Post-Game Fun Chatter!
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 8, 2009 10:07 PM PDT
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Randy Johnson
#51 / Pitcher / San Francisco Giants
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Sep 10, 1963
Good fastball. Wicked slider. Plus control
Starting pitchers with silent letters in their names
Results be damned, Johnson looked very good. I mean, his pitches did, at least. And though I feel bad about how he lost the game, you can't say that we didn't deserve this one.
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This new thread is about happiness. And loving captions, false pictures, pitcher weaknesses, and hating pitchers with silent letters in their name.
Hey, remember when people said Dave Roberts was still a good player, just not the right fit for the Giants?
I guess his presence on my tv right now disproves that.
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Adopted Giant: Fred "Ruthless Aggression" Lewis
I think you are onto something here.
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Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 8, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Too much lulz for one thread.
Tomorrow it begins again: minor league seasons start!
"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 8, 2009 10:14 PM PDT reply actions
Who do you think starts for SJ on Sunday?
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Apr 8, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Barnes?
"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 8, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
What is a picture of a sadly, ugly chihuahuhua doing up there?
Kelenna is mine...;>
Life is too short, give everyone a smile or a hug.
I’d say it’s a happy, healthy, left-handed future-Hall of Famer.
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 8, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
In the serious plus side. Johnson looked amazing tonight. If he can pitch that way consistantly he will be celebrating 300 a lot sooner then most people would have thought.
He really did. He doesn’t need to throw a billion MPH anymore. His slider is still devastating.
"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 8, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I was very impressed with him tonight. He looked good, threw strikes. One walk, seven K’s and two mistakes.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 8, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re right IBB*. I was going to write that he didn’t walk anyone, then I double checked and saw one in the line score not remembering when it happened.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 8, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m still going to throw out the three possible Cy Young candidates….we will still have to wait for tomorrow though.
by BucksForever on Apr 8, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
4/5 days the starting pitching will keep us in the game. RJ was sort of a victim of dumbshit managing- he shouldn’t have given up a HR to a pitcher, but wtf walking jason kendall. He was a force out there
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You dont think Randy chose to go after the pitcher while a DP would be in order?
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Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 8, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
There were 2 outs
so there wouldn’t have been a double play no matter what.
And, as a Brewers fan, I will tell you with completely sincerity that Johnson did look fantastic out there. Apart from the couple of homers, he was just mowing guys down left and right—it was a pleasure to watch, if I pretended he was doing it to a different team :-p. You guys are lucky to get to watch him take the mound every 5th day.
Brewers Baseball and other assorted nonsense (mostly the assorted nonsense) at my blog, What's a Tararrel?
You’re right there were 2 outs.
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Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2009 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions
LOLz
Rowand on the Gallardo HR: “I don’t know too many guys who can hit that pitch, he went after it and just sort of ran into it”
He then repeats he ran into it 4 more times. I am now drunk.
What Rowand drinking game do you play? Diving at unneccessary times? GAMER K’s?
I wish our hitters would just run into it more.
Fred Fables?
Lewis Legends?
"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 8, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
nothing like badmouthing Cain on the Giants Post Game.
“When’s he gonna have his breakthrough year? Especially when he looks at what Lincecum has done”
Only Dave Roberts is there to defend him. I have a feeling he will always be there.
Papa again?
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
Adopted Giant: Fred "Ruthless Aggression" Lewis
‘Cause I’m still waiting for him to have his breakthrough year and become a decent announcer.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
Adopted Giant: Fred "Ruthless Aggression" Lewis
I think he’s hit his ceiling.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 8, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Papa’s ceiling = smarmy douchebag
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
Adopted Giant: Fred "Ruthless Aggression" Lewis
I don’t think it was Papa this time. During the post game, it was Roberts and that new guy, whatever his name was.
I still believe in Bowkermania.
by rightcenterfielder on Apr 8, 2009 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I blame my friend (not the one you met) who said yesterday that he has a streak of wins since the first game he went to a few years ago with me.
Judgment Day is coming
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I’ve seen enough. Time to designate Andres Torres for assignment.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Apr 8, 2009 10:57 PM PDT reply actions
BUT TRADE VALUE
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Adopted Giant: Fred "Ruthless Aggression" Lewis
Jekyll/Hyde offense again?
more Hyde , please.
/pleas
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Apr 8, 2009 11:05 PM PDT reply actions
That 2005 box score
The one where Hennessey goes deep and pitches a shutout? Man, was that a sorry lineup. Grissom would play in 2 more games before being released and eventually taking the hint that his career was over.
At least the Giants had the sense to release this year’s Grissom (Dave Roberts) before the season.
Wicked stuff
I am looking forward to this year. Even though Lincecum had control issues and Johnson got hammered by a pitcher, both of their “stuff” was great. Once they get settled into the season, watch out. Prince Fielder didnt even realize he was up to bat when he was facing Johnson. I am looking forward to this year after all.
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 9, 2009 12:05 AM PDT reply actions
The pitching was great. It’s the offense that’s annoying me, but nothing’s new there.
Judgment Day is coming
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OH wow
My handle in most servers for CS is “bochy sucks”
And, um, yes, I still feel strongly about his hiring. I know it was a while ago…
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
Thin Tim?
So in one blog I just rebutted a claim that Lincecum is looking extra skinny. Then I saw the photo above, and I’m thinking there may be something to it.
His chin/jaw line is reminiscent of those found in another T.L. and he’s also swimming in that jacket, but perhaps he was wearing Bengie’s as a tribute to his battery mate?
I know he’s battled the flu bug most of the spring, and I’m also taking one picture too literally. Your thoughts?
Put a long red wig on him and he’s Lindsay Lohan?
"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 9, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Can we give Bochy a star made of poop?
Should have pitched to Kendall.
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 9, 2009 6:22 AM PDT reply actions
One more thing...
The bullpen was really good. I hope it stays that way.
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 9, 2009 6:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Agree. Kind of a reverse of last year. The Enchanter could not find it on Tuesday, but the velocity was good. RJ throws very well, but makes one mistake ( to a pitcher fer christsakes) and pays for it with a loss. The ’pen, with the exception of Hinshaw has looked very good.
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You are correct sir. I know that Cameron averages about 20 HR a year, but I have to admit that one surprised me. A damp night in the City, and to left center field ? I didn’t count that as a mistake pitch. Cameron just beat him.
"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move."-Leroy "Satchel" Paige
My adopted son Matt Downs . Utility Infielder with a Bat !
Giants hater….
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
Everything seemed to fall apart after Valdez got hurt.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
Adopted Giant: Fred "Ruthless Aggression" Lewis
1. probably RJ’s decision who to pitch to
2. only looks bad after the pitcher “ran into” the pitch
by thethrillisgone on Apr 9, 2009 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Hennessey could rake
I don’t understand why teams don’t give guys like him more chances to pull a Rick Ankiel. He got his shot at pitching, discovered he didn’t have it to make it in the majors, now why not give hitting a shot? I believe he played some SS in college…I guess the biggest issue with Hennessey would be age, he is pretty old already. If Lowry isn’t back soon he’d be someone it seems might be worthwhile to let him try to hit his way back to the majors.
Can we still do this kinda thing?
The Good: Randy Johnson for most his outing
The Bad: Randy Johnson giving up two HRs with two strikes and ahead in the count
The Ugly: Randy Johnson
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by Goofus on Apr 9, 2009 8:00 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Can I just point something out?
Gallardo’s Career OPS is higher than Kendall’s OPS has been since 2004.
Why did they walk Kendall again?
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I forget; was 1B open? If so, it set up a force at any base.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
There were two runners on I believe, 1B and 2B.
"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move."-Leroy "Satchel" Paige
My adopted son Matt Downs . Utility Infielder with a Bat !
Very sad news out of Anaheim……..
4 out of 5 doctors agree Rosterbation can cause blindness and delusions of grandeur.
Nick Adenhart killed in Traaffic Accident
4 out of 5 doctors agree Rosterbation can cause blindness and delusions of grandeur.
yeah, wtf?
I just watched the guy pitch! That is crazy. And terrible
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Pretty Shitty. It happened on the intersection of Orangethorpe and Lemon St.. This is very near a off ramp for a freeway. I go to my local Food4Less about 1/2 mile down the street from there. Map
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Some ahole ran a red light
then fled the scene, apparently. I guess they caught him though.
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Thanks to roger
I am sure there will be a mug shot shortly on the internet.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
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