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Open Gameday Thread, 9/20

I can't believe it's come to this. Zito's out for at least a week with "canyon elbow," Lincecum, Sanchez, or Cain aren't going to pitch on short rest, and Randy Johnson's back is bothering him. So here it is, the biggest game of the year, and Ramon Ortiz is the spot starter. Ramon freaking Ortiz. There was nothing wrong with signing him, mind you. Depth is depth. But when you actually have to break the glass case and reach inside, you can't help but get nervous.

The Giants, though, aren't alone in their need for an emergency starter. Chad Billingsley slipped on another patch of ice, so the Dodgers needed to call Eric Milton up from their Hades affiliate. The teams are tied for first, locked into a death struggle of epic proportions, and the matchup is Ramon Ortiz vs. Eric Milton. The mind boggles.

The lineups:

Giants

LF - Dave Roberts

SS - Juan Uribe

3B - Rich Aurilia

C - Bengie Molina

RF - Randy Winn

CF - Aaron Rowand

2B - Eugenio Velez

1B - Shea Hillenbrand

 

Dodgers

SS - Rafael Furcal

C - Russell Martin

CF - Matt Kemp

LF - Manny Ramirez

1B - James Loney

RF - Andre Ethier

3B - Casey Blake

2B - Blake DeWitt

 

It's the biggest game of the year. I look forward to your comments and/or impeccably placed images.

 

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C'mon, Bochy

Such a big noggin and he can’t even remember to put someone in right field. Shades of Felipe.

by VidaWantsYourCar on Feb 11, 2009 9:57 AM PST reply actions  

We’re just so good we decided to give LA a fair chance by only starting with 7 position players.

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Feb 11, 2009 9:59 AM PST up reply actions  

You done skipped the part where you explained SHEA FREAKIN HILLENBRAND?

I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.

by oldjacket on Feb 11, 2009 9:58 AM PST reply actions  

and why there is no right fielder?

Billy Beane loves soccerball, and so should you

by alea iacta est on Feb 11, 2009 10:00 AM PST up reply actions  

Shae beat up Bochy and Sabes until they signed him and would Shae Hillabrand play for a “1/2 sunken ship”?

I am on a vendetta to make sports enjoyable to watch again, and Mr. Buck you are at the top of my LIST!!! Mr. Selig don’t get to upset you are number TWO!!!

by say hey nation on Feb 11, 2009 10:08 AM PST up reply actions  

They had to pick up Hillenbrand after Crede went down for the season after a great first month and Rich was moved over to 3rd.

by chilibean_3 on Feb 11, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Good point.

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by WalrusMan on Feb 12, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Hopefully Grant’s posts will get better once the season starts.

Fairley odd parent to Wendell

by WTF on Feb 11, 2009 10:04 AM PST reply actions  

Don’t hold your breath.

by Grant Brisbee on Feb 11, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Once the season starts he’s off the hook for the most part. Open Gameday Thread with starting pitcher’s stats and mentioning Winn’s 33 game hitting streak than no one noticed until the day before.

by paboperfecto on Feb 12, 2009 7:11 AM PST up reply actions  

Only if kenshin takes over again.

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by WalrusMan on Feb 12, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions  

i will have cut myself by the bottom of the second inning in that game

by bondo on Feb 11, 2009 10:08 AM PST reply actions  

T_T

I only have a signature because I recognize everyone else by their sigs, not their usernames..

by lmaozedong on Feb 11, 2009 10:09 AM PST reply actions  

and i was just looking through the most painful giants images thread

what a depressing day

I only have a signature because I recognize everyone else by their sigs, not their usernames..

by lmaozedong on Feb 11, 2009 10:09 AM PST up reply actions  

Quick, someone screencap this post and add it to the painful thread.

by xanthan on Feb 11, 2009 10:13 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.

by oldjacket on Feb 11, 2009 10:09 AM PST reply actions  

I was fine until I got to “1B – Shea Hillenbrand”

DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD:

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

by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 10:14 AM PST reply actions  

Is this a sinking ship?

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 10:30 AM PST up reply actions  

I spit beer out of my nose at Shea Hillenbrand.

by theres always next year on Feb 11, 2009 8:37 PM PST up reply actions  

+1

Stupid grant and his hilarity.

by bondslegend on Feb 11, 2009 10:08 PM PST up reply actions  

The lineups clearly show a 5 to 3 advantage on the Gamer Advantage Index. The resulting +1.67 GAI figure would be hard for any opponent to overcome, be they bleeding Dodger Blue or otherwise. So, sorry, Los Angeles…them’s the numbers.

by biff pocoroba on Feb 11, 2009 10:20 AM PST reply actions  

Congratulations. I didn’t think anything could challenge “most painful giants images” or “biggest letdown of 2009” for inducing pre-spring training depression. Short of Hillenbrand, I fully expect to see that lineup this year.

by out machine on Feb 11, 2009 10:31 AM PST reply actions  

Oh look the Rage Fest 2009(c) line up.

/ uses best Cliff Claven voice

A couple of intresting facts.
Zorak is sooo good that just playing one of him meets a franchise’s youth movement requirements for an entire season.

The Other is Hillen brand is reaquired inJuly from the K.C. T Bones for Mad Bum and a PTNL.

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 10:36 AM PST reply actions  

It’s depression week here at MCC.

by chilibean_3 on Feb 11, 2009 10:37 AM PST reply actions  

This lineup would be scarier if Velez was in RF and Frandsen was at second.

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 10:38 AM PST reply actions  

That’s right, it’s come to this
Yes, it’s come to this
And wasn’t it a long way down?
Wasn’t it a strange way down?

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

by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 10:39 AM PST reply actions  

So, this is like our dress rehearsal rag?

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Feb 11, 2009 12:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Exactly.

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

by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 1:13 PM PST up reply actions  

FREE NATE SCHIERHOLTZ!!!

Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?

by EliminateMe on Feb 11, 2009 10:43 AM PST reply actions  

Nah, it’s Travis Denker who could be had for free.

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 10:46 AM PST up reply actions  

You can cancel any time you like, and keep Nate Schierholtz as our gift to you!

Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?

by EliminateMe on Feb 11, 2009 11:07 AM PST up reply actions  

And if you order now, you’ll get a second Nate Schierholtz…absolutely free!

by cornball on Feb 11, 2009 12:27 PM PST up reply actions  

"You know how some times when you make a copy of a copy it doesn’t come out all that sharp?"

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Scheirholtz is a german name, or something. So you know he’s good.

by chilibean_3 on Feb 11, 2009 12:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Get one for the bathroom and one for the kitchen! You’ll even get a Nate Schierholtz for your car or RV!

by cornball on Feb 11, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions  

You’re gonna love my…. Schierholtzes

Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all

Your 2009 Opening Day starter at second base*: Eugenio Velez
*For the Fresno Grizzlies

by baetown415 on Feb 11, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions  

But you have to order in the next twenty minutes because you know we can’t do this all day.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Feb 11, 2009 10:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Surprised to see Rowand back in the lineup so soon after the fungo bat incident.

by rightcenterfielder on Feb 11, 2009 10:50 AM PST reply actions  

I’m pretty sure this is the first time in Major League history a man has played in the field with slings on both arms. The man really doesn’t like to take a day off, does he?

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 10:55 AM PST up reply actions  

Funny but I am not sure the slings have affected his fielding.

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 11:00 AM PST up reply actions  

On the other hand, his throwing range has increased a good 3 or 4 rows, easily.

by rightcenterfielder on Feb 11, 2009 11:23 AM PST up reply actions  

Gutsy call by Bochy

to bring in Ruben Rivera to pinch run in a tied game bottom of the 8th. Let’s hope this one doesn’t backfire.

by AngelWillSaveUs on Feb 11, 2009 10:57 AM PST reply actions  

If you'll excuse the poor image quality

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 11:03 AM PST up reply actions  

DAKS;JFA;LKJF;AJL;AJ;

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

by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 11:24 AM PST up reply actions  

What could possibly go wrong?

Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?

by EliminateMe on Feb 11, 2009 11:07 AM PST up reply actions  

xanthan? Is that you?

Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?

by EliminateMe on Feb 11, 2009 11:07 AM PST up reply actions  

Nah, way too high tech.

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 11:09 AM PST up reply actions  

Hades affiliate

good one Grant. Lulz.

Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou...according to Baggs.

by BrianBokake on Feb 11, 2009 11:11 AM PST reply actions  

I chuckled at that.

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by WalrusMan on Feb 12, 2009 12:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Casey Blake is defecating on the field!

I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.

by oldjacket on Feb 11, 2009 11:13 AM PST reply actions  

The Dodgers are running like penguins! Russell Martin just split his pants!

by satyricrash on Feb 11, 2009 11:18 AM PST up reply actions  

Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 11:23 AM PST up reply actions  

yes!

I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.

by oldjacket on Feb 11, 2009 11:28 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, Turd Ferguson, it’s a funny name.

/chews and smacks gum

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 11:39 AM PST up reply actions  

It’s funny because it’s bigger than, ah… you know, a normal hat.

by rightcenterfielder on Feb 11, 2009 5:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Awesome

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Feb 11, 2009 4:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Matt Cain blows.

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 11:20 AM PST reply actions  

Matt Cain blows goats. I have proof.

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 11:22 AM PST up reply actions  

Why haven’t we traded his suck ass for Prince Cecil Fielder

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 11:25 AM PST up reply actions  

Or Cecil Cooper!

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 11:26 AM PST up reply actions  

Alice Cooper

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Feb 11, 2009 11:27 AM PST up reply actions  

Hanging with Mr. Cooper

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 11:28 AM PST up reply actions  

Were is D.B. Cooper?

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 11:29 AM PST up reply actions  

Where Is My Mind?

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Feb 11, 2009 11:34 AM PST up reply actions  

Un Chien Andalou

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

by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 11:35 AM PST up reply actions  

Trade Matt Cain for Frank Black?

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 11:36 AM PST up reply actions  

Joey Santiago can play first, dude can really pick it.

I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.

by oldjacket on Feb 11, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions  

Boxed up some were in here?

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 11:49 AM PST up reply actions  

boxed wine in there?

Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou...according to Baggs.

by BrianBokake on Feb 12, 2009 8:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Interesting double switch by Bochy here

Bringing in Merkin Valdez to catch.

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by Kitspool on Feb 11, 2009 11:22 AM PST reply actions  

Quit jerking Merkin around, he’s a first baseman.

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 11:23 AM PST up reply actions  

Great Ideas in Porn, Volume 17

“Jerkin’ Merkin”

The 2008-2009 offseason is driving me sane!

by hairball on Feb 11, 2009 12:32 PM PST up reply actions  

In all seriousness

Jesus looking at those lineups. Fuuuuuuuuck

Why does Sabean always look constipated?

by TexasRanger on Feb 11, 2009 11:22 AM PST reply actions  

Jesus?

Hell, even I can tell the difference!

by bondslegend on Feb 11, 2009 11:17 PM PST up reply actions  

I agree. Free Guzman!

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Feb 12, 2009 8:45 AM PST up reply actions  

In the 6th Casey Blake and Blake DeWitt, ignoring the recent California ruling, get marriied on the pitcher’s mound. Since Casey is obviously the more dominant of the 2 (see facial hair), DeWitt assumes Casey’s surname…“Now playing 2nd base for Los Angeles, Blake Blake…”.

Patron saint of pesky hitters.

by younghutch on Feb 11, 2009 11:24 AM PST reply actions  

I don't know what game you guys are watching...

But it’s the bottom of the 7th and Ramon Ortiz has 14 K’s already. He lost the shutout in the 6th when one of Shea’s farm animals got loose on the field (was it a donkey?) and made Velez bobble a Matt Kemp grounder in the whole for his first error all season (pretty amazing considering he has started every game). The donkey ran over Juan Uribe, and Aaron Rowand ran to his rescue (TEAMATEZ!!!), but the ball had deflected into centerfield. Kemp scored standing up. Ortiz still has a no-hitter going though! Unfortuneately, the Giants haven’t scored and have been thrown out at home plate three times. Damn Ruben Rivera third base coach.

''I love this cornbread so much, I want to take it behind a middle school, and get it pregnant.''
- Fred Lewis?

by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Feb 11, 2009 11:40 AM PST reply actions  

You can’t blame Rivera’s coaching for Velez getting picked off third base by Milton in the bottom of the 1st. When have you ever seen a left-hander pick off a guy at third?

My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.

by Kitspool on Feb 11, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions  

Well, he did fake to first and then throw to third. That one always works.

''I love this cornbread so much, I want to take it behind a middle school, and get it pregnant.''
- Fred Lewis?

by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Feb 11, 2009 11:46 AM PST up reply actions  

Especially since first base was empty at the time.

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by Kitspool on Feb 11, 2009 11:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Probably the last time there was an Uribe on the team. It seem Jose never saw a double pick off move he didn’t buy.

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions  

hee haw

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 11:44 AM PST up reply actions  

That is so awesome

I pulled the Shea reference out of my arse, I don’t know how I remembered that, but getting a picture of it. Gold.

''I love this cornbread so much, I want to take it behind a middle school, and get it pregnant.''
- Fred Lewis?

by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Feb 11, 2009 11:48 AM PST up reply actions  

Spot the real jack ass

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions  

Hey leave me out of this!

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions  

Leave him in this to keep me out of this!

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by WalrusMan on Feb 12, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Shea seems to be sporting an “I’m gonna get me some action later” look on his face.

Patron saint of pesky hitters.

by younghutch on Feb 11, 2009 11:54 AM PST up reply actions  

Meaningful gmae in September?

Put me in the “just happy to be here” column.

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Feb 11, 2009 11:46 AM PST reply actions  

Does it matter though?

The Nats have already won 110 games and there’s a week left in the season. They’ve got home-field throughout the playoffs and the World Series, if they make it that far. Who ever would have guessed Zito’s walk-off homer in the All-Star Game would have made that possible?

My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.

by Kitspool on Feb 11, 2009 11:55 AM PST up reply actions  

I’ve heard rumors that they’re considering giving the MVP award to his six pack.

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 11:57 AM PST up reply actions  

/does 18 pullups and throws a canyon

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 11:59 AM PST up reply actions  

Adam Dunn

is opsing 1.500, while hitting 60 jacks and playing a spotless first base where fangraphs has him as the best fielding first baseman in baseball. At least the Giants passed cuz he sucked at left field.

Why does Sabean always look constipated?

by TexasRanger on Feb 11, 2009 12:11 PM PST up reply actions  

But he still doesn’t like baseball.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Feb 11, 2009 2:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Zito pitching good enough through July to be in the all-star game? Score!

by paboperfecto on Feb 12, 2009 7:17 AM PST up reply actions  

I cannot stop projectile vomiting.

"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 Feb 11, 2009 11:53 AM PST reply actions  

What kind of movement are you getting on your vomit? You mi9ght be pitching the next inning.

Patron saint of pesky hitters.

by younghutch on Feb 11, 2009 11:55 AM PST up reply actions  

12 to 6 curve

"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 Feb 11, 2009 11:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Linda Blair accuracy

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 11:57 AM PST up reply actions  

Be sure to bend your back on your follow-through.

Patron saint of pesky hitters.

by younghutch on Feb 11, 2009 12:00 PM PST up reply actions  

i think its more like an 11 to 12 curve, with the hour difference being the amount it takes the pitch to get to home plate

i adopt brian sabean... take that dramatic irony!

by Headhunter Rollins on Feb 11, 2009 12:03 PM PST up reply actions  

All that abuse earlier in her career has reduced her effectiveness.

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:05 PM PST up reply actions  

So, what would you guys say is the biggest pleasant surprise of the year?

a) Barry Zito’s 0.06 ERA
b) Pablo Sandoval’s gold glove caliber defense at third, including seventeen unassisted triple plays and Ozzie Smith-style backflips
c) The twenty-two homers Burriss has already hit since he got called on September 1st.
d) The Dave Roberts at catcher experiment

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:07 PM PST reply actions  

e) The dramatic comeback and continued dominance of Trevor Wilson

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:08 PM PST up reply actions  

f) The laws of the universe are corrected when Velez is traded for Denker

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 12:11 PM PST up reply actions  

f) The return of the Polar Bear and his not allowing a base runner to score yet.

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Which the Giants still somehow managed to lose. I still don’t get how that happened.

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:13 PM PST up reply actions  

this

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:13 PM PST up reply actions  

It’s just as confusing as how Ishikawa was projected to get -3 RBI!

by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 11, 2009 12:15 PM PST up reply actions  

h) Lasorda chokes on a ham sandwich and dies

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 12:15 PM PST up reply actions  

turst me he will be back. Evil is just that way.

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:17 PM PST up reply actions  

i) Two weeks earlier, Lasorda had caused a tabloid sensation by showing up at an emergency room imitating this vicar, except with a can of Ultra Slim Fast:

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:18 PM PST up reply actions  

j) Noah Lowry’s forthcoming Comeback of the Year, Cy Young, and Silver Slugger Awards

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 12:20 PM PST up reply actions  

k) The revelation that giantsrainman is actually Dustin Hoffman

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions  

l) A TakeAGiantStepNGo post makes it into the Recommended Fanposts section.

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Without the result of a threadjack!

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 12:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Thereafter, becomes a mod.

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 12:30 PM PST up reply actions  

He better have to do…well….you know what. The potato.

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by WalrusMan on Feb 12, 2009 12:57 PM PST up reply actions  

I thought that was the result of an unfortunate kitchen accident.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Feb 12, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions  

OoOOOoo I vote J!

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Do they even give a SS for ptichers?

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by WalrusMan on Feb 12, 2009 12:57 PM PST up reply actions  

“It was a million-to-one shot, Doc.”

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Feb 11, 2009 12:28 PM PST up reply actions  

sheffield

 what was gary sheffield doing there ? removing the potato ??

by giantdonkey on Feb 11, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions  

j) J.T. Snow’s hilarious topical monologue before every Comcast broadcast

My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.

by Kitspool on Feb 11, 2009 12:20 PM PST up reply actions  

It is good for rashes?

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 1:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Ah. Insomnia cure.

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 1:06 PM PST up reply actions  

“Have you heard about this?”

Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou...according to Baggs.

by BrianBokake on Feb 12, 2009 8:38 PM PST up reply actions  

The Dave Roberts at catcher experiment isn’t nearly as hilarious as the Manny Ramirez at catcher experiment that Joe Torre goes with in a big game in Arizona. It was a concession to Manny’s demand to play a different position every day that week.

by cornball on Feb 11, 2009 12:32 PM PST up reply actions  

fixed

 j) J.T. Snow’s hilarious Emmy award winning topical monologue before every Comcast broadcast

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 12:21 PM PST reply actions  

It was touching in his acceptance speech when he cited Cammy Blackstone as an inspiration.

My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.

by Kitspool on Feb 11, 2009 12:26 PM PST up reply actions  

RALLY WARREN G. HARDING

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

by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 12:22 PM PST reply actions  

Not as good as Rally ibn Battuta….but close.

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Lets get seriious here.

What are the odds Velez hits this thing out of the infield?

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Game-winning slap hits that dribble through an infield hole are his specialty. CLUTCH!

by chilibean_3 on Feb 11, 2009 12:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Well at least the Giants scored their first run of the game here.

Never mind it was bases loaded and none out or it involved a double play.

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:27 PM PST up reply actions  

small victories, my friend.

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

by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 12:30 PM PST up reply actions  

I didn’t think the new strategy of speed, bad defense, and strategically hitting into double plays would work, but boy was I wrong!

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Rally Warren G.

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 11, 2009 12:27 PM PST up reply actions  

BOCHY’S GONNA REGULATE!

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Brand new sox and drawers!

Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou...according to Baggs.

by BrianBokake on Feb 12, 2009 8:38 PM PST up reply actions  

good to see Velez in there

I’m glad we’re still with the youth movement.

by boonitez on Feb 11, 2009 12:31 PM PST reply actions  

No, you decide to start Lincecum on short rest, then decide not to and then bring him in in relief. Duh.

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

by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 12:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Throw Strikes Giants Pitching Unit!

Because it has not appeared yet and traditionally a it just isn’t a Giants’ game with out nibbling and wildness.

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:36 PM PST reply actions  

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 12:43 PM PST up reply actions  

AND THE GIANTS TAKE THE LEAD

by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 11, 2009 12:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Get still record an out.

Velez you only get to take one base on a balk. And No you can never have 2 runners son the same base.

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:52 PM PST up reply actions  

But that’s what we did at home!

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by WalrusMan on Feb 12, 2009 12:59 PM PST up reply actions  

WOW!

Did you guys seem Neukom emerge from the clubhouse, hit Bochy over the head with a steel chair and fire him on the field? I never saw that coming!

Oh, god, he just threw him off of the arcade section and into McCovey Cove? WILL SOMEONE STOP THE DAMN GAME HE HAS A FAMILY!

/Jim Ross

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:44 PM PST reply actions  

I missed that!
Did he bring a crane? How else was he goanna swing a chair big enough to hit the top of Bochy’s head.

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh my god!

That’s Peter “Mean Green” Magowen’s music!

by chilibean_3 on Feb 11, 2009 12:52 PM PST up reply actions  

And Magowan, on the mat, goes for the tap-in! Who’s coming in? Oh my god! This is ridiculous! It’s Special Agent Ned, and he’s wearing orange-and-black! No one saw this coming!

by cornball on Feb 11, 2009 12:53 PM PST up reply actions  

How can you tell it is Ned with that mask on?

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:54 PM PST up reply actions  

The mustache gives it away.

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 12:54 PM PST up reply actions  

And the sunglasses over the mask.

by cornball on Feb 11, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions  

ah. and he is small then Hill Billy Brand.

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Plus, he’s wearing the sunglasses over the mask:

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions  

I just googled that pic. :)

by cornball on Feb 11, 2009 12:56 PM PST up reply actions  

BAH GAWD HOSS DOUBLE A SPINEBUSTER

/serious “Owen Hart” voice
This is a travesty.

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 12:53 PM PST up reply actions  

HE’S BEATING BOCHY LIKE A PRIVATE SECTOR MULE

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:56 PM PST up reply actions  

/Amy G segment
Woo hoo! Puppies!

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 12:57 PM PST up reply actions  

I think Amy G. is several years too old for Jerry Lawler, actually.

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Maybe decades.

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 12:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Now Jaymee Sire…

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 12:59 PM PST up reply actions  

He might go for Barry Bonds’s daughter.

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 1:00 PM PST up reply actions  

I wouldn’t put it past him.

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 1:05 PM PST up reply actions  

Feed the strike out monster!

Nom Nom Nom

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:59 PM PST up reply actions  

What do you mean this is the wrong place for that?

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:59 PM PST up reply actions  

I don’t watch wrestling but I love all Jim Ross imitations.

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

by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 1:14 PM PST up reply actions  

LOWRY!!

and that makes 74 HR on the season!

by DividedByZero on Feb 11, 2009 12:58 PM PST reply actions  

Alright why haven’t the ejected that fan for interfering with that ball and costing Noah #74?

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 1:01 PM PST up reply actions  

That fan was Barry Bonds.

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 1:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Wow! I though Selig had banned him from the yard just so he could not be here for the record.

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by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 1:07 PM PST up reply actions  

He wore one of those fake nose and mustache glasses, so he was able to sneak in.

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Dodger Stadium security were also unable to prevent Bochy from re-entering a game from which he was ejected while wearing a similar disguise.

by cornball on Feb 11, 2009 1:12 PM PST up reply actions  

And that gives Lowry the record for home runs given up in a half.

Why does Sabean always look constipated?

by TexasRanger on Feb 11, 2009 6:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Today's news from Washington:

“Congress voted to give America’s banks another $350 billion in bailout money after new Wells CEO Lisa Stevens enlisted the help of the Giants in their lobbying efforts. Stevens called the vicotry a ‘Winn-Winn’ situation.”

My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.

by Kitspool on Feb 11, 2009 1:02 PM PST reply actions  

<img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/San20Francisco20Giants20Women’s20French20Terry20Hood.jpg">

More Dodger fans should dress this way and I wouldn’t mind them so much.

"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds

by Persiflage on Feb 11, 2009 1:22 PM PST reply actions  

<img src=“<img src="”http://images.smarter.com/blogs/San20Francisco20Giants20Women" target="_blank">http://images.smarter.com/blogs/San20Francisco20Giants20Women’s20French20Terry%20Hood.jpg">"/>

"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds

by Persiflage on Feb 11, 2009 1:22 PM PST reply actions  

"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds

by Persiflage on Feb 11, 2009 1:23 PM PST reply actions  

I wouldn’t mind Dodger fans either if they were Giants fans.

by chilibean_3 on Feb 11, 2009 1:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Lookz shopped

no way that devil woman changed sides

by bondslegend on Feb 11, 2009 11:26 PM PST up reply actions  

damn it – always takes like three tries before I figure that image posting thing out

"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds

by Persiflage on Feb 11, 2009 1:23 PM PST reply actions  

and going to have to buy this for the gf sometime

"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds

by Persiflage on Feb 11, 2009 1:28 PM PST reply actions  

I think that mannequin has an eating disorder.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Feb 11, 2009 1:59 PM PST up reply actions  

boing

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Feb 11, 2009 10:50 PM PST up reply actions  

If only the Miss above was wearing this. Or just not.

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by WalrusMan on Feb 12, 2009 1:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey – I just got out of a meeting and my Gameday isn’t working. What’s the score of this thing?

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by WilliamVanLandingham on Feb 11, 2009 2:01 PM PST reply actions  

109-2

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 2:08 PM PST up reply actions  

And Dave Roberts hit five grand slams!

by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 11, 2009 2:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Inside the park grand slams.

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 2:12 PM PST up reply actions  

When I was in Little League, I hit an inside-the-infield grand slam. That was sweet.

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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 2:14 PM PST up reply actions  

we had the you can’t bat around rule in church league, so it was great being the last batter. you either hit a homer or got tagged out.

It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."

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by Takimoto on Feb 11, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions  

"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds

by Persiflage on Feb 11, 2009 2:35 PM PST reply actions  

What are you doing, Bengie? Get back behind the plate! We’ve got a game to win!

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Feb 12, 2009 12:56 AM PST up reply actions  

This would not be a dodger game without:

Suck it martin!!!!

by Merope on Feb 11, 2009 2:44 PM PST reply actions  

iawtc!!

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 2:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Lineup

Nice to see Rowand back in the lineup. I think this will be his 7th start of the season.

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Feb 11, 2009 2:52 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah, his slider is pretty nasty tonight.

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by Natto on Feb 11, 2009 4:17 PM PST up reply actions  

This thread is being read under protest

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 are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.

by S.F. Giangst on Feb 12, 2009 4:28 AM PST reply actions  

Giants win!

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Feb 12, 2009 8:48 AM PST reply actions  

This should go in the most painful images thread

by xanthan on Feb 12, 2009 8:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Just be thankful it doesn’t include pelvic thrusts

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Feb 12, 2009 8:50 AM PST up reply actions  

A fourth Amigo?

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Feb 12, 2009 9:57 AM PST up reply actions  

Getting that onto tv will have to be your goal for 2009.

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