Post-Game Recap: Giants Defeat Marlins
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 7, 2009 6:46 PM PDT
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PrintThis game was a great example of why a good closer is a finishing touch on a good team, not a prequisite to having a good team. If Wilson blew the game, all of the focus would have been on him. Why can't we get a reliable closer? Why can't Wilson just have a 1-2-3 inning? Grrr, Wilson!
Less of a focus: the Giants turned 14 baserunners (including six doubles!) into three runs. They have a gift, don't they? As it stands, Wilson's wacky ninth-inning transpirings are something to worry about when the team is capable of scoring runs.
Also of note: Sergio Romo is like Tim Lincecum with a mustache, six miles per hour less on his fastball, and 53 different breaking balls. I will note Romo's successes, and ignore his shortcomings. A-ha! That was a trick statement. Romo has no shortcomings. Man, how he was missed.
Also also of note: Gee, guys, I'm starting to wonder if Edgar Renteria's bat isn't going to come around.
Also3 of note: Great win. After the horror shows in Seattle and San Diego, this has been a pleasant surprise of a road trip so far.
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Eckstein hit a pinch-hit 3-run HR to send it into extras. LOL.
28-26 - Giants Series Record: 11-5-2, 8-1 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 5 scoreless IP last start, back on track.
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 6:54 PM PDT reply actions
I do not have a TV , Lars.
The Phillies broadcast team calls the Phils “The Red Quakers”
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice for Bengie to get a couple of hits to fall tonight and a SF (OMG a productive out).
Also, stay hot Scott.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
Can I say that I’m really enjoying this year of Giants baseball so far?
Sure, the hitting is awful, and sure, Brian Wilson isn’t good for my heart (although I do believe he has the ability to be the best in the bullpen).
Despite all that I love that we’re in almost every game. I love that every time our starter takes the mound they could have a great outing (and more often than not do). I love that I have faith in pretty much everybody from the pen. I love seeing improvement in the young hitters (sometimes). I love watching Sandoval hit. I love that for once we have prospects on the mound AND in the field worth getting excited about,
Right now the team looks like a .500 team, who if they got a bunch of lucky breaks, could go something like 86-78. I’m assuming that everybody here would have taken that on April 6th.
They may not be a playoff team, but I’m having fun and for now that’s all I need.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
As long as we stay out of major U.S. ports
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I just looked at the sb nation page for lincecum. One of his weaknesses is, apparently, giving up too many homeruns. Interestingly, those words were right next to the stats section – showing 2 homeruns in 71.2 innings (not yet updated for today)
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
CARLOS RUIZ JACK
Phils 5 – 1 (right after I switch to Phil broadcasters)
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
er , 2
wishful thinking
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
6 - 2
Sucktorino HR
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
7 - 2
Howard flexes it.
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
when he's playing the bums
it’s ok not to hate him.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I like it when the San Francisco Giants score more runs than their opponent.
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Hey! I like that too!!
Great minds, etc., etc., etc….
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
any concern?
i’m a little, maybe very, concerned about the unit taking the mound tomorrow. i know he only threw a little less than 80 pitches the other day and has a great 3 day rest history, but…. we need these road wins to keep the mo in flow, AND HE’S 45
He really shouldn’t do it. Dude got old. It could eff up the rest of his season.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
If he feels bad or is ineffective or something, he can come out of the game. Dude doesn’t throw a lot of pitches anyway.
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I love that "great history on 3 days rest" graphic CSN was flashing.
Last one was 4 years ago, which is approximately a lifetime. I am guessing that 3 days of rest is a little different now than it was 4 years ago for the guy.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
Also also of note: Gee, guys, I’m starting to wonder if Edgar Renteria’s bat isn’t going to come around.
If you want Edgar to break out, you’re gonna have to devote an entire thread to calling him out.
Or feed him a ton of chocolate.
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
or bat him leadoff
Robby Thompson "hey Hinshaw, let me see your hat for a minute."
Alex HInshaw "Why?"
Robby Thompson ,"You'll see...."
Is it possible to have everyone except Lewis, Burriss, and Winn bat leadoff?
Bengie should be given a trial just because, but let’s pull the plug on that one earlier rather than later. It would hilarious if we stuck him in the leadoff spot and he went crazy though.
BENGIE MOLINA: LEADOFF HITTER
It's done in L.A. , we done gained a game. Again. Thanks , Phils.
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
our lives will never end
and flowers never bend
with the rainfall~
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I think we are contending to contend to contend.
If we keep up the way we have in the past few weeks, we will be contending to contend.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
.750 ball
we did it before , during that season that was ended so very tragically by that , um , abbreviation.
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
ASU battling Clemson in Super Regional action on ESPN 2...
That Kipnis fellow might not be a bad 2nd round pick…
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by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
Sergio Romo is a true American Mexican hero.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Also also of note: Gee, guys, I’m starting to wonder if Edgar Renteria’s bat isn’t going to come around.
I really dont like him batting second, he just seems to be best with two outs and runners in scoring position. You dont get that many oppurtunities for that batting second. Id rather he was moved down to sixth, and have Burris or Lewis or Winn or Schierholtz/Torres if theyre playing
The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.
I’ve always liked the idea of Lewis batting second, consistently. It’s a spot where his ability to take pitches, get on base, and speed on the basepaths would all be big assets. And if he ever does get that power surge we’re hoping for, well, that would be nice too.
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by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I would just take the patient, hit the ball the other way and back up the middle hitter from Lewis at this point. I think he has a better shot at hitting .300 than hitting 20 home runs.
by shaolinironlion on Jun 7, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya
Lewis does K a lot, but with Panda/Big Money/Winn behind him, he may get more pitches to hit
Then we’ll see what he can do
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 7, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Unfortuately I missed most of this one. Better to miss a win then watch a loss I guess. Also Rowand is awesome when he plays well, keep it up.
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Thass' a Floydian slip.
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
It is better to miss a win, than it is to watch a loss. I just get lazy about commas sometimes.
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Sergio Romo
Whose pitches defy Pitch F/X.
Was was that? Some kinda slurvry screw cut splitter? Dunno. It moved a bit though, and was called a strike!
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
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Say Hey! Say Who? Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
For those who listened on radio
Was it mentioned why Jon Miller was there Sunday? Normally he would leave after Friday night’s game (unless the Giants are close to where Sunday night baseball is) to go to Sunday night work for ESPN. I doubt it was the distance since he’s left San Francisco to do games in Boston and New York. BTW, serious question. No “he couldn’t deal with Morgan and Phillips” answers.
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Umpire: Safe! No, Out! No, Safe…. no… boy am I distracted today. And strangely aroused
Pablo: I hope this game has a happy ending.
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“OK, now cough.”
"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.
Giants have a better record then the angels and the cubs. that is all
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on Jun 7, 2009 10:30 PM PDT reply actions
Worst team in baseball IMO
- A Beyond the Box Score’s Opinion
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
were way worse than
the Royals?
the Rockies?
The A’s?
Pirates?
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 7, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2009/6/3/897810/btb-power-rankings-through-tuesday
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your charts
can suck it
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 7, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to make a note about Bochy
The second game of the series, Giants lost 5-4
Anyone think it was stupid not to pinch run for Aurilia there?
I know it ended up not mattering, but down by one run, 2 outs, ninth inning, tieing run on second.
On a base hit, its gonna have to be well placed to score Aurilia.
He had Lewis on the bench, I just dont understand why you wouldnt use him.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 7, 2009 10:45 PM PDT reply actions
I’m pretty sure Aurilia was Bochy’s last infielder, so if he was pinch run for, they wouldn’t have had a third baseman (besides Schierholtz!)
But the Gameday thread was pretty unhappy about the move too.
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217 216
One of these numbers is the total number of runs the Giants have scored, the other, how many they’ve allowed.
Which one is which?
first time they’ve been on the plus side in mid-season since like 2004?
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
Since two days ago, anyway.
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well, that's okay then.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
That's what...
…no. I just won’t.
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe you won't
But what would she say?
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I dunno. It's sort of muffled.
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by victor frankenstein on Jun 7, 2009 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Players names sound weird
I forget what team they were on, it was Diaz and Guzman.
Kuip said them like DYE az and Guz MAN. Do teams ask announcers to do this at the request of players?
Those are the correct pronunciations for Matt Diaz and Jesus Guzman.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
This is not the way I’m used to hearing these names, so is this your opinion, or do you have something else to back it up with?
Matt Diaz himself says his name is pronounced “DYE az”.
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