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Postgame fun: Giants offense, Lincecum dominate the Astros

Hey, how about that. The Giants win another game. Neat!



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I liked that game

More like that, please.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 4, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Except televised.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 4, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Televised would be good.

Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.

by Johnny Disaster on Jul 4, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

AstrLOLs

The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 4, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Also, sometime soon, the Giants will trade an OFer to the Braves for an IFer. It has to happen, right?

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 4, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

As long as it's not the other way around

Say, Jeff Francoeur for Pablo Sandoval.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Excuse me, but I believe I have to vomit.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 4, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're a bad person :-(

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 4, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

why would you do that

why would you want to make a grown man cry like that

back in my day we wanted to be like magic larry now these days all you guys talk about is try to be like mike or becoming the next lebanon james

by big beaner on Jul 4, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Winning is better than losing!

by satyricrash on Jul 4, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

It does suck that the game wasn't on tv

But at least it’s better than the old days, when they hardly aired any home games,

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Word.

"[Greg] Vaughn is in a funk so deep, George Clinton wearing a miner's helmet couldn't find him."
- Jim Baker, ESPN.com, May 2002

by achiappanza on Jul 5, 2009 1:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

Run DifferentiaLOL

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Heath Bell called in to close the door fap fap fap

by bondo on Jul 4, 2009 3:49 PM PDT reply actions  

furcal scores. pads lead cut to 1.

by sayheybk on Jul 4, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

5 out save

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

hey, I posted “first” first… :( where’d it go?

wonderful game! wonderful tim! wonderful hair!

how many scoreless innings in a row has timmy thrown now?

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 3:49 PM PDT reply actions  

I delete all firsties.

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

did you delete another firsty before my firsty? i want to be the first and only…

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’ve done it several times before.

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I meant on this thread, but I got you… you probably kill puppies too

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

They are delicious.

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol…asians eat dogz! omg racism

by positiveuphemism on Jul 4, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

My “Lincecum is awesome” is first on my screen

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 4, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

NSCEGF wins this round

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, he was the first to post “First”

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 4, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

this game is complex… so, I guess I need to post “first” second, or will natto delete that too?

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

You might want to just avoid numbers in general for your firsty.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 4, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m going to just include a list of items on my post so the first word of my first post will be first! That will be as impenetrable as Jenna Jameson.

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you really want to get into Advanced Firsty Construction, you should check out the firsties on the Onion AV Club.

Those things are on a whole other level.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 4, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

The mind of Natto is impenetrable… hard to say

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 4, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I believe Natto deletesfirsties.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 4, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

and I would have gotten away with it too

if it weren’t for you meddling kids!

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe a moderator deleted it because it was fucking stupid.

by bondo on Jul 4, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow… someone has a hurt vajayjay and takes posting on a baseball board seriously.

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not in the slightest, I just find the whole “first” thing “fucking stupid” as indicated ; )

by bondo on Jul 4, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope, you definitely take this too seriously

Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles

by Useful_Idiot on Jul 4, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

first post

Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl

by Viliphied on Jul 4, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

fucking gay

Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl

by Viliphied on Jul 4, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

second post

Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl

by Viliphied on Jul 4, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

go away

Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl

by Viliphied on Jul 4, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

well, then you take your hurt vajayjay seriously, as you should ; )

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’ll love your “first” when the Giants are actually in first… until then I guess we’ll just have to disagree to disagree.

by bondo on Jul 4, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

So...

Which of you thinks you should agree?

Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles

by Useful_Idiot on Jul 4, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

him… he’s trying to agree with me. Stalker!

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 4, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Those are two weird facial expressions

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

not shopped.

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Serious Brady date is weird looking

Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles

by Useful_Idiot on Jul 4, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brady looks like the Bond villain “Jaws” in that picture.

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 4, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I find your implication that feelings reside in the vagina to be offensive.

Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.

by Johnny Disaster on Jul 4, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

A numb vagina would be pointless

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 4, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh shit.

 Last time I made a disparaging comment relating to a vagina several psycho, menopausal women went fucking ballistic here.

I watch your fucking back, dude.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, you’re charming.

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

About as charming as the gaggle of idiots who showed their ass on THAT fine day…

Difference is, mine is an act.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe I’m thinking of a different occasion, but as I recall, the “psycho, menopausal women” jumping on your back ended up turning into a pretty long, interesting and civil discussion about the use of gendered insults. We had that discussion once, I don’t think it needs to happen again.

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

“My back” was long gone after the first batch of lunacy. The double standard and hypocrisy of the whole thing still amuses me to this day.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m not even sure what you’re trying to say here, but I’d rather not find out, so don’t bother elaborating.

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

When the topic gets complex, the weak quit.

I accept your surrender.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL that’s a good one.

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude, stop trying to piss of the reasonable and respected regulars around here (I am not claiming to be one of them). There’s a reason there isn’t much name-calling and shouting on this blog; it’s because people tend to take the time to think about what they’re saying and they decide not to willfully antagonize others.

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 4, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

SCREW YOU YOU STUPDI IDIOT!

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can only antagonize those want to be antagonized.

My point all along. Thanks for playing along…and getting it.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

YOUNGHUTCH FIGHTING THE SYSTEM YEAH

HE’S LIKE THE FOUNDING FATHERS

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, you don’t get it.

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 4, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’ almost too easy.

Low hanging fruit.

I expected more…

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can only antagonize those want to be antagonized.

This is untrue.

Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.

by Johnny Disaster on Jul 4, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, it’s not.

If you have a shred of self-control and dignity then nothing anyone says should ever be able to antagonize you.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

words are 4 lusers! QED!

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

And on that note I depart.

Please have a lovely evening, one and all.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

no, seriously though… the “oh don’t get so offended” line is totally spineless.

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s also generally very easy to say for the people who aren’t part of the group of people who are being disparaged.

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was quite pathetic…

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jul 5, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

That and the fact that people on this blog actually know each other. In real life. There’s a little bit more to this place than just names on a screen.

You may not be an olde tyme regular, but you’re still a regular, I’ve always been more of an irregular.

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s why I love this place and keep coming back. The people here treat each other like, I don’t know, people. It’s great; it’s civil; it’s enjoyable. It’s like an old neighborhood with people just shooting the breeze on their front-porches.

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 4, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

McCovey Chronicles = Pitcairn Island!

Minus the decades-long and maybe centuries-long history of child sexual abuse, I hope.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is the fourth time recently I’m mentioned said island. Nobody else here has ever mentioned it and it’s pretty obscure. I guess it’s my new Kim Batiste – who, until now, I hadn’t mentioned in a comment since April.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Isn’t Picairn Island from Mutiny on the Bounty… or what’s the other one? HMS Bounty? Totally different books but I always get them confused.

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

The same

It’s still populated today, largely by the descendants of the mutineers and some Tahitian women they kidnapped as “wives.” Its current population is about 50.

It’s always held a romantic allure for the history and for being so ridiculously remote (it takes a week to get there from Australia – there’s no airstrip, it’s too far off shore for helicopters, and there isn’t even a port). A lot of that romance was destroyed around 2002, however, when it came out that most of the adult men on the island had been molesting young girls for decades. A controversial trial ensued.

It’s a subject I’ve long been obsessed with, and I’m reading a book about the trials right now, hence my recent mentions of the place.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just finished “There are No Children Here” by Alex Kotlowitz. Probably just as depressing !

In honor of the holiday I’ve just started an autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.

We haven’t had a “what are you reading” thread in awhile have we?

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s been a while.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Franklin's Autobiography

is an excellent read. Had to read it in college and couldn’t put it down. He puts his words together so well.

by Shoeless on Jul 4, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

/apologizes for equating vaginas to excessive sensitivity. Hopes he is still on decent terms with the boards women.

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

They should be hoping to be on good terms with you as well. Don’t cave so easily.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Look, I’ve said my part on it and why I don’t like it, but I won’t begin to pretend I can tell other people how to speak or use language.

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m randomly reminded of this: http://www.redorbit.com/news/oddities/143971/religious_man_wants_to_rename_mt_diablo/

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

no, I understand… no excuses. Sorry if I offended you. It was a shitty thing to say.

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Really, don’t worry about it, I think you’re pretty okay! Steve Kline-ish, if you will.

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

are you saying that I’m threatening you with an 84 mph fastball?

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I used to go wild whenever Kline got brought in and spam the GDT with stuff like “STEVE KLINE FUCK YEAH” so, obviously, I mean, “SHIKANTAZA FUCK YEAH”

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1!

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

See, now you’re just being a big pussy…oh wait.

Lighten up, folks.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Everyone seems pretty light and cheerful here right now, thanks. :)

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

You’re welcome.

If only I could use my powers for good more often.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Being a douche isn’t a power. It’s something you’ve obviously put a lot of effort into.

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

by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Douche? Isn’t that a women’s product?

What is inherently offensive about that?

You people can’t help yourselves.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s taking way to long to scroll down the page in order to find actual discussion of the ballgame. Maybe create a dedicated fanpost for childish banter?

Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles

by Useful_Idiot on Jul 4, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

You seem awfully offended by the notion that anyone would be offended. Despite the fact that nobody has been worked up about it in the slightest EXCEPT YOU. Gee, who’s thin-skinned here?

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK, that hurt.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

You want to put on an act… go rent a theater and sell tickets.

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yet, you read it…and you respond.

Like taking candy from a baby.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

edit – ’I’d watch your…

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

last night and today are so good for the ol’ run differential…:lol

Fairley odd parent to Wendell
converting tools into skills since 2008...

by WTF on Jul 4, 2009 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously

This last week had to have jumped us up out of “lucky” territory.

Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.

by marcello on Jul 4, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man, we are just too good for the rest of the league. These games are too easy.

Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!

by rxmeister on Jul 4, 2009 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

More like 3rd worst

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

AT BEST!

44-36 - Giants Series Record: 15-7-4, 11-2 at home

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 3.63 ERA, .259 BAA, crappy 1.68 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.

by rhys on Jul 4, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Going into this series, our run differential was +22. It is now +44.

42-36 - Giants Series Record: 14-7-4, 10-2 at home

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 3.63 ERA, .259 BAA, crappy 1.68 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.

by rhys on Jul 4, 2009 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

First!

The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 4, 2009 3:53 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL again Astros' announcers

I bet they never make jokes about our offense again

Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!

by rxmeister on Jul 4, 2009 3:53 PM PDT reply actions  

I didn’t get to follow along the last two days, but how were the games? They seemed obviously awesome, but anything stand out? I saw Pablo walked twice today, although it looks like one was intentional. I would have his babies if he’d let me.

Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.

by marcello on Jul 4, 2009 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Meh

Pitching was adequate…scored some runs…

by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 4, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Box scores pretty much say it all

Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles

by Useful_Idiot on Jul 4, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I figured. It’s a real shame today’s game wasn’t on TV. Considering the original matchup was Timmy vs. Oswalt, how do you not televise that?

Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.

by marcello on Jul 4, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

MANNY MANNY MANNY MANNY

by satyricrash on Jul 4, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fox replaced Oakland at Cleveland for LA at SD.

by SFGuy on Jul 4, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

My friend in NY texts me during the game:

“gotta love how they interrupt the met game on fox to show manny ab’s. its ridic.”

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by Useful_Idiot on Jul 4, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

They are doing your friend a favor by interrupting a mets game

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 4, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

The other day I was giving him crap about the mets and he started whining about how tough it is to be a sports fan in new york

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by Useful_Idiot on Jul 4, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mets fans wouldn’t know what to do if they couldn’t complain. Which sounds familiar.

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

if they only had a leader the Giants’ wouldn’t even be thinking of a wild card. In fact the Giants’ would probably seek contraction.

Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!

by rxmeister on Jul 4, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

They need someone to lead their gloves to the balls hit to them

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by Useful_Idiot on Jul 4, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

1 PM Saturday game

by SFGuy on Jul 4, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Panda needs an heir!!

by satyricrash on Jul 4, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

very nice, Lars. IRL LOL

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Jul 5, 2009 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

In the first walk he had an 0-2 count, then took 4 straight balls.

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jul 4, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Awesome! I know it’s bad to anecdotally try to analyze, but I really think it’s clear how much his discipline has improved.

Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.

by marcello on Jul 4, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fangraphs is awesome

He’s chased 45% of the pitches outside the strike zone this year. That would lead the league if it weren’t for Molina and his 49.2% ( which basically means Molina is one bad week away from having swung at more balls than he’s taken). Except for those two, no other player has even reached 40%. He’s definitely improved since last year, but the increase in walks is also because pitchers just stopped throwing him strikes. His Zone% is 38.1% – the lowest in the majors by a 5% margin (Pujols is second).

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jul 4, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow thats hacktastic

apparently the adoptive parent of the 2nd best hitter on the team.
/shrug

by lincypoo i wuv u on Jul 4, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha

He gets thrown less strikes than Pujols, that’s funny. I know it’s for different reasons, still funny. Pablo, you are awesome.

Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.

by marcello on Jul 4, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Somebody asked about Timmy’s scoreless streak. Giambi hit a home run in the 2nd inning three starts ago. He went 9 that game, 9 his last start, and 7 today. So I guess that is 7+9+7 = 23.

by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Jul 4, 2009 3:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Giambi led off the 2nd with the HR, and Lincecum then got three consecutive outs. That should count as an inning!

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 4, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t think it works like that. should be 23 as he was scored upon in that inning.

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by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

But guys have fractional scoreless innings streaks

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 4, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s a good point. I think those fractional innings are applied at the end of the streak, but you right that they should be applied from the beginning as well.

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by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t actually know the answer. I’m just throwing that out there.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 4, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

It is based on outs, not innings.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 4, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

And I am like 99% sure of this.

by positiveuphemism on Jul 4, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

from the other thread

the speculation about the trades on the last thread prompted me to make a crack about how the pirates do not need our arms because they’ve got those indian kids.. i totally forgot that one of those dudes has a blog. it’s hilarious.

dinesh’s blog

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 4, 2009 3:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Only thing matters is win.

Gamer.

by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Jul 4, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

they obviously don’t have FIP in the Indies.

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Btw

There is a picture of Brian Wilson with a bunch of Indian kids.

by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Jul 4, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is gonna be big, but so worth it:

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 4, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

well played

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Jul 5, 2009 6:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

LOLgers

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by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

The Dodgers' vaunted home winning percentage: .683

The Giants winning percentage at Mays Field: .684

Home cooking tastes good.

by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 4, 2009 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL Mets

Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!

by rxmeister on Jul 4, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Dodgers fail is running wild

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by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:02 PM PDT reply actions  

So

We’ve had one rainout so far? Is this game, then, the official halfway point of the season? 81 to go?

Insanity is just a state of mind.

by KTJ on Jul 4, 2009 4:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, they played a double header the next day in WAS

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Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tim Lincecum is so good, this game actually lowered his K/BB.

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jul 4, 2009 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Damnit! Gotta bare down, Timmy!

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by Useful_Idiot on Jul 4, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I support that Eckstein single

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by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I understand ESPNEWS covering Steve McNair but why are they doing it 3 hours non-stop??

by SFGuy on Jul 4, 2009 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Better than Manny.

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s kind of a big deal, dude.

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe or maybe not, but the NEWS DOESN"T CHANGE in that period.

This is a horrible and dumbing fact about all coverage of surprise events— media just repeating the same stuff all day because there is no new thing to add. After “guy is dead by gunshot” and the couple other known facts, that’s all there is. It is — always, everywhere, and in all stories — useless to repeat the same two sentences over and over for 3 hours. There is a world of events and news to cover. Come back on the mcnair story when there is something new to know.

Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 4, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Honestly, would it be all that surprising?

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

weird

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by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was Tupac

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by Useful_Idiot on Jul 4, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

That Kaiser Permanente lady says my heart beats 2.5 million times in my life.

They’re all for Timmy.

by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Jul 4, 2009 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

31,536,000 seconds in a year…

by bondo on Jul 4, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

The difference in number is that my heart is always skipping a beat for Timmy.

by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Jul 4, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

STAR WARS ON SPIKE

TURN IT ON NERDS

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by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Its almost Admiral Ackbar time

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sam Cassell?

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by Useful_Idiot on Jul 4, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I need to get them myself. I haven’t seen the originals in a while.

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Even with the old special effects

They make the new ones look pretty bad

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by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Practical effects FTW

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

+109

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 4, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I only own 4,5,6. I refuse to see 1,2,3.

by SFGuy on Jul 4, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

They’re awful. #2 especially.

Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.

by marcello on Jul 4, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I remember actually laughing out loud at #3 at the movie theater. It was hilariously bad.

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 4, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

  1. is worse than #2. Besides, in #2 you can just skip the frolicking in the field crap and it’s much better

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 4, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

They are worth a watch, not great, but worth it.

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I watched them for the battles.

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

This

The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 4, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

The only thing better was the lightsaber battles

Grievous was a cool character also

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by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s too bad they didn’t feature him much in the movies. He was awesome in the original Clone Wars series.

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

The battles with like 100 Jedis

were the best

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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 4, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I only saw the first of the new ones (and I was never a big Star Wars fan to begin with), but some of the character names in the new ones are kind of hilarious. General Grievous, Darth Maul, Dart Sidious.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

They arent normal names, that is for sure. Anakin, Padme, Obi Wan, Qui Gon, Wedge, Porkins…..you get the idea

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by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Porkins really sticks out from that list.

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chicharrones

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by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

The three I listed above have a certain lack of subtlety as well.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you don’t like buying used dvd’s check out Costco, they had box sets I-III & IV-VI for around $30 a set.

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Costco FTW

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by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm the nerd who Tivoed it cuz I was at the game

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

by Aadik on Jul 4, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have them on VHS buried somewhere

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too, but I don’t have a VCR.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 4, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

been watching it all day

no better way to celebrate America

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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 4, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

uh, there appears to be a film called "student seduction" on at seven

I must say, I expect this to have a plot both intricate and propulsive.

and nipples.

by bobnothing on Jul 4, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

TBS! FTW on the post game show

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Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

At what point does the media start making a big deal about Timmy’s scoreless streak? ASG? When it’s up to 33?

by bondo on Jul 4, 2009 4:09 PM PDT reply actions  

The streak is on the front page of ESPN.com

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chris Dominguez and Rafael Rodriguez both went 2 for 3 today for the Arizona Giants. Dominguez also had 2 RBI’s.

Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!

by rxmeister on Jul 4, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions  

CALL EM UP NOW GIANTS BRASS!!!!!!!!

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

GIANTS BRASS SAY NO. YOU GET RICK ORYLA FOR 3 MOR YEARS

by SFGuy on Jul 4, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also

Has Dominguez been playing third thus far?

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

In the game-thread, wil said that he was playing 1B.

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 4, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pablo: has a bruise, but will be ok

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by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Dodgers lose

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions  

MANNY DOESN’T KNOW HOW TO WIN!

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

What’s going on with Namor’s head?

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

HE’S FROM ATLANTIS DUH

No I’m kidding. That is weird.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 4, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

whos Namor?

The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 4, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

The dude standing next to Captain America.

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wearing the speedo

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

hawt

The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 4, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who is Captain America?

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live - too rare to die."

by younghutch on Jul 4, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hydrodynamic.

Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.

by Johnny Disaster on Jul 4, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

What the hell were Hudson and Furcal doing? Those third strikes were both right down the middle.

by non sequitur on Jul 4, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions  

It works

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anybody going to the game tomorrow?
I’m still trying to decide…

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 4:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Fixed
I’ll be there. Box 311. I’ll be the one in orange charge.

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Jul 5, 2009 6:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

Well I have a ticket but I don’t know. I went today and forgot my hat, the nose has pink tinge. I most definitely will need shade tomorrow.

Krazy Krab despised in the 20th century and beloved in the 21st century. Hey it only took over 20 years, so don't give up hope.

by timmeh on Jul 4, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your 2009 San Francisco Giants

Best home record in the Majors and 2nd best run differential in the NL.

by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 4, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions  

So, the Giants outscored someone 22-0 in two games?

Woah…

by deuce deuce on Jul 4, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Which means it’s likely they get shut out tomorrow…
…maybe I won’t go.

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Which means we’ll own him.

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tomorows final score

Astros 32 Giants 0

Sandoval goes 4-4

The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 4, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

23*

The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 4, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Were you able to see the game? Or did Fox drape a big black blanket over the playing field?

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think we were all saying the Giants would get shut out today and tomorrow after last night’s game.

I JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT TO THINK ANYMORE

by deuce deuce on Jul 4, 2009 4:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Going forward

I feel like the Giants SHOULD win every game until the All Star Break

by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 4, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions  

potentially

they can be 16 games over .500….I would settle for over 10

by superk1ng on Jul 4, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t see a reason why we’re ever going to lose again. WE IZ CONTENDERZ!!!

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

by MonkeyChow on Jul 4, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

/dusts off butterfly net

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

considering who the Giants are playing until the break – Astros (1), Florida (3) and San Diego (4) – they should.

Bonds stands alone.

Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 4, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chances Pablo plays tomorrow?

They list him as day to day and as much as I’d love him in the lineup, it’s probably best he rests.

by baybruin415 on Jul 4, 2009 5:15 PM PDT reply actions  

So, ummm....

 Aurelia plays third? Who’s our utility infielder? Medders? Lewis? ‘Cause i’d pay good money to see Lewis at short

by Giantsfan4life on Jul 4, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn that 13 man pitching staff.

by baybruin415 on Jul 4, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unless there’s a deal in the works. That’s what I’m wondering, maybe Merkin’s part of a trade. Say to Pittsburgh, with Pucetas and a lower minor leaguer for Sanchez. Or maybe Sanchez for Sanchez. But there’s no way a 13 man staff and no backup in the infield makes a lick of sense

by Giantsfan4life on Jul 4, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

screw that, if Panda’s not playing … and neither Timmy nor Cainer is pitching….pffffffft….

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Pablo sits tomorrow, they’re going to have to make a roster move. M-boy (Miller, Medders, Merkin) down, Frandsen up. They already don’t have a back-up middle infielder – farkin’ Aurilia – and they can’t play a game without a single back-up infielder (sorry, Nate and Randy don’t count).

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 4, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, and I’m aware that all of the M-boys would have to clear waivers.

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 4, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

/prepares to get up
/sits back down

by Natto on Jul 4, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

So basically...

Aurillia at 3rd- the rest of the defensive alignment remains the same, Pablo comes off the bench to pinch hit in the 8th ‘cuz the Giants haven’t scored yet.

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

And they’re losing 8-0 as the left side of the infield commits four errors.

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 4, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

okay that clinches it, I’m not going to the game tomorrow!

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Panda Info from Baggs

Pablo Sandoval slid across the plate like he was trying to pick up a 7-10 split. Instead, all he did was tear most of the skin off his right knee. He was tagged out trying to score in the fifth inning and was taken out in the sixth.

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yummy.

One of those things that will last all season and will keep breaking open every time he slides.

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Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe he can get it all nice and healed up over the All-Star break.

That doesn’t look right but neither does healled…hmmm

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Liquid Skin to the rescue

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

by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

That stuff STINGS
-unless they’ve got a new formula

superglue works for papercuts, but from the sounds of it he’s got himself a knee-burger.

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

knee-burger (close to shin burger)

CHUG!

I had to use it about a year ago and I do not remember it stinging.

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Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blurry, but you can see where his knee hit.

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

by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate Flannery

He had NO chance at all of scoring, so why send him. And our 2nd run (I can’t recall whom— Winn?) was totally out, but the umpire kindly called him safe. One of the bonus factors when Bochy leaves is that Flannery goes, too. Dumb ass.

Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 4, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

But that might not be for another 3 years. The way the Giants are playing, Bochy will get a 3 year extension.

by SFGuy on Jul 4, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Didn’t Winn score on an error? It would be his judgement wether to go home or not (plus there were two outs)

/I missed the play, So I don’t know exactly know what happened on Pablo’s SB to allow Winn to score from 3rd. Maybe you can describe it

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by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was a legitimate passed ball. Pablo was running before the pitch so they gave him the SB, but the pitch was high and the catcher missed the ball, so Winn took home.

by superk1ng on Jul 4, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

As Superk1ng described, except that Winn never touched the plate, and the umpire gave us a gift.

He was totally blocked from the plate. The replays were 100% conclusive. Before I saw the replays, it didn’t look to me like he ever touched the plate. But either way, waaaaaay to close to be sending Winn on the PB.

Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 4, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Winn was safe. It was close, but he was clearly safe.

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jul 5, 2009 3:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wait

Now I watched the replay, and you’re right, he never touched the plate.

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jul 5, 2009 3:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

Do you have a link for the replay?

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Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jul 5, 2009 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

MLB TV.

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jul 5, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

After all those years of Wendall Kim and Sonny Jackson, I actually like hit him. (It helps that I grew up in San Diego and loved him as a player. He hung as a big leaguer for 10 seasons with a lack of any appreciable tools beyond a sure glove and good command of the strike zone. Gamer.)

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Jul 5, 2009 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

Agree re Wendell and Sonny. Oy.

And I respect that you appreciated how hung Flannery was as a big leaguer. But that dude is a terrible analyst of his own players’ speeds, the abilities of the opposing defense, the location of the ball, and what is likely to happen 3-7 seconds later. Either that or he is a really bad gambler.

Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 5, 2009 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

Sonny Jackson irritated me. I swear I saw one catcher ordering a pizza on his cell phone, holding the ball, waiting for the runner that Jackson sent home.

by SFGuy on Jul 5, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

He did a strange roll on his knees, not really a roll but a tumble on his hands and knees. It looked painful watching it. A very awkward tumble.

Krazy Krab despised in the 20th century and beloved in the 21st century. Hey it only took over 20 years, so don't give up hope.

by timmeh on Jul 4, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTEENTH.

Seriously though… way to go Giants. Can we hit like this every day, PLEASE!?!?!?!

by zuma420 on Jul 4, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

omg post is fucking stupid rar!

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

From a game recap of Dodgers-Padres:

Ramirez also hit two ground balls that led to close plays.

Gee, even when he grounds out he’s glorified.

Insanity is just a state of mind.

by KTJ on Jul 4, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m sure it’s already been discussed elsewhere, though I haven’t seen it: what kind of magic pixie dust does Manny have? If this was BLB he’d be pilloried.

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Like Sammy Sosa, he's happy to dance on command...*

Plays the fool with the big grin and the simple mind. People adore it.

by shanghaijim on Jul 4, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yea, it really is strange. Everyone welcomes him back with open arms.

Also, all the Dodgers fans with the posters welcoming Manny back and cheering for him: hypocrite much?

by deuce deuce on Jul 4, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

If these idiots show up in SF cheering Ramirez, I may scream hypocrite at these people.

by SFGuy on Jul 4, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

We may try to get tickets for the Dodger series in late September, plenty of time to think up something good.

by Merope on Jul 4, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

A Ramirez jersey with hypodermic needles sticking out all over and the female reproductive system outlined on the lower half might be a big seller.

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Jul 5, 2009 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

I wanna get that!!

how much

back in my day we wanted to be like magic larry now these days all you guys talk about is try to be like mike or becoming the next lebanon james

by big beaner on Jul 5, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

I am certain the treatment to Ramirez will be much different when the Dodgers go to Citi Field and play the Mets. Too bad they don’t go to Philly anymore, it would be vicious.

by SFGuy on Jul 4, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

When do ASG roster get announced?

by superk1ng on Jul 4, 2009 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Tomorrow, 10am PT on TBS.

by deuce deuce on Jul 4, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

awesome thanks

Timmy, Cain and hopefully Pablo!

by superk1ng on Jul 4, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

and Zito

Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!

by rxmeister on Jul 4, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

and Velez

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

and Bonds

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 4, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Bonds v2, Freddy.

Insanity is just a state of mind.

by KTJ on Jul 4, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fun game to watch on my phone while I was at a 4th of July party!

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

you can watch it on your phone? I seem to only be able to listen to it and watch highlights.

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, I mean, I watched the Yahoo box score.

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

got it… I’m still jealous that you got to go to a parade. I’m studying for the #$ing bar exam. I already passed CA, and fugging AK doesn’t think that’s good enough. HA! Little do they know how awesome I is.

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, the SJ Giants are on in about half an hour!

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 4, 2009 5:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Hopefully Posey is feeling better… I don’t want to rush him, but I’d prefer not to have another year of Molina.

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Loved Bengie’s RBI double today. Sort of flings his bat at an ankle high sinker a foot outside, bloops it over first down the RF line. What’s his definition of a BAD pitch to hit?

by Giantsfan4life on Jul 4, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Belt-high fastball down the middle.

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 4, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I forgot what site it was, but last time I checked he was the second worst player in Major League Baseball at hitting the fastball.

by snafu on Jul 4, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’s the worst right now according to Fangraphs.

Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ

by Zetsuboushita on Jul 4, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Clearly that means he needs to start more so he can get his swing back.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 4, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lincecum

Tim Lincecum=gamer

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by i love sports101 on Jul 4, 2009 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

gamer he may be, but

is he as good as Alex Rios? should’ve traded for him when we had the chance.

by Link on Jul 4, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Has anyone else heard the rumors that the Blue Jays are offering to just give away Rios? As disappointing as he’s been this year, he’s still been worth about 1 WAR (well, 0.8) this year and is way below his usual BABIP so far.

I’d take him in a second.

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Give them Winn and some prospects. GINATS BRASS

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

If he could be had for Sanchez, a B prospect and salary relief, it’s a no brainer.

We’d have to DFA some outfieders though.

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Impossible. Lincecum isn’t 100% white.

by SFGuy on Jul 4, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

20% grease?

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

says hes part filipino in wikipedia

back in my day we wanted to be like magic larry now these days all you guys talk about is try to be like mike or becoming the next lebanon james

by big beaner on Jul 5, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

His half Filipino on his mother’s side.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 5, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

50% whole wheat with hard cheeeeeeeeeeeese

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

by SoFa King Mike on Jul 5, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

TIM LINCECUM ISN’T THE CONSENSUS ALL STAR STARTER ON BASEBALL TONIGHT!!! OMG!!!

…the other choice was Cain though. So yay.

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I was watching TB/Texas, and the Texas play-by-play guy was even talking about Lincecum and Cain

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 4, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I heard that too, though I think I was watching the MLB Network’s announcers

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Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right

by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

They had Texas’s feed. I think it was Vasgersian.

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

by CB30 on Jul 4, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Texas would be Josh Lewin and Tom Grieve.

by SFGuy on Jul 4, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vasgersian only works for MLB Net now (I think)

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

by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmm

It seemed like they were definitely pulling for Texas

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

by CB30 on Jul 5, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

Buster Olney said Dan Haren should start because he has the “best numbers” and is the “best starter”.

by SFGuy on Jul 4, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol .231 BABIP

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does BAPIP really matter when evaluating somebody for something like this? In the end, it does come down to the actual numbers.

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes

WINZ!

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

It doesn’t matter when evaluating how well someone’s done this season, but if you’ve got two pitchers with similar numbers and one has a crazy low BABIP like that, it’ll bump me over into choosing the other dude.

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

ESPN has Haren’s BIPA at .224, which looks to be the lowest of anyone in the top 40 in ERA in mlb

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Jul 4, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

and 84.2% LOB

he’s very good, but both of those numbers are pretty much unsustainable.

by TimLincecumIsGod on Jul 4, 2009 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

7.53 K/BB, and a slightly lower ERA in a much, much tougher park. Haren deserves it.

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jul 5, 2009 3:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

The K/BB ratio is ridiculous, but I’ll take Tim. I might be a bit biased.

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2009 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

I really don’t see the case for him. Haren has gotten better results (lower ERA in a hitters’ park), and he’s got better peripherals too, .231 BABIP or not.

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jul 5, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tim is a Giant. Haren is not. Case closed!

by Natto on Jul 5, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

let him start

I’d rather Lincecum be rested for the second half of the season. Haren will decline in the second half like he always does anyway.

by superk1ng on Jul 4, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good problem to have. How awesome will it be when Timmah throws the first two innings, and his relief is… The Cainer!!

by zuma420 on Jul 4, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a ridiculously fun game to be at

Even if everyone in Section 139 heard me scream at Bengie not to take a pitch…

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

by Aadik on Jul 4, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

err, to take a pitch.

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

by Aadik on Jul 4, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rockies losing 9-4!

Arizona needs to protect the lead for 2 more innings

by superk1ng on Jul 4, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Don’t hold your breath.

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow the arizona bullpen is shit

by superk1ng on Jul 4, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rickies’ pen is trying to make this fail-proof.

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ben Zobrist

Per Baggs: last paragraphs

I’ve noticed that in some corners of the Giants blogosphere, there is a longstanding love affair for Tampa Bay infielder Ben Zobrist, and with good reason. He could make the All-Star team. A gold star for those who saw it coming.

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

by Giant among Angels on Jul 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

I WAS JUST POSTING THAT

by jctGamer on Jul 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

GRANT WAS RIGHT

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

This can’t be.

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Justin Upton is playing outfield?

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Surprised?

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 4, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dang it, I was thinking he was an infielder. There should be a no sibling rule.

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, Justin came up as a SS, but now they are both OFs

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

by Giant among Angels on Jul 5, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

Went to game-- Stubhub Upgrade for the Mayor and the Heir!`

My son and I were picked for the Stubhub upgrade, moving us from Box 311 into the cushy recliners in the Club Level. I love my seats in 311, but it was nice to have the luxury seats for one game.

Great game and a great day. We had two runners totally thrown out at home (except that one was called safe for reasons I don’t understand). Rich should still retire or be retired. And Tim Lincecum is just a phenomenon and it is a pure joy to get to watch him play for the Giants.

Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 4, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

How does that thing work? I’ve always wondered.

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Completely randomly; a very nice ambush

We walked through our tunnel and standing near our section were 3 lovely young women in those orange jerseys— the cheer squad that tosses out t-shirts and pizzas and stuff during the game. They saw the Heir and me, we said a hi, and they asked if we would like an upgrade of our seats. That was literally it. It was that random and out of the blue.

Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 4, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice.

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

by jponry on Jul 4, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like how the entire SportsCenter highlight was Timmy’s strikeouts. No offense to see here folks!

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

by cheno on Jul 4, 2009 10:43 PM PDT reply actions  

None taken.

Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Jul 4, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Early parade, an afternoon game, and evening festivities. Timmy always a joy to watch and enjoyed the rousing applause as Ortiz left the game, a sarcastic thank you if you will.

Krazy Krab despised in the 20th century and beloved in the 21st century. Hey it only took over 20 years, so don't give up hope.

by timmeh on Jul 4, 2009 11:43 PM PDT reply actions  

The radio was on in car this morning and ESPN led into the baseball scores by saying:
The San Francisco Giants posted their league leading 11th shut out yesterday…

I didn’t hear the rest…
“League leading” ? wow

by Merope on Jul 5, 2009 8:52 AM PDT reply actions  

Our staff is pitching a shut-out approximately every 7.5 games. That is alright.

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 5, 2009 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know if this has been mentioned before

but doesn’t Tim Lincecum look like the lovechild of Yoko Ono and a re-animated John Lennon?

Great pitcher.

by Omerta on Jul 5, 2009 9:12 AM PDT reply actions  

Being a celebrity child is tough

He had to endure lots of hazing from O’Bannion and the rest of the Seniors.

by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 5, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

AL all star starters

C – Mauer
1B – Mark Teixeira
2B – Dustin Pedroia
3B – Evan Longoria
SS – Derek Jeter
OF – Jason Bay
OF – Ichiro
OF – Josh Hamilton(wtf?)

by superk1ng on Jul 5, 2009 10:05 AM PDT reply actions  

NL All Star starters

C – Yadier Molina
1B – Albert Pujols
2B – Chase Utley
3B – David Wright
SS – Hanley Ramirez
OF – Carlos Beltran
OF – Ryan Braun
OF – Raul Ibanez

by superk1ng on Jul 5, 2009 10:21 AM PDT reply actions  

NL Pitchers

Matt Cain
Ted Lilly
Dan Haren
Tim Lincecum
Chad Billingsley
Josh Johnson
Johan Santana
Jason Marquis
Ryan Franklin
Heath Bell
Jonathan Broxton
Francisco Rodriguez
Francisco Cordero

no Wilson :(

by superk1ng on Jul 5, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

bench

OF – Justin Upton
C – Brian McCann
OF – Brad Hawpe
OF – Hunter Pence
IF – Miguel Tejada
IF – Orlando Hudson
IF – Prince Fielder
IF – Ryan Howard
IF – Freddy Sanchez
IF – Adrian Gonzalez
IF – Ryan Zimmerman

WTF NO PABLO

by superk1ng on Jul 5, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

FFFFFUUUUUUUUUUU

WTF do we really need Ryan Howard on the team?

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

seriously

4 first basemen? really?

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ryan Howard has a lot more DINGERZ than Sandoval, but Sandoval’s having a better year in almost every other category. Higher AVG, higher OBP, higher SLG, even. Strikes out less than half as often as Howard. :(

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 5, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

WTF

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

by Giant among Angels on Jul 5, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

All started with 2 outs nonetheless

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

by Giant among Angels on Jul 5, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Pablo SNUBdoval

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

by CB30 on Jul 5, 2009 10:53 AM PDT reply actions  

Gallardo also gets snubbed

Hell, he’s not even included in the final vote.

He’s one of the top 3 pitchers in the NL easy. And he pitches in a band box.

by Wisconsin Giant on Jul 5, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions  

Who is in the final vote? I’m not seeing that.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 5, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nevermind

It’s Sandoval, Cristian Guzman, Matt Kemp, Shane Pricktorino, and Mark Reynolds.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 5, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

Sandoval: .337 / .377 / .540 / 12 HR / 43 K in 307 PA
Kemp: .303 / .367 / .375 / 10 HR / 74 K in 330 PA
Guzman: .316 / .331 / .428 / 3 HR / 41 K in 296 PA
Victorino: .304 / .367 / .453 / 5 HR / 39 K in 316 PA
Reynolds: .269 / .355 / .562 / 23 HR / 109 K in 338 PA

Sandoval definitely seems like the best overall in my biased perspective. If Guzman wins, I will want to die.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 5, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

Reynolds has 109 (lol) strikeouts already!?!?!?!

"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.

by thehavenot on Jul 5, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pitchers are never included in the final vote, but apparently they add one more pitcher to the roster at the end. Or maybe they’ve already added them, IDK

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

by jponry on Jul 5, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

No more pitchers will be added unless a pitcher backs out

by deebrizz on Jul 6, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

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