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Where Jonathan Sanchez is Barry Zito and Barry Zito is Tim Lincecum... It makes me wonder how many other things are backward in our new alternate reality.

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Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading

by Chulk on Jul 5, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Technically, I was first.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jul 5, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

third?

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

by PacBellBoozer on Jul 5, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HE SWUNG

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep, you jinxed him

Loree gives up a homer in the seventh at Salem-Keizer

Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment

by rxmeister on Jul 5, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

TYLER >:(

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMGWTFBBQ

fu dodgers

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 5, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Walker getting even fatter??

Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment

by rxmeister on Jul 5, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

9 innings in a game

http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/

by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jul 5, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good thing Andruw Jones is coming up

by kingofthacove on Jul 5, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you gotta hit someone

...make it Kent.

Noonan. Nooooonan!

by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 5, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh, I’m glad he hit Kent and all but I feel a three run jack coming.

Then again, Andruw Jones.

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

flicks lights on and off

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

"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 5, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

9 count them 9

http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/

by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jul 5, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OK

http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/

by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jul 5, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have that backward.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jul 5, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

strike Andruw out, Brian.

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i want to see brian wilson bat.

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 5, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i hear he has a crazy arms crossed stance. some sort of wrestling or christian thing or something?

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Jul 5, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

andruw jones...

0.156 avg, 2 HR, 8 RBI?? i haven’t been watching.. are those #’s right? is he 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 5, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pretty much, yes

..except even more expensive

by wcw on Jul 5, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Andruw really is that bad.

"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 5, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

please don’t give up a hit to Jones.

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL Jones.

"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 5, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL ANDRUUUUUUUUUUUW

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OT: this Titletown thing on ESPN:

sucks or blows?

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 5, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dave fleming on radio side: ”...and the giants are retired”.

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 5, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A few of them are old enough…

by giantfan5 on Jul 5, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh shit I cannot wait for Crazy Crab night. That bobblehead is going on my desk at work.

"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 5, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I really, really love Crazy Crab

I think I may have to buy extras on Ebay

by wcw on Jul 5, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i juust turned it on… 10 ks????? was he throwin 90?

proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..

by Azmanz on Jul 5, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

STFD Martin

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Jul 5, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Question

Would you rather have Andruw Jones or Juan Pierre, with the contracts they currently have?

No Zito jokes.

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

by groug on Jul 5, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

death.

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know it is generally frowned upon on this site to enjoy others pain but...

Kent getting hit makes Jesus smile

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

by camwoody on Jul 5, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kent is an exception

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yahoo thing is stalled

WTF happened??

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 5, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

andruw grounded out to third base

5-2 giants

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome!!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 5, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Omar hits one all the way to the first baseman. Bochy will say his power is returning.

Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment

by rxmeister on Jul 5, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

shut up Greg Papa

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

haha, did he say Dave Roberts was going to be on the PG show?

he’s going to be sooooo drunk

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With or without the laptop of unbridled anger?

"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 5, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kruk impersonates a drunk Greg Papa…

by giantfan5 on Jul 5, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blast from the Present

It was a Zito start so I entered my backyard bomb shelter this afternoon.

Imagine my surprise when I came out early to check the score.

by Moggeee on Jul 5, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

omar owes me a HR...

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 5, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we have a stressless 9th vs the Dodgers for once?

by kingofthacove on Jul 5, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

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

by groug on Jul 5, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yet another minor league update

TI 2 run homer, Fresno up 4-1.

"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 5, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It could snow in Fresno

The Zito start trumps all.

Most important and impressive start of his SF career.

by Moggeee on Jul 5, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+109

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

"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 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Omar can still make it look easy

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Love watching him field.

"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 5, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

who the hell wants a division led by the dodgers anyways? ;)

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 5, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BW to cool for school in giving Omar props

by Moggeee on Jul 5, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it possible that Brian Wilson will give us an easy inning?

Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment

by rxmeister on Jul 5, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

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

by groug on Jul 5, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3??? no way

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 5, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

not yet...

Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading

by Chulk on Jul 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3-4 actually

proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..

by Azmanz on Jul 5, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and the last of the 8th.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Jul 5, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BRIAN

FINISH THIS MOTHERFUCKERRRR

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FINISH HIM

Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading

by Chulk on Jul 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ZITO WINS ZITO WINS ZITO WINS

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 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have to say, Wilson,

that was pretty boring. I am disappointed.

by giantfan5 on Jul 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

for real.

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 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good game… =)

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 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4 games out of first!!!

Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading

by Chulk on Jul 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

was just about to post this. wtf?
we could somehow be in 1st at the break with a few wins here and there.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 5, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AHHHHHHHH

Tentatively adopting Dan Ortmeier. And Boom Goes the Dynamite.

by Andy from DC on Jul 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

9 Innings

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

by groug on Jul 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So how many innings in a game?

by kingofthacove on Jul 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BEST GAME OF THE YEAR Y/Y/MFY

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

...who’s the player of the game?

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 5, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeff K*nt

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NINE INNINGS Y'ALL

109 pitches

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Spooky, yet lucky

He’s hit that number three times in like five starts

by Moggeee on Jul 5, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn now I can’t yell at Zito/Wilson/Castillo, my usual punching bags.

"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 5, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This was an extremely satisfying game

Zito pitches very well and throws 109 pitches.
The Giants have a comeback win against the Dodgers.
Brian Wilson doesn’t give me an ulcer.

Solid all around.

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

by groug on Jul 5, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Freddie Lewis redeems himself

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spose so.

But really…He owed us nothing after this eye-opening season.

by Moggeee on Jul 5, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So who kidnapped Barry Zito, taught Tim Lincecum to throw left handed, and put him tonight in lieu of the aforementioned kidnapped pitcher?

Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading

by Chulk on Jul 5, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m disappointed Lincecum lost 10 MPH off his fastball throwing lefty.

It’s shameful.

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

by groug on Jul 5, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and now I get to watch my first televised post-game show

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It won’t be good until Papa’s done talking.

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

by groug on Jul 5, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have this odd feeling..

..that a roomful of children was just told, “clap hands if you believe in fair.. in Zito.”

They should do that every five days.

by wcw on Jul 5, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i believe

clap clap clap

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Jul 5, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

they discharged me

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Jul 5, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"you just got to tip your cap to them"

stupid line:P

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 5, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

smile, Barry

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Because of two cruddy years

his face is frozen in a grimace

by Moggeee on Jul 5, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sing it, Tony.

"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 5, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We’re dancin’ all right.

"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 5, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you think the Giants can win the division?

And have a top-ten draft pick. Seems possible. Maybe probable for whichever team wins the NL West.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Jul 5, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NL West

Dismal, yet breathtakingly beautiful

by Moggeee on Jul 5, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dance!

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

by groug on Jul 5, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cainer up tomorrow

We are dancin’ on the ceiling

by Moggeee on Jul 5, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dave Roberts: “FREDDIE LEWIS IS A BUMMMMMMMM”

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

if Carney Lansford really said that we need to get Dave into the lineup, then he should be fired

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay I think I might need to love Dave Roberts. He’s not wearing his WS ring because he says, “I’m a Giant now.”

"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 5, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, I can't dislike him

Did Greg Papa just say the Yankees/Red Sox rivalry is better? STFU Papa.

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dave set him straight.

"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 5, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Dave.

JT SNOOOOOOW

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I also like JT.

"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 5, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s not very talkative though.

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He never really was.

"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 5, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what's with the nice?

no knife fights over JT? Too old?

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Jul 5, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not that enthusiastic about JT, tbh.

He’s cute but she can have him.

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Conceded JT

JT was my favorite player back in the day. When the Giants traded for him I was so 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 5, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

dave roberts is my internal dilemma.

Hard to admit, but i like dave roberts. have always liked dave roberts. even when he was a bum i used to think “god, i wish the weaker giants would at least make up for their lack of ability by fouling off 20 pitches and stealing 3 bases a game like Dave Roberts does.”
I got a chance working with media to be there for an interview when he was with the Padres, and he’s seriously one of the friendliest cats there is. Let us into his home, sat down and ate lunch with us and talked to the whole crew about baseball, the Red Sox, turned off his phone because he was telling us stories about meeting some greats…

I was excited when he first got the Giants, so it kills me a little to think that he’s not a good fit for this team anymore. But that’s the reality.

I do like seeing him back on the bench. He’s got a contagious smile and the guy not only plays hard, but I imagine he’s that type that gets on others if they don’t look like they’re having fun out there (“this game is fun, goddamit!!”).

by ExcuseMeSwing on Jul 5, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I think Dave is just a great guy, but as a ballplayer he’s over. It’s sad. But he’d make a good coach, I think.

"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 5, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree totally. He seems to be pretty understanding of the reality of things though. I don’t think he’ll complain too much about being on the bench. And he probably is a more useful player than Horwitz, to be honest.

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Compared to Horwitz, yeah. But at the expense of someone who’s actually doing good things? Never.

"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 5, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, but I think he could still be useful as a 4th/5th OF

The key is actually using him as one. If he’s starting over Freddie, I think you and I will both have to cut some bitches.

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I tend to think he's not done

He’s always been a fourth outfielder type, and he may still be—just an overpaid one.

Freddie, though, will not be supplanted.

Riots would spontaneously erupt, and I would join them, wherever they may be.

by Moggeee on Jul 5, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good point. that contract adds some salt to the wound

whenever he plays over anyone else.

that being said…if roberts comes back as a roleplayer and begins taking at-bats away from Omar in crucial situations, i will not disapprove.

by ExcuseMeSwing on Jul 5, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree, especially if they’re able to move Winn.

Of course, if the team is able to find someone who wants Roberys for the stretch drive and is willing to give up anything of use, I’m not opposed.

I think Roberts has definite value off the bench and would rather they keep him than going out and trading for someone to help them with their own playoff push.

2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!

by Goofus on Jul 6, 2008 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kruk, if B-Wilz wanted to be on the All Star team, he shouldn’t have allowed so many runs so far this year.

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL wrap

Kruk: “what’s that on your mic?”
Kuip: ”...oh it’s a chip” NOM

"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 5, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that made my whole family LOL

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m still LOL. Is he eating nachos? I’d like some nachos right now. I’m really hungry all of a sudden.

"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 5, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The sound guy just ate some!!

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL Kuip

“Go Mike. Take Zito.”

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

by groug on Jul 5, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bengie sounds pretty relaxed

for a guy whose clock is ticking…

by Moggeee on Jul 5, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously?

Did Zito have swagger tonight?

Swagger??!?? Really??

by Make me an Offer on Jul 5, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's The Offer

“Your soul, Mr. Zito, for a win against the Dodgers.”

by Moggeee on Jul 5, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Totally worth it.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jul 5, 2008 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swagger

Found

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by Natto on Jul 5, 2008 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zito

I didn’t see the game but I watched on gametracker, it seemed like Zito was pitching well. How well did he really pitch? or did the Dodgers just not hit very well?

Joe

by pointguard10 on Jul 5, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He looked legitimately awesome. His curve was really great.

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lots of swing through strikes.

"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 5, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The six year birthday losing streak is over! Praise Zito!

Why do I feel dirty all of a sudden?

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by Natto on Jul 5, 2008 11:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Take a long hot shower, you’ll feel better. BTW Happy B-day stopper.

by timmeh on Jul 6, 2008 12:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Caught the last of Zito and the comeback on Midnight Baseball in Phx.

And some (bad reception) of the Ray postgame interview.
He really does sound like a genuinely nice guy.Sell him.
I refuse (today) to get swept up in this “contending” buzz because the NL West means LESS than nothing.
Of course if the offense was consistent it would be a different story , then I’d get all ridiculous.

Well , more so.

NL West TempestTeapot - An ENTIRE DIVISION under .500!

by victor frankenstein on Jul 6, 2008 10:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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