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San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals, Jun 30, 2009 5:15 PM PDT


Gameday Thread Two

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Giants lead the series 1-0

Mon 06/29 10 - 0 win

San Francisco Giants
@ St. Louis Cardinals

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009, 5:15 PM PDT
Busch Stadium

Randy Johnson vs Chris Carpenter

Partly cloudy. Game time temperature around 75.

 

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Randy Johnson

#51 / Pitcher / San Francisco Giants

6-10

225

R

L

Sep 10, 1963



Chris Carpenter

#29 / Pitcher / St. Louis Cardinals

6-6

230

R

R

Apr 27, 1975



 W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
2009 - Randy Johnson 7-5 15 15 0 0 0 0 82.2 81 44 43 13 27 75 4.68 1.31


 W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
2009 - Chris Carpenter 5-2 10 10 1 0 0 0 65.2 37 14 13 3 9 48 1.78 .70

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Beauty and the Beast!

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 4:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It will be tough to top yesterday

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jun 30, 2009 4:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking the same thing.

by Merope on Jun 30, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Randy Johnson will strike out 16 batters and pitch an 18 inning CGSO.

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then keel over

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jun 30, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TIMBER!

"Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?" / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Jun 30, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Preemptive: Suck it Martin!

by Merope on Jun 30, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

same lineup as yesterday's

CF Rowand
LF Winn
3B Sandoval
C Molina
RF Schierholtz
SS Renteria
1B Ishikawa
2B Uribe
P Big Unit

It never occurred to me that one man could play with the faith of 50 million.

by imovermyhead on Jun 30, 2009 4:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If it aint broke…Oh wait, yes it is broken.

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jun 30, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

but duuuuuuuuuude…..they scored like 10 runs!!!!

by Merope on Jun 30, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks for hitting those homeruns Travis and Juan

now back to the basement you go! (and be grateful you’re even playing)

by sayheybk on Jun 30, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Three shutouts in a row?

Magic Eight Ball says, “Probably not.”

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jun 30, 2009 4:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

“Ask again later”

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jun 30, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ask the Magic Eight Ball a Question

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do good things, Giants.

by xanthan on Jun 30, 2009 4:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think the Giants are buying in to the whole contending thing

Ken Rosenthal said earlier on MLB Network that the Giants and Reds tried very hard to acquire Mark DeRosa before the Cardinals grabbed him.

by superk1ng on Jun 30, 2009 4:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WE R BUYERZ!

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jun 30, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cleveland has to be feeling good about that trade after Perez’s indian debut.

by i wish we were good on Jun 30, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I missed it, what happened?

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jun 30, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hit the first 2 hitters, then threw a wild pitch.

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rosenthal should DIAF

"Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?" / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Jun 30, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rosensmall

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jun 30, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa would have been a nice pickup and given manager Bochy plenty of options

by wilriv21 on Jun 30, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or just stick him at 2B and call it a day

by jctGamer on Jun 30, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if we offered less than Chris Perez, then we aren’t at delusional levels yet.

Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.

by oldjacket on Jun 30, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wait for it ……… wait for it

by wilriv21 on Jun 30, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wait for the delusion? or the PTBNL?

Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.

by oldjacket on Jun 30, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He also claims we’re interested in Dunn….I don’t see it.

by Hobbes2d on Jun 30, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

God I hope not.

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How can you not?

I’m as wary as anyone, but if you’re leading the WC almost halfway into the season, you’re in contention.

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.

by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just noticed that Chris Carpenter’s WHIP is .70, and he’s only walked 9 in 65.2 IP. Dude’s pretty good.

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jun 30, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Over under on .5 walks drawn by the Giants vs. Carpenter. I’d have to take the under.

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

when healthy

by wilriv21 on Jun 30, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh, he’s alright.

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m waiting for Carpenter to get injured again.

by 49er16 on Jun 30, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time for more fun facts!

4 years ago, Carlos Silva pitched 188.3 innings, and gave up 9 walks, two of which were intentional. That, my friends, is a unintentional BB/9 of 0.33.

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jun 30, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was ridiculous.

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

0.33!

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jun 30, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It sounds impressive until you discover that 187 of those innings he pitched against the Giants.

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jun 30, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol Jonathan Sanchez walking 7 guys two starts ago

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RHP Henry Sosa attempting to stoke up his trade value while pitching for Connecticut tonight

by wilriv21 on Jun 30, 2009 4:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sosa for Rios!

"Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?" / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Jun 30, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Needs more Jacks

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Believe the brother can toe the rubber once Sosa + Lewis is traded for a bat.

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep making jokes

Jacks is gonna laugh all the way to the bank collecting a MLB salary for many seasons

by wilriv21 on Jun 30, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I will.

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s if he makes it to the majors first

"Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?" / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Jun 30, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Modestly Lousy Butler salary?

by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We should probably wait until he hits .235 anywhere in the minors before making that proclamation.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Louisville Slugger or something from the Easton line?

by Merope on Jun 30, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

took a Louisville Slugger to both headlights

by wilriv21 on Jun 30, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So who’s starting the Jackson Cage fan section when he gets called up?

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

by cheno on Jun 30, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brett Pill! Dude hits doublez.

by Hobbes2d on Jun 30, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Posey update

He doesn’t have a concussion and could return to the lineup tomorrow.

It never occurred to me that one man could play with the faith of 50 million.

by imovermyhead on Jun 30, 2009 4:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GLORY TO THEE WHO IS GERALD POSEY

"Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?" / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Jun 30, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, guess I won’t have to burn down Stockton after all!

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would be an improvement, though.

"Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?" / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Jun 30, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's why I'm relieved

I wouldn’t want to improve the place for hurting our players. It would set a bad precedent. I mean, I wouldn’t want to have to build a museum in St Louis if they snapped Matt Downs’ wrist or something.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you hear the postgame wrap last night? They were joking that the only thing keeping the local St. Louis economy afloat were dozens of Cardinals team merchandise stores. GATEWAY TO THE WEST BURN

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jun 30, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH SNAP!

"Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?" / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Jun 30, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jun 30, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too late

I already started.

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh crap, I have to call off the hit on Italiano.

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jun 30, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mentioned this yesterday, but I think it’s possible this series could be the start of a hot streak for Rent. He’s got a little extra incentive to do well against the Cards plus a move down in the lineup has been good for him so far.

by Hobbes2d on Jun 30, 2009 4:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

To the Stat Cave, nerds!

Giants team slugging, May: .362
Giants team slugging, June: .423

Giants team HRs, May: 14
Giants team HRs, June: 25

Giants team ERA, May: 3.75
Giants team ERA, June: 3.23

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jun 30, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Increased number of PANDA ATTACKS

Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.

by oldjacket on Jun 30, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

goddamnsonofabitchletswinanothergoddamngametonightwooo!

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

by Giant among Angels on Jun 30, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fuckinawhythefucknot!

Original member of the Van Buren Boys

by NuschlerFace on Jun 30, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

myspacebarisbrokenaswell.

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

iwilldodirtythingstojaymeesirebutnotsomuchwithamygutierrez

Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems

by Scooter Ellis on Jun 30, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

THIS IS DIRECTED TOWARD THE GIANTS, NOT YOU, CARDINALS

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TOO LATE!

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

by Aadik on Jun 30, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thinking about yesterday...

and listening to the pregame on KNBR…

I wonder if Timmy’s going deeper into games cuz’ he doesn’t want the bull pen costing him a win?

by Merope on Jun 30, 2009 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he’s just throwing less pitches, which makes it easier.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

efficiency

by wilriv21 on Jun 30, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, he is half Asian.

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jun 30, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thought it was Pacific Islander

by wilriv21 on Jun 30, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought Kuip just called Carpenter a future hall of famer.

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

by cheno on Jun 30, 2009 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kruk and Kuip are very generous with their HoF proclamations.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Juan Uribe Class of ’19!

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

by cheno on Jun 30, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody post this yet?

Tim Lincecums Haircut….

by Merope on Jun 30, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

too lazy to tell ‘em it’s not really a mullet.

by FPTV on Jun 30, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The comments are predictable, even by Deadspin standards.

by satyricrash on Jun 30, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not realy a haircut…

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t see why anyone would be critical. The piece was 100% complimentary.

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jun 30, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what?! awesome! i <3 the internet.

by FPTV on Jun 30, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got the “Big Ugly” monster part. Is Carpenter the little stone rabbit ?

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it just me

or was that comcast sports update all kinds of fucked up?

by jctGamer on Jun 30, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What was it?

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't you

They cut off Andrews there at the end.

by 49er16 on Jun 30, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A HIT TO LF!!
/cut to a clip of a guy striking out

by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AND THEY PLATE A RUN
/cut to a clip of a guy being out at home by 10 feet

by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got an e-mail from the Giants. They are having their own county fair.

by SFGuy on Jun 30, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good grief.

by satyricrash on Jun 30, 2009 5:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What’s the point of having MLB.tv if it thinks I live in the Bay Area and won’t let me watch the Giants?

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 5:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t drink coffee drinks… but I if I did I don’t think I’d be going to McDonalds for my latte.

by Merope on Jun 30, 2009 5:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They are actually pretty good. Well, the iced ones anyway.

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sandoval is fine batting 3rd

they need bat somebody else 4th though

by superk1ng on Jun 30, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

/ waits paitently……4th through……..?

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bochy is unclear on the concept of “clean up hitter”

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bengie Molina could go hitless the rest of the season and he still would be batting 4th.

by SFGuy on Jun 30, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This lineup scored 10 runs yesterday

Therefore, nothing should change. It’s obvious.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Giants will be even more hacktastic than usual tonight

by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2009 5:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yup

And Bengie will get praise for being agressive. Again, why isn’t Fred starting over Randy Winn here?

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

by Aadik on Jun 30, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Currently involved in a fight to the death over NL Cy Young votes on Keith Law’s Facebook. The majority votes for Lincecum, one votes Cain, while one votes Haren.

Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 30, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

to be fair, Haren has been beyond amazing

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

by Aadik on Jun 30, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s having a year for sure. But if Tim continues to throw well, I don’t see how anyone but Cain pushes him for it.

Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 30, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BUT ONLY 6 WINZZ!!1

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haren pitched like this last year too and then kinda trailed off in the 2nd half.

by Hobbes2d on Jun 30, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LAWL IM WATCHIN BASBAL SUP

Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 30, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

/LOL

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Off to a fine start.

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rowand is a bad lead off hitter.

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL Rowand

Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe. Maybe a little less now.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 30, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit Scott !

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SCOTT SUCKS, REAL QUICK LIKE

by satyricrash on Jun 30, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t have a good feeling about this game.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Classy

Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe. Maybe a little less now.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 30, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pandattack!

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Randy Winn Professional Baseball Player

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pandariffic!

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DO NOT DOUBLE PLAY MOLINA!

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait, we have people on a “leader board” for something GOOD ?
hmmmm
interesting concept

by Merope on Jun 30, 2009 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Bengie

Prove your belong in that clean up spot.

by 49er16 on Jun 30, 2009 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH!

PROVE AM GOOD!

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can't stop!

He’s only proving it for you!

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Carpenter rolled the ball to home plate vs. Molina, would Molina swing at it?

by SFGuy on Jun 30, 2009 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Begnie do something useful for once!

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

by Aadik on Jun 30, 2009 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bengie!

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Situaltional Hitting FTW

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HEY MONEY

Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 30, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WE HAS THEM

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.

by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEAAAHH GIANTS!

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

$

Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe. Maybe a little less now.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 30, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Big $ strikes again.

"El once, chico. Eleven."

by Juan Primo on Jun 30, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT???

Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.

by MonkeyChow on Jun 30, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess he wants to look good in front of the siblings.

by Merope on Jun 30, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes Nate looks like one of those default player faces on MLB05.

by satyricrash on Jun 30, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or MVP05, or whatever it is.

by satyricrash on Jun 30, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Juggernot

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Total F*cking Win !

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LEWIS SUCKS START NATE

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.

by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

PARKER LEWIS CAN'T LOSE

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.

by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Parker Posey, Queen of the "B’s "

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CAPITALIZATION FAIL

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.

by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fug.

"El once, chico. Eleven."

by Juan Primo on Jun 30, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Updated Version

I like cats. Wings is the greatest show of all time.
Tyler Graham is my favorite San Jose Giant because he has smart balls.

by Norm Median on Jun 30, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This looks like Michael Jackson in the Thriller video.

by SFGuy on Jun 30, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

woooohhoooo

Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!

by zodiac_chiller on Jun 30, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DO SOMETHING POSITIVE, RENTERIA

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If it were ever to work..

It’d work with Molina at first.

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It used to work on Bonds sometimes.

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by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oops

wooohooo

Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!

by zodiac_chiller on Jun 30, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rent !!

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

RENT CLUTCH

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jun 30, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WE HAZ OFFENSE!

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

shhhh! don’t scare it away!

by Merope on Jun 30, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait, two?

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.

by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, some mistake here.

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

by Aadik on Jun 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't tell anyone

It’s like when a teacher adds the points on your test wrong. Only mention it if you benefit from it.

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by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I NEVER SAID ANYTHING BAD ABOUT EDGAR RENTERIA

AND DON’T YOU PROVE DIFFERENTLY BY LINKING TO POSTS I MADE MORE THAN TWO DAYS AGO

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by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

this works

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

by Aadik on Jun 30, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DO SOMETHING POSITIVE, ISHIKAWA

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Enjoy playing Travis, Rick Aurilia will be taking your job on Friday.

by SFGuy on Jun 30, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

:(

Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!

by zodiac_chiller on Jun 30, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

its sad because its true

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

by Aadik on Jun 30, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sad but true.

by itlynstalyn on Jun 30, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is this "Rick " Aurilia ? Is he better than Richie ?

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno

Bochy hasn’t really been starting Rich too often this year.

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by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean Rick?

Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!

by zodiac_chiller on Jun 30, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hold ’em down Unit

Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!

by zodiac_chiller on Jun 30, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So he’ll hit a 3 run HR next at-bat like last night? :D

by Hobbes2d on Jun 30, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BETTER THAN SCORING ZERO RUNS OR EVEN ONE RUN!

by satyricrash on Jun 30, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please show your work.

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.

by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh… uh… uh…

::shuffles papers::

by satyricrash on Jun 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We got free kneecaps last weekend.

Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 30, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As long as it’s Jessica Schelegle!

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"El once, chico. Eleven."

by Juan Primo on Jun 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

swoon

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jun 30, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t know, but I like.

Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!

by zodiac_chiller on Jun 30, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She’s nominated for Comcast Teacher Of The Year, or whatever that award is.

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by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would vote for her all night long

by superk1ng on Jun 30, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bow chicka bow-wow

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by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

E.T.

phone hoooome

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

by rightcenterfielder on Jun 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Free T-chirt!!!

by Merope on Jun 30, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

four singles…is that considered ground attack?

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jun 30, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the BABIP attack

by jctGamer on Jun 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please IBB Pujols.

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Throw strikes

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice start

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jun 30, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Strikes, Giants pitcher. Strikes.

Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!

by zodiac_chiller on Jun 30, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YAY Leadoff walk

by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good start..

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, that’s the Randy Johnson that showed up today. Awesome.

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by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just setting up the double play.

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well played

by jctGamer on Jun 30, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GIDP, I like.

Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!

by zodiac_chiller on Jun 30, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Neat

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by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL TRADE FAIL

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jun 30, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Derosa would be a good Giant.

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No wonder Sabes tried to trade for him!

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by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark DeRosa

Honorary San Francisco Giant

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, I like this game...so far

"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 30, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Randy says,

“Silence, pessimists!”

Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.

by MonkeyChow on Jun 30, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Isn’t that Lars Line ?

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You’re thinking of TWSS

by satyricrash on Jun 30, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

STFD, sorta

Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!

by zodiac_chiller on Jun 30, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wooohoooo

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jun 30, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good inning, Randy.

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by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He didn’t make contact? Awesome

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, THAT Randy Johnson showed up.

"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 30, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome!

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by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Round One

goes to RJ

Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!

by zodiac_chiller on Jun 30, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

RANDY!

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

by Aadik on Jun 30, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This Pujols guy is overrated

Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!

by Azmanz on Jun 30, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

But he is rated unlike Randy Winn.

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it great??

Lincecum vs. Oswalt on Saturday and there is no TV so Bay Area could see Dodgers vs. Padres.

by SFGuy on Jun 30, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK YOU FOX!

by Hobbes2d on Jun 30, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I sense a 1-hit 10K game ahead of us.

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paulino (groin) will be activated from the DL and get the starting nod on Saturday, the Astros’ official site reports. (Jun 25)

by superk1ng on Jun 30, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there any point in emailing the snot out of FOX asking them to please show the Giants? And how they will really reap nothing but animosity for their stupid selves if something historical-like happens that day?

by Merope on Jun 30, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else notice that the vets are starting to get hot? Rent, Randy and Molina have sucked less the past few days then the days before….

by Hobbes2d on Jun 30, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shhh don’t tell them.

by Natto on Jun 30, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t Jinx It !!

My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!

by nvsfg on Jun 30, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dominoes American Legends commercials: “OUR SHITTY PIZZA IS LESS SHITTY THAN YOUR SHITTY PIZZA!!”

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jun 30, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I doubt I would eat this even if it were free.

by SFGuy on Jun 30, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and since when does chicken, bacon, and ranch = California?

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

by rightcenterfielder on Jun 30, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sit down albert!

by FANofDUBS on Jun 30, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A little behind?

Or just really excited about the replay?

"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 30, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was not a swing

by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No way did he go around there.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jun 30, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply