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Offense Bails Out Starting Pitching Again: Giants/Diamondbacks Saturday Night Recap

Six of their last seven? A functional bullpen? I'm starting to get suspicious. I think they might be seeing other leagues and losing behind our backs. When I was doing laundry, I found a pocketful of suck in their pants pockets. I'll turn a blind eye for now.

I really, really, really, really hope we didn't get Randy Johnson's impression of a 1986 Steve Carlton. That would make for a long season. But I'm not too worried yet. His last start bought some patience

Sabean's maneuvering helped us in this one. Waiver-wire pickup Nat Sheerholt singled and scored an insurance run. Hopefully this wasn't a fluke, though I'm sure Sheerholt is just a stopgap until the Giants make a trade for a fourth outfielder.

Good win. They all are.

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Schmurst.

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Apr 25, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Is this a cheese? It sounds delicious.

Adopted groomer for Mark Gardner's Mullet / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Elitist cheese!

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 25, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’ll be a Giant when he’s 45

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Huh

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

OH MY GOD THEY’RE TALKING TO NATE

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Who?

GROUGTHINK ALERT
Chatterbalks dot com: Still with jokes. Now with updates.

by groug on Apr 25, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nat is talking to Flem

This bread's got nuts in it!

by NuschlerFace on Apr 25, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Natto is famous!

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

CRISPY!!!

Adopted groomer for Mark Gardner's Mullet / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

That first paragraph is pure gold.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

That’s why Grant get’s paid the big bucks.

Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 25, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lucky Grant if he is down to only 1 pocket full of suck. I’m envious.

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

RJ photo caption is funnier

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
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by zenbitz on Apr 25, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Look, look. Let’s not bicker. They’re both hilarious. We should all agree on that.

by Grant Brisbee on Apr 25, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

This team kisses 500 and you expect reasonableness out of us? Just how many miracles do you want?

;)

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

torres

had 3 walks today. Just sayin’

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
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by zenbitz on Apr 25, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

torres

is the field general

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Those are The Forbidden Result for a Giants P.A.

Lucky for us he has not read the memo on "The Giants Way" yet.

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

looked good in CF too

too bad he’s 8th on the depth chart

Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."

"the plan was to put our regulars out there as often as possible to get off to a fast start."- Bruce Botchy

by natteringnabob on Apr 25, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually I think he’s 2nd for CF.

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Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.

by WalrusMan on Apr 26, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

*sobs after writing *

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.

by WalrusMan on Apr 26, 2009 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

If it is not a strike or the pitch your looking for you shouldn’t being swinging any ways.

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah sorry I wasn’t saying it was a bad thing, I think it was great that he didn’t swing! And he even got a walk from an 0-2 count!

by sfgiantsgirl on Apr 25, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

 I acussed him of not reading “The Giants Way” memo’s earlier so I know exactly were you are coming from.

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

So what was up with Randy tonight? 7 walks? 81 pitches through 3.1? I did not see him pitch.

by scout6 on Apr 25, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Bad game, it happens

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good, I was more wondering if he left with an injury or something, I actually feel better knowing he just had a bad game.

by scout6 on Apr 25, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m beginning to wonder if his good name was the aberration.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 25, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

crap. name —> game

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 25, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah, his other two starts were decent in terms of peripherals. He’ll be fine.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’ll go along with you. For now.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 25, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd feel better if he had an injury. THAT you can come back from.

He was a mere mortal , not the angry god he used to be.
Did you see the way he walked off the field? My heart went out to him , and the Chase crowd did the best they could to make him feel better.

I think his previous start was fueled by personal animosity , the duct tape of desire.
I think he’s done.
I hope I’m so wrong it isn’t funny.

NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?

by victor frankenstein on Apr 26, 2009 5:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hmm

you don’t pitch 7 no-hit innings if you’re “done”, man. We were saying this after he got shelled the start before that one, too.

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Thanks to roger

by bondslegend on Apr 26, 2009 6:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Dude got old.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 25, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

A reference to "Heist"?

Sam Rockwell’s character says that of Gene Hackman’s character. You quoting?

Forsan et heac olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Apr 25, 2009 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope – haven’t seen that one.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 26, 2009 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

Then you are the equal of David Mamet.

Although I have no idea how many times you can say f__k per sentence. My personal best in a naturally spoken sentence is four.

Forsan et heac olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Apr 26, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kuip is talking like

the 3rd game doesn’t matter if you win the first 2…

proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..

by Azmanz on Apr 25, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

well you are playing with house money.

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

But it’s not like we are in the play offs, this next game counts the same as the first game of the next series.

proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..

by Azmanz on Apr 25, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

no one says you don’t try and win. Just that you know already went into the other teams house, took his lunch money and no one has stopped you yet.

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Funny thing about addition... it is commutative.

Games in April count just as much as those in September. Games you win in April are not games you then HAVE to win in September in order to stay alive. You know what they call a team that wins its first 92 games and loses its next 70? They call them Division Champions. Wins in April are important to get in the bank, no matter what.

Now, of course, the above is even more compelling and even convincing if we were supporting a team that had a realistic shot at post-season play this year, but still, math is math.

Forsan et heac olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Apr 26, 2009 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

Good point. See the Sharks. They got off to a great start, stunk like the elephant room at the zoo at the end of the season, and still managed to make the playoffs. Of course they are continuing to stink it up in the playoffs, you hope your team finds a way to turn it back on for the playoffs.

by Merope on Apr 26, 2009 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

BOWKERMANIA

RBI-singles from Bowker, Horwitz, and Whiteside in the 5th.

Grizzlies on top 7-0

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

I REFUSE TO BELIEVE

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don’t make Bowker maina run wild all over you.
Then leave you bound to a chair in front of a speacker playing RUSH.

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I REFUSE TO BELIEVE

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.

by WalrusMan on Apr 26, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

What is Fresno (and San Jose’s) team record?

by SFGuy on Apr 25, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/standings/

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Moving Pictures?

– CLANK –

NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?

by victor frankenstein on Apr 26, 2009 5:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'll be the first to say

that I was one of the naysayers after the SD and LA series’, but that was because I wasn’t having nearly as much fun watching these guys.

Sitting through games like these is a much more enjoyable experience, especially when the bullpen in on.

My point: I can enjoy shitty baseball when we are 12 games out in late September because the postseason hopes haven’t been dashed. When the Giants get crushed like that in the first couple weeks of the season, I shouldn’t be hiding sharp objects.

Also, Byrnes is a d-bag.

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Apr 25, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Byrnes is a dipshit

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brynes can go straight to hell.

by scout6 on Apr 25, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Look, look. Let’s not bicker. Byrnes is a d-bag and a dipshit. We should all agree on that.

by Grant Brisbee on Apr 25, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

and the secrect love child of Lasorda and the Breaded Lady from they Carny.

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

A breaded lady? Interesting.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 25, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh crap back the Grammar Sin Bin.

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Apparently,

He grew up a Giants fan. So there was some decency within him.

Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.

by Aadik on Apr 25, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

There once was in Vader as well Obi Won.

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 26, 2009 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

A recap of what what I've learned so far:
  • Let’s not bicker
  • Byrnes is hilarious
  • Grant is a d-bag and a dipshit

OK, I think I’ve got it. Proceed.

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Apr 26, 2009 3:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yet

If Byrnes was a Giant, people would love him.

by SFGuy on Apr 25, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope

I would still find him irritating.

ESPECIALLY if he had the same contract.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’ll be a Giant when he’s 45

Adopted groomer for Mark Gardner's Mullet / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have to admit that I liked his gamerosity whilst in Oakland

but his stint in AZ has absolutely murdered my positive view of him. He can eat a bag of soft poop.

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Apr 25, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

And to think that some people (well at least one person, B. Jenkins) said the reason AZ struggled last year was Byrnes’ absence (injury). What a joke, then and now.

by ho-hum baby on Apr 25, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still like him for Oakland

I was at the bay bridge game when he went 5 for 2 with 9 homers and a moonshot. I think he made about 5 diving catches- quite a display. I figured the Giants would drop a C-5 load of money on him for sure after that game, but they didn’t .

Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."

"the plan was to put our regulars out there as often as possible to get off to a fast start."- Bruce Botchy

by natteringnabob on Apr 25, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow what a stat line for the day.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 26, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

Defying the laws of math AND gravity

Proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is Howry do it!

by CB30 on Apr 26, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t like him because he went to St. Francis.

THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Apr 25, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you go to a WCAL school?

Hitler was a Dodgers fan.

by The Nick on Apr 26, 2009 3:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Upton can shove his bobblehead up his ass.

This bread's got nuts in it!

by NuschlerFace on Apr 25, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Drew Remenda as Lex Luthor

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Posting from the iPod at the Grizzlies game. Fresno is up 7-0 in the 7th.

Oops, a Reno player just went yard. 7-2 now. I blame myself.

Anagram of "knowing how to win" = WOW, I KNOW NOTHING

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 25, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh those Raiders

"Chemistry is a class you take in high school or college, where you figure out two plus two is 10, or something."
- Dennis Rodman

by Shifty1 on Apr 25, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

OakLOLand

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL AL DAVIS

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Some hated there 2nd round pick too

by SFGuy on Apr 25, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Didn’t they not even have him in the ESPN Draft Database?

That’s the kind of guy you draft in the 7th round, not the 2nd.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ewww

Flipped on ESPN, and there’s Russell Martin’s face

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

did you yell

the magic words?

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I did

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good man.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

followed by ’eh?"

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Apr 25, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

single quote fail

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Apr 25, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Philosophy 101 midterm?

If a Nate Schierholtz gets a hit in every game he’s allowed to appear in, does Botchy hear it?

Also, Folklore 101 final: legends whispered around campfires suggest the Nate can run well and play caroms nicely, displaying a good throwing arm. Discuss

Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."

"the plan was to put our regulars out there as often as possible to get off to a fast start."- Bruce Botchy

by natteringnabob on Apr 25, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Folklore 102: Nate plays 3rd

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Folklore 103: The Legend of Groug and Groud

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope Torres and Schierholtz start tomorrow.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Don’t count on it.

by SFGuy on Apr 25, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bochy even talks about wanting to get Nate a start (and why not Torres), as if talking about it gets him off the hook.

by ho-hum baby on Apr 25, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’d settle for one of them starting. I’d rather not see Pablo behind the dish though.

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Apr 25, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Except as a PH and back-up Burriss, I think Velez has lost his job. It is looking like trip to Fresno is in his future (where he should be anyways).

co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.

by kennv on Apr 25, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

were does he play in Fresno though if Frandsen is still there?

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

With McBryde in Center while Bowker is in right.

 So where would you (generic Lunatic Fringe member) play him? Myself I would not favor taking Fresno play time form either of the those 4 at this point. Of course that and $4 might buy me a cup of coffee.

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 26, 2009 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

I’d guess they’d stick him in centerfield, since, you know, he looks so comfortable there.

by Merope on Apr 26, 2009 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Super Utility

Starting 4 Times a week (once each at 2B, LF, CF, and RF) giving Downs, Horwitz, McBryde, and Bowker each a day off.

by giantsrainman on Apr 26, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd buy that.

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 28, 2009 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

Velez Will Toe The Rubber in The City

The City being of course, some place far, far from here.

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
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by zenbitz on Apr 26, 2009 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

Good point he may not play much in Fresno with Downs and Frandsen and a full OF. But maybe more than he’s playing in SF… I guess I don’t really care. He may or may not be sent to Fresno, but he won’t be playing much wherever he is.

co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.

by kennv on Apr 26, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

lol Kruk stole Kuip’s pick.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

who was it?

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

the whole bullpen. Kuip sounded kind of disgruntled.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kuip suggested the real purpose of the first double-switch was not to get Johnson out of the game but to get Rowand out of the game.

by non sequitur on Apr 25, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think

Bochy just really likes double switches.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’d weep if ever had to manage in the AL.

by non sequitur on Apr 25, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

nah

he’d find a way

Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl

by Viliphied on Apr 25, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

He did find a way, check last season.

by scout6 on Apr 25, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I remember it well

Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl

by Viliphied on Apr 25, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aw, he's just bein' Bochy!

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bochy being Coachy

Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.

by theghostofjasonellison on Apr 25, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

What was this again? I’m drawing a blank.

by non sequitur on Apr 25, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/32616-without-the-double-switch-life-is-a-hollow-meaningless-void

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aww, it’s back when we thought posting articles on bleacher report would be a good thing. That’s adorable, groug-and-friends-from-a-year-ago.

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by groug on Apr 25, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah! This was you, “Bruce”?

by non sequitur on Apr 25, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

http://www.chatterbalks.com/?p=125

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by groug on Apr 25, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was a yes, by the way.

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by groug on Apr 25, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, I found it amusing.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Idle speculation from an idle mind but is it possible he is trying to play his we throw a nagging injury again?

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

throw = through

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 25, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yah Mo Be There....LIVE!

Happening RIGHT now on that Palladia HD live music channel.

Yahmo Bless Michael McDonald.

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Apr 25, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Thomas Neal is on fire with a two run homer tonight. Oliver Odle is doing well with eight Ks, two runs, five hits over six innings.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 25, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

lol

Last I’d checked, Crawford was 3-3. Now he’s made out one out… guess how he made it??

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PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

K?

I cheated though.

"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 Apr 25, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

HOW DID YOU GUESS

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oliver Odle...c'mon , that's a REAL name?

Oliver Odle don’t yell. He yodel.

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by victor frankenstein on Apr 26, 2009 5:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

Go Captain!

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by WalrusMan on Apr 26, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'm thirsty

What beer should I get? Keep in mind that it’s 12:30 AM and my only options are corner bodegas.

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by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 25, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Honey Moon, a seasonal beer from Blue Moon. I know this is late now, but it’s served me well so far.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 26, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

gtfo!

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Doesn’t Pablo use one of these too?

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by WalrusMan on Apr 26, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

I just assumed it was taffy!

by satyricrash on Apr 26, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

rotoworld fighting the good fight
Randy Winn went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer off Max Scherzer as the Giants topped the Diamondbacks 5-3 on Saturday.
Winn was 1-for-14 in four games as a No. 3 hitter before coming through tonight. Even though he’s been struggling, he’s started every game for the Giants so far. Bruce Bochy would be forced to play Nate Schierholtz if Winn were on the bench and he just can’t have that.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Can’t not play Randy against the snakes.

Who would scare the little D-back children?

Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.

by oldjacket on Apr 26, 2009 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

Adam Witter delivers a bases-loaded single

and brings in 2

9-2 Fresno

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by SoFa King Mike on Apr 25, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

EPIC FAIL

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

well, not yet at least. They could still win it.

by scout6 on Apr 25, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Giving up two tying goals in an elimination game in the 3rd period is pretty fail

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I almost wish they would just lose already and spare us the misery.
almost…

by Merope on Apr 25, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sharks seem to always fail in playoff OT, so you may get your wish

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

After we stayed up to watch that 4 OT marathon last year, I dread playoff overtime.

by Merope on Apr 25, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would want them to lose to stop bumping the Giants game. But I would really like them to clear the first round at least.

by scout6 on Apr 25, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah yeah we won

BUT I LOVE TO SAY I TOLD YOU SO CRABTREE BABY

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by bondslegend on Apr 25, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

I was surprised he fell so far.

Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.

by oldjacket on Apr 26, 2009 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

SHARKS WIN!!!!

wow that was some pretty epic effort there at the end

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Marleau was like “FUCK IT THIS IS GOING IN.”

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

still gotta win 2 more, 7 games is a lot

by Merope on Apr 25, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Still think the Ducks will get it eventually.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 26, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

Srsly

duck the fucks

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by bondslegend on Apr 25, 2009 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was a pretty epic goal. I was switching between it and House at the time though and didn’t see it live.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 26, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

BrianWilson38 Everyone do what you did lastnight cause we are streaking. As in winning streak, but who knows what tonight will bring. im a little Krayzee
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by satyricrash on Apr 25, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

oh Brian.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Since I’ve missed the past couple nights of threads, I have but two questions for y’all:

1) Is Dirty Sanchez still on track to start Tuesday night?
2) Has the Official Merkin Valdez Search Party been organized yet?

"Are we bad? No. But right now, we are." Boulderskull, 4.16.09

by Kitspool on Apr 25, 2009 10:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Aren’t we a 3-man bullpen?

by SeeingStars on Apr 25, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's a good point -

1) Why no Merkin?

2) Sanchez just wanted to get an inning in, but is scheduled to start Tue

Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.

by Aadik on Apr 25, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Merkin:

Bochy’s saving him for a really spectacular double switch

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by zenbitz on Apr 26, 2009 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Merkin warmed up in the 9th, so he’s still there. Somewhere.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’s here within your heart. You were Merkin Valdez the whole time.

by Natto on Apr 26, 2009 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

YOU FORGOT SPOILER TAGS

Still in despair.
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by Zetsuboushita on Apr 26, 2009 12:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

He’s with Nate.

"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 Apr 26, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

Caution, gentlemen

OK, folks. I’m as excited as the rest of you about winning five games in a row. Heck, I’m even proud of this team.

Let’s not forget, however, that the Giants played a crappy team, and for the most part the Giants still can’t hit well. Also, most teams would seriously punish you for seven walks in 3+ innings.

When we start taking games from the Dodgers, that’s when I will pretend like we have a prayer.

Not trying to be a party pooper. I just don’t want to get my heart broken.

Lastly, will somebody who is lucky enough to go to Giants homes games yell at Boch to play Torres and Schierholtz a lot more? Thanks very much.

OK, that felt good—my first comment in like two years.

by Bred on Albany Hill on Apr 25, 2009 11:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Nobodys saying we're world champs

just that you gotta enjoy the winz as they come, especially when it’s in streakz!!

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by bondslegend on Apr 25, 2009 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

weird, random question

I lived near Albany Hill for a year. So there are houses and big residential high-rises plainly visible on the hill’s lower slopes. Is there anything on the very top, hidden in sinister fashion underneath all those trees?

by non sequitur on Apr 25, 2009 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

weird, random answer

it’s a secret, but, ok, i’ll tell you, because you’re nice: underneath all those trees, in sinister fashion, are lots of ewoks.

to be honest, i have no clue. i grew up at the base of the hill but only walked up halfway each day to go to elementary school when i was 5 and 6 years old.

by Bred on Albany Hill on Apr 28, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

All anyone here cares about at this point, I think, is that the team is entertaining. And that’s certainly been true since the Road Trip From Hell.

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

by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you’ve been reading this site, then you should know that any satisfaction we have with this team can be short lived.

by Natto on Apr 26, 2009 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Giants could win 5 in a row, then lose 7 in a row and lose them in maddening ways.

by SFGuy on Apr 26, 2009 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

fair enough, just trying to tamp down the enthusiasm. and now that we stupidly won that first dodger game of the home stand, i should reiterate all that i said before!

by Bred on Albany Hill on Apr 28, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

If the Giants can continue to win games like this one, score five runs and overcome a shaky starter, I like our chances.

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by Goofus on Apr 26, 2009 3:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

teenagers still like to sneak on to your hill and get stoned.

Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.

by oldjacket on Apr 26, 2009 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

I DON'T SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR NEWSLETTER

WORLD SERIES HERE WE COME

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by WalrusMan on Apr 26, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

I have decided to adopt this image as my new LOLBYRNES image over the Helton/Rockies one

What do you all think? This one or go back to the NLCS one? Me likey this one.

by scout6 on Apr 26, 2009 12:47 AM PDT reply actions  

I like this one

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

by jponry on Apr 26, 2009 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

nahh…that helton pic is epic. i literally laugh out loud every time i see the unbridled joy on helton’s face as byrnes lay face down in the dirt behind him. it’s so much better when we actually see someone deriving pleasure from byrnes’ failures, IMO

by sayheybk on Apr 26, 2009 2:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

I fucking hate Juan Uribe

Also, this is an april game, nowhere near as meaningful and as painful as the NLCS loss.

That said, I do love this picture.

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by bondslegend on Apr 26, 2009 6:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

That’s not Pablo? Boy Uribe is fat.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 26, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

I’m pretty sure it’s Pablo.

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by groug on Apr 26, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

caption:

10 more pushups, surfer boy, or I’m-a smack you in the puss with this here glove!

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
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by zenbitz on Apr 26, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

I couldn’t watch… what happened to Randy?

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by MonkeyChow on Apr 26, 2009 8:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Dwight ran Dingerz.exe!

Where is my beer & chili dog?

by daveinexile on Apr 26, 2009 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

Lineup

Per Baggs

Never heard of the RF though

LF Winn
SS Renteria
3B Sandoval
C Molina
CF Rowand
RF Schierholtz
1B Ishikawa
2B Burriss
P Cain

by Splash Down on Apr 26, 2009 10:58 AM PDT reply actions  

Must be some new kid there in RF. We used to have a player by that name, but he apparently went into Witness Protection and was never heard from.

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by can of corn on Apr 26, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

Where did this Schierholtz person come from?

"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 Apr 26, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.

by WalrusMan on Apr 26, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

I reposted this in the gameday thread and gave you no credit.

I feel good about this decision.

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by groug on Apr 26, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

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