Post-game thread: Red Sox make early homers stand up
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 26, 2010 7:16 PM PDT
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PrintAfter an inning-and-a-third, Madison Bumgarner had allowed four earned runs on two home runs. The members of Red Sox Nation at Mays Field were sniffing blood, thinking about that one game from 2001, when the Sox beat then-prospect Jason Marquis in an interleague game against Atlanta.
Just kidding. Most of the Red Sox Nation Mays Field today weren't really paying attention to baseball in 2001. Too dreary. But they would have thought about Jason Marquis if they were fans back then! Hopefully Bumgarner is more than a league-average innings-eater like Marquis. I forget where I was going with this. I mostly just wanted to take a shot at Red Sox fans. Let's try that again.
After the home run from Mike Cameron, there was no way you could have convinced me that Bumgarner was going to finish the seventh. So here's to small victories in larger defeats. The kid looked good. Posey looked good catching him. And though the Giants COULDN'T HIT A MISERABLE MISH-MASH OF SLOP-THROWING MOP-UP MEN, there was at least a little something to take away from this game
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Well, uh, at least Affeldt looked good?
I dunno, this game sucked
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Yes, that was also encouraging
as was Bumgarner not melting down after some early troubles.
Yep, MadBum definitely looked encouraging
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and Denny was again magnificent in a loss
5 pitch 8th — all strikes
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
I still think the Giants should've tried to send him to AAA
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Lots of chances at more runs
Unfortunately, too many strikeouts/pop-ups in key situations.
As I was wrote yesterday
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/6/25/1538193/post-game-thread-giants-walk#40628522
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Didn’t get to catch most of the game, but how was Bumgarner’s secondary stuff?
You want to see a walk? Then go watch the mailman.
Looked decent to me
He did nice a job of backdooring it. (TWSS)
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I think
MadBum did fine. I think Todd would have been pulled by the 3rd inning if he was the pitcher. It was his first game of the season, against the Red Sox, the team who kills LHP the most in the majors. Considering the context and t he fact that after the 2nd inning, he shut them down (also 5Ks and 1BB in 7 innings ain’t too shabby). The offense had plenty of chances, but just didn’t deliver (like in the 1st). It could have been a lot worse and just the fact that he settled down and only allowed 1 walk and 5 hits (albeit 2 HRs) shows that he is was pitching out there, not just throwing it over the plate and crossing his fingers (like a certain Todd Wellemeyer). Besides, Mike Cameron was really due, it was bound to happen.
I'll sum up this game for giants fans
Sigh
rowand
/puke
/sigh
/facepalm
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek0_dx5fASY
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
And on national tv of all palces
/giants laughed at by all of northern california and boston
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
i feel like busting out a Dick Vitale special
ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 26, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
still awesome
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek0_dx5fASY
Enough said.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Full panic mode in the box as usual.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jun 26, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Why the fuck is Rowand back in the lineup everyday? Does Bochy think we didn’t notice?He couldn’t even get a hit yesterday against a pitcher he used to own, yet he was back in there tonight. LOL Nate!
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 26, 2010 7:36 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
The better question is, why is brian sabean still employed?
You figure after zito, rowand, dave roberts, edgar renteria, aaron rowand, mark derosa, and ryan garko he’d have been forced out of town. Instead this orginization accepts mediocrity and doesn’t give a fuck how awful of talent they sign or whats on the field, as long as tickets sell and merchandise sales are good.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Fans who go to the games should start booing
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
I like Bumgarner, he"ll be fine.
might push Sanchez to #5.
Neal is Realer
3-5, 3 HR, 5 RBI, BB, SO
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 26, 2010 7:39 PM PDT reply actions
looks like that shoulder is fine
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 26, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Woah
What’s his line for the season at?
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by Useful_Idiot on Jun 26, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
This makes me happy
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This makes me ecstatic
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 26, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
wah wah wee wah.
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
WOWOWEE
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
What happened to the host of that show? Anybody know? He just disappeared, and I never found out why.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh. Without hearing the clip, it seems like it might have been taken a little out of context, but it’s a tough subject and he clearly chose his words poorly.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I really wish I could change my name to DFASabean
Then again, the giants think sabean is one of the best GM’s in baseball history, similar to how they think bengie molina and aaron rowand are stars on the team and essential to them winning.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
That was my number two choice before the season when I made the switch.
Decided to go with DFARowand because every1 said I was an idiot for saying we should legitimately DFA him.
Who the fuck would say that?
He should have been DFA’d after the end of last season, or at least milton bradley’d off the island. Instead this organization remains a fucking joke and sticks to their opinions that bengie molina and aaron rowand are true talent.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
DFAing Rowand is certainly more tantalizing than ever, but it would still probably be a little foolish.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
How is it foolish?
How in gods name does having him on our team make us better?
He isnt getting better. In fact he’s likely to just keep getting worse
Because we really don’t have the depth in the outfield to do it, assuming that Nate is hurt and the Bowker will never play again, both of which are things I’m assuming, and it’s not so far-fetched to think that Rowand can bring value at least from the bench.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL bowker
A better option that rowand in everyway, unless you think rowand running into walls and dropping fly balls is added value.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
He’s good defensively, and I think he brings enough value on defense to make him worth being a bench player. But his bate has just fallen so far, it’s easy to wonder if he is hiding some injury.
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 26, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Oops
Bat, not bate. Not even sure what a bate is
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 26, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet you know more about bate than you’re letting on. You sound to me like somewhat more than a novice when it comes to that.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha VERY FUNNY
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 26, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Especially after watching a Dr. Who (nerd!) about the mastur… er, master
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 26, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
1) Nate isn’t hurt
2) Bowkers potential roster spot is being taken up by Rowand
Say for a second I accepted your argument that he could be a potentially useful bench player (I dont). The problem is that as long as he is on the roster he will never be fully treated like a bench player. Bochy will keep running him out there for stretches like he’s going to get it back.
If someone (Bowtie, Baer, anyone) had the balls to tell Sabean to DFA him. That doesnt happen
I’d be surprised if Nate wasn’t hurt.
I’d also be surprised to see Bowker ever get a chance at playing time again.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Bowker = 2011 DH for the angels
Except a line of .300/410/550 with 30 homers, 100 rbi’s, and 30 doubles LOL GIANTS.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
I really doubt hes a major factor on any team in his career besides one lucky high babip season.
With that being said, he was poorly mismanaged by Bochy.
Kobe sucks
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by GovernorStephCurry on Jun 26, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
wouldn't we need a back up center fielder?
I mean right now we have Torres and Rowand. If Rowand is gone and you replace him with Bowker, who plays center when Torres needs a break?
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jun 26, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
A lot of people on here
Their arguments were that he was a league average CF and that we had no replacement. And that you can’t just DFA a league average player you owe that much money too
My argument was that he was a sunk cost and that he was average AT BEST and he would only further decline. I also said that it was also that he was And that we should let him go an try to find a cheap replacement. Im not going to claim i knew Torres would be that guy.
Sadly he’s pretty much been replaced but we dont have the balls to DFA him
Wow that second sentence in the 2nd paragraph is a fail.
I meant to say “I also said that he was blocking potentially better players”
If he’s been replaced, why have I seen his name in the lineup three games in a row?
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 26, 2010 8:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That was true at the beginning of the season, but with the combination of him falling off completely at the plate and Torres’ outburst so far this season, he’s become a LOT less useful. A lot of his value came from playing center field, and now that we have a better center fielder, he’s really nothing but a 4th or 5th outfielder.
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 26, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
And even if he’s not, at least he’d be good for a little taste of sweet, sweet candy. Bam.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Ironically, had this been a Fenway game, Freddie and Pablo would have homered.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Oh, and
why does Mike Cameron always rob us? Remember last year in Milwaukee when Nate had that would be HR?
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Cameron hates our young starters. The HR tonight and the line drive off of Joey’s noggin last year.
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by rxmeister on Jun 26, 2010 7:48 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I was at the game. I will never, ever go to a game that the Red Sox play at AT&T unless it is the World Series. Their fans are insufferable.
by kdl on Jun 26, 2010 7:52 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I was at the game. I will never, ever go to a game that the Red Sox play at AT&T unless it is the World Series. Their fans are insufferable.
by kdl on Jun 26, 2010 7:52 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
By “fans” you mean random fucking douche bags that never watched a baseball game until the red sox won he world series in 2004. gotta love bandwagon jumping fuck heads, sure is nice having a home away from home behind the plate and in the stands.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Ray fosse is such a fucking retard
He demands the A’s people bring the championship trophy in the booth and hes’ like “hey for all you giants fans take a look at what you’ll never have”. Sure is hilarious how some pathetic annoying douche bag like ray fosse that no one can stand keeps taking shots at a superior organization. Grats on those titles in the 70’s, perhaps if you did color back then people would actually care what you have to say, instead you’re a joke and the 2,000 people in total watching that game aren’t entertained.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
I don’t think there is anything the A’s could do that would make me hate them. I just don’t care about them. Not sure why
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by Useful_Idiot on Jun 26, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably because no one cares about them, hence the average of 2000 people in attendance every night (the unfortunate businesses with season tickets that dont show up don’t count).
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Andrew bailey = Yankee’s closer in 2012, assuming he’s not traded next season after rivera retires. You can probably pencil in kurt suzuki as a yankee to, perhaps even a red sock we’ll have to see about that one.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Ray fosses joke of a career summed up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3_-28IMOh4
Keep on talking fosse, perhaps one day you’ll have someone reconize you in public.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Dude thats just mean spirited
Rose was an ultimate dueshbag for what he did.
Kobe sucks
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by GovernorStephCurry on Jun 26, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
USA =(
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 26, 2010 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
WTF?
What happened to Yeah Joey?
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 26, 2010 8:28 PM PDT reply actions
Got DFA’d to bowkerville.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Damn.I didnt know Bumgarner was gonna start today. I wanted to watch it.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 26, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
The 2nd inning was extremely frustrating, you could say things were “tight”.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
not abysmal, but there were some bad calls
Beltre single, on-the-black noncall (pitch #1):
Nava flyout, outside strike noncall (pitch #1):
Hall walk, down-the-pipe noncall (#3):
So in other words the umpire made all the homer calls he needed to give the red sox plenty of early threats and bullshit extended at bats, nice.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
At the game tonight....
Was great and I mean great to see MadBum and Posey on the field together. And aside from the two mistakes, he really looked good. His location was good and the velocity at least by the stadium gun was fine (91ish). He seemed to get squeezed by the home plate ump but what was most impressive about him (and Posey) was his composure. He looked really strong and not at all rattled.
One last thing. If you came to the park from a foreign country and did not know anything about baseball, you would have thought MadBum was the every day hitter and Rowand, the Pitcher. He is awful beyond awful. I would seriously rather see Vroooom play. At least he has a chance of beating out one of those grounders (and then getting picked off).
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3_-28IMOh4
/swings and misses and down and away slider 3x
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
whoops wrong link LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek0_dx5fASY
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Silver lining
rubber games are cool
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
I listen to the radio
And they made it sound like MadBum got robbed on some calls. Should he have more then 5 K’s today?
by Giant_in_la_area on Jun 26, 2010 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
“Robbed” is putting it far to lightly, but hey red sox broadcast red sox stadium red sox umpires bro!
Except we were at AT&T and the game was on fox… hmm weird day.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
He got squeezed on a few batters
Then beat on a good pitch that Mike Cameron somehow muscled out of CF. 9 times out of 10 the hit he had should have been a fly out.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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My computer is fixed!
Again!
Aaron Rowand, on the other hand, is not so lucky :(
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I agree
we should fix Aaron Rowand
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So I've been quite busy lately
I totally missed the memo that Mad Bum was starting today. I saw the beginning of the game, which happened to be the crappy part of the game. So yeah.
On the other hand, we finally got our car situation resolved.
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I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Did the culprit pay for the car?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Yes
He gave us a cashier’s check for seven thousand dollars. We took that seven thousand dollars and purchased a Honda Odyssey at about the same year and at about the same mileage (but minus the $550 worth of work that we needed to do on our car).
So I’d say we came out ahead.
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I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Nice. I’m glad it worked out. My roommate’s car just got totaled in a similar situation. :\
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Yeesh
That’s totally crappy. I know exactly how it feels so I imagine she isn’t too happy.
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"I told the family lovingly slide"
Watching the Brazil/Portugal game
Knowing how skilled Portugal is, it’s amazing how good Brazil looks even against them, how cool and collected they always are
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 26, 2010 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
/gust of wind passes
/Brazil player flops to ground
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Haha yeah they’re falling a lot, but not as bad as some teams. I won’t mention which, I know there are some fans of some pretty floppy teams on here and I don’t want to start anything. But man, these guys are QUICK, not just fast but great acceleration and touch
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 26, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
After watching the US game, it’s nice to watch speed vs. speed
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 26, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Gasol and derek fisher would have been great additions to this world cup tournament.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Haha yeah, it’s a really unfortunate part of the game, but it’s GREAT when flopping teams get refs that won’t give those calls, which just never happens in the NBA
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 26, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Which just never happens in the NBA for non david stern approved teams
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Don’t get me started on the NBA. I’m an ex-Sonics fan, I don’t think I’ll ever turn on another NBA game as long as he’s commish.
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 26, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I always see that douche bag sporting his double chin and smiling while touching kobe everytime I think “NBA: Where amazing happens”.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Observations from the game today
It was really cool to see MadBum recover after the hard start. That said, the hard start suuuucked.
Buster behind the plate was cool.
Rowand in the lineup, uh, what not.
Girl I was with was super cute, despite being a Sox fan. Gonna see her again in a week!
Pablo got robbed on that Cameron catch, man.
Affeldt looked great, here’s hoping that’s a return to form.
My Son, the best position player on the damn team.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Also
I was in the ‘Trade for Oswalt’ camp, and I still think that would be a good idea, especially if it could mean dealing someone (like Jonathan?) for a big bat.
But we really really need another hitter. We do.
My Son, the best position player on the damn team.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
LOL A'S POST GAME
Saying cahill is having a much better season than lincecum.
Are these people fucking retarded? HE’S PITCHED HALF THE FUCKING INNINGS, GROW A FUCKING BRAIN.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
LOL
Areas where Lincecum is doing better than Cahill: innings, strikeouts, K/BB ratio, ERA, ERA+, HR allowed.
Areas where Cahill is doing better than Lincecum: Walks, WHIP.
They are even in hits allowed.
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I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
And timmy has 37 more IP and has faced much better teams, not to mention struggled mightly in 4 starts so LOL A’S POST GAME. Carnie lansford was baffled matt morrison said that he was liek “Uh yeah… they are having pretty comparable years” and matt morrison continued to talk like he’s a better pitcher than lincecum and is on his way to stardom. I’m not sure what kool aid this retard is drinking, but damn sounds like quite the concoction.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Is Lansford on the A’s postgame?
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Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 26, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup
Clearly was wanted by other major league teams.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Cahill is obviously better
because the A’s won the world series 21 years ago. TEH RINGZZZZ11
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jun 27, 2010 7:30 AM PDT up reply actions
How was Bumgarners velocity at the beginning and then at the end of the 7th?
by Michael Uhlhorn on Jun 26, 2010 9:45 PM PDT reply actions
I think Bochy treated this as a throwaway game. Bringing Affeldt out made no sense, but… he looks surprisingly 2009ish tonight
It was a throw away game the moment rowand was in the line up
LOL NATE
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
yeah, that sucked. he should’ve been in right so Torres could be in center. BTW – Torres catches that home run…
/rowand runs into wall
/bork pencils him in as a starter for the rest of the season
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
I’m still shocked they didn’t extend him after padilla hit him.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Good point
/sabean announces 3 year 36 million dollar rowand extension
“We felt aaron is invaluable to this club, ever since he arrived here the turn around he’s propelled us to cannot be described by words. We love you aaron and we want you to be a giant for life and retire and go into the hall as one” – brian sabean in september.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
True, since I predicted the future I could sue sabean on copyright infrigment when he makes the sattement.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
+reply is your friend.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Bumgarner's start = better than expected
Save for the 2 HR’s (which I don’t think he’ll be doing regularly), he looked fine.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
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I expected a few solo dingerz like when he made his debut against the padres, to bad those strikes were called balls to the hitter before cameron.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it went well. 1 & 2 were rough, but no surprise given he was feed to the wolves. Probably really screwed up the master plan (“Bochy Cycle of Rookie Death”) when he pulled it together.
I don’t know about that. Bochy really seems to like Bumgarner, based on his statements after the game. He certainly seems to like young pitchers better than young hitters.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 5:22 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Demoted to bowkerville
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
/molina tears up over not being able to catch 5th starter, clears out home and road club houses buffets.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Baby steps
Looks like Posey will continue to catch Bumgarner, Eli will catch Sanchez, and Bengie is now down to 60 % of the starts.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 5:26 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm sure he'll spend the extra time on wind sprints
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I think you just hit it on the head.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you didn’t see what I did there.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
When I think bengie molina I think
double the crying, double the DOWN!
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
That’s called the “Bengie double down” Had to add on more from the original so bengie could feel full after two of them.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
The Nats think differently...
Hopefully Bumgarner is more than a league-average innings-eater like Marquis.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.
Wow
That is one of the funniest things I have ever seen when it comes to baseball promotion, did the nationals really put that on their media guides?
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
They never said that the games were changing for the better.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
/pitches opening day
/fails miserably, says he needs “surgery”.
/out for the season, LOL FULLY GUARANTEED CONTRACT.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
20.52 ERA wow
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
He was forced to get embarassment surgery
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
If that’s a real thing, why hasn’t Aaron Rowand gotten it yet?
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This
Same with bengie, I don’t really understand how the giants medical staff works.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
There is . . .
. . . an implicit assumption there that needs examining.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Just needs to calm down.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Mike krukow murph and mac interview on friday
Remember how we were saying kruk said some controversial things and how it would be heavily edited and then put on the pod cast section?
Yeah well,.it was never put on the podcast section and probably will never be, LOL GIANTS FRONT OFFICE COVER UP.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Wait, what did Kruk say?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t hear it (I do not listen to those morning interviews anymore because they annoy me with the LOL sugar coating of certain things). What I heard from the mccoven though was that kruk said bengies skills as a starting catcher are deteriorating at a fast rate and that he won’t be starting for much longer, it’s just a matter of bochy stepping up to make the move.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
wow if true
I wonder when he noticed, given that for most of the year he’s said “great block” every time Bengie lets a ball hit him in the gut or facemask. Better late than never.
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jun 27, 2010 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions
http://www.knbr.com/TeamPages/SanFranciscoGiants/GiantsPodcasts/tabid/1150/Default.aspx
I don’t think it is a cover up. The Entire week’s podcast from the morning show more or less is missing. Some kind of lazy intern I bet.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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Extra Baggs
Bochy said after the game that Bumgarner will make his next start, and it’s very likely that Posey will be his personal catcher from here on out.
Bengie loses another 1/5 of his starts to a personal catcher…
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 26, 2010 10:44 PM PDT reply actions
Progress?
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Jun 26, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
sort of
although that leaves Molina on the roster to sit on the bench to absolutely no purpose for 40% of the games. Less those where they just skip the 5th starter.
Your San Francisco Giants: Now Wasting One Lineup Spot in Only 60% of Their Games!
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jun 27, 2010 7:34 AM PDT up reply actions
You know the giants will do whatever it takes to get molina his 115 starts, count on it.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it really necessary to keep Eli around?
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 26, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
There is not a single thing bengie does better then him, in fact every single part of eli whitesides game is better than molina’s. Oh that’s right except for the fact that “Molina calls a great veteran game and shuts down the opposition and gets the best performance out of pitchers”.
/facepalm
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
But we have Buster
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 26, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I think most people would prefer Buster as the starter with Whiteside as the backup and Bengie somewhere else.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Jun 26, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bengie DFA'd or traded for a bag of chips
See above.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope they’re Sour Cream ’N Onion, but at this point I would settle for Low Sodium.
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I’d settle for low-fat potato crisps.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d settle for wood chips.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I'd settle for anything not involving bengie molina on the giants.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Low fat?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Sour Cream and Onion woodchips
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
LOLGAR
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
IAWTC completely.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 26, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Who would pinch run for Bengie?
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by capn on Jun 27, 2010 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
3 more personal catchers to go
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
by oldjacket on Jun 27, 2010 12:37 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Maybe Pablo can catch Timmy
Then we have 3/5
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LOL TOO FAT TO CATCH
he needs to slim down to 225 like Bengie. Proof
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jun 27, 2010 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL not far off from what I had predicted
one prediction was that Sabean would bring them up as a battery
another prediction was that Buster would catch one of the 5 starters and play 1B vs LHP
the two have sort of merged
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
LOL american league babies
Clay Buchholz’s Injury Further Evidence Against Interleague Play (Video)
http://www.nesn.com/2010/06/clay-buchholzs-injury-further-evidence-against-interleague-play-.html
God the american league homers are fucking idiots, what do you want next bunting removed from the game? God what a fucking joke of a cry fest, if anything the DH should be removed so frauds like david ortiz can’t play baseball anymore.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 10:54 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Clay Buchholz's Injury Further Evidence That Some Pitchers Need To Learn How To Run
Seriously guys, it isn’t that hard.
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Aren’t professional baseball players paid millions of dollars supposed to know how to run the bases? The DH is a fucking joke, should never have been put in the league, and I’m sick of all these american league babys crying wolf. Pitchers should hit, run the bases, and know how to play every part of the game just like all the other people in this league (except rowand).
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Corrected
Aren’t professional baseball players paid millions of dollars supposed to know how to run?
LOLZITO
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
cliff lee stealing bases in the world series yo
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
“AL pitchers aren’t used to running the bases” = “AL teams are shitty at playing baseball games.”
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jun 27, 2010 2:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I've hated interleague play since it's inception
I’m for any rationale which kills it.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Me too.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jun 27, 2010 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I only watched the first couple innings. And I was still really bummed out about the US losing to Ghana. So Mrs. Kitspool and I went to see Toy Story 3, which was great.
Giants Baseball: TORTURE
So you cried three times today?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 26, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, I only just noticed how awful Bumgarner’s inside-elbow looks.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
never look at pitcher’s arms in still pictures
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
LOL BALK
/umpire ignores balk because he’s a yankee
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweet. Now a Red Sox fan caller on Marty Lurie’s show is blaming the fans for Brian Sabean’s failures. “East Coast teams are different because their fans wouldn’t put up with the failure to win.”
HATE HATE HATE
LOL
Because if there’s one thing the Red Sox are known for, it’s their consistent tradition of winning.
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Hell, even the Phillies have only won two World Series.
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Are they still the losingest MLB team of all time?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I’m pretty sure they’re the losingest sports team of all time.
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To be fair, I don’t think any other sports league plays 150-162 games a year.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Oh, I know
But it’s fun to say that as if it means anything.
“You know, the Phillies have lost more games than any other sports team ever? Did you know that? Because I know that, and it’s HILARIOUS.”
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in a nutshell
LOL PHILLIES
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
/jponry tries to rec groug comment
/accidental ban
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
‘accidental’
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 27, 2010 7:13 AM PDT up reply actions
More like consistent tradition of loading their team with PED’s and get easy world series wins, but grats LOL retarded east coast fan base.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
fickst
because their fans wouldn’t put up with the failure towin
whine
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Missed the game
so the verdict on bum is “not that terrible”? I thought this was a horrific idea but if he at least held his own then maybe not.
Also, has buster seriously caught 2 straight games? What the fuck?
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
It was amazing how well he held his composure after giving up the two homeruns
especially since the one from Cameron was exactly where he wanted to put it. Cameron just muscled it out.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
It was amazing how he held his composure after getting the scrub treatment by the umpires
Take a look up in the thread for visual evidence of said homerism.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I was expecting much worse from Bumgarner. Only one walk with five strikeouts was nice to see as well.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
and the one walk came on a 2-3 count, funny how that works.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Bumgarners "walk"
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
That's only one blatantly wrong call.
Hall more or less earned that walk by fouling off some really good pitches.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
The 4th pitch should have been called after the blatant no call on the 3rd pitch right down the pipe so regardless it was bullshit and we were treated like the pirates. I’m fine with whatever bullshit strike zone is being used as long as its called the same way for both teams all game. This was not the case today, in the later innings when the giants were threatening the umpires gave the red sox relievers whatever gift strikes they needed, not a fan of homer umpiring but I guess I should be used to it being a giants fan and all.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's Burrel's walk
I’m gonna go ahead and say the ump was just inconsistent with the bottom part of the zone.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 27, 2010 7:25 AM PDT up reply actions
bad != favoring one team over the other
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 27, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Is there a way to get these graphs with bigger dots? I’m color blind so I can’t tell which ones were called strikes/balls/etc.
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IAWTC
And just so you know, #3 was called a ball.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
/shift-A
Didn’t get to see the game, but I listened to it for an hour on KNBR. Did MadBum pitch decently, aside from the mistakes?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 26, 2010 11:53 PM PDT reply actions
He pitched very well actually
He was probably just nervous in the beginning. He settled down nicely.
Very nice. How was his offspeed pitches?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 26, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Breaking ball looked decent
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
I guess he exceeded my expectations, then.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
pfx says avg four-seam velocity was 90
guess it depends on what gun you use
Eh. Either way, it’s better than the 31 I saw him throw in Fresno.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Your Anti-Bum Bias Is Showing
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
OT: Damn, Fabricio Werdum is a beast
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
You know Atchison getting the W would have been at the top of my least likely to happen list at the start of today's game.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Wheeee
Garko: 2009 with Cle: .285/.362/.464 (OPS+ 121)
Branyan: 2010 with Cle: .262/.328/.488 (OPS+ 123)
The Giants gave up a top pitching prospect for Garko. The Mariners gave up a future 4th OF, and a SS with modest upside.
LOL Sabes
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
Barnes was a mirage.
AA ERA of 5.68 last year and 5.82 this year.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
He actually hasn't been that bad-From John Sickels of minor league ball
**Cleveland Indians southpaw pitching prospect Scott Barnes has some ugly-looking numbers at Double-A Akron: 3-6, 5.82, with a 67/30 K/BB in 60.1 innings, 58 hits allowed. However, the ERA overstates things…his FIP is much better at 3.82, and his excellent K/IP rate stands out as a positive. After running aground in April and early May, he’s taken the ship off the rocks in June, with a 2.91 ERA and a 28/7 K/BB in 22 innings, 16 hits allowed. The improvement in his K/BB ratio is very impressive. Barnes works with an 88-93 MPH fastball, with a very good changeup but an erratic, if promising, breaking ball. He has an unusual delivery which adds some deception, but is quite athletic and repeats it well. The Indians acquired him from the Giants last summer for Ryan Garko; San Francisco had drafted him in the eighth round out of St. John’s in ’08
Secondly even if he flames out-it was a bad deal because he was considered a top 10 prospect at the time, so he could’ve been traded to get someone better.
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
The SS is actually a good prospect, just 21 years old, and hitting close to .300 with 7 HR in A ball. The Garko trade was obviously a mistake, but the way out of it Mariners shouldn’t be trading decent prospects for a 34 year old stopgap.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 5:44 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
From what I've heard
The CF is actually a better prospect, but the SS has more upside.
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 27, 2010 12:53 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
OT: Kind of fun to hear all the English fans whine about officiating now
LOL World Cup
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
More OT: Hard to get Sabes on the horn...
From Olney’s piece today (insiders only so excepted here):
The San Francisco Giants would like to add some bullpen help for the innings before Brian Wilson comes into the game, writes Henry Schulman. Two things on that: No. 1, the relief market is said by general managers to be very, very thin, and No. 2, I polled about a dozen GMs and asked five questions about deal-making, including Who is the toughest GM to make a deal with — and the runaway winner was the Giants’ Brian Sabean. To put it simply, other GMs say they have a very difficult time getting him on the phone to discuss possible deals. That story will be published in the next week — and more on Brian Wilson in Monday’s column.
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
other GMs say they have a very difficult time getting him on the phone to discuss possible deals
LOL AT&T
They could be Giants...but not really.
Fuck Work, Let's Drink
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 27, 2010 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
the Olney rumor mill isn't worth shit, though
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jun 27, 2010 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
It's still a nice looking piece of artillary even if it's a blank that makes a loud bang
and doesn’t really cause any actual damage.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
LOL ESPN
Kurkjians 5 second analysis on MadBums start.
“He got hit pretty hard but the Giants need to give him some rope because he’s 20”
Didn't even watch the game
Fucking douche bag, go drool over alex rodriguez you fucking douche.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 27, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
hey all!
Timmy’s pitching today, 2nd place NL west, 1.5 games out in Wild Card, Posey soon to be our full time catcher, MadBum up from the minors for good, Panda starting to come around, Huff’s OPS over 900, Huff and Uribe have 12 dingerz, Burrell might catch up to them soon, Giants third in NL team BA, .263. I think the next few months are gonna be good times for us all.
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
Torres cratering
Burrell coming back to earth
Bullpen is shaky
About to face brutal schedule next 6 weeks
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
But we’re going to trade Burriss and Pucetas for David DeJesus and Kevin Millwood, so it’s all good.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Would washington let go of J. Willingham go in trade.
This would be great pick up. 277/.408/.498. Not sure what we would have to give up but if they would take burris, pucetas, sosa, hurley, or bowker. This would also put Burrell back in the pitch hitting role he is suited for best. Also it might result in a DFA for Rowand which would be a nice added bonus.
Torres CF
Sanchez 2B
Uribe SS
Huff 1B
Willingham LF
Posey C
Sandoval 3B
Schierholtz RF
no worries here
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
by kbsofaraway08 on Jun 27, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
or here
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
by kbsofaraway08 on Jun 27, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Seven days?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 27, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Lineup
Torres CF
Sanchez 2B
Huff LF
Posey 1B
Renteria SS
Molina C
Sandoval 3B
Schierholtz RF
Lincecum P.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Nate sighting!
No Rowand!
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Jun 27, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
attach the stone of triumph!
C Molina
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jun 27, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Vs
Scutaro SS
Nava LF
Ortiz 1B
Youkilis 3B
Martinez C
Drew RF
Hall 2B
McDonald CF
Lester P
Looks like Boston is fielding its best team against Timmeh today.
They could be Giants...but not really.
LOL CAMERON
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Good start...
Would prefer no Molina and Uribe in, but a good start…
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Posey batting fourth?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Must be because we’re facing a lefty.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I guess that explains Molina ahead of Sandoval too
BUT SCHIERHOLTZ? LEFTIES CANT HIT LEFTIES!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Molina is ahead of Panda to keep him from hitting into double plays. When Pablo bats, there won’t be anyone on base.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 11:32 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Whoa, wait. Posey cleanup?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 27, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Geez Bochy!
Would kill you to have Molina and Rowand NOT in the same lineup?
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
oh and yeah
LOL UMPIRES/TIGERS again
http://www.blessyouboys.com/2010/6/26/1539181/tigers-struggles-on-the-road-and
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
Johnny Damon still plays baseball professionally?
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
I wonder if ESPN will bring up the Joe Torre vs the Yankees angle at all tonight.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 11:34 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I am really growing to dislike the Padres and their weasely brand of baseball
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
and their never ending luck?
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 27, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
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