TV? they mentioned something on the radio about tim yelling at dempster after he flied out.
by FPTV on Jul 13, 2008 12:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
radio also mentioned dempster “threw a tantrum” after the 3-run innning
by FPTV on Jul 13, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he definitely did that, and then couldnt get the doughnut off his bat after he used the bat to smash a couple coolers
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He sent
the coolers to the dumpster
by SnowLeopard on Jul 13, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who was trying to say our #1 wasnt as good as the cubs #2?
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 12:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what’s the pitch count at?
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Ray
I’ll miss him when he’s gone.
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 12:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i wont miss
his stone hands at second base
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's true.
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, good execution of the hit and run by bengie.
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 12:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
another hit-n-run that eliminates a DP
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 12:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yesterday
Single, double, two walks
(first good day at the plate since the losing streak started, though …)
by SnowLeopard on Jul 13, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you. And I even watched yesterday’s game.
by robbgin on Jul 13, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if he learns to lay off the high heat...
he could be extreamly productive
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
STFD DERREK
nice curve
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he's got 7, actually
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love nice quick innings like that.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good pick by rich
anybody need a utility IF?
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
give him credit for that other one as well...
7 K’s, Lincecum is once again the K leader
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
greeeaaaaaatt inning
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Jul 13, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice inning Timmy
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
better late than never
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
only 7 pitches that inning
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 13, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well..
one fifth of the hits is Lincecum…
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
roped
clean-shaven aurillia comes through
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hit for Dickie
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Song Remains The Same FTW!
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Jul 13, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I really hate that stupid thing Dempster does with his glove
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and he doesnt do it out of the stretch... wierd
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, it'd really extend his motion in the stretch
make it easy to steal off him
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has Ochoa made a single appearance since being called up?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He had a rally-starting double yesterday.
by cheno on Jul 13, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, got his first base hit, yesterday in the 9th.
by timmeh on Jul 13, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a bad bunt
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by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was decent
He was just unlucky
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by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FREDDIE!!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Richie was really chugging around the bases, lol.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He FLEW around the bases!
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That ball really FLEW off his bat
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Flew” is one of those words that becomes really funny when you say it over and over again
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aurilia FTLOL
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Release the Secret Weapon!
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Castillo Walks make especially happy
not as happy as Bowker walks but close.
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bowker walks
almost make me as happy as Bowker homeruns
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
everytime Bowker doesn't chase the high fastball
an angel gets its wings.
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freddy!
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Jul 13, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thought that would have done it for Demp. Let’s get another!
by BigO on Jul 13, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Dempster still pitching?
weird
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he's not
just came out after (intentionall? i wasn’t paying attention) walking castillo.
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
a batter too late. Or two batters two late. something
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it wasn't intentional
maybe he was just waiting for castillo to start swinging at bad pitches
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
darn
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
god I hate traditions
when they can’t get the words right
lol @ flem
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHA
Dave Felming during the 7th inning stretch, “If the guy can’t even get the words right, we aren’t playing it… that’s just bad.” and they went to commercial
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
heh at least get his name right
Flemming
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry, typo not ignorance
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flem = awesome
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we are so spoiled
with the announcers we have for both Radio and TV..
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When they said “John Williams would conduct”, I thought they were talking about the film composer.
It was just some hack from WGN radio.
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 13, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they’re trying to kill the bullpen!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they need to rethink that
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its like his glove
is made out of bricks
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is
Uematsu?
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just realized that Timmy is only in the mid-eighties for pitch count. Nice.
by BigO on Jul 13, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tim >:(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How many hitters have Giants pitchers hit during this road trip? Seems like at least one every game.
by Natto on Jul 13, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
shit hbp with 2 strikes! Tim?!
I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.
by camwoody on Jul 13, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
curveball that didn’t break
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there was an open base
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TIM
FINISH HIM!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Like that??
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 13, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
STFD BLANCO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blanco
no chance
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Fuk
udome.
i don’t have fond feeling for this chap
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he's really annoying
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Between him and Rowand, I would have preferred him.
by cheno on Jul 13, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry, I couldn't hear you, he just fouled off another pitch.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TIM
FINISH HIM
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't it be easier
to just bean him with the first pitch?
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FOUL FOUL FOUL FOUL FOUL
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No that would be
FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anagram of "TIM FINISH HIM"
FIST HIM, IN HIM
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 13, 2008 1:21 PM PDT 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 Jul 13, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this is what brings Timmy out of the game.
by cheno on Jul 13, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SIT THE FUKUDOWNE!
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SIT. THE. FUCK. DOWN. FUKUDOME.
YEAH
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FOUL THAT ONE OFF, MFER.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
..
thanks for bringing me from a relative happy mood into a complete depression
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d wait until there are two runner on.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh no you didn't
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are their any options that make me happy right now?
is Taschner really the guy I trust the most in the pen?
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can somebody please shoot Fukudome.
I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.
by camwoody on Jul 13, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good
that means Webb didn’t get a W
one more step towards Lincecum for CY YOUNG!!
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Contenders!
are 16 games under .500
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
philly cheese snakes
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does every team have a sinkerballers on their pitching staff or something? Seems like the Giants always run into them.
by Natto on Jul 13, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
giants dont like them
they don’t throw enough pitches.
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Douchey Facial Hair alert
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
pubic chin!
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I very rarely see any facial hair that isn’t awful these days. We need to bring back old-timey, 19th century facial hair. This 21st century shit is awful.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need some hardcore moustaches
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs are trying to collect one player for each style of douchey facial hair.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 13, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
D'oh
OF COURSE they finally have a great game when I’ve been out and missed most of the game.
I can’t complain too much, though – we went out to lunch at the Thai Buddhist Temple on Russell St. in South Berkeley – highly recommended to anyone in the East Bay. Tons of great, cheap food and very cool surroundings, every Sunday.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That does sound cool! I went for a long walk with the Mayor and then we had Mexican brunch. Both were great.
"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 Jul 13, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Info if you’re interested:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/wat-mongkolratanaram-berkeley#hrid:EkALZ4o8wcXoOCXF7RhgUg/query:Thai%20Buddhist%20Temple
(the hours there are out of date, though – it’s 10-1 now)
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
D'oh
Non-broken URL: http://www.yelp.com/biz/wat-mongkolratanaram-berkeley
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is the first game I've watched since last friday
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bowker taking pitch taking lessons from Lewis
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol I didn’t even notice how Fukudome spun around on his strikeout
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what the hell was that image projected over the game there for a second? D:
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what it looked like, wtf!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Tim
1 pitch DP
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How the hell did that ball get through?
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 13, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Because it was hit right at Durham
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by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kruk just said that if Lee gets on base, we’ll see Tyler Walker.
No one wants that, Tim.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Has Durham ever dove for a ball AND managed to catch it on the same play? It seems like every time he unleashes one of those pathetic dives, the ball goes right under his glove.
by sunnyd100 on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he's made a few nice plays like that recently that i can recall
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s like the new Candy Maldonado, only at second base.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've got a bad feeling about this
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
softly hit ground ball to third and we can’t get an out.
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 1:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
but that was an excellent try by Jose
by BigO on Jul 13, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, it certainly was, i’m not going to dispute that. it’s just that with Lee up, the groundball is about the best outcome you can get and we got nothing out of it. he just hit it to the right spot is all.
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
goddamnit...
that is probably going to end the damn game for Timmy….
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 1:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
please get a double play :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well..
that was a rather tough play..
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Righetti's pep talk:
“You don’t want us to bring in Walker, do you?”
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 13, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Timmy's been on since the 4th
I think he’s only thrown like 10 balls in that time. Mebbe it was the 5th.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
come on Tim :(((
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How distracting is it for him to see Walker warming….
by robbgin on Jul 13, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
goddamn it Bengie
he’s going to homer on the next pitch, I just know it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengie . . .
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn you Bengie.
Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times
by ChrisHero on Jul 13, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK YEAH!
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK YEAH
THAT WAS AWESOME
LOL Kuip: “Bengie Molina did the right thing, he dropped the pop up and they got the double play.”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Flemming: “Tim Lincecum got about six outs in that inning!”
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's just a classic
and SO TRUE
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome
nice DP by Castillo. that was close to being much worse.
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rally Killer kills another Rally!
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that sounds like something you get at the PussyKat Theatre, not Subway
by Merope on Jul 13, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not just that…a…shit natto beat me to it
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 13, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
♥Tim Lincecum♥
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TIMMY WAS PUMPED
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GET OUT OF MY HEAD
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 Fukudome at bat
from Timmy pitching the ninth
by positiveuphemism on Jul 13, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it blasphemy to say TIm has really Douchey hair?
by cheno on Jul 13, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YES
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. -1
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 13, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has beatles hair
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
expect to be struck by lightening today
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim’s too young to drive a truck. Expect to be hit by a trike.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim just looks young, Ochoa looks much younger, although I don’t know his age
by timmeh on Jul 13, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said yesterday that Ochoa’s gameday pic makes him look like a Latino Kermit the Frog.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know how when Randy Messenger where his hat sideways, he’s a no-account, wall-punching piece of Reno trash, but when Alex hinshaw does it, it’s ok?
This same principle applies to Timmy’s hair
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alex can’t see if the hat is straight ahead.
by timmeh on Jul 13, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lincecums first half:
134K(league leading)
2.57 era
10-2(in line for 11-2)
by superk1ng on Jul 13, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sure hope
that’s not Omar’s last ab as a big leaguer
by BigO on Jul 13, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
VELEZ IS FAST
I’m still laughing at the fact that they sell his shirt at the dugout store though.
And not Freddie :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm picking up good vibrations
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wooooooouldn’t it be nice if Brian threw a 1-2-3 inning with 3 strikeouts?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the 6 batter, 35 pitch, 3 strikeout inning
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great job by Velez there
its not like he’s a speed guy on first with two outs or anything in a spot where we could use some insurance or anything
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
never take for granted
velez not getting picked off on a throw to first. Remember April and May?
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rally drama queen
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't watch...
I think I’ll go clean the catbox or something… it’s better than the stress of watching Brian pitch!
by Merope on Jul 13, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zito up in the Pen!
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what the hell Zito
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He must have got bored and wandered over there
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Flem actually mentioned he’s throwing in a hurry… Wilson better get it done asap
by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 13, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
there’s Edmonds smugging it up.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
here comes the Drama
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
god, Wilson pisses me off sometimes
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why is zito throwing in the bullpen??
If my head is full of white hairs by the end of this season.. I blame Brian Wilson. (I'm only 22, dammit!)
by GiNgiNxbOi on Jul 13, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe Bochy thinks he can get a DP
..me, I’d sit Wilson and bring in Hinshaw to face the lefties.
by wcw on Jul 13, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you had to decide
Do you leave Wilson in, or do you take your chances with Zito?
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 13, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zito with runners on base?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SRSLY?
Adopted Giant: John Bowker
"Swing Hard. Swing Early. Swing Often."
by The Agent of Matt Herges on Jul 13, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey...
no one on our team has faced more batter with runners on base. he’s got the experience
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather not experience that experience.
Adopted Giant: John Bowker
"Swing Hard. Swing Early. Swing Often."
by The Agent of Matt Herges on Jul 13, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Star my ass
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ouch.
Adopted Giant: John Bowker
"Swing Hard. Swing Early. Swing Often."
by The Agent of Matt Herges on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it going to be Barry Zito the closer?
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jul 13, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Upping his salary to approximately $12 million a pitch.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't put it past Bochy
to have a righty/lefty closer platoon…Zito may end up with more saves than wins!
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if Wilson costs Tim his 11th win, he’s dead to me.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least, it would give them something to talk about on the way to the All Star Game.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol for sure
If my head is full of white hairs by the end of this season.. I blame Brian Wilson. (I'm only 22, dammit!)
by GiNgiNxbOi on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, no matter what happens, it was worth it just to see TIm pitch.
by cheno on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want Zito
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
traded?
Adopted Giant: John Bowker
"Swing Hard. Swing Early. Swing Often."
by The Agent of Matt Herges on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But seriously how can a guy who throws 98 be so goddamn hittable??
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, hitters have an OPS of .706 against him, which could be better, but it’s not exactly bad.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it’s more like, he has the stuff to be a real shutdown closer type guy, but there’s always something every game.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I hear you. Hitters have an OBP of .350 against him, which is pretty bad. But he’s given up very few XBH.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zito for the save!
Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading
by Chulk on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
STFD WARD
now get one more Brian.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
K
STFD Ward, and just a little bit of relief.
by cornball on Jul 13, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Drama Queen being Drama Queen
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
phew.
11-2!!!!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go home, annoying ass Cubs fans.
Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times
by ChrisHero on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go home, go!
Go home, Gooooooo! Hey Chicago what do you say? Giants beat the Cubs today!
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOO HOO!
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
by jordanovich on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WE WON A GAME!
BIG ASS PARTY!
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A win at the break!
MOMENTUM!
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
STFD Zito fans
Adopted Giant: John Bowker
"Swing Hard. Swing Early. Swing Often."
by The Agent of Matt Herges on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
someone fell into the sarchasm
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 13, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not true.
Someone had to be a fan in order to call him into the BP
Adopted Giant: John Bowker
"Swing Hard. Swing Early. Swing Often."
by The Agent of Matt Herges on Jul 13, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A slice of heaven
on a roadtrip from Hell
by Moggeee on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
take that damon bruce. dempster perfect record. GONE
by cumball on Jul 13, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lincecum has 11 wins, and Wilson has a league leading 25 saves. Who saw that coming?
by Natto on Jul 13, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I still can’t believe Tim has 11 wins with this offense.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’ll be interesting to see how voters justify not giving him the Cy Young.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he could very well win it
If he ends up with 17-20 wins and a sub-3 ERA and the league lead in Ks.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps. We’ve won a lot of MVPs, but it seems like Giants never get serious consideration for the other awards, even if they deserve it.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schmidt finished second to Gagne that one year, didn't he?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fuck gagne
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but I didn’t really agree with Gagne winning. I mean, Gagne was lights out, but I’m not a fan of giving relievers the Cy Young unless there’s absolutely no starter who deserves it. Schmidt did that year.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And checking confirms that no Giant has won the ROY or Cy Young since I was born (1980). Todd Worrell over Clark and Thompson in 1986? Ugh.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vizquel and Snow won GG’s.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Jul 13, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, yeah, we have won a lot of Gold Gloves. One year in the 90s, we won like four in one year as I recall – Williams, Bonds, Manwaring, and one or two others.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Williams, Bonds, Manwaring, Thompson in ‘93.
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 13, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He won't
be 17-20
You expect him to go 6-18 from here on out?
by SnowLeopard on Jul 13, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
jponry said 17-20 wins, not 17-20 record.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although Roger Craig once said you have to be a very good pitcher to lose 20 games.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barry Zito is working to prove him wrong
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Jul 13, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The theory is that, if you’re losing so many and you don’t have talent, they won’t keep letting you pitch long enough to lose 20. With Zito, I guess salary stands in for talent.
by jcb9 on Jul 13, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alarm bells ringing
Craig was so-so at the end of his career, and lost 20 twice with the Mets
And with Zito as our guidepost, I’d say he generally stinks and will be well-deserving of the big Score.
by Moggeee on Jul 13, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs