Open Gameday Thread: Bizarro-land
by howtheyscored on Jul 5, 2008 8:32 PM PDT
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PrintWhere 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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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
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
9 innings in a game
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jul 5, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
9 count them 9
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jul 5, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
Dude, chill it
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 5, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
OK
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jul 5, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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!)
The pitcher spot changed through double switch
so he’d be due up 8th
by kingofthacove on Jul 5, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
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!)
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
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
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!)
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
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
i juust turned it on… 10 ks????? was he throwin 90?
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
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.
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.
andruw grounded out to third base
5-2 giants
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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.
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
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.
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!)
Yep
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
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
It could snow in Fresno
The Zito start trumps all.
Most important and impressive start of his SF career.
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
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
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!)
Is it possible that Brian Wilson will give us an easy inning?
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
Yep
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
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!)
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!)
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!)
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
9 Innings
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
...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!)
Spooky, yet lucky
He’s hit that number three times in like five starts
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
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.
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
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.
and now I get to watch my first televised post-game show
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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.
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.
"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!)
Because of two cruddy years
his face is frozen in a grimace
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
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
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.
never thought of that scenario
but that’s hilarious.
by ExcuseMeSwing on Jul 5, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Dance!
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
Cainer up tomorrow
We are dancin’ on the ceiling
Dave Roberts: “FREDDIE LEWIS IS A BUMMMMMMMM”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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
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.
Bengie sounds pretty relaxed
for a guy whose clock is ticking…
Seriously?
Did Zito have swagger tonight?
Swagger??!?? Really??
by Make me an Offer on Jul 5, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions
Here's The Offer
“Your soul, Mr. Zito, for a win against the Dodgers.”
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
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
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
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