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Oakland Athletics at San Francisco Giants, Jun 13, 2009 7:05 PM PDT



Current Series

Giants lead the series 1-0

Fri 06/12 WP: Tim Lincecum ( - )
LP: Vin Mazzaro ( - )
3 - 0 win
Sun 06/14 1:05 PM PDT


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Randy Johnson 5-5 12 12 0 0 0 0 63.0 65 37 36 11 24 61 5.14 1.41


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Josh Outman 4-0 12 10 0 0 0 0 59.2 46 25 21 7 24 49 3.17 1.17

Will Inman's mortal enemy faces 300-GAME WINNER Randy Johnson.

 

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Johnson will get his ERA back in the 4’s after tonight.

Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jun 13, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineup

CF Rowand
SS Renteria
LF Winn
C Molina
1B Sandoval
3B Uribe
LF Torres
2B Burriss
P Johnson

GROUGTHINK ALERT
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by groug on Jun 13, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s nice to see that, regardless of outcome, we can always count on Renteria hitting second and Molina hitting fourth. There are so few certainties left in this world.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t forget Winn starting against lefties.

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by groug on Jun 13, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HES SWITCH HITTER THAT MEANS HE CAN HIT LEFTIES!!!!

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AND HIS NAME 4 TEH WYNNS!

"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.

by hairball on Jun 13, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

JUST LIKE JT SNOW!

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by groug on Jun 13, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Against lefties this year:

Winn: .120/.137/.160
Lewis: .178/.275/.222
Schierholtz: .333/.333/.500 (admittedly in 12 ABs)

GROUGTHINK ALERT
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by groug on Jun 13, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Schier-who?

"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.

by hairball on Jun 13, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Edgar Renteria, on the other hand, can’t hit righties -

2008: .239 / .274 / .324
2009: .232 / .304 / .278

He’s been almost as bad against righties this year as Burriss – and that’s Burriss’s weak side!

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prediction?

Pandamonium

"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.

by hairball on Jun 13, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sandoval's line for June so far

.389 / .425 / .639

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ummmm 2 left fielders? and no one in right, well…. this should prove interesting

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Presumably Winn is in right and it was a typo.

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by groug on Jun 13, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah well with botchy, i’m not going to assume anything.

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WINNERS DONT PLAY RF!

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

by Aadik on Jun 13, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

two left fielders?!

by zuma420 on Jun 13, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, are they going to show any of the pre-game stuff tonight?

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 6:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess not, they aren’t on CSN-BA pooey

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its on NBC - showing the reunion

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

by Aadik on Jun 13, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Compared to some of these guys, Big Daddy doesn’t seem so big anymore

Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Bowkermania walks wild on you?

by rightcenterfielder on Jun 13, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not in Excremento
We getta watch King of Queens.

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rich Aurilia helping out. Wasn’t he part of the 1989 team?? I thought he was the backup shortstop then.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And when the Giants honor the 1962 team in 2012, he’ll still be here as a player.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Atlee Hammaker is a hell of a name

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

by Aadik on Jun 13, 2009 6:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Candy Man

Awesome.

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

by Aadik on Jun 13, 2009 6:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kruk gets a huge welcome

by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 13, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

as does Will Clark

Man, I would have gone to the game just for this

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

by Aadik on Jun 13, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boo, game not on Extra Innings

..and the fanpost describing how to watch the Giants online gives me a 404.

by txgiant on Jun 13, 2009 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF? I don’t think EI carries the NBC broadcasts, but I was hoping it would do the A’s broadcast at least (if they have one tonight?). This is a terrible, terrible day.

Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jun 13, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Oakland TV tonight

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

/breaks computer

Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jun 13, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.atdhe.net/

Just happens to be on there tonight… the Cotto/Clottey fight will be on too!!!

by zuma420 on Jun 13, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do you get it to work?

Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jun 13, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn it… it worked last night. Sorry, gents.

by zuma420 on Jun 13, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Game time temperature around 55"

Game time temperature around “55”

Is this the sign ?

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jun 13, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well now they just made me want to cry a little.

OOOO RRIIII BEEEEEE

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jun 13, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t mind them honoring the ’89 team. The Giants picked the wrong night to do it. Carney Lansford is probably sitting in the dugout or the clubhouse muttering to himself “Yeah, you guys won the NL Pennant but we kicked your ass”

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What a coincidence!

I am wearing that exact outfit!

by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 13, 2009 6:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pink frock and ginormous hat?

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jun 13, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would expect nothing less.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jun 13, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So who didn’t show up to the reunion??

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Robert Stack, as Kramer

Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head

by titofuentes4 on Jun 13, 2009 6:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jon Miller and RAY FOSSE on TV

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess Miller is not doing ESPN Sunday night baseball again.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I HATE NBC.

Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jun 13, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew I made it

replying to GRM is serious business

by jctGamer on Jun 13, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Less Ray Fosse, please

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good luck.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d rather have Leonard Nemoy then Ray Fosse.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Giants !

화이팅!

Giants the never sunset.

by aras on Jun 13, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is Jon doing the game? Does he not do SNB anymore?

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he really is sick of Morgan and Phillips fighting.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CAT FIGHT!

Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jun 13, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Mets game clearly was the anvil that broke the camel’s back

The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS

by norcalnick on Jun 13, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game is in Cleveland. He would have been gone by now.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if in 2022 I’ll be ready to talk about that one World Series that might’ve happened in 2002

The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS

by norcalnick on Jun 13, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There was no 2002!

The entire year was postponed and eventually cancelled.

by Shoeless on Jun 13, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what are you talking about?

by jctGamer on Jun 13, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn’t say anything, just mumbling

The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS

by norcalnick on Jun 13, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Over/under on how many times Ray Fosse will mentioned the A’s won in 1989?

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I would welcome Rose taking Fosse out.

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

300 GAME WINNER

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess Krukow gets the day off.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Radio all day with Flem?

The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS

by norcalnick on Jun 13, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So he can watch the game and drink beer with former players. Wait, isn’t that what he usually does? (Zing!)

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jun 13, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do I have to listen to Ray Fosse?

Well, at least it’s not Glenn Kuiper.

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not directly related to the game, but. . .

I came across this with Jon Miller doing a Vin Scully imitation in different languages and stuff.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jun 13, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please no closeups tonight.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man Oakland has low batting averages

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Specially for an AL ball club.

by beat_la415 on Jun 13, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bobby Crosby at 1B? Ok…

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YAY KRUK!

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

3 man booth?

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is the game late?

Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head

by titofuentes4 on Jun 13, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd imagine it has something to do with the big ceremony before the game

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

they’re waiting for us to finish watching Simpsons. We’re done now, the game can start.

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

game time temp 66

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

3 man booth. Is Fosse Joe Morgan or Steve Phillips??

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, this is weird

Why is Ray Fosse in the booth?

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

part A’s broadcast, part Giants broadcast. It might be interesting.

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think they’re showing the game on either CSN.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NBC 11 game only so Extra Innings doesn’t get the game.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will be disappointed with anything less than three straight shutouts in this series.

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I won’t be happy with anything less then 6 win vs. Oakland.

by beat_la415 on Jun 13, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does it matter who gets them?

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course

I didn’t think I would have to specify that…

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

12 pitch innings = tres bien

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fosse says Jack Cust has gone a long time without taking a walk. Cust = future Giant?

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hurray for the mute button!

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If only it were a selective mute button.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

preprogrammed to mute all subway commercials

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reminds me of the playoffs.

PLAYOFFS!?!?!?!

Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jun 13, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great inning. GO RANDY

Bay Area fan going to UCLA.

by Yoyo on Jun 13, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice stirrups.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Really old school.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too much yellow.

by beat_la415 on Jun 13, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Giants should be doing the stirrups to honor the ’89 team. That was the way Clark, Mitchell and co. used to do it.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was expecting to see some 80s throwback uniforms.

Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Bowkermania walks wild on you?

by rightcenterfielder on Jun 13, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

rowand gona get a hit.

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 Jun 13, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lul. nm

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 Jun 13, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not in that AB.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to Rent a hit, Edgar!

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Unclassy swing.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Winn looked ridiculous

by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 13, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha!

Kruk pushed Fosse.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

push ’em out the window. get him out of there.

by beat_la415 on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does Bochy realize Winn is struggling vs. lefties?

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Actually stupid question, it’s Bochy.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bochy doesn’t realize anything.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he realizes when nap-time is

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

by Aadik on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish Pablo was up right now

The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS

by norcalnick on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I take it back!

The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS

by norcalnick on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reverse Jinx FTW

The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS

by norcalnick on Jun 13, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you got your wish :O

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 Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, do you?

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BENGIEEEEEE!!!!!

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 Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whoa?

I thought he popped that up!

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

by Aadik on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HEY MONEY

Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ

by Zetsuboushita on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Money!

long time no see

Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Bowkermania walks wild on you?

by rightcenterfielder on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wooh!

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn’t think that had any chance of getting out.

Yay!

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No “Bye Bye Baby”?

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess it’s because it’s an A’s/Giants broadcast.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I haven’t heard him before, but he seems tolerable so far.

The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS

by norcalnick on Jun 13, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually don’t have that much against Fosse. He’s kind of bland, but other than that he’s fine.

Glen Kuiper, on the other hand.

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe the kuipers have a graduation or something to attend today.

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Oakland TV. I think this is NBC 11’s decision because this is the only way their fans can watch it.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any pics of that A’s Giant hat or jersey

Minor White > Ansel Adams

by say hey nation on Jun 13, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the broadcast is supposed to be kinda neutral, but I’m not really sure

by superk1ng on Jun 13, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t count on Ray Fosse being neutral.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

screw that

I want Giants homerism!

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

by Aadik on Jun 13, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate these A’s/Giants Broadcasts as much as those A’s/Giants hats.

by beat_la415 on Jun 13, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack Taschner sighting in Philly. 5th inning.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol Randy Unit

Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ

by Zetsuboushita on Jun 13, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn’t know Miller broadcast for Oakland.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone’s gotta start in the minors.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So did Larry Baer at one time.

by seyheystretch on Jun 13, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the Oakland K should be a picture of Canseco being knocked out in that MMA match.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

STFD!

Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jun 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you guys like kruk & kuip more or miller & kruk?

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 Jun 13, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Like choosing between cake and pie

The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS

by norcalnick on Jun 13, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

burrisssss =(

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 Jun 13, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny wrf?

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

by Aadik on Jun 13, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a craptacular throw.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fail

Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ

by Zetsuboushita on Jun 13, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So, Burriss' redeeming feature is supposed to be his defense, right?

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HE’S FUN TO WATCH

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

fun like a root canal

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

supposed to.

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 Jun 13, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The new style helmet that Crosby has is weird looking

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pic

Minor White > Ansel Adams

by say hey nation on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL hugs!

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 Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I just got here – who’s the guy calling this with Miller and Krukow?

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For the love of god, why!?

That’s worse than those old split caps!

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s either that or Glen Kuiper.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why does it have to be either!?

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

INTERROBANGS FOR THE WIN

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s a dual A’s/Giants broadcast. They’re not showing the game on either CSN.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Enh, let the three A’s fans suffer.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It doesn’t make sense to have two different broadcasts of the game.

Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.

by cheno on Jun 13, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It does for us non-Bay Area dwellers

Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jun 13, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of Spock, has anybody ever heard Leonard Nemoy sign?? Weird as fuck.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would think Leonard Nemoy signing would be silent.

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Jun 13, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He must really scratch that pen into the paper.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In the middle of the earth in the land of the shire lives a brave little hobbit whom we all admire

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best Song Evar!

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GAMERS IN THE OUTFIELD

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

May I have this dance???

by satyricrash on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

RUNS INTO WALLS AND TEAMMATES

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why are they advertising tonight’s game?

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice Inning Randy

Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jun 13, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great analysis from Fosse

Pitchers love double plays, apparently!

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m kind of surprised that Rajai Davis is still on the A’s.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jack Taschner stinking it up in Philly was 5-4 Red Sox, now 8-4

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SECRET AGENT

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

His ERA is below 4 (or was today). But he has like a 1.60 WHIP and more walks than strike outs.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m thinking I like Justin Miller better.

Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.

by cheno on Jun 13, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

for now…

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Andres the Torres?

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why didn't the Giants celebrate the '89 team when the Cubs came into town?

It seems right to celebrate it against the team you beat. not the team you eventually lost to in the WS.

by beat_la415 on Jun 13, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SUCK IT GREG MADDUX

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cross promotion with the A’s.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, Craig Lefforts is old and fat.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lefferts

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can say that about most of the ’89 squad now.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s the one I saw, though. I missed the pregame.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 of them still active with the Giants.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RHP Dave Dravecky

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sadly

Will Clark would be the cleanup hitter for this team.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Obviously too soon.

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Jun 13, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boy, I never thought Craig Lefferts would get fat.

I mean, I never thought he wouldn’t. Just didn’t think much about his future, that’s all.

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Jun 13, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FREE BURRISS GIANTS BRASS!!! LET THE KIDS PLAY!!!

Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.

by cheno on Jun 13, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geez, Fosse makes no sense so Jon and Mike have to come in and bail him out.

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Jun 13, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's kind of funny

There’s this platform floating in the Cove with one side marked A’s and the other marked Giants with two fans on each side wearing their respective gear.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, god, another creepy-as-fuck Jack in the Box commercial.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jack has lost it since the accident.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The menopause commercial was pretty classic.

Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.

by cheno on Jun 13, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great, another mini sandwich Jack in the Box commercial with a song.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Only in the Bay Area

where rooting for both teams is acceptable. It isn’t in New York, Chicago or LA.

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You know, it more or less is in LA. LA fans are retarded, and OC fans are complete drones.

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Jun 13, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We don’t get the soft reputation for nothing.

Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.

by cheno on Jun 13, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, we just don’t get worked up over shit that really doesn’t matter.
People here don’t seem to value the worth of their lives via the outcome of their sports teams as much as some other locales do.

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Chicago, people ask you if you’re a Sox or Cubs fan as a basic question of identity. If you tell them you dislike both of them, they’re just kind of confused.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In New York, it’s less of a big deal in my experience, because the Yankees have had so much more success it’s not even worth discussing.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't really have a reason to hate the A's

The A’s hate us more than we hate them

by superk1ng on Jun 13, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dislike them for the 1989 World Series and for many of their fans, but there are several teams I dislike far more than the A’s.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am indifferent to them.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Jun 13, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Throw strikes.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh my.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That sucked

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Outman lives up to his name.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that’s no man, baby.

"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"

by The Gene Hackman on Jun 13, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

this was no boating accident

"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"

by The Gene Hackman on Jun 13, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Explain?

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Jun 13, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he admitted he was gay?

Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!

by rxmeister on Jun 13, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OrlandLOL

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The A's offensive incompetence

is awesome; even worse than ours!

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

by Aadik on Jun 13, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

don’t jinx it

Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!

by rxmeister on Jun 13, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you did

Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!

by rxmeister on Jun 13, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap!

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

by Aadik on Jun 13, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

alright mister, that’s a time out for you!

by Merope on Jun 13, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate Adam Kennedy.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Adam Kennedy = David Eckstein

by SFGuy on Jun 13, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, he was involved in a trade with one of the nerdiest-named baseball players ever: Kent Bottenfield.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jun 13, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

does anybody know...

what our record is after scoring first?

by FPTV on Jun 13, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

109

Still backing Notgardo, wheresoever he may wander. (Don't forget to wriiiite!)

by tk on Jun 13, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's good.

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 Jun 13, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, jinxy McJinxerson.

by Natto on Jun 13, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garb!

After getting two outs with the runner still on third, the A’s get a two out single. Bah! Slurm! Blub!

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jun 13, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BURRISS MADE THE THROW!