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Open Gameday Thread IV -- Lincecum Settles Down

I hope.

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Grant,

you know we’re blaming you either way.

I like cheesecake.

by samlet on Apr 7, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

FIRST

0-0 - Blank Slate, Baby

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Fat But Awesome" Maday - The season begins in last year's hellhole: Norwich.

by rhys on Apr 7, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

hey

0-0 - Blank Slate, Baby

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Fat But Awesome" Maday - The season begins in last year's hellhole: Norwich.

by rhys on Apr 7, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

murst

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I too am rooting for good things from Tim Lincecum.

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

We need runs.

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Apr 7, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

This team might be out of them.

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by marcello on Apr 7, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

fact....

I was the body double for Hugh Jackman in the adamantium scene.

Flossing a dead horse

by kenshin1 on Apr 7, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

First!

Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball

by jordanovich on Apr 7, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

fail

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by rhys on Apr 7, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

EXTREME FAIL

On the run from Johnny Law, aint no trip to Cleveland, or San Francisco.

by PAWarrior on Apr 7, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

First!

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

hard to keep up and work.

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by WTF on Apr 7, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

So don’t work, that’s what I’m doing.

by itlynstalyn on Apr 7, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

This !!

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by nvsfg on Apr 7, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cialis

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
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by thehavenot on Apr 7, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

The heart of the order is due up!

Remember when that meant must-see TV?

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Apr 7, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Didn't know

Obama existed back then.

I like cheesecake.

by samlet on Apr 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nursed!

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
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by thehavenot on Apr 7, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

These threads are ridiculous. I watched the Champions League game and I just now caught up.

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, and I’m hoping we don’t have to see my boy for another couple innings.

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

How about the feistiness

of FC Porto? 2003 Redux?

I like cheesecake.

by samlet on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was crazy. Too bad their center back is retarded. But man, they could’ve scored six pretty easily.

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

FIRST!!!!!

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

It’s okay, Lewis and Sandoval will give us more runs.

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
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by thehavenot on Apr 7, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

so this

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeez

it’s only the third inning?

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

I was just thinking that.

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Take some pitches, [Giants hitters].

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

by Kitspool on Apr 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

I kind of don’t like Bengie Molina.

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Adopted Giant: Fred "Ruthless Aggression" Lewis

by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m pretty sure he’s going to wear out his welcome this year, like most of the Giants vets signed to multi-year contracts did by the last years of their contracts.

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fat catchers in their late 30s always hold up great!

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Adopted Giant: Fred "Ruthless Aggression" Lewis

by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sad but true.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

lewis being aggressive

"You ask for game winning hits, I give you Eugenio Velez"

by The Gene Hackman on Apr 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, they’re not going to give Tim much of a chance to chill out.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Can Lincecum last the required 5 innings to get a “W”. Stay tuned.

by wilriv21 on Apr 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Is there a question in there?

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

wonder how many fantasy owners want the skies to get cloudy and game gets rain

by wilriv21 on Apr 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lots

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

i’m thinking no at this point

Wall-E for Best Picture 2008

by Useful_Idiot on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go [pabs

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Apr 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Um no

we won’t be the new rays. Sandoval is WAYYY better than Longoria

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

uh

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or not.

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

that was a crappy

fucking swing

Flossing a dead horse

by kenshin1 on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Great time for a 1-2-3 inning.

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Adopted Giant: Fred "Ruthless Aggression" Lewis

by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow. Tim’s done.

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

WE ARE ALL PEDRO FELIZ!

by scout6 on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Lincecum not settling down. Bring on the Joey Martinez.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Joe Martinez coming in.

I’m excited for him but I can’t believe Tim only lasted 3 innings!

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow. Thread 4? I obviously missed a lot.

El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."

by ResDog on Apr 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Did they just say “Here comes Joe Martinez”?

by Scottsdale on Apr 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

well…shit.

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by WTF on Apr 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

ITS SO GOOD TO HAVE GIANT BASEBALL AGAIN!!!

AHHHHHH!

Ok enough of that.

by MonkeyChow on Apr 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

2009- the year the aces die

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

My Brewers fan friend is gonna be insufferable.

by kaliber on Apr 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Why?

they’re losing

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Put it another way

tim’s “bad day” still has 5 Ks in 3 innings and he leaves with the lead

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because he will think the Brewers had something to do with Lincecum not lasting.

by kaliber on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Today Lincecum beat himself, unfortunately.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Then he's a fucking idiot

you don’t get to give people guff when you team is LOSING TO THEIR TEAM

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can laugh at him when the Brewers lose.

Wait, Giants bullpen. Crap, I forgot.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Giants

bullpen has improved markedly over the offseason.

Flossing a dead horse

by kenshin1 on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don’t confuse me with the facts.

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Adopted Giant: Fred "Ruthless Aggression" Lewis

by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bullpens. Always predictable.

by chilibean_3 on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

They’re losing.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blame Obama.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Blame Spanish lessons he took over offseason.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes we can

for many things but not this

by wilriv21 on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Am wondering if strikes are in the stimulus package.

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes, but not until 2011.

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by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

zomg martinez gameday pic

"You ask for game winning hits, I give you Eugenio Velez"

by The Gene Hackman on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

How dare you!

Yeah, it’s pretty funny.

Also, it’s my boy’s debut!

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

ERA: 4.20
WHIP: 4.20
W-L: 4-20

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by Kitspool on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

heh

"You ask for game winning hits, I give you Eugenio Velez"

by The Gene Hackman on Apr 7, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Timmy

ERA of 9.00, WHip over 2

by BigO on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m really not worried whatsoever.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

And he talked about being out of “rhythm” in ST, so it’s not too surprising to see him wild in his 1st start.

by xanthan on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I predict Brandon Medders or Alex Hinshaw ends up getting the “W” for this one.

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by Kitspool on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

comeon Affeldt

my fantasy team needs you

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by Viliphied on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Joe Martinez with the W.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

YEAH JOEY

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’d include a few Brewers in my prediction

by Moggeee on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I find this picture amusing.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

AMUPH Smile?

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

The lights, they are too bright.

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Someone told him a dirty joke.

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"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 Apr 7, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

EXACTLY BECAUSE RUSH FANS ARE ALWAYS SMILING EVEN IF IT’S A WEIRD SMILE.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’s got gas.

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
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by thehavenot on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Someone just watched Harold and Kumar!

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RIP KUMAR

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I KNOW

:’(

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Was he the one that died on House?

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yea that kind of sucked.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

HUH?

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

NO SPOILERS!!!!

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn, I hadn’t watched this week’s episode yet.

by kaliber on Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1 wtf

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oops.

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

stay tuned

that’s ONE possible outcome…

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WHAT

/has not watched House for a month

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"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 Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

WHAT

/doesn’t watch bad shows

by chilibean_3 on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

This

And I apologize muchly.

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

There are a lot of bad shows on tv

House is not one of them. Ehh, the early seasons, anyway.

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"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 Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

House sucks now, sry2say.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like it…

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

It got way too relentlessly depressing for me.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

nah

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that’s why I don’t follow it as much as I used to.

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"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 Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

House is still fine

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I cannot watch that show. It’s rampant inaccuracies just make me angry.

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

So people do sometimes get lupus?

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Usually.

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

actually, shouldn’t say either way b/c I’ve never watched it, but I did see the commercials and it wasn’t appealing. plus, too much other shit to watch.

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by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

The commercials

make it look wayyy dumber than it is

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

perhaps. I’m too busy (not actually true) to find out.

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by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m usually watching Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother at that time, but there was basketball this week.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s still a pretty dumb show.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here, time saved.

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by marcello on Apr 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love house

but that is absolutely hilarious

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I stopped watching House awhile ago BUT THAT WAS SO STUPID.

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

WHAT?

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"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 Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

not irl, don't worry

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, that, I figured.

But I was assuming that he died in the movie. /has not seen the movie yet

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"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 Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks for the spoilers

D:

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"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 Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

he got a gig in the Obama administration.

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by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I’m happy for him there, but it was still a stupid way to write off that character.

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

PABLO GOLD GLOVE

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

That was an ugly pick by Sandoval. But it got the job done.

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by thehavenot on Apr 7, 2009 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Is Martinez the only guy on the roster who hadn’t previously played in the MLB?

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Looks like it.

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by marcello on Apr 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

PITCHED FOR BOSTON COLLEGE, YOU TELL ’EM FLEM.

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

GO EAGLES

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is he injured?

Seriously though. Or did he just suck.

by MonkeyChow on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

neither....

threw too many pitches

Flossing a dead horse

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Sadly, the latter. He also threw an assload of pitches

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by Karlifornia on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sadly? I was about to cry.

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He didn’t really suck, but his control was off.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

He threw too many pitches and was not very good. But not unspeakably awful.

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can’t really argue with the decision to take him out. It’s a cold wet day, and he had no control. No sense risking injury.

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by can of corn on Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF, HPBs

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by GiantsFanInExile on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

er...

HBPs

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by GiantsFanInExile on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Was that HBP retaliation for the slide earlier?

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Good job JoMa...

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Rickie Weeks, contributing a 1.000 OBP for my fantasy team.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Man I hope not – wasn’t that bad of a slide and never a good idea to put a speed guy on.

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by GiantsFanInExile on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can’t help but be reminded of Snow when I see Ishi out there

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by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Good lord

that’s 4 now?

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

DP time... G's

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa, first time seeing JOEY pitch on TV but the PFX data really backs up what I’m seeing. He’s getting huge horizontal movement on his fastball.

by xanthan on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Xanthan loves when data matches real life. It floods his motherboard with euphoria.

by scout6 on Apr 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let’s hope he doesn’t spew anything out his USB port.

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Let’s go Dirty Joe!

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by theghostofjasonellison on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

-squinting-

There’s too many of them.

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"Nothing important ever happened without me."

by ResDog on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please catch up on all of them before posting.

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

COME ON

Molina is not having a good day.

Flossing a dead horse

by kenshin1 on Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Molina never seems to throw out baserunners trying to steal.

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PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

jeez

the brewers are running wild on us

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

noted.

Fairley odd parent to Wendell
converting tools into skills since 2008...

by WTF on Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Back to being a Giant.

What strike zone?

I like cheesecake.

by samlet on Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

even though we’re ahead, this has been really ugly so far

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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Microcosm

of the season to come?

I like cheesecake.

by samlet on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh Fred No.

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

give me a effing break

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by GiantsFanInExile on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

SHIT

Flossing a dead horse

by kenshin1 on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

dammit

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Lewis fail =(

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by Viliphied on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

FAAACCKKKK

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

AUGH!!!!!!!

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh for the love of fuck.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Guh?

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"Nothing important ever happened without me."

by ResDog on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Cluster...

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

dear god

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Aaaaaargh! Bad throw.

by sabeanhata on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

The Brewers are getting the stupidest fucking runs today.

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by marcello on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Typical

of Giants opponents.

I like cheesecake.

by samlet on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’s getting infected by playing too close to Rowand.

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by GiantsFanInExile on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

The Yahoo feed is behind you guys, so I’m getting my bad news in the most entertaining way possible.

by MonkeyChow on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Get read for an 18-16 17-inning game, everyone!

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Thank god we have a backup catcher

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by GiantsFanInExile on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

You don’t need a backup catcher in April!!!!!

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMGWTFBBQ

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Boy, it's pouring..

Here in San Jose.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Not in my part.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, SJ/Campbell/LG corner it is.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

My poor kid had a field trip at Vasona today. I’m expecting she’ll come home muddy.

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by can of corn on Apr 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good luck with that.

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This isn’t going well.

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

SPEED AND DEFENSE

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

+1

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's sad...

I’ve just had my first urge to turn off the game of the season.

by kaliber on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, it actually took three innings this year!

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by Kitspool on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Giant fail

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

I love Little Women too.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

/call Dateline – To Catch a Predator

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

new game

"You ask for game winning hits, I give you Eugenio Velez"

by The Gene Hackman on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

sigh

and the season really begins.

I like cheesecake.

by samlet on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow..

There really is a lot of movement on Joey’s fastballs/sinkers into righties.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

the fact that our pitchers can’t complete an inning in less than 20 pitches is immensely disheartening

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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

This.

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by Kitspool on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol the sarcastic cheer. The fans are not pleased.

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PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

lol..sarcastic cheer for the throw in.

by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

ha. sarcastic cheer for safe throw.

by kaliber on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

The sarcastic cheer

Ouch

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

sigh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Joey?

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by ResDog on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

One answer for the trivia question: Jason Schmidt

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

*clap *

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Huh...

That cheer by the fans when Lewis threw a good throw wasn’t really needed.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Joey!

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Guh

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by ResDog on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck this

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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

JOEY!!!!

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

(That was angry)

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Probably not the first outing Martinez was hoping for.

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PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Giants really didn’t answer the bell in this one

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Every new thread has been worse than the last one.

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

I BLAME GRANT.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yup.

I like cheesecake.

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It’s the only rational thing to do.

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I BLAME GRANT'S DAUGHTER

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Apr 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Definitely.

The Giants haven’t had a winning season since he replaced Waiting for Boof with McCovey Chronicles. IT IS PROVEN.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't worry guys

Brandon Jennings or Ty Lawson. A Warrior in 09.
With the 6th Pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the SF Giants pick Donovan Tate.
Andre Smith in Silver & Black in 2009.

by ejdacanay on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

and then

things got real ugly

"You ask for game winning hits, I give you Eugenio Velez"

by The Gene Hackman on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

at least this year, we might not go into the usual hideous phase

by Moggeee on Apr 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

We needed more spring training games.

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by ResDog on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Remember when the Giants had the lead?

That was awesome.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Back in the good ole innings.

by sabeanhata on Apr 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Martinez really looks scared on the mound

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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

of course, he is an eagle

by wilriv21 on Apr 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

You stop that!

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oi

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Of course

He’s thinking “This is a lot of people to suck in front of.”

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Reply fail. I blame the stupid lagging thread.

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah, blame Grant.

El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."

by ResDog on Apr 7, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

fuck. I forgot to NEVER start James Shields in Boston. Damn it.

Bonds stands alone.

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by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I’ve started so far this week…

Shields, Lee, Lincecum, Peavy.

THAT SHOULD HAVE WORKED FINE

by MonkeyChow on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Merkins of Hope?

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

There we go.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

DOUBLE PLAY!

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Finally

that was painful

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by Viliphied on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Praise Jeebus.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

There’s the D!

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by ResDog on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF?

You bring in the 26 year old who’s never pitched about AA? What a brilliant goddamn idea Bochy.

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

by Aadik on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

How is that not a good idea? He’s the long reliever, it’s the fourth inning and the bases are empty. Not something to criticize Bochy for.

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Long relief is the exact role he’s supposed to be filling.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

This

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m pretty sure he was designated as the long reliever, should’ve expected him to come in if Lincecum left early.

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Martinez looks kinda shell shocked.

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

finally a DP....

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

YEAH JOEY!

Still not completely satisfied with my boy’s debut.

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

i blame you

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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 7, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can handle that.

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heredity in action.

I like cheesecake.

by samlet on Apr 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

New plan:

Score two runs in the bottom of the fourth, get Wilson to pitch the fifth, wait for torrential downpours, win rain-shortened game.

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

by Kitspool on Apr 7, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

this plan is endorsed by rhys

0-0 - Blank Slate, Baby

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by rhys on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Glad they pulled timmy...

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

before he pulled a hammy

by Moggeee on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why?

Did we take Tim out when his PC hadn’t yet reached 80?

by sabeanhata on Apr 7, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

What game were you watching?

by LinceCainGarnerSon on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

He coulda recovered.

by sabeanhata on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

What game were you watching? No command.

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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

He was getting worse as the game went on.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

40 of those pitches were arm torquing offspeed stuff

by Moggeee on Apr 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

had to. the brother was leaking oil

by wilriv21 on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

that was his role. he did not produce

by wilriv21 on Apr 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

What other long reliever are you thinking of?

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pitchcounts meaningful when your averagin 26 per inning.

Lince had to sit down

by Moggeee on Apr 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

its okay, if Joe Martinez had gone 1-2-3, people would be screaming Joey for ROY

by i wish we were good on Apr 7, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Especially considering he got ground balls almost every time. Those will find gloves eventually.

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, hopefully. Thank god he’s a righty, if he were a lefty it might be a different story.

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by marcello on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I liked bringing in an untried rookie. Why not? He’s going to need to contribute to the team, get him started.

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by marcello on Apr 7, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly. He’s not made of porcelain. Let him pitch.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because they were all high stress innings. You don’t want to give your best pitcher an injury the first game of the season.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

that’s a better reason.

by sabeanhata on Apr 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

nah

velez will win teh game

"You ask for game winning hits, I give you Eugenio Velez"

by The Gene Hackman on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

he’s playing cards with Torres in the clubhouse, so, good chance

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Look, they’re showing back when this game was good!

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I liked it back then.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

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I was driving home from work when that happened. I yelled “YEA” and the guy walking down the street jumped.

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I don't think...

It’s going to rain any more there.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Good eye, Ishy....

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Apr 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok, leaving work heading home to finish watching game. I fully expect this to be on thread 8 when i get home.

by scout6 on Apr 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

commute safely

"You ask for game winning hits, I give you Eugenio Velez"

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Suppan has thrown 37 pitches. That’s amazing.

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
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by thehavenot on Apr 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL Giants.

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It’s not amazing. He’s just pitching against the Giants.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Suppan’s only thrown 37 pitches. wow

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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Suppan has only thrown 37 pitches? That’s, like, an inning!

by kaliber on Apr 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

The Giants are still the Giants.

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109

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Apr 7, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

With Lewis and Ishikawa, we actually have two guys in the lineup who occasionally take a pitch.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Travis has a different presence at the plate this year, I like it.

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by KingofDucks1987 on Apr 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Ishi

is doing really well at working the count

by Giant Voodoo on Apr 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, guess what? Suppan has only thrown 37 pitches!

by kaliber on Apr 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

109

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Apr 7, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like Travis Ishikawa.

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

this

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"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 Apr 7, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m suddenly not so broken up about having to work at 4

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Apr 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Ishiiiiii

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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Can someone tell me how many pitches Suppan has thrown?

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

by Kitspool on Apr 7, 2009 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

ISH

0-0 - Blank Slate, Baby

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Fat But Awesome" Maday - The season begins in last year's hellhole: Norwich.

by rhys on Apr 7, 2009 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope I’m not falling down the Linden Hole, but I think Ishikawa can be pretty decent.

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I’m pretty sure Todd Linden didn’t get 2 hits in 2007.

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

and he is a run producer

by wilriv21 on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

STOP THE INTERVIEW THERE'S A GAME ON!

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WTF Rowand?

Brandon Jennings or Ty Lawson. A Warrior in 09.
With the 6th Pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the SF Giants pick Donovan Tate.
Andre Smith in Silver & Black in 2009.

by ejdacanay on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

has he been replaced by some sort of cyborg look alike? Surely this is not the real rowand

by Scottsdale on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

GAMER!!!!!

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

SCOTT!

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GAMER!!

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 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

GAMER!!

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

GAMER?

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Okay, Rowand hit that ball kinda far.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

ROWAND!!!!!

All is forgiven, Scott!

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by Kitspool on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

SCOTT ROWAND HOME RUN

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I always liked Rowand

by kimmyg on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

SCOTT!

i RETRACT THE NEGATIVE THING I SAID THREE THREADS AGO

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

GAMERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR HR

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

alert the press

"You ask for game winning hits, I give you Eugenio Velez"

by The Gene Hackman on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

ROWAND

still sucks but I’ll take the HR

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

yup

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

by Aadik on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

thats not nice.

Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.

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HR

headbutted the ball grittily

by Giant Voodoo on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

109 GAMERS

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OW YES BABY

0-0 - Blank Slate, Baby

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by rhys on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I am surprised by that turn of events.

Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.

by Andy from DC on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

YEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHH!

Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball

by jordanovich on Apr 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

IVE ALWAYS LOVED AARON ROWAND

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by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

ROWNAD!!!

It rhymes with…

Hi, I am Johnny Disaster.

by Johnny Disaster on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

It started as a typo, but I think I will be calling our center fielder Aaron Rownad more in the future.
It implies he has more balls than brains, I think.

Hi, I am Johnny Disaster.

by Johnny Disaster on Apr 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

This season

is going to take 32 years off of my life at this pace.

I like cheesecake.

by samlet on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

this

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

by oooreebay on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

BOLD PREDICTION

Burriss will hit a splash hit this year.

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Now that is bold.

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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

it was down the line

landed in the seats right by the railing overlooking the driveway thing behind the chevron cars

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, quiiite a bit actually.

Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.

by Andy from DC on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

hit the GLOVE in LF bleachers

by wilriv21 on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

never doubted that guy for a second

bitte, baby.

by ryanmiles on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

It’s funny how quickly the mood just shifted.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

SCOTT!!!

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"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 Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

THIS YEAR ROWAND EARS HIS RESPECT!

by MonkeyChow on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

If respect wasn’t wearing it’s helmet, then it deserves to get eared.

by kaliber on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Screw you guys, I’m going home.

by MonkeyChow on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

that means we’re on pace to hit about 60 more home runs than last year. feels weird to say that

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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a ball.

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I like Aaron Rowand. He make ball go boom.

by drunkgiant on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

DOIN IT RONG

He hits home runs for the Giants.

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by WalrusMan on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I FUCKING MISSED IT!

by itlynstalyn on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

leave the room then. you’re bad luck, lol

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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I actually was just on a phone call and looked away from my MLB Gameday, maybe I’ll do it more often.

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JOEY WILL GET THE WIN

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Joltin’ Joe Martinez-o.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Kruk with the BC shout-out, now!

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
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by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

BIG HUNK OF GRISTLE

FTW

0-0 - Blank Slate, Baby

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Fat But Awesome" Maday - The season begins in last year's hellhole: Norwich.

by rhys on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

New nickname?

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fuck you.

Fuck you.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

LIES

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"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 Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

An original observation, congratulations!

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks

I live by my originality

Section 314 FTW!

by KingofDucks1987 on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate going to Jersey too, tbh, but I still feel compelled to >:(

IT’S MY HERITAGE

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s not all bad. Princeton is a nice town and the Pine Barrens are beautiful.

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by jcb9 on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

My grandparents live in the Tom’s River area and it’s not necessarily bad, just really dull.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I lived in Princeton and Highland Park (near New Brunswick and Rutgers University) for several years. I pretty much hated living there because I wanted to be in the Bay Area, but it’s not that bad, really.

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My great grandparents used to have a house in Morristown.

After they died, it was turned into a brothel.

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Tri-town isn’t bad either (Middletown, Red Bank, et al). I lived there once.

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Pine Barrens are cool. Plus, there was that awesome episode of the Sopranos set there.

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"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 Apr 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s the Official New Jersey State Welcome.

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

ROFL

you’ve got to be kidding me, DAAAAAAAAAAAA

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

by oooreebay on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL.

Goes well with the New Jersey State Bird.

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"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 Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I second this

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hear it smelss there and the people have low standards for hygiene.

by chilibean_3 on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

All the rumors are true

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Thanks to roger

by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Joey Martinez can apparently handle the bat.

ALL GIANTS PITCHERS ARE GOOD HITTERS.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I believe it for Martinez.

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He can hit.

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ALL GIANTS PITCHERS ARE PEDRO FELIZ.

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by marcello on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

+109

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

He hit it hard.

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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was drilled.

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

JOEY HIT IT HARD.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Great to see

Not the HR, but evidence that Rowand’s back on the HGH

by Moggeee on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Moggeee’s in midseason form.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha, he puts the needle on the wall and runs into it.

by Giant Voodoo on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gamer

Leading the Pro-Aaron Rowand contingent on the McC!
You can ridicule me in 2009 if you like...

by ThrillisGone22 on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you’re not using steroids you’re not trying hard enough.

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by marcello on Apr 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously...

Did anyone think we’d score this many runs today?

by The Double Deuce on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

and timmy wouldnt get a win…

by TimLincecumIsGod on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

and we’re only 4 innings in

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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Matt Cain did, bitterly.

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

by Kitspool on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Matt Cain is not a winner, though.

by The Double Deuce on Apr 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

But I also didn’t think we’d give up this many either

Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball

by jordanovich on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did anyone think we’d score this many runs today this week?

by kaliber on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did anyone think we’d score this many runs todaythis week?

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

We don’t need no Stinkin’ ManRam!

by Moggeee on Apr 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I predicted 2-2, Double Deuce

by Moggeee on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go Poo.

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I don’t need to yet.

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 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWSS

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 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who is Poo and why?

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols in the outfield.

by marcello on Apr 7, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

AFLAC

Sam Jones
Jack Sanford
Gaylord Perry
Billy Swift
Jason Schmidt

I should have known Swift.

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 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Gameday Audio just cut out aaaaaah

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, it’s back.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Phew. I didn’t want to narrate every pitch.

GROUGTHINK ALERT
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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow

went to get a snack, and Scott Rowand rewards me!
wow

by BigO on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

go get another snack

Wall-E for Best Picture 2008

by Useful_Idiot on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

This actually bodes well for 2009

our pitching is struggling but we’re actually making up for it with teh BATZ. When did that ever happen last April? Against ANY pitcher?

Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger

by bondslegend on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

1954

I like cheesecake.

by samlet on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Scrappy walk that

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Suppan

finally realizing he’s not terribly good

by Giant Voodoo on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

But that’s usually exactly the type of pitcher who shuts us down.

Well, that and every other type.

GROUGTHINK ALERT
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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think it’s the Giants that are actually finally realizing that.

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Apr 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

and to think

last year they had sheets and sabathia.

by sabeanhata on Apr 7, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

6-5 G's

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

BHH Rents....

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

What did you call them?

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"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 7, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

By the way

I knew that comparing Lincecum to Zito was a terrible idea.

by MonkeyChow on Apr 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

SAN FRANCISCO “OBP” GIANTS

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

New Thread

http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/4/7/826291/open-gameday-thread-v-the-giants

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 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeebus

Joe Martinez!: Eagles fly together!!!!!
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Apr 7, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I always expect a Rushroll from you.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not always.

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 7, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

You’re only saying that to set up future Rushrolls.

GROUGTHINK ALERT
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by groug on Apr 7, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

How many new threads are we gonna need?

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"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 Apr 7, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

At the very least, this has been an exciting game.

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

by jponry on Apr 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Sounds like the battle cry for the Warriors

Leading the Pro-Aaron Rowand contingent on the McC!
You can ridicule me in 2009 if you like...

by ThrillisGone22 on Apr 7, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

BENGIE!!

If my head is full of white hairs by the end of this season.. I blame Brian Wilson. (I'm only 22, dammit!)

by GiNgiNxbOi on Apr 7, 2009 4:06 PM PDT reply actions  

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