Open Gameday Thread 6/16 Part II
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OMG LOOK AT HIS HEAD
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
So what you’re saying is that it’s harmless fraternity prank?
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.
Is that Ray Charles with Barry ?
"One percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other ninety-nine percent are followers of women."-John McGraw, NY Giants Baseball Club
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
DOWNS SYNDROME!
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
In a good way right ?
"One percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other ninety-nine percent are followers of women."-John McGraw, NY Giants Baseball Club
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
Bad for Sammy
Good for Matt
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL EAST COAST
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
XANTHAN IZ OLD
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 16, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Raise your hand if before this season you would have put Palmer or Correia in the rotation instead of Sanchez
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure the Giants oppose WAR
peace on earth!!!
Proud father of Dallas Mcpherson, the Babe Ruth of AAA.
Mercifully, dinner’s ready.
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.
I’m with xanthan… cya later.
Well… not with him, that would be weird.
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
We’ve cornered the market on monkey on computer action.
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
You should make some monkey/computer porn
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
2B can do that?
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
That would have been the farthest ball Burriss had hit in his lifetime
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Time to watch the game and eat dinner. c-ya
"One percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other ninety-nine percent are followers of women."-John McGraw, NY Giants Baseball Club
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
O’SULLIVAN IS THE BEST PITCHER EVER
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
Your 2009 bi-polar Giants
"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.
LOL SANCHEZ
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
Carlos Beltran is one
"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.
that’s right
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Barry Bonds, Bobby Abreu, ??
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
Them’s the three
"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.
Geez, every out seems loud
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
STRIKES!
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
Really?
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
Sending Ishikawa to Fresno and bringing up Scott McClain.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jun 16, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanchez for Martinez in the rotation.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
I don’t want to, that’s for sure, I just don’t think anyone else is more ready or able.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
Normally, I would say Pucetas up, but because of the 40-man, it may be time for the return of William Sadler toeing the rubber in the City.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s totally predictable that when a pitcher does poorly enough, the team brings up the current version of Pat Misch (not that Sadler and Misch are anything alike at all), and that pitcher sucks, and the other guy eventually comes back.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanchez needs something. Some pen or AAA time might be coming.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions
Macier, huh? 1 HR/~100 ABs. Go team.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
OMG! Rivera made an out
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions
And maybe a few signed baseballs from someone who can pitch.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
PEN!
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions
3 2/3. Way to go Sanchez
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions
4 at least. This games feels eerily like last night’s
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanchez is as reliable in starting a hitter 1-0 or 2-0 or 2-1 as Brian Wilson is to let a runner reach base when he enters the game.
Flemming: “Now Sanchez is pacing around the dugout and looking lost…”
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jun 16, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions
I’m just glad I didn’t need to see it on TV.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jun 16, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
“Where’s my envelope full of white power…I know I put it somewhere…”
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jun 16, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
STFD!
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions
Wil, I’m interested because I probably missed it. Sadler has pretty electric stuff, but he also has little idea of where it’s going. What exactly is the reason you’re so behind him coming back?
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions
Just came in to say: Next time we need a 5th starter, MadBum better be pitching.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
No.
He’s been good in AA, but rushing a legit prospect because Sanchez shit the bed isn’t a good idea.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Is it rushing when both him and Alderson are dominating AA? I’d have no problem with Tim 2 coming up. 7 IP 2 H 0 R 2 BB and 5 K’s today.
True, but Porcello is doing better than he should be. His K rate is too low and he has great defense and deep fences behind him in Detroit.
He doesn’t walk a lot of guys, though, which is nice.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
He hasn’t really pitched all that well. He’s given up 10 HR in 70 games in a pitcher’s ballpark.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Yes, putting a pitcher in the majors after 34 innings of AA ball is rushing him.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Also, the numbers they’re putting up in the Eastern Leauge are good, (particularly Alderson’s) but they don’t scream Major league ready.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
and in a pitcher friendly league. Will be interesting to see if Posey, Neal;s numbers are depressed in EL
don’t think Posey is going there
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, the org has pretty much said that. Neal probably will though.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Why not?
going from one hitters league to another hitters league. He needs to swing at a pitchers league before he comes to SF, LA and SD parks
I’m not saying he shouldn’t. I’m acknowledging that the word on the street from the org is that he isn’t.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
CC Sabathia was in the AA Eastern League at 19. Made the Indians opening day roster the following year and won 17 games as a rookie. And he didn’t perform as well as Alderson or Bumgarner have in 90 IP in AA at 19.
I have no doubt that they would be better than Sanchez and maybe Zito right now, but that would:
1) Start their arb clocks early
2) Potentially hurt development, especially with Bumgarner’s supposed need to work on secondary pitches
3) Possibly result in them throwing more high-leverage pitches with strain
4) Place them in the unfortunate position of needing pinch hitter Rich Aurilia come through when they are losing 1-0 in the 9th
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
we’d see Alderson before Mad Bum. He’s a bit older and seems like he can do more things with the ball right now.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah but Alderson is apparently more polished
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Alderson has been better in AA. Bumgardner is still working on refining his secondary pitches.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
do not want to rankle the McCoven faithful but would not be surprised if SF eventually traded Alderson in a major trade
That wouldn’t surprise me either
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
do not want to rankle the McCoven faithful
just thought that was funny. But yeah, that might happen.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
they’ve had 90 IP together at AA. Sabbathia at least got in a whole summer.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
All I’m saying is I don’t think its lunacy to think that either might make their ML debuts by the end of the year.
Felix Hernandez was in the Seattle rotation in the 2nd half of his year at 19, while pitching in the AAA for the first half. I don’t think it stunted his growth at all to get a call up. If a guy shows he can handle a level then promote him. There’s no reason to keep a guy rotting away just because it slows his arbitration clock. 6 years is a long time to plan ahead for. Especially when your team actually has payroll flexibility. It would be one thing if we were the Rays or the Marlins, but we’re not.
I believe that both will get a taste of the bigs in September
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
They are pitching super well, but they’re not forcing the callup as much as Lincecum did. He was just ridiculous. These guys are younger and I don’t mind having them wait longer.
Wil has a good point as well – these guys don’t need to be on the 40-man roster yet. That gives the org some flexibility.
I know. Aurilia, Velez, and Bocock are on the 40-man. But if you get rid of them you’ll just need to add someone else.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
O’Sullivan has less time in AA than Alderson or Mad Bum do now. True he was in AAA this year too but he pitched awful other than his W-L record and now he’s got a shutout going in his first ML start.
I don’t mind having them wait either, but to think that they couldn’t be good upon promotion isn’t necessarily true.
well, the original discussion was about promoting Bumgardner right now. A september call-up would be par for the course for an elite pitching prospect.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
there’s no “d” in Bumgarner.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
I don’t watch the news. Too much Renteriaesque goings on in the world.
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
True, and extremely disappointing to me.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 16, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
He is turning out to be a politician.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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was upsets me today is the WH visitors log. Tomorrow it will be that the health care debate will not be as open as Obama stated when he debated Hillary. He mentioned we would be able to watch this on CSpan
agreed. It is very disappointing.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 16, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
who’d a thunk it?
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, so I’ve been watching the game while eating dinner (mmmm, grilled chicken).
I just want to say that Sanchez sucks, even for a 5th starter.
That’s all I have to say about that.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
uh...and Carlos Beltran
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions
Aflac Fail
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
nope because in ’04 he played for 2 different teams and the stats are split making counting confusing… at least on baseball reference
wow. you’re right. that’s where I got that.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
wasn't the question who had 8 or more?
even if you count ’04 he only has 7: 99, ’01, ’02, ’03, ’04, ’07, ’08
Seriously, has anyone seen my adopted brother?
Angels announcers praising how Bochy has done a “nice job” with this team
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions
Cy O'Sullivan
of course.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions
first pitch take? Bengie?
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions
Why what? I was questioning if that was really Bengie batting after he took a pitch
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Make the pitcher work for an out
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Grain of salt STATS of the day
Major League Equivalent FIP ERAs (solely based on this year’s minor league stats):
Sadler: 4.72
Sadowski: 5.63
Pucetas: 5.41
Sosa: 5.53
Maday: 5.40
Hammond: 5.65
English: 7.07
Kinney: 6.74
Foppert: 238423489.54
Bumgarner and Alderson: much better than anyone else but it isn’t happening
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions
wherever he is, probably walking someone.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
His horrible stats were still there though.
Too bad for Foppert. What could have been.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
nice D, Richie
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
Nice play!
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
STFD O'sullivan AKA the greatest pitcher ever
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions
/sigh
First start of career SO
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Every night was singles night for JT
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
He sounded like a third grader trying to give a book report--a slow third grader, mind you.
"El once, chico. Eleven."
Frandsen celebrates Downs’s promotion with a HR tonight.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions
does anybody think this job actually belongs to Downs?
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Nope
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
No, and neither does Frandsen. That’s why he’s celebrating! 5 more days or 10 more days or however many days he has left.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Why not Frandsen?
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he means Frandsen thinks the job does not belong to Downs.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
That is correct
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Wil
Sadler is listed on the reserve list for Fresno. No idea why.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions
it’s what they do in the minors.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
/depressed
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions
Kiesch went yard
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Would be nice if SJ could cut the 1st half lead in half to 1GB
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
so was Sanchez just behind everybody or what? What’s with him and Zito getting hammered without walking anybody?
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Don’t look for much analysis, here. I don’t think most can get much beyond “He sucks!”
"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.
if we start an improbable comeback would someone be able to fill me in?
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
From what I’ve seen he hasn’t been locating his pitches. Grooving fastballs down the middle will result in many balls leaving the yard.
And in so doing, he sucks.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
Fell behind a few batters. Made a couple mistakes. Didn’t miss too many bats. Every out was LOUD
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Ball, ball, foul, ball, cookie RAKE
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Poose Tus
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
no
though, maybe he should spend some time in the pen first. But I wouldn’t be surprised. He’s been horrible.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t see it happening.
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Is this where you insert William?
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
No, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he were diagnosed with a mystery ailment to put him on the DL either
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
He pulled his suck muscle
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Fifth starter news
Kevin Correia dealt a nice game on my TV set here. 8 innings, 2 ER, no walks, and he’s still in the game under 100 pitches. It’s only the Mariners, but still. And the Pads have managed zero against King Felix.
I still don’t get why they let Correia go.
"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.
Check the record. I always defended him
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s almost funny how disappointing Sanchez has been this year. Almost
by positiveuphemism on Jun 16, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions
JT talking about going get pizza with Richie… maybe they should both just leave and go do that again. Like right now.
Seriously, has anyone seen my adopted brother?
rally!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions
A RUNNER IS FURTHER THAN 1ST BASE!!!!!!
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions
Matt Palmer will pitch a no-hitter tomorrow
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions
a guy with good movement and zero control? Practically a given.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
He will be motivated
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s the first time the Giants have had a runner get to second. That’s how dominant O’Sullivan has been in his major league debut.
I don’t know what surprises me more. Hearing this immediately as i turn on the radio, or not being surprised at all.
by Jibblescribbits on Jun 16, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions
6.06 ERA coming into the game!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
To be fair, isn’t Salt Lake a ridiculous offensive park?
Also, the guy was really pushed. High A last year!
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
And in High A he was in Rancho Cucamonga – isn’t that one step down from Lancaster in the category “Insane Minor League Hitter’s Parks?”
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
look at the K rate though. Pedestrian even in low A ball.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
He’s 3 years younger than Pucetas. Still, our offense sucks. I’m with you.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah High Desert is what I was thinking. Rancho Cucamonga is close though.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
plus, he didn’t get to face teams as bad at hitting as he is tonight.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
So
You think teams see the Giants on the schedule and just decide to bring up their top 3 AAA pitchers for the series, you know just to give them a look against “major” league hitting?
by Jibblescribbits on Jun 16, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
God. this is awful
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions
So
This was a guy with an ERA above 6 in AAA, 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.
and 5 in AA
The Giants – making pitchers look good!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Yeah but he’s the Angels 5th ranked prospect coming into the year. Won the ERA title his first 2 pro seasons and lead the Cal League in wins last year with 16.
That's swell and all
But….he had a 6.63 ERA in AAA.
"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.
Is this or is this not the minor leagues?
"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.
the Giants have a combo PCL/old-timer’s game lineup
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s like Coors Field minor leagues.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
the A’s should move there
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
So let’s take two whole runs off his ERA. That would make him a pitcher with an ERA above 4 in AAA. Still not good.
"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.
he hasn’t pitched well above low A-Ball.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
sweet double clutch there rent!
ya!!!!!!!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Jun 16, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
So Miller did a fine job tonight
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There’s BABIP allowed in action
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions
No one cares, but STFD!
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Dear JT:
Please shut the fuck up. Your stories all sound like funeral dirges and are boring as hell. You aren’t very good at the speaking.
Hugs and Kisses,
can of corn
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
PS. you make Amy G sound like Jon Miller
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, his stories are better than his color commentary, so there’s that
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
And yet his monotone makes me want to poke my eardrums out with breadsticks.
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pinch run for Slowlina
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:09 PM PDT reply actions
you realize the team you're watching right?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Panda yay
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
Okay
Time for the comeback.
"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.
another panda attack from the attack panda
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
c’mon Richie. stop sucking just for one at bat!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions
Oh geez
That was ugly, even by Aurilia’s standards
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
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Wow
Richie , you really suck. Please retire so every good memory I have of you isn’t wiped away.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Yeah please. I’m really not able to remember good Aurilia anymore.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
That guy once hit 37 homeruns!
"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.
I remember that, but the memory gets fuzzier every time he comes to the plate this year
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Jesus, Richie
try to look like a major leaguer
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
just retire already
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions
Christ Richie
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Richie needs to get back on the ’roids
by positiveuphemism on Jun 16, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions
struck out on a location mistake.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Richie could have retired a couple years ago and gone down as one of the great Giants of this generation. We’d have all loved him so much, and talked about how he belongs in the Hall of Very Good or something. Instead, this.
Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz
I mean I understand the guy
But really? Sabean gets paid to make decisions like this?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Nah
When I think about Kirk Reuter, I never think about his last couple years when he was terrible. I think about when he was being cool and winning games and stuff. I’m sure it’ll be the same with Aurilia.
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Kirk Rueter had terrible years? Geez I don’t remember those at all. I guess that proves your point.
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by lyricalkiller on Jun 16, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
2005 was awful and the couple years before that weren’t so hot either:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rueteki01.shtml
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This team makes me sad when they are doing badly.
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But yet, they make us so happy when they do well
They’re the bi-polar Giants.
Or maybe we’re bi-polar fans?
"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.
WE SCORED!!!!!
SUCK IT RUSSEL MARTIN!
by sadison bummedgarner on Jun 16, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
can’t believe he didn’t throw home
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So how much ya wanna bet – the next time this guy pitches he lasts like 3 innings and gives up …ooooooh… how ’bout 10 runs?
yeah, but then he's facing a real lineup.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Or even a semi-real one. I mean, 6.02 ERA in triple A.
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by lyricalkiller on Jun 16, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
when you say this guy are you talking about Sanchez?
If so i’ll bet you $1,000,000,000.
Proud father of Dallas Mcpherson, the Babe Ruth of AAA.
You can take this guy yard, Matt.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
I’ve tuned him 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.
Keys to the Game
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I BLAME DOWNS
The offense was doing fine when Burriss was here! What the hell, Matt Downs?
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Bochy and Lansford will break him of his bad habits
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
he'll be sent down tomorrow
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
For a guy who isn’t on the 40-man, which will cause the release of Whiteside.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
no doubt
with Pablo at backup C again.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Except he won’t be available to catch, so the other guy will be sent down and Sabean will trade for Sal Fasano.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be awesome. JT Slow might actually win that race
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Angels pitching coach comes out
“Okay, Fred Lewis is coming up to bat. The key here is to throw pitches. That should strike him out.”
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:19 PM PDT reply actions
Yea, but...
Alderson!
Was at the game today. Crawford looked slick at SS, lets not discuss at the plate. Alderson actually had a few hit pretty hard – was outpitched, really… but whatever. I’d rather outpitched and 0 runs than what we’re getting in the big leagues today.
by NJsOnly! SFG_Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:19 PM PDT reply actions
i kinda miss watching fred swing and miss at balls right down the middle
by sadison bummedgarner on Jun 16, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions
I guess I shouldn’t have printed up 2,500 “NL Wild Card 2009” t-shirts so soon. Anybody wanna buy an ironic t-shirt?
Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz
I don't think that knitted cap would fit me. I kind of have a big head. I suffer from Bochylism.
"El once, chico. Eleven."
We have yet to see the Goodfellas
interesting use of the bullpen by Bochy the last couple of nights. Both Zito and Sanchez get rocked early yet we see the same relief pitchers. Moreso interesting since Lincecum is going tomorrow.
I am floored by this mysterious mystery.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Is it surprising that he’s saving his good relievers for games when the Giants might have a decent chance to win?
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Yes as he should. Like we really need to waste Affeldt in this one.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
WHY DID I SAY THAT
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone know...
if MadBum will be going on Thursday?
by NJsOnly! SFG_Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions
Might as well throw Merkin in here
Save the good relievers (Romo, Affeldt).
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Nah
With out luck, he’d have no control and walk like six people, causing Bochy to immediately put him into the rotation as the fifth starter.
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Went to the game
Left after 4. Pffff. Irish heritage night? Shoulda given out free bottles of Bushmills to the first 30,000.
Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!
The career of Fred Lewis:
2007: .287/.374/.408 – FREDDIE!
2008: ,282/.351/.440 – FREDDIE! BEST PLAYER ON THE TEAM!
April 2009: .299/.420/.403 – “Freddie is on base but why no hits with RISP?!?!”
May 2009: .258/.340/.438 – “Fred can’t hit with RISP LOL he has more than 1 RBIZzzzz”
June 2009: .148/.148/.185 “DFA K-FRED HE SUCKS I CAN’T WATCH HIM K ANYMORE”
Unbelievable.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions
hey look Schierholtz booted a ball, everybody freak out.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Well he does suck
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Waiting for the call
He had a .545 OPS for Colorado Springs last year and that was it.
Good Giant though.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s all I need to see. Send in EME!
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now we know what the A’s felt like over the weekend?
by i wish we were good on Jun 16, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
Nice
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Go GIAMBI!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I'm switching to the A's game
something can make me happy today.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
It's a trap
The A’s never make anyone happy!
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That guy under the mickey mouse blanket is soo uncomfortable.
by i wish we were good on Jun 16, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions
OMG ISHIKAWA STRUCK OUT
OVERREACT!
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
Asking for BOWKERMANIA is never an overreaction.
He should be in the OF though.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh that’s funny
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 16, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Can I get 99 tacos for 2 cents?
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Right on cue, the Disneyland fireworks just ended
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
whiteside is in!
eeeeeeelllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiisssssssssssss ccccccccccccomin!
by sadison bummedgarner on Jun 16, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions
wish we could return them the favor.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
crazy how the mood has changed since sunday night
by sadison bummedgarner on Jun 16, 2009 9:44 PM PDT reply actions
Sean Rodriguez
Los Angeles of Anaheim Angel
(nice turn, Downs)
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
damn that Matthews, Jr
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 9:59 PM PDT reply actions
Good evening, everyone...... hey, where are you all going?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
Suck it Russel Martin!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Burriss would have struck out
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SUCK IT MARTIN
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 16, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
BOWKERMANIA!
John Boy goes yard to tie up the game in the bottom of the 9th for Fresno
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2009_06_16_srcaaa_freaaa_1
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 16, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions
That was not one of the more fun games of the year
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