Belated Giants/Phillies Series Preview
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 31, 2009 11:17 AM PDT
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PrintOh, fantastic. Another team with eight hitters who would hit cleanup if they were on the Giants. You might remember this situation from such past series as "Giants vs. Padres", "Giants vs. Nationals", and the overlooked spring series, "Giants Meet the Rock 'n' Jock Softball Challenge." Well, it's worse this time. The Giants have 66 home runs this season. Ryan Howard and Raul Ibanez have combined for 52. Ye gods.
It's a good test for the Giants, though. The Phillies are a good team, but the punishment should be softened by the home-field advantage. Maybe. I hope. Baby steps. If the Giants even split this series, I'll start to believe again. And this belief will last until the next road trip, in which the Giants will lose four of three against the Astros, scoring two unearned runs for the series. At that point, I'll stop believing. This non-belief will last until the following homestand. This pattern should last until, oh, 2014.
Hitter to watch
Uh, none of them? As in, I'm going to occupy my time with something else before the start of every top half of the inning. Top of the first: makin' a sammich. Top of the second: doin' dishes. I have it all planned out. Seriously, the only stinker in the lineup is Jimmy Rollins -- he's been about as productive this year as Edgar Renteria -- but that's almost certainly just a mirage. Did you just think, "Wait, Carlos Ruiz isn't that good"? That .325 on-base percentage would look pretty sweet in the middle of our order. Mmmm. A .325 on-base percentage. I'll just have to keep telling myself, "someday... someday..."
The only position player I'm curious to watch in a non-morbid way is the new, improved, walk-friendly Pedro Feliz. Well, that didn't exactly stick, but he definitely has a strange batting line (291/.338/.399) compared to what we're used to (.247/.246/.435).
Pitcher to watch:
The obvious choice is Cy Young winning adverb Cliff Lee, but that would be a pitcher not to watch. I mean, he's going up against Ryan Sadowski. Sure, there's a small chance that Ryan Garko knows some secret -- "Okay, wait until the jewel on his hat starts flashing, and that's when you start your swing." -- but this has to be one of the top ten mismatches in baseball this year. It's pretty amazing that the Phillies were able to get Lee without Kyle Drabek. Also of note: the amount of time it takes to go from "is this guy for real?" to "this guy is for real" is about a season-and-a-half. At the end of 2007, I wouldn't have traded Pat Misch for Cliff Lee.
No, the pitcher to watch will be Jamie Moyer, the octogenarian change-up master of doom. Moyer's going up against Tim Lincecum, which has to be one of the greatest spectrum matchups in history, non-knuckleball division. This won't be the game to watch when explaining baseball to a foreigner. Or maybe it's the perfect game. Dunno. It's pretty freaky, though. It'll be like watching a heads-up golf match with one player using clubs and one using trained dachshunds. How is it even the same sport? And with enough booze, it'll be pretty amusing to watching Giants hitters go Gashouse Gorillas trying to hit Moyer's change up.
Prediction:
The Giants will win at least one game this series. Pablo Sandoval will make me smile and gesture wildly. Bold predictions on both counts, but I'll stick by them.
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Uncanny!
The Giants will win at least one game this series.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 31, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions
Atleast.......
We don’t have this guy on our team lmao….. cannot stop laughing
by Carmelballin on Jul 31, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Pedro:
Hitting well after his back surgery. Also, I have to imagine that actually having good hitting instruction has really helped out his play.
Do not meddle in the affairs of GM's, for they are subtle and quick to anger.
by cybermaldonado on Jul 31, 2009 11:26 AM PDT reply actions
I still can’t believe Raul Ibanez is as good as he’s been this season. I hope to see one of his patented LF adventures at least once.
That play is hilarious because he even goes down on one knee to be certain it won’t go through his legs.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
he trying to "unlimit himself"
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 31, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I went to the game Sat with the Brother-in-Law and Nieces.
He looks confidant but I was surprised to see his average was “only” 300
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 31, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
“Okay, wait until the jewel on his hat starts flashing, and that’s when you start your swing.”
I, too, am a big fan of punch out.
I thought that was an Ultra-Man reference.
Pablo's not fat. He's just got body.
by LeMasterBlaster on Jul 31, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems like there’s been quite a few Punch Out references lately on here….
by The Double Deuce on Jul 31, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome Great Tiger reference.
I stayed up for the entire game last night, which is only noteworthy because I live on the East Coast and usually Gary Matthews’ insightful-if-you’re-schizophrenic commentary would have put me to sleep. My wife is a Phillies phan, and I thoroughly enjoyed telling her about the game when she woke up this morning.
Bravo to you. I live in Brooklyn and try to stay up but usually wind up falling asleep to Kruk and Kuip or Miller and Flemming.
I usually have strange dreams.
I’m too cheap to get any kind of package to hear the great announcers, so I get to listen to the Phillies’ scrubs.
Gary Matthews is almost unbearable to listen to.
by oneflapdown on Jul 31, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
If you ever get the chance, the fifteen bucks for gameday audio is soooo worth it, dude. It is easily the best fifteen bucks a year you can spend. (Not a paid endorsement.)
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I second this
It’s worth it even just for spring training (no-one tell mlb.com this)
iirc
your subscription this year works thru ST next year, and you have to reup before opening day for the next season
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, someone please help me.
I also make music, please check it out
If you’ve got an iPhone the MLB AtBat app is only $10 and you get Gameday Audio everywhere there’s Wi-Fi or reception. Far better deal.
I WANT THAT AN IPHONE
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
YOU BETTER NOT HATE THE SARGE!!!!!
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 31, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
2 mismatches of epic proportions the next two games
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
I don’t know about that- do you really think Sadowski is that much better than Lee?
Wait.
by oneflapdown on Jul 31, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Jamie Moyer seems like a pitcher who will inexplicably befuddle the Giants.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Grammatical
I am
You are
He/she/it is
We/you/they are a pitcher pitchers who will easily befuddle the Giants.
.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 31, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
No Moyer in this series
The Phils have probably found the Giants achilles heel – a new call up with okay stuff who throws sliders at everyone’s back foot. Is it just me or does everyone on the team swing at that pitch?
Too bad, isn't all that's left of the Class of '86?
That year was considered the best rookie class in MLB history and chock full of surefire HOFers like Will Clark, John Kruk, Wally Joyner, Ruben Sierra, Danny Tartabull, and Jose Canseco!
Robby Thompson was a rookie that year too.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Also
Mark McGwire, Benito Santiago, Barry Larkin, David Cone, Fred McGriff, Rafael Palmeiro, Bo Jackson, Kevin Brown, and Chuck Finley all debuted that year, but didn’t play in the majors for very long.
And there was some obscure outfielder for the Pirates – Larry Blonds or something.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
You mean Lobby Blonds?
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Jul 31, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Tommy Johns?
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 31, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Manuel needs to suck it more, Panda will have a great series
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
Given the whole All-Star situation, I’d love to see the Giants get the sweep. I’m not counting on it, though. Obviously.
Fortunately, the game I’m going to – Saturday – is the game the Giants have the best chance of winning. Yay!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
What do you mean...
Sadowski is pitching today we have a great chance to…oh wait you said win…nevermind
I think they have a pretty good chance in the opener, too.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Jul 31, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Ageless Lefty Jamie Moyer
Sorry, I have nothing to say, I just feel strangely compelled to attach “ageless lefty” to every mention of Jamie Moyer. I wonder if there’s a support group for people like me.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
Lol at the 3rd article in "ageless lefty" search
Jamie Moyer…aka…ageless lefty slop artist. Best description ever
With all the young pitchers on the staff, did they call Zito the ageless lefty – at least before Randy showed up? Will Zito be the ageless lefty next year and the year after?
by APGiantsFan on Jul 31, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
with that contract he’s not going anywhere
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jul 31, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Charlie Manuel says...
“He’s a good player.”
Hopefully by the end of the weekend, Manuel will call Sandoval an all-star/great/fantastic/super
by DrJ Funk Master Deluxe 3000 on Jul 31, 2009 11:50 AM PDT reply actions
Random Jamie Moyer memory
I think it’s Moneyball that tells the story of Moyer pitching to Scott Hatteberg – Hatteberg was doing his usual thing of fouling off about a dozen pitches in a row – no matter what Moyer threw, Hatteberg just kept fouling it off. Finally, Moyer got so irritated that he stepped off the mound towards home plate and yelled, “Just tell me what pitch you want and I’ll throw it!”
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
It was a pretty special momemt seeing him dig up the pitching rubber after clinching the WS. I was happy for him.
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 31, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, geez
When Jamie Moyer debuted in the major leagues, I was six years old. I’m sure there are McCoven who weren’t even born then.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
I was born twice!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Jul 31, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I was a zygote!
Adopted father of the prettiest player in the organization, Nestor Rojas.
by stealth snail on Jul 31, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
That was the first year I collected baseball cards.
by CrispinGloversBalls on Jul 31, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I wanst even a twinkle in my parents eyes
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
That’s not a twinkie in his pants, he’s just happy to see you
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
Creamy!
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 1, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
That'd be me
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
I was not even close to being born
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 31, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I was two, I think.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Honestly, I don’t care that Cliffly has been great for a year and a half. He could put up ERAs of 2.70 for five years in a row, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him lay down a 4.80 the next year.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
ERA of 2.70 for five years in a row but one of 4.80 next year? What the…..
/brain explosion
by AngelWillSaveUs on Jul 31, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Hee hee Gashouse Gorillas
ONE TWO THREE STRIKES YOU’RE OUT!!!
ONE TWO THREE STRIKES YOU’RE OUT!!!
ONE TWO THREE STRIKES YOU’RE OUT!!!
I’d say that’s a pretty accurate prediction.
Anagram of "knowing how to win" = WOW, I KNOW NOTHING
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 31, 2009 11:59 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
First baseman Adam LaRoche becomes expendable for Boston if they complete the Victor Martinez trade; Jon Heyman of SI tells us via Twitter that the Braves are interested
Didnt he start with the Braves?
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
Moyer: better than you think.
On the road anyway…
It make sense that he’s struggled at home considering that there he is a fly ball pitcher in small yard. He’s pitched some really good games at some of the larger parks this year: Chase field, dodger stadium. The NL West would be his ideal pitching division (just like Zito – in theory).
Since the break, in 3 starts he went 2-1 w/ a 1.93 era. I think, he’s going to love the Giants park.
Do not meddle in the affairs of GM's, for they are subtle and quick to anger.
by cybermaldonado on Jul 31, 2009 12:09 PM PDT reply actions
He does have big home-road splits this year
But in his previous three seasons with the Phillies, he did about the same at home and on the road.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
I think last year he was far better on the road. Prior to that You are right.
Interestingly, the Giants pummeled him last year at the booth.
Do not meddle in the affairs of GM's, for they are subtle and quick to anger.
by cybermaldonado on Jul 31, 2009 12:18 PM PDT reply actions
I can't wait for the offseason fanposts
WE NEED TO ACQUIRE A HITTER THAT CAN HIT ON THE ROAD. GET ON IT SABES
It’ll be the, “Doug Willson needs to acquire proven playoff winners,” argument all over again. And then I’ll die a little on the inside.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
SPAM
I did a Q&A with Phillies Blog, Crashburn Alley, about the upcoming Giants v. Phils series. Read my baseball thoughts. Do it.
FLAGGED 4 SPAM!!!!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Because on that link you imply that Bill Mueller wasn’t a quality position player. :(
And actually your statement would include Will Clark, Matt Williams, and Robby Thompson as well, so perhaps there was a wee bit of exaggeration BUT STILL.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
I actually sort of defended Marvin Benard the other day! Someone said Fred Lewis was the worst defensive outfielder he’d ever seen, and reminded him of Marvin Benard. I pointed out their respective good defense per UZR, and said, “So yeah, there is a comparison to be made!”
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
I hate Candy Maldonado for a single incident, so STATS won’t help.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
(That incident being this)
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Sumbitch…Leonard homered in each of the first four games of that series?
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 31, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
lol question number one!
“You guys suck. Tell me your feelings about that”
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 31, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I've upgraded the Giants to 80 WINZ
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 31, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG LARS OPTIMISIM
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
I’m going with 79
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 31, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
that was some delicious spam.
thank you.
also YES, the Pharoh IS the best baseball player in teh universe.
way to mark it, dude.
"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"
by The Gene Hackman on Jul 31, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Paraphrased:
“Thanks to Chris for stopping by.
Now that he’s gone, geeez, how much do the Giants suck?!; that Sanchez trade is like polishing a turd.”
J/K – nice q & a.
CA lost credibility to me
The Giants fan blog he linked to is horrible.
/uploads justjokingbuddy.exe to xanthan’s hard drive
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
GET THAT VORP SH!T OUTTA HERE!!!
Will Victorino play in this series or is he busy murdering puppies with Osama bin Laden?
I like cats. Wings is the greatest show of all time.
Tyler Graham is my favorite San Jose Giant because he has smart balls.
Does that mean he uses Osama bin Laden as a proxy for his murders or that he actively wields Osama as a weapon (presumably taking him by his ankles, swinging him around)? Or is it sort of a Gimp relationship, as in Pulp Fiction?
Victorino: “Bring out the Osama.”
Walker: “But… The Osama is sleeping.”
Victorino: “Well, I you’ll just have to go wake him up then, won’t you?”
Pablo Sandoval and Brian Wilson make adequate stand-ins for Ving Rhames and Bruce Willis, respectively.
Of course, that neither of them are puppies is irrelevant to my post.
he actively wields Osama as a weapon (presumably taking him by his ankles, swinging him around)
River City Ransom style!
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 31, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Me and my cousins are going to the game tonight. I didn’t tell them we’re going just for the lulz. CMON DUDE!!!
by shanghaijim on Jul 31, 2009 1:05 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
You know the Lulz?
I like cats. Wings is the greatest show of all time.
Tyler Graham is my favorite San Jose Giant because he has smart balls.
Is Moyer still pitching Saturday? I read that Blanton was taking his spot, and Moyer was getting pushed back to next week.
Anyone going to the game tonight?
I’m going to be on the third base line (LB) screaming everyone is pedro feliz, come find me
YES
128, row 5, on the end.
look for a cute redhead and I’ll be the beastly dude with her.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
I can back him up on that.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 31, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
For starters, Delorean isn't beastly.
Secondly, calling Mrs. Delorean “cute” is like saying that a blazing sunset over the Pacific is simply an astronomical event.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 31, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
If anyone's going Saturday
I’ll be there with wife and kids. I’m not sure where, though – they’re cheap seats bought in bulk through her work. Somewhere upper reserve, I imagine.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
I might go. I want to take advantage of the K-zone because I’m hella poor. (due to the deposit on my new apt in ALBANY!)
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
I was telling my wife it was too bad we already had cheap tickets, ’cause we could get cheap tickets?
Where in Albany? I lived there for about six years in my childhood, still spend a fair amount of time there as I have friends there and my grandmother’s in El Cerrito. Let me know if you need any info.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
about a block away from San Pablo and Solano. Any recs you want to make – on restaurants and activities particularly – will be appreciated.
I lived in El Cerrito for 6 months before, but I still am not an old pro with the area.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
Hey, you’re in my old neck of the woods. Not that any two spots in Albany are far apart, but I lived in Albany Village for several years – that’s along San Pablo, between Marin and Gilman. So just a few blocks away.
There are some surprisingly decent Chinese places along Solano – we went to China Village recently and it was pretty good. I liked Tsing Tao back in the 90s but I haven’t been for years so can’t vouch for it.
Ajanta is a good place for Indian, and they have a revolving menu so you can always try something new, but it’s fairly pricey.
There are several Mexican places in Albany/nearly Berkeley. My favorite is Picante Cocina Mexicana at the corner of 6th Street and Gilman in West Berkeley. Walking distance from you.
Zachary’s has a branch on upper Solano Avenue, in Berkeley. Damned great Chicago-style pizza. Long waits, though.
There’s a good breakfast place on San Pablo, near the El Cerrito border – the Royal Cafe. They make a mean omelet.
Oh, and for a good cheap lunch, try a po’ boy from Zarri’s Deli on Solano. It’s an Albany institution. Been there for decades.
Other stuff – there’s a farmers’ market in El Cerrito Plaza on Saturdays. It’s kind of small, though. There are bigger ones if you head down to Oakland – to Temescal or Grand Lake.
Pegasus on upper Solano is a good used bookstore – it’s next door to Zachary’s.
Oh! OH! And you have to check out 99 Ranch. It’s in Richmond (the part of Richmond that sticks down southwards into El Cerrito, west of San Pablo), and it’s one of the best damn Asian groceries I’ve seen.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
In general, Albany’s really nice. It’s what I wish suburbs were in general – it’s got a bit of the small town/community feel, it has good schools, parks, trees, and all that – but it’s very compact, very walkable, pretty diverse, and has good public transit access.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
yaeh, we were surprised to get an apt in our price range there.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
Does Tsingtao have Shandong style food? That would be nice.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
Oh! One more
99 Ranch is part of a plaza of Asian stores and such. We went to a restaurant that’s in the plaza the other night, and it’s some of the best Chinese restaurant food I’ve ever had. Lots of authentic stuff on the menu, too. I can’t remember the name now, though.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
No mention of the Nations in EC. For shame.
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 31, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I spent almost 4 years in Albany and my grandmother’s in El Cerrito too!
I’ll be back to visit next weekend and look forward to seeing how different the place has become since the early 90s. I’m guessing…a lot?
"My Milkshake Brings All The Boys To The Yard"
I’m going too, with a friend. We got K-Zone tickets but for some reason, when I first tried to get them, I couldn’t get two together so we’re sitting in two different sections. Hopefully we won’t have any trouble finding seats together.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
In other news, it looks like Freddy Sanchez will be wearing #21. It’s listed on the 40-man roster. I guess Bowker let him have it or he didn’t have say on it.
Because you mixed it in the laundry with a red shirt?
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 31, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess I am now the proud owner of an authentic Freddy Sanchez jersey.
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 31, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
He wants to be like Jeff Kent!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
2 first names.... jerk
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 31, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope lee comes out tonight pumped up on adrenalin. Overpitches and fires some meatballs that velez smacks out of the park!
Flies out of his shoes in the process!!
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 31, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
/Uribe swings and misses pops up
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 31, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh how I do miss the Los Manos de Pee Pee meme.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen, come back!
I miss the bat.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 1, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Same
Maybe because it’s out of the country, but it doesn’t make sense. The wife’s comments sound like she is innocent, but that’s what she would want us to believe if she was guilty!!! I should become a full-time detective.
The 1st pitch is the best
If we're lucky
He’ll remain that way.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 31, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
i smell a new sitcom...
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 31, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I still say he was murdered. Even if his wife couldn’t physically do it, she could always have someone else do it for her.
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 31, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Until I looked it up, I didn’t remember Cliff Lee faced the Giants twice already (and beat them twice). He only gave up 2 ER in 15 IP.
That was before we had GARKO POWER on OUR side though
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 31, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Did we really score 7 runs this series already?
We should petition the league to play all our games at home. Timmy, Matty, and Panda in the playoffs is good for MLB… And Velez!!!
The 1st pitch is the best
Bowkermania is back???!!!!!!!
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 31, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions
Is it true?
Fresno Grizzlies Twitter is reporting it, but I dont see anything on Fresno or Giants website
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 31, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
semi OT: giants adoption
Is Skyler Stromsmoe still up for adoption?
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!
happy birthday
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 31, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorite standup show ever
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ugh
The Giants did have conversations with both teams about the players, and it’s my understanding that for Martinez the Indians wanted a package that started with either Matt Cain or Madison Bumgarner. I don’t even have to ask GM Brian Sabean why he didn’t go that route.
As for Johnson, Sabean had said he did not want to give up any decent prospects for a rental player, and I know the Giants like the complementary pairing of the right-handed Ryan Garko and left-handed Travis Ishikawa at first base.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/indexn?blogid=22#ixzz0MsbGxCTQ
is it terrible that
I visualize Sabes actually sitting down and contemplating this proposal?
Cain is Able ...
This is how it went down, sources close to the negotiation indicates.
Sabean : “how’s it hanging, Shapiro”
Shapiro : “Hey Brian, kick any good tires recently?”
Sabean : “you know me, doing my due diligence. Hey let’s talk about V-Mart”
Shapiro : “Sure. Let’s hear it”
Sabean : “Well, you know we have this guy Tim Alderson, BA says he’s like top 50 or something prospect in our system and supposed to have an advanced feel of the game. Personally I’d like an advanced feel of something else you get my drift?”
shapiro : “i know you well, Brian, I sure do”
Sabean : "Yeah well, so what do you say I build you a package with Alderson and some other “young talent”. I know some people who knows some people that lives in Cambodia. I got what you need"
shapiro : “….. um”
Sabean : “No? Well if you are into little boys, I know some ..”
Shapiro : “Brian, stop. STOP. I am not Littlefield. You’re not going to trade me little boys from south east asia on the side and dump Matt Morris”
Sabean : “No? Damn that worked last time. Well, what do you say, Alderson, Barnes, a couple more pieces for V-mart? eh eh? help a brother out?”
Shapiro : "look, Brian, we’re talking about V-mart here. This aint no K-Mart. My people are telling me Alderson is overrated as product, he’s lost stuff, doesn’t have the command he started the year with, and is strictly a back end of the rotation guy. How about Matt Cain or Madison Bumgarner? "
Sabean : "You want Madison? You can’t have her. I met her in Atlanta while “scouting Zack Wheeler” nudge nudge wink wink. Boy is she talented. And She’s just 19! She’s got plenty of room to grow into. THEN that will be a booty to behold! You watch in a couple of years when she mature physically."
Shapiro : “…… I think I’m going to hang up now. I got Epstein on the other line”
Sabean : “Shit I already told the boss I’m getting a first baseman. how about Ryan Garko? I’ll give you somebody for him. Have your people call my people at the end of the day ok?”
Shapiro : “Whatever Brian, I’ll have my people call your people Garko sounds good. I need a place to play Marte anyway.”
Sabean : “Fuck work, let’s drink!”
by jctGamer on Jul 31, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
You are a sick person.
I must be too ’cause I chuckled and maybe even giggled a bit.
Do not meddle in the affairs of GM's, for they are subtle and quick to anger.
by cybermaldonado on Jul 31, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh geez
I like these too much jct
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
GET THAT VORP SH!T OUTTA HERE!!!
Winner winner chicken dinner.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
HA HA HA HA
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
From Schulman
Tonight’s lineup against the Phils’ Cy Young acquisition Cliff Lee: Winn RF, Velez LF, Sandoval 3B, Molina C, Garko 1B, Rowand CF, Renteria SS, Uribe 2B, Sadowski P.
interesting that Rowand is back, but not at leadoff.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/giants/index?#ixzz0Mshe98IJ
Interesting lineup. I’d like it better if Molina and Rowand were switched.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
The charred offense will come out today
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 31, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
ya rly y so srs
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by zodiac_chiller on Jul 31, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
YES
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 31, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
SIGNED 4 RIBBIES
Kevin Pucetas lurks in the shadows, waiting for his time to shine.
by Sammy Danger on Jul 31, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
RIBBIES!
RIBBIES RIBBIES RIBBIES!
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Would it kill Bochy to be somewhat even vaguely logical? As in Row-Velez-Winn-Sandoval-Garko-Molina-Renteria-Uribe? I mean would it? Really?
How about not playing Winn against lefties? I’d rather have Nate in there. OMG LEFTIES CAN’T LEFTIES!
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
How did I miss that? Well, I’d rather have Bowker or Fred in there because Winn cannot hit lefties this year.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Yup. Totally missed that. Stupid working too much.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I always think you should throw at least one left-handed batter in there just to keep the pitcher from getting into a groove.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 1, 2009 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions
So when was the last time Rowand actually started a game?
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
July 20th
3 ABs as a pinch hitter since then.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
Ridiculous. He’d be four days away from coming off the DL if they hadn’t played him at all.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
But the veteran gamer grit!
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
He might when his ankle swells up from that slide last night.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 1, 2009 7:28 AM PDT up reply actions
So I'm assuming Guzman will be sent down when Sanchez is activated Saturday/Sunday
Surprised to see Rowand playing.
Sounds like the Giants are going to let Frandsen rot in the depths of AAAA for all time.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
Hey, not bad! We made it all the way to 4:21pm before someone mentioning Frandsen rotting today!
Of course, there is no news today that prompts talking about it, so maybe that’s why the delay.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 31, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Nats vs Pirates in a matchup of who cares
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
Hayes – CF
Taylor – C
Dorn – 3B
Serrano – RF
You people wit' the cheese. It never ends.
by NuschlerFace on Jul 31, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Slighty OT
What do you guys think the chances are of the Giants signing Vladimir Guerrero in the offseason to fill our needs in both the OF and as a cleanup hitter?
I know his age/injury status don’t make him a great option, but when looking at the list of FA’s in 2010, I don’t know who would be much better.
Jason Bay would be a hell of a lot better. Or Holliday. Not sure how wacky Sabean would have to get contract wise
With malice towards the Dodgers
Agreed
but they’d both be really expensive.
Does anyone have the numbers of how much $ is coming off the books for us after this year? I wonder what quality of FA’s we’ll be able to sign in the offseason.
Better question: what quality of FA's will be available in the offseason
Answer: enh.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 31, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm, it's a coin flip between 0% and 0.01%
I’m going to go with 0% chance whatsoever. Unless, of course, the NL adopts the designated hitter but the Giants learn about it a week in advance of everyone else.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 31, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
This
It sounds like Vlad is probably a DH-only type at this point.
Plus, we already have a Vlad, and his name is Pablo.
by The Double Deuce on Jul 31, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
The DH point works enough to not want him.
I wouldn’t mind a 2nd Pablo.
With malice towards the Dodgers
A much older Pablo with bad knees who can’t run anymore?
by The Double Deuce on Jul 31, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not saying I want Vlad. I’m just saying I’d take another Pablo. eh nevermind
With malice towards the Dodgers
SIGN BABE RUTH!!! AND HONUS WAGNER!!!1
are they still available?!
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by zodiac_chiller on Jul 31, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol
i once advised my buddy to pick up Koufax from the waiver wire of our fantasy league. he was amazed at his stats and searched frantically trying to claim him before anyone else could. if you couldn’t tell, he wasn’t much of a baseball guy at the time
Wait-- this isn't 2007????
Then why the hell is anyone mentioning Vladimir Guerrero??? In JULY, no less.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 31, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Where is the Corner Outfielder With Power tree?
Because we should fence that off and surround it with missiles, and feed it only distilled water and manure from virgin cows.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 31, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
WAIT-- does that mean you know where that tree is????
The method is different, depending on location. If more than 25 miles from a town of 10,000 or more residents, the virgin cows are usually the ugly ones.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 31, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Why would the IDF want powerhitting outfielders?
Interesting.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 31, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Eugenio Velez
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by zodiac_chiller on Jul 31, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
ZERO POINT ZERO
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
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 31, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’d rather go much cheaper and much younger. At this point Vlad can’t do much more than DH.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
2009 Bowkermania II - This time it counts
2009 Bowkermania I was a bust, he had a dinger and many k’s a la 2008.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
Via Twitter, Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that the Padres almost dealt Heath Bell and Adrian Gonzalez to the Dodgers for James Loney, Russell Martin, Blake DeWitt, James McDonald and Ivan Dejesus. Wow.
I think the bolded part pretty much represents my exact thoughts when I looked at this.
I really don’t think it’s that good of a package for San Diego, tbh.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I would have cried.
Can you imagine 7-8-9 against them with Bell Sherrill and Broxton?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Breaking: Sabean signs Grizzley Bear
“I was tired of just having grizzled veterans. We need a grizzley veteran. This thousand pound killing machine is a professional hitter and will provide a veteran presence in the clubhouse”
I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
Hairy? check.
Moves slow most of the time? check.
FUCK WORK LET’S DRINK
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by zodiac_chiller on Jul 31, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Update: Grizzley Bear Reportedly Signs $138m/6-year deal with Giants
“That’s the cost of doing business,” Sabean said while sipping wine and eyeing a cheese platter. “Sanchez will shift to SS and Bear will play 2B while Frandsen keeps his mouth shut.”
by GrooveGiant on Jul 31, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
FALSE
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
BEARS. BEATS. BATTLESTAR GALLACTICA
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
MICHEAL!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
HOW CAN THAT BE?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
BEAR IS DRIVING?
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
IN RUNS?
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
Shane Victorino is always the hitler to watch.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Man either my computer is starting to die or Firefox hates this site, because my browser has crashed every time I’ve tried to read MCC since last night. I want to say things about the trades and I can’t because my computer either shuts itself down or the browser crashes when I go to the trade thread. :(
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 31, 2009 6:05 PM PDT reply actions
I might go back to Opera
Everyone was saying FIREFOX YEY so I gave it a go. Opera never did this to me.
And save your Safari. I tried to install it and it also crashed several times.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 31, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I switched to Chrome because of similar problems. Unfortunately, sometimes Chrome refuses to load images.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Maybe it’s just Firefox 3. I use it at work for my work-related websites, and Opera for my personal stuff. Firefox 2 is pretty stable. If I didn’t have a Mac, I wouldn’t have Safari at all.
Safari for windows = instafail
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
Running firefox on a mac and haven’t had any problems; however once a thread is opened I don’t nebber close it!!!!
Maybe it’s a virus?
virus, joy
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 31, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
The Baroness...the epitome of unorthodox ecstacy.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 1, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure this is universal
Firefox 3 has sucked from day one, at least, for me it has. Everyone that I know has claimed similar problems (except for Mac users). Firefox has done well for me in the past, so I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt that this thing will work itself out.
FF3 works great for me… on a Mac. So I guess that’s not useful.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
/smug mac fan smile and high five
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
balls
Oh well, back to Opera for me.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 31, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
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