Post-Game Recap: Giants Drop One in Extra Innings
by Grant on Jul 1, 2009 8:24 PM PDT
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Bobby gave up a homer to Colby. It's hard to get angry when you think of it like that. It sounds so adorable.
It's hard to be upset with Pablo Sandoval's dropped ball -- it was a tough play for a new infielder at a new (for him) park. Also, he didn't ask to be jinxed with a front-page love letter.
It's hard to be upset at Bobby Howry -- once the ump blew the previous call, Howry had to throw a fastball in a 3-2 count in front of Albert Pujols.
But I have to blame someone, right? Lessee...I...uh...blame....
Juan Uribe. Fie on you, backup infielder filling in admirably. Fie on you and your two strikeouts.
There. That feels better. I also left a little blame to smear over Bruce Bochy for taking out Jeremy Affeldt after 11 pitches. It's an extra-inning game, Boch. C'mon Stretch your relievers out a little.
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I stopped watching when I saw Howry in the game
he sucks.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 1, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we all knew what was coming
on the bright side rockies lost
back in my day we wanted to be like magic larry now these days all you guys talk about is try to be like mike or becoming the next lebanon james
by big beaner on Jul 1, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
better then rockies winning and kicking us out of wild card contention
back in my day we wanted to be like magic larry now these days all you guys talk about is try to be like mike or becoming the next lebanon james
by big beaner on Jul 1, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, always root against the team that is ahead of you. Giants are not out of the NL West race yet, its only July 1.
And always root against the Bums.
by SFGiantsD on Jul 1, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only root for the Dodgers IF and only if, it helps get the Giants into the playoffs (i.e. last weekend of the regular season).
by SFGuy on Jul 1, 2009 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would think you want to aim for first place in the division than working hard to be second.
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.
by timmeh on Jul 2, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this point of the season you want the division leader (unless it is you) to fail more than you worry about wild card rankings.
If you are playing well enough to gain on the division leader you are , be fault, going to be doing well in the wild card standings and frankly it is a crap load more likely to control your fate in a division race than the wild card race.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Fuggen Rox! You might want to try beating The Bums more than once in 10 games. Try it. You might find you like it.
by daveinexile on Jul 2, 2009 7:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well still, the Giants did pretty much everything wrong on the road against a pretty good team and still made it to extra inning. Silver linings, people!
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 1, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Giants are still 5-4 on this road trip!
by deuce deuce on Jul 1, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5-4. 2 vs. Oakland, 1 vs. Milwaukee, 2 vs. St. Louis
by SFGuy on Jul 1, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering there’s been nine games, I’m more inclined to go with 5-4.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 1, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should Be 6-3
No I didn’t count tonight’s game. Wainwright deserved this one in every way (and still he didn’t get the win). Wilson’s blown saved should’ve been a win. Get two runs in the top of the ninth, all kinds of momentum and…bloop…Brew crew wins.
I had a feeling this was going to be our loss in the series if we were going to have one. Wainwright is a good pitcher and takes advantage of overly-aggressive hitters, which the Giants have been lately.
Supporting the Giants, Niners, Sharks, Warriors, Golden Bears and Zags since 1987
by objesguy on Jul 1, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom Verducci did his All Star picks based on what he says is on merit (so no, every team has one. No Cubs, A’s, White Sox, Nationals and Reds). He picked 3 Giants: Pablo, Lincecum and Cain.
by SFGuy on Jul 1, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I actually agree with Tom Verducci on something.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 1, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blame Grant
Who couldn’t have guessed Pablo would have a rough day after that was posted? Still love the big guy.
Also, Affeldt threw a lot yesterday, don’t mind taking him out there.
by AngelWillSaveUs on Jul 1, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Might have been Pablo’s worst game ever, although he did hit a couple of line drives right at fielders. Unfortunately, he swung at ball four in the eighth, and if he doesn’t do that, we win this game. The dropped pop was one of those things. There’s no law that says that Howry has to then give up a walk off.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jul 1, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Maybe black text should have been the way to go.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
It’s good.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
by marcello on Jul 1, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Black text would’ve been harder to read.
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
by Natto on Jul 1, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see your point. The white text just strains my eyes a little.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to see some bevelling and maybe a little embossment as well.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Retro Matt Cain Start
looked like 2008 when Cain pitches a gem and nobody can drive in a run.
I knew we were cooked when we had the bases loaded with no outs and all we could get was one measly run on a sac fly. Wainwright made us look foolish tonight. Same pitch killed us: curve in the dirt.
Oh well. Let’s hope Zito can help us take the series tomorrow.
Supporting the Giants, Niners, Sharks, Warriors, Golden Bears and Zags since 1987
by objesguy on Jul 1, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To be fair. Fred Lewis actually struck out on a fastball down the pipe. At least somebody was willing to strike out on a pitch that didn’t hit the ground.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't Knock Freddie Down Too Much
This one would’ve been over in nine had it not been for his double.
Then again, this post would’ve been up sooner…so on second thought…
You blew it for us Lewis!
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by objesguy on Jul 1, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FLew made sure Cain didn't get the L
She Hate Me
"oh I served BRP all right
drained J-Kiddesque running floaters over him all night long last time we balled" - prezofdeath
by cloudydays on Jul 1, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s too bad he’s forgotten how to win.
Oh well. He had a good ride.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 1, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You live in Texas, then? Must be nice… ish.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
I live in La La Land. I walk amongst the blue.
by FriscoJoe on Jul 1, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must be terrible,
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes & no
The dodger part, the traffic yeah. The job, The beach no.
by FriscoJoe on Jul 1, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's just say I'm looking forward to Friday
by FriscoJoe on Jul 1, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You been before? I’ve attempted to go a few years ago, but it was too god damn crowded, and NOWHERE to park. So we just went to a few different bars and got sloshed elsewhere.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jul 2, 2009 6:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Luckily I live a bike ride/walk away. Parking sucks even when it isn’t 4th of July down there. Its cool to just walk around check out the sights (they usually have chicks margarita wrestling on the beach) The bars usually get too packed too, so we bring road sodas.
by FriscoJoe on Jul 2, 2009 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick!
Somebody put up a way “Why Sandoval’s Got to Go” fanpost
by Merope on Jul 1, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
three up already two fanpost and a fanshot with Pablo and Hugo Chavez embracing
by wilriv21 on Jul 1, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate Schierholtz was disgustingly bad tonight. He’s going to see nothing but curves in the dirt until he learns to lay off of them.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jul 1, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quite so. I'm usually successful in not swearing in front of my 3-year-old, but...
… that at-bat in which Nate swung at TWO in the dirt, including strike 3, I screamed “Oh for FUUUUUUUU… [quick brain, think of a fu_ word that doesn’t end in ‘ck’… stupid brain… to much bourbon… mmmmmm, bourbon] …N, FUN, fun…” Grrrrrrrr. Nate’s at-bats are less and less fun.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 1, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he continues to have games like that, i shudder to think the levels of bowkermania that could erupt around these parts
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jul 1, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Frederama just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foreigner!
“No time… ever seems right,
To talk about the reasons you strike out all night,
It’s high time to draw the line
Gonna teach you this game… before it’s too late—
FRED GAMES…"
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 1, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I shudder also... because I am unconvinced that Bowker is the 2nd coming of Carl Yazstr... Yastrzem... Jim Rice.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 1, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if he is having trouble seeing the ball in STL? Or maybe this is this me digging for excuses. His pitch recognition was pretty bad. I am sure Lewis will start yesterday today.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jul 2, 2009 6:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m surprised this didn’t happen earlier — Nate’s very weak on breaking balls at his ankles from RHP’s, but he hasn’t seen that many of them. It’s like nobody had scouts at that game when he swung at the pitch that hit him. I don’t see any reason to throw him anything but breaking balls until he proves he can hit it or lay off it.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Jul 1, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This exact same thing could be said about Ishikawa.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 1, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True. Although he’s at least managed to take it from time to time. Nate is automatic — like Marvin Benard on a letter high fastball.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Jul 1, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s been two games. Perhaps Nate can make an adjustment, since he before yesterday he reached base in 16 of his previous 27 PA’s, including 2 homers.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 1, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need to “talk” with your adopttee. I know he was tired but a couple of those defensive plays were revolting.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Fuggen Rox! You might want to try beating The Bums more than once in 10 games. Try it. You might find you like it.
by daveinexile on Jul 2, 2009 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said in the other thread…
I blame the “Chosen One” blog entry…
McC Blog Jinx FAIL!
by zuma420 on Jul 1, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we Reverse Jinx?
Anybody want to do it?
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by objesguy on Jul 1, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid post-game interview
Announcer after the game interviewing Rasmus asks him, “After that [Sandoval] drop, were you thinking you’d better hit a home run then, or were you just looking for a pitch you could drive?”
What an incredibly stupid question. Rasmus answered it honestly, “I was just looking for a ball I could put in play,” but I wished he would have given the guy a double take and then answered like this:
“That’s right, Bob. I was thinking I’d better go deep or go home, or I could never put on this uniform and represent this team again. I figured anything less than a homer and I’d be a loser forever, and maybe that’s too much pressure to put on myself, but dang it, that’s just the way I roll. Fortunately, I was able to get my pitch.”
"[Greg] Vaughn is in a funk so deep, George Clinton wearing a miner's helmet couldn't find him."
- Jim Baker, ESPN.com, May 2002
by achiappanza on Jul 1, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
What if he had done it in third person as well?
“Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!”
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by objesguy on Jul 1, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Even better!
"[Greg] Vaughn is in a funk so deep, George Clinton wearing a miner's helmet couldn't find him."
- Jim Baker, ESPN.com, May 2002
by achiappanza on Jul 1, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The last two losses have sucked more than usual
And now Ray Ratto and Tim Kawakami are on my television. It’s time to turn it off, I think.
"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 Jul 1, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THE DYNAMIC DUO!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ray Ratto is a dump. And I just know that he makes some sort of sound when he walks. I don’t know exactly what sound it is, but I’m willing to bet that it’s a dull, rumbling, squishy sound.
Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...
by bkrhater on Jul 2, 2009 4:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PERHAPS WE CANNOT CONTEND?
I’m off to make a fanpost!
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
by MonkeyChow on Jul 1, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes, those are horrible calls.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
by marcello on Jul 1, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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 Jul 1, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, this one You Tube video that You Tube tooltip doesn’t work as the description is in Japanese.
by SFGuy on Jul 1, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We simply cannot get Albert Pujols out. Since he’s not batting .900 this year, I’m going to assume that other teams are doing something that we’re not.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jul 1, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s 1 for 14 vs. Col, 1 for 8 vs. Phi., 2 for 12 vs. Fla and 2 for 10 vs. Hou.
by SFGuy on Jul 1, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TAKES GAMES OFF
NOT A WINNER
She Hate Me
"oh I served BRP all right
drained J-Kiddesque running floaters over him all night long last time we balled" - prezofdeath
by cloudydays on Jul 1, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess the Giants’ are so great that he gets up for us.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jul 1, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Giants’ what?
THE GIANTS’ WHAT?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 1, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE MAY NEVER KNOW
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jul 2, 2009 6:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS?
She Hate Me
"oh I served BRP all right
drained J-Kiddesque running floaters over him all night long last time we balled" - prezofdeath
by cloudydays on Jul 1, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
While it’s frustrating that we screwed the pooch tonight, I kind of didn’t expect to win, just had a funny feeling all night. Also that Wainright guy pitched pretty damn good even if we hack at slop.
by Hobbes2d on Jul 1, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Some penicillin could probably clear up that funny feeling.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Jul 1, 2009 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penicillin is always a good idea any time you screw a pooch.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Jul 2, 2009 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is a muzzle.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Fuggen Rox! You might want to try beating The Bums more than once in 10 games. Try it. You might find you like it.
by daveinexile on Jul 2, 2009 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't beat the voice of experience. Many thanks.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 2, 2009 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, shit. Good game by Cain. Embarrassing offense. Not much more to add.
Also, great how we managed to score one run w/ the bases loaded and 0 outs.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jul 1, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i was shocked when we got that run
I thought for sure we were going to GIDP
by superk1ng on Jul 1, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can accept that wainwright pitched a great game. i just don’t understand swinging at a curveball in the dirt over and over and over again. i mean how many of those did he throw for strikes? not many. and any major league hitter can see a curve a mile a way. so if its not going to be a strike dont swing.
No one here gets out alive.
by Bond16 on Jul 1, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schierholtz swung at three in a row!
Maybe it was two, but it felt like five. So by the law of averages, when I say three in a row I’m actually rounding down.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comment that drive me crazy
A pitcher bounces the ball up to the plate and the batter swings and misses. Krukow will say it’s a “great pitch.” No it wasn’t. It’s a bouncer. The hitter screwed up by swinging at it. Wainwright threw ball four with the bases loaded and nobody out. It wasn’t a great pitch. It was a bad pitch. The hitter bailed him out.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jul 2, 2009 4:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
However, if you know you’re going to get swingthroughs, it could still be a great pitch choice.
I agree about the quality of the pitch itself, though.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 2, 2009 7:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kept thinking, aren’t the Giants hitters watching the at-bats of the guys in front of them? Wainwright threw that curve again and again and again, and almost every time it dropped way out of the strike zone, but the Giants just couldn’t lay off.
by Evan on Jul 2, 2009 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That scouting report should have came down from Carney before the game. If he did present this to them and the hitters still didn’t make an adjustment then that is pretty bad. it’s even worse that it was happening early in the game and no one made an adjustment as the game progressed.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jul 2, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be interesting humiliating to see one of those pitch/Fx thingies for this game.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jul 2, 2009 6:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The "D" embarrassed and frustrated me much more.
The cherrry was almost put on the crap sundae on the play Renteria tried to get out #3 at second instead of getting Molinia at first. That was bad enough. Put then Uribe starts auguring with the ump while holding the ball as Pujols sneaks down the third base line. I swear Cain was about ready walk up and deck him. And I would have approved. Steady veteran my unwiped hairy arse.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Fuggen Rox! You might want to try beating The Bums more than once in 10 games. Try it. You might find you like it.
by daveinexile on Jul 2, 2009 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually Romo was the pitcher at that point, but yeah he was screaming for Uribe to wake up.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Jul 2, 2009 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank Goofus.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Fuggen Rox! You might want to try beating The Bums more than once in 10 games. Try it. You might find you like it.
by daveinexile on Jul 2, 2009 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both plays sucked but that Uribe play was pretty dumb. Make sure the play is dead before arguing. I probably would have done some major damage to my living room if Pujols scored there.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jul 2, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they had a play on and Uribe was trying to deek Pujols into trying to score and Romo ruined it. (Probably not, but that would be cool.)
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Jul 2, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHATEVER YOU DO
She Hate Me
"oh I served BRP all right
drained J-Kiddesque running floaters over him all night long last time we balled" - prezofdeath
by cloudydays on Jul 1, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tonight was a big game
We needed this game and had Cainer on the mound. Tomorrow we throw out Barry Zito and then Friday in SF The Big Sadowski takes the ball
by wilriv21 on Jul 1, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How did we need this game? We can no longer lose this series.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 1, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
Or even the whole roadtrip. Pretty far from a must-win.
"[Greg] Vaughn is in a funk so deep, George Clinton wearing a miner's helmet couldn't find him."
- Jim Baker, ESPN.com, May 2002
by achiappanza on Jul 2, 2009 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You win every game you can. What if the Giants lose a playoff berth by one game?
by SFGuy on Jul 2, 2009 1:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then every game is a must-win, so the phrase “must-win game” is completely meaningless.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 2, 2009 1:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Giants lose a playoff berth by one game, I’m blaming you.
Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...
by bkrhater on Jul 2, 2009 4:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then those two sweeps in San Diego would have really cost us.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You want keep pressure on the Bums; even if the ’09 squad never catches them. You want it for 2 reasons.
1) If the Bums remain the class of the regular season NL matching them stride for stride will pull you away from the rest of the wild card race.
2) This could be very valuable experience for what it is like to be in a pennant chase and better equips the team to make runs in the years to come.
In fairness to WillRiv he didn’t say this was a “must win game” just the team “needed” it.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Fuggen Rox! You might want to try beating The Bums more than once in 10 games. Try it. You might find you like it.
by daveinexile on Jul 2, 2009 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we still up 1.5 games on both Rockes and Cards. A win would have been nice, after looking at the same lineup 3 games in a row, duncan and la russa finally figured out weakpoints. a mix up tomorrow, and zito should give us a chance to win.
by russian.tank on Jul 1, 2009 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zito should give us a chance to win
Really??
by SFGuy on Jul 1, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has in most games this year, and it’s not like the Cardinals are hot besides Pujols.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
by norcalnick on Jul 1, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cards are starting Todd Wellemeyer, he of the 5+ ERA and 1.7+ WHIP
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 1, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So a CG then?
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 1, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CG shutout, you mean.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Jul 1, 2009 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CG 3 hit shutout, you mean
She Hate Me
"oh I served BRP all right
drained J-Kiddesque running floaters over him all night long last time we balled" - prezofdeath
by cloudydays on Jul 1, 2009 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
blame bochy not pablo, or even Howry
Wasn’t sure why he at least didn’t start the inning with affeldt, howry had the guy out twice, on pablo’s drop, it was a tough chance, and on the 2-2 pitch, at least 10 worse pitches were called strikes than that one, Even with big Al up next it doesn’t mean that you have to throw a fastball. Kud[‘s to the cards hitter though. Although we did get a break on Aaron Rowand’s ground out, " how slow is the dude"? there must have been about 5 other calls that went the other way. At least CAin did not get the loss. Cain just needs to get out of the first inning without giving up a run, and maybe he will win, as the team has reverted back to no Cain run Support. Despite 3 errors, they also made some really good plays. And what was that stlupid
Bochy hit and run with Ishikawa on first one out, and Cain up. Cain missed the pitch and Ischi was out by a mile. Come on Boch!
by bradleybear on Jul 1, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The other team scored one run in 9 innings. This loss was not Bochy's fault.
If the Giants had really gone bat-shit crazy (instead of shit-bat lazy) and scored an astronomical TWO entire runs in 9 innings, it’s a victory. It’s not Bochy swinging at numerous pitches in the dirt, popping out on the first pitch, yada and yada. I don’t love the guy, but managers don’t swing the bats for their players.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 1, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even with big Al up next it doesn’t mean that you have to throw a fastball
Actually, it pretty much does.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Jul 1, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
You could throw a flat, 95 mph curveball with late movement at the knees. It only looks like a fastball.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't put Howry in a tie extra inning game when u have other options
PERIOD.
by bradleybear on Jul 1, 2009 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OR
Score twice before the bottom of the tenth. Also a viable option here.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does not compute
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by CB30 on Jul 1, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWICE???
what crazy planet are you from?
by Merope on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
really? this is the second HR the guy has given up in nearly 30 innings this year. I would say that the likelihood of his giving up a HR, even if he hadn’t already got the guy out twice at this PA—strikeout that the ump missed, popup that Panda missed—was pretty damn remote.
by campanari on Jul 1, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I have to say
I’ve seen it a lot on NinersNation, and the point-topper “PERIOD” bothers me there, too. Period what exactly? Thread over somehow? Humbug.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured he realized he didn’t put a period in the subject line and was fixing that problem.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 1, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But then, what’s the period after PERIOD doing there?
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Jul 1, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"That's a typo."
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 1, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe they just realized they needed a new tampon?
by Merope on Jul 2, 2009 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would explain it.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 2, 2009 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Annoying. It’s like finishing your point with, “end of story” as if to say “I just won the argument”.
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by Goofus on Jul 2, 2009 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that it’s bad form, because it comes across like, “I’ve said all that needs to be said on the matter”. But I think it’s a little bit different if used to make an initial point (as he was), as opposed to replying to another post. I didn’t think bradleybear was arguing. I thought he meant it more like, “Never use Howry in that situation, EVER.”
…Yeah, bad form either way.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Jul 2, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am still confident in Howry. He has done a relatively fine job this year. Is he our best option? no. But he’s not horrible either.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jul 2, 2009 6:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jonathan Sanchez
Was hoping to see more of Jonathan Sanchez work out of the bullpen. Apparently he is beiing held in reserve just in case The Big Sadowski needs a long man Friday night
by wilriv21 on Jul 1, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am not sure when you could have used him last night. BBs would have been a nightmare late in this game.
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Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jul 2, 2009 6:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prospect or Trade Bait
San Jose LHP Craig Clark
by wilriv21 on Jul 1, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sandoval somehow contributed the loss as many ways as he could
I dont blame him, he was jinxed in the most Epic fashion
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Jul 1, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know you’re probably tired when you read the words “He was jinxed by Eric Clapton” right there.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next time pick up the brownies marked “regular”
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Jul 1, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t see that wonderful game, but I still maintain that Howry is a decent pitcher. The offense still sucks.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on Jul 1, 2009 10:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Howry did basically get Rasmus out twice before the home run.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 1, 2009 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely.
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Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jul 2, 2009 6:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This might not be the time to drag out a positive stat on Bob Howry, but it’s only fair to note that Colby Rasmus’ walk-off shot Wednesday night was just the second home run the right-hander has allowed all year. That’s a major improvement over last season with the Chicago Cubs, when Howry surrendered a career-high 13.
by deuce deuce on Jul 1, 2009 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clutch may not exist
But Howry does
based on Leverage states by Tango Tiger
2009 High Leverage .372/ .417/ .465/ .882 OPS
2009 Low Leverage .106/ .208/ .128/ .335 OPS
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GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 2, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and after last night
.386 / .429/ .545/ .974 OPS
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GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 2, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
that is amazing. The epitome of anti-clutch.
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 2, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BABIP:
2009 High Leverage: .421.
2009 Low Leverage: .125.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 2, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHUSH U
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 2, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unclutch defense?
Decrease runs scored?
Maybe.
Decrease winning? Never seen that proven.
-SFTU
by hazel on Jul 2, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Splitting numbers into 50 PA’s’ worth of sample size will do that to you.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 2, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is PA’s’ right? I can’t think of any other way to write it.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PAs
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 2, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and I guess there should be a possessive on there.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 2, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or PAs with no possessive and don't say worth
Splitting numbers into 50 PAs of sample size will do that to you.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 2, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and watching 50PA of that makes my puke
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GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 2, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I always thought it was your stomach and your and your liver that made that.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 2, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both options look ugly.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 2, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Baker to the Cubbies
Source: Cubs deal for Rockies’ Baker
The Chicago Cubs have acquired Jeff Baker(notes) from the Colorado Rockies, according to a source close to the club.
It is unclear who the Rockies will receive in return for Baker or the Cubs’ plans for him.
Baker, an infielder, went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 27 and was transferred to the 60-day DL on May 24. He began a minor league rehab assignment June 19.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
by jctGamer on Jul 1, 2009 11:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In my opinion, the biggest single trade with single team we can realistically made is the Adam Laroche / Freddy Sanchez combo purchase with the Pirates. I’ve gotta think they are asking for one of the big 4 in return and Sabean is offering salary relief instead. I’ve gotta think Pittsburgh wants to dump Laroche and doesn’t want to pickup Freddy’s option next year at 8Mil.
by jctGamer on Jul 1, 2009 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes some sense, but right-handed power would be a lot more useful.
/not an endorsement of Jermaine Dye-related activities
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 2, 2009 2:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing bad about this game was Nate’s at-bat IMO. So now we have to see if he can adjust to those breaking balls at the feet like he did with the fastballs way inside. Still think I prefer the Nate swings at ball in dirt to the Freddie takes fastball down the pipe for strike three.
I’ve seen the Giants look a hell of a lot worse than this.
by Change Up on Jul 1, 2009 11:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He reminded me of Dennis Haysbert’s Pedro Cerrano character in Major League when missed badly on the breaking pitches during spring training but Nate doesn’t hit 400 foot home runs when he gets fast balls.
by SFGuy on Jul 2, 2009 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He reminded me ofDennis Haysbert’sPedro Cerranocharacter in Major League when missed badly on the breaking pitches during spring training
There you go. I removed all the filler.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 2, 2009 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck you Joboo
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Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jul 2, 2009 6:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m glad he’s made a name for himself outside of that movie, but he’ll always be Pedro Cerrano to me.
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It took me 5 or 6 episodes of watching 24 before I even realized it was Cerrano. He somehow looks completely different just by shaving his goatee and growing some hair. And not swinging and missing at the curveball.
by The Double Deuce on Jul 2, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blame Game
Nate: looked overmatched all night, but the Giants need to keep him out there, otherwise he’ll go the way of the past young hitters they mind-f*cked; Neikro, Ortmier, Linden.
Bochy: agree with Grant, Affeldt could have thrown another, but he did have a lengthy outing Tuesday.
Pablo: But he’s earned a couple 0 fors, and it wasn’t an easy play with the wind, and the height of the foul pop. Also, that bases loaded k was on a filthy pitch from a guy that was carving.
Renteria: His error helped put them in an early hole. I’d have to say he’s been about as advertised defensively. But we were spoiled with Omar the past few seasons.
Me: for conceding the game as soon as Howry came in, I lost focus, my bad guys.
by theo2456 on Jul 2, 2009 12:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Affeldt’s lengthy inning on Tuesday was a low-stress, sub-30-pitch effort. Not something that would particularly worry me.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 2, 2009 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s have a blame storming session!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Fuggen Rox! You might want to try beating The Bums more than once in 10 games. Try it. You might find you like it.
by daveinexile on Jul 2, 2009 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LOL’d
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by Goofus on Jul 2, 2009 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't expect much from this team
But it still pisses me off when they lose.
Pablo’s K with the bases loaded and no outs was the turning point, IMO. Getting only 1 run out of that situation lost the game. What happened after was just window dressing.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 2, 2009 8:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I look at the veteran fielding errors. If that game is 0-0 Cain still keeps pitching. That probably takes 1 less inning off the ‘Pen while Wainwright is out there. As good a Wainwright is he would eventually run out of gas and the Giants’ get into that Cardinal ‘pen. And that is a good thing.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Fuggen Rox! You might want to try beating The Bums more than once in 10 games. Try it. You might find you like it.
by daveinexile on Jul 2, 2009 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have not watched many games this year
but when did Uribe turn into Joe Castle with the swinging himself out of his shoes approach?
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by RichH on Jul 2, 2009 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like he’s been doing it all season, but it will probably go to another level after he actually made contact with one the other day and sent it up into Big Mac Land.
by dmunk on Jul 2, 2009 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has never been afraid to take a rip from his heels. Usually he waits for a strong hitters count. He has been doing it most of his days in Chicago. Part of me wants to say he was even doing it regularly as Rocky.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Fuggen Rox! You might want to try beating The Bums more than once in 10 games. Try it. You might find you like it.
by daveinexile on Jul 3, 2009 6:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I know Pablo loves to hack, but that was inexcusable. He simply had to get on base in that situation.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 2, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why was Howry in?
I agree with Grant that Affeldt (who looked like the best pitcher in the 130+ years of baseball history in the 9th inning) could have stayed in. Howry came in instead, and I’m sure thats only for dumb-ass Bochy’s Righty-vs-Righty matchup ideas. I agreed with Bochy’s reasoning until I saw that Pujols was 5for10 with 2 jacks against Howry. Feel safer now? No? That’s because a lefty went yard against a righty pitcher. Let it go Boch, go with who’s hot, please.
/rant
by LeMarquisGoux on Jul 2, 2009 9:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a 4-game series in St. Louis
The Giants weren’t going to get a sweep. If they won last night, they would have lost 9-1 today. That’s just math.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 2, 2009 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOLINEUP!
CF Rowand
RF Winn
3B Sandoval
C Molina
LF Lewis
SS Uribe
1B Ishikawa
2B Downs
P Zito
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 2, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
with exception of Molina
I like it it
by superk1ng on Jul 2, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Workable.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jul 2, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LEWIS!
And I guess Uribe is going to play every day until the end of the year now.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 2, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has it ever occurred to the Giants that if they aren’t pleased with Lewis’s ability to drive in runs, they should just, you know, not put him in a run-driving position?
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 2, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bye, Nate!
See you next week!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 2, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anybody still have the
“craps out money throws like shit : barry is a gamer” picture link?
by jctGamer on Jul 2, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Play BALL!!!!
one hour earlier start time, fellas
by wilriv21 on Jul 2, 2009 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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