Gameday Thread V: The Empire Strikes Back
by Natto on Sep 2, 2008 9:02 PM PDT
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Artoo says that the chances of winning are 725 to 1. Actually Artoo has been known to make mistakes... from time to time... Oh dear...
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I can do it , but won’t.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gleh!
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gamers stay to watch the inevitable Rockies’ walkoff HR
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is all Troy Tulowitzki’s fault.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Sep 2, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You make me sad.
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harsh.
I’ll allow it.
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
-preens-
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if Taschner now pitches a scoreless inning we will have the official miracle trifecta
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It feels like 50 players have been used in this game
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Sep 2, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m surprised they didn’t actually call up 15 players. THINK OF ALL THE DOUBLE SWITCHES
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Sep 2, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s like Bochy porn.
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
25 Rockies, and from San Francisco, 25 guys from Labor Ready
by Moggeee on Sep 2, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grilli still in the game
Make ’em pay, Nate.
by Natto on Sep 2, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
5 bucks!
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate can rip
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ass?
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or anally.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The catcher is sweating.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good hittin’
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kruk: We're on the road, play for the win
so if you bunt here, you’re playing for the tie?
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kruk has lost it
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Sep 2, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OPEN BASE TO PLAY WITH
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it depends on how many the Giants plan to give up in the bottom of the inning.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 2, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I know is that I didn’t drink enough wine with dinner to make this game watchable.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 2, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a gamer.
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One solution
start drinking the wine at lunch
by Moggeee on Sep 2, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 days before the game starts
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we already do
In other words, start drinking heavily during Zito starts, before the plane leaves for Colorado.
by Moggeee on Sep 2, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best suggestion.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 2, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There looks to be about 100 people left at the stadium.
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
win!
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are all at the Blake Street Tavern eating the new pulled pork sliders.
Speed, defense... and an almost fanatical devotion to getting picked off.
by SF Pete on Sep 2, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TRY THE TAVERN BURGER
No thanks.
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like for this game to end eventually
preferably sooner rather than later
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Sep 2, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengie 0 for 12 tonight
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
IRL LOL
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 2, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pablo, do something good.
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Underoos?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 2, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could be the VP!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 2, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And your jogging husband
your running mate?
by Moggeee on Sep 2, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if this game will still be on when I get up to goto work.
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Same here
and I don’t even have a job
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Sep 2, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might have one by the time this thing ends.
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Midnight Replay
It will when I get up (2:30)
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have two more hours of work. So I hope this lasts a while.
Speed, defense... and an almost fanatical devotion to getting picked off.
by SF Pete on Sep 2, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jst like the Giants
Your production lacks.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was NOT a strike.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 2, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This strike zone is bigger than Pablo’s ass.
/fat joke
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to back BALKS!!!
No way that would ever happen….not in a close game at least!!
by colbs34 on Sep 2, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BACK TO BACK TO BACK AAU CHAMPS
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steven Register warming up in the bullpen
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this is the game that never ends
it just goes on and on my friends
somebody started playin’ it
not knowing what it was
and they’ll continue playing it forever
just because…
this is the game that never ends….
by Merope on Sep 2, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Parts were good.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 2, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it will end.
and you’ll regret it.
Play Stonehenge!!!
by The Enchanter on Sep 2, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this guy hits more line drive outs than anyone on the team.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And that’s it, time for bed.
Nite nerds.
I’ll turn this game back on in the morning.
Michael Ambort: Dude hits TATERS.
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Sep 2, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a gamer.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 2, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ban ' im in the ass on the way out.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sooner or later a Giant reliever will give up a run. Probably sooner
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’M STAYING UP.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Sep 2, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks , Viagra!
(THAT’S what she said!)
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's okay guys
I’m back. Did I miss anything?
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.
by groug on Sep 2, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nothing has happened since the 6th
so no
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Sep 2, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this should be over quick
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's
nevermind.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not every Yabu bullet can be hit right at a Giant
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No , but it does bore well
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
which bad lefty do you bring in now?
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet Wilson is plenty bad from the left side
by rotorueter on Sep 2, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This one will do as well as any.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great
Wilson in a non save situation. This should go well
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but it is high stress, I thought that’s what he liked
by Merope on Sep 2, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
much has happened and been improved since we noticed a 107.56 ERA in nonsave situations
by Moggeee on Sep 2, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holm with the catcher's gear
DOUBLE SWITCH TIME! and Wilson time!
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Sep 2, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DOUBLE SWITCH
FUCK YEAH
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.
by groug on Sep 2, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH I LOVE DOUBLE SWITCHES
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Sep 2, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They're so rare
we need to cherish the few we get.
by bondslegend on Sep 2, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
UNF UNF UNF
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Sep 2, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to double switch Arnold Palmer
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
STEVE HOLM!
And ZOMGS wilson in a non save situation!!!
by bondslegend on Sep 2, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
a double switch when the Giants won’t even get to bat next inning
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
another double switch next inning when the next bus from Fresno arrives!
by Moggeee on Sep 2, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to end this game season.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s called gallows humor, predicting another Giants immolation.
by Moggeee on Sep 2, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
here’s where the story ends
its that little souvenir of a terrible year
which makes my eyes sore
Play Stonehenge!!!
by The Enchanter on Sep 2, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh , kick her.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
About damn time.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 2, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Spilborgh"
Now , who’s gonna clean that up?
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are we still talking about jcb’s dog?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 2, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
and closers lose these sorts of games. funny how that works.
by positiveuphemism on Sep 2, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew the Giants would lose as soon as I came back to post here.
Sorry, everyone. This one’s on me.
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.
by groug on Sep 2, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Groud would have brought home the win
by rotorueter on Sep 2, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Groud. He was a good guy.
Play Stonehenge!!!
by The Enchanter on Sep 2, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can’t all be beloved like groud, okay?
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.
by groug on Sep 2, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the “be beloved” sounds wierd. Groud could’ve said it better.
Play Stonehenge!!!
by The Enchanter on Sep 2, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wierd looks weird.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guys! Guys! Let’s not fight. It’s not the way Groud would have wanted it.
by rotorueter on Sep 2, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eulogy from Can of Corn:
Groud: Rest in Peas.
by Moggeee on Sep 2, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wilson does his usual non save clutch pitching
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
like lethal injection, at least it was relatively painless.
by Moggeee on Sep 2, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good game, guys
Thanks again for humoring me.
Purple Row's resident entertaining pessimistic asshole. Somehow the incarnation of crusty goo. Is this a good thing? Who knows.
by Silverblood on Sep 2, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I fail to see the humor in any of this.
Hope you enjoyed your visit.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the game was about who sucks more, then the Giants would have won.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 2, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pablo walked three times!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Sep 2, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On the ceiling if you want me.
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're holding it upside down!
"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott
by victor frankenstein on Sep 2, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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