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Open Gameday Thread, 7/20

Milwaukee Brewers at San Francisco Giants, Jul 20, 2008 1:05 PM PDT



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2008 - Tim Lincecum 11-2 20 19 0 0 0 0 129.2 115 41 37 7 47 135 2.57 1.25 Like, 20


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2008 - Some jerk who isn't Lincecum 8-2 19 18 0 0 0 0 100.0 99 46 42 9 50 78 3.78 1.49

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ESPN reports that Durham is switching dugouts today

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3497321

doesnt say what we got, but hopefully something useful for next season. funny that he’s just switching unis for this afternoon’s game.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 10:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

also, the story mentions that Ray will not play today for the brewers.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don’t blame him for not playing. would you want to hit against timmy?

by jc2125 on Jul 20, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BrUcE:

Pleez play manne more, sincerely me.

by bondslegend on Jul 20, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You’re really upset about losing a fast 22 year old who can’t hit high-A pitching? And a generic soft tossing lefty?

Is the Milwaukee system worse than ours? Becuase it seems like we’ve got a couple versions of Hammond.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

its 4 times as strong as ours too

proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..

by Azmanz on Jul 20, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not upset

But it’s an overpay. Durham is bench talent for us and expensive bench talent at that. Hammond is a durable lefty 4th starter that is under team control for 6 years, something that is much, much more valuable than a couple hundred at-bats from Ray Durham. Ford is just an added roll of the dice; I’m not even taking him into account.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also

considering your likely to lose both CC and Sheets via FA after this year, the Brewers probably could have used Hammond at the back of the rotation sometime in the near future.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'm not super excited about our rotation next year

I took a look at what pieces the Brewers had left and how they should use them to perhaps bolster next year’s rotation here.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps, but it isn’t just a salary dump from the Brewers’ perspective. Rickie Weeks just isn’t getting it done, and Durham’s .385 OBP sure would help in chasing down the Cubs.

I would have been fine with Durham for Hammond; Ford is pretty useless.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 20, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Durham is also worse than Weeks defensively, by a significant margin

And, despite his lefty splits this year, he has righty splits over the much larger sample size of the years before that, so he’s not even a really great platoon option. It’s an overpay.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There’s always a chance that getting Ford out of Space Coast Stadium, which is death to right-handed hitters, gives him a jump start. He’s got the tools and had good success at West Virginia last year. He’s probably nothing, but he could turn into a decent fourth outfielder if he just gets a bit better; his defense really is elite. Put it this way, I certainly wouldn’t have minded holding onto him.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good to know, but as soon as he gets to AA and Dodd Stadium, there goes any jump-start.

Well, the Giants will probably have a new AA affiliate by the time he gets there anyway.

Also, Durham is definitely worse than Weeks defensively, but that isn’t as much of a problem with the strikeout pitchers the Brewers have. You don’t need to platoon Durham at all. You can just leave him in there and have Weeks keep him rested. I assume that the Brewers are (for the most part) going to start Durham at 2B and bench Weeks, at least for this year.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 20, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But the Brewers aren't acquiring Durham to supplant Weeks

He’s going to be used off the bench and as a backup plan if Weeks completely tanks.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s a great use for him. Weeks has shown a propensity for slumps and injuries. Ray-ray is quite an upgrade over Craig Counsell’s bat.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

I was happy with the deal when it was Ford for Durham. But Hammond (and Ford) for Durham is too much. Durham is just a tweak, and Melvin was JUST talking about not overpaying for tweaks. Oh well.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s odd, then. Weeks has been pretty bad, and Durham’s value is going to come from trotting out that OBP most every day.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 20, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right, but that's all Durham has to offer

Weeks caught fire from August on last year and was one of the best players in the league. He has a lot more potential, and the perception is that he needs to keep playing to reach it.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what i found on these two

Both are struggling at their levels, Ford as a 22-year old in high A and Hammond as a 26-year old recently promoted to AAA. Good news on Hammond is that his K/9 is high (over 10) and he’s getting unlucky in AAA (BABIP at .333). But he’s giving up a lot of HRs since he got promoted too – 6 in four starts, even though his command looks to be improving. Ford is just struggling: low AVG, low OPS, low SLG. The standout is his speed, already 48 SBS in 59 attempts. That about all I got from looking at their stats at BA.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hammond's been at AAA for four games and he's got a 20/5 K/BB

His ERA is meaningless at this point.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed, it’s that homer rate that kind of bugs me even as his walks are down. i am excited that he seems to be missing bats and most of his struggles appear to be bad luck on balls in play.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was a good giant.

Hum-baby!

by Danger on Jul 20, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was. We shall pour some sugar on the floor for our departed Ray.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even though it would have been a good move, I’m kinda glad we didn’t trade the Special Agent. I have a sentimental attachment to him.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TIMMY DAY!

I really wish I wasn’t going to be in a car when this game’s on. Oh well.

by bondslegend on Jul 20, 2008 10:10 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m sorely tempted to hop on BART and go to the game, but I probably shouldn’t. My wife just left town for a couple of days (Salt Lake City for work, boo hiss), and managing a 2-year old who didn’t sleep well last night for 3 hours at the ballpark alone is probably not the best recipe for fun.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 10:21 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And I still haven’t seen Timmy pitch in person. Woe.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Must be officially official

The trade was just announced on ESPN Radio’s Sportscenter

by Merope on Jul 20, 2008 11:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

From ESPN

The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired second baseman Ray Durham from the Giants, continuing with their effort in the push to make the playoffs for the first time since 1982.

Durham, 36, is hitting .293 for the Giants, with an on-base percentage of .385, and in theory, he could help the Brewers as a utility player. But it is also very possible that he will press Rickie Weeks, the Brewers’ every-day second baseman to this point, for playing time.

Weeks is hitting .218 with eight homers, and Milwaukee ranks dead last among all teams in batting average for second baseman (.222).

ESPN.com’s Keith Law is reporting that the prospects going to San Francisco are Steve Hammond and Darren Ford. The seriousness of the Durham talks between the Giants and Brewers was reported by the San Francisco Chronicle on Saturday.

The Brewers are in San Francisco this weekend, but Durham is not expected to play for Milwaukee on Sunday.

Hum-baby!

by Danger on Jul 20, 2008 11:33 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ray was a good Giant, I’m going to miss him. :(

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 11:33 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He was, but his time has come to depart. Yay for dumping veterans.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah and it’s good to see them in the dumping veterans mindset.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ray-Ray got a walk off double in the only game I went to last year. The man can still hit, I hope he personally ends the Cardinals’ playoff run.

Bye Ray.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Y’know, with Durham being traded, I was thinking – the Giants have had remarkable stability at second base over the years. Aside from injuries (especially at the end of Robby Thompson’s tenure), we’ve really only had three starting second basemen over the last 23 seasons:

Robby Thompson – 1986-1996
Jeff Kent 1997-2002
Ray Durham 2003-2008

We’d do well to find another second basemen who stick around as long or contributes as much as any of those three.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 11:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wake up late to find Ray Ray traded and that it’s Timmy Day… greatest day of the season?

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 11:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pretty much!

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Henry Schulman's blog

Reporting Burriss will start at 2nd today and Ochoa will play short. Also, Yabu is apparently going to the DL with a sprained finger (um…..) and Gino Espinelli has been called up.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If I may be Johnny Whine-a-lot for a moment

Great, they finally sit Vizquel AFTER Burriss is starting at another position anyway.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

PABLITO!

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With Molina posting Vizquel-like numbers lately, I’m tempted to say they should bring up Sandoval to replace him. Probably a bad idea, though. Especially since Sandoval would just rot on the bench as long as Bochy’s around.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

jeez, let the kid get in a half season of AA, Sabean.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I know, I know. I don’t seriously think they should. It’s just tempting, as good as he’s hitting and as bad as Molina’s hitting.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHOOOOOOO

Pabloooo

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bye Ray From Across The Bay

:(

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

by satyricrash on Jul 20, 2008 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Durham was not a "good" Giant

I’ll assess Ray as an okay Giant.

But in many ways he emobodied the decline of Brian Sabean’s acuity in signing free agents.

Expectations were high for this speedy former leadoff guy with some pop, and in nearly six years, he met them only once - 2006. And maybe he exceeded expectations this year because the bar was set so low - by Durham himself with an abysmal 2007.

In his early Giant career, he caused lineup card problems by missing a lot of games because of leg issues, but surprised all by morphing into a power/RBI guy for one weird but fruitful contract year. Now, except for the occasional double, he is nearly punchless while still being a bottom tier defender.

Bye Ray. We’ll hardly miss ya.

by Moggeee on Jul 20, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude, no.

Durham was very good for the Giants ever year but 2007. He missed more time than we all would have liked, yes, but when he played, he was always quite good.

OPS+ as a Giant: 111, 117, 104, 127, 65, 112

The missed time hurt, but if you expected him to have better hitting numbers than those, you had too high of expectations to begin with (his OPS+ numbers before joining the Giants: 114, 105, 103, 106, 118).

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He met my expectations in everything but playing time until last year. He gave us a lot of offense for a 2B.

He’s been quite good this year.

We all know about the defense. No need to get into that, except to say that could be adequately simulated by dressing a mailbox in a Giants uniform and setting it next to second.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Madam, yes.

He was paid handsomely and rarely lived up to the promise—and/or a full season.

Most people here give Ray a “B.” He certainly does not deserve an “A.”

My grade is “C.”

And I think he will be missed by few.

by Moggeee on Jul 20, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t understand giving him a C at all. He gave us well above average production at second base every year except for one. His OPS+ numbers as a Giant were better, in general, than they were as a White Sox.

The only blemish on his time as a Giant (other than his poor 2007) was the missed time. He was a good Giant, an extremely likable person and, considering what we have in the pipeline for second base for the near future, I think he and his above-average hitting production be missed a lot more than you do.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Health is always part of the package

I agree he was very likeable.

That helped on the many days, especially when we were contenders, when you couldn’t find him.

;-)

by Moggeee on Jul 20, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Durham was a good Giant.

‘nuff said.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar.
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by Natto on Jul 20, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why isn't the game on extra innings??

I can’t see it anywhere! Now I have to watch on my crappy laptop….Jesse angy Jesse smash!!

by jhiat00 on Jul 20, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

imo, only aurilia and roberts are even tradeable. roberts is likely to yield a low-level prospect similar to Ford. nothing of quality. aurilia is trickier. he’s not worth too much more, but we might be able to get a player with a little more upside. maybe a struggling corner player who still has the potential, but hasn’t shown it yet. i don’t know, but it doesn’t seem like we’re going to get much for anyone but Winn and the bullpen guys.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Aurilia remains a Giant

And if he goes .260/12/50, Sabean even resigns him.

by Moggeee on Jul 20, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fine with that. I love Richie and hope he retires a Giant. He can continue to be a semi-productive bench guy/ starter if necessary for another 2 years me thinks at 1B and 3B.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We could do worse.

And have.

by Moggeee on Jul 20, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly. So might as well stay with a known commodity at a low price instead of overpaying for some journeyman.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or Randy Winn. He probably has more trade value than anyone else we’re likely to deal. Which isn’t saying much, but oh well.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The first lineup in a post-Sugarman world

E Burriss 2B
J Castillo 3B
R Winn RF
B Molina C
A Rowand CF
R Aurilia 1B
E Velez LF
I Ochoa SS
T Lincecum P

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Castillo in the 2-hole. Again. :(

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 20, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHY VELEZ

WHY IS VELEZ NOT IN AA WHERE HE BELONGS?

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 20, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seems kinda wrong to have Velez in the OF while Schierholz is languishing in Fresno.

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by can of corn on Jul 20, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d rather see how he can do against ML pitching than see Velez do it.

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by can of corn on Jul 20, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d rather see how both do against ML pitching. But Schierholtz = blocked on the roster. Velez isn’t, he luckily gives versatility to play multiple positions as well.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Versatility. The ability to be equally horrible at a number of positions.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Velez is probably a bench player, Schierholtz should get regular ABs.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Velez = nothing.

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Jul 20, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Schierholtz is probably a bench player too. ML pitching will eat him alive if he gets regular ABs.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he has a better chance to be an MLB regular than Velez.

It will be interesting to see who makes it into the lineup next year between Schierholtz, Bowker and TI.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TI = Ishikawa?

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

where does Pablito fit in?

Brother is 2-5 with a dinger today for AA and playing some 1b

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pablo is young, there is no need to rush him next year.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

All of those other guys are at the point that they need to prove they can hit MLB pitching next year.

I still think TI has the most upside of the three.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As do I. He is a plus defender, he has some patience, and he has some power potential. I think he could be similar to James Loney… .280 15 HR 80 RBI 50 BB, good D.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1b Ishikawa
LF Bowker

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RF = Lewis?

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he wins it away from WInn and Schierholtz

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shouldn’t Bowker win LF away from Fred, then?

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by satyricrash on Jul 20, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno. We’ve seen them play a lot of major league baseball and Bowker hasn’t come close to outhitting Lewis.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When Bowker plays OF rather than 1b he is a solid bat

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its not time to make a change,
Just relax, take it easy.
Youre still young, thats your fault,
Theres so much you have to know.
Find a girl, settle down,
If you want you can marry.
Look at me, I am old, but Im happy.

I was once like you are now, and I know that its not easy,
To be calm when youve found something going on.
But take your time, think a lot,
Why, think of everything youve got.
For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not.

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, can y’all fill me in on why folks are so down on Schierholtz? His minor league numbers look fine to me, though granted I’m not a stat-head. His stint in the big leagues last year wasn’t great, but it wasn’t disastrous enough to give up on the guy, either. I don’t see him as a star, but I don’t see why he can’t be a perfectly serviceable Major Leaguer. What am I missing?

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All the scouts say he has a ridiculously long swing

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here are some quotes I pulled about him.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and a bad approach. not my words, got that from BA.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has two swings, one long and one short. The trouble is that he has little power with the short one, and with either swing he’s not very selective. THere’s not much reason to throw him a strike.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If anything I think a lot of Giants fans are far too high on Schierholtz.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

100%

He doesn’t have much power, he doesn’t have much plate discipline, so what the hell is the point?

Re: his short swing, referenced by oldjacket: exactly. It is a clunky, weak contact swing.

Schierholtz, if he is LUCKY, will be Shea Hillenbrand.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 20, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

still, the guy should be given a chance to prove what he is.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he’ll get a chance next year. Haha Winn just made a play Schierholtz likely never makes.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Winn defends that tricky RF better than anyone I’ve seen since we moved to AT&T.

I think people don’t properly appreciate Dwight becuase he’s pretty good at everything without being excellant at any one thing.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Winn myself. He’s a solid ballplayer.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

His minor league power numbers and OBP look reasonable to me, but that’s probably just the effect of seeing such pathetic power numbers and OBP from our major leaguers recently.

But anyway, yeah, all this is good to know. I’ve sort of been reeducation myself on the minor leagues this year – I’ve been ignoring them the last several years. The franchise has given me a lot of reason to do so.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

PCL numbers really should be taken with a grain of salt. The PCL made Pedro Feliz look like a future perennial All-Star.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I know. He had a career SLG of about .490 before he ever played in the PCL, though.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

.490’s not all that impressive for the minors.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better than Bowker or Lewis.

I’m not saying it’s great, I just don’t think, looking at stats alone, it’s unreasonable to think he could b a reasonable major leaguer.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well thats the thing you can’t just look at stats. He has some major holes in his game that I think will prevent him from being anything other than a platoon player.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can't just look at stats

Which is why I’m asking y’all about it! I may be second-to-none in my knowledge of bad Giants players from the 80s and 90s, but many McCoven are far more minor league-savvy than I.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And we told you! lol.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Todd Linden

Lance Niekro

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damon Minor?

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what's a what now?

jk
I don’t remember him setting the PCL aflame, but he seems like a prototypical Giant AAAA guy.

The dodgers and Angels have a lot of these guys too.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

.290/.394/.537 in 2000

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

least powerful lineup ever?

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Check out this lineup.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seven runs! With a Jason Conti HR!

I am sure that the 2002 lineups without Sexson were pretty punchless.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 20, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Sexton had 45 bombs that year so any lineup with him in it has twice the pop of our lineup, but beyond him that lineup has similar power to our own.

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think those lineups have a lot to do with the sympathy Giants fans have for Brewers fans. We see our future in your past. I think that Milwaukee is the second NL team for most of the Giants fans here.

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by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's funny, Indians fans said the same thing

Maybe there’s this unseen groundswell of support for the Brewers across the nation. That would be cool.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im rooting for you guys. How can you not? No playoff appearance since 1982! Plus I hate the Cubs.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Since I've been alive, man!

You don’t know how much that sucks.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate the cards more than the cubs

I figure the wildcard will come out of the central this year. I don’t want to see St. Louis sneak another mediocre team into the playoffs.

Plus we’ve played St.Louis, Chicago and Milwaukee this year, and the Brewers seem like the best team.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Milwaukee’s team, though I’m going to hate them until the game’s over, just so you know.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, of course

When I went to school at Minnesota, I was surprised how easily I could flip on the hatred for them when they played the Badgers and then flip it off the next for Iowa or whomever.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My second NL used to be the Expos. They were just so pathetic it was hard not to like them.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it is for me

i went to a game at Miller two years ago. good park and now they have a good team. also, all the drunk marquette kids on the bus were a riot.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, see how funny they are when you try to drive down Wisconsin Ave in the afternoon

They just wander randomly across the street like Lemmings. It’s got to be the closest you can get to Cairo without leaving the Midwest (insert Illinois joke here).

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i can definitely see where you’re coming from. being a grad student dealing with undergrads is unbelievably lame. but they totally caught us by surprise (we were in town for the frozen four) on the bus and we had a great time at the game. less fun waiting in the cold to get the bus back to the hotel after the game.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone from California came to Milwaukee for hockey?

Where did you grow up?

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

grew up in Palo Alto but I went to BC for college. i was in band so went to everything for free.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

another BC alum/student?

That’s four of us.

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m about to start my last year!

(Roger and SoFa King Mike are also alums, IIRC.)

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cool cool. what dorm you in in the fall? man, i miss BC. grad school is lame.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m doing my second year in Edmonds (with that year abroad in between). It’s not the nicest dorm but I like the kitchen and the location.

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i too was in Ed for two years. it’s pretty sweet, especially with band having practice in the stadium all the time. im sad theyre tearing it down. ah well. good luck with senior year.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like walking through the stadium on my way to class (especially when it’s raining or snowing.)

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it’s so peaceful when it’s empty

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW, my girlfriend is a grad student

She hates her undergrads so much. It’s hilarious. It doesn’t help that fully half her TA evals are full of comments like “TA is hot.”

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have been there. It’s a good park, but there is nothing there. Definitely driving in, driving out, but if you like tailgating, you’re set

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 20, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I went there a few years ago and wasn’t terribly impressed. The roof was closed and there was a lightning storm, though – might’ve been better on a sunny day.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a little antiseptic when the roof is closed

Like a really boring cathedral. It’s a good park, but not a great park. Your park and PNC in Pittsburgh are great parks.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I’m spoiled by Phone company Park and Wrigley (I lived on the North Side of Chicago at the time I went to the Brewers game).

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

History is made

most banjo strings ever assembled in one arena

by Moggeee on Jul 20, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pie

I am eating a celebratory pie in honor of the Durham trade.

I just hope it isn’t a premature pie.

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 20, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lars!

Pass me a piece of pie, please.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 20, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Waiter!

An order of pie, and two sides of corn pone!

by Moggeee on Jul 20, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Waffles!

We must all have waffles, forthwith!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

smothered in corn niblet syrup

by Moggeee on Jul 20, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TIM LINCECUM!

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i miss the Lincecum song. LINCECUM! i can’t find it anywhere online.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, is anyone having problems with this site loading today? I’m on a Mac and on Firefox—McCoven avatars aren’t loading, the MCC logo isn’t loading, and without multiple refreshes the fanposts and fanshots aren’t loading either. Similar problems when I switch to Safari. Just hangs up there. For the record, it’s probably not my internet connection, since other sites are loading fine.

Is it just me? It’s me, isn’t it?

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 1:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Same for me (mac/firefox/no avatars)

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, im not getting any avatars either. didn’t notice the other things, but oh well. im also on FF.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

same, but mac/safari

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s been sketchy today.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and I'm on safari

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

On Mac with both Firefox and Safari not loading all content.

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

by satyricrash on Jul 20, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also

not auto-refresh. Was it Ray’s job to load images and auto refresh? Who’s in charge down there?

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

by satyricrash on Jul 20, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes – Mac/Firefox. Only some avatars.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 20, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same for me with PC and Firefox (except that the comments are automatically loading)

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 20, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm on

mac/Firefox and i’ve got your problems

BROCK BOND LIKES HIS MARTINIS PUNCHED IN THE FACE, NOT STIRRED.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Tim’s hair is looking shaggier than usual today

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck you Castillo

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CastilLOL. Sigh.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Castillo

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it too late

to add Castillo to the Durham deal?

by Moggeee on Jul 20, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fucking worthless tosser.

Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times

by ChrisHero on Jul 20, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kuip scared me on that one

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How can a guy as humongous as Fielder play baseball? It just seems unwieldy to push that bulk around the bases.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 20, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How do 330 pd guys play football? Its because they’re exceptional athletes.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baseball does not require typical “athletic” ability. It requires excellent hand-eye coordination mostly and speed secondarily. Speed meaning, the ability to move parts of your body quickly, to throw or swing a bat.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Obviously. But Prince is more than just a fat guy swinging a bat. He’s actually pretty athletic and has good speed, and moves pretty well for his size.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He does move pretty well

Stopping is a problem though (as you no doubt remember from Todd Greene).

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well Greene should have moved out of the way lol. Trains don’t stop on a dime.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was mostly a snarky comment.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 20, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So if Prince goes on the market this winter I think the Giants should get him. Even if it means giving up 2 of our pitching studs. He’s one of the few LH bats that could still be very productive here.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we'd have to trade Molina first

otherwise we would be over the weight limit

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s got two more years before his arteries are clogged.

Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times

by ChrisHero on Jul 20, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s a vegan (or at least vegetarian). He may be fat, but his arteries are probably doing fine.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 20, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta be hell on the joints, though.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 20, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's actually a non-unreasonable scenario

Cain is probably going to be one of the Brewers’ top targets this winter, along with maybe Greinke, and Fielder is certainly deal-able with Gamel coming up.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d prefer the Giants not trade Cain, even for Prince. But that’s just because I believe Cain can be that good. I’d rather give you some of our top pitching prospects. But obviously the Brewers will be looking for ML ready pitchers…

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

STFD PRINCE

whooo

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Burriss has been taking some tips from Aurilia, I see.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Apparently, K&K have been instructed to not talk about the deal.

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 20, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

is it official yet? Like, what clubhouse is Ray chilling in right now?

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Brewers' interview gal mentioned it pre-game, said it wasn't a done deal

But, of course, it is. I’m sure Durham won’t play unless it goes like 18 innings, and he’ll fly out of town with the Brewers.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go away Amy.

Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times

by ChrisHero on Jul 20, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm calling for Rothlinger

I know he could use some more time at AA but I’m tired of watching Castillo

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rohlinger.

He’ll probably get a shot in September with a chance to win a job in the spring.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow I always thought there was a T in his name, my miskate

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sound difficulties as soon as Amy G. comes on-screen. The baseball gods are with us.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was my fav. Amy G interview. Especially the beginning.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

mini-mini play

Buster Posey: “My name is Buster Posey.”

Amy G: “I’m yours!”

The end.

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 20, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question:

a) Sanchez > Parra
b) Sanchez < Parra
c) Sanchez = Parra

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Depends on which Sanchez is pitching that day.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 20, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sanchez has yet to pitch an entire season without getting hurt.

But still, Sanchez>Parra. Same control problems, more strikeouts.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What injuries has he had?

Parra’s had repeated shoulder problems, which is pretty scary.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he’s had oblique and elbow problems.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Taking stats and production into concern, Sanchez > Parra

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for being rude about it?

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel bad for the guy who has to try to market Giants/Nationals.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck this retard umpire

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap

2 blown strike 3 calls and it results in a homer.

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 20, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ballgame. Good night, now.

Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times

by ChrisHero on Jul 20, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a massive hanger on 0-2. Urgh.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

apparently nothing else is good enough to be a strike

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUCK YOU UMPIRE!!!!

So pissed I had to say it again.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rowand throws like an 8yo

Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times

by ChrisHero on Jul 20, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was watching some 8yos throwing at a t-ball/coach pitch game yesterday. And you’re right.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 20, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it me

or does Rowand have dick for an arm?

by boonitez on Jul 20, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

his arm is awful, has he thrown a runner out all year?

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it seems like Giants outfielders allow a lot of hits to go for doubles that really shouldn’t

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

An extra indefinite article would make that much funnier

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank you Rowand

for your penis-like excuse for an arm

by boonitez on Jul 20, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

timmy’s mad

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Son of a

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY THE FUCK DO WE GIVE UP SO MANY HITS TO THE PITCHER

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

because we can

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

flair for the dramatic?

but Brian Wilson’s not in?

by boonitez on Jul 20, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s the magic of Giants pitching!

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The magic of Orioles baseball!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you’re killing me larry

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m done, take care everyone.

Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times

by ChrisHero on Jul 20, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lincecum is finally starting to drop back to about where his numbers should be. No more ridiculous ERA.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

of course, with a competent umpire and a CF who doesn’t have a shit arm, he doesn’t give up a run that inning.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Except that curveball could have gone either way.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nah

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are you talking about? His ERA is higher than it should be due to bad umpiring. (well, 3 runs higher)

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

STFD WEEKS

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How frustrating must it be to be a fan of a contending team and having Weeks bat lead off every game?

by cheno on Jul 20, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't really mind him, actually

At least, he’s not this gaping wound in my psyche like lots of other Brewers have been (Wes Helms, come on down!)

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a shitty shitty inning

Ump just put 2 more ER on Timmy’s ERA. Fucking douche.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 1:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

3-0 to Bengie

I predict he will not get on base.

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by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

omg he walked!!!

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

right off the island

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wrong!

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

keep predictin!

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I predict there is NO WAY the Giants score 10 runs this inning.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Molina

4 HR in April, 2 in May, 0 in June and July.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

His clock is winding down!

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amazing how a 30-something catcher’s performance declines when he’s almost never given a day off.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cf. Jason Kendall

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

From this point on, they start taking away home runs.

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bengie- spanish word for Fail

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn am I pissed off

Timmy is pitching really well, too. He’s just getting umped. He’s been ahead of almost every hitter. Strong curve and good velocity.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

THERE’S NO WAY ROWAND GETS A HIT HERE

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it was worth a try, but no

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he battling

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dammit, Rowand.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

when can we trade the bum? SF must have a CF or two in the organization

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Winn can move to CF, Schierholtz in RF. Holla!

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he can't seem to hit much this year either...

he’s been miserable the past couple months…

by boonitez on Jul 20, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OPS splits

April: .850
May: .987
June: .618
July: .749

Clearly over his head in May and underperforming in June. Settling in on Not Bad, But Not Nearly Worth The Contract levels.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least he made parra throw a few pitches

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

omg a hit

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

how long will it take to get another?

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

a triple would do nicely here…

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bengie still wouldn't score

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 20, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Hes on 2nd he can score if it goes to the 421 corner.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

rec'd

Jokes about the fat and slow never get old.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s the Tim Lincecum specialty.

by cheno on Jul 20, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and as it turns out

anything besides back to back strikeouts would’ve done nicely there

by boonitez on Jul 20, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe SF could get more for Aurilia than Durham in a trade

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure about that.

Ray has the “potential pinch runner” going for him as well.

by joe t on Jul 20, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if Ray is crying on the inside

lol Kuip “He could be battling the flu.”

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"He could be battling the flu flew."

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL. Kuiper “Ray Durham not in the lineup, could be battling the flu”

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, they actually mentioned the trade talk.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ochoa looks overmatched.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lewis, Bowker, Burriss?

Lewis has been great, Bowker leads the team in homers, and Burriss has been decent.

by boonitez on Jul 20, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your team leader in HR has 9?

Wow.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m pretty sure we’re going to break the record for fewest team homers.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

why are brewers shitheads here

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are you such a hostile motherfucker?

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

aww, you mad?

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

back down, dude

his team doesn’t suck…

by boonitez on Jul 20, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m not sure there’s any reason to be rude to him, he’s being friendly and participating in discussion. It’s not like he’s trash-talking or anything. I’m happy with fans of other teams joining in (as long as they aren’t xeifrank)

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, you get that guy too?

vr!

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

we hate all xeifrank

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

except calling me “rude,” commenting how he doesn’t remember the last time his pitchers all contributed, and not to mention calling me a “hostile motherfucker”

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, you were being kind of a hostile motherfucker.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes you feel like a nut
sometimes you don’t
Almond Joys got nuts
Mounds don’t

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You’re killing me Larry

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And wasn’t even on the team at the start of the season. Our lineup sucks.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who cares? Neither team will win the WS this year. Oooooooooh. So I guess you can enjoy all those empty home runs.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Call me crazy, call me a pervert, but I’d rather be in contention than be pleasantly surprised by not being on pace for 100 losses.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was mocking moreso the people who were clamoring for Ochoa to be brought up.

I am a Velez backer…however haha.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m the proud founder of the Ochoa anti-bandwagon. Care for a ticket?

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Motto: “At least Burriss can field, at least Denker can hit, at least Velez looks like he should be able to do both.”

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate this game which makes me yelling in 5:46 A.M. Monday.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

somewhere in the Middle East?

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So close. I live in South Korea. lol.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They’re both Asian peninsulas populated by furriners who don’t speak English, so they’re pretty much the same, right?

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeop.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah. I should by able to get that time difference down, having lived in China for so long, but alas.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to Asia ! ;)

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t live there any more, but I never could get the time split right.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SIGN POSEY ALREADY

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

also: shut up, Amy

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

tell him to accept $3M

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Amy

for reminding us all that the Giants haven’t signed Posey yet.

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 20, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Amy G.

Sound problems solved, still vapid.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he probably should have caught that :(

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

tough play at the fence.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bengie sucks

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that was Timmy’s fault.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bengie still sucks though

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

as does Tim. and Matt Cain.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

MATT CAIN SUCKS

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Braun is awesome.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We need some music right here

“Killing me softly” by Fugees.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps little Tim is still suffering from the effects of his flu. Kid probably lost 10 pds.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

revenge K

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

STFD HART

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SIDDOWN, MEAT!

Timmy’s strikeouts the only thing keeping me from turning the radio off.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

And the reason makes me wake up in 5:00 A.M.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trade Lincecum, he sucks.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bengie: “It is this kind of crap that makes you leave after 5 innings.”

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 20, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is gonna end very badly.

by cheno on Jul 20, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is Lincecum pitching like Zito?

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Because he was thinking like Zito. First rule “Don’t think, MEAT!”

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cuz he wants $126M

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Tim.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whew.

can we have some offense now?

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think you know the answer to that question.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gets out of the inning...

but it doesn’t look like Tim’s going longer than 5 innings today. Nor should he. Save him for the rest of the season, and the rest of his career. We’re getting swept by the Brewers anyway, because they’re simply much better in every facet of the game than we are.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HA!

Not in the bullpen!!! But everywhere else…shut up….

by boonitez on Jul 20, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the ump can fuck over Timmy

He can fuck over the Brewers just as easily. it’s only 2 runs.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap

A new Chevron commercial

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who is this Larry Bont guy they just showed on tv?

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Could the Padres be any worse?

Just gave up a three-run jack to Glaus. Cards ahead 5-3 now in the bottom of the 8th.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no.

that’s as bad as mlb teams get.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seattle Mariners

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand how the Mariners aren't worse, actually

Anecdotally it seems like they should be challenging the ‘03 Tigers.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jose Vidro!

I think of him when I get mad at Bengie.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cleveland Spiders beg to differ.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

I’m not feeling any sympathy. Sorry, Bud.

I do hate the Cards though.

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 20, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

never too early

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In that case

Preemptive SHUTOUT for Tuesday night’s game as well.

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ump goes out of his way to make sure the pitches that were called balls for him are called strikes on Timmy’s AB

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This umpiring crew has been really crap

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1,000,000 pitch inning for Parra

Blech.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Baseball’s supposed to be fun, right?

by cheno on Jul 20, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but why always for the opponent?

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fun?? When does that start?

I used to be disgusted, but now I try to be amused!

by PLUChris on Jul 20, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If they can’t hit a HR, a hit even get some walks, they should make Parra throws many pitches.

But you know our hitters.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hypo

If Lincecum pitched against the Giants he would throw:

a) shutout
2) no-hitter
3) perfect game
4) get knocked out

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

e) throw 27 consecutive strikeouts and hit a homerun

by Snof on Jul 20, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m calling 30K in 9 innings.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure, just start Matt LeCroy at catcher

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

shut out. He always seems to give up some hits.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With our luck

If we were rooting for Lincecum: #4.

If we were rooting for the Giants: #3 on 27 pitches.

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He wouldnt last past the 6th or 7th. AT BEST.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

STFD KENDALL

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WILL CLARK AND TIM LINCECUM

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Two pathetic losers!

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

STFD PARRA

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yaaay!

I finally get to watch the Giants on TV again! lol

by giantfan5 on Jul 20, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We got the pitcher out?

by cheno on Jul 20, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

6Ks for Lincecum

That means if you enter the special code at the Giants website, they’ll pay you $6 to watch Barry Zito pitch at the ballpark on Tuesday night!

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

just $6 for fans to watch Barry Zito ? lol

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hate walks

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what about candle lit dinners?

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

me too

it’s been a hard year in that regard

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

reply button!

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man. Lincecum starts aren’t supposed to be this painful.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

too many throws – short rest – too many throws – short rest …

I think that killing Lincecum :(

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Short rest?

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They moved him up a spot in the rotation to get him an extra start before the all-star break.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the ‘short rest’ thing I mentioned, means:

Lincecum keep throwing too many pitches when he’s on the mound, but our hitters help Brewers’ Manny Parra and save his pitches. (you know, “quick outs”) And Lincecum get back to mound and too many pitches again.

Sorry, my bad English. ;)

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, understood

And I agree. What’s the temperature there?

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

78~86F here… with highly humidity. ARG :(

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I mean… in today’s game.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is getting bad

that does it for me. i’m out.

by cornball on Jul 20, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

TIM STOP WALKING PEOPLE PLEASE

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d like to blame this on the flu-like symptoms.

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or he’s just not the future HOF everyone thinks he is.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saying someone’s not a future HOFer based on one lousy start is just about as silly as declaring he is based on a great half season.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

87 pitches through 3 2/3 innings. Fuck.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What, no balk!?

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

IF

If we get swept by Brewers at home inspite of Cain – Sanchez – Lincecum, I’m going to really, really sad.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

at least maybe it will convince the front office once and for all that WE ARE NOT CONTENDERS

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think today’s trade made that pretty clear.

by cheno on Jul 20, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If so

And anyone still tries to argue we’re contenders, I reserve the right to suplex the fuckers.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well,

the brewers are good.

Our lineup and bullpen are not.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want to blame this crappy umpiring crew for the events of this weekend, but frankly, none of the Giants have looked very sharp—at the plate, in the field, running the bases. Which is pretty inexcusable considering they just had four days of rest and relaxation. The Brewers are playing a lot more aggressively.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

STFD BRAUN

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

go fuck yourself braun

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yuck

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 20, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Parra has to throw 52 pitches this inning to match that total

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome!

i was hoping to see some more Giants bullpen in this series!

by ExcuseMeSwing on Jul 20, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 innings served any way you like

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

imo

giants should score 10 runs here, have timmy pitch one more inning, and then win the game

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

genius plan of attack

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How can we lose when we’re so sincere?

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Jul 20, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Clue for CSN and the Giants Front Office

Do not build up Buster Posey if you are not able to sign him.

Fools.

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 20, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

let them all go back in the hopper for next season

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think only Posey gives us a pick back. We need to sign those guys.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They would all get us a pick back actually. Even Kieschnick and Crawford.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I asked the question and Ms Baron was able to post something about the first 3 rounds will be compensated the following year if player is unsigned

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think its up to round 4 actually. But I’m not certain.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, just three

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crawford was a first round type prospect but fell a good deal by having a mediocre season last year at UCLA and struggling in the Cape Cod League.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

define shell out?

What is Posey says “Not a penny less than $7M”. What should SF then do? And if Dizzy says he wants top 20 monies?

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d rather they overpay for failed prospects than overpay for Joe Crede this off-season or someone like that. Ugh Zito…

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, $7 million for Buster Posery > $7 for Crede or Blalock

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For what Crede or Blalock will cost you could sign all 4 top draft picks.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what is the Posey to Crede connection?

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They need to get the talent into the system ASAP, they can’t afford to wait another year to get players in.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2008 was supposed to be a thin draft while 2009 has more talent, depth and quality. If/when they sign the players drafted in 2008 they will be signing them to a 2009 contract said Sabean if they signed AFTER the ASG. Rather get top talent than rush to get players in system

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

they said 2006 was weak and 2007 would be better
then they said 2007 was weak and 2008 would be better
now they say 2008 was weak and 2009 will be better.

Just sign who we have and give them what they want.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

Just sign who we have and give them what they want.

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well if they would be signed we would have top talent…had they been a priority to sign them quickly, the quicker they can start the development process. They basically lost half a year of development for 4 players, who if signed, likely will have an important part in rebuilding the positional talent of the farm system.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Selfishly I hope you sign them all

The Brewers are going to have six picks in the top two rounds next year, so the less extra picks other teams have, the better.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My friend was actually drafted by the Brewers this year in the 3rd round. Logan Schafer.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah?

He’s playing CF some now for West Virginia. He was actually the only one of the Brewers’ top picks to decline an interview with me, ha.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

smart player

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...because he didn't accept my interview request?

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Players need to talk with someone they feel comfortable

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, okay, whatever you say

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup. Grew up with him, we were on the same Little League Majors team. Talked to him shortly after his promotion to WV, he was excited obviously.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The other WV CF is Lee Haydel

He’s pretty much the white Darren Ford, only without power or patience. I’d love to see Schafer take up CF full-time. How is he defensively?

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I haven’t seen him play in a long time. But I’d assume he’s at least solid defensively.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There was a guy from my high school who was drafted by the Brewers back in 2000. However, he was a jackass, was drafted in the 49th round, and washed out of the minors within a year, I believe. Way to go, Ryan Nohr.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also from my high school: Ken Dorsey and a guy who made the front page of the Chronicle for kidnapping an underaged girl. We rule.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sign him

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that’s Bengie’s first hit in like a year

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he was overdue

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

from the looks of him, by about 6 months

by Merope on Jul 20, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aaron Rowand sucks

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gamer.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I had some awesome seats yesterday. A whole different view of the game. The Umps came in like rock stars. Here they are posing on their way in. I couldn’t resist taking this.

by robbgin on Jul 20, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i could have done that

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DP woot.. how many pitches this inning?

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 20, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hank Greenwald!

Great announcer. Not as missed as he would’ve been because of Miller’s awesomeness.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Since they’re interviewing him on the air, I take it he’s on good terms with the team again? Last I heard, he blamed Larry Baer for his retirement.

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think his biggest beef was with KNBR no?

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He wasn’t very fond of Bonds either, as I recall.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey, that was a quick inning.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

finally !

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The slogan of pitchers who face the Giants.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he can go one more! only 98 pitches zomg :)

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 20, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1989 NLCS

Bittersweet. Sniff.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blah blah blah

Proud of Doug

Bleh. He was freaking annoying in High School

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't get me wrong

I’m happy that he has been successful but “hey, do you know who my dad is?” doesn’t really endear you to many people.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm so glad I missed a whole inning

so I could listen to Amy G talk to some old guy about his son that announces for a AAA team.

by boonitez on Jul 20, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Have the Giants hit a grand slam all season? I can’t remember any.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bowker?

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Jul 20, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Bowker hit one after the original RALLY IBN BATTUTA.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I’m all for crapping n Amy G., but Hank Greenwald is not “some old guy.”

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

On the other hand, Ron Fairley is “some old guy.” Worst Giants color commentator ever.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its better than watching Lincecum walk 2 guys an inning and having the offense embarrass themselves.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GODDAMMIT THERE IS A BASEBALL GAME GOING ON HERE PEOPLE.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you sure...?

... I mean it IS the ‘08 Giants…

by Merope on Jul 20, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stop AMYing, please.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

80’s Giants broadcasters = ok
Amy G = not so much

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a pathetic bunt attempt

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh come on ump

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

EIGHT strikeouts by Brewers’ left-handed pitcher.

C.C. Parra ?

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No. Burriss profiles as at 2B anyway. His arm isn’t really considered well suited for SS.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

then really a glut at 2b and nothing much as SS.

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup. Which is why some of us feel its important Crawford gets signed, since he becomes the top SS by default.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crawford is overrated

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like how our hitters still try to GIDP even with two outs.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

because we are contender and our hitters are gamer.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta stay sharp

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Padres lost on a walk-off grand slame

...to Aaron Miles!

Unreal.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i don’t feel bad for them

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We’ll catch up with them. Don’t worry.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha Padres. I hate them. That’s what they get for making the playoffs while being such a terrible team.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anagram of "Giants offense"

FINESSE OF GNAT

Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 20, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's funny

BEcause of y’all, I end up watching terrible games longer than I would otherwise. I was thinking of going out half an hour ago, but I’m still here, typing away to you guys. Bastards.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

QS

It’s wierd. lol.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

weird.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do like how that was Tim at not his best and he still only gave up 2 runs in 6 innings (and those runs came under some arguable circumstances.)

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I still want to trade him. Does anyone honestly think he’ll get much better than he is right now? I’d love to keep him, but trade Lincecum and you can get a major haul that accelerates this rebuilding effort by like 100x. Plus the Giants under this current regime are always going to find good young pitchers.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s what everyone says. But if you take an objective look its the best move the franchise could make.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So your perfectly fine with wasting the best years of Lincecum on a shit team and having him flame out by the time the team gets good? Most young pitchers who do THIS well this early on in their ML careers do not last. Might as well sell high now.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, we should have traded him for Rios last offseason

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even if I didn’t think Lincecum was for real, this is why I wouldn’t want Sabean to trade him.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck Rios. How about Prince Fielder + prospects.

Or for some Red Sox prospects starting with Lars Anderson.

Or hello Texas and all of their positional prospects. Starting with Chris Davis and Elvis Andrus.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d listen to offers

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

107 pitches, 8 ks, 6 IP

and a 2 run fuckover by the ump.

All in all, a good game.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Even when Lincecum is bad he’s good.

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Jul 20, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Zito’s best game = Lincecum’s bad game

lol

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Branyan doing his best Castillo impression.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

In the process

wasting a perfectly good Castillo GIDP practice hit

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I apologize for Weeks' awkward turn

So close…

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Line out?

now they’re just doing it all wrong.

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He gets points for effort, though – swung on the first pitch.

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need 3 runs

right here, right now

Ok, can you do that Jesus Jones?

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice try, randy

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Back to back to back GIDP, Gamers !

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

That reminds me of that one inning where they kept trying for a GIDP. They finally succeeded on the third try.

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 20, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Molina’s first-pitch swinging is driving me nuts.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ROW HR

I’m calling

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Line busy, please try calling again later.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Mr Rowand...

there’s a Mr. Golden Sombrero waiting on line two…”

by ExcuseMeSwing on Jul 20, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Parra 8 Ks ~ 65 pitches

Timmy 8ks 108 pitches

Could you imagine what Lincecum would do to this Giants lineup?

by ExcuseMeSwing on Jul 20, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

75 pitches for Parra but point taken

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

grrrrr

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

F Bomb dropped by the Gamer. Haha.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice! we even have gamer announcers

see “Krukow, Mike; re: Rowand’s nasty shit “

by ExcuseMeSwing on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

they were saying in the pregame that Rowand has the flu, but won’t take himself out of the line-up. He needs to stop being a gamer, take a seat and grab some theraflu.

by Merope on Jul 20, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

“He won’t take himself out of the line-up.”

Maybe I’m crazy, but I thought managers were supposed to exercise some degree of judgement on these issues!?

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

umm this is Bochy we’re talking about… The dude who keeps playing Vizquel, after Vizquel was saying he’d play less

by Merope on Jul 20, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sarchasm

by jcb9 on Jul 20, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

gritty hat trick Rowand

You looked horrible doing it.

by out machine on Jul 20, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wtf, why is Tim still pitching?

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

exactly.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cuz he’s not quite at 109 yet?

by Merope on Jul 20, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is now.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BULLSHIT CALL, BLUE

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

because Bruce Bochy

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

is trying to get him a “W”

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

which is stupid as hell.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have to take him out now, right?

Braun and Prince coming up.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ray Durham asked Timmy for a parting gift

by kingofthacove on Jul 20, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pooped 'em.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh, Tim is way over 100 pitches and just hung an 0-2 pitch. Glad he’s still in.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

uh, Bochy? Hello?

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCKCHY.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Winner.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is going to end really poorly.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I kinda like this decision

Timmy is the Ace. Bruce is saying, you the man, win this game. Or something.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 20, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Jul 20, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eventually (maybe September) Bochy is going to skip a start or two for Sanchez and Lincecum otherwise their innings will mount to more than they should add this season

by wilriv21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fucking umpire and stupid manager ruined Lincecum today.

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

120 pitches for Lincecum now

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL! Ball Game.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 20, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great job, Bochy!

You worthless fuck. I hate you and your big head.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Jul 20, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK YOU BOCHY

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jul 20, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW WHO SAW THAT COMING NOT ME!!!!!!

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 20, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 r