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Belated Giants/Phillies Series Preview

Oh, 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.

Star-divide

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   0 recs

I see it as, “The Giants will win at least one more game this series.”

by shark94112 on Jul 31, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

saaaa-wing and a miss!

On 5/7, the best part of waking is up LOLDGERS in my cup.

by GameSix on Jul 31, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Atleast.......

We don’t have this guy on our team lmao….. cannot stop laughing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiJwoNSLRwg&feature=related

by Carmelballin on Jul 31, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 11:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Goofus on Jul 31, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

epic

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

by SoFa King Mike on Jul 31, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

“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.

by jctGamer on Jul 31, 2009 11:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by oneflapdown on Jul 31, 2009 11:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by sakbaum on Jul 31, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by satyricrash on Jul 31, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I second this

It’s worth it even just for spring training (no-one tell mlb.com this)

by bobnothing on Jul 31, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by ringleader3 on Jul 31, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It did in the past but I tried this season and it never worked for me.

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!

by WalrusMan on Aug 1, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by quincy0191 on Jul 31, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by bondslegend on Aug 1, 2009 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

A .325 on-base percentage?

That’s just silly talk right there.

Still the loving, adoptive father of Hector Sanchez. And who doesn't love switch-hitting catchers with power and patience?

by tedfordfan on Jul 31, 2009 11:33 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 mismatches of epic proportions the next two games

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

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

No, but Brandon Medders is.

"I can't hit the ball until I hit the bottle!"

by Li on Jul 31, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 11:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

/befuddled

Choppin' broccoli

by SimpleJaquez on Jul 31, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jamie Moyer is a pitcher who will easily befuddle the Giants.

We're all basically Pedro Feliz.

by SF Pete on Jul 31, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by _Joe_ on Jul 31, 2009 11:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That sounds like Moyer to me anyway.

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by hokysmksbw on Jul 31, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn’t his dad play for the Giants?

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yep! He was actually the first runner-up for Rookie of the Year.

by hokysmksbw on Jul 31, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Winner = Todd Worrell

Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought Benito won RoY. He did – in 1987.

co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.

by kennv on Jul 31, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manuel needs to suck it more, Panda will have a great series

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

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 11:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 11:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What do you mean...

Sadowski is pitching today we have a great chance to…oh wait you said win…nevermind

by _Joe_ on Jul 31, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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).

by EliminateMe on Jul 31, 2009 11:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lol at the 3rd article in "ageless lefty" search

Jamie Moyer…aka…ageless lefty slop artist. Best description ever

by _Joe_ on Jul 31, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Anything but an All-Star.

I am El Person and I ¢¾ this message.

by El Person on Jul 31, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice.

We're all basically Pedro Feliz.

by SF Pete on Jul 31, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 11:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I WAS BORN!

I was almost a year old at the time.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 31, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

That was the first year I collected baseball cards.

by CrispinGloversBalls on Jul 31, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too!

Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wanst even a twinkle in my parents eyes

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

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I read that as “a twinkie in my pants.”

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s not a twinkie in his pants, he’s just happy to see you

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Jul 31, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by bondslegend on Jul 31, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by cornball on Jul 31, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by groug on Jul 31, 2009 11:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Jason Schmidt?

These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx

by RDreamer on Jul 31, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

nah. Swings at the first pitch… roller to the right side … the second baseman has it … out at first.

co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.

by kennv on Jul 31, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 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)

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 12:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wrong thread

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

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ya, he did come up with them. Guess there wasn’t room with V-Mart going to Boston

by m34josh on Jul 31, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by marcello on Jul 31, 2009 12:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NEEDS MORE HEART

by ryanmiles on Jul 31, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The word “intangibles” is starting to get to me now.

by shark94112 on Jul 31, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SPAM

I did a Q&A with Phillies Blog, Crashburn Alley, about the upcoming Giants v. Phils series. Read my baseball thoughts. Do it.

by xanthan on Jul 31, 2009 12:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FLAGGED 4 SPAM!!!!

Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHY DO YOU HATE ME

by xanthan on Jul 31, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was exaggerating.

by xanthan on Jul 31, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I love Bill Mueller.

by xanthan on Jul 31, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will now try and defend Marvin Benard from your rage.

by xanthan on Jul 31, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha, that’s cool. Now, I will convince you that Candy Maldonado wasn’t that bad!

by xanthan on Jul 31, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

(That incident being this)

Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

MVP

We're all basically Pedro Feliz.

by SF Pete on Jul 31, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I should have just said “79 wins”

by xanthan on Jul 31, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by bondslegend on Jul 31, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Either 83-79 or 87-75

Some dudes might actually start hitting on the road.

Ya never know.

by hokysmksbw on Jul 31, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You must be new here

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

by SoFa King Mike on Jul 31, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I guess, I’ve only had 26 years (out of 40) of fan aggravation.

by hokysmksbw on Aug 1, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by younghutch on Jul 31, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by baetown415 on Jul 31, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Norm Median on Jul 31, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That and a bum leg.

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Alex_Lewis on Jul 31, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Norm Median on Jul 31, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was at their wedding.

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 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d be disappointed now if we didnt’ at least split the series.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 31, 2009 1:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Moyer still pitching Saturday? I read that Blanton was taking his spot, and Moyer was getting pushed back to next week.

by snafu on Jul 31, 2009 1:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s Blanton Saturday.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 31, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two unearned runs on the road? Grant, you are an optimistic man.

by kimmyg on Jul 31, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So optimistic he also thinks we’ll lose 4 of 3 to the Astros.

by CyLinced on Jul 31, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Giant Voodoo on Jul 31, 2009 1:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by delorean on Jul 31, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I was there and one of the ushers I know pointed out to me and another usher a redhead who wanted to see Feliz and she was sitting in 128. Was that the lady with you??

by SFGuy on Jul 31, 2009 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by oldjacket on Jul 31, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by oldjacket on Jul 31, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by oldjacket on Jul 31, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's some good stuff in there. Zachary's and Ranch 99 are already favorites.

Does Tsingtao have Shandong style food? That would be nice.

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

by oldjacket on Jul 31, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tsing Tao, as I recall, is sort of hybrid Sichuan-Korean. Like I said, though, it’s been a long time.

Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

99 Ranch is the best place ever.

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes it is.

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

by SoFa King Mike on Jul 31, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I never really ate there when I was living in Albany. Most of my Nation’s experience came when I was in high school in Orinda and later when I was working in downtown Oakland.

Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

solid late night option

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

by oldjacket on Jul 31, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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"

by brollic on Jul 31, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There’s been a lot of change (lots of new stores on Solano, new high school, new library, all the housing in Albany Village was torn down and replaced), but a lot’s stayed the same, too.

Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis

by jcb9 on Aug 1, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHY ARE YOU MOVING TO NEW YORK LOL

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by jponry on Jul 31, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

we’ll be there Saturday KZone tickets, view reserved 30something-or-other 4?

by Merope on Jul 31, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by deuce deuce on Jul 31, 2009 1:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bowkermania died :(

by jctGamer on Jul 31, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is Asok pink?

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

There is a joke somewhere about steroid and red sox…

by jctGamer on Jul 31, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

The number was the problem. When Bowker comes back up with a different number, Bowkermania will take over!

The 1st pitch is the best

by Tay on Jul 31, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by satyricrash on Jul 31, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I hope lee comes out tonight pumped up on adrenalin. Overpitches and fires some meatballs that velez smacks out of the park!

by Bryappie on Jul 31, 2009 2:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

/Uribe swings and misses

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

/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   0 recs

/alou swings and pisses

by Alex_Lewis on Jul 31, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by WalrusMan on Aug 1, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

if lee has control of his slider/changeup/fastball/curve in the dirt, the giants lose.

I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.

by GiantPain on Jul 31, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

any 1 of the above

by Bryappie on Jul 31, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Breaking ball down and in > Giants hitters

by nataku on Jul 31, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitched Breaking ball down and in > Giants hitters, except for Panda and, for a limited time only, Zorak

by younghutch on Jul 31, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT:

anyone believe Gatti killed himself? the whole story sounds fishy to me

by yogidogi on Jul 31, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Tay on Jul 31, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And

Notice how Victorino has disappeared for a while? I suspect it’s him.

The 1st pitch is the best

by Tay on Jul 31, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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

by SoFa King Mike on Jul 31, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by SFGuy on Jul 31, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

he kills lefties

by Bryappie on Jul 31, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Tay on Jul 31, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

YES

With malice towards the Dodgers and Maria Shriver

by heimy25 on Jul 31, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

just going off twitter. probably true

With malice towards the Dodgers and Maria Shriver

by heimy25 on Jul 31, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good lord

VOTE SANDOVAL
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa

by raisingcain on Jul 31, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by zodiac_chiller on Jul 31, 2009 3:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

im right there with you.

ITS MY BIRTHDAY THIS SUNDAY!!!!

time to get destroyed starting tonight.

by jobrien9 on Jul 31, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

<a I deserve this!=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYsko_tc3a0” >

by Alex_Lewis on Jul 31, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

bah. link fail.

by Alex_Lewis on Jul 31, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My favorite standup show ever

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

by bondslegend on Jul 31, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by jctGamer on Jul 31, 2009 3:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it totally would’ve made sense to trade Cain for the stretch run!

Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis

by jcb9 on Jul 31, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it terrible that

I visualize Sabes actually sitting down and contemplating this proposal?

Cain is Able ...

by Norcalfan10 on Jul 31, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you are

insane.

hahaha

by jobrien9 on Jul 31, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 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   0 recs

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!!!

by baetown415 on Jul 31, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

rec’d

Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!

by merkin on Jul 31, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cornball on Jul 31, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Masterson isnt up to par with either of those two

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

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

this might help again to show how other execs view Alderson. Either that or them trying to play hard to get with Sabean

With malice towards the Dodgers and Maria Shriver

by heimy25 on Jul 31, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet the Tribe was asking for more from Boston too, until the deadline came and they pulled the trigger on the best deal on the table.

by GrooveGiant on Jul 31, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They wanted either:
arguably the best pitcher in the minor leagues
or
arguably the best pitcher in the major leagues this season

Yeah pass

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.

by GiantBrass on Jul 31, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by satyricrash on Jul 31, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by SFGuy on Jul 31, 2009 4:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

an all right handed lineup :O

Well, 8 right handers and Winn pretending to bat right handed

by jctGamer on Jul 31, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by jponry on Jul 31, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d like it better if Sadowski wasn’t batting 9th

by jctGamer on Jul 31, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

7 ip 2 er

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 31, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so 4 unearned?

by jctGamer on Jul 31, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

me too. Glad he is healthy though

With malice towards the Dodgers and Maria Shriver

by heimy25 on Jul 31, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bowkermania is back!

Torres to DL, Bowker recalled.

by jctGamer on Jul 31, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OHH YEAAAAH

With malice towards the Dodgers and Maria Shriver

by heimy25 on Jul 31, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by SoFa King Mike on Jul 31, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love this cat

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

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The charred offense will come out today

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

by SoFa King Mike on Jul 31, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya rly y so srs

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   0 recs

Wow.

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 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I’m glad Rowand is out of the leadoff spot. He wasn’t signed to f’ing leadoff. Drive some runs in!

by RUSirius on Jul 31, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just as long as he doesn’t fall back into that mode where he just goes for dingerz

With malice towards the Dodgers

by heimy25 on Jul 31, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by cornball on Jul 31, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by shawngf on Jul 31, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cornball on Jul 31, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nate’s on the DL.

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cornball on Jul 31, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He smooshed up his hip when he hit that wall in notlanta

by Merope on Jul 31, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cornball on Jul 31, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by cornball on Jul 31, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

July 20th

3 ABs as a pinch hitter since then.

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).

by EliminateMe on Jul 31, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cornball on Jul 31, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by GiantBrass on Jul 31, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gamers dont go on the DL

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

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by UnleashTheGore on Jul 31, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

The Reds are worthless

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

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NO DEY GIT SCOTT ROLEN NOW DEY WILL WINZ!!!

by yogidogi on Jul 31, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nats vs Pirates in a matchup of who cares

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

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by GrooveGiant on Jul 31, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

see my picture above

by jctGamer on Jul 31, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

With malice towards the Dodgers

by heimy25 on Jul 31, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

self-portrait?

by GrooveGiant on Jul 31, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

His injuries and production dropoff worry me.

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Worry you and me both. But does it worry Sabean? If Renteria is any indicator, I’m guessing he’d spend a ton on a Vlad-like player.

I guess the bigger question there is if Sabez will even be around next year.

by GrooveGiant on Jul 31, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by heimy25 on Jul 31, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by GrooveGiant on Jul 31, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Vlad no can run.

by I'm_a_Man on Jul 31, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

The DH point works enough to not want him.

I wouldn’t mind a 2nd Pablo.

With malice towards the Dodgers

by heimy25 on Jul 31, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I’m not saying I want Vlad. I’m just saying I’d take another Pablo. eh nevermind

With malice towards the Dodgers

by heimy25 on Jul 31, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SIGN BABE RUTH!!! AND HONUS WAGNER!!!1

are they still available?!

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 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by yogidogi on Jul 31, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Need a time machine

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

by SoFa King Mike on Jul 31, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Just trying to see if there’s any running theories for who might be hitting cleanup next year.

by GrooveGiant on Jul 31, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Nate? We’d still have a vacancy in LF. I wonder what the plan is to fill that spot?

/prepares for Bowkermania onslaught

by GrooveGiant on Jul 31, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

POSEY

nah we could definitely use a nice FA pickup. corner outfielder with power i guess?

by yogidogi on Jul 31, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

how can you tell

if cows are virgins?

by yogidogi on Jul 31, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

i have my sources

(israeli intelligence) your taxes at work

by yogidogi on Jul 31, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

al-qaeda has a staff of fly-ball pitchers?

by yogidogi on Jul 31, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eugenio Velez

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 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s sad that thinking about Renteria batting cleanup actually grosses me out more than Velez.

Ugh. I’m sorry for bringing up the topic and am going to throw up now.

by GrooveGiant on Jul 31, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by satyricrash on Jul 31, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He can’t play defense anymore

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 31, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we’re good for fat guys who can’t field, thanks.

by Alex_Lewis on Jul 31, 2009 5:00 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 31, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cornball on Jul 31, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I had to put a number on it, I’d say that has a none percent chance.

VOTE SANDOVAL
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa

by raisingcain on Jul 31, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vlad no can run

by I'm_a_Man on Jul 31, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Scooter Ellis on Jul 31, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by deuce deuce on Jul 31, 2009 5:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that woulda been HUGE

by yogidogi on Jul 31, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by jponry on Jul 31, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who cares about San Diego?

The Dodgers would have been nigh on invincible.

by Alex_Lewis on Jul 31, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by jponry on Jul 31, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can you imagine the 7-8-9 against us with Lincecum-Lincecum-Lincecum?

by jctGamer on Jul 31, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m just glad it didn’t happen.

by Alex_Lewis on Jul 31, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too.
“Suck it Russell Martin”
just wouldn’t mean as much if he wasn’t with the dodgers.

by Merope on Jul 31, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, that seems more like some crazy fan’s rosterbation than an actual possibility.

VOTE SANDOVAL
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa

by raisingcain on Jul 31, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tidbit from the pregame notes:

The Giants have signed 30 of their 50 First-Year Player Draft picks.

by deuce deuce on Jul 31, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder which ones.

by lincecumania on Jul 31, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by GiantPain on Jul 31, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

I bet Ed Droste can play shortstop.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 31, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hairy? check.
Moves slow most of the time? check.
FUCK WORK LET’S DRINK

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 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

this cracked me up

We're all basically Pedro Feliz.

by SF Pete on Jul 31, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Black bear is the best bear.

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 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

by bondslegend on Jul 31, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats debatable (We did it wrong)

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

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There are two schools of thought.

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by bondslegend on Aug 1, 2009 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by bondslegend on Aug 1, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by satyricrash on Jul 31, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cornball on Jul 31, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love the one guys goatee

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

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by GiantBrass on Jul 31, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cornball on Jul 31, 2009 5:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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. :(

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 6:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Firefox has been crashing for me this past week as well.

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cornball on Jul 31, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had no problems with 3.0 or 3.1 or whatever Firefox I had before, but 3.5 has really been pissing me off.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 31, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by bondslegend on Aug 1, 2009 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by Merope on Jul 31, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I’ve been having some issues with Firefox of late as well. Seems to be getting “hung up” on some sites, such as this one.

by deuce deuce on Jul 31, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Alex_Lewis on Jul 31, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by jponry on Jul 31, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

/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

by bondslegend on Aug 1, 2009 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

/punch in the face

by Natto on Aug 1, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

balls

Oh well, back to Opera for me.

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 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CoLOLrado!
The Braves are worthless.

by Natto on Jul 31, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Of course when Hanson faces the Giants, he’s Cy Young

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

by CB30 on Jul 31, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was just coming here to say that. Well, no, okay, I was coming here to say
SUCK IT MARTIN!!!!!!

by Merope on Jul 31, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

REVERSE 93

can only be for the good

by Alex_Lewis on Jul 31, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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