Post-Game Thread: OTHER PLAYERS JOIN IN FREDEMPTION 09
by jponry on Aug 8, 2009 4:05 PM PDT
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PrintMan, 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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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.
I observe what you have done there
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
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!!!
obviously
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Vingie Molstilla
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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
he won't
I remember reading a quote a while back of him implying he wouldn’t do that
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.
and smaller plate - to - first times.
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Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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.
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.
fixed
I think there might be side of beef benefits
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by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, im still sick from monday’s loss and friday’s loss and stomach flu, but at least we’re just 6GB
a little thing like stomach flu got you down?
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
H1N1
lose1win1
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by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
Or ambylopia ex anopsia.
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by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
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."
They have pills for that.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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
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
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
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
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
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!!!
I'm responsible for the understandable 10%.
Want to know who authors the other 90%?
NL West TempestTeapot
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by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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."
Where are you?
“WHO IS THIS?”
“Who’s this?”
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by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 6:44 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
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
No...
…it’s that crazy Cuban Slide his feet do!
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by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions
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 !!
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
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by victor frankenstein on Aug 10, 2009 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Useful game for Bengie
Building his case for Type A Free Agency!
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I hope Posey just goes nuts in AAA
so it makes our parting with Bengie a lot easier.
Oh, it'll be plenty easy
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
Johnny Rivers
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by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Johnny LeMaster
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Mario....KART!!!
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by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
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…
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
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.
wow
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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.
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!
bow chicka wow wow
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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
sure, why not. what’s the alternative?
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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!!!
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
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.
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.
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
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?
You're holding it wrong.
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by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Beating them in the playoffs would be much better
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
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.
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.
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
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.
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."
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
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
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
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
No, unfortunately
He seems reasonably adept at World of Warcraft, however.
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
can he cast spells or whatever happens in that game on the Dodgers then?
With malice towards the Dodgers
I’ll ask
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
i dunno why we dont swap cain and sanchez in the rotation. it would get cain 2 more starts vs the dodgers
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
Cain throws 109 pitches tomorrow
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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
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
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."
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
But it has an even douchier title: The Unicorn Hour
by kdl on Aug 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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!!!
/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!!!
Or any
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
OT Rotoworld lists Jason Schmidt as a strong play for next week among 2 start starters
With malice towards the Dodgers
Wait, what?
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by BruteSentiment on Aug 8, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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.
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
good teams bounce back after a heartbreaking loss. This is a good team.
embarrassed father of over the hill Edgardo Renteria
Si!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Without Pittsbrugh, San Diego, and Los Angeles, I agree
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
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
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
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
Good lord
Sports talk callers are dumb
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
I would agree with you normally
I just thought it was a mistake due to Wilson’s lack of recent work.
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
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.
it’s true, but he’s highly entertaining, regardless
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Have you ever watched Wilson pitch before? (Or Nen for that matter?)
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
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
I’m just saying that was/is both of their m.o.’s. Settle down champ.
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
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).
I agree with this
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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
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
lol Jonathan Broxton
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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.
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.
It could still go to Haren…
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by BruteSentiment on Aug 8, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
My Dream:
- La Rondalla opens again and puts the prices back at $9 per pitcher margarita
that’s all.
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oh and Go! Cubs Go! and whatever the Braves do.. Whoooaaaa whooooaaaahwooo tomahawk chop shit
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Both are nauseating.
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
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.
again, with the junior circuit…
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, all my thoughts are on the Dodgers right now. We can catch them
With malice towards the Dodgers
Geez cubs do something right for once PLEASE
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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.
(tips cap)
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
Of the clap?
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Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 10, 2009 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
i’d kinda like to shake those i’rockies; they’re biting on my pant leg and won’t let go.
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
if the cubs would stop being total FAILure then that will happen.
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
velez homerun
Just caught the highlight clip. Wow, that was to a pretty deep part of the park.
JUICER
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
He destroyed it
Pimped it a bit too. Wouldn’t bee surprised to see him get dusted tomorrow.
Thanks Lee
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks Fuckudome.
Go Cubs Go!
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
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
FAIL, yet again
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Oh wow great catch!
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
that was messy
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh brother Marmol
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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™
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.
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)
i did, i really did
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
no, but I have for the Dbacks-Nats
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
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
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!”
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.
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
HOLY COW! It's the longest "Take Me Out" ever!
Describing Arthur “Tuffy” Rhodes : “…Tuffy…Dusty Rhodes…”
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by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
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
"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.
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!
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)
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
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.
sux
that atdhe.net doesn’t have a stream for the dodgers / braves :(
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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
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
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
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."
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
bummer, I was counting on watching that
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
I imagine Colorado was Cubs territory pre-expansion.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
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
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
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
insurance, cubs
I think CHC fans feel shakier about Kevin Gregg than we do about Wilson.
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.
that entire cubs bullpen is shakier than Joe Cocker
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
check swing : FAIL
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
or San Francisco
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 8, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh Yeah!
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 8, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
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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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.
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
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
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
Thats cool
I hope to get season tickets one day
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
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
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?
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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).
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
They’re yams?
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 8, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Uribe to the 15 day DL in another roster juggling maneuver to get everyone into September when the rosters expand.
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
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
I don’t know, but I would like to see Aurilia on the 40-man roster come September…
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
Eastern SPorts Network
meh
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
pandamania
forgot about the panda (future first baseman)…
- wish
check out the pandacam:
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/pandacam/index.html
wishyouweredead
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)
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 9, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Damnit Escobar
Sell out to block the damn ball there.
I got one right for once, Latos and Tillman.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
Braves-Dodgers Live Stream?
anyone find one?
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on the radio
they do play good music at dodger stadium, I must say
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i did, i really did
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
FAIL
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by zodiac_chiller on Aug 9, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
how’re you seeing that game, otto?
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice package.
NL West TempestTeapot
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by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but we want extras first
Tonight, and tomorrow. Wear down that Dodger pen. Make Broxton go three tonight, two tomorrow
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 8, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
brilliant!
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Were they actually playing the Macarena at Dodger Stadium?
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by rightcenterfielder on Aug 8, 2009 10:13 PM PDT reply actions
I appreciate the fact that the Braves are burning through the Dodgers relievers, but I’d like them to score some runs.
maybe in the 20th inning
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by rightcenterfielder on Aug 8, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
mota is our howry
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
or vice-versa, or something
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The Rockie lost! Fingers crossed for a Dodgers loss.
Praying that Tim Alderson doesn't come back to bite us
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
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
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
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
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
dodgers need to lose 1-0 in 18 innings tommorrow
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 8, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
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
At least Ausmus is leading off the inning. That’s an out.
Praying that Tim Alderson doesn't come back to bite us
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.
Suck It Russell Martin
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by rightcenterfielder on Aug 8, 2009 10:33 PM PDT reply actions
oh yeah....
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
i jinxed us
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
shit
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by rightcenterfielder on Aug 8, 2009 10:38 PM PDT reply actions
just hit the bastard and work on the next guy
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
there ya go
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Hmm...intentionally walking the potential winning run
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 8, 2009 10:40 PM PDT reply actions
"The Music Man"?
First reference on here that I can recall.
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
40 points lower OBP than Ramirez.
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
kemp has a really douchy smile in his yahoo picture
by sliderinthedirt on Aug 8, 2009 10:41 PM PDT reply actions
Kemp is a douche
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
SORIANO!
FINISH HIM!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
YEAH!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
SIX GAMES BACK
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
thought it was 5 1/2
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLDGERS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
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…
Bip's head just exploded
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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
i am laughing hard
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL DODGERS
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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
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.
I’M IN!
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by rightcenterfielder on Aug 8, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
if only we didnt implode yesterday......
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 8, 2009 10:45 PM PDT reply actions
look ahead, my son, look ahead
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
Derek Jeter doesn't take any plays off
+5 defender
by kingofthacove on Aug 8, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
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.
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
Yuniesky Betancourt
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
IF you go just off of errors… Edgar has him beat 12 to 10. Orlando Cabrera leads the majors with 15.
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.
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
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.
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
We have nothing left to discuss. Good day, Sir.
I said….. Good. Day.
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
he’ll be there in september, i’m sure, if he’s healthy
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
thanks for not saying FIVE DOT FIVE
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Five Dot Five!
yes, i’m an ass
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
so i have a friend who makes t-shirts.
what should i have him make me for mondays and wednesdays game. i was thinking some sort of anti-manny slogan. ideas?
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 8, 2009 10:47 PM PDT reply actions
I don't think Manny has ever really hurt us. Not much.
It’s usually the goddamn Juan Pierre’s, Mark Loretta’s, Casey Blake’s etc.
And you know what they have in common: TWO FIRST NAMES! JERKS!!
There you go— there’s the tshirt: TWO FIRST NAMES… JERKS!
Then list them.
Jerks.
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel like Manny went like 10 for 15 against us early in the year.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I don't recall it that way; if so, it was never when it mattered.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, fwiw, he’s hitting .381/.536/.571 against us this year but with no HR and only 1 RBI (and 5 runs scored.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
there you go. He hasn't hurt us like those other douchebags.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
HYPOCRISY
99
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.
Manuelita
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
i was thinking something like
“hey manny when is the baby due?”
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 8, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
-MannyWOOD?
-Do not JUAN Pierre…
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 8, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Who needs better ovaries?
Mannywould
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
SUCK IT RUSSEL MARTIN
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 8, 2009 10:48 PM PDT reply actions
it’s so beautiful
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
symmetrical
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Go look on sfgiants.com
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
yeah just saw, we’re only 5 games back in loss column!
by sharpness609 on Aug 8, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
everything seems so close...
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.
YYYEEEEAAAAAHAHHHHHH
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Perv.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. "Perv" isn't a bad thing, necessarily.
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
If that happens tomorrow...
1.5 sounds so sexy.
But I’m getting ahead of myself
by Viva Jon Miller on Aug 8, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
especially when they come on the same day as games that the Giants win
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
them’s the best
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
And it’s also the same day that the Rockies lose.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 8, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone know when we were last within 5 games?
by Viva Jon Miller on Aug 8, 2009 10:54 PM PDT reply actions
Day 6 of the season?
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
this late in the season? maybe one of Felipe Alou’s teams?
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
We were 4 GB on May 13, shortly after we had taken 2 of 3 from the Dodgers in Dodger Stadium.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
i remember that......that was right before the manny suspension right?
or right after?
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 8, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Oof right before our disasterous 2-9 stretch
Since that losing streak to NYM, SD, and SEA the Giants have played .612 ball!
by Viva Jon Miller on Aug 8, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants magic number vs. stinking dodgers: 58.
Wooooo hoo000t!
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
what about a "SUCK IT RUSSEL MARTIN" shirt
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 8, 2009 10:56 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, suckit, all you Dodger whatever's
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
especially if you had a picture of him sucking manny’s manboob, but that might be a little bit over the edge
by sliderinthedirt on Aug 8, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
but sales would skyrocket in W.Hollywood
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
that would be bizarre.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
That used to be part of the meme
But we don’t misspell “Russell” anymore.
We should really bring that back.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
russel
ami doin it right guyz???
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 8, 2009 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
DON'T SUCK IT MARTIN SCORSESE
Who , if you only had King Missile to go by , you would think was a pornographer.
“He makes the best fucking films! He makes the best fucking films!”
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 6:41 AM PDT up reply actions
the division
difference between first + second is not the biggest in the NL West anymore, the AL East is also 5.5 games back. hah
word is spreading
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
through the internets
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
mlb.com
never updates it on time, just so they can show the dodgers having a big lead.
and another thing i realize is how whenever the giants + rockies are tied for wild card, they’d always put the rockies on top
by sharpness609 on Aug 8, 2009 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
mlb.com
never updates it on time, just so they can show the dodgers having a big lead.
and another thing i realize is how whenever the giants + rockies are tied for wild card, they’d always put the rockies on top
Best Coast Rules!
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
You are really high on the name calling aren’t you?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Aug 9, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow, I just looked at the Yankees page on bb-ref and I would kill for that offense.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
phat, very phat
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
But then you have to consider the players you would have to root for
A-rod? Jeter? Send over Tex and Matsui and have a nice day…
by Viva Jon Miller on Aug 8, 2009 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Haiku
Five point five games back
Yes, this late in the season
Tension, joy, tense joy
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Whew hoo, nice, very nice
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Andre Ethier
Heroism has run out
M. Bradley beckons
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Dodger Stadium
Filled with douchebags and dickheads
Big blue toilet bowl
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 8, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I say, Old Chap. Spot on.
(foppish, white gloved clap. Tilts teacup perceptibly toward the viking marauder.)
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Scully to retire?
At last, no concessions made:
All things Dodgers suck.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
(foppish clap again. tilts monocle to the lady.)
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
chuckled out loud
good one
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
You are easy. But it is a good one.
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
if you can do that, you can haiku
5 syllables
7 syllables
5 syllables.
If you can do iambic anything, you can do it. I won’t hear of your quitter talk. We’re in a pennant race, dammit. Get the bat off your shoulder.
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
It's the turn! The blasted last line!
I can never make it exquisite enough. Otherwise it’s just syllable counting.
At some level
it IS just syllable counting!
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Haiku is easy
Iambic pentameter
Now that shit is hard
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.
I love it. THAT should be on a t-shirt
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants win the west
With a little ground attack
Thats why Dodgers SUCK.
by sharpness609 on Aug 8, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Masterpiece Theatre continues.
Two-first-name asshats:
Juan Pierre, Casey
Blake, Mark Loretta
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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I just realized this
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9616/erarankings.jpg
I think this is the first time this has happened. It might be fair to give Cain some credit and say he’s a #2 starter at this point but he better not mess it up tomorrow.
Zito is the #2 starter
Cain is #3
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.
This is so awesome!
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I would say those four, yeah.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I also wouldn’t count out Santana.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Hey Abbott!!!
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™
That's awesome.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I remember Burkett and Swift, but you kind of half expected one or both of them to crap out. Lincecum and Cain are major studs! this is awesome.
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Haren got rocked again today, good to see.
by kingofthacove on Aug 8, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
it all makes sense now
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
There’s no meter based on fifth-notes!
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.
JEFF FRANCOEUR WOULD LIKE TO POLITELY SUGGEST THAT YOU CONSIDER FLYING DELTA
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
kinda wish cain would go against dodgers though
by sharpness609 on Aug 8, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m feeling pretty confident about Sanchez right now.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
YEAH JOEY!
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.
YEAH JOEY!!!!
Yeah, I wish there was some way we could switch around Cain and JOEY but it’s just not possible.
JOEY WILL PITCH 7 INNINGS 2 RUNS
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
AUGUST JOEY
IT HAS A NICE RING TO IT
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
HE ALSO WENT TO A UNIVERSITY IN CHESTNUT HILL THAT I THINK IS ALRIGHT
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.
/in before jponry posts oversized BC logo
"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 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope Giants broadcasters and beat writers stop harping on the Wild Card
I want to go all William Wallace on them: You’re so concerned with squabbling for the scraps from the Dodger’s table that you’ve missed your God given right to something better! (i.e. the NL West!)
by Viva Jon Miller on Aug 8, 2009 11:05 PM PDT reply actions
FUCK THE WILD CARD!
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by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure the team is thinking about the West. That’s really all that matters.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
A day will come when the will of the Giants will fail
But it is not this day! Today we FIGHT!
by Viva Jon Miller on Aug 8, 2009 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
HA Ha
they just announced that Eric Stoltz would be called up to pitch tomorrow against the Braves; pretty weak.
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Loved his turn as the heroin dealer in 'Pulp Fiction'
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Against Vazquez
Gives the Braves a great chance. Meanwhile the NL leader in Wins will be taking the mound against the NL leader in losses. A G-Men win and Bums loss will make for some Big League opportunity on Monday!
by Viva Jon Miller on Aug 8, 2009 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
is there any word on how serious billingsley’s injury is?
by sliderinthedirt on Aug 8, 2009 11:09 PM PDT reply actions
child-bearing
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
i miss ol’ barbara
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 8, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
ok, g'nite
four great games in a row coming up, YEAH!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
The LA Times Dodger blog is in meltdown mode tonight
“>>>Wait. Are we 43-67 or are we 67-43? From the tone here you’d think it was the former.
Man, guys, don’t take it so hard.
Posted by: Linkmeister | August 08, 2009 at 10:49 PM
the problem is that is in the past. right now i am looking forward. with a good probability of losing tomorrows game, this team goes into san fran with the possibility of coming out only 1.5 games ahead.
the pitching right now is very questionable, both starting and the pen. the offense is slumping, highlighted by a lost looking manny. there are issues. like i said, on this particular day i dont care if i am a negative fan."
by Viva Jon Miller on Aug 8, 2009 11:14 PM PDT reply actions
Another great post
“You can say whatever you want about the Doomsayers, but 18 days ago, the Giants were 10.5 games back.
Now they are 5.5.
That’s 5 games in 18 days.
To not be concerned is foolish.
Posted by: DA in LA | August 08, 2009 at 11:08 PM"
by Viva Jon Miller on Aug 8, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
/jaws theme
duhDUH
duhDUH
duhDUHduhDUH
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.
duhDUH
duhDUHduh
duhDUHduhDUH
duhDUHduhDUHduhDUHduhDUHDOODUHduhDUHDOODUH
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.
Then good God I'm foolish.
ALWAYS easier on the pursuer.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 6:52 AM PDT up reply actions
They are hearing footsteps.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 9, 2009 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
GONNA GET YOU DOGGIES!!!!
have a dodger dog and relax!
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 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
OK, good gag! Which one of you posted that on their site?
That bitterness… that morbid sense… it could only come from one of us. ’Fess up.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Me too.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
House of Pain, right?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Eugenio Mania! Catch it today!
The little one finally went to bed, and I quickly put this together in 30 min.
by jctGamer on Aug 8, 2009 11:28 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Ah I knew I recognized that
Great music, great movie.
by Viva Jon Miller on Aug 8, 2009 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
No , that's really good.
NunthatYoutube crap ever held a candle to Ollie Tan’s“A Ticket To Game 5”…but we got a contender here.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 6:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Awesome vid
And epic soundtrack choice.
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.
goddamn that was EPIC.
That hr against the reds, dude almost launches HIMSELF to the cove too
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 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
COOL!
Well done. That’s a great movie trailer advertising the next 8 weeks. Bravo.
And it is still funny that when he hits HR, he actually finishes his swing with his back almost all the way turned to the field. He gets about a quarter-turn further than anyone else. Will O’The Wisp for the win.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2009 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Since coming up from Triple-A, Velez is hitting .423, with a .455 on-base percentage and a .654 slugging percentage in 55 plate appearances.
by DrJ Funk Master Deluxe 3000 on Aug 8, 2009 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
His hitting streak spans two and a half months
= Joe Dimaggio
by Viva Jon Miller on Aug 8, 2009 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone else going to the next Timmy Day vs. Los Doyers on Wednesday afternoon? I paid 35 bucks for view reserve tickets to go, and am expecting to get my money’s worth
Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading
A gentleman caller invited me to Tuesday’s tilt. He says he hasn’t been to a game yet this year (!) and asked me to go with him.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 9, 2009 4:14 AM PDT up reply actions
My, how Victorian of him. I assume you’ve accepted his invitation and will be collected by carriage at 12?
Ho ho , the Baroness in a bodice!
somehow , i suspect she wouldn’t mind…
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 6:57 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!
by zodiac_chiller on Aug 9, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, this caller will arrive in a black and orange waistcoat and perhaps, if things go favorably, we can go to the symphony and listen to Ludwig’s pianoforte.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 9, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Can i say?
i love being drunk on a night of a win, dont even do this much, i fuckin love comin to this place to get advice, talk baseball, get a laugh, and just have fun in general, helllll yea!
To get advice? Good advice?
Keep drinking. That way, in the morning, you won’t remember a word of it.
“Take a tip from a cop who does.”
"Hey old-timer, where am I ?"
"You can't get there from here."
Well, off on vacation,
I live in Europe, and I’ve got to hand it to them. They were definitely onto something when they ordained 5-6 weeks of vacation as an inalienable right. So it’s 3 weeks for me. The remote farmhouse on a remote island off of anotther island with a dozen friends is this year’s recipe.
If there’s no wireless internet….. think Gene Hackman in French Connection 2 talking baseball while going cold turkey in a French dungeon. Nah, I’ll manage. Other vices will come to the fore
In September when the Bums will be fading in the rearview mirror, I’ll be back for my daily fix. Clean living’s not for me.
Take care and enjoy the Giants closing in the fast lane.
"Hey old-timer, where am I ?"
"You can't get there from here."
fuuuuuuuuuuu……. sounds great
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 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
The remote farmhouse on a remote island off of another island
Pictures.
“It’s an interesting position , but it isn’t us.”
Enjoyed your stay , hope you enjoyed your stay!
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2009 7:03 AM PDT reply actions
I was enjoying a ménage à trois (lol?) and a Pizza Orgasmica IPA starting in the 8th of the dodgers / braves game. They had golf (?) on the TVs when I got out there, so I asked the waitress to put the game on since no one was watching the gripping game of golf. When Kelly Johnson hit that home run I was the only person to audibly cheer in the restaurant. Mildly embarrassing but I blame the beer.
The pizza was delicious but that stuff is over priced.
Today I’m having lunch at the Toronado to watch the game. Stop in and say hi.
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!
Oh also that Escobar stop to end the game FFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
and Kris Medlen was a fucking HERO in that game as well.
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 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
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