Open Gameday Thread, 8/31
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 31, 2008 9:30 AM PDT
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Oh..
So that’s why this thread is dead. I don’t know what anyone is complaining about. At least it’s on TV.
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!
Where the hell is everybody? I know it’s early but I thought most people had cats. [Mine never lets me sleep in.]
Mine slept on my head last night. There was not much rest for me either.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Good to hear that mine wasn’t the only one that did that. When he weighed 20 lbs, it was a bit awkward.
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No cat anymore, but a 3 year old. Kinda like the same thing. Been up since 6:48.
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Not to be speed-obsessed, but did anyone notice Cain’s velocity is 88? I know guns are inconsistent, but 88?
Boo for 28 pich innings.
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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
Whoah...
Velez? Homer? Not inside the park?
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!
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
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!
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
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.
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.
Cammy did too..
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!
Back to "live" Slingbox now...
Still a few minutes.
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!
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
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.
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
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
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!
> 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
:-( 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!
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
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.
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
OLD DUDE!
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31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
MANNY!!!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 31, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions
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
Bandicoot Burriss
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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
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
Randy .310 Winn
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31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
Shiny! Shiny! Other teams do want!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 31, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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
What the hell kind of hat is Dusty wearing? It’s like a foreign legion baseball cap.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
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
Failed Lewis
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31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
Just getting in...
Looks like one of them bad control days for Cain?
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
DIE MATT CAIN DIE YOU SACK OF DUNG
sorry, needed to be said
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31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
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
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
brought the funny
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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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Let's hear from the Matt Cain excuse-makers out there ...
Nice effort
Giants win the pennant ... in 2012!!
Pfailblito
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
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.
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
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
Taschner, Sadler, Walker…. anyone with an -er at the end should be DFAed
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
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
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!
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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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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.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.
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?
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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”.
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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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.
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.
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Cy Lincecum has a nice ring to it.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 31, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Webb’s ERA is now up to 3.19 – CY LINCECUM, BABY!
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
still a long way to go to catch the Nats
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 31, 2008 10:59 PM PDT reply actions
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