Colossi lose to the Alcoholic Beverage Makers
by Natto on Jun 26, 2009 8:59 PM PDT
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But, man, did that game suck.
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Too bad Gallardo is just the kind of pitcher our shite lineup is liable to face a few times in a playoff series. Sometimes our optimism about the rotation’s chances in a series clouds the fact that we aren’t the only ones with good young pitching.
by thethrillisgone on Jun 26, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but like
If (when) we win the wild card, hopefully we wont have to face gallardo and the brewers again. We will take care of EVERYONE else
by heimy25 on Jun 26, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
one way or another , we always do.
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Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jun 26, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bowkermania continues
John Boy Bowker goes yard once again Friday night for Fresno
by wilriv21 on Jun 26, 2009 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
CALL IM UP GIANTZ BRAAZ
Seriously.
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by Natto on Jun 26, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They might not have much choice but to do it soon. We may be seeing the last of Fred Lewis if they decide at age 29 he is no longer a prospect and will non tender him next year anyway.
by jctGamer on Jun 26, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Fred Lewis leaves
he will hit 40 HR the next year
The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 26, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’d be nice if the 40 man roster told ya who had options left.
by Merope on Jun 26, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IAWTC
how the hell does team think it can afford to let him sit in the minors for this long, especially when the guys blocking him aren’t even that great
by superk1ng on Jun 26, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but you can’t really just give the guys blocking him away from free to see if his new found approach can work in the MLB.
Although by now, the Giants might be willing to say fuck it and just release Lewis.
by jctGamer on Jun 26, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
then Bowker should be promoted when Aurilia on bereavement leave
by wilriv21 on Jun 26, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Renteria, Downs (or Frandsen) an Uribe in the middle infield
by wilriv21 on Jun 26, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
right, two of them has to start, the other one has to stay on the bench pretty much in case ANYBODY gets injured. That gives the Giants ZERO manuverability whatsoever.
by jctGamer on Jun 26, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is the risk that will be needed to check if Bowkermania is ready without losing either Lewis or Schierholtz to DFA or trade.
Sabean should be trying to deal one of these players: Winn or Lewis. Would also include Rowand however SF does not have a replacement ML ready CF.
by wilriv21 on Jun 26, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I"m sure he is trying. I’m sure there are no takers.
If the Giants are going to open up a 40 man roster spot, he has to come up and he has to stay. Just my opinion.
by jctGamer on Jun 26, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I"m sure he is trying. I’m sure there are no takers
I wish I had your faith. What I think is if he is shopping Winn he is probably still hugely over valuing him and under valuing the need to have some roster spots just for turn over purposes. I strongly suspect the conversation inside of management is to shop Nate &/or Lewis.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bowker is currently on the 40-man roster.
by wilriv21 on Jun 27, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nevermind, was thinking pucetas. good catch.
by jctGamer on Jun 27, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
to add to my post above : on the bench because he is the only back up to all 4 infield spots, there is no backup 1B or 3B either. Uribe is it pretty much at 3B.
by jctGamer on Jun 26, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don’t like the idea of Bowker coming up just to get his cleats dirty once a series for maybe 2 P.A.‘s. I can’t communicate my dislike for this without using a string of 3 dozen words, in a row, that the mods would have no choice but to delete.
Sabean needs to get off his arse and sort out 1-2 of the other OFers on the 25 man. There is no other way around this. Cubs, Braves, Royals, maybe the Yanks are all teams off the top of my pointy little head that could use one of our corner outfielders with little power for a moderate price. Even if the Giants are just getting back an A ball guy that resets the team control clock we still win.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve never really thought much of Schierholtz. I really don’t see how he’s going to be successful with that walk rate… his upside is basically Jeff Francoeur. I’d rather see Bowker in there than Schierholtz or Winn.
by superk1ng on Jun 26, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what’s wrong with Jeff Francoeur, when Jeff Francoeur was good? The good Jeff Francoeur would be the best player on our team. If his upside was two year slump Jeff Francoeur that would be a problem, but if he plays like Jeff when he was a rising star, what’s the problem with having that as our everyday rightfielder?
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by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2009 6:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His “good” seasons weren’t really that good.
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by Natto on Jun 27, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better than anything we have except Sandoval
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by CB30 on Jun 27, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Other than DINGERZ, not really.
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by Natto on Jun 27, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I HEARD HE HAS A CANNON
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by CB30 on Jun 27, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the only really good one was his rookie half-season.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jun 27, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well one thing Nate is doing (with the cluster fuggin’ dispersal of OF play time Big Head has done this year so far) is earning the reputation as a good pinch hitter. Once a guy gets that reputation he usually has a much easier time getting a job on an NL team. He definately could have value to a MLB 25 man roster in 2010,2011 & 2012. I am not so sure I can say the same about Francoeur.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
others who are dealing
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2009_06_26_stoafa_sjgafa_1
Scott Barnes, 6 innings, 5 hits, No ER or BB, 10K – what kind of stuff does he have? 12.8 K/9 in his last 5 starts.
Also, does anybody know if Posey was seriously hurt after his HBP?
by superk1ng on Jun 26, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 26, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
mlbtraderumors saying Cardinals "doubling their efforts" for Holliday
The Cardinals are “redoubling efforts to acquire” Matt Holliday, according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Strauss says the Cards have warmed to the idea of offering a multiplayer package. They were previously reluctant to send a Ryan Ludwick-fronted package to Colorado in November. Strauss believes that the Cardinals would now probably be willing to offer Ludwick, one of Jason Motte, Chris Perez, and Kyle McClellan, and a prospect to Holliday’s current team, the Athletics.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/06/cardinals-pursuing-matt-holliday.html
by jctGamer on Jun 26, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that’s fine…but they can trade for him say… after the All Star break…
or after the Giants leave town.
by Merope on Jun 26, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 26, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/ nods
Temptation get thee away from Sabean.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That jut means
hes gonna have to offer more
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 27, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Increase the Blows, Booze and Hookers Fund now!!!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
get thee behind me satin
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 27, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You better specify how far behind, unless you like surprises. ; )
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
iawtc
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by Natto on Jun 26, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't Ludwick with the A's at one point?
"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 thehavenot on Jun 26, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes he was traded in 2002 i believe
by jctGamer on Jun 26, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol A's if this happens
"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 thehavenot on Jun 26, 2009 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting symettry ....
Just another righthanded slugger for Ludwick et al
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by merkin on Jun 27, 2009 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Ludwick
Relatives: Brother of Eric Ludwick
traded to Rangers 2002
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by merkin on Jun 27, 2009 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what was Beane doing this offseason, trading younger players to make a run at it and then fielding this half assed team? He looks like Brian Sabean at his worst right now.
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by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2009 6:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
needs to read his own book again
could have seen the movie but now SOL
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 27, 2009 7:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he was trying make the ’09 team relevant to the Bay area market as whole (i.e. those outside of A’s fandom) and get into a position to have a few compensation picks. Between certain players production and the economy that plan is probably sunk.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andre Ethier hits his third HR tonight for Bums
by wilriv21 on Jun 26, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Goddamnit
I hate him, and Kershaw too
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 26, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Monkey Island was the isht
Thank you, Grant, for reminding me.
by GrooveGiant on Jun 26, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
(That wasn’t Grant.)
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by Natto on Jun 26, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Curses! My true identity has been revealed!
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by Natto on Jun 26, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This may be relevant to your interests: http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland
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by Natto on Jun 26, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was the original Monkey Island game the one with the tagline “You’ll laugh so hard milk will come out of your nose”?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Jun 26, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not on the one I have.
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by Natto on Jun 26, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, Google tells me it was Monkey Island 2. Good times.
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by can of corn on Jun 26, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aren’t they making another Monkey Island game?
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by Useful_Idiot on Jun 27, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scott Barnes has turned it up the last month. Another fine performance by the San Jose southpaw tonight. Bet he will climb back into some people’s Top 10 prospects lists.
by wilriv21 on Jun 26, 2009 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how long the Giants have to play well for me to not panic after every game where the offense looks terrible.
Apparently it’s longer than two and a half months. That is certain.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jun 26, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea sadly I (for the most part) liked the lineup we put out today too. In any case, I keep myself above water by reminding myself that it’s better to watch these guys develop than hope for Sabean to pull off a big trade. The former brought us Pablo while latter has way too big a potential to bust.
by SeeingStars on Jun 26, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
0-12 P.A.’s with 4k from the 1,2 & 4 spots. I know Big Head loves to get hitting the exact same buttons over and over again but it have been a long time since Molina in the #4 button has produced anything even as yummy as a gummy bear coated in couch lint( 222/237/306 ,Approximantly a .260 wOBP, with 1BB 3 2B in that last 14 days. 260/269/411 ,Approximantly a .316 wOBP, 1BB 5 2B to 2 HR in the last 28 days)Perhaps change , and more rest, is not always your enemy Big Head?
I mean is any here that shocked those 3 players turned in that line? Really do we expect more the 2-3 hits and maybe 1-2 BB in a given “good” game from those 3 guys at this point?
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree with Torres/Molina but...
I think it’s unfair to blame Rowand for an 0-4 performance. He’s obviously not an ideal 1, but he’s been productive there. Can’t realistically ask for anything better than a .338/.380/.937.
by SeeingStars on Jun 27, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This time arround my blame is more towards the man that put them in that position.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game blew, but you cant win them all.
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by CB30 on Jun 26, 2009 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hank sez the Giants still will not say whether it will be Jonathan Sanchez, Tim Lincecum or a minor-leaguer to be promoted to pitch on Sunday
by wilriv21 on Jun 26, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
obv they are waiting until tomorrow's game
if the Giants lose tomorrow, I bet Timmy goes.
If they win, I bet it’s one of the other options
by jctGamer on Jun 26, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they're waiting to see how tomorrows game goes
if we lose tomorrow, I think they start Lincecum with hopes to avoid a sweep. That may not be logical, but it’s the only reason why I think they’d wait this long.
by superk1ng on Jun 26, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zito against the Brewers in Milwaukee
Lets go ahead and assume that Timmy will pitch Sunday
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by CB30 on Jun 26, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That kinda worries me though. The Brewers have hit Timmy pretty hard in the past right?
by SeeingStars on Jun 26, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
1-2, 5.67 ERA, 27 IP, 1.481 WHIP
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by Natto on Jun 26, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most of that damage was done by Ryan Braun(6-13, 2HR, 7 RBI)
by superk1ng on Jun 26, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
should have hit him in the face today
by jctGamer on Jun 26, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he’s still around, so that doesn’t bode well.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jun 26, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m never worried about the other team hitting Lincecum. His first couple of starts this year were lousy, and one of them just happened to be against the Brewers. If he’s on, they’re not hitting him, I don’t care how good they hit in this ballpark. If the Brewers were that good, they wouldn’t have the record that they have.
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by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2009 6:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
27 IP is a decent sample size. When you own 90% of the league, no shame in saying one team has your number.
by SeeingStars on Jun 27, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
a crappy reliever is making his first start against us
so we should probably expect a CGSO
by superk1ng on Jun 26, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its funny how the giants always face the best pitcher in the league every game.
No one here gets out alive.
by Bond16 on Jun 26, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
even the ones that never pitched above AAA!
It’s great to see so many pitching stars of tomorrow… almost one per Giants game!
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
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by natteringnabob on Jun 27, 2009 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sportscenter just called Gallardo Cain-esque.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jun 26, 2009 10:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
whos older?
They are actually pretty similar. Young, good control, strikeout kinda guys
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 26, 2009 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except neither one has good control.
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:-(
by Cookyman on Jun 27, 2009 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and one of them doesn’t strike ppl out!
by jctGamer on Jun 27, 2009 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If your reffering to Cain
He has 85, which ranks him 11th in the NL
Gallardo has 102
Lincecum leads the NL with 124, tied with Verlander for ML lead
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 27, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you fell into a sarchasm.
by SeeingStars on Jun 27, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ONE TIME WHEN MATT CAIN WAS ALMOST 21 AND TODD HELTON WAS GOOD HE COULDN’T STRIKE OUT TODD HELTON
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jun 27, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holliday
I’m sure this opinion has been delineated somewhere else in another thread, but I really don’t want the Giants to trade for Matt Holliday this year. I’d much prefer to sign him after this year. No point in renting a potentially Coors-induced player. So good at italics now…
by bondo on Jun 26, 2009 11:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
technically
it is renting him for 3 month, and getting a sadwich and a conditional first round pick in return. (could be a second round)
I hate it when people forget that a large part of his value comes in the picks, sure it sucks losing prospects to acquire him, but you get extra picks too coming back. It is not a strictly 3 month rental.
by jctGamer on Jun 26, 2009 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True about the picks
But I personally wouldn’t consider the large part of his value coming in the picks… unless we’re assuming he is completely Coors-induced, and has very little value in the first place. Which means we definitely shouldn’t trade!
by bondo on Jun 26, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if beane doesn’t trade him, those picks will be 100% of his value this off season, so Yes I consider that a pretty large part.
Make it this way. First figure out who you’d give up for 3 months of holliday. Let’s say that is worth Sosa and Clark. Then start asking :
Would you give Gillaspie for a sandwich choice next year? if the answer is yes, then a talent like him should be part of this deal
Woudl you give Crawford for a first round pick next year? if the answer is yes, then a talent like him should be part of this deal
So while a Sosa + Clark + gillaspie + Crawford for Holliday deal sounds super overpaying, it is in fact not ridiculous.
(before you go there, yes I realize not everyone will trade crawford for a first round pick..etc. I am merely illustrating what the values are in this case. And yes, I’m completely ignoring the bonus money part)
by jctGamer on Jun 26, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overpaying? I bet the A’s would want more than that for Holliday. Let’s not forget that the Giants are probably the last team Beane would want to deal him to. They will definitely ask for one of the big minor leaguers, like a Posey, MadBum or Alderson. Wouldn’t you?
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by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2009 6:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could see Beane bringing those names up to see if Sabean would bite (what with the pressure of the wildcard race and the expiring contract), but not even Sabes falls for it
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by Useful_Idiot on Jun 27, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gallardo vs. Cain
I think Gallardo’s 23, Cain 24 fwiw.
by bondo on Jun 26, 2009 11:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Triple crown
Also, I wouldn’t call Cain a control guy just yet…
by bondo on Jun 26, 2009 11:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
So, I guess seeing a movie with my wife was the right choice tonight.
"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 26, 2009 11:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
take her to a movie every night till the end of the road trip… haha
No one here gets out alive.
by Bond16 on Jun 26, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No!
Don’t take her to a movie until the offseason!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jun 26, 2009 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, sorry
Clearly I, my wife and Transformers 2 are to blame for this loss.
"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 26, 2009 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew!
Yeah, take it easy on the quality time for now! Well, not that Transformers 2 is quality time, it sadly is not, but you know.
by Rorsavelt on Jun 27, 2009 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was fine for what it was
It was certainly better than watching the Giants play baseball last night.
"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 27, 2009 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me + Megan Fox = quality time
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by Useful_Idiot on Jun 27, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
as hot as Megan Fox is, I thought that college girl who turned into a alien was even hotter than she was. What is her name, and why hasn’t she called me?
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by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bengie to take a few days off
Wife giving birth to first son.
http://www.mercurynews.com/giantsheadlines/ci_12702307
Molina also acknowledged he is having trouble focusing because of personal issues. A favorite aunt died one week ago. That loss, coupled with Father’s Day, caused waves of grief to flood over him again from losing his dad in October. Also, his wife is expecting to deliver her first child within a few days and Molina expects to leave the team to be there for the birth.
There is one more distraction: Molina’s status as an impending free agent.
“Not knowing where you’re going to be next year, it’s a big blow,” Molina said. “They haven’t said one thing to me. After what I’ve done for the team, not knowing what’s going to happen with me, it’s a little in my head. I’ve got to find a way to stay focused on the field.”
Molina followed those comments by insisting that the contract situation has not affected his play, nor would it.
“It’s just all those things hit you at once, and on top of that, I’m not playing well,” he said. “That doesn’t help your mindset.”
by jctGamer on Jun 26, 2009 11:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well at least now we know
No one here gets out alive.
by Bond16 on Jun 26, 2009 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should take the rest of the year off
HIS KID NEEDS A FATHER!
by superk1ng on Jun 26, 2009 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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 26, 2009 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does this mean he gets paternity leave?
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by Natto on Jun 26, 2009 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for Bengie.Hope everything goes well with the birth.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 26, 2009 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, congrats to Bengie
And hooray for us! A little break from hyper swinging.
Are Molina and Aurilia going to be gone at the same time? This would be fantastic and even more chorusy.
"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 26, 2009 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this Bengie’s way of saying “I’m not saying, I’m just saying”? Boy I love Bengie but he is being awful whiney about this contract thing.
by Rorsavelt on Jun 27, 2009 5:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone should tell Bengie that many players actually have career years in their walk years, they don’t completely collapse. As for the family problems, congrats on the child, sorry on the other things, but that shouldn’t affect you so much. If he didn’t have all this going on, does this mean he would be taking more pitches? I doubt it. Rich Aurilia lost his father, got a start the other night and went 2 for 2 against the lefty and 0 for 3 against the righty relievers. Business as usual.
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by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2009 6:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
another reason
he should be shipped out as a rentaplayer. Pablo can catch the rest of the year and until Posey’s ready, then mosey to 1B.
“after what I’ve done for the team”…
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 27, 2009 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why mosey Pablo to first base?
I get his “D” at third is not spectacular ( I am a card carrying member of "D" is awesome and just because it is not count in Fantasy leuge it sure as hell does in the in the MLB club after all) but it has been better than I expected. Also you have any idea how much harder it is to fill 3rd base with someone competent production than it is 1st? To my mind if Panda is not catching let him play 3rd for as long as he can or tell the Giants stumble across a guy that can play upper tier third base.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not criticizing him as 3B at all
I’m glad to say that he’s started SOCKING DINGERZZZ… if he keeps this up he’ll just have the production of a great-hitting 1B. Nothing wrong with that.
And I get that it’s hard to find a 3B, but since the Ginats can’t seem to find a decent-hitting 1B with two free grabs….
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 27, 2009 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was not meaning to accuse you of ignoring Panda’s glove as much as establishing I am the type of fan that values "D’ and awful lot and I think his glove work has been acceptable – all things considered. Sorry if it came out an different way.
As for Sabean’s failure to even sniff a league average 1st baseman in overall production I would like to point out even a blind squirrel will eventually find an acorn. But it sure helps when the lawn has more acorns scattered across it ( 1st basemen).
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's done just .fine
certainly better than I expected (I was at the game last year when Iannetta at 3B last year when Tulowitski blew out his hamstring).
And if you are saying there’s a squirrel that would be a better option that what the Giants have fielded since Snow retired, well, as long as he’s not rabid I’m ready.
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 27, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The squirrel could be rabid, as far as I am concerned, as long as he is near league average over all production.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bengie’s such a friggin’ whiner. I swear he has the most delicate feelings.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Jun 27, 2009 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
clearly you have never met Milton Bradley
by jctGamer on Jun 27, 2009 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bengie doesn’t throw things and get wrestled to the ground by his manager. Probably because i don’t know many who could take Bengie in a wrestling match, but still.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 27, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Saturday, Only On Pay Per View
Ozzie Guillen vs Bengie Molina
by jctGamer on Jun 27, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, he doesn’t have a temper like that. But he sure seems to share his hurt feelings in the press an awful lot.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Jun 27, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you met Milton Bradley?
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by Useful_Idiot on Jun 27, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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I’m not typing, I’m just typing
I’m not drinking, I’m just drinking
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 27, 2009 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bengie to take a few days off
Wife giving birth to first son.
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 27, 2009 7:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats Big Money!!!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not everybody has the focus of Bonds. I can imagine how 2 deaths, an impending birth and job insecurity all coming down on you at once would make you a little distracted.
Hopefully things will settle down and he’ll have a great 2nd half.
by Merope on Jun 27, 2009 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get that the family stuff can be a distraction. Players are human. But to latch on to the contract issue and whine about it to the press (especially in light of his previous whine-fests about poor Bengie and his clock winding down, and not being loved enough, etc.) is another thing altogether. He should be playing for a contract, not expecting it to be handed to him (particularly when the team has some good catcher talent coming up through the system), instead of standing at the plate swinging at the first pitch every single time. I just thing it’s bad form, and I’ve hated it when he’s done it in the past just as I hate that he’s doing it now.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Jun 27, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cain Vs. Gallardo
You know what the only difference between the two pitchers was last night? The offenses they were facing. Revers the offenses and Cain beats Gallardo 5-1.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2009 6:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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