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Open Gameday Thread, 9/23

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Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Tim Lincecum 17-4 32 31 2 1 0 0 215.2 172 65 59 10 77 243 2.46 1.15

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Ubaldo Jimenez 11-12 32 32 1 0 0 0 185.2 175 94 85 11 95 158 4.12 1.45

Part of me wants to think of the final two Lincecum starts as our "playoffs." There should be quite an emotional investment in these games.

Another, smarter, part of me knows that anything remotely in the same zip code of the same region of the Venn diagram that includes the word "playoffs" is something that causes pain to those who follow the San Francisco Giants.

So go Lincecum, and let's leave it at that.

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125 pitches

over/under?

¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!

by hairball on Sep 23, 2008 6:08 PM PDT   0 recs

*hides post*

I was going to ask that in a much more in depth way and not so making fun of bochyish!

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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 Sep 23, 2008 6:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

*shudders*

hopefully under

Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa

by raisingcain on Sep 23, 2008 6:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Comment Starter:

How many pitches do you want Lincecum to throw?

I’d say between 85-95. Don’t push him at the end of the year, let him go 5 to try and get the win.

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by WalrusMan on Sep 23, 2008 6:08 PM PDT   0 recs

109

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 23, 2008 6:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i thought that only worked for Zito.

Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?

by Speedforthewin on Sep 23, 2008 6:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Jimenez has an ERA of 0.93 against the Giants this season. He has an ERA above 5 for all other teams combined.

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
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by Natto on Sep 23, 2008 6:12 PM PDT   0 recs

just wondering?

what’s the ERA of opposing starting pitchers against the Giants compared to against the rest of the league? I’d imagine its a pretty big split

Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?

by Speedforthewin on Sep 23, 2008 6:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He does have an ERA in the 2’s for a couple teams, but that’s about it.

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
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by Natto on Sep 23, 2008 6:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

are any of them good offensive teams?

Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?

by Speedforthewin on Sep 23, 2008 6:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

One is the Mets. The other is the Brewers. He also has an ERA of 1.50 against the Reds in two starts.

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
comics | cartoons | Nattowear | McFAQ

by Natto on Sep 23, 2008 6:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

so really only one horrible offensive team, the Giants

Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?

by Speedforthewin on Sep 23, 2008 6:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No lineup yet? Bochy still looking for Ray Durham?

"Buy High-Sell Low"--The Brian Sabean Method Of Trading

by Mordy From Monsey on Sep 23, 2008 6:34 PM PDT   0 recs

Bochy heard a rumor that Ellis Burks was in town… so … well you know…

by Merope on Sep 23, 2008 6:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

ellis burks could show these kids a thing or two

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Sep 23, 2008 6:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Lineup

Winn LF
Schierholtz RF
Sandoval 1B
Molina C
Aurilia 3B
Rowand CF
Velez 2B
Vizquel SS
Lincecum P

Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?

by Speedforthewin on Sep 23, 2008 6:43 PM PDT   0 recs

what? no veleasy chair in the outfield?

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Sep 23, 2008 6:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I like that nickname

Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?

by Speedforthewin on Sep 23, 2008 6:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

if you liked that

you’re gonna love:
veleasy-like-sunday-morning?

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Sep 23, 2008 6:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

sure, if you consider Aurilia batting 5th the A team

Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?

by Speedforthewin on Sep 23, 2008 6:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

ah you’d rather have Rowand i see

by po on Sep 23, 2008 6:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No. Ishikawa.

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 Sep 23, 2008 6:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

richie will show up tonight

he cares. i don’t think he’ll phone it in.

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Sep 23, 2008 6:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs


Ah pity da foo who mess wit Lincecum!

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
comics | cartoons | Nattowear | McFAQ

by Natto on Sep 23, 2008 6:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Pablo reminds me of Mr. T

No image fail?

When another vilely scrawny field is silly, some arena toward an instinct can be profound to a sincere jail.

by giants9107 on Sep 23, 2008 6:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

sic transit gloria

that image never fails.

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Sep 23, 2008 6:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Face!

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I bet Amy asks Bumgarner if there’s any added pressure on him, being the first woman in the minor leagues.

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 Sep 23, 2008 6:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I read

I bet Amy asks Bumgarner if there’s any added pleasure for him, being the first woman in the minor leagues.

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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 Sep 23, 2008 6:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't get it

proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..

by Azmanz on Sep 23, 2008 7:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Madison is a girlish name

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Sep 23, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

seriously, I’d bet she would ask him about how he made so many strikeouts.

Definitely better than Beau Mills.

by Mad Bum on Sep 23, 2008 7:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Unless it's..

What kinds of pitches are you using to get your strikeouts? Than it is a fail question.

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by WalrusMan on Sep 23, 2008 7:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

There could be a question about the weather – that’s important too.

by Amy G's Rack on Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You’re getting a lot of action so far tonight.

by rightcenterfielder on Sep 23, 2008 7:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

We respect you almost as much as we respect Raquel Aurilia’s rack.

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 Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But Raquel’s rack has an EDGE!

by rotorueter on Sep 23, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Nobody wants a square rack on a chick, though. We rule!

by Amy G's Rack on Sep 23, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

WIN THIS FUCKING GAME!

by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 23, 2008 7:02 PM PDT   0 recs

You listen to him Giants..

Ya hear?

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by WalrusMan on Sep 23, 2008 7:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I just ate a crapton of sausage.

This bodes well.

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My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
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by xanthan on Sep 23, 2008 7:02 PM PDT   0 recs

Your Buttpee outlook: positive.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 23, 2008 7:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Unless it’s chicken sausage!

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 Sep 23, 2008 7:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hold on..

Does positive mean it’ll happen or that it’s a good outlook (and won’t happen)?

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by WalrusMan on Sep 23, 2008 7:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Xanthan will be able to write his name with butt pee!

by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 23, 2008 7:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This Gameday Thread is off to a good start.

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
comics | cartoons | Nattowear | McFAQ

by Natto on Sep 23, 2008 7:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

boy am I glad I ate dinner [mushroom, sausage, tomato, omlette] before I logged on!

by Merope on Sep 23, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow..

On the wall or in the snow?

Will it stick to the wall?

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by WalrusMan on Sep 23, 2008 7:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Either

Xanthan can generate enough butt pee force. SAND BLASTER FORCE!

by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 23, 2008 7:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This question occurred to me, too, but only after I replied.

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 Sep 23, 2008 7:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I meant that it’s gonna happen.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 23, 2008 7:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

:(

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Sep 23, 2008 7:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m a toilet half full kinda dude.

How it all began

by Butt Pee on Sep 23, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

well, not if you ask Xanthan.

How it all began

by Butt Pee on Sep 23, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

BP, why do you torment me so? ;(

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My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Sep 23, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m your biggest fan. I wouldn’t be here if not for you.

How it all began

by Butt Pee on Sep 23, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

<3 BP

(sorta)

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Sep 23, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Double flusher

by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 23, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

GAMER.

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My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Sep 23, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Only double?

Why last week…

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by WalrusMan on Sep 23, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Just wash it down with something good.

What’ll it be tonight xanthan? I’m sticking on Spotted Cow, have 2/3 of a 6-pack left.

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by WalrusMan on Sep 23, 2008 7:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Tell me more about this Spotted Cow.

I’m drinking a few Rogue Brutal Bitters tonight.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/132/361/

One of the better ESBs that I’ve had.

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My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Sep 23, 2008 7:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Rogue Brutal Bitter is great. Rogue-wise, Dead Guy Ale is one of my all-time favorites.

by rotorueter on Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i had sierra nevada stout for the first time last night

and i was sadly disappointed….. but it’s probably just me

Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i’ll probably like it next time though

Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Sep 23, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Not one of my favorites. There are definitely better out there.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I like SN’s Stout, but you might have been expecting something different. What didn’t you like about it?

Also, I’m going to homebrew some Porter in the next week or so. Exciting.

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My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Pale Ale..

One of the few “specialty” beers that i can get out here that I’d tried before i got out here. Good stuff, still get it every so often.

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by WalrusMan on Sep 23, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sierra Nevada’s Pale Ale is like my classic beer that I always get when I can’t find anything else or can’t make up my mind. It’s a staple.

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Sep 23, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs