Open Gameday Thread, 3/16
by Grant Brisbee on Mar 16, 2009 12:29 PM PDT
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Print/holds up sign reading "Gameday 3:16"
//adjusts rainbow wig
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Gameday 3:16 says Influenza just whupped Tim Linceum’s ass.
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Spring training hangover!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Mar 16, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
"Cuts" today: Gillapsie, Whiteside, Sosa, English
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/extrabaggs/2009/03/16/lincecum-home-sick-wont-pitch-today/
Also, Wald and Downs will go down at the end of the day.
Truly shocking developments, all.
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I like it that Rohlinger is sticking around
But why is Sadler this there? Taschner? I guess you can delay those decisions until latter. Probably after today’s bullpen game!
by pittsburghian on Mar 16, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Taschner is going to make the 25-man roster. If he weren’t, the Giants would have released him already. Jack has enough veterany goodness to get the Roberts “get lost and hook up with another team” early release.
by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 16, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Cuts also covered here: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090316&content_id=3998172&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf
Only it says the Wald and Downs have already happened.
"The Giants also announced six roster moves, trimming their Spring Training contingent to 44. Left-hander Jesse English, right-hander Henry Sosa and third baseman Conor Gillaspie were optioned to Minor League camp and catcher Eli Whiteside, infielder/outfielder Matt Downs and infielder Jake Wald were reassigned to Minor League camp. "
And the first time I glanced at the lineup, I thought it said Iron Chef.
by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 16, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
People who could play CF better than Velez
1) Mike Ivie
2) wilriv
3) Glenallen Hill
4) Cecil Fielder
5) A broomstick, propped up with twine and with a bucket hanging off each side
6) Marvin Benard
7) Jose Canseco
8) Oil Can Boyd
9) Shawon Dunston
10) The guy who just walked down the street outside my apartment
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Scott’s gonna be pissed he didn’t make your list.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
If I expanded it to 20, he’d get on there, right after Dax Jones but before Glenn Dickey.
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by jcb9 on Mar 16, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Come on!
I agree with all of them except Jose Conseco
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Mar 16, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
A broomstick, propped up with twine and with a bucket hanging off each side
This was hilarious.
by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 16, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
3) Glenallen Hill
What about GAH’s bong?
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
There is a lot to like there (for D)..
Defensively, that’s a better than average lineup — except for Velez. No punch there.
by pittsburghian on Mar 16, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Because they expect all their on-base production in the 5-8 spots!
Always behind Molina :)
by pittsburghian on Mar 16, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Barry Zito in the rotation = biggest opening day fear
by LinceCainGarnerSon on Mar 16, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Barry Zito is still a Giant = biggest opening day fear
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 16, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Aurilia’s been a favorite of mine since 1995, but yeah, please, no.
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I think he is a favorite of everyone here… still
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Which reminds me, tangentially, that Aurilia and Marvin Benard both came up at the same time at the end of the 1995 season and they both set the world on fire. Aurilia had 19 at bats while Benard had 34. Their respective lines:
Aurilia: .474 / .476 / .947 / 2 HR
Benard: . 382 / .400 / .529 / 1 HR
It was, of course, a terribly small sample size, but as bad as the Giants were in 1995, it was really exciting at the time. Sort of like Bowkermania in early 2008.
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The Angels mlb.com page says you can listen to Gameday Audio for free today, but it doesn’t seem to be working for me.
Anyone else getting it right? Or is it too early for it to work?
WOW
Angels announcers are fucking terrible
Were GMJ, Juan Pierre, and Dave Roberts all available in the same offseason?
Because if so, I’m glad we gave out the least bad contract.
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Listen for free by clicking KLAA. Yes these announcers do blow.
I heard a rumor that when Billy Sadler autographs baseballs he adds a little “John 3:16” to the bottom of his autograph.
Does anybody know if this is true?…is it a load of crap?
I’d ask him to put a frowny face on it.
by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 16, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
A lot of times those high- K high BB relievers work out. Sometimes they don’t.
I haven’t completely given up on :(ler, but God is he hard to watch.
I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.
I have a cap signed by Bengie, Zito, and Kline. They were the guests at a dinner I went to during spring training.
by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 16, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m more of a fan of Deuteronomy 25:11, myself.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
That being
“11 If two men are fighting and the wife of one of them comes to rescue her husband from his assailant, and she reaches out and seizes him by his private parts, 12 you shall cut off her hand. Show her no pity.”
One of my favorite weird Old Testament laws.
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Anyone have a Gameday link handy? I know the Angels audio is free, but I can’t bring myself to listen to such lousy announcers.
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Yu?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 16, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
What moron gave this two licenses to broadcast? Or did the “Rip one off” someone else?
Minor White > Ansel Adams
Yeah the show…
With Vasgersian = Double suck
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn’t Rex Huddler also the guy who dropped his pants after sliding into first base to brush off the dirt that one time?
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When are we allowed to start freaking out about the Affeldt signing? I appreciate that it’s spring training, but I’m starting to worry about what I’m seeing.
I’m not worried. ST stats are meaningless (unless they are Zito stats then they just freak me out even more)
I agree spring training stats are meaningless, but the better teams usually still win more games… that must mean something
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, didn’t the Giants lead the ST in wins in like ’05 or ’06? I know one year they had an awesome record and they were terrible.
Okay, but remember when Barry Zito had shitty spring trainings, and shitty years…
I guess the giants leading the league in HR’s could prove your point though
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess the giants leading the league in HR’s could prove your point though
Seriously. If anyone ever needed the point to make them understand that ST don’t mean anything, that’s it.
Does this mean Ryan Rohlinger isn’t going to hit 60 HR’s this year?
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
In 2000, the Giants were 12-18 in spring training
In 2002, the Giants were 16-16 in spring training
In 1994, the Giants were 17-13 in spring training
In 1993, the Giants were 14-17 in spring training
In 2005, the Giants were 20-12 in spring training
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
Back in the 90s, my dad and I actually had a theory that, if the team did well in spring training, you know it was going to be a bad year, and vice versa.
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All we need is a field goal to tie it
by LinceCainGarnerSon on Mar 16, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions
BMoney deep..
2 RBI double.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
If the Angels win today, and spring training predicts the regular season, we can expect them to go 124-38.
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Juan Uribe’s gameday pic makes him look like a guy who really, really likes cheese crackers.
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I’m thinking this guy goes through 4 or 5 boxes a day.
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SO YOU’RE THE ONE WHO ATE THE DUTCH NATIONAL TEAM!
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
by Zetsuboushita on Mar 16, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Forget everything I said, I like Rex Hudler now
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Q: Most unlikeable current Giant (non-Zito division)?
A: Aaron Rowand.
It might be the commercials and the crappy 2008 season.
It’s the commercials.
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
by Zetsuboushita on Mar 16, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Watch out, he will elbow drop you in a safeway aisle!
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Does Bochy count?
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That’s the second time the announcers have referred to Velez playing short… he’s in center, isn’t he?
Alvin Morman?
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WE SHOULD NEVER HAVE GIVEN UP ON RAJAI DAVIS!!
by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 16, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sure Zito will make a trip to the bullpen this year
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
so who’s the good lefty in the pen again?
by DividedByZero on Mar 16, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Figgins = Velez says Doug.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
Velez wishes he was Figgins
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
by Zetsuboushita on Mar 16, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
gameday is ahead of gameday audio
its weird
Baseball is a lot like life. The line drives are caught, the squibbles go for base hits. It's an unfair game. -Rod Kanehl
Man I sure do wish we had Gary Matthews Jr.
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SODA
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
by Zetsuboushita on Mar 16, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Assuming Romo starts on the DL, who do y’all think will make the opening day bullpen?
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Prospect Bull Horn will be batting in the 2 hole today. He’s a gap hitter.
by Giant Voodoo on Mar 16, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d probably go with:
Wilson
Affeldt
Hinshaw
Howry
Miller
Valdez
Perdomo
But I’m probably forgetting someone obvious. Medders, I guess.
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Refreshing lack of Taschner.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
Doug says Timmy has bronchitus.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
Note to self: no rails on team photo day.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
Uribe looks very fat in his gameday image
Baseball is a lot like life. The line drives are caught, the squibbles go for base hits. It's an unfair game. -Rod Kanehl
Chipmunk mode!
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
by Zetsuboushita on Mar 16, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like he is storing things in his cheeks.
Jose Uribe?
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
That's right Franny
show Burriss what’s up
I'm home sick today
so he fits my mood pretty well
Baseball is a lot like life. The line drives are caught, the squibbles go for base hits. It's an unfair game. -Rod Kanehl
Oh, but will the 1st one and hot link taste good.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
Funny story
back in the day a cousin and I would attend Giants/Dodgers game in LA and sit in the bleachers. Beer at the yard is almost the price of gold so my cousin decides he wants to beat the system and loads himself up with cans of beer. One in this leg, another in that leg. One in the right arm, one down the sleeve of the left arm. One in his back another in his waist. The brother is set.
We get in and sit down. He “pops” the first beer and fans sitting near us can hear. By the fifth inning he is down to two beers.
You must be listening to Rex “The Wonder Dog” Hudler. I have always wondered how he keeps a job in broadcasting.
Rex “The Most Cliche Baseball Analogies” Hudler
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
My good god these announcers are horrible! I just turned them on.
I can’t wait for Torres to take the shortstop position.
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by LinceCainGarnerSon on Mar 16, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Summarizing the whole case, with the bottom line he is being persecuted and baseball must move on… refreshing to see a non-espn take on the trial
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
‘The Persecution of Barry Bonds’ by Jonathan Littman
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I see… yeah overall good read. Novitizky is some kind of piece of shit, and the picture they have of him in the article has a punch me in the nose look to it
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Your love of Los Angeles and your A’s fan-like tendency to use an abbreviated last name with “ie” at the end make me look upon you with suspicion.
by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 16, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
In case of Ishikawa ; break glass!
by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 16, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
the giants probably should have signed him
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m still mad about that. I wonder if I ever won’t be.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
And, I’ve got to say: while I didn’t like the Pierzynski trade or the Ortiz trade or some other moves before that, it wasn’t until Sabean belittled the idea of signing Guerrero because then we couldn’t have Tomko, Pierzynski, Mohr, Hammonds, et al, that I truly, completely, and permanently lost faith in him.
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correction
So, Perdomo goes back to St. Louis Springfield then?
by lincysgiants on Mar 16, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it too early to worry about the bullpen?
with the LHPs struggling, Romo injured and others inconsistent
Throw complete games [Giants pitchers].
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
I've decided to put my faith in whoever happens to pitch well in the most recent game
Giants bullpen a few days ago:
Wilson
Howry
Affeldt
Medders
Perdomo
Matos
Giants bullpen NOW:
Wilson
Howry
Miller
Medders
Matos
Taschner
Joaquin
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
Did anyone catch the MLB network Giants preview?
Is it worth watching? (entertainment only)
Minor White > Ansel Adams
yep that’s why Waldis is on the fast track. gameday had those all at the waist, up in the strike zone or near it too. that will be fun in the majors.
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