Open Gameday Thread: Hour Two
by Grant on Aug 26, 2008 8:09 PM PDT
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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 0 recs
what’s wrong with rhys?
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
i’m not even mad. i’m just impressed.
by cornball on Aug 26, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grant with the first post and last post
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 26, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
miller with the lebowski references again.
by cornball on Aug 26, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ninth!
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoops
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 26, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
interesting. i’ve never had problems with firefox.
by cornball on Aug 26, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
hey good walks
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we have ourselves a good old-fashioned walk contest.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Give it time
It hasn’t fully developed yet.
by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
“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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Wait, I just got here,who’s Tubby on the hill here?
by satyricrash on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Throw strikes!
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts exactly
Remembering Dustin Mohr's glory years!
by MohrPlease on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Matt enjoyed his 3 starts in the majors.
by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
who?
Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.
by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
And now for something completely different
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and now heres something we hope you wont like at all
by CB30 on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
AT LEAST HE’S NOT GIVING IN TO THE HITTER
bitte, baby.
by ryanmiles on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Well, not a walk
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
This is what happens when you fuck a stranger in the ass.
by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I think you should change your name to Anagram-o-tron
by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good night, now.
Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times
by ChrisHero on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
seems nice on tv
Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.
by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
(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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I totally want to go to Petco for the WBC next year.
by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
MEGA BONER
They might kick you out of the stadium ;(
by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Come to Virginia, we’re technically the south.
by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
blood thinners ftw!
Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.
by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
MATT PALMER HATES BASEBALL
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those folks are having some fun
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Also, is it groupthink to not like walks?
by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, ask him
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
hi, I’m matt pAAAlmer
Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.
by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.
by BrianBokake on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Is that the Latino Night section?
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Gamer Groundout
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s 11:30 EST, why am I still watching this?
by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pablito's up next
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 26, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Don't swing at that!
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This should be shown on the scoreboard during Giants ABs.
by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
time for grocery run
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sausage cookies?
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Crutis Granderson on the box
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Nipple cookies!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 26, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
wtf is a zinger?
Other than my witty retorts
by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
kinda, but with a thick, plastic-y frosting carpeting the top.
by satyricrash on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So a more unhealthier Twinkie? Awesome!
by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Surprisingly quick inning FTW
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
8 pitches?
Rockies with a very Giants-esque performance
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
His advice
“Don’t walk so much”
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 26, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I think Matt Palmer’s dugout screen name would be: SimplyIrresistible
by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
/ 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 0 recs
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 0 recs
KILLER
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Atkants
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
CoLOLorado!
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
by ResDog on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Barmes screwed up
he should have known who was running and took his time
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
success thru failure
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Watching this half inning then it’s bedtime!
by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
he laughs at the free weasels of the west
by CB30 on Aug 26, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
You know what this game needs?
MORE WALKS!
by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Of course he hits him
OPEN BASE!!
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 26, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Sure glad I’m staying up for this half inning.
by xanthan on Aug 26, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now I’m rooting for Pat Burrell to hit a walk-off homer.
by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Is that the last we’ll ever see of Matt Palmer?
by Natto on Aug 26, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Does it have to do with being sponge worthy?
by timmeh on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Who?
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
4 ER now.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs