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Around SBN: Are The Orioles Bad Or Unlucky With Their Young Pitching?

Open Gameday Thread, 7/3

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants, Jul 3, 2008 4:05 PM PDT


Tim Lincecum days make me feel like the Beggin' Strips dog in front of a plate full of actual bacon. Shawn Estes in 1997 was the Beggin' Strips; Lincecum is the bacon. You don't think there's much of a difference until you get the real thing.

It's Lincecum!


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Tim Lincecum 9-1 17 16 0 0 0 0 109.2 93 33 29 5 43 114 2.38 1.24


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Sean Marshall 0-2 15 2 0 0 1 0 20.1 20 11 11 4 9 17 4.87 1.43





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lineup:

1. LF Lewis
2. 2B Durham
3. RF Winn
4. C Molina
5. CF Rowand
6. 1B Bowker
7. 3B Castillo
8. SS Vizquel
9. P Lincecum

I almost made a typo switching Tim with Omar..

by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 3, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Great to see Burriss get another start as SS!

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

real bacon, you say

I used to use real bacon as a way to sway vegewhateverians back to meat eating.

by wcw on Jul 3, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

There’s very little that can’t be cured by catching a whiff of a charred animal carcass. Mmmmmmmmmmmm Yummy!

Adoptive papa to Omar...so basically I'm screwed.

by PacBellBoozer on Jul 3, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Win Probabilities

Today’s pre-game win probabilities are…

Fave/Win%/Total Runs

LV Hilton SF / 56.52% / 7.0
AccuScore: SF / 59% / 8.2
My Simulator: SF / 52.11% / 8.46

vr, Xeifrank

by Xeifrank on Jul 3, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

hey where ya been?

thought you might died in that fire finally.

Ah, well.

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 3, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

My simulator says

Xeifrank: Should go fuck himself.

kaythnxbye

Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Jul 3, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Frank's simulator underestimates the Giants' chances????

Why I’m shocked, I tell you, SHOCKED!!

Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 3, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Simulator

Sorry, I goofed and copied the wrong Simulator odds. I know you expect better from me, and I apologize. I hope my loyal fan base here isn’t too disappointed. :) Without further adoo, here they are.

My Simulator: SF / 56.14% / 7.8 runs

That’s more in line with the others. See ya fri-sat-sun. Nomar and Jones are off the DL, bet you’re real worried.
vr, Xeifrank

by Xeifrank on Jul 3, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Loyal fanbase here"

Alright you bastards…who’s the turncoat?
Who actually cares what this asshat and his fancy simulator have to say? Anyone…Buehler? Buehler?

Adoptive papa to Omar...so basically I'm screwed.

by PacBellBoozer on Jul 3, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I care

If that douche doesn’t show up I cry.

EVERY
SINGLE
TIME

i want to cry more.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 3, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Douche Probabilities?!?

Today’s pre-game Xeifrank douche probabilities are…

100 F’ING PERCENT

vr, My name’s Boozer, bitch

Adoptive papa to Omar...so basically I'm screwed.

by PacBellBoozer on Jul 3, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

How come you haven't been banned yet?

I think today you have proven how bad your simulator is.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

accuracy

it’s a 0.38% difference between it and LV Hilton Sports Book ods. Perhaps you didn’t read the update. vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Jul 3, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh

What exactly has to happen for Vizquel not to start every day? A sub-.100 BA? A sub-.300 OPS? The drowning of several adorable puppies?

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Look, it's simple

Either Vizquel will come out of his slump or he’ll retire. He hasn’t retired yet; therefore, he will come out of his slump.

QED.

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by groug on Jul 3, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’s my son and even I’m ready to toss him into the Cove.

Adoptive papa to Omar...so basically I'm screwed.

by PacBellBoozer on Jul 3, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually, that would be a good pool to start.

What will Omar’s BA (and for how long) be when the Giants do something about him, like switch to an obvious platoon w/Burriss, ease him toward retirement, whatever.

I take .110 for three consecutive days.

I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 3, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

win

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 3, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I calculated and he has to go like 0-40 to get his average down in the .100 range.

This is kind of ridiculous to think about.

I really hope he retires. It shows class and he is a classy player.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought the Cubs had some guy named Gallagher pitching tonight.

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I heard “Sean Marshall” on the radio and thought, “Cat Power is pitching for the Cubs tonight?”

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

HA!

Wrigley is a great place for a headcase to pitch – I’m sure she’d be just as successful as Shawn Estes.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

will she face the batter?

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Nice.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was thinking that seeing her perform in a stadium would be funny, because she wouldn’t know which way to turn her back.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

isn't it Chan?

she’d stand the same chance vs the Enchanter.

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 3, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but it’s pronounced the same as “Sean.” And thus ends the pre-game Cat Power-joke side thread.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

never heard it spoken, I guess

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 3, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

chan marshall=my biggest celeb crush

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dbacks losing 5-3

could pull within 4 tonite before the Bums come to town for the holiday weekend.

by wilriv21 on Jul 3, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Forget that

great comeback by Dbacks toscore 6 in 9th to win

by wilriv21 on Jul 3, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

BUY! BUY! BUY!

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tim Alderson and Nick Noonan for Greg Maddux!

by rotorueter on Jul 3, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Doing some math

The thing that’s especially remarkable about how low Vizquel’s stats have fallen is that he got off to a really good start. Looking through box scores from mid-May, in his first five games, he was 8/18 – a .444 average. He also had three walks in one game. Since then? 34 games, 110 at bats, 11 hits. That’s a .100 BA. One extra base hit in that whole period.

It’s getting to the point where I feel sorry for him when Bochy insists on playing him. As brilliant as his career has been, it’s got to be embarrassing for him to go out there every day and fail so badly.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

I completely agree. I was hoping Vizquel could go out with some dignity, but with him batting at a buck fifty, I think that possibility is gone.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 3, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF is this baseball movie on abc family?

cape cod league? Starring shaggy and fred from scooby doo?

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 3, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Jessica Biel is in it too

this movie just got way better

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 3, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Some of us have jobs….others are sitting at home, half-naked, watching ABC family at 3:30 in the afternoon.

Adoptive papa to Omar...so basically I'm screwed.

by PacBellBoozer on Jul 3, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

if only

I’m in a Hampton Inn in Texarkana, TX.

Please shoot me in the head.

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 3, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll try

But Xeifrank says my chances of hitting the target from 1500 miles away is 0.0000035%

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

it could be worse..

..you could be in a broken-down panel truck between Valentine and Marfa, Texas.

by wcw on Jul 3, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

yikes

I do have AC and a pool, so I should consider myself lucky.

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 3, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weird

Kruk/Kuip talking about how no ballplayers hate playing day games.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Crazy early start

Finally allows me to boast of my dinner exploits. The time difference is backfiring on all of you now! Or not. So tonight is grilled pork chops marinated in soy, hoisin, rice vinegar and ginger, with red-skinned mashed potatoes (because I’m all out of rice). Yum. They’re a personal favorite, these pork chops.

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Steve Holm

anyone else think he and Notgardo switched so that Holm could get more playing time? He isn’t/wasn’t going to play much here.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Nah. It’s not like Holm is a prospect. I think we were just desperate for someone who can go yard.

by rotorueter on Jul 3, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

and desperate for our backup backstop to have plate appearances that never go beyond 3 pitches, end in hacking futility, and also remind us of happy pete

I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken

by joeytothelimit on Jul 3, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Between his plate discipline and his name, he manages to remind us of two of our recent lousy third basemen.

by rotorueter on Jul 3, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

is it wrong that...

I’m crushing on D Lee just a little bit?

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 3, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

didn't you watch seinfeld?

“not that there’s anything wrong with that”

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Soup Nazi episode was just on TBS

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 3, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stop with the TV references…first it’s what’s on ABC family, now you’re telling us about the happenings on TBS…what’s next…Judge Judy on the CW or cool vacuums on QVC?

Adoptive papa to Omar...so basically I'm screwed.

by PacBellBoozer on Jul 3, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Freaking Cubs fans

Making noise again. Bah.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy crap

This new 3D Gameday takes some getting used to.

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions  

it is strange, this new gameday

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just be careful where you drag your cursor – it can eff up your view really quick.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 3, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyone else using it on a Mac?

Does it work well on Safari? It’s kinda janky on Firefox.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seems okay for me on Firefox. I don’t use Safari (load times are excruciatingly slow pretty much everywhere).

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 3, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

It works fine for me on Safari.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gamer throw to the Giants on deck circle

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 3, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Aaron Rowand: not a Gamer throw.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Geez Rowand has really made a lot of crap throws this season

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 3, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Terrible throw or worst throw ever?

I was THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jul 3, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions  

is “C: All of the above” acceptable?

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 3, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why hasn’t anyone told Rowand to stop doing that?

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Jul 3, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Note to self: Tell Rowand to stop doing that

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 3, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

So Rowand’s been pretty disappointing lately.

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Congratulations Aramis

On the new baby and on making out

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate to tell you, but it takes a lot more than “making out” to get a new baby.

by Grant Brisbee on Jul 3, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bleh

cheap double to start the inning then a caught spike = 1 run.

It looks like he has really good stuff today, too.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply actions  

1 RUN?!?!?!?!

SI COVRE JINEX!!

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions  

go Fred

Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Jul 3, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions  

It is so sad when Richie doesn't start.

He raises the team’s avg. (age).

http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/

by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jul 3, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions  

New Gameday has highlights!

Me likee

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Jul 3, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

“If only the boat driver had not been legally blind, I would still have a nose”

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

That inning was stupid.

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, Amy G….Lincecum and Perry are practically twins!

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Is it just me

or is Amy G not very visually appealing?

Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Jul 3, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions  

or maybe I’m just being harsh on her because she’s not Erin Andrews

Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Jul 3, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

She looks pretty good to me.

She’s not all that great at her job, but there’s nothing wrong with how she looks.

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

i’d give her a 7 out of 10. maybe 7.5
but if a sideline/stands reporter doesn’t give ANYTHING worthwhile in terms of information, then i’d like for her to be at least a 9

Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Jul 3, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Adding this to the long list of things that I don't understand:

Rodriguez, 32, has been making late-night visits to the Manhattan apartment of Madonna, 49.

http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/

by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jul 3, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions  

It isn’t the years, it’s the mileage.

...wait, nevermind.

by rotorueter on Jul 3, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice.

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who cares about that when the SOX AND YANKEES ARE PLAYING THIS WEEKEND!!!

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm intrigued

Finally, baseball again! I’ve missed baseball since the last time the Yankees and Red Sox played.

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rich and famous people only like to “hang out” with other rich and famous people?

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

by satyricrash on Jul 3, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

go Timmy

Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Jul 3, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Strike 3 to DeRosa was filthy.

I was THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jul 3, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

KKK

That’s three. Everyone else is slacking.

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 4:26 PM PDT reply actions  

nice quick inning. i like.

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 4:26 PM PDT reply actions  

July 4, 1983

Happy 25th anniversary, Rags No-Hitter.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions  

thank god there’s nothing to jinx tonight.

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rags clearly is a great American.

by rotorueter on Jul 3, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Think Righetti will take his no-hitter for a dinner and drinks? Give it jewelry?

The risk if it gets drunk and starts talking about having another baby. Anniversaries. Oh boy.

I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 3, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

The no-hitter clearly forgot.

by robbgin on Jul 3, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's never a good sign.

I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 3, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

No hitter still at home watching Judge Judy.

by robbgin on Jul 3, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow. An even worse sign.

I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 3, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Drafted Evan Longoria

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nothing, really. We could have made all of those same choices, and all at a higher payroll.

by rotorueter on Jul 3, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s really all a matter of replacing Sabean with a modern GM, and keeping the people who are advising him on the draft.

by rotorueter on Jul 3, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gamertastic! At long last.

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Joe Castle!

Doubles machine!

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions  

CAstillo comes through!

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Joe Castle!

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 3, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions  

My ambivalence continues.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 3, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

In play, run(s)!

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions  

please play manny burriss

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Wha?

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

by satyricrash on Jul 3, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Good thing

Lincecum’s average isnt better then Vizquel’s right

by CB30 on Jul 3, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions  

TIMMY!

RBI!

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions  

The Freak takes charge

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 3, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Cover jinx say what?

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions  

JINX THIS, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

by rotorueter on Jul 3, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions  

He's a Freak

No jinx applies

Let's bring the...

by Swager on Jul 3, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’s so great that he channels the energy from a jinx into more velocity

by rotorueter on Jul 3, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haw haw!

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

by satyricrash on Jul 3, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Only one thing to do to maximize value: trade Lincecum THIS INNING.

I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 3, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Way to come through for yourself.

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Reminds me of the time I saw Russ Ortiz pitch against the Brewers and he drove in the game’s only run.

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL. MVP ;) he should bat ahead of vizquel :O

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 3, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

dude, he should bat INSTEAD of Vizquel.

I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 3, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

It probably was wishful thinking

when I did type the lineup with Lincecum at the 8th spot

by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 3, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

DO NOT DOUBT THE LINCECUM

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

And look at that freak run!

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 3, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

When Fred hit that ball, I jumped up and was yelling RUN TIM RUN RUUUUNNNNN and he did. He zoomed around the bases.

by timmeh on Jul 3, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh crap. someone earlier said giants will score 11…

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 3, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

LEWIS!!!!

Holy crap, runs!

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes indeedy!

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 3, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Freddie

chase it Edmonds, you knob.

by out machine on Jul 3, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions  

woo

triples make baseball fun

by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 3, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Chicks dig the three-bagger?

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Wooo!

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

by satyricrash on Jul 3, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions  

failed catch. lol

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 3, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

vida Blue

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 3, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just looked and there were others including Norm Charlton and Carlos Zambrano

Interesting Joaquin Andujar is a switch hitter who bats righty vs. RHP and Lefty vs LHP

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 3, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

DO NOT DOUBT THE FRED LEWIS!

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL Cubs

I love 4pm starting times.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

In fairness, Edmonds butchered that route in Lindenian fashion

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 3, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice to see Edmonds in position, as always.

Except now his body can’t make the highlights out of his mistakes.

I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 3, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

san francisco wind… gotta love it ;)

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 3, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Was also the glare of the late-day sun, yes?

Soto there was like Ji Zheng earlier today, facing Serena’s insanely strong serve in the 6pm shadows at Wimbledon.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Durham

A single in the scorebook

by CB30 on Jul 3, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

That was sloooow motion.

by robbgin on Jul 3, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

ummm You’re Doing It Wrong!!

by Merope on Jul 3, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

lol lindenian.

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 3, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

LOLZ

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

by satyricrash on Jul 3, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

DO NOT DOUBT THE RAY-RAY!

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by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Now I doubt the Ray Ray (ok – I always do, but especially when he’s thrown out).

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 3, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Miller

“normally, they like to see someone else take that off the catcher.”

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes, much easier play for 3B, Ramirez needed to take that

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 3, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

agreed. just thought it was a funny turn of phrase. makes it sound like someone’s undressing Soto.

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyone see Pinella's mound visit last outing by Gallagher?

Looked like he ripped him good. I wonder if that is coming up in this game?

by out machine on Jul 3, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

failure

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 3, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh Ray

Not as fast as you used to be

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 3, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Grrrrham.

I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 3, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Surprising to me...

John Bowker currently leads the Giants in HR. That’s a little surprising, in light of this preseason poll.

The other surprising thing to me is that Fred Lewis trails Bowker by just .004 for the team lead in SLG.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm already wrong!

I guessed Randy Winn, with 8. Who could have forseen that this would be incorrect?

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by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Never mind

Feel free to doubt the Ray-Ray

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by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate PCs

Why the hell will this PC not open Gameday for me? All I want is to drink beer and know what is happening on Timmy day!

"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.

by thecrippesking on Jul 3, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I'll give anything a shot at this point

"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.

by thecrippesking on Jul 3, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tech Support amount to:

1 – reboot
2 – it works 99% of the time

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Way to give away all the secrets

You just crippled India’s economy. Nice going.

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by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Naw

India is all about lowest common denominator. They don’t even know the reboot trick. They would say something like: is it open? No? Ok…are you using IE? No? We don’t support firefox. Open IE, please. Now go to blah blah dot dot http blah dot dot com. Ok, are you there? Now click o nthe link. did it work? No? Ok, close IE. Open IE again. Repeat.

Oh yeah…they’d also say there name was Roger or Patty.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but now no one will have to call them if they know how to do their own tech support

And it’s all your fault. I hope you’re proud.

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you are a tech support person

then you are probably happy because you know how annoying it is when you ask: did you reboot yet and they say no.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

are you using IE or firefox ? :)

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 3, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions  

firefox

"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.

by thecrippesking on Jul 3, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

how many strikeouts today? hmm? =)

i’d say 10+

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 3, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Timmy is disgusting today

in a good way

Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Jul 3, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Tim, you’re supposed to cover first, you a-hole!!!

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 3, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Two words: Frezz. No.

I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 3, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Push ups! Laps!

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 3, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

No Laps

We’d lose him to the Olympic swim team. He can do anything.

Let's bring the...

by Swager on Jul 3, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

except cover first on right-side grounders.

I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 3, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’s tired, he’s been doing a lot of running!

by Merope on Jul 3, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Omar seems like a good guy

I’d sure like to meet him.

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by groug on Jul 3, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

and convince him to retire?

Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Jul 3, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

He has been funky lately

But he did start last innings rally

Let's bring the...

by Swager on Jul 3, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

At .330, Rowand's a good signing by Sabean

at .270, Brian and Aaron have some ‘splainin’ to do

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crap I forgot about the goofy start time today

How has it been going?

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Tim Lincecum has been striking guys out and driving guys in

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by groug on Jul 3, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Long enought to be OVER

even though five innings remain

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

always a good combination

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

splendid

Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Jul 3, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

bad start….leadoff double then crappy throw by gamer…Since then Timmy has been nails and the offense even did well. Timmy RBI single

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Even Omar

the tent and out-maker, made his out productive in that inning

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

KKKKKKK

Too bad about that walk. Thanks ump.

by cornball on Jul 3, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions  

it’s just a reflection from the cue cards

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

At least Omar makes it quick.

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 3, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

We all know what's coming

Why wait?

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by groug on Jul 3, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe he should go back to his old job of making tents

by wilriv21 on Jul 3, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not surprising that Timmy’s pitch count is high. The Cubs are a patient team.

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Ben Snyder

Looks like my boy Snyder has yet to take control of AA after his recent promotion. Pitching tonight in Connecticut he has struggled again in his second start.

by wilriv21 on Jul 3, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions  

I've been waiting all afternoon

for someone to drop one of those pics.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah I was expecting a lot more of them when I got here.

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes!

"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.

by thecrippesking on Jul 3, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

That bunt attempt toally thought it was better than the Beatles

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by groug on Jul 3, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

you can't do that

His bunts are getting better, but if I needed someone to get a bunt down, I’d choose some other guy.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sick of Fufudome and his incessant foul balls

I say one more, and he’s called out and ejected from the game.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Miller was just saying that he had made Timmy throw over 20 pitches just to him today.

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

ain't softball Theo

this is Hardball with Chris Matthews

by wilriv21 on Jul 3, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good news / bad news

On sfgiants.com: Roberts, Ortmeier set for Minors rehab

Valdez to throw a bullpen session Friday

by Merope on Jul 3, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

then wouldn’t that be Bad news/Good news?

by wilriv21 on Jul 3, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Orty- good
Valdez- also good

Robert- BOOOO!

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

His name is Robert Paulson.

"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.

by thecrippesking on Jul 3, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unless it’s a quick inning, I’d be happy with one more. He doesn’t need to throw 115 pitches every start.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

But how will he ever learn how to pitch like a man?

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by groug on Jul 3, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

when he is pitching in Hotlanta in August will qualify

by wilriv21 on Jul 3, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

According to SI

he’s a man-child. So he’s halfway there.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Since they’ll never have to pay for a 5th inning Giants grand slam, do you think the guys at Kragen have already spent the $10,000 on booze and hookers?

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Luckily Zito is starting the day before. Giving fans free light bulbs on a Zito day is a recipe for disaster.

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah but...

during a Doogers game? Is that wise? Everytime I see that commercial I’m visualizing lightbulbs raining down from out of the stands!

by Merope on Jul 3, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

jesus derrek lee can mash

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Its funny there’s such a concern about these maple bats, I never seem to remember them breaking this often in the past. Are more people just using maple now and thus the higher frequency or what?

by Hobbes2d on Jul 3, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

It’s not how frequently they break, it’s how they break. The tend to splinter with really sharp edges more frequently than ash.

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

No I know that. It just seems like they’re breaking more often too…so its making me think a lot more hitters are using them than in the past. Barry’s bats almost never broke it seemed.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 3, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barry hardly ever got jammed so they didn’t break… but yes more players are using them

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s probably also the sort of thing where, because it’s being talked about it, you notice it more. Like how everyone notices when a guy makes a great catch then leads off the next inning, but never notices when he makes a great catch and is due up sixth the next inning.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

It really does seem like that happens a lot though, that a guy makes a great catch and he’s up first in the next inning.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 3, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good chance to be outlawed in two years

just need a player’s or fan’s neck to be speared by one first.

Maiming must take place. Then Bud Selig will ACT!

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m sure some idiot fan will get hit by one and get killed or injured. Of course it will be there fault because they’ll be on the phone or doing something OTHER than watching the fucking game.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 3, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

FYI

Do not GIS impaled by a baseball bat. I just learned that it is a terrible idea.

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

And I have no sympathy. Its a Dodger fan.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 3, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Northern California maple bat factories double their output overnight

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crap

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Another lucky hit

ugh.

I think they have one solid hit all day.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought edmonds did a good job with two strikes… shurg

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah

but it was more of an excuse me type swing.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

This

had better be Timmy’s last inning.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

so long, soto…stfd

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions  

KKKKKKKK

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 3, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Shit

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

fug

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Now we just need the bullpen to go 3+ without scoring. Wonderful.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Er, without giving up runs, I meant. Obviously the bullpen won’t score.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ya-BOOM!

you never know, he might go yard

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Take him out already. Geez.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 3, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Its the SI Cover Jinx.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 3, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

This is sadly typical, we get a starting pitcher on the ropes in the early innings and then don’t do jack shit against him for the rest of the game.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Jul 3, 2008 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

did someone say “quality start”?

I like how it’s possible to have a season with nothing but quality starts but still finish the season with a 4.50 era

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 5:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Amy G. has the most annoying nasal-y voice evah.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 5:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Apparently you haven’t met enough people from NY.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 3, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually, I lived in downtown Manhattan for three years.

Maybe if I’d spent more time in Brooklyn or on Long Island…

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Long Island for sure. My aunt….ugh.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 3, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

if she’d just snap her gum while she nasals, it would be a complete effect

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

micheal wuertz? Make him huert.

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

huert him in the huevos

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man

That was disappointing. 2 outs, 2 strikes and all his stuff is filthy and then his one bad pitch of the game. :(

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah

The cubs have a really good offense. His stuff was soooo good today.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm stuck at work w/ no way to watch

So I will have to take your word for it.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

the control came and went.
On the Lincecum start scale, it was a 6 out of 10.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

and she is a fickle mistress

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Love the extra warmup tosses, Bruce. Bang-up strategizing. Why not just let him throw 15 extra pitches for the hell of it?

by Grant Brisbee on Jul 3, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, give the man some leeway – this is the same strategic genius who did a double-switch with a DH in the game. The best strategic move since Al Pedrique ordered his pitchers to walk Bonds every at bat regardless of the circumstance! You can’t argue with that kind of track record.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

man, fuck this

no chance they hold this lead

by kingofthacove on Jul 3, 2008 5:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Go to your cove immediately, King. No dinner for you either.

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

stupid gameday

Johnson made what kind of out(s)?

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Sac bunt, came close to beating it out.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

thanks...

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't like Fukudome

him + tight inconsistent ump has made my day not as much fun as it could have been.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Fouling off pitch after pitch after pitch = not a real man.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

In that case, I would love to have a team full of not real men.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

i think you'd want to kill yourself

by the 2nd inning of the first game of the season

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, me too. But I hate this strategy when other teams employ it.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

He is on my fantasy team.

But I don’t like him today, either.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon Yabu

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks for making this the SLOWEST INNING EVER, Bochy.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Bochy + Fufu = Decline of Baseball

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sit down Fukudome,

you dwarf pirate, you

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

grounder to second

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Use of carrier pigeon in streaming gameday blogs...

said to reduce global warming by 0.73 degrees per inning.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow

you can tell when the relievers came in I guess…

Belated HAPPY TIMMY DAYYYY!!!!!

by bondslegend on Jul 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

YABU DABU DU

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions  

yabu dabu did?

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Neat.

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

by satyricrash on Jul 3, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW

all is forgiven… that’s a big jaw-dropper

by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 3, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

what what what?

According to gameday, Fuku is still at bat.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

MLB.com gameday? Try reloading, it’s current for me.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yabu dropped Derek Lee on 3 pitches.

DeeLee needs to talk to his pappy and uncle about Japanese pitchers.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I mean...

3 straight strikes always seems like a miracle when we are in bullpen mode..

by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 3, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Revision of all previous unkind Bochy remarks can be placed in the vast spaces below

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Man. That AB was so fast that I was distracted by my son and missed the whole thing.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions  

What is it, like...

Konnichi wa
Konban wa
Sayonara wa?

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions  

傻日语

坐下

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zhong wen...

Zuo yixia, rou!

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

“Grab some pine, meat”?

(my terrible Chinese/pinyin is good enough to recognize Zhong wen and rou, but not the rest)

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mixed it up a bit...

I was saying, “Siddown meat!”

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually, oldjacket was saying “siddown” with those last two characters. I just added the “meat”.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, duh, I should’ve recognized 下. One of the few characters I recognize.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rou

Not sure if that one would translate.

I wonder if Chinese would think you are saying “sit down, flesh.”

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

*

Chinese people, not Chinese

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

My Chinese is terrible, but I learned rou as meat. It’s used as a suffix in the words for pork and beef, right?

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah . . .

That’s the correct usage.

But it also means (living) flesh.

In Chinese, if you tell the butcher that his meat is too expensive, he might get mad at you and tell you that your mother’s flesh is too cheap, using the same word.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

And you might accidentally call his mother a horse or hemp, depending on your tone.

I wish I could’ve taken more than one semester of Chinese in college. It’s a fun language.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

福留さん

坐てください。

Everybody Loves Durham
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by Natto on Jul 4, 2008 2:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

Omar up

It’s okay to shield your children’s eyes

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 6:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Omar on base!

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

situation Yabu!!!!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 3, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

ahahahahahah ChicagLOL Cubs

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

LOLZ

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

by satyricrash on Jul 3, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Helmet in Coaching Box

Is a new rule, not his choice.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

they “gave” vizquel a hit.. his first hit in 19 AB’s

by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 3, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

over here

It’s still 1-2 to castillo

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vizquel is at the stage in his swing and career

where he should bunt every AB, no matter the situation

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

before that he was 0 for his last 24…. so that means he is 2 for his last 43… impressive

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vizquel over .150!

And also over .100 since his first five games of the season.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

For the record

Before that “hit,” he was 11/112 since the first five games, when he went 8/18. 11/112 works out to a .098 BA. Whoo.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I got my front row seats with the new Auction feature on the Giants website.

by robbgin on Jul 3, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Hit for Castillo, Vizquel went for the sacrifice bunt but the Cubs botched it and he got the bunt single.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

No fees made it somewhat more affordable.

by robbgin on Jul 3, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Richie!!!!

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah!!

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

by satyricrash on Jul 3, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Rich Aurilia’s new nickname: The Parrot.

because he’s not dead yet

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

OH MY GATOS…..MArmol gets tagged again

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh fangraphs got it. Nice

He got jealous of Durham.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions  

if gameday doesn’t do it for you, try stuff on sports.yahoo.com, or espn.com

by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 3, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Giants are doing well because there’s more Cubs fans there…feels like a road game.

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Sucks Richie can’t play SS still. Then Bowker could play 1st full time.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 3, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Bichy has a tough call to make tomorrow

Castillo has been hitting all game long

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did not get to see Timmah...

how did he look? Looks like a lot of pitches for 6ip and only 1bb.

I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.

by camwoody on Jul 3, 2008 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

he had great stuff

and the cubs only hit 2 balls well
unfortunately one of those drove in 2
the ump squeeze him a lot
fukudome took up 25 pitches
and the cubs got most of their baserunners in 2 strike counts just protecting the plate.

timmy easily could have given up 0 w/ how nasty he was today

by positiveuphemism on Jul 3, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fukudome!

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aurilia with 2 HR and 10 RBI in his last 4 games.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 3, 2008 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

shiny

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I HATE YOU MLB.TV

You made me miss Richie’s HR!!!!!1

by bondslegend on Jul 3, 2008 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

so shiny!!!!!!!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 3, 2008 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

I want to be a ball dude in 40 years

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 3, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Bengie isn’t swinging at the Pedro pitch

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I love that Marmol

Came in to face one batter and gave up the Jack

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 6:20 PM PDT reply actions  

as the guys were saying

he gave up the bomb to Ray Ray yesterday.

that guy, not having a fun trip to SF

by ExcuseMeSwing on Jul 3, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think he’s been abused

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Timmy going to 10-1

unless Thighler Walker upsets the Apple Barge

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 6:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Honestly

Did anyone think we would have a 10 game winner by the break? I mean, I had high hopes for this staff, but I really thought we would be lucky to have a 15 game winner all year.

"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.

by thecrippesking on Jul 3, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Romo

2 walks and 1 HBP! Settle down kid.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply actions  

They were joking about some ad copy, and Miller made a remark about how he loves his job, but maybe he shouldn’t assume Flemm does too – “Maybe you’re like Joe Buck.” Talked about how Buck doesn’t watch baseball but never misses The Bachelorette. Then ripped Kent as well for his past comments about not being a baseball fan – “How about you just keep that to yourself?”

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maggee and Miller

go into seclusion together and don;t care what people say.

by robbgin on Jul 3, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jon Miller is the absolute no-doubt best.

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMGGGGG

Timmy struck out 104 in 66 2/3 innings in the minors (reading SI article on him)? Good god! I think he might be pretty good…

by bondslegend on Jul 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Interesting take by Miller regarding Romo

He apparently warmed up in the bullpen without anyone else when the Giants were leading just 4-3.

by SFGAmsterdam on Jul 3, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Gamer hit

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 6:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Jon Lieber is precisely the type of so-so pitcher that we make look good.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Matos up in the pen...

I like to see the kids getting the late inning appearances.

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Ironically

This is the one situation where you don’t want to do that so you can keep Vizquels D in the game.

Not that Manny is a slouch

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow

richie’s HR still not on gameday video.

by bondslegend on Jul 3, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions  

‘tis there for me…

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh

I didn’t look at the top. Oops me = moron.

by bondslegend on Jul 3, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

it is on mine

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Network executives worry that it would startle women and children

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

If I got hit like that.

by robbgin on Jul 3, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Omar!!

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Haw haw

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

by satyricrash on Jul 3, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Multi-hit game for Omar! One hit went more than five feet OMG!

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Lewis love from the Talented Mr. Roto
Player A (53 percent): .282 AVG, 51 R, 6 HR, 23 RBI, 13 SB
Player B (100 percent): .301 AVG, 44 R, 9 HR, 28 RBI, 6 SB

I feel these guys are close because three home runs and 20 batting average points is about the same as seven runs and seven steals (considering steals are so valuable in Roto play). Player B is slightly better overall—fine, because that’s Detroit’s Curtis Granderson. But how many times must I tell you about Player A, the Giants’ Fred Lewis?

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Fred Lewis

Is on my fantasy Team.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

mine too

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also mine

As is Matt Cain. Just picked up Bowker following near-season-ending injuries to two of my players.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lincecum, Cain, Sanchez, Lewis

Round out my Giant’s component.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I could’ve had Sanchez before he got hot. Sigh.

Ah well, I’m in first place by 10+ points anyhow – spilt milk.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Love the Lewis Love

Well-deserved, IMO.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

and Kawakami thinks he’s better than Bonds

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's some arrogance...

for a sportswriter to think he’s better than Barry Bonds.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Clearly you’ve never seen Kawakami hit. Dude can rake.

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

by groug on Jul 3, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lewis and Granderson are similarly weak against lefties, and Lewis is protected more against them. That being said, Lewis probably has the better eye, so maybe it equals out.

by rotorueter on Jul 3, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

And then again I guess Lewis isn’t a gold-glove center fielder….

by rotorueter on Jul 3, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Doesn’t matter in fantasy baseball.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Welcome to the bigs

OSIRIS MATOS!

I only have a signature because I recognize everyone else by their sigs, not their usernames..

by lmaozedong on Jul 3, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

How does a Dominican kid get named after an Egyptian god, anyway?

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow

castillo w the leather

by bondslegend on Jul 3, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

RA approves

I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.

by camwoody on Jul 3, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions  

exactly

I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.

by camwoody on Jul 3, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wish I were Photoshop-savvy enough to create a knuckleballing Egyptian god image.

by rotorueter on Jul 3, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll bet people come up to that guy all the time

and go, “You RA Dickey?”

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Victory!

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jul 3, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Woot!

And a comeback win, at that. I thought for sure we had blown it. lol

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

(Osiris + Romo) > (Sadler + Chulk)

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

haha

Small sample size anyone?

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know this because of the stats...

I just know.

That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Jul 3, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like Romo

he’s tricksy

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Jul 3, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

If he were Trixie

we’d have an even bigger story

by Moggeee on Jul 3, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

YAY!!!! DANCE PEEPS!

Matos pwns in his debut, and Timmy dominates some more. Fun stuff!

by bondslegend on Jul 3, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Free hint to Corona ad writers!

Buying hummus doesn’t mean you’re a vegetarian.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Buying hummus doesn’t mean you’re a vegetarian.

Holy crap, that’s a great line. I plan on using that about 100 times tomorrow.

OT, how can you be vegetarian on the 4th of July? Who does that? Who has time?

by Ed Jew on Jul 3, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

10 W's for Tim

Let’s see if Dirty can get 9.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 3, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by satyricrash on Jul 3, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Did I ever tell you guys how much I love Timmy?

I think when this game is over he and I should get an apt together.

I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.

by camwoody on Jul 3, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Somehow

Tim doesn’t sound like a 12-year old when he talks.

by jcb9 on Jul 3, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a fun game.

Aurilia’s homer pretty much shut the Cubs fans up. One of them started going, “Look at the standings! Look at the standings!” And we were just like, “Uh, dude? We’re rebuilding and we were expecting to have the worst record in baseball. Third place is fantastic.” And then we started chanting “Nineteen-Oh-Eight” and they shut up for pretty much the rest of the game.

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

by jponry on Jul 3, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I was in the CF bleachers with a friend and this one Cubs fan was telling me to sit down because “I don’t want to look at Lincecum all day.” Me wearing my Tim shirt. I told him that Tim was going all nine so he’d better get used to it. He told me I didn’t know what I was talking about and that he knew more than I did. I told him that I’m a sportswriter so I knew more than He did, and suddenly he got friendly. I think he was trying to flirt with me, actually. I just wanted him to STFU.

Before I went to the game I made my radio debut: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FantasyBaseballMafia/2008/07/03/Tony-Cincotta-brings-you-Fantasy-Baseball-Live- I’m dead-assed tired but I have to think that making a radio appearance and then smacking down Cubs fans and watching Tim pitch his butt off is a pretty gamer day.

"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 3, 2008 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m going to have to listen to that tomorrow, I’m a bit out of it at the moment though.

What section were you in? My $4 omg tickets were in 141, I think. There was a guy near me who was screaming at Jim Edmonds the whole game, which I appreciated, but after the twentieth time he screamed “YOU’RE A BUM, JIM EDMONDS!” I was wishing he had some other material.

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

by jponry on Jul 3, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

We were in 143, fourth row. Like the last row before the really close seats in the CF bleachers. There was a guy sitting right next to me also yelling at Jim Edmonds. And a Dodger fan almost got thrown out in our section and he wasn’t even being a dick. Well, side from baeing a Dodgers fan.

One of my friends said I sound like Pam Beesley, in the tone of my voice and speaking manner.

"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 3, 2008 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pam is awesome, so clearly you were awesome too! \o/

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

by jponry on Jul 3, 2008 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am flattered. But where’s my Jim?

"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 3, 2008 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just heard the interview

You sound EXACLTY like Pam…. nice call by your friend

by superk1ng on Jul 4, 2008 1:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

there were a few talking about Omar. the usually …. weight vs avg etc. Then Omar started getting on base. It was funny, talk about the quiet zone developing behind me. Or they root on the their guys on.. “Come on Soto”....and we would add “strike out” All in all it was a friendly banter in the stands.

by timmeh on Jul 3, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a fun game to attend. It was a pain carrying all those pictures of K though.

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