Gameday Thread III

BOCHY BLOWS GOATS!

by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 10, 2008 3:31 PM PDT 0 recs

I HAVE PROOF!

by jcb9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

I just don’t get it.

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

by jponry on Aug 10, 2008 3:32 PM PDT 0 recs

Completely inexcusable. The guy’s visibly gassed and in the middle of the order throwing what I think are his most pitches all season.

That’s exactly when you want to leave a guy in the game.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

Not to mention, why would you pitch to Manny Ramirez there?

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

by jponry on Aug 10, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up 0 recs

With guys in scoring position in a 1 run game, just flat out STUPID.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up 0 recs

and a lefty on deck with a LHP warmed up just

DKASJ;ASLKJDSL;AJUEOPAWUIJA;LSKDJKLASMC

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

by jponry on Aug 10, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

The core issue is that Cain was left in, though. Any hitter would have teed off of Cain in that AB, and the result would have been worse because there would have been one more runner on base.

by rotorueter on Aug 10, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

CAIN WAS FINE THE DUMB MOVE WAS LETTING HIM PITCH TO A HITTER WHO HAS HIS FUCKING NUMBER.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up 0 recs

CAIN WAS NOT FINE HE WAS STRUGGLING DEEPLY WITH HIS CONTROL ALL INNING WHERE HE HADN’T BEEN BEFORE THAT’S NOT A GOOD SIGN THE LAST TIME I CHECKED

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Aug 10, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up 0 recs

CAPS LOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by jcb9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up 0 recs

Bullshit. Pierre got out quickly. Kemp hit a check swing double that hit the line. Than Ethier was up (should have been walked). It got worse from there.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up 0 recs

walked intentionally that is.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up 0 recs

Cain got behind in the count early to almost every batter he faced in the inning. He was making BAD location mistakes the whole time, and made his worst as the inning went on. He was gassed, and visibly so.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Aug 10, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up 0 recs

has his number? It was the only hit that Manny got off of Cain all day.

by rotorueter on Aug 10, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up 0 recs

Ethier dummy.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up 0 recs

flaming me? nice job.

by rotorueter on Aug 10, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up 0 recs

I love matt cain...

and BRUCE BOCHY MUST DIE!!!

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by Speedforthewin on Aug 10, 2008 3:32 PM PDT 0 recs

Fire the big headed motherfucker.

Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times

by ChrisHero on Aug 10, 2008 3:32 PM PDT 0 recs

I can’t wait to hear Damon Bruce after this game.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:32 PM PDT 0 recs

But we’ll probably be stuck with that asshat who blows Barry Zito, in Urban. Ugh.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

He doesn’t do Sportsphone on weekends.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

Yeah I didn’t think so. Lame.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up 0 recs

What I don’t get is why he goes to the trouble of warming up relief pitchers and then not using them in obvious situations?

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

by jponry on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM PDT 0 recs

The whole thought-process makes no sense on multiple levels.

by rotorueter on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

Tricking the opposition!

by jcb9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.

by sfgreg on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM PDT 0 recs

The Giants probably aren’t going to score off off the Dodgers bullpen.

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by Natto on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM PDT 0 recs

here is what will happen

the giants will send someone in there who will give up two runs. The Giants will then “rally” for two of their own, only to come up short. Cain will get the loss.

by joe t on Aug 10, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up 0 recs

wrong.

Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!

by fanofvanlandingham on Aug 10, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

I Want Willie Randolph

Riddle:
I wear blue and white, I arrive to baseball games in the 4th inning, I leave in the 7th inning, my team's home stadium plays movie trailers between innings, I read magazines during the game, I play with beach balls, and I love the wave.

Who am I?

by 25 on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM PDT 0 recs

No you don’t. He’s terrible too.

Bobby V FTW!

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

I Want Willie Randolph

Riddle:
I wear blue and white, I arrive to baseball games in the 4th inning, I leave in the 7th inning, my team's home stadium plays movie trailers between innings, I read magazines during the game, I play with beach balls, and I love the wave.

Who am I?

by 25 on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM PDT 0 recs

asked on the other side but not answered

do the radio guys get on Bochy for these awful managerial decisions?

by joe t on Aug 10, 2008 3:34 PM PDT 0 recs

JT said that he agreed with leaving Cain in

so not really

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Aug 10, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up 0 recs

“That was the most predictable thing I’ve ever seen in my life.”

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Aug 10, 2008 3:34 PM PDT 0 recs

Gamer hit!

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Aug 10, 2008 3:34 PM PDT 0 recs

I'll settle for anyone but Bochy at this point

Todd Jennings: Next up on the Non-prospect Backup Catcher Train. Next Stop: The Pine at AT&T Park, following a brief detour by the DL

by Speedforthewin on Aug 10, 2008 3:34 PM PDT 0 recs

How about me?

Riddle:
I wear blue and white, I arrive to baseball games in the 4th inning, I leave in the 7th inning, my team's home stadium plays movie trailers between innings, I read magazines during the game, I play with beach balls, and I love the wave.

Who am I?

by 25 on Aug 10, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up 0 recs

What are your philosophies on pitching management? Roughly 25 word essay, plz.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Aug 10, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

Dont give up a lot of runs

Riddle:
I wear blue and white, I arrive to baseball games in the 4th inning, I leave in the 7th inning, my team's home stadium plays movie trailers between innings, I read magazines during the game, I play with beach balls, and I love the wave.

Who am I?

by 25 on Aug 10, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up 0 recs

We’re considering your application. There are a number of qualified candidates. The good news for you is that none of them are currently on staff. Please wait by your phone for our call.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Aug 10, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up 0 recs

sure, why not

just don’t leave Lincecum, Sanchez and Cain in past 120 pitches or against Manny and we’re good

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by Speedforthewin on Aug 10, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

As long as it’s not Alou or Baker, iawtc.

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

by jponry on Aug 10, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up 0 recs

No thanks no more Felipe or Baker please.

Bring back Humm Baby!

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

Almost-80 managers RULE!

by jcb9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

Get a hit please, Bowker.

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by Natto on Aug 10, 2008 3:34 PM PDT 0 recs

Scott.

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

by satyricrash on Aug 10, 2008 3:34 PM PDT 0 recs

a HR by Bowker here would be nice.

Though it would not entirely diffuse my rage.

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

by jponry on Aug 10, 2008 3:35 PM PDT 0 recs

Yeah, this is a REALLY good time for Bowker not to suck.

by rotorueter on Aug 10, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up 0 recs

Well I was gonna ask this but then Bochy blew the game for us.

Anyway, Bocock hasn’t played in a game since June 21. Is he hurt? Is he dead? Is he hiding in a basement somewhere? I hadn’t heard anything about him not playing.

Also lol John Bonker.

"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 Aug 10, 2008 3:35 PM PDT 0 recs

Bocock is on the DL. He has something wrong with him that the Giants attributed to tobacco use.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

For real? Wasn’t that Chulk last year?

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

by jponry on Aug 10, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up 0 recs

Yeah this story sounds a lot like Chulk.

"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 Aug 10, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up 0 recs

Exactly like Chulk.

So, uh… how is tobacco still allowed? It seems like something that screws with the circulatory system of athletes should not be a legal substance.

Not that tobacco would be particularly easy to ban… but, shit.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Aug 10, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up 0 recs

The Giants should at least ban it as an organization.

by rotorueter on Aug 10, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up 0 recs

Since it clearly contributes to scary medical stuff, I think the clubs need to take a hard look at this.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 10, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up 0 recs

are there any specifics?

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by Speedforthewin on Aug 10, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up 0 recs

Bocock out for year
Triple-A shortstop Brian Bocock will miss the remainder of the season due to numbness caused by circulatory damage in his hand, club officials said. Bocock, who hasn’t played since June 21, is taking blood thinners and other medication to restore flow; the club suspects that heavy smokeless tobacco use contributed to the problem.

If the Giants don’t select Bocock to participate in the Arizona Fall League, he would be expected to take part in the club’s instructional camp in October, officials said.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up 0 recs

Well shit that’s no good.

"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 Aug 10, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up 0 recs

He was the next Mike Benjamin anyway. What really pissed me off was how poorly our training staff botched Lowry’s injuries. He has been hurt since 2006 and they wait a whole 2 years to finally do anything about it. Absolutely inexcusable and ridiculous.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up 0 recs

Although this makes me wonder if they’ll put Bocock on the 60 day DL to free up roster space if they need it.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 10, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up 0 recs

Why wouldn’t they?

by Hobbes2d on Aug 10, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up 0 recs

because it’s the Giants and they can never do anything that makes sense?

"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 Aug 10, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up 0 recs

D:

what’s with Giants players and getting this weird thing?

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

by jponry on Aug 10, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up 0 recs

It’s the new oblique strain.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Aug 10, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up 0 recs

Also thanks for the info.

"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 Aug 10, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up 0 recs