Open Gameday Thread, 7/23
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 23, 2008 6:30 PM PDT
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There are statistically even match-ups, and then there are statistically even match-ups. Small sample sizes be damned, this is as close as they get.
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Do well Kevin!
I’m predicting he goes 6 innings, 2 earned runs, 7 H’s, 6 K’s, 3 BB’s.
Just call me Xiefrank.
G's Lineup from Baggs
Lf Lewis
2b velez
rf winn
c Molina
Cf rowand
1b bowker
3b aurilia
ss vizquel
p correia
bochy said yesterday that Omar would be a bench player the rest of the season. Funny how he’s started both games since he’s said that.
It was actually that he would be a bench player after next week (i.e., after the non-waiver trade deadline).
So check back Aug 1 to see who’s starting.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
but HOW will Omar EVER break out of this career-worst slump if we just bench him?!
by ExcuseMeSwing on Jul 23, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
Why are we waiting til next week to reduce Omar’s playing time? It’s not like he is going to increase his trade value in a week.
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
Hey, as long as Ed Wade has Extra Innings, there’s always a chance…
Proud new parent of Mr. Buster Posey... you know, if he signs and stuff.
by GiantsFanInExile on Jul 23, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
No Castillo in the lineup two days in a row?
Unheard of
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 23, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
And totally awesome.
Er – wait. Does that mean they don’t expect to try to trade him?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
They can't trade him
He’s the solution at third.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 23, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabean: “Omar will sit more.”
I think he meant next season…
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions
Maybe he meant he’ll be able to sit down on the bus now that he’s got that senior citizen discount bus card?
Maybe Sabes bought Omar one of those old people scooters.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That kinda reminds me, I was walking around DC yesterday and I saw these people go by on Segways and one guy was drinking from a water bottle pretty heavily, like he was really exhausted.
I was like wtf.
This sounded more interesting to me in my head.
My exceptionally artistic rendering of a segway with a flat tire is not getting the love it deserves.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the ABC Wide World of Sports Jim McKay jacket as well.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO MAKE A DEAL
THAT WILL SNEAK THROUGH WAIVERS!!! I SWEAR ITS IMMINENT!!!
and he will play the rest of the god damn year. . .
For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .
by WilltheThrill on Jul 23, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I can definitely picture this scenario
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
The idea that the trade deadline is relevant to Vizquel amuses me greatly. Who the hell would claim him on waivers after the deadline if we wanted to trade him then!? And if they did claim him, we could just let them have him anyway, which isn’t a bad thing.
Which is why. . .
I could see the idiotic policy of we’ll save $XXX from his salary if he gets picked up. . .we need to do our due dilligence. . . ugh
For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .
by WilltheThrill on Jul 23, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Pregame Music Post?
Currently jamming some AFX, listening to the entire Analord collection today. Currently on Volume 2. Acidy goodness.
I recently purchased a Pioneer Inno XM Radio
It rules the earth.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll give 84 a listen. I also listen to Fred a lot.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred is awesome. Lot’s of great tunes. I listen to 43 (XMU) on occasion and the 70’s Channel a good bit. The MLB coverage is pretty decent. The Show with Rob Dibble and Kevin Kennedy kinda sucks but it’s nice to be able to hear games no matter where you are.
Yeah, the baseball stuff was the deciding factor for me...
But the music was a nice bonus. I also listen to Fungus on 53. They play a bunch of punk stuff that I haven’t heard in decades.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone notice there 26 players on the active roster including 3 catchers?
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
Who is the 3rd catcher?
The Giants sent down Alfonzo
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Emergency catcher
Take a guess who is the emergency catcher for the Giants? Bochy said it is Burriss? Strap it on!
Single actually
Just a weak attempt at humor
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
No HD?
Can somebody tell me why in the hell this game is not being broadcast in HD? Godammit.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
The ugliness of a Giants/Nats game would overwhelm all of the TV sets on earth and we would be left listening to games on the radio.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
No HD this series
It’s Comcastic!
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 23, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously – ALL games should be in HD. They have the cameras for pity’s sake. Why not use ‘em? There’s a channel set aside on all systems, not doing anything tonight. Morons.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
Bochy just said that reglar definition was OK about getting less broadcast time.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
On the pre game show
Bochy talking about cutting Omar’s time and how Omar is ok with it… I’m really glad that’s actually happening
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
well yeah he's okay with it
every time Bochy “breaks the news” Omar knows he gets to start the next few weeks.
by ExcuseMeSwing on Jul 23, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
So today we have a battle of two 1 win pitchers with 5.8 ERAs
this should be fun
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
Fred Lewis is not happy to see Roberts back
Shut up, Amy.
Please
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions
Speaking of Omar
Did y’all see the report that the Giants won’t release him because they don’t want to embarrass him? Sigh. When did we appoint Stuart Smalley as out GM
Instead of releasing him, why doesn’t he get injured … and then they keep him on as an instructional type coach? They were saying that the team now takes infield regularly, I bet he’d make a great coach.
Emotionally I agree with this. I’d rather see him step away on his own. If the team was otherwise decent, I might have to revisit that, but right now that’s where I’m at.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
I think the Nationals called up a new guy to start manning first. Here's his picture.
Only 874 games until the end of Zito's contract
There goes the no no
Bill Mueller? I expect at least A-Rod type numbers from my son, Conor Gillaspie
Velez on the other side of a pickoff!
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions
Correia will give up 27 hits and face the minimum
that’s my prediction, 27 pickoffs!
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
Which happens first?
a) Roberts starts
b) Omar doesn’t start
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 23, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions
No more FA pitching, please. At least not for awhile.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Balester
Is it “Buh-lester” or
Is it “Bale-ster” like a really cool little portable hay baler?
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
Miller is pronouncing it like “Ballast-er” on the radio side.
by non sequitur on Jul 23, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Somewhere in his ancestry, they used his family to balance a boat.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll go with the second one
Like some kind of bad nickname: The Bale-ster.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 23, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe he’s riding an invisible horse.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 23, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL I love the Nationals.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions
I believe he has full trade protection for the first year if I remember right.
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
I just have to say
we really really suck. I can see it now, 2nd in the draft and missing out on one of those once a decade Arod type players because we beat up on the Expos all year long.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 23, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
PostExpos
...where?
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Early AFLAC
Who the hell is…was… Hiram Bithorn?
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
First PR to play in the majors.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently
he pioneered the Livan/Armandoesque expanding waistline trend
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Fired up MLB Audio to catch the barrage (Money , Rowand)
I’ll just sit here and turn it off/on for awhile
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions
Evening , Pops.
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
12/20/1959
That dubious honor is yours , Fr. Junipero…
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Good eye, Bowker
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions
Correia: WHIP alert!
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions
Winn
You just might miss him sometimes.
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions
Nice to see other teams hacking at the first pitch.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 23, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions
future Giants
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Omar
Now he will start for the rest of the month
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions
Trade him now!
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions
Shiny! Defense!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Knowing Bochy he’ll lean heavily on the player in “player-coach”...
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Quick! Sabean, extend him before he gets away!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully, bunions have the same magical powers that kidney stones do.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 23, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
more like Old Yeller
time to put him out of his misery…
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Hanley for Omar, straight up!
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Well consider who we could have been stuck with instead. . .
Jones? . . . shudder. . .
For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .
by WilltheThrill on Jul 23, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
3-hit shutout for Sabathia
... over STL. Third straight CG. And this after a terrible start.
We could use his bat.
heard he wants to pitch on the west coast so any team that will ante up can get an Ace just like when the Giants signed Zito
With one slight exception
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
no, scrappy
The rat bastards are trying to scrap their way to the #1 pick.
It’s ours.. the precious!
How does Bowker get over 250 at bats into his career
yet not get a picture on yahoo?
by positiveuphemism on Jul 23, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
Perfect description for the NL West race.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 23, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah.
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Aflac
3 managers of both Montreal/Washington and SF Giants:
Charlie Fox, Frank Robinson and Felipe Alou
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
I had to look up Fox. I got the other two.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
pft, have them throw in Jacoby Ellsbury too or else that trade ain’t happening.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
That means they would need another OF
They can have Roberts
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
What did Tim Lincecum say to Obama?
My change is better than yours.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
this
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Also it’s really refreshing to hear a parent say that. Everyone’s used to me saying “bleh babies” cos I don’t want ‘em, but when a parent can say, “yeah guys knock it off your baby is not cute” that makes me happy.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I was even able to (privately) admit that one of my nephews was definitely NOT a cute baby. Small does not always equal cute.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
YMMV
Nah.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I tire of the LOOK AT WHAT I DID LOOK AT MY BABY schtick, pretty quick. Some of my friends have really cool kids. I wish more parents were like those parents.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
All babies are ugly until they start to walk like drunken sailors
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Those crab sandwiches look damn tasty
Lunch is half an hour away and I’m drooling.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
giant fan in singapore
I am a Giants fan who is moving to September next tuesday to finish off my MBA at NUS. Any recommendations?
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on Jul 23, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
that should read
to…Singapore in…September
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on Jul 23, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
im moving to
the EWF song dancing in september actually
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on Jul 23, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Tip #1: I hope you're not married yet
The women here are stunning. (Wilriv would go nuts here.)
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
keep em rolling brother
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on Jul 23, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
not as bad as its made out to be
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on Jul 23, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
LA kids can have a hard time
..since it’s too cold to wear skimpy outfits much of the year, and that confuses them.
there are ~18,000 women attending Cal at a given time
..if you can’t get a date, that’s your problem, not mine.
Full disclosure: Cal grad, married to another.
Tip #2: Get as much Giants baseball as you can now
You won’t be able to watch anything but Yankees and Red Sox games.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Tip #3: NUS people will take care of you
...but if you need advice on where to live, party, eat, etc., email me: ymdone at gmail.com
Been here eight years already, though in a touch of irony I’m moving back next March.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
count it!
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on Jul 23, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Naked Underwear Sniffers
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Two major universities here
NUS (National University of Singapore) and NTU (Nanyang Technological University).
Both are pretty good, from what I’ve heard. A lot of joint degrees with major unis in the US like Stanford, Harvard etc.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks my man i appreciate it
I may take you up on that offer and email you for some advice. I’ll be there for four months and maybe more…
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on Jul 23, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Please do
You’ll have a lot of fun here. Great regional trips you can do over a weekend and Singapore has opened up a lot over the last three years. Nightclubs are great (and stay open late), food is cheap and good, and it must be said again that the women are hot.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
moving back next year?
that’s what you said last year….
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
We were
My wife learned she was pregnant with our second child (another girl, due in September) three days after all our stuff was shipped out in January. We’d purchased one-way tickets and were ready to go.
Made more sense to stay here though where she’s more comfortable until the baby is about four or five months old.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Congratulations!
that’s a pretty good excuse.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Stay away from Orchard Towers
GFiS, you agree?
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
But if you want to see the seedier side of Singapore, it’s a fun night out.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a specific building
a/k/a “Four Floors of Whores”
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Geylang is the official "red light" district
Orchard Towers is on Orchard Road, prime location. Got a lot of electronic stores and tailors that do normal business by day.
Lot of bars, too, which open late night. It’s a pretty raunchy scene with lots of hookers (“singers”) standing outside the bars luring guys in. It’s fun to see, if only once in life. Orchard Towers is always good for a knife fight or two on the weekends.
Oh, and Orchard Towers smells from all the disinfectant they have to use each morning to get it ready for the business day.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep, that’s about the size of it. Thai transsexuals and Filipina housemaids picking up extra cash.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY MONEY
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions
You ever get the feeling, though...
If we traded Bengie, the Giants wouldn’t score another run the whole rest of the season?
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
Notre Dame De Namur!!!
Go Argonauts!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
did you go to a school that is apparently a rival?
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
first time I'd ever seen a commercial for my alma mater...
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh hell.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
Crap…that was bound to happen sooner or later. He wasn’t exactly fooling anyone.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions
yes that was sarcasm
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
His M.O.
Correia is good for about 5/6 innings and then mixes in a HR. Is he better suited for relief or can he still be a backend starter?
So this is total ass…
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions
GF, you still thinking of going to Isla del Encanto for WBC? Heard Dodger Stadium is hosting some games
Si. The brother in law of a friend is buying a villa in PR so that’s a free crash pad for us. Me and a fellow crazy female running around the fair island fueled by warm weather and baseball? What could be better?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Really...that you even have to ask.
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, if my dirty and irresponsible crazy female friend would go guy chasing with me that would make it a ton better.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
My sis just got back from 3 years there. Loved it.
I was too lazy to go visit, though.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
Her husband works for Amgen, and they asked him to go implement one of his programs. I think they lived in Humacao. I really wish I’d gone for a few visits. Can’t beat a free place to stay.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
San Juan, they say.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny thing, at about 40 yrs of age finally learned of the body of water that is the beach on the north side of the island. Always thought it was the Caribbean Sea but learned that it is the Atlantic Ocean.
All I ask of my first trip there is lots of baseball at Hiram Bithorn Stadium, lots of good food, and a pretty brown boy to keep me entertained.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
the inning that wouldn't die
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions
The manager that wouldn't yank
...wait, that didn’t come out right.
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
True.
11 hits + 2 errors. Not a great night
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Dino Esperanza?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Chico Escuela.
chasin’ you…
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
One of the coolest days of my life
...was when the Reds drafted SS David Espinosa (my name) out of high school a few years ago.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I begin to suspect
we won’t be dueling with the Blanks for third place like I dreamed…
NL West TempestTeapot - An ENTIRE DIVISION under .500!
by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions
Old Dude!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions
Shell
Tough to hit, but a little wild. Wonder if guys will take pitches?
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
shell!
..wasn’t he in the Angels system? I remember his numbers in the minors being pretty good for a while there. What happened to him? How did he end up on this squadron?
You're right...
Not sure how Washington got him. Looks like he struggled the last couple of years. I’m guessing the Angels let him go.
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
Bad luck
But Bowker hits line drives. I like.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 23, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions
Ochoa was quick to learn the Richie fake bunt
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 23, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions
I hate it when Omar gets hits
Sorry to be evil, but every time he gets a hit he becomes that much more likely to be in the lineup the following day which over the long haul doesn’t really help us.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
Draft in the top 3 for long enough and you'll be good eventually
unless you are the Pirates
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
Omar + cash = A-Rod + prospects
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
God is Greatest. Prayer is better than sleep.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Allahu Akbar.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it a trap?
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred do that again but fair.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
+1
Bad outcome but hung in for 6 pitches after 2 strikes.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Want a list?
1. Signed him.
2. Hired Blochhead.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
It does no good for a young player’s confidence when the manager doesn’t think he can whiff for himself…
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Want Sabean to go all out
No half-ass rebuilding here. Open all the doors, gates and check all the holes and crevices. If rebuilding it is then do it all the way and have a clearance sale.
Bochy just doesn’t get it. Durham was traded to make room for the kids but he hits a lousy veteran for Velez in a key situation. It makes even less sense because in a one run game you want your fastest player to get on base.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
Bochy actually speaks "opposite speak"
like an annoying 6 year old.
“We’ve talked to Omar, and he understands that he’ll be playing less.”= Starts for the next month while his batting average looks more like a Mormon’s blood alcohol content.
“Velez will get the lion’s share at 2nd because he brings more offense—-and what we need right now is more offense.”= You got 3 ABs kid before we send you back to Fresno. To be honest, you only get 10 ABs before the veterans get rusty, so…savor it.
by ExcuseMeSwing on Jul 23, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
PauLOLduca
Winn knew where to play him.
Winn plays his position better than some…you really are going to miss him.
NL West TempestTeapot - An ENTIRE DIVISION under .500!
by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
I like
He can be the hired gun out of the bullpen.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Adobo = yum
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Gino Vanelli
Black Cars Look Better In The Shade.
ok , Rocco Baldelli.
NL West TempestTeapot - An ENTIRE DIVISION under .500!
by victor frankenstein on Jul 23, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
gEno
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Bochy going righty-lefty like this game is for the world championship. You would think he might want to see how Matos does against the lefty.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
If gameday is right, he has a really small mph difference between changeup and fastball. It says 1st pitch 82 mph change, second pitch 84 mph heat. Maybe the first pitch was just a really slow fastball. (or 2-seamer, sinker, slider, cutter, etc.)
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
Sabean (after seeing The Dark Knight) “Hey Boch. Want to see me make a pencil disappear??”
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
Love Geno’s socks.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions
One thing at a time.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Also from what I understand Geno and Alex Hinshaw are friends. Maybe their hat thing is some solidarity thing.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I was going to post about Geno's great control but I didn't want to jinx him.
But my thoughts were pretty strong.
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
Sorry for "trolling" - it's obvious by my screenname where my allegiances lie, but
the last two days I’ve tried to tune into the Giants’ game on Direct TV – HD and the game hasn’t been televised in HD. It’s usually 696-1, but that is not working. Any idea what’s going on? Thanks in advance. If you choose not to answer, I understand as well.
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 23, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions
You like little cigars?
I think I read some other posters saying today’s game isn’t on Direct TV – HD.
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
A's fan actually - didn't feel the need to switch screen names.
Thanks for the 411. I just found it bothersome that the last two games were not in HD. Giants clearly have the better HD “package” than the A’s and so I got worried that maybe Direct TV was screwing me over.
Baseball in HD on the 50” plasma is awesome – I don’t really care who’s playing, just so long as I get me some HD.
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 23, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
No HD this series
For some reason, CSN doesn’t think this epic baseball matchup deserves it.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 23, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been bitchin’ about it. IMO, all games should be in HD. I don’t know why they aren’t.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
I sent a sternly worded email to Comcast. Now they can ignore it.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Jul 23, 2008 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Quarters, dimes and nickels?
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
if you throw all change-ups
are they really a “change” ?
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Manny
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions
Bowker hit his salami off of Ayala, didn’t he?
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
yeah, do whatever it takes to get .0178mar to the plate...
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey
We could pinch hit .214holm or .118roberts.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
Saved by all the crap in the right field corner.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 23, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions
YEAH
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions
OLD DUDE!!!!!!!!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions
Who gives an F I like winning.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
me too. just sayin’.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Omar?!
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions
awesome
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on Jul 23, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions
let’s all head to the airport and prevent the Nationals from leaving town
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
We suck so so hard
I am seriously beginning to hate this team.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 23, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions
for 3rd place… YES!
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Billy Idol comeback tour?
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
WILSON!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions
moar moar moar
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 24, 2008 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Per Hank Schulman
Briefly: Tampa Bay, concerned about the health of closer Troy Percival, has some interest in trading for Tyler Walker, a source said. The Giants dealt Walker to the Rays in 2006. He saved 10 games for the Rays before blowing out his elbow. ...
si
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Pilipino FTW
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
He drives a nineteen pipty pibe Bolbo
Adoptive father of howtheyscored. The beatings will begin momentarily.
Bag of jollybee for him!
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh. I accidentally went there one time. I don’t know what I ate. But it was the ick.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Jul 23, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
place sucks
Rafael Rodriguez: Felipe loves him almost as much as Jim Brower
by BrianBokake on Jul 23, 2008 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Anagram of "closer Brian Wilson"
BRILLIANCE SO SWORN
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 23, 2008 10:02 PM PDT reply actions
Anagram for "Brian Wilsons Ninth Inning" =
MIX IN A MOTHERFUCKING 1-2-3 NINTH ONCE IN AWHILE.
THEN CROSS YOUR ARMS LIKE A BAD ASS.
by ExcuseMeSwing on Jul 23, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
A real anagram of "Brian Wilson's ninth inning"
AN IRON HINT ‘N WINNING BLISS
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 23, 2008 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
We win we win
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 23, 2008 10:02 PM PDT reply actions
dance with the boogie get down
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
wtf
i was following the game on my phone at band practice, and kinda stopped paying attention when it went 4-3.
I am SHOCKED and AWED at this outcome!!! Trade the shiny old guys!!!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Sexson Watch
6 Gm, 7 AB, 1 H, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 GDP .143/.364/.143
Good luck in NYC, Rich Aurilia!
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
It's true
you can find Italian restaurants that serve fewer meatballs
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
meatball = fat pitch
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 24, 2008 1:54 AM PDT up reply actions
That was a fun game to go to, with the exception of the top of the 6th.
And I got a Freddie t-shirt so it’s all good!! \o/ (take that, Baron!!!)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
oh NO you dint
I got my first to suck it.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 24, 2008 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions
mine*
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 24, 2008 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I got mine first, so suck it
Man this comment is made of fail. I’m not sucking any shirts here. I’m sort of glad we can’t delete comments because this one just makes no sense. I can’t help but laugh at it.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 24, 2008 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions
shirt-sucking… I’m calling the FCC!
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 24, 2008 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I imagine that you were so furious that you couldn’t spell correctly.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
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