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Chicago @ San Francisco


My hopes for the game:

  1. The Giants score ten runs.
  2. Kevin Correia goes seven strong innings.
  3. Sergio Romo pitches the eighth.
  4. Osiris Matos pitches the ninth.

I'm no logimagician, but I think this scenario breaks down right around point #1. A fella can dream, though.

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Kevin Correia 1-5 8 8 0 0 0 0 41.1 42 22 22 5 19 26 4.79 1.48

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Ryan Dempster 9-3 17 17 1 0 0 0 105.0 83 45 38 10 41 86 3.26 1.18



 

 

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How is Romo?

I heard on the Sabean show that he was a bit…excited…in his first appearance.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 2, 2008 5:49 PM PDT   0 recs

Not as excited as his pops.

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by Natto on Jul 2, 2008 5:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Like… in a penis way?

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jul 2, 2008 6:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Is there any other way?

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by Natto on Jul 2, 2008 6:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, that’s a very good point.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jul 2, 2008 6:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Someone needs to find a pic of his first appearance. Stat.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 2, 2008 6:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dempster gave up 8 runs in his last start. Therefore, he will pitch a complete game shutout tonight. It’s just science.

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by Natto on Jul 2, 2008 5:50 PM PDT   0 recs

60% of the time

it works everytime.

by Giant Voodoo on Jul 2, 2008 5:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

We squeezed one out last night...

And Timmy’s starting tomorrow…

Sometime’s one just knows when the Giants are going to lose before the game even starts.

I’d bet a steak dinner on the Cubbies in this one…

by ololo3 on Jul 2, 2008 5:53 PM PDT   0 recs

what kind of steak

big difference between sizzler and vic stewart’s

by Giant Voodoo on Jul 2, 2008 5:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Homemade bone-in Rib-Eye...

Marinated then cooked to perfection on the outdoor grill.

by ololo3 on Jul 2, 2008 6:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

huh?

i had to wipe the slobber off.

by Giant Voodoo on Jul 2, 2008 6:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Unfortunately, very true. Call it what you will, a gut feeling, but you just know and there’s no doubt about whatsoever. (a Heroes trait – yes the TV show)

by timmeh on Jul 2, 2008 6:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

or its just looking at the stats and drawing some logical conclusions

by timmeh on Jul 2, 2008 6:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

My nephew is a contractor in Iraq and his wife, who is in the air force, is stationed not a half-hour away from him. He is a Giants fan too, he was raised well.

by timmeh on Jul 2, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Just a manager on a good team?

by Kasey Nova on Jul 2, 2008 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah, well, the whole world stinks, francine -- so get used to it!

by satyricrash on Jul 2, 2008 6:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I see what you mean.

by Kasey Nova on Jul 2, 2008 6:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

So… pretty okay, right?

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by Natto on Jul 2, 2008 6:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What does Shea Hillenbrand have to do with anything?

Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.

by groug on Jul 2, 2008 6:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ever?

yeah, well, the whole world stinks, francine -- so get used to it!

by satyricrash on Jul 2, 2008 6:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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by Natto on Jul 2, 2008 6:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This seems like a good year for relievers to become starters. Ryan Dempster, Justin Duchschererererreeer, and of course, our very own Jonathan Sanchez. I don’t really have anything insightful to say, just an interesting observation.

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by Natto on Jul 2, 2008 5:56 PM PDT   0 recs

This seems like a good year

For people to have truly breakout seasons. I mean, I can’t remember a Baseball Season in which so many players came out of seemingly nowhere to become some of the best players in the game: Timmy, Volquez, Uggla, Fukudome, Duschererererere, etc. There’s a shitload of ‘em.

by ololo3 on Jul 2, 2008 5:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I wouldn’t say Fukudome is one of the best in the game. He’s pretty good not not spectacular. And we know he came from Japan. ;) But otherwise, I agree with you.

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by Natto on Jul 2, 2008 6:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You're probably right...

Problem is, I know there are a shitload of other players that I could be using as examples, but can’t think of any of their names right now for some stupid reason…

by ololo3 on Jul 2, 2008 6:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ryan Ludwick

isn’t doing too bad.

by Kasey Nova on Jul 2, 2008 6:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Probably the last time so many players rose from obscurity to put up massive power numbers was, um – when did the steroid era begin?

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 2, 2008 6:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Timmy came from nowhere!? He was a top 10 pick and a candidate at one point to go #1. Going into last season, he was almost universally seen as one of the top pitching prospects in the game. He’s the opposite of a player coming from nowhere.

by jcb9 on Jul 2, 2008 6:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Really, he won the Golden Spikes Award and he became the first player ever to be named both the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year and the Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year.

Obscurity, yeah.

by timmeh on Jul 2, 2008 6:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hamilton was a huge prospect, too...

And he’s having a true breakout year this season. Lots of people are having breakout seasons, whether they were prospected to, or not.

by ololo3 on Jul 2, 2008 6:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i think i heard Kruk say this

a lot of them prefer to be starters anyway, rarely is any pitcher a reliever for his entire career. Perhaps this is just them knowing they gotta be good to keep on starting.

by Giant Voodoo on Jul 2, 2008 6:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That's exactly how I pronounce Justin's name

My A’s fan coworkers just give me the look. hehe

by timmeh on Jul 2, 2008 6:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

whoops the reply button didn’t work. I SWEAR.

by timmeh on Jul 2, 2008 6:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I said this last night, but I’m pretty sure making troops watch the Giants is a violation of the Geneva Convention.

by jcb9 on Jul 2, 2008 7:01 PM PDT   0 recs

And they’re apparently interviewing Barry Zito. That definitely constitutes torture

by jcb9 on Jul 2, 2008 7:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

My nephew is a contractor in Iraq and his wife, who is in the air force, is stationed not a half-hour away from him. He is a Giants fan too, he was raised well. I know he’ll enjoy the game no matter the outcome, he doesn’t get to watch his team too often lately.

by timmeh on Jul 2, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I kid

Because I love.

by jcb9 on Jul 2, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

His wife is from Wisconsin, we are doing our best to convert her.

by timmeh on Jul 2, 2008 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Looking at the Fresno box score

I noticed that Ehire Adrianza was starting at SS. Can anyone explain this promotion?
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Adrianza%20%20SS&pos=&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=501303
Also, why hasn’t schierholtz started the past couple games?

by superk1ng on Jul 2, 2008 7:01 PM PDT   0 recs

Whoa Adrianza all the way up from the rookie team? I did see Casey Bond listed in a box score in a Fresno game this year. C Bond is with the Salem-Keizer short season rookie team.

"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 2, 2008 7:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yea, I’m listening to the game right now. Apparently he’s VERY advanced defensively but they didn’t mention his offense. He got a base hit in his first AB though(line drive), which is pretty cool.

by superk1ng on Jul 2, 2008 7:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

HD FTW!

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Jul 2, 2008 7:06 PM PDT   0 recs

I hate not having Comcast

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 2, 2008 7:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

DirecTV's Extra Innings HD Package

For a transplant, almost as good as being at the game.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Jul 2, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Lady in Purple Top

“You know Barry, we really expected more from you this year…”

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Jul 2, 2008 7:11 PM PDT   0 recs

or

“can we trade you for that tiny pitcher you guys have?”

by Giant Voodoo on Jul 2, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hmm.

Looking at Bleed Cubbie Blue, there’s discussion about how the Cubs should light Correia up, because he’s “a nomadic character,” which apparently means he’s a journeyman (which is amusing, since he’s been with the Giants organization his whole career thus far) and “he fucking sucks.”

Thus, Correia must return to his late 2007 form tonight. MUST.

Also, they have like 5+ times more comments then us, which is weird – usually, whenever I check he other team blog, we’re the chatty ones. What’s become of us, McCoven!?

by jcb9 on Jul 2, 2008 7:13 PM PDT   0 recs

most of us

are getting ripped

by Giant Voodoo on Jul 2, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Catty!

yeah, well, the whole world stinks, francine -- so get used to it!

by satyricrash on Jul 2, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Living in Chicago for a few years has instilled in me the lifelong desire to see Cubs fans be disappointed.

by jcb9 on Jul 2, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, it is what they really want.

Right?

yeah, well, the whole world stinks, francine -- so get used to it!

by satyricrash on Jul 2, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

They certainly do revel in it. It’s part of their uncharm.

by jcb9 on Jul 2, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The Rays just took the lead

I know its only July, but to me that might be as big of a series sweep at this stage of the season that I’ve ever seen (If they can pull it off).

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 2, 2008 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

lol Red Sox

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by Natto on Jul 2, 2008 7:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ryan Dempster has an annoying delivery – the part were he moves his glove around just before he throws a pitch. I just wanted to say that. I hope the Giants keep him in the stretch position all night, if not to score runs, then at least to keep him from doing his windup. Am I right, guys?!

by Kasey Nova on Jul 2, 2008 7:16 PM PDT   0 recs

he has an annoying everything

by Giant Voodoo on Jul 2, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Fukudome with a slight bow to the ump

kiss ass

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Jul 2, 2008 7:18 PM PDT   0 recs

It’s a tradition in Japan.

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by Natto on Jul 2, 2008 7:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Specifically batters usually bow to the umpire before stepping in the batters’ box.

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by Natto on Jul 2, 2008 7:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I've heard

I just plan on not having anything nice to say about any Cub tonight

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Jul 2, 2008 7:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ah

Carry on then.

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by Natto on Jul 2, 2008 7:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I hear Ryan Dempster once shot a man in Reno just to watch him die.

by jcb9 on Jul 2, 2008 7:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually, a man once shot Dempster in Reno.

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by Natto on Jul 2, 2008 7:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He wishes.

yeah, well, the whole world stinks, francine -- so get used to it!

by satyricrash on Jul 2, 2008 7:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Efficiency!

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 2, 2008 7:18 PM PDT   0 recs

I don't think I've seen that hat before...

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 2, 2008 7:19 PM PDT   0 recs

Good, something to blame.

yeah, well, the whole world stinks, francine -- so get used to it!

by satyricrash on Jul 2, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs