Open Gameday Thread, 8/22
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 22, 2008 5:30 PM PDT
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What? no posey at ss? this line up is too old. Bring on the young'ns
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on Aug 22, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I am starting to get pissed.
Posey needs get his shit in gear because I only have so long to see him in Salem.
Gerald. Figure it out.
I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2008_08_22_rngrok_giarok_1&t=g_log&did=milb
He’s playing in AZL tonight. Single in his first AB.
Pablo at third
wonder if he’ll start playing there often
by UnstoppableTurtle on Aug 22, 2008 5:43 PM PDT reply actions
was gonna say
Not sure how excited/scared to be about this…
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
no worries
If he sucks too bad, they’ll have him stop. It’s not like he’s more likely to be injured at 3rd than he would be catching.
The main concern is that this will give people more reason to suggest such future third basemen as Nate Schierholtz, Randy Winn, Travis Ishikawa, and Pat Burrell.
It could have the opposite effect. I can’t find the exact quote, but I remember Doug Mirabelli saying something to the effect of “one of the worst things that can happen to a marginally talented player is overexposure”.
If Pablo humiliates himself, then it may quiet those outlandish suggestions for other players to do something similar.
In defense to Doug, he was referring to a recent hot streak that was resulting in an increase in his playing time. It was a pretty humble statement.
hes still going deep!
http://chickenparm.blogspot.com/2005/06/dougies-diary.html
by lincypoo i wuv u on Aug 22, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
hey, i'm all for the experiment
Anything that will get the kid ABs. I just want him to do well!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Off topic: A friend of mine just finished her first week of Law School, and to liven her up I sent her that link about the Purple Drank. It warmed her weary heart.
This link should cheer her up too
Speed, defense... and an almost fanatical devotion to getting picked off.
Speaking of which, have you seen this yet?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NtdCq0-Qn8&eurl=http://ronaldchevalier.com/
Could have some potential.
Don’t look now, but our favorite National Geographic Bee contender has made it all the way to Failblog:
it was allegedly some 4chan pranksters
also, no Santa Claus
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
This one always cracks me up:
Speed, defense... and an almost fanatical devotion to getting picked off.
that's not funny, but only cause i've done it before
with “ii
i” and me – how did you get the upside down exclamation mark? oh…
by theghostofjasonellison on Aug 22, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
oh that didn’t turn out so good looking
by theghostofjasonellison on Aug 22, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy crap, the Cubs gave up 13 runs to the freaking Nationals today.
Even funnier: the Nationals still have fewer runs scored than the Giants.
Willie Harris hit his 11th and 12th HRs of the season
That means Willie F-ing Harris has hit as many HRs as anyone on the Giants. Pathetic.
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
In other Cub news, Carlos Zambrano is losing his teeth
Carlos Zambrano broke a molar in half chewing gum during his appearance on Thursday.
Trainers came out to the mound after seeing him grimace in pain, and he proceeded to spit out half a tooth. “It’s the gum,” Zambrano said. “It has a lot of sugar, and I keep telling my daughter not to eat a lot of gum. I’m not a good example.” The injury won’t affect his next start.
Ouch
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
hey, send this to your friend also
i’ve got my whole band hooked on it
http://www.madcroc.com/products/
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Imagine if we did get Strasburg, though. We could have a rotation of Lincecum, Strasburg, Cain, Bumgarner, and Alderson. Cain really would be a third starter!!! at best!!!
if we got strasburg, we would hear nothing but TRADE CAIN threads all the time. not to different from now i suppose
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on Aug 22, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, at that point it would make sense. Let’s assume we are talking 2010 for that kind rotation. Cain would be our most expensive, and our second oldest starter. Considering that Jonathan Sanchez and Henry Sosa aren’t even included in the scenario above, I think we would have the depth at that point.
nationals could have had crow and strasburg
ouch
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on Aug 22, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions
Just thought i'd share...
this blog has made me guffaw loudly at least twice today, which i appreciate since i’m super-bored waiting for school to start…
I dunno
Let’s give it some time to see how it plays out.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
she’s horrendous
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 22, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
You got a taste of triples alley
it was, like totally a hit. And beauuutiful. What’s your name again? WTF am I doing here?
AZL Giants Lineup
Fairley CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
Crawford SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .444
Posey, B DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Mazzola 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .317
Ziegler 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
Lindsley RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .361
Medina LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .206
Navarro C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .323
Lopez 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .210
Nicholson P
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
still cannot beleive
that Lincecum is 13-3 ON THIS TEAM
that dude is ridonkulous
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
The Fathers are being really aggressive. Tim should throw his changeup earlier in the count.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 22, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions
he should stick to being a roving 1b instructor. But he shouldn’t be allowed to talk in public.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 22, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Denker with another long ball already.
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
Krukow has too many kids.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 22, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d actually take FP over JT. JT does have some potential, but he sometimes seems like he’s just sitting all by himself, and not really following his fellow broadcaster. Plus, he has this annoying long pauses while he thinks up words to use.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
Easy to tell the difference:
FP: “When I was a player. . .” “When I was a coach. . .” “When I played in [city]. . .”
JT: “uh . . . . uh” “[pause]”
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
It’s like Wrestlemania 2, when they decided to have thee arenas and three commentary teams, so you ended up with combinations like Vince McMahon and Susan St. James, and Jesse Ventura, Lord Alfred Hayes, and Elvira.
I never watched smackdown
tazz is one of the few wrestling names I remember from when I watched. Been awhile for me.
The Wrestlemania 2 teams actually made him look good by comparison.
The third team: Mean Gene, Gorilla Monsoon, and Cathy Lee Crosby.
POSEY BATTING 1.000, PARTY TIME!!!!!@!
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
psh it’s happening TONIGHT immediately after the game.
"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 22, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
not sure what level he's at
but according to Grant’s minor league progression numbers (too lazy to find the post, about a recent draftee) this should equate to about .700 at AA, .600 at AAA, and .500 in the majors. Not bad.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
Oh that nefarious Giants marketing department.
Still in despair.
by Zetsuboushita on Aug 22, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting thing on Baek
Padres pitcher Baek was Korean but he changed his nationality to United States. Because when he came to United Stated, he was being wrong against KBO (Korea Baseball Organization)’s rule, then dismissal from membership.
Dismissal from KBO, in South Korea, means you have no chance to play in Olympic or WBC things. If that, you have no chance to immunity from military service in South Korea.
So, if he didn’t want to change his nationality, he should came back to South Korea and being military service for 2 years but he didn’t. So… He made decision.
That’s why some Korea baseball fans don’t like him.
Giants the never sunset.
Posey is batting 1.000
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Aug 22, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions
bring him up already
"I'm a street walkin' cheetah with a heart full of napalm"
-Iggy and the Stooges
YOU HAVE TO BE FUCKING KIDDING ME HERE
It seems like the entire universe is always against me seeing games in which Lincecum pitches. Now, after working perfectly for MONTHS, MLB.tv is completly shitting the bed. WTF???
Stop whining.
Try being blacked out to EVERYTHING Giants.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Aug 22, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone else
had mlb.tv tell them they’re logged in on multiple computers? Has someone stolen my account info or something???? wtf
that happened to mr two weeks ago. i don’t remember how i got it fixed… mlb was not helpful AT ALL
Pablo Sandoval wants to rock and roll all night.
Try logging out?
Log in and then out or something.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 22, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Is everyone at the game?
It’s really quiet in here tonite.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 22, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
BOOMPOWBLAMBLAMBLAMMMM
…pop.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Aug 22, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
“I’m Junk Car Vida, and I want your car.”
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 22, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Charles Oscar Finley
offered Blue $300 to change his middle name to “True”.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Aug 22, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
To get things started: Dinner Thread!
my chicken & sausage gumbo is just about ready, just waiting for the rice.
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
Jealous. So very jealous.
Still in despair.
by Zetsuboushita on Aug 22, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
My wife was going to make black bean soup, but she’s almost two hours late coming home, so it’s going to be crappy Subway sandwiches. Boo.
I did fake Chinese food. Orange chicken from Trader Joe’s, a quickie fried rice, and steamed broccoli and carrots tossed in some oil and ginger and garlic.
"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 22, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Orange chicken’s good stuff, even if fake.
We should have some for Chinese New Year next year, actually! I don’t know how we’ve managed never to make orange chicken for New Year. Must put it on the list.
My future roommates hosted me for Christmas this past year. My BFF’s wife is Jewish/Chinese so she doesn’t do Xmas. She made the whole Chinese feast for us: orange chicken (from scratch), real fried rice, potstickers, the whole nine yards. BEST
We’re also kicking around ideas for Seder in the spring. I cannot wait for that.
"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 22, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
My mother-in-law made us a huge batch of dumplings/potstickers when she was in town. SO GOOD.
Some of our New Year staples: tea-smoked duck, cashews fried in sesame oil, tea eggs, shanghai chicken…
That all sounds so great!
"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 22, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
i had a caesar, nice and fishy and garlicy. german chocolate cake, tooooooo.
Pablo Sandoval wants to rock and roll all night.
I made short ribs tonight. They cooked for 8 hours in Fish sauce, hot peppers, soy sauce and vinegar. Very tender.
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Aug 22, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you use Okra or a Roux?
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Aug 22, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Definitely....
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Aug 22, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
preferred. (I don’t know why that didn’t post)
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Aug 22, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Tuna.
In a can.
With mayonnaise and relish!
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Aug 22, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
oh omar!
It makes me sad to see you so terrible
"I'm a street walkin' cheetah with a heart full of napalm"
-Iggy and the Stooges
Always awkward when J.T. tries to say something and stops mid-sentence.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 22, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
Is it
too soon to talk about a no hitter for Baek? I hope so….
"I'm a street walkin' cheetah with a heart full of napalm"
-Iggy and the Stooges
Why are we swinging at every freaking pitch?
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Aug 22, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions
Hey ladies and germs, it’s your veep to be.
I was trying to get plans together to go to the DNC this coming weekend but alas, it was not meant to be.
"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 22, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought he was going with Wes Clark TBH.
"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 22, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Nor am I, but he has the vast military experience that a lot of Americans would want in a candidate. Like it or not, that’s what would give Obama some cred.
"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 22, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t agree. Obama doesn’t win if the focus is on international affairs, so he shouldn’t draw attention to it.
As a philosophy, I don’t believe in ticket balance—-it always ends up feeling forced. I think he should have picked another hopey mcchangealot as his VP.
I’m all right with Biden. Basically everyone in both parties is a horse’s ass. Biden’s okay, I guess.
"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 22, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Kaine would have been a better pick. Executive experience, part of the outsider/change message, rising star, and being from Virginia didnt hurt.
But whatever, you’re right, Biden was no one’s least favorite pick, and boring, uninspiring consensus is good for this sort of decision.
Kaine would’ve been okay. Sebelius too. Like I said, I preferred Richardson, but talk of him faded a while ago.
Finish Joe Biden?
you were wondering when I’d sink down to your level , weren’t you?
Well here I am , sweethearts!
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Aug 22, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Pablito clavo un clavito
Who is the new kid at 3b? How does he look in the field? The next Brooks Robinson?
Audio On
Damn , I missed Vida Blue.
Shook his hand when I was an awestruck 11 yr old , though. His and Catfish Hunter’s.
Yeah , I’m old , ya beeyotches.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Aug 22, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions
HUSBAND POWER
"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 22, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions
HEY MONEY
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 22, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
holy crap what was that pig noise kuip made
by lincypoo i wuv u on Aug 22, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
It’s times like these that I’m tempted to give up Nevada’s $37/hr wages to go back to Az (and $8 less) just so I can watch the Giants.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Aug 22, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
Pablo Sandoval in I AM LEGEND
"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 22, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions
I AM BECOMING LEGEND
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Aug 22, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm late on this, but wow, Pablo is playing 3rd?
Sweet. How has he looked?
IshiGawa!!
The extra G is for Gamer.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 22, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions
TI OPPO
"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 22, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions
Hey stupids in management. We TOLD you to play the fucking kids. You’re FUCKING welcome.
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
Marcello
Telling it like it is.
"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 22, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I kind of like these up and comers.
"I'm a street walkin' cheetah with a heart full of napalm"
-Iggy and the Stooges
Oh yeah?
Only yours , Pops.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Aug 22, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you kidding?
My favorite minor player was Traci Lords.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Aug 22, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Ahh, the slaughter of Dodger younglings. Nothing makes me happier. It’s science too, you can’t spell slaughter without laughter.
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
aaaa. but why and how is that bloody rock floating? i want one of those.
by lincypoo i wuv u on Aug 22, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like to know too
That was the first result on GIS and one of the few that wasn’t a billion pixels big.
石川 = Ishikawa
The characters are for stone and river, respectively.
Still in despair.
by Zetsuboushita on Aug 22, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think many people here will get this.
Still in despair.
by Zetsuboushita on Aug 22, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Omar showing off the “home run” swing again
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 22, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions
Chemistry
we has found it.
Do not disturb!
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Aug 22, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions
i havent heard the byebye baby song in a rlly long time
by lincypoo i wuv u on Aug 22, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions
Too bad
the sports writers are all over Webb for MVP. Lincecum has had an amazing season.
"I'm a street walkin' cheetah with a heart full of napalm"
-Iggy and the Stooges
who will be mvps anyway?
wright and hamilton?
by lincypoo i wuv u on Aug 22, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I discussed this with Marcello the other day at the San Jose game:
Lincecum not winning the Cy Young will likely keep his arbitration price lower for the next few years.
I know that’s a cynical way to look at it, and I am not rooting against him, but it is something to keep in mind as a silver lining.
I guess...
It would be nice to see some reward for him pitching for such a “normally” weak offense.
"I'm a street walkin' cheetah with a heart full of napalm"
-Iggy and the Stooges
Yup. It hurts, but since we know it’s going to happen anyways we might as well find the good spin on it.
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
still contend that an important factor voters wills overlook:
Tim Lincecum never got to pitch against the Giants.
by ExcuseMeSwing on Aug 22, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Pablol
"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 22, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions
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