Post-Game Recap: Giants take second straight from the A's
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 13, 2009 9:42 PM PDT
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PrintThis team is watchable.
Okay, maybe better than watchable. They just might be contenders. When you start to giggle/cry at the thought of Bengie Molina hitting cleanup, he yanks a home run. When you start to cover your eyes during Brian Wilson's appearances, he throws well-placed strikes and has a quick inning. When you start to lose faith in Pablo Sandoval's ability to play in the field, he's stretching and swiping and diving with the best of them.
And, of course, when you start to think this team can contend, they lose five straight 1-0 games. So let's not get too goofy. But I'll take the cautious optimism over the prudent pessimism any day. Two straight from the A's: good times.
Also of note: Scott Garrelts looks exactly like I remember. It was kind of freaky.
Also also of note: Brian Wilson just said his arm feels delicious. I can't decide if that's awesome or if my brain's about to melt.
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Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
by natteringnabob on Jun 14, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is he eating his hand? He has bread.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
Bengie kissing his jersey after the HR was pretty cool
Fan of the Kung-Fu Pandaval, even at the hot corner
Actually
I thought it was cool too but then realized he was really kissing the cross on his necklace, worn underneath the jersey. i’m just grateful they took the lead early.
by Bred on Albany Hill on Jun 13, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
LolNats are already 16.5 out of the wild card race.
33-28 - Giants Series Record: 13-5-3, 9-1 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 5 scoreless IP last start, back on track.
projection
If the team maintained their current winning percentage for the rest of the season, they would win 88 games. If one takes their percentage after the opening debacle—what was it, 2-7?—and projects that, they would certainly be in the playoffs and conceivably ahead of the d——-s.
they’ve been 31-21 since the “debacle.” Not half bad…
33-28 - Giants Series Record: 13-5-3, 9-1 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 5 scoreless IP last start, back on track.
FUCK Petco
Make a real park. It was either Neyer or Law who said that extreme parks seem to only hurt the home team in the long run. I sort of agree, even though I have 0 evidence that it is true. I guess Boston might disprove that point
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
Arbitrary arbitrariness
If you take out the two bad stretches the Giants have had (losing 7 of 8 at the beginning of the season and losing 10 of 12 against the Nats, Mets, Padres and Mariners) then the Giants have gone 30-11.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with saying that they are a great team, based off of this reasoning…
"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.
in fact
taking out all the games the Giants have lost this season, they are 33-0.
they are without a doubt an excellent team.
Mock all you wish, but that's 33 games above .500. Truly amazing.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 13, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
they’re making me uncomfortable with the winning and general purpleness.
and that dinosaur mascot is creepy.
33-28 - Giants Series Record: 13-5-3, 9-1 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 5 scoreless IP last start, back on track.
That’s what we said in 2007.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Well, they eventually did
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 13, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
The secret is
They’ve been playing on the road. Not having to play at Coors means your bullpen is rested, and they actually can play like a normal club.
When they start playing more home games, they’ll start falling apart.
sooner or later
when they lose they continue loosing just like what the padres did
vote nate davis as holder of the 49ers future
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another classic interleague matchup
all America is on the edge of their seats to see that ancient rivalry
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
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by natteringnabob on Jun 13, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I like it when the baseball team I root for wins games.
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"I don't always notice the outcomes of sport events, but when I do, I prefer winning."
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 13, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
He is… the most interesting ambivalent sports fan in the world.
by lincypoo i wuv u on Jun 15, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
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Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Jun 14, 2009 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t have words for how great this is.
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can stop watching this
hella funny
vote nate davis as holder of the 49ers future
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I wouldn’t be surprised if we play about this well all year. I am enjoying these games qutie a bit.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 13, 2009 9:55 PM PDT reply actions
The look on my in-law’s face when I told him the Giants actually have a better record going into the series was priceless.
by SeeingStars on Jun 13, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
If he was I would totally ebay a ton of A’s merchandise into Giants gear.
by SeeingStars on Jun 13, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
wrong again
that’s an awful idea.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I don’t know. Dye is exactly the kind of bat that would help this team, plus he’s reasonably paid, plus he’s a FA after this year, so he won’t command a huge haul in return, and he’s probably a type A FA.
That said, any OF help should start with a strong dose of BOWKERMANIA, and this team needs much more help in the IF and C than in the OF.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 14, 2009 1:58 AM PDT up reply actions
The only infielder whose job should be safe is Pablo. Four out of five infield positions could be upgraded. FOUR OUT OF FIVE!
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
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The onlyinfielderwhose job should be safe is Pablo.
That’s what bothered me most about Botchy’s crack last week that “left field is an open competition”. It’s all fine to be winning the wild card in June, but when every position is manned by mediocrity or mediocrity +1, singling out one mediocre performance seems unnecessary and counterproductive.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
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by natteringnabob on Jun 14, 2009 6:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Here’s what people seem to be missing – Emanuel Burriss is not mediocre. He is the worst 2B in the majors. Of 26 2B with at least 180 PA’s, he is 26th in wOBA. That’s not acceptable. We can’t claim that we’re contending without trying to find a better 2B. It’s not a great market for 2B out there, but we have to do something. What would it take to get Fontenot from the Cubs?
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
Ray Durham?
Are there other FA 2B out there?
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
I’ve thought a lot about that. What would the Cubs need/want, and would they break up Theriot and Fontenot? They did have a need for bullpen arms, but the real problem is that the team just isn’t hitting, and there’s not much we can help with there.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 14, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I remember hearing that they’re a bit disappointed with him because of the relative lack of power he’s shown so far, so they might be willing to trade him. Maybe if they lose a bunch of games and are out of the race, they’ll be willing to trade him for some prospects. Their farm system is terrible.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
sample size
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First off, the Secret Service has to do a better job of clearing Box 311
A handful of A’s fans were in our box tonight. Ugh. Next to me was a couple, and they were maybe the only two decent, well behaved A’s fans known to mankind. The rest were obnoxious and boorish. They did everything except start playing radios without earphones. At that point, a mayor might have had to start choking green & yellow bitches.
Nonetheless, it was a lovely night out there and there was a great feeling among the Giants fans. I think it relates to what Grant was saying in his post: this team is more than watchable, and maybe just for now, they’ve captured our imagination (ransom for the return of our imagination is yet to be revealed). We DO have the best pitching, and we DO believe that pitching is the most important single element.
There really aren’t that many holes to fill on this boat to make it a legitimate contender. I don’t have any brilliant ideas of how to fill them, mind you, but yo Jeffrey, I think I can beat Mike Tyson.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
Just wait until reality hits us so hard in our stomache that our leg falls off.
"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.
Nah; we're playing with the house's money as it is. If we crumple, then so be it.
We are doing better standings-wise than any of us really thought before the season. On pace to win 88 or so? The most optimistic prediction was around 84 wins? (I’m working from memory; not bothing to look it up.) So if we crumple, enh. I won’t lose stomach or legs from that. But if we catch fire and get a couple bats on terms we can all live with and rampage our way into the post-season (where we will waltz to the WS title, because of our pitching), then damn, that would be sweeter than Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway serving me breakfast… again.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 13, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure I predicted 90 wins. I may be confusing myself, though.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 13, 2009 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That is pretty sweet!
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 14, 2009 1:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Dude, it’s the best…again.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I was mostly just making a joke. I’m not even sure that reality will hit us. Our offense can’t get worse; at least, not without destroying the universe.
"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.
At that point, a mayor might have had to start choking green & yellow bitches.
Classic
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jun 14, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
hey, what is that strange phrase in the background behind Bengie? Is that some new slang the kids use?
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Standings Post
Losing streak imminent.
Grant fail…
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 13, 2009 10:31 PM PDT reply actions
Some very obnoxious A’s fans over in 305 tonight but the Giants fans around me did a great job of drowning them out whenever they got started. I think they were some of those annoying “Bleacher Creatures” from the Net, they were doing annoying stupid chants. Some dudes behind me started mocking their chants right after they did them. It was awesome.
Also ♥Romo♥
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Also ♥Romo
I saw him first….and man love is creepier
And if they start up a “Lets Go Oakland”
Just respond with a well timed BACK TO
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I got a Pablo shirt but I was surprised to see them selling both Posey and Bumgarner SJ Giants t-shirts. I gotta admit, I was tempted.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Whoa, I didn’t see those yesterday. I’ll look for them on Tuesday when I’m at the game.
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I said a month or two ago that I didn’t like it when older people wore real jerseys. I thought it looked bad. But with jersey t-shirts, I think that’s fine because a lot of older people wear t-shirts.
would you prefer I go shirtless next time?
I didn’t think so.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
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by natteringnabob on Jun 14, 2009 6:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I havent' worn a jersey yet this year
I will wear one today, just for you….
And HEY….. what do you mean by “older people?”
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that's fun but
possibly just clearing out overstock since these chillen’ will soon be wearing Connecticut blue anyway…
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
by natteringnabob on Jun 14, 2009 6:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe Alderson for Stanton, but Bumgarner?
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Bumgarner for Gamel?
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Alderson for sure, but that may be too little. Maybe Alderson and a reliever.
by SeeingStars on Jun 14, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Definitely something to consider
Mike Stanton is THAT good. Think Big V but with talent and work ethic.
I would probably do that trade, although I don’t think either team would.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
We're ahead of that pace
But it’s honestly looking like a solid projection.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
My wacky computer projections had 82-83 but Ishikawa was hitting (and Renteria) much better in them than in real life. So, I’ll defer to 79 winz.1!
My rectal number generator predicted 82.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 14, 2009 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions
+9!!!!!
241/232
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
WE SHOULD HAVE ALLOWED 500 RUNS SO FAR THIS YEAR
WE’RE JUST LUCKY
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
This team is fun when they score 4+ runs.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
Seriously, if you have a formula that says a 16-44 team can be better than a 33-28 team when they play in the same league, you have a formula that sucks.
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I have to say
I have a lot of respect for BTB and their work, but I have to agree. Especially when Team B has gone 4-2 against Team A this year.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
blah blah blah inb4 SSS!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I think there is some evidence that 3rd order wins (which I think are basically what BtB’s numbers are) aren’t more predictive than 1st order. I’m not sure, and I’ll defer to xanthan or zenbitz or other, better stat folk if it’s not true.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
dunno
I know that actual record becomes more predictive than pythogorean record after about 90 games.
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FUN FACT: If the Giants lost their next 30 games, they would still have a better winning percentage than the Nationals have now.
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Actually, we can lose 95 straight games and still be ahead of the Nats. Yikes, they are bad.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
So I guess we aren't getting the 1st overall draft pick next year?
Status: So pissed that the Giants sold my wall of Ks to Johnsonville Sausages, that I'm boycotting purchasing anything at the park, or patronizing their sponsers.
Yeah we do. The dude just finished his SOPHOMORE year of high school. So we can win that tournament thingy at the end of the year and still get him if Sabes decides to make next year a pre-emptive epic fail.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
By the way, with Peavy on the DL, Sanchez might get more value.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
um
those 2 are in totally different stratospheres…. teams considering Peavy are not the ones that will touch Sanchez.
But every pitcher on the market moves up a slot now.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Umm, they were around before this.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Brad Penny! He’ll bring in quite the haul, especially because every team in the league knows that:
A) Red Sox want Smoltz more than Penny
B) Penny doesn’t want to go to pen
C) Red Sox really want to trade Penny
D) Even if Smoltz gets hurt again, the team has insurance in AAA
Good luck with that, Red Sox. You aren’t getting shit until the Tribe trades Pavano and sets the market.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Paul Byrd flying around
icwutudidther!
Leading the Pro-Aaron Rowand contingent on the McC!
You can ridicule me in 2009 if you like...
by ThrillisGone22 on Jun 13, 2009 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Gremlins
is on 66 KFSF….in Spanish…..
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While we’re on random notes: The Sportcenter anchor said “He crushes that pitch.” It really didn’t sound like “pitch,”
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
You can crush an itch?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 14, 2009 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely
It just ends up being counterproductive.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
This is slightly random
But considering all the “we are contenderz!” talk, here it is. I saw the salt lake bees play the last two nights and brandon wood had looked pretty good. This trade has been brought up before, but would you trade sanchez for wood straight up? Wood is desirable because he would be under team control for several years, and I prefer that to any rent-a-bat we could get
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
I could be talked into it, I think. I wouldn't do it enthusiastically, and I would certainly want to get more, but yeah, probably.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 14, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I just think that given the FO preference to keep pablo at 1B, 3B is the obvious upgrade spot and Wood would provide an upgrade who is a) under team control for a few years and b) play multiple IF positions (3B,1B,SS)
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Jun 14, 2009 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
If I’m trading JSnatch, I want someone with either a history of being able to hit ML pitching, or at least a sabermetric projection showing that he could probably hit ML pitching. Wood has neither.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
For some reason,I had a Steve Sax flashback moment when
Burris made the throwing error. He was a Dodgers 2nd base guy in the 80’s who made a few routine play bad throws to first. It then got into his head, wherein he did this for about the whole year or so.
"Guerrero to Sax to Inglewood."
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 14, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh Jesus.
Why do Torres/Aurilia/Burriss/Molina continue to play/play/play/bat in front of better hitters, respectively?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 14, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Something tells me that Matt is going to forget how to win tonight.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 14, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Today? Whatever.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 14, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it wouldn’t be a good idea to give Molina a day off.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 14, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Rick? darnit
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 14, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
This is idiot
why is Torres playing over Lewis? Winn can play CF. And why the hell is Richie in the game, LHP or not?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Lincecum and Cain move up to 3 and 4 on the NL ERA list
Santana gives up 8 earned runs today. Timmy should be the all star starter
fixed
Timmy cain should be the all star starter
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Jun 14, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Tim or Matt would be a good choice for all-star starter. I cant wait to see Giants kick ass in the playoffs, and win game 7 in the world series.
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by baseballfan01 on Jun 14, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
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