Post-Game Thread: OTHER PLAYERS JOIN IN FREDEMPTION 09
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:05 PM PDT
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Man, that game was awesome, I'm so glad I was able to watch the whole thing and see all the awesome plays and everything.
Wait.
But, the Giants won! Barry Zito continued his streak of being extremely useful, Eugenio Velez continued his streak of being "Wait, was that really Eugenio Velez?" and Bengie Molina is getting ready to sign the dotted line on a three year extension. Most importantly of all, the bullpen pitched three innings, giving up three hits, no walks and no runs. It's good to see that, because I don't know about everyone else, but the pessimism from last night was really sort of lingering into the early innings of this game.
I LOVE THIS TEAM AGAIN. For now.
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Abuse of power!
You want to see a walk? Then go watch the mailman.
by SeeingStars on Aug 8, 2009 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
jponry has pushed her Fred Lewis agenda on this site for far too long
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I observe what you have done there
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
by hairball on Aug 8, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you mean this?
jponry has pushed her his Fred Lewis agenda on this site for far too long
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 Aug 8, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh oh here we go.
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
obviously
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I am an out and proud Romosexual.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
some of us were Velezbians in college.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a phase
But it’s coming back
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some of us haven’t grown out of phases.
by zuma420 on Aug 8, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sacramento?
No one here gets out alive.
by Bond16 on Aug 8, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like games that the Giants win.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Aug 8, 2009 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it is good
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I second that emotion
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waiting for Grant….
Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe. Maybe a little less now.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Aug 8, 2009 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I heard of that guy once.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 8, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The new Zito and Sanchez make our rotation awesome
by superk1ng on Aug 8, 2009 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A third starter has about an average ERA, right?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then our rotation is essentially the equivalent of two aces and two third starters this year, which is pretty good.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Molina, but committing to him for more than a year will be a mistake.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t commit to him for even a year.
You want to see a walk? Then go watch the mailman.
by SeeingStars on Aug 8, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d do one year but only if he’d agree to take a backup role as soon as Posey is ready.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol Bochy starting Posey over Bengie
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Aug 8, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vingie Molstilla
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the best scenario would be a year overlap of posey & molina
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he won't
I remember reading a quote a while back of him implying he wouldn’t do that
by superk1ng on Aug 8, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, so I pretty much don’t want him back. lol. There are plenty of catchers out there about as good as Bengie with smaller egos.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and smaller plate - to - first times.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Aug 8, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and smaller helpings on the plate
"Hey old-timer, where am I ?"
"You can't get there from here."
by pynchon59 on Aug 9, 2009 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ARB
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
by kennv on Aug 8, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the answer
If he agrees, it’s a one-year thing (unless something else gets negotiated). If he doesn’t, it’s a draft pick (maybe two).
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by BruteSentiment on Aug 8, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really want him to go on a tear that makes him look a lot more appealing to other teams though...
…..that way we can offer him arbitration without having to worry about him accepting.
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there might be side benefits
To such a situation as Molina ripping it up. Like, the team does better.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
by hairball on Aug 8, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fixed
I think there might be side of beef benefits
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually… it would work directly against side of beef benefits. Sides of pork too. Fried Chickens fear Bengie Molina.
by zuma420 on Aug 8, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, im still sick from monday’s loss and friday’s loss and stomach flu, but at least we’re just 6GB
by justhangin on Aug 8, 2009 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
a little thing like stomach flu got you down?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
H1N1
lose1win1
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i def have a bad case of W1L1
by justhangin on Aug 8, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is quite funny
I would steal it and originate it later, but, well, you guys & gals are the only ones I know who would even get it, so…
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not funny because it has nothing to do with orthomyxoviridae!
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Aug 9, 2009 7:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or ambylopia ex anopsia.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have met my match.
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Aug 9, 2009 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I WAS going to post a link explaining how a mere plumber knew of that condition , but…
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 10, 2009 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So,
I like Velez.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Aug 8, 2009 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They have pills for that.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FDA approved?
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Aug 8, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with you—he’s a star waiting to happen
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh , no
It’s happening.
Jeez , that scissoring thing with his feet in the batter’s box…weeeeird…
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
scissoring
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Aug 8, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's an echo in here.
It sounds like…scissoring.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Above people were talking about Velezbians, and you said scissoring. I found it funny. I am not too sure if that was your intent, because I do not understand 90% of the things you post, but it was funny.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Aug 8, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that's funny
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 Aug 8, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm responsible for the understandable 10%.
Want to know who authors the other 90%?
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i will never get tired of these two guys
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Aug 8, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see in the pic that the other 90% are battery powered
If they get low, I got cables. Unfortunately, being 9 time zones ahead of you guys, the service is slow.
"Hey old-timer, where am I ?"
"You can't get there from here."
by pynchon59 on Aug 9, 2009 1:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where are you?
“WHO IS THIS?”
“Who’s this?”
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 6:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
velezbian?
i support your right to marry
I'm up... everyone move in!
by NastySlurve on Aug 8, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BEST TERM EVER.
We are all Velezbians since the ASB
Proud adoptive parent of Billy "Duke" Neukom. He's got balls of steel.
by Gabafnerhagen on Aug 8, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the President of Velezbuela a dictator?
by zuma420 on Aug 8, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As it happens.
In Idaho-speak: a dick-tater.
by FreshStart on Aug 8, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, let’s just ride the hot streak for awhile, before we start doing crazy stuff. Remember Randy Winn? Two month hot streak = long expensive contract extension = elderly 4th outfielder type becomes cornerstone of offense? Meanwhile, of course, we love Eugenio Velez
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but Winn has a long history of being right where he is now. Velez has been doing nothing but improving since they sent him down the first time last year.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure. But Velez is a 27 year old with no previous track record of success. Clearly, he’s doing something different, and it’s surely amazing to watch. But some prudent skepticism is also called for, imho
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
look at the way he’s keeping his hands back—that’s the difference, and it’s a big one.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...
…it’s that crazy Cuban Slide his feet do!
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s call it the “Bam-Bam Effect” for now.
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
by nvsfg on Aug 9, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or is it in keeping with Giant LF tradition?
Clearly, he’s doing something different, and it’s surely amazing to watch.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 10, 2009 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Useful game for Bengie
Building his case for Type A Free Agency!
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Making it doubly useful for the Giants.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Aug 8, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Posey just goes nuts in AAA
so it makes our parting with Bengie a lot easier.
by superk1ng on Aug 8, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, it'll be plenty easy
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we’d have to offer him ARB remember.. he’ll undoubtedly accept.
by Bryappie on Aug 8, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doubt it
He wants two years, and he wants to start the first of those years, and he wants a raise. If we offer arb, it’ll be one year obviously, at 6.5 or whatever the max we can cut him, plus the FO will make it clear he’s there to back up Posey. I think he’ll take the hint.
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this
is the exact route in which giant brass should take.
Cain is Able ...
by Norcalfan10 on Aug 8, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adopted Giant Darren "Speedy" Ford. Said by Andrew Baggarly to be the fastest minor league player and the best defensive outfielder in the Giants Organization. Now playing for your San Jose Giants.
by monta101 on Aug 8, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
^speechless.
So… if it’s the exact route the BRASZ should take, does that mean they’ll probably offer two years for $15M?
by zuma420 on Aug 8, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
velez is not hank aaron
/flem
I'm up... everyone move in!
by NastySlurve on Aug 8, 2009 4:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Velez does not want the 2003 steroid list published.
Fucking Aaron , I hate being disappointed in you.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
guys, lets just pretend ok?
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnny Rivers
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnny LeMaster
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rivers Cuomo
I'm up... everyone move in!
by NastySlurve on Aug 8, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mario....KART!!!
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Todays Game
With 8 earned runs [2.32 era] in his last 31 innings covering 5 starts while raising a dismal yet undeserved 5-9 record to 8-10 isn’t exactly a combination that could run someone out of town. It looks like Lady Luck has sprinkled some on him for a change. One minor touch of irony in todays game is Bronson Arroyo’s lifetime record is now 81-81 while Barry Zito’s current 8-10 has similar numbers we can all see as plain as day…
by Nailblubberina on Aug 8, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and your point is?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How big is the rest of Arroyo's contract?
He would be a good fifth starter.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harang has the same contract
I wouldn’t mind trading for him, he would actually be worth that money. His home run rate would probably go down in our park too.
by superk1ng on Aug 8, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Harang a lot, but I don’t know if the Reds would be as willing to trade him. He has a much more consistent track record of success than Arroyo.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
flem getting saucy
“we can do anything we want, cause it’s just the two of us”
/post game wrap
I'm up... everyone move in!
by NastySlurve on Aug 8, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bow chicka wow wow
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what’s this phlegm that you speak of?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you believe in Zito again (or for the time first time ever?) Y/N
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Athletic was right.
You want to see a walk? Then go watch the mailman.
by SeeingStars on Aug 8, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure, why not. what’s the alternative?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There doesn’t need to be an alternative. Asking if you believe he’s back to solid form for the rest of the season
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
at home
I'm up... everyone move in!
by NastySlurve on Aug 8, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you believe the Giants are going to the playoffs...
then you have to believe in Zito and Sanchez! I have dreams that both get there ERAs in the 3s and Zito ends the year with a winning record
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
But I like how he’s performing recently
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 Aug 8, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED BARRY ZITO
and my blood tests came back clean
by shanghaijim on Aug 8, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yftfte
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
by kennv on Aug 8, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll be there for his next start against the Mets. He better not let me down. This is the first time in years I can take revenge on Mets’ fans and their comments when I wear black and orange to their stadium, and he better give me a reason to rub it in their faces.
embarrassed father of over the hill Edgardo Renteria
by rxmeister on Aug 9, 2009 5:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I live in NY too, and my neighbor ave me his season tickets to Saturday’s game. Who going then? Cain!
I’ve seen a Sanchez and a Zito start at Shea. Zito won (QS) on the back of Felizian rbis. Sanchez stuck out like 8 and gave up 8 earned. That’s how I remember it anyway. Long story short – believe in the ZITO!
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
by kennv on Aug 9, 2009 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just moved to brooklyn last week
and am planning on going to all of the games. any good eats around citi field?
Dodgers fans eat their young.
by redhornet78 on Aug 9, 2009 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eugenio Velez = Black Jesus
The last time I cried? End of Game 6, 2002 World Series.
by WillClark'sEyeBlack on Aug 8, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
/good times
I'm up... everyone move in!
by NastySlurve on Aug 8, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMN DAMN DAMN
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 8, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GIS has me flummoxed, I’m trying to find a simple black and white picture of a little child with a scraped/band-aided knee or elbow. One search I did, one of the images was a pumpkin? huh?
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're holding it wrong.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Dream
1-Giants take first, Dodgers get the wild card.
2-Giants beat Dodgers in post season and go to WS
3-Giants kick ass on whomever the AL East sends to the WS.
Left Coast victorious over Wrong Coast!!!!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d like the Dodgers to miss the playoffs after all their hype
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beating them in the playoffs would be much better
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah! rivalry in a playoff game especially if were the underdogs even though its most likely we are
by big beaner on Aug 8, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m conflicted, if they miss the playoffs I’ll miss out on the chance to yell SUCK IT MARTIN well into October. On the other hand, the thought of them just totally imploding between now and October makes me giddy.
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't fool yourself
You’ll be yelling “Suck it Russel Martin!” well into December. At least. He doesn’t need to be playing for you to be hatin.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
by kennv on Aug 8, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
easy there feller
I'm up... everyone move in!
by NastySlurve on Aug 8, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
betcha its the Angels….toughest team we’ve faced all year
by justhangin on Aug 8, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh, not again.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
STOP IT
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Aug 9, 2009 7:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoooaaaa easy there wilbur
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Aug 8, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
any team with the two top pitchers in baseball, plus a good back end bullpen, will be very tough in the post season.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i didnt say it wasnt feasible…
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Aug 8, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Dream!
1) Jonathan Sanchez pitches reasonably well tomorrow!
2) And is provided with adequate run support,
3) Such that Merkin comes, and does okay
4) Followed by Miller and Medders
5) for a brisk and stress-free 7-3 win.
Also my son-in-law gets a job
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like this
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that sounds like more than I’m dreaming for!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
can your son-in-law pitch to left handed batters?
by justhangin on Aug 8, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, unfortunately
He seems reasonably adept at World of Warcraft, however.
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
can he cast spells or whatever happens in that game on the Dodgers then?
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll ask
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this
i am sorry for.
Cain is Able ...
by Norcalfan10 on Aug 8, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you ask him if he has any level 7 purple magic swords to lend me?
There’s a reason I’ve never played this game
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!
by Useful_Idiot on Aug 8, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I meant Monday.
I did that thing where you go, game’s over, so you think the DAY must be over, you know the drill
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cain pitches tomorrow… unless they made a change in the rotation
by superk1ng on Aug 8, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dunno why we dont swap cain and sanchez in the rotation. it would get cain 2 more starts vs the dodgers
by justhangin on Aug 8, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm, that is interesting
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and again I have to add that Matt Cain has never beaten the Dodgers. Let’s leave it the way it is.
embarrassed father of over the hill Edgardo Renteria
by rxmeister on Aug 8, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cain throws 109 pitches tomorrow
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should be able to win the pennant if we play well. that, Lincecum repeating as NL Cy Young winner and Sandoval getting a few MVP votes would be great
by justhangin on Aug 8, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PLAYOFFS!?!?!?!
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Aug 8, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is shaping up as the most fun since ’97
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PRACTICE??
WE TALKIN BOUT PRACTICE?? PRACTICE
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Aug 8, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
michael urbin <3 barry zito
I'm up... everyone move in!
by NastySlurve on Aug 8, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
urbin always talks about how they are buddies
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
urban:
i do need to preface this by saying i am friends with barry
by kezargiants on Aug 8, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me hear Zito say that.
embarrassed father of over the hill Edgardo Renteria
by rxmeister on Aug 8, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zito actually has said things close to that. Urbin has Zito on KNBR with him most if not every Saturday I believe
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, on a radio show that I named
“Side Sessions”
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But it has an even douchier title: The Unicorn Hour
by kdl on Aug 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the name that Barry himself came up with for that segment.
The full Zito part is made up of the two parts. Side Sessions is the standard format of interviewing; The Unicorn Hour is more free form and more driven by Barry’s interests.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost as good as the band Those Fucking Unicorns.
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Aug 9, 2009 7:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the longest time, I thought the <3 symbol was male genitals. “I <3 you” translated to “I wanna bone you”
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!
by Useful_Idiot on Aug 8, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
Derek Jeter had a really cheap home run today. The ball went maybe 320 feet.
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 Aug 8, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
/just complaining because our team doesn’t get many cheap home runs
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 Aug 8, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or any
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
9 of his 12 homers are at home
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT Rotoworld lists Jason Schmidt as a strong play for next week among 2 start starters
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Intriguing
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i better call my bookie
I'm up... everyone move in!
by NastySlurve on Aug 8, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks even better now that he’s on the DL and his career could be over!
by deuce deuce on Aug 8, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramon Ortiz?
really?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what?
"The knowledge of the game is inversely proportional to the price of the seat." ---Bill Veeck. •Now you can follow SFDugout.com on Twitter and Facebook!•
by BruteSentiment on Aug 8, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, WHAT?
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Aug 9, 2009 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love velez
that dude can hit! what is the hitting streak up to now? Also, i am becoming a big freddy sanchez fan. that dude can also hit….
Zito dealt today, i thought that he was toast for the year after his july 12 start, but he has rebounded in a major way….i ALMOST look foward to his starts. Almost.
by kezargiants on Aug 8, 2009 4:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
14 for Velez
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All the old people in North Beach just vomited in their breakfasts.
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Aug 9, 2009 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
About last night...
Long time reader first time “on the chronic.” Last night hurt in so many ways…I had the awful experience of being there, with a good pov for the comedy of errors. I ran out of section 125 after the dropped ball at the plate incident, with Mrs. Just Once wondering what was wrong. Enough background…my point is this:
This bounceback today was nice…only capable of being executed by a young and loose club that has the ability to blow off the media, go out, get a little messy after the game, and forget about it. I didn’t know how they would respond today, and I feared last night’s mess meant of those peaches of a loss (8-0 Dusty, for example) today. But they didn’t lose – they won a tight one.
This means good things.
by Just once, in my lifetime. on Aug 8, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good teams bounce back after a heartbreaking loss. This is a good team.
embarrassed father of over the hill Edgardo Renteria
by rxmeister on Aug 8, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Si!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s been a team strength this year. It seems like they’ve followed all of their worst losses with wins.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Aug 8, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Without Pittsbrugh, San Diego, and Los Angeles, I agree
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the Mets
Eugenio "Skinny Panda" Velez post All Star OPS 1.079
by cybermaldonado on Aug 8, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because last night doesn't matter
This is baseball: shit happens. Last night, everything went wrong. Umps squeezing Wilson, good throws popping out of catcher’s mitt, bloop singles, 5 run rallies with the ball never leaving the infield. It happens. Bad teams brood, good teams play ball. We’re a good team
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to squeeze your cheeks when you say it…Gooooooood Teeeeaaaaaaam. Ever see Better Off Dead?
by Just once, in my lifetime. on Aug 8, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good lord
Sports talk callers are dumb
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is this a sudden realization? Seems like there are never intelligent callers.
by deuce deuce on Aug 8, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's weird not dreading Zito starts.
I hope I have a chance to get used to it.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Aug 8, 2009 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s better if we continue to expect the worst. It makes his gems that much sweeter!
by deuce deuce on Aug 8, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we’ve won his last 4 starts which is awesome
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Wilson still bugs me
Even after a good game. I found a stat that sums it up. Relief pitchers measured by number of runners allowed per 9 innings. Wilson isn’t even among the best 20 in the NL:
http://nationalpost.stats.com/mlb/getleaders.asp?rank=312&btnGo=Go
If there’s one thing I don’t want to see from a closer, it’s putting runners on.
"The questions are so stupid. I don't believe in rivalries. I don't believe in curses. Wake up the damn Bambino, maybe I'll drill him in the ass."
- Pedro Martinez, asked about the Curse of the Bambino
by achiappanza on Aug 8, 2009 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I tend to care more about blown saves
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This just in
Runners lead to ‘em. Runners cause stress even when the save doesn’t end up being blown. Who needs it?
"The questions are so stupid. I don't believe in rivalries. I don't believe in curses. Wake up the damn Bambino, maybe I'll drill him in the ass."
- Pedro Martinez, asked about the Curse of the Bambino
by achiappanza on Aug 8, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How’s it different for the rest of them pitchers? Isn’t keeping runners off base the goal? or is it not allowing runs? I’m seriously curious how you differentiate the goals of a closer from those of other pitchers.
by FreshStart on Aug 8, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s not, that’s the point. Closers are often evaluated by the number of saves instead of the metrics that actually measure successful pitching.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wilson's numbers aren't so poor
He’s definitely improved them over the last month or two. The WHIP (1.19) is really in a respectable range, although not elite for a closer. The BAA is .214. Really, he’s been pretty solid for a while – he’s probably around the top 10 of closers in the majors right now.
However, I think Bochy really should have a tighter leash on him – most of us here can tell when Wilson’s got it and when he doesn’t. Bochy’s decision to run him out the other night to get 5 outs when Wilson had hardly pitched the prior week – and then not having a short hook – was pretty dumb IMO.
by otis29 on Aug 9, 2009 7:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Short hook?
I believe I may have mixed my metaphors.
by otis29 on Aug 9, 2009 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree that it was bad to send him out with 5 outs. I actually give Bochy credit for what passes for "bold" these days.
In the current game, most managers are so automated and robotic about the use of the closer— [in robot voice:] Only send out closer to start 9th inning if team ahead by 3 or 2 or 1 run. [End robot voice]
One of the things that has driven lots of people nuts (I have read essays by a handful of people, including Rob Neyer) is that sometimes the game needs saving in the 8th inning, or even the 7th. So if the closer is supposed to be the guy who can come in and extinguish the other team, then a manager should bring him in when the game needs rescuing, not just for a set of circumstances that is “ideal” for closers.
That said, I agree with you that it is clear early in Papa Dubs’s appearances whether he has it or not, but by that point on Friday night, the Giants did not have a lot of better options once that was obvious.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 9, 2009 7:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would agree with you normally
I just thought it was a mistake due to Wilson’s lack of recent work.
by otis29 on Aug 9, 2009 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nyet
Bochy still keeps him for “save situations,” or a tie at home.
I would be all for using the best reliever in the most pivotal situations, even if it’s the bases loaded in the 7th.
"The questions are so stupid. I don't believe in rivalries. I don't believe in curses. Wake up the damn Bambino, maybe I'll drill him in the ass."
- Pedro Martinez, asked about the Curse of the Bambino
by achiappanza on Aug 10, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
word
i don’t trust him enough to hand him the ball with a one run lead in the playoffs, but hey, i’m not bochy.
by kezargiants on Aug 8, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s true, but he’s highly entertaining, regardless
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever watched Wilson pitch before? (Or Nen for that matter?)
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 Aug 8, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't fall in
No, I have never ever watched Wilson or Nen pitch before. I just read about them on the Internets. How did you guess?
"The questions are so stupid. I don't believe in rivalries. I don't believe in curses. Wake up the damn Bambino, maybe I'll drill him in the ass."
- Pedro Martinez, asked about the Curse of the Bambino
by achiappanza on Aug 8, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just saying that was/is both of their m.o.’s. Settle down champ.
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 Aug 8, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nen would put runners on base, but I never doubted that he would eventually get the save / end the inning, sure there were times that he blew saves, but when Nen blew a save it was shocking. With Wilson… I have no such level of confidence, when Wilson blows a save it’s not shocking (and when Benitez blew a save it was expected).
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with this
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 Aug 8, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nen was hopeless in a tie-game or with inherited runners.
You could call it — get-it-in-fastball…POW…walk-off-homer. It was like that for years and Dusty never learned his lesson. Dusty was a stubborn stubborn guy. What I liked about Roger Craig was that he didn’t trust his players and he didn’t care how rich or famous they were, if they didn’t lay down bunts or take pitches when he ordered it, they rode pine.
by hokysmksbw on Aug 9, 2009 2:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rod Beck used to let difficult guys reach, then strike out the easy ones
It would backfire about 2x per year, but it worked 38 out of 40.
by hokysmksbw on Aug 9, 2009 2:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think being on at 2:00 in the morning isn’t too good for our health… just sayin
by PiKAgiant on Aug 9, 2009 2:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's an ANIME on Adult Swim/Cartoon Network
by hokysmksbw on Aug 9, 2009 2:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha, dude, that’s all my buddy would do here in town, he’d smoke, then go and watch Adult swim. As for me? well, i’m usually either asleep or watching something on TV, but that’s good shit
by PiKAgiant on Aug 9, 2009 2:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's "good shit"...
…what he was watching or what he was smoking?
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 6:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan Haren has pretty much sucked in the second half again, as expected.
by superk1ng on Aug 8, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully the cy
comes out of san francisco…regardless of who it is.
by kezargiants on Aug 8, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only way it doesn’t is if it goes to Carpenter
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol Jonathan Broxton
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They overrate closers in that thing.
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They give way too much credit to save numbers and reliever wins, because in order to compete for the CY as a reliever, you really have to have an ERA well under 2.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huston Street ahead of Carpenter is pretty lulzy
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like our team; It has Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain.
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Aug 9, 2009 7:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It could still go to Haren…
"The knowledge of the game is inversely proportional to the price of the seat." ---Bill Veeck. •Now you can follow SFDugout.com on Twitter and Facebook!•
by BruteSentiment on Aug 8, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can’t see it. Tim conquered the “being on a bad team” thing by having a year that just stood head and shoulders above anyone else. Haren’s stats will be inferior to Tim and Matt’s AND he’ll be on a bad team.
embarrassed father of over the hill Edgardo Renteria
by rxmeister on Aug 9, 2009 6:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Dream:
- La Rondalla opens again and puts the prices back at $9 per pitcher margarita
that’s all.
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 Aug 8, 2009 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh and Go! Cubs Go! and whatever the Braves do.. Whoooaaaa whooooaaaahwooo tomahawk chop shit
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 Aug 8, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both are nauseating.
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 Aug 8, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I live a half block away from there! I miss that place. I say open it back up, rats and all.
by Hoist That Rag on Aug 8, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m super down for that. Unfortunately, I know the family. Ever since their son (good friend of mine) passed away, they aren’t interested it. I don’t even think they have the lease on the place anymore. Too many memories at that bar and in that place.
by zuma420 on Aug 8, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although… that’s not to say that someone else won’t come in and open up a restaurant in that spot. It’s a great location.
by zuma420 on Aug 8, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there a game on tv tonight? With the 1pm start time for the Giants today, I keep thinking it’s Sunday and there’s a Miller game on later on.
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs and Rockies are currently on MLB Network.
by deuce deuce on Aug 8, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
again, with the junior circuit…
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rockies Cubs Internet TV
ATDHE.net
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sweet
somewhere i can watch CFL games
by kezargiants on Aug 8, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOLckies
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, all my thoughts are on the Dodgers right now. We can catch them
With malice towards the Dodgers
by heimy25 on Aug 8, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez cubs do something right for once PLEASE
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 Aug 8, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Empire has made a critical error and the time to attack is at hand.
Many Bothans died to bring us this information.
(bow chicka WOW wow, wacka wacka wow wow…)
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bothan racking.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One hand clapping
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Aug 9, 2009 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you say
you wacked till you [got the] clap?
by FreshStart on Aug 9, 2009 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bothans is my favorite new MCC meme of 2009
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(tips cap)
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Many Bothans died to bring us this information.
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Aug 9, 2009 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of the clap?
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 10, 2009 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’d kinda like to shake those i’rockies; they’re biting on my pant leg and won’t let go.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the cubs would stop being total FAILure then that will happen.
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 Aug 8, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t seen this much fail in about 20 hours.
by Snof on Aug 8, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
velez homerun
Just caught the highlight clip. Wow, that was to a pretty deep part of the park.
by non sequitur on Aug 8, 2009 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
JUICER
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 Aug 8, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
highlight clip?
can mere mortals see this thing?
sfgiants.com maybe?
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, sfgiants.com (if you haven’t already checked it out yourself).
by non sequitur on Aug 8, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He destroyed it
Pimped it a bit too. Wouldn’t bee surprised to see him get dusted tomorrow.
by NHL84 on Aug 8, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should have done the Bonds pirouette.
by non sequitur on Aug 8, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs are made of Fail
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by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe whatever failbug the Giants had last night has worked it’s way to Cololrado.
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They had 2 easy double plays and managed to get no outs
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Lee
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Fuckudome.
Go Cubs Go!
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well they still have the lead but I’d like about 15 more insurance runs just to close the door on the deal
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FAIL, yet again
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would have been a nice double play if they could have pulled it off.
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goddamn I had another tab open in the browser and missed that Miton bradley catch.. Thanks Milty!
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh wow great catch!
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was messy
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh brother Marmol
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow there are a LOT of cubs fans in denver WTF?
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s Cub fans everywhere. They take over your freaking ballpark. One of the reasons I hate them, but I’ll be rooting for them against the Rockies because I have no choice. It’s really going to bug me if the Giants’ are fighting for their lives in late September when the Cubs come in for four games, and the place is filled with their fans.
embarrassed father of over the hill Edgardo Renteria
by rxmeister on Aug 9, 2009 6:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it takes the longest time to get the smell out.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below .500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
Lowering the Quality of Internet Discourse Since 1985™
by S.F. Giangst on Aug 9, 2009 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Giants fans could do the chant “1908..clap.clap.clap. 1908 clap.clap.clap”
by SFGuy on Aug 9, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so many names around here now that I don’t recognize…
by WTF on Aug 8, 2009 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this place blowin up.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, bunches
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’ll be gone as soon as we start sucking and in last place, don’t worry… :), i love this place!
by PiKAgiant on Aug 9, 2009 1:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
makes me feel all Aurilia-y
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im relatively new and I feel old
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but in reality you are young. go figure!
by FreshStart on Aug 8, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve only been here since last season and I feel old. /elitist.
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Aug 9, 2009 7:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOT ANY HAWT PICS??
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!
by Useful_Idiot on Aug 8, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you all talking about?
The only major league baseball game today was the Red Sox vs. Yankees. I know because Fox told me so.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
by antinous on Aug 8, 2009 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They should just eliminate all the other teams and have the Yankees play the Red Sox all 162 games. I’m sure everyone would be much happier that way.
by ololo3 on Aug 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least they were gracious enough to cut away for live footage of Manny’s at bats from last night.
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!
by Useful_Idiot on Aug 8, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i did, i really did
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it wrong that I’m rooting for the Fish to kill the Phil’s?
by yogidogi on Aug 8, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
depends, have you fully analyzed all the wild card standing implications of a Marlin win?
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea, i just really hate the Phillies since having to endure their fans the whole all-star break
by yogidogi on Aug 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, but I have for the Dbacks-Nats
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ON THAT NOTE
Fanshot posted about the little do – si – do between A.J. Hinch and Jerry Crawford last night.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea i don’t know much about arguing ethics in baseball. who was in the right in that confrontation? seemed that Hinch came out a little to fiery, but Crawford also tossed him fairly fast.
by yogidogi on Aug 8, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hinch yammering nonstop.
Crawford starts to say something , but stops because Hinch clearly isn’t interested in dialogue.
This happens twice before Jerry gets tired of it.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, since when did Bruce Bochy get a second job announcing games for mlb network?
If you weren’t paying attention you’d never know the Cubs just homered.
I know, cuz I wasn’t, Mr. Merope said “Well lookit that!”
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of terrible announcers, are there any worse than the guys who call ChiSox games on WGN? I mean I know it’s a Chicago network, but good lord! They call the game as if the opposing team werethe Nazi army.
by yogidogi on Aug 8, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Them criticizing Masterson (who throws every single pitch to the corner of the plate, inside to righties) for drilling Konerko and was all “someone from Cleveland is getting it”… so ridiculous.
They do broadcast from The Cell though, so..
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY COW! It's the longest "Take Me Out" ever!
Describing Arthur “Tuffy” Rhodes : “…Tuffy…Dusty Rhodes…”
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A couple of my favorites...
About Tom Herr: “Herr spelled backwards is ‘Rreh’.”
About Jorge Orta: “How could he lose the ball in the sun, he’s from Mexico.”
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Aug 8, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"How could he lose the ball in the sun, he’s from Mexico."
Thank you. I’ve literally been laughing for like the past 5 minutes at the thought of Harry saying that.
by ololo3 on Aug 8, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey!!! that sir is racism and i dont appreciate that what-so ever
it is funny though, sad too
by big beaner on Aug 8, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about when he was with the White Sox? “It’s so hot today that the third baseman is Melton!” (Bill Melton) I love Will Farrell’s impersonation as well.
embarrassed father of over the hill Edgardo Renteria
by rxmeister on Aug 9, 2009 6:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing I know about them is that there is an unbelievably obnoxious call from those guys on MLB 09 The Show
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!
by Useful_Idiot on Aug 8, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it the one...
AND THE SOX WIN IT 6-4, YEEEEES. Like the home run call?
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
You can put in on the boooooooard- YES!
And the Sox win it six to fooooooooour- YES!
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!
by Useful_Idiot on Aug 9, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they were the Rockies announcers.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Aug 8, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, last night’s game destroyed my expectations, but today’s game renewed them, so since they’re both over, I can just tell myself that the team won when Timmy pitched and lost when Zito pitched, since that’s what I was pretty much expecting anyway. That way, I won’t have to be frustrated by yesterday’s game at all anymore.
by ololo3 on Aug 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sux
that atdhe.net doesn’t have a stream for the dodgers / braves :(
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A stream for the Dodgers , eh?
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
…a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge toilet bowl…
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this
I swear to God, if i see another 'DOYERS' license plate, I'm gonna scream.
by Classy_Argonaut on Aug 8, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would buy this..
Eugenio "Skinny Panda" Velez post All Star OPS 1.079
by cybermaldonado on Aug 8, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's my Sunday paper? I want to darken the skies over Chavez Ravine
When I see things like this, I want to be more computer savvy.
"Hey old-timer, where am I ?"
"You can't get there from here."
by pynchon59 on Aug 9, 2009 3:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel your no0b.
Put your cursor on it…go ahead , it won’t fall in.
Now rightclick…see where it says “Save image as…”? Well , LEFTclick on that.
You should be looking at your “Downloads” box , with your very own Chavez Latrine inside!
Unless you aren’t working with Windows XP Pro…in that case I haven’t the slightest idea what you do. Ask a Mod , they’re all technically superior to me.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 6:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bummer, I was counting on watching that
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too. Can’t find a different one either :(
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL x 50000000
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I posted this up above but apparently there are a LOT of cubs fans at that game, kinda shocking.
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah the Cubs are one of those teams that have fans wherever they’re playing
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but they sound like they’ve taken over Coors Field
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha WTF was this like a Cubs Vacation package or something?
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine Colorado was Cubs territory pre-expansion.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew the cubs fanbase went over to iowa, maybe nebraska. colorado seems far but could be. What affiliate teams were there pre-expansion?
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah it was the Yankees affiliate (Denver Bears / Zephyrs)
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Jankees and Cincinatti.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good read here: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/history/top100.jsp?idx=37
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m busy doing other things so I wasn’t watching the game. From the crowd noise I assumed they were playing in Chicago. It wasn’t until a homerun was hit and I didn’t see ivy that I realized they were in Cololrado
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
insurance, cubs
I think CHC fans feel shakier about Kevin Gregg than we do about Wilson.
by non sequitur on Aug 8, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They should
Gregg has a higher WHIP, ERA, HR allowed, and BAA. Wilson ain’t that bad. Especially if Friday’s game isn’t still burned into your memory.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
by kennv on Aug 8, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my good friend is a Cubs fan and I can vouch for him that he is not a Kevin Gregg fan
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that entire cubs bullpen is shakier than Joe Cocker
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by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
check swing : FAIL
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Gregg’s strategy. Get 375-foot outs until the game is over.
by non sequitur on Aug 8, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Howry approves
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by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Chicago, really
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or San Francisco
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAAAAH CUBS
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Suck it, stupid purple dinosaur!
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
quite funny.
I might originate it later. Thanks.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t Purplesaurus Rex a Kool-Aid flavor back in the day?
by NHL84 on Aug 8, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Yeah!
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 8, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright I’m out the door to pizza orgasmica (the one on Clement) for dinner.. Anyone know of a place out there that may have the dodgers / braves game on?
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Pizza Orgasmica.
In the bar if you ask nicely. And if it is a pleasant bartender named Annette, tip a couple bucks for the favor. She’s good people.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh will do! thanks for the suggestion. I never watched a game at PO (or really go to anywhere out there except Green Apple)
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my pleasure. have a great time.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And exactly do YOU know Annette?
Huh? HUH?
by FreshStart on Aug 8, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh oh oh oh
I think the Dodger game is on MLB Network
Suck it Martin!
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They look the same anyway
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by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
molina
I like Molina, but committing to him for more than a year will be a mistake.
I wouldn’t commit to him for even a year.
I’d do one year but only if he’d agree to take a backup role as soon as Posey is ready.
lol Bochy starting Posey over Bengie
above are previous comments regarding molina… is no one noticing that the giants have become a mostly spanish speaking team (position players – not pitchers, who are mostly caucasian)?… what could be better than having a father figure around for the next three years?… assuming that molina gets his money guaranteed up front, and understands that he is transitioning away from being an every day player and towards being a future coach (and present day “mentor”)… unless he continues to want to play every day until he’s 40, in which case, we could trade him to kansas city… – wish
wishyouweredead
by wishyouweredead on Aug 8, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If I told you I was dead
would you let the rest go free?
by FreshStart on Aug 8, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Report from the season ticketholder on-field picnic
Good time had by all, blah blah. The interesting thing is that I had a chat with Ron Wotus, whom I really like a lot and wish were our manager now and hope will be our manager next season. (Lighting another little candle on my shrine.)
As I walked up to him, some doofus who was enjoying the complimentary beer a little too much was loudly repeating the same thing over and over, during which Wotus did say:
- That everyone’s contract is up at the end of the season, including his own
- He thought the FSanchy/Alderson trade was a great trade
- That he listens to sports talk radio and thinks “all” the radio hosts are good at their job of radio hosting but are not very knowledgeable about baseball (he offered no exceptions)
- He said STATS from the minors are not a good predictor of success at the ML level, but rather, you can tell how someone’s approach is, type of swing, ability to make adjustments, etc. (No, I did not press him on why that sort of thing might not be reflected in the stats.) And in this passage, he offered his credentials as a minor league manager for 6 years.
I asked him his thoughts about the Giants being last in MLB in #pitches/plate appearance, and he said:
- We teach being intelligent and effectively aggressive; he said he believes in swinging at the first pitch IF it is a good pitch to hit— and he candidly said that this team is bad at judging that.
- Likewise, our guys swing at too many bad pitches with 2 strikes.
- He said that this is not teachable nor particularly changeable once guys reach MLB. Again, he seemed pretty absolute about it and didn’t exempt guys who have been here two or fewer years.
- He said guys get up here and swing badly or get bad habits. (I didn’t press him on why the hell the hitting coach isn’t better at not letting those newly formed bad habits occur.) I mentioned Travis Ishikawa being an intelligent hitter in spring training, then getting up here and being a spaz. Ron said that spring training reveals nothing— pitchers aren’t throwing breaking stuff yet nor are they very good yet. And, ultimately — one of his great phrases — “anyone can be good for a month.”
- And he specifically mentioned F(dot)Lewis today— Ron said that Fred got a hit, but that it was a bad swing at a pitch he should NOT have been swinging at, but that he got terrible lucky. I said that that might reinforce the bad behavior by Fred, and he nodded vigorously.
A candid and good guy, very likeable, and I would love him to go from being the highest paid bench coach in baseball to getting his shot as manager.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
not much to disagree with there
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats cool
I hope to get season tickets one day
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by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You were too young during the Candlestick days but I bet you could have afforded some of their season ticket packages (20 game plans, etc with playoff options). Giants are one of a very few teams not to offer mini plans.
by SFGuy on Aug 8, 2009 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting.
I especially like the part where he was talking about sport talk show hosts. I’m one of those people who like sports radio but despises ALL sport talk show hosts.
Deep remarks about IShi also
Eugenio "Skinny Panda" Velez post All Star OPS 1.079
by cybermaldonado on Aug 8, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about Matt Williams and Jeff Kent?
I think I’d have to take exception to this, though:
He said that this is not teachable nor particularly changeable once guys reach MLB. Again, he seemed pretty absolute about it and didn’t exempt guys who have been here two or fewer years.
I can think of Williams and Kent, two players who overcame that problem of diving after low and away sliders when they first came up, but you could say that they battled it throughout their careers, too. Maybe Velez is turning a similar corner?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree – to say that plate discipline isn’t teachable at the major league level seems a little strange especially when we are playing so many young players.
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I personally agree.
Was just reporting what he said. I think he meant that it can be helped, but that basically a batter is who is he is (a la Popeye the Sailor Man).
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re yams?
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 8, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who shall go when nate returns?
fred lewis (is this the title of this thread? – fredemption)…
rich aurilia (i vote “yes” – we don’t need THREE first basemen)
randy winn?
and what if the giants are actually the team that has put in the waiver claim on alex rios?
wishyouweredead
by wishyouweredead on Aug 8, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No
Maybe (PLEASE)
No
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by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus, Panda can play 1st. So we have 4 guys capable of playing 1st, 3 of playing 3rd. Don’t need all of that.
by NHL84 on Aug 8, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
aurilias most likely to retire as a giant, and hopefully this year is his last
by big beaner on Aug 8, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uribe to the 15 day DL in another roster juggling maneuver to get everyone into September when the rosters expand.
by Merope on Aug 8, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More likely Renteria to the DL. He’s hurtin’. Let Uribe play SS. Problem is, that makes our backup at short, third and second would be . . . Rich Aurilia.
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uribe is out right now with an injury and Renteria is playing, so it’s pretty obvious that it would be Uribe to the DL, not Rent. I would think that with the roster expansion date just three weeks away, the Giants are not going to make a move to cut a player if they haven’t already. Uribe to the DL and he returns Sept 1.
embarrassed father of over the hill Edgardo Renteria
by rxmeister on Aug 9, 2009 6:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, but I would like to see Aurilia on the 40-man roster come September…
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why? What does he bring to the team?
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Porque?
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Aug 9, 2009 7:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 minutes and counting on Baseball Tonight with discussing nothing but the Yankees and the Red Sox
Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading
by Chulk on Aug 8, 2009 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eastern SPorts Network
meh
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pandamania
forgot about the panda (future first baseman)…
- wish
check out the pandacam:
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/pandacam/index.html
wishyouweredead
by wishyouweredead on Aug 8, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
haven’t looked at that for a couple of years but 2-3 years ago I was addicted to watching the pandacam (when the baby was born, whenever that was, maybe longer)
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 Aug 9, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit Escobar
Sell out to block the damn ball there.
by NHL84 on Aug 8, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kawakami!
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not Kawakami, I take it?
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I picked up Manny Parra who scored me a win, but my ERA and WHIP shot up.
by Natto on Aug 8, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got one right for once, Latos and Tillman.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves-Dodgers Live Stream?
anyone find one?
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
to "freshstert"
yes
wishyouweredead
by wishyouweredead on Aug 8, 2009 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope everyone appreciates my sacrifice.
by FreshStart on Aug 8, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
on the radio
they do play good music at dodger stadium, I must say
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You did not have to say that.
You just didn’t.
by FreshStart on Aug 8, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i did, i really did
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FAIL
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 Aug 9, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
STFD, Manny
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
by oldjacket on Aug 8, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
man this would really be a punch in the gut to the bums if they lose after this kershaw start
by sliderinthedirt on Aug 8, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Manny...
…what a clown
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow! Medlin was dealing…… Struck out Either, Manny, and Kemp!!!
Come on score some runs Braves
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
how’re you seeing that game, otto?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice package.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GTFO KEMP
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, Bravos!
bring us within six
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but we want extras first
Tonight, and tomorrow. Wear down that Dodger pen. Make Broxton go three tonight, two tomorrow
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
brilliant!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want Escobar to park one so badly when he gets up
by NHL84 on Aug 8, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah Escobar is a stud…. it would make up for his boneheaded play at second base a couple innings ago too
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is just what I wanted. Them dead in the water by the time our four game series with them starts. Beltran was the only injured player with a chance to be back by then, and now there’s no point in rushing him. I’m hoping for a Giants’ fan takeover at Shittifield starting this Friday.
embarrassed father of over the hill Edgardo Renteria
by rxmeister on Aug 9, 2009 6:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find your irredeemable hatred of the Mets endearing.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Aug 9, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were they actually playing the Macarena at Dodger Stadium?
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 8, 2009 10:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I appreciate the fact that the Braves are burning through the Dodgers relievers, but I’d like them to score some runs.
by Natto on Aug 8, 2009 10:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe in the 20th inning
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 8, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
mota is our howry
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or vice-versa, or something
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s a shame [not]
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Rockie lost! Fingers crossed for a Dodgers loss.
Praying that Tim Alderson doesn't come back to bite us
by MadBum on Aug 8, 2009 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i hope eithier’s not up for a long while
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s been Mr. Clutch for them this year.
Praying that Tim Alderson doesn't come back to bite us
by MadBum on Aug 8, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he’s due up fourth; shit
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah the dodgers are at an ideal spot in their lineup to come back
by sliderinthedirt on Aug 8, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh well actually 9-1-2 would be a little more ideal than 8-9-1
by sliderinthedirt on Aug 8, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers had to use five pitchers. The Braves only used two so far. :)
by Natto on Aug 8, 2009 10:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i’d feel better if the braves would score, like, ten runs
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least the Braves got 2 runs
Praying that Tim Alderson doesn't come back to bite us
by MadBum on Aug 8, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dodgers need to lose 1-0 in 18 innings tommorrow
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 8, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or 10-0 in 18 innings
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mets are a sad story
and LOLgers
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
During the Mets series at SF I chatted with a guy while at the Johnson game and I said, “Well, the Mets have a lot of pressure. They’ve been built to win now. We’re just rebuilding” in the context of Johan and Randy sucking that game and the Giants sucking that series.
Now I just shake my head, agog.
by shanghaijim on Aug 8, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless you’re me and enjoy the Mets fans’ suffering, that is.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 8, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm right with you.
I am a Red Sox fan since 1978 and can still feel the collapse in Games 6-7 of the 1986 WS in my gut when I think about it.
Also the Mets have always been absolutely classless when playing us (and undoubtedly everyone else, but I don’t know about it). They take cheap shots against our fielders on the basepaths, etc. They’re a box of dicks.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought myself and walkoff baltimore chop were the only two would like the Red Sox on this board.
BTW, I’m a Red Sox fan not part of any stupid “nation”.
by SFGuy on Aug 8, 2009 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, do I ever enjoy it! Unfortunately the Yankees are kicking ass right now, so that’s all you hear about around here. Met fans are in hiding.
embarrassed father of over the hill Edgardo Renteria
by rxmeister on Aug 9, 2009 7:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Ausmus is leading off the inning. That’s an out.
Praying that Tim Alderson doesn't come back to bite us
by MadBum on Aug 8, 2009 10:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOLDGERS!!
HA HA HA
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 8, 2009 10:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That wasnt an ideal start
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Suck It Russell Martin
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 8, 2009 10:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Double Play Please.
Praying that Tim Alderson doesn't come back to bite us
by MadBum on Aug 8, 2009 10:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to be, Martin
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I swear, if he bunts for a hit, I will throw my remote
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OH SHIT ITS EITHIER
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Please Intential Walk him
Praying that Tim Alderson doesn't come back to bite us
by MadBum on Aug 8, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny on deck, nah
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Either hits this out I’m going to vomit
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 10:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Baby--it's happening!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah....
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
K!!!!!!!
Praying that Tim Alderson doesn't come back to bite us
by MadBum on Aug 8, 2009 10:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK YOU ANDRE EITHIER
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 8, 2009 10:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AAARRRGGGHHHH
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i jinxed us
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
shit
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 8, 2009 10:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FACK
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano is fucking terrible
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm blowing up
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
just hit the bastard and work on the next guy
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there ya go
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m getting my updates based on your comments…so im guessing it’s 2-2?
by sliderinthedirt on Aug 8, 2009 10:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2-1
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...intentionally walking the potential winning run
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 8, 2009 10:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah – that’s retarded. I mean I could see it if Bengie Molina was their cleanup hitter but Kemp???
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when the Braves had John Rocker?
by shanghaijim on Aug 8, 2009 10:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He imploded due to redneckitis.
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 8, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JUST WALK HIM IF YOURE GONNA WALK HIM
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ok.......everyone concentrate
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 8, 2009 10:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"The Music Man"?
First reference on here that I can recall.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
40 points lower OBP than Ramirez.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
kemp has a really douchy smile in his yahoo picture
by sliderinthedirt on Aug 8, 2009 10:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kemp is a douche
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SORIANO!
FINISH HIM!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
jeff kemt?
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL SUCK IT KEMP
YESSSSSSSSSSSS
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 8, 2009 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SPECTACULAR PLAY BY ESCOBAR
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
z
GOOD GOD BRAVES YOU NEARLY GAVE THAT AWAY
by shanghaijim on Aug 8, 2009 10:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
true
not used to being happy for the braves
by shanghaijim on Aug 8, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
heart attach
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SIX GAMES BACK
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, you’re right.
FIVE POINT FIVE GAMES BACK
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thought it was 5 1/2
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I looked quickly at the standings on bb-ref and, for some reason, assumed they were updated through today’s early games. I don’t know why.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOLDGERS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 8, 2009 10:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHOOOOOOOOO
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!!!! thank you Escobar…. now that’s a shortstop with range
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 10:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
5.5 GB on 8/8!!!
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s the start of something good… we’re SO withing striking distance. I’ve been saying it all year, and it’s set up perfectly. We sweep at home after a win tomorrow and a DOYER loss, and we’re there… it’s a race to the wire…
by zuma420 on Aug 9, 2009 2:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s only a matter of time before the dodgers start a slump!!!!!!
by PiKAgiant on Aug 9, 2009 2:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly… it’s just simple math. You add in some suck, some dodger blue, and pregnancy pills = sucky slump in September.
by zuma420 on Aug 9, 2009 2:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interestingly, the Braves only won one inning.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bip's head just exploded
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, wherever he is, he thinks this proves his point.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am laughing hard
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL DODGERS
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bip
is confused.
Cain is Able ...
by Norcalfan10 on Aug 8, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. Confusion requires having TWO competing ideas in one's head at the same time.
He will neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeever be confused.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it works because they won more innings than the dodgers
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
by GiantBrass on Aug 8, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy Crap! This is so fucking wawesome!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’M IN!
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 8, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if only we didnt implode yesterday......
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 8, 2009 10:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
look ahead, my son, look ahead
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yunel Escobar is a -3.3 defender
yeah sure h is
by kingofthacove on Aug 8, 2009 10:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn’t he have a reputation of taking some plays off?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derek Jeter doesn't take any plays off
+5 defender
by kingofthacove on Aug 8, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pasta diving, etc.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he’s a -3.3, renteria must be like a -333.3
by sliderinthedirt on Aug 8, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rent is apparently only a -1.8 so far this season. I don’t believe it.
Hm, I’m actually kind of surprised, I thought UZR had always really hated him, but his numbers are pretty much just slightly below average.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand this....
His range seems terrible and he has a noodle for an arm.
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought I remembered his last year with the Braves where he was hitting really well, UZR had him at like -12 or something. Maybe they’ve tweaked the system a lot since then, idk.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this is why so many people have such a hard time with UZR….. off the top of my head I couldn’t think of SS with worse defense this year than Renteria
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yuniesky Betancourt
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IF you go just off of errors… Edgar has him beat 12 to 10. Orlando Cabrera leads the majors with 15.
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t go just off of errors.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I know…… I’m just not very familiar with UZR and that’s why I said that what I said about Renteria’s score. I just don’t understand what they would like about him. Out of the top 20 SS in innings played he has the worst fielding percentage…. and just by watching him they can’t like his range or his arm. I’m just not sure what he does well
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess, with UZR’s methodology, he must work out better than he looks (because he does look TERRIBLE, I agree). Maybe it’s a result of positioning? I don’t know, I mean, he’s still solidly below average.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there is nothing negative about pie
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe pecan pie
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 8, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have nothing left to discuss. Good day, Sir.
I said….. Good. Day.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He makes alot of mistakes to go along with his spectacular plays…. see the seventh inning.
by OTTOMATIC on Aug 8, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’ll be there in september, i’m sure, if he’s healthy
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FIVE POINT FIVE
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 8, 2009 10:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs