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Open Gameday Thread: Hour Two

If the game continues at this pace, the Giants should be contending by the end of it. Rebuilding process over! Thanks, mind-numbingly inefficient (yet strangely effective) pitching!

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oh god

THE FLOATING THING IS BACK!!!

58-73 - Elimination Number - 22

Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.50 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 26, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

what’s wrong with rhys?

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

HE'S A BUM

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm too traumatized to explain

58-73 - Elimination Number - 22

Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.50 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 26, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn, I thought I flushed.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

i’m not even mad. i’m just impressed.

by cornball on Aug 26, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

miller with the lebowski references again.

by cornball on Aug 26, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

So much for the no-hitter.

Like Barry Zito, I'm mildly half-OK.

by EliminateMe on Aug 26, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

It was almost a lock for Palmer to get the no-no

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

uh yeah

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ninth!

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Pablol

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Pablo

actually did something bad

58-73 - Elimination Number - 22

Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.50 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 26, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

OT: Browser

McC works much better in Camino than Firefox.

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

interesting. i’ve never had problems with firefox.

by cornball on Aug 26, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tends to wedge FF2.0.14 every now and then.

Yeah, FF3.0.1 is on my system, too, but I don’t like it.

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Works fine in OmniWeb for me. I’m guessing I’m the only one using it, though.

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Poop

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Pablol

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

You know when a rook does that I am not bothered so much. It feels much better then when a 10 + mlb vet does that.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Which is why I love when Aaron Rowand throws a ball to home off-line every-single-time.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yup. That’s a little maddening. Kind of like starring at a picture of Lasorda for a prolonged period of time.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

hey good walks

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Looks like we have ourselves a good old-fashioned walk contest.

by rightcenterfielder on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

The first man to 10 wins!

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

not walkin' somebody:

that’s a paddlin

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

paddling the school canoe?

you better believe thats a paddlin’

Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.

by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Throw Strikes Giants Pitching Unit!

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

So, I’m heading off in about 25 minutes to eat dinner and watch Netflix DVDs. Will the inning be over by then? Maybe.

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

laaaame

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 Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

The walk strategy isn’t working.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, give it time, you lunatic fringe lunatic! Rome wasn’t burnt in a day y’know!

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Give it time

It hasn’t fully developed yet.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Righetti:

“If you know how to cheat, start now”

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

“So, um, could you pitch the ball a little better? And maybe throw it harder. That might be good. And if they don’t hit it, great.”

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beautiful

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Kruk should sign a ball that says “THROW SOME STRIKES, MEAT” and have someone run it out to Palmer.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

good idea

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wait, I just got here,who’s Tubby on the hill here?

by satyricrash on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

who blames grant and/or this new thread for this half inning?

Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.

by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I always blame Grant.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Matt Palolmer

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

My thoughts exactly

Remembering Dustin Mohr's glory years!

by MohrPlease on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope Matt enjoyed his 3 starts in the majors.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

who?

Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.

by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, IF ONLY Matt Cain had been sent down after three disastrous starts!!!!!

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

and now heres something we hope you wont like at all

by CB30 on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's...

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

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 26, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

LEMON CURRY?!

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

walks, hey

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

AT LEAST HE’S NOT GIVING IN TO THE HITTER

bitte, baby.

by ryanmiles on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

If you’re gonna walk a guy, can’t you just hit him? It would save on pitches.

by rightcenterfielder on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Were is the 3 eyed pic of Palmer ina diaper? It limited the damage last time.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Matt Palmer,

put your head between your legs and kiss you mlb career goodbye

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

This is what happens when you fuck a stranger in the ass.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

What are “Words you would rather not hear again in your life” for $500 please.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Um, between this and the sausages, are you sure you’re not Larry Craig?

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does my wide stance bother you?

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now my keyboard is “cleaned”. Thank you much.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Coming up...

in the 4th… Amy G. with Larry Baer.

I know you all can hardly wait.

At this point that will go down an hour from now.

by backofthebooth on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

This man should be fired.

by satyricrash on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Anagram of "Giants pitcher matt palmer"

THAT LAMEST, GRIM, INEPT CRAP

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

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

I think you should change your name to Anagram-o-tron

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good night, now.

Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times

by ChrisHero on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Ball

game

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

THese bases aren’t nearly loaded enough

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, these bases have been a lot more loaded that this. This? This is no big whoop.

by satyricrash on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

So anyway I’m going to a game at Comerica Park next week.

"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 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

seems nice on tv

Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.

by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

First AL ballpark I’ve been to other than the Coliseum. Tiens!

"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 26, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

(ponders)
Coliseum
Yankee Stadium
Kingdome (the last week it was open, ugh!)
Camden Yard

And I did a stadium tour of Fenway, but not a game.

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’ve been to Petco (for the World Baseball Classic, not sure that counts) and Coors Field, and that’s it aside from our local venues. I’m so lame. I never go anywhere. Oh and if you want to count it, I’ve been to whatever they call the Angels’ ballpark now. But my parents took me when I was fresh out of the womb.

"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 26, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I totally want to go to Petco for the WBC next year.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

The tournament begins in March, but they started pre-sale ticket registration already.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

My plans for PR for the first round of the WBC fell through, but I’m hoping I can get down to Chavez Latrine for the finals.

"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 26, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stay in any downtown hotel and take the red trolley. I went to a game there last year.

by timmeh on Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Counting the NL, I’ve also been to Shea Stadium (soon to be defunct), Veterans Stadium (defunct), Olympic Stadium (defunct), Wrigley, and Miller Park.

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

wrigley, both the locals, dodger, angel, petco, kaufman, fenway for me

Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.

by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

My dream vacation is to go to all the ballparks (not necessarily in one year, but to hit all of them). But sadly, I married a non-baseball enthusiast (which, to be fair, is his only fault). It may not ever happen.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I must do all the ballparks, of course. My BFF, his wife, and I want to do the road trip deal.

I want to do a smaller scale road trip around the California League. Economically feasible, plus pretty cool!

"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 26, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m very jealous – the Tigers are my AL team.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blue Jays!

I’ve walked by the Skydome, or whatever they call it now, but haven’t been to a game.

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Visiting dad’s family in Detroit. A friend is meeting me for a game at the yard. Looking forward to it—Miguel Cabrera bobblehead night!

"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 26, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tell Curtis Granderson I love him and to come play for the Giants kthnx.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’ll make a sign that says GRANDERSON XANTHAN HAS A BONER 4 U

"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 26, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

MEGA BONER

They might kick you out of the stadium ;(

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh right, middle America

I’m going to end up tarred and feathered on this trip, I’m sure of it. I stop first in Florida. Where if the flying death rays and the hurricanes don’t get me, the Baptists will.

"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 26, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come to Virginia, we’re technically the south.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

It always amuses me when, in the South, I count as a northerner, when I’m from the Bay Area, which is as far north as the capital of the Confederacy.

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

My East Coast contingent was trying to get me to DC for a portion of the trip. If I could have afforded 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 26, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

DC is nice, check it out if you have the fundage. Lots of free stuff to do, museusms and such. Great public trans system.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I do plan on visting the East Coast. Hopefully next year. I have to see people in Boston and DC and I really want to fit in a Cooperstown visit too.

"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 26, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cooperstown has been on my list for a couple of years now.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Where in Virginia are you, by the way?

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey! My wife went to JMU.

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

does it come with 15 free hot dogs?

Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.

by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

And a handful of blood thinners.

"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 26, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

blood thinners ftw!

Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.

by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

K, I was excited for baseball after watching Ken Burns but Matt Palmer has destroyed my excitement.

/frowny face

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

TuLOLwitzki

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Get outs, Giants pitcher.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Also, is it groupthink to not like walks?

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I dunno, ask him

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

At the game last Friday, a young woman next to me said everyone loves Barry (Zito). I looked at her and said “Wrong Barry”, the guy in front of me laughed for quite a while.

by timmeh on Aug 26, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Burriss is a pretty good defensive 2B, too bad he hits like a blinded Shawn Estes.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

At least Estes had power.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

His OBP has risen above .350.

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's been better lately

taking ball 4 and everything!

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still want him at SS, it’s the only position that makes sense for him.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

me too,

but he’s been surprisingly adequate with the lumber.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t know if I can call him adequate yet!

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Look what you did, Grant.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Well that was unusual for this season.

ok maybe not.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

hi, I’m matt pAAAlmer

Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.

by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I’d rather have an Arnold Palmer.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1

Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.

by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hi, I’m Matt PArizonaFallLeaguelmer.

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s India Independance Day and Heritage Night here at the yard..

by backofthebooth on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

is cultural dancing different from regular dancing?

is the difference that it isn’t fun?

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

At my middle school, the principal announced he was going to start a series of multicultural assemblies. Turned out to be a single assembly on flamenco dancing.

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

FAIL

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

 Indian Independence I think

by robbgin on Aug 26, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

It’s 11:30 EST, why am I still watching this?

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

You're a freak

…like me!

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Matt "Rosie" Palolmer

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

better than Matt “hairy” Palmer

Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.

by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Considering how fun smooth the last side was we might have a winner.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope De LaRosa throws 130 pitches to get to the 5th inning.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Speaking of hard-ons, Bruce Jenkins would have one!

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

These are the dark ages of pitching.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah . . . CG . . . 250 pitches . . . .yeah

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

First ML HR right here

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

This should be shown on the scoreboard during Giants ABs.

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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

would a simple “fail” work instead?

Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.

by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why am I having a Forrest Gump returning kick offs moment?

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Affleck answer

Suck

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

What is the question? Which Giant most looks like George W. Bush?

Ever notice that? Rags has a case of the “Bush Eyes” they are all squinty and stuff.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's from all the booze and blow

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bring me back some cookies.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

http://sandradodd.com/sausageballs

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wants!

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zingers would be nice. And some snapple.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do they still make the lemony zingers?

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

kinda, but with a thick, plastic-y frosting carpeting the top.

by satyricrash on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s the best part!

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

So a more unhealthier Twinkie? Awesome!

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also available in chocolate and raspberry!

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Raspberry is tha best

by satyricrash on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s a little weird, but sometimes it satisfies a strange craving.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I want chocolate milk and raisin danish, please.

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

But stay away from the fried chicken.

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

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Walker should not be awake yet. We are no were near the 8th.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Palmer's ERA goes down about .20

every time he gets an out.

LOL.

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

8 pitches?

Rockies with a very Giants-esque performance

by rightcenterfielder on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Palmer is on a roll, baby!

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Jekkyl and Hyde Palmer

58-73 - Elimination Number - 22

Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.50 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

1-2-3 inning

That means every Giants fan wins… More Matt Palmer!

Aren’t you thrilled?

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

If thrilled means sleepy, sure!

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ok this looks familiar. A Giants pitcher that can’t get comfortable w/o giving up 3 run leads.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

report from the dugout is that Rags had quite an intense conversation with Palmer. Balled him out pretty good.

by backofthebooth on Aug 26, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

i think it went more along the lines of “get your head out of your ass or you’ll be back in Fresno tomorrow.”

by backofthebooth on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Words to live by

They need a sign like that in the tunnel between the clubhouse and the dugout.

by rightcenterfielder on Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Posey update

1-1, HR, 2 BB, PB
He’s up to bat in the next inning.

Noonan. Nooooonan!

by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 26, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

why walk when you can hit HR?

by wilriv21 on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think Matt Palmer’s dugout screen name would be: SimplyIrresistible

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

He’s so fine there’s no tellin’ where the money went.

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

/ groans

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

RALLLY

58-73 - Elimination Number - 22

Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.50 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

GOCHOA

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

The Ghost of Joe Castle lives.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Efailuel Burrass

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Emmanulol

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Atkants

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

O Rally?

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

CoLOLorado!

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

De LOL Rosa?

"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 26, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barmes screwed up

he should have known who was running and took his time

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

lol. Palmer has had two of the better AB’s tonight for the G’s.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

In play, run(s)

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

success thru failure

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

better then failure through success

by CB30 on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

2002-2006

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

ATKINS FAIL

58-73 - Elimination Number - 22

Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.50 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Randy Losee

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey we have scored in half the innings play.
We haz Offenz!

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Watching this half inning then it’s bedtime!

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Man

you guys are way behind

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Tell me about the future.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

cheap single

pop out

Palmer continues to be mediocre

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

robot overloads have taken over

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

dude, that’s the past. OPEN YOUR EYES, MAN

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s not a Cain start.
They could make up 2 runs.
Seriously the could. Now stop laughing. Dude that just harsh.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Palmer = fail

in half-innings after he bats.

Trade him to the AL, for, like, A-rod.

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Ian Stewart

Name makes me cringe every time i hear it.

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

cuz of this fucking douche

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Stuart

may he rot in hell

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

how did you know neo-nazi british punk was my favorite genre

by CB30 on Aug 26, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because Nelson Muntz is sieg heiling in your avatar

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

he laughs at the free weasels of the west

by CB30 on Aug 26, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Matt Palmer wouldn’t be that bad if he cut out all the walks and maybe hits too.

by Sammy Danger on Aug 26, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I’l settle for less walks then hits at this point.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’ll now continue to give up 5 straight hits.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Aug 26, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

can he play 1st?

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 26, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

You know what this game needs?

MORE WALKS!

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

a spoonful of sugar?

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 26, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

In the most delicious way!

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha, Ochoa tagged him anyways.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

haha, I wonder if our K dude is there tonight with his lone K.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Sure glad I’m staying up for this half inning.

by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Speede Oil Change and Tune Up!!!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Free Gaius Baltar!

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Aug 26, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Meanwhile, the Mets and Phillies are having an epic game. Tied 7-7 at the bottom of the 12th. At one point, they had Cole Hamels pinch hit.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Now I’m rooting for Pat Burrell to hit a walk-off homer.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dang it

0 for 7 tonight.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

After that AB

0 for his last 12

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I left for a few minutes to tuck in one of the kids, and this is what I come back to? Ay-yah! (don’t really know how to spell that)

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Is that the last we’ll ever see of Matt Palmer?

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

no. Need innings sponges and he is one of those.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

w/o the 100MM contract.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

There’s a sponge-worthy joke in there somewhere.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does it have to do with being sponge worthy?

by timmeh on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

same thing i thought about Ishikawa in 2006...

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who?

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

See, this is where you need to bring in Thighler

Cuz remember that one time? Where he did that thing with the bases loaded?

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

3 Er, 4Ip, 5 BB , K under 100 pitches. Well that was Zito esque.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

except for the pitch count

by CB30 on Aug 26, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Palmer made it to 100?

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

no zito would have made it over 100

by CB30 on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

true this month.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

good job, romo

let’s get some runz

58-73 - Elimination Number - 22

Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.50 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Buster

is 2 for 2 with a HR today

by DuikeBuike on Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

HE'S A MONSTER!!

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

He is a senior playing with freshmen, let him take his hacks with the big boys

by wilriv21 on Aug 26, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

back from dinner...

HAY GUYZ WHATS GOING ON IN THIS GAMEDAY TOPIX?

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Sausages

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

om nom nom nom?

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

and/or boners

Mostly for Curtis Granderson.

"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 26, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love Curtis Granderson.

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

so does xanthan

I can’t decide what to wear to the Tigers game next Wednesday though. All my orange is Giants stuff.

"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 26, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’d wear Giants gear. You might get into some conversations about them with the Tigers fans.

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m going with a Brewers fan, lulz.

"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 26, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is he going to wear a Prince jersey?

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Probably. He did name his fantasy team Bill Hall and Oates.

"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 26, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

epic win

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

He said he was disappointed because Prince Fielder and the Revolution didn’t fit. So was I.

"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 26, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have two Tigers jerseys. I’d be so ready…

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

We're talkin' bout some white power punk rock

Are you for or against?

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m more into white power black metal. IT’S IRONIC

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

lulz

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

wut

"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 26, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t actually listen to it. <_<

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I used to listen to Oxymoron

not sure if they were skins, or just dressed the part

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hostess snacks, white power punk rock & Giants who look like Presidents of the US. You know, the usual.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol Kragen Grand Slam inning

by rightcenterfielder on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Pocketful

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Falling Down?

"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 26, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

love that movie

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 26, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1

Great stuff.

"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 26, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Parker!

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Aug 26, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’ll always have a place at the Dairy Queen.

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

mmmbahahaha

Did you see the Guffman bashing in here last week??!?!?

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

WHAT

NOT ALLOWED.

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

They were being bastard people

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, I just hate them and I hate their assfaces.

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

DInner Fail

I decided to add the wife’s mesquite chicken (Lawry’s marinade) to a shrimp louie salad that lacked shrimp. Bleh, that is a shit combo.

Recipe will not be provided.

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 26, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

that sounds horrendous! :D

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well now you know never to do that again.

"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 26, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

This happens when a fella is just too hungry for just a salad, so he starts throwing random meatstuff into the bowl to chunkify it and make it hearty.

Works well with lunch meat, taco meat, imitation crab.

Fails badly with canned tuna, cold hot dogs, Lawry’s mesquite chicken.

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 26, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, I laughed at the cold hot dogs. Men are funny.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Canned tuna is either great or awful when added to stuff.

"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 26, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gamer-esque.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Aug 26, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Rowand

Please invent an injury. You need a 15-day vacation

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

but he plays better injured, dontcha know

by timmeh on Aug 26, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

someone kick him in the balls, then

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Never use the words " Kick", "balls" and name a Giants defender in the same sentence.. You have no idea the chaos you can unleash upon us.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

remember when felix pie had a twisted testicle?

wonder what Rowand’s gamer status would be if he played through that.

by Sammy Danger on Aug 26, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’ll see your twisted testicle and raise you (1) Kaz Matsui anal fissure.

/poker face’d

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 26, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Impressive inning by the offense.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

LOLrilia

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

People who say Romo doesn’t have good stuff are WRONG

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

very impressive tonight

58-73 - Elimination Number - 22

Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.50 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 26, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

he might not have the best fastball, but his breaking stuff is great.

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

c

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m up for this!

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe it's too early to say this but,

it appears that there may be a good reason that Matt Palmer has been in the minors for so long…

Fairley odd parent to Wendell

by WTF on Aug 26, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I have to say, I didn’t like The Dugout at first, but now it cracks me up.

by Sammy Danger on Aug 26, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

The trashcan has rolled into a Port-a-John containing the other 8 players on Brandon’s team.

by CB30 on Aug 26, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dugout Chat accent interpretations FTW

“am i still gonna get a hoos box”

joo have been given e’gift, joo can throw e’ball harder at a younger age than anyone i have seen"

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 26, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's basically my favorite part

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

A rod is a “total dick.” LOL!

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 26, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pablnoooo

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

they should rename the Giants to the Fightin’ Rich Aurilias

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe the Fartin’ Rich Aurilias

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fart humor?

I thought we were passed those and penis jokes.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 26, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

You didn't hear?

They’re making a comeback!

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

That stinks.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 26, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’ll get to the bottom of this travesty!

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 26, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

This site keeps on going down the drain.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 26, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

nah, just swirls around it

by timmeh on Aug 26, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Singin' Raquels?

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Aug 26, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm probably minutes behind on my slingbox by now...

But hey I’m in the thread.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 26, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Spoiler

Giants don’t score

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

:-(
:-(
:-(
:-(
:-(
:-(
:-(

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 26, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fail

Giants – 5 hits, 2 runs
Rockies – 4 hits, 5 runs

58-73 - Elimination Number - 22

Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.50 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 26, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

I see...

Nothing wrong there.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 26, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s what happens when your pitchers walk 50 batters per inning.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

According to ESPN, our chances of scoring 2+ runs this inning is 6.47%

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

ESPN=Xeifrank?

"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 26, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

you beat me

dammit

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok how many outs does Tashner get this half inning?

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Was Krukow laughing for the good of TV?

Or was he actually laughing at Amy G

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 26, 2008 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Seemed like he was caught off guard that a comment was directed at him. I picture him and Kuip with mikes off, making snarky comments, and then Kruk getting pulled in by some stupid comment.

But I may be biased by my disdain for her.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

ZOMG ATHLETES WORK OUT!!

by satyricrash on Aug 26, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Get out of here.

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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

liar

"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 26, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brian Wilson has a RIGOROUS workout.

Matt Cain was RUNNING with him!

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 26, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good. Matt looks like he could lose a few lbs.

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 26, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why to think a fried drumstick tied to the end of a 6 ft pole is involved for the RIGOROUS work out?

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG RUNNING

Such dedication.

"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 26, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

QUESTION

THANK YOU, JUDY STEFFES HERE

I’VE BEEN TOLD ATHLETES WORK OUT, CAN YOU CONFIRM OR DENY?!??!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Confirm. And sometimes it is rigorous. They may run.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol Taschner

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

by jponry on Aug 26, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

trashner

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

New thread

http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/8/26/602046/grandson-of-gameday-thread

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

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