Open GameThread, 6/28
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 28, 2009 9:25 AM PDT
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This one should be a humdinger.
BillyRyan Sadler Sadowski
#40ish / Pitcher / San Francisco Giants
6-0ish
195ish
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Sep 21, 1981, or thereabouts
6-0ish
195ish
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Sep 21, 1981, or thereabouts
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Suppan is in a really really dark place right now.
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 9:33 AM PDT reply actions
Sadowski?
Where’s Happyowski?
Bengie: Like an Aurilia kidney stone, slow-moving and tough to get out.
he’ll be here if we salvage the series
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I vote this as the header for the main page
Bengie: Like an Aurilia kidney stone, slow-moving and tough to get out.
From Forgotten Man to Cleanup Hitter:
The Nate Schierholtz Story.
Bengie: Like an Aurilia kidney stone, slow-moving and tough to get out.
Who?
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
finally
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
It must be my birthday or xmass or something! The struggling Rent out of #2 and slumping Big Money out of #4!!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Pablo Sandoval
Has gotten a hit in 20 out of his last 22 games.
39-34 - Giants Series Record: 14-7-3, 10-2 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Mediocre outing. Continues to be a meh pitcher.
his .408 wOBA is the highest in the majors
(tied with Longoria)
Jonathon Sandoval, on the other hand, is not a very good pitcher
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 28, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
I read this as
This one should be a hamburger.
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 28, 2009 10:05 AM PDT reply actions
I think I’m going to play video games/read books/do anything but watch this game.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
good idea
I think I’ll go wash some clothes with OxyClean to honor Billy Mays.
Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Bowkermania walks wild on you?
by rightcenterfielder on Jun 28, 2009 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Me too
/secretly turns on TV to Giants game
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 28, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Been a rough half year for TV pitchmen. First the Sham Wow guy and now this.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Until I read the last line, I was wondering why ESPN would be reporting that.
Damn, this is not a good month to be famous.
Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Bowkermania walks wild on you?
by rightcenterfielder on Jun 28, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
not a good week to be (relatively) young and famous. Fawcett died at 62, jackson and mays died at 50
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 28, 2009 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Just to get it out of the way...
Giants!! Try not to suck today!!!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
these weird sunday giants lineups have a way of scoring a lot of runs
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 28, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Until now of course
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 28, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
We are facing the immortal Jeff Suppan
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jun 28, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
So the less hack-olic vetrans in the line up the better – no?
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
/ nods nods
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Moveing massive hole of Suck from the top 5 line up spots can do strange things…
but what do I know.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I only wish we had a backup C who could kind of hit
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 28, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes. I still like the reasoning behind the Paulino trade. but man would he be useful right now.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
One of the reasons I could kinda justify being interested in trading for clement would be that the situation could be similar to when the Indians traded for kelly shoppach a few years ago. If you end up hitting on him, you’ll either find ABs for him or make a trade .
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 28, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
But he has already had 1 knee surgery. The limmits him mostly to 1st in my mind for the immedate future anyways. I am not against Clement just not as hot to trot was even at the years start. Ishi is beginning to make me think he could be more than just stop gap on a bad MLB team.
Now days I am more intrested in SS, 2nd as dire need spots. And I still don’t trust Rowand in Cf for the medium term.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree with everything you said. I’m not excited to the point that I think we have to get him. I just like the idea of this team buying low on one or two fallen prospects, such as brandon wood or Clement. If the mariners were to take, say Pucetas and Matos for him, I wouldn’t say no. But I would, as you said, focus my resources on getting a decent SS and 2B.
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 28, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
My guess is the the M’s Gm would jump all over that pakage and bring a fan to help the ink dry on agreement. I realy get the feeling Clement is in Z’s dog house.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t mind getting him for that price. if the price is low, why not take a risk. as for SS, I wouldn’t mind going after Reid Brignac.
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 28, 2009 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
on the roster for the AZL Giants i believe
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 28, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
We already have a catcher who can hit… he is just playing 3B right now
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jun 28, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
righties and lefties
nice to see some Lewis and Nate and Downs in the lineup. And I like the way Bochy uses day games after night games to try odd arrangements, like Nate cleaning up.
Complaint: Some managers make a point of alternating righty and lefty hitters somewhat to make it harder for a specialist to come in as a reliever. But nope, we got 5 lefties and switchies, then 3 righties, 2 of em real light on experience.
cheering for Adam Witter, who will hit bigleague dingers some day.
Still yelling "Go, Antoan"
Beggars and choosers.
When it comes to offense wereare beggars. And If it improves the offense we (I) don’t complain. I.E. notice I have not ranted once how much more effect Rowand’s hot streak would have been in the #3 spot? That is because any improvement – no matter how weird- is welcome.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
yes It looks awful now, but if he gets hot down the stretch, I won’t complain. Granted, the chances of that happening don’t look great right now
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 28, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
The thing to remeber if we don’t have Renteria I am not sure how Burriss is ever shifted out of the line up let alone sent down to work on his game.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
say what? That must be sarcasm. Omar can’t play 500 innings now days. that would just ensure the carry the younger healtheeir Burriss on the 25 man. Just like last year.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
every time Omar had an 0 fer, we would have said how horrible of a signing it was. It is easy to say omar would have been great here, but he only has to play 2-3 games a week in Texas, which keeps his legs fresh. I doubt he would have done as well here, having to play every day.
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 28, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
omar was one of the biggest auto-outs i have ever seen on the giants. i was just joking because edgar seems to be following in his footsteps. though he has been playing better lately. maybe he needs lots of days off too!
No one here gets out alive.
Oh yes. Agree with that!
both of guys thta have very little left in the tank and we are hoping they have enough fumes in the tank to hold the fort tell a better option developes.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, the options were
Furcal ( not intrested in us)
Izturis (went to the O’s eventualy but not much of a bat)
Renteria.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Cabrera, but he’s also sucked.
Or we could’ve gotten a second baseman and put Burriss at short, in which case short would be an even bigger problem but second might be better.
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.
At the time Cabrera was asking fora lot as well.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
The best case scenario: O-Dog at 2nd and Frandsen at SS… but then Brass was in love with Burriss by this point.
by SeeingStars on Jun 28, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Funny, I don’t remember people calling for Omar to re-signed when he was hitting like .150 most of last year.
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.
classy weak ass grounder
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:08 AM PDT reply actions
DON’T HURT PANDA!
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions
Chubby chaser!
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 just perfer my woman to have curves.
…
oh well
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
At least Fred made contact
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:10 AM PDT reply actions
Giants No Match For Soup Pan
"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.
Did we ever find out what they did to get a 40-man sot for :(owski?
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.
Baggs hasn’t said anything, both ESPN and SFGiants.com haven’t posted the transaction yet
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 28, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Pochardo on the 60 DL according to Flemming.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
interesting
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 28, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Huh, I didn’t even know he was hurt.
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.
he said he has had shoulder issue for a while.
I am puttering arround the house to have radio feed on
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
There’s a notation on the 40 man roster on sfgiants.com saying “restricted list” and “not on 40 man roster”.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Jun 28, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
That's out of date
He was suspended for testing positive for steroids. That suspension’s over.
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.
Didn’t seem right. Glad to see they keep that current.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Jun 28, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice!!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
:(OWSKI IS THE BEST PITCHER EVER DONT LET HIM GWAY LIKE PALMER GAINTS BRASS!!!!!!
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.
one pitch, one out!
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 28, 2009 11:16 AM PDT reply actions
Some where Sphan is smiling.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
BOO
THIS GUY BLOWS NUTS
39-34 - Giants Series Record: 14-7-3, 10-2 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Mediocre outing. Continues to be a meh pitcher.
WHO NEEDS CAIN, WE HAVE SADOWSKI! CAIN 4 FELDER!
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 28, 2009 11:20 AM PDT reply actions
/ palm face & groans
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s not considered a prospect
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 28, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Wrong Krukow
they gave Rowand a gold glove for nothing
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:22 AM PDT reply actions
G.G. is like getting voted Prom king ( or queen). It has nothing to do with how good of a date you are or long term mate.
/ mutters
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Juggerknock
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:22 AM PDT reply actions
This pleases me
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
By the way, if anyone was curious as to why Sadowski was chosen to start, Baggs has some insight:
One of the commenters here brought up a great point about Sadowski: The Giants probably brought him up because they don’t intend to keep him on the 40-man roster for long, and he’s a guy they could probably get through waivers.
If you call up Tim Alderson, for example, he’s pretty much on the 40-man roster for good. That would give the Giants less flexibility when they look to add potential players in trades. And after the season, they’d have one fewer spot when they’ll look to protect guys who’d be eligible for the Rule V draft.
CALL UP MAD BUM GINATZ BRAZZS!
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
/ cringes and palms face again
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Enh, Alderson’s going to end up on the 40-man over the offseason anyway.
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.
yeah, but a few guys on there now, won’t be.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Even still, if (or when) a trade happens, you don’t want to have your hands tied with the 40-man.
by deuce deuce on Jun 28, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, fair enough. I don’t think they should call up Alderson yet anyway. I just don’t think the Rule V draft point is particularly valid in this case.
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.
A level of foresight I didn't know GIANTS BRASS possessed
Watch out Sanchez... uncle Pucetas is comin' for you.
by Sammy Danger on Jun 28, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Walk!
"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.
Travis Walks
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions
Random thought
How many free agents are the Giants going to have at the end of the year?
Off the top of my head, there’s Molina, Winn, Aurilia, Johnson, and Howry. Anyone else?
Oh, Uribe, I guess.
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.
Miller and Medders?
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, right, right.
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.
That makes 8
Pretty high number of FAs, although nobody who I mind losing.
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.
yep. I wish renteria was
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 28, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I really don’t care if none of those guys come back.
In fact, the only one I really WOULDN’T mind coming back is Johnson. Maybe.
Also, Miller and Medders, I suppose
"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 think that is it.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Renteria has been so cold I like the bunt attempt idea.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
he had a nice game last night. Single, double, walk. The double was almost out of the park
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
Sorry RX. i put my line of thought below to Bond. Feel free to corect my errors in it though.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, yes I am.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Well i say he exicuted it well.
yesterday aside he has been in such state it’sa good way to maybe steal 90 ft and avoid the GiDp. I like it better than a H& R right now.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
If they called a swing, I’d get thrown out of this gamethread.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:27 AM PDT reply actions
Edgar?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
RENT MONEY
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:29 AM PDT reply actions
prob better than our hitters
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
RUNZ
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 28, 2009 11:30 AM PDT reply actions
thanks for letting me know a triple play disaster could be looming, flem...
is there also a possibility the stadium could collapse?
Hum-baby!
What a DOWNer
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Only the Giants would fail to score more than 1 run here.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
oh no
I just realized the Giants are gonna have another runners on second and third no outs no runs dealio :(
Watch out Sanchez... uncle Pucetas is comin' for you.
Your 2009/2008/2007/2006 SF Giants
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
send up a pinch hitter!! Oh, that’s right. Nobody on the bench can hit
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
too many of our regular starters are there
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
They fear Eli more than Bengie
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:33 AM PDT reply actions
I guess it is a lesser of evils thing…
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
nah
he needs to prove he belongs
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
So he should have a swinging 3rd strike at something low & away in the dirt?
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
at least he works the count better than most our regulars
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:35 AM PDT reply actions
+1
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
here we go again
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
that was ugly
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:35 AM PDT reply actions
not a DP. i’m happy
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 28, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
silver lining
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
at least he swung at close pitch
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:36 AM PDT reply actions
now it's Winn's turn to fail
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:36 AM PDT reply actions
Unconditional gritty, veteran gamer love for the win.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
OK so I've been away from baseball for a week...
WTF, Sadowski?
Seriously, has anyone seen my adopted brother?
They wanted to skip Sanchez's start
but they didn’t want anyone important to take that start
"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.
DAMNIT!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
damn. good hack, though
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:38 AM PDT reply actions
I was excited for half a second there
"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 would have preferred Pucetas, cause he really merits a trial run.
by SeeingStars on Jun 28, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Classy Walk!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
classy RBI Walk
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:40 AM PDT reply actions
YES
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by Speedforthewin on Jun 28, 2009 11:40 AM PDT reply actions
classy rbi bb
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CLASSY PLATE DISCIPLINE
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
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Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
2 forbidden results
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
But not enough Forbidden Results!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Walk!
"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.
anyone have faith in Lewis here?
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:42 AM PDT reply actions
No
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
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Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Jun 28, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
i do
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
winner
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
and whinner.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Swings at the curveball down, lets the fastball down the pipe go
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he goes up there guessing
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
LEWIS!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
LOL BREWERS
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
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IFHFred!
"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.
Freddie!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:44 AM PDT reply actions
Throw that thing again . I dare ya.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
damn
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:45 AM PDT reply actions
damn.
right at him.
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You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Hit too well
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
lol
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
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The one hard hit ball with the bases loaded is out...
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holy shit!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
It must be sign.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
great
there goes the whole “watch the giants game for a few innings then catch up on the soccer game on DVR”
I certainly didn’t think the Giants would outscore team USA.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
WWWEEEE HHHHEEEEEE!!
That was fun. Can we do it again soon?
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
Pablo Sandoval's mistake: he hit it wayyy too hard
hopefully he learns his lesson and bunts next time
Watch out San... oh, wait, Sadowski... uncle Pucetas is comin' for you.
Looks like Sadowski’s first career no-hitter will have to wait.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
no, it’s weird that he spent all his good years with the pirates
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by Speedforthewin on Jun 28, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
The contract they gave him was pretty weird, too.
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.
Nah. He isa cather. Their peak tends to have short shelf life.
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by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Kinda, but he did suffer from some intense injuries. It’s more interesting that he is actually able to still play.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
PANDAFENSE
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 11:54 AM PDT reply actions
uh, oh, here is where the 8 pitch innings start. We had him at 51 pitches after 2, we should have had him out by the 5th
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by Speedforthewin on Jun 28, 2009 11:57 AM PDT reply actions
Giants lol
Still in despair.
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taking pitches
Clearly not the Giants way
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Do the Giants even see 10 Pitches this side.
No.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
not even 5
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
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by Zetsuboushita on Jun 28, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s because Bruce Bochy got really mad Ishi and Winn took those walks the previous inning.
by SeeingStars on Jun 28, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
/nods nods
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
yup.
When the ump has a Zone the size of half a loaf of bread that is just stupid.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
A nice, uplifting elder abuse ad on KNBR!
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.
Do you watch Reno 911? They do some pretty funny elder abuse PSAs as part of the show.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Jun 28, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
2-0 USA
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:00 PM PDT reply actions
What the hell is going with the US soccer team?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I still have difficulty believing he’s such a good announcer whenever I see Dave Flemming.
"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.
Eli Whiteside is not a major league hitter.
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.
Shocking.
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This is ridiculous
The announcers keep talking about the tight zone. They made Suppan throw a ton of pitches in the second. So what do the Giants do? They swing at everything!
"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 wish they'd actually call out Carney and the offense for this
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
First Pitch Slop Hacking
It’s the Giants Way!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
BRING BACK YAMID HAAD
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.
For a team like the Giants
If anything, they should be taking MORE pitches than the typical team.
"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’m not sure there is much Carney can do. It’s not like he can fix the approach of the entire team. Most of this team is comprised of hackers.
On the other hand, look what happened to Bowker when he escaped Lansford’s evil clutches!
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.
a big part of the problem is that they’ve assembled a team of these type of guys. No way Carney is going to convince Bengie or Uribe to be more selective.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
Given his offseason remarks about wanting Lewis to be more aggressive and hack more, I doubt Lansford is helping, though.
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.
Well Lewis does need to be more aggressive sometimes. Watching strike 3 go by happens too often with him.
That wasn't what he was talking about, though
He was talking about how, since they were moving Lewis to third, he would have to stop taking walks and magically become a power hitter.
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.
Food for thought.
Theguy with most Dp’s in this squad ( Renteria) has spent more of this season hitting infront of Molinia and batting mostly in the #2 spot. I’ll trade a couple k’s for each less Dp’s.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
oh, I agree with that. They do have much more influence over the younger guys like Lewis.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish they could influence him to at least protect the plate with 2 strikes on him.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
he’s doing a good impression of one so far
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Steve Holm is actually a pretty good hitter for a backup catcher.
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PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Not enough unconditional gritty, veteran gamer love for the win though.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s my favorite backup catcher since….Todd Greene, I guess.
That’s not very long ago, but I do like Holm.
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 guess I thought of him as a semi-regular multi-position player than a straight backup.
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.
Bah!
10 pitches for the Side. Way to go gang.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
the kind of guy who would shut out the Giants, you mean?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
That's the most impressive part of the Giants pitching this year
They are doing this well statistically without the luxury of being able to face their own offense.
+109
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
another play that most left fielder doesn’t get to, and Fred gets killed by the fans tomorrow for not enough glove :(
Obligatory
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4693&position=OF#value
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.
facts don't work well with this crowd
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
what’s the point of getting to ball if he can’t catch it. Torres would have had that one.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
The stick. It is not likely the legit center fielder Torres out hit Lewis over a prolonged period.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
But I would sure like to see that competiton.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005. And winner of the 2012 NL Fireman of the Year Award!
/ grimaces
Stranger things have worked. I just think Torress is best used to light fires under players in a bad slump.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I've always been indifferent to Fred but
His UZR is lower than the other two people we have at LF (Torres/Winn).
by SeeingStars on Jun 28, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLewis
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:15 PM PDT reply actions
Clang
"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.
Fred, Fred, Fred. No dessert for you tonight.
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.
He does. That fact and the fact that he fucks up sometimes are not mutually exclusive.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
He gets to the ball
most LF’s don’t even. This is the Derek Jeter syndrome of applauding the guy who doesn’t even get close.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
how that’s a double is beyond me.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:16 PM PDT reply actions
I love when people make fun of advanced defensive metrics when the traditional ones are so obviously dumb.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
This doesn’t really have much to do with whether the traditional metric is dumb, though. That’s a case of the score keeper being dumb.
"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.
But the scorekeeper is the person who affects the traditional stats, it’s exactly the issue with the metric.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
The advanced metrics aren’t much better at this point, though.
"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.
Yes, they actually are. Much, much better.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
Dumb score keepers are a large part of why errors are a bad measure.
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.
So, then, how do you determine what should be a hit and what shouldn’t?
"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 didn’t say there was a perfect way to do so. But, because of dumb score keepers and other things, errors aren’t a very good way to tell who’s a good defender and who’s not.
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.
Yeah. Keep errors, just don’t put as much weight on them. Use walks on the scoreboard instead of errors.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
The advanced ones are dumb too. They’re not exactly full proof metrics. This isn’t exactly a secret.
Why are they dumb? Because they don’t jive with what you think in every case?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I think that’s overstating it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
IT IS NOT 100% PERFECT SO I WILL STICK TO THE OLD, RIDICULOUSLY FLAWED METHOD
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
STATheads can be annoying like that (and I’m not good enough at math to be one regardless), but in my experience they’re a lot less inflexible that OMG BATTING AVERAGE AND RBIS people.
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.
Sure, they aren’t fool proof, but I like the common sense logic of them. A play was made or it wasn’t, credit and debit appropriately.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
And they are based on observation, which I like.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I’m done defending Lewis, he makes it impossible.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
?
Once again, other fielders don’t even get there?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I know, I’m fully aware. I’m just done defending him.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
Yes, another convert! Now if we can just sway your evil Mistress, jponry.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005. And winner of the 2012 NL Fireman of the Year Award!
For the love of God, people, the point isn’t that I think Fred is some great player who doesn’t deserve criticism, it’s that while he’s been extremely disappointing this year, it’s not to the point where he deserves to be some scapegoat.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I've got to admit
He is fucking frustrating this year.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
It’s been a disappointing year, no doubt. Especially after how well he was hitting the first couple of weeks.
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.
Remember when Lewis was hitting over .300 and leading the league in OBP and we were worried about Sandoval? :(
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.
Fred Lewis and Jonathan Sanchez must have some sort of secret plan together, or something.
"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.
They’re like “PEOPLE ARE DEFENDING ME ON THE INTERNET I HAD BETTER MAKE THEM LOOK STUPID.”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Lewis did have one great instance of doing the opposite last year, though
Krukow was saying Lewis had the power to get a splash hit. Greg Papa was like, “Um, really?” And Krukow said, “Definitely!” and that exact moment, Lewis hit one.
That was pretty cool.
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.
Eh, I’ve been saying that all year. I just don’t think he’s been quite as bad as the haterz think. But I did expect a lot more out of him this year. (Not even in terms of DINGERZ but something like .270/.350/.440 or something).
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
YES! Yes!!!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Pandafense!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:18 PM PDT reply actions
Prince Fielder in a rundown is very funny to watch
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:19 PM PDT reply actions
wouldn’t that be called a roll down?
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Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
It’d probably be going until all 3 are lying on the ground trying to catch their breaths.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
MY MOP!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred got to it, and caught it!
win!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions
Better use 2 hands Fred. Thank you.
Sadowski >>>>>>>>>> Sanchez. Sanchez would have given up 2 runs just now because he has no composure.
If Sadowski ends up being a valuable major leaguer, I will eat my hat.
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.
Sadowski is sort of like the US soccer team. He’s not supposed to be here. He’s playing with house money.
by deuce deuce on Jun 28, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
/ golf clap
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
For example for Fred
No other Giant takes this many pitches.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Pandouble
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:23 PM PDT reply actions
Our other beloved Freak.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Panda is basically the greatest human being in the world.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Damnit
Hardy has cost us 2 runs this game
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
once again, example of range vs. "fielding pct"
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Damn, Hardy saved a run.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:26 PM PDT reply actions
right.
I just wish he wasn’t against us.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Granted he's streaky but
If he’s hitting .220 for the BrewCrew he’d be hitting .180 for the GIants.
by SeeingStars on Jun 28, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s a hit, Mr. Scorekeeper
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:26 PM PDT reply actions
CAIN FOR HARDY
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
That would have merit.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I would vomit.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
yah, I am not sure i would do it. But it would be legit offer.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Sandowski for Hardy. Dude’s lights out.
by SeeingStars on Jun 28, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
HOMER ANNOUNCERS!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Time for a TI-Bomb
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:27 PM PDT reply actions
ISHI LAST OF HIS TRIBE
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.
Special RBI Edition!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:30 PM PDT reply actions
ISHI THE KILLER
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Renteria has NOT done well
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 28, 2009 12:32 PM PDT reply actions
He has not been a solid performer!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:32 PM PDT reply actions
Wow Rent sucks
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Edgar Renteria
San Francisco Giant
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:33 PM PDT reply actions
Bad Luck for Edgar
It’s not that he sucks or anything
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 28, 2009 12:33 PM PDT reply actions
Least favorite current Giant?
1) Edgar
2) Bengie
Choices?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
To me that is on Big Head. Maybe i need to change my vote to HHIIIEEAADD.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I blame Sabean for Richie still being on the team. I blame Big Giant Head for playing him.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Yah, I change my vote to this.
I have had more tan my fill of Unconditional Gritty, Veteran Gamer Love for the win.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Rowand. Mainly do to is contract.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabean
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Armando Benitez
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Molina
not good, getting worse, and a whiny little bitch.
Definitely Renteria.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Sadly whoever was going be SS this year was going to be the most hated Giant. The options were terrible. Even sader is that this will probably be the case for awhile. Especially if Crawford doesn’t develop with the bat….
Inconvenient truth.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I mind him much less
when he’s not batting second in the lineup
Semi-proud adoptive father of Scott "Aaron" Barnes.
This is true but he’s still been awful.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I still have hope he can be an adequate player. He’s finally broke into positive WAR territory on fangraphs and I’m not sure we have a for sure replacement level player at middle infield within our system.
by SeeingStars on Jun 28, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
No, not yet. Maybe if Burriss progresses of Crawford has a magical couple months. But i think putting either on the big club will pretty much ice there developement for a bit.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
The whole instantce of him batting #2 egaurdless is on Big Head as well.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengie
because at least Rent got moved down in the order. It feels like no one in the org knows how much Bengie is killing us
Watch out San... oh, wait, Sadowski... uncle Pucetas is comin' for you.
by Sammy Danger on Jun 28, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
…but DINGERZZZZZ
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
icwudt
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
SADEFENSKI!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:37 PM PDT reply actions
Throw strikes Giants pitcher
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
good sticktoitiveness on defense this inning
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:41 PM PDT reply actions
It is Science!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Just tuned in
How is the new kids stuff? What is his repertoire?
by positiveuphemism on Jun 28, 2009 12:42 PM PDT reply actions
No flashy stuff. Puts balls in plays. Pretty good control thus far.
by SeeingStars on Jun 28, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Getting by. With this strike zone no small feat IMO.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
SADOWSKI 4 FIEDLER
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 28, 2009 12:42 PM PDT reply actions
Brazil scored
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I bet
when they send Downs down, they’ll call Burriss back up.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Is it bad that I NEVER want to see Burriss again unless it’s as a pinch runner/late inning replacement?
I really don’t like him at all. I’m pretty sure I could hit better and I haven’t picked up a bat in like 4 years.
WRONG
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 28, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
do this every time he comes to bat please
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
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--Daisy Owl
STAND UP FOR DOWNS!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:45 PM PDT reply actions
DOWNS TOWNS!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:45 PM PDT reply actions
whooo!
(I’m not actually watching the game.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
DOWNS
(me neither)
(are you watching soccer too?)
Watch out San... oh, wait, Sadowski... uncle Pucetas is comin' for you.
by Sammy Danger on Jun 28, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The shit-brown lining to this cloud
I believe that’s the first homer from 2B this year for us…
Semi-proud adoptive father of Scott "Aaron" Barnes.
GEt down ! Get down! Get down!!
To Funky town!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
Franny's never coming up again is he?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
at this point
Wilson could tell him he looks like a dumbass
Semi-proud adoptive father of Scott "Aaron" Barnes.
dude, he can wear a blond wig for all I care
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
get those little girls in the the commercial, they’ll set him straight
You think your a fan? You got nothing on my adopted daughter Sue Burns, now she's a fan. 4 out of 5 doctors agree Rosterbation can cause blindness and delusions of grandeur.
by igotnothing on Jun 28, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t recall if his dad has ye olde male pattern baldness or not, maybe he’s just trying to grow it while he still can.
This park is hilarious. Every fly ball travels to the warning track or it goes 30 rows up into the stands.
BUT FEILDER WOULD HITZ 50 HRZ WITH DA GIANTS AND IN THE NL WESTS!!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Classy doing the chaseing - finnally.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
Okay, Brazil got screwed there - that was a goal
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
to get the bat off his fucking shoulder
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by BrianBokake on Jun 28, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
gameday pitch tracker was calling a ball.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
that was a ridiculous call
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
KFred
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."
my thoughts exactly
Watch out San... oh, wait, Sadowski... uncle Pucetas is comin' for you.
by Sammy Danger on Jun 28, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
why is this soccer game being played inside a beehive?
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:57 PM PDT reply actions
maybe they’re all A’s fans, b/c their stadium has a lot of irritating noise as well.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
right
maybe that’s just the sound system
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
The Brewers love doing that.
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by BrianBokake on Jun 28, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
burn
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by BrianBokake on Jun 28, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty sure it was.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
No one is going to want to make their major league debut with us if they keep getting hit by balls up the middle.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
I thought it was a big deal he won his major league debut
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
Well, sure
That was Opening Day. Cameron hit him with the line drive during Game 3.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
Uribe for Panda at third?
Big Head trying to place victory back into the jaws of defeat again.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
It's decisions like this that make me wonder
if Bruce’s parents were brother and sister
Semi-proud adoptive father of Scott "Aaron" Barnes.
Why did Bochy take Panda out, wtf
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I mean, I don’t think 5-0 against this lineup, with (let’s be real) a not very good pitcher on the mound and Wilson lurking is the type of lead where you take out all the starters.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Bochy's an idiot
how is that news?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
yeah really
they still have 3 more innings after this. This kind of move would only make sense against us.
Semi-proud adoptive father of Scott "Aaron" Barnes.
because we need a proven glove at the hot corner
or he just loves uribe. Idk
Watch out San... oh, wait, Sadowski... uncle Pucetas is comin' for you.
by Sammy Danger on Jun 28, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, I don’t think Bochy would have taken him out when he’s leading off the next inning without some kind of injury concern. Even Boulderskull isn’t that dumb.
I think.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
I hope he is.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
except
almost 4 BB/9 in Fresno this year and about 3.9 for his career
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
2-2
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
fuck
2-2
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:03 PM PDT reply actions
Everyone off the bandwagon, back on next year when they don’t make it out of the group stages.
Without killing anyone
We won it 3 times
The game isn’t over.
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."
well, you know those Giants games where they take the lead early
and then the offense takes a nap and says “well, we’re done for today”
and then the other team ties it back up in the 7th
and you know that they’re gonna lose?
Yeah. It’s like that.
Watch out San... oh, wait, Sadowski... uncle Pucetas is comin' for you.
by Sammy Danger on Jun 28, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Good going new guy
Krazy Krab despised in the 20th century and beloved in the 21st century. Hey it only took over 20 years, so don't give up hope.
So we can feed Cy Young pills to our unknown system filler Pitchers as well?
This is new and exciting to me!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
Panda being taken out has really ruined this game for me
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 28, 2009 1:05 PM PDT reply actions
I enjoyed them when Sandoval was still in the game. If he’s hurt and out for any length of time, this season is over.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 28, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
didn’t know they allowed this much scoring in soccer
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:05 PM PDT reply actions
I’m still not sold on Schierholtz, but with the way he’s been playing lately…there really is no reason for him NOT to start.
I wish he’d start walking more, but he has really taken advantage of this opportunity to finally get some PT.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I think he’s capable of walking more than he has though. And he’s going to have to hit for more power if his OBP is going to be so dependent on BA. He is on a hot streak right now though and the Giants should ride that as long as they can.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
he would have to hit for a ridiculous amount of power to be a decent player
or hit for a really high BA and I don’t really see how he’d do either
I think Travis should hit a homer here.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:08 PM PDT reply actions
yeah, but uh, nevermind
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
JuggerNate - Rubbing Big Heads nose in ..
His Unconditional Gritty, Veteran Gamer Love for the win!!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
Oh Ishi
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Yup, it sure does look that way
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 28, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Renteria pops up?
No way
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
3-2 Brazil
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Even if this is the final score
a great performance over the last 3 games from the Americans. Something to be proud of and build off of
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
Snack time!!!
Gold fish & flameing hot cheetoos here.
how about there?
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
It’s-it
Krazy Krab despised in the 20th century and beloved in the 21st century. Hey it only took over 20 years, so don't give up hope.
The lasted this long? I admire your restraint.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
She made them Friday night. She bakes from scratch and always makes a TON of cookies. I try really hard not to eat them all in one sitting, but I like to make them last because they are so delicious!
No love for Sadowski?!
Dude got OUTS! Dude made plays on D! Dude got a hit! Dude doesn’t implode!
Dude goes 6 innings! Dude pitches scoreless ball!
I got noting but Love for the Cy Sad
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
I am pleasantly surprised by his outing.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
but he ain’t getting through waivers now. I wonder what happens now that they have to keep him on the 40 man roster
Sadowski and Saddison Bummedgarner should be friends.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Panda left because he had Butt Pee
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions
Cracker!
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 28, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions
LOL POOPY PABLO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Diarrhea!
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
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by BrianBokake on Jun 28, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Howry's hitting?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
ah.. thats why pablo didn’t hit a home run today. he was afraid of sharting.
No one here gets out alive.
seriously i think old men on the giants just need lots of extra days off.
No one here gets out alive.
Torres not so good vs. the breaking ball
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
Man, Panda is my favorite nickname in a long time. So much mileage.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Seriously.
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."
Yes
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."
we
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."
Wince
Brewers announcers just called Papa Dubs “one of the game’s best closers.”
39-34 - Giants Series Record: 14-7-3, 10-2 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Mediocre outing. Continues to be a meh pitcher.
Well coming into yesterday, he has 13 runs / 34.2 innings, and an FIP of 2.8. Technically he is one of the game’s best closers right?
Really
I know I’ve been one of his big detractors, but yesterday notwithstanding, he’s had a solid year. And I didn’t watch the inning, I was walking the dog, but my dad made it sound like he was victimized by a bit of poor defense.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
he was facing the 7-8-9
went to 3-2 count to CRAIG COUNSEL. Followed that up with a walk to Gamels. It was his own fault.
The quest is whether he is as good as his numbers show or is his numbers just a result of SSS and due for a crash.
I dunno, he clearly has the ability to strike out batters at an above average level. The question is whether or not he can throw strikes consistently. Before yesterday, he had begun to do that. We’ll see if he bounces back from last night or goes into a spiral.
I mean, even last year, his peripherals/FIP was a lot better than his actual ERA.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
That tard Michael Urban actually brought up a good point that Wilson seemed to be nibbling and didn’t use his fastball enough.
But then he went to trash Renteria for being an awful signing and hating that a SS who couldn’t hit or play decent D. Well how about your butt buddy Zito Mr. Urban? He is the dictionary definition of AWFUL signing. That shit made me want to smash my radio. I miss Bruce Magowan… :(
it's funny when he and rod brook talk in the post game
There is no middle ground between the two. The world is crashing down for one guy and everything looks bright for the other.
ripping on the Zito signing at this point is beating a deadhorse.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
what is Bruce Magowan doing these days?
He was pretty okay doing the Sportsphone stuff on the weekends, not so much as play by play guy though.
Pablo has "Stomach Illness"
according to KNBR
Ughhh
Just got in from watching the USA choke away a 2-0. I guess I should have stayed home and watched the Giants
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jun 28, 2009 1:35 PM PDT reply actions
Wait, who got sent down when Sadowski got pulled up
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Ronald Belisario arrested for DUI
Joe Torre’s abuse of his arm drove him to drinking
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JUGGERNATE!!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:44 PM PDT reply actions
That was a pop-up in SF
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
well, I do know how to post other people’s work. Thank you.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m glad we don’t play in a hitters park
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
Miller Park and Yankee Stadium
Only two parks that ball is out of.
Juggernate!
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."
if Nate played a full season in a park like this one, or Cincy or even the new Yankee Stadium, he’d hit 20-25 bombs.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:46 PM PDT reply actions
I feel like we have a few hitters that would do that
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
Panda
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
NATE
Just wanted to drop in for a moment to say that I may have been wrong about Nate. Seeing his power finally beginning to pick up is encouraging.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
Were they planning on showing the soccer game on ESPN if USA wasn’t in it?
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
Do you trust your bullpen to hold this meager lead?
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
is Sanchez coming in?
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
then, hopefully?
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanchez is our 7-run closer
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:49 PM PDT reply actions
well, that’s not a good start
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:50 PM PDT reply actions
Stop pitching for the Giants.
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."
It's sad that Sanchez will likely never pitch a complete game shutout
so I guess this will do…
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jun 28, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude!
Not a good idea to plink their #4 batter in this kind of game when we have to come back here for 3 more games.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
I think it is because we always get the unfavorable schedule.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 28, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
zaw?
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."
Jonathan Sanchez
pronounced “Sohn-chezz” by the FS Brewers play by play genius.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
Cheez is in EVERYTHING in Wisconsin
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jun 28, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
STFD, MCGAYHEE
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:52 PM PDT reply actions
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
by oooreebay on Jun 28, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
K!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
STFD, CAMERON!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:55 PM PDT reply actions
I like this version of Sanchez. He’s a strike-throwin’ MF today.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
DIRTY FUCKING SANCHEZ!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:56 PM PDT reply actions
SANCHEZ K's the SIDE!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
so, he’s never starting again
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:56 PM PDT reply actions
Wow
That’s impressiver by Sanchez. Does he have a future here?
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
I think he does. He can be nasty for 1-2 innings.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
/ stamped agreed
That is why i am not too bummed if the Starter gig does not work out.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
Um…the Brewers just got smoked by Sadowski, Howry and Sanchez. lol.
39-34 - Giants Series Record: 14-7-3, 10-2 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Mediocre outing. Continues to be a meh pitcher.
We win!
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:56 PM PDT reply actions
Is it just me
or are the Giants playing really well on Sundays this season?
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:57 PM PDT reply actions
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:57 PM PDT reply actions
….wtf is that?
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."
Why does this question keep being asked?
Krazy Krab despised in the 20th century and beloved in the 21st century. Hey it only took over 20 years, so don't give up hope.
Allow me to rephrase
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."
WE'RE DOING IT LIVE!!!
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
This pleases me. Dance! Dance!! Dance!!!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
First Major League
start, hit, bruise and win
Good going Sadowski
Krazy Krab despised in the 20th century and beloved in the 21st century. Hey it only took over 20 years, so don't give up hope.
now send him down
leave on a high note ala George Costanza
Must…buy…. Solar Gard
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."
I don't even know what it is
But damn I want some
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
She must be a Native American
Because she has put up a teepee in my pants
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Matt Cain!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Sadowski!
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 28, 2009 1:59 PM PDT reply actions
How the hell is he talking with that pie on his face?
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
MODERATOR FAIL
Whoops. I was actually in a position to do something about this, but I didn’t think to check in.
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/6/28/928533/game-recap-the-giants-salvage-one
It’s ok. This was a lucky thread.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Where are the minions>
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Sadowski stills kinda creeps me out in a child molester or clown sort of lookish way, but I like how he pitches for the Giants.
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