San Francisco Giants @ Cincinnati Reds GameThread, Aug 31, 2008 9:35 AM PDT

San Francisco Giants	Cincinnati Reds
Randy Winn - RF	Chris Dickerson - LF
Fred Lewis - LF	Jeff Keppinger - SS
Rich Aurilia - 3B	Joey Votto - 1B
Pablo Sandoval - C	Edwin Encarnacion - 3B
Aaron Rowand - CF	Jay Bruce - RF
Travis Ishikawa - 1B	Jolbert Cabrera - 2B
Emmanuel Burriss - SS	Corey Patterson - CF
Eugenio Velez - 2B	Paul Bako - C
Matt Cain - P	Bronson Arroyo - P

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Matt Cain	8-10	28	28	1	1	0	0	182.2	159	76	72	14	76	161	3.55	1.29

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Bronson Arroyo	12-10	28	28	1	0	0	0	159.2	176	97	90	24	57	132	5.07	1.46

PABLO AT CLEANUP

OMGWTF

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 9:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I thought I heard that, but I was across the room and figured I MUST have heard wrong.

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Baseball at 930 in the morning…

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 9:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh..

So that’s why this thread is dead. I don’t know what anyone is complaining about. At least it’s on TV.

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How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 31, 2008 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Preemptive LOL Arroyo

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 9:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hooray for Randy!

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 9:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Where the hell is everybody? I know it’s early but I thought most people had cats. [Mine never lets me sleep in.]

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 9:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Mine slept on my head last night. There was not much rest for me either.

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good to hear that mine wasn’t the only one that did that. When he weighed 20 lbs, it was a bit awkward.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m here! Coffee and baseball!

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Merope, did you go to Cats vs. Grizzlies game last night?

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We didn’t make it at all this weekend, stomach flu symptoms and public functions don’t mix well.

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No cat anymore, but a 3 year old. Kinda like the same thing. Been up since 6:48.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

PabLOL

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 9:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not to be speed-obsessed, but did anyone notice Cain’s velocity is 88? I know guns are inconsistent, but 88?

by CardinalAce on Aug 31, 2008 9:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He’s getting warmed up. Sometimes he’s like Schmidt used to and gains speed as he goes.

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thats what I figured, but until he does, the high fastballs he often throws are going to be much less successful.

by CardinalAce on Aug 31, 2008 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe it’s a good thing people are sleeping in.

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 9:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

get the ball down (giants pitcher)

"I think I was the best player I ever saw"
Willie Mays, you ain't kidding

by CB30 on Aug 31, 2008 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

fuck

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 9:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

this isn’t a terribly pleasant way to start the day.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

(referring to this first inning)

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 9:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Can we get a “do -over” ?

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 9:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hey!!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 9:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Boo for 28 pich innings.

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How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 31, 2008 9:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

But yay for just one run scoring.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and yay for operation strasburg, cain is on board

"I think I was the best player I ever saw"
Willie Mays, you ain't kidding

by CB30 on Aug 31, 2008 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think I’m ready for this season’s commercials to be over.

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 9:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Pablo triple for the epic win!

"I think I was the best player I ever saw"
Willie Mays, you ain't kidding

by CB30 on Aug 31, 2008 10:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Pablo can hit the ball.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 10:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

bahahahahhahahaahahahahahahahaha

yeah li’l money1!!!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 10:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oxygen!!!

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 10:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

SPEED

59-75 - Elimination Number - 19

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 10:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

z

Can the Giants score a leadoff triple>???!?!?!?!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 10:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yes!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Vizquel fanning Pablo – lol.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LOLmar!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

RUNZ

59-75 - Elimination Number - 19

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WE WINZ!

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 31, 2008 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Watching about 10 minutes behind...

On my TivoBox. But it’s still awesome to know that Vizquel will be trying to cool down Pablo after his runz.

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 31, 2008 10:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Why do people from New Orleans talk like they're retarded?

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 31, 2008 10:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HEY

I resemble that remark.

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mayor Mushmouth was on TV

He sounded like a wake-and-bake type

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 31, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whoah...

Velez? Homer? Not inside the park?

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 31, 2008 10:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Uh, yes. Yesterday.

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 31, 2008 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know...

Again, 10 minutes behind or so. He really had to put his whole body into that home run. One of the silliest HR swings I’ve seen.

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 31, 2008 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Matt Cain sucks at hitting baseballs

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 31, 2008 10:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

throwing them too

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reds Amy G.

has a handlebar moustache

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 10:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cammy did too..

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Aug 31, 2008 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Back to "live" Slingbox now...

Still a few minutes.

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by WalrusMan on Aug 31, 2008 10:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Plol Baco-bits

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 31, 2008 10:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

too much, dude

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Baco-bits were good.

Probably the best meatlike stuff ever made from not-meat (non-Spam category)

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 31, 2008 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 31, 2008 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Allowing a steal by the pitcher? Ack.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 10:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oh dear :(

run(s) again

by Sammy Danger on Aug 31, 2008 10:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Matt cain sucks...

No really.

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 31, 2008 10:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

> Coaching visit to mound.

Coach: You suck.
Matteh: Yeah.
C: No, really.
M: Yeah.
Pablito: Es verdad.
C: OK, go get ’em.

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 31, 2008 10:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Tercer Arrancador al mejor. AL MEJOR!

by rotorueter on Aug 31, 2008 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holy cow.

by robbgin on Aug 31, 2008 10:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And Matt throws another 30 pitches?

by robbgin on Aug 31, 2008 10:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

:-( 30 pitch inning.

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 31, 2008 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet Merciful Baby Jeebus!

2 innings, 15 batters, 59 pitches.

And only 3 runs. Cincinnlolti.

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 31, 2008 10:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

we were a half of an inch away from ending that inning 5 batters ago

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 10:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Randy doesn't help us Winn

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 31, 2008 10:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yay fake bunt

"I think I was the best player I ever saw"
Willie Mays, you ain't kidding

by CB30 on Aug 31, 2008 10:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

How I’ve missed you.

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 31, 2008 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wait Aurilla is bating THIRD

Let's bring the...

by Swager on Aug 31, 2008 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

OLD DUDE!

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 31, 2008 10:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Along with the fake catch.

by robbgin on Aug 31, 2008 10:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm telling you people

Pablo can hit

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 10:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

YOUNG DUDE!

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 31, 2008 10:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Gamer 6-3 PO

calling it

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 10:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

sorry, gamer k

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

PABLO CYCLE

calling it

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 10:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

UNCLUTCH DUDE!

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 31, 2008 10:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Combined LOB for two teams: 10

In 2.5 innings.

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 10:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LOLrilia

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

PitchF/X is broken

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 31, 2008 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

does that sometimes

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's curvey again

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 31, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ORYLA FAIL

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 10:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ArLOLyo

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 31, 2008 10:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

EmmanuLOL

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Just tied Kuiper!!!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Burriss! Yess!

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 31, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

MANNY!!!

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 31, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yay for first ML Home Runs!!

by robbgin on Aug 31, 2008 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

First home run by a Giants shortstop this year!

by CardinalAce on Aug 31, 2008 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Late to the party

but Manny!

I didn’t think that was possible

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Aug 31, 2008 10:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It isn’t – at any other park.

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bandbox Burriss

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 31, 2008 10:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Banny Burriss

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bandicoot Burriss

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 31, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, Reds!

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 10:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

PABLOWN AWAY

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 10:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope he gets a lot of time at catcher in sept. I’d like to see what he can do, defensively.

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pablito con el Obús

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 31, 2008 11:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Randy .310 Winn

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 31, 2008 11:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Super Winn

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shiny! Shiny! Other teams do want!

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 31, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

this

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

post-season roster cutoff when haz?

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 31, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thnk it’s tomorrow

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

midnite tonite or tomorrow or something

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

k bye winn now LOLZ

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 31, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What the hell kind of hat is Dusty wearing? It’s like a foreign legion baseball cap.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Keep the sun off his neck but not a good look.

by robbgin on Aug 31, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

bahahaha

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

doo-rag diddydiddy waddum-chu

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 31, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

sigh . . .

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Failed Lewis

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 31, 2008 11:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Just getting in...

Looks like one of them bad control days for Cain?

by cheno on Aug 31, 2008 11:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Depends...

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 31, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think cheno was referring to that type of control.

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

first two innings were rough

I think Bruce was the first walk since then

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ouch!

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 11:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DIE MATT CAIN DIE YOU SACK OF DUNG

sorry, needed to be said

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 31, 2008 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m sorry…

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 31, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No way this game ends in less than 4 hours

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 31, 2008 11:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rowand

Least accurate outfield arm in the majors?

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 11:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You mean Errant Rowand?

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

brought the funny

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 31, 2008 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

106 pitches, 4.2 IP

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 31, 2008 11:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Has he loaded the bases in EVERY inning?

by robbgin on Aug 31, 2008 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

fuck me

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 11:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hey, Pablo

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 11:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well that will be the last one.

by robbgin on Aug 31, 2008 11:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ug-lee

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 11:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

MATT CAIN YOU GO TO HELL AND DIE!

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 31, 2008 11:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

1,2,5

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 11:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

crap, craptastic

by Merope on Aug 31, 2008 11:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

finally made 'em pay

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 11:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ballgame

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 11:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's hear from the Matt Cain excuse-makers out there ...

Nice effort

Giants win the pennant ... in 2012!!

by Lunker on Aug 31, 2008 11:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

he sucked today

walks suck

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pfailblito

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
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by S.F. Giangst on Aug 31, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

don’t swing at that

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 11:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Burriss is inspiring a mound conference!

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 11:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

SAD

Giants: 10 hits, 2 runs
Reds: 8 hits, 5 runs

59-76 - Elimination Number - 18

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. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Aug 31, 2008 11:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Situation SADler

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

How much does Sadler have to fail to prove he’s no good?

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

His best pitch is a hanging curveball!

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Aug 31, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and his speciality is the hard line drive at someone

"I think I was the best player I ever saw"
Willie Mays, you ain't kidding

by CB30 on Aug 31, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

that would be funny if it wasn’t so infuriating

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He must stand in line for that.

by robbgin on Aug 31, 2008 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I forgot today was an eastern time zone day game, oops. But looking at the score, it’s just as well. Except: BURRISS hit a home run!? Dang!

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 31, 2008 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah, what the hell?

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

by jponry on Aug 31, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOLewis

Fuck this team

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 12:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

giants go beyond suck

"I think I was the best player I ever saw"
Willie Mays, you ain't kidding

by CB30 on Aug 31, 2008 12:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

when did Matt start walking everyone again?

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

by jponry on Aug 31, 2008 12:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

also officail scorer loss, taschner’s era took a preety big hit

"I think I was the best player I ever saw"
Willie Mays, you ain't kidding

by CB30 on Aug 31, 2008 12:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Back again, and I see the gameday thread is HOPPING at a level to rival truebluela.

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 31, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Dodgers suck

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We have Fanshots with more posts than their gameday threads.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 31, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reds announcer just said Colorado and Arizona are pitcher’s parks

Speed, defense... and an almost fanatical devotion to getting picked off.

by SF Pete on Aug 31, 2008 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Is it sad that I came home expecting the Giants to be behind?

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by Natto on Aug 31, 2008 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

run!

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The miracle comeback begins!

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Aug 31, 2008 12:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Swept

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by Natto on Aug 31, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If I started Joey Votto today, he probably would’ve have gotten those four hits and RBIs. My bad.

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by Natto on Aug 31, 2008 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

taschner sucks, why does bochey keep throwing him out there to get hammered every game??

by aybayz on Aug 31, 2008 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Taschner, Sadler, Walker…. anyone with an -er at the end should be DFAed

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 31, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don’t forget Robertser!

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by Natto on Aug 31, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So that we can get hammered every game.

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by Natto on Aug 31, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

To the tune of Let’s Go Giants (or Fire Isiah)

Fire Bochy!!!…clap…clap…clap…clap..clap. Fire Bochy!!! clap..clap..clap..clap..clap.

A gamer does NOT wear a foam finger, a dork does.

by SFGuy on Aug 31, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Moving back in on that #4 pick

Which is about as far as we can realistically go.

by positiveuphemism on Aug 31, 2008 12:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m gonna say it. Cain kinda sucked today. And not in the regular good way.

Too many walks by the Giants.

And the bullpen sucks donkey balls. Taschner has no business being on the mound right now. Walking three guys today? Giving up tons of hits over the last few weeks? I’d rather see /gasp/ Vinnie Chulk giving them up at this point, just so I have somebody different to hate.

Gah!

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Seems like once Merkin Valdez went down, the bullpen turned to poop.

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by Natto on Aug 31, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In the beginning of the season, the bullpen (with one or two glaring exceptions) was a joy to watch and a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy season. Now if a starting pitcher can’t get to Wilson in the 9th, you may as well turn off the game and kiss it goodbye. Rather discouraging, overall.

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by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Walker deciding to suck didn’t help things either. It’s hard to remember, but he was really good at the beginning of the year.

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by groug on Aug 31, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I remember that… we were young and naive… The world was ours for the taking…

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by Natto on Aug 31, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m sure this comes up quite often, but do we suppose it’s possible that there’s any validity to the theory that our pitching coach isn’t doing as well as he should?

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats crazy talk

"I think I was the best player I ever saw"
Willie Mays, you ain't kidding

by CB30 on Aug 31, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps. And yet. . .

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by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s hard to come up with a real argument for that. Seems kind of biased to blame the crappy pitchers on Rags, while claiming that the good ones are just naturally good.

Also, is anyone on the staff really disappointing? Tyler Walker has never had an ERA below 4.00. Taschner isn’t great, but he’s never been better.

Other that Zito, I can’t think of too many guys in which I think, “man, that guy really needs to be pitching better than he is”.

by rotorueter on Aug 31, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My only evidence at this point is anecdotal, but it seems that over the years, we’ve had pitchers that have had all sorts of dominance or promise in the minors, only to fade rapidly in SF. I don’t credit Rags for Lincecum – I think that kind of natural talent would succeed regardless of who is coaching him. But for “regular” guys, when do we start looking at the effect he may have? It’s not just this year, either. Look at pitchers who have sucked for the Giants that go on to succeed elsewhere (not counting the guys who are just truly awful or mediocre, who stay the same). I just gotta wonder.

Again, I have no empirical evidence on this.

Even if Walker’s ERA isn’t 21.00, he gives up hits and runs at the worst possible times. Who cares if he comes into a game when the Giants are down by 4 and doesn’t give up a run. And his ability to hold inherited runners (not reflected in his ERA) seems awful.

Taschner either needs to be pitching better or not at all. Walker is inconsistent at the worst possible times. Correia is on the border of bad. Sanchez is having some sort of problem over the last month and a half, and needs to be pitching much better than he is. I could go on.

So yeah, lots of guys on the staff are disappointing.

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by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I disagree. Taschner’s ERA in the majors and minors are almost identical. Walker’s minor league numbers are pretty good, but he stinks just about as much as he did with other Major League organizations. Expectations for either of these guys should have been low consider the track record.

Rags’ work with Correia was excellent last year, which makes me think that Correia’s problem is that he is a very good reliever, and only a mediocre starter.

by rotorueter on Aug 31, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This may all be true. Like I said, I’m going off my gut. I just gotta wonder why so many pitchers have problems when they hit the big club. Any other theories are welcome.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Aug 31, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Walker has been looked bad but he’s also been pretty unlucky this year. Doesn’t help that Bochy isn’t really using him correctly either.

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by Natto on Aug 31, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know who doesn’t suck? C.C. Sabathia. Threw a no-hitter today that officially went down as a one-hitter due to a bad ruling on an infield hit. That makes him 9-0 with six complete games since coming to the Brewers. That trade is starting to look a lot better for the Brewers.

by cheno on Aug 31, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs