Post-Game Recap: Zito Dominates
by Grant on Jul 7, 2009 9:36 PM PDT
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There have been a few games in which Barry Zito pitched eight innings for the Giants. Most of them were only barely impressive -- there were a lot of high-walk/low-hit games mixed in, which probably had as much to do with good fortune as they did with good pitching.
Tonight, though, Zito pitched his best game as a Giant. It was the consummate "Oh, that Barry Zito"-game. This pitcher, this exact same collection of cells and neurons, won a freaking Cy Young once. Yep. After some Zito outings, mentioning the Old Zito was like talking about a handsome, svelte Orson Welles. Not tonight. Tonight it was 2002. Throw on that newfangled Shakira album and party, folks.
And while it was so easy to root for the complete game shutout, it was hard not to agree with Bruce Bochy's decision to pull Zito. A fine Zito outing has devolved into a fine Zito mess far too often in the late innings. Romo is a mustachioed relief god from the planet Out, and the only thing separating him from Goose Gossage is an avian nickname and more mustache. So, yeah, going to Romo wasn't a bad move.
Congrats to Barry Zito for his best game as a San Francisco Giant.
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Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 7, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
His hips don’t lie.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zito does WHAT now?
Excuse me I’ll need a few minutes to process this fact.
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Grant meant he ordered pizza. Domino’s.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
aaaaaaah… that makes much more sense, thank-you for clarifying!
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 x 5 deal!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is a five tool player
Let's bring the...
by Swager on Jul 7, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another shut out. We are fast approaching some pretty fine pitching staff territory.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 7, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We took the season series with the Marlins.
by lincecumania on Jul 7, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
progress
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 7, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needz moar Vote for Pablo
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by Azmanz on Jul 7, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Great win
I’m still pissed about Zito getting pulled but it’s not like it was a bad baseball decision, he brought in Romo. It was just kinda dick to Zito and showed a lack of a plan once again. If a bloop hit was all it took to get Zito out of the game, just start the inning with Romo.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
by marcello on Jul 7, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was surprised at first that Zito came out for the 9th.
by lincecumania on Jul 7, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am still back and forth on how I feel about this decision
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by Giant among Angels on Jul 7, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guess: the plan was to let him pitch until he gave up a baserunner – to let him go out there and have a chance for the CGSO, but pull him before the tying run comes to the plate.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 8, 2009 7:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A bloop hit really shouldn’t have changed that though. A walk or a hard hit ball would be fine.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
by marcello on Jul 8, 2009 7:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a fine, fine game.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 7, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Better than
Pulling Zito for Wilson. We all know how that coulda gone down.
Fan of the Warriors and Giants. Glutton for punishment.
by SavetheChildren,ButNotLakerChildren on Jul 7, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wilson?
As Romo left the field, Brian Wilson chastised him for not learning how to give up two runs and load the bases before getting the save.
"[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 7, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
12 shutouts on the year
that’s a lot imo
by TimLincecumIsGod on Jul 7, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OT, but since we're superimposing...
Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...
by bkrhater on Jul 8, 2009 7:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love the New Old New Old Zito!
And the difference in Zeets now vs Zeets the last couple seasons…this Zito haz RAGE. Seriously. Just look at his face.
And on the 6th day, God created base-ball, and Barry put one in the water, and it was good.
"I think I just experienced my first Lincegasm."
by bigboneded on Jul 7, 2009 9:41 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
It’s because 28 days ago he was bitten by a monkey that was infected with pure rage.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn close-minded activists, they’ll kill us all
by Classy_Argonaut on Jul 7, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah and run support and a bullpen but mostly RAGE!
And on the 6th day, God created base-ball, and Barry put one in the water, and it was good.
"I think I just experienced my first Lincegasm."
by bigboneded on Jul 7, 2009 9:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Putting The unit's locker
next to Zito’s was a brilliant move. Me thinks some of RJ’s Angry rubbed off.
Robby Thompson "hey Hinshaw, let me see your hat for a minute."
Alex HInshaw "Why?"
Robby Thompson ,"You'll see...."
by LargeFarva on Jul 7, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Living with Brian Wilson will make you RAGE
Let's bring the...
by Swager on Jul 7, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game was cool
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by CB30 on Jul 7, 2009 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah... Tarepanda
I haven’t seen him in years.
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by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tarepanda has a tender touch and is surprisingly soft. They are very cute. They seem to be leaning over from whichever direction you look at them. Although they have four legs, they move mainly by rolling over, with an average speed of 2.75 m/h.
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by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I once wrote a song
The chorus went:
“I want to marry
Zito comma Barry”
This was back in 2001 or 2. I’m for reals.
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
by ORthey on Jul 7, 2009 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Im gonna go ahead and not comment on this
DAMN IT
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by CB30 on Jul 7, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you also send him an email informing him that your love was complete?
by Hammaker Party of 8 on Jul 7, 2009 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zito did a great job tonight. He worked ahead in the count. When he was behind, he got through it (TWSS?). Overall, a very impressive game by Zito.
Some nice station to station ball to get a run early on. Also, a big blast from Uribe. 9 over, lets keep it rollin’
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by Giant among Angels on Jul 7, 2009 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha was Jon fixing his hair?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rubbing his own head for luck?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 7, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I was thinking the same thing.
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 7, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure looked like it, maybe he got tangled up in his earphone dealies
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jon is much larger than I remember
by positiveuphemism on Jul 7, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure?
The black is slimming!
"El once, chico. Eleven."
by Juan Primo on Jul 7, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen him a lot bigger than this.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm I need to make a Panda sign for tomorrow
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How about this?
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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 7, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where will you guys be? I’m in 311 with el Mayor.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zito looked great
I was really impressed with his start tonight. Definitely makes me feel a lot better with Randy on the DL. Still wish we got more run support, but hey, I’ll take it.
This was a big win. I was expecting to Marlins to take this one to be perfectly frank with Johnson on the hill for Florida and Zito coming off a bad start. Now though, we look primed for the sweep. Here’s to a quality Sadowski start.
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by objesguy on Jul 7, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
False
Michael Bay hasn’t made a good movie in any dimension
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Jul 7, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s the same dimension where howie has a non-failbeard
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 7, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flagged
Offensive content
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by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But you can’t even see the part where my pants are off.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait-- that's NOT the pantsless part?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 7, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope good Zito turns into "able to dump" Zito
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 7, 2009 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats a big step
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by CB30 on Jul 7, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s not get crazy now…
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 8, 2009 7:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jon doesn't know how TV works.
Lol, put ALL the cameras in the loft.
by CaliforniaBone on Jul 7, 2009 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kruk doesnt know how baseball works
Lol, “one of the things that makes Bochy a good manager…”
And on the 6th day, God created base-ball, and Barry put one in the water, and it was good.
"I think I just experienced my first Lincegasm."
by bigboneded on Jul 7, 2009 10:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
He drives us notice. I can’t stand many of his moves (see e.g. ever playing Aurilla). BUT, I’ll take the current set of results
Let's bring the...
by Swager on Jul 7, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll gladly bitch and bitch about Bruce Bochy for the next 10 years if the team keeps winning for 10 years.
I’ll still bitch about him. But I’ll do it gladly.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That said, at this point I’d still rather not see him next year.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He will absolutely be back next year if the Giants don’t collapse.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 7, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Giants don’t collapse, I might be okay with it. Mostly. Sort of. Ask me when it happens.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
we’re winning in spite of his tactical decisions and pronunciations (Aurilia is good for this team); giving him credit for what we can evaluate is foolhardy.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Jul 7, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His pronunciations are the worst.
That awful drawl. The inability to say the z part of Sanchez. And don’t get me started on that awful drawl. Urgh.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s why he always says “Sanchy.”
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 8, 2009 2:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it drives me nuts!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 8, 2009 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had the post game press conference on TV and my wife walked by and asked ‘who is that guy?’ She thought it looked like they pulled some random guy out of a bar for an interview.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 8, 2009 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
KnK talk about boozing in the loft.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This sucks. I bought the MLB Audio so I can hear this type of stuff and MLB has cut their feed and KNBR.com is playing that Cumulus filler crap.
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by Giant among Angels on Jul 7, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone here mentioned the podcast is on KNBR.com. I don’t know if this means the wraps are on the website or what.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.knbr.com/pages/giantspodcast
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by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scroll down the page to get the postgame podcasts.
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by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bitchin, thanks!
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I just want to hear it live. Complainer likes to complain
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by Giant among Angels on Jul 7, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve usually been able to listen to the Postgame wrap via Gameday Audio. There are those rare occasions where it doesn’t work.
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by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kruk just said there’s competition now in the 9th. “And that’s good.”
by shanghaijim on Jul 7, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Big Lebowski broke KNBR
Let's bring the...
by Swager on Jul 7, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uribe can't speak English?
He’s been in the US for a while now..
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by Azmanz on Jul 7, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ichiro still uses an interpreter, and I’ve heard his English is very good.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whose English is good
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by Azmanz on Jul 7, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both speak English well.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesse's
English is pretty good too.
Robby Thompson "hey Hinshaw, let me see your hat for a minute."
Alex HInshaw "Why?"
Robby Thompson ,"You'll see...."
by LargeFarva on Jul 7, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve seen a Mariners-Giants game where Ichiro was talking to Pedro Feliz during a pitching change and it was a long conversation.
by SFGuy on Jul 7, 2009 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He might just be not speaking English in the interview. I can completely understand prefering to speak your first language when you have a translator on-hand.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I mean. It’s not that he can’t speak the language, but it’s just a preference.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see that
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by Azmanz on Jul 7, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think the translator is a baseball fan?
So he know baseball terminology?
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by Azmanz on Jul 7, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps. At least in the minors we get a bilingual player interpreting for us.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emmanuel Burriss is good for something!
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by Giant among Angels on Jul 7, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The elusive 7th tool : translation
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Scott McClain!
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by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone should use Alfonso Soriano. He is trilingual. He speaks Spanish, English and Japanese.
by SFGuy on Jul 7, 2009 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They actually just flashed that the translator is one of the Giants’ Spanish broadcasters. Getting some TV time for the rest of the broadcast crew!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's cool
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by Azmanz on Jul 7, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elitist!
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you don’t want to make an ass out of yourself in your non-native language, you use an interpreter. My Spanish is pretty good, but if a parent wants to discuss something IMPORTANT I go get someone who is truly bilingual.
Colloquialisms, idioms, and slang can wreak havoc with you.
by Merope on Jul 8, 2009 7:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Playing The Big Lebowski excerpts.
Wrap Awesome
Let's bring the...
by Swager on Jul 7, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We lead the league in Fat Latinos
Sign Rafael Belliard NAO!
And on the 6th day, God created base-ball, and Barry put one in the water, and it was good.
"I think I just experienced my first Lincegasm."
by bigboneded on Jul 7, 2009 10:09 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Ronnie!!!
old guy fail
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"I think I just experienced my first Lincegasm."
by bigboneded on Jul 7, 2009 10:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
lol that campaign ad for Pablo.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian Wilson really is a doucheasshead.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah i hate that part of the commercial
Romo is way cooler
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by Azmanz on Jul 7, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yiants
Chicks dig pandas
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Besides the big curveball, Zito’s got some pretty sweet off-speed pitches when he’s on (change up, slider).
by Dan from NM on Jul 7, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shane Victorino is a douchasshead.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 10:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vote NO on Proposition Victorino
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 7, 2009 10:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Shane Victorino did not attend this year’s rally against cancer.
Shane Victorino is FOR cancer.
A vote for Shane Victorino is a vote for cancer.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read it on the internet: it’s GOT to be true
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Head of State was actually a pretty good movie.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 8, 2009 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yes it was. It’s funny and surprisingly smart. I even used the line “God bless America and no place else” as my thesis for a paper on US foreign policy. I got a 96 on the paper.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 8, 2009 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
smart P.R. move for Victorino—jumping onto a live chat for Yahoo’s Sports page (and they add a link at the bottom of this news to go vote for Shane)
WHATEVER YOU’RE DOING RIGHT NOW CAN WAIT WHILE YOU VOTE 5 TIMES FOR PABLO!
by sayheybk on Jul 7, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a shameless self promoter.
this whole process is just dumb
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Victorino makes it anyway with Beltran not likely to play.
by SFGuy on Jul 7, 2009 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Kemp will make it for Ibanez.
So obviously, Pablo is the best choice.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow the Giants wear terrible clothes.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree.
Bengie doesn’t exactly have the…form to wear an Affliction shirt. It doesn’t help that the shirt is tragically garish.
"El once, chico. Eleven."
by Juan Primo on Jul 7, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uribe’s Ed Hardy garbage shirt was just as bad.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Omar
when he was here
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 7, 2009 10:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I loved Omar and his purple velvet jackets.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He just a ballplayer
an artist.
Let's bring the...
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I really should stop typing...
NOT just a ballplayer. He’s an artist.
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by Swager on Jul 7, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those purple velvet jackets were ace.
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 7, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pimp’n.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 8, 2009 7:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randy Winn probably wears a tux to and from the ballpark.
Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Bowkermania walks wild on you?
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 7, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And under his uniform.
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by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
I would pay to see him out there with a tux, top hat, and cane
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Jul 7, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s spelled Cain.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does he take it off when batting right handed
because his AB tonight from the right side looked very UNclassy. maybe like a tuxedo t-shirt.
by sayheybk on Jul 7, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard Jon on the radio say he was something like 7-61 right handed this year.
Let's bring the...
by Swager on Jul 7, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he’s been awful from that side of the plate.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 7, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Classy
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 8, 2009 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this
The spats make it.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 8, 2009 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i will confess that i showed this to my girlfriend and the first thing she said was “Randy needs spats.”
[true love]
by sayheybk on Jul 8, 2009 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say, old bean
Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Bowkermania walks wild on you?
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 8, 2009 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha that's great
She Hate Me
"oh I served BRP all right
drained J-Kiddesque running floaters over him all night long last time we balled" - prezofdeath
by cloudydays on Jul 8, 2009 1:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jolly good show
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Jul 8, 2009 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FTWn
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Jul 8, 2009 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very Nice Work ! The SF Top Hat is a nice touch, along with the spats.
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
by nvsfg on Jul 8, 2009 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quite.
*sips tea *
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bingie lol
Carribean Feauxhawk
And on the 6th day, God created base-ball, and Barry put one in the water, and it was good.
"I think I just experienced my first Lincegasm."
by bigboneded on Jul 7, 2009 10:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Somebody go teach Amy how to hold a microphone!
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 10:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean like one of those boom mics, like 10 feet away from whoever’s speaking?
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 8, 2009 2:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Molina on Hitting
“the first pitch might be the only one you see the whole at bat.”
Let's bring the...
by Swager on Jul 7, 2009 10:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It aaaalll makes sense now
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
by Azmanz on Jul 7, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely, if you swing and turn it into an out.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 7, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And suddenly, it all makes sense
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Jul 7, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sergio seems really happy
to get his first save.. Seems like a good kid
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
by Azmanz on Jul 7, 2009 10:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's awesome
He’s probably the nicest guy I’ve spoken to as the media. He’s a gentleman too; he fetched a folding chair for me so I wouldn’t have to sit on the dirty dugout steps in Scottsdale.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's official..
Romo > Wilson
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
by Azmanz on Jul 7, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ninja’s don’t need chairs
Let's bring the...
by Swager on Jul 7, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like he got it from his parents. On Sunday, Romo’s father caught a foul ball hit by Randy Winn and he gave it to Randy Winn’s father.
by SFGuy on Jul 7, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SUCK IT GRANT
Great game. BTW, I’m 6-0 this season, maybe they should give me season tickets.
Lastly: ♥Romo♥
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 10:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds reasonable
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
by Azmanz on Jul 7, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SUCK IT GRANT
well he did say
Romo is a mustachioed relief god from the planet Out
so maybe he already has
by SnowLeopard on Jul 7, 2009 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OUT AND PROUD ROMOSEXUALS
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Small crowd tonight, but great fun at the yard.
And I voted about 100 times for Pablo on the computers they had there. Which, of course, I could do on my damn couch at home.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 7, 2009 10:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My section was like completely empty but the crowd was pretty lively. The guys in the RF arcade were getting on Brent Carroll pretty hard, which I thought was hilarious.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the “What’s the matter with _? He’s a bum!” has gotten really old.
by SFGuy on Jul 7, 2009 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
But it’s well established that you hate fun.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not fun, it’s old. Think of something new to razz the players with.
by SFGuy on Jul 7, 2009 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve got it!
“Hey (position players)! You suck!”
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 8, 2009 7:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s probably older than “What’s the matter with__??” Older than Rick Aurilia, which means about 60 years.
by SFGuy on Jul 8, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I’m there for 60 games, it gets really old.
by SFGuy on Jul 7, 2009 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our seats are in 138 (HOLLAA!) and a couple years ago I started answering “HE’S ON ROIDS.” Yes, I thought it was pretty clever myself. Anyway It works real good with A LOT (alot) of players. I just can’t wait til Aug when I can unleash my refrain on woManny.
And on the 6th day, God created base-ball, and Barry put one in the water, and it was good.
"I think I just experienced my first Lincegasm."
by bigboneded on Jul 7, 2009 11:56 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I’m guessing I should forgo the scorecards for one game to vote Pablo, yes?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't, no. The voting for Pablo is on laptops they have set up which are not near monitors.
So to vote for Pablo, one might as well stay at home. Bring the scorecards, w00t w00t.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 8, 2009 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scorecards are always a good choice. I honestly can’t go to a game without keeping score.
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 8, 2009 4:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t keep score Friday night at the game and it just felt wrong.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 8, 2009 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just got back from a date...
and i assumed we lost. i’m sorry. this year is making me smile like no year has done in a while, and i love this goddamn team.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
by redhornet78 on Jul 7, 2009 10:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Plus a large number
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 8, 2009 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I posted him in the GDT.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best Video Ever!!!
Jeff Passan says vote for Pablo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90CXJ3xabfY
by _Joe_ on Jul 8, 2009 12:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the best part is when he soils himself
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Jul 8, 2009 7:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For those planning ahead
Barry Zito will pitch Sunday vs. San Diego and…..Kevin Correia. We see the return of our 6th starter.
by SFGuy on Jul 8, 2009 12:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any chance Romo becomes the permanent closer any time soon?
She Hate Me
"oh I served BRP all right
drained J-Kiddesque running floaters over him all night long last time we balled" - prezofdeath
by cloudydays on Jul 8, 2009 1:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Jul 8, 2009 1:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
a little optimism could have been nice
lol
She Hate Me
"oh I served BRP all right
drained J-Kiddesque running floaters over him all night long last time we balled" - prezofdeath
by cloudydays on Jul 8, 2009 1:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dream scenario: trade* Wilson, put Affeldt in the closer’s role for the next 1.5 seasons, have Romo set up, then promote Romo to the closer’s role after Affeldt leaves.
*we would also accept DFA, deport, or leave him in a cardboard box on the side of the highway as well.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 8, 2009 1:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many left-handed starters are there? Can’t be many.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 8, 2009 2:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
…closers, I mean.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 8, 2009 2:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sherill in Baltimore.
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 8, 2009 4:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Billy Wagner did okay for a while. Also, Mike Gonzalez in Atlanta and Brian Fuentes in Colorado now Anaheim. It’s rare sure, but it can be done.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 8, 2009 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BJ Ryan
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Jul 8, 2009 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see the Jays got rid of ol’ Blow Job Ryan today.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 8, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan Meyer on the Marlins
Sometimes.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish
what value would Wilson have in a potential trade?
She Hate Me
"oh I served BRP all right
drained J-Kiddesque running floaters over him all night long last time we balled" - prezofdeath
by cloudydays on Jul 8, 2009 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not much
They traded Matt Morris. Anything’s possible.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 8, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the only Zito start I’ve been at the ballpark for… just sayin.
Everybody loves money
by fwoty oz on Jul 8, 2009 1:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh and to the dude in front of me that got really drunk in my lower box section and started cussing nonstop in front of all the kiddies… not so classy.
Everybody loves money
by fwoty oz on Jul 8, 2009 1:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going to a baseball game just to get drunk: not classy.
Cussing without regard in front of other people’s kids: assholey.
He’s a double threat!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 8, 2009 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOLinup
CF Rowand
LF Winn
3B Sandoval
RF Schierholtz
SS Renteria
1B Ishikawa
2B Frandsen
C Whiteside
P Sadowski
Wait…. I actually like this lineup. WTF?
by jctGamer on Jul 8, 2009 11:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
After what they did on Wednesday, I bet you don’t like it anymore.
by SFGuy on Jul 8, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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